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- Review count16
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- First reviewFebruary 10, 2013
- Last reviewJanuary 21, 2017
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- Average rating4.3
- Review comment count6
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- First review commentFebruary 13, 2013
- Last review commentNovember 30, 2016
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iPad® mini 2 has a stunning 7.9-inch Retina display with over 3.1 million pixels. It also comes with the A7 chip with 64-bit architecture, ultrafast wireless, iSight and FaceTime HD cameras, powerful apps, and up to 10 hours of battery life.1 Yet it still fits easily in one hand.
Customer Rating
3
It is still a content viewer only
on November 24, 2013
Posted by: goconfigure
from Durham
I like this for gaming and email but for productivity I went with the Lenovo Miix 8 . Sold at best buy as well only for $299
It runs full windows 8.1 and can handle PhotoShop. IPad mini can browse the net extremely well though as long as you don't go to a Flash site.
It runs full windows 8.1 and can handle PhotoShop. IPad mini can browse the net extremely well though as long as you don't go to a Flash site.
My Best Buy number: 319200375
What's great about it: it has a very nice display and the latest processor
What's not so great: price is too high
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Lenovo IdeaTab Miix 2 8 Tablet: A tablet experience featuring an easy-to-navigate interface and all the right tools to be productive. Accomplish tasks on the go with Microsoft Office. And when it's time to play, kick back and surf the Web, watch a movie or read a book.
Posted by: goconfigure
from Durham
This is a great tablet literally all around. Its fast, it has good battery life,
it comes with Office, it has Mirror Casting, a micro USB out, and the screen is very nice.
it comes with Office, it has Mirror Casting, a micro USB out, and the screen is very nice.
My Best Buy number: 319200375
What's great about it: fast, wireless display out, IPS screen, great battery
What's not so great: build quality is acceptable given its price point, cameras are just ok, power button is a little hard to push
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Only at Best BuyLenovo Yoga Tablet 8: Designed to accommodate to your lifestyle, this tablet offers features that give you more options. The ergonomic handle makes it easy to grip and hold your device with one hand when you're browsing the Web or reading a book. Seamlessly switch to stand or tilt mode when you're ready to prop it up on a table or your lap.
Customer Rating
5
Wow! Blown away by the value and quality!
on November 9, 2013
Posted by: goconfigure
from Durham
This is my first Lenovo tablet and I am more than pleased with it. Its performance is amazing for a higher priced tablet let alone one that's priced at $249. This tablet really has everything. Lenovo hit on all cylinders here. 20 hour battery, HD display that is gorgeous, integrated kickstand, wireless display out, Dolby speakers, EXCELLENT build quality!
I can also confirm that is plays games like Real Racer 2, and NFS without any trouble. I was really surprised to see how good it ran those. AND it has a micro SD. You won't be disappointed.
I can also confirm that is plays games like Real Racer 2, and NFS without any trouble. I was really surprised to see how good it ran those. AND it has a micro SD. You won't be disappointed.
My Best Buy number: 0319200375
What's great about it: cost, battery, speed, stand, wireless display,sound
What's not so great: lenovo didnt include any cons on this tablet. It deserves a class of its own
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Sony VAIO Tap 11 SVT11213CXB Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: Get more options at your fingertips with this Sony VAIO convertible laptop. The magnetic, detachable keyboard allows you to use your device in tablet or PC mode, and a high-definition touch screen lets you easily browse the Web, watch videos and flip through photos on a stunning display.Learn more about the New Windows ›
Customer Rating
5
A very nice alternate to the Surface Pro 2
on November 4, 2013
Posted by: goconfigure
from Durham
First, let me say that my most stringent use for this tablet is Adobe Flash construct program, Dreamweaver, and PhotoShop. I was very concerned that the base model of this machine (the only model BB sells) wouldn't have the chops to run Adobe. I was wrong. It not only runs it but it runs quick. I am impressed. The price point on this unit is a steal. Just a little higher than a Samsung android tablet. Speaking of tablets this unit is only a little thicker than Sony's own Tablet Z but its a FULL BLOWN Win 8.1 PC. I also love the ir blaster on this unit. It comes with a Remote Control program as well. I think the screen quality will sell this tablet. That and a 128GB SSD.
Only bummer I found was that the keyboard is not backlit.
Only bummer I found was that the keyboard is not backlit.
My Best Buy number: 0319200375
What's great about it: comes with keyboard and pen, very thin, decent battery,expandable storage
What's not so great: win 8.1 is not pre-installed; you have to download and install it
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0: This tablet becomes your portable productivity companion, whether at the office, at home or on the go. The included pressure-sensitive S Pen lets you write, draw and doodle on the HD touch screen, while the Multi Window feature takes the clutter out of multitasking.
Customer Rating
3
A great first attempt at an 8 inch form factor
on April 20, 2013
Posted by: goconfigure
from Morrisville
First off, the NOTE 8 is a tablet that I have been waiting on and it disappoints me that I may very well return it on the grounds of the lacking display tech. I can take the lower resolution bc the PPI makes up for the non-HD screen. What is unacceptable for me is the amount of LCD light leak coming in around the bezel. It is distracting in the dark on an all black screen (ie viewing movies or Hulu). I feel this product was rushed and the omission of a quality display kinda breaks the deal for me.
My Best Buy number: 0319200375
What's great about it: Size, speed, weight
What's not so great: displa
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Microsoft Surface Pro Tablet: From the classroom to the boardroom, the Surface Pro tablet offers everything you need to work, study and stay productive on the go — without the bulk of a laptop. Prop up your tablet for easy viewing with the built-in kickstand and draw or write on the screen with the Surface Pro pen.
Posted by: goconfigure
from Raleigh
Got one of these and booted it up and noticed a lot of LED light leak around the edges. That was fine and I expected some leak on this screen but I went on to find a dead pixel as well. Unacceptable. That cant be acceptable on a $1000 device. Microsoft needs to step up their quality control if they want to be a player in the tablet hardware world. If you want to see an amazing screen check out the Sony VAIO Duo 11. Zero light leak and full 1080p display. Its $200 more but worth a look if you're shopping. I haven't decided if I'm going to exchange it or return it. I bought the accidental damage protection but I didn't expect it to arrive defective. It's more than slightly annoying especially when there's such limited stock.
What's great about it: Full PC experience in tablet form factor
What's not so great: screen issues and build quality
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Ease of Use
5
Features
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Microsoft Surface Pro Tablet: From the classroom to the boardroom, the Surface Pro tablet offers everything you need to work, study and stay productive on the go — without the bulk of a laptop. Prop up your tablet for easy viewing with the built-in kickstand and draw or write on the screen with the Surface Pro pen.
Overall
4 out of 5
4 out of 5amazing laptop and tablet
By danilocapcha
from roselle,nj
The surface pro seems to be a good laptop and tablet, but its overpriced. I experienced some lag when using it. There are many pros and cons about this product. Overall, it doesn't seem to be all bad.
goconfigure
Raleigh
What were you doing on it that you experienced...
February 13, 2013
the lag? I'm doing a little pre-purchase research before I buy this AGAIN. First one had a dead pixel out of the box. My MS Store in town has them in stock and I just want to get as much info as I can before pulling the trigger!
Thanks so much!
Thanks so much!
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Motorola Moto 360 Smartwatch: Stay connected with this convenient smartwatch, which features a 1.56" LCD touch screen that displays alerts from your compatible Android device. Easily pair your device using the Bluetooth 4.0 interface.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Digital watch
By Steve
from CLT NC
It is watch of digital
time is told
it hooks up with phone town
phone town is good
It makes for voice chat with phone town to message wife unit
good talk
time is told
it hooks up with phone town
phone town is good
It makes for voice chat with phone town to message wife unit
good talk
goconfigure
Durham
Wont you take me to...
September 13, 2014
PHONE TOWN! Wont you take me to PHONE TOWN!
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Microsoft Surface Book Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: This ultrathin, high-performance laptop is equipped with incredible 3000 x 2000 screen resolution and the versatility of a tablet. It combines a powerful 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 processor and 8GB of system memory with discrete graphics so no creative tasks are too demanding. Use the included Surface Pen to mark-up presentations, sign documents, take notes and much more. Learn more.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Run from this for now
By goconfigure
from Durham
I bought one on day one from Best Buy. First, let me say that the laptop COULD be great and it probably will be but it's not as of now. There are just too many bugs and build issues. My unit had a faulty muscle wire release mechanism to where it would release from one side only. I updated it to the most current MS release and still no dice. I was planning on exchanging it for another but the rarity of this laptop didn't allow that so I had to return it. My local Microsoft Store had the i7 with DGPU in stock ~a little more $$$ but given the availability of the device I was willing to try it out. That unit had some build quality issues that should not be present in a $2000 plus laptop. The screen bezel displayed lumps and the detach mechanism was inconsistent (again, even after updating# The Microsoft tech agreed that the unit was faulty. In addition to the physical and build issues my the unit also was plagued by all the mentioned software glitches mentioned by users online #ie: the flickering screen, WiFi issues, screen color temp changes while scrolling web pages, random crashes, video driver crashes, etc...) In the end, it was too much for me to stomach. That said, I still love the idea and I will revisit this purchase in the coming months and most likely be re-purchasing a unit once all the bugs are squashed.
goconfigure
Durham
Upgraded to the 512GB bad boy
November 13, 2015
Well, upon MS releasing their updated firmware and drivers, I decided to try again. MS seems to have squashed most of the bugs this time around.
FIXED: screen flicker, web scrolling screen temp change, video driver crashes (not as many), speaker pop (though not entirely; still pops sometimes)
STILL TO FIX: battery drain, display driver crashes, sound card driver
There are no build quality issue with this unit save a small bit of LED light leak mainly present upon boot in the upper left corner. A bit of a nitpick I know but this isn't present on my wife's MacBook and I seldomly see it anywhere these days. Seems a shame that MS has it on their flagship device. I'll probably keep this unit though because sometimes the devil you know is better than the one you don't. My replacement could have a worse problem or the dreaded dead or stuck pixel which would warrant an immediate return and frankly I'm tired of setting these units up. I'm planning to buy the MS accidental extended warranty and live worry-free.
FIXED: screen flicker, web scrolling screen temp change, video driver crashes (not as many), speaker pop (though not entirely; still pops sometimes)
STILL TO FIX: battery drain, display driver crashes, sound card driver
There are no build quality issue with this unit save a small bit of LED light leak mainly present upon boot in the upper left corner. A bit of a nitpick I know but this isn't present on my wife's MacBook and I seldomly see it anywhere these days. Seems a shame that MS has it on their flagship device. I'll probably keep this unit though because sometimes the devil you know is better than the one you don't. My replacement could have a worse problem or the dreaded dead or stuck pixel which would warrant an immediate return and frankly I'm tired of setting these units up. I'm planning to buy the MS accidental extended warranty and live worry-free.
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Microsoft Surface Book Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: This ultrathin, high-performance laptop is equipped with incredible 3000 x 2000 screen resolution and the versatility of a tablet. It combines a powerful 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor and 8GB of system memory with discrete graphics so no creative tasks are too demanding. Use the included Surface Pen to mark-up presentations, sign documents, take notes and much more.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Great intro laptop
By AE13
I purchased this laptop to replace my surface pro 3 in hopes I would like it better. I was right I love the surface book and while it's a little heavier the functionality of it is awesome. My only gripe to the surface book is the tablet itself you cannot charge alone or it does not have a USB port on it.
goconfigure
Durham
You can!
November 23, 2015
You can charge the tablet alone by plugging the charger into the middle-bottom port
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Frigidaire 3.1 Cu. Ft. Compact Refrigerator: Keep a few of your favorite snacks and drinks chilled inside this Frigidaire compact refrigerator, which features a Store-More crisper drawer, a Store-More door bin, a SpaceWise adjustable glass shelf and other storage options for flexibility. There's even a Store-More 0.9 cu. ft. freezer section, so you can keep items frozen.
Overall
2 out of 5
2 out of 5It came broken
By DDraper
Had to return it. Best Buy returned it without problems.
goconfigure
Durham
Not really a review
December 25, 2015
But thanks for sharing
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Take photographs from the air with this ZeroTech DOBBY pocket drone. Its 13-megapixel camera has self-timer and burst modes and also shoots 4K and 1080p video, and can be controlled using an iOS or Android phone. This ZeroTech DOBBY pocket drone also accepts commands by voice or gestures and folds for a convenient transportation.Fly Responsibly:Before takeoff, update all software and firmware, and read the instructions thoroughly.See the FAA website for registration requirements and information about flying a drone safely: https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/. Additional state or local requirements may apply. Check your local jurisdiction. The following websites may help you make informed decisions about flying your drone: www.knowbeforeyoufly.org and www.modelaircraft.org.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Great Selfie Drone
By thebigdogsd
from San Diego
If you are looking for a done that can fit in you pocket and pull out when you want to grab that quick video shot or selfie then this is the drone for you, only con it has is the battery life is only about 6-7 minutes, this is not a drone for people that want to shot professional video just little clips that you can use to share with your friends and social media, it does have some cool advanced feature like follow me and orbit and selfie modes, drone had EIS (electronic image stabilization ) lens can be adjusted for different angles for getting different shots, you can charge the battery using the USB charger with your cell phone charger or other device. flight range is about 300 feet using your Phone with android or IOS app.
goconfigure
Durham
The only 2 people with a Dobby from BestBuy
November 30, 2016
Hello there!
Shout out to the only other person who took the plunge. This is truly an incredible drone and I use it daily! The company is super-responsive too.
I just wanted to share my case find for this:
Lowepro - Dashpoint Camera Case - Black
Model Number: LP36981
SKU: 5016817
It fits everything in tight (plus an extra battery!) just put the Dobby in upside down and pack the accessories in the lid. Then marvel at the size. Hope this helps!
Shout out to the only other person who took the plunge. This is truly an incredible drone and I use it daily! The company is super-responsive too.
I just wanted to share my case find for this:
Lowepro - Dashpoint Camera Case - Black
Model Number: LP36981
SKU: 5016817
It fits everything in tight (plus an extra battery!) just put the Dobby in upside down and pack the accessories in the lid. Then marvel at the size. Hope this helps!
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Only at Best BuyLenovo Yoga Tablet 8: Designed to accommodate to your lifestyle, this tablet offers features that give you more options. The ergonomic handle makes it easy to grip and hold your device with one hand when you're browsing the Web or reading a book. Seamlessly switch to stand or tilt mode when you're ready to prop it up on a table or your lap.
how long does the battery last?
Insanely long!! I'm getting 22 hours although Lenovo underrated the battery life at 18 hours
10 years, 5 months ago
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goconfigure
Durham
Lenovo IdeaTab Miix 2 8 Tablet: A tablet experience featuring an easy-to-navigate interface and all the right tools to be productive. Accomplish tasks on the go with Microsoft Office. And when it's time to play, kick back and surf the Web, watch a movie or read a book.
Features
Would I be able to upload pictures to this tablet directly from my digital camera?
Thank you.
Thank you.
Yes. This tablet would be ideal for such a tasks . It has a micro SD slot or you can connect a Flash drive via an OTG adapter.
10 years, 5 months ago
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goconfigure
Durham
Lenovo IdeaTab Miix 2 8 Tablet: A tablet experience featuring an easy-to-navigate interface and all the right tools to be productive. Accomplish tasks on the go with Microsoft Office. And when it's time to play, kick back and surf the Web, watch a movie or read a book.
Does MS Office comes pre-installed?
Does the MS office comes pre-installed (student edition)
Yes. You just need to activate it using the win 8 product key.
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goconfigure
Durham