Share cjp's profile
 
Facebook Twitter
 
 
cjp
 
 
 
cjp's stats
 
  • Review count
    5
  • Helpfulness votes
    80
  • First review
    May 8, 2012
  • Last review
    October 1, 2013
  • Featured reviews
    0
  • Average rating
    4.8
 
  • Review comment count
    2
  • Helpfulness votes
    5
  • First review comment
    May 31, 2012
  • Last review comment
    May 31, 2012
  • Featured review comments
    0
 
Questions
  • Question count
    0
  • Helpfulness votes
    0
  • First question
    None
  • Last question
    None
  • Featured questions
    0
 
Answers
  • Answer count
    0
  • Helpfulness votes
    0
  • First answer
    None
  • Last answer
    None
  • Featured answers
    0
  • Best answers
    0
 
 
cjp's Reviews
 
SiriusXM Onyx Plus SXPL1V1 Satellite Radio Receiver: With satellite radio you get access to hundreds of great channels, as well as customizable favorites so you can play the stations, artists and songs you love, anytime. Satellite and Internet Radio subscriptions are sold separately by SiriusXM Radio Inc. See the SiriusXM Customer Agreement at www.siriusxm.com for details.
 
Customer Rating
4 out of 5
4
Great radio!
on October 1, 2013
Posted by: cjp
from Wisconsin
Works just as well as the one that came built into our other car! The reception is similar and I certainly would have the geek squad instal the radio if you cannot. I also bought the home kit and use it not only on my home stereo but also can play over my portable bose soundlink I and take this setup onto our boat.
My Best Buy number: 2032027253
What's great about it: Easy to setup and use!
What's not so great: I am 50 and would appreciate slightly larger buttons
I would recommend this to a friend!
Performance
5 out of 5
5
Sound Quality
5 out of 5
5
+7points
16of 25voted this as helpful.
 
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1: Great for artists and designers who are constantly on the go, this tablet lets you illustrate, edit your photos, make charts and share your creations with the world. The included pressure-sensitive S Pen lets you draw, write and scribble on the HD touch screen as if you were holding a real pen, and the multiscreen feature lets you view content on one side of the screen while taking notes on the other.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Wow! What a wonderful piece of electronics
on December 3, 2012
Posted by: cjp
from Wisconsin
I also have the Tab 2 7.0 but my husband wanted it. After reviewing this and other tablets I opted for this one for business and am leaving my laptop home. I also purchased a Kensington bluetooth keyboard/all in one case and with this the entire package is wonderful. Download the user manual from Samsung and with practice, I was able to use this tablet for note taking, emails, watching movies and I even downloaded 2 movies to save for inflight viewing as there is 24 hours to complete this. Without the Kensington keyboard the finger typing was very easy now that there is the split display so my thumb typing was great. The stylus that is included is great for taking notes during lectures. The device starts very quickly and I like the added security settings for the lock screen. I would certainly recommend this but also that you read the manual as the device has so much to offer! Oh, the two forward speakers sound great and even better if I pair it with my bluetooth Jawbone speaker!
What's great about it: Superb display, touch screen is very responsive, customer service at Samsung very helpful!
What's not so great: I wish the price were a bit less!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5 out of 5
5
Features
5 out of 5
5
+27points
27of 27voted this as helpful.
 
Stream audio wirelessly from most Bluetooth devices. Doubles as a speakerphone for compatible phones with one-touch button and built-in microphone. Up to 10 hours continuous play. May be simultaneously paired with two devices.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Great speaker little speaker!
on September 25, 2012
Posted by: cjp
Well, if I could I would have purchased the Big Jawbone speaker but certainly this one is awesome for it's size! The pairing was so simple with my phone and Galaxy tab 2 7.0. The music sound is rich and deep for my room! I live in a hotel for business during the week and am so glad for the portable size and that it actually sounds nice! You can't "Blast" the sound but it is plenty loud. I love it! Be sure to do the software update if you do buy because the live audio update is nice! The manual is small and very easy to follow.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+5points
6of 7voted this as helpful.
 
Featuring military-grade material, this ZAGG InvisibleSHIELD offers a durable, scratch-resistant design to help guard the screen of your Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 against damage.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
I think this is well worth the money!
on May 24, 2012
Posted by: cjp
from NW Wisconsin
We have this Zagg on all of our devices and I think it is excellent. It is just slightly more resistance to light touch than the glass but it sure is good at protecting the glass and very easy to keep clean. We had Best Buy install one on our larger tablet last summer and needed it redone as there were a few lines. When we took it back they replaced it for free and were told that this is part of the package when you have them install it. I put one on my small smart phone and it went well as well but I had one bubble and that always bothered me so for this tablet I spent the extra $15.00 to have them do it and then that way they are responsible for making it perfect. You can see the film when the device is turned off but it is virtually invisible when the power is on. Awesome product! If you are meticulous you can install it yourself. It comes with what is needed to do this and there are instructions.
What's great about it: If installed properly this is wonderful!
What's not so great: I would pay the extra to have the techs at the store install this
I would recommend this to a friend!
 
Other Best Buy Products I Recommend
Samsung - Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 - 8GB - Titanium Silver
4.5 out of 5(2,571)
 
 
 
 
 
+5points
5of 5voted this as helpful.
 
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0: Samsung Media Hub turns your tablet into a handheld media streaming center, allowing you to conveniently purchase movies, music, games and more. TouchWiz lets you set up your home screen functionality just how you want it, making navigation a breeze.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Very nice product!
on May 8, 2012
Posted by: cjp
from NW Wisconsin
Yes, the device is small but I was looking for something similar to the ipod 4th gen capabilities. I liked the size of this device as it is larger and it certainly offers everything I need for traveling without the need to carry my netbook or laptop. I love the ease also of reading a book while listening to my music. The gps function is slick but I haven't figured out any other way to get my route other than when I am connected to the internet first. The route is saved and the gps function tracks me on the map but doesn't change the route if I move away from the planned route. With that being said, it is a great device for my purposes anyway. The tv remote function works okay but needs some improvement. I really like seeing all of the shows on the remote screen and then seeing the channel and either manually puting them in or pushing the quick button (doesn't always work the best).
What's great about it: I love the size and the ease of use!
What's not so great: Still looking for an adapter for connecting to my tv for streaming movies.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+16points
26of 36voted this as helpful.
 
cjp's Review Comments
 
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0: Samsung Media Hub turns your tablet into a handheld media streaming center, allowing you to conveniently purchase movies, music, games and more. TouchWiz lets you set up your home screen functionality just how you want it, making navigation a breeze.
 
Overall3 out of 53 out of 5
Not bad if you want 7 inches
By jelliottf from Malvern, PA
I wanted a tablet and thought that a small 7" one would have the benefit of portability (it could actually fit in my jacket pocket) to extend its usefulness. If you're after portability and want good screen image, features (Ice Cream Sandwich operating system), and speed, this will fit the bill. I determined that I needed more.
I need a larger screen (10") and some other nice things that my next unit had to offer. It was orders of magnitude beyond the "not so bad" Galaxy Tab 2 7". It was an Asus TF 300, the latest model, and while it is more expensive, it has the virtue of an optional attached keyboard/docking station that adds amazing things. The physical keyboard is great in itself, and it's a good one for its size. In addition, it has its own battery that will extend the total battery life to about twice what it would be with just the tablet. Plus, it has another SD card expansion slot up to 32 GB, which would be on top of the one in the tablet itself for up to 32GB. But the incredible thing is the full size USB port, where you can attach things such as an external hard drive for virtually unlimited storage of music, photos, and video. So with all this, I viewed the ASUS TF 300 as ideal, with one exception.
The one exception has to do with screen resolution. The iPad has been increasing screen resolution to the point where Android tablets need to play catch-up. That's where the ASUS TF 700 comes in. To be released in the June/July timeframe, it is supposed to be the 300 on screen steroids, with a full hi-definition resolution. It's hard to justify keeping the 300 with an already fine resolution, similar to the resolution of the 7" tablet that is the subject of this review, when I'm only within a month or two of having it all.
So, to summarize, if you want a smaller, 7" tablet, the Galaxy Tab 2 is a fine selection, but your needs would be completely different from my needs for the ASUS 10". If portability is at the top of your list, then seriously consider the Galaxy Tab 2.
Customer Avatar
cjp
Wisconsin
If you didn't want a 7" then why did you buy it?
May 31, 2012
This is a great 7" computer and why would you compare it to a 10" computer? Seems like a very poor review of a device trying to push another device....do you have connections with the other device that you would write such a bogus review on this one?
+3points
4of 5voted this comment as helpful.
 
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0: Samsung Media Hub turns your tablet into a handheld media streaming center, allowing you to conveniently purchase movies, music, games and more. TouchWiz lets you set up your home screen functionality just how you want it, making navigation a breeze.
 
Overall5 out of 55 out of 5
Very nice product!
By cjp from NW Wisconsin
Yes, the device is small but I was looking for something similar to the ipod 4th gen capabilities. I liked the size of this device as it is larger and it certainly offers everything I need for traveling without the need to carry my netbook or laptop. I love the ease also of reading a book while listening to my music. The gps function is slick but I haven't figured out any other way to get my route other than when I am connected to the internet first. The route is saved and the gps function tracks me on the map but doesn't change the route if I move away from the planned route. With that being said, it is a great device for my purposes anyway. The tv remote function works okay but needs some improvement. I really like seeing all of the shows on the remote screen and then seeing the channel and either manually puting them in or pushing the quick button (doesn't always work the best).
Customer Avatar
cjp
Wisconsin
There is an adapter that works for HDMI
May 31, 2012
I called Samsung and there is an adapter now that will allow you to attach an HDMI cable and then play movies from this device onto a HD TV. EPL-3PHPBEGSTA
I bought mine on ebay but it is also available from Samsung and I am not sure if BestBuy carries it or not?
+1point
1of 1voted this comment as helpful.
 
cjp's Questions
 
cjp has not submitted any questions.
 
cjp's Answers
 
cjp has not submitted any answers.