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- Review count273
- Helpfulness votes1,575
- First reviewJanuary 27, 2012
- Last reviewJune 3, 2024
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- Average rating4.5
- Review comment count2
- Helpfulness votes1
- First review commentNovember 3, 2015
- Last review commentSeptember 21, 2016
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Customer Rating
5
They do keep on going and going
on April 4, 2012
Posted by: Trobadour
from Rio Grande Valley (RGV)
I purchased a charger (it came with 4 AA batteries) and a pack of 4 AAA batteries. I originally purchased these batteries because I bought a Turtle Beach 5.1 surround sound headset (to play or watch movies late at night without waking others up). I had read reviews on the headset that it consumed batteries like a kid consumes candy. I got home and prepared for the test. I was extremely happy with the results. The headset lasts for a good week and a half (3 hours or less playing non-stop per night) which is ok, considering it produces surround sound wirelessly. Though I initially didn't really plan to use the AA that came packaged, I tried them on my Xbox wireless controllers. To my surprise, they last about 1.5 times longer than the licensed battery pack from xbox. In the controllers, I can easily play for 2 weeks straight without needing a recharge.
Now, I bought a separate charger for my wife to use on her mp3 player (single battery AAA) and that can go on for a whole month. I am now going to buy some more batteries for a remote control helicopter toy and they will stay in that remote permanently.
Though many people complain about the price, I don't, because I am more than getting the value of the batteries. I think they are priced just right. Think about it, regular batteries cost anywhere from 4-5 dollars with tax. Having these batteries is equivalent to having purchased at least 10-15 packs of batteries per year (depending on how you are consuming their power).
TIP: I agree with another reviewer, keep an extra set fully charged so that you can just swap batteries on the fly. The charge time on these is 9 hours for a full charge (but can be removed before the 9 hours if you need them and they would last a fair amount). Though many may frown at this wait time, we have to remember that those 9 hours are saving you money. Charge them while you sleep, and keep the extra set charged. They don't loose their charge if not being used. We can't expect society to be giving us instantaneous results without hindering value.
What's great about it: The length of time that they last on products, and price.
What's not so great: Batteries should come color coded by pairs, so you can keep track of which goes where.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Performance
5
Battery Life
5
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Fight for survival, ensure your mission's success and keep your fellow soldiers safe in epic battles throughout the world as the award-winning Call of Duty franchise makes its triumphant return. Featuring the brutality and intensity that have become cornerstones of this engaging series, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 has you locking and loading for epic battles in which you lay waste to your enemies in devastating hails of gunfire. With the world on the brink of disaster and Makarov stopping at nothing to bring civilization to its knees, you have no choice but to respond. Prepare yourself for adrenaline-pumping, heart-pounding action as you answer the Call of Duty.The thrilling sequel to the multiple Game of the Year award winner, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Modern Warfare 3 launches you into 16 new, objective-based missions that take you from New York to Paris, Berlin and beyond. As you gain experience, prove your worth in order to rank up in the progression system and earn access to more powerful weapons, redesigned Killstreaks, air support, equipment and abilities, all of which are customizable to your liking. Find out if you and your fellow soldiers have what it takes to survive and keep each other alive in the deadliest of conditions as you take on the all-new, cooperative Survival mode that helps you train for battles to come. Step up the action and defend yourself against swarms of rivals as you join the epic multiplayer battles that launched the series to the top of the gaming world. Now, the multiplayer action is even bigger than ever, with a focus on fast-paced, gun-on-gun combat and a bevy of new features, including a gun progression system and enhanced private match customization. Experience the blood, sweat, grit and glory of war when the astounding power of it comes alive in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.
Customer Rating
5
FOR MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY
on February 4, 2012
Posted by: Trobadour
from Rio Grande Valley (RGV)
This game is highly addictive and can easily consume one's time. It is best played when connected to the internet and playing against or with real people. I have been following the series since Call of Duty 2, and it has certainly evolved. Since MW2 was a huge success, I had my doubts when buying this game. I thought it would be the same of what MW2 offered, but I was extremely surprised once I started to play online.
One of the best features is that this game is more user friendly (in a way). IT is still challenging, but I am not the type of player who can kill more than 7 or 8 people in a row constantly without dying. This was my biggest turn-off. Since I have a life outside of video games, I don't invest as much time playing, honing my shooting skills as teenagers do. Part of the fun of the game is to gather kill streaks to unleash fun toys (known as perks).
This version of the game offers a special kill streak option called SUPPORT in which I can still unlock fun toys without having to survive long killing streaks. This is what has me enjoying the multiplayer online more than the other iterations of the game. If you are a hardcore gamer, no doubt you will enjoy it. If you are a casual gamer, there is not a place and a chance for you to compete against the "elite".
On another note, this game is not for anyone under the age of 18. Many of the adult gamers will badmouth other players often (even say racial slurs) and I am afraid that if kids and teenagers play, they will assume that that is how adults generally talk all day long. Unless you don't mind your child have foul language (trust me, they will use it when parents aren't around), don't buy this game for them.
What's great about it: Casual Gamer friendly (co-op is great too)
What's not so great: Too much racism and foul language to be heard from other players.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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SynopsisGet the party started in your living room with the world's hottest group in the world's hottest new dance game. The Black Eyed Peas Experience features 30 chart-topping tracks from The Black Eyed Peas — including all of the biggest hits that transformed them into a global phenomenon. Perform iconic dance moves alongside apl.de.ap, Fergie, Taboo and will.i.am with professional choreography designed exclusively for the group. Take the party worldwide and jump on tour to experience all the energy and unforgettable venues inspired by their shows and music videos. The Black Eyed Peas Experience is the ultimate dance game and the ultimate way to keep the party rocking.
Customer Rating
4
Made me a BEP fan!
on January 27, 2012
Posted by: Trobadour
from Rio Grande Valley (RGV)
The BEP Experience is a very good game. I am a dance instructor (by night) who teaches more of the latin dances (bachata, salsa, merengue, cha cha cha). However, I wanted to fuse hip-hop with bachata to create more original moves, and since were I live there aren't any real hip-hop instructors close to me, I decided to teach myself.
What to me began as a learning tool immediately became a stress reliever/work out routine. I began to enjoy every song I would dance to. I must be honest, I had heard of the Black Eyed Peas and I liked a few of their radio hits, but not enough to buy one of their albums. However, after owning and playing the game for a month, I was set upon purchasing one of their albums that has most of the songs from the game itself. I listen to it in my ipod and the dance moves come to my head immediately. The reason for that is that the moves and the learning curve are very easy to follow. That's not to say that the game won't be challenging. If you don't have any prior dance experience, I see where you would have a bigger learning curve to deal with. That being said, you shouldn't be discouraged from buying this game. If you are purchasing this for the fun factor, you'll enjoy it even if you aren't an experienced dance. Just be patient and you'll get there.
If there is anything negative to say about the game is only a lack in variety of venues. You can select several venues to dance at, but there are only four. I have also read in different reviews that for actual Black Eyed Peas fans, the lack of older songs may be discouraging. Since to me, most of the songs are new, I find there is a good selection to dance to, as ultimately, that's what I bought the game for, not to have a fancy jukebox.
What's great about it: The songs are very up-beat and will get you moving.
What's not so great: It requires a USB microphone for singing along instead of using the Kinect Microphone.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This portable scanner features up to 600 x 600 dpi high resolution for capturing images and text with optimum detail and clarity and supports microSD and microSDHC memory cards for simple transfer of documents.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Great scanner; easy to use.
By RMCP
i am excited about putting this scanner to use in my classroom. It is user-friendly and straightforward.
Trobadour
Rio Grande Valley (RGV)
Question on scanner
November 3, 2015
Can it scan double-sided on its own?
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Destiny – The Collection contains every release from the award-winning first-person shooter franchise to date. It’s a great way for Guardians to embark on journeys they may have missed, as well as a perfect starting point for new players who want to join the Destiny community. It includes: Destiny, Expansion I: The Dark Below, Expansion II: House of Wolves, The Taken King, and the newest adventure, Rise of Iron. It also includes a character boost to send you immediately into the battle.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Worth EVERY. SINGLE. PENNY.
By Cody
Destiny is the only console game that has held its replay-ability over the last two year AND STILL going strong. Destiny is the flagship games for consoles. It is by far, a MUST HAVE for ANY console player. I'm fixing to buy this as a gift and a few more for starting friends. The game is honestly the best game to come home to every night.
There is so much to do in Destiny, it'll seem overwhelming at first. The economy is booming, so many quests, loot, strikes, raids, bosses, prisons, etc. Bungie is an amazing developing company that is community focused and dedicated to amaze the players. The YouTube and Twitch community is outstanding and never ceases to amaze me. Recently, the Destiny community raised over $500k to St. Judes hospital. The game is thriving like never before. Make memories, make friends, have fun.
Trobadour
Rio Grande Valley (RGV)
Question about Taken King and Rise of Iron
September 21, 2016
Does the Taken King and Rise of Iron expansion come in the disc for installation or are there downloadable codes for you to download the content?
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Keep your head in the game with this Turtle Beach Elite Pro 2 audio system. The SuperAmp audio controller is compatible with the PlayStation 4 Pro and standard, and the headset can be used alone with any 3.5mm jack. This Turtle Beach Elite Pro 2 audio system brings comfort and audio quality together for long nights of action.
Will the black ps4 version of the Turtle Beach Elite Pro 2 with SuperAmp work the same on the Xbox One?
The Xbox controller has an auxiliary port. You can connect the headset using that auxiliary port directly without the Super AMP. The sound will come through and work.
5 years, 3 months ago
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Keep your head in the game with this Turtle Beach Elite Pro 2 audio system. The SuperAmp audio controller is compatible with the PlayStation 4 Pro and standard, and the headset can be used alone with any 3.5mm jack. This Turtle Beach Elite Pro 2 audio system brings comfort and audio quality together for long nights of action.
Is It easy to connect for streaming on OBS?
Yes, it is. I use OBS and an ELGATO when capturing footage from my PS4. The problem I have when I connect a headset is that the audio cuts off and won't be heard by OBS. Through the Super Amp, the PS4 audio will come to your headset but the PS4 will still send out audio to the ELGATO. It's a neat solution to that problem, if you are willing to put up with all the cables that you will have to run (but that are all included).
5 years, 3 months ago
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Choose this NETGEAR router and receive high level wireless security, the ability to share photos, music and more, and a way to keep track of your kids’ activity online. Plus, with easy installation for tablets, smartphones and computers, you’ll be able to start enjoying Wi-Fi throughout your home right away.
Is it possible to have a separate modem for gaming on a PS4 system, than the modem that I already have set up for the rest of the household? I have satellite Internet service, and unfortunately there is considerable lag.
If you mean to have 2 modems by two different companies, yes, that is possible. However, this is a modem that works only for one ISP at a time. You can plug a router to it, but it wouldn't solve the issue of the lag that happens when gaming via satellite internet. That is a persistent issue that can't be solved because of the way that the internet arrives to your location. The only solution would be to change to a non-satellite ISP. I hope there is one in your area.
5 years, 3 months ago
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Use the Google Smart Light Starter Kit to control the lights using just your voice. Set up in a snap: just plug in Google Home Mini, screw in the GE C-Life smart light bulb, and download the Google Home app to get started. Then just say "Hey Google" to dim, brighten, turn on and turn off the lights."
Is the bulb soft/warm white or bright/daylight white?
The light looks soft warm yellow. All things in my room have a yellow tint now.
5 years, 6 months ago
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For students and families who want classic Office apps installed on one Windows 10 PC or Mac for use at home or school. Classic 2019 versions of Office apps including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Plus, OneNote for Windows 10.
Ok, I buy this to replace my old version on my computer. My computer dies, buy a new one. Do I have to rebuy another Home and Student 2019 package ?
No. As long as you remember the email and password that you registered your product to, you can reinstall the software to any new computer that you purchase.
5 years, 7 months ago
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For students and families who want classic Office apps installed on one Windows 10 PC or Mac for use at home or school. Classic 2019 versions of Office apps including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Plus, OneNote for Windows 10.
So I am new to this. I bought Microsoft Outlook home school and office and it was a one time purchase. Not a one year or two year. My thoughts were I don’t have to renew it all the time that’s why I paid more
That's correct. So long as what you bought isn't the Office 365 service, then you own this software forever. Compatibility updates are included, but when 2020 or other features occur, yours won't update to those unless you buy them as well. With Office 365, the subscription service, you get those services yearly. Don't forget the email you used to activate your product because if you ever need to re-download the software to a different computer, it is attached to that email key.
5 years, 7 months ago
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Simplify administrative tasks with this Brother multifunction laser printer. Its 250-sheet paper capacity requires fewer refills while handling letter-size and legal-size paper for professional-looking documents, and the two-sided printing function at 36 ppm* helps save on paper costs. This Brother multifunction laser printer has wireless capability for printing from any portable device.
Can it scan photographs in color so I can print in a colored photo printer later?
Yes, it can. I scanned a very wrinkled certificate award I received from a state-wide competition. The scan appeared in color and I was able to print the colored version to my other printer using card stock, making myself a copy of the award in a crisp new look. Photos should work the same. I have included a picture of my scan (I turned the file into PDF, but jpeg and PNG (both photo files) were also options. Hope this answers your question.
5 years, 7 months ago
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Keep your head in the game with this Logitech G Pro headset. Its leatherette ear pads isolate surrounding noises to keep you focused, and its featherlight construction minimizes pressure for longer wear. This Logitech G Pro headset's microphone has a wide frequency response and low signal-to-noise ratio for improved communication with teammates and opponents.
Do I have to get a splitter for this or no?
This headset already has a splitter in case you need it.
5 years, 10 months ago
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Capture and share special moments with Google Clips. Engineered to recognize faces and expressions, this clever camera automatically takes several-second-long audio-free motion photos, leaving you free to focus on the occasion. Enhanced with Super Res mode, the Google Clips device syncs data with your phone and lets you save any frame as a high-resolution still photo.
can you record movies? quality? audio?
Hello. I recently reviewed this product. This device does not have a microphone, so it cannot record audio. The quality of the images is great but performs poorly in dark rooms. The file formats to choose from are live photo (iPhone), .MP4 (7 second limitation, no audio), and .GIF.
6 years ago
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Share prints of your smartphone snaps with this compact Canon mini photo printer. It wirelessly connects to a smartphone app that lets you add frames, emojis and text to your pictures before you print them. This Canon mini photo printer uses special ink-free photo paper to produce clear, smudge-free images.
How big are the photos?
The photos are 2x3 inches and the backing can be removed to be used as stickers.
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