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- Review count273
- Helpfulness votes1,577
- First reviewJanuary 27, 2012
- Last reviewMay 6, 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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True wireless noise cancelling Beats Studio Bud are made for music. Designed with a custom acoustic platform, Beats Studio Bud are engineered to deliver powerful, balanced sound in a compact, in-ear form factor. The result — immersive sound that pulls the emotion of music from the studio to your ears to keep you inspired. These earbuds feature two listening modes, Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) and Transparency mode, to give you total control of your sound. Each earbud has up to 8 hours of listening time¹ with two additional charges provided by its pocket-sized charging case to give you up to 24 hours of combined playback.² Beats Studio Bud also offer simple one-touch pairing for Apple³ and Android⁴ devices.
Can noise cancelling be turned off if you want to hear ambient sounds?
ANC, or noise canceling, can be turned on or off by a long press of the button.
2 years, 11 months ago
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True wireless noise cancelling Beats Studio Bud are made for music. Designed with a custom acoustic platform, Beats Studio Bud are engineered to deliver powerful, balanced sound in a compact, in-ear form factor. The result — immersive sound that pulls the emotion of music from the studio to your ears to keep you inspired. These earbuds feature two listening modes, Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) and Transparency mode, to give you total control of your sound. Each earbud has up to 8 hours of listening time¹ with two additional charges provided by its pocket-sized charging case to give you up to 24 hours of combined playback.² Beats Studio Bud also offer simple one-touch pairing for Apple³ and Android⁴ devices.
Can they be used to have phone conversations too?
Yes they can, and the sound is clear both ways.
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Record audio or chat with friends by using this Samson lavalier USB digital wireless system. The USB stick receiver is compatible with Macs, PCs and other machines for versatility. This Samson lavalier USB digital wireless system provides clear audio up to 100 feet away, making it ideal for live broadcasts and other mobile activities.CONSUMER ALERTMost users do not need a license to operate this wireless microphone system. Nevertheless, operating this microphone system without a license is subject to certain restrictions: the system may not cause harmful interference; it must operate at a low power level (not in excess of 50 milliwatts); and it has no protection from interference received from any other device. Purchasers should also be aware that the FCC is currently evaluating use of wireless microphone systems, and these rules are subject to change. For more information, call the FCC at 1-888-CALL-FCC (TTY: 1-888-TELL-FCC) or visit the FCC's wireless microphone website at www.fcc.gov/cgb/wirelessmicrophones
Would this system work with online platforms? For example, I am a teacher and have to teach students in person while having students online on Google meet. If I bought this, would my online students be able to hear me and would I be able to hear them?
Hi there. I am a teacher as well. This would allow your students to hear you but you wouldn't be able to hear them. For that scenario, I used the Anker Power conference instead. I had to teach in-person students and virtual students at the same time. The Anker allowed me to speak freely into it's embedded mic and I could hear students from the speaker as well.
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Record audio or chat with friends by using this Samson lavalier USB digital wireless system. The USB stick receiver is compatible with Macs, PCs and other machines for versatility. This Samson lavalier USB digital wireless system provides clear audio up to 100 feet away, making it ideal for live broadcasts and other mobile activities.CONSUMER ALERTMost users do not need a license to operate this wireless microphone system. Nevertheless, operating this microphone system without a license is subject to certain restrictions: the system may not cause harmful interference; it must operate at a low power level (not in excess of 50 milliwatts); and it has no protection from interference received from any other device. Purchasers should also be aware that the FCC is currently evaluating use of wireless microphone systems, and these rules are subject to change. For more information, call the FCC at 1-888-CALL-FCC (TTY: 1-888-TELL-FCC) or visit the FCC's wireless microphone website at www.fcc.gov/cgb/wirelessmicrophones
I understand that this wouldn’t automatically amplify someone’s voice, but if it is connected to a computer, can the audio be heard through speakers when connected through audio software?
Yes. Using the USB 3.0 receiver and the included extension cable, I was able to use it with Streamlabs OBS and add filters. This allows me to use the mic when streaming content, in Zoom, or even project the voice through speakers that the computer might be paired with.
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Immerse yourself in every detail with the Samsung A700 high resolution 4K UHD monitor. With HDR10 technology, colors will look vivid and lifelike while the TUV-certified eye comfort care will reduce eye fatigue and keep you productive. The minimalistic, virtually borderless design, clean cable management and slim, sleek stand gives you an optimized clutter-free workstation.
Does this tv support screen mirroring
Yes, it does. I use it to extent the display, but you can easily mirror this in the display options of a windows 10 or a Mac.
3 years ago
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Rethink eyewear with the Razer Anzu—cutting-edge audio glasses that protect your eyes and immerse your ears. With built-in speakers hidden in its frame, taking in the sights and sounds now has a whole new meaning. Available in two types of frames and two sizes.
Can we add Prescription lenses on this! If yes how do we do it ?
You can. Razer includes a discount card for you to take the frames and have prescription lenses installed.
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Norton 360 for Gamers provides advanced multi-layered protection for up to 3 PCs to help protect against cyberthreats like malware, DDoS attacks, doxxing, SWATing, and PC webcam takeovers. PC notifications are optimized so you’re only alerted if you’re under attack, at risk or you aren’t using a feature your entitled to.
Does this version comes with parental controls?
Yes it does. You must install Norton in the device you want to control.
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Meet the unrivaled, everyday noise canceling headphone for people who want to keep it simple. Hesh ANC is engineered with just the right amount of added features to make your life a little easier without a lot of additional technology that you might not need.
Does the headphone have a mic built into the headset where you can make phone calls?
Yes, the mic is built-in and you can't see it. You sound great and you will hear things even better than before.
3 years, 4 months ago
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Meet the unrivaled, everyday noise canceling headphone for people who want to keep it simple. Hesh ANC is engineered with just the right amount of added features to make your life a little easier without a lot of additional technology that you might not need.
Do these headphones have a mute button and how long is the battery life if using for office calls?
No mute button, but 22 hour battery life. Great for listening to calls without hearing surrounding noise.
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The Samsung Jet™ 90 Complete Cordless Stick Vacuum features a lightweight and maneuverable design plus a telescopic pipe for comfortable cleaning. The removable battery is easily swapped for a spare and has a cleaning time up to 60 minutes; the Dual Charging Station provides charging for two* batteries at once. Compatible with the Samsung Clean Station™ for automatic emptying of the hygienic dust bin. *Extra battery sold separately.
Does this come with the spinning sweeper for mopping the floor? On the samsung website it states the sweeper only comes with VS90, but I don't see that as one of the listed items included. If it doesn't come with it, what is the use of "wet" function?
It doesn't come with the sweeper for floors. I was disappointed when I didn't find one. You have to purchase that separately.
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