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The Blueair Classic 680i air purifier brings clean energizing air to spacious bedrooms living rooms or any big rooms up to 698 sq ft. A built-in air quality sensor makes it easy to confirm your air is virtually free of asthma and allergy triggers and indoor air pollutants such as mold, dust, pet dander, and pollen by scanning the air quality in real time and adjusting fan speed to your current air quality. The Classic 680i delivers unmatched performance thanks to HEPASilent technology which combines electrostatic and mechanical filtration technologies. This combination pioneered by Blueair delivers high clean-air delivery rate (CADR) with whisper-silent operation and high energy efficiency.
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5
A powerhouse air filter!
on January 19, 2021
Posted by: msumulong
from Glendora, CA
The Blueair - Classic Series 680i 698 Sq. Ft. Air Purifier – White may look a dated air purifier but I tell you this air purifier is a powerhouse.
First it has the capacity to purify roughly 700 square feet of space.
Backed up by three filters, it is up to the task. These three filters are dual filter with one side being an air filter similar to air filters found in cars and the other side having a carbon filter. Having this type of filters enables the Blueair 680i filter VOCs or Volatile Organic Compounds and PM2.5 which stands for Fine Particulate Matter up to 2.5 micrometers.
Backed up by three filters, it is up to the task. These three filters are dual filter with one side being an air filter similar to air filters found in cars and the other side having a carbon filter. Having this type of filters enables the Blueair 680i filter VOCs or Volatile Organic Compounds and PM2.5 which stands for Fine Particulate Matter up to 2.5 micrometers.
The 680i also has a sensor for VOC and PM2.5 so in essence it can be a plug and play device with the fan activating when it senses pollutants. But of course, there is a top control panel for you to enable manual settings.
But since we are already in the age of the internet, the Blueair has an app which not only enables you to control the features of the unit, but it also enables you to monitor the air outside your house.
But overall, this is a very simple device to operate (Like I said it’s pretty much plug and play.) and not much really to say more about it save for the fact it does the job well. I’d highly recommend this unit.
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The styling of the Espresso Defined professional-quality espresso machine will make it the centerpiece of any kitchen. With 19 bars of pressure, this unit produces intense flavor and a rick, velvety smooth cream. Presents and menu options let users adjust flavor strength and brew temperature, to customize each cup. Easy start to finish, with used capsules ejected right into an internal waste bin. Compatible with Nespresso OriginalLine capsules, this is Cuisinart at its best!
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5
Good espresso machine
on December 25, 2020
Posted by: msumulong
from Glendora, CA
The Cuisinart EM-15 Defined Espresso Machine is one of many Nespresso compatible machines out there. This essentially is for espresso lovers who don’t want the hassle of making espresso the traditional way. Using Nespresso or Nespresso-compatible cups, espresso afficionados simply has to put one cup and almost instantly, one would already have a single shot of espresso or a lungo at that.
But what differentiates this from the others. Well, it’s size is to be considered first. Measuring 13.5"(L) x 5.75"(W) x 9.5"(H), it doesn’t really take up much space but still can handle a 24 oz water container. And it’s quite simple to use. It has two buttons on the left and right which indicate whether you want a short single shot or a lungo. In the middle of these two buttons is the menu button which would enable you to change the volume of the coffee and the temperature of the water. Other options include a reset function and a screen showing the serial number and that’s all there is to it. While some may find this to simplistic, I find this enough for my needs.
And to add, there are reusable espresso cups for you to use to save you money. Unfortunately, I haven’t time to try this yet since I am still in the process of ordering a few. But that said, it is still nice to know that there is that option.
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The Soundcore by Anker Flare 2 wireless portable speaker provides a 360° immersive audio/visual experience and enhances the atmosphere of any gathering. When you want a deeper bass for your party, the Flare 2 portable speaker is the best choice with its BassUp technology. The custom-designed DSP chip and dual bass radiators deliver 100% more bass than ordinary portable Bluetooth speakers. It doesn't stop there, this party speaker is IPX7 Waterproof, so your party stays rocking no matter the weather. Even a full submersion in water will not harm the Flare 2 Bluetooth speaker.
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5
A great sounding 360 speaker
on December 14, 2020
Posted by: msumulong
from Glendora, CA
360° degree speakers have been around for quite sometime now . Anker is no exception. Under the Soundcore brand, Anker released the Flare in 2018 (and its sibling the Flare+). Now in 2020, Soundcore has released the Flare 2 (There is no Flare+ 2.). It still retains the 6.4 in height and a diameter of around 3.5 in. It still has the IPX 7 rating meaning that it can be submerge for 30-60 minutes under water but does not float. It also retains the mesh lining and on top you can find the controls. The main noticeable difference between the original Flare and Flare 2 is that there is now a top ring light.
The controls are also on the top and the includes the power switch, up and down volume controls and the light switch on/off switch. In the center is the button to pause/call button. In the portion you can find the USB-C power port. Note that there is not line-in port. On top of that is the bass boost button and a Bluetooth pairing button. And note that you can pair this with other speakers too.
Like other Soundcore speakers, the Flare 2 can be connected to an app which can control volume settings and light settings. And since the Flare 2 doesn’t come with a manual (just a quick start guide), an online manuel is available in the app.
As for sound quality the Flare 2 has a warm and crisp sound. Fidelity is on par with higher priced speakers. The bass sound however seems lacking even when bass boost is turned on. But fortunately there is a customizable equalizer on the app. So that should not be a concern.
Overall, the Soundcore Flare 2 is a steal given its price point and can give the branded speaker a run for the money. I’d highly recommend this speaker.
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The Alienware RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - AW410K - is an allround gaming keyboard that blends function and immersiveness while still offering industry leading components in an iconic design. Incorporating Cherry® MX keys in a floating key architecture with anti-ghosting and on-board memory, this keyboard is designed for responsive, immersive gaming in a compact form factor. Gamers can now enjoy greater precision thanks to industry leading Cherry® MX Brown keys which combine tactile feedback and quiet-click keys with a low actuation force. They can also fully customize their setup and get the most immersive gaming experience with the AlienFX per-key RGB lighting, choosing from approximately 16.8m colors for a fully bespoke gaming experience. Designed for personalization, this gaming keyboard features fully programmable keys for macros and key assignments, while dedicated audio controls allow for quick and accurate adjustments to be made. The Alienware RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard is also ergonomically designed with 3 height adjustment settings for greater comfort.
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The Alienware - AW410K Wired Mechanical CHERRY MX Brown Switches Gaming Keyboard with RGB Back Lighting is a recent keyboard offering from Alienware. It is a standard sized full layout mechanical keyboard which is mainly plastic made. It is a Cherry MX Brown rated mechanical keyboard which is sort of a hybrid between gaming and typing. It offers a tactile feedback but yet has less noise which appelas to both types of users. But being an Alienware keyboard, this will always be touted as a gaming keyboard.
The keyboard has two USB connectors presumably to add more power. But having tested it on my gaming class desktop and laptop, suffice to say there is no need for me for additional power to use this keyboard.
There are no manuals included in the box. But upon initial connection the your PC, it automatically downloads the Alienware Command Center. While this may be a boon for some users as there is no need to search online for software, others may find it intrusive.
Usage of the software to customize the common features of a gaming keyboard are pretty much intuitive. But I pretty much prefer the lighting customizations of other branded keyboards as they have a simple color palette to choose from. But that’s just me.
Usage of the software to customize the common features of a gaming keyboard are pretty much intuitive. But I pretty much prefer the lighting customizations of other branded keyboards as they have a simple color palette to choose from. But that’s just me.
While I see no main advantage of this keyboard to my other two gaming keyboard, I’s still recommend this as a solid gaming keyboard.
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The AU-Stream Hybrid is a premium headphone engineered to create a powerful sound that exceeds expectations in a true wireless earbud. The AU-Stream Hybrid reduces the ambient noise in your surroundings and, like all of Ausounds' Soundproof noise-cancelling earbuds, this earbud still provides the most detailed and accurate sound, even when ANC is employed
Customer Rating
2
Good adio but there are other options out there
on November 9, 2020
Posted by: msumulong
from Glendora, CA
True wireless earbuds seem to be the rage nowadays especially those with active noise cancelling, The Ausounds - AU Stream Hybrid True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds is one such product.
Up front the AU Stream Hybrid seems to have a lot offer. Active Noise Cancelling, an IPX 5 rating, good battery life, fast Qi charging, a fast USB C port, and BT 5.0. It has the smallest case around. And upon initial use, sound and call quality were pretty good in spite of the codex supported is only AAC. So everything looks good. But this pair of earbuds also has some drawbacks.
Up front the AU Stream Hybrid seems to have a lot offer. Active Noise Cancelling, an IPX 5 rating, good battery life, fast Qi charging, a fast USB C port, and BT 5.0. It has the smallest case around. And upon initial use, sound and call quality were pretty good in spite of the codex supported is only AAC. So everything looks good. But this pair of earbuds also has some drawbacks.
First, while it does have BT 5.0, connection is spotty. I would have frequent dropouts even when my phone is with me that they have been quite annoying. And though it has good audio, the lack of a companion app to customize its settings limits its functionality. To change ANC settings, playback and call controls and even voice assistant settings are done by touch controls. However, the touch controls are flaky at best. Most other earbuds at this price range already have apps so that full functionality of the earbuds can be achieved even firmware updates. This feature is now dated.
And as far as ANC is concerned, it does work but is mediocre at best. While I do not expect mid to high pitched noise can be cancelled, the low frequency sounds are barely cancelled. A tight fitting noise isolation pair of earbuds can be comparable when the latter is playing music.
But what irritates me is that the charger does not perform as expected. The Qi charging feature is very erratic and does not seem to perform with fast 10W Qi chargers. And it seems to support 5W better. Further, the battery case seems to drain fast therefore the battery life does not seem to enable total playing time to 25 hours. You may have read in other reviews that the earbuds sometimes keep on playing even when they are put inside the case. I too have experienced this and I thought the earbuds were defective. But it seemed that it was due to the fast draining of the charger that it could no longer even charge the earbuds. I’ve cycled the charging of the case and it seems, battery drains fast.
While the Ausound Stream Hybrid has potential, its value proposition is severely limited by these drawbacks. A more popular brand of earbuds with more features, better performance and proven reliability can also be considered. This is a hardsell.
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The ROCCAT Burst Pro Extreme Lightweight Optical Gaming Mouse was aggressively benchmarked against market-leading symmetrically shaped mice. We wanted a design and shape that instantly felt better from the very first touch. Our aim was to have a shape that made it feel like you had nothing in your hand both in terms of a neutral shape and low weight. We wanted to do this without putting holes in the surface to cut down on mass as many competitors have done. We call it extreme lightweight engineering, and with a weight of only 68g we think the name checks out. The pride and glory of the Burst Pro is the Titan Switch Optical. The first generation of ROCCAT mice to feature the technology, the Titan Switch Optical brings game-changing benefits. Tuned for speed and durability, gamers get a familiar click feel – no learning curve – that functions at the speed of light, and with no more double-click issues. The ROCCAT Burst Pro Extreme Lightweight Optical Pro Gaming Mouse features a striking translucent honeycomb shell that gives a smoky, hazy showcase to the AIMO lighting engine while protecting against dirt and dust. Weighing only 68g, the shell also keeps weight to an absolute minimum. As well as the Titan Switch Optical, the Burst Pro features a PhantomFlexTM cable that virtually disappears, for a near-wireless experience, and a 16K dpi Owl-Eye optical sensor. In yet another industry first, the Burst Pro features heat-treated glides that are a step above PTFE mouse feet. They are pre-tuned for incredibly smooth glide right out of the box.
Customer Rating
5
Fantastic mid-range gaming mouse
on November 4, 2020
Posted by: msumulong
from Glendora, CA
The ROCCAT Burst Pro 68g Extreme Lightweight 16K Optical Owl-Eye PC Gaming Mouse is the latest mouse offering from Roccat/Turtle Beach. And I could say that it is a fine mouse to use either for gaming or simply for everyday use.
First do note that it is touted as an extreme lightweight mouse. So gamers who would prefer mice with weights may be turned off by this since the heft is gone. Also, Roccat engineered this mouse this mouse with a symmetrical ergonomic shape which may not appeal again for gamers. But then again this would appeal to general users and to a certain degree left-handed gamers. Most gaming mice out there are designed to be for right-handed people.
It has a braided cable which Roccat calls Phantomflex. Regardless if that is a marketing ploy or not, I must say that it is much better than the usual rubber based cables in mice. It also boasts of a Titan Switch Optical which Roccat claims to be much better than straightforward mice with a rated capacity of 100 million clicks. But honestly, a few millions clicks in the lifetime of the mouse which is several years is already good for me. Still, it’s nice touch.
The mouse has a center button which is used to control cursor speed which is pretty much standard for gaming mice. On the left side it has two programmable buttons. And in order to do customization for the mouse you have to download the Roccat Swarm app. Here you can program mouse buttons, light sequences and even firmware.
Overall, the Roccat Burst Pro is a good mid-range mouse that would satisfy most gamers. The lacking features such as minimal button, light weight (but that’s actually by design), and symmetrical design may turn-off serious gamers, it is still one solid gaming mouse.
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Supreme stereo sound, impressive comfort and extended cross-platform compatibility – that's the ROCCAT® Elo X Stereo Wired Cross-Platform Gaming Headset for PC, Xbox, PlayStation®, Nintendo Switch & Mobile. Experience a weightless, dynamic fit thanks to a self-adjusting metal headband, superior memory foam ear cushions and ProSpecs™ Glasses Relief System for glasses wearers. Precision-tuned 50mm drivers produce crisp highs to thundering lows to help you seek out opponents with pitch-perfect stereo sound while a detachable noise-cancelling microphone featuring TruSpeak™ technology ensures your commands are heard perfectly with crystal-clear voice communication. Finally, the 3.5mm jack lets players go from PC to game console to mobile devices with ease.
Customer Rating
5
Great mid-range headset
on November 1, 2020
Posted by: msumulong
from Glendora, CA
ROCCAT Elo X Wired PC Gaming Headset Cross-Platform Stereo Gaming Headset is one of three headsets released by Roccat which is now affiliate of Turtle Beach. It seems now that Roccat is focused PCs whereas the Turtle Beach is now focused on gaming consoles. That said, lets focused on the headphones itself.
First, this gaming headphone unit is analog wherein it has a 3.5mm jack for laptops and an adapter for desktop. Being analog don’t expect a USB adaptor to be included. Do note that that the cord from the headphone itself is only four feet long which is suited for laptops but not for desktops. But unlike most desktop adapters which are mostly six inches long, the included adaptor is three feet long making the total length to be seven feet long which is suitable if your desktop is tucked under or inside your computer cable. Also this length enables you to connect the headphones to the back of your PC which some would argue has better sound quality.
Build quality seems sturdy enough with a metal band on top. Clamping on your head is not tight nut still rather secure. What is rather unique in this design is that it has a memory foam bungy style secondary headband. This enables you to just put the headphones without any adjustments to the headband at all. Also the earcuffs have a slight indent to themselves which makes this headphones eyeglass friendly as it does not squeeze your glasses too tight.
The headphones has a removable boom mic which may not please all users as some prefer a movable mic. The volume and mic mute button are located on the left side which is my personal preference since I do not like those bulky controls on the cable.
The headphones has a removable boom mic which may not please all users as some prefer a movable mic. The volume and mic mute button are located on the left side which is my personal preference since I do not like those bulky controls on the cable.
Audio quality seems to be at par with other gaming headsets at this price range. I have noticed though that there seems to be a need to burn-in the headset speakers for improved audio. Using the headset for results to a mediocre performance like most gaming headsets that I have tried. But then again you really won’t buy a gaming headset for music. I have also used this headset for Zoom and Skype calls and I am pretty impressed with the call quality. Audio was very crisp and the mic has a very good response.
I’d pretty much recommend this headset more for comfort especially for long gaming sessions as it’s very comfortable in spite of average but decent audio.
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OpenComm is the first AfterShokz Bluetooth headset designed specifically for communication. Engineered with patented 7th generation bone conduction technology & featuring AfterShokz’s signature open-ear design, OpenComm enables clear communication through the DSP noise-canceling boom microphone & helps you stay connected to your surroundings while you’re at your desk, on the road, or on a jobsite.
Posted by: msumulong
from Glendora, CA
The AfterShokz - OpenComm Bone Conduction Stereo Bluetooth Headset is one of the latest products from this company. But what’s so special about it? One is that is a bone conducting headset meaning that is doesn’t go to your ears but goes near your ear and sound vibrations pass on to your ears. This enables you to hear your outside surroundings. And while I really won’t recommend this for music, it is still perfect for passive listening to music and being able to hear your surroundings.
Being a headset, it has a retractable boom mic which has noise cancelling features meaning it blocks outside noise while you talk which makes it ideal if you make a lot of phone calls as you work. And it does help further that this unit is lightweight too making it comfortable to wear for long hours.
It connects via Bluetooth. And I have this with phone calls using both Android and iOS, Skype and Zoom and I must say call quality is good. People don’t notice if I am using a headset at all. And to add, battery life is great at 16 hours. The only downside I can think of is that it uses a proprietary magnetic charging cable rather than a USB cable (whether C or not) though my rating won’t be affected at all. So if you are looking at a headset to use in the office (or working from home) the whole day, I’d highly recommend this headset.
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No matter your child’s interests or skill-level, the Root rt0 brings learning to code to life through art, music, and exploration. Its combination of activities, features, and interactive sensors result in engagement for hours at a time and offer many opportunities for family bonding. Spend time with your child while learning new skills and inspiring a lifelong love of code with the Root rt0.
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from Glendora, CA
The iRobot Root Coding Robot is a fun starter robot designed for kids of all ages to the world of coding. Looking somewhat like a toy Roomba, the Root can be as versatile as you want it to be.
What comes out of the box is the Root robot itself, a USB-C charging cable, a whiteboard marker (you can also use third-party markers), a foldable whiteboard, a wiping cloth and some quickstart documents.
Charging of the Root takes a couple of hours. And you need to download an app from the Apple and Google app stores in order to setup the Root. You can also download the app for PC, Chromebook and Kindle Fire.
Charging of the Root takes a couple of hours. And you need to download an app from the Apple and Google app stores in order to setup the Root. You can also download the app for PC, Chromebook and Kindle Fire.
Setting up the Root is a breeze. There are step-step- guidelines for you to follow for you to pair your Root with your device. Then within the app are numerous tutorials to guide you in using your Root.
In essence there are three levels for you to choose in order to use your Root. First is Level 1 which is essentially a graphic way to start coding your Root. Don’t worry, the tutorials will guide you to it. From there you’ll find how to give instructions for the Root to move. And also you can also code the Root to learn voice commands and even play music though with the latter you must know something about music. In addition, you can use the included marker (or any marker) for your Root to make some drawings.
In essence there are three levels for you to choose in order to use your Root. First is Level 1 which is essentially a graphic way to start coding your Root. Don’t worry, the tutorials will guide you to it. From there you’ll find how to give instructions for the Root to move. And also you can also code the Root to learn voice commands and even play music though with the latter you must know something about music. In addition, you can use the included marker (or any marker) for your Root to make some drawings.
The second level is a hybrid of graphical icons and actual lines of code. And the third level is coding itself. So truth be told the capabilities of the Root is limited by your imagination or your child’s imagination. And you may find the price a bit steep for a toy even though it is an educational one, it will eventually pay off due to it being comparable to a weekend of coding classes. Furthermore, these coding classes are one off events wherein your child will eventually forget with what was learned. With the Root, it is yours to keep. And you can keep on coding until the life of the product ends. I’d definitely recommend this “toy”.
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Wirelessly display content from a phone, tablet, or laptop onto a bigger screen with the ScreenCast Wireless Display Adapter. With its support of multiple wireless display standards (Miracast, AirPlay, and Chromecast), this wireless display adapter is compatible with devices and TVs you already own, including Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and Android operating systems. Perfect for home, travel, office, and more. The ScreenCast works with a wide variety of apps. Just connect and share!
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This has been rendered obsolete with today's tech
on October 6, 2020
Posted by: msumulong
from Glendora, CA
The j5create - ScreenCast 5G Wireless HDMI Adapter for MacOS, iOS, Android and Windows is a dongle to cast your device to your TV. Just plug it to a vacant HDMI port and connect the USB port to a power source whether on the TV or an external one. Then go to the input source and follow instructions. Simple enough? I beg to differ. First, it doesn’t work with my Pixel 4 XL with Android 11. It also doesn’t work my Atom based Windows tablet which has only a 2.4Ghz connection as it cannot discover the ScreenCast. (Do note the literature says it can connect through 2.4Ghz) It can connect though with my 5Ghz capable Ryzen based laptop but it is laggy and has no audio. It does mirror my iPhone XR though fairly well. And unfortunately I do not have a Mac so I cannot comment on that.
Given that most TVs are smart TVs nowadays, I can pretty much cast everything without this dongle. And of course there is always your trusty HDMI cable to connect to your TV. And since this dongle uses wi-fi to connect to your TV, any internet based presentation such as a website or streaming is impossible. So not only is this has been rendered obsolete with current technology (wireless or wired) it does not even do a good job in connecting. As such I really cannot see any practical or real case use for this device.
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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ70KA Bridge Camera: Enjoy flexible shooting options and simple controls when you use this bridge camera, which features a 16.1-megapixel high-sensitivity sensor to capture crisp images in up to 4608 x 3456 resolution, which you can add special effects to using creative panorama modes and creative controls. Auto and creative retouch help improve quick snapshots.Memory card sold separately.
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4 out of 5
4 out of 5Good, but photo download problem
By rangerdon
This is a fine camera in many ways, but after losing some photos and a conversation with Panasonic, I learned that you must use the included panasonic software to download photos. (I use Picasa.) That makes the camera less than 5 star, since iPhoto would have the same problem - so if you buy this, and it is a fine piece of equipment, use their photofun software to downloard
msumulong
Azusa, CA
Downloads fine
January 25, 2016
I have downloaded pictures using the photo app in Windows 10 with no problem.
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Smooth design and a powerful Snapdragon quad-core processor are yours with this T-Mobile LG K7. Android Lollipop 5.1 ensures seamless operation and keeps you on top of your game, while the large 5-inch screen delivers flawless visuals and excellent responses. A 2,045 mAh battery gives this T-Mobile LG K7 long-lasting power to keep it going throughout the day.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Good phone for a 10 year old
By Maria
I purchased this phone for my 10 year old. I works pretty well, but my only complaint is that is doesn't have a slot for an SD card
msumulong
Glendora, CA
Its does have an sd card slot
July 22, 2016
The (micro) sd slot card is beneath the sim card slot.
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Connect with friends on this unlocked Alcatel Pop 4 smartphone. Its generous 16GB capacity stores more photos and music, and its quad-core CPU ensures speedy performance. The card slot supports a microSD, and the 8-megapixel camera has autofocus for sharper images. The loudspeaker on this Alcatel Pop 4 smartphone plays your favorite tunes.
Overall
3 out of 5
3 out of 5Slow processor
By DeeV
Good phone but internet is nad real slow but other than that very good
msumulong
Glendora, CA
Internet not exactly slow and processor not bad
November 24, 2016
The wifi performance is good. However I found it odd that when I used fast.com to measure speed, the phone registered 20 mbps which by itself pretty good if you're using a phone. But since I ran it simultaneously with my pc, my pc had a 70 mbps. Also the processor is not bad. It is not the latest and is commonly found in low end or rather entry level android phones. If you want a better phone you might want to consider the POP 4S which is similar but has an octa-core processor at 1.8 GHz, 2GB RAM 13 mp camera with a fingerprint sensor at $170. This sells for $150. So the $20 dollar difference is worth it. But the Black Friday deal sells at $50. So I got this phone. :)
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Connect with friends on this unlocked Alcatel Pop 4 smartphone. Its generous 16GB capacity stores more photos and music, and its quad-core CPU ensures speedy performance. The card slot supports a microSD, and the 8-megapixel camera has autofocus for sharper images. The loudspeaker on this Alcatel Pop 4 smartphone plays your favorite tunes.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Crash
By MarkTwain
I wanted to like this phone. The specs were just fine. The screen was just fine. The only complaint I had was that the phone reboots frequently. Fresh off a factory reset, it would constantly reboot before I could even set it up. As a software engineer, I am disappointed that software like this can even be released. This is not the way to showcase a brand and the reason for many returns on otherwise perfectly fine hardware.
msumulong
Glendora, CA
Letting it rest seems to do the trick.
December 11, 2016
A lot of Alcatel models are like this including my Pop 4+. It seems that if you have a boot loop, let the phone rest for a few minutes then restart. do this even if you have wiped data. But this shouldn't happen at all especially for a new phone.
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Connect with friends on this unlocked Alcatel Pop 4 smartphone. Its generous 16GB capacity stores more photos and music, and its quad-core CPU ensures speedy performance. The card slot supports a microSD, and the 8-megapixel camera has autofocus for sharper images. The loudspeaker on this Alcatel Pop 4 smartphone plays your favorite tunes.
Overall3 out of 5
3 out of 5Unlocked dual sim android phone
By ASCX
Alcatel uses older underpowered cpu which slows performance compared to currently available android marshmallow phones. Alcatel does support adoptive SD card storage unlike LG and Samsung. Dual sim is a plus. Needs better processor to be competitive.
msumulong
Glendora, CA
POP 4S has a faster processor
December 11, 2016
as mentioned in the title, if you need a faster phone get the 4S. It has a 1.8Ghz processer and 2GB RAM. There are three POP 4 phones - POP 4/POP 4 Plus/POP 4S wherein the 4 Plus is the mid-tier POP 4 phone. But for $49.99 during Black Friday, why not?
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Connect with friends on this unlocked Alcatel Pop 4 smartphone. Its generous 16GB capacity stores more photos and music, and its quad-core CPU ensures speedy performance. The card slot supports a microSD, and the 8-megapixel camera has autofocus for sharper images. The loudspeaker on this Alcatel Pop 4 smartphone plays your favorite tunes.
Overall2 out of 5
2 out of 5When it CAN be used its good, But it cant be used.
By Reona945
The phone keeps restarting even though the battery has more than enough charge. I've tried a hard reset and that hasnt helped. A factory reset stopped the cycle and i managed to use the phone for like 20 minutes and the phone restarted. When we ordered the phone, we also ordered a case from a third party. At first we thought the case was pressing the power button because it was a tight fit but it didnt seem right. There was also an incident i had in the past with the one touch evolve that was exactly the same. I would like to hear back and now if this can be fix :) Have a nice Day!
msumulong
Glendora, CA
No updates available
December 19, 2016
AS mentioned no updates available yet.
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Connect with friends on this unlocked Alcatel Pop 4 smartphone. Its generous 16GB capacity stores more photos and music, and its quad-core CPU ensures speedy performance. The card slot supports a microSD, and the 8-megapixel camera has autofocus for sharper images. The loudspeaker on this Alcatel Pop 4 smartphone plays your favorite tunes.
Overall2 out of 5
2 out of 5Reboot loop
By Proz
After having the phone for less than 1 month, I took it on vacation where I didn't have service. On the way my phone started to restart randomly. When I arrived at my destination the phone started into a reboot loop. If I caught it booting up quick enough occasionally I could navigate for a couple minutes. Even after I was able to get wifi connected and any other setting I thought could affect it such as gps location disabled the phone continued into the reboot loop. After researching on many blogs and andriod q and a sites I couldn't find a helpful answer to remedy the issue. I reluctantly did a factory reset but the loop continued. Finally, after returning back home I attempted to use the phone and it returned to "normal". I am very dissatisfied and I am generally very easy to please. I will be looking for another device to replace this asap.
msumulong
Glendora, CA
seems to be the gps
December 20, 2016
I also did the factory reset to ease the symptoms. But it seems to be the gps module as then random reboots often occur when I am in my car and mobile. Also when I use Yelp and try to get directions, the phone restarts. No problem when I'm home though.
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Connect with friends on this unlocked Alcatel Pop 4 smartphone. Its generous 16GB capacity stores more photos and music, and its quad-core CPU ensures speedy performance. The card slot supports a microSD, and the 8-megapixel camera has autofocus for sharper images. The loudspeaker on this Alcatel Pop 4 smartphone plays your favorite tunes.
Overall3 out of 5
3 out of 5Alcatel - Pop 4 Plus 4g
By xkenox
Unlocked Alcatel - Pop 4 Plus 4g Lte With 16gb Memory Cell Phone - Metal Silver Hairbrush.
The phone could not get data connections with T-Mobile.
The phone could not get data connections with T-Mobile.
msumulong
Glendora, CA
works with t-mobile
January 4, 2017
I have a T-Mobile account and 4G. works. Make sure you select T-Mobile in the APN settings.
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Connect with friends on this unlocked Alcatel Pop 4 smartphone. Its generous 16GB capacity stores more photos and music, and its quad-core CPU ensures speedy performance. The card slot supports a microSD, and the 8-megapixel camera has autofocus for sharper images. The loudspeaker on this Alcatel Pop 4 smartphone plays your favorite tunes.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Great Laptop at Great Price
By BBUser808
from Hawaii
Got this on Black Friday. Considering the price, awesome laptop, used for about a month, no complaints what so ever.
msumulong
Glendora, CA
This is for a cell phone
January 8, 2017
This review section is for a cell phone and not a laptop.
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Connect with friends on this unlocked Alcatel Pop 4 smartphone. Its generous 16GB capacity stores more photos and music, and its quad-core CPU ensures speedy performance. The card slot supports a microSD, and the 8-megapixel camera has autofocus for sharper images. The loudspeaker on this Alcatel Pop 4 smartphone plays your favorite tunes.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Good quality, but issue with 4G
By Praveen
I purchased this phone on black Friday because bestbuy was selling at $50, the phone had 2-yrs warranty, and Alcatel is one of the few good brands. I was excited about this purchase thinking that I paid only $50, but my excitement did vanish in a couple of days when I found that the phone restarts itself. After keeping an eye on the phone for a few days, I found that it restarts only when I drive or I am in a remote area. I googled about the issue and luckily found the reason behind restart. I am using T-mobile connection and had turned 4G LTE on. The 4G LTE service of T-mobile is not available in all areas of ABQ and therefore whenever I drove in areas where T-mobile signal was weak, phone used to restart. My phone never restarted in my school or in my house as T-mobile signal is excellent in these places. To fix the issue, I changed the network settings in my phone and set 3G as the default data service and after that it never restarted.
So, if any of you are facing restart issue, just stop using 4G LTE and use 3G. This solution worked for me. Hopefully it might work for you,too.
My finding is - this phone supports 4G only if the strength of the signal is excellent, otherwise, it restarts itself. But I don't know why doesn't it ,like other brands, work in case of bad signal. My friend has samsung phone and she never had the restart issue though we go to all the places together in the same car.
All other features of this phone are like samsung phone - my the most favorite brand. I haven't observed any other issue and the phone works like charm. Speed, sound quality (the default music player doesn't have equalizer, so you might try VLC music player), picture+video quality, and call quality are just superb. Finally I started loving this phone.
So, if any of you are facing restart issue, just stop using 4G LTE and use 3G. This solution worked for me. Hopefully it might work for you,too.
My finding is - this phone supports 4G only if the strength of the signal is excellent, otherwise, it restarts itself. But I don't know why doesn't it ,like other brands, work in case of bad signal. My friend has samsung phone and she never had the restart issue though we go to all the places together in the same car.
All other features of this phone are like samsung phone - my the most favorite brand. I haven't observed any other issue and the phone works like charm. Speed, sound quality (the default music player doesn't have equalizer, so you might try VLC music player), picture+video quality, and call quality are just superb. Finally I started loving this phone.
msumulong
Glendora, CA
Alcatel is aware of this issue
March 13, 2017
I called tech support and was informed that there is an issue with this phone. Alcatel promptly replaced my phone with newer firmware and presumably hardware and the problems of random reboots have gone.
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Does it work for a Nintendo switch?
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why is the mx3 the same price as the mx4 if there is no major changes?
Prices are dropping elsewhere. Perhaps when the MX4s actually arrive by the 21st, prices in Best Buy would also lower.
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hello i was considering purchasing last years model but i read numerous reviews mentioning that the touch controls would malfunction in cold weather has this issue been adressed?
No one really knows for sure as it is summer. But since Sony doesn't say anything about this, I guess it's safe to assume that the issue hasn't been really solved for now.
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How do you pair them they were given to me can get them to pair with my phone
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Is the case charged only with usb or it could also be charged with wireless charger?
It cannot be charged with a wireless charger. Only by USB.
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