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- First reviewApril 15, 2010
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- First review commentNovember 24, 2016
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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.
Posted by: msumulong
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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The JVAW53PRO Wireless Display HDMI~ Extender Pro includes a transmitter and receiver kit. It can send a high definition video and audio signal to an HDMI~ enabled TV set, projector or LCD PC monitor display device with receiver distance up to 100 meters and nearly zero latency. Users can extend other HDMI~ sources, including DVD players, Blu-ray~ players, PCs, notebooks and gaming machines (ex. Sony~ PS5~, Nintendo Switch 2~). The JVAW53PRO is fully HDCP compliant via HDMI~, supporting resolutions up to 1080p and stereo digital audio. The extender also supports the transfer of IR remote control signals to the receiver side.
Customer Rating
1
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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Operate your computer seamlessly with the Logitech K845 Full-size Wired Mechanical Linear Keyboard. The curved construction and angled keys enable comfortable data entry, while the illuminated design lets you easily find keys in the dark. This corded Logitech mechanical keyboard has red switches for responsive performance during gaming and typing, and the aluminum top case offers durability.
Posted by: msumulong
from Glendora, CA
The Logitech K845 Wired Linear Mechanical Keyboard is one of Logitech’s newer keyboards and is targeted both for regular users as well as gamers alike. It has a full 104-keyboard layout but has a smaller frame making it smaller than most regular keyboards (smaller than my Logitech K360). Being a linear mechanical keyboard, It offers the typing experience gamers love. Being touted having a Cherry Blue MX switch, a typing switch with tactile and audible feedback. It also works even when depressed halfway. This is great for serious typists but not serious gamers. Nonetheless, it will suffice for casual gamers.
And like most gaming keyboards, it is also backlit. Given that it is only in white, this gives me the impression that it is targeting both regular users and casual gamers. It has five modes for lighting namely: breathing light, random, greedy snake, reaction and static. Clearly this appeals to the latter. It, however, is not Logitech G Hub further indicating that it is not exactly a gaming keyboard but a hybrid one.
One thing I like about this keyboard is that it has an aluminum housing given that most gaming keyboards are entirely made of plastic. (I also have a Logitech gaming keyboard.) This definitely gives a premium feel to it.
Overall, this is a great keyboard catering for most people. And while some may prefer a membrane type of keyboard as this like gaming keyboards are quite noisy. Nonetheless, I’d recommend this to people looking for a well-built keyboard.
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Enjoy delicious, bold-tasting coffee made simple with the new Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker with Strong Brew Selector. Brew your coffee as bold as you like it with the Strong Brew Selector~you can choose to brew a bolder cup of coffee if that's what you'd like, with the touch of a button. The coffee maker also features intuitive Brew Later programming that makes it easy to schedule brewing ahead of time, so you can wake up to the smell of freshly made coffee. This updated design also includes a Grab-a-Cup Auto Pause, so you can pour a cup of coffee before brewing is finished. Plus, the 4-Hour Auto-Shutoff feature automatically turns off the coffee maker so you don't have to. Plus, this coffee maker comes with a dishwasher-safe, reusable coffee filter, so you can save money and create less waste. Just sit back, sip, and enjoy great coffee just the way you like it.
Customer Rating
5
Great basic coffee maker
on October 1, 2020
Posted by: msumulong
from Glendora, CA
The Mr. Coffee 12 cup or 60 oz programmable coffee is a nice coffee maker designed for bigger households and could make a good brew for one or six people assuming your one cup is a 10 oz cup. (Mr. Coffee measures one cup as 5 oz.)
This is a basic coffee maker that has a clock and a timer so that you could have your brew at a set time. It does have a reusable brew basket included but in my opinion using paper filters is better as they absorb oils and also the included reusable filter has a flat solid bottom meaning the brew comes out on the sides. (I wish the included reusable filter had a mesh bottom.) One thing I like here is that it has a strong brew option. It takes more time to brew coffee but definitely the coffee tastes better. Lastly there is a safety feature where it turns off after four hours. Now some people may find this too long. But for larger families or even in a small office this has the advantage of having hot coffee longer. All in all there is not much to say aside from it makes good coffee. So go ahead and brew your coffee!
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Feel relief aid anywhere, anytime with Compex~ Ayre~ compression boots. Designed for therapists, coaches, elite and recreational athletes on-the-go, Ayre is a therapeutic product using intermittent pneumatic compression. When exercising, the body builds up lactic acid as a biproduct of muscle contraction. Ayre compression boots work to break up these small molecules and send stimulus to your nervous system. These compression boots are designed to help improve blood flow and circulation in the legs by mobilizing lactic acid, access fluids, and other toxins. Compex Ayre uses a dynamic pulsing compression up the limbs in waves for the duration of its use, which helps promote quick healing. Sit back, power up the boots, and enjoy your recovery for up to 60 minutes anywhere on a single charge.
Customer Rating
5
The wireless feature is a game changer
on September 17, 2020
Posted by: msumulong
from Glendora, CA
The Compex Ayre Wireless Rapid-Recovery in essence functions as a non-medical grade sequential compression device (SCD) which is often used in hospitals and therapy clinics. That said it functions as advertised which is expected of this type of product. However, pumps in these devices are often bulky and wired making compression boots/devices a chore to use. Not so much with the Compex Ayre. As the description says, these are wireless. Meaning that each boot has its own rechargeable pump in each boot. And as per manufacturer’s claim, each boot can last up to three hours of use prior to recharging.
As someone who picked up biking as a hobby (due to Covid) and a type II diabetic, a pneumatic compression device (in this case a pair of boots) would definitely help relieve me from leg sores. Ang even though I mentioned these are not medical grade devices, these compression boots in an anecdotal sense also helps in relief for me as a diabetic. But definitely these help me reduce leg sores whenever I go biking. I haven’t biked much in the last several years so it’s natural that I am encountering leg sores.
And lastly these devices don’t come in cheap. The other advantage of the Compex Ayre is being competitive in price. Given that it does deliver its promise regarding performance and being competitively priced, I would definitely recommend this for others.
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Keep your devices powered on the go with the Belkin BOOSTCHARGE 24W Dual USB-A Port Car Charger. It boasts two 12W USB A Ports, both of which support simultaneous fast charging for all devices that charge using a USB-A cable. This 24 watt car charger is capable of charging up to two devices 1.5x faster than a standard 5 watt charger, with each port offering up to 12 watts of power. The BOOSTCHARGE 24w Dual Port Car Charger features an LED light, indicating whether or not your charger is connected to a power source. Optimized to charge all USB-A compatible devices faster than a standard 5w Charger. Compatible with Apple iPhone 14, 13, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone XR, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XS, iPhone X, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 8, HTC U12+, Galaxy S22 Ultra, Galaxy S10+, Galaxy S10, Google Pixel 3 XL, Google Pixel 3, iPad Pro (12.9") 2nd Gen, iPad Pro (10.5"), Huawei Mate 20, Huawei Mate 20 Pro, Huawei P30/P30 Pro, Sony Xperia XZ2.
Customer Rating
5
It works as advertised!
on September 15, 2020
Posted by: msumulong
from Glendora, CA
The Belkin USB-A Charger 24W is a nice small compact car charger. But wait. Aren’t all chargers compact and essentially function the same. Well while most compact car chargers can charge one or two phones at once, the performance is often limited by its power capacity. Most dual car chargers have a capacity of 5 watts. This wattage for the most part has worked fine for most of us. But since the iPhone 8 (AFAIK) has the capability to fast charge, this feature is often overlooked. And in real life, you really need a fast charger more on the road rather than at home (or maybe office). Hence, the Belkin dual USB 24-watt car charger comes in. It not only has one but two charging ports that both having 12 watts capacity. For this reason alone is why you should consider getting this charger. And with heavy traffic (in spite of the pandemic) this charger gives me a full charge in my iPhone whenever I travel the streets of LA. I’d definitely recommend this to a friend.
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Sony's intelligent noise-cancelling headphones with premium sound elevate your listening experience with the ability to personalize and control everything you hear. Get up to 30 hours of battery life with quick charging capabilities, enjoy an enhanced Smart Listening feature set, and carry conversations hands-free with speak-to-chat.
Customer Rating
5
Still the best ANC headphones out there
on August 15, 2020
Posted by: msumulong
from Glendora, CA
A lot of you probably by now have heard the top-rated Sony WH-1000MX3 by now. And you’re obviously curious about what the differences are between the WH-1000MX3 against the newly launched WH-1000MX4. Well to cut a long story short, the changes are more subtle and not a radical improvement. So does this mean the WH-1000MX4 is not a good buy? Let’s find out with my first impressions of the Sony WH-1000MX4.
On the aesthetics side, both the XM4 and XM3 are generally the same with Sony indicating the cuffs are slightly larger (10%) and the headband cushion a bit thinner. But truth be told this in my opinion is quite negligible as I can’t notice the difference unless both are side by side.
Sony boasts of a new DSEE chip called DSEE Extreme which provide better audio. But Sony even admits that the changes are subtle. And to my ears they are indeed subtle. But for those who aren’t familiar with the Sony sound signature, the same 40mm drivers put out balanced highs and mids. And compared to other Sony headphones has a stronger bass almost comparable to Sony’s WB series but with a little less distortion.
One new feature of the XM4 is the addition of multipoint Bluetooth meaning you can pair two devices at the same. And though other brands of headphones have this already, it is still a welcome addition. And at least Sony listens to its customers.
You probably also know that if you put your right hand on the right ear cuff, the sound is muted. Well Sony also included wearing detection that if you remove the headphones, the music will stop and continue once you put them back on. Again, Sony is not the first on this one. But then again, Sony upped the ante by adding a “Speak to Chat” feature wherein the music stops once you start speaking. (From my initial fiddling with this feature, it seems you have to manually start again the music.) And in case you do not want these features, these can be turned off in the Sony music app.
The XM4 AFAIK still uses the same QN1 chip for noise cancelling so I am assuming there’s not much to add here. But the XM4 now has a custom button wherein you can use the default noise cancelling control or program it to use Alexa or Google Play with the latter AFAIK to be discontinued in September by Google. This is not entirely new since my Sony XB900N already has this feature.
Like the XM3 and other models such as the XB900N, the XM4 also boasts a battery life of thirty hours. But oddly enough, I had the need to charge my XM4 within 24 hours of having it. Obviously, this is way below what Sony claims. But perhaps I still need to cycle the battery around three times to attain the battery’s full performance capabilities.
Like the XM3 and other models such as the XB900N, the XM4 also boasts a battery life of thirty hours. But oddly enough, I had the need to charge my XM4 within 24 hours of having it. Obviously, this is way below what Sony claims. But perhaps I still need to cycle the battery around three times to attain the battery’s full performance capabilities.
These are my initial impressions of the XM4 and is highly recommended. But if budget is a concern, the XM3 is still a good buy and prices are already dropping. But if you are willing to pay full price, the XM4 will be a good purchase.
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Start your day with a fresh cup of morning joe with this 5-cup Mr. Coffee programmable coffeemaker. The 25-oz. carafe is calibrated to ensure accurate measuring for hassle-free brewing, while the brew later function ensures a cup is ready when you need it. This Mr. Coffee programmable coffeemaker has an auto shutoff feature for enhanced safety.
Customer Rating
5
It's a nice little coffee maker!
on August 7, 2020
Posted by: msumulong
from Glendora, CA
The Mr. Coffee 25 oz. Mini Brew programmable coffee is a nice little coffee maker for small households and could make a good brew for one or two people.
This is a basic coffee maker that has a clock and a timer so that you could have your brew at a set time. It does not have a reusable brew basket included and it uses 4 cup paper filters.
There is not much more to say aside from the fact that makes good coffee. And Mr. Coffee practically invented and popularized the automatic drip coffeemaker way back in the seventies. That alone says everything. And be assured you are getting a quality coffee maker at a reasonable price.
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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
Los Angeles
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
Los Angeles
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
Los Angeles
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.
Overall
2 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
Los Angeles
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
Los Angeles
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
Los Angeles
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
Los Angeles
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.
Overall
4 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
Los Angeles
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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Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Worst experience ever buying this phone
By Gourav
I brought this phone for $50 during Thanksgiving and this phone was delivered to me after 30 days but I thought OK its late but may be worth it.
I start using this phone and haven't made even 5 calls this phone restarting by itself every min, so i did factory reset and tried all other suggestions from online forums but nothing helped. Since this is under warranty i had to ship it Alcatel repair center but on my own pocket expenses, AH!.
Alcatel should cover shipping fees as its their fault that their phone is faulty.
Alcatel don't even have their store/facility locations where i can go give my phone for repair physically rather paying for shipping.
I would also recommend that Best Buy has brand name and they should NOT allow low quality brands/product to be sold on their site.
I start using this phone and haven't made even 5 calls this phone restarting by itself every min, so i did factory reset and tried all other suggestions from online forums but nothing helped. Since this is under warranty i had to ship it Alcatel repair center but on my own pocket expenses, AH!.
Alcatel should cover shipping fees as its their fault that their phone is faulty.
Alcatel don't even have their store/facility locations where i can go give my phone for repair physically rather paying for shipping.
I would also recommend that Best Buy has brand name and they should NOT allow low quality brands/product to be sold on their site.
msumulong
Los Angeles
Alcatel covers shipping costs
April 20, 2017
I also bought mine during Thanksgiving and had the same problem. I called Alcatel and they acknowledged that there is a hardware problem and emailed a shipping label for FedEx. Within a week or so I received a replacement phone via UPS. Do note I did pay for shipping and replacement of my phone. In fairness to Alcatel this replacement phone does not have the random reboots anymore.
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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 5DO NOT BUY THIS
By ramalax678
from Atlanta
PRICE, PROCESSOR EVERYTHING LOOKS GOOD, BUT AFTER 6 MOTH OF USE THE PHONE DIE, HAVE AN INTERNAL DAMAGE, I BOUGHT THIS CELL PHONE ON BLACK FRIDAY WEEKEND 2016, BECAUSE WAS A GOOD PRICE, BUT CHEAP IS BAD MOST OF THE TIME, PLEASE DO IT THE FAVOR TO YOU SPEND A LITTLE MORE LIKE A SAMSUNG J7 OR SONY ANOTHER BRAND AND DO NOT BUY THIS PHONE... WILL DIE IN YOUR HANDS
msumulong
Los Angeles
there is a two year warranty
May 21, 2017
There is a two year warranty and Alcatel honors this warranty.
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