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Keep your facial hair well groomed with this Philips Norelco Shaver 5300 electric shaver. The precise blades and independent shaving heads help ensure a close shave and make navigating around facial contours easy. This Philips Norelco Shaver 5300 electric shaver features Aquatec technology for a comfortable wet or dry shave.
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4
A decent electric shaver
on January 23, 2020
Posted by: msumulong
from Glendora, CA
The Philips Norelco 5300 is a mid-range shaver from Philips. Its form factor is no different from other Norelco shavers. It is easy to grip with rubber grips on the sides. It took me a while to use this shaver as I don’t grow facial hair fairly quick. Because of this I have stuck with bladed razors and this is my first electric razor.
My first impressions are that it gives a smooth shave and you can barley feel any vibrations coming from the razor. Also, it is fairly quiet too. I like the fact that the multi flex heads contribute to the smooth shave. This shaver boasts of the capabilities of dry and wet shaving. Unfortunately though, there is no IPX rating given. And truthfully, I prefer blades as facial hair weren’t cut. Though overall it still gives a good shave. As a battery-operated device, it is rated at 40 minutes. And it takes roughly an hour to make a full charge. This I believe is good enough for someone who doesn’t shave often.
Honestly, I don’t really see anything truly unique in this shaver. But in my honest opinion it works fairly well as a shaver. Perhaps I am still used to blades. Hopefully I would grow into this shaver. And still, I would recommend it for someone who is in the market for a decent if not rock-solid shaver.
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Wherever you go, experience music at its highest level. No matter where you are, powerful drivers and adaptive noise cancelling put you in the center of the music.
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5
A premium pair of cans
on November 29, 2019
Posted by: msumulong
from Glendora, CA
The Bowers and Wilkins PX7 is the replacement model of the highly rated PX model launched two years ago. For those who aren’t familiar with this brand, Bowers and Wilkins is a British premium audio company which been around since the 60s.
The B&W PX7 in my honest opinion is a combination of form and function. The PX7 is designed similarly to the previous PX model. It has the same woven fiber styling found the in PX. And aside from color styling one cannot immediately differentiate the two models. It has a modern design element which differentiates it from traditional over-the-ears headphones. But there is one major difference though which makes the PX7 a cut from the PX is that it is made from carbon fibre instead of metal thereby making it lighter than the PX model without sturdiness being compromised.
The PX7 has the usual control buttons found in other headphones. But the power switch is a slider switch which is better for me rather than a toggle button. It has the pause/call button and two volume buttons which are also used for controlling music. On the left side of the headphones is a toggle switch to control noise cancelling functions.
The PX7 has an app for both iOS and Android. It is a basic app and doesn’t really add much if there is anything at all to add. The noise cancelling feature can be controlled via app or the left side button. It on/off, high/low and auto settings the latter commonly referred to as ambient noise control. And one thing I like about the PX7’s ambient noise control is that the change from high to low is seamless unlike other headphones which have a split second display or an audio prompt whenever a switch is made.
Audio output for this headphones is rather on the conservative side meaning bass is good but not thumping. Mids and highs offer clarity. IMO if you’re into classical and jazz this is perfect. And other genres such as pop and metal is pretty much decent. But for bass heavy music such as hip-hop or old school reggae, the bass is still decent but more of it would be nice. So take note of that.
Overall, this is an astounding set of cans without really announcing to the world I’ve got an expensive pair of cans. I’d actually recommend this whose more concerned about audio quality rather than the brand itself.
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Enjoy your favorite playlist as you workout with these adidas Sport in-ear headphones. The knitted cord exterior ensures a tangle-free experience at the gym, and the easy-to-use controls offer simple operation. These adidas Sport in-ear headphones last up to 16 hours on a single charge for all-day use, while the sweatproof, water-resistant design withstands intense workouts.
Customer Rating
4
Sporty set of earbuds
on November 27, 2019
Posted by: msumulong
from Glendora, CA
Whenever ever you see the brand Adidas, one is almost always given the impression of a premium sportswear brand. However, when one encounters electronics associated with this brand, quite often it is thought that it is often a shallow attempt as a brand extension of the famed sportswear line. Not so with the FWD-01, one of two audio products manufactured with Zound a respectable Swedish audio company.
The FWD-01 is sleak designed pair of winged earbuds by Adidas. The earbuds themselves resembled angles similar to stealth airplanes and sports a grayish color. It has a flat cord which is covered in cloth compared to the usual rubber cords of most wired earbuds. These are IPX5 rated meaning that they are sweat proof which is ideal for sports minded people who want to wear earbuds while working out. And while may notice that the earbuds are on the bulky side, these have the benefit of having a battery life of 16 hours which is twice than the usual 8-hour battery life a definite plus. It has the usual three button controls found in wireless headsets and a dedicated button of voice activated commands. And to further enhance its functions, an app both available for iOS and Android can be downloaded in their respective app stores though you can use the earbuds themselves without using the app.
With regard to sound, the mids and highs are pretty clear and bass is fairly decent. While the average bass levels may not impress bass aficionados, over-all the FWD-01 offers a crisp sound experience. The earbuds also have USB-C which is the current trend in devices nowadays and comes with a neoprene pouch for storage.
And while the price may not be exactly cheap, other earbuds offer similar features thus not giving the FWD-01 a competitive advantage. Given that I would still recommend this for those who want a sporty set of earbuds but I would have to remove one star for this review.
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Say goodbye to cords and cables with these Skullcandy Sesh true wireless headphones. Bluetooth technology seamlessly connects to your smartphone, tablet or PC, letting you stream music or take phone calls with the built-in microphone. These water-resistant Skullcandy Sesh true wireless headphones come with a charging case, providing up to an extra 7 hours of listening time.
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from Glendora, CA
The Sesh True Wireless In-Ear Headphones is one the latest products released by Skullcandy. Known for its bass heavy sound signature, the Sesh TWS earbuds are no exception to that. However, the mids and highs are somewhat to be desired. Listening to bass heavy genres such as hip hop or old schoo reggae may be fine. But listening to classic rock or even contemporary pop music sounds fuzzy. Classical music and traditional jazz simply lack the fidelity when played with these earbuds. I’ve got a pair of Skullcandy headphones and they do sound better.
Add to that the three-hour battery life of the earbuds themselves with other headphones having four hours. And the additional seven hours the charging case offers pales in comparison too. Generic TWS earbuds offer 15-20 hours on average with some offering 30 or more total hours.
Lastly, the earbuds offer only mono sound coming from the left earbud when calls are being made. It is pretty much standard that TWS earbuds have both earbuds working when calls are made.
It is really hard for me to like these earbuds sonic wise. The only thing I appreciate with the Sesh earbuds is that it is the most comfortable pair of earbuds I have tried. Though not totally bad, but there are other better earbuds out there are this price range.
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Google Pixel 4 XL is the phone made the Google Way, with a camera that takes a perfect shot every time and the new Google Assistant. It also provides Motion Sense~ technology. Google Pixel 4 XL is built around Google software you know and love that's always getting better.
Customer Rating
4
Great phone but still lacking
on October 31, 2019
Posted by: msumulong
from Glendora, CA
This October Google launched its latest flagship phones the Pixel 4 and the Pixel 4 XL. But models are essentially the same save for the screen size wherein the Pixel for has a screen size of 5.7” and the Pixel 4 XL having a screen size of 6.3”. Also the Pixel 4 XL has larger battery with 3700 mAh with the Pixel 4 having a 2800 mAh battery. I am reviewing the Pixel 4 XL but my thoughts can also apply for the smaller Pixel 4.
The main highlights of both the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL are that both are run by Android Q or simply Android 10 and being Pixel phones are guaranteed by three of updates so updating to Android 12 is a guarantee. Both are powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 processor (though I’ve read there is already the 855+). It has a dual rear camera system wherein the wide angle camera has 12 MP and the zoom has 16 MP. It’s front camera ha 8 MP.
Both have USB C and have an 18 W charger for rapid charging. And Qi charging is also possible but the Qi charger is preferred to have 10 W or more for normal charging times. Aside from Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity options, the Pixel 4 has NFC capabilities which enables Google Pay and pairing with NFC enabled devices such as headsets and speakers.
As mentioned earlier the Pixel 4 has Android 10 out of the box giving you a pure Android experience minus all the bloatware other Android phones offer. (This review is not about Android 10 though.) But what stands out from the Pixel 4 is that it has motion sensors which enable the user to control the phone by using hand motions and gestures without even touch the phone. But do note that this is fairly new technology so the potential is still unreached. As of the moment, motion gestures include the phone screen activating when you are reaching for it. This is a nice but not an essential feature but handy if you just want to check on the time and if there are notifications on your phone. Also motion gestures can also can control which music tracks to play. Google has a list of apps that are motion enabled on its website. But like what I mentioned before, this technology is still in its infancy so for now these are nice features to have.
The Pixel 4 boasts of a POLED screen using Gorilla glass which boasts of rich and warm colors and runs at 90 Hz. It can run video and games smoother which gives the user a better visual experience. But unfortunately these result to diminished battery life to the point of being abysmal as per my personal experience and that these are moreover flagship Android phones. One way to increase battery life though is to use dark mode and disable smooth mode meaning you reduce the screen refresh rate to 60 Hz. For the most part disabling smooth mode would have no significant impact on performance but will have one on battery life. And do note this is the most serious complaint about the Pixel 4. But so far in the first few days of having my Pixel 4 XL, battery life has improved quite a bit.
Following its competitors, the Pixel 4 ditched its fingerprint sensor which is found in the back of the Pixel 3 and replace it with its Face Unlock feature. In essence, this is a “me too” feature. But unlike its competitors, the Pixel 4’s Face Unlock feature is blazing fast. This is due primarily to Google’s Project Soli. (Google it to know more.) And though it works with either your eyes closed or not looking at the phone (I have tried this myself.), privacy concerns have been raised by others as the phone can be unlocked by someone else if you are sleeping or have been rendered unconscious say from an accident. Hopefully, Google will fix this issue on a future update.
An improved feature also included in the Pixel 4 is Google’s next generation Google Assistant. While not many people may notice it, but Google claims the next generation Google Assistant is up to 10 times faster. To top this, Google added Driving Mode which enables the user to use better navigation by using only voice commands. And I’ve read that Google commands will be incorporated too in Google enabled car navigation systems in the future.
And now for the gist of the Pixel 4 – the camera. Google’s Pixel series have known to the one of the best if not the best camera in a smart phone. With that in mind, Google is late in having a rear multi-camera system incorporated in its Pixel line. Moreso with most of its competitors having three or even four rear cameras, Google came out only with two. Which is a letdown since the ability to take ultra-wide is zilch. That said the Pixel 4’s dual camera still has some tricks up on its sleeve.
And now for the gist of the Pixel 4 – the camera. Google’s Pixel series have known to the one of the best if not the best camera in a smart phone. With that in mind, Google is late in having a rear multi-camera system incorporated in its Pixel line. Moreso with most of its competitors having three or even four rear cameras, Google came out only with two. Which is a letdown since the ability to take ultra-wide is zilch. That said the Pixel 4’s dual camera still has some tricks up on its sleeve.
First, the Pixel 4’s dual rear cameras offer Live HDR+ thereby giving you real time HDR images. Add to that dual exposure controls which results in pictures which are vibrant. I have attached a picture for reference. And truth be told the picture is even more vibrant compared to a similar shot take with my micro four-thirds camera.
The Pixel 4’s 2X telephoto lens may also be a disappointment for some. But combined with a digital zoom and Google’s “magic” results to 8X zoom and having more details than camera phones with a 3X optical zoom and added digital zoom. The “2X limitation” here becomes moot for me.
The Pixel 4’s 2X telephoto lens may also be a disappointment for some. But combined with a digital zoom and Google’s “magic” results to 8X zoom and having more details than camera phones with a 3X optical zoom and added digital zoom. The “2X limitation” here becomes moot for me.
Lastly, the Google Pixel’s phone offers Night Sight which enables you to take pictures without a flash. And while other smartphones also have a similar feature, the Pixel 4 takes the cake because its Night Sight is also capable of astrophotography. While admittedly this is a niche feature, it just shows the capability of the Pixel 4’s camera capabilities.
In conclusion, the Google Pixel 4 is a great phone overall at the same time offers a pure Android experience. The lack of an ultra-wide lens, mediocre battery performance (Actually the Pixel 3 has a better battery.), and (I almost forgot) the lack of earbuds or at least a dongle, makes me remove one star for this phone. Still I’d recommend this for someone who wants a phone that performs in spite of some lacking features.
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Built for pros from the bottom up. A compact tenkeyless design frees up table space for low-sens mousing. Pro-grade Clicky switches give you an audible feedback bump. Programmable LIGHTSYNC RGB and onboard memory lets you customize and store a lighting pattern for tournaments. A detachable cable makes for easy transportation. Play to Win.
Customer Rating
5
A worthwhile addition to your rig
on October 22, 2019
Posted by: msumulong
from Glendora, CA
The Logitech G Pro Gaming Mechanical Keyboard is the latest gaming keyboard from Logitech. I amusing this keyboard as I write this review and I will be giving my initial thoughts on this keyboard.
First the G Pro Mechanical Keyboard is a compact but full sized keyboard which is shorter by two to three inches compared to a regular keyboard. But don’t let that surprise you as it has some heft to it unlike other keyboards. It is a wired keyboard so that latency should not be a problem. And is it connected to a detacheable USB cord similar in design to other USB cords found in G Pro products.
Typing in this keyboard somewhat reminds me of older electric typewriters as the keys are very clicky. One thing I’ve noticed though is that this keyboard seems to be the “clickiest” among all other gaming keyboards I have tried. Other features this keyboard has are the 12 programmable keys, non-slip rubber feet and angle adjustments.
And like most gaming keyboards, this is backlighted. But what makes this stand apart is that it is Lightsync compatible. Lightsync is Logitech’s proprietary technology to sync other Logitech accessories in order to have a uniform lighting and configuration scheme across several devices. In my case I also have a gaming mouse, charging pad and a gaming headset all paired through Logitech’s G-Hub software.
I really don’t have much words to mince hear since this is in essential a keyboard. But a keyboard that is rock solid and fun to use. And for those familiar with Logitech’s G-Hub products, this keyboard is a worthwhile addition to your gaming rig even if you do not hav other Logtech gaming products.
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Charge a MacBook, Chromebook or laptop with a USB-C port with the Platinum 65W 8~ USB-C 3-Port Wall Charger with 47W USB-C Power Delivery for MacBook, iPad, iPhone, Chromebook or USB-C Laptops . Equipped with fast-charging Power Delivery, the charger provides 65 total watts, comes with an 8-foot USB-C cable and has two standard USB ports to charge smartphones, tablets and more.
Customer Rating
5
Good alternative charger
on October 16, 2019
Posted by: msumulong
from Glendora, CA
The Platinum 65 W USB-wall charger is a cheaper alternative to an Apple charger or any PC that doesn’t feel like it’s a cheap knockoff. On top of it, it has two USB devices which OEM chargers don’t have.
Mind you this charger is built for laptops and not really tablets. I tried it with my 2-1 tablet and it almost fried my tablet. Well my tablet came with a 10 W charger. But it did charge my Chromebook well. So really the USB-C is really for computers. The two USB ports work fine for iPads.
It’s really a functional charger. But for a third-party one, this is well built. There is nothing cheap I this product save for the price which is a bit cheaper compared to OEM ones. That said this charger is not only good for a replacement but also good as a spare charger you leave in your office or just in your bag. This is a good buy.
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Bring high-speed network access to any laptop with a USB port with the Platinum USB 3.0-to-Ethernet Adapter. With speeds up to 1 Gigabit, you can surf or stream with ease. The anodized aluminum housing ensures durability while providing a sophisticated appearance.
Customer Rating
5
It's a premium adapter
on October 16, 2019
Posted by: msumulong
from Glendora, CA
In the age of wireless everything, a USB to Ethernet adapter has almost no use. But there are times that you need one. For example, in offices that prefer wired connections for security purposes or simply in hotels that still haven’t upgraded yet to WiFi an Ethernet would be a godsend. But unfortunately, your best options would be cheaply made adapters.
Here comes the Platinum USB 3.0 to Ethernet adapter. Unlike other adapters this one speaks of premium quality. It comes in an elegant box (Well the box isn’t really important. And the adapter itself is enclosed in silver metal with a white cable perfectly matching your Apple computer but still functional for PCs as well.
As expected, it works as advertised though I’ve noticed in my initial tries it’s a bit slower compared to a computer with a built-in Ethernet port. But that is expected for all adapters. Nonetheless it is still functional and comes in handy when you need it.
Not much more can be said but if you want a premium adapter, this is it.
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Watch your favorite movies and shows in lifelike quality with this 65-inch Hisense 4K ULED Android smart TV. Dolby Vision HDR provides exceptional color, brightness and contrast, while the built-in Google Assistant enables voice control. This Hisense 4K ULED Android smart TV features automated scene recognition, matching video and sound settings to the content.
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from Glendora, CA
The Hisense H8F series is one of two series released this year by Hisense the other being the more expensive Quantum Dot H9F series. This review focuses specifically on the 65” H8F model.
The Hisense H8F is a sleek 65” flat-screen smart TV weighing in only at 44 lbs including the stands. It’s thin profile enables this to happen. And while for most thickness and weight are not major issues, for those wanting to mount their TV this would be a boon for them as reference, older 65” flat screens weigh in up to 75lbs. Another attribute of this TV is the almost invisible bezel it has making this model shine above in the looks department compared to other brands.
The TV has a 60hz refresh rate and boasts a motion rate of 240 (more on that later. As for connectivity, the TV has four HDMI 2.0a inputs with the first one being ARC ready. It has also support for wireless a/b/g/n/ac and two USB ports. For older compatibility, it has an RCA port, antenna port, Ethernet, digital (optical) and analog outputs and an audio in port. There are no buttons on the TV save for the power button located below the IR port on the lower left side of the TV. Pretty much everything save power is exclusively controlled by the included remote. And if used via ARC with a sound bar and Blu-Ray player, the remote becomes a universal one.
The smart features of this TV is run by Android TV which is different step for Hisense which usually use Roku TV. While the latter arguably maybe the most popular, this TV has the Oreo (v 8.0) of Android TV. The primary advantage of Android TV IMO is the wide gamut of apps available on Android as compared to other smart tv platforms. Also, it has Google Chromecast built-in. One thing to note though. While Amazon and Google have become “friends”, this TV does not support Prime Video which is arguably the only downside of Android TV.
Now comes the gist of this TV. The Hisense from my more than a week of using this TV can compare with other branded TVs out there in its price range. And yes there are TVs out there including Hisense’s Tvs that are much cheaper, the H8 series is a cut above these TVs boasting of ULED technology have a wide gamut of colors available but still fall short to quantum dot enabled TVs selling at a much higher price.
One of the key features of this TV is having controls similar to higher end 4k TVs. It has local or backlight dimming, motion enhancement and motion clearness so you can control the clarity of your TV whether or not you want the “soap opera” effect. The 240 motion rate here is not clearly defined but is described as motion enhancement which give you a selection of film, standard smooth and custom controls. Every TV brand his its own term for motion rate. And lastly, aside from the usual brightness and saturation settings, this model has a calibration option for those technically inclined. I am not an expert on this but settings included in discs that have a maximizer option indicate the TV is already optimized with the default settings. Note this TV is capable of handling Dolby Vision HDR and HD R10.
And finally as for the sound, this TV like most TVs has no real impressive audio features. And while it has enhanced sound modes like dbx-tv, TotalSonic and TotalSurround, the two 15-watt speakers give little justice to these features. It’s best to use a sound bar or a complete home theater system to complement this TV. But then again, if you have a TV this big it’s fairly safe to say you are going to use a home theater system. One thing though, ARC setup may be flaky but it still works and can even have pass through Dolby Vision HDR/HDR 10 and Dolby Atmos/DTS-X.
As far as this TV goes, this is a very capable one comparable to other brands at a much lower price point. I’d highly recommend this TV to others. And if this TV is too large for you, there are smaller versions of this TV which has either a 55” or 50” screen.
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Produce high-quality pictures on this Acer 27-inch Full HD widescreen monitor. AMD Radeon FreeSync technology offers crisp visuals while gaming, and the ergonomic design allows tilting through a 20-degree range for a customized setup. This Acer 27-inch Full HD widescreen monitor has AcerVisionCare technology that helps minimize eyestrain during extended periods of use.
Customer Rating
5
This is a great monitor!
on October 3, 2019
Posted by: msumulong
from Glendora, CA
This latest monitor from Acer is a 27 inch full HD not only provides crisp and vibrant colors but also offers FreeSync technology when paired with a compatible graphics card, eliminates fluctuations in the screen during gaming. I have tried it on a compatible APU/GPU computer and tried some games with it and so far fluctuations were not noticed.
Aside from this new feature, I like the screen size of 27 inches which makes it easier not only to play games but also do some work using word processors and spreadsheets. Controls are easily accessible as they are found in the bottom corner of the monitor. And in fact easy to use. There is barely a need for a manual.
At the back of the screen one can see that there are three connections mainly DVI, VGA and HDMI. The menu of the monitor allows for automatic selection for whatever connection you use. Thus really making this an easy to use monitor.
The monitor is easy to assemble which is basically attaching the stand with a screwdriver necessary for installation. The screen is tiltable for better viewing. One thing to note also is that the screen has a small bezel adding to a better viewing pleasure. And which the colors are crisp and bright, prolonged use does not really provide eyestrain.
This monitor being the latest from Acer is a highly recommended monitor especially if you have a compatible GPU which enables you to have not only a good viewing pleasure but also having a better gaming experience.
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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.
Overall
1 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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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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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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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
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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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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