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- First reviewApril 15, 2010
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Send voice-activated commands via the built-in Google Assistant of this Sony Bluetooth portable speaker. Its EXTRA BASS and LIVE SOUND modes deliver powerful audio, and the multicolored lights and flashing strobe create a party ambiance. This Sony Bluetooth portable speaker resists splashes and dust for durable outdoor use, and the 16-hour battery life provides extended listening time.
Customer Rating
5
Feature packed party speaker
on October 19, 2018
Posted by: msumulong
from Glendora, CA
This speaker in essence is a party speaker as its design convention radically departs from Sony speakers. Looking at the screen itself would reveal the drivers resembling a face. Some would like it some would not. And instead of a cube it is sort of roundish the size of a football or soccer ball will a handle at the back. So again, some people will not like the aesthetics of this speaker but this suits me just fine.
That being said let’s now get into its performance. First of all the speaker seems to be in mono rather than stereo which is again a departure of Sony speakers this size. Quality of audio output is rather typical of the Sony sound signature, which is rather conservative. Unfortunately, the unit like most Bluetooth speakers do not have bass and treble control. But to compensate for that Sony has added a Live mode which enhances audio output.
Audio output, though I cannot find any information in the manual and based on my estimate, would be around 40 watts, which is room filling and can provide a dancing mood. In support of this the speaker actually has mood lights to enhance you’re your listening experience.
But the real differentiators for this model include the following. First the battery is rated (and tested by me) to last 18 hours as compare to the average 10 hours for tor this class of speakers. Second it has splash proof features which you’d normally find only in smaller speakers. And to top it all, it has Google Assistant. You wouldn’t find or at least hardly find a Google enabled smart speaker that has these feature sets. Hence, this model is a feature packed speaker which can deliver the goods. And I would not hesitate to recommend this speaker to others.
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Experience the future of audio with this Samsung Atmos sound bar. The 13 speakers, 5.1.2-channel surround sound and Dolby Atmos technology provide a next-generation audio experience that you have to hear to believe. The included remote and compatibility with Amazon Alexa offer multiple options for controlling this Samsung Atmos sound bar.
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I recently got this sound bar and all I can say is that this is the better sounding soundbar out in the market. First thing you’ll notice is the size and heft of both the soundbar itself and the included sub-woofer. The size of the soundbar itself is almost the length of a 65” tv and is quite heavy. That being no surprise since it has 13 drivers. Likewise the sub-woofer is rather large for what comes with soundbars.
Setup is a breeze as pairing is automatic once you power-on the unit. And operation is pretty much forward as the remote control is as simplistic as possible. There are dedicated buttons for the sub-woofer and Bluetooth for quick access. A sound mode for scrolling three sound modes. And a settings mode to control volumes for the different drivers.
It took me quite sometime to review this unit as I have tried to watch several movies to assess the soundbar’s audio output. Titles I’ve watched initially which are either in Dolby 5.1/7.1 and DTS include LOTR, The Hobbit, U-571, Behind Enemy Lines and Avatar. I have also watch GOTR and John Wick which has Dolby Atmos and American Made which has DTS-X. Overall I am quite impressed with the audio output as there this sound clarity and thumping bass which doesn’t distort and muffle the soundtrack.
That said the unit is still front heavy in audio and missing an immersive sound experience unlike the more expensive HW-N950 which is the same with the addition of two rear speakers which makes it a 7.1.4 system compare to the 5.1.2 system the HW-N850 has. Fortunately, this unit can be upgraded with the SWA-9000s making it a 7.1.2 system. Still a bit short compared to the N950 though.
But the good thing though is that Samsung put the SWA-9000S on sale and that made a whole lot of difference when I purchased. So this is a fairly cheap way to upgrade your system if you can't justify the $400 to $500 price difference between the N950 and N850. With the rear speakers setup, here are now ambient sounds that I can hear which I didn't hear before. Fortunately as of this writing Samsung put the SWA-9000S on sale everywhere thus prompting me to add the SWA-9000S wireless speakers to the N850.
There are other nice features included in this soundbar albeit Samsung specific such as connecting via wi-fi and using the Smartthings app thereby gaining more features to the unit. Also the unit is supposedly Aexa enable too. While these are nice to have features, I am sticking to my setup having the additional wireless speakers as good quality immersive sound is what one primarily looks for in an audio system. And in this regard, I am quite satisfied with the output the Samsung HW-N850 and would definitely recommend it to others.
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Save paper records in digital formats with this wireless Brother desktop scanner. It has a 20-sheet automatic document feeder and card slot to accommodate a variety of media sources, and the touch screen display lets you customize shortcuts for repetitive tasks. The Brother ADS 1700w document scanner has a lightweight, compact design that makes it an efficient, space-saving office essential.
Customer Rating
4
A highly capable portable scanner
on September 23, 2018
Posted by: msumulong
from Glendora, CA
In an age where all-in-one printers abound one may ask “Why should I purchase a dedicated scanner?” There are two answers for that 1) being for hi-resolution scanning good enough for professional desktop publishing and 2) fast scanning for documentation purposes. This scanner fits the latter.
A bit larger than a carton of eggs, this scanner is fast for its class. It scans at 25ppm which is a jump from the using 16-18ppm scan rate for portable scanners of previous generations. Having duplex capabilities that rate can be doubled further making it a perfect tool for small office and home use and also for road warriors who need the size and speed of scanning. People who work with numerous documents and who need to digitize documents such as those in the legal profession, insurance and real estate industries would greatly benefit from this.
The ADS-1700W supports wireless connectivity albeit at 2.4Ghz only but also has support for USB 2.0 and 3.0. That said it gives the scanner versatility regarding its usage. Aside from scanning and saving to your computer, it can save it to the cloud. It has support for saving documents in a network drive, an ftp site, an email server and popular cloud services such as Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive. And most conveniently even on a USB drive.
The scanner works both through your computer or directly through the unit itself. Do note that with a USB drive, you do not need a computer to scan documents and pictures. In addition to that is that the scanner provides support for what Brother terms workflows wherein you can program routine tasks and saves them so that you have one-touch operations for your most routine tasks. Add to that there is a built in card slot so that you can easily scan business cards and id cards which is a nifty feature not found in other scanners.
As part of cost cutting cutting measures like what most other tech companies do, the scanner no longer comes with a full blown manual and a cd for software. The software for the ADS-1700w iPrint&Scan is downloadable from the Brother website and is quite capable as a scanner app but upon schecking my installed apps it occupies almost 1GB of space. If you want a smaller profile Windows Scan app can be used though it has limited functionality for the scanner including the ability to scan ids and create workflows. Nonetheless, it still works for basic functionality.
Also included are PaperPort and Power PDF software from Nuance. While the former is free if you register, the latter is not free and only offers a 15-day trial. As for my own use I have no use for this as there are free and online options for the functionality the bundled apps offer. What is missing though is a OCR software for conversion to document and spreadsheet files and a receipt reading app. These added features are often found in other scanners and is a minus for Brother. AFAIK the previous scanner the ADS-1500 has a reader app and even a receipt carrier sheet.
Overall, I am satisfied with the feature set of the ADS-1700W. However, due to the lack of additional software features for this scanner, I will give one less mark. But still this is still a very much capable product and would still recommend this given that the software limitations would be considered.
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Take your music anywhere with this LG PK5 portable Bluetooth speaker. It provides up to 18 hours of premium sound per charge and turns anywhere into a nightclub with its LED party lighting. The water-resistant design makes this LG PK5 portable Bluetooth speaker the perfect accessory for the pool or beach.
Customer Rating
3
Good battery life, mediocre sound
on September 12, 2018
Posted by: msumulong
from Glendora, CA
I have received the LG PK5 last week. And these are my first impressions of this Bluetooth offering from LG. First size is pretty much compact. But the handle bars which more or less functions as a cage would be a mixed bag for some people. For some the handle bars offers a unique design which makes the speaker easier to carry. But for some these would seem like a monstrosity which just makes the speakers bigger.
The build quality is pretty decent. And though the speakers are made of plastic, ituses better quality plastic and has a seemingly solid construction though obviously not shatter proof. It has two front facing speakers with bass coming out from the side.
What stands out here is that the unit is IPX5 certified meaning it is generally splash proof which makes is perfect for use beside the pool or on the beach. The connector ports have a rubber cover to keep them from being wet. In addition to that the unit has variable lights which blink based on the beat of the music. Personally, I do not have a need for that but it may come in handy should you be in a dancing or party mood.
What stands out here is that the unit is IPX5 certified meaning it is generally splash proof which makes is perfect for use beside the pool or on the beach. The connector ports have a rubber cover to keep them from being wet. In addition to that the unit has variable lights which blink based on the beat of the music. Personally, I do not have a need for that but it may come in handy should you be in a dancing or party mood.
The controls for the unit are located on top unit and are pretty much standard for Bluetooth devices. There is a power button, a Bluetooth pairing button, two volume controls, a pause/play button and a control for the lights that also acts as a button answering calls, a two sound enhancing buttions. What stands out is that is has an app for controlling the unit although the available version is only for Android. I have tried pairing the unit on Android and iOS devices and pairing was a breeze. And I have tried the app and it seems to work well with the speaker unit. And arguably the best feature of this unit is battery life. It is rated at 18 hours of use. And so far the unit performs as expected which is a plus as most speakers in this class have only 8-10 hours worth of juice.
Another feature of the unit is that you can wirelessly “daisy chain” the unit to another one for increased volume. And though the volume at 20 watts is pretty decent for a small living room, I cannot ascertain if output is in stereo or not as I cannot notice spatial sound. It also uses Meridian technology not only to boost voice clarity and increase bass. But sadly in spite of this, audio seems to be flat sounding for me and lacks the richness for speakers this size. Using a wired connection even seemed to sound worse. And since I only have one unit, I couldn’t test if connecting two speakers would provide stereo and spatial sound.
Also my gripes in this model is that LG seemingly cheaped out on standard accessories. The unit is powered by a supplied USB-C cable but did not include a charger. Also LG did not provide a male-to-male cord so that you can immediately use it if your device does not have Bluetooth. Lastly, the included documentation is wanting. But fortunate a more comprehensive guide can be be downloaded from the LG website.
So as much as I am satisfied with the feature set, I cannot provide more stars as I want to due to the mediocre audio output of speaker unit. But in fairness, this is the only unit its class that I have seen that can last 18 hours.
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Listen and talk in comfort with these Jabra Evolve stereo headphones. Dual Bluetooth capability lets you connect to multiple devices simultaneously, and its integrated busy light provides a signal to others when you are busy. Enjoy amazing sound without background noise interference thanks to the passive noise cancellation of these Jabra Evolve stereo headphones.
Customer Rating
4
Good clarity headphones
on September 4, 2018
Posted by: msumulong
from Glendora, CA
I recently received this unit and my initial impressions that this is a light but comfortable headset. The headband is made of plastic but a metal band also reinforces it. The headphones are not over-the-ear but rather on-ear meaning the cups press on to your ears rather than cover around your ears. For some there is a presence for the former but in this case, the cups press softly as the cushions are quite comfortable to the ear. Overall, the headphones seem well built but only time will tell if they will be able to handle day-to-day use.
The headphones come with a neoprene case, which is a nice addition not found in most headphones. Also, there is a usb dongle included for use with computers without Bluetooth capabilities and also the charging cable can also be used to connect to the headphones and at the same time charge it while in use. Further, the cable included can be used with any usb plug to charge the headphones.
Pairing the headphones is a breeze in devices with built-in usb. And if the dongle is used, it is automatically paired to the headphones. I cannot ascertain if the device’s Bluetooth range is really 100 feet as there are numerous walls in my and connections get dropped from time-to-time. But direct range from the device seems to provide a solid connection.
I have tested the headphone on iOS devices and on a Windows 10 machine both via Bluetooth and cable. I have done a Face Time call and call quality is impressive. Voice clarity is excellent both in outgoing and incoming parties. I also experimented with Skype on Windows to a Chromebook and I also got the same call quality. Furthermore, I tested this headphone for music and though the clarity is there, bass seems to be lacking. But then again this is not designed really for music. Still the sound is decent enough for use while working in the office.
So far, my wish list includes that the headphones should have manual volume and mute controls, a 3.5mm jack and better documentation. These are what prevents me from giving this five stars. But still I would highly recommend this as the main function of this gadget is above expectations.
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Put a vintage twist on your private listening with these retro-style JLab Rewind wireless headphones. Their Signature, Balanced and Bass Boost EQ settings provide flexible listening options, and the built-in microphone lets you carry out voice commands through Siri or Google Assistant. Enjoy nonstop music playback for up to 12 hours with these JLab Rewind wireless headphones.
Customer Rating
4
Excellent retro heaphones
on July 28, 2018
Posted by: msumulong
from Glendora, CA
Physically this product is styled similar to portable cassette player headphones. Not only does it have black foam headphone covers, it also has orange ones making this a truly retro device. Of course it has sone differences and the main one would be the addition of bluetooth. But unlike most bluetooth headphones, this one has an equalizer mode to fine tune your audio preferences. Audio quality is pretty much decent but its design being retro allows music to escape. This is where in-ear heaphones have an advantage. Battery life is pretty much good and can last me the whole day. As for the fit, this pair is pretty much comfortable. But I wish the headpones were a bit larger. Lastly charging the headphones are a bitcunbersome as you the usb port is quite hard to reach. And due to these minor cons, I am removing one star. But don't fret on these. If you still want to go retro, I would still recommend these headphones as they still provide a cool and retro feel and have decent audio and battery performance.
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Add dramatic bass elements to your music system or home theater experience with this 600X MartinLogan Dynamo subwoofer. The high-performance amplifiers and pro-style woofers fill your entertainment space with a wide spectrum of bass frequencies. This MartinLogan Dynamo subwoofer also has remote control capability through your smartphone app, allowing precise configuration of settings.
Posted by: msumulong
from Glendora, CA
First of all I am no audiophile. I am making this review as someone upgrading from using a passive sub-woofer to an active one. It goes without saying that the sound emitted by this 240-watt sub is much louder than my previous 50-watt sub. That said clarity in this sub is notable compared to the usual muffled bass from sub. From that point of view, there's not much to say about sub-woofers. But one neat feature of this sub-woofer is the app that controls the settings of this sub-woofer. Of course you can reach out of the back to control the settings but using it from your phone is always a plus. There is also an optional wireless control and if you also have compatible speakers you can use a mobile app to fine tune your whole speaker setup.
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Get the most from your technology with this Acer Chromebook Spin 11 computer. The 360-degree hinge lets you convert it to tablet, display or tent mode as needed, and the 4GB of RAM powers games and applications. This Acer Chromebook Spin 11 computer includes 32GB of eMMC storage for work and personal files.
Customer Rating
4
Good entry-level computer
on June 30, 2018
Posted by: msumulong
from Glendora, CA
First and foremost, this is not a review of Chrome OS but rather a review of the hardware itself. First the exterior is made from plastic and has a brushed aluminum type of finish and therefore not a fingerprint magnet. Also this has a celeron processor which is adequate for day-to-day computing. And since this is a Chromebook, performance is quite snappy. The screen itself is 1366 x 768 which is fairly good enough. Storage is at 32gb which is more that what other Chromebooks have. But it could be better if it was 64gb or higher. RAM at 4gb is quite sufficient for the use of this machine. And the keyboard spacing is quite far enough. It has USB types A and C on each side. But unfortunately, there is no hdmi ports. For this I have removed one star. Other bonuses include a Wacom branded which is quite good but I wouldn't be using anyways and Acer branded sleeve. And lastly, the 360 degree swivel converts this into a tablet thereby adding further functionality.
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Connect your iPhone to your car stereo or home speakers for effortless sharing with this Belkin Lightning to aux cable. The single 3-foot cable connection is compatible with the iPhone 7 Plus and up, while the 3.5mm jack works with a range of speakers and car stereo setups. Featuring MFi certification, this Belkin Lightning to aux cable keeps up with iOS updates.
Posted by: msumulong
from Glendora, CA
First, one might ask if there is a need for this cable in spite that iPhones have an adapter included already. Good question one might ask. However the primary advantage of this is that it has a direct digital connection to your speaker or receiver/amplifier. I am by no means an audiophile but I can say it minimizes any distortion in the connection. Also a defective or plain dirty male-male cable can provide distortion or cracking sounds. This cable prevents this. I have tried this in my ION speaker and compared to bluetooth, there seems to be less distortion. For this simple reason, it is worthwhile to consider this cable if you want to maximize the audio quality coming from your Apple device.
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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.
Customer Rating
4
Awesome for a low end phone
on November 24, 2016
Posted by: msumulong
from Glendora, CA
This phone is considered a low end phone made by Alcatel which is a French company but is now a subsidiary of TCL a Chinese company. That said this is pretty much a good phone given it's size and resolution and performs quite well. And if needed it can handle two SIM cards. The feel though is "plasticky" and may turn off others. I just got this phone today and so far it performs as expected except for the volume which is rather low when headphones are used. I went into engineering mode and found not option to increase volume. For this I deducted one star but would still recommend this.
My Best Buy number: 2588691090
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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.
Overall4 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.
Overall3 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.
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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
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.
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
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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