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The K30 is a fun, children's drone based featuring a bionic design that combines beauty and protection with customizable and colorful lighting. The aircraft is equipped with a 720P camera, which can record the flight from a first-person perspective. The downward vision sensor makes the flight more stable.
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The Snaptain K30 as its description says is a kiddie drone. So first make no mistake that this is a drone is at par with professional drones in the market today. That said this review will be based on the fact that it is a kiddie drone.
First, the packaging of the Snaptain Z30 is similar to what is found in toys with a see through box and not a box with design as found in most tech gadgets.
First, the packaging of the Snaptain Z30 is similar to what is found in toys with a see through box and not a box with design as found in most tech gadgets.
Opening the box would reveal that both the drone itself and the remote are made from cheap plastic. The remote is powered by three AAA batteries whereas the drone itself is powered by a removable battery. A spare battery is included too. Also included in the box are a carrying pouch, a couple of tools, four extra propellers, a USB C cable but no charger and a couple of quick start guides.
Setting up the drone is pretty much similar to all drones. First is that you have to download the Snaptain FV app both available in iOS and Android. Turn on both the drone and the remote control. Connect the drone to the phone and you’re ready to go.
Operation of the drone is straight forward. On the right sight of the remote are the power and speed mode buttons. On the left side are the launch/land button and flight mode button. Just press the launch button and the drone will begin to fly. The joysticks control altitude and direction of the drone. Pressing the land button obviously will land the drone. Unfortunately, there is no return to home button. But then again this is a toy drone. There is flight mode capability for the drone but I really wasn’t able to test it since this drone is so lightweight and obviously no flight stabilization that it can barely fly outdoors. (Note that the instructions say that this supposed to be used indoors. So flying it in a gym would be nearly impossible for me.)
Also, there is a camera built in the drone, but it is only 720p. Stills and video can be taken by the drone but expect much. One thing I’ve noticed though is that battery life is around five to ten minutes which is the downside for me. But then again this is a toy. But I have to remove a star for that. Still if you want a practice drone, this is a viable option.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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A new era is here. The B650 EAGLE AX supports AM5 Processors and features unparalleled performance. GIGABYTE B650 motherboards come with upgraded power design, high grade storage standards, and outstanding connectivity that enables you to optimize your performance.
Customer Rating
5
A good but standard motherboard
on July 17, 2024
Posted by: msumulong
Building your own computer can be a daunting task but is not limited to gamers. I don’t consider myself a hardcore gamer. But I consider myself as an enthusiast who has some knowledge in assembling PCs. The Gigabyte B650 Eagle AX motherboard which is designed for AMD CPUs like most other motherboards is fairly nondescript. And all you have to know is the compatibility list so as to maximize your build.
As mentioned earlier, this motherboard is for AMD CPUs meaning that it can handle late model Ryzen 3 CPUs and above. But Gigabyte touts that it can c=handle also the 7000/8000/9000 series chipsets. The build that I plan is for a Ryzen 5.
The memory capacity of the motherboard is 192 GB and can utilize DDR5 and also has four slots. But honestly 16 GB is already enough for me but plan to go to 32 GB Also my existing memory chips are DDR4.
If you are planning to add on a video card which is what gamers all do, I would suggest that the power supply you get is 500 watts. As of this writing, I have yet to acquire a new graphics card as my AMD Radeon is already antiquated.
The ports are pretty much standard here as it includes all the video and USB ports including a USB-C port as well. I wish it did have dual HDMI ports so having a two monitor setup is way better. But one thing I did like is the inclusion of built-in Wi-Fi which is Wi-Fi six capable. This way I am not reliant on my router. Also one neat feature is that you can upgrade the firmware without an OS. But personally, I’d rather do a BIOS upgrade through Windows.
The only downside with building your own rig is the Windows license which from a cost perspective, makes buying a full assembled desktop and adding accessories on it a viable option though building your own rig gives you full customization albeit at a higher cost. But right now my new rig is far from complete and given my schedule, it may take a month to complete it. Still this is a good project. I’d still recommend this motherboard.
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Heat food quickly and efficiently with this Insignia 1.1 Cu. Ft. Countertop Microwave. Nine preset functions take the guesswork out of cooking common foods like popcorn and baked potatoes, and a 1.1 cu. ft. interior provides room for meals without taking up too much space. A 12.4-in glass turntable works to evenly distribute heat while 1000 watts and 11 power levels let you cook or reheat meat, vegetables and more. This microwave has an integrated child lock for safety and a bright LED display that lets you operate the device in low-light conditions.
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The Insignia countertop microwave is one of many microwave units out in the market. For those that who don’t know Insignia is the in-house brand of Best Buy.
With that aside, the Insignia countertop microwave oven has a 1.1 cubic ft capacity and has a rating of 1000 watts. And since the size of the of the microwave is slightly smaller than an over the oven microwave, it can match the latter’s performance as most countertop ovens have a rating of only 700 watts.
The microwave I reviewed has a black enamel coating which makes it a sleek looking unit. The door has a lock wherein you lock the door by pushing a button/trigger in the handle. This for me is quite important since often times countertop microwave ovens slide toward you when opening the door.
On the right side of the is a touch screen control panel which contains the most common presets found in other microwave ovens such as timers, clock and various food modes. Operation of the unit was pretty simple. One thing I have noticed is that the microwave seems to be a bit more quiet and not really vibrating much. These are features found in more expensive models.
On the right side of the is a touch screen control panel which contains the most common presets found in other microwave ovens such as timers, clock and various food modes. Operation of the unit was pretty simple. One thing I have noticed is that the microwave seems to be a bit more quiet and not really vibrating much. These are features found in more expensive models.
Overall the Insignia 1.1 cubic feet countertop microwave oven seems to be on par with other brands. And I will highly recommend this model.
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Satisfy The Need For Speed. The Turtle Beach Burst II Air ultra-lightweight 2.4GHz wireless gaming mouse satisfies your need for speed at an incredible, best-in-class 47g. Designed for quick flick shots and the fastest players with a smooth yet precise Owl-Eye 26K DPI sensor with 650 IPS (16.5m/s) tracking speed, and blazing TITAN Optical Switches with adjustable debounce provides a long-lasting 100 million click life cycle, click tensioning and speed-of-light actuation for unprecedented speed and precision. The dual wireless system features 2.4GHz wireless for gaming (up to 40 hours of continuous use) and convenient Bluetooth versatility (up to 120 hours) all in a right-handed symmetrical, solid top shell design.
Posted by: msumulong
I have owned several gaming over the years and this is arguably the lightest gaming mouse I’ve used. That said if you are disappointed because of its weight, then obviously this is not the right mouse for you as there are other mice that you can even add on weights to make it heftier. Weight aside, let’s go on with the review.
As mentioned, earlier this is arguably the lightest mouse around and reason being is that the bottom is partially hollowed out as shown in my picture. But for those wishing a hefty mouse, I wish Turtle Beach should have included weights for the mouse though personally I prefer lightweight mice myself.
One of the reasons why this mouse is also light weight is that it includes a rechargeable battery unlike other mice that use at least one AA battery and for other models even two. The mouse can be charged with the included charging cable which they label as Phantom Flex.
Do note that this charging cable is not only for charging as it also act as a mouse cable should you want to be wired. It also has a USB adaptor for compatibility. But there are also other ways to connect this mouse to your PC. It also has a USB dongle, BT and 2.4GHz wireless. I am testing this unit right now using this mouse via USB and it seems to be very responsive.
The mouse itself is pretty much standard and is symmetrical. The keys found tin the mouse itself is pretty much standard as it includes a scroll button, the left and right click buttons, a toggle switch for dpi performance and two programmable side buttons. Turtle Beach claims there are more programmable buttons, but for me I am already satisfied with this setup. And lastly, the mouse include additional skates for smoother movement.
Overall, this is a very decent mouse which has all the features of a gaming mouse but aimed for those wanting a really lightweight mouse. So for those preferring a lightweight mouse, this is the right mouse for you.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Enjoy everyday activities with this ASUS notebook PC. The Intel Celeron processor and 4GB of RAM let you run programs smoothly.
Customer Rating
4
A decent entry level laptop
on June 14, 2024
Posted by: msumulong
The Asus Vivobook Go laptop is Asus' line of entry level laptops. This specific Vivobook sports a Celeron N4500 which by today’s standards a bit outdated. Also, it has only 4GB of RAM. So by judging by these two specs alone, this will not be a speed demon. That said, this machine is still able to run in Windows S mode.
Build quality of the laptop is fairly robust although it is made from plastic. I like the fact that you can lay flat the laptop giving you the options on viewing the screen though I would have preferred a laptop that can tilt 360 degrees. But then again this is not a hybrid laptop. But in fairness, there is no squeaking when tilting the display.
Battery life of this laptop is fairly good which is fair since more advanced laptops have a rating of 10 hours or so. But then again, laptops back in the day have a battery life have a max capacity of four hours. As for connectivity the Asus Vivobook Go has an HDMI port, two USB-A ports, one USB-C port and a headphone jack. Quite surprisingly, this laptop does not have an SD card slot. It still does have a VGA camera for video calls though.
One nice touch given to this laptop is that Asus converted is that the touchpad can also be used as a numeric keypad. This can be useful should you have a lot of encoding on spreadsheet apps. And to top it off, this laptop comes in with a free one-year subscription of Microsoft 365 which is a $70 value.
One gripe I have with this laptop though is its tendency to lag. And as mentioned earlier, this is no speed demon and RAM is only 4GB. Hoping that it should have had an i3 processor and 8GB RAM, but then again this is an entry level laptop. But if you just need a basic machine, this should be sufficient. I would still recommend this laptop.
One gripe I have with this laptop though is its tendency to lag. And as mentioned earlier, this is no speed demon and RAM is only 4GB. Hoping that it should have had an i3 processor and 8GB RAM, but then again this is an entry level laptop. But if you just need a basic machine, this should be sufficient. I would still recommend this laptop.
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The SANUS Elite Advanced Full-Motion 4D + SHIFT TV Wall Mount for TVs 19"-43" presents the newest technology from Sanus to bring your TV viewing experience to new heights. With the 4D + SHIFT height adjustment feature, you can enjoy 2" up or 2" down of movement for precision TV positioning on the wall, making this mount an ideal solution for when mounting a TV above a fireplace mantle, above a TV console, or even when you have to position around a pre-existing outlet on the wall. This SHIFT feature also allows you to raise your TV at a later time to provide enough space to add in a soundbar or, accommodate seasonal decorations that may interfere with the screen of the TV. If your TV doesn~t happen to end up in the position you hoped it would be, or you accidentally mismeasure during installation, our SHIFT height adjustment feature allows for easy TV height readjustment, either up or down, ensuring that your TV is perfectly positioned where you want it. Designed to blend seamlessly with TVs and d~cor, the Advanced Full-Motion TV Mount was inspired by the sleek look of modern TVs and ultra-high-end kitchen appliances. Beneath the mount~s stylish exterior is an ultra-strong, solid steel frame that provides maximum support ensuring your TV will stay securely in place. With a lower profile depth than traditional full-motion mounts, the Advanced Full-Motion Mount positions TVs closer to the wall creating a more streamlined look. Route your cables along the arms of the TV mount and ensure a clean and organized look for your home entertainment system. Expertly engineered with FluidMotion design, the Advanced Full-Motion Mount provides unparalleled smoothness. Effortlessly extend, tilt and swivel your TV regardless of its weight or thickness. With Virtual Axis, easily reduce glare and reflections caused by lights or windows by tilting your TV up or down with the touch of a finger. The mount~s included Steady Set functionality ensures your TV will stay exactly where you want it ~ no drifting, shifting or unwanted movement. With its simple and intuitive design, the Advanced Full-Motion Mount ensures a clear and hassle-free installation in just 3 easy steps.
Customer Rating
5
An easy to install TV mount
on June 10, 2024
Posted by: msumulong
Sanus has always been the go to mount for TVs and monitors. The 19”- 43” full motion is just but one of the many mounts that they produce. And it just so happens that I have a 43” TV that needs mounting.
Using a Sanus mount is a fairly easy thing to do. What you would essentially need is a drill with corresponding drill bits and a stud finder. The Sanus mount uses the Versa mounting template for the back of the TV or monitor. Just screw the back plate to the TV. Now position the mount itself on the wall. Be sure to use a stud finder so that you can screw the mount securely. If there are no studs, make sure you use anchors for the screws. If you are not sure how to do this, it’s best that you get a professional to do it or find a friend who is familiar with mounting TVs. As a matter of precaution, this preferred to be a two man job but in reality an experienced installer can do it by himself. Once you securely attached the mount to the wall, all you have to do next is to attach the TV by ‘hanging” it to the mount. And there you go! Installation should take only around thirty minutes. It’s easy peasy! And once installed, you can pull the TV outwards the wall and not only tilt it up and down but also swivel it left or right. And once you’re done watching, you can easily place back the TV on it’s original position.
I would easily recommend Sanus mounts not only for its reputation but also for its ease of installation and use.
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The Best Buy essentials Silicone Band for Apple Watch 44mm, 45mm, SE (1-3), Ultra (1-3) 49mm (3-Pack) gives you three colorful bands to choose from. Their durable silicone design with sport pin stays firmly in place no matter the activity. Each band adjusts from 6.7 to 8.8 inches, ensuring a comfortable fit all day, every day.
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The Apple Watch is definitely the most ubiquitous smart watch in the market today. But like anything Apple, you would have to pay for an Apple tax for its accessories. But thanks to its ubiquity, the are numerous alternatives to choose from certified accessories to plain old Apple knockoffs. Thankfully, the Insignia Silicone Apple Watch band is a legitimate product.
First and foremost, the Insignia Silicone watch band is priced at a lower price than Apple’s Watch band. Moreso, it comes in a box of three silicone watch bands. The colors that came in my box included black, blue and a light olive drab color. This color combination is already suitable for my needs as I change clothes. But most likely I will stick to the generic black color.
But then again, the million dollar question arises. How does it compare with an OEM watch band? Well, when I opened the box, I have noticed the quality of the watch bands is similar to that of Apple’s which is a good thing. Of course the design is similar to the original band so as not to be labelled as a copy cat product. There is a slight variation in the holes of the Insignia band which are rectangular compared to the round holes in the original. These bands when attached to the Apple watch give a firm magnetic lock so you can also be assured that it has a good latch onto your arm.
As such, in the brief time I am using these products I can say that the quality matches that of Apples and I would gladly recommend this to others.
As such, in the brief time I am using these products I can say that the quality matches that of Apples and I would gladly recommend this to others.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The HP DeskJet 4255e delivers color printing, 60-sheet paper capacity, and an auto document feeder for easy scanning and copying. It's AI-enabled to intuitively adapt to your workflow, with wireless and security features that keep your multifunction printer up to date and secure. HP Deskjet is the perfect back-to-school printer for college students and teachers with 3 months free Instant Ink subscription.
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The HP4200e series is HP’s new line of printers. HP being the pioneer in inkjet technology, it comes to no surprise that HP often comes uo with newer models every year. But truth be told, inkjet printers have been around for several decades and one would wonder why should one consider this model.
First, is that the HP 4200e series is very compact. It has a modern looking (with curves) design which is a step away from the boxy designs such as the HP 8030 series it had prior to this release. To further make it a compact printer, HP has designed the back sheet feeder to be foldable as well as the front paper tray so that over all the footprint of this printer is compact as much as possible. There is a downside to this unfortunately as the back sheet feeder can accommodate only up to 60 pages I believe and as compared to up to 150 pages with other models. But do note that the HP4200e series is aimed at home and student users which in my opinion is sufficient for most uses.
One thing I like about this printer is that its scanner has an automated sheet feeder. For some this may not be that important and that a flatbed scanner would suffice, but for me an automatic sheet feeder is crucial as I convert a lot of documents into PDF format. But for those who don’t do a lot of scanning HP also a model without an automatic sheet feeder. And being a printer intended for general home use, this printer no longer has fax functions.
And like most printers, this printer is wi-fi enabled. And though you can still connect this printer via USB cable, it is no longer encouraged by HP as can be seen that the USB port is covered with tape. But the main advantage of having wi-fi is that this printer is HP Instant Ink. But unlike other printer brands, HP actually sends you the ink cartridges. Other brands just give you an alert when ink is low and you have to pick it up yourself.
And lastly, since this printer is intended for home and student use, printer speed is not quite fast at 8.5 ppm. I would have wished this was faster but other than that, this is a fine multi function printer. I would highly recommend this.
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Experience a comfortable, clean shave every day with 27 self-sharpening ComfortCut blades and SkinProtect Technology. Includes a convenient travel pouch.
Customer Rating
5
A great budget electric shaver!
on April 20, 2024
Posted by: msumulong
The Philips Norelco Shaver 2600 is an entry-level or budget wet-dry shaving system from Philips Norelco. Overall the Norelco Shaver 2600 is not much different than other shavers from Philips. One thing though is that functionality wise it does not fall far behind other models.
First of all, the build quality is nothing to write home about. It is made from plastic but still has a rubber coating. Do note that other Norelco shavers are made from plastic but this specific model seems to be of lesser quality. That said, it is still a wet and dry shaver.
It has a decent if not long battery life. Once fully charged, the shaver can operate for approximately 50 minutes which is actually quite long. Charging the shaver is done through a proprietary USB-A cable. However, I wish Philips have just used an ordinary USB cable whether Type B or Type C. Also, a power charging plug is not included. But then again this now applies to all Philips Norelco shavers.
Powering on the shaver is pretty straightforward. Just push the button. But unlike other models, it has only on power setting. Also, there is no power meter but the unit flashes just in case power is low.
It also has a pop up beard trimmer which is a nice touch. And lastly it comes with a travel pouch. And while it is not a hardshell type of case, the canvas like material is enough to protect the unit.
And finally, while the Philips Norelco Shaver 2600 is ot premium model, it pretty is capable. As such, I am recommending this in spite of being a lower end model.
And finally, while the Philips Norelco Shaver 2600 is ot premium model, it pretty is capable. As such, I am recommending this in spite of being a lower end model.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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In emergencies big or small, press the button on the Lively Mobile2 medical alert to get help 24/7. The Lively Mobile2 gives you one-button access to Lively services and the Lively caring team. The enhanced GPS technology tracks user location and the optional Fall Detection can detect falls and automatically call Lively Urgent Response in the event of a fall, keeping you safe at home or on the go.
Customer Rating
3
It serves a specific demographic
on April 6, 2024
Posted by: msumulong
The Lively Mobile 2 Medical Alert System is a simple device that may be of importance for someone who may be an emergency risk. Being a recent amputee, I thought that this device may be of help in my situation.
Prior to use, you must activate and register by providing your account information. After registration you may now charge the Mobile 2 device by placing it in the base station. Upon charging, you will receive voice prompts indicating that the device is charged and ready. Also, you will be notified if service is available.
Usage of the device is fairly simple as there is only one button to press to make a call and a customer service assistant to answer your. This assistant will coordinate everything needed for your situation. This also includes connecting to 911. Using this device is easy peezy. There is a power button at the back of the device should you decide to turn off the device for whatever reason. Do note that the device powers on when charged.
That said I still have musings about this device, And please don’t get me wrong here. The main reason or my musing is that smart watches and cell phone can replicate the functions of this device. To note further, there is a monthly service fee also involved whereas there are no additional charges for using a smartphone and smartwatch combo. And this also covers fall risk.
So, is there still a use for this product? The short answer is yes. However it will more for a specific demographic. This device actually works. But I firmly believe this device is for the elderly and technology averse. For some people, operating a smartphone is still complicated and thus use older technology. This device would be perfect for them. But for the younger generation or technologically aware demographic, the value or utility may be of question.
So prior purchasing device is for you to fully assess if this is the right device for you.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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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
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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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.
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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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 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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