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Jeffrey L.

Jeffrey L.

Joined on 07/05/03

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Most Favorable Review

Got it right the second time

LG G Pad 8.3 Tablet -  Quad-Core 2GB RAM 16GB Flash 8.3" Full HD Display Android 4.2, White (LGV500.AUSAWH)
LG G Pad 8.3 Tablet - Quad-Core 2GB RAM 16GB Flash 8.3" Full HD Display Android 4.2, White (LGV500.AUSAWH)

Pros: Great tablet. Awesome screen. Light. Very well built. Top quality device.

Cons: On occasion, this tablet will experience some lag. Nothing severe, but aggravating considering it's top notch hardware specs. I don't believe it's the tablet so much as the software. I've read that the Google Play Edition and those that are rooted and running CM11 have no lag issues. Hopefully the Kitkat update will fix these minor flaws.

Overall Review: This is my second LG G Pad from Newegg. If you read my earlier post, I received an international version of the tablet by mistake. Apparently, according to LG, if I live in the USA then I must own a USA version of the product to receive warranty work if needed. The international version of the tablet, according to LG tech support, has different hardware as well. The LG support tech determined by the serial number that I had received an international tablet from Newegg. Don't think this was Newegg's fault, as this tablet was in a box clearly marked with the proper hardware specs. Anyway, my second tablet is good to go. Everything is as it should be. I love this tablet. Aside from the occasional lag, it's a quality device.

Most Critical Review

Poor quality, go OEM

Replacement Canon PG-210XL and CL-211XL Set of 2 Ink Cartridges: Includes 1 Black and 1 Color Cartridge
Replacement Canon PG-210XL and CL-211XL Set of 2 Ink Cartridges: Includes 1 Black and 1 Color Cartridge

Pros: Inexpensive... That's about it.

Cons: You get what you pay for. These cartridges came together in a plain envelope, however, they are not a matched set as implied. The black cartridge came in a plain, clear, plastic baggie. The color came in a proper retail box. The black cartridge does not work. It reports to the printer that it is empty. The color cartridge reports as full.

Overall Review: I should have ordered proper Canon ink. I thought I'd save a few bucks, but now I'm gonna have to order OEM Canon anyway.

UNU is MIA

Pros: Well built. Nice case

Cons: I bought 2 of these cases for Christmas for iPhone 5s. 1 of the cases stopped working after a month. It charges, and the lights work, but it will not charge the iPhone 5s. I contacted UNU via email (preferred way to inquire about warranty work). After several days, I received no reply. I called the phone number, and the message states "no techs to available". In the meantime, the second case stopped working (different iPhone 5s). Same situation. It would charge (display the correct color lights) but would not recharge the iPhone 5s. Again, I emailed UNU. No respone after several days. Again, I called the support phone number. "No techs available". The phone call option asks you to leave a message with name, phone number, etc. and someone would get back with you. That was 3 weeks ago. I have emailed them 3 times and called numerous times, and still have not received a response. So, I filed a BBB complaint. The BBB reports they have received an "F" rating. Buyer Beware!

Overall Review: I should have checked the BBB prior to making this purchase.

LG G Pad 8.3 Deception?

LG G Pad 8.3 Tablet -  Quad-Core 2GB RAM 16GB Flash 8.3" Full HD Display Android 4.2, White (LGV500.AUSAWH)
LG G Pad 8.3 Tablet - Quad-Core 2GB RAM 16GB Flash 8.3" Full HD Display Android 4.2, White (LGV500.AUSAWH)

Pros: Light, Sleek, Beautifully made, Awesome screen

Cons: LG may have pulled a fast one with regard to the CPU See 'Other thoughts"

Overall Review: This is a great tab, but while checking out a few system information apps I have installed I discovered that it does not have the Snapdragon 600 as advertised! CPU-Z as well as 2 other system info apps state it has the S4 Pro (it appears to be the same one that's in the NEXUS 7). Those same system apps installed on my HTC ONE report the ONE as having the Snapdragon 600, so it doesn't appear to be any issue with how the CPU reports to the app. That would explain why my HTC out benchmarks this tablet. Considering returning this. I could get the NEXUS 7 for a lot cheaper. I got this tablet because of the somewhat more forward spec'd Snapdragon 600. LG may have cut a few corners during production. So far, not happy with finding this out.

LG G Pad 8.3 Great Tab but....

LG G Pad 8.3 Tablet -  Quad-Core 2GB RAM 16GB Flash 8.3" Full HD Display Android 4.2, White (LGV500.AUSAWH)
LG G Pad 8.3 Tablet - Quad-Core 2GB RAM 16GB Flash 8.3" Full HD Display Android 4.2, White (LGV500.AUSAWH)

Pros: Slick design. Light. Great screen

Cons: Possible false advertising with regard to hardware specs.

Overall Review: This is a great tab, but while checking out a few system information apps I have installed I discovered that it does not have the Snapdragon 600 as advertised! CPU-Z as well as 2 other system info apps state it has the S4 Pro (it appears to be the same one that's in the NEXUS 7). Those same system apps installed on my HTC ONE report the ONE as having the Snapdragon 600, so it doesn't appear to be any issue with how the CPU reports to the app. That would explain why my HTC out benchmarks this tablet. Considering returning this. I could get the NEXUS 7 for a lot cheaper. I got this tablet because of the somewhat more forward spec'd Snapdragon 600. LG may have cut a few corners during production. So far, not happy with finding this out.

Camera Good, Newegg Bad

Kodak Zi6 Red 1.6 MP 1/4.5" CMOS 2.4" LCD 2x Digital HD Pocket Video Camera
Kodak Zi6 Red 1.6 MP 1/4.5" CMOS 2.4" LCD 2x Digital HD Pocket Video Camera

Pros: Camera is great. Seems solid in its construction. Videos are great. Perfect size.

Cons: None to mention.

Overall Review: I originally bought the Zi8 from Newegg.com. It arrived in a sealed brown box via UPS. I opened the brown box to find the product box had been opened and resealed with scotch tape. I opened the box and found that the factory sealed plastic bags that each piece was in had also been opened and resealed with scotch tape. The software bundle that is supposed to come with the camera was also missing. This was clearly a item that was returned and Newegg resent to me without even checking. Also, oddly enough, the day after I ordered the item it is now in a "discontinued" status. Very suspicious. Anyway, now I have to wait over 9 days to get a refund. Thats after waiting for 41 minutes on the phone for a customer service rep to issue the RMA. I've bought many thousands of dollars from this company over many years. I can tell you they are going down hill fast. I did not buy the Zi6 from Newegg.com.