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Protect your iPhone XR from drops of up to 10 feet with this Speck Presidio Grip case. The inner IMPACTIUM lining absorbs shock, and the polycarbonate exterior deflects shock. This Speck Presidio Grip case has angled rubber ridges that offer a nonslip grip to help prevent the device from sliding off surfaces, and the raised edges help protect the screen when it's facing down.
Customer Rating
5
Slim, grippy , and drop protective. Perfect!
on August 24, 2019
Posted by: Bren
from Central Point, OR
This is a great case! The title basically sums up how I feel about it. The case is slim while providing a great grip, and the case is protective of the protruding camera glass and the edges of the screen. The rare times I have dropped my phone in this case, it suffered no harm from the drops thanks to the case's protection.
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Control TVs, lights and stereos with this black Sevenhugs smart remote. The intuitive touch screen offers simplicity, and the Smart Remote companion app allows the user to customize the remote's interface for different devices. This Sevenhugs smart remote lets you connect electronics and services via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, infrared and smart hubs for a simple installation.
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5
Nice remote, makes the life of a techie simpler!
on August 23, 2019
Posted by: Bren
from Central Point, OR
It is nice to finally have a remote for my entertainment system that allows me to control my Roku and TV and Philips Hue lights (mood lighting for movies and Netflix and chill) all in one fell swoop without having to play the pre-entertainment game of diving in between the couch cushions to find all of the remotes needed to control said devices. As tech gets more complicated and finicky, it is nice that there are companies like Seven Hugs with this smart remote that are working hard to simplify it all. I would definitely recommend it!
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Be aware of danger with this Onelink smart smoke and carbon monoxide alarm. Wi-Fi connectivity makes sure all the alarms go off no matter where the problem is, and notifications are sent to your smartphone via the compatible app when there's trouble. Manage repairs and emergencies quickly using the precision voice alerts and dual protection included in this Onelink smart smoke and carbon monoxide alarm.
Customer Rating
5
Awesome, intuitive combo detector!
on August 23, 2019
Posted by: Bren
from Central Point, OR
Well, I will be honest in saying right away that my work has not yet been set on fire or been exposed to a dangerous carbon monoxide leak, so I cannot write to how this combo detector works when that push comes to shove. But I will say that every other part of this detector I have gotten to experience so far has been fantastic, from installation to setup on our business's wifi network!
I work part time at a small business and a glaring issue I noted when working there (past firefighter/emt) was the lack of any fire detection devices. With that in mind, when I found out about this combo detector I was very excited to present it to my work as a viable option. The wireless, battery set up (battery is good for 5 years) meant low impact cost wise of setting it up, and its ability to communicate via an app over wifi to both of the owners phones means that they will be notified if the detector ever picks up smoke or carbon monoxide! With that in mind, it was a no brainer to pick this up and install it in the shop.
After opening up the packaging and downloading the app, it walks you through a step by step of how to get it installed and set up. I appreciated this as I am admittedly lacking in mechanical common sense. Now with it installed, its nice looks and reassuring presence offers us peace of mind when we are in and away from the shop. An exciting notion about it too is that later on when we move our business and get more rooms and space, we can install more of these same detectors and they are all able to communicate via the same app and wifi connection! What this means in plain terms is that if one of the detectors picks up smoke or CO, all of the alarms will sound together!
Overall, I think this is a great investment in our business and I am sure it will be great for uses too. Highly recommend!
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Immerse yourself in detailed audio with these Marshall Minor II black Bluetooth earbuds. An in-line microphone and an intuitive control knob let you take hands-free calls and change songs without your phone. These Marshall Minor II black Bluetooth earbuds have 14.2mm drivers that produce clear, accurate audio and soft ear tips that ensure lasting comfort.
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3
Fantastic ideas, poor execution.
on August 23, 2019
Posted by: Bren
from Central Point, OR
I have to say that my general feeling when it comes to the Marshall headphones is disappointment. While these headphones have some real charm, they lack the core areas of importance that true music fans desire. A pros and cons list will be most helpful here:
Pros:
-Good looks. The gold 'M' on the earbuds and the control toggle along with the muted textures on the control stem itself.
-Comes with a charging cable. And not just any old USB micro cable, but a pretty classy looking one at that.
-Fun factor. All of the operating noises for turning it on, skipping a song, etc. are different little electric guitar noises like muted strums and such which is really fun and was quite a surprise.
-The control toggle. It takes a bit of getting used to, but I found that this toggle was a cool way to control the experience and was intuitive once I got used to it.
-Good looks. The gold 'M' on the earbuds and the control toggle along with the muted textures on the control stem itself.
-Comes with a charging cable. And not just any old USB micro cable, but a pretty classy looking one at that.
-Fun factor. All of the operating noises for turning it on, skipping a song, etc. are different little electric guitar noises like muted strums and such which is really fun and was quite a surprise.
-The control toggle. It takes a bit of getting used to, but I found that this toggle was a cool way to control the experience and was intuitive once I got used to it.
Cons:
-Poor audio quality. The bass, and treble are both lacking in these headphones and the audio experience is really not there for this price range. I would forgive thirty dollar headphones of this, but not ones costing thrice as much.
-There is minimal customization for the fit of the headphones for different ear types. They employ a system with these where you push or pull more of the cable out of the earbud, but this really made almost no difference for my ear shape and size. YMMV, but i think that having included some different ear bud adapters would have been a far more prudent step in making this enjoyable for a wider variety of users. I think that in going for elegance with this method, they skipped out on what is practical.
-Intermittent connectivity issues. Perhaps I have just been spoiled with Apple W2 devices like Airpods and Beats headphones, but I found that I was experiencing stutters and skips in the bluetooth connection while walking around with my phone in my pocket (thus eliminating distance as an issue).
-Poor audio quality. The bass, and treble are both lacking in these headphones and the audio experience is really not there for this price range. I would forgive thirty dollar headphones of this, but not ones costing thrice as much.
-There is minimal customization for the fit of the headphones for different ear types. They employ a system with these where you push or pull more of the cable out of the earbud, but this really made almost no difference for my ear shape and size. YMMV, but i think that having included some different ear bud adapters would have been a far more prudent step in making this enjoyable for a wider variety of users. I think that in going for elegance with this method, they skipped out on what is practical.
-Intermittent connectivity issues. Perhaps I have just been spoiled with Apple W2 devices like Airpods and Beats headphones, but I found that I was experiencing stutters and skips in the bluetooth connection while walking around with my phone in my pocket (thus eliminating distance as an issue).
Overall, I would say that if you are faithful to Marshall as a brand or just enjoy the quirkiness of something different, these are not a bad buy. But if audio experience and customizability are important to you, I would pass these by.
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The PRO headset from Logitech G is designed with and for esports pros. Aluminum forks, steel headband, and memory foam and premium leatherette head and ear pads keep you comfortable through marathon training and competition sessions. Pro-G 50mm drivers deliver incredibly accurate audio with improved bass response. The advanced USB DAC has a five-band onboard EQ that can be programmed via G HUB software with settings from your favorite esports pros. Pro-tuned, detachable boom mic with wind screen and pop filter ensures your comms are crystal clear. Designed for PC.
Customer Rating
5
A headset truly worth the “Pro” label–my new go-to
on July 30, 2019
Posted by: Bren
from Central Point, OR
The Logitech G Pro headset will be replacing my Razer Kraken Tournament Edition headset as my new daily driver headset. As an avid gamer, audiophile, and computer fan, I have a love hate relationship with headsets, even those that are higher-end. Whether it be enduring the awful mike quality of other headsets or the sweaty discomfort of poorly designed ear pads, I have often begrudged the use of headsets when gaming. My new Logitech G Pro headset has changed that.
From opening the box to taunting hapless 12-year-olds using the crystal-clear audio of this mike, I have loved every minute of this headset experience. The headband is comfortable, exerting the right amount of tension without causing me to get a headache, which is a regular occurrence with other headsets I have owned. The looks are clean and professional, forgoing the typical over-the-top gamer look. This is a headset you could wear in an upscale coffee shop and have no one be the wiser that you are an undercover super nerd listening to your podcast through your awesome gaming headset while sipping espresso–pinky extended.
On that note, I love the versatility of this headset. With the included USB external sound card, headphone and microphone splitter, or with the stand alone 2mm cable, you can plug into any device and have an awesome audio experience. I enjoy listening to my music on my computer as much as I enjoy hearing the highly detailed squelches and slurps of Doom 2016 glory kills. The basses are low and visceral, the mids are clear and balanced, and the highs are crisp and avoid the awful tininess that haunts other headsets that spend too much time trying to create good bass and not an overall balanced experience. The microphone is good, not amazing, but clear and with good noise exclusion from breathing and such with its pop filter. Perfect for gaming and streaming, but nothing you would use to do studio level voice overs and the like.
One aspect of this headset that is absolutely worth mentioning and showing through pictures is how awesome the LogitechG HUB software experience is. Unlike the abomination that is Razer synapse software, this software is clean, snappy, free of bugs, and puts the controls for the headset EQ and sound easily at hand for the user, along with any other Logitech devices that can be controlled with the software. The on-board memory of this headset is amazing, allowing you to store EQ settings as needed on the device itself. The headset also integrated seamlessly with Discord which I appreciate immensely. Higher-end gamers demand a great user experience that does not addle their experience with unnecessary bloat but that enhances the experience and makes them want to add same-brand devices due to the smooth-continuity of that ecosystem.
All in all, I feel that this headset is an excellent acquisition and absolutely up to snuff with its label as a pro headset. I cannot recommend these highly enough for their price range.
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Jump into the action of all your favorite titles with this ASUS gaming laptop. The 15.6-inch screen offers an expansive view of the action, and an anti-glare surface provides a clear, unmarred view. This ASUS gaming laptop features Intel Core i7 processing for lag-free play and reliable support of all your programs.
Customer Rating
3
Magnificent at Being Mediocre-I Returned Mine
on March 30, 2017
Posted by: Bren
Verified Purchase:Yes
I want to start off this review by just being honest and saying that for the money, give or even take a few hundred dollars, you can do a lot better in the way of a gaming laptop.
For my short review, I will sum up my feelings in a paragraph. This laptop has a gross plastic build, low quality hard drives, lack of customizability, bulkiness, and software glitches and quirks that do not justify its price tag. The only people who I can see who would enjoy this laptop are diehard Asus and ROG fans. Otherwise, this laptop lacks any real outstanding features of importance and is designed like a 900 dollar laptop that you pay 1.5 grand for. I would recommend looking into the Razer Blade 14, MSI GS63VR, and Alienware 15 R3 as 1060 equipped laptops as an alternative to this one that vary in size, weight, looks, and features.
Here is my brief resume as a gaming laptop reviewer: I have owned and tested the 2016 MSI Stealth Pro, 2017 MSI Stealth Pro, 2016 Razer Blade 14, 2016 HP Omen, 2017 Alienware 17 R4, 2016 Alienware 17 R4, and this 2017 Asus GL502VM-DS74. I have not been compensated by any company and I don’t get free units to test, I am just picky and have been on an 8-month quest to find the perfect gaming laptop for my needs, returning each unit to Best Buy as I go along thanks to the 45 day return policy that comes with being an Elite Plus member. I currently own the 2017 Alienware 17 R4 and that is the one I am keeping, look for my review there on Best Buy’s website.
The thing that bothers me about this laptop is that it just isn’t particularly good or special in any area. The build quality Is mostly plastic except for the lid and feels like the 900 dollar 2016 HP Omen I owned and tested for a month. The gaming with the 1060 GPU is no better than any other gaming laptop at this price range, and the looks are honestly just not there at a price range where there are other laptops available with RGB backlighting and more. Allow me to elaborate further below by addressing who this laptop will NOT appeal to.
-Gamers who are looking for a light laptop:
Honestly, this laptop is touted as being lightweight and portable, but there are laptops that accomplish being a lot more lightweight and portable at a similar price like the MSI GS63 Stealth Pro and the Razer Blade for a few hundred dollars more depending on sales. This laptop is actually fairly bulky and heavy with a large footprint and it is not friendly to small coffee shop tables or school desks. If the weight could be justified by better hardware or a tank like design such as what is seen on the Alienware line of laptops, than I would have less qualms about it. But the plastic shell of the bottom half of the laptop feels like it’ll crack if I accidentally drop it from a foot above the ground.
Honestly, this laptop is touted as being lightweight and portable, but there are laptops that accomplish being a lot more lightweight and portable at a similar price like the MSI GS63 Stealth Pro and the Razer Blade for a few hundred dollars more depending on sales. This laptop is actually fairly bulky and heavy with a large footprint and it is not friendly to small coffee shop tables or school desks. If the weight could be justified by better hardware or a tank like design such as what is seen on the Alienware line of laptops, than I would have less qualms about it. But the plastic shell of the bottom half of the laptop feels like it’ll crack if I accidentally drop it from a foot above the ground.
-Gamers who are looking for a dual-purpose school and gaming laptop:
Along with being pretty heavy and bulky compared to other lightweight gaming laptop options out there in this price range, the battery life on this laptop is too short to be a reliable on the go device. The G-Sync panel admittedly is pretty to look at and does a good job of smoothing frame rates in games to match the refresh rate of your panel. However, the cost of running the display with the 1060 graphics card all the time is bad battery life. With the screen cranked down to 20% brightness, power saver power plan selected, and battery saver selected, I could at best get 2 to 2-1/2 hours of battery life. This is simply too short to leave the house without the charger, which is a bulky 180W charger that adds another 2 pounds to the weight in your bag. Another major problem I have with this laptop is typing on it. The angular and sharp design of the front of the laptop where your wrists rest when typing digs into you flesh and makes typing a completely uncomfortable experience. I am no pansy and I was having to stop every few paragraphs to give my wrists a rest when typing because of this bad design. It feels like Asus didn’t actually have anyone use this laptop extensively for such purposes before mass manufacturing it. I imagine that this will also make it a no-go for MMORPG players or other gamers who utilize the keyboard on their laptop for gaming.
Along with being pretty heavy and bulky compared to other lightweight gaming laptop options out there in this price range, the battery life on this laptop is too short to be a reliable on the go device. The G-Sync panel admittedly is pretty to look at and does a good job of smoothing frame rates in games to match the refresh rate of your panel. However, the cost of running the display with the 1060 graphics card all the time is bad battery life. With the screen cranked down to 20% brightness, power saver power plan selected, and battery saver selected, I could at best get 2 to 2-1/2 hours of battery life. This is simply too short to leave the house without the charger, which is a bulky 180W charger that adds another 2 pounds to the weight in your bag. Another major problem I have with this laptop is typing on it. The angular and sharp design of the front of the laptop where your wrists rest when typing digs into you flesh and makes typing a completely uncomfortable experience. I am no pansy and I was having to stop every few paragraphs to give my wrists a rest when typing because of this bad design. It feels like Asus didn’t actually have anyone use this laptop extensively for such purposes before mass manufacturing it. I imagine that this will also make it a no-go for MMORPG players or other gamers who utilize the keyboard on their laptop for gaming.
-Gamers who are looking for a powerful laptop:
A 1060 GPU is the same graphics card despite which laptop you put it in, generally speaking (see Dave Lee’s laptop GPU comparison video on YouTube). The only aspects of design and build laptop to laptop that will make a difference on the gaming performance aside from the graphics card are the keyboard, panel, cooling, CPU (Amount of cores etc.) and whether it has a G-Sync or Nvidia Optimus switchable graphics design. The G-Sync panel on this laptop is a unique feature at this price for a laptop that I think many will enjoy. At 60hz refresh rate for the panel though, the difference in smoothness between this panel and an Nvidia Optimis equipped laptop like the MSI GS63VR is very hard to perceive, I personally didn’t notice the difference. If raw gaming power is what you care about though and weight and size don’t matter as much, then I would say skip this laptop and go with a 1070 equipped Alienware 15 R3 or 17 R4. The 17 R4s are absolute beasts and the newest ones have been available open box for less than 1500 occasionally and the 6th generation Skylake equipped models are available on sale or open box for even less on Best Buy. I currently own the 2017 Alienware 17 R4 with the 1920X1080 HD IPS 60HZ panal and it is a true gaming monster, giving you frame rates that never drop below 100fps on Ultra in Doom 2016 with the 1070 card. The ASUS ROG laptops with the 1070 at the Alienware’s price range just cannot compete when it comes to cooling, RGB customizability, build quality, and toughness. Not to mention it is nice that my Alienware 17 R4 can double as a lethal blunt melee weapon if needed. Another aspect to mention is that again if size and weight don’t matter to you, there are other 1060 laptops such as the Leopard line from MSI that will save you a few hundred bucks while giving you the same performance sans the G-Sync display.
A 1060 GPU is the same graphics card despite which laptop you put it in, generally speaking (see Dave Lee’s laptop GPU comparison video on YouTube). The only aspects of design and build laptop to laptop that will make a difference on the gaming performance aside from the graphics card are the keyboard, panel, cooling, CPU (Amount of cores etc.) and whether it has a G-Sync or Nvidia Optimus switchable graphics design. The G-Sync panel on this laptop is a unique feature at this price for a laptop that I think many will enjoy. At 60hz refresh rate for the panel though, the difference in smoothness between this panel and an Nvidia Optimis equipped laptop like the MSI GS63VR is very hard to perceive, I personally didn’t notice the difference. If raw gaming power is what you care about though and weight and size don’t matter as much, then I would say skip this laptop and go with a 1070 equipped Alienware 15 R3 or 17 R4. The 17 R4s are absolute beasts and the newest ones have been available open box for less than 1500 occasionally and the 6th generation Skylake equipped models are available on sale or open box for even less on Best Buy. I currently own the 2017 Alienware 17 R4 with the 1920X1080 HD IPS 60HZ panal and it is a true gaming monster, giving you frame rates that never drop below 100fps on Ultra in Doom 2016 with the 1070 card. The ASUS ROG laptops with the 1070 at the Alienware’s price range just cannot compete when it comes to cooling, RGB customizability, build quality, and toughness. Not to mention it is nice that my Alienware 17 R4 can double as a lethal blunt melee weapon if needed. Another aspect to mention is that again if size and weight don’t matter to you, there are other 1060 laptops such as the Leopard line from MSI that will save you a few hundred bucks while giving you the same performance sans the G-Sync display.
-Gamers who are looking for a machine that is professional looking or for gamers who want the light show experience.
This is more of a subjective point of view, but I am a fan of RGB lighting on my gaming laptops and in this price range MSI, Alienware, and Razer all have laptops with far more customization to their keyboard lighting than Asus does. If you are looking for a laptop with professional appearance, go for a Razer Blade 14. If you are looking for a lightshow, go for an Alienware Laptop. If you want something in between MSI laptop suit the bill. This Asus laptop falls solidly in the “meh” category of looks that laptops that are 600 dollars less like the Dell Inspiron 7567, 2016 HP Omen are in with their red-only keyboard backlighting and lack of customizable lighting altogether. The orange-red logo and stripes on the lid of the laptop do light up and look neat, but that is it. This laptop looks neither cool enough to appeal to gamers who love light shows, or professional enough to cater to gamers who want to take this into a professional environment.
This is more of a subjective point of view, but I am a fan of RGB lighting on my gaming laptops and in this price range MSI, Alienware, and Razer all have laptops with far more customization to their keyboard lighting than Asus does. If you are looking for a laptop with professional appearance, go for a Razer Blade 14. If you are looking for a lightshow, go for an Alienware Laptop. If you want something in between MSI laptop suit the bill. This Asus laptop falls solidly in the “meh” category of looks that laptops that are 600 dollars less like the Dell Inspiron 7567, 2016 HP Omen are in with their red-only keyboard backlighting and lack of customizable lighting altogether. The orange-red logo and stripes on the lid of the laptop do light up and look neat, but that is it. This laptop looks neither cool enough to appeal to gamers who love light shows, or professional enough to cater to gamers who want to take this into a professional environment.
So there I have pretty much laid out why I feel that this laptop is mediocre as a laptop overall. Now let me list a few more gripes about it:
-It only has a 5400rpm hard drive. Last years model had a 7200rpm drive and this year they have changed it to 5400rpm, nice try sneaking that one past us, Asus. At this price, we deserve a 7200rpm hard drive. Not to mention this 5400rpm is slower than snot even compared to other 5400rpm hard drives I have tested.
-The Boot SSD read/write speeds are actually slower than the SATA M.2 category average, my Crystal Disk Benchmark test put it at 500+ Read speeds but at barely 200 write, that is really slow even for a SATA M.2.
-The ROG Gaming center software kept crashing and was unreliable on my unit.
-I got a blue screen of death 2 weeks into owning it, thank goodness I am a Best Buy Elite Plus member and had 45 days to return it!
-On top of the BSOD, the battery light indicator began flashing an indication that my battery was failing and then mysteriously stopped doing so a day later.
-Only one RAM card is swappable. It seems that at this size, they could have built it so that you could have two user accessible RAM card slots. You will be able to get a max of 24gb of ram on this machine.
-The Boot SSD read/write speeds are actually slower than the SATA M.2 category average, my Crystal Disk Benchmark test put it at 500+ Read speeds but at barely 200 write, that is really slow even for a SATA M.2.
-The ROG Gaming center software kept crashing and was unreliable on my unit.
-I got a blue screen of death 2 weeks into owning it, thank goodness I am a Best Buy Elite Plus member and had 45 days to return it!
-On top of the BSOD, the battery light indicator began flashing an indication that my battery was failing and then mysteriously stopped doing so a day later.
-Only one RAM card is swappable. It seems that at this size, they could have built it so that you could have two user accessible RAM card slots. You will be able to get a max of 24gb of ram on this machine.
Overall, I simply cannot recommend this laptop to anyone but diehard Asus and ROG fans who would follow their love of a brand into the abyss. This laptop feels like a gangly teenager who has potential to grow into a strong, capable adult, but is too clumsy and unsure of itself at this point to be of any real good. Asus needs to improve the design of this laptop in regards to features like the sharp palm rests and low quality hard drives and figure out what they are going to be: a powerful gaming machine with true user-customizable lighting and aesthetics, or a lightweight, on the go machine for professionals and students alike. This laptop has too many compromises in the wrong places to be outstanding in any specific area. Please feel free to ask questions in the comments and I will answer them, good luck finding the right gaming laptop for you!
My Best Buy number: 2839406718
My Best Buy number: 2839406718
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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With its Bluetooth interface, this Logitech MX Anywhere 2 910-004373 wireless mouse enables you to pair with up to 3 Bluetooth Smart Ready devices simultaneously. Darkfield Laser Tracking technology allows operation on most surfaces, including glass.
Customer Rating
5
Possibly the Perfect Bluetooth Mouse!!
on March 5, 2017
Posted by: Bren
Verified Purchase:Yes
I am in love with this thing. It is perfect for what I use it for: School work, music editing, and first person shooters. The programable buttons are awesome! I have become pretty good at Battlefield 1 thanks to having my major equipment and actions all being at hand, literally, with the programable buttons. I love that it comes with a usb dongle for non-bluetooth computers and that it charges via micro-usb cable. Yes, it can be charged and used at the same time, so just keep the short micro-usb cable it comes with on hand to charge it while on the go right from your computer with USB-A ports if you are ever worried :)
The best thing about this mouse is that it can hook up to 3 different devices with the simple push of a button on the bottom. For each of the 3 selections, you connect the computer you wish it to work with and then simply push the button to select 1,2, or 3 that you assigned to the device. It works flawlessly between my 2017 Asus GL502VM, 2016 Alienware R4 17, and 2015 Macbook Air. A push of the button and it works, no need to reconnect or go through the process again. Seriously, if you are looking you are interested, so just buy it now and thank me later :D
My Best Buy number: 2839406718
My Best Buy number: 2839406718
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Designed for use with most mice, this Insignia™ NS-PNP5008 mouse pad supports responsive, accurate navigation on its polyester fabric surface. The nonslip rubber backing helps keep the mouse pad in place.
Customer Rating
5
Perfect bare minimum mousepad!
on March 5, 2017
Posted by: Bren
Verified Purchase:Yes
This thing is great. No smelly synthetic scent to it which matters to me as I am around noxious smells enough in my line of work. It is thin enough to roll and travel with and wide and long enough to be good for first person shooters like battlefield 1 and Doom. At this price you should just buy 2 to have a backup if you travel a lot like me!
My Best Buy number: 2839406718
My Best Buy number: 2839406718
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Enjoy spacious storage and enhanced performance with this SanDisk Ultra II solid state drive, which features a 960GB capacity and nCache 2.0 technology to ensure rapid transfer speeds and quick startup times.
Customer Rating
5
An affordable option for SATA 2.5 SSD Memory!
on February 22, 2017
Posted by: Bren
Verified Purchase:Yes
I am truly pleased with this Sandisk hard drive. I had a Samsung 850 EVO 500GB 2.5 SSD in my laptop before this and I can truly tell no difference in real-world speeds. I use it for my steam and video libraries and it has plenty of space to offer and loads the games in no time at all. For video editors or photographers I am sure there is some measurable difference by going with the Samsung 850 EVO, but if you are a general user looking for a great hard drive upgrade for your laptop or desktop, look no further, especially considering it is 100 dollars less than the Samsung 850 EVO.
My Best Buy number: 2839406718
My Best Buy number: 2839406718
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MacBook Air features up to 8GB of memory, a fifth-generation Intel Core processor, Thunderbolt 2, great built-in apps, and all-day battery life.1 Its thin, light, and durable enough to take everywhere you go-and powerful enough to do everything once you get there, better.
Customer Rating
5
Amazing laptop for nursing students!!
on February 20, 2017
Posted by: Bren
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought this laptop for nursing school and I am nothing but impressed. The battery life is incredible and lasts long enough to get me through an entire 12 hour shift of patient charting in my student software on my computer without being attached to a charger. The lightweight and paper thin build is especially handy for placement on tiny coffee tables while studying and cramped desks during lectures. The speed with which it starts up and shuts down also is incredible and a much desirable thing on those days where I am constantly on the move. I cannot recommend this laptop enough!
My Best Buy number: 2839406718
My Best Buy number: 2839406718
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The HP Smart Tank 7001 supertank printer makes printing seamless from start to finish for the whole family with a high-capacity refillable ink tank and wireless connectivity. Create outstanding-quality color documents at a low cost with up to two years of Original HP Ink included in the box.
Is it supported by Big Sur Op System? Does it work with airprint?
It does work with airprint! I am having no problems on my Apple MBP currently :)
2 years, 6 months ago
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The Canon imageFORMULA R10 portable document scanner is simple to set up and easy to use, anywhere. Easily convert paper documents to searchable digital files, using the built-in software, to get and stay organized.
Does this product scan both sides of a document? Is this user friendly? Thank you
Yes, it does scan both sides of a document and a card! I found it to be extremely user friendly, I just had to be patient with the updates to the software and firmware upon first setting it up :)
2 years, 6 months ago
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Bren
The Apex 5 gaming keyboard has hybrid mechanical switches that combine the smoothness of a membrane switch with the added durability, performance, and satisfying tactile click of a blue mechanical switch. It also has per-key RGB customization, OLED Smart Display, aluminum alloy frame, premium magnetic wrist rest, and more.
Can the key caps be switched out with other key caps
Yes! They are compatible with most Cherry MX keycaps! From Steelseries' Blog post on the hybrid mechanical switches, "Like a blue switch, it registers a keypress with a click at 2mm, bottoms out at 4mm, and requires 50cn of force to press. Because it is a mechanical switch, you can even put aftermarket keycaps on them"
4 years, 1 month ago
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Bren
The PRO headset from Logitech G is designed with and for esports pros. Aluminum forks, steel headband, and memory foam and premium leatherette head and ear pads keep you comfortable through marathon training and competition sessions. Pro-G 50mm drivers deliver incredibly accurate audio with improved bass response. The advanced USB DAC has a five-band onboard EQ that can be programmed via G HUB software with settings from your favorite esports pros. Pro-tuned, detachable boom mic with wind screen and pop filter ensures your comms are crystal clear. Designed for PC.
do these work for ps4?
Yes, the cable will plug into your PS4 controller and be good to go for use for audio and microphone use, no problem!
4 years, 9 months ago
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Bren
With its Bluetooth interface, this Logitech MX Anywhere 2 910-004373 wireless mouse enables you to pair with up to 3 Bluetooth Smart Ready devices simultaneously. Darkfield Laser Tracking technology allows operation on most surfaces, including glass.
Does this product work for gaming?
Extremely well, depending on your needs. I use it for battlefield 1 and Doom and I love it. The programable buttons work awesome. For RPGs you may want a mouse that has more programable buttons, depending on your style :) If that is the case, I recommend the one's below:
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(903)7 years, 2 months ago
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Bren
Razer Blade Laptop: Developed in partnership with Intel and NVIDIA, the Razer Blade delivers performance to run the most demanding games of today. Powered by an Intel Core i7 quad-core CPU, NVIDIA GeForce graphics processor and a 14" LED display, you'll be blown away by the immersive visuals of your games in crisp high definition 1080p.The Razer Blade features 6th Gen. Intel Core i7 quad-core processor. This ensures your games and media playback run with powerful processing performance anywhere, anytime.The Razer Blade features a high-performance NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 GPU. This means you play games the way they were meant to be played, with fluid frame rates and rich DirectX 12 graphics, and in VR.With NVIDIA Optimus technology, the Razer Blade combines great performance and great battery life by intelligently delivering power only when you need it, and conserving it when you don't.
Is this with QHD or Full HD?
Razer Blade Laptop: Developed in partnership with Intel and NVIDIA, the Razer Blade delivers performance to run the most demanding games of today. Powered by an Intel Core i7 quad-core CPU, NVIDIA GeForce graphics processor and a 14" LED display, you'll be blown away by the immersive visuals of your games in crisp high definition 1080p.The Razer Blade features 6th Gen. Intel Core i7 quad-core processor. This ensures your games and media playback run with powerful processing performance anywhere, anytime.The Razer Blade features a high-performance NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 GPU. This means you play games the way they were meant to be played, with fluid frame rates and rich DirectX 12 graphics, and in VR.With NVIDIA Optimus technology, the Razer Blade combines great performance and great battery life by intelligently delivering power only when you need it, and conserving it when you don't.
is this the newest one razer blade?
Only at Best BuyPlay your way to the top with this HP OMEN notebook. The Intel Core i7 processor provides lightning-fast response times, and the 1TB hard drive is enough for all your favorite games and apps with room to spare for music and video files. This HP OMEN notebook has a full-size backlit keyboard for fast, easy typing.
How long does the battery last and can the ram be upgrade
Battery has averaged 2.5 to 3 hours under normal use and 1 hour or so with gaming (as should be expected in any gaming laptop, really). The RAM can be upgraded given you are patient and careful when you unscrew and pry open the back. 8GB of 2133Mhz RAM is what it has stock in one of the two available slots.
7 years, 4 months ago
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Bren
Only at Best BuyPlay your way to the top with this HP OMEN notebook. The Intel Core i7 processor provides lightning-fast response times, and the 1TB hard drive is enough for all your favorite games and apps with room to spare for music and video files. This HP OMEN notebook has a full-size backlit keyboard for fast, easy typing.
will programs be installed on the ssd before the hdd
Yes, they will be. By default to allow quick bootup and accessing times. You can select the 1TB "D" drive though when you are downloading. I keep all of my games on the 1TB drive and it has worked perfectly.
7 years, 4 months ago
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Bren
Only at Best BuyPlay your way to the top with this HP OMEN notebook. The Intel Core i7 processor provides lightning-fast response times, and the 1TB hard drive is enough for all your favorite games and apps with room to spare for music and video files. This HP OMEN notebook has a full-size backlit keyboard for fast, easy typing.