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Get a theater-like viewing experience with this Epson Home Cinema wireless projector. The 2,500 lumens of color and white brightness, Full HD capability and 60,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio ensure a gorgeous picture on a screen or vertical surface measuring up to 11 feet diagonally. This Epson Home Cinema projector features Miracast for wireless screen mirroring from an Android or Windows 8.1+ device.
Customer Rating
5
This thing is awesome
on September 26, 2017
Posted by: RandallFlagg
from Hi Desert, CA
This is my first projector and I've got to say I'm impressed. I opened the box and it's pretty straight forward. There's the unit, a remote and batteries, a quick start manual in a few languages (the main manual is online in pdf form) and the power cord. I don't have any accessories for it at the moment, so I grab a small table I have. It's like 12" x 12" and the height of the couch cushion. The room I'm using it in is is about 150" wide. I set it in front of the couch, so say 115" from the wall. The wall is knockdown texture and painted Behr Swiss Coffee (almost white). The picture looks amazing and I can't see the texture unless I'm up close or there is a frame with a ton of white in it. Even then, it's not bad. I measured the picture diagonally and I got 116". Did I say it looks amazing. Let's just say I haven't been in the den for a few days. My old 46" LED is getting a vacation...maybe to the bedroom. There are a few controls, but really once you get them set and don't move the projector, you're done. I will most likely change locations with it and need to run some wires through the attic. I need power, hdmi, and possibly sound depending on how I integrate the receiver. All in all, a great way to watch tv and stream video via Plex from my PC. I can say I no longer want to buy a larger tv.
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Experience call clarity with a simple plug-and-play USB connection and a noise canceling mic. In-line controls let you control volume or mute without interrupting calls. Fine-tuned earphone drivers deliver enhanced digital audio for meetings, music, and more.
Customer Rating
5
Great for homework
on September 22, 2017
Posted by: RandallFlagg
from Hi Desert, CA
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought Microsoft's headset off their website from a Facebook ad. It came and worked great for a few weeks, then the earpiece fell off. The tiny wire they used unsoldered itself and rendered it unusable. I tried to see where they connected it and nada. So I needed a headset that had a mic so I could use Dragon with my homework. I also needed USB since my jacks are configured for 5.1 speakers. I did a quick search at BestBuy.com and found these. I went to my local store and grabbed a pair (yeah I paid for them on the way out). Go home, plugged them in and windows 10 had no issues with them. Neither did Dragon and I was back in business. I love having brick and mortar locations close to home when I need stuff now. I hope that doesn't change and we have to buy everything off the net or from Wallyworld.
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It's important to be comfortable in a place where you spend a lot of your time. This Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 has even more comfort features to make your day-to-day tasks that much easier.
Customer Rating
4
Works great, just takes some getting used to.
on September 22, 2017
Posted by: RandallFlagg
from Hi Desert, CA
Verified Purchase:Yes
So, I've tried a number of wireless keyboards and some lasted a while, others less than a week before they took flight. I saw this on sale at the store and I have wrist issues in both wrist. I like typing on keys that I can bang and these are pretty good for that. I'm not sure they are spring loaded or what, but they do have pretty good response and my hands seem to find the keys most of the time. I think the only reason I rate it a 4 is because I'm having to learn how to use the thing. After I figure it out, I'm sure I'll rate it a 4.5 or 5. If you are tired of wireless and those flat laptop type keyboards aren't cutting it, this is a good one to try, especially if you get it on sale.
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Enjoy lag-free gaming with this Linksys dual-band Wi-Fi router. Its Killer prioritization engine works with Killer-enabled computers to minimize peak ping by up to 77 percent, and the 1.8GHz CPU delivers super-fast speeds with wired and wireless connections. This Linksys dual-band Wi-Fi router has a custom-built user interface that lets you manage your gaming network performance.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent router, love the new interface
on September 20, 2017
Posted by: RandallFlagg
from Hi Desert, CA
I really like Linksys routers since Belkin bought the company, which is weird because I always had problems with Belkin's routers in the past. That said, I was sent the WRT32x to review and it works. I have 4 Roku's in the house streaming Spectrum tv and all the other apps. I also have connected both wired and wireless a WII, PS3, WDTV Live, a Samsung Bluray w/ network apps, 2 smart tv's, a Google Pixel, a Nook, a few tablets and handhelds, as well as a number of pcs and a mac mini. They are all connected as doing what they do in the background without issue. Downloads and updates are completed without my assistance, making my user experience that much easier. Installation was easy, well as easy as installing a router can be. I would continue to use this router if not for the fact that I currently run a EA9500. The tri band unit with it's 8 gigabit ports are needed for my current setup. I could invest in a switch thereby allowing me to use the WRT32x, but for now, it will have to wait. I may use it as a bridge/hub but I also have 2 extenders in the house already and I can get wifi on my tablet across the street inside my mom's house, so I'm good. If I didn't own the EA9500 (AC5400), I would leave this beast connected, who knows, I may just in the next few weeks.
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Simplify daily cleaning tasks with this Shark cordless vacuum. It uses DuoClean technology to remove stuck-on dirt and grime from carpets and floors, and it operates using a powerful lithium-ion battery, so you can use it anywhere. This Shark cordless vacuum includes a duster crevice attachment for cleaning in tight, narrow places.
Customer Rating
4
Works great, but where do I store the tools?
on September 18, 2017
Posted by: RandallFlagg
from Hi Desert, CA
I have a corded Shark duo clean already and I love it. I expected the cordless version would be no different. As for pick up, it's great. I love the two speed availability for extra suction and the ease of the controls on the handle. I can stop the brush from spinning from carpet to floor with a push of a button, which is very convenient. On plus with the cordless version is the ability to let it stand up on it's own. By releasing the "elbow" and letting the top heavy part fall over, the unit is very well balanced and so it's easy to store.
I did find out however, like my corded version, the container fills very fast. I guess that's a good thing, because it means it works. I get very fine dust (sand) to large items in the bin and I have to empty it after one or two rooms. I live in the desert, so sand is just one of the things I have to deal with.
I love the blue led lights on the side of the unit that shows the status of a charge. There are 3 leds and they flash as they charge. I'm able to see if it's charging on step one, two or three, letting me guess how much longer to leave it plugged in.
My only con is the accessory tools. There are a bunch of them and they all look useful. The problem is there isn't any storage on the unit. Do I get a tote or a box to take them from room to room? On my corded version, there is a clip on holder that holds 2 tools. It doesn't work all that great, but at least I'm able to have the tools available if I need them.
Overall, except for tool storage, this is a handy vacuum. I'm able to grab it and vacuum up a small area quickly or it's versatile enough to use for the entire house. I'm not sure how long a charge will last, but so far it's holding up quite nicely.
I did find out however, like my corded version, the container fills very fast. I guess that's a good thing, because it means it works. I get very fine dust (sand) to large items in the bin and I have to empty it after one or two rooms. I live in the desert, so sand is just one of the things I have to deal with.
I love the blue led lights on the side of the unit that shows the status of a charge. There are 3 leds and they flash as they charge. I'm able to see if it's charging on step one, two or three, letting me guess how much longer to leave it plugged in.
My only con is the accessory tools. There are a bunch of them and they all look useful. The problem is there isn't any storage on the unit. Do I get a tote or a box to take them from room to room? On my corded version, there is a clip on holder that holds 2 tools. It doesn't work all that great, but at least I'm able to have the tools available if I need them.
Overall, except for tool storage, this is a handy vacuum. I'm able to grab it and vacuum up a small area quickly or it's versatile enough to use for the entire house. I'm not sure how long a charge will last, but so far it's holding up quite nicely.
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Explore how easy it is to make healthy, whole-food recipes at home. From appetizers to dessert, the 48-ounce container is ideal for blending medium batches for small family meals.
Customer Rating
4
Really nice mixer, a bit on the small side
on August 25, 2017
Posted by: RandallFlagg
from Hi Desert, CA
So I got the Vitamix and did the initial cleaning. I then proceeded to give it a workout. My mom loves kimchi, but doesn't have the teeth to chew cabbage anymore. I took two large leaves of kimchi and cut it up into pieces. Most mixers sound like they're dying when you try this, but the Vitamix would blend/mince the kimchi as long and I continue to mix it by hand, getting pieces to contact the blade. I was pretty happy with that. I tried the reverse a few times and it would get an extra chop in there, but I need to use a chop stick to move the cabbage down. The Vitamix tool didn't seem to do what I wanted it to, so I went to the chopstick. All in all, it did the job and better than my other mixers including the Jack LaLanne unit.
If there are any cons to the mixer, it would be the cord doesn't wind up and fit the bottom very well. The cord is a bit long and it's tough to push the plug into the base for storage. The rubber lid is bulky and not the easiest to use. Also the jar is on the small side compared to other Vitamix units and the Jack LaLanne unit. Obviously that's being petty and the unit overall is a great unit.
If there are any cons to the mixer, it would be the cord doesn't wind up and fit the bottom very well. The cord is a bit long and it's tough to push the plug into the base for storage. The rubber lid is bulky and not the easiest to use. Also the jar is on the small side compared to other Vitamix units and the Jack LaLanne unit. Obviously that's being petty and the unit overall is a great unit.
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Enjoy a variety of entertainment with this LG mini hi-fi system. Its Bluetooth function lets you stream audio from digital devices, and you can also play music from cassettes, FM radio and CDs. This LG mini hi-fi system has a USB port to read flash drive files and includes a remote control for convenience.
Customer Rating
5
I can play my old cassettes again
on August 8, 2017
Posted by: RandallFlagg
from Hi Desert, CA
So the pros on this unit. After unpacking the system and hooking up the two speaker leads, I broke out one of many cassettes cases I have from my teens. As a kid of the 80's, I have tons of old cassettes that I haven't listened to in years. I now have a bunch of cd's, lossless and mp3 files, but the warmth of good old analog and the hiss of a cassette is something digital just can't replicate. I listened to SRV, Chicago and Robert Plant. The tapes filled the house and I just let them play. As for the fm tuner. It works better than my Yamaha receiver in the den. This unit is able to lock in local stations easily. You do need to download the full manual from LG.com to understand a few commands, like setting preset stations. The 3 disc cd player works great. I put an old Spin Doctor's disc in and it played flawlessly....as it should. The auto dj is a bit much, considering the options one has today. It basically chooses random tracks from the expansive 3 disc choices, lol. So cons. The cassette is pretty basic. It doesn't have auto reverse, but at least it has rewind and that's a big plus. The manuals shipped with the unit are extremely simple. You must go dl the ones from LG, as seems to be the case with most products today....what about people without internet or those that don't get technology. Too bad for you, I guess. Lastly, the biggest con is that the buttons on the cassette player as well as the auto dj and the record to usb buttons are solid black. They have symbols on them, but they aren't painted and seeing them can be a bit of a hassle, especially for those of us that use reading glasses. I wish they were backlit or at least painted white for some contrast. Overall this shelf system fulfills a need to have a small system in my living room, away from the tv and other distractions. I can just fire up some tunes and sit back and take it in.
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Featuring an ultrasmall, low-profile design, this SanDisk Ultra Fit SDCZ43-064G-A46 flash drive enables simple portability of your files. The 64GB storage capacity provides ample space to hold your movies, music, photos and more.
Customer Rating
5
Works great in car stereo
on August 5, 2017
Posted by: RandallFlagg
from Hi Desert, CA
Verified Purchase:Yes
So my car has 2 usb ports, one rear and one front. I wanted to use the front port for playing flac. files and using a regular usb flash drive was just not going to work. It stuck out and wasn't very stable. This fit the bill. It's nice and compact. The only down side is when you're transferring files, it does get hot. I read reviews before I bought it and so I just took my time loading files. I did small copy/pastes and gave it a few seconds break between transfers. I'm sure it gets hot in the car stereo also, but I've used it for a few weeks and no problems. Very happy with it so far.
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My Best Buy number: 2618762240
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Energize your diet with this Philips juicer. Its MicroMasticating technology tears into soft or hard produce, so you get more out of fruits and veggies, and the sieve-free design makes cleanup simple. This Philips juicer alerts you via LED feedback if it's been reassembled incorrectly to ensure safe use every time.
Customer Rating
4
Would be 5 star, but the manual...sheesh
on July 24, 2017
Posted by: RandallFlagg
from Hi Desert, CA
So first off, the good. The juicer works. It takes a few minutes to figure out how to put it together because the manual is awful. More on that at the end. So there's basically 8 pieces to the unit. I used hot water and dish soap to clean the pieces and nothing is sharp as long as your careful. Once it was washed, I inserted the screw drive, the back cap (turn to lock, there's even a little padlock on it to show you where to line it up), the filter (black, more on that later) the front cap and drip button, then the push stick on top. I peeled an orange and ran it through the juicer. All the pulp ended up in the cup and the juice was pretty well strained. I then broke down the unit, rinsed all the pieces off with hot water and put it back together in minutes.
Now the bad. The manual doesn't make sense. It has a picture of 8 steps, but the instructions refer to a number of steps above 8 and you just have to wing it. It refers to a grey filter if you like pulp, but no grey filter is included, at least I didn't find one. The picture on the box is more help than the manual. All in all, the unit and recipe book are great and if someone would spend a few hours fixing the manual, this unit is a 5 star unit.
Now the bad. The manual doesn't make sense. It has a picture of 8 steps, but the instructions refer to a number of steps above 8 and you just have to wing it. It refers to a grey filter if you like pulp, but no grey filter is included, at least I didn't find one. The picture on the box is more help than the manual. All in all, the unit and recipe book are great and if someone would spend a few hours fixing the manual, this unit is a 5 star unit.
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This battery post extender allows for increased power or ground connections and features HPP plating for quality corrosion resistance.
Customer Rating
5
GM side terminal for amp, just what I needed
on July 22, 2017
Posted by: RandallFlagg
from Hi Desert, CA
Verified Purchase:Yes
I added a sub to my 05 Grand Am SC/t and wanted a clean install at the battery. I read a few forum and I was told to use the short battery terminal. My local store had one in stock and it was a breeze to install. I watched a youtube video on how to remove the stock terminal lug so I didn't hack up the battery cable. I did have to use a razor blade to trim the opening about 1/8 in all the way around so the threads would catch. Once it was tightened down, it looks nice and clean. All I had to do then was feed my positive cable through the firewall and attach it to the removable hex bolt on top of the new terminal. Easy Peasy.
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Experience powerful graphics and virtual reality with this HP Pavilion gaming desktop. It has an AMD Ryzen processor to handle intense gaming, and the 16GB of DDR4 RAM provides fast processing speeds. This HP Pavilion gaming desktop has a 1TB hard drive and 128GB solid-state drive for a large game collection and quick boot times.
Does the included keyboard have volume control buttons on it?
Yes, above the 4 5 and 6 keys. They share the key with a function key. They work without a second key press, the function keys need to use a second key. Hope that helps.
5 years, 6 months ago
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Watch over your infant with this Panasonic long-range baby monitor. It comes with a pan-and-tilt night vision camera with smart sensor alerts to keep your child’s environment in check, and two-way communication, lullaby and white noise functions let you soothe your baby. The DECT technology of this Panasonic long-range baby monitor provides strong wireless signal reception.
Does this monitor have a clock on the display?
Looking at the default screen, it doesn't. Nor does the photo on the box. I looked at the settings and I didn't see a way to add a clock. I hope that helps!
5 years, 8 months ago
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See vivid images and enjoy Full HD videos with this 23-inch HP micro-edge display. Its 178-degree viewing angle provides brilliant images from any position, and its AMD FreeSync technology lets you enjoy smooth gaming performance. This ultrathin HP micro-edge display has VGA and HDMI ports for versatile connectivity to high-definition devices.
Is this monitor compatible with a VESA mount?
No, the monitor is really thin and doesn't have the 4 VESA screw mounts. Attached is the stand assembly, maybe that will help.
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See vivid images and enjoy Full HD videos with this 23-inch HP micro-edge display. Its 178-degree viewing angle provides brilliant images from any position, and its AMD FreeSync technology lets you enjoy smooth gaming performance. This ultrathin HP micro-edge display has VGA and HDMI ports for versatile connectivity to high-definition devices.
Can this monitor be put on a desk mount?
I don't think so. The screen is really thin from the top to about 2/3 of the way down. The bottom is about 3/4 inch thick, but the only mount looks to be the proprietary male end to plug into the HP base. I have a screen shot of the assembly attached. Maybe that will help you visualize the mount. I hope that makes sense and helps you out
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Enjoy your favorite music through these Sony Sports wireless noise-cancelling headphones. The in-ear design ensures a snug fit, so you can jog or walk without missing a beat, and the wireless format eliminates the need for cumbersome cords. The Ambient Sound Mode on these Sony Sports wireless noise-cancelling headphones keeps you alert to your environment.
Two questions: First, 6 hours battery life for listening time? Second, Can you turn off the noise canceling to increase battery life in-between charges?
I can try to answer the second question. Yes, you can toggle between nothing, noise canceling and ambient sound. I don't know if that saves you battery life between charges though. I just started using these.
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The only purifying fan to clean a whole room properly*. We design our purifying fans to go beyond test chamber conditions and focus on real home conditions – this is more than just having an efficient filter.*Dyson engineers and research concluded that to clean an entire room properly, you need to sense pollution events automatically; capture ultrafine pollutants; and project cleaner air around the room using Air Multiplier technology. Only the Dyson purifying fan is designed and tested to do all of this.**Dyson technology helps create a cleaner, healthier home - Our vacuums and purifiers are scientifically proven to capture particles as small as allergens and bacteria.
How often do you need to replace filters
According to a Dyson US YouTube video, they state in 30 seconds that the filters need to be changed once a year based on usage of 12 hours per day. They also recommend using auto mode as it only filters air when needed. How you use the unit will probably have the biggest impact on filter replacement.
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Acer 15 Chromebook: Enjoy up to 12 hours of battery life with this 15.6-inch Acer Chromebook. Its Intel Celeron processor and 4GB of RAM load webpages quickly and provide lag-free streaming, and the 16GB of internal storage holds documents and photos. This Acer Chromebook has an HDMI port for connecting to a larger display.
Can this product be connected to the internet with a wired modem/router instead of wireless ?
I would say no. The only ports I see on the unit are power supply, hdmi, headphone jack, 2 usb 3.0, and an sd card slot.
6 years, 4 months ago
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Navigate your desktop precisely with this Logitech wireless gaming mouse. Its sensitivity of 12,000 dpi ensures accurate movements, and it delivers up to 500 hours of nonstop gaming before needing batteries replaced. This Logitech wireless gaming mouse lets you connect to multiple devices via Bluetooth and switch between them with a push of a button.
might want to label it with the correct title if you want any one to be able to find it. it's the G603
Huh, the label says G603 Bluetooth Optical Gaming Mouse. Maybe Best Buy fixed it since you posted???
6 years, 5 months ago
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Stream favorite shows and movies with the Roku Premiere+. It handles 4K resolution so you get the most out of your high-end television, and it includes access to more than 4500 channels for varied subscription options. The Roku Premiere+ comes with a remote so you can browse entertainment options from your couch.
Does this have the YouTube tv app?
Yes, there is a YouTube app available and I stream video over wifi with it. I have 100mbs down and haven't had any issues.
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Charge your type C devices with this Digipower USB charging cable. The cord connects to a standard power pack or laptop USB plug for convenience.
Will this cable work with a google Pixel? It says it is a USB-C to USB-A..but are there other different variations I need to be looking for?
The Pixel uses a usb-c and the usb-a is the rectangle one that will fit into a desktop or laptop usb slot 2.0 or 3.0. It will also fit another 110v adapter, but not the Google Pixel adapter. The Pixel adapter is usb-c also so you would need a cord that was usb-c on both ends to work with the Phone and the included adapter. Hope that makes sense.
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