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- First reviewMarch 14, 2014
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Mac mini now has fourth-generation Intel Core processors, increased graphics performance, and ultrafast 802.11ac wireless networking. It also features two Thunderbolt 2 ports, great built-in apps, and OS X Yosemite. And it's still the world's most power-efficient desktop.
Customer Rating
5
I was leery about a mini...but
on May 26, 2017
Posted by: RandallFlagg
from Hi Desert, CA
Verified Purchase:Yes
I was worried about buying a mac mini after talking with other users and hearing that the mini was unable to keep up and I would be frustrated with the spinning rainbow wheel. I'm happy that the associate talked me into spending a little more and upgrading to the faster processor. I've ran a number of games and software and I've experienced very little lag or spinning wheels. Loading garage band took a bit longer than I'd like, but it wasn't anything too painful. Playing pinball with this unit was very good with no lag or freezing. All in all, I'm pleased with my purchase.
My Best Buy number: 2618762240
My Best Buy number: 2618762240
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Listen to music hands-free with this LG wireless headset. It lets you answer or ignore a call with voice commands, and the wireless earbuds charge when they're resting inside the neckband, ensuring they're ready for use. The neckband of this LG wireless headset provides vibration alerts for incoming calls and texts, so you'll never miss a message.
Customer Rating
5
Great...once you get the box open
on May 24, 2017
Posted by: RandallFlagg
from Hi Desert, CA
The hardest part of listening to these earbuds was getting the package open. It's an awful design. It should just slide out, but it's wedged in the cover and I really didn't want to destroy the cover. After that though, these sound great. I scanned the qr code for the play store and the LG app loaded up on my Pixel. I was able to adjust volume as well as a few other controls. The unit paired easily to the Pixel and I listened to an audio book for about a half an hour. The buds weren't all that bad in my ears, that's saying something because usually I hate buds in my ears. The phone vibration is very noticeable, yet it isn't too much. If I had any other complaint beside the box, it would be the release. It can be a bit of a struggle to get the buds to release from the neckband. Pressing the individual releases should drop the buds, but the tend to need a bit of persuasion and that required both hands.
My Best Buy number: 2618762240
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Replace the keyboard of your Microsoft Surface Pro 7, 6, 5 or 4 with this silver Brydge keyboard. It conveniently lets you open the screen at your preferred viewing angle without a kickstand, and its backlit keys increase visibility in low light working environments. This Brydge keyboard is lightweight, so it doesn't add extra bulk to your device.
Customer Rating
4
Nice backlit keyboard...but
on May 20, 2017
Posted by: RandallFlagg
from Hi Desert, CA
I wanted to love this keyboard out of the box, but as good as it is, there’s room for improvement. What to love first. The backlit keys are great with 3 levels of light as well as the ability to turn it off to save battery life. The keyboard itself is responsive and for me, the keys seem to work well. I have trouble typing on most keyboards, learning to type on typewriters leaves me wanting a better response than most I’ve tried. The Brydge unit works and creates that laptop feel, but I got to say it’s a bit thick and heavy for my taste. Being able to not use the kickstand is a plus and the hinges on the Brydge are able to support the screen at any angle the user needs.
What would have made this a must have. Auxiliary battery and Usb ports. If you are going to pigtail the surface to the keyboard (for those that have the additional 128gb storage, you should take advantage of that and have additional ports. As stated, the thing is heavy and too thick for my taste. It’s useable, but the surface is meant to be light and portable, not a laptop and that’s exactly what this turns the surface into. I could have just bought the surface laptop for the same price is that’s what I was looking for.
All in all, the keyboard does what you expect it to do. If you have a surface and wish to use it as a laptop at times, this will definitely fit the bill. If you’re looking for a little bit better keyboard and tired of the kickstand, again go get this unit. But if you’re happy with the surface and the Microsoft keyboard works for you, this is a bit pricey to add to your collection of toys.
What would have made this a must have. Auxiliary battery and Usb ports. If you are going to pigtail the surface to the keyboard (for those that have the additional 128gb storage, you should take advantage of that and have additional ports. As stated, the thing is heavy and too thick for my taste. It’s useable, but the surface is meant to be light and portable, not a laptop and that’s exactly what this turns the surface into. I could have just bought the surface laptop for the same price is that’s what I was looking for.
All in all, the keyboard does what you expect it to do. If you have a surface and wish to use it as a laptop at times, this will definitely fit the bill. If you’re looking for a little bit better keyboard and tired of the kickstand, again go get this unit. But if you’re happy with the surface and the Microsoft keyboard works for you, this is a bit pricey to add to your collection of toys.
My Best Buy number: 2618762240
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Read and write to two 2.5" or 3.5" SATA hard drives or solid state drives at once with this Thermaltake BlacX ST0014U-C docking station, which offers a hot-swappable design to ensure rapid file transfers via the USB interface.
Customer Rating
5
Works great
on May 12, 2017
Posted by: RandallFlagg
from Hi Desert, CA
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought this because I had an external drive crash. None of my pc's could see the drive through the OEM drive via USB. I cracked the case open, removed the drive and inserted it into the docking station. My pc was able to see the drive in RAW and I could then use recovery software to get my data.
My Best Buy number: 2618762240
My Best Buy number: 2618762240
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Free up space on your computer with this Western Digital My Passport portable hard drive. This 4TB drive can handle full system backups, or you can use it to transfer a few select files between computers. The slim design of this Western Digital My Passport portable hard drive makes it easy to carry in a backpack, briefcase or purse.
Customer Rating
4
Works great, I had issues with the software
on May 12, 2017
Posted by: RandallFlagg
from Hi Desert, CA
Verified Purchase:Yes
The drive itself works great. I had issues with the included software. I tried to use the password protect software, but it just wouldn't work. I went to WD and downloaded there posted version for this drive, but I still couldn't get it to work. Finally I reinstalled my older version from another passport and it works.
My Best Buy number: 2618762240
My Best Buy number: 2618762240
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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.
Customer Rating
5
Needed another cord for my Pixel
on May 6, 2017
Posted by: RandallFlagg
from Hi Desert, CA
Verified Purchase:Yes
I needed another usb-c cord for my car to charge my Google Pixel. Everything in the store was over $10 and I didn't want to pay that much for a simple cord. I checked online while I was in the store and found this one under $10. Two associates were unable to locate the item even though the store showed 2 on hand and online said it was available at this location. They tried hard to find it, so I don't blame them for not finding it. I continued to shop and I located it in my store by the drones. The manufacturer had a small section dedicated to their line in the drone aisle. Hope that helps the next purchasers find it.
My Best Buy number: 2618762240
My Best Buy number: 2618762240
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Enjoy a smooth shaving experience with this Panasonic cordless razor. It has a pivoting head with three blades angled at 30 degrees that lift and cut facial hair comfortably and evenly, and it can be used dry or wet with shaving cream for convenience. This Panasonic cordless razor has a nonslip rubberized handle to provide a secure grip.
Customer Rating
3
Could have been a 4-5 except for the charging base
on May 4, 2017
Posted by: RandallFlagg
from Hi Desert, CA
I like the shaver. It works as it should and the design of the razor itself is good. The sideburn trimmer is tucked nicely out of the way when one isn't using it. The downside is the charging base. The base is one piece and the 110v prongs are what hold the unit to the wall. Unfortunately for me, my outlet is below my medicine cabinet in both bathrooms. If I plug it in the top outlet, I can't open the medicine cabinet door and if I use the lower one, I lose access to the top outlet. If the design allowed for the base to stick out a bit further, I could leave something else plugged in the top outlet. As it is, I have to find a suitable place to charge the unit or I'm going to need to add another gfci outlet to the bathroom. If this isn't a problem in your current setup, then I'd recommend this to you because the shaver works as it should.
My Best Buy number: 2618762240
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Add stability to your home network with the Amped Wireless HELIOS-EX Wi-Fi Extender. With DirectLink technology, it avoids signal loss by adding another 5GHz Wi-Fi channel to the standard setup, which it then uses strictly for receiving signal from the source. This Amped Wireless HELIOS-EX Wi-Fi Extender covers an area of up to 12,000 sq. ft. and includes four Gigabit network ports.
Customer Rating
4
Mostly good, but setup was a bit rough
on April 28, 2017
Posted by: RandallFlagg
from Hi Desert, CA
So I unboxed this unit and was hoping for an easy install. Nope, Windows 10 didn't want to play nice and no matter what I tried, I couldn't get the wireless to connect. I watched the video from the website, but it wasn't any help. So I used my Pixel and was able to setup the unit. Once I did, I had a new wireless network and everything works. I still have both wireless networks from my Linksys EA9500 and both new ones from the Amped Wireless extender. It kept my password from the Linksys and uses it on the extender. I connected through my WDLive TV unit to see if it would ask for a password since setup didn't have me do any security and yup... it asked for my password and then connected. So the unit seems to work great. I'll know tomorrow when I try it out and see how far I can go before I lose connection. I will say the instruction leave something to be desired and the way they unfold are horrible. The thing ends up on the floor every time you try to type and read at the same time. Also nowhere on the box, instructions or website does it say what the led lights on the front of the unit represent. The symbols are so small, I can't make them out. Other than that, it seems this thing is going to be a nice addition to my network. Fingers crossed.
My Best Buy number: 2618762240
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Step up to high-speed USB 3.0 and transfer your videos, photos and files up to ten times faster than standard USB 2.0 drives. SanDisk Ultra® USB 3.0 Flash Drive takes the wait out of moving, sharing or backing up big files—now you can transfer a full-length movie from your laptop to your flash drive in less than a minute. Password protection lets you keep your private files private, while still being able to share generously with family and friends. And, with a sleek, sturdy SanDisk Ultra USB 3.0 Flash Drive in your pocket, you won’t need an internet connection to access those photos and videos any place or any time you want. For more than 25 years, SanDisk has been known for quality and reliability all around the world.
Customer Rating
5
Happy with the size and speed
on April 21, 2017
Posted by: RandallFlagg
from Hi Desert, CA
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought this flash drive for school. I'm able to make large files portable and moving them back and forth to class is quick and painless. I never seem to have issues with memory from SanDisk. I try to buy their products first, it all depends on cost.
My Best Buy number: 2618762240
My Best Buy number: 2618762240
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Make file storage fun with this PNY LEGO Brick P-FDI32GLEGO-GE USB flash drive, which features the popular building-block shape to which you can add more LEGO bricks for a custom look. A sliding cap helps prevent on-the-go damage.
Customer Rating
5
Saw this on clearance...
on April 21, 2017
Posted by: RandallFlagg
from Hi Desert, CA
Verified Purchase:Yes
I saw this on clearance and just couldn't pass it up. One can never have enough flash drives and even though this one is usb 2.0, it's nice to have just sitting on the desk in case I need to make a file portable.
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My Best Buy number: 2618762240
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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.
5 years, 9 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.
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
5 years, 9 months ago
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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.
6 years, 1 month ago
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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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