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Connect your USB devices to your Apple® MacBook® with this Insignia™ NS-PU396CA-WH cable, which features USB Type-A and USB Type-C connectors. Transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps ensure rapid response times.
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from Claremont, CA
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On Windows 10 portable it was plug and play. No drivers needed to be downloaded. Speed appears as fast as if connector was built into the laptop. Only issue is I have to remember to bring it.
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My Best Buy number: 2001135453
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Easily take your media collection and documents with you on the go using this Seagate Backup Plus Slim STDR2000100 external USB 3.0/2.0 portable hard drive that features a 2TB capacity for ample file storage.
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from Claremont, CA
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Used for manual backup for Windows 10 laptop. Light and quiet. Didn't use the built in software, but for manual backup of entire directory there were no issues.
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This Insignia™ NS-PU98635 adapter features a USB 3.0 interface on one side and a Gigabit Ethernet interface on the other, so you can easily add a wired Ethernet connection to your compatible PC or Mac laptop or Ultrabook.
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5
Works great with Windows 10
on March 5, 2016
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from Claremont, CA
Verified Purchase:Yes
Package said its for a Mac, but it works fine under Windows 10 Home. Just plugged it in and it worked. Appears to be as fast as using a built in 1 Gbit port. Had it for about a month and have had no issues.
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My Best Buy number: 2001135453
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Only at Best BuyAcer Aspire R14 2-in-1 Convertible Laptop: With this laptop's 360 Dual-Torque Hinge design, you can adjust between laptop, display, tent and tablet modes for comfortable viewing while you work, play or watch a movie. The 10-point multitouch screen offers simple navigation.
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from Claremont, CA
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Took two tries to get one of these which worked without issue. Initial one had SSD errors within 48 hours so did a hardware swap rather than have GS try to fix it. Replacement has worked w/o issues for 30 days. Had minor issue on getting image backup which Acer Tech support solved via chat. System has worked as a desk top replacement as well as a laptop. I've got 10 hours + running it with WiFi turned off as laptop. Actually it never reported less than 10 hours available after several hours of note taking so its actual battery life was probably greater than 10 hours.
Overall I've had a great experience with it and it has proved to be quite responsive. Much easier to use than the year old Dell I had to replace and the Acer response was much better than the Asus which caused me to return that unit. SSD is definitely the way to go.
Overall I've had a great experience with it and it has proved to be quite responsive. Much easier to use than the year old Dell I had to replace and the Acer response was much better than the Asus which caused me to return that unit. SSD is definitely the way to go.
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My Best Buy number: 2001135453
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The mortgage, utility bills, groceries, car loans and other predictable costs can seem a bit overwhelming, and that is without considering the less predictable home and car repairs, birthdays and more. Keeping a budget is important, but staying on top of finances can feel time-consuming, confusing and, at times, like a losing battle. Let Quicken Deluxe 2016 take on some of the burden of fiscal responsibility by taking the guesswork out of financial management. Easily organize your bank, credit card, investment and retirement accounts all in one place. Build a debt-reduction plan to reach a zero balance, and develop a personalized savings plan to prepare for the future. Quicken your accounting tasks, organize your finances and get back to focusing your attention on what matters most.
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from Claremont, CA
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Bought this along with Turbo Tax since earlier version would no longer connect to Financial systems (planned obsolescence). Its a good upgrade but I wouldn't get it unless you need to do the upgrade.
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Asus Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: Enjoy flexible portability with this laptop, which features a convertible flip hinge for laptop and tablet modes. Navigate features easily with the 15.6" touch screen, and view what you're typing in low lighting using the backlit keyboard.
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3
Good computer terrible support
on February 29, 2016
Posted by: WildBill
from Claremont, CA
Verified Purchase:Yes
I had the unit for about 3 days and could not get it to connect with another windows 10 box. Apart from that is was a bit slow but great display.
Contacted Asus for help and they promised to get back with in 48 hours. After no reply in 72 hours returned the unit. Replaced with Acer and had a similar issue which Acer resolved with live chat. Actual issue was with anti-virus software GS had installed. Had issue with earlier Asus box and they didn't resolve it until after the return period so I couldn't take the chance.
Contacted Asus for help and they promised to get back with in 48 hours. After no reply in 72 hours returned the unit. Replaced with Acer and had a similar issue which Acer resolved with live chat. Actual issue was with anti-virus software GS had installed. Had issue with earlier Asus box and they didn't resolve it until after the return period so I couldn't take the chance.
My Best Buy number: 2001135453
My Best Buy number: 2001135453
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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The SURFboard SB8163 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem features 16 downstream x 4 upstream channels for high-speed internet access. It is compatible with major US Cable Internet providers and is best for cable internet speed plans up to 400 Mbps.
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5
Works with TWC w/o any issues
on February 6, 2016
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from Claremont, CA
Verified Purchase:Yes
Installer just connected it and loaded the serial number in and it connected. The status information was easy to get at 192.168.100.1. Have had it for about a month and no difficulties. It has bright monitor lights. but in a home office its fine. Bit warm but not enough to make me nervous.
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This SanDisk Pixtor SDXC UHS-I memory card features a 64GB capacity to accommodate an ample amount of photos and videos, while the Class 10 and U1 speed ratings ensure rapid data transfer.
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5
Compatible with Video and Still camera
on November 6, 2015
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Used in both Canon Video Camera and Palnasonic FZ-300. Works period.
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My Best Buy number: 2001135453
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Easily transfer files from your memory card to your PC or Mac with this Insignia™ NS-DCR30A2 memory card reader, which supports a variety of formats, including SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC, MS, M2 and CF.
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Win 8.1 and Win 10 wouldn't work with my older adapter. Appears to be limited by CPU. speed not the device. Just used the SDXC interface.
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My Best Buy number: 2001135453
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Ideal for use with desktop performance towers, all-in-one computers, consumer-grade NAS devices or desktop RAID arrays, this Seagate internal hard drive features a 1TB capacity, so you can store plenty of digital files.
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5
2nd disk in raid 2 array
on November 6, 2015
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Bought to make existing 1TB Seagate into Raid 2 array. Geek Squad installed and activated it on new computer.
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My Best Buy number: 2001135453
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Get extreme speeds for fast transfer, app performance, and 4K UHD with the SanDisk Extreme PLUS microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card. Ideal for your Android smartphone, action cameras or drones, this high performance microSD does 4K UHD video recording, Full HD video, and high-resolution photos. The SanDisk Extreme PLUS microSDXC memory card reads up to 170MB/s and writes up to 90MB/s. It’s also A2-rated for fast app performance.
Is this product useful in an Insignia 10" Tablet?
Case was for a smallish smartphone not a 10" tablet.
7 years, 10 months ago
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WildBill
The NETGEAR SOHO Ethernet Unmanaged Switches provide easy and affordable network connectivity to small offices and home/offices. With these Plug-and-Play switches, you can quickly and easily expand your network connections to multiple devices, with no configuration required.
Are there any compatibility issues with a Belkin N750 DB wireless dual-band N+ router?
Works with Netgear router of the same age and a Linux box pretending its a router. Its a simple device so there shouldn't be any strange effects unless the Belkin is strange.
7 years, 10 months ago
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WildBill
This switch features a VGA port and 2 USB ports that let you share the use of a monitor and 2 USB peripherals, such as a mouse and a keyboard, between 2 different computers. The plug-and-play design allows easy setup.
Will this work if I only want to share the monitor between the two computers but they will each have their own keyboard and mouse?
I think it gets is power from the USB so the answer is PROBABLY no. There is no way to attach an external power supply to it.
7 years, 11 months ago
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USB to none USB
Is there an adapter to connect a device that has a USB port only to a device that does not have a USB port
Depends on the connector on the other device. We have a usb to parallel printer device which works fine for an older printer. I also have an Ethernet to USB adapter for a laptop which only supports wireless natively.
8 years, 2 months ago
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WildBill
Asus Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: Enjoy flexible portability with this laptop, which features a convertible flip hinge for laptop and tablet modes. Navigate features easily with the 15.6" touch screen, and view what you're typing in low lighting using the backlit keyboard.
Any provision to restore windows 10 by factory partition in hard disk
Asus - 2-in-1 15.6 Touch-Screen Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive - Black
Is there factory made back-up partition (so called hidden partition not readily visible ) in the hard disk to reset laptop to original factory (purchase) state of windows 10 ?
In ASUS DELL & other supplies of laptops with windows 7, we had the provision & posdibility to get back to original windows as purchased; this by starting laptop and pressing F9 when laptop boots
Is there factory made back-up partition (so called hidden partition not readily visible ) in the hard disk to reset laptop to original factory (purchase) state of windows 10 ?
In ASUS DELL & other supplies of laptops with windows 7, we had the provision & posdibility to get back to original windows as purchased; this by starting laptop and pressing F9 when laptop boots
No, but you can use supplied software to generate an emergency recovery image on a flash drive. This is the functional equivalent.
8 years, 2 months ago
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WildBill
The SURFboard SB8163 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem features 16 downstream x 4 upstream channels for high-speed internet access. It is compatible with major US Cable Internet providers and is best for cable internet speed plans up to 400 Mbps.
Will this Modem work with Time Warner, want to eliminate the $10.00 monthy rental charge?
It worked fine on my TWC connection. It was an initial install so the installer had to get the serial number into their system after that it took the automatic process about 10 minutes to connect and configure. I'm outside of Los Angeles and it works fine for me. It is showing some uncorrected errors on all of the 16 channels but I'm getting much more than was promised for speed so I don't have any complaints.
8 years, 2 months ago
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WildBill
Getting a 4k TV installed. What is the best wireless modem to get,to add to my cox internet service if the modem is going to be about twenty feet from
Wrong question. Get a separate cable modem and then a good router. Look at www.smallnetbuilder.com for up to date reviews. I can't keep up, but they have helped me in the pass. You need to think about what is between the router location and TV. 2.4GHz band is crowded but goes through walls better then 5GHz.
8 years, 3 months ago
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WildBill
Is there an adapter that can be added to a standard modem that will then accept a phone line?
I run a couple of VOIP (voice over IP) phones which use external adapters and then connect to regular phones. They came with the VOIP provider. Setup us Cable modem -> Negear Router -> VOIP adapter -> plain old phone. If ;you want multiple outlets conneect the base unit for a wireless phone to the VOIP adapter. I'd check with your VOIP provider for which adapter works. They may also be able to provide a link to a site which will test your Internet Connection to make sure it is suitable. Drop and Jitter can impact the quality of the voice.
8 years, 3 months ago
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This SanDisk Pixtor SDXC UHS-I memory card features a 64GB capacity to accommodate an ample amount of photos and videos, while the Class 10 and U1 speed ratings ensure rapid data transfer.
is there a micro sd in the same Memory Card?
I bougth the SanDisk - Pixtor 64GB SDXC Class 10 UHS-1, but i have a query. this medel have a micro chip? I have de gopro 4, but I dont have idea if I can use this memory card in my cam. Tnks
No it is a full sized card. There were micro SD cards at the store, but I didn't check them out as I needed a full size card.
8 years, 6 months ago
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WildBill
Claremont, CA