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- First reviewFebruary 15, 2016
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Store up to 512GB of data with this Samsung 950 Pro MZ-V5P512BW internal solid state drive, which features an NVMe interface to handle intensive workloads. The power-efficient design helps your laptop battery to last longer.
Customer Rating
5
A very noticeable boost from a SATA SSD
on May 7, 2016
Posted by: Steve
Verified Purchase:Yes
I recently upgraded my motherboard and forgot that I was using a Samsung 840 Evo mSATA drive. I ended up picking this drive up along with a PCIe slot adapter. Install was easy and I was able to clone my install from the 840 evo using the latest Clonezilla live iso. 2.5GB/s reads, 300k IOPs! Very noticeable playing MMOs, no lag as player models load in while you are travelling around.
My Best Buy number: 0559083332
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Google Chromecast Audio: Stream your favorite music with Google Chromecast Audio. Simply plug into your speaker's auxiliary input and connect to your Wi-Fi network. Then just tap the Cast button from your favorite apps on your phone, tablet or computer to cast songs, radio stations and podcasts to your speaker.
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5
Great whole home audio solution
on May 7, 2016
Posted by: Steve
Verified Purchase:Yes
Using three of these in different rooms that already have audio solutions. Makes for a really inexpensive way to sync audio to all rooms. Definitely recommend!
My Best Buy number: 0559083332
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Samsung Gear VR for Select Samsung Cell Phones: Mobile virtual reality is finally here. Watch movies in your own private cinema, be at the center of your favorite games, and socialize with friends in a virtual world all your own. The lightweight design and intuitive touchpad drop you right in the action and allow for hours of immersive entertainment.
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After 5 minutes on the gear vr, I am a total believer in VR! I will absolutely be upgrading my already stout PC (4.4ghz Haswell i7, 2x R9 290) si my wife can have mine, and we'll both be rocking Oculus VRs!
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Choose this Samsung Galaxy S7 smartphone for its slim profile and oversize screen. Play movies or games on the quad HD super AMOLED display, and enjoy all-day power and exceptional battery life. This Samsung Galaxy S7 smartphone has a water-resistant design so you can use it rain or shine without worry.AT&T Next option available in store. Learn more ›
Customer Rating
4
Great improvement over previous Samsung phones
on March 18, 2016
Posted by: Steve
Verified Purchase:Yes
I told myself I would never buy another carrier phone, and yet on launch day I found myself buying a GS7 from Best Buy. It's still a carrier phobe, and especially still a Samsung with tons of bloatware. The deciding factor was the availability of the material design theme, which gets rid of many of the obnoxious TouchWiz design elements, and the SD card slot to make up for the small storage size.
For those interested, there's an app which only works on Samsung services called package disabler pro that at least hides the bloat amd keeps it from running, if not giving you the storage space back. It does not require root.
Battery life has been great, easily making it through a very busy workday. The fast charging, while not QC3.0, is still remarkably fast. 20 minutes in the car can give you a massive boost. The camera is amazing coming from a Note 4. The fingerprint scanner and Samsung pay have both been flawless so far, and the fingerprint scanner is a huge improvement from the note as well.
Took off one star because of the ridiculous AT&T bloatware.
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Easily navigate your Android TV's features with this Logitech K830 920-007182 keyboard, which features Bluetooth technology for wireless connectivity and a built-in touchpad for simple operation. The backlit design enables clear visibility.
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4
Adequate replacement for MS All in One Media
on February 21, 2016
Posted by: Steve
Verified Purchase:Yes
My faithful MS All in one Media Keyboard bit the dust and unfortunately BBY did not offer a replacement. I went for this keyboard hoping it would actually be an upgrade considering it was nearly 4x the price. I feel it's an adequate replacement if not necessarily superior. The placement of the left hand mouse button is not ideal, and the touch pad in general is not as solid feeling as the Microsoft unit that died on me.
I do like the idea of the rechargeable battery but I only replaced the AAAs once or twice in 2 years with the MS model. I am concerned that the battery may die on me while using the board and have to actually plug it in to charge. This would be very inconvenient in my living room (it's being used for my HTPC). The backlit key feature is nice, and I do like Logitech's app for customizing some of the features.
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Drag and drop photos, files and more between PC and Mac computers with this j5 create JUC500 wormhole switch, which features a USB 3.0 connector that adapts to 2.0 and 1.1 for efficient transfers. The plug-and-play design helps make setup easy.
Customer Rating
3
First one bricked, second one works well
on February 20, 2016
Posted by: Steve
Verified Purchase:Yes
Purchased this exclusively for the keyboard/mouse switching functionality, so I can't speak to the rest of the features. Some thoughts:
1) first unit wouldn't stay connected (app would not run for more than a few seconds on Windows 10). I went to the j5create support site and downloaded what was labeled as the latest driver for windows 10, which turned out to be a firmware update on the adapter itself. About halfway through the update, I got a failure message. The unit was not recognized by either PC after that. It showed that the read only drive which launches the app (built into the cable) was empty and unformatted.
2) Swapped the device out at my local BBY. Second one also would not stay connected to the Win10 machine. This time, knowing the "driver" was actually a firmware update tool, I launched it from my WIn7 machine. This completed successfully. Even after this "Windows 10 driver" was installed, the app would crash after the two computers connected. I ended up setting the app to run in Windows 8 compatibility mode as administrator, and now it runs flawlessly.
1) first unit wouldn't stay connected (app would not run for more than a few seconds on Windows 10). I went to the j5create support site and downloaded what was labeled as the latest driver for windows 10, which turned out to be a firmware update on the adapter itself. About halfway through the update, I got a failure message. The unit was not recognized by either PC after that. It showed that the read only drive which launches the app (built into the cable) was empty and unformatted.
2) Swapped the device out at my local BBY. Second one also would not stay connected to the Win10 machine. This time, knowing the "driver" was actually a firmware update tool, I launched it from my WIn7 machine. This completed successfully. Even after this "Windows 10 driver" was installed, the app would crash after the two computers connected. I ended up setting the app to run in Windows 8 compatibility mode as administrator, and now it runs flawlessly.
3) I do see that it creates the network connection between the devices but I have not used that feature. I just set up a hotkey to swap my control over to the windows 7 machine, and it works extremely well with minimal lag on the remote machine, and introduces zero perceptible lag to the host machine.
My main reason for purchasing the device was so that I could use my gaming mechanical keyboard and mouse with my work laptop when I had it docked at my desk at home. I did not want to use a traditional KVM as I had read they can introduce lag into your keystrokes. This does not seem to cause any issues and I am very pleased. The working unit is easily worth 5 stars, but the setup headaches and inaccurate description on their site caused me to deduct 2 stars.
My Best Buy number: 0559083332
My Best Buy number: 0559083332
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This Insignia™ NS-LC49 lens cap lets you protect your 49mm-diameter camera lens from dust, dirt and accidental scratches when it's not in use. Spring-loaded clips provide effortless attachment and removal.
Customer Rating
5
Fits perfectly, great quality
on February 15, 2016
Posted by: Steve
Verified Purchase:Yes
This fit my Sony Emount 35mm lens perfectly, and feels like it has superior build quality to the original. I definitely recommend it.
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Canon PIXMA MX922 All-In-One Printer: Print, copy, scan and fax documents and create borderless photos with this all-in-one printer, which uses the ChromaLife100+ system to extend the lifetime of printed images. You can print directly from your smartphone using Google Cloud Print or Apple® AirPrint and add fun filters to your photos with the included My Image Garden software.
Customer Rating
4
Good speed and quality, easy to setup
on February 15, 2016
Posted by: Steve
Verified Purchase:Yes
Purchased this as a replacement for a 2 year old printer. Was glad to see a model on the shelves that took the 251 ink tanks, as there are good quality aftermarket tanks online. There are no aftermarket 271 tanks, so if you print a ton in black I would definitely recommend this unit. We don't print in color with cheap ink, but the pgbk ink doesn't seem to matter much.
It is much faster than the MG5520 it replaced, whixh may be because it is wired ethernet vs wireless on the 5520, or it may have more RAM. I was unable to find specs which listed the RAM. The MX922 does have wireless but I prefer to wire things whenever possible.
Also very happy with the convenience of the multiple paper trays. Being able to leave photo paper in its own tray reduces waste and stress about swapping paper.
Overall extremely happy with it regardless of cost, and the current deals on it are great (assume it's being closed out). Only downside is that it has a large footprint due to the styling.
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Take control of your situation and get your taxes done right with TurboTax 2015. TurboTax Premier is designed to meet your needs, so you can earn your money, and keep more of your investment and rental property income. The software coaches you every step of the way and searches for applicable deductions and credits based on simple questions that you've answered about your situation. TurboTax Premier provides extra help to maximize more than 350 deductions and credits, including tax saving rental property deductions. It is also up to date with the newest tax and healthcare laws, so you can be sure each facet of the process is accounted for. Receive specialized guidance for handling your stocks, bonds, mutual funds and employee stock plans. The software automatically imports W-2s, investment and mortgage information from participating companies and transfer info from last year's TurboTax or other software for a seamless workflow.
Customer Rating
5
Served it's purpose. Easy to use.
on February 15, 2016
Posted by: Steve
Verified Purchase:Yes
First time I have had to purchase tax preparation software, as I had twins lay year and sold some stock. This was relatively painless and seemed to explain different options pretty well.
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Google Chromecast Audio: Stream your favorite music with Google Chromecast Audio. Simply plug into your speaker's auxiliary input and connect to your Wi-Fi network. Then just tap the Cast button from your favorite apps on your phone, tablet or computer to cast songs, radio stations and podcasts to your speaker.
will this connect to a bose radio auxiliary input?
This will link to any auxiliary input that accepts a 3.5mm plug. It has a pretty decent quality DAC as well. You can also purchase an optical cable online for superior sound if your AVR has a better DAC.
7 years, 11 months ago
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Take control of your situation and get your taxes done right with TurboTax 2015. TurboTax Premier is designed to meet your needs, so you can earn your money, and keep more of your investment and rental property income. The software coaches you every step of the way and searches for applicable deductions and credits based on simple questions that you've answered about your situation. TurboTax Premier provides extra help to maximize more than 350 deductions and credits, including tax saving rental property deductions. It is also up to date with the newest tax and healthcare laws, so you can be sure each facet of the process is accounted for. Receive specialized guidance for handling your stocks, bonds, mutual funds and employee stock plans. The software automatically imports W-2s, investment and mortgage information from participating companies and transfer info from last year's TurboTax or other software for a seamless workflow.
I have a laptop and a desktop. Can I download Premier onto both computers?
I could be mistaken, but I believe the limitation with this software is with the number of times you can file, not the number of times you install. I did not attempt to install on another computer, but I did read before purchasing that you cannot use this product to file more than one return.
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