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5 out of 5
5
I am always leery about buying into warranties
on January 6, 2016
Posted by: rars222
Verified Purchase:Yes
I have to say, I'm glad I did. I had an issue w/a new laptop and the Geek Squad took care of it.
I walked out of the store with a resolution to my issue and a pleasant interaction to boot. It's been awhile since I have encountered that level of customer service.
My Best Buy number: 2175506028
My Best Buy number: 2175506028
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This ARRIS SURFboard SB6141 DOCSIS 3.0 high-speed cable modem delivers 8-channel downstream data speeds up to 343.1 Mbps for fast Internet connection. The internal filter helps minimize interference for enhanced performance.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Works as intended
on January 6, 2016
Posted by: rars222
Verified Purchase:Yes
I finally decided to dump my super old Time Warner modem that they charge me every mo. to have. I literally unpacked this unit, unplugged the old and plugged this in. I had met a TW rep in the store who gave me his card to call when I wanted to have the new modem go live. I called him about 30 min before I plugged the new one in.
It worked out of the box, simply and as described. I would not hesitate to replace any cable company equipment with this.
My Best Buy number: 2175506028
My Best Buy number: 2175506028
I would recommend this to a friend!
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HP Spectre x360 Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: Stay connected at home or on the go with this versatile laptop, which features a vivid IPS Quad HD touch screen and a convertible design for use as a tablet, stand or standard laptop. Bluetooth enables easy wireless pairing, and An HDMI output lets you connect to high-def external displays.
 
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4 out of 5
4
Good, not Great
on January 6, 2016
Posted by: rars222
Verified Purchase:Yes
I had high hopes for this computer. I hadn't purchased a new system in 8+ yrs, so you can imagine having to wrap your hands around all of the tech changes.
I researched laptops to death and decided on this b/c I didn't want to pay the bloated amount for a Macbook.
Of course this machine is screaming fast compared to my previous 8 YO Dell XPS. It's super light, super fast and the display is awesome.
Here are some of the things I would change:
I don't like the feel of the silver finish. It's kind of plasticy and I can see this not wearing well. I wish it was more of a matte finish. It seems to show everything that comes in contact with it.
The keyboard...hate it. My Dell XPS has backlighting too, so that was a necessity, but the keys on the Sceptre are also silver. So, silver keys and very light backlighting makes it very difficult to actually see the keys in low light. Yes, I am proficient at typing, but that coloration is really distracting. The keys also just don't "feel" right.
Onto battery life. They tout this to have exceptional battery life. I used it a few nights to binge watch Netflix and it really chewed up battery. I don't think it lasted more than say.... 4, maybe 5 hrs. I was pretty disappointed since I chose to use the new computer vs my iPad. I would of been better off w/ the iPad.
Overall, it's a vast improvement over my Windows Vista XPS machine. I like that it's a 2-1, although that wasn't necessary. The touchscreen is cool and the size & weight seems perfect. If I wanted to improve it, the battery would last longer, they would of used a different color for the keys for better contrast (they are hard to read in regular light too) and the back face of the laptop would be a matte, or different material.
My Best Buy number: 2175506028
My Best Buy number: 2175506028
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Only at Best BuyDell Inspiron 2-in-1 Laptop: With a vivid 13.3" Full HD touch screen, this laptop provides bright, high-resolution images for navigating Windows 10, watching TV shows and video chatting with friends. Pair with your wireless accessories using the Bluetooth interface.
 
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4 out of 5
4
Second one is a charm
on January 6, 2016
Posted by: rars222
Verified Purchase:Yes
I had the same issues w/getting kicked off of the WIFI moments after booting up, as everyone else.
I was prepared with a USB WIFI adapter to be able to update the drivers. Unfortunately when I tried to reboot to use the WIFI adapter, the computer wouldn't let me sign in! It was bizarre. I had moments earlier, set up a password for the computer and then when I tried to use the same password, I could not get back in. There was some kind of software glitch happening. I even had an IT person at my house setting up my network and he said something was defective.
I took it back to Best Buy to exchange for a new unit and then walked it over to Geek Squad. They were rock stars in helping me. Before I left the store, they updated all the drivers, removed any bloatware and set up my antivirus.
So far, so good on this computer. I love the matte/rubbery finish on this and the keys are very comfortable and responsive. The battery life seems to be better then expected thus far. All in all, it seems like a lot of bang for the buck.
I've already recommended this computer to a friend. I also purchased an HP Spectre 360 and I think I like the look/feel of the Dell better
My Best Buy number: 2175506028
My Best Buy number: 2175506028
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The NETGEAR AC1750 Smart WiFi 5 Router with external antennas delivers extremely fast WiFi. With AC1750 WiFi, Gigabit Ethernet speeds, and high-powered external antennas, this router offers ultimate performance in wireless coverage for large homes with 12 or more wireless devices. It gets 3x faster access than similar 802.11n.
 
Customer Rating
3 out of 5
3
Had to return this item
on January 6, 2016
Posted by: rars222
Verified Purchase:Yes
I suppose if this is set up as the only WIFI router in the house it will meet most peoples needs. I was looking to use this as a primary router and then bridge another router (linksys). Although I had a pro setting this up for me and all the documentation we could find said it would be compatible, it wasn't playing nice in the sandbox. I've returned this for an ASUS router and hope to have an easier time setting that up to meet my needs
My Best Buy number: 2175506028
My Best Buy number: 2175506028
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Share your favorite memories with these Insignia™ NS-DCUBE06S-K cube photo stands, which feature multiple color options for a decorative display. Each photo slot can accommodate an instant print or standard photo.
 
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4 out of 5
4
It's basic, but works
on January 6, 2016
Posted by: rars222
Verified Purchase:Yes
There's not much to this product. Just a few cubes of rubberish material w/slits in the top to display your photos. It's great for my child and an cute accessory to the instant cameras.
My Best Buy number: 2175506028
My Best Buy number: 2175506028
I would recommend this to a friend!
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