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- First reviewMay 25, 2013
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Level up your gaming computer with this Logitech gaming keyboard. Dedicated media controls let you play, pause or pump up the volume on your favorite games, and Cherry MX mechanical key switches offer a more responsive typing experience. With individual lights on each key, this Logitech gaming keyboard provides customizable light patterns for enhanced gaming.
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5
Excellent No Frills Keyboard
on January 31, 2018
Posted by: aarondr
from Richmond, VA
Verified Purchase:Yes
There are a lot of mechanical keyboards to choose from these days. Many of them are focused on gaming, with lots of additional features and buttons. Depending on your genre of games, you may desire these features, but if your needs are more mixed usage these may simply be a distraction or affect touch typing. The G610 Orion fills that need.
The G610 Orion is a great example of a solid keyboard, good build quality, with a few solid gaming features. Despite being marketed under the gaming name, the G610 doesn't screen gaming. The backlit keys are a nice solid white, which looks very professional. The backlight is adjustable to several levels. It does sport some gee-whizz backlighting features, such as wave, breathing, keypress, and star effect. These are fun, and execute smoothly. The backlight is further customizable through software. While these features are definitely more gaming focused, they don't distract from the core capabilities as a keyboard.
The layout of the keyboard is excellent. The core keys are pretty standard. The volume roller is an excellent touch, and much better than a knob or buttons. The Cherry MX Reds are a love it or hate it kind of key - I am getting used to them. But other than a few extra low-profile media keys, there aren't any extra distractions. The casing is plastic, but feels quite solid.
If you're looking for a keyboard that isn't RGB flashy with 160 keys - this is a great candidate. Do consider the Reds vs the Browns. I got the Cherry MX Red version on sale, but the brown version rarely goes on sale due to the keys popularity. This is a great keyboard, no matter which key-type.
My Best Buy number: 0741131094
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This Logitech Harmony 915-000194 smart control lets you use your compatible Apple® iPhone®, iPod® touch or iPad® or Android device to control up to 8 components for simple, multifunction use.
Customer Rating
5
Great home automation extention
on June 15, 2017
Posted by: aarondr
from Richmond, VA
Verified Purchase:Yes
I hold in high regard devices that further the home 'operating system' of my house. Integral to this is voice automation through Alexa. My TV supports a great deal of CEC control, so remotes are not a problem like they were even 5 years ago. What is a problem is integrating into an environment of heterogenous devices. The harmony does this well and it's refreshing to have the ability to say "Alexa, turn off the TV' and have it do exactly what I need. The device has performed flawlessly and the included remote has worked well when I've needed it. All in all this is an amazing device.
My Best Buy number: 0741131094
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Get the most out of your daily exercise routine with this Fitbit Blaze in plum, a smart fitness watch that helps you monitor heart rate, where you are and what you're doing. Add regular notifications, track sleep and transfer data straight to your computer thanks to the wireless syncing of the Fitbit Blaze in plum.
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4
Fitness Lacking Finess
on October 12, 2016
Posted by: aarondr
from Richmond, VA
Verified Purchase:Yes
So, I purchased the Blaze mainly to track my fitness. I was a long time user of the Fitbit One, and really enjoyed that device, but wanted more out of my wearable. The biggest downside of the One was that it just was a sensor I'd tuck away whose display gave me only total steps really. The Blaze brings with it not only a more accessible interface, but notifications, a color display and better connectivity.
Generally those features are exactly what I was looking for. I get phone calls and text messages, and instant fitness information. The software updates recently have done nothing but improve the experience.
The downsides actually are Fitbit's core compentcies unfortunately. I find the out of the box band can't quite fit as tight as it needs to be without choking my wrist. On the looser setting it works, but I find I miss lots of steps when compared with the Fitbit One (I wear them both at the same time). Maybe that's just a limitation of the band, but it's an important detail. I may consider a third party band to see if it fits better, but it's frustrating that I need to consider that. Until then I continue to wear my Fitbit One along with the Blaze.
Overall though, this is a great alternative to more expensive devices, and works wonderfully with my iPhone. If the band was more adjustable it would be 5 stars.
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Shield your Cyber-shot HX300 or HX200V digital camera against scratches and dust with this Sony LCJHL/B case that features polyurethane material for reliable protection. A hand strap helps you maintain a secure grasp on your device for steady shooting.
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5
If you know what you're getting it's great
on October 5, 2016
Posted by: aarondr
from Richmond, VA
Verified Purchase:Yes
This fits the Sony Cameras mentioned in its specs to a T. The case is meant to be tight fitting with no space for any accessories (not that you need many with this kind of camera). This case is idea to throw in luggage, a backpack, and or any other bag. Also it allows the camera strap to be used so you can take it on a hike without worrying about losing a lens cap or scratching the screen. Highly recommended.
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This Sony DSC-HX400 digital camera's 20.4-megapixel, 1/2.3" Exmor R CMOS sensor and Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T* lens allow you to take crisp photographs and high-definition video footage of subjects and scenes. Built-in Wi-Fi simplifies file sharing. ..
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5
Great Camera with Amazing OIS
on October 5, 2016
Posted by: aarondr
from Richmond, VA
Verified Purchase:Yes
Coming from a DSLR, this camera doesn't disappoint. While you don't get the flexibility, sensor quality or full capabilities that you get from a mid to high range DSLR, this is quite a capable camera. Probably best for families wanting to take high quality photos with extreme zoom, this camera delivers. Zooming to the maximum optical zoom - it's quite easy to take a steady shot. The stabilization technology is amazing. The sensor that turns on the view finder and turns off the screen is handy. That's another important point of this camera: It has a view finder. This may seem antiquated, but if you're making a decision to move away from a DSLR, it's a must - as it allows you to effectively frame your shot while steadying the camera (IS can only do so much) and is a must outside in the bright sunlight (as it's hard to see even the brightest LCDs). This is a great camera!!
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Experience lightning-fast performance and quiet operation with this PNY 240GB SSD. This drive uses a 6GB/sec. SATA-III connection and lets you easily install and open programs. Save even more time with a speedy boot-up time and prompt read and write speeds. This PNY 240GB SSD is backed by a 3-year limited warranty.
Customer Rating
5
FAST MLC drive!
on August 28, 2016
Posted by: aarondr
from Richmond, VA
Verified Purchase:Yes
I've been a huge fan on PNY's TLC drives. They're fast, cool, and great upgrades for a great price. This guy is so close to the TLC's price that it's hard to pass up! MLC NAND cells tend to last longer and read faster than TLC, which makes this drive better. I installed this in a desktop build recently and with fastboot on, it was nearly immediate boot. This is a great drive.
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When building on a budget, the EVGA 600W 80 PLUS is a great choice at a low cost. Supporting 49A on a single +12V rail provides more options without having to reduce your component requirements. Save space with the 600W's compact design, wellplaced power switch and fully sleeved cables. The 600W offers the connections and protections needed for basic system builds. With a standard 3 year warranty and ultra quiet fan design the 600W will be a great asset for your next build on a budget.
Customer Rating
5
Cheap, and stable power
on July 26, 2016
Posted by: aarondr
from Richmond, VA
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is a solid EVGA PSU. Good connectors and enough power for any system with a single GPU. Great for new builds and great for replacing older PSU's as well due to the optional extra 4 pins for the ATX connector. This unit isn't modular, but my experience with modular PSUs is that unless you're using only a few connectors, a non-modular PSU is easier to cable manage due to more flexibility. The cables on this PSU are sheathed in protective nylon mesh which is awesome.
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![Apollo 13 [20th Anniversary Edition] [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray] [1995]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/6992/6992038_sa.jpg)
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5
Great picture quality and a great movie
on June 27, 2016
Posted by: aarondr
from Richmond, VA
Verified Purchase:Yes
This blu-ray really brings this movie to life. I hadn't seen it since the theatrical release, but I enjoyed it very much. Good acting, and a great story of a very forgotten near miss of tragedy in the space program. A great story of what people can accomplish if they focus on a goal.
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This Innovelis TotalMount TM-ROKU-B mounting system features a flexible, easy-to-use design that lets you mount your Roku 1, 2 or 3 easily behind, below or above your TV to keep cords and cables out of sight. The polymer material offers durability.
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This is the kind of thing you just throw behind your TV and forget it - that said - the flexibility with mounting is nice. The remote holder is a nice bonus as my toddler likes stealing remotes, and the Roku's is a bit pricy to replace.
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Experience speeds up to 24 times faster than an HDD with this PNY 240BG SSD. It also operates at a lower temperature than a standard hard drive, providing even more performance improvements. Enjoy the drive's quiet operation, and save money on utility bills with this energy-efficient SSD. The PNY 240GB SSD is covered by a three-year warranty.
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5
Once again, PNY has a winner!
on May 3, 2016
Posted by: aarondr
from Richmond, VA
Verified Purchase:Yes
Fast, fast, fast! For the money you can't beat these SSDs. Local availability, quick upgrade, fast read write. I amaze people all the time by putting one of these in their computers. It's great and the new generation SSD still pushes the boundaries of the SATA protocol. Look no further for a great SSD backed by a great warranty. Have an old laptop you want to revitalize? This is a great option. My sister in law had a 7 year old MacBook Pro we put this in, and she acts like she has a new Mac.
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Work, game or browse with this HP Pavilion LED LCD monitor. The 32-inch display brings movies and video games to life, and the widescreen setup lets you view multiple windows simultaneously. Featuring an anti-glare screen, this HP Pavilion LED LCD screen offers crisp viewing quality in virtually any lighting conditions.
Will an AMD Radeon rx 480 graphics card be able to handle this 1440p monitor? Not necessarily for gaming, but to have multiple tabs open, programs running in the background, watching video in high quality, etc....
When building on a budget, the EVGA 600W 80 PLUS is a great choice at a low cost. Supporting 49A on a single +12V rail provides more options without having to reduce your component requirements. Save space with the 600W's compact design, wellplaced power switch and fully sleeved cables. The 600W offers the connections and protections needed for basic system builds. With a standard 3 year warranty and ultra quiet fan design the 600W will be a great asset for your next build on a budget.
my current motherboard has a 20 pin plug. my new power supply has a 24 pin plug. how do I get it to fit
This PSU has a removable 4 pin addition. If yours doesn't, the easy solution is to just plug it in (it's keyed) with the 4 pins unhooked. Baring that, you can google "20-Pin Male to 24-Pin Female ATX adapter".
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When building on a budget, the EVGA 600W 80 PLUS is a great choice at a low cost. Supporting 49A on a single +12V rail provides more options without having to reduce your component requirements. Save space with the 600W's compact design, wellplaced power switch and fully sleeved cables. The 600W offers the connections and protections needed for basic system builds. With a standard 3 year warranty and ultra quiet fan design the 600W will be a great asset for your next build on a budget.
Can this fit in a Dell inspiration case?
With no specific model number, I can't tell you for sure, but there's a pretty high chance that it will. Every normal sized and mini tower Dell I've seen in the past 15 years has used a standard form factor ATX PSU.
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When building on a budget, the EVGA 600W 80 PLUS is a great choice at a low cost. Supporting 49A on a single +12V rail provides more options without having to reduce your component requirements. Save space with the 600W's compact design, wellplaced power switch and fully sleeved cables. The 600W offers the connections and protections needed for basic system builds. With a standard 3 year warranty and ultra quiet fan design the 600W will be a great asset for your next build on a budget.
Is this power supply fully modular?
Nope - this PSU isn't even semi-modular. It's quite easy to work with though.
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