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    May 4, 2013
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    January 18, 2015
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Logitech M325 Wireless Mouse: This mouse's scroll wheel is ribbed, and the round, contoured body comes with rubber grips, so it's comfortable to use with your left or right hand.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Good response time and battery length
on January 18, 2015
Posted by: Zephyrous
from Rochester, NY
Verified Purchase:Yes
I just purchased my second one of these for a second laptop. The first one has lasted well over a year, still on the first battery. Very good response time, important because I use for gaming.
My Best Buy number: 2734198619
My Best Buy number: 2734198619
I would recommend this to a friend!
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With text-to-speech voice guidance and turn-by-turn voice prompts, this 5" TomTom VIA 1515M 1EN5.052.08 GPS offers hands-free navigation assistance, so you can safely and easily reach your desired destination.
 
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3 out of 5
3
Functional, but seriously flawed search functions
on December 28, 2014
Posted by: Zephyrous
from Rochester, NY
Verified Purchase:Yes
This device is easy to set up and use. The routing screen is sleek and intuitive. The ability to save Favorites and remember recent addresses is very useful. Many options can be found in the Settings screens.
Negative points include a fairly rudimentary search system. For example one can only find a street in one form. If you are searching for East Aurora street and the device has it listed as E Aurora street you will not find it. To make matters worse, the schema is inconsistent such that some are listed as "East <name>", other streets as "E <name>" and still others as <name> East". Searching by "points of interest" is also nearly useless. When searching for a hospital nearby - a function that could literally be a lifesaver - you will be presented with a list of several hospitals that are merely clinics, outpatient offices, or mental health clinics that just happen to be in the same hospital system. Imagine furiously driving to what you believe to be a hospital and ending up at a dental clinic. Yes, this function is literally that useless.
My Best Buy number: 2734198619
My Best Buy number: 2734198619
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Samsung Galaxy S5 Cell Phone for Verizon Wireless: This cell phone offers a stylish design and fast processing power for multitasking. It complements your active lifestyle, letting you monitor your heart rate with the touch of a finger, map out your run and achieve your nutritional goals.Verizon Edge option available. Learn more ›
 
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5 out of 5
5
Very nice phone
on July 26, 2014
Posted by: Zephyrous
from Rochester, NY
Age:35-44
Phone size:Just right
Verified Purchase:Yes
This phone is exactly the right size for my needs. Large enough screen real-estate for gaming and seeing text; small enough not to be cumbersome. There is, of course, the usual bloatware expected from any device, but the KitKat operating system allows you to disable - something you will want to do immediately.
The photo quality is excellent, and there are a LOT of options for photograph enhancement. IF you take a lot of photos this is definitely the phone for you. I take some, but it is not a major use for me but I do appreciate good quality when I need it.
The battery is removable, which for me is a must-have. I travel a lot and keep spare batteries in all of my offices so I can just switch out when needed. This, to me, ruled out a lot of other phones on the market that do now allow user-replaceable batteries. However, I have had the phone now for a few months and have yet to change a battery once. Absolutely impressive battery life!
The one issue I am seeing is that I use the earphone jack when in my car - I don't do bluetooth. The sound quality is generally fine, but about 20% of the time the person on the other end just cannot hear me if I call with the jack in. I can hear them fine, but they hear nothing. IF I then call without the jack in and after they pick up I plug it in they hear just fine. It is definitely not my jack - there seems t be some weird bug when making phone calls with a jack in that causes the outgoing sound not to work. Maybe it's unique to my phone, but I seem to remember when doing research on these phones that this was brought up by others as well.
On the whole, an excellent phone. I have bought another one since, for my GF and two more for my daughters - all are very happy. The phone is fast, responsive, perfectly sized, has great photo quality, and has a user replaceable battery (if needed, given the very solid battery life).
My Best Buy number: 2734198619
My Best Buy number: 2734198619
What's great about it: Excellent photo quality; perfect size
What's not so great: earphone jack sometimes doesn't seem to work
I would recommend this to a friend!
Picture Quality
5 out of 5
5
Battery Life
5 out of 5
5
Sound Quality
4 out of 5
4
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A City teetering on the edge of a bloody revolution. An oppressive regime subsisting on the rising tide of fear. An extraordinarily skilled thief lies in the shadows during this uncertain and troubled time, thwarting even the most cautious citizens out of their best-guarded possessions. But as the uprising, led by Orion, voice-of-the-people, begins to emerge, Master Thief Garrett finds himself entangled in the ever-tightening knot of conflict. The Baron's Watch refuses to ease their stringent regime, and Garrett's abilities may be the only thing that will prevent the streets from running red with the blood of the people. Will you redefine your role as Thief to save the City from a devastating fate?Slip into the silent shoes of the dark and solitary Master Thief and sneak through the City unnoticed and unsanctioned. Unmatched stealth skills make child's play out of the most challenging heists and place the most inaccessible loots within your reach as you infiltrate luxurious mansions and relieve the residents of their valuables. Explore the sick and suffering City, from the shady back alleys to the highest rooftops, and decide what kind of thief you are. Choose force and leverage Garrett's arsenal and eliminate guards with your blackjack, or shoot one of the many arrow types. Choose stealth and manipulate your environment to outsmart your enemies with newly acquired focus abilities. Either way, you'll find yourself deeply immersed in the game's unprecedented sights, sounds and artificial intelligence, made possible by groundbreaking visual elements. Thief represents a truly tactile and visceral first-person experience. The time has come to decide your role in the revolution.
 
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5 out of 5
5
True to the original
on April 6, 2014
Posted by: Zephyrous
from Rochester, NY
Age:35-44
Verified Purchase:Yes
As a huge fan of the original Thief, I was anxiously awaiting the return of this stealth-based game. I was very pleased to see that the gameplay has stayed true to the original focus on stealth over action/combat. This makes Thief somewhat unique in the gaming world. The gameplay is dynamic and interesting, with a compelling storyline. There is enough free world roaming and difficult to find items to make one want to play again after completion to attempt to pick up more of the missing loot. Combat is intentionally rudimentary which may put some players off - the designers definitely are pushing players to use stealth and stealth-based attacks as the primary weapons. There are a few instances where the gameplay seems a bit choppy but on the whole this is a smooth, well-designed game that is good for many hours of enjoyment. I highly recommend playing with lights off, as the feeling of sneaking around int he dark is greatly enhanced.
My Best Buy number: 2734198619
My Best Buy number: 2734198619
What's great about it: Focus on stealth
What's not so great: Gameplay a bit choppy
I would recommend this to a friend!
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5 out of 5
5
Excellent laptop
on February 17, 2014
Posted by: Zephyrous
from Rochester, NY
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is an Apple product, so is obviously more expensive then the alternative choices in this performance range. that having been said, this machine is fast, lightweight, and perfect for those who like the Apple ecosystem. I bought it for my daughter, going away to college, who already used Apple products. It is therefore perfect for her as she can easily share files across her iPod and iPhone. I'm quite fond of it myself, and honestly am giving Apple serious consideration after decades of Windows machines, having seen what Windows has sadly done with Win8.
My Best Buy number: 2734198619
My Best Buy number: 2734198619
What's great about it: Small, lightweight, fast
What's not so great: More expensive than alternatives
I would recommend this to a friend!
Display
5 out of 5
5
Performance
5 out of 5
5
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Haier 2.7 Cu. Ft. Compact Refrigerator: Keep a few of your favorite snacks and drinks on hand with this Haier compact refrigerator, which features slide-out glass shelves and a freezer compartment for fresh and frozen foods and 2-liter bottle door storage for soda, juice and other beverages. The adjustable thermostat makes it easy to regulate the interior, so stored items remain properly chilled.
 
Customer Rating
4 out of 5
4
Decent inexpensive small fridge for my office
on May 4, 2013
Posted by: Zephyrous
from Rochester, NY
Gender:Male
Age:35-44
I bought this for my office, only to keep bottled water in since my building has poorly functioning fountains and no other source of water. I can easily fit a case (broken into individual bottles, not the intact case) of standard bottled water and it is kept very cold. No complaints while using it for that simple purpose.
My Best Buy number: 2734198619
My Best Buy number: 2734198619
What's great about it: Keeps things cold
What's not so great: Quite small, be sure it fits your needs
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
4 out of 5
4
Features
3 out of 5
3
Performance
4 out of 5
4
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This cable modem features an Ethernet port for compatibility with most Windows, Mac and Linux computers and uses DOCSIS 3.0 technology to ensure fast data transfer speeds.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Eliminates rental fees for cable modem
on May 4, 2013
Posted by: Zephyrous
from Rochester, NY
I use it in...:Small home
This modem is a good replacement for the modem that cable services provide with internet connections. Many such businesses have started charging rental fees which can be eliminated by purchasing this. It is compatible with the DOCSYS 3.0 standard which allows the fastest internet connections. Cheaper models are out there, but are not compatible with the fastest internet packages. I can't comment on setup because I upgraded my speed and got whole house dvr at the same time I purchased this and I just had the tech hook it up when he came for the other connections.
My Best Buy number: 2734198619
My Best Buy number: 2734198619
What's great about it: Works as intended and relatively inexpensive
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5 out of 5
5
Performance
5 out of 5
5
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With a strong Wi-Fi connection and reduced buffering, this Linksys router lets your household enjoy uninterrupted entertainment, downloading and more. Plus, you can keep track of your kids’ online activity with Linksys Connect parental control.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Excellent product
on May 4, 2013
Posted by: Zephyrous
from Rochester, NY
I use it in...:Small home
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought this product to replace my old router that was beginning to show its age. As a pleasant surprise, this product allows one to set up a primary network to connect all of ones' home devices, in addition to very easily setting up a separate "guest" network that does not have access to primary network devices. I am now able to give guests a guest password for their smartphones, tablets or other devices when they visit, without jeopardizing security of my own network.
My Best Buy number: 2734198619
My Best Buy number: 2734198619
What's great about it: Ability to set up a "guest" network
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5 out of 5
5
Performance
5 out of 5
5
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