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- First reviewJuly 19, 2016
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Carry your Yoga laptop in this protective Lenovo sleeve. Its envelope-like design makes it simple to secure the computer for placing in a bag or carrying in the sleeve alone. With faux leather material and dedicated port openings, this durable 15-inch Lenovo sleeve protects your laptop while providing port access.
Customer Rating
3
Looks Better in Photos than in Person
on March 4, 2017
Posted by: Surragard
Verified Purchase:Yes
This looks like a very sleek, well made sleeve in photos. The outside certainly is sleek but functionally I have some issues. First, the magnetic closure only has a magnet on the right side of the flap, so the flap pops up on its own when you're carrying the sleeve. Additionally, the inside of the sleeve is a hard material with a thin layer of fabric over it to avoid scratches, but the sleeve is not designed to take any light drops or impact as a result. I would not recommend buying this product. You're better off hunting down a 3rd party sleeve that has protection of your device in mind. This is purely for aesthetics and it's actually quite difficult to get your laptop in and out of the sleeve.
My Best Buy number: 3489839970
My Best Buy number: 3489839970
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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With its Bluetooth interface, this Logitech MX Anywhere 2 910-004373 wireless mouse enables you to pair with up to 3 Bluetooth Smart Ready devices simultaneously. Darkfield Laser Tracking technology allows operation on most surfaces, including glass.
Customer Rating
4
Lightweight With Improvments Over the MX1
on February 10, 2017
Posted by: Surragard
Verified Purchase:Yes
I have used an MX1 for many years and finally made the switch to the MX2 for Bluetooth access. The design is mostly the same although they have added texture to the sides of the mouse and the two side buttons in order to increase grip, which is especially nice on a smaller sized mouse. The spin wheel has also had its texture adjusted slightly. The entire mouse is significantly more lightweight than the past model (helps that the 2 AA batteries were removed and this is now comes with a micro USB cable for charging). The design is elegant and the bronze is not as pronounced as it appears in the photos. My only knock is that the top of the mouse now has a matte finish rather than the high gloss finish of the MX1. While I am sure this too was done to improve grip, you end up placing your entire finger across the mouse button with small size mouse anyway and don't need that level of grip to catch a finger tip. The matte finish is a finger print/hand oil magnet and I find that I have to clean the mouse frequently.
My Best Buy number: 3489839970
My Best Buy number: 3489839970
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Webroot - Internet Security with Antivirus Protection (3 Devices) (6-Month Subscription) - Android, Apple iOS, Chrome, Mac OS, Windows [Digital]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/6410/6410932_sd.jpg)
Real-time protection for PC, Mac®, Chromebook™ Android™ and IOS devices.Cloud based Webroot Internet Security Plus with Antivirus proactively shields households from the latest malware, phishing scams and other cyberattacks—all without slowing down your computer.We continuously analyze and classify billions of apps, files, websites and more so you bank, shop and browse online worry-free. Our leading rollback technology automatically returns infected devices to their original state.Installing in seconds and designed to work with any software, the full package features Chromebook™ security and system optimizer. Webroot empowers you with peace of mind without slowing you down.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Interface, Easy to Use Security Program
on January 4, 2017
Posted by: Surragard
Verified Purchase:Yes
Top feature of this program is certainly the interface. You can know nothing about computer or security programs and would still find this to be an exceptionally easy to use program. With that said, there are advanced settings and options for those of you who know your way around a bit. I purchased the Internet Security ("IS") version of this, which also includes mobile support. On iOS this is just an app with a secured browser and your only add on for owning the IS version is that you have the saved passwords feature across all devices. I spoke with Geek Squad regarding the perks of the IS version versus the standard Antivirus version (which includes anti-malware on top of antivirus regardless of its name) and I discovered that the system optimization features (which essentially are a carbon copy of the CCleaner professional program) are exclusive to the IS version. This alone makes the jump from Antivirus to IS worth the slight difference in cash, regardless of whether you will use other features like mobile support and secure mobile web browsers. The program itself is amazing and can complete a full system scan in literally less than a minute. Cloud based software at its best.
My Best Buy number: 3489839970
My Best Buy number: 3489839970
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Interact with Alexa anywhere in your home with the Amazon Echo Dot voice-controlled device. The compact size is a perfect fit in any room, and the built-in speaker lets you set an alarm or stream music. The Amazon Echo Dot voice-controlled device plugs into your home stereo speakers or connects wirelessly through Bluetooth.
Customer Rating
4
Effective Digital Assistant
on January 4, 2017
Posted by: Surragard
Verified Purchase:Yes
I find that Alexa (the default name of the AI unit that powers the Echo) to be a good digital assistant for basic tasks like playing music, setting alarms and reminders, and checking the price of an Amazon item. I do find that the option of purchasing an item through Amazon is a bit clunky, which is surprising considering that Amazon has every incentive to streamline that process but you do get full search results pushed to the Alexa app on your cell phone. If you are looking forward to using this device to set calendar reminders then you should know that it is really only equipped to handle Google calendars. There may be workarounds but I have not been able to figure one out and frankly you shouldn't need a workaround for something that common. It's a nice device to plug in and ask to run a web search for you and give you some results and offers basic functions like checking the weather and traffic. I do find that it's a bit more helpful and robust than Siri for iOS but at the same time I have more calendar options with Siri and can also place phone calls and text messages, a feature notably lacking with Echo at this time. Still, this is cheap device overall that gets the job done. There are integration options if you have other smart home equipment that seriously increase the usefulness of this device as it becomes a control hub for you but even without any smart home equipment I can still see the usefulness of owning one of these devices.
My Best Buy number: 3489839970
My Best Buy number: 3489839970
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Malwarebytes - Premium (3-Devices) - Windows, Mac OS, Android, Apple iOS [Digital]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/5664/5664110_sd.jpg)
Malwarebytes Premium protects against malware, including viruses, ransomware, and spyware, without slowing you down. It removes any existing infections and proactively prevent future ones. It also defends against phishing scams, fake or malicious websites, infected ads, credit card skimmers and credential stealers. Expand your protection to your other devices (computers, smartphones, or tablets).
Customer Rating
5
Great Software
on January 4, 2017
Posted by: Surragard
Verified Purchase:Yes
I had previously used Malware Bytes at the behest of a local IT consultant who took a look at a desktop for me that had run into some issues. I recently bought a laptop from Best Buy that came with 6 months of Webroot and Geek Squad recommend supplementing with this program as the newest versions of each do not conflict with each other and cover features that the other program does not. Using the two in tandem removes the need for other programs and I was able to uninstall both CCleaner and Spybot Search & Destroy as a result. The program can run a full system scan in minutes and the impact on boot time is negligible (I am booting in less than 30 seconds using a laptop with an SSD).
My Best Buy number: 3489839970
My Best Buy number: 3489839970
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Store music, photos, files and more with this WD My Passport Ultra 1TB portable hard drive, which features password protection and 256-bit AES encryption to safeguard your data. WD Backup software makes it easy to back up your data to the Cloud.
Customer Rating
5
Great Xbox One Hard Drive
on January 4, 2017
Posted by: Surragard
Verified Purchase:Yes
Bought this primarily to use as an Xbox One hard drive. Best Buy sells this cheaper than the newer USB 3.0 exclusive model that WD came out with this year. If you look at the tech specs and read/write speeds between the two there is no difference so there is really no need to buy the new version for more money. This drive is literally the equivalent of the new model. I find that it is fast and responsive and the Xbox One picked it up immediately and formatted it (don't fall victim to paying extra money for the "special" Xbox Seagate drives. The Xbox One can auto detect and format this in seconds). I do believe this is slightly faster on loading screens than the on-board Xbox One hard drive but the difference is somewhat negligible. This is a cheap option to increase storage space if like me you have the older 500GB Xbox One. I haven't tested this on a PC so I cannot speak to that.
My Best Buy number: 3489839970
My Best Buy number: 3489839970
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Pack your office in your travel bag with this Lenovo Yoga multimedia notebook. A 15.6-inch touchscreen display and a full keyboard let you choose the navigation option that's right for you, and the Intel HD graphics card brings videos to life. Featuring a powerful lithium-ion battery, this Lenovo Yoga multimedia notebook delivers up to 9 hours of use before needing a charge.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Work/Play Balance
on January 4, 2017
Posted by: Surragard
Verified Purchase:Yes
This was an interesting purchase for me. I wanted a laptop my wife and I could share primarily for professional purposes but I also wanted some gaming capability (on the lighter side - older games and mmo's with low-medium settings). I wanted to find something that had good longevity and I settled my eyes on this machine. I have never had and SSD hard drive before and I must say the difference is astounding. This hard drive connects through SATA rather than PCI but even so it is lightening fast. My boot time from when I hit the power button is less than ten seconds. The form factor on the machine is great and is highly professional for those of you looking to take this with you to work. The Yoga Form is in my opinion a necessity in future computing, adding the touch screen and the ability to convert to a tablet form that so many of us use every day. I understand Best Buy sells a version of this model without the graphics card for about $100 less but I recommend adding the graphics card if you have any intention of running any games on this machine. The 940MX chip is not top of the line but it gets the job done if you are not concerned with bleeding level graphics. Surprisingly, cooling is not an issue with this machine and the fans rarely turn on. It's just another example of great build quality. The keyboard is the Lenovo "hugged" keys common on their Ideapad models and helps for quick typing. Fully backlit keyboard with two intensity settings is a really nice perk. My only true complaint on the machine is that it does not contain a USB C port but I was able to pick up cheap micro HDMI to HDMI and USB 3.0 to Ethernet adapters for about $10 each (there is no Ethernet port on the device). With that said the wireless card is AC and combined with mid-level Xfinity wifi at my house I can download games from Steam in less than five minutes. This is fantastic alternative to the more expensive Yoga 900 series. You sacrifice the showy "watchband" hinge for a standard double hinge but otherwise I don't feel like I compromised. Sound quality of the JBL speakers is also quite good although I usually switch to headphones with Razer Surround by habit when watching a video or playing a game. I highly recommend this product to anyone looking for a mid-range machine and is willing to spend just a bit more than the mid-range average for superior components and build quality.
My Best Buy number: 3489839970
My Best Buy number: 3489839970
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Protect your Apple iPad Air with this Logitech Type+ 920-006558 case, which features durable, moisture-resistant materials. The integrated keyboard ensures speedy data entry, and auto wake and sleep features help conserve battery life.
Customer Rating
5
Best Mobile Keyboard I've Ever Used
on October 19, 2016
Posted by: Surragard
Verified Purchase:Yes
I'm typing this review on this product. The keys have a slight curvature to them which "hugs" your fingers. THe spacing is also impressive for a mobile keyboard and is almost identical to my laptop keyboard. There is almost no adjustment necessary to my typing and I am typing at the same speed I would on my laptop. For those of you who have used mobile keyboards in the past you can appreciate how amazing that is. The case itself its limited to only a single viewing angle although folding it back flat works well and still allows you to use the iPad. The design also makes it very easy to remove the iPad and since the grips are rubber rather than plastic I'm not afraid I will break it when I remove the iPad. Overall weight is average but for full protection is rather light. If you're shopping for a keyboard case this is easily the best I've used. Great kudos to the engineer at Logitech that designed this.
My Best Buy number: 3489839970
My Best Buy number: 3489839970
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Kojima Productions ushers in a new era for the Metal Gear Solid V franchise with its newest chapter — Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain — which is set nine years after the fall of Mother Base and the other events in Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes. The game resumes the storyline in 1984 with the Cold War as the bleak, fear-inducing backdrop, which continues to shape an impending global crisis that potentially cannot be averted. After lying dead to the world in a near-decade-long coma, you finally awaken as Snake, a.k.a. Big Boss, filled with the thirst for revenge.Set off in pursuit of the shadow group, XOF, as Snake in The Phantom Pain, which features an open-world design, giving you ultimate tactical freedom in carrying out your missions and progressing through the game. Thanks to the Fox Engine, you can enjoy cutting-edge visual technology with photorealistic graphics and cinema-quality storytelling, making it feel as if you're truly part of the action. Delve into the dark nature of combat, exploring intense themes, such as the psychology of warfare and the resulting atrocities. Showcase your skills of stealth in Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain.
Customer Rating
4
Good Overall, Some Balance Issues in Base Building
on July 19, 2016
Posted by: Surragard
Verified Purchase:Yes
Game is great overall. Good balance of the stealth that older games in the series are known for but with a ton of new features like calling in a chopper and sabotaging defenses for a more action focused game. Unlike past games you don't feel punished if you take an action orientated approach. My one knock is that the Mother Base upgrade and research mechanic could have been balanced better, It takes a tremendous amount of time and resources to focus on base building and is almost a game in and of itself.
My Best Buy number: 3489839970
My Best Buy number: 3489839970
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With its Bluetooth interface, this Logitech MX Anywhere 2 910-004373 wireless mouse enables you to pair with up to 3 Bluetooth Smart Ready devices simultaneously. Darkfield Laser Tracking technology allows operation on most surfaces, including glass.
With its Bluetooth interface, this Logitech MX Anywhere 2 910-004373 wireless mouse enables you to pair with up to 3 Bluetooth Smart Ready devices simultaneously. Darkfield Laser Tracking technology allows operation on most surfaces, including glass.
Does this product work for gaming?
Yes. I've used the MX1 and now the MX2 for gaming for quite some time. If you are playing an esports title like Dota or Counter Strike Go you may want a wired mouse to decrease latency but we're talking about fractions of a second here so unless you're a seriously hardcore player you should be fine with a wireless mouse.
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Pack your office in your travel bag with this Lenovo Yoga multimedia notebook. A 15.6-inch touchscreen display and a full keyboard let you choose the navigation option that's right for you, and the Intel HD graphics card brings videos to life. Featuring a powerful lithium-ion battery, this Lenovo Yoga multimedia notebook delivers up to 9 hours of use before needing a charge.
Is this a good laptop for 3D gaming like Skyrim, Assassin's Creed, intense games like that? And is it also good for school? And last question, when I went to Best Buy, there was an odd zoom feature when I touched the touchpad. Can I turn that off?
It's not a gaming computer but you can play Skyrim or Assassin's Creed on low-medium settings using the 940MX. If you want to play Skyrim Special Edition and take advantage of the 4K option, this is not a 4K screen but you can connect to a 4K monitor by purchasing a cheap mini HDMI to HDMI adapter (costs about $10). It is more than sufficient for school purposes. The keyboard is the Lenovo Ideapad "hugged" keys which help speedy typing and the hardware included can get you through any basic Office applications with ease. I'm not sure what you mean by a weird zoom feature but if you're referring to the feature where you can pinch to zoom you can turn that off by pressing F6. You can try this out in Best Buy using the display model.
7 years, 3 months ago
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Pack your office in your travel bag with this Lenovo Yoga multimedia notebook. A 15.6-inch touchscreen display and a full keyboard let you choose the navigation option that's right for you, and the Intel HD graphics card brings videos to life. Featuring a powerful lithium-ion battery, this Lenovo Yoga multimedia notebook delivers up to 9 hours of use before needing a charge.
Is the build metal, plastic, or a combination of both?
The entire outside shell is metal, minus the plastic keyboard keys (which have the metal frame in-between the keys). The build quality of the unit is fantastic.
7 years, 3 months ago
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Pack your office in your travel bag with this Lenovo Yoga multimedia notebook. A 15.6-inch touchscreen display and a full keyboard let you choose the navigation option that's right for you, and the Intel HD graphics card brings videos to life. Featuring a powerful lithium-ion battery, this Lenovo Yoga multimedia notebook delivers up to 9 hours of use before needing a charge.
Pack your office in your travel bag with this Lenovo Yoga multimedia notebook. A 15.6-inch touchscreen display and a full keyboard let you choose the navigation option that's right for you, and the Intel HD graphics card brings videos to life. Featuring a powerful lithium-ion battery, this Lenovo Yoga multimedia notebook delivers up to 9 hours of use before needing a charge.
Is the RAM soldered onto the motherboard ?
No. You can swap out what's there and there is also an expansion slot. For example, if you buy the 8gb version you could remove the 8gb stick and install a 16 or you could purchase a second 8gb stick and install it. Pull up a YouTube video. It's not difficult to do but you will void your warranty if you self install. Best Buy charges $49.99 to install a RAM stick for you and they are an authorized repair service for Lenovo (i.e. Best Buy Geek Squad can open your computer and install the RAM without voiding your warranty).
7 years, 3 months ago
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Pack your office in your travel bag with this Lenovo Yoga multimedia notebook. A 15.6-inch touchscreen display and a full keyboard let you choose the navigation option that's right for you, and the Intel HD graphics card brings videos to life. Featuring a powerful lithium-ion battery, this Lenovo Yoga multimedia notebook delivers up to 9 hours of use before needing a charge.
Pack your office in your travel bag with this Lenovo Yoga multimedia notebook. A 15.6-inch touchscreen display and a full keyboard let you choose the navigation option that's right for you, and the Intel HD graphics card brings videos to life. Featuring a powerful lithium-ion battery, this Lenovo Yoga multimedia notebook delivers up to 9 hours of use before needing a charge.
Does it work with "XBOX play anywhere" ?
Yes, it does but the quality is more dependent on the speed of your wifi and router than the laptop itself. this supports AC wifi so its really up to your home network at that point. You can pick up a cheap USB 3.0 to Ethernet adapter (about $10) to plug in if your wifi or router isn't that good.
7 years, 3 months ago
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Protect your Apple iPad Air with this Logitech Type+ 920-006558 case, which features durable, moisture-resistant materials. The integrated keyboard ensures speedy data entry, and auto wake and sleep features help conserve battery life.
does this also supports ipad air 2?
It would fit since they are the same dimensions but the holes would not line up for the camera, mic, and flash on the back because this was designed for the iPad Air and those devices were moved slightly on the iPad Air 2.
7 years, 6 months ago
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Protect your Apple iPad Air with this Logitech Type+ 920-006558 case, which features durable, moisture-resistant materials. The integrated keyboard ensures speedy data entry, and auto wake and sleep features help conserve battery life.
Does this product have a plastic (toxic) smell like so many synthetic products now do? Thank you.
No it has no odor to it. That is common on Mandy cheaper products but the materials here are a step up since Logitech needs to be concerned with their brand name.
7 years, 6 months ago
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