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- First reviewMarch 8, 2012
- Last reviewApril 7, 2024
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- First answerMarch 27, 2014
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HP 20" W2071D LED HD Monitor: This slim monitor is great for checking e-mail, browsing your favorite websites and checking Facebook and Twitter. It also works well as a second screen so you can get more work — or fun — done. Plus, you can free up desk space by mounting it on a wall.
Customer Rating
5
Great LED screen for price
on March 27, 2014
Posted by: MrPHD
from Los Angeles, CA
Picked a few of these up for $89.99, I've always been a fan of HP monitors - both LCD and LED. They're bright, quick response times, affordable, and durable. The slim design fits nicely on most desk configurations.
My Best Buy number: 2525030074
What's great about it: Size, price
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Design
5
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This 2LF-00001 wireless keyboard and mouse feature 2.4GHz technology for secure connectivity with a range up to 15'. Optical technology provides responsive cursor control, and the snap-in transceiver stows in the mouse for easy portability.
Customer Rating
5
$40 keyboard set
on March 27, 2014
Posted by: MrPHD
from Los Angeles, CA
Remember a few years ago when wireless keyboards and mouse sets cost over $130? and came with a bulky receiver?
Well, now these are under $50, work extremely well and are responsive, and the receiver is now a tiny cap that plugs into your USB port. They're not rechargeable batteries as the originals, but those batteries only lasted about a year of charging and regular batteries can last almost a year as well.
Highly recommended.
My Best Buy number: 2525030074
I would recommend this to a friend!
Design
5
Ease of Use
5
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Upgrade your computer with this SanDisk SDSSDP-128G-G25 128GB internal Serial ATA III solid state drive that features data transfer rates up to 490MB/sec. and offers enhanced boot-up times and reliability for fast, dependable performance.
Posted by: MrPHD
from Los Angeles, CA
Compatible with...:PC
When I got this, it was on sale for less than $100. It seems to be over 100 now. At the $112 price point, I would go for the Samsung 840PRO, which has better performance.
Not to say this is a bad SSD, it's still pretty fast, but the Samsung is a little faster and for the price difference, I would stick to Samsung. If you're trying to save a few dollars, this will also work.
And after all, any SSD is better than your regular SATA HD.
My Best Buy number: 2525030074
What's great about it: Speed
What's not so great: Price
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
Performance
5
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Store and transfer digital photos, videos and other media with this SanDisk Ultra SDHC UHS-I Class 10 memory card that features a 32GB capacity for ample storage and Class 10 performance for speedy data transfer.
Posted by: MrPHD
from Los Angeles, CA
I use it with:DSLR camera
Bought this for DSLR, compared to regular SD cards, this one allows my camera to do shoot a few images per second because of the speed of this!
My Best Buy number: 2525030074
What's great about it: capacity, speed
I would recommend this to a friend!
Capacity
5
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Store up to 32GB of your favorite photos, videos and music on this SanDisk Ultra microSDHC memory card that offers Class 10 video recording capability and up to 30MB/sec. read speed for fast data transfer.
Customer Rating
5
Great for GoPro / helmet mounted cameras
on March 27, 2014
Posted by: MrPHD
from Los Angeles, CA
I use it with:Camcorder
Works great on my gopro and there isn't much of a delay between the time i start / stop recording. 32GB records for a couple of hours.
My Best Buy number: 2525030074
What's great about it: capacity, speed
I would recommend this to a friend!
Capacity
5
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This business card scanner allows you to easily scan business cards or photos up to 4" x 6" while you're on the go. Locate contact information easily via the full-text advanced search option.
Customer Rating
4
Great for "Normal" cards
on March 27, 2014
Posted by: MrPHD
from Los Angeles, CA
We use this for trade shows, if you have standard cards with normal looking fonts, this works extremely well as it scans fast and is quick to OCR the cards.
However, cards that try to get too fancy (and use unusual fonts) will NOT be recognized - and cards with company names that are embedded in logos will also not be recognized.
However, that is not because *this* particular scanner is unable to read it - pretty much ANY scanner/OCR program will not be able to read it.
So this scanner will fit your needs - don't let the fact that some cards aren't scanned make you think it is a scanner problem - it's a business card problem.
Lastly, make sure you place your cards lined up properly - if it scans crookedly, then it won't recognize the words. Again - not a scanner specific - this will happen with any scanner.
My Best Buy number: 2525030074
What's great about it: works fast
What's not so great: "fancy" graphic cards don't scan well
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Speed
4
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Easily control your computer with this Dynex™ DX-WRM1401 USB optical mouse, which features PAW3515 sensor technology and up to 1200 dpi resolution to ensure accurate operation. The 4.9' cord makes it easy to find a comfortable position during use.
Posted by: MrPHD
from Los Angeles, CA
It's a USB mouse - for $5!
No complains here, does what it is meant to do and works well.
My Best Buy number: 2525030074
What's great about it: It works
What's not so great: corded
I would recommend this to a friend!
Design
3
Ease of Use
4
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![Warrior [2 Discs] [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2011]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/3978/3978087_sa.jpg)
Posted by: MrPHD
from Los Angeles, CA
A great somewhat underrated movie - at $10 a great buy.
My Best Buy number: 2525030074
What's great about it: Great movie, great HD quality and sound
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This docking staton allows you to dock your internal 2.5" or 3.5" SATA hard drive outside of your computer while still having access to your saved files. The easy-to-use design ensures that you can attach and remove your SATA hard drive safely and without damaging it.
Customer Rating
3
Good, easy to use
on March 27, 2014
Posted by: MrPHD
from Los Angeles, CA
I've had a couple of these now, and eventually the power button wears out - as it won't stay on.
Opening it and taping it down permanently works in a bind - but needs a better button.
My Best Buy number: 2525030074
What's great about it: Fits both notebook and desktop sata drives
What's not so great: power button fails after a while
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
4
Performance
5
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This all-in-one computer features a 20" high-definition widescreen touch-screen display to ensure highly detailed images. Built-in wireless networking allows connection to the Internet without wires.Windows 7 Home Premium preloadedWhich Windows 7 edition is best for you? Compare.Learn more about VISION Technology from AMD.
Customer Rating
1
Running HP updates break the Touchsmart
on March 8, 2012
Posted by: MrPHD
from Pasadena, CA
Bad luck with this model.
This is the 2nd touchsmart (first was a 320-1030, which works great)
This one however, was damaged upon arrival. Had to "Return" it, and reorder a new one.
2nd one appear fine, installed all programs, then ran the HP updates, including firmware.
Once the updates/firmware update, it broke the USB port that is hidden in the back for the wireless receiver. So i had to move it to a different USB, works again. not *that* big of a deal, but definitely an annoyance.
Then I noticed when it goes to sleep, it will not resume - no matter how many times you press the power or how long you press it for. Worked perfect before updates. The only way to get it back is to disconnect power cord, then it will resume normally. Huge annoyance.
Then the biggest problem - it broke the touchscreen! The screen was no longer a touchscreen. I hadn't notice because I don't normally need to use it, but when I went to try out one of the games again - I realized the monitor was now just a monitor. Talked to HP and they wanted me to ship it to them...really? 2 days after buying it I have to wait 7-10 days to fix it?
Returning this model and buying a different one.
If you do buy it, don't run any HP updates - especially the firmware.
What's great about it: When it worked, fast, touch screen easy to use.
What's not so great: When updated, becomes useless.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
3
Performance
3
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Secure yourself, a loved one or valuables with this smart, versatile Samsung SmartThings tracker. Its geo-fencing feature triggers smart home automations or alerts you when a pet or person who has it leaves or enters your designated zone. Double-press the button of this IP68-rated Samsung SmartThings tracker to notify authorized persons of your current location.
So I am in need of a gps tracker for my husband who has dementia. I want something user friendly for the technically challenged. Something I can put on his key chain that would notify me if he leaves the home,
This should work for you, the initial "setup" is the most difficult in which you have to setup the "Home" zone, and it will alert you (via the app) that the device has left the zone. You will want to charge the device every few days.
5 years ago
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Secure yourself, a loved one or valuables with this smart, versatile Samsung SmartThings tracker. Its geo-fencing feature triggers smart home automations or alerts you when a pet or person who has it leaves or enters your designated zone. Double-press the button of this IP68-rated Samsung SmartThings tracker to notify authorized persons of your current location.
Is there a monthly service fee?
1 year of LTE service included, after the first 12 months service price is $5 a month or $50 per year.
5 years ago
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MrPHD
Secure yourself, a loved one or valuables with this smart, versatile Samsung SmartThings tracker. Its geo-fencing feature triggers smart home automations or alerts you when a pet or person who has it leaves or enters your designated zone. Double-press the button of this IP68-rated Samsung SmartThings tracker to notify authorized persons of your current location.
What’s the range
No real "range" - it's GPS based.
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Secure yourself, a loved one or valuables with this smart, versatile Samsung SmartThings tracker. Its geo-fencing feature triggers smart home automations or alerts you when a pet or person who has it leaves or enters your designated zone. Double-press the button of this IP68-rated Samsung SmartThings tracker to notify authorized persons of your current location.
Two quick questions. Is the lanyard long enough to fit around a man's neck? He won't remember to put it on but if I could put it around his neck he won't leave without it. Is it water proof. Can he shower in it?
The included lanyard is NOT long enough to fit around a neck of any size person or animal. You would want to just buy a separate lanyard that would be big enough.
The device is listed with an IP68 rating, and this is what that means according to Samsung: "Devices backed by an international standard rating of IP68 are deemed fit enough to withstand dust, dirt and sand, and are resistant to submersion up to a maximum depth of 1.5m underwater for up to thirty minutes."
That tells me it should be okay to use it in the shower.
The device is listed with an IP68 rating, and this is what that means according to Samsung: "Devices backed by an international standard rating of IP68 are deemed fit enough to withstand dust, dirt and sand, and are resistant to submersion up to a maximum depth of 1.5m underwater for up to thirty minutes."
That tells me it should be okay to use it in the shower.
5 years ago
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Listen to your favorite music or enjoy streaming video with this set of Insignia computer speakers. An integrated headphone jack lets you enjoy stereo sound without disturbing others, and the universal design works with desktops and laptops. With simple power and volume controls, these Insignia computer speakers offer effortless operation.
Listen to your favorite music or enjoy streaming video with this set of Insignia computer speakers. An integrated headphone jack lets you enjoy stereo sound without disturbing others, and the universal design works with desktops and laptops. With simple power and volume controls, these Insignia computer speakers offer effortless operation.
Does this include a cord to connect the speakers to a monitor? Like an audio jack?
Yes, it comes with audio jack to connect to computer. If your monitor has built in speakers and an audio jack, you can connect them to it.
5 years, 8 months ago
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Listen to your favorite music or enjoy streaming video with this set of Insignia computer speakers. An integrated headphone jack lets you enjoy stereo sound without disturbing others, and the universal design works with desktops and laptops. With simple power and volume controls, these Insignia computer speakers offer effortless operation.
Get more out of your home theater setup with this Sonos Beam compact smart soundbar. A 5-speaker with five amplifier setup delivers rich, big sound to your room, while the single-cable connection allows for fast, easy setup. Compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice control, this Sonos Beam compact smart soundbar lets you control the volume and power with the just sound of your voice.
Will this device pair well with the vizio m50-e1? Not sure if my tv has the necessary ports for this device.
Yes, that particular TV has an HDMI ARC point - use that.
5 years, 9 months ago
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MrPHD
Get more out of your home theater setup with this Sonos Beam compact smart soundbar. A 5-speaker with five amplifier setup delivers rich, big sound to your room, while the single-cable connection allows for fast, easy setup. Compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice control, this Sonos Beam compact smart soundbar lets you control the volume and power with the just sound of your voice.
I have the Samsung ONE CONNECT box. Optical to electrical converter per say. What port of the SAMSUNG ONE Connect do i hook up to the Sonos Beam? What are the available ports of the Sonos Beam?
You can only connect to the beam with an HDMI cable. It does come with an optical to HDMI converter for older TV's/receivers.
5 years, 9 months ago
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Get more out of your home theater setup with this Sonos Beam compact smart soundbar. A 5-speaker with five amplifier setup delivers rich, big sound to your room, while the single-cable connection allows for fast, easy setup. Compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice control, this Sonos Beam compact smart soundbar lets you control the volume and power with the just sound of your voice.
I have a 2008 Samsung without a Arc hdmi. What is the best way to use the beam for both streaming amazon music and tv audio without any receiver/amp.
The Sonos Beam comes with an optical to HDMI converter. Assuming your TV does have optical, you can simply use that. Music streaming you connect via your phone (Android/Iphone) using the amp, and it sounds great.
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