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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
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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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NETGEAR Universal Wi-Fi Range Extender: Broaden your network connection with a range extender that gives you extra Wi-Fi coverage in your home. Smart LED indicators will direct you to the optimal location to plug the extender into the wall, so you can easily enjoy improved range and speed on your mobile and wired devices. Save on data usage by connecting your smartphone or tablet to your home network.
Cabled Use?
My cabled network has drops on both far ends of the house. Since this has an Ethernet jack, can I connect it to my switch on the opposite side of the house to extend my wireless network's range?
No, this is the opposite of what you are describing. This device provides a wireless network drop for you - from an already existing wifi connection.
What you're looking for is basically another wireless router, not an extender.
What you're looking for is basically another wireless router, not an extender.
10 years, 1 month ago
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MrPHD
Los Angeles, CA
What is the ssd model fits to sony vaio VPCF131FM?
What is the best model of ssd HD for sony vaio VPCF131FM
Any SSD will work, but I'm a fan of the Samsung 840PROs - or the Samsung 840 EVOs.
10 years, 1 month ago
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MrPHD
Los Angeles, CA