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    December 10, 2014
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Only at Best BuyCarry a recording studio in your pocket with the Samson Go Mic. Its plug-and-play capability lets you get to work quickly, and it's compatible with Mac or PC for versatile use with your favorite studio software. This Samson Go Mic has a switchable omnidirection or cardioid pattern for custom performance.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Good voice quality for Cortana voice control
on December 9, 2017
Posted by: mharrsch
from Springfield, OR
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought a new Windows 10 workstation that came equipped with Cortana. I wanted a good quality microphone so Cortana would respond appropriately without misinterpreting my voice commands. I liked how small this unit is while providing a strong audio signal. I have had no problems with Cortana understanding me while using this device!
The only problem I had was that I could not get the included audio recording software to install properly on Windows 10. However, I prefer to use Audacity (a free program) anyway so I wasn't particularly disappointed.
My Best Buy number: 2625729106
My Best Buy number: 2625729106
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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ASUS USB-AC53 Nano USB Wifi Adapter delivers an instant Plug and Play providing 802.11ac Wifi standard for desktops and laptops. The dual-band wireless AC1200 USB adapter features 2.4GHz and 5GHz connectivity coupled with MU-MIMO technology.
 
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Plug and Play the way it should be!
on December 9, 2017
Posted by: mharrsch
from Springfield, OR
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought a high-end VR ready computer but needed to connect it with Wifi because my office is some distance from our internet modem. My new computer had an ASUS motherboard so I thought an ASUS wifi adapter would be the most compatible with it. I found this ASUS USB wifi adapter and I liked how small and unobtrusive it was. I installed the driver first as instructed then plugged in the adapter. It was immediately recognized by Windows 10 and I was back on the grid in just a couple of minutes!
My Best Buy number: 2625729106
My Best Buy number: 2625729106
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Set up your workstation with this 23-inch Acer widescreen monitor, and enjoy ample space for graphics or document work. The ultra-thin backlit LED display offers easy viewing in any light from any angle, and brilliant 1920 x 1080 resolution brings your work alive. This Acer widescreen monitor features an adjustable tilt stand for comfort.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Thin, lightweight and crystal clear!
on December 9, 2017
Posted by: mharrsch
from Springfield, OR
Verified Purchase:Yes
My backup Windows 7 workstation needed a new monitor and since I don't use it that much I didn't want to spend a fortune. I found this Acer monitor on sale for under $100 and saw it had decent review ratings. I was also impressed by how stylish,thin, and lightweight the monitor appeared. I took it home, plugged it in, and it was immediately recognized by Windows 7. Furthermore, images were bright and sharp - most impressive!
My Best Buy number: 2625729106
My Best Buy number: 2625729106
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Protect computers and other delicate electronic equipment from power surges and data loss with this APC Back-UPS uninterrupted power supply. It provides surge protection as well as battery backup so that nothing is damaged or lost during a thunderstorm. This APC Back-UPS uninterrupted power supply also includes a USB port for charging phones and other devices.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Excellent solution for inconsistent power
on November 19, 2017
Posted by: mharrsch
from Springfield, OR
Verified Purchase:Yes
I purchased this battery backup because the power supply to our home is frequently interrupted by falling tree limbs in windy conditions. Sometimes these storms result in "brownouts" which can be far more damaging to electrical components than an outright outage.
The APC unit is solidly built, has spacing of outlets to a accomodate large AC adapters and a replaceable battery when the battery will no longer recharge. Definitely a winner in my book!
My Best Buy number: 2625729106
My Best Buy number: 2625729106
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Improve performance on your favorite video games with this Logitech Pro gaming mouse. Six programmable buttons let you configure the mouse to match your most-used actions, and custom illumination lets you program the device with your preferred color. This Logitech Pro gaming mouse has an optical sensor that delivers precise movements for accurate game play.
 
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5
Comfortable, attractive and extremely precise
on June 26, 2017
Posted by: mharrsch
Verified Purchase:Yes
I ordered this gaming mouse because I edit a lot of images and needed a mouse that was very precise. When it arrived I found it not only fit my hand like a glove but was very sensitive to the slightest touch. I also found the changing colors of the illuminated logo to be very attractive and soothing.
My Best Buy number: 2625729106
My Best Buy number: 2625729106
Mobile Submission: False
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Travel back to prehistoric times with the View-Master Dinosaurs Experience Pack. National Geographic takes you on a thrilling primeval adventure as you come face to face with these astonishing reptiles and explore their habitats with 3D slides. Each of the three reels from the View-Master Dinosaurs Experience Pack fits into any of the View-Master viewers.
 
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2 out of 5
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Nice virtual camera feature but graphics crude
on March 19, 2017
Posted by: mharrsch
Verified Purchase:Yes
As someone interested in VR I bought a Viewmaster VR starter pack a few months ago since it was on sale for the same price as Google cardboard and much better constructed. I really liked the Experience Destinations pack that includes hot spots that you can click on to "walk" through real places like the Parthenon. When I saw this Experience pack about dinosaurs on sale I had to have it since I have loved dinosaurs since I was a child decades ago. I also enjoy a game called "Carnivores" for the PC and smartphones where you wander around the rainforest hunting dinosaurs and getting attacked by dinosaurs if you're not careful. Unfortunately, this pack does not include the ability to "walk" through the prehistoric rainforest to find dinosaurs. It does provide a 360-degree view from a fixed point but the graphics are circa the 1990s. I did like the virtual camera feature that allows you to take snapshots of your experience but the animation in the experience itself is a short looping clip so there is no surprise or random aspect to your dinosaur encounters. Replayability is minimal after you have seen the six or so different dinosaur species clips. The AR feature is also a bit strange. You are instructed to look at the center of the game disk and then you see tiny 3-dimensional figures of dinosaurs and rock clusters. If you move closer to the disk, the figures get larger but do not present an immersive overlay of your actual environment as the AR (augmented reality) name would suggest.
My Best Buy number: 2625729106
My Best Buy number: 2625729106
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Deliver your favorite playlist anywhere in your home with the Amazon Echo Dot voice-controlled device. Control most electric devices through voice activation, or schedule a ride with Uber and order a pizza. The Amazon Echo Dot voice-controlled device turns any home into a smart home with the Alexa app on a smartphone or tablet.
 
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5 out of 5
5
My Echo Dot now an integral part of my household
on January 18, 2017
Posted by: mharrsch
Verified Purchase:Yes
I purchased this Echo Dot for a friend for helping me during a family illness. I'm sure she will find her Dot to be as helpful to her as mine are to me. My Echo Dots with Alexa are now very much an integral part of my day. When I get up in the morning I say "Alexa, Living Room On" and the lights go on in the living room. I walk in and sit down and say "Alexa, my Flash Briefing please". I then listen to the news and get the latest weather forecast for the day. Then I say "Alexa, what's on my schedule today?" and she tells me whatever I have scheduled in my Google Calendar". As I prepare a meal and notice I'm getting low on coffee I say "Alexa, add Coffee to my Shopping List" and she tells me she has added coffee to my shopping list. I drive to the grocery store and open the Alexa app on my iPhone select shopping list from the menu and load my cart. At noon while I am preparing lunch, Alexa sounds a tone to remind me to set out my noon medication. In the evening, I take a warm bath to relax and tell Alexa to play "Mary's Soundtracks" and listen to my favorite movie music while I'm soaking. Then when I'm ready for bed I say "Alexa, Living Room Off" and Alexa turns off the living room lights. I'm sure I'll find other useful applications, too, as more "skills" are developed by Amazon and third parties as well. I have a feeling this is just the beginning!
My Best Buy number: 2625729106
My Best Buy number: 2625729106
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Amazon Fire Tablet: Catch up on your reading or browse the Web with this tablet, which offers access to Amazon Underground, so you can download apps and games and discover exciting new entertainment. Front and rear cameras let you capture memorable moments or chat with friends.
 
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5
Small, light and a dynamite price!
on January 18, 2017
Posted by: mharrsch
Verified Purchase:Yes
As an owner of an iPad, I hesitated to consider the Amazon Fire Tablet as a supplemental device but my purchase of a network of Amazon Echo Dots and the Voice Cast capability with the Fire tablet was almost irresistable. So I bought one as a gift for my friend along with an Amazon Echo Dot to get her opinion of its value. My friend just raves about the Fire Tablet - especially the smaller, light-weight aspects of it. I know I would feel better toting around a small Fire tablet that costs only $40 instead of a $500 iPad so it looks like the next Fire tablet will be for me!
My Best Buy number: 2625729106
My Best Buy number: 2625729106
I would recommend this to a friend!
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A genial hero in typical disaster flick
on January 13, 2016
Posted by: mharrsch
Verified Purchase:Yes
"The Rock" is such a genial "everyman" hero that I find his movies entertaining even if the ground has been covered before. Here, "The Big One" strikes California and he must use his professional rescue skills to save his estranged wife and daughter, who have gone to San Francisco as guests of a technology mogul, from a monster tsunami.
My Best Buy number: 2625729106
My Best Buy number: 2625729106
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Thoroughly clean up to 14 place settings in a single load with this LG LDS5540ST built-in dishwasher that features 5 wash cycles and an NSF Certified sanitary rinse for sparkling results. Semi-integrated SmoothTouch controls simplify use.How to Prepare for Delivery and InstallationLearn how to get ready for the delivery and installation of your new dishwasher. Walk the path, check your hookups, order new parts, and empty your old dishwasher.Watch the video ›
 
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5
So quiet I could hardly believe it was running
on September 14, 2015
Posted by: mharrsch
Verified Purchase:Yes
When my old dishwasher became so noisy you couldn't stand to be in the same room with it I started searching the web for one that was really quiet but didn't need a second mortgage to pay for it. My new LG Dishwasher fit the bill perfectly. It only generates 48 decibels when operating and was so quiet i had to place my ear against the door to check to see if it was running or not after my husband installed it. The dishes also came out sparkling clean and I like the tine angle adjustment levers and movable silverware baskets, too.
My Best Buy number: 2625729106
My Best Buy number: 2625729106
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Deliver your favorite playlist anywhere in your home with the Amazon Echo Dot voice-controlled device. Control most electric devices through voice activation, or schedule a ride with Uber and order a pizza. The Amazon Echo Dot voice-controlled device turns any home into a smart home with the Alexa app on a smartphone or tablet.
 

If i set it up with my iphone , does my iphone have to be in the house for it to play pandora and work ? looking to get it for my mother but she does not have a smartphone. She does have wifi and a computer at home. thanks.

You need to login to your mother's network when you do the initial setup of the Dot but after that it should work whether you are present with your iPhone or not. If you have Dots of your own, though, I'm not sure if there would be any conflicts once you change your network back to your default. The Alexa people would be very helpful with this, though, if you call them.
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