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NETGEAR - Powerline AC1200 Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter with Extra Power Outlet (2-pack) - White
Enjoy a fast connection with this NETGEAR Powerline PLP1200100PAS network adapter that delivers speeds up to 1200 Mbps. Ideal for connecting smart TVs and streaming consoles, this device features MIMO technology for enhanced range and speed.
Customer Rating
5
Great Powerline Adapter
on August 11, 2016
Posted by: Loomis1975
from Tri-Cities, WA
Worked as well as could be expected in my situation. This device uses the best connection on the powerline between the three available wires. My house for the most part, does not have any ground wires to outlets, and this adapter still did a good job taking the internet signal out to my Wireless access point on the far side of the house from the Router. The signal probably would have been better and the speed faster if I had ground wires, but the fact that it still worked well with just the hot and neutral wires is a thumbs up in my book. Good for homes with thick walls/plaster/brick, etc which kill wireless signals, maybe wireless Range Extenders less than optimal.
My Best Buy number: 0561417811
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Your household is busy streaming media, working online, and playing games every day. This Linksys Wi-Fi Router will expand your network coverage, send signals directly to your devices, and deliver a lag-free connection, even when you’re all online at the same time.
Customer Rating
5
Great Top End Future Proof Home Router
on May 21, 2016
Posted by: Loomis1975
from Kennewick, WA
I received this device for review. I changed out my high end Netgear Nighthawk X6, that is about a year and a half old. The basic stats on both routers are very similar, long range, handle a lot of devices well, tri-band with smart routing and beamforming. And their basic performances are pretty similar. The big difference is that the Linksys router has Max-Stream features like Seamless Roaming with other Linksys Max Stream devices and has MU-MIMO networking capability. I do not have any of the new fancy MU-MIMO client devices to test that feature with, but the Linksys Max Stream devices that do Seamless Roaming (This EA9500 router, an EA7500 router running as a wireless repeater, and a RE7000 Range Extender) seem to be using MU-MIMO between each other. The Seamless Roaming is a great feature, no more separate SSIDs for extender networks. I have to have extenders due to a lot of wireless network killing material inside my house, like the massive brick wall that is three chimneys side by side centrally located, and something between my floors that seems to eat wireless signals. The multi-user MIMO should come in handy as older electronics in the house are supplanted by newer ones, I'm thinking new cell smartphones this year will be the first thing most people will have that can utilize MU-MIMO.
Linksys wants you to use a Speedtest built into the web browser of the router, but it relies on Adobe Flash software, so not that easy to get to run these days.
My Best Buy number: 0561417811
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Take your work and entertainment with you with this Acer Iconia One 10-inch tablet. The large screen is powered by 1GB of RAM and a quad-core 1.3 GHz processor for high efficiency, and 32GB of flash memory gives you plenty of file storage. The 5-megapixel rear camera lets you take photos using this Acer Iconia One 10-inch tablet anywhere.
Customer Rating
4
Decent Entry Level Tablet with a big screen
on May 21, 2016
Posted by: Loomis1975
from Kennewick, WA
This was my first 10 inch android tablet since the Motorola Xoom quite a few years back. 10 inch tablets are definitely an adjustment coming from smaller tablets or smartphones in how you handle them. Have not found a kids type protective cover for this model yet, am probably going to get a leather one for some protection. This tablet's screen touch feature is very very sensitive. Have racked up more unintended mistakes using the touch feature than I have on all other touch devices in the house by far. The 1 gig of system ram is a little on the low side by today's standards, and I get system messages all the time to free up ram usage, but it is an entry level device. Makes a nice E-reader if you are coming from reading on a smartphone.
All in all, this tablet is on par running android apps and programs compared to a year old mid to high end smartphone, so take that in consideration when purchasing.
My Best Buy number: 056141781
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Prevent dead zones around your home with the help of this Linksys Wi-Fi range extender. It works with all types of Wi-Fi routers, and it uses multi-user MIMO for speed and efficiency. This Linksys Wi-Fi range extender can be used to create a different access point or to extend the field of the router’s connection.
Customer Rating
5
Seamless Roaming works with Max-Stream Devices
on May 21, 2016
Posted by: Loomis1975
from Kennewick, WA
I tested this unit along with a Linksys EA9500 Max Stream Router and a Linksys EA7500 Max Stream Router acting like a wireless repeater. All have the same 2.4ghz and 5ghz network SSID names. The seamless roaming feature works well between the three devices in a large multi story house with a signal killing centrally located three fireplace wide brick wall that is the main problem with wireless in the house. The range on this RE7000 is slightly less than the EA7500 router when being used as a similar device, a wireless repeater, but it does not have any external antenna. I have a device plugged into the ethernet port on this unit, and it works well. No complaints, I like not having different SSIDs for the extender parts of the network. I do not have any MU-Mimo devices to test the increased throughput from these max stream products yet.
My Best Buy number: 056141781
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Your household wants to play, stream and work online all at once. With this Linksys router, you can do it all without buffering or other interruptions. Use the Smart Wi-Fi app to get started, control, and monitor your home network from anywhere.
Customer Rating
4
Good Future Proof Router
on February 6, 2016
Posted by: Loomis1975
from Kennewick, WA
I received this free as a part of the Best Buy Tech Insider program.
I do not have a MU-MIMO enabled device to test with this router. I did test it with many AC, N, G, and even one old B, 802.11 devices on the frequencies they are available on, 2.4 (B, G, N) and 5 ghz (N, AC).
There are hardly any MU-MIMO devices on the market to get the full potential out of this router as of my review.
MU-MIMO is like talking back and forth to 5 people at once. Regular MIMO (all WiFi prior to MU-MIMO) is like talking to person A for one second, then talking to person B for one second, etc, then waiting to talk to person A again only after you have talked to the 5th person in the loop. This time-slicing, while efficient because a machine is managing it, is obviously slower than doing all the talking concurrently.
The biggest advantage for MU-MIMO is data intensive things like video going to multiple wireless devices at the same time. As long as your router wireless speed and internet/video/data provider can keep up, will be able to have multiple streams of high resolution video going to multiple devices without a hiccup, In theory.
The first MU-MIMO enabled devices a lot of consumers will buy and not even realize it will be new models of cell phones released in 2016.
I ran this router as a wireless bridge to my main router and as a full router (handling its own DHCP), and also as an access point (linksys calls this bridge) to my main router (passing DHCP responsibilities to main router). Wireless Repeater is also another option which I did not try.
In comparison to my high end Netgear R8000 router from circa 1 year ago, the wireless speed to the same AC devices was very similar, when limiting the R8000 to a single 5 ghz channel instead of its usual two channels, which it uses for balancing purposes. The range at which connection speed dropped off was also very similar, just slightly lower on the Linksys.
I have to assume the beamforming transmission to AC devices on 5ghz is working about as well as the Netgear R8000. My house is hard on wireless signals, the 3 big chimney stacks all together in the center of the house kill signals pretty reliably, but this Linksys did well also when communicating and providing the internet to my Netgear EX6200 Extender for the far side of the house from the main router.
All in all, it was very easy to setup, and will be a good mainstream router for the newer devices coming out with MU-MIMO enabled wireless, for those who stream several HD-video, PC Gaming, or other large data streams at the same time.
My Best Buy number: 056141781
What's great about it: Very good range on 5ghz to Wireless AC devices, very good speed
What's not so great: Hardly any MU-MIMO devices on market yet to justify its purchase
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BISSELL SmartClean Robot Vacuum: Easily rid your floors of dirt and debris with this vacuum that uses Opticlean optical sensors and a Triple-Action Cleaning System to tackle your floors. Invisible Wall technology lets you target specific areas.
Customer Rating
4
Basic Robotic Vacuum
on November 30, 2015
Posted by: Loomis1975
from Kennewick, WA
This little guy works great on the main level of my house, all hardwood and tile floors. It would not transition up onto any of the area rugs, but they are pretty thick with thick pads. Its smallness does come in handy getting under chair support bars and lower overhead areas.
The first time I ran it, it was pretty loud on the hardwood, so I left. It didn't make it back to the charger, it had found a cat toy wand with cloth rope lead and wound that rope lead around one of its axles. It errored out and awaited my return. I totally had not seen the offending object before setting it to run. It took a bit to get the rope out, but I set it to return to the charging station to test that. That is when I noticed it seems as completely random in attempting to find its way back to the charge station as it does in determining its cleaning path(s). It would probably be a lot more efficient from a battery use and return to charger standpoint and reliable on the cleaning if it had more smarts on the position tracking, but that is probably in the arena of a much more expensive unit.
The outer rotating brushes seem to do a good job pushing dust and small debris into the main vacuum area. Those outer brushes worked really well running along the walls.
It will not replace weekly or bi-weekly cleaning on the floors, but it should really help with keeping it clean during the week.
The electronic wall seems to work for about 10 feet of distance. The scheduling function of the base worked when I tested it, but I will probably just use it manually when needed due to the noise level where I can assure that it won't be bothering anybody.
The noise was only slightly louder on turbo mode, and not much difference in the amount of debris/hair picked up from the hardwood.
All in all a decent basic robotic vacuum assistant.
My Best Buy number: 0561417811
What's great about it: Works very well on hardwood floors, especially at the walls.
What's not so great: Fairly loud when on hardwood floors, won't transition from hardwood to most area rugs, doesn't track position.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Features
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Performance
4
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Wirelessly send what's displaying on your smartphone, tablet or laptop to your HDTV or monitor with this Microsoft CG4-00001 adapter, which features Miracast technology and complies with 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz 802.11n wireless standards.
Customer Rating
5
Works great with newer laptops, Surfaces, WP8.1
on March 15, 2015
Posted by: Loomis1975
from Tri-Cities, WA
I got this for my wife to use after finding out the hard way the Fire TV Stick is NOT a miracast device. She wanted to use the big tv in the den as a teaching display for a kid's Unity programming class without an HDMI cable running through the room. My Nokia 1520 Windows Phone 8.1 works very well with this, as does any number of newer laptops / surface tablets, higher end phones, pretty much anything that is running windows 8.1 and is relatively recent or has intel WiDi / Miracast features built in that you can upgrade the firmware/software on. My wife's Samsung Galaxy S5 will work with this as well. Supposedly her older Galaxy S4 will work as well, but haven't tried that one out. This is a very handy tool to have to complement a Chromecast, Fire TV Stick, and Apple TV. What they need to come out with now is a wifi usb adapter that has Miracast compatible WiDi built into it, so you can cast from older desktops or laptops running windows 7/8.1.
My Best Buy number: 0561417811
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In a world where stickers are blended into every aspect of life, nothing could ruin the annual Sticker Fest more than that rascal Bowser stealing the six Royal Stickers and hiding them throughout the world. Your only choice is to save the day, and of course, you could never let Bowser get the best of you. Hidden secrets, magical mysteries, and action-packed adventures wait around every paper-made turn in your quest to return the Royal Stickers to their rightful place.Experience traditional action battles and a quest for hidden items in the unique world of Paper Mario. Stuck on him and his ruffian underlings, the stickers have been scattered across deserts, mountains, prairies, forests and volcanoes and your only hope of returning them to the festival is to enlist the help of Kersti, the sticker fairy. By paper-izing the world and flattening it out, you encounter stickers that are incorporated into every aspect of gameplay in a 3D setting that resembles an entire world made of shoebox dioramas. Build up your arsenal of items and attacks and get your sticker fix by buying them in shops, peeling them off their environment or even making your own to store in a notebook for later use. The full cast of colorful characters along with the intriguing paperscape of Mario's world will have you enthusiastically diving into this 3D universe for an epic quest to save Sticker Fest.
Customer Rating
4
Bought this for Nephew
on November 30, 2013
Posted by: Loomis1975
from Tri-Cities, WA
Age:35-44
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
My nephew is a confirmed Nintendo/Mario junkie. He likes this game, but thinks its not as good as the Wii paper mario game.
My Best Buy number: 0561417811
My Best Buy number: 0561417811
What's great about it: Nephew reports that its a good Mario game.
What's not so great: Nephew reports that its repetitive
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Star Trek Into Darkness 3D [3 Discs] [Includes Digital Copy] [3D] [Blu-ray/DVD] [Blu-ray/Blu-ray 3D/DVD] [2013]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/8912/8912326_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
4
Decent 3D experience
on November 30, 2013
Posted by: Loomis1975
from Tri-Cities, WA
Verified Purchase:Yes
This was good for a family viewing in 3D for an action movie. The storyline didn't seem to be up to par, I found the first reboot movies plot to be better, even though it had some plot holes as well. Still a good action movie in its own right.
My Best Buy number: 0561417811
My Best Buy number: 0561417811
What's great about it: The 3D works well for this action movie
What's not so great: The plot/story seem average at best.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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LEGO City — home to friendly citizens and colorful buildings, a place where humor and fun rule the day. That is, until one relentless criminal takes the neighborhood by storm, unleashing a crime wave that seems destined to doom all those who dwell there. Luckily, there is one last hope remaining for this noble town — you. Your name is Chase McCain, though you'd be hard-pressed to find someone who recognizes you. As an undercover detective, you invisibly drift through the crowds, one day as a firefighter, the next as a construction worker. But while you slide under the radar, you secretly keep all of LEGO City safe from ne'er-do-wells. Now, it looks like there's one more criminal to take care of — are you ready to go Undercover?Go incognito for an action-packed adventure in a fun, humorous world as the LEGOs take over your Nintendo Wii U for the first time in LEGO City: Undercover. Grab your GamePad and start combing the city for evidence, using your unique controller to receive mission updates and scan for hidden clues and criminals. Transform your controller into a real-time map that you can use to locate waypoints, then hop behind the wheel of more than 100 sports cars, motorcycles and aircraft and zoom into action. Ensure that no one knows who you really are by cloaking yourself in savvy disguises. Each false identity that you adopt gives you a set of special abilities that enable you to solve puzzles and even unlock new parts of the city. The LEGOs are building a new legacy on the Wii U — and the gaming world will never quite be the same.
Customer Rating
4
The Humor is witty and sharp
on April 12, 2013
Posted by: Loomis1975
from Tri-Cities, WA
Age:35-44
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Charming, very very charming. A ton of extras hidden throughout. Some frame rate drop issues and some image quality problems at times (aliasing). Good story with numerous references to pop culture.
My Best Buy number: 0561417811
My Best Buy number: 0561417811
What's great about it: Tons of activities, no license to be beholden to.
What's not so great: Could have been MORE sandbox.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Where’s the fun in winning if you can’t do it your way? With the Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma, next-gen customizability is now. Armed with extra remappable buttons, Razer Chroma RGB, swappable thumbsticks and more, you’ll always be spoiled for choice when it comes to tearing up the competition.
As far as pc compatibility. Is it wired only or Bluetooth? also can I run 2 of them on my PC at once. Like for co op emulators and 2 player games
It is wired only, no batteries.
As far as multiple controllers, I only have the one, can't test 2 of them at once. On my PC right now, I have a Xbox Controller connected via bluetooth and this controller via USB and they are working like normal two controllers for co-op in Humans fall flat. The app for Xbox/PC really only looks like for programming one of them at once. You can rename your controller in the app, so maybe you plug one in, name it, program it, save profile, then unplug, plug the other one in, name it different, program it, save profile. Then plug both in and off you go? Not sure though.
As far as multiple controllers, I only have the one, can't test 2 of them at once. On my PC right now, I have a Xbox Controller connected via bluetooth and this controller via USB and they are working like normal two controllers for co-op in Humans fall flat. The app for Xbox/PC really only looks like for programming one of them at once. You can rename your controller in the app, so maybe you plug one in, name it, program it, save profile, then unplug, plug the other one in, name it different, program it, save profile. Then plug both in and off you go? Not sure though.
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Next-level versatility comes in the perfect pair — Surface Slim Pen 2 stores securely and recharges in the premium keyboard, featuring a large glass touchpad and luxurious, Alcantara material covering. Ready to pair with Surface Pro 9, Surface Pro 8 and Surface Pro X.*
Is this keyboard back lit?
Yes, three levels of brightness, with auto dim when timeout with no keyboard touching.
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Yes, it's that powerful: Play with performance with a powerful AMD processor and mighty graphics. All that power stays cool with our frosty OMEN Tempest Cooling. We can't stop others from feeling a little envy. Gaming shouldn't feel this good: Feast your eyes on this 16.1 diagonal inch machine, boasting a high resolution and fast refresh rate. The floating hinge design and Audio by Bang & Olufsen show it off while you go off. And the long battery life lets you play even longer. One place. All play. OMEN Gaming Hub is your one-stop shop to elevating your play. From getting rewards just by gaming, to controlling every little performance and lighting option of your machine, the list goes on. Every game, every play, every moment is now in your control.
About how long does the battery last from a full charge?
One, to One and a half hours when gaming. 2 to 3 hours more general use in my experience.
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The WD_Black™ P10 Game Drive for Xbox™ gives your Xbox the tools it needs to keep your competitive edge. With up to 5TB* of storage capacity, the WD_Black™ P10 Game Drive for Xbox™ is a top-tier external HDD built specifically for gamers looking to expand the potential of their Xbox so they can drive their game the way they choose. Included with your purchase is a 1-month membership of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, with access to 100+ games on consoles and PC, plus online console multiplayer.
Can x/s games that require speed (normally needed to be the Normally on the internal drive) able to be installed and played on this drive?
Does this machine emit ozone? Or is it ozone free?
The A20 Wireless headset Gen 2 is designed to give you gaming audio freedom on several levels. Its 2.4 GHz signal provides an extended wireless range and the microphone delivers clear and accurate communication with easy mute functionality. The USB transmitter allows for easy cross-platform connectivity.
do u have to buy something extra for it to work with the Xbox series X?
Hear all your games in high-quality sound with this JLab Play wireless gaming headset. With an increased mid to high frequency response and super-low 60 ms latency, this headset is able to deliver clear vocals and enhance spatial awareness without lag. JLab’s Play wireless gaming headset delivers over 22 hours of playtime and compatibility with PCs, consoles and mobile devices to handle every session.
Will these headphones work with I buy power computers
Yes, Bluetooth or wired to headset/headphone jack.
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Stream audio while charging your smartphone or tablet with this black Belkin CONNECT USB-C audio and charge adapter. The two ports both support charging and listening for effortless connection. This Belkin CONNECT USB-C audio and charge adapter delivers up to 60W of pass-through power and supports fast charging for compatible devices.
Description and overview both state that it is 46' long. Like as in 46 FEET long. This can't be right. Looks more like 4.6 inches. Anyone want to verify that it doesn't come with a 4.6 foot or 46 foot extension cable.
Answering my own question, tacky I know. the adapter is approximately 5 and a half inches long.
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Keep an eye on your home or business day and night with Arlo Pro 3. With no wires, you can install Pro 3 in minutes and view video directly from your phone. Spot unique details with color night vision, and see more in dark areas with the integrated spotlight. The advanced lens provides superior image quality, a wider field of view, and allows you to auto track and zoom on moving objects with clarity. Receive notifications when your camera spots people, vehicles, animals, or packages, and view live video or recorded clips directly from your phone, with 3 months of included Arlo Smart.* Hear and speak to visitors clearly with two-way audio.
Does this come with free 7days of recording? Or is it like the 4k model where you have to pay for cloud after one year?
You have to pay for cloud after 3 months trial for the 2 cameras.
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Step into virtual reality with this Oculus Rift S PC-powered headset. The advanced optics produce a sharp display with bright, vivid colors, and Oculus Insight tracking removes the need for external sensors to convert movements into virtual reality. This Oculus Rift S PC-powered headset has a fit wheel that secures the headset with a quick twist.