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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.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Excellent range and reliable
on February 27, 2016
Posted by: EnglishD
from Fairborn, OH
So this replaced another router of mine and i wanted to give it a good period of time before i submitted a review as routers can be fickle things.
The Linksys comes in a nice blue box, typical Linksys fare, 3 blade antennas that attach to the back, R&45 cable, 4 ports, 2 usb ports, its well equipped.
We get excellent range with this router and been the best i have had for that, i get a full 5GHz signal at the other side of my home from where the router is placed, by comparison others have had me drop to the 2.4GHz but not this one, range is awesome.
Ive had to reset the router only once since ive been using it this last couple of weeks ands that was likely down to my own internet issues, its been steady with no issues, really impressed.
No heat, no noise, lights are not to bright and the Linksys logo lets you know if you drop connection by pulsing.
negatives to this unit are the size, its pretty big, the blades are pretty thick also making it difficult to place in some areas
Highly recommend this router, if you are looking for range, speed and stability then you cannot go wrong with this one
My Best Buy number: 2357993981
What's great about it: Range, Stabilty
What's not so great: Size
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Power your home theater with this Insignia™ NS-SB515 2.1-channel soundbar, which features Bluetooth technology for easy wireless streaming. The 6.5" subwoofer produces quality low-end sound to enhance your favorite films.
 
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4 out of 5
4
This will rock your socks off most of the time!
on November 18, 2015
Posted by: EnglishD
from Fairborn, OH
So i received this on on Monday the 16th November, i have put it through its paces for the last couple of days as a gamer, movie watcher and regular TV watcher and over all I'm impressed!
This comes in a big box so be aware of that if you order for shipping, its big, once out of the box the packaging is subtle, shows a realistic image of the unit on the box and all the information about the system. Firstly, this is well packaged, nothing is getting damaged in shipping with this, its packed well and very secure.
Once removed from the box you will find the remote, audio cables, headphone to audio cable, the power adapter, the soundbar and the sub. Set up is simple, literally plug the soundbar in, plug the sub in and they're already paired, pull the tab out of the remote and that's it, you are ready to go. 10 out of 10 for simplicity for sure.
On my first fire up of this system it was with my games console, it was a first person shooter and the sound was really good, i was instantly impressed, voices came through the bar really clear, sound effects gave a great sense of left and right stereo sound and the sub sounded great, a nice humming bass that you will feel in your floor with little need to amp things up. Next up was a racing game and again the sound was excellent, noises from the engine sounded fantastic, the sound of other cars sounded great, and the thudding bass as you collided with anything was very good. For a gamer you really cannot go wrong with this at all.
I watched a couple of action movies on this also, with lots of gunfire and explosions, and it was really great to watch with this setup, in fact my daughter asked me to turn it down a little as she could feel the sub on the floor in her bedroom. Gunshots zipped from left to right and right to left, explosions boomed and sounded fantastic, nothing was drowning out and i experienced no distortion either. this was fantastic to watch movies on. The only negative was the DSP, other than standard it sounds bad, but keep it in standard and its great.
Similar story when watching TV shows, clear crisp vocals, good sounding music and great sounding action scenes, again the DSP needs to stay on standard or you will get a poor experience from the 2 other modes being news and theater.
The unit itself is low profile and sleek, its a matte finish and looks quite good. It blends in well on my entertainment center and the big bonus is no bright LED indicator that always on, you do have lights but they are not obnoxious as you see on some bars. The sub has nice rounded edges and look good for what it is, its not really heavy and is simple to move around and will certainly fit in behind a sofa if that's where you wanted to use it. The remote is the worst part of the whole setup, while its functional, its also cheap, like toy plastic cheap, it has no weight, it feels like if you stood on it you would squash it, and it can lag a little from the time you press a button to the action happening, like a second behind, not a nightmare but something to get used to when using.
The lack of HDMI can hurt this unit somewhat but not for me as i use an optical out for my system and it worked fine for me, but be aware no HDMI
Positives:
Great sub, no distortion and a nice kind of bass.
Sleek low profile soundbar.
Great stereo sound with left to right easily distinguishable.
Literally bang for your buck, at the time of writing this is $99 in store and you really cannot go wrong.
Cons:
No HDMI
DSP is horrible, dont even bother changing from standard.
Cheap remote with slight delay with actions.
Would i recommend this? You betcha! its millions times better than TV speakers and out of the budget soundbars I've used this is the cream of the crop by far, for a gamer this is a must buy, it will improve your experience ten fold, for the movie watcher its great and adds to the immersion, and for the TV watcher its clear and aggressive when needed.
If you are on the lookout for a low cost sound solution to your TV experience then you really cannot go wrong with this, leave the DSP on standard and be careful not to stand on the remote, its great!
My Best Buy number: 2357993981
What's great about it: Great sub, easy setup, low profile, great price
What's not so great: DSP presets are shocking apart from theater, cheap remote, no HDMI
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Only at Best BuyStay connected with the world's thinnest tablet. Only 6mm thick, the Dell Venue 8 7000 Series tablet lets you enjoy crisp video on an 8.4" infinity display. Take photos and edit them in 3D with the Intel® RealSense™ Depth Camera and new Dell Gallery.
 
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5
Ive had 4 Nexus 9`s a Tab S and around 30 other`s
on January 12, 2015
Posted by: EnglishD
from fairborn, ohio
I am a tablet and phone geek. I just cannot help myself. Ive had 4 Nexus 9`s recently (due to shabby hardware), the Tab S and the G Pad 8.3 and i will say that hands down the new Dell 7840 is hands down the finest of the lot.
The build quality on this tablet is 2nd to none, it is the best built Android tablet on the market in terms of quality. The all aluminum finish feels great and is reminiscent of the HTC One M8. The screen is just WOW and the sound is really nice for a tablet.
The almost edge to edge display makes the screen pop even more so, the blacks are wonderful and the colors are bright, the whole thing just pops at you, equally as good as the Tab S 8.4 if not slightly better.
The speakers, yes we have 2 speakers but they are next to each other on the chin of the tablet meaning you lose some of that big sound but in comparison with the Nexus 9 with the HTC Boom Sound i have to say that the dell out performs its competitor, once you tweak the audio with the MaxAudio app this is where you can really make the tablet loud and more full.
It`s running an almost stock version of Android Kitkat 4.4.2 i only say almost as we do have some Dell apps which are needed. Its fast and responsive and will supposedly soon be getting the Lollipop update.
The Intel Atom processor has no issues pushing all those pixels around, the new Moorefield 64bit processor seems to have some real good power in it.
The 16gb onboard storage is low, but most tablets have this and fortunately we have an SD slot which once Lollipop drops will make storage somewhat easier if the app developers choose to go with apps to sd like in other versions of android other than kitkat.
The realsense camera...... let me just point out that the camera on this things seems to be very noisy, a really poor camera and i dont seem to have realsense working like it is in the 1st look demo`s you see online. Maybe this is an issue that Dell can fix with an update.
One thing this tablet does need and is obviously missing is double tap to wake. This is due to the power and volume buttons being on the left side of the tablet at the top making the power button a pain to reach. Hopefully this can be implemented by Dell in the future.
If you are looking at buying a new tablet i highly recommend stopping and looking at this tablet, for me its much better than the competition
My Best Buy number: 2357993981
I would recommend this to a friend!
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For decades, the characters of the Super Mario Bros. franchise have been loved by fans. Their quirky abilities, hilarious backstory and unusual worlds have endeared players, solidifying a place in the annals of video game history forever. So it only makes sense that the Super Mario Bros. legacy should burst into life in 3D with the power of next-generation consoles. Experience the first multiplayer 3D Mario game for the Nintendo Wii U console and dive back into the familiar world with the characters you love, but with an array of new features and added twists.Invite your friends over to work together in the Super Mario Bros. universe or compete for the crown alone. Play as Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach or Toad, and utilize each character's unique abilities and play styles that help you get ahead. Princess Peach, of course, gracefully glides over gaps, while Luigi brings back his trademark extra-high jump. Keep your enemies guessing with the new cat transformation that lets you run on all fours, pounce on foes, attack in midair and use your claws to scamper up walls and goal poles. Each aspect of the colorful 3D environments will have you feeling a combination of nostalgia and excitement, while new obstacles and contraptions, like transparent pipes and vertical conveyor belts, add new puzzle elements to keep you on the edge of your seat. Harness the power of the Wii U GamePad controller's touch screen to search for hidden blocks and freeze enemies in place. Get ready to enjoy the success of a classic in a totally new and thrilling way.
 
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5 out of 5
5
best Mario yet
on December 27, 2013
Posted by: EnglishD
from fairborn, ohio
Verified Purchase:Yes
This Mario is great, all ages will love this game, typical Mario with the usual great gameplay, great lever layout, really is a good game and really shows what the Wii U is capable of
My Best Buy number: 2357993981
My Best Buy number: 2357993981
What's great about it: just so good, great graphics and gameplay, typical mario
What's not so great: not much
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Outnumbered and outgunned, but not outmatched.Call of Duty: Ghosts is an extraordinary step forward for one of the largest entertainment franchises of all-time. This new chapter in the Call of Duty franchise features a new dynamic where players are on the side of a crippled nation fighting not for freedom, or liberty, but simply to survive.Fueling this all-new Call of Duty experience, the franchise's new next-gen engine delivers stunning levels of immersion and performance, all while maintaining the speed and fluidity of 60 frames-per-second across all platforms.
 
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2 out of 5
2
worst call of duty yet..... not good
on December 27, 2013
Posted by: EnglishD
from fairborn, ohio
Verified Purchase:Yes
Looks like the 360 version with bright lighting, the game itself is the worse one yet, terrible spawns, forever shot in the back, terrible hit detection, poor multiplayer maps, just not good, roll on titanfall
My Best Buy number: 2357993981
What's great about it: the dog isn't bad......
What's not so great: most of it
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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It's Saturday. You've donned your uniform and laced up your cleats. You can hear the roar of the crowd, the stomping of feet. They're chanting your name. As you burst out onto the field, adrenaline floods your veins and you know you're ready to dominate. Within minutes of kickoff, you have control of the ball. You deftly maneuver past one defender, block and practically twirl around another. The pressure is intense and you know you'll only have one brief second of opportunity to get off the shot and score the first goal. You tap the ball to the perfect distance from you, so you can adjust your pace to take the shot. With one broad step, you wind back your leg and extend in a perfect arch that sends the ball hurtling through the air towards the net. As the crowd erupts in deafening cheers, you can't hold back the little smirk of satisfaction. Yeah, you got this.The authenticity and reality-based physics of FIFA 14 give you the freedom to use your skills — if you have them — to achieve victory with officially licensed clubs and leagues and more than 15,000 players. Pure Shot technology rewards you for achieving the perfect combination of timing, anticipation and positioning to score against professional defenders. Your players will adjust their stride and pace as they position themselves to approach the ball from the ideal angle. However, players may take off-balanced or rushed shots that impact the accuracy and strength of their attempts. With Real Ball Physics, the ball behaves as it would in real life. Strike the ball with force, launch swerving shots, drill low-rising shots or curl the ball around opponents, all with authentic turbulence. Since ball possession determines the tempo of the entire game, FIFA 14 features Protect the Ball, which enables players to fend off and block opponents with their bodies to maintain possession until a pass can be made. Sprint Dribble Turns let you utilize quick cuts to beat defenders in one-on-one competition while sprinting, while Variable Dribble Touches test your dribbling-touch skills. Improved teammate intelligence lets you rely on defenders to provide support and attackers to outsmart their opponents. As any fan knows, what happens on the pitch is half the battle. A new scouting hub in Career Mode delivers easy navigation and live scouting reports as you develop and refine your scouting network to unearth the players who will bolster your squad. From kickoff in the season opener to the winning goal of the championship game, FIFA 14 provides the authenticity that puts you on the pitch and lets you become a triumphant and victorious athlete.
 
Customer Rating
4 out of 5
4
best FIFA yet
on December 27, 2013
Posted by: EnglishD
from fairborn, ohio
Verified Purchase:Yes
Let me say this 1st, if your coming from the 360 version and you bought season ticket then you have lost money as you don't get season ticket in the next gen game, not good EA!
Game plays better than last gen, best FIFA yet but somehow much the same, if your a footie fan you will get your money worth
My Best Buy number: 2357993981
What's great about it: decent graphics, better replay's, good crowd chants
What's not so great: no skip track button, Season ticket does not carry over
I would recommend this to a friend!
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It has happened. The end of times is near, and hordes of the undead search for the living with brainless, relentless persistence. The city lies in ruins, and everywhere you turn, you see gore and destruction. You wander the city of Los Perdidos and every beat of your heart, every breath you suck in and every step you take is in an unending pursuit of survival. It's only a matter of time until the military swoops in and wipes the entire city, and everyone in it, off the map. So, while you're here, you've got to contend with swarms of zombies — but ultimately to survive, you have to get out.Prepare yourself for the next generation of zombie-slaying thrills in this third installment of the blockbuster Dead Rising series that features the stunning visuals made possible by your Xbox One. Overwhelming hordes of zombies with plenty of detailed gore are coming your way — and while they feature tons of variation, they also have a shared awareness that will make it that much more difficult to survive. Luckily, as you explore the massive open-world environment of Los Perdidos, you can pick up anything and everything and make it into a weapon. With hundreds of potential weapon combinations, it's up to you to decide how you want to end each and every brain-eating walker. With intense action and unmatched character customization, Dead Rising 3 takes the zombie horror to new levels by utilizing your Kinect to aid the undead in their hunt for blood. The horde can hear into your living room and respond to your at-home environment — so go ahead and flip off the lights, if you dare. See if you have what it takes to lay waste to the zombie hordes and make it out alive.
 
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5 out of 5
5
zombies, fun, lots to do and a good laugh
on December 27, 2013
Posted by: EnglishD
from fairborn, ohio
Verified Purchase:Yes
If you liked any of the other dead rising games then this is a must, by far the best in the series, some really ingenious weapons to be created, this is a super fun game
My Best Buy number: 2357993981
What's great about it: masses of zombies to mow down
What's not so great: graphically not a lot different to a 360 game
I would recommend this to a friend!
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4 out of 5
4
Glitches aside, this is far better than Ghosts
on December 27, 2013
Posted by: EnglishD
from fairborn, ohio
Verified Purchase:Yes
Tanks, planes, jeeps, falling buildings, 32 players on your team, this really could be then best battlefield game yet, but they need to fix some of the issues regarding getting in games, but they say fixes are on the eay
My Best Buy number: 2357993981
What's great about it: 64 player, massive maps, destruction, vehicles
What's not so great: some menu issues, sometimes boots you back to main menu
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Forza Motorsport 5 is a cinematic automotive journey starring the world's greatest cars and tracks. Built from the ground up to take advantage of Xbox One and the cast power of the cloud, no game better delivers the wide-eyed thrill of racing.
 
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5 out of 5
5
best racing game for any platform right now
on December 27, 2013
Posted by: EnglishD
from fairborn, ohio
Verified Purchase:Yes
Great game, if your a racing fan you will love this, the siu d in this game is some of the best, handles really well and the drivatar system is a great way to race your mates instead if boring AI
My Best Buy number: 2357993981
My Best Buy number: 2357993981
What's great about it: great graphics, great sound
What's not so great: micro transactions, should not be in full priced games
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Enjoy listening to favorite tunes anywhere with these refurbished BeatsX earphones. They're lightweight and built to go wherever you do, hanging comfortably around your neck when not in use. When you're in a rush, 5 minutes of charging produces up to 2 hours of playback from these BeatsX earphones, and a full charge provides 8 hours.Learn more about Geek Squad Certified Refurbished products ›
 
Overall4 out of 54 out of 5
Good headphones for price
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Good quality
Quick charge
Magnetic feature nice
Only works with apple devices
Long neck cable
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Works with any Bluetooth device
July 10, 2017
You say they only work with Apple products and that is simply not true. They works with anything bluetooth
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Accept no VR limits with this Alienware Aurora gaming desktop. Its 2TB hard drive and 16GB of Intel Optane memory provide powerful storage performance, and its six-core Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB of RAM support bandwidth-intensive applications. The VR-ready NVIDIA GeForce GTX graphics of this liquid-cooled Alienware Aurora gaming desktop keep action-packed scenes free from screen tearing.
 

I’m interested in buying this PC as my first in a long time. Would this run over watch, Diablo 3, and World of Warcraft at max settings?

Without breaking a sweat.
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Surround yourself with robust audio performance in a slim package with this LG ultra-slim soundbar. Compatible with the latest LG televisions, the compact soundbar pairs seamlessly to deliver an immersive audio-visual experience. The 4K high resolution audio on this LG ultra-slim soundbar lets you hear the action in every scene.
 

Two questions: 1) Since this sound bar does not have a center speaker, how is dialogue clarity? 2) Can the subwoofer just be used occasionally; that is can it be turned off and on?

This is the main reason I love this, I have had various setups and the dialogue in action scene have sucked. This however works fantastic. And yes you can power off the sub but you can also turn the sub volume down too so you wouldn't need to power off
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Add high-end performance to your everyday life with the Google Pixel XL. A quad-core processor, a 5.5-inch LED screen and 32GB of memory ensure this phone is able to handle daily life, and Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protects the screen. Easy cloud storage ensures you never run out of space on the Google Pixel XL.
 

I want to bouy and forward it to Brazil through Shipito. Is it unlocked to other carriers?

Im using my Verizon version on T-Mobile with no issues, so it will work on other networks, just check your carrier matches
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Add high-end performance to your everyday life with the Google Pixel XL. A quad-core processor, a 5.5-inch LED screen and 32GB of memory ensure this phone is able to handle daily life, and Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protects the screen. Easy cloud storage ensures you never run out of space on the Google Pixel XL.
 

Is this phone only available on Verizon?

It works on any carrier, the difference between the Google supplied phone and the Verizon one is that the bootloader is locked on the Verizon version, which isnt an issue unless you like to modify your device, my Pixel XL is working just fine on T-Mobile
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Add high-end performance to your everyday life with the Google Pixel XL. A quad-core processor, a 5.5-inch LED screen and 32GB of memory ensure this phone is able to handle daily life, and Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protects the screen. Easy cloud storage ensures you never run out of space on the Google Pixel XL.
 

Does your Best Buy Pixel phone have the Verizon crapware on it?

The Verizon version i have comes with no bloat, i removed the sim before powering on, it also works on T-Mobile
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