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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.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Double my coverage, easy installation
on May 15, 2016
Posted by: BeingHonest
I was able to extend my coverage another 50 ft while maintaining strong signal. The install was simple, simply plug it in and use your browser to config. The spot finder feature is nice bonus, but nothing vital or game changing. Another nice feature is that if you pair this with a Linksys Max Stream router, then the hand off between the router and the extender is seamless. The one drawback I've observed is that if your device is within range of both your router and the extender, there may be some interference and the signal from the extender will fluctuate a bit.
Pro:
Easy installation
Wide range
Gigabit port (if you have the need to wire this to the router)
Seamless hand off between router and extender
Con:
Signal may fluctuate depending on location or interference
My Best Buy number: 0392299761
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The epic storylines, adrenaline-pumping action and explosive thrills are back. The Fallout franchise returns with Fallout 4. Grab your controller and get ready to dive back into the enveloping storyline of this legendary series.Get ready to return to the epic, award-winning franchise with Fallout 4. This newest chapter brings an all-new open-world environment to life, and has been created by Bethesda Game Studios, creators of Game-of-the-Year-award winners Fallout 3 and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Will you be prepared for the next Fallout installment?
 
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5 out of 5
5
Bethesda's best
on December 8, 2015
Posted by: BeingHonest
from austin, tx
I've logged over 100 hours in this game already and still haven't run out of things to do. The graphics could be better and there are glitches, but in the hours I've played it, very few and mostly framerate issues. Nothing as bad as how Skyrim was.
My Best Buy number: 0392299761
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Teenage mega-idol Rise Kujikawa has returned to the city to restart her show business career. While she's home, a weird video appears on the Internet and anyone who watches it disappears, including the members of Rise's junior idol group, the Kanamin Kitchen. The Investigation team is up to the task of bringing home the missing group, and they mount a rescue mission. However, they soon discover Shadows from the Midnight Channel, which don't respond to the Investigation team's abilities at all. For some reason, the only way to defeat the Shadows is to dance. Get ready to arm yourself with the coolest style and slickest shoes, and dance the night away.Leave the RPG elements at home and get your dancing shoes on with Persona 4: Dancing All Night. Members of Rise Kujikawa's junior idol group, the Kanamin Kitchen, have gone missing, and the Investigation team launches a mission to rescue them. However, the monstrous Shadows from the Midnight Channel aren't affected by the normal Persona abilities. Only the power of dancing can defeat these diabolical villains. Flex your fingers and get ready to put your dexterity and accuracy to the test as you unleash sick dance moves to save the day. Rock out to more than 25 songs, including tracks from Persona 4, Persona Q and Persona 4 Arena, as well as remixes from legendary Japanese artists, such as Lotus Juice, TK and Yuu Miyake. Play through 27 unique stages in Story mode, or just put on a track in Free Dance mode to see how your skills stack up. Earn money in Free Dance mode that you can spend on stylish outfits for your characters. Are you ready to tap, spin and groove to save the day?
 
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5 out of 5
5
great music game and nice persona story
on November 1, 2015
Posted by: BeingHonest
from austin, tx
This game has great music remixed from the previous games, which already had great music to start. The story mode is more like a visual novel with some dances, much like how the story mode of Persona 4 Arena games. Even f you're a fan of persona but not rhythm games, you still should check this one out.
My Best Buy number: 0392299761
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Since the ancient times, the Vampiric Clan and Baneful Bloodline have been engaged in a vicious battle for supremacy. From the Vampiric Clan, Kagura and Saaya emerged as the schoolgirl sisters who rank among the strongest warriors. Aya and Saki are the assassin sisters who have descended from the Baneful Bloodline and represent their ancestry with esteem. Now, a terror threatens to overthrow multiple world governments, and these four ladies must combine forces to put a stop to the undead. Brought together by Anna, a commander in the U.S. Special Forces division known as the "Zombie Punitive Force", these buxom blood enemies must put their differences aside and reach an understanding to save the world from the zombie apocalypse.
 
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4 out of 5
4
you know what you're getting with this
on October 21, 2015
Posted by: BeingHonest
from austin, tx
A simplified bayonetta with lots of fan service. Combat isn't break through or complex, but decent. Controls are good but camera can be annoying. Story is absurd (better if you know the previous titles) and that's the way it was meant to be. Not going to win any awards but a surprisingly good time.
My Best Buy number: 0392299761
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The countless Netherworlds are a dark and dangerous realm now that Overlord Void Dark has risen to power. The subjects are becoming enslaved, and only one young demon has the courage to stand up against the tyrannical rule. Killia and his relentless rebel army stand at the precipice of a great journey to vengeance. Are you ready to join the Alliance?In the sixth console chapter to the Disgaea canon, you'll join the young demon rebel, Killia, and his army of dissenters on a dark and dangerous adventure to stop the reign of the Netherworlds' Overlord. Unleash special moves in battle that have been made available when your relationship with your teammates is just right with the Alliance Attack battle system. Choose from more than 40 races and jobs and identify new party members with your desired traits. Dole out vengeance in the Revenge mode, where your characters earn bonus stats when they've become fed up with unjust harm being carried out on their allies. Are you ready for an all-new Disgaea adventure?
 
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5 out of 5
5
Best in the series
on October 21, 2015
Posted by: BeingHonest
from austin, tx
This game has many improved features, with more class to recruit, more customization, and new features.
+ characters can now be created without using mana
+class ranking system is imrprouved and easier to do
+more classes, skills, and color customization
-character sprites aren't as hi res as they could be
My Best Buy number: 0392299761
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Achieve quick start-up and speedy application load times with this PNY CS1100 solid state drive, which features sequential read speeds up to 500MB/sec. and write speeds up to 300MB/sec. to ensure enhanced performance.
 
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4 out of 5
4
Good inexpensive entry level SSD
on September 8, 2015
Posted by: BeingHonest
from austin, tx
Got this on sale, and overall it's a good drive. Not as fast as other SSDs I have but I just need a cheap upgrade for my second drive and this works just fine for that.
My Best Buy number: 0392299761
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Terror and peril grips the kingdom of Romulea. Monsters are leaking into the world from every corner and have started an uprising against humanity. An adventurer from the Royal Library, Fried, has been sent to quell the uprising. However, early in his journey he discovers a broken shrine, which begins his travels around the realm to save the world. On his mission, he rescues, defeats or bumps into a variety of girls who can join his party. Will Fried and his team be able to seal away the monsters and stop the uprising, or will the evil monster scourge spread and envelop all of Romulea?Step into the role of Fried, an adventurer from the Royal Library, who has been sent to the put a stop to the monster uprising throughout the kingdom of Romulea. Travel throughout the realm and encounter 16 unique girls who can join your party. Engage in first-person, turn-based combat against monsters and powerful mutant girls, as you seal away the threats to save the world from evil. Lose yourself in the world with the hand-drawn characters. Earn Sealbooks by defeating enemies in the dungeons, and use the Sealbooks to give the girls in your party unique bonuses, enchant weapons or sell them for gold. However, make your decisions carefully as each one affects the game's dungeon-crawling aspects. Customize each girl, as they fit into one of five base classes, which can be specialized further to enable endless personalization. For example, a Magic User can become a Sorceress, who can be specialized into a Magical Princess. Plus, each subclass delivers its own skillset and armor/outfit. Are you ready to halt the spread of evil?
 
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5 out of 5
5
Another great dungeon crawler for vita
on September 8, 2015
Posted by: BeingHonest
from austin, tx
The Vita has been getting many great jrpg lately and this one is adds to that list. Great dungeon crawler that starts out basic and progressively gets more complex. Many characters and classes to choose from. There's little hand holding or tutorial, and the game let's you discover stuff on your own. This game does have a lot of anime fan service so if that's not your thing then maybe this isn't for you.
My Best Buy number: 0392299761
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Keep your room cool with this powerful 3-speed air circulator fan that features a removable grille for easy cleaning.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Strong fan and quiet for the size
on August 27, 2015
Posted by: BeingHonest
from austin, tx
Has really good airflow, enough to circulate air for a big room. On low setting, it's pretty quiet given its size. Easier to take apart and clean than older models.
My Best Buy number: 0392299761
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Stay cool with this Honeywell Turbo Force HT-906 table fan that features 120° extra-wide horizontal oscillation to help keep a large area comfortable. The pivoting head can be adjusted up to 60° for flexible positioning.
 
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4 out of 5
4
Not as quiet but decent fan
on August 27, 2015
Posted by: BeingHonest
from austin, tx
It is a bit quieter than other honeywells I've had but it's not as quiet as I was hoping. The airflow is lower but still good. You can still feel it about 10 ft away on low setting.
My Best Buy number: 0392299761
I would recommend this to a friend!
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With built-in Bluetooth technology, this Sony STRDH750 receiver enables flexible pairing options. Includes HDMI 4K Ultra HD and 3D pass-through technologies for compatibility with 3D TVs, Blu-ray players and gaming consoles and 4K Ultra HD TVs.
 
Customer Rating
4 out of 5
4
Great bang for the buck
on February 4, 2015
Posted by: BeingHonest
from austin, tx
*Note that I have to return the first one as it was defective*
I replaced my old Onkyo 606 with this since I didn't need the extra features, just needed some good sounds for gaming and movies, and this one did just that. The sounds are good and the easy setup was pretty accurate. You can't customize the sound setting as much as other receivers and the instructions are lacking. Had to view complete instructions online. Overall the sounds are clear (I get better sound to my center now) and each speak deliver enough of a punch for me.
My Best Buy number: 0392299761
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Only at Best BuyChoose this HP Spectre 13 notebook for its crisp 1080p display and 13.3-inch screen. It comes with a sixth-generation Intel processor and 8GB of onboard RAM for efficient multitasking, and its solid state drive ensure that programs load quickly. The slim design on this HP Spectre 13 notebook provide enhanced versatility.
 
Overall4 out of 54 out of 5
HP's take on MacBook Air, and it's good!
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With an attractive design and lightweight portability, this laptop is a (big) tablet size package with full size laptop performance. The laptop is incredibly thin at a mere 10.4 mm and weighting at 2.45 lbs.
Build:
The exterior is a matte finish trimmed with gloss gold, which is reflected with the keyboard. This finish is nice since it doesn't leave fingerprints but the shinny gold is prone to marks. While personally I'm not a fan of the dark gray and gold, it does have a premium look to it. On the back is the headphone jack, 2 usb type C, and a power port, along with the exhaust along the bottom.
Display:
The Spectre comes with a 13 inch IPS 1080p display, and while not on par with a retina display, is clear and sharp. You really don't need a higher resolution for this size. The display setting is default to a custom setting in windows, which I find to be about right. The screen is glossy, which can be annoying. The viewing angle is great! I was surprised that this was an IPS panel.
Keyboard and trackpad:
The keyboard is a typical chicklet type key and is responsive and easy to type with. It is backlit and with the gold trimmed keys, gives a nice glowing effect. The glass trackpad is nice and smooth and functions like a button with gesture controls (which I mostly disabled). It's essentially an Apple trackpad.
Speakers:
The speakers sandwich the entire keyboard, and while HP boast that it's custom tuned by Bang & Olufsen, it performs like what you would expect from tiny speakers on a tablet. Not so good, but considering its size, is adequate for watching videos. With music, it tends to crack at higher volumes and the bass is lacking. Still, the speakers can produce good volume and the individual channels stands out.
Performance:
With an i7 and 8 gb of ram, this laptop can handle any day to day task without a hitch. Just don't expect to do any modern gaming with this. Thanks to its PCIe SSD, this thing is fast. It boots up faster than my gaming desktop. But with only 256gb of storage, you might need an external drive. I'm used to gaming laptop so to me the battery life is very good. I can get at least 5 hours of use without optimizing the brightness and performance. It takes a few hours to fully charge and you should be good to go for a while. There doesn't seem to be a way to replace the ssd or battery so I'm hoping they last. I have one major issue with the performance, and is that it can get hot, not warm, but hot. Installing windows update, this laptop got too hot to be in my lap. Doing multitasking can get quite warm as well.
Overall this laptop performs to my expectations. It's thin and light and can handle everyday tasks smoothly. There's not much HP bloatware, which I find refreshing. It comes with a usb C adapter and a slip cover, but in my case is a tad too small and tight. Even with some of its shortcomings, I can't fault it too much given how much was packed into such a small form factor.
This laptop was provided to me for my honest review.
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Thanks for update
June 25, 2016
Thanks for letting me know about the ssd and battery. I didn't see any way to remove the cover, but good to know it's doable. And yes I no longer put it on my lap (laptop-the irony) due to the heat issue. The ventilation is one of the issue I have with this thing, but it's still a good machine.
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Enhance work productivity and gaming with this Alienware Aurora liquid cooled desktop computer. Its Intel Core i5 processor and 16GB of RAM deliver optimal power to support efficient multitasking, and the 256GB SSD and 1TB SATA HDD keep files and apps organized. This Alienware Aurora desktop computer's high-definition audio and NVIDIA GeForce graphics provide an immersive media experience.
 

What motherboard is used

No brand name if that's what you're asking. It's a Dell made board.
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Enhance work productivity and gaming with this Alienware Aurora liquid cooled desktop computer. Its Intel Core i5 processor and 16GB of RAM deliver optimal power to support efficient multitasking, and the 256GB SSD and 1TB SATA HDD keep files and apps organized. This Alienware Aurora desktop computer's high-definition audio and NVIDIA GeForce graphics provide an immersive media experience.
 

Does this have a 850 w power supply? Which brand/ model video card is used for this rtx 2070?

Not sure about the power supply (not visible without taking it out), but with Dell you won't be getting any brand name parts. Just generic grade. The 2070 is a blower style.
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Listen to your playlist in peace with these Sony headphones. They have a 40mm dome driver to deliver the full depth of audio, and the noise cancelling feature minimizes outside disturbances for a better listening experience. These Sony headphones have a battery life of up to 30 hours for extended jam sessions.
 

Really wanna buy these headphones, but does the ANC from these (Sony) create an undesirable pressure to the eardrums? Tried the Bose, they hurt my ears after a while...

I think your case is unique. I haven't heard about noise cancelling causing pain. I have both the Sony and Bose and all I can say is that they are similar, but with the Sony you can adjust the level of NC so that it has less effect in their App. By default, the Sony has a bit of a hiss. It's worth a shot.
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Only at Best BuyChoose this HP Spectre 13 notebook for its crisp 1080p display and 13.3-inch screen. It comes with a sixth-generation Intel processor and 8GB of onboard RAM for efficient multitasking, and its solid state drive ensure that programs load quickly. The slim design on this HP Spectre 13 notebook provide enhanced versatility.
 

I am moving to Australia & hear different information about the power adapters. Do I need a converter to charge this HP laptop internationally? I have the adapter & a converter. Just want to be on the safe side. Thank you!

On the power brick, it says that it takes 100-240v so it should be fine internationally.
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Only at Best BuyChoose this HP Spectre 13 notebook for its crisp 1080p display and 13.3-inch screen. It comes with a sixth-generation Intel processor and 8GB of onboard RAM for efficient multitasking, and its solid state drive ensure that programs load quickly. The slim design on this HP Spectre 13 notebook provide enhanced versatility.
 

Which available adapter is recommended for using with: HDMI screen Ethernet RJ45 network 2 regular USB ports (for wireless keyboard/ printer/ disk on key, not usb-c) Charging ?

There's no HDMI or ethernet out. It only comes with 2 usb-c so you'll just need an adapter to connect to non usb-c devices.
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Only at Best BuyChoose this HP Spectre 13 notebook for its crisp 1080p display and 13.3-inch screen. It comes with a sixth-generation Intel processor and 8GB of onboard RAM for efficient multitasking, and its solid state drive ensure that programs load quickly. The slim design on this HP Spectre 13 notebook provide enhanced versatility.
 

has anyone else had a problem with the speakers?!?! will be playing something and speakers just suddenly cut out. wifi connection fine, tested on video downloaded on device as well but still same issue.

Seems like you have a defected item. I've had this for about a week and haven't experience such issues.
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Only at Best BuyChoose this HP Spectre 13 notebook for its crisp 1080p display and 13.3-inch screen. It comes with a sixth-generation Intel processor and 8GB of onboard RAM for efficient multitasking, and its solid state drive ensure that programs load quickly. The slim design on this HP Spectre 13 notebook provide enhanced versatility.
 

Online, the estimated battery life is 9.5 hours. How accurate is this estimate?

Real world applications would probably get about half of that. I get about 4-5 hours of moderate use.
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Only at Best BuyChoose this HP Spectre 13 notebook for its crisp 1080p display and 13.3-inch screen. It comes with a sixth-generation Intel processor and 8GB of onboard RAM for efficient multitasking, and its solid state drive ensure that programs load quickly. The slim design on this HP Spectre 13 notebook provide enhanced versatility.
 

What users is this directed towards?

Mainly target for everyday users or office workers that needs portability and good performance. For instance if you're looking to get a macbook air or surface pro (only without touch screen).
7 years, 10 months ago
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Stay cool with this Honeywell Turbo Force HT-906 table fan that features 120° extra-wide horizontal oscillation to help keep a large area comfortable. The pivoting head can be adjusted up to 60° for flexible positioning.
 

How quiet or loud is this fan?

Tired of noisy fans; how is this one for noise? Thanks.
It's a bit quieter but really no quieter than any oscillating fan I've had. This is just smaller and has decent air flow.
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