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- First reviewOctober 31, 2007
- Last reviewFebruary 27, 2015
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- First review commentFebruary 21, 2011
- Last review commentDecember 3, 2014
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This remote access storage system adds 1TB of storage space to your network for plenty of room for your music, media, documents and more for everyone to share. This model meets our Professional Series criteria Shop all products in our Small Business Center Take a product tour.
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NOT RAID!!! MIONET!!! AVOID!!!
on October 31, 2007
Posted by: JeffIllinois
from Peoria, IL
The previous reviewer must have bought the "other" My Book World Edition that had two 500 GB drives. This one DOES NOT. It has a single 1TB WD drive installed. The software is required to be installed on EVERY machine you wish to access this device from. The software is VERY flakey. (Sometimes works, sometimes doesn't. Sometimes disconnects during file transfers, etc..)
Seriously, ... I would avoid this drive like the plague. (I purchased it, spend hours dealing with it, and took it back. Too much hastle..
Best route to go that I've found. (Have one..) Is the D-Link DNS-323 and two 500GB WD drives. (Have set to RAID1) All of which you can get from Best Buy for about the same price on sale, as this single drive. Not positive if the 1TB WD's will work in the DNS-323, or would suggest that.
This drive only gets one star, because you can't give it zero... Would I recommend it to a friend??? I wouldn't even recommend it to my worst enemy.. (Well, ... Maybe...) :)
Seriously, ... I would avoid this drive like the plague. (I purchased it, spend hours dealing with it, and took it back. Too much hastle..
Best route to go that I've found. (Have one..) Is the D-Link DNS-323 and two 500GB WD drives. (Have set to RAID1) All of which you can get from Best Buy for about the same price on sale, as this single drive. Not positive if the 1TB WD's will work in the DNS-323, or would suggest that.
This drive only gets one star, because you can't give it zero... Would I recommend it to a friend??? I wouldn't even recommend it to my worst enemy.. (Well, ... Maybe...) :)
What's great about it: 1TB, relatively fast.
What's not so great: Software required on each PC, only 1 disk(NO RAID)
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Access your music, games and documents with this 40GB solid state hard drive that features MLC NAND flash media storage and a SandForce controller for optimal performance.
Overall
4 out of 5
4 out of 5Not bad for the price
By NOVAhandyman
from Alex, VA
this is a good solid state hard drive, but it didn't come with the cable or mounting bracket !
JeffIllinois
Peoria, IL
You could have checked the specs/package contents.
February 21, 2011
You should have known this ahead of time. Most hard drives retail or otherwise, do not come with SATA cables. Most decent motherboards come with them........
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This internal hard drive offers an ample 2TB storage capacity, making it ideal for servers, video surveillance and other demanding write-intensive applications. The IntelliSeek and RAFF technologies reduce power usage and protect the drive from vibrations.
Overall
2 out of 5
2 out of 5Extremely noisy
By RayBan007
from New York, NY
The WD internal hard drive is perhaps one of the noisiest commercially available drives on the market. I never realized how silent my Mac's native Matsui internal drive was until replacing it with this loud monstrosity.
JeffIllinois
Peoria, IL
Not your fault, but being loud should be expected.
April 19, 2013
1. Matsui doesn't make hard drives. Not sure who gave you that info, but your Mac more than likely has a Seagate or Western Digital Caviar drive. (Probably Seagate, though.)
2. This drive is a RE4 (Raid Edition) "ENTERPRISE" drive. They are not designed for home use, and when compared to the noise comming from the cooling fans in most of our servers, these drives are "quiet." They just aren't quiet enough to be in a home computer environment. From quietest to loudest you have the WD AV-GP, Caviar Blue, Caviar Green, WD Black and then the RE4's.
3. There is nothing about installing a hard drive that is worth $100. It is one of the easiest parts you can install in your computer. With the invent of "youtube" and other sources, you can easily find step by step instructions or videos on how to install your hard drive. Once you've done it once, ... you'll never waste $100 on installation again...
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This Samsung 840 EVO MZ-7TE250BW 250GB internal solid state drive features data transfer rates up to 6 Gbps for speedy response when updating files and a Serial ATA III interface, which allows simple installation in your PC, Mac or Linux laptop.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Not capable with my computer.Too small storage.
By Bob68
from Naples,Fl
Bought new laptop,wanted to install this SSD.Associate suggest this SSD(250GB).After several attemps ,no go.Not happy customer.
I wanted to install A SSD because of problems I had with my other computer(on my 3rd HD).
I wanted to install A SSD because of problems I had with my other computer(on my 3rd HD).
JeffIllinois
Peoria, IL
Probably just a BIOS setting.
June 26, 2014
You may have simply need to make changes in your BIOS. You probably should have spoken with an I.T. professional. (Not a kid working in an electronics store.. An actual pro..) I probably could have helped you solve this over the phone.....................
P.S. Compatibility issues really aren't something to wrong a bad review over... It's not the products fault that your computer wouldn't accept it, ... or that you didn't know how to set it up...
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From an adjustable arched palm rest, to a retractable back, as well as four interchangeable side panels, this Razer Ouroboros gaming mouse is fully customizable to yourpersonal needs. It fits perfectly with any hand length, shape and grip-style - maximize your comfort and reduce fatigue over extended play.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Could have been a great mouse
By Regelos
After a bunch of research I settled on this mouse since I want to buy something local and easy. I loved the mouse for about the first few days I used it and I encountered a charge problem. This mouse will only charge itself 10% of the time and on multiple computers will only do it after a restart, and even then inconsistently. I contacted support(within 4 days of purchasing) and I was told to go buy a new rechargeable battery, which just offended me because for 150 bucks on a mouse they should send me the part that was broken for free. After buying a new rechargeable battery it didn't fix the problem and since support takes multiple days to respond (I'm up to weeks now on my last response.) No go I've now decided to eat the 150 bucks and just replace it.
I will not buy another razer product again there support borders on rude and are completely non-helpful.
JeffIllinois
Peoria, IL
Wondering if we have same problem
December 3, 2014
Bought two of these and have the same problem with one of them. Not charging. Did yours flash all three charge lights the first time around? What did it do the after replacing the battery?
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From an adjustable arched palm rest, to a retractable back, as well as four interchangeable side panels, this Razer Ouroboros gaming mouse is fully customizable to yourpersonal needs. It fits perfectly with any hand length, shape and grip-style - maximize your comfort and reduce fatigue over extended play.
Overall
5 out of 5
5 out of 5Works perfectly!
By bestbuyer
from Fort Myers - FL
Works perfectly and it's great for professional gamers. WARNING: DO NOT PLUG IN A 3.0 USB PORT, IT WON'T WORK! Use only with 2.0 USB ports.
JeffIllinois
Peoria, IL
Shouldn't connect mouse/keyboard to USB3.0 anyway.
December 3, 2014
Just an FYI - USB 3.0 chipsets are not universally supported and usually don't have legacy kb/mouse support in bios either. On top of that, ... neither the mouse or keyboard send huge amounts of data in short spans, so you shouldn't have any need for them to be on USB3.0 anyway..
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Netflix Iron Man 2
I saw on the best buy website the link for the Home theater packages with Netflix.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=pcmcat209400050006&type=category
Was Iron man man 2 was advertised as being available from Netflix?
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=pcmcat209400050006&type=category
Was Iron man man 2 was advertised as being available from Netflix?
Yes, ... and no.
With Netflix, you can "save" movies to your queue, even if they have not been released yet. (This allows "hardcore movie fans" the ability to reserve their rental as early as possible.
But no, ... Netflix does not get movies before they are sold in stores. (Would be nice, though...)
With Netflix, you can "save" movies to your queue, even if they have not been released yet. (This allows "hardcore movie fans" the ability to reserve their rental as early as possible.
But no, ... Netflix does not get movies before they are sold in stores. (Would be nice, though...)
14 years ago
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JeffIllinois
Peoria, IL
does caption for hard of hearing work on Samsung HDTV's
Closed Captioning is standard on almost every television currently manufactured. I have a 55" Samsung LED-LCD from last year, and CC works as it should.
The most important thing to keep in mind isn't necessarily the television, but rather the equipment connecting to it. (For example, ... if you are going to use a cable box, I would verify with the cable provider that it supports closed captioning. Because when using a cable box, "CC" is handled by the box, not the television.)
The most important thing to keep in mind isn't necessarily the television, but rather the equipment connecting to it. (For example, ... if you are going to use a cable box, I would verify with the cable provider that it supports closed captioning. Because when using a cable box, "CC" is handled by the box, not the television.)
14 years ago
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JeffIllinois
Peoria, IL
Simple HDTV
I dont want bells and whistles. Movies and tv in HD. Closed captioning a must in HD. A 60 inch set is what Im going for. Budget around 2,800. with installation. Samsung preferred --46B700?
Normally, I would highly recommend the Samsung LED-LCD, but I'm not aware of a 60" model... (I have the 55B6000 55" model from last year.)
As far as 60" in that price range I would go with the Sony KDL60EX700. It's currently on sale for $2,699 @ Best Buy.
I too prefer Samsung, so myself, ... even given the choice between a 60" Sony and a 55" Samsung, ... I'd take the samsung, ... even if they were the same price.
As far as 60" in that price range I would go with the Sony KDL60EX700. It's currently on sale for $2,699 @ Best Buy.
I too prefer Samsung, so myself, ... even given the choice between a 60" Sony and a 55" Samsung, ... I'd take the samsung, ... even if they were the same price.
14 years ago
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JeffIllinois
Peoria, IL
Can i mount my 32 tv on a lath n plaster wall
Yes! As long as you are sure there is lath behind the plaster.. :-)
Most wall mounts come with special anchors that fold out inside the wall for additional support. I would not recommend installing a wall mount without these special anchors on a lath and plaster wall...
If you are not sure what anchors I am talking about, check with your local hardware store (preferrably one that has employees who have a clue,) and ask about anchors that you fold over to insert into a drilled hole... (Don't remember the name of them at the moment...)
Hope this helps...
Most wall mounts come with special anchors that fold out inside the wall for additional support. I would not recommend installing a wall mount without these special anchors on a lath and plaster wall...
If you are not sure what anchors I am talking about, check with your local hardware store (preferrably one that has employees who have a clue,) and ask about anchors that you fold over to insert into a drilled hole... (Don't remember the name of them at the moment...)
Hope this helps...
14 years, 10 months ago
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JeffIllinois
Peoria, IL
whats a good gaming chair?
im looking for comfortable chair that i can kill aliens and capture the base in.any suggestions
Probably the most comfortable chair Best Buy offers now is the "True Seating" Model 7337. Best buy used to sell a lot of chairs, but it doesn't appear that they do anymore.
I buy most anything I can get at Best Buy, ... from Best Buy.
Unfortunately, because of their recent lack of chairs, I was forced to purchase mine at *Cough* "Ofc Mx" :)
Some of the Best Buy stores may still have the "Racing Seat" (Looked like a racing seat from a car.) I think they discontinued it here very recently. It was rather comfortable unless you're over about 250lb. (It was VERY comfortable to me, and I'm about 250. But a friend that was with me is just over 300lb, and the chair was a bit too small for him.)
Hope this helps!
-Jeff
I buy most anything I can get at Best Buy, ... from Best Buy.
Unfortunately, because of their recent lack of chairs, I was forced to purchase mine at *Cough* "Ofc Mx" :)
Some of the Best Buy stores may still have the "Racing Seat" (Looked like a racing seat from a car.) I think they discontinued it here very recently. It was rather comfortable unless you're over about 250lb. (It was VERY comfortable to me, and I'm about 250. But a friend that was with me is just over 300lb, and the chair was a bit too small for him.)
Hope this helps!
-Jeff
15 years, 6 months ago
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JeffIllinois
Peoria, IL