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This Intel® Core® i5-3570K processor features Intel® HD Graphics 4000 for stunning images and a 6MB Intel® Smart Cache for quick and easy access to data. Virtualization Technology (VT-x) support offers enhanced operation.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Best bang for your buck for budget gamers.
on February 18, 2013
Posted by: JeffIllinois
from Peoria, IL
Build or modify your own PC:Yes
Level of Expertise:Expert
Primary reason for building/modifying PC:Gaming
I bought two of these for my kids to build their first gaming pc's. Checked reviews/benchmarks all over the place and for the money there is no better cpu for the task of gaming. Anything that will outperform it will cost you 1.5-3X as much money.
It does not have hyper-threading; however, for gaming this is NOT a problem. Hyper-Threading has very little impact on gaming. (In my personal opinioin, a processor with four or more cores has next to no need for hyper-threading each core. It wouldn't bother me if you could "one-click" enable/disable hyper-threading, but you can't. You have to disable it in the system BIOS (mostly because after boot, operating systems like Windows will get very angry if processors simply disappear.....
Great for overclockers (though I don't let my kids do any overclocking.) This is simply based on all the reviews I have found.
What's great about it: FAST, No Hyper-Threading, Unlocked Core Multiplier, etc.
What's not so great: No complaints...
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4 out of 5
4
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TR2 series is designed with mainstream PC in mind. With Thermaltake's state-of-the-art circuitry design capability and advanced packaging technology, it is capable of providing the same level of high efficiency and power protection that you have come to expect from Thermaltake's full range of power supply. TR2 series power supply all carries an industry-leading 5 Year Limited Warranty for the ultimate piece of mind.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Own 2 - Have worked great. (3 months)
on February 18, 2013
Posted by: JeffIllinois
from Peoria, IL
Build or modify your own PC:Yes
Level of Expertise:Expert
Primary reason for building/modifying PC:Gaming
Fully modular power supplies are easier to install, but cost a fair bit more than these. I bought parts for my two kids to build their own machines (I.T. guy here...) These power supplies have been installed on two gaming machines (single graphics GPU) for 3 months without issue.
Note : If you are going to run the latest and greatest graphics cards GTX680/690, I would probably suggest 750W+.
What's great about it: Output is stable, budget price for a brand name.
What's not so great: Ease of Install...
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
3 out of 5
3
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These headphones feature an extended frequency response with an increased sound pressure level of up to 110dB for accurate sound reproduction. The folding design and carrying case provide easy portability.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
GREAT Headphones!!!
on August 22, 2012
Posted by: JeffIllinois
from Peoria, IL
How Often Used:Daily
Great headphones. Sound quality is amazing. Handles a very wide frequency range. Highs are crisp, lows sound clean. A bit pricier than I'd like, but I think they were worth it.
I use these for monitoring my musical instruments. (Electronic drums and a bit of electric guitar. (Mostly drums## Best sounding headphones I've ever owned. #And I've had some pretty nice headphohnes...)
I looked at the Bose noise cancelling model that's about $100 more. Sound quality was equivalent, but you were paying almost the full $100 on sound cancellation. #Electronic noise cancellation, ... so they did do their job VERY VERY well.) The problem was that I use my headphones at fairly high volume most of the time, and while I trust Bose for sound quality, I don't trust them for durability at high volume...
These were also more comfortable than the Bose model I tried on...
What's great about it: Durability, sound, comfort
What's not so great: Pricey, shorter cord than my previous headphones...
I would recommend this to a friend!
Sound Quality
5 out of 5
5
Comfort
5 out of 5
5
Durability
4 out of 5
4
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Intel Solid-State Drives represent a revolutionary breakthrough that delivers a giant leap in storage performance. Unlike hard disk drives, Intel SSDs have no moving parts, resulting in a quiet, cool, highly rugged storage solution that also offers faster system responsiveness.Drawing from decades of memory engineering experience, and industry-leading, compute-quality NAND Flash memory manufacturing processes, Intel SSDs are designed to deliver outstanding performance for a wide range of computing applications. Intel SSDs also feature low write amplification and a unique wear-leveling design for higher reliability, meaning Intel SSDs not only perform better they last longer.
 
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5 out of 5
5
A bit pricey, but WELL worth it...
on April 23, 2012
Posted by: JeffIllinois
from Peoria, IL
Using in my primary gaming machine. No RAID, ... just one drive. In FPS (First person shooter) games, map load times are reduced to almost nill. (Even in Battlefield 3, load times are only a few seconds, as opposed to 30-45 seconds with the 150GB WD Raptor drives I was using before.
Reads and writes at just about 500MB/sec (real world, and before it's had a lot of file system reads/writes/deletes, which are known to slow down SSD's drastically.
Important note : This is the first Intel SSD with a chipset from a 3rd party. It has the SF-2281 (Sandforce) chipset; HOWEVER, ... it had a proprietary Intel firmware that appears to solve the BSOD issues that have plagued that chipset.
Obviously, the price is a bit to take on, ... but it's well worth every penny... Honesly considering switching out the primary drives in my other machines for these.. Startup time for Win7U has been reduced by about 80% with this SSD over what I had and that's with all my software installed...
What's great about it: Speed, reliability..
What's not so great: Same as all other good SSD's,.... pricey...
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5 out of 5
5
Performance
5 out of 5
5
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SynopsisYou've received your assignment, hustled into a helicopter and skillfully maneuvered into the murky abyss of a mysterious land — with one deadly mission on your mind. You slip and sneak through dangerous territory. You spot an enemy in the distance and raise your rifle as you aim with precision. With a nearly silent pop, he drops lifelessly from view, as you press on, planting explosives to carve your way through secured fortresses, removing classified information and leaving only a trail of smoke in your wake. Welcome to a new kind of war. Tomorrow, the government will deny that your operation ever occurred. Your location will be obscured. Your alibi will be written. The war will be erased from history. But today, you bask in the glory of a perfect kill.Call of Duty: Black Ops is the latest installment in the Call of Duty franchise and the follow-up to last year's blockbuster Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. The Cold War has ended — or at least, it appears that it has. You are one of the few to know the secrets of the deadly conflicts that persist and to complete the classified operations that quietly protect the nation. You are Black Ops. Descend into the explosive combat with all-new force and all-new technologies to destroy the enemy, including new Killstreaks like Napalm Strikes, a remote-controlled explosive device and controllable helicopters. A deadlier mission than ever requires the most intensive Combat Training yet — hone your tactics offline against A.I. bots in both Free-For-All and Team Deathmatch modes and earn COD Points to purchase equipment, attachments, perks and new customization options. Further test your nerves and weapon skills in point-gambling Wager Matches, and celebrate each epic kill in Theater Mode. You are being summoned — do you have the courage to answer a grave new Call of Duty?
 
Customer Rating
4 out of 5
4
Good gameplay, Multi-player problems "already..."
on November 10, 2010
Posted by: JeffIllinois
from Peoria, IL
Got this on release day, and played most of the evening. MW2 had several issues early on that Black Ops is bringing back to the table. Multi-player in parties has been improved to allow party chat; HOWEVER, it has the exact same problem with allowing parties to start a match without players getting kicked out of the match and party.. (And sometimes the whole room disappears.)
They also haven't fixed the Host Migration problem they had with MW2. (If the host leaves, it is supposed to migrate to a different users machine and then continue, but that only works about 50% of the time. The rest of the time, it fails completely, taking you back to the main menu, and losing any "match bonus" points you would have received at the end of the match, had it finished out.
The graphics are quite nice. (At least on 360.) There are definite improvements over MW2 when it comes to effects. Explosions look more realistic than they did in MW2.
Some of the issues that really annoyed players in MW2 have also been fixed, which really seems to be bugging people who took advantage of the previous issues. (Example : The "Noob Tube" has been fixed so that while a direct hit will usually kill, it likely won't take out 3-4 guys at the same time anymore... Noob Tubes were a HUGE exploit in MW2. Named such, because they were typically used most by "New Players," or people with VERY limited skill sets for console gaming...
Weapons damage has obviously been changed in Black Ops as opposed to MW2, making some weapons more powerful, and others less. Some are still pretty ridiculous. Sniper Rifles that will kill you if you're hit in the toe, Sub-Machine guns that do next to no damage unless you're hit by 6-8 rounds., etc... Shot guns that kill from too far away, and are 10 times more likely to get "One Shot, One Kill" than a MAC10 from the same distance firing 4-6 rounds to anywhere but the head...
What's great about it: Graphics. Most Weaponry, new Killstreak rewards
What's not so great: Multi-player "Noob weapons," Multi-Player Match Making/Party Use
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This sleek, glossy black TV stand can accommodate flat-panel TVs up to 62" and features a wire management system for a neat, organized appearance.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Great stand. Bit pricey for what you get...
on August 20, 2009
Posted by: JeffIllinois
from Peoria, IL
I purchased this to hold my Samsung 55" 6000 series LED LCD, and it looks rather beautiful with the TV. (JMO of course.. :)
It has wire guiding in the back to keep wires out of sight. (Handy...)
MOST IMPORTANTLY!!!! : It is fairly difficult to find a TV Stand that will hold THREE components side by side. (Receiver, DVD player, DVR, etc...) Most components are 19" wide, which means you need 57" of VISIBLE width on the bottom and middle shelves. This until has about 56.5", so the edge of the components hide behind the rail by only about 1/4" on each side. (MORE THAN ACCEPTABLE..) It's pretty rare to find a stand that will do this... (At the store, this is the only one I found... :-)
The only thing I wasn't extremely impressed with was the number of rubber bumpers between the glass and frame (Mainly on the middle and bottom shelves. So admittedly, and heavy receiver (Like my Pioneer ELITE) causes the glass to sag slightly if it's placed anywhere but in the center. (And placing a receiver in the center would make it very difficult to access connections if I were to add/remove other components...) CHEAP SOLUTION TO THIS ISSUE : Stop at the hardware store and buy some more "stick on" rubber bumbers (black in color) and the problem is solved...
What's great about it: Shelves are wide enough to hold components THREE WIDE!!! (RARE!!!)
What's not so great: Could use more rubber bumbers between glass and frame.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Durability
4 out of 5
4
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Strong, safe and secure, this TV stand provides you with a great place to position your TV and other A/V components.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Simple yet elegant.....
on October 20, 2008
Posted by: JeffIllinois
from Peoria, IL
This is a "corner unit" design, so if you need a stand for a corner, this will do quite well. I only mention the "con" of being a corner unit in case people may consider moving furniture a lot. This unit probably wouldn't look very good flat against a wall. (Though I haven't tried it yet..)
Compared to other stands I've worked with in the past, this is VERY easy to set up. (15-20 minutes.)
What's great about it: Very easy setup.
What's not so great: Using it anywhere other than corner may not be pretty.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Durability
4 out of 5
4
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SynopsisTake on the world as both a U.S. Marine and a British S.A.S. Soldier in Call of Duty 4. You'll travel across the globe, relying on your wits and weapons to launch all-out assaults and accomplish invisible missions of stealth. Day or night, be ready to do what must be done. It's the most up-to-date collection of firepower, machinery and military vehicles in the Call of Duty series. Prepare to experience the sophisticated technology and unbelievable graphics of an incredibly realistic warfare experience.Experience tomorrow's war today in an immersive series of land and air strikes. Get the job done using the 70 new advanced weapons at your disposal. Make it to the next skirmish via choppers, jets and gunships before the battle is over. Conceal yourself and lie in wait with such accessories as night-vision goggles and ghillie suits, then bust through enemy strongholds in a display of powerful weaponry. It all comes together in a saga of cinematic intensity.59.99
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Fun with just the right level of difficulty.
on December 10, 2007
Posted by: JeffIllinois
from Peoria, IL
So far, I'm pretty happy with this one.. Unfortunately, too many good games came out at the same time, and I've been pretty well addicted to Warhawk, so this one hasn't gotten much play. It's another great 1st person shooter, and the game play rivals all the previous COD series games. I can't complain at all.
What's great about it: Fun
What's not so great: None
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Dr. Aiden Krone is a former professor of Applied Physics at MIT, notorious for his unrivaled brilliance and obsession with Thermodynamics, Advanced Propulsion and Quantum Electrodynamics (QED). Despite his increasing tendencies to demand control and secrecy, he became the founder and lead physicist of a classified Time Travel research program. Over a decade later, Krone's program had successfully developed the world's first time-traveling suit technology. However, as the program's equally secretive decision-makers demanded this technology be adapted for military applications, Krone's feelings of self-entitlement and anger grew. He secretly desired a new existence, a new world where his scientific endeavors could be shaped and experienced without outside interference.The combination of Krone's mind and his suit technology gave him the ability to create and control another existence — an existence where a man of science could finally operate without restrictions and do so within a place where science itself was properly respected — regardless of the effects on humanity. It is now up to you to trace Krone's last known appearances and stop his tyrannical rule over Alpha District. In a twisted world where scientific accomplishments reign, it's up to you to don the Beta Suit and master time to become the ultimate weapon.
 
Customer Rating
4 out of 5
4
Demo's not bad...
on November 14, 2007
Posted by: JeffIllinois
from Peoria, IL
The controls for this game a pretty good, ... work the way you need them to. The AI is pretty good, (Once the bad guys see you, they come find you.) The graphics are VERY good. (Though many scenes are a bit darker than you would like in a FPS.)
The disadvantage to this game is that much of the time, you don't know what is going to happen next until it happens the first time, and if you aren't prepared to use the "timeshift" to reverse or slow down time, ... your basically dead, and you try it again until you get it right..
What's great about it: Control decent, AI is pretty good, graphics excellant
What's not so great: Try, try, try again...
I would recommend this to a friend!
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SynopsisTiger Woods is one of the most dominating athletes in all of sports. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08 is equally as strong with powerful features that take golfing action to new heights. For the first time, every portion of your game is recorded, from your opening drive on the first hole to your final putt in the FedEx Cup championship. This allows you to post your most outstanding rounds on EA SPORTS GamerNet, which is a revolutionary interactive gaming hub that hosts user-created content online. Play as hard as Tiger does, take on challenges set by other players and determine once and for all who is the world's greatest golfer.Just as in real life, confidence plays a big factor in your success or failure. The all-new Shot Confidence function tracks your performance on every hole, so you can analyze your performance with the Confidence Meter to identify strengths and weaknesses. With Photo Game Face, you can insert yourself into the game like never before by uploading real-life pictures of you, friends, family and others to create in-game characters. Take part in the all-new FedEx Cup championship format by playing amazing rounds at Westchester Country Club, TPC Boston, Cog Hill and East Lake. Featuring some of the best players in the world, including John Daly, Vijay Singh and Tiger himself, you will be immersed in authentic action on every drive, chip, putt and birdie.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Fun game, ... as always
on November 14, 2007
Posted by: JeffIllinois
from Peoria, IL
I was obsessed with Tiger Woods 05', and this one is even better. Graphics are better, game play is a bit more fun. It is a bit more difficult than 05' because your putting is much like your chipping was on 05, with grids showing you how much roll in different directions, but no tigervision, and no putting helper (how much to left or right, and no how much forward or back to make a put) also, more reliant on how much of your stroke you use (based on controller) than 05' was. Still very fun, and I still give it 5 stars!
What's great about it: Online comparison play, fun multiplayer modes
What's not so great: Online cheaters (EA is dealing with this best they can)
I would 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.
 
Overall4 out of 54 out of 5
Not 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 !
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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.
 
Overall2 out of 52 out of 5
Extremely 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.
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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 51 out of 5
Not 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).
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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 51 out of 5
Could 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.
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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.
 
Overall5 out of 55 out of 5
Works 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.
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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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Base on TV is not in the middle, there are two different legs on each side.

The TV does not fit on our stand because the two legs are too far apart. My question is do you have bases we could buy to correct this?
Note : Questions are answered by other consumers, ... not Best Buy reps...

In short, ... no. Not Bases. If you could mount to a wall, ... or could modify your stand to add backing support, you could use a wall mount.
9 years, 2 months ago
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JeffIllinois
   Peoria, IL
 

hdtv antenna installation

could I request a quote to install an hdtv antennae system in my new home in raymond nh 03077
These questions are actually answered by other consumers, not BestBuy staff. For pricing information on Geek Squad installation, please contact your local Best Buy store.
9 years, 8 months ago
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JeffIllinois
   Peoria, IL
 

why best buy wont carry or sell mitsubishi lazar TV. The cost are down from when first came out. With this set you don't need to change bulbs.

Speaking from one consumer to another (BestBuy doesn't answer these questions, other consumers do) I can tell you that NO light module regardless of type, will last forever. And I'm sure that if/when you eventually have to replace the laser unit in those televisions, they will be very expensive.

That being said, ... regardless of laser technology, LED backlit LCD's are far less expensive and have bulb lifespans that for the average user, will last between 14-20 years.. (Probably longer than you'll have the TV....)
9 years, 8 months ago
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JeffIllinois
   Peoria, IL
 

When using the internet browser on Google TV, can I access and stream videos from Hulu and other major network websites, or are they blocked?

Also, would I really need a cable box if I want to rely on the web browser to stream shows? I know I need an ISP.
Unless there is an app for a specific service, the answer to that question could change on a regular basis based on what the provider does with their services, website setup, etc... Essentially, the web browser built into Google TV does not have a lot of extension support, so I would probably guess that for the most part, you will not be able to stream from most sites using only the browser.
9 years, 8 months ago
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JeffIllinois
   Peoria, IL
 

What do you charge to hook up subs and amp??

Is it expensive to have you guys hook up my stuff in my car and possibly have my deck taken out and cleaned??
Since these questions are not answered by BestBuy staff, I can only tell you what I personally would charge. But since it's fairly likely that I don't live in your region, it would probably be a waste of both of our time. :-)

For specifics on what BestBuy Geek Squad would charge, please call your local store and ask to speak with a Geek Squad Representative.
9 years, 8 months ago
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JeffIllinois
   Peoria, IL
 

I purchased a Logi Tech Remote for my elderly friend and I need assistance in programming the remote. Where would be a good place to seek assistance

Remote Control programming
Know any geeky teenagers? :-)

You can probably obtain assistance through Geek Squad at Best Buy. Contact your local store to see whether they offer those types of services. I do not know of any other service providers that are specific to assisting with these types of devices. I certainly mean it when I ask; however, whether you know any geeky teenagers... They'd likely fly through setting up a universal remote... :-)
9 years, 8 months ago
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JeffIllinois
   Peoria, IL
 

Did You Guy's Stop Selling Onkyo Receivers?

Best Buy has not stopped selling Onkyo brand Receivers. Go to BestBuy.com and type in the search bar "Onkyo Receivers." You will find several to choose from. Anything that says "Marketplace" is not being sold directly through Best Buy; however, I saw that several receivers were not marketplace, so it is apparent that BestBuy does in fact continue to sell them...
9 years, 8 months ago
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JeffIllinois
   Peoria, IL
 

what is needed to stream sports games to a samsung 32 in flat screen tv without an internet connection?

Live in South jersey, residential area, have not gotten cable, how do I get sports games?
This would depend heavily on where you intend to stream them from.... There is no way to easily answer this question using only the details you have provided.

If it is going to stream from a specific streaming service, you would either need to find a compatible device for that specific service, or you will need to connect a PC/Laptop to TV.....
9 years, 8 months ago
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JeffIllinois
   Peoria, IL
 

Adapter for monitor to laptop

My monitor has a 15 pin plug and no other plug ins. What adapter do it need
to connect my dell Inspiron 3135 laptop to the monitor
If the laptop only has HDMI (which is common on many new laptops) then there is no adapter available to connect to your monitor. Sorry... (HDMI is digital and VGA (15-pin) is analog. They are not capable of communicating with each other.)
9 years, 8 months ago
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JeffIllinois
   Peoria, IL
 

How to fix a small scratch on my LCD TV screen?

In short, ... don't.. Most LCD TV's have a protective coating over the display. Any chemical that would fill the scratch will also likely have an adverse reaction with the coating.
9 years, 10 months ago
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JeffIllinois
   Peoria, IL