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- Review count68
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- First reviewOctober 21, 2009
- Last reviewAugust 4, 2017
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- Average rating4.1
- Review comment count12
- Helpfulness votes4
- First review commentDecember 7, 2013
- Last review commentJuly 22, 2017
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Enhance your computer's performance with this PNY Optima laptop memory kit that features two 4GB modules for a total of 8GB of memory. The 1333MHz operating speed allows easy multitasking.
Posted by: havanajoe8
from Mansfield, MA
Build or modify your own PC:Yes
Primary reason for building/modifying PC:Upgrader
I decided to update the ram in my new laptop to 8 GB from 4 GB. I knew that I only needed one chip, and the online memory finder gave me a SKU for a single 4 GB chip; however, when I got to Best Buy that SKU was for a desktop, not a laptop. They did not have a single 4 GB laptop chip in stock, so I had to buy this kit with 2 of them. I guess now I have a spare in case one goes bad. Upgrading was easy, I swapped out the RAM in about 5 minutes. Not seeing much of a performance increase yet, but experience has taught me that more RAM is better than less.
My Best Buy number: 2159931860
What's great about it: Easy upgrade
What's not so great: Didn't need 2 chips
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
4
Performance
3
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Add 7 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ports to your laptop for quick and easy accessThe 7-Port Ultra-Slim Desktop Hub adds seven easy-access USB ports to your laptop/netbook/ultrabook - perfect for connecting a keyboard, mouse, thumb drive, charging cable, or any other USB-enabled device.
Posted by: havanajoe8
from Mansfield, MA
I have been using several 4 port hubs all connected together, I consolidated into this hub and I am much happier! Everything runs faster, system found it instantly and it takes up very little space. A little pricey, but worth it!
My Best Buy number: 2159931860
What's great about it: Lots of ports, little space needed
What's not so great: Nothing!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Durability
4
Ease of Use
5
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Save your files quickly with this WD My Passport Ultra external hard drive, which features a USB 3.0 interface for transmitting data at up to 480 Mbps. The 1TB capacity offers ample space for data backup and file storage.
Posted by: havanajoe8
from Mansfield, MA
Compatible with...:PC
I had my backups spread across several older external drives via several hubs- made my system run slow. I decided to go with a single 7 port hub on one USB port and this drive directly to the other port. Works great! Was recognized by my system, and runs very fast. I am using USB 2.0 but it's much faster than my older drives. Takes up very little space on my desktop, powered off the USB port, runs quiet and cool. Plenty of space for backing up large files and very portable. I did not use the included software, a quick format and it was good to go!
My Best Buy number: 2159931860
What's great about it: Small size, fast speed
What's not so great: Nothing!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
Performance
5
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Easily store or transfer photos, videos and more with this SanDisk SDSDU-008G-A46 Ultra SDHC UHS-I Class 10 memory card that features an 8GB capacity and a Class 10 rating for fast read and write speeds.
Customer Rating
5
Plenty fast for HD video!
on July 4, 2013
Posted by: havanajoe8
from Mansfield, MA
I use it with:Point and shoot camera
I have been using one of these cards in my Sony HX300 and I love it. Plenty fast enough for taking pictures and recording HD video. When I saw it on sale I bought a second one as a backup. I've never had any issues with SanDisk cards, reliability is important to me. Sure, there are higher capacity cards out there, but 8GB is plenty- according to Sony I can save 295 pictures per 2GB, so I should be able to save around 1,180 pictures, give or take, on this card.
My Best Buy number: 2159931860
What's great about it: Fast and reliable
What's not so great: Nothing!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Capacity
4
Durability
5
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Recharge your battery with this charger that is designed for use with select DigiPower and Samsung lithium-ion batteries. The compact design allows easy portability.
Customer Rating
4
Very Versatile!
on July 4, 2013
Posted by: havanajoe8
from Mansfield, MA
I bought this to charge my backup battery for my Sony HX300. I love that you can charge a battery on this and then also plug the camera into the USB port to charge a second battery in the camera! Charge is faster than charging in the camera. Digital display is easy to read across the room. My only concern is that it hangs vertically and over time the battery may simply slide out. That being said, you can plug in the charger upside-down if needed. Overall a great product!
My Best Buy number: 2159931860
What's great about it: Fast charge, can charge another item via USB
What's not so great: Worried that battery can slip out
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Keep your Sony digital camera powered and ready for use with this Sony NPBX1 lithium-ion battery that features a 1240 mAh capacity for long battery life.
Customer Rating
4
Always have a backup!
on July 4, 2013
Posted by: havanajoe8
from Mansfield, MA
I bought this as a backup for use in my Sony HX300. The other brands of compatible batteries seem to only be rated for about 75% of the Sony battery. That being said, going name-brand is always more expensive!
My Best Buy number: 2159931860
What's great about it: Good capacity compared to other brands
What's not so great: Expensive!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This UV lens filter is compatible with most digital cameras with a 55mm lens and features high-quality optical glass that protects against dust and scratches without affecting color for brilliant images.
Customer Rating
4
Good for basic lens protection
on July 4, 2013
Posted by: havanajoe8
from Mansfield, MA
I'm generally on the fence about using UV filters since most cameras have UV filtering built in and adding a filter can cause ghosts and flares. However, I do believe that they can help protect your lens from dust and fingerprints. I bought this filter to go with my Sony HX300 and I was not expecting good results- that being said, I did not notice any ghosts or flares. Overall I am happy, cheap protecting for an expensive camera, and if ghost and flares do appear it's simple to just take the filter off.
My Best Buy number: 2159931860
What's great about it: Cheap protection for lens
What's not so great: Better quality is out there (at a higher price)
I would recommend this to a friend!
Performance
4
Ease of Use
5
Durability
4
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This Sony DSC-HX300 20.4-megapixel digital camera features an Exmor R CMOS sensor for crisp photos and 1080/60p videos. Enhanced Superior Auto mode helps ensure clear results when shooting dynamic motion, even in dim light.Memory card sold separately.
Customer Rating
4
Great pictures, super telephoto!
on June 19, 2013
Posted by: havanajoe8
from Mansfield, MA
Really takes nice pictures, even in low light, as long as you are not zoomed out too far. Lots of picture modes, but navigating these modes via the menus is not as easy as I had hoped, and no manual is included. That being said, once you figure out what setting does what you can really get some interesting pictures. 50x telephoto is great! Shutter button seems a bit sensitive. Overall, great all-in-one camera!
My Best Buy number: 2159931860
What's great about it: 50x telephoto, quality images
What's not so great: Menu not intuitive
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Picture Quality
5
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Store, transport and share media, data and more with this P-FD32GATT03-GE 32GB USB flash drive that features data transfer rates up to 18 Mbps.
Customer Rating
4
Great storage for the price; a little slow
on February 23, 2013
Posted by: havanajoe8
from Mansfield, MA
I bought this drive to transfer files from my PC to my PS3. Since the PS3 only can recognize a maximum of 32 GB on an external drive this is the perfect size. Great amount of storage for the sale price of $14.99. However, speed is only average, and appears to be a bit slower than the 16GB SanDisk I have been using. I had to format the drive to remove the backup hardware since I did not need it. Overall happy with the purchase, but a little more speed would have given this review a 5th star.
What's great about it: Bought on sale for $14.99- good bang for the buck!
What's not so great: Only average transfer speed
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
Performance
3
Capacity
5
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Brother Printer: Efficiently produce important documents using this printer, which features a 250-sheet bottom-loader input paper tray to accommodate large printing tasks. You can connect the printer to your network using Wi-Fi or the built-in Ethernet LAN.
Customer Rating
4
Great for home use
on February 6, 2013
Posted by: havanajoe8
from Mansfield, MA
I use it for:Document printing
I got tired of wasting money on ink cartridges for my other printer, and needed to print some documents, so I decided to buy this printer. Easy to setup, print quality is excellent, in my opinion. It has networking, USB, and Ethernet connections, which are handy for a small office. Print speed is fast once the document loads, but it does have a noticeable delay before printing starts. Also it seems to require a lot of power- my old printer was plugged into a power strip which is plugged into my UPS, but when I tried to do the same with this printer it kept tripping the UPS. I had to plug it directly into the wall, after that it was fine. 600 DPI seems fine for most use, but it does have a slower HQ1200 mode for graphics. Starter toner (included) is good for 700-1,000 pages, but higher capacity cartridges are available. Overall I am happy with this printer and I'd recommend it for personal/small business needs.
What's great about it: Excellent print quality
What's not so great: A little slow to load; draws a lot of power
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Speed
4
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Enjoy a DSLR-like body and sensor with a fixed lens with this Sony Cyber-Shot RX10 III camera. Powerful zoom ensures you get close up to your subject, and you can also film at up to 4K resolutions. Ultra-powerful intelligent autofocus and heavy-duty image processing ensure this Sony Cyber-Shot RX10 III camera captures the images you want..
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Small sensor
By BusStop
Bitter sweet, good zoom but small sensor will not give you the professional looking photos of a full frame camera.
Good for traveling anyway.
Good for traveling anyway.
havanajoe8
Mansfield, MA
Hmmm...
July 3, 2017
You really can't compare a camera with a 1" sensor to a full-frame... APS-C would be a closer comparison, but even still, you won't get a 600mm equivalent lens @ 4.0 for less than $12k even with an APS-C camera, and the quality on this camera is about 80% of an APS-C...
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Bring the party wherever you go with the LG X-Boom speaker cube. Wirelessly stream music from a Bluetooth-enabled smartphone or tablet, or use dual USB ports for playback or recording when connected to a USB device. Download the free LG Remote app from the Google Playstore to control the LG X-Boom speaker cube from any Android device.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Great Sound and Bass
By mmcdon
Good overall purchase but the only feature lacking is a shuffle feature if you have a usb connected.
havanajoe8
Mansfield, MA
Random
July 22, 2017
Press the "repeat" button until the display says "random". I think it's four or five clicks. You have to do this each time you turn the system on, but it works.
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Bring the party wherever you go with the LG X-Boom speaker cube. Wirelessly stream music from a Bluetooth-enabled smartphone or tablet, or use dual USB ports for playback or recording when connected to a USB device. Download the free LG Remote app from the Google Playstore to control the LG X-Boom speaker cube from any Android device.
Are the Audio Outputs (R + L) fixed or variable (controlled by unit/remote)?
Bring the party wherever you go with the LG X-Boom speaker cube. Wirelessly stream music from a Bluetooth-enabled smartphone or tablet, or use dual USB ports for playback or recording when connected to a USB device. Download the free LG Remote app from the Google Playstore to control the LG X-Boom speaker cube from any Android device.
I don't seem to be able to turn off the lighting affect. The instructions say it's button 8 , I press this but nothing seems to change ? Am I doing something wrong ?
You can't change the lighting from the remote, only the big red button on the unit itself, on the right side of the unit
6 years, 11 months ago
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Carry your Nikon digital SLR camera in style with this bag. The rugged nylon construction and padded shoulder strap combine for comfortable portability.
Does this bag have more than 1 pocket to hold mutiple lenses?
Yes, inside the case there are some dividers that Velcro in place. I was able to fit my D3400 with the 35mm mounted in the main compartment, and the 18-15 and 70-300 in smaller compartments to the right. There is also a large outside zipper pocket which I'm using for my external flash but it's big enough to hold another lens the size of the 70-300 or a few smaller lenses. Hope this helps!
7 years, 5 months ago
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Safeguard your Apple iPad mini with help from this OtterBox Defender Series 77-50972 case, which features durable construction and a built-in screen protector that work together to protect your device from wear and tear.
Will it fit a iPad mini 4
No, the iPad Mini 4 is a slightly different size and will need a different case
7 years, 8 months ago
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Safeguard your Apple iPad mini with help from this OtterBox Defender Series 77-50972 case, which features durable construction and a built-in screen protector that work together to protect your device from wear and tear.
Does it provide splash or dunk protection? If not, what does?
Safeguard your Apple iPad mini with help from this OtterBox Defender Series 77-50972 case, which features durable construction and a built-in screen protector that work together to protect your device from wear and tear.
Are you able to take pictures with the camera both forward and rear facing without taking off the case?
Yes, both cameras work fine with the case in place
7 years, 8 months ago
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havanajoe8
The high-sensitivity CMOS sensor and DIGIC 4+ image processor of this Canon PowerShot SX530 HS digital camera combine to form the HS SYSTEM, which helps enhance quality in low-light conditions, so you can capture the shot you want, wherever you are. .
I do not want to use the wifi. I don't see a cord in the package to connect to my laptop. Will it use cord from older PowerShot ? I want to edit in Photos on my Mac Book Pro.
The WI-FI feature is quite handy, you should try it; it will use the cord from your older camera or you can take the card out and put it in a reader
7 years, 9 months ago
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The high-sensitivity CMOS sensor and DIGIC 4+ image processor of this Canon PowerShot SX530 HS digital camera combine to form the HS SYSTEM, which helps enhance quality in low-light conditions, so you can capture the shot you want, wherever you are. .
Does the camera take good quality zoom in pictures?
I found the picture quality to be a bit poor at longer zooms but ok in mid range zooming
7 years, 9 months ago
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Play back audio from a wide range of sources with this Insignia™ NS-SH513 compact shelf system, which features Bluetooth technology, a USB port and a CD player for flexible use. The FM tuner features 30 presets for simple station recall.
how do you set or turn off timer unit shuts down consistently after 10:00 minutes in auxiliary mode when using tv as source.
It will turn off if there is no sound for 10 minutes, no way to bypass this.
7 years, 11 months ago
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havanajoe8
Easily reach a variety of locations with help from this TomTom VIA 1415M 1EN4.052.10 GPS, which features preloaded base maps of the U.S., Canada and Mexico and provides text-to-speech and turn-by-turn directions to simplify your travels.
I see a question asking about the charger. Does it have to be a usb plug in the vehicle or does it have a plugin to Fit the 12 volt outlets.
It comes with a 12v cigarette lighter type plug which the USB cable then plugs into.
8 years, 5 months ago
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havanajoe8
Mansfield, MA