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- Review count45
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- First reviewDecember 1, 2007
- Last reviewOctober 26, 2013
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- Average rating4.4
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- First review commentNovember 19, 2013
- Last review commentAugust 12, 2014
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- First answerJanuary 31, 2009
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Brother All-In-One Printer: This all-in-one printer accommodates large print jobs, plus lets you copy and scan documents for flexible use. Just connect the printer to your home or office network via built-in Wi-Fi or the Ethernet LAN.
Posted by: majorgeek
from O'Fallon IL
I use it for:Document printing
Bought this for school use - both the printer and the scanner/copier work very well. It was easy to set up, even though the Win 7 drivers had to be downloaded from Windows Update, it wasn't too painful. Installation on a Windows 8 machine was a breeze.
I specifically chose this model over an HP so I would have a wired (RJ-45) connection, since wireless printer connections are unreliable no matter which manufacturer I deal with.
The wired network connection prints quickly, and the print quality is quite good. This was a good value for the price!
My Best Buy number: 0048554312
What's great about it: Excellent print quality, good scanner
What's not so great: nothing yet
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Speed
5
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HP Smart technology helps these HP CE257A color toner cartridges trigger printer quality adjustments to optimize print quality for reliable, vibrant results.
Posted by: majorgeek
from O'Fallon IL
Purchased the latest set of toner cartridges for my HP 2605 color laser. These work well, and the cost isn't terribly bad when compared to the terrible cost (and frequent replacement) of inkjet cartridges.
I've been very pleased with my laserprinter ever since I purchased it, and these cartridges keep it working at it's best. Even better when I was able to find them on sale, so it was a good price and quick shipping!
Thanks again, Best Buy!!!!
My Best Buy number: 0048554312
What's great about it: Excellent print quality, fast shipping!
What's not so great: Price (but they last for years!)
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
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Posted by: majorgeek
from O'Fallon IL
Age:45-54
Phone size:Large
My son had this phone about 3 months, and it shattered after falling 1 foot. He liked the screen, calls seemed ok, but the design is absolutely atrocious.
He's now stuck with using an older spare phone already in the family until he can upgrade again (16 months from now!)
Another issue is: No Removable Battery. There is no way to add an extra capacity battery, nor can you remove the battery if (I mean when) the phone freezes. This is a huge design flaw, and if LG is trying to be as terrible as apple, then congrats, they succeeded.
I've always had trouble with LG products, and this just seals the deal. I pleaded with him to buy something else, but sometimes you just have to learn the hard way. Both his LG and his wife's iPhone broke, I categorize them the same - Junk!
If you must purchase this phone, buy insurance. Better yet, buy something else...
My Best Buy number: 0048554312
What's great about it: Looked good at the store
What's not so great: No removable battery, glass shatters easily
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Other Best Buy Products I Recommend
HTC - EVO 4G Cell Phone - Black (Sprint)
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5
Battery Life
3
Sound Quality
3
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This Yamaha BD-S473 Blu-ray player lets you enjoy 3D content. To build a complete 3D home theater system, we recommend you purchase a 3D TV, 3D glasses designed for the TV, high-speed HDMI cable and an A/V receiver that is compatible with 3D products.
Posted by: majorgeek
from O'Fallon IL
This Yamaha looks good, it fits well on the shelf with my Yamaha amp, but the smart menu setup is limited, expecially compared to the toy-like Samsung system it replaced.
Most significant for me, it suffers from a key defect - there is no dedicated power on - power off remote codes. This makes it very difficult to set up with a universal remote. Im taking it back, may be forced to consider a Sony...
Happy to see Yamaha is building blu-ray equipment, hope they get it right next time!
My Best Buy number: 0048554312
What's great about it: Yamaha name
What's not so great: not very "smart", no power on/off codes
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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The use of Brother Genuine replacement toner cartridges like the TN-420 produces sharp, black and white pages with the quality you expect from Brother products. The Brother TN-420 replacement laser black toner cartridge is for use with 16 Brother products. This professional cartridge is intelligently engineered to work in seamless unison without compromising the quality of the print. The Brother Genuine TN-420 replacement black toner cartridge can print approximately 1,200 pages. Brother is dedicated to being environmentally responsible and offers disposal programs for properly discarding its cartridges.
Customer Rating
4
Toner for my printer
on May 14, 2013
Posted by: majorgeek
from O'Fallon IL
Bought this as part of the package with Brother laser printer. Please refer to that review as well.
I can't get that excited about toner, but I'm very pleased with the printer, and it made sense to pick this up at the same time. I would still recommend it even if you were buying it outright, this cartridge is advertised for 1200 sheets <4 cents per page. Can't complain about that!
My Best Buy number: 0048554312
My Best Buy number: 0048554312
What's great about it: Was a great price when bought with printer
What's not so great: Would have cost more otherwise
I would recommend this to a friend!
Other Best Buy Products I Recommend
Brother - Wireless Black-and-White Laser Printer - Black
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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.
Posted by: majorgeek
from O'Fallon IL
Purchased this for my mother in law, her inkjet kept drying up. This model offers a WIRED connection to the LAN (I would never trust a wireless printer connection!) and it duplexes as well!
The BestBuy deal offered a package price on the printer and toner that was too good to pass up. I'm very pleased with this printer.
My Best Buy number: 0048554312
My Best Buy number: 0048554312
What's great about it: WIRED LAN connection, duplexing
What's not so great: It's not free?
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This hub works with your high-speed Internet and your home phones to deliver VoIP phone services and supports up to 4 Ooma Telo handsets. With easy setup, you can enjoy unlimited U.S. calling and low international rates.*
Customer Rating
5
I worry for the phone company!
on May 14, 2013
Posted by: majorgeek
from O'Fallon IL
Verified Purchase:Yes
Heard about this system from a friend, and had to give it a try. This system requires a robust internet connection, but if you have one (I'm running 30MB cable) it is a great option.
The system was set up in 15 minutes, and then you have nationwide phone service. For the price of the taxes (check their website), you can replace your traditional POTS with VOIP. After 2 weeks, I was comfortable enough to port my existing phone line, and I went from $43/mo for local only to >$5/mo for unlimited US long distance (OOMA basic)
I then opted for the $9.99 additional for OOMA premier--With premier you can access your voicemail anywhere in the US, or forward your home phone to another line (cell?) while traveling. For me it was still an incredible deal!
I have had the occasional echo, but I simply call back.
I'm very happy with this choice, and I worry for the phone company (well, not really!)
My Best Buy number: 0048554312
My Best Buy number: 0048554312
What's great about it: Well integrated system, good online support
What's not so great: Occasional connection echo
I would recommend this to a friend!
Other Best Buy Products I Recommend
HD2 DECT 6.0 Cordless Phone for Ooma Telo VoIP Systems - Black
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Learn more about Windows 8Easily access the Internet with this Lenovo H520s-57312711 desktop that features built-in wireless networking for simple Web connection. The Intel® Pentium® processor features two processing cores for fast Internet surfing, downloads and more.[Learn more about Intel® processors.Information provided by Intel.
Posted by: majorgeek
from O'Fallon IL
Bought this to replace an aging W98 machine. It's guick and runs well, but I have a few issues with it. The first was the included keyboard, it has a function key on the outer left edge - instead of the control key. I find it very frustrating.
The solution is to buy a different keyboard. But Lenovo should realize this is a normal computer, not a laptop, don't give me a laptop keyboard for it!
The other issue is an M$ problem (Win8). But I'm trying Classic Shell rather than reloading the entire machine with an OEM copy of Windows 7.
It's a small machine, you really cannot add anything into it, but for the purpose (basic e-mail and internet machine) it works just fine.
The solution is to buy a different keyboard. But Lenovo should realize this is a normal computer, not a laptop, don't give me a laptop keyboard for it!
The other issue is an M$ problem (Win8). But I'm trying Classic Shell rather than reloading the entire machine with an OEM copy of Windows 7.
It's a small machine, you really cannot add anything into it, but for the purpose (basic e-mail and internet machine) it works just fine.
My Best Buy number: 0048554312
What's great about it: Good price, solidly built
What's not so great: Very odd keyboard
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
2
Performance
4
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![The Dark Knight Trilogy [Limited Edition] [5 Discs] [Blu-ray]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/6958/6958257_sa.jpg)
This three-pack brings together {director Christopher Nolan's blockbuster Batman franchise including Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, and The Dark Knight Rises.
Customer Rating
4
Nice to have the entire set
on December 18, 2012
Posted by: majorgeek
from O'Fallon IL
Purchased this for my family, they really enjoy having all three movies plus the extras.
What's great about it: All three movies plus extras
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Contact [Blu-ray] [1997]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/9503/9503101_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
5
Well worth the upgrade to Blu-Ray
on December 18, 2012
Posted by: majorgeek
from O'Fallon IL
If you are looking at this listing, I'm sure you already know the plot of the movie so I won't comment on it. If you are thinking about replacing your existing DVD with Blu-Ray, do it!
We purchased this to replace our DVD, and the colors and detail are amazing - I enjoyed the opening sequence more than ever before, not only the radio montage, but the details of the earth and the solar system were stunning! The rest of the movie was still good, but the first few minutes just knocked me out!
What's great about it: Visually stunning
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Dell Inspiron i7537T-1121sLV Laptop: Rich visuals, a high-definition touch screen and a slim design make this Dell Inspiron laptop an ideal solution for both entertainment and day-to-day tasks.Learn more about the New Windows ›
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Would have preferred it with Windows 7
By Bice
from Harrisburg, PA
This laptop is actually for my wife - the hard drive in her previous laptop died, and she decided she'd rather just get a whole new computer rather than try to replace the drive. If we had known what a pain Windows 8 was, we probably would have gone with replacing the drive. Why does Microsoft feel they need to completely re-invent the wheel every time they put out a new version of Windows? Trying to set anything up on this computer was a real pain - it took me forever just to figure out how to get to Control Panel. All so Microsoft could make our computer look more like a cell phone. Thanks, Microsoft.
Once we got it set up, Windows kept urging us to upgrade to version 8.1. So we did...only to find out that the virus protection software offered by Comcast to their customers doesn't work with 8.1. So we had to reset the computer back to factory settings, losing everything we had installed up to that point. Lots of fun.
Anyway, we did eventually get it set up to where she can use the applications that she had on her old PC - Quicken, Office, picture editing software, etc. And she does like the new laptop - her only complaint is that built-in mousepad doesn't have a physical "line" to seperate the mouse area from the buttons, so she freqently moves the mouse when she meant to left-or-right click on something.
majorgeek
O'Fallon IL
Here's how to fix your problem
November 19, 2013
I feel your pain - Windows 8 is ridicululous for anyone who isn't fingerpainting on their tablet. When I had to purchase a machine recently, I went cheap and installed classic shell - this brought back Win7/XP interfaces. Cost - $0
A more complete solution would be to purchase Windows 7 OEM software and reload your machine. I'm happier when I do this since the garbage software from the PC manufacturer is no longer installed, and my machine runs best this way.
You want to make sure you can find Windows 7 drivers before you do this however, and you may want to enlist a tech savvy friend if you've not done a bare-metal install before.
Either way, good luck!
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Featuring Internet and multimedia keys, this Logitech K750 920-003677 wireless keyboard makes it quick and easy to access your Mac's frequently used functions. The solar-powered design ensures reliable use in most locations with ample lighting.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5easy to use keyboard
By rizl1007
from Scottsdale, AZ
This is a nicer keyboard than the one that apple offers, plus it doesn't need batteries and its cordless, 2 pluses
I wish it came in black it is only available in white
I wish it came in black it is only available in white
majorgeek
O'Fallon IL
They do come in black...
August 12, 2014
Wanted to let you know that this keyboard does come in black, you may have to search at another retailer if BB can't special order it for you...
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can i have an mp3 player installed on car stereo?
I bought a used 1997 pontiac grand prix. I want to be able to listen to my mp3 through the stereo. At first, I was just going install my stereo from my old car which has a mp3 adaptor. Now I think I just want to add it to the stock stereo in the car. is that possible??
You can do this with some Delco radios if you are willing to install a relay and a remote switch. I did this with my 2000 Grand Prix and it involved breaking in to the wiring between the CD circuit board and the main board. You use the relay to switch over to the aux input, and this is where you connect your MP3. This way you leave a CD in the player, and switch to CD when you want to hear your MP3.
You could instead try to break the circuit traces on your main board, but that's a little more involved. This method leaves the radio untouched, so you can always switch back to it without trying to find where you buried the switch for the relay :)
I found an excellent tutorial at www.bradgoldring.com which covers two types of Delco radios and includes lots of pictures. It's a very good walkthrough. Good luck!
You could instead try to break the circuit traces on your main board, but that's a little more involved. This method leaves the radio untouched, so you can always switch back to it without trying to find where you buried the switch for the relay :)
I found an excellent tutorial at www.bradgoldring.com which covers two types of Delco radios and includes lots of pictures. It's a very good walkthrough. Good luck!
13 years, 3 months ago
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majorgeek
O'Fallon IL
Do I need a modem in the laptop?
I used to use the cable access to the local net and internet. Now I gonna buy a new laptop, but all of them have no modems (for example, Toshiba). Should I look for anything else?
Don't worry about having a modem - the question you need to ask yourself is: will you ever need to connect with dial-up? The answer is probably never. As long as you have wireless capability with the laptop, you can go to many local restaraunts, coffee shops, libraries and gas stations to find Wi-Fi and connect without trouble.
The last time I used my laptop modem was in 2003 (using local access numbers on a cross country trip). Since then, it hasn't been a factor. Just make sure you have wireless capability, and you'll be fine.
The last time I used my laptop modem was in 2003 (using local access numbers on a cross country trip). Since then, it hasn't been a factor. Just make sure you have wireless capability, and you'll be fine.
13 years, 9 months ago
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majorgeek
O'Fallon IL
How do i set up internet with all in one PC
on the HP all in one touch screen computer, they say there is a built in wireless card, but how do i go about getting wireless set up in my home? Do I have to buy a wireless modem ? How does this all work???
You'll need a wireless router to connect to the internet.
Products from my answer
Linksys - Ultra RangePlus Wireless-N Dual-Band Router with 4-Port Switch
Belkin - Wireless Router - IEEE 802.11b/g
14 years, 2 months ago
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majorgeek
O'Fallon IL
Is the HP Deskjet printer compatible with Microsoft Windows Vista?
It depends on the deskjet model you have. Check your specific printer on the HP website under Support, look for your printer model and see if there are drivers for it in Vista (or Vista 64-bit). If you can't find specific drivers for your printer (like me when I dumped Vista for Windows 7), then you can try the "universal print driver" and that may work for you - it worked for my laser (hp2605DN) including a display of how much toner was left in each color!
14 years, 2 months ago
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majorgeek
O'Fallon IL
First laptop-what do i need to go wireless?
It came with an atheros ar5009 802. 11a/g/n wifi adapter. Do i need a usb mobile device?
No. You have wireless built in. I have found that Atheros adapters work really well, as a matter of fact! All you need is a router or an access point to connect to.
14 years, 3 months ago
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majorgeek
O'Fallon IL
Router for streaming Netflix movies on Blu-Ray
My blu-ray is Netflix ready, but not wireless. I don't want to spend more for a router than I did for the blu-ray player, but I want to be able watch Netflix movies via the internet without losing any quality. What type of router should I buy?
Any router currently on the market will work - they will all include 10/100 ethernet ports (or faster). Your modem download speed will be less than the router will support, so the hard-wired router won't slow you down.
14 years, 3 months ago
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majorgeek
O'Fallon IL
how do i have 2 computers on the same network
Buy a wireless router. Plug in your cable or DSL modem to the WAN port and plug your wired computers into the LAN ports. Then connect any wireless machines via the wireless LAN. Be sure to encrypt it!
Buy a wireless router, don't buy a wired router. If you do, you will soon wish you had the wireless capability.
Buy a wireless router, don't buy a wired router. If you do, you will soon wish you had the wireless capability.
14 years, 3 months ago
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majorgeek
O'Fallon IL
My 2yr old Garmin 760 will charge only with USB cable not with AC adaptor or Auto charger. Whats wrong?
For auto charger: I would check your GPS cradle for bent or broken pins, can you check with a friend who has a similar unit?
On the AC adapter: it may have burned out.
You could purchase one of those USB chargers that plug into the wall and gives you 5v, I use that to charge my nuvi and my phones from the USB cords. Works great and you won't need the computer!
(note: if your USB cord works, you could try the rocketfish that gives you a car and a wall USB charger in the same package?)
On the AC adapter: it may have burned out.
You could purchase one of those USB chargers that plug into the wall and gives you 5v, I use that to charge my nuvi and my phones from the USB cords. Works great and you won't need the computer!
(note: if your USB cord works, you could try the rocketfish that gives you a car and a wall USB charger in the same package?)
Products from my answer
Dynex™ - Dual Universal USB Wall Charger - Black
Rocketfish™ - USB Home and Car Charger for Select MP3 Players - Multi
14 years, 3 months ago
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majorgeek
O'Fallon IL
Can you wire your GPS to the fuse box?
You might wire up an additional power socket (cigarette lighter socket) so you can plug it in. That's what I did, since my traffic receiver was built into my power plug. I also needed an outlet that turned off when the car did (otherwise my GPS stayed on all the time). So I wired it up.
If your power plug just has power, then sure, tear it apart and wire the harness into your radio circuit (ideally) so it will turn off when you turn the car off.
Good luck!
If your power plug just has power, then sure, tear it apart and wire the harness into your radio circuit (ideally) so it will turn off when you turn the car off.
Good luck!
14 years, 3 months ago
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majorgeek
O'Fallon IL
Online Purchase using Gift Card
I would like to know if I can purchase a GPS unit online using Gift cards?
Absolutely! Get your gift cards, and get your Garmin!
Products from my answer
Garmin - nüvi 765T GPS
Garmin - 4.3 Automotive GPS
14 years, 3 months ago
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majorgeek
O'Fallon IL