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- Review count9
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- First reviewJuly 29, 2013
- Last reviewJune 19, 2016
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- Average rating4.7
- Review comment count5
- Helpfulness votes12
- First review commentFebruary 24, 2014
- Last review commentJanuary 3, 2017
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Get in the game and stay there with this EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Founders Edition graphics card. Made for gaming, the card offers next generation VR3 technology and three times faster performance to keep up with the action of even graphics-laden titles. This EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Founders Edition graphics card has an advanced vapor chamber for cool performance.
Posted by: Gerald8898
from Sioux Falls, SD
I built a new PC in the middle of April, I will put my components at the end of the review if you have any interest in those things.
I picked up a GTX 970 when I built my computer and it worked just fine for a few weeks. I thought for a similar price, I might as well have the latest and greatest from the Pascal line. This GPU blew the 970 out of the water while running at a cooler temperature. I am able to max out all of my games (Overwatch, Starcraft 2, Skyrim, The Division, Civilization 5, and Cities: Skylines). I have averaged roughly 70 FPS on Overwatch at any given time on Ultra settings. I highly recommend this over even a pair of GTX 970's, for less money. Pick one up if you can!
My build: i7 6700k (SKU:4712011), Corsair H100i v2 (SKU:7313029), 32GB of PNY Anarchy DDR-4 RAM (SKU:4830102), Asus Sabertooth Z170 Mark 1, Corsair HX750i PSU, and the Nvidia GTX 1070 (SKU:5387224). All housed in a CoolerMaster Mastercase Pro 5 with a Logitech G810 keyboard (SKU:4812800), G303 Daedalus Apex mouse (SKU:4801031), and an Asus MX279H 27 inch IPS display (SKU:8767178).
**Update: I returned the EVGA GTX 1070 and ordered the Nvidia GTX 1080 as of 6/17/2016. I plan to purchase a HTC Vive and I believe this will do a better job.
My Best Buy number: 1015823158
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Easily cook your next meal in this 6-quart Crock-Pot SCCPWM600-V1 slow cooker, which features WeMo compatibility that makes it easy to connect your Android or iOS device and control functions via the WeMo app, using your 3G or 4G data or Wi-Fi.
Posted by: Gerald8898
from Sioux Falls, SD
I received this Crock-Pot for Christmas and I absolutely love it. Very easy to set up and use. You will attach it to your 2.4Ghz wireless network and have the ability to change all the settings from your phone. You can set timers and change the temperature settings. Works great and will change how you use Crock-Pot!
My Best Buy number: 1015823158
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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![My Head Is an Animal [LP] - VINYL](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/1999/19990858_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
5
Great album
on January 10, 2015
Posted by: Gerald8898
from Sioux Falls, SD
I am totally impressed with this album. Quality is great, sounds amazing and comes with a free download of the album. The sound is a little out there but if you keep an open mind you will love it.
My Best Buy number: 1015823158
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Lost on the River [LP] - VINYL](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/2586/25863178_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
5
A lot of classic Dylan with a modern twist
on December 30, 2014
Posted by: Gerald8898
from Sioux Falls, SD
I was super excited for this album ever since I saw them play on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. They sounded great and I wanted to hear more. Nothing beats the sound of vinyl and this one is wonderful. The only gripe I had was that their was a lot of extra vinyl shavings on the outside of the records and the center hole punch seems like it wasn't done so well, but everything else looks great.
My Best Buy number: 1015823158
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Seeds [LP] [Bonus Tracks]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/2587/25876843_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
5
Fantastic album with even better packaging
on December 30, 2014
Posted by: Gerald8898
from Sioux Falls, SD
This album was a bit of a stretch for me. I have enjoyed previous CD's but never Vinyl and was a bit worried. But from the moment I opened the packaging and admiring the colors and the attention to detail, I have been blown away. The music is awesome, might have to say their best album yet. You will love this album!
My Best Buy number: 1015823158
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This Jawbone Era 95375VRP Bluetooth headset is compatible with most Bluetooth-enabled mobile devices and features embedded sensors that detect speech to minimize background noise and allow simple hands-free operation.
Posted by: Gerald8898
from Sioux Falls, SD
I picked up this headset a few weeks ago after doing a fair amount of research. I love Jawbone products and I was really excited for this bluetooth headset. I already had the app, so setup was super simple. The app lets you customize some button combinations, announce the callers, and even use voice activated features. The issues for me came when I put it in my ear. The small earpiece that it came with was the only one that fit, the others were so large. It didn't fit well but I tried it anyway, I thought it was something I just had to get used to. It was tremendously uncomfortable and really hard to make it through a conversation.
Voice quality and speaker quality was another issue with this unit. This is a bone-conducting microphone, meaning that it needs to touch your cheek or jawbone to work. The NoiseAssassin technology to cut outside noise really didn't work, still got a lot of noise from the surroundings and when it tried to cut it out, it made the noise more obvious. Occasionally the person on the other end sounds sort of digitized, almost like a robot. It kind of comes and goes without any real explanation or reasoning, then leaves without a trace.
I really can't recommend this headset to anyone, I actually picked up the Bose Bluetooth Headset Series 2, and haven't had any issues thus far.
Listening to music did work very well, but the comfort did make me stop using it, the charging case is also a great idea and was pretty awesome to be able to quickly recharge the headset when I was not using it.
My Best Buy number: 1015823158
What's great about it: Small, charging case is genius, app has great features
What's not so great: Uncomfortable, poor sound quality, poor microphone
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Other Best Buy Products I Recommend
Bose - Bluetooth® Headset Series 2 (Right Ear) - Black
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Keep your teeth clean anywhere you go with this Philips Sonicare DiamondClean sonic toothbrush. It comes with a handy charging glass and charging case for convenience, and the DiamondClean brush heads clean and whiten your teeth throughout the two-minute cleaning cycle. This Philips Sonicare DiamondClean sonic toothbrush has a sensitive mode for cleaning irritable gums.
Customer Rating
5
Best toothbrush i've ever owned
on December 10, 2013
Posted by: Gerald8898
from Sioux Falls, SD
I bought several of these toothbrushes as gifts with one for myself. I have been completely impressed with it. It does give a bit of a tickle when you first use it, but as you keep using it, it gets better. Felt very clean after even one use. I really liked the induction charger so you can just set it back in its glass and it will charge up. Battery does last for about 2 weeks one one charge if you forget to charge it. The carrying case is nice and it does have a USB port to charge there too. It has 5 different modes: clean, white, polish, sensitive, and gum care. Very beautiful toothbrush and has the potential to make your smile look beautiful.
My Best Buy number: 1015823158
What's great about it: Great build quality, amazing value, very easy to use.
What's not so great: Nothing!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Other Best Buy Products I Recommend
Philips Sonicare - DiamondClean Standard Brush Heads (2-Pack) - White
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Philips Sonicare - DiamondClean Electric Toothbrush - Ceramic white
(182)Quality
5
Performance
5
Durability
5
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Whether you need 9 dozen* of your signature chocolate chips cookies or shredded chicken for Taco Tuesday with friends and family, the KitchenAid Artisan Series 5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer has the capacity for every occasion. This durable tilt-head stand mixer was built to last, and features 10 speeds to gently knead, thoroughly mix and whip ingredients for a wide variety of recipes and comes in over 20 colors to perfectly match your kitchen design or personality. Get creative and make more with your mixer with over 10 optional hub-powered attachments**, from food grinders to pasta makers and more. *Using the flat beater; 28g dough each **sold separately.
Customer Rating
5
Phenomenal mixer
on September 25, 2013
Posted by: Gerald8898
from Sioux Falls, SD
I purchased this mixer a few weeks ago and I have been in love ever since. It is extremely easy to use and all the attachments really make this mixer. Has the ability to do just about everything, all while making everyday life so much easier. Cookies are a breeze, cakes are a piece of cake and frosting is so simple. I would highly recommend to anyone and this is a fantastic gift idea as well. Happy cooking!
My Best Buy number: 1015823158
What's great about it: Very versatile, easy to use, so many attachments, looks great
What's not so great: Plastic chute doesn't stick on very well
I would recommend this to a friend!
Durability
5
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Google Chromecast: Easily stream your favorite apps and media to your TV via Wi-Fi with Chromecast. Use the included USB cable to plug the Chromecast into your TV, and control streaming content using your compatible smartphone, tablet or computer.
Posted by: Gerald8898
from Sioux Falls, SD
I just got my Google Chromecast today and it is awesome. Setup honestly took 4 minutes from taking it out of the box. I was a little disappointed that it didn't draw its power from the HDMI connection, but was able to plug the USB into my tv to deliver power. I have it connected to my laptop via the Chromecast extention in Chrome and on my phone using the application. Works with Windows, Mac, most Apple devices, and most Android devices. I highly recommend this product!!!
My Best Buy number: 1015823158
What's great about it: Crazy easy to set up, flexible, flawless performance
What's not so great: Limited functionality at launch
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Ease of Use
5
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Gerald8898's Review Comments
This ARRIS SURFboard SB6141 DOCSIS 3.0 high-speed cable modem delivers 8-channel downstream data speeds up to 343.1 Mbps for fast Internet connection. The internal filter helps minimize interference for enhanced performance.
Overall
1 out of 5
1 out of 5Good product, easy to install
By MauiTim
from Kihei, Maui, Hi
My shortest phone call with Oceanic TimeWarner.
Good bye old modem and monthly fee.
Good bye old modem and monthly fee.
Gerald8898
Sioux Falls, SD
Why give it one star?
February 24, 2014
What was wrong with this that you gave it such a low rating?
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Plug your favorite compatible headset into the Xbox One Stereo Headset Adapter and hear the action just the way you like it. Easily adjust chat audio without taking your hands off the controller. Add game audio by connecting directly to your controller, console, or TV.
Overall
4 out of 5
4 out of 5Mic doesn't work when using Beats Headphones
By cmcuevas
from Bayport,NY
While the adapter is great and I can now use my Beats to listen to my game audio at night, the microphone built into the headset wire is not detected as a microphone in-game. I have the exact same issue with my apple EarPods. The point was to listen to the game audio AND chat. I can use the adapter to chat with my old xbox 360 wired headset, but for that I'd just use the bundled headset that came with the Xbox One. Both the apple EarPods and Beats by Dre use the CTIA standard so I do not know what the issue is. This is even after performing the controller update.
Gerald8898
Sioux Falls, SD
Try using a real headset.
March 11, 2014
Try using a gaming headset made for gaming. It will make you a better person (in game and out).
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This Denon AVR-S700W 7.2-channel A/V receiver features built-in Wi-Fi for easy access to streaming content. 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.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Great Receiver With Great Features
By Jeffk1128
from Barton, PA
This is a great mid level receiver with lots of great features. I wanted Bluetooth to wirelessly connect my iPhone and iPad for Pandora and iTunes, it's surprising to me how few units do this. Pandora, Spotify, and more are actually already built in so that's a real plus. One of the greatest surprises was the multizone capabilities from 2 separate sources. Even the Best Buy rep thought it could only do one source for the two zones. I can be watching a movie in 5.1 in the house and listening to Pandora on the patio in stereo at the same time! Awesome! The Denon app is easy to set up and is an amazing way to control the whole setup from my iPhone or iPad. Love that. The sound setup with included mic was easy and it sounds amazing with no additional tweaking although I'm sure there is plenty you can do to fine tune. This is day one of using it so we will see how it holds up but so far I'm loving it. Sounds great! Easy to use.
Gerald8898
Sioux Falls, SD
Denon Receiver
July 6, 2014
What sort of speakers are you using with this unit? One or two subwoofers? I am considering purchasing this receiver and haven't heard much about it. I am glad Spotify works well and it is very surprising to hear that you can play 2 sources in 2 zones, I love that. Thanks for the review, it was super helpful.
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MacBook Air features fourth-generation Intel Core processors with stunning graphics, all-day battery life*, ultrafast flash storage, and great built-in apps. It's thin, light and durable enough to take everywhere you go — and powerful enough to do everything once you get there.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Awesome for a student
By SweetLou
Best in class. Just the Christmas present I was looking for my daughter
Gerald8898
Sioux Falls, SD
?
March 2, 2015
Why give it one star?
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Maintain access to documents and media with this SanDisk Ultra USB flash drive. Its ultra-fast reading speed of 150MB/second lets you load and save files easily. The Type-C connector has no up side so you can plug it in quickly without reorienting the connector. Manage this 32GB SanDisk Ultra USB flash drive wirelessly via the SanDisk Memory Zone app.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5beware
By bruceliu
Make sure the port is what you want they do not take a photo of it I am keeping it just in case
Gerald8898
Sioux Falls, SD
Is it not USB Type-C?
January 3, 2017
It clearly shows a USB Type-C port.
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Get in the game and stay there with this EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Founders Edition graphics card. Made for gaming, the card offers next generation VR3 technology and three times faster performance to keep up with the action of even graphics-laden titles. This EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Founders Edition graphics card has an advanced vapor chamber for cool performance.
Why is this card listed to have GDDR5X in the title when it only has GDDR5?
Probably just a mistype. It definitely doesn't have GDDR5X.
7 years, 9 months ago
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Gerald8898
Get in the game and stay there with this EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Founders Edition graphics card. Made for gaming, the card offers next generation VR3 technology and three times faster performance to keep up with the action of even graphics-laden titles. This EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Founders Edition graphics card has an advanced vapor chamber for cool performance.
can i buy nvidia 1070 founders edition on bestbuy before july?
You should be able to. I asked a Best Buy employee to check the stock in the warehouse and they were able to order one for me that day, despite showing up as "sold out" online.
7 years, 9 months ago
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Gerald8898
Get in the game and stay there with this EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Founders Edition graphics card. Made for gaming, the card offers next generation VR3 technology and three times faster performance to keep up with the action of even graphics-laden titles. This EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 Founders Edition graphics card has an advanced vapor chamber for cool performance.
This card is supposed to come out today( June 10, 2016). When can i buy it at best buy?
This card was available for about 3 hours on June 10th. Has been sold out since. I would ask an employee if you can OMS one, often times there is stock in a warehouse that does not show up online. Good luck.
7 years, 9 months ago
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Gerald8898
This Jawbone Era 95375VRP Bluetooth headset is compatible with most Bluetooth-enabled mobile devices and features embedded sensors that detect speech to minimize background noise and allow simple hands-free operation.
Answer to above question,
Its because Geek Squad is worthless when it comes to actually warrantying anything even when you have bought the protection...
This isn't a question. They are great when it comes to the warranty. They try to fix it if they can, if they can't, they get you a new one. What more can you ask for?
9 years, 3 months ago
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Gerald8898
Sioux Falls, SD
Google Chromecast: Easily stream your favorite apps and media to your TV via Wi-Fi with Chromecast. Use the included USB cable to plug the Chromecast into your TV, and control streaming content using your compatible smartphone, tablet or computer.
can I watch regular digital television channels if i buy chromecast?
Time Warner Cable wants me to buy the box to rent so i be able to watch what is like ABC, NBC, FOX, PBS, ETC. Ever since the regular channels became digital, they want people to buy a digital television in order to keep watching, but not too long ago, now no channels will display and I was or am thinking of buying chromecast if it allows me to watch these channels again apart from netflix. If this device don't do what i am asking for, should i just buy the one call rabbit tv usb stick?
No, you can't. Hulu is the only other service that lets you do it.
9 years, 3 months ago
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Gerald8898
Sioux Falls, SD
Hear your calls, even as noise levels change, thanks to the proprietary technologies in the Bose® Bluetooth® headset Series 2. In addition, a noise-rejecting microphone system lets callers hear you, even when you?re calling from a windy or noisy environment. The flexible StayHear® tip provides comfort and stability, while A2DP streaming delivers audio content. Includes StayHear tips in three sizes, a USB cable, wall charger and case. Available in right- and left-side versions.
How far can you get from your phone. (Range)
In an open field, about 30 feet. In an apartment, about 15 feet.
9 years, 7 months ago
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Gerald8898
Sioux Falls, SD
Hear your calls, even as noise levels change, thanks to the proprietary technologies in the Bose® Bluetooth® headset Series 2. In addition, a noise-rejecting microphone system lets callers hear you, even when you?re calling from a windy or noisy environment. The flexible StayHear® tip provides comfort and stability, while A2DP streaming delivers audio content. Includes StayHear tips in three sizes, a USB cable, wall charger and case. Available in right- and left-side versions.
Is the headset compatible with iPhone 5?
Yes!
9 years, 7 months ago
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Gerald8898
Sioux Falls, SD
Hear your calls, even as noise levels change, thanks to the proprietary technologies in the Bose® Bluetooth® headset Series 2. In addition, a noise-rejecting microphone system lets callers hear you, even when you?re calling from a windy or noisy environment. The flexible StayHear® tip provides comfort and stability, while A2DP streaming delivers audio content. Includes StayHear tips in three sizes, a USB cable, wall charger and case. Available in right- and left-side versions.
Is this ear bud the type that fits in the ear or does it have a clip?
I have trouble finding an ear piece that fits without falling out. I need to use this often and while moving so I need an ear clip that holds it to my ear.
This is an in ear sort of fit. No clips. It is extremely comfortable and this headset does have the choice of 3 different ear pieces. They do use a shark fin sort of fit where it uses more of your ear to hold it up, rather than your ear canal.
9 years, 7 months ago
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Gerald8898
Sioux Falls, SD
Hear your calls, even as noise levels change, thanks to the proprietary technologies in the Bose® Bluetooth® headset Series 2. In addition, a noise-rejecting microphone system lets callers hear you, even when you?re calling from a windy or noisy environment. The flexible StayHear® tip provides comfort and stability, while A2DP streaming delivers audio content. Includes StayHear tips in three sizes, a USB cable, wall charger and case. Available in right- and left-side versions.
can series2 produce stereo when both left and right are paired?
No. Unfortunately this will not work this way. It is only capable of using one or the other if paired up in this manor. It is also extremely expensive to do this and you will have terrible battery life. You can only expect about 4.5 hours of battery life out of each.
9 years, 7 months ago
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Gerald8898
Sioux Falls, SD
Hear your calls, even as noise levels change, thanks to the proprietary technologies in the Bose® Bluetooth® headset Series 2. In addition, a noise-rejecting microphone system lets callers hear you, even when you?re calling from a windy or noisy environment. The flexible StayHear® tip provides comfort and stability, while A2DP streaming delivers audio content. Includes StayHear tips in three sizes, a USB cable, wall charger and case. Available in right- and left-side versions.
Will this work on iPad mini?
It most definitely will! You do not have the ability to make phone calls, but using it with Skype, the Messages app, and FaceTime.
9 years, 7 months ago
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Gerald8898
Sioux Falls, SD