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- Review count142
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- First reviewSeptember 18, 2007
- Last reviewMay 6, 2024
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- Average rating4.7
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- First review commentJune 8, 2016
- Last review commentJune 8, 2016
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Only @ Best BuyGuard your home theater equipment with this Insignia™ NS-HW503 8-outlet surge protector that features a 600-joule rating for reliable protection. Four outlets feature added space for fitting large plugs.
Posted by: grimmace
from Baltimore, MD
Got it on sale, a basic surge protector at a good price. Although, a small piece of paper slipped out of the box (on both) saying to place within 10ft of the circuit breaker box. Wasn't in issue, but never seen that kind of warning on a surge protector before. Does its job fine.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This Logitech Harmony 915-000194 smart control lets you use your compatible Apple® iPhone®, iPod® touch or iPad® or Android device to control up to 8 components for simple, multifunction use.
Customer Rating
5
Great flexible remote
on September 22, 2013
Posted by: grimmace
from Baltimore, MD
Nice remote and works better than the previous version, the Harmony Link. The software is improved for phone and tablet devices. The best improvement is the addition of a remote control. The remote does all of the needed features you want without needing phone or tablet. It direct connects, so it will work even if other wi-fi devices can't connect to the Hub.
My Best Buy number: 2022178798
What's great about it: The remote makes it usable without phone or tablet
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
4
Durability
4
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This MetroVac DataVac Pro Series MDV-3TCAV compact canister vac features a blower function for versatility and a multisurface design for easy use on carpets and bare floors. A standard filter helps maintain air quality by trapping airborne contaminants.
Customer Rating
4
Good for small jobs and tight spaces
on September 22, 2013
Posted by: grimmace
from Baltimore, MD
Gender:Male
I had a MDV-1BA and although great in theory, it wasn't powerful enough. The product was solidly built, so I bought this version. This unit does everything it should. Suck dust out of computers and other electronic devices easily. Switch the attachments and it will blow the dust out of hard to reach places. It has many attachment and so far as done everything I have asked of it. Computers, dust in stereo equipment, printers, what ever you have. Suction and blowing are good. It gets a little warm in use, but not hot. Cord is long enough to get to most areas if plugged in near by. The case it comes with is holds everything you need.
My Best Buy number: 2022178798
What's great about it: Good for electronic cleaning.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Features
5
Performance
5
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Take control of your game with this Logitech G19s 920-004985 keyboard that features multikey input for swift execution of complex moves. Twelve programmable G-keys enable you to preset up to 36 frequently used commands for quick access.
Customer Rating
5
Outstanding Keyboard
on September 22, 2013
Posted by: grimmace
from Baltimore, MD
I got this to replace a G510 keyboard. It's a great deal when they are on sale. I've had it over 6 months now. The small screen is great for secondary game information, or just showing performance and the time. It's not so bright it gets in the way. There are many 3rd party programs for it that can make it even more useful. The keyboard can be programmed through Logitech software and is not hard to do. The keys are lighted and can be changed to any color in the spectrum. G keys provide custom mapping and macros as needed. It has the usual multimedia controls too. It's an expensive keyboard, but will all of the features and on sale it'll meet your gaming needs at a decent price.
What's great about it: Every option you could want
What's not so great: Needs it's own power supply
I would recommend this to a friend!
Design
5
Ease of Use
5
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This SanDisk Extreme 64GB USB 3.0 flash drive allows you to manage your digital data with ease. Data transfer rates up to 190MB/sec. offer efficiency.
Customer Rating
5
Fast USB 3.0 stick
on September 22, 2013
Posted by: grimmace
from Baltimore, MD
Got this based on several USB stick reviews saying it was one of the best. Transferred GB of information in 30 minutes instead of the hours a USB 2.0 stick would have taken. Worked on all my USB 3.0 devices. It's really fast.
My Best Buy number: 2022178798
What's great about it: Fast
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
Performance
5
Capacity
5
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Do your Sims need a new sofa? Wouldn't you love for your Tiger Woods PGA Tour golfer to have that new putter you've seen online? Now there's an alternative method of payment for purchasing digital items within EA online games. Redeem your card to buy content from the EA Store, The Sims store, Pogo.com and many other games such as Need for Speed World and Tiger Woods PGA Tour online. Load up on goodies for your characters to make your gaming experience even more thrilling.
Customer Rating
5
Gift Card for Origin
on September 16, 2013
Posted by: grimmace
from Baltimore, MD
Simple, get a gift card for Origin to by games. Origin is behind Steam, but trying to catch up. It's $20 to buy games. Wish they had them in more amounts.
What's great about it: Money card ofr Origin
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Are you sharp-shooting assassin? Do you seek glory on the gridiron? Can you devise the most cunning of strategies in open combat? When you're a gamer, there's no such thing as "Game Over." Ensure you never run out of gaming Steam by fueling the action with this Steam Wallet Card.Your key to a world full of gaming possibilities, this Steam Wallet Card provides you with $100 to spend on the content you crave. Whether you're a soldier, athlete or explorer, one thing's for sure — you're a gamer. Are you ready for some Steam-powered action?
Customer Rating
5
Great for Steam
on September 16, 2013
Posted by: grimmace
from Baltimore, MD
Verified Purchase:Yes
It's a card with money on it for Steam. Put it in Steam, and get just about all of the games you can think of, usually on sale.
My Best Buy number: 2022178798
My Best Buy number: 2022178798
What's great about it: Steam has a ton of games, usually on sale
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
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Belkin WeMo F7C027FC Switch: Control your home electronics from almost anywhere using your Android or Apple® smartphone or tablet. The free WeMo app lets you control and monitor as many or as few devices as you'd like.
Customer Rating
5
Great wi-fi home automation switch
on August 13, 2013
Posted by: grimmace
from Baltimore, MD
I bought this to power multiple items in the distant sides of one room, and an timed light in another. Handling 1800W you can run most things through them. Setup wasn't hard though my Android phone. Set up 5 of them pretty easily. Link to the Wemo first, and then you set it to your home network. Next it detected firmware updates were needed and downloaded them. Rule to automate on and off by time aren't hard to setup. The Android app is still improving, but all of the needed features worked fine. Sometimes all of the wemo's don't show up, 1-2 refreshes at the most and they all appear. Allowing more customization and for it to work on all tablets with 4.0+ for the app is all that's left. I did not try the IFFF feature, no need for me.
My Best Buy number: 2022178798
What's great about it: Easy setup, works great
What's not so great: App still needs some work
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Jump into 3D learning with the Leap Motion Controller, which lets you use both hands and all your fingers to control action on your PC or Mac with pinpoint precision. Access the Leap Motion App Store to find apps that enhance your learning experience.
Customer Rating
4
Great device that will great better
on July 26, 2013
Posted by: grimmace
from Baltimore, MD
The Leap Motion is a great device with some early growing pains. There are apps, but not a lot yet. Sometimes it's intuitive, others times you have to think some. Google Earth takes some time. But, it's not to hard to figure out. Games are fun, apps aren't too expensive. It's very accurate. Once you figure out the field of vision and a frame of reference you'll feel at ease with it. The potential is there, I hope enough apps are software are written for it to make it more useful.
My Best Buy number: 2022178798
What's great about it: New type of controller, makes any computer like a touch screen
What's not so great: Not always intuitive, lack of apps so far
I would recommend this to a friend!
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NETGEAR R6300 Dual-Band Gigabit Router: This router avoids interference and delivers fast Wi-Fi speeds and reliable connections, making it great for larger homes with multiple devices. Plus, sharing across your network is simple, whether you're accessing stored photos and music or printing documents wirelessly.
Customer Rating
5
Another Great Netgear Router
on July 21, 2012
Posted by: grimmace
from Baltimore, MD
I use it in...:Large home
Upgraded from a WNDR3700v1 (now an AP) to this for some newer features. Easy to install, all web setup. Has a greater range and USB options than the WNDR3700. Everything on my network, wired and wireless, saw the new router with no issues and connected to the internet with no problems. Fast speeds in my network all the time between devices. Just get the latest firmware and you'll have a great router.
What's great about it: Ease of setup, speed and range
What's not so great: Nothing so far
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
Performance
5
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Your household is busy streaming media, working online, and playing games every day. This Linksys Wi-Fi Router will expand your network coverage, send signals directly to your devices, and deliver a lag-free connection, even when you’re all online at the same time.
Overall
3 out of 5
3 out of 5Just average router for now
By grimmace
from MD
This is a high end router from Linksys. Hooking it up was easy, and starting it was not a problem.
Positives-
8 ports – lots of ports to plug directly into the router.
Interface and setup are easy
Dual band worked fine
Multiple VPN ports can be designated
8 ports – lots of ports to plug directly into the router.
Interface and setup are easy
Dual band worked fine
Multiple VPN ports can be designated
Neutral-
The have icons to attach to your network devices. They have the Wemo series of products and some other generic icons, but not much else if it matters to people.
The have icons to attach to your network devices. They have the Wemo series of products and some other generic icons, but not much else if it matters to people.
Negative-
No aggregate ports
No bandwidth monitor (couldn’t find it in the regular Linksys screen location or any other pages)
Have to use an app to connect with mobile devices
Keeps trying to get you sign up for Linksys smart-fi
Requires adobe flash for the speed test. Flash is going away.
Wireless range was not as great as other similar range routers.
No aggregate ports
No bandwidth monitor (couldn’t find it in the regular Linksys screen location or any other pages)
Have to use an app to connect with mobile devices
Keeps trying to get you sign up for Linksys smart-fi
Requires adobe flash for the speed test. Flash is going away.
Wireless range was not as great as other similar range routers.
All of the comments are from the original firmware shipped with the router. The issue is, for a top end router with the matching price, it needs to have features others in the range do. Firmware upgrades should be able to fix many of these issues I think, but they should be there from the start. So, average overall since it has room to improve and should.
grimmace
Baltimore, MD
Range update.
June 8, 2016
I did play with the position of the antennas, The link you provided has very basic information. I tried the antennas at all angles, mostly 45 and 90. The range was still not as great as other routers in this price range.
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Enjoy seamless viewing with this LG 34-inch WFHD monitor. The 178-degree wide-viewing angles provide quality visuals from almost any direction, while the anti-glare coating eliminates distractive reflections to let you focus. Flicker-safe technology helps prevent eye strain during extended viewing periods. This LG WFHD monitor has fast response times that eliminate blurring.
Can Nvidia users utilize the Freesync option on this monitor? Several Freesync monitors are compatible with Nvidia drivers so I was curious if this one is. Thank you!
Not at this time. But they are expending monitors they work with with every update.
4 years, 10 months ago
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Brighten your day and night with this Philips Being Hue ceiling light. The dimming function lets you set an ambience for different moods, and it works with the Philips Hue dimmer switch and mobile app for versatile control. The ZigBee technology of this 32W Philips Being Hue ceiling lamp provides smooth, efficient interoperability with multiple Hue lighting units.
Does this hue light allow for multiple colors or just shades of white? And is it a bulb or the hue strip?
Just shades of White, I'd call it warm white, to daylight, to a bluish white.
6 years, 5 months ago
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grimmace
Your household is busy streaming media, working online, and playing games every day. This Linksys Wi-Fi Router will expand your network coverage, send signals directly to your devices, and deliver a lag-free connection, even when you’re all online at the same time.
Can you have one SSID broadcasting or must you connect to one of three SSID's?
You can turn off the SSID broadcast. They doesn't stop the SSID from being transmitted, just whether or not other devices are told to display it for connecting. All of the radios can have their SSID set to broadcast or not.
7 years, 11 months ago
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Belkin WeMo F7C027FC Switch: Control your home electronics from almost anywhere using your Android or Apple® smartphone or tablet. The free WeMo app lets you control and monitor as many or as few devices as you'd like.
What is the max load it will handle? Can it control a window air conditioner (120 V, 12 Amps)
1800w, at 15amps according to Belkin. Other people on the Wemo site have said they use it to control air conditioners.
10 years, 9 months ago
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grimmace
Baltimore, MD
Belkin WeMo F7C027FC Switch: Control your home electronics from almost anywhere using your Android or Apple® smartphone or tablet. The free WeMo app lets you control and monitor as many or as few devices as you'd like.
does it support 220-240v
does this wemo support devices which wok on 220-240v
Supposedly Belkin is working on a 220-240v switch. So far they are 110-120v only.
10 years, 9 months ago
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grimmace
Baltimore, MD
When will the new Sony BDP-S570 BluRay player ber available on line or in stores?
When will the new Sony BDP-S570 Blu-Ray player be available from Best Buy?
It is available in stores. I got one in BB on March 2nd. You have to ask someone for it though. They have the older ones on sale and the employee told m they were no putting the 570s on the floor until they sold more of the older models. They had the 570's hidden on the top of the selves. He had to get a ladder to get it for me. Check the stores status on BB online and if it is in stock, ask an employee to get it for you. They are there.
14 years, 2 months ago
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grimmace
Baltimore, MD