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Expand computer storage capacity with this Samsung EVO hard drive. Its solid-state architecture ensures fast startup times, and the 500GB provides plenty of space for photos, documents and music. This Samsung EVO hard drive has a read speed of up to 550MB/sec. and 520MB/sec. write for fast access to files and rapid data transfers. Speeds are consistent, even under heavy workloads and multi-tasking allowing for a faster file transfer. Benefit from faster, more fluid communication with your host system. The Samsung 860 EVO is specially designed to enhance performance of mainstream PCs and laptops.
 
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Samsung SSD's Are The Best
on May 18, 2018
Posted by: jdubtex
from Texas
Verified Purchase:Yes
Have installed and used many of the Samsung EVO SSD's, going all the way back to the EVO 830 Series. I have never had a single drive error or failure with any of them, and I have probably installed at least a dozen of them. These are pretty much the only SSD's that I use both at work and at home. Highly recommended.
My Best Buy number: 0763608277
My Best Buy number: 0763608277
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Immerse yourself in work or play with this wide 27-inch HP LED HD monitor, which features 178/178 horizontal and vertical viewing angles so you can see the screen from anywhere. This HP LED HD monitor lets you connect both analog and digital devices with VGA and two HDMI inputs increasing its versatility.
 
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It's Okay
on May 18, 2018
Posted by: jdubtex
from Texas
Verified Purchase:Yes
Bought this monitor for a spare workstation at our office. It's okay...not great, not terrible. Very sleek and thin profile, and I do like the screen coating on it. However, the color profile just isn't quite right for my preference. It's fine on a spare workstation, but I wouldn't want it to be my primary monitor. But that's very subjective and others may like it. Best to make sure to at least look at it in-store first if you can (it wasn't hooked up in-store at the time I bought it).
My Best Buy number: 0763608277
My Best Buy number: 0763608277
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No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Control media playback, adjust the volume and answer and end calls on your Apple® iPod®, iPhone® or iPad® with these Apple EarPods™ MD827LL/A, which feature an in-line remote and mic for ease of use.
 
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Earphones
on February 2, 2018
Posted by: jdubtex
from Texas
Verified Purchase:Yes
They are standard Apple earphones. Needed them to replace some old and worn out 3.5mm ones we had. Plug them in and they work, no problem.
My Best Buy number: 0763608277
My Best Buy number: 0763608277
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Upgrade your computer without assistance or confusion. Mounts your 2.5" solid state drive into a 3.5" drive bay desktop computer using screwdriver. This adapter bracket made of aluminium and fits almost any 2.5 inch SSD.
 
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Eh...
on September 29, 2017
Posted by: jdubtex
from Texas
Verified Purchase:Yes
Mounting holes for the adapter didn't line up with the holes on an HP 3.5" drive cage, so couldn't use it and had to go with a different one. Really and HP "issue" and not the adapter, but it pays to check mounting hole spacing with prebuilt systems.
My Best Buy number: 0763608277
My Best Buy number: 0763608277
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With TurboWrite technology, this Samsung 850 EVO MZ-75E500B 500GB internal SATA hard drive allows you to quickly update files. The 32-layer 3D VNAND flash memory ensures reliable performance, and AES 256-bit encryption keeps your data private.
 
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Good Drive
on September 29, 2017
Posted by: jdubtex
from Texas
Verified Purchase:Yes
Have used Samsung EVO SSD's in the past and have never had any trouble with them at all. Have had one of them in the same computer for several years now without a single hiccup or issue.
My Best Buy number: 0763608277
My Best Buy number: 0763608277
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The NETGEAR AC1750 Smart WiFi 5 Router with external antennas delivers extremely fast WiFi. With AC1750 WiFi, Gigabit Ethernet speeds, and high-powered external antennas, this router offers ultimate performance in wireless coverage for large homes with 12 or more wireless devices. It gets 3x faster access than similar 802.11n.
 
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Very Good
on July 7, 2017
Posted by: jdubtex
from Texas
Verified Purchase:Yes
Bought this to put in our vacation house so we could eliminate the satellite and just stream TV, since that house is only used a few weeks out of the year. I have always used Netgear routers due to their speed, lack of dropped connections, and reliability. I typically use the Nighthawk line, but that wasn't really necessary for where I was going to use this one. Even though it's not a "Nighthawk" it seems to be just as solid and reliable so far, and works perfect for what we needed.
My Best Buy number: 0763608277
My Best Buy number: 0763608277
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Enjoy movies, television and music with this Samsung LED smart television. Built-in Wi-Fi lets you connect to your home network to share pictures from devices with the whole family or stream content from apps such as Netflix. This Samsung LED smart television delivers 4k UHD picture for bright colors and crisp imaging.
 
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Fabulous
on July 7, 2017
Posted by: jdubtex
from Texas
Verified Purchase:Yes
Was actually looking for a TV to buy and put at a vacation home. But since the vacation home only gets used a few weeks per year, decided to replace a TV in our primary house with this one, and take the one it replaced to the vacation house.
Got it home, hooked it up, called up an online streaming service...and HOLY COW! We have never seen such a great TV image before!! We literally sat there with our mouths open at how spectacular it looked (and the streaming we were watching wasn't even 4K).
Have ALWAYS bought Samsung TV's and have never been disappointed. This particular one really blew us away though, especially since we got it at a truly fantastic price with the sale they had and my birthday discount. Highly recommended!
My Best Buy number: 0763608277
My Best Buy number: 0763608277
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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Orbi Whole Home WiFi System delivers up to 3.0Gbps high-performance WiFi. Sleek, modern design with high-gain internal antennas for up to 5,000 square feet of coverage. FastLane3 Technology creates a dedicated Tri-Band WiFi for seamless 4K streaming and gaming everywhere in your home. Keep a single WiFi name for uninterrupted connections as you move from room-to-room. Circle Smart Parental Controls runs on Orbi Routers for a smart way for families to manage content and time online, on any connected device. Provide internet access to guests without sharing your personal network password. Orbi is ready right out of the box and compatible with your ISP. Just use the Orbi app to get started with better WiFi, everywhere in minutes.
 
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Great...The Second Time Around
on July 7, 2017
Posted by: jdubtex
from Texas
Verified Purchase:Yes
Although our house isn't very large, the layout was causing a lot of wireless dead spots. I was running a Nighthawk router and two extenders just to get coverage everywhere, and even then the signal wasn't great in some areas. Did some research and decided to try mesh Wifi.
Brought the first ones home, and had them set up and running in about 15 minutes. They have a super easy setup and configuration, and the WiFi speeds were better than we have ever had in this house. They lasted 10 days, then totally crashed. They wouldn't connect to the modem or to each other, you couldn't access their configuration pages, nothing. Exchanged them for another set, but this time I set them up in AP mode with my old Nighthawk router, rather than setting them up in regular router mode (so if they crashed again I would already have my old router in place and could still have connectivity).
Ever since putting in the second set, the connections have been rock solid and blazing fast. They have been connected for about three weeks so far without a single disconnect or slowdown in speed. As long as you don't get a defective pair (as I must have gotten the first time), these are the absolute best I have ever seen for in-home Wi-Fi!!
Note: Technically, the Orbi is not a true mesh network, but is actually a spoke-and-hub arrangement. However, they have a dedicated 5Ghz backhaul channel to handle communication between the units, so the WiFi throughput to your connected devices is super fast, and the signal and range of these things is truly incredible. I have solid, super fast 5Ghz signals in all parts of the house now that I could never get before, even with all of my range extenders.
My Best Buy number: 0763608277
My Best Buy number: 0763608277
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Enjoy HD programming with the Roku Streaming Stick. Plug it into any flat-screen television that has a built-in USB port to view streaming media. This device provides more than 4500 channels on demand and features more than 450,000 movies and TV episodes. Control the Roku Streaming Stick with the included remote or with your smartphone via the Roku Mobile App.
 
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Great Streaming Device
on June 23, 2017
Posted by: jdubtex
from Texas
Verified Purchase:Yes
Have a Roku Premiere+ at a remote vacation house rather than pay for cable or satellite all year, when the house is used only 3-4 weeks per year. Loved it, so bought a Roku Streaming Stick to plug into an older TV at home to make it "smart." Once you create an account and set it up, it's perfect for Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, plus lots of other free streaming programs.
My Best Buy number: 0763608277
My Best Buy number: 0763608277
Mobile Submission: False
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Experience your music, movies and games in rich stereo sound with these speakers that feature 5 watts total system power. The 3.5mm auxiliary input and headphone output allow easy connections.
 
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They'll Do
on June 16, 2017
Posted by: jdubtex
from Texas
Verified Purchase:Yes
Not immersive 3D sound or anything, but I just wanted something simple without a subwoofer for use on office PC's for day-to-day use, streaming internet radio, etc. These fit the bill perfectly.
My Best Buy number: 0763608277
My Best Buy number: 0763608277
Mobile Submission: False
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Expand computer storage capacity with this Samsung EVO hard drive. Its solid-state architecture ensures fast startup times, and the 500GB provides plenty of space for photos, documents and music. This Samsung EVO hard drive has a read speed of up to 550MB/sec. and 520MB/sec. write for fast access to files and rapid data transfers. Speeds are consistent, even under heavy workloads and multi-tasking allowing for a faster file transfer. Benefit from faster, more fluid communication with your host system. The Samsung 860 EVO is specially designed to enhance performance of mainstream PCs and laptops.
 

Hi, I need to replace my old external Hard Drive and I want to put it on this SSD. Can I purchase a Docking Station and use it just like an external SSD and access everything through USB port? A bit confused how it all works.

Yes, you can put it in an external enclosure and use it just like you would use a standard HDD as an external drive. The only issue would be lining up the data/power connectors on the SSD to those on the external enclosure, if you are trying to use a standard 3.5" HDD external enclosure. Best to get an external enclosure specifically made for 2.5" and/or SSD drives, then it should be no problem at all.
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Control media playback, adjust the volume and answer and end calls on your Apple® iPod®, iPhone® or iPad® with these Apple EarPods™ MD827LL/A, which feature an in-line remote and mic for ease of use.
 

Can thisi be used on iphone 8?

Yes. If they are the EarPods with the Lightning connector, you can plug them in directly. If not, then you can use the Lightning-to-3.5mm adapter that is included wit the phone.
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The NETGEAR AC1750 Smart WiFi 5 Router with external antennas delivers extremely fast WiFi. With AC1750 WiFi, Gigabit Ethernet speeds, and high-powered external antennas, this router offers ultimate performance in wireless coverage for large homes with 12 or more wireless devices. It gets 3x faster access than similar 802.11n.
 

Does this model feature Beamforming technology? I noticed the model above and below list Beamforming+ in the features.

Yes, it does. But "Beamforming" is generally an overrated technical feature that you are likely to not see any real world benefit from.
6 years, 8 months ago
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The NETGEAR AC1750 Smart WiFi 5 Router with external antennas delivers extremely fast WiFi. With AC1750 WiFi, Gigabit Ethernet speeds, and high-powered external antennas, this router offers ultimate performance in wireless coverage for large homes with 12 or more wireless devices. It gets 3x faster access than similar 802.11n.
 

Can this device pick up the signal from my at&t hotspot and then can I plug in my laptop thru an ether cable at the same time

No it can't connect to your hotspot. It can only connect to an internet connection through a modem.
6 years, 8 months ago
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Orbi Whole Home WiFi System delivers up to 3.0Gbps high-performance WiFi. Sleek, modern design with high-gain internal antennas for up to 5,000 square feet of coverage. FastLane3 Technology creates a dedicated Tri-Band WiFi for seamless 4K streaming and gaming everywhere in your home. Keep a single WiFi name for uninterrupted connections as you move from room-to-room. Circle Smart Parental Controls runs on Orbi Routers for a smart way for families to manage content and time online, on any connected device. Provide internet access to guests without sharing your personal network password. Orbi is ready right out of the box and compatible with your ISP. Just use the Orbi app to get started with better WiFi, everywhere in minutes.
 

Orbi RBK50 AC 3000 on this Best Buy website says it covers 4000 sq ft but 'Im seeing it say 5000 sq ft on other websites. Which is it?

Can't say from personal experience, since our house is only about 2700sf. But the layout of house makes WiFi coverage very difficult and I can tell you that we have better signal strength, speed, and coverage than we ever had before.
6 years, 8 months ago
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Orbi Whole Home WiFi System delivers up to 3.0Gbps high-performance WiFi. Sleek, modern design with high-gain internal antennas for up to 5,000 square feet of coverage. FastLane3 Technology creates a dedicated Tri-Band WiFi for seamless 4K streaming and gaming everywhere in your home. Keep a single WiFi name for uninterrupted connections as you move from room-to-room. Circle Smart Parental Controls runs on Orbi Routers for a smart way for families to manage content and time online, on any connected device. Provide internet access to guests without sharing your personal network password. Orbi is ready right out of the box and compatible with your ISP. Just use the Orbi app to get started with better WiFi, everywhere in minutes.
 

How does it work with a "metered service provider?

They will work fine, but just like any metered connection, it's all about your data caps and how much data and throughput you need, not the hardware that you are using to access the internet.
6 years, 8 months ago
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Enjoy HD programming with the Roku Streaming Stick. Plug it into any flat-screen television that has a built-in USB port to view streaming media. This device provides more than 4500 channels on demand and features more than 450,000 movies and TV episodes. Control the Roku Streaming Stick with the included remote or with your smartphone via the Roku Mobile App.
 

Can I stream with my cell internet, or do I HAVE TO have wifi?

You should be able to stream over your cell internet. During the Roku's setup, it searches for WiFi networks to connect to, and if you phone's hotspot is turned on and it's nearby, the Roku should pick it up. Whether the phone's WiFi signal will be strong enough to connect, and it's speed will be fast enough to support smooth video streaming will be a matter of trial and error.
6 years, 9 months ago
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Enjoy HD programming with the Roku Streaming Stick. Plug it into any flat-screen television that has a built-in USB port to view streaming media. This device provides more than 4500 channels on demand and features more than 450,000 movies and TV episodes. Control the Roku Streaming Stick with the included remote or with your smartphone via the Roku Mobile App.
 

what is the difference from Roku Premium + and this model ?

The Premiere+ is an actual STB. I has connections for HDMI, Ethernet, etc. The Streaming Stick is literally like a large flash drive that you plug directly into the TV's HDMI port. The only connector that it has is a micro-USB port for power. Operationally, they both work the same, but the Premiere+ supports 4K UHD and HDR, whereas the stick only supports up to 1080P resolution.
6 years, 9 months ago
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Experience your music, movies and games in rich stereo sound with these speakers that feature 5 watts total system power. The 3.5mm auxiliary input and headphone output allow easy connections.
 

What is maximum watts for Logitech 2130 speakers?

10 watts.
6 years, 9 months ago
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Experience your music, movies and games in rich stereo sound with these speakers that feature 5 watts total system power. The 3.5mm auxiliary input and headphone output allow easy connections.
 

Is there a sub port to connect to desk top computer?.

No. These are just a very simple 2.0 speaker setup with no connections for a subwoofer.
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