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Control your computer with this Logitech wireless keyboard and optical mouse set. Both devices transfer through a single USB port, freeing one up, ideal for laptops so that you can enjoy the convenience of wireless connectivity. Reliable wireless connectivity keeps this Logitech wireless keyboard and optical mouse set linked to your device throughout the day.
 
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Good Stuff
on June 16, 2017
Posted by: jdubtex
from Texas
Verified Purchase:Yes
Have these installed on all three home PC's, plus at least three more at work. They all work perfectly. Can't beat it.
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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Stream favorite shows and movies with the Roku Premiere+. It handles 4K resolution so you get the most out of your high-end television, and it includes access to more than 4500 channels for varied subscription options. The Roku Premiere+ comes with a remote so you can browse entertainment options from your couch.
 
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Great Streaming Device
on June 16, 2017
Posted by: jdubtex
from Texas
Verified Purchase:Yes
Needed to test a streaming device for installation at a vacation home which we only use 3-4 weeks a year, so that we can cancel the monthly satellite subscription. The Roku has pretty much everything you need without favoring one type of content (e.g. like a streaming device that's sold by a huge online retailer whose name is the same as a major South American river). Tons of free add-on apps and content, plus all of the major online streaming services. We love it!
My Best Buy number: 0763608277
My Best Buy number: 0763608277
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HP ENVY Desktop: Enjoy solid performance with this HP desktop computer. Its Intel Core i5 processor provides speedy response from programs and apps, and its 12GB of RAM lets you browse the internet while creating documents without lag. This HP desktop computer includes a 1TB hard drive for ample storage of music and video files.
 
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Great All Around PC
on June 16, 2017
Posted by: jdubtex
from Texas
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is the third one of these I have bought. Good memory, SSD boot drive for fast startups, separate data drive, dual HDMI (although only Intel HD graphics), and an actual CD drive. It's not a serious gaming PC by any means, but for overall day-to-day use you can't beat it, especially if you can get it when it's on sale.
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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Samsung 50" Class UN50J6200AFXZA LED Smart HDTV: With a Full HD viewing experience and easy access to your favorite media and entertainment, you'll love this Smart TV. Enjoy the rich color and quality resolution as you shop online, watch streaming videos or update social media from your TV screen.
 
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Good TV
on June 5, 2017
Posted by: jdubtex
from Texas
Verified Purchase:Yes
Good TV at a great price. Replaced a nine year old Samsung 46" that finally broke. Can't beat the quality and features for the cost.
My Best Buy number: 0763608277
My Best Buy number: 0763608277
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The ARRIS SURFboard SB6190 is a DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem with 32 downstream x 8 upstream bonded channels, making it a perfect addition to your home network. The SB6190 is best for cable internet speed plans up to 800 Mbps.
 
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Good Modem
on March 10, 2017
Posted by: jdubtex
from Texas
Verified Purchase:Yes
My old Arris Surfboard started giving me some trouble, so I decided to switch it out with this one, and all is good again.
My Best Buy number: 0763608277
My Best Buy number: 0763608277
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Enjoy crisp, clear images with this PNY Technologies GTX 730 PCI Express 2.0 graphics card that features NVIDIA PureVideo HD technology and 1GB DDR3 memory for optimal performance. HDMI output provides reliable high-definition connectivity.
 
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Easy
on August 19, 2016
Posted by: jdubtex
from Texas
Verified Purchase:Yes
Just needed a very basic PCI Express video card to get a friend's PC back up and running again. This did the trick and all is well.
My Best Buy number: 0763608277
My Best Buy number: 0763608277
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Samsung J5200 Series UN40J5200AFXZA LED 1080p Full HD Smart TV: Experience movies and TV shows in clear detail with powerful sound and rich colors on a screen that fits well in a large bedroom or living room. A built-in sensor measures room lighting and adjusts accordingly to provide the best possible picture.
 
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Good TV
on May 7, 2016
Posted by: jdubtex
from Texas
Verified Purchase:Yes
Bought this TV to put in our kitchen/dining room area. It's a good mid-level model of Smart TV. We have four other Samsung TV's of various sizes and ages, and this one performs similar to the others. You just really can't beat Samsung for consistent quality for a reasonable price.
My Best Buy number: 0763608277
My Best Buy number: 0763608277
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Easily take your media collection and documents with you on the go using this Seagate Backup Plus Slim STDR2000100 external USB 3.0/2.0 portable hard drive that features a 2TB capacity for ample file storage.
 
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Good Drive
on February 12, 2016
Posted by: jdubtex
from Texas
Verified Purchase:Yes
Replaced WD Passports with these drives. Smaller, thinner, quieter than the WD's were. Good product and no issues so far.
My Best Buy number: 0763608277
My Best Buy number: 0763608277
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Enjoy nature from afar with these Nikon ACULON A211 binoculars, which provide 8x magnification and aspherical Eco-Glass multicoated lenses with BaK4 Porro prisms for bright, clear images in most lighting conditions.
 
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Nice Binoculars
on January 9, 2016
Posted by: jdubtex
from Texas
Verified Purchase:Yes
Crystal clear optics, lightweight for its size, inexpensive, and solid construction. Ideal for my occasional needs.
My Best Buy number: 0763608277
My Best Buy number: 0763608277
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Surface Pro Type Cover: Type comfortably and navigate the Web with ease using your Microsoft Surface Pro. Well-spaced, backlit keys and a 2-button trackpad make it simple to input data or type up notes, even in dim lighting.
 
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Good Keyboard
on December 5, 2015
Posted by: jdubtex
from Texas
Verified Purchase:Yes
Have always used the type covers with my Surface products. This is a little better than the keyboard for my original Surface, since the keys are spaced farther apart. Only complaint is that the touchpad is really sensitive, but not a big deal.
My Best Buy number: 0763608277
My Best Buy number: 0763608277
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Easily take your media collection and documents with you on the go using this Seagate Backup Plus Slim STDR2000100 external USB 3.0/2.0 portable hard drive that features a 2TB capacity for ample file storage.
 

Interpreting the LED on drive cover

What do the different modes of the LED mean?
On, Blinking at different rates, etc
I missplaced the manual. Thanks!
In general, rapid blinking on any drives indicates activity. A steady light is usually just indicating power and/or idle. Some drives will have a slow blink to indicate inactivity and/or sleep mode.
8 years, 2 months ago
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Sonos Connect: Add new features to your old stereo or home theater equipment; use this Sonos Connect component to integrate your external amplifier, receiver or powered speaker into a wireless audio system.
 

Can both outputs (digital and analog) function simultaneously?

I'd like to hook this up to an FM transmitter (because my property is too big for WiFi or the Sonos network to reach my garage) and also to a receiver/speaker system in my house. This requires two outputs. Can the Connect provide output to both digital and analog connections (using the same stream) simultaneously? Thanks!
No. You can have two inputs to the Connect, but it can only "broadcast" one or the other.
8 years, 5 months ago
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   Texas
 
Sonos Connect: Add new features to your old stereo or home theater equipment; use this Sonos Connect component to integrate your external amplifier, receiver or powered speaker into a wireless audio system.
 

I have a complete home stereo system. I'm only looking to add wireless satellite speakers

I have an amp that is the center of my complete home AV system. The sources broadcast from the amp are AM/FM, TV, CD, Spotify and Pandora, The Denon amp has WiFi and LAN connections and receives Bluetooth.
I have wired main speakers in the living room. I'm only looking to add one wireless satellite speaker each in to two rooms.
I typically will play the same content to all rooms. My WiFi signal is quite strong throughout the house.
Are two Sonos speakers the only equipment I need? Which models?
Or do I need the Sonos Connect with 2 Sonos speakers?
Sonos. Without a doubt, the best wireless audio equipment that is out there. Pricey, but well worth it and you won't regret it.

You shouldn't need the Sonos Connect if your receiver has wireless "broadcasting" capability. The wireless Sonos speakers can connect to whatever wireless broadcast source you specify.

If not, then you can hook up a Sonos Connect to your receiver and use it as an input source (though I don't think that will be necessary).
8 years, 5 months ago
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jdubtex
   Texas
 
Accelerate your WiFi 5 with NETGEAR Nighthawk! Enjoy fast WiFi speeds up to 1900 Mbps and a powerful dual core 1GHz processor for extreme performance. High-powered amplifiers, external antennas and Beamforming improve range and reliability for up to 100% more wireless coverage. Features like downstream and upstream QoS prioritize streaming and gaming, creating a blazing-fast, lag-free WiFi experience
 

Will this work with Time Warner Cable Internet Service?

Yes. I have used both residential and business class internet service from Time Warner with this router with no issues.
8 years, 8 months ago
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jdubtex
   Texas
 
Accelerate your WiFi 5 with NETGEAR Nighthawk! Enjoy fast WiFi speeds up to 1900 Mbps and a powerful dual core 1GHz processor for extreme performance. High-powered amplifiers, external antennas and Beamforming improve range and reliability for up to 100% more wireless coverage. Features like downstream and upstream QoS prioritize streaming and gaming, creating a blazing-fast, lag-free WiFi experience
 

Is it compatible with Motorola SurfBoard SB6141 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem?

Yes. I have it connected to a Motorola SB6183 and it should will with any of the Surfboard modems.
8 years, 8 months ago
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jdubtex
   Texas
 
Accelerate your WiFi 5 with NETGEAR Nighthawk! Enjoy fast WiFi speeds up to 1900 Mbps and a powerful dual core 1GHz processor for extreme performance. High-powered amplifiers, external antennas and Beamforming improve range and reliability for up to 100% more wireless coverage. Features like downstream and upstream QoS prioritize streaming and gaming, creating a blazing-fast, lag-free WiFi experience
 

Will this router work with Centurylink?

Centurylink using old phone line for internet, do I have to use their modem/router or does Netgear have something that will work?
The router will work with any ISP provider. The issue wouldn't be the router, but your modem (note: this is a router only and does not have a built-in modem). So the question would be whether the modem you have will work with a given provider (if you have your own modem). Otherwise the provider will usually supply the modem.
8 years, 8 months ago
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jdubtex
   Texas
 
Sonos Connect: Add new features to your old stereo or home theater equipment; use this Sonos Connect component to integrate your external amplifier, receiver or powered speaker into a wireless audio system.
 

The sonos connect is what I would start with to able to hear my XM radio throughout my house?

The Connect would send the audio to the my Uverse router? The Uverse router would wirelessly connect to Sonos speakers I would place throughout the house?
Not exactly. The Sonos Connect and the speakers would all use your Wi-Fi network to "talk" to each other. The Connect would then send the audio signals directly to the speakers via the Wi-Fi network.
8 years, 8 months ago
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Sonos Connect: Add new features to your old stereo or home theater equipment; use this Sonos Connect component to integrate your external amplifier, receiver or powered speaker into a wireless audio system.
 

IF YOU HAVE YOUR SYSTEM CONNECTED TO CONNECT IN 1 ROOM HOW CAN YOU UTILIZE IT IN OTHER AREAS ?

If you have more than one Sonos (i.e. you have one in each room) you just use the Sonos app to "group" rooms together and they will all play the same thing at the same time.
8 years, 8 months ago
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Samsung UN40H5203AFXZA LED HDTV: This Samsung HDTV's 1080p display and Clear Motion Rate 120 produce detailed, clear images. Stream TV shows and movies easily with access to media via the Smart TV capability and built-in Wi-Fi.
 

Does this TV have a coax cable input?

Yes
9 years, 3 months ago
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Samsung UN40H5203AFXZA LED HDTV: This Samsung HDTV's 1080p display and Clear Motion Rate 120 produce detailed, clear images. Stream TV shows and movies easily with access to media via the Smart TV capability and built-in Wi-Fi.
 

What is the actual width size of this TV? Not screen size.

Dimensions can be found here: http://www.samsung.com/us/video/tvs/UN40H5203AFXZA
9 years, 3 months ago
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