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    June 13, 2014
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This SanDisk Pixtor microSDXC memory card features a rugged design for protection against water, shocks up to 500Gs, magnets, x-rays, vibrations and temperatures between -13° and 185°. The 64GB capacity provides ample storage for media files.
 
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Good replacement
on July 23, 2017
Posted by: HowardS
from Maryland
Verified Purchase:Yes
I had a micro-sd in my Galaxy phone that got corrupted. Sadly I lost some photos that hadn't been copied to my computer. Ran over Bestbuy and bought this as a replacement. It's twice as large, storage-wise, and has a faster write speed. Hopefully this will last for a few years.
My Best Buy number: 0162565119
My Best Buy number: 0162565119
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LG LCRT1513SB Microwave: This LG microwave's sleek, modern exterior complements any kitchen décor, and the display is packed with functions that make it a breeze to cook or defrost your favorite meals.
 
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Working Great
on June 26, 2017
Posted by: HowardS
from Maryland
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Microwaves are pretty much a commodity these days so it's pretty hard to get excited about any particular model. But we are redoing our kitchen and our old microwave was giving us problems, so we went with this LG. It fit the available space, had a nice mirror black finish, and was well reviewed. We have had it about a month now and have had no problems with it. It has more power than our prior oven, and has been very easy to figure out without resorting to the manual.
My Best Buy number: 0162565119
My Best Buy number: 0162565119
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Enjoy up to 8 hours of listening with these Jaybird X3 wireless earphones. Their Bluetooth connectivity syncs with the MySound app to create custom sound profiles, and they're sweat-proof for use during intense workouts. These Jaybird X3 wireless earphones are 34 percent smaller than the previous X2 model for comfort even under a helmet.
 
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Works Well After Set Up
on May 8, 2017
Posted by: HowardS
from Maryland
Verified Purchase:Yes
I wanted a good pair of bluetooth headphones to work with my Samsung GearFit. This set up allows me to go phone and cable free at the gym while listening to music. I got the Jaybirds after reading a number of lukewarm reviews on the Beats wireless models. So two things - I was completely baffled by the earpiece set up. You get several pieces of ear gear with these headphones to allow you to better fit them to your needs, but the instructions were really lacking. I found a few good user videos on Youtube and was able to get the earpieces adjusted and the cable shortened. Second, right out of the box, the Jaybirds had a thin, trebly sound to them. You have to take the time to download the Jaybird app to your phone, which will then talk to the headphones and install one of many available e/q settings. I played around with this for a time and found a setting that boosted the bass significantly and rolled back the treble I am now very happy with the sound, battery life and portability
My Best Buy number: 0162565119
My Best Buy number: 0162565119
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Featuring an ultrasmall, low-profile design, this SanDisk Ultra Fit SDCZ43-064G-A46 flash drive enables simple portability of your files. The 64GB storage capacity provides ample space to hold your movies, music, photos and more.
 
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Tiny Drive, Plus Password Protection
on March 2, 2017
Posted by: HowardS
from Maryland
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is a very small drive, about the size of your thumbnail. Despite the size, at 64gb it holds a ton of files. When you first use it in the USB slot, you can click on the vault icon that appears and set up password protection for all of the files stored on the drive. Excellent for securing financial or medical documents with personal identifiers such as social security numbers, date of birth etc. from access by outsiders. I only wish it had a small loop for securing it to a keychain. It would be a great portable drive to have with you all the time. But its so small, if you don't have it lashed to something, you could easily misplace it or send it through the laundry if you carried it around in a pocket.
My Best Buy number: 0162565119
My Best Buy number: 0162565119
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Upgrade your computer's performance by adding more power and RAM with this PNY memory kit. Easily add 16GB of DDR3 RAM to your notebook PC with two separate 8GB parts. The 1600 MHz memory speed helps achieve fast computing, while the lower power consumption in this PNY memory kit saves money and energy.
 
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Lightning fast
on February 13, 2017
Posted by: HowardS
from Maryland
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I wanted to upgrade a two year old touch screen ASUS to use for photo editing. I had it stripped down to default and then upgraded with Windows 10. As it had 8 gb of memory (4gb x 2 chips) I wanted to upgrade it to 16 gb so there would be no lag. I researched via the application chart at BestBuy and bought a two pack of PNY 8gb memory chips. I found a youtube video on the replacement process, and had the new chips in the machine in about 10 minutes. No problems during this process, and now it runs very fast. I have heard that upgrading RAM can sometimes cause compatibility issues with programs already installed on the laptop. So I made sure to upgrade the RAM on a stripped machine, before I started installing Photoshop and other programs.
My Best Buy number: 0162565119
My Best Buy number: 0162565119
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Store and manage your digital life locally with this Seagate Backup Plus Slim STDR1000100 hard drive, which lets you back up content from select social networks or media stored on select mobile devices. The slim design facilitates portability.
 
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Protect your files
on February 4, 2017
Posted by: HowardS
from Maryland
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I have a laptop I use exclusively for photo editing and storage. It has now hit the 5 year mark, and while it performs well, it's getting more likely to have a hard drive crash. I bought two of these external Seagates as they were on sale. Despite their large capacity, they are very small - Not much different than a deck of cards. With the USB cable, just plugged it in and made duplicate copies of all my photo files on the drive. Then repeated for second drive. This was not a quick process due to the large number of data files, but once you get it copying, go do something else. I now keep one drive in my desk at work and one at home so in case of fire, theft, gear failure or other loss, I still have a full set of all my irreplaceable photos. This solution for both drives was about $110 with no ongoing cost like with some cloud services.
My Best Buy number: 0162565119
My Best Buy number: 0162565119
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Keurig Starbucks Variety Pack K-Cup® Pods (40-Pack): With 4 different blends and 40 total pods, these variety pack K-Cup® Pods make it easy to enjoy your favorite flavors, or try a new variety. The K-Cup® Pods design works with most Keurig brewers for simple operation.
 
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Great staple choice for k-cups
on December 2, 2016
Posted by: HowardS
from Maryland
Verified Purchase:Yes
We bought a new keurig machine for the office and have been sampling different brands to stock. This was a great choice with good variety and we will be ordering it again.
My Best Buy number: 0162565119
My Best Buy number: 0162565119
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Play your favorite video games with this PlayStation 4 DualShock controller. The microUSB port lets you keep it charged and ready to use, and the trigger buttons and controls deliver immediate response on even the most challenging games. This PlayStation 4 DualShock controller has an internal speaker for realistic close-up sound.
 
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You have to have a good one
on November 12, 2016
Posted by: HowardS
from Maryland
Verified Purchase:Yes
One of the ongoing expenses with a gaming console, in addition to the cost of new games, is the game controllers. You don't realize how many hours you can put in on a good game, mashing the triggers, jamming the joystick, and maybe even throwing the controller across the room. The fact is, these take a lot of abuse and eventually they just wear out. My old white PS4 controller was done in this summer with Farcry, Ratchet and Clank, etc. The up/down function on the joystick started to fail, and you just can't have that if you want to win a game. Bought a replacement at BestBuy and the buttons and joystick are now responsive and minty fresh. I wish it had been on sale, but it wasn't and when your old one goes out on you, you can't wait.
My Best Buy number: 0162565119
My Best Buy number: 0162565119
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Samsung Gear VR for Select Samsung Cell Phones: Mobile virtual reality is finally here. Watch movies in your own private cinema, be at the center of your favorite games, and socialize with friends in a virtual world all your own. The lightweight design and intuitive touchpad drop you right in the action and allow for hours of immersive entertainment.
 
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The Gear VR is wild
on October 13, 2016
Posted by: HowardS
from Maryland
Verified Purchase:Yes
It's hard to get your head around this technology. You can access not only games from the VR store, but frequently updated still photos of current events, scenery, etc. The display technology puts you inside the photo. My family thoroughly enjoyed some stills from the summer Olympics. You could see the main athletes in front of you, turn your head, and see every part of the Olympic stadium and spectators as your turned. Everyone who tries this on is freaked out. We have spent a little time with some games we downloaded, one of which has you zooming through a 3-d obstacle course, with your path controlled by where you are looking. It is dizzying and is best played while you have one hand on the edge of a sofa to keep you grounded. I suspect this technology is the cornerstone of all gaming in the future.
My Best Buy number: 0162565119
My Best Buy number: 0162565119
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Create professional-looking documents with this Brother compact laser printer. Wireless capabilities let you connect the printer to multiple computers in your network, and the 250-page-capacity feed tray and 32 ppm print speed help you stay productive. This Brother compact laser printer generates two-sided black and white pages to save money.
 
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Great basic printer
on October 10, 2016
Posted by: HowardS
from Maryland
Verified Purchase:Yes
I'm not a fan of the recent "all-in-one" printer craze by most manufacturers. They tend not to do any one thing exceptionally well, and the small inkjet cartridges don't create a professional looking documents and run dry very quickly, especially in a small office setting. We bought this as a replacement for a desktop office printer (an older HP laserjet) that had finally died. We can do occasional color printing on another machine, so we didn't need this printer to do anything other than reliable and quick b/w printing. Basic laserjets are getting harder to find, but they still run better than the new breed, require fewer cartridge changes, and have faster document output. The Brother set up quickly, spits out great looking documents, and has worked well in its first month of use. We have not used the wi-fi option yet on this printer, so I have no review yet on the ease of use on that feature.
My Best Buy number: 0162565119
My Best Buy number: 0162565119
I would recommend this to a friend!
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