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- First reviewFebruary 21, 2014
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Attach your cell phone, tablet or GPS to your car's windshield or dash using this Scosche MagicMount window MAGWDM mount, which features a mounting disc and high-powered magnets that securely hold your device.
Posted by: EMTechs
from Zebulon, NC
Verified Purchase:Yes
I had been using another brand of universal window mount with complicated adjustable clamps made of plastic. It had grown tired and was falling off the window. This mount was just the right size, has no moving parts, and once I popped its metal plate inside my phone case, it just sticks to the magnetic mount. No muss, no fuss, no complicated adjustments...it just works.
My Best Buy number: 2733306084
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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Boost your computer's performance with this 480GB SanDisk Ultra II internal solid state drive, which features nCache technology and a SATA III interface. The enhanced battery life and shock resistance provide efficiency and durability.
Customer Rating
5
Dramatic speed improvement for computer
on May 6, 2017
Posted by: EMTechs
from Zebulon, NC
Verified Purchase:Yes
I replaced the mechanical hard drive in my laptop with this drive. The computer boots up in 1/4 the time, and everything is dramatically faster. Literally saved me the cost of replacing the computer.
My Best Buy number: 2733306084
My Best Buy number: 2733306084
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Store important games, videos, music, and more on this Western Digital Blue series hard drive. Its 2.5-inch form factor makes it suitable for use in laptops or notebooks. This 1TB Western Digital Blue series hard drive runs at 5400 rpm for decreased heat and power consumption.
Customer Rating
4
Reliable laptop drive for a reasonable price
on July 3, 2015
Posted by: EMTechs
from Zebulon, NC
Verified Purchase:Yes
The WD Mainstream 1TB SATA drive is an excellent upgrade or replacement drive in any laptop or gaming system. I've found it to be very reliable, and its 1TB size provides more storage than most factory installed laptop drives. I use it, and I recommend it.
My Best Buy number: 2733306084
My Best Buy number: 2733306084
I would recommend this to a friend!
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PNY's Elite Turbo Attache 4 USB 3.2 is built for speed & convenience. Experience USB 3.2 next generation speed performance with transfer speeds of 100MB/s read and transfer speeds up to 10x faster than USB 2.0. It's the perfect solution for easily storing and quickly transferring all your large documents, high-resolution photos, HD videos, and more. USB 3.2 offers the same ease-of-use and plug-and-play capabilities as previous generations of USB technologies, but with exceptional speed improvements. Designed for Reliable Portable Storage, PNY's Elite Turbo Attaché 4 USB 3.2 Flash Drive is designed with convenience and portability in mind. The portable, light-weight Flash Drive incorporates a sliding collar cap-less design that means for no more lost caps. This USB 3.2 Flash Drive is small in size, but big on performance
Customer Rating
5
Great price for a plenty of portable storage
on May 22, 2015
Posted by: EMTechs
from Zebulon, NC
Verified Purchase:Yes
I service computers for a living. Sometimes I need to boot a computer from an external drive to run diagnostics and repairs on the internal drive. These are large enough to install whatever version of Windows or OS X I need, along with diagnostic and repair utilities...and they're so much cheaper and more portable than using portable USB hard drives. But these are also great for storing huge files, music, videos...whatever.
My Best Buy number: 2733306084
My Best Buy number: 2733306084
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Alternative to the cable
on May 22, 2015
Posted by: EMTechs
from Zebulon, NC
Verified Purchase:Yes
Apple TV was easy to set up, and streams Netflix, Hulu Plus, HBO NOW, and a bunch of other channels. HD video and audio quality are much better than I was getting with cable. Of course to get movies and TV you'll have to subscribe to Netflix, Hulu Plus, or buy programming from the included channels. There are some free choices, but they're limited. It's tough to just get a recap of the news, like you'd get on cable or satellite, but I added an HD antenna to get the local broadcast stations. Although there are some channels I like on cable that I'll miss, I think I can live with that.
My Best Buy number: 2733306084
My Best Buy number: 2733306084
I would recommend this to a friend!
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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.
Customer Rating
5
Just what I needed
on February 7, 2015
Posted by: EMTechs
from Zebulon, NC
Verified Purchase:Yes
Time Warner wanted to charge a monthly "lease fee" of $8 per month for the 12 year old cable modem they had installed in my home. This modem cost me less than 1 year's "lease fees", meets much later communication standards, and there were only 2 steps to install: plug it in, and tell Time Warner the MAC address so they'd let it connect to their network. I was up in no time, and had them come to pick up their old modem. This was a great move!
My Best Buy number: 2733306084
My Best Buy number: 2733306084
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This WD My Passport Ultra external USB 3.0 hard drive features password protection and hardware encryption to keep up to 2TB of data secure. WD SmartWare Pro software automatically backs up data to the drive or the Cloud for easy file management.
Customer Rating
5
Just plain works
on July 18, 2014
Posted by: EMTechs
from Zebulon, NC
Compatible with...:Mac
Verified Purchase:Yes
I've been recommending these to my clients as backup drives. They're inexpensive, have lots of storage space, plug into their computers with just the USB cable (no power cord required), and can be formatted for PCs or Macs. Two customers have gotten drives with too many bad blocks on them, but Western Digital replaced them with no questions asked. I've been using this drive myself for about 2 years now with no problems. They also make great drives for carrying data with you wherever you go.
My Best Buy number: 2733306084
My Best Buy number: 2733306084
What's great about it: Inexpensive, lots of storage, reliable, PC/Mac compatible, plug-and-play
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
Performance
4
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Philips Norelco Bodygroom 7100 BG2040/34: This all-in-one device has a shaver head on one end and a precise trimmer on the other. The 3D pivoting head and ergonomic rubber grip handle allow for a close, comfortable shave.
Customer Rating
4
Does exactly what it's designed for.
on June 6, 2014
Posted by: EMTechs
from Zebulon, NC
Age:55-64
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Regular blade and electric razors are awkward and difficult to use elsewhere on your body.
The top of the Bodygroom razor has a foil shaving head with trimmers on both sides. The trimmers have rounded edges so they don't catch or skin, scratch, or hurt. As you move the shaver on your skin, the trimmers cut off long hairs, and the foil shaving head shaves off what's left. Great for the groin area, and if you like your chest or back to be completely hair free.
The bottom of the Bodygroom has a more standard trimmer with a built-in length comb that is adjustable to several lengths. This side is great for trimming extremely long underarm hair to a reasonable, consistent length, or for leaving the "stubble" look wherever else on your body you like it.
This model takes about an hour to charge using the provided charging stand and charger, and gives you about 50 minutes of run time on a charge.
I've had it several weeks now. Don't use it daily, and when I do it takes very little time to groom, so I'm still on my first charge and the unit is running great.
My Best Buy number: 2733306084
My Best Buy number: 2733306084
What's great about it: Doesn't nick, scratch, or hurt. Charges in an hour.
What's not so great: Cutter assembly needs to be handled very carefully.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
4
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Panasonic Link2Cell KX-TG9542B 2-Line Bluetooth-Enabled Cordless Phone with 2 Handsets: With Panasonic's Link2Cell cordless phone, you'll no longer need to carry your cell phone with you around the house. Use Bluetooth to sync up to 4 smartphones to your home phone so that you can make and receive calls and text alerts around the house with 2 cordless handsets. Two-line operation and 3-way conferencing available for your business or home office.Learn more about the features of Bluetooth-enabled cordless phones.
Customer Rating
4
Meets my needs perfectly
on April 4, 2014
Posted by: EMTechs
from Zebulon, NC
Verified Purchase:Yes
I've been using an older Panasonic 2-line cordless expandable phone system for years, and have always loved its easy of use and sound quality. But time and the need to incorporate new technologies for increased convenience made it necessary to look at something new.
This model not only lets me talk to my 2 land lines, it also allows me to connect up to 4 cell phones via bluetooth as additional lines. While the phone only allows you to talk to one bluetooth device at a time, I never talk to more than 1 cell at a time anyway.
The base unit is also compatible with any standard bluetooth headset…so I no longer have to use a wired headset connected to the jack in one of the handsets.
When my cell phones are out of range (like when I leave), they're no longer "connected" to the phone system…but as soon as I bring it back in range they immediately reconnect automatically. Same if I turn off the bluetooth headset…when I turn it back on it reconnects.
This system gives you almost infinite control. Configure each handset or the base to ring or not…on a line-by-line basis. Set each handset or the base to display caller ID info, or to announce it verbally. Intercom between the base an a handset (or between handsets), or conference multiple handsets in. Block repeating junk callers.
I stored my entire computer address book in the phone…about 1000 names and numbers (it actually holds about 3000).
Then, of course, theres the built-in answerer with up to 2 separate messages for each line…and each message can be set to play during certain time periods. Two separate voicemail boxes…one for each line.
The handsets on this phone don't sound quite as good as the ones from my old Panasonic system, but they certainly don't sound bad. With my headset they sound great.
The only downside I see to this system is that because of all the features, configuration takes some time and effort…more than my old system. But that's a consequence of the fact that this system does so many more things than the old system…you couldn't possibly include enough buttons and menu items to control all the different things this system can do. Besides, once you get it set up right, you don't need to do it again...
My Best Buy number: 2733306084
My Best Buy number: 2733306084
What's great about it: Amazing feature set
What's not so great: Configuration a bit tedius
I would recommend this to a friend!
Sound Quality
4
Range
5
Durability
4
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With a Serial ATA interface, this WD Blue WD10EZEXSP internal hard drive easily connects to your PC or Mac. The 1TB capacity offers ample space to house important files, such as pictures, videos and music.
Customer Rating
5
Solid performer, lots of storage, reliable
on February 21, 2014
Posted by: EMTechs
from Zebulon, NC
Verified Purchase:Yes
Very good internal replacement hard drive set a great price. 2year warranty, universal SATA compatibility, and cross-platform compatible.
My Best Buy number: 2733306084
What's great about it: Price, performance, compatibility, reliability
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
3
Performance
4
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Compatible with most 3.5" Serial ATA hard drives and featuring USB 3.0 connectivity, this Dynex™ enclosure utilizes durable aluminum material to help guard your hard drive against damage. The plug-and-play design allows easy setup.
how to open
How do I get a start up guide? I either didn't get one or have lost it.
I can open it from "my computer", but when I try to open the Microsoft Word file I get a dialog box:
"This action is only valid for products that are currently installed."
I was able to get a Word document off of it about 2 wks ago, but I must not remember how I did it.
Thanks, Paul
I can open it from "my computer", but when I try to open the Microsoft Word file I get a dialog box:
"This action is only valid for products that are currently installed."
I was able to get a Word document off of it about 2 wks ago, but I must not remember how I did it.
Thanks, Paul
Go to http://www.dynexproducts.com/support.html, enter the model number of your unit, and you should be able to download a PDF version of whatever documentation normally comes with your unit. Or, if you're win the US, call them at 800-305-2204. In Canada, call 800-305-2204.
9 years, 10 months ago
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Compatible with most 3.5" Serial ATA hard drives and featuring USB 3.0 connectivity, this Dynex™ enclosure utilizes durable aluminum material to help guard your hard drive against damage. The plug-and-play design allows easy setup.
Is there a way to get the hard drive to go into power saving (sleep) mode?
I've noticed that once my computer goes into "Sleep" mode, that the hard drive inside the Dynex enclosure won't do the same. Does this enclosure not support power saving (sleep) mode? Will it in the future?
Frankly, I prefer never to have my hard drive go to sleep. Just as in an auto, where going from 0 to 60MPH to enter a highway causes a lot more wear and tear on the engine and uses a lot more gasoline than keeping the car moving at a steady 60MPH (think about how much more you press the gas pedal when accelerating than when just maintain speed), every time your drive sleeps, its disk comes to a complete halt. Every time it wakes, it must very quickly spin up from 0 RPM to 5400 or 7200RPM…which uses much more electricity than just keeping it spinning at its normal speed, and puts much more stress on the drive motor that spins the disk.
The concept of drive sleep was originally conceived when older drives used much more power than they do now. Sleeping a disk saves you extremely little in energy costs, but costs you much more when you have to replace the drive prematurely. Let the drive spin all the time. It will last longer, and even though you might pay a few cents more for electricity over the drive's lifetime, you'll actually save you money in the long run.
The concept of drive sleep was originally conceived when older drives used much more power than they do now. Sleeping a disk saves you extremely little in energy costs, but costs you much more when you have to replace the drive prematurely. Let the drive spin all the time. It will last longer, and even though you might pay a few cents more for electricity over the drive's lifetime, you'll actually save you money in the long run.
9 years, 10 months ago
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EMTechs
Zebulon, NC
Compatible with most 3.5" Serial ATA hard drives and featuring USB 3.0 connectivity, this Dynex™ enclosure utilizes durable aluminum material to help guard your hard drive against damage. The plug-and-play design allows easy setup.
Not Accessiable
When I try to open the the drive I get
I;\ is not accessible
Access is denied
I;\ is not accessible
Access is denied
This had nothing to do with the enclosure, but had to do with the drive you installed into the enclosure. Without knowing more about what operating system was on the computer where you got the "access denied " message, I'm guessing that the access permissions set for that drive didn't permit access by the account you were logged into on that computer. Most of the time, if your logged into an administrative account, you can change the access permissions of the drive to give your user account access privileges.
9 years, 10 months ago
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EMTechs
Zebulon, NC
Compatible with most 3.5" Serial ATA hard drives and featuring USB 3.0 connectivity, this Dynex™ enclosure utilizes durable aluminum material to help guard your hard drive against damage. The plug-and-play design allows easy setup.
Power saving mode not working
My hard drive normally goes into sleep mode after no activity for about 15 minutes. However, with this enclosure it runs continuously. Also, when I first connected it to a WinXP machine, it was not recognized until I used a MacBook to format the disk.
Actually I prefer that my drives never sleep. Just as accelerating a car from 0 to 60MPH creates more wear and tear on the engine than keeping the car running at a steady 60MPH, sleeping a hard drive causes its disk to stop spinning completely, and when it wakes it has to quickly spin up to 5400 or 7200RPM. That causes much more wear and tear on the drive motor than just letting the drive spin. And today's hard drives are so energy efficient that replacing the drive prematurely because of sleep will cost you far more than the tiny saving you'll achieve by sleeping the drive.
The fact that your drive wasn't recognized when you first plugged it into a Windows XP computer wasn't related to this box, but rather to the fact that Windows XP recognizes drives formatted using the Fat-32 or NTFS partition maps…unformatted drives, or drives formatted with the Apple File System or GUID partition maps aren't recognized until their reformatted.
Hope that helps.
The fact that your drive wasn't recognized when you first plugged it into a Windows XP computer wasn't related to this box, but rather to the fact that Windows XP recognizes drives formatted using the Fat-32 or NTFS partition maps…unformatted drives, or drives formatted with the Apple File System or GUID partition maps aren't recognized until their reformatted.
Hope that helps.
9 years, 10 months ago
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EMTechs
Zebulon, NC