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Only at Best BuyHelp preserve your memories when you're on the go with the easystore External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive with plug-and-play USB connectivity and WD Backup software. The backup software allows scheduling of regular automatic file transfers, and WD Discovery software makes it convenient to manage drive settings, including formatting and LED control. USB 3.0 connectivity, offers fast transfer speeds.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Just needed a hard drive
on April 22, 2018
Posted by: Mike
from NOVA
Verified Purchase:Yes
I needed an extra external hard drive for a project while on the road and Best Buy had this in stock and competitively priced. Not much more you can ask for.
My Best Buy number: 0964752786
My Best Buy number: 0964752786
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These Sony ZX Series MDRZX110/BLK headphones feature neodymium magnets and 30mm drivers for powerful, reinforced sound. Enjoy your favorite songs with lush bass response thanks to the Acoustic Bass Booster technology.
 
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4 out of 5
4
Decent cheap headphones
on April 22, 2018
Posted by: Mike
from NOVA
Verified Purchase:Yes
These are a good pair of inexpensive headphones. Because I'm not a big fan of earbuds I used these folding headphones when traveling, if they break they are cheap enough to replace.
My Best Buy number: 0964752786
My Best Buy number: 0964752786
Mobile Submission: True
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Preserve your Samsung Galaxy S8 display with this ZAGG InvisibleShield glass curve screen protector. Its custom curved fit provides full coverage and protection, and its touch sensitivity keeps the display fully responsive. This ZAGG InvisibleShield glass curve screen protector is resistant to oil, scratches and fingerprints for long-lasting clarity and durability.
 
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Me, the jury is still out on this
on December 13, 2017
Posted by: Mike
from NOVA
Verified Purchase:Yes
I tried a dry application plastic screen protector protector on the s8 first but missed the clarity and smoothness of glass. So when it got scuffed enough to replace I switched to this Zagg glass model.
On the plus side it fits fine with an Otterbox Defender case, there is about half a mm of clearance, or more between the plastic frame of the Otterbox and the screen protector, so the case shouldn't pop the screen protector loose. This is achieved by having a decent centering jig in the Zagg packaging to align the cover when installing and the fact that the cover by design only covers approximately half the radius of the curved S8 screen edge.
The down side to this cover is that like most (all?) glass screen protectors for curved edge displays it only has adhesive around the edges. This means you see the edge of glue, like a ring around a suction cup, and that the glass isn't laminated to the display, which drastically reduces clarity. The cover seems more reflective on its surface than the naked screen or a screen with a good plastic protector. Plus there is a ghosting glare effect which I think is caused by the minuscule gap between the screen protector and the phone screen. The result is that the phone screens sharpness and color detail really goes down unless the brightness is turned up.
If Zagg designs a screen protector for the S8 with adhesive across the whole surface to fix the optical problems inherent in this edge adhesive only design, I'd buy it. But as it is now, this protector will be replaced with a plastic one in the near future.
My Best Buy number: 0964752786
My Best Buy number: 0964752786
Mobile Submission: True
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Capture dynamic images with the 12MP dual camera array on this Samsung Galaxy S8. Run your fingers over the device’s curved 5.8-inch Super AMOLED display and make purchases in moments via Samsung Pay. Equipped with advanced facial recognition technology and a fingerprint sensor on the rear, this Samsung Galaxy S8 helps protect your personal information.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Great phone
on November 30, 2017
Posted by: Mike
from NOVA
Verified Purchase:Yes
Great phone. Replaced a Motorola G4 plus. There isn't too bad a learning curve with the Samsung TouchWiz (or whatever they call it) interface compared to the relatively clean Android on the Motorola; it is much better than the S4 I had many years ago.
The S8 is a great phone just get a good case for it. Only feature I don't care for is the glass back, I would prefer solid aluminum like the iPhone 6 had, but every flagship phone seems to have them now...
My Best Buy number: 0964752786
My Best Buy number: 0964752786
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Keep high-resolution files protected and easily accessible with this Samsung EVO Plus microSDXC card. It provides robust storage for up to 64GB of data from your action camera, tablet or smartphone thanks to its resistance to shock, seawater and extreme environments. This Samsung EVO Plus microSDXC card reads data at speeds of 100MB/sec. for smooth 4K UHD media playback.
 
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5 out of 5
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It's a good sd card
on November 30, 2017
Posted by: Mike
from NOVA
Verified Purchase:Yes
Not much to these things really. This functions well for music and photos on my phone. Shop for the best price per spec at the store.
My Best Buy number: 0964752786
My Best Buy number: 0964752786
Mobile Submission: True
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Power your device with this Insignia™ NS-AC501 AC adapter that includes 7 common tips for versatile use. The manual voltage selector switch allows use with devices that require 3V, 4.5V, 6V, 7.5V, 9V or 12V DC output.
 
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Didn't work for me, might work for you
on November 30, 2017
Posted by: Mike
from NOVA
Verified Purchase:Yes
There is nothing wrong with this adapter per se, it simply isn't powerful enough for my application. I needed a new power supply for an external hard drive and the wattage of this (not the voltage) was too low.
I'd still recommend it, just be sure to double check your specs.
My Best Buy number: 0964752786
My Best Buy number: 0964752786
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Enjoy the protection this OtterBox Defender case offers your Samsung Galaxy S8. Its triple-layer system includes an inner polycarbonate shell, outer rubber cover to prevent damage from falls, impacts or abrasions. The port covers on this black OtterBox Defender case keep dirt and dust from interfering with connections.
 
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5
One of the best S8 Cases
on November 30, 2017
Posted by: Mike
from NOVA
Verified Purchase:Yes
Otterbox has been a standard in rugged cases for years. This has enough rubber to be grippy and absorb impacts better than many newer "off brand" knock offs. Otterbox is no longer the only quality case on the market but they still make a better product than most of their competitors, and when it's on sale the price is often the same.
This iteration does not have a built in screen protector, and that is probably fine. I am one of the people who removed the screen protector from Otterbox Defender cases because they suck compared to glass or even most plastic stand alone covers.
The case is as thin as it can be and still offer protection. I wouldn't mind if the sides were raised a bit to offer protection for the screen face, but that would limit screen edge functionality.
The holster is not super on this defender case, it seems too easy to for the phone to pop out and I don't trust it. Buy I rarely used the holster anyway.
I paid a little more than twenty bucks for this case which is a great deal. Full retail is too much and I wouldn't pay more than thirty for it.
My Best Buy number: 0964752786
My Best Buy number: 0964752786
Mobile Submission: True
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Display media from your Apple device on an HDTV or other HDMI-compatible screen using this Apple® MD826ZM/A Lightning digital A/V adapter, which features video mirroring capability for enjoying content in up to 1080p resolution.
 
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Doesn’t work with iOS 11
on November 1, 2017
Posted by: Mike
from NOVA
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought this based on bestbuy.com reviews, not apple.com unfortunately. I bought this to play downloaded Netflix content on a tv and it doesn’t work. Netflix menus, chrome, everything else works fine. But only audio comes through the tv when you try to play something. According to the apple.com reviews this functionality (in Netflix and other apps) broke after the iOS 11 update and hasn’t been fixed. Don’t buy this until there are new reviews saying the bugs are fixed.
My Best Buy number: 0964752786
My Best Buy number: 0964752786
Mobile Submission: False
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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This OtterBox Symmetry Series 77-51118 folio case's integrated stand allows you to enjoy a comfortable view of your Apple iPad Air 2. The impact-resistant construction safeguards your device against bumps and drops.
 
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Nice but surprisingly bulky
on October 2, 2017
Posted by: Mike
from NOVA
Verified Purchase:Yes
Some have already noted the bulky feel of this but I'll reiterate. It has the standard level of Otterbox fit and finish and is perfectly nice, but in my opinion it is just a little too bulky for the functionality.
My Best Buy number: 0964752786
My Best Buy number: 0964752786
Mobile Submission: True
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Watch TV with incredible audio and video quality when you choose this LG LED television. Its HDMI input lets you connect true HD sources such as computers, Blu-ray players and next-generation gaming consoles, and its LED backlighting provides vivid colors and deep, true blacks. Save on energy costs compared to LCD screens with this 28-inch LG LED television.
 
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5
Good for my use
on October 2, 2017
Posted by: Mike
from NOVA
Verified Purchase:Yes
It's a good standard TV with more than one hdmi input which on its own puts this TV ahead of some of its competitors. Plus there are not many choices in the 28 inch range.
My Best Buy number: 0964752786
My Best Buy number: 0964752786
Mobile Submission: True
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Enjoy the protection this OtterBox Defender case offers your Samsung Galaxy S8. Its triple-layer system includes an inner polycarbonate shell, outer rubber cover to prevent damage from falls, impacts or abrasions. The port covers on this black OtterBox Defender case keep dirt and dust from interfering with connections.
 

Why no screen protector, Otterbox? My Note 3 wants to know.

Probably because of the curved screen. No case with a built-in screen cover seems to work well with curved edge cell phone screens. I bought a plastic (not glass) stick on cover. After installing it and the Defender case I trimmed the edges of the cover with a razor where it touches the case. This has stopped the case from pushing at the edges of the cover and making it lift off.
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Enjoy the protection this OtterBox Defender case offers your Samsung Galaxy S8. Its triple-layer system includes an inner polycarbonate shell, outer rubber cover to prevent damage from falls, impacts or abrasions. The port covers on this black OtterBox Defender case keep dirt and dust from interfering with connections.
 

What is the holster? Does the phone snap into place or does it drop in to a pouch?

The holster is a frame with a rotating belt clip that the Otterbox case snaps into. It works but isn't very secure, it feels like the phone will pop out of the holster if bumped the right way.

The Defender case is great by itself but don't buy the Defender case if you need a holster. Or buy a pouch type holster.
6 years, 5 months ago
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Enjoy the protection this OtterBox Defender case offers your Samsung Galaxy S8. Its triple-layer system includes an inner polycarbonate shell, outer rubber cover to prevent damage from falls, impacts or abrasions. The port covers on this black OtterBox Defender case keep dirt and dust from interfering with connections.
 

Will this case work with the Samsung QI wireless charger? Please no guessing, I must know.

The Otterbox is fine with the Samsung branded charger, though the phone charges a little slower it seems. The cheaper non Samsung chargers are hit or miss. I have a Tylt one that works and a cheap no name charger from Amazon that doesn't.
6 years, 5 months ago
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Display media from your Apple device on an HDTV or other HDMI-compatible screen using this Apple® MD826ZM/A Lightning digital A/V adapter, which features video mirroring capability for enjoying content in up to 1080p resolution.
 

Will this cable work with the download feature of Netflix? As in, if I DL it to the iPad, can I mirror it to the TV?

Not if you have iOS 11. Search Apple support and you’ll see that functionality was broken by the update. I bought this adapter to do exactly what you want you are talking about and I’m returning it because it won’t work.
6 years, 6 months ago
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