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Connect up to 4 USB 3.0 devices to your computer through a single port with this Insignia™ NS-PCH5431 USB hub, which features 4 USB ports that support data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps for fast uploads and downloads.
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4
USB connectivity made simple
on August 15, 2017
Posted by: forestlaw
from Lakewood, NJ
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This was a worthwhile purchase. In a pinch I picked this item up, and it addressed the connectivity issues were were having and allowed us to hook up any devices we wanted to the computer. It was a good item to have where we needed it.
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Easily connect a printer, external hard drive, digital camera or peripheral to your computer's USB 2.0 port with this 6' Insignia™ NS-PU065AA extension cable that features 24K gold-plated connectors for reliable performance.
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4
Good cable, no regrets about the purchase
on August 15, 2017
Posted by: forestlaw
from Lakewood, NJ
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Was in need of a cable for connectivity purposes, and this one did the trick at a reasonable price. I thought this was a good purchase which I do not regret at all.
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![Undercurrent [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/5804/5804202_sa.jpg)
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3
Good effort from an artist who continues to evolve
on June 26, 2017
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Matisyahu broke through roughly 10 years ago with both a memorable sound and image: a man dressed in full Orthodox Jewish attire who performed reggae music (with added beatboxing), and who was known for his stage diving and crowd surfing. His first wide release Live At Stubb's and the song "King Without A Crown" were quite successful and made him the top reggae artist of the moment. However, not content to go through the motions, the man born Matthew Paul Miller began with a subtle evolution which later became more drastic. These changes brought him to the synth-reggae of Spark Seeker, to an eclectic synth-based sound in Akeda, and now to a more organic band-oriented sound on Undercurrent. For the first time produced by Matisyahu and the band rather than an outside producer, the album finds him in a mode that is somber and reflective, utilizing his strength and eclecticism as a vocalist, with words that are open to interpretation: they can be seen as spiritual as is typical of his work, but they are universal enough that you can find other meaning as well. The album does continue his evolution away from the reggae sounds of earlier releases that are becoming less prevalent with each subsequent album. It is a good album and an entertaining listen, but be prepared for a different sound and songs that tend to be sprawling.
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Keep devices working with this box of assorted Insignia batteries. The 33-battery pack includes AAA, AA, C, D and 9-volt batteries, so you're never caught without a match for a toy or tool. Organize these assorted Insignia batteries in the included handy plastic case to keep clutter down in drawers.
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4
A nice assortment of batteries for a good price
on June 26, 2017
Posted by: forestlaw
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I found this case to be convenient and fulfilling. Rather than shopping around and buying many packs of different batteries, this has you covered for all of your battery needs. It has something that is compatible with just about everything, and was available for a very decent price at the time we purchased it. A worthwhile collection.
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![in•ter a•li•a [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/5808/5808602_sa.jpg)
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4
A decent comeback from an old favorite
on June 2, 2017
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At The Drive In were highly regarded post-hardcore icons while they were doing their thing, and the legend only grew after their extended hiatus in the early '00s which saw factions splinter off to form The Mars Volta & Sparta. Over 15 years, numerous albums by the aforementioned bands and additional projects later, we finally have the long awaited return album from ATDI. Former guitarist Jim Ward is missed, but Sparta guitarist Keeley Davis ably steps up in his place. The members of the group are older now and the songs don't quite have the same level of urgency that you could find in earlier recordings. It sounds like ATDI, but it seems as those the band has settled into a comfortable groove, delivering an album that is what you would expect from them. Certainly not a bad thing, but some expecting evolution and re-inventing the wheel may be a little disappointed. Still, this is a very welcome return, and makes you wonder what the future has in store for the band. Hopefully they can bring a little more of the intensity live that is slightly lacking on this good, but overly polished release.
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![A Place Where There's No More Pain [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/5788/5788126_sa.jpg)
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A Place Where There's No More Pain is Life Of Agony's firth album and first in about 10 years. The band features the same four members who recorded the landmark debut River Runs Red, but to say that they've changed over the nearly 25 years since that album came out would be an understatement. With the maturity that years of touring and performing brings to the table and the surprising life experiences of singer/lyricist Mina (formerly Keith) Caputo, this album follows in the tradition of the often dark, moody hard rock sound that we have come to expect from the band. This may not be in the vein of their hardcore-influenced debut (though honestly, nothing they have done since has been), but this is still aggressive and intense hard rock with Caputo's impassioned singing and cathartic lyrics over it. Sounded great in the '90s, and in the current musical landscape, it sounds just as great if not even better. If you like anything this band has done, it's worth picking up to see how the band has evolved over the years. You should really enjoy this if you liked the Ugly album (which some loved, but some fans of their debut found disappointing).
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![Vessels [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/5709/5709958_sa.jpg)
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4
Good album, marking a slight evolution
on February 20, 2017
Posted by: forestlaw
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For their sophomore effort, Starset have released an engaging follow up to their debut, Transmissions. Vessels is a lengthy but very engrossing album that shows the band playing to their strengths while moving into some new territory here and there. You can find some poppier song structures and more dominant electronics on the album, but these act as flourishes on what proves to be more or less a continuation of the band's signature sound: loud guitars, arrangements with strings, and dynamic vocals from frontman Dustin Bates that range from whispers to screams. If you enjoyed Transmissions, it's safe to say that you will find plenty about Vessels to justify the purchase.
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![The Stage [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/5655/5655429_sa.jpg)
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3
Decent effort, making an attempt at evolution
on December 12, 2016
Posted by: forestlaw
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This has to be seen as something of a surprise for Avenged Sevenfold fans. New label, new (unexpected) album, and very much of a new sound for the band. Whereas the last release from the band, Hail To The King, found A7X reaching for rock radio and performing songs that recalled a lot of classics (it's not much of a stretch to call it a love letter to Metallica's "Black" album as many songs instantly recall some of those tracks on first listen), The Stage features lengthier songs, more expansive guitar parts, the intricate and intense drumming of new addition Brooks Wackerman (formerly of Bad Religion), and a theme running throughout the album that starts to come out more after listening beyond the first time. It's good to see the band trying out some fresh ideas after the dearth of them that were found on the last album. However, the downside for some of their fans is that songs may not be as memorable compared to the last release, and the hooks on these songs are not as immediate ... but that's to be expected with song lengths typically going beyond 6 minutes per track. In addition, those looking for the metalcore sound of their earlier albums may also be disappointed, as M. Shadows just isn't capable of the harsh vocals that he once was able to produce with ease. Still, this is a very promising release, and it proves that this long running act still has a lot left in the tank 7 albums into their career.
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![The Serenity of Suffering [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/5581/5581244_sa.jpg)
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4
Maybe best since Take A Look In The Mirror
on December 12, 2016
Posted by: forestlaw
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For their latest release, The Serenity Of Suffering, Korn essentially cranks out an album that plays to their strengths. While it isn't a throwback to their earliest error, it plays like a kindred spirit to albums like Untouchables with its moodiness and generally heavier sounds than most of their work from the last few albums, which touched more on funk-rock and dubstep. This is Korn being Korn, and there really isn't anything wrong with that. Sure, I would have liked to see a bit in the way of experimentation, and the bagpipes might have been a welcome addition, but if you were a fan of the first six widely released albums, you'll dig this one. This is the first album since returning where Brian "Head" Welch has been more involved with composition and arrangements, and it shows.
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![Power Under Control [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/5388/5388113_sa.jpg)
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3
Solid follow-up, but not what it could have been
on October 26, 2016
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Islander has experienced some changes since the release of their debut album, much of which sounded like a more upbeat, less moody Deftones. With a few changes in the ranks, they have now released a follow up to Violence & Destruction, entitled Power Under Control. While it does bear the marks of the band who made the previous album, it's best to go into this without expectations. The band has gone in a different direction and is trying to carve out its own identity. There are some more fast-paced tracks, some that are a bit more subdued, and some that have some reggae inflections. I've heard a few P.O.D. comparisons, but this is still more intense and there are songs I'd never expect to hear that band doing. It's a very different album, but it continues with similar positive themes that we've heard in the past and it still falls within the realm of heavy rock. It's a solid album, but I do miss the sound of songs like New Wave that brought me to the band in the first place.
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