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- First reviewOctober 23, 2013
- Last reviewJanuary 19, 2016
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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and this toaster with extra-wide slots and a choice of 7 toasting shades will help you start the day off right.
Customer Rating
5
Good Toaster at Good Price
on January 19, 2016
Posted by: Polka904
from Joliet, IL
Verified Purchase:Yes
Toasters can be surprisingly expensive, and even then quality is not guranteed. This is a good product at a good price. Nothing fancy but it works for your morning toast or bagel. Looks great on our countertop.
My Best Buy number: 0576665955
My Best Buy number: 0576665955
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Relax with your favorite books wherever life takes you with this Amazon Kindle Paperwhite B00OQVZDJM, which features a 6" 300 ppi Carta ePaper antiglare touch screen with optimized fonts. The built-in backlight makes it simple to read at night.
Customer Rating
5
Love it, But Not Perfect
on September 3, 2015
Posted by: Polka904
from Joliet, IL
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is my first ereader. I've wanted one for awhile but wasn't impressed with features until the two most recent versions of Paperwhite were released (I have the latest version). I've read a few books and several magazines on it, so at this point I'm familiar with it. Basic functionality is excellent. For reading text it's pretty straightforward; magazine articles with images worked well for me, but I can see where screen formatting could be an issue for more complex illustrations. The backlight is very good (I wouldn't buy an ereader without it). Pages flips are lightening fast, and the touch screen is mostly quite responsive with minimal pressure (I have a few complaints, see below). Nice integration with the Amazon leather cover, you can just close the book and it shuts down. Buying books from Amazon is simple, and they are delivered via my home WiFi in seconds. Battery life seems endless, and recharge is simple (the included cable charges via a PC, wall charger is an accessory you must purchase). Great device for older readers, as you can kick up the font size and lighting for squint-free reading. It's about the size of a small paperback book and as light as a feather.
My complaints: 1) Ads are mildly annoying, it's aggravating to pay more for an ad-free version; 2) Availability of books from my local library remain shockingly limited, even though these devices are hardly new; 3) The Amazon library for book loans (available for a monthly fee) is also very limited. I had a 30-day trial period, during which time I searched for several classic novels on both Amazon and my local library -- big fat zero across the board for my entire reading list. Want to read Catch-22 or Atlas Shrugged? You've got to buy it. ; 4) Highlighting is clumsy using a finger, although I've improved over time. Changing the highlighted area by dragging the electronic tabs is useless; 5) If you like to flip through a book, the Paperwhite will take you to the furthest page touched when you reopen the book. If you've read 50 pages, but went forward to see something on pages 180-190, you'll return to 191 next time. If you flip around a lot you'll get a real mess. Manual bookmarks are the only solution. 6) It's my understanding that when you buy a book from Amazon, you are getting a license to read that book on an Amazon device only (you are not getting a generic ebook that will work forever on any device). So if you buy a different brand of ereader 5 years from now you'll have to rebuy your library.
Despite all this, I'm glad I bought it and would recommend it if you'd like a dedicated ereader versus a tablet.
My Best Buy number: 0576665955
My Best Buy number: 0576665955
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Achieve crisp, vibrant prints by using this 500-sheet pack of 8.5" x 11" Epson S041586 bright white paper with your ink jet printer. The 96 brightness makes text and images pop, and the acid-free design ensures lasting prints.
Customer Rating
5
Terrific Printer Paper
on June 4, 2015
Posted by: Polka904
from Joliet, IL
Verified Purchase:Yes
I usually buy whatever is cheapest, but this time I went with a name brand. I'm really happy with the quality, I'll buy again.
My Best Buy number: 0576665955
My Best Buy number: 0576665955
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Observe and track your blood pressure with this Omron 10 SERIES BP785N upper arm monitor, which utilizes Advanced Accuracy for precise results and detects irregular heart beats. The ComFit cuff ensures comfort.
Customer Rating
5
Replaced Old Omron, Works Great
on January 11, 2015
Posted by: Polka904
from Joliet, IL
Verified Purchase:Yes
My old Omron BP monitor developed a faulty cuff, and I decided to get a new unit instead of a new cuff. Works great, gives me accurate readings similar to those I get at my doctor's office. Highly recommended.
My Best Buy number: 0576665955
My Best Buy number: 0576665955
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Logitech Wireless Combo MK320. The combo that puts entertainment and portability at your fingertips. With 11 hot keys, you~ll enjoy instant access to the things you do most. Low-profile, whisper-quiet keyboard helps make typing and surfing easy. And the mouse stores the tiny Logitech receiver, so you can take your mouse wherever you go.
Customer Rating
5
Works Great, Love Losing the Cord
on November 24, 2014
Posted by: Polka904
from Joliet, IL
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought this for a new Dell computer. It's for home office use. I had it up and running in 2 minutes. Works very well, love getting rid of the extra cords. I'm glad I didn't spend more, this product is A-OK.
My Best Buy number: 0576665955
My Best Buy number: 0576665955
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![Microsoft - Office Home & Student 2013 - Windows [Digital]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/7016/7016127_sa.jpg)
Research doesn't happen on library shelves, it happens at your fingertips on your touch-screen computer. Professors aren't confined to the classroom, they're wherever you are, in your e-mail contacts. Reports aren't printed on paper, they're delivered in videos or streaming online. Education isn't about school, it's about learning, working and thriving in a fast-paced, interconnected world. You need tools that keep up with the ever-changing demands of student life, and the new Office is designed to keep you ahead of the learning curve. Optimized for touch, pen and keyboard, and unveiling a clean, modern look, Office Home & Student 2013 tailors the applications you know and trust to streamline today's most critical tasks.Designed to meet the challenges and seize the opportunities of an evolving world, Office Home & Student 2013 offers a robust productivity suite including the latest versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote, now featuring a streamlined interface with an intuitive Start screen. Make reports turn heads by adding photos, videos and online media with a simple drag and drop. Adapt to any audience on the fly with PowerPoint presentations that allow you to skip past certain slides and zoom in on others. Digitally collaborate with classmates, teachers and friends using OneNote to share notes, pictures, Web pages, voice memos and more. Visualize raw data by creating charts in Excel. You're always on the go, and now your favorite Office applications go wherever the day takes you, providing 7GB of OneDrive cloud storage and Office Online to keep your documents readily accessible. No matter your style ~ touch, keyboard or stylus ~ Office Home & Student 2013 makes it easier than ever to create, communicate and learn in the digital age.
Customer Rating
5
No-Brainer Choice for Home Office
on November 16, 2014
Posted by: Polka904
from Joliet, IL
Verified Purchase:Yes
I replaced my 7 year-old PC, and along with it my old version of Office. I have been using Office for over 25 years, and I find the latest version to be quite easy to use. I chose not to lease because I am not a heavy user that requires the latest version each year. One twist with this product -- there is no disc for installation. They give you a software key and you download the products from the MS website. Setup was quick, less than 15 minutes and I was up and running. No problems opening and editing older documents.
My Best Buy number: 0576665955
My Best Buy number: 0576665955
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Keep your micro USB-enabled devices ready for use with this Insignia~ NS-MCDT2 micro USB cable, which allows simple charging as well as quick and easy data transfer. The 4' length offers flexible placement options.
Customer Rating
5
Cheap and Does the Job
on November 8, 2014
Posted by: Polka904
from Joliet, IL
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought this for data transfer between my phone and computer. I have Bluetooth but I thought this would be useful as a secondary method. Works perfectly, glad I bought it.
My Best Buy number: 0576665955
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This electric range features a cooktop with 2 expandable elements and a Fast Boil element. The 5.9 cu. ft. capacity allows you to cook multiple dishes at the same time.
Customer Rating
5
Beautiful and Great for Avid Home Cooks
on October 22, 2014
Posted by: Polka904
from Joliet, IL
Verified Purchase:Yes
We bought this together with a matching microwave and refrigerator. The stainless steel is beautiful and only slightly more expensive than the standard finish. As a side note, we have found that Weiman Stainless Steel Wipes keep them looking great. The controls are intuitive and the stovetop is highly efficient. We have noticed that we can use lower heat settings versus our previous decade-old range. The fast-boil burner is great when you want to make coffee or cook a pot of pasta. The heating element is on top of the oven, which ought to make cleaning much easier. Very pleased with the value we got.
My Best Buy number: 0576665955
My Best Buy number: 0576665955
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The Samsung over-the-range microwave with sensor cooking makes it easy to heat and is simple to clean.
Customer Rating
5
Perfect Match to Range, Excellent Lighting & Fan
on October 22, 2014
Posted by: Polka904
from Joliet, IL
Verified Purchase:Yes
We bought this along with a matching Samsung Range and Refrigerator. It's intuitive to use, I've only used the manual once to learn how to adjust power level. Basic functionality that you'd expect from a M/W is A-OK. As an added bonus, I love the powerful over-range fan and modern LED lighting underneath. Great value for the price.
My Best Buy number: 0576665955
My Best Buy number: 0576665955
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This cordless phone features built-in caller ID so you can know who is calling before you answer and a 30-name-and-number directory to store your most frequently used contacts.
Customer Rating
3
Low Price, Average Quality Phone
on August 26, 2014
Posted by: Polka904
from Joliet, IL
Verified Purchase:Yes
When my old cordless phone died I decided to replace it with an inexpensive model. This is a home phone for me and wouldn't get heavy use, so a basic model seemed to be a good idea. However, after a week or so I ended up returning it (thanks, Best Buy). The phone is OK for the price, sound is fine and features are adequate. If you're looking for a very basic cheap phone this would be an OK choice. My primary issue was the display, which was weak to the point of being nearly unreadable to my 50+ year old eyes. The font is also quite small. I had to hold it directly under a lamp to see it at all. It looks nothing like the display shown in the web page image. It's possible I had a bad model, or this just may be the way it works. The good news is that Best Buy will stand behind the product if you have a problem.
My Best Buy number: 0576665955
My Best Buy number: 0576665955
What's great about it: Inexpensive, Sound is OK
What's not so great: Poor Display
I would recommend this to a friend!
Sound Quality
3
Range
3
Durability
3
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