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This ARRIS SURFboard cable modem uses DOCSIS 3.0 technology to ensure speed that lets you surf the Web and download videos, music and images with ease. The integrated wireless network (802.11n) is backward compatible with 802.11b/g access points
Customer Rating
5
Great Modem..
on August 20, 2011
Posted by: austinite04
from Jollyville, TEXAS
Very good modem, does get warm, but all my other stuff gets hot too, so I don't care.. It's not overheating, just slight warmth to the touch.
I have a Netgear N600 Dual Band from BB. I have no dropped connection issues. All my major stuff is wired to the Netgear. I also have a rocketfish Powerline adapter, solid signal transmission all the time. I got this modem for FREE from my ISP, I couldn't imagine paying upfront for another modem after buying a worthless Clear4g home and laptop modem. I get a solid 22 Mbps, I only pay for 20 Mbps... I like this modem a lot. Too easy to setup, just screw in the cable before powering up.. It found internet signal in 10 seconds.. I didn't want the wifi, so TWC turned that ability off. I don't mind..
I have a very busy network, I gotta have something like this modem to meet my demands. Clear4g didn't meet my requirements. Get this thing, you won't regret it. Most ISP's give this unit away.. Obviously if you get rid of the service you return it, but I don't wanna own them anymore. I'm more interested in keeping my own Router, that thing cost a lot.
What's great about it: Time Warner gives these away in my Area, no extra charge.
What's not so great: I don't know, only had it for a week so far.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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5
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Battery hassles are a thing of the past with the solar-powered Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K750. It charges itself whenever there's light, so you can say goodbye to batteries, power bricks and charging cables. With sleek lines and a thin profile, this stylish, streamlined keyboard adds style to your workspace. Combining the best of traditional keyboards, laptops and a Logitech-only concave key cap design, you'll enjoy faster, quieter, feel-good typing -hour after hour. Plus, you'll get wireless freedom thanks to the Logitech Unifying receiver.
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from Jollyville, TEXAS
This keyboard is very nice, I was able to get it running in 3 seconds flat. I immediately unplugged my old USB keyboard.. I also got a Logitech M310 Mouse (wireless) I have yet to have any real lag. Just remember you can only have the keyboard on the usb dongle not both for some reason, I would of liked to save space but oh well.. Also, Microphone blu-tooth doesn't allow this to perform when there is a 3rd adapter installed. The keyboard gets confused by the wireless mic's. So other than that, I love this keyboard, I got it as a Gift so I hope it's a gift that keeps on giving.Too bad the mouse doesn't have a solar cell.. My only complaint might be smears on the solar cells.. I have to wipe the cells down all the time... This keyboard does get full charge all the time from a regular florescent light fixture. No need to bake it outside like the other reviewer, who in their right mind would subject electronics to full on sun for hours? Anyways, get this keyboard... I don't regret it. No more cord tugging!
What's great about it: Instantly Works out of the box.. Feather light, eco friendly.
What's not so great: Just be sure to have a backup battery if needed..
I would recommend this to a friend!
Other Best Buy Products I Recommend
Logitech - M310 Wireless Optical Mouse - Dark Fleur
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These DVD+R double layer discs nearly double the storage capacity with 2 AZO recording layers on a single-sided disc and are approved for high speed burning.
Posted by: austinite04
from Jollyville, TEXAS
The Jewel Cases sealed the deal, yes it's kinda slow, but Dual Layers usually do take a while. I just like being able to archive Large Videos and other media without any issues. I have no need for Blu-ray yet, I can't afford that stuff yet anyways. I have a ps3 but that was for gaming more than anything. But anyways, back on topic... I am glad I chose this brand, I won't buy any other again, Sony DVD's were not nearly as reliable. I had constant Coasters instead of backed up home Videos.
When I go Blu then I'll get Verbatim's Blu-ray's but until then I'm a happy camper :-) All of my files were burned using Windows 7's explorer, no expensive 3rd party stuff here in my house.
What's great about it: Durable, plenty of space to write down important scenes in a family video chapter list...
What's not so great: I have to buy more than one box of these to have enough dvd's.. I don't like spindles.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
Durability
5
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This hub works with your high-speed Internet and your home phones to deliver VoIP phone services and supports up to 4 Ooma Telo handsets. With easy setup, you can enjoy unlimited U.S. calling and low international rates.*
Posted by: austinite04
from Jollyville, TEXAS
Certainly is cheaper than Magic Jack which requires a PC to be on at all times.. $4/month in my area for the basic service, and thats just the Taxes.. The premium service is $10/month.. Certainly cheaper than Vonage.. The sound quality is awesome on my internet connection, I have a 30Mps DL 3Mps UL.... I have a Time Warner Turbo boost Roadrunner ISP. I wouldn't suggest a slower connection. The sound quality is only as good as the modem/router can spare free data.. I have a Netgear N600 which is an awesome device too.. I also have the ooma handset.. Its black and white on the screen but easy to use.. $30/yr or so is not a bad Phone Bill.. Get this device, it does have a $$ back promise.
What's great about it: Simple to setup, dirt cheap bill. doesn't need a pc on like Magic Jack
What's not so great: Why all the other VOIP's can't be this cheap??
I would recommend this to a friend!
Other Best Buy Products I Recommend
ooma - Telo DECT 6.0 Cordless VoIP Handset for ooma Telo Home Phone Service - Black
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5
This movie is AWESOME now **SPOILER ALERT**
on November 17, 2010
Posted by: austinite04
from TEXAS
The alternate Opening should have been the original, I like the fact they actually filmed an Earth scene that resembled a Mad Max& Fifth Element type of a feel to it.. It blew me away how they also seamlessly integrated all the other new scenes like how Sigourney Weaver's character Dr. Augustine finally Explains what happened at the school to shut it down.. I seriously do not remember the original theater version having her ever say Neytiri had a Sister.. that "New" scene should have stayed in the original release, now the whole abandoned school part makes perfect sense.. The other scene I wish they kept in and I'm glad they show in the Extended version, is when Tsu'Tay Neytiri's Original suitor is finally shown were he falls off the plane when he get's shot and how Jake has to do do an honor killing.. THAT right there would have definitely helped carry the plot in the theater version.. I can't understand why they totally finished those scene's but never put all of them on the big screen... One more thing, The whole scene where Neytiri and Jake do the Booty Call, that was cool how they show the pony tail actually can connect with the other partners... That way they can really feel each other on a deeper level.. I wish that scene got a little bit more work down on it, but I guess its good enough... The other little detail they shouldn't have left out in the original cut, what Tsutay did to the bulldozers after Jake and Neytiri left, as you will notice his face cringed, then it cut out what else he was gonna do, but with the destruction of the dozers and the Marine unit, NOW I can fully understand why Quaritch blew up Home tree.. Not because Jake was booty calling, but The unit of soldiers getting killed.. THAT makes perfect sense now.. Finally, I am glad they are making an Avatar 2.... It will be Pandora Ocean based, kinda like Abyss I would guess.. I don't know what else they could do... We will see in a few years..AVATAR2 won't be out 'till after Titanic 3D is out, can't see James working on both at the same time, just my opinion.. But Avatar is actually a better movie than ever before with all the new scenes.. This truly IS the Avatar we were meant to have in the Beginning.. Totally worth it.. GET IT.. I'm not disappointed with this Directors cut.. The best one I've owned Since LOTR Dvd DC...
What's great about it: EVERY question is answered, all new scenes tie the movie together.
What's not so great: The movie isn't 4 hours long... I like epic movies,i.e., LOTR
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Lord Of The Rings Trilogy
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James Cameron's Avatar: The Game - PlayStation 3
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The Abyss [Director's Cut] [Lenticular Cover] [DVD] [1989]
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A reluctant hero. An epic journey. A choice between the life he left behind and the incredible new world he's learned to call home. James Cameron's Avatar - the greatest adventure of all time.
Posted by: austinite04
from TEXAS
I am a huge fan of this movie, I saw it in the theater 4 times.. Not all at once.. I saw it one time at the IMAX 3-D theater and Three times at the Alamo Drafthouse.. I like the drafthouse much better, and loved the never ending Guinness Draft Pints.. I will enjoy the blu-ray much better because it has an extended scene between the two main characters (Neytiri and Jake Sully) It was too hot and steamy for theaters.. it would have made the theater MPAA rating R rated maybe NC17.. I will not divulge what happens but you get the idea. So in exchange for a shorter almost g-rated film James cut out the scene that was so carefully rendered and was as much as any other scene a good one but he wanted 13 year olds to be able to watch this film.. So parents Please don't let kiddies watch the Blu-ray, it isn't all out but its close. I hope the Blu-ray comes with an option to see the PG-13 version and or the NC17 one.. All in all I must recommend everyone buy this blu-ray.. It is an epic movie, more interesting than Hurt Locker. I did watch both, and Liked Avatar better.. This is an opinion, I just didn't like the fact Ms. Bigelow didn't thank George Bush for going to war with Iraq, without this war SHE WOULD HAVE NO MOVIE!!! So that's the main reason I didn't like Hurt Locker... Avatar may have a few script flaws like Sigourney's first set of lines, where's my #! cigarette?? That was a little stupid, but over all, I did think this wan't a Pocahontas re-mix of a movie... I felt it was very original..
What's great about it: 3-d effects not too gimmicky, blu-ray only extended scene (adds 10-15 minutes)
What's not so great: The fact another movie got Movie of the Year (H.L.).... The movie ends only after 2 1/2 hours..
I would recommend this to a friend!
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SynopsisFight for survival and shoot your way to mission success as the acclaimed Call of Duty franchise makes its triumphant return. Exploding with the realism and intensity that have become the hallmarks of this gripping series, you'll lay waste to your enemies as hails of gunfire erupt. Move out for intense action and make sure you're prepared to answer the Call of Duty.This harrowing sequel to Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare thrusts you once more into the haze of battle. Arm yourself with sophisticated tools of destruction and get ready to stare death in the face as you enter a raging conflict. Experience the rigors of battle and struggle against long odds to seize victory. The awesome power of war comes alive in all its grit and glory in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.
Posted by: austinite04
from TEXAS
Don't expect a 15 hour game this isn't one. I love the new online gamertag style profile for your online character. Totally worth getting this game. I love the online mode more than anything. If you've never played a COD game before get this one, it's much better than World at War and even COD4. I will expect a ton of add-on maps shortly in the PSN Store. I will buy them launch day. This is a great game, the invite method beats cod4's method. They actually got the in game XMB to do alot more work, and it's super easy to invite buddies. I like seeing where they are in Mod war2 before I invite them, if they are in a game I'll wait until they are in the main menu. I really like the way I can MUTE idiots that blast music on their mics BEFORE the game starts a deathmatch or whatever mode I'm playing. I can also see what tags they unlocked, say if someone is a sniper expert they will have a tag that proves they are. Not game of the year because the offline mode sucks, but definitely Online game of the year. ALL my psn buddies have this game, I can understand why, the online mode is freaking awesome.
What's great about it: The Online modes are awesome,graphics are great for a multi-platform game
What's not so great: The storyline is way too short
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: austinite04
from TEXAS
I saw this movie first on my PS3's PSN Video Store, I liked it ALOT so much so, I went 2.0 miles down to my local Best Buy and bought it that night. I wonder how PIXAR makes lifeless thing's feel so ALIVE!!!?!?!?!?! I was literally blown away how much better the BD version was compared to the Download version. I don't rent movies off the PSN store anymore. I'd Rather buy or rent movies on DISC!! I absolutely feel WALL-E got ROBBED on the Oscars from the Slumdog Millionare movie. Wall-E should have grabbed all those awards! Not just best animated Movie. Anyways, the storyline doesn't really do ANYTHING in wall-e until EVE shows up then BAM zip your in Space inside 15 minutes or so, I think it was sped up a little too fast for the kiddies that have 2 second tension spans. (read books kiddies).. The love story between EVE and Wall-e was pulled off without a hitch. The inclusion of HELLO DOLLY MUSIC was infectious, so much so I went on my Xbox 360 and watched that movie after wall-e!! I really did enjoy this movie and still watch it 2 to 3 times a week a month later. I hope there is a Wall-E 2!! I really like the DVD backup that comes with the collectors edition BD. I can watch this movie on my PC or Laptop anytime anywhere!! brilliant how Disney didn't just ditch DVD and allowed us to have digital backups made with the serial key number of course.. Just do yourselves a favor everyone on bestbuy.com reading my review GET THIS MOVIE right now, do a store pickup and save the shipping costs!! You will not regret buying this awesome movie Wall-E gets 10 stars out of 10 from me!! I'm 28 and absolutely can't turn down great animated movies. Great movie for any family!!
What's great about it: Everything,music,acting,the story.. I can go on and on.
What's not so great: What's bad about this movie?? N-O-T-H-I-N-G !!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Gears of War 2 picks up six months after the events of Gears of War. The Limited Edition includes a collectible steel book DVD case, "Beneath the Surface: An Inside Look at Gears of War 2," a 48-page hardbound book, a bonus DVD including exclusive making-of-the-game video footage, an exclusive gold-plated Lancer Assault Rifle available during online play.
Posted by: austinite04
from TEXAS
It's the best $65.00 I've spent in sometime. I own all consoles (XB360,Ps3,Wii) So I have a great idea what games are duds and what games just define what the console stands for overall. THIS GAME defines the XB360 and makes it stand out above all the rest. I don't like having to pay to get online but hey, you get what u pay for, one heck of a great game. I'm very pleased to have this game. I do have a PC as well and it is a Q6600 Quad Core Intel, but I cheaped out on the graphics card, I have my old x700 ATI PCI-E 1.0 (Lame, I know) I'm planning on saving for a ati 3870x2 (DUAL CORE GPU) with 2 gigs of blazing 4.1 Shaded graphics. But anyways back to Gears, This game blew me away at how well this game pulls the story together so well. Most Next gen games are all Graphics no story (usually) But this is the gem of a game your looking for. Get it right now. Go click buy right now GET IT!!!!! Get all ur Buddies to buy this game and PLAY IT, its awesome!! 10 stars simply Game of the Year!! I recommend this to anyone that has ever played any console. or any game for that matter.
What's great about it: online friends can help u out when your in a bind,graphics are amazing.storyline is AMAZING.
What's not so great: just an occasional lagging when online, nothing serious though,somewhat steep learning curve for noobs.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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SynopsisIn the 200 years since the global atomic war of 2077, the surviving residents of the Capital Wasteland (formerly known as Washington, D.C.) have holed up in Vault 101, enjoying a life free from the dangers that lurk beyond. In the Vault, you are protected from the Giant Insects, Raiders, Slavers and Super Mutants that prowl the Capital Wasteland. But now your father has defied the Overseer and left the Vault for reasons you don't know. You must find him and discover the truth before it is too late. Beyond the Vault, the Capital Wasteland presents threats unlike any you have ever known. Are you brave enough to face them and resourceful enough to stay alive?Fallout 3 immerses you in an environment unlike any you've seen before, where the great monuments of the United States lie in ruin and danger lurks around every corner. Super-deluxe HD graphics render the Wasteland in eye-popping detail, from the danger-filled offices and Metro tunnels of D.C. to the rotten flesh of a mutant's face. Customize your character in limitless ways while choosing from dozens of unique skills and perks, each with a dazzling variety of effects. Experience the post-apocalyptic world from either a first-person or third-person perspective with the touch of a button. Inflict death and destruction in an all-new cinematic presentation through the Vault-Tec Assisted Targeting System, which allows you to pause time in combat, aim for specific body parts on your target and queue up attacks. In Fallout 3, you make the decisions that define you and that change the world.
Posted by: austinite04
from TEXAS
SPOILER!!!! I do like this game but like I said before once you get past the Bunker then it really plays JUST like Oblivion, I really wish they would have made it just a little different. I wanna call this game THE ELDER SCROLLS: OBLIVION: FALLOUT 3..... But that would be too long on the retail box,lol.. But seriously its nothing more than Oblivion set in the 70's and in a wasteland version of Washington D.c., I do like the premise of the storyline, it is interesting as every game Bethesda has ever made... BUT I wish they would think out side the box and come up with a new engine and a new way to tell there stories, I don't want 10 million games made the same way okay?? I really do like this game enough to buy it but I had to rent it first and its good I rented it. I do like this game and have it on PS3 and PC. The PC version has its perks (the tilde key u know the ~ key) The ps3 version needs to have a GOD mode because the bandits come out of thin air and shoot me dead in 2 seconds flat. I must get Sony to throw in blu-tooth keyboard support in game so it works just like the pc version.
Overall, if you like Oblivion You must get this game but its seriously a Deja Vu type of game, Oblivion part 2...
What's great about it: Storyline is awesome, graphics and gameplay are consistant
What's not so great: Well to be quite honest if you own OBLIVION it's Identical in everyway almost like a Add-on
I would recommend this to a friend!
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SynopsisThrow open the door to new realms of Sims-style fun with The Sims 3 for the PlayStation 3. In this exciting and feature-packed new edition of The Sims, your Sims are no longer confined to their home environments. An entire neighborhood awaits just outside the door, teeming with neighbors, friends and all-new opportunities for fun, adventure and mischief. Set your Sims free to explore an exciting, living neighborhood filled with possibility, and help their lives unfold in all-new ways.Enjoy a complete life simulation experience where you rule a brand-new Sims world. Packed with enhancements to heighten the fun and adventure of guiding your characters through their simulated lives, The Sims 3 lets you create Sims with unique personalities, fulfill their dreams and control their lives within their interactive neighborhood. Customize and fine-tune your Sims' appearances and choose from millions of different personalities ~ make them evil, romantic, paranoid, kleptomaniacs or a blend of something completely different. Construct the home of your Sims' dreams with tools to draw walls and floors and decorate with objects, textures and more. Use building upgrades and more to improve the look of your town. Unlock all-new Karma powers to bless your Sims with wealth and love ~ or curse them and take everything away. Share your creations online and download content from other players from around the globe. Take on and complete short- and long-term challenges to earn rewards, then share your trophies with your friends online. Will you let your Sims' destinies be fulfilled, or let their dreams die? How will your Sims live their lives ~ will they become rock stars, world leaders or expert thieves? With the power to control their world, how will you choose to guide your Sims through life?
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5About time
By LilRich
"I like the idea of Sims on the ps3 , about time . I believe since the ps3 had been out ( 2007 ) this is the 1st Sims for the ps3 . I cant wait . I was going to get it for the PC but I will wait now"
austinite04
TEXAS
THE SIMS 3 on ps3...
July 16, 2010
It is about time, now if they offer the base game AND world adventures, it will seal the deal for me.. but either way I will LOVE to play TS3 on a huge screen without the distortion the pc's DVI to HDMI does.. I love the fact this game is finally releasing, while October is a ways off, I don't mind... I want it to be a bug free game... If we can have full online access to the TS3 store and a virtual EA Download manager and or a game launcher menu to sort downloads, this would absolutely seal the deal..
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Sackboy is back in an action-packed adventure that puts you in pant-wetting peril. Sackboy may have successfully returned sharing to LittleBigPlanet but a larger threat now looms. When an 1,800-watt vacuum cleaner appears in the sky over Sackboy, he finds himself sucked into an adventure bigger than he could have imagined. Saved from the musty interior of The Sucker by Larry Da Vinci, Sackboy finds himself face-to-face with the head of The Alliance. This semi-secret, semi-organized group is wholly focused on destroying The Sucker before it destroys them. Can you help them in their quest to save the Cosmos, or will your home face the ultimate cleaning?LittleBigPlanet 2 lets you unleash your imagination with even more options to create than ever before. Develop whole games with the enhanced Popit, digital puppetry, cinematic and circuit board tools. As you animate Sackbots, you choose their style, shape, size, clothing and purpose. You are in charge of developing your own friends, foes and more as you add life to your levels. Produce a movie, level or entire game and share it with friends via the online portal where you can try out more than two million user-generated creations. The updated search system helps you find and follow friends and favorite creators, so you can easily track new uploads and activity streams. Follow the intriguing storyline as Sackboy as you once again struggle to save the world, this time in more than 50 whimsical levels. Barrel through with all-new powerups, including a grappling hook, bounce pads and more. With an exciting storyline and the power to create your own worlds of gaming fun, LittleBigPlanet 2 helps you develop your dreams, no matter how big.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5It will probably be better than the 1st, AMAZING!!
By GunnerH1992
When I got the first game, the cashier @ Best Buy reassured me that it was a really awesome game. Everyone will want to play it! I was skeptic, of course... But obviously I really enjoyed it. My friends and I constantly laugh the whole way through the game! Especially when we back hand each other, and see us flying across the screen, down to our little sack boy deaths.... Priceless! The game looks basic, but you can do soo much in it!!! Looking forward to the next installment!
austinite04
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Is there anyone with the BETA??
October 25, 2010
I want real feedback from a BETA user... I want a good in depth preview from someone that really has LBP2 beta, and if you want post your PSN.. I have seen too many LBP2 videos, but NOTHING will compare to the full game... I hope to GOD they make this sequel FULL 1080p.. I just got a new HDTV, I wanna use it until the screen dies from playing LBP2 too much.. I can't say how excited I am about this game.. I hope the delay is 100% justified, I have heard that the online is still buggy, I need them to fix that asap.. I am playing LBP almost everyday...
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Kingston DataTraveler 101 Generation 2 (G2) is here! This convenient storage companion lets you take all of your data to your home, office, school and anywhere you travel. Now with urDrive, it gives you a better way to look at your data while combining cool features to make it your own. Easily store, organize and share your favorite photos through the built-in photo viewer, search the convenient built-in Internet browser and view the cool AppZone for new apps to try all in a flash. In the months ahead, urDrive will update to offer even more apps and features. This portable USB 2.0 flash drive provides 16GB of storage space so you can easily bring your files with you wherever you go.
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1 out of 5Mac !
By NicoP
from Detroy
Be carefull, this product doesn’t work on Mac ! It's writtens that's working but its not !
austinite04
Anderson Mill, TX
Sure it does..
August 22, 2011
You just have to format the stick, don't bash a product just because your not computer smart..
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Does Best Buy Have Any PS3s that are PS2 Game Capable?
you have 2 have a 60 gig or 80 gig Motor storm model ps3. all other ps3's lost the ps2 function and some usb ports as well.
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