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Enhance your desktop with this WD Blue Mainstream Internal Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Drive, which features a 64MB cache buffer for rapid processing speed. Ideal for use as primary drives in desktop PCs and for office applications. With a range of capacities to store photos, movies and more, there~s a drive that~s just right for you.
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4
Hard drive great, image software not so much
on October 23, 2013
Posted by: SailorTrainer
from Norfolk, VA
Verified Purchase:Yes
Easy to install, lots of drive space, but the Acronis software didn't transfer the bootmgr files accurately, now I have to reload windows completely and have to purchase a new user id to install it as my last was only on the hard drive.
My Best Buy number: 2200907271
What's great about it: great value for a 2tb drive
What's not so great: Acronis software didn't tranfer files well, ended up with a bootmgr fault
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
Performance
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.*
Customer Rating
4
Excellent way to lower overall home phone costs
on January 23, 2013
Posted by: SailorTrainer
from Norfolk, VA
First, I recommend this to anyone wanting to lower costs. We have been using ours for over two years, and have experienced very little to comment on as issues that would deter anyone interested in this product.
Pros: Easy to set up and use. Basic features like call waiting and caller ID at no extra charge. Ability to check voice mails via internet instead of calling and having to enter codes. Reliable connections. Low overall cost once you've gotten past the time to make up the initial purchase price.
Cons: Lose power, you lose your phone, just like any other phone with applied power. Initial buy-in cost (however, if you take your monthly phone bill and see how many months it would take to make the cost up, it is usually only 4-6 months, then it starts saving money). The power jack on the back of the unit pops out easy, so we have to make sure it doesn't get moved. Also occasionally, calls will drop, but we have not been able to figure out if it was the Ooma, the router, modem, or an internet glitch that caused it. Also, unable to turn off the Ooma answering function if you want to use one on another phone system (like our cordless). You have to set the pickup ring number higher than your other system, although it still will snatch a call now and then.
Other info: Power loss can be avoided if you have your Internet modem, router, and Ooma on a Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) system (get one in the computer section), which will maintain power for at least several hours, depending on the power draw to the battery in the UPS. Most states you will have a monthly tax surcharge, in MD it runs about $4.00/month ($50 a year approximately). Still cheaper than paying a flat fee of $45.00 every month forever which the local cable company offered us. We had one instance where the Ooma system had a glitch which affected our system for a day or so, but it was something odd, and Ooma was on it from the get-go to resolve the issue.
If you have high speed internet, this is a great product. It provides all the basic features most people will need on the basic plan, and the Premier plan is great for a second line (for a teen, or a home based business).
E911 is used to map your address. We had a new house built with an address not in the USPS database, so it took a bit of coordination for them to accept the street address. Most established addresses won't have this issue, and it is not an Ooma issue.
Pros: Easy to set up and use. Basic features like call waiting and caller ID at no extra charge. Ability to check voice mails via internet instead of calling and having to enter codes. Reliable connections. Low overall cost once you've gotten past the time to make up the initial purchase price.
Cons: Lose power, you lose your phone, just like any other phone with applied power. Initial buy-in cost (however, if you take your monthly phone bill and see how many months it would take to make the cost up, it is usually only 4-6 months, then it starts saving money). The power jack on the back of the unit pops out easy, so we have to make sure it doesn't get moved. Also occasionally, calls will drop, but we have not been able to figure out if it was the Ooma, the router, modem, or an internet glitch that caused it. Also, unable to turn off the Ooma answering function if you want to use one on another phone system (like our cordless). You have to set the pickup ring number higher than your other system, although it still will snatch a call now and then.
Other info: Power loss can be avoided if you have your Internet modem, router, and Ooma on a Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) system (get one in the computer section), which will maintain power for at least several hours, depending on the power draw to the battery in the UPS. Most states you will have a monthly tax surcharge, in MD it runs about $4.00/month ($50 a year approximately). Still cheaper than paying a flat fee of $45.00 every month forever which the local cable company offered us. We had one instance where the Ooma system had a glitch which affected our system for a day or so, but it was something odd, and Ooma was on it from the get-go to resolve the issue.
If you have high speed internet, this is a great product. It provides all the basic features most people will need on the basic plan, and the Premier plan is great for a second line (for a teen, or a home based business).
E911 is used to map your address. We had a new house built with an address not in the USPS database, so it took a bit of coordination for them to accept the street address. Most established addresses won't have this issue, and it is not an Ooma issue.
Enjoy it!!!
What's great about it: Low monthly cost, easy setup, clear voice, basic features, online message reviewing
What's not so great: Power connection, no power no phone, E911 address issues
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
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Features
4
Performance
5
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