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- Review count74
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- First reviewAugust 3, 2018
- Last reviewNovember 7, 2025
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- Average rating4.5
- Review comment count3
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- First review commentAugust 31, 2020
- Last review commentJuly 18, 2025
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- First answerAugust 3, 2018
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Pack this Panasonic LUMIX DSLM camera in your bag, and take incredible shots of all your trips. The slender, lightweight design allows easy transport for point-and-shoot adventures, and the included 12-60mm lens lets you focus on all the details. This Panasonic LUMIX DSLM camera has 5-axis image stabilization for sharp images.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent entry to transition DSLR to Mirrorless
on September 9, 2022
Posted by: PeteR
Verified Purchase:Yes
Been wanting to make the jump to mirrorless for years but the price of entry was too high. I have Lumix point & shoots, so picked this up as an open box ($70 off) since I'm familiar with the functions and menu
I've been delighted, capturing both pics I otherwise haven't been able to using 4K burst mode as well as shooting both JPG and RAW formats flawlessly (pics attached)
The fully articulating screen is great as well as the 12-60 kit lens
Downsides include continuous AF (searches too much, so better to keep it on single AF), battery life (don't expect a full day of shooting, especially if using video) and shooing in low light
If you have realistic expectations, this is a terrific intro mirrorless camera
Length of ownership: 20
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
Quality
5
Value
5
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Store important files, documents, photos and more with this SanDisk Ultra Plus 32GB SDHC card. The C10 video speed supports Full HD video capture, and the 130MB/s read speed offers fast data access. Prevent unwanted content modification by engaging the locking feature. This waterproof, shockproof and temperature-proof SanDisk Ultra Plus 32GB SDHC card protects your data against the elements .
Customer Rating
5
Good buy when on sale
on August 26, 2022
Posted by: PeteR
Verified Purchase:Yes
Picked this up for an old camera (2009) - camera still works and this is the max capacity storage. The cam shoots 1080 vids, so Ultra works best here
Length of ownership: 21
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Value
5
Ease of Use
5
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The advanced mobile mouse for power users. Harness the power of Logitech Flow and seamlessly move content between three devices. Scroll through documents and web pages faster and easier with the hyper-fast scroll wheel. Powers up for an entire day in just three minutes. A compact, sculpted shape crafted to fit your hand and provide the control you need anywhere.
Customer Rating
4
Worth it if discounted and/or with Best Buy reward
on June 24, 2022
Posted by: PeteR
Verified Purchase:Yes
Pairs nicely with multiple laptops (MBP M1, Dell XPS 13", Dell Ryzen 15"), doesn't need much space, good battery life, and great spin wheel
Length of ownership: 25
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
Quality
5
Value
4
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It~s just a wall mount~until it saves you space and elevates your soundbar audio. The Best Buy Essentials Rear/Bottom Soundbar Wall Mount for Most 15 lb. Soundbars has a steel construction that delivers a sleek appearance. It attaches to an existing TV mount, so you can comfortably set up your soundbar without drilling additional holes into the wall. Holding up to 15 lbs., this wall mount supports both bottom- and rear-mounted soundbars, granting wide compatibility. And it~s backed by Best Buy, so we~ve provided everything you need for an effortless installation, ensuring your soundbar will be securely attached. Let us help give your living space a modern look with support and materials you can trust.
Customer Rating
5
Works perfectly for Samsung Soundbar
on June 10, 2022
Posted by: PeteR
Verified Purchase:Yes
Purchased this to attach a Samsung - HW-S50A 3.0ch Sound bar to a Samsung TV. Very easy to assemble
Length of ownership: 136
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Value
5
Ease of Use
5
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Your life~s an adventure. To capture and keep its best moments, you need fast, high-capacity storage that accelerates every move. With up to 1050MB/s read and 1000MB/s write speeds, store your content and creations on a fast drive that fits seamlessly into your active lifestyle. Up to three-meter drop protection, with IP65 water and dust resistance, a carabiner loop for securing the drive, and a 5-year limited warranty give you the peace of mind to take it with you on travels near and far. From a brand trusted by professional photographers, the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD provides fast solid state performance in a tough, reliable storage solution.
Customer Rating
5
Good choice when on sale
on June 10, 2022
Posted by: PeteR
Verified Purchase:Yes
Purchased for backup and additional storage for a M1 13" MBP - performs admirably
Length of ownership: 44
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
Quality
5
Value
4
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Built to last, Samsung's PRO Plus offers extreme performance in a variety of capacities, with robust reliability making this SD card the ideal choice for photographers and other digital media professionals. Use it across your work devices, and continue relying on the #1 brand name in flash memory~. ~Source: 2003-Q3 2020 IHS Market data: NAND suppliers' revenue market share.
Customer Rating
4
Good purchase when on sale
on March 11, 2022
Posted by: PeteR
Verified Purchase:Yes
Picked this up for $35 as portable storage for a Mac Mini. Prefer a true SD instead of a micro SD with adapter for reliability and speed
Length of ownership: 24
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Value
5
Ease of Use
5
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Connect easily and wirelessly to optional Samsung speakers for room-filling sound.
Customer Rating
4
Works with HW-S50A Sound bar
on March 4, 2022
Posted by: PeteR
Verified Purchase:Yes
Purchased this as an open-box to go with a Samsung soundbar. Setup was easy and adds more to the sound field.
Length of ownership: 31
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Value
4
Ease of Use
5
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Connect this Logitech mechanical gaming keyboard to your desktop computer, and keep up with the action of your PC games. Backlit keys let you battle it out even during late-night gaming sessions, and Romer-G switches ensure fast responses at the stroke of the key. This Logitech mechanical gaming keyboard is programmable to easily meld with your gameplay.
Customer Rating
4
Shocking (literally)
on February 11, 2022
Posted by: PeteR
Verified Purchase:Yes
tl;dr - seems to be a static shock threat in low humidity locations
Purchased this as a gift for office friends. Initially, it was well-liked (great keystroke feel, unobtrusive backlighting) but it also was a source of static shocks. The office doesn't have a humidifier and it quite dry during the winter time. The G413 was replaced with the previous plastic membrane keyboard and all was well. May try again when there's more humidity in the air
Length of ownership: 10
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
Quality
4
Value
5
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Extend high-performance WiFi across your home to remove dead spots and WiFi drop zones with RE605X Wi-Fi 6 range extender. High-gain antennas extend your routers~ WiFi signal so you can enjoy smoother and more reliable streaming, gaming, downloading, and more with dual-band WiFi speeds up to 1.8 Gbps (1201 Mbps on 5 GHz band and 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz band). Pair RE605X with a TP-Link OneMesh compatible router to create a network that only needs one name and password. Easily set up and manage RE605X with TP-Link Tether app (Android, iOS). Plus, the intelligent signal indicator will help you find the best placement for your range extender.
Customer Rating
5
Great upgrade even if you don't have Wi-Fi 6
on January 28, 2022
Posted by: PeteR
Verified Purchase:Yes
Purchased this to create a OneMesh network with a TP-Link WiFi 6 Router AX1800 Smart WiFi Router (Archer AX21) and it worked flawlessly - from setup to deployment. In daily use, I noticed an increase in speed with less drops and buffering. Highly recommended if your using TP-Link hardware
Length of ownership: 30
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
Quality
5
Value
4
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Take your viewing to the next level with this 32-inch TCL LED television. Full 1080p resolution with a 60Hz refresh rate captures every detail in a scene with minimal blur, and Roku is integrated so you can stream your favorite content. This TCL LED television has three HDMI ports to connect to multiple HD devices.
Customer Rating
5
Perfect size for use in small class situation
on January 21, 2022
Posted by: PeteR
Verified Purchase:Yes
Very light (less than ten pounds), so can be mounted to a medium-duty cart and rolled around easily and a breeze to transport in a vehicle. Can easily connect a flash drive to a USB-2 port to watch vids and listen to music through the Roku Media Player. Very easy to navigate menus and plenty of streaming apps available - highly recommended
Length of ownership: 25
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Picture Quality
5
Sound Quality
5
Brightness
5
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Enjoy a multi-colored wave of light every time you play with this LED-equipped CORSAIR K95 RGB gaming keyboard. Program the unit's 18 G-keys with up to 108 macros to traverse your gaming universe quickly and efficiently. Equipped with mechanical key switches, this CORSAIR K95 RGB gaming keyboard makes a reliable, user-friendly addition to your gaming setup.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Solid keyboard to get when on sale
By PeteR
summary - d*mmit Jim, I'm a typist, not a gamer
Picked up this highly rated keyboard (multiple websites) for $130 because I was curious what a top-of-the-line mechanical keyboard was like. I have a reverse learning curve (Microsoft ergo keyboard 4000 are my go-to) and other than constantly hitting the Cap Locks key when I want to Tab, this has been a terrific purchase.
PeteR
SW burbs of Chicago
Follow-up: quick silver (switches)
August 31, 2020
If you feel the need for speed, this keyboard is for you as the silver switches live up to their name (speed) as they are currently the fastest. Great for gaming but for takes a bit of getting used to for typing. I type faster but also make more errors as it's a bit unforgiving. Still happy with the purchase and am slowly getting better
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A new standard of comfort and precision. Logitech's most advanced trackball for trackball enthusiasts and consumers searching for alternatives to mice and touchpads. Delivers 20% less muscular strain compared to a regular mouse. MX ERGO PLUS features a unique adjustable hinge and extra 10~ wedge for customized comfort and the latest tracking, scrolling and power management technology. Logitech FLOW enables effortless multi-computer control.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Upgrade from M570 Trackball
By PeteR
tl;dr - consider buying if, 1) you're familiar w/using a trackball, 2) you want a trackball that controls two computers, 3) you want an 20º angle (or 30º with the base that comes Best Buy version), and/or 4) precision mode is desired. If not, the M570 is a better value.
I've used trackballs since corded Trackman Wheel (early 2000s), then upgraded to wireless M570 five years ago. Decided to try the Ergo because I had some Best Buy points and $10 off Best Buy birthday credit.
I like that the Ergo can control two computers. I'm neutral on the different angles, and haven't really used the precision control
PeteR
SW burbs of Chicago
Trackballs are interchangeable
September 19, 2020
The blood red one from my Trackman Wheel fits perfectly in the Ergo. Also, Papermate Stick pens are the right size to pop out the ball if you want to clean the sensors
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Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) dual-band extendable router boosts speeds up to 3600 Mbps, with 4096-QAM increasing a single frequency band~s transmission speed by 1.2 times
Overall
1 out of 5
1 out of 5Good except…:
By 1Buk
Had potential to be very good. Solidly built, good response to controls. However, no direct method to program it into AiMesh system. This is a huge negative for me.
PeteR
SW burbs of Chicago
Worked with my AiMesh using Zen XD5 nodes
July 18, 2025
Had to reset them a few times as they were paired to a prior Asus router but they're up and running
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HP x360 Convertible 2-in-1 Chromebook, speed up work and games with this HP Chromebook x360 laptop computer. An Intel Core i3 processor delivers impressive computing power to take on heavy digital tasks, while the Chrome OS simplifies operations with an easy-to-use interface. This HP Chromebook x360 laptop computer boasts 8GB of memory, which is ideal for multitasking across open tabs, and internal storage of 64GB for robust data access. Easy video chatting with HD webcam equipped with privacy off/on switch.
Can I play DVD's and CD's in this Laptop?
The Sense joins the AIMO fight to make the lighting eco-system bigger and better than ever before, for an even more immersive experience. Its soft cloth surface is bordered by a vivid RGB light guide with two programmable zones. Together with your compatible mouse and keyboard, it lets you experience AIMO the way it~s supposed to be experienced ~ with a powerful trio of devices immersing you in a world of ambient light
Meet the ultimate streaming player, Roku Ultra. It~s the fastest and most powerful Roku player ever, with channels like Sling, Hulu, Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, and HBO Max and that launch in a snap and a lightning-fast interface. Bring out the rich detail in your entertainment with stunningly sharp 4K picture, four times the resolution of HD. Immerse yourself in three-dimensional sound when you combine this Roku streaming device with Dolby Atmos~ audio, and watch in awe as colors pop off your screen with spectacular Dolby Vision~ picture. Streaming in the highest picture quality requires a strong, steady Wi-Fi~ connection, especially in rooms farther from your router. That~s why we boosted our best Wi-Fi in this Roku 4K device with even more speed and range, so you can enjoy fast, uninterrupted TV streaming in any room in your home. Use the Roku voice remote to easily search across thousands of channels with your voice, enjoy private listening with included headphones, power up your TV, and set personal shortcuts for your favorite channels~there~s even a lost remote finder. Your favorite channels are front and center on the customizable home screen, so you can spend your time streaming~not scrolling. After a simple setup with everything you need in the box, you~ll be able to stream a massive selection of free, live, and premium TV, including Roku~ Originals only on The Roku Channel. This Roku Ultra also works with popular voice assistants. Ask Alexa or Hey Google to control your streaming, launch channels, search for entertainment, and more. You can also control your TV using the Apple Home app or Siri on your Apple devices.
Experience powerful sound with this CORSAIR PRO SURROUND gaming headset. The custom-tuned 50mm neodymium audio drivers deliver high-quality audio for an immersive gaming experience, while the adjustable ear cups fitted with plush memory foam offer lasting comfort. This CORSAIR PRO SURROUND gaming headset has a noise-canceling unidirectional microphone that minimizes background noise for clear communication.
Experience powerful sound with this CORSAIR PRO SURROUND gaming headset. The custom-tuned 50mm neodymium audio drivers deliver high-quality audio for an immersive gaming experience, while the adjustable ear cups fitted with plush memory foam offer lasting comfort. This CORSAIR PRO SURROUND gaming headset has a noise-canceling unidirectional microphone that minimizes background noise for clear communication.
Experience powerful sound with this CORSAIR PRO SURROUND gaming headset. The custom-tuned 50mm neodymium audio drivers deliver high-quality audio for an immersive gaming experience, while the adjustable ear cups fitted with plush memory foam offer lasting comfort. This CORSAIR PRO SURROUND gaming headset has a noise-canceling unidirectional microphone that minimizes background noise for clear communication.
Experience powerful sound with this CORSAIR PRO SURROUND gaming headset. The custom-tuned 50mm neodymium audio drivers deliver high-quality audio for an immersive gaming experience, while the adjustable ear cups fitted with plush memory foam offer lasting comfort. This CORSAIR PRO SURROUND gaming headset has a noise-canceling unidirectional microphone that minimizes background noise for clear communication.
Experience powerful sound with this CORSAIR PRO SURROUND gaming headset. The custom-tuned 50mm neodymium audio drivers deliver high-quality audio for an immersive gaming experience, while the adjustable ear cups fitted with plush memory foam offer lasting comfort. This CORSAIR PRO SURROUND gaming headset has a noise-canceling unidirectional microphone that minimizes background noise for clear communication.
Experience powerful sound with this CORSAIR PRO SURROUND gaming headset. The custom-tuned 50mm neodymium audio drivers deliver high-quality audio for an immersive gaming experience, while the adjustable ear cups fitted with plush memory foam offer lasting comfort. This CORSAIR PRO SURROUND gaming headset has a noise-canceling unidirectional microphone that minimizes background noise for clear communication.
Protect your files with this 10TB Seagate Backup Plus hub drive. Boasting a 10TB capacity, this drive connects easily to a variety of devices and lets you store and back up a considerable number of files. This Seagate Backup Plus hub drive delivers data transfer rates of up to 160MB/sec to take the time out of transferring files.
Is it durable enough to where nothing happens when it drops from 2ft to the ground?
Probably not as this is a mechanical drive with moving parts. The drive is especially vulnerable to drops when operational.
Also, it depends on the surface it's being dropped on - carpeted, hard wood, concrete?
Otherwise, it seems to be durable. If the drive is parked (unplugged), it should survive a 2ft floor on a carpeted surface. Possible cosmetic damage could take place if dropped on hard wood, concrete, and other un-padded surfaces
Also, it depends on the surface it's being dropped on - carpeted, hard wood, concrete?
Otherwise, it seems to be durable. If the drive is parked (unplugged), it should survive a 2ft floor on a carpeted surface. Possible cosmetic damage could take place if dropped on hard wood, concrete, and other un-padded surfaces
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