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    October 30, 2018
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    February 9, 2019
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    November 23, 2021
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    October 7, 2018
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    September 6, 2019
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Enjoy your favorite radio channels in your car with this Anker SmartCharge F2 Pro Bluetooth FM transmitter. The automatic tuning capability searches and connects to FM frequencies easily, while the Bluetooth 5.0 technology delivers a strong connection to devices for unadulterated streaming. This Anker SmartCharge F2 Pro Bluetooth FM transmitter features PowerIQ 3.0 for high-speed charging to USB-C supporting smartphones.
 
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5 out of 5
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Great
on April 18, 2021
Posted by: SteveReno
Verified Purchase:Yes
I plugged this thing in and it automatically selected the best frequency. I changed my car stereo, connected the bluetooth and it worked flawlessly.
Length of ownership: 2
Mobile Submission: true
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5 out of 5
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5 out of 5
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5 out of 5
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Store games, videos, music, and more on this Western Digital Blue series hard drive. Its 2.5-inch form factor makes it suitable for use in laptops or notebooks. This 2TB Western Digital Blue series hard drive runs at 5400 rpm for decreased heat and power consumption.
 
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Great deal on a great product
on March 24, 2021
Posted by: SteveReno
Verified Purchase:Yes
This works great. WD is always been my favorite HDD and i was happy to find this for a great deal.
Length of ownership: 46
Mobile Submission: true
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5 out of 5
5
Quality
5 out of 5
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5 out of 5
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Record captivating vlogs and take brilliant photos with this black GoPro HERO9 camera. The high-quality CMOS sensor captures 5K video and up to 20.0MP images for stunning clarity, and support for a microSD card offers customizable storage space. This water-resistant GoPro HERO9 camera allows for use at the beach or pool.
 
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Great Camera
on March 24, 2021
Posted by: SteveReno
Verified Purchase:Yes
Great camera. Ease of use is amazing. Live stream to various social networks. Great camera
Length of ownership: 4
Mobile Submission: true
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5 out of 5
5
Quality
5 out of 5
5
Value
5 out of 5
5
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Eliminate shadows from your recording projects with this GoPro Display Mod for the HERO8 Black, HERO9 Black and HERO10 Black. The 2-inch flip-up interface supports effortless vlogging, while the compact folding design simplifies transportation and storage. An integrated rechargeable battery ensures a reliable power supply. This GoPro Display Mod features a micro-HDMI connector that lets you display footage and photos on external devices.
 
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Love it
on March 24, 2021
Posted by: SteveReno
Verified Purchase:Yes
Great product. Works as intended for. Its a great addition yo a great camera.
Length of ownership: 4
Mobile Submission: true
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5 out of 5
5
Value
5 out of 5
5
Ease of Use
5 out of 5
5
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Energize your camera with this GoPro Media Mod for HERO12 Black, HERO11 Black, HERO10 Black, or HERO9 Black. The integrated charging ports let you recharge two batteries at once, and USB connectivity provides compatibility with a variety of chargers. This GoPro Media Mod has two LEDs that let you know when your batteries are ready for action.
 
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Great Product
on March 24, 2021
Posted by: SteveReno
Verified Purchase:Yes
Works as it should. The display works perfectly with it as well being you need the media mod to use the display.
Length of ownership: 4
Mobile Submission: true
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5 out of 5
5
Value
5 out of 5
5
Ease of Use
5 out of 5
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Otterbox Defender Series Pro for the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G is the latest generation of legendary OtterBox Defender Series protection. With new features and the backing of our tried-and-trusted OtterBox limited lifetime warranty, Defender Series Pro provides advanced defense for your device. Defender Series Pro integrates a silver-based antimicrobial additive into the case that helps inhibit microbial growth and defends the case exterior against many common bacteria.* Weaving the additive into the case materials ensures it keeps protecting your case 24/7/365 and outlasts heavy use. The premium rugged design displays clean lines with a comfortable grip. Plus, the raised edge offers added camera and screen defense. To round out this protective package, port covers help keep dust and dirt out of your device. Defender Series Pro also includes a versatile holster that clips to belts and bags and doubles as a hands-free kickstand. Defender Series Pro provides the Pro Drop Protection you need to defend your everyday. Model number 77-65239.
 
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on March 18, 2021
Posted by: SteveReno
Verified Purchase:Yes
Works as it should. High quality as expected from otterbox
Length of ownership: 26
Mobile Submission: true
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5 out of 5
5
Value
5 out of 5
5
Ease of Use
5 out of 5
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DJI Mini 2 is beginner-friendly, powerful, and well, mini. Impressive performance, stunning image quality, and creative videos are just a few taps away. Explore an entirely new perspective, capturing the moments that make your life truly yours.
 
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Total Garbage
on March 18, 2021
Posted by: SteveReno
Verified Purchase:Yes
The specs say this drone is Android and iOS. Do not be fooled. The bottom of the box says made for iphone. If you have android dont bother purchasing. I didnt even open the box.
Mobile Submission: true
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Quality
1 out of 5
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1 out of 5
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Ease of Use
1 out of 5
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Capture high-quality audio with this Sony digital voice recorder. The easy-to-use high-sensitivity S-microphone lets you record various sound frequencies, while 4GB of built-in memory and an expandable microSD card slot provide ample storage for your files. This Sony digital voice recorder has a lithium battery and USB port for reliable power and fast data transfer.
 
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Works great
on October 13, 2020
Posted by: SteveReno
Verified Purchase:Yes
Works as intended. Good product. This is a good recorder
Mobile Submission: true
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5 out of 5
5
Quality
5 out of 5
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5 out of 5
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HyperX Cloud Stinger is the ideal headset for gamers looking for lightweight comfort, superior sound quality and added convenience. At just 275 grams, it~s comfortable on your neck and its ear cups rotate in a 90-degree angle for a better fit. Its 50mm directional drivers position sound directly into the ear for audio precision and gaming-grade sound quality. For ultimate comfort in prolonged gaming sessions, it features high-quality HyperX signature memory foam. Its adjustable steel slider, intuitive volume control on headset ear cup and swivel-to-mute noise-cancellation microphone make it easy to use and multi-platform compatibility lets you enjoy the same comfort and enhanced audio experience on PCs or consoles.
 
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Dont waste your money
on October 13, 2020
Posted by: SteveReno
Verified Purchase:Yes
This product does not work in either of my PC's with only 1 auduo jack. The microphone isnt even detected by windows 10. This product is poorly made. Its cheap garbage even though a $60 price tag. Dont waste your money.
Mobile Submission: true
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Ease of Use
1 out of 5
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1 out of 5
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1 out of 5
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NETGEAR Nighthawk S8000 8-port Gaming And Streaming switch is a versatile, ultra-performant, easily configurable, sleek designed switch for expert gaming and HD media streaming. It brings low latency and QoS management for ultra-high performance in high demanding gaming and media streaming. Its sleek and modern design makes it the perfect fit for any modern home or small office. The Nighthawk switch comes with an intuitive web application, "one click" comprehensive installation and one-click optimized settings for gaming, media streaming, standard networking, plus two user-defined configurations for total flexibility. The NETGEAR Nighthawk switch includes LIFETIME Hardware Warranty, LIFETIME Technical Chat online support, and 90 days free Technical Phone support.
 
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Great product
on April 11, 2020
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Verified Purchase:Yes
This product is very good quality. It works as it should. Another great netgear product
Length of ownership: 10
Mobile Submission: true
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5 out of 5
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Quality
5 out of 5
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Make digital copies of videotape footage with this Roxio VHS to DVD converter pack. The USB capture device has RCA and mini-DIN inputs to connect a VHS player or camcorder to a computer for video playback. The video editing software of this Roxio VHS to DVD converter pack lets you enhance video quality.
 
Overall1 out of 51 out of 5
unusable
By robin from NY
I can't find anywhere a video cable to connect the S-Video adapter to the VCR player.I looked and checked aall over,one end has to fit the S-Video adapter and the other has to be diffrent to be able to connect the VCR.If you have it in your store,please let me know.I'm very dissapointed!I spend all this money for nothing.
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SteveReno
Jackson, Mi
Use RCA cables not s-video
February 9, 2019
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Game like a pro with this HP Pavilion gaming laptop. The AMD Ryzen 5 3550H processor and 8GB of RAM let you run high-end titles and multitask seamlessly, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 graphics card delivers crisp visuals on the 15.6-inch Full HD display for fast-paced combat or driving. This HP Pavilion gaming laptop has a 256GB SSD, which shortens load times, letting you get into sessions quickly.
 
Overall4 out of 54 out of 5
Great gaming for beginners handls a lot you throw
By Bearwithmoney
So I bought this a few days ago I got a printer with it and a payment plan. So far it’s good but why am I only rating it good. Well I downloaded some graphics card drivers. After 2 days. And it stole performance out of my graphics card. Why? And it started stuttering on Minecraft. So I rolled the drivers back and reinstalled. It stopped stuttering. Why I just want to know why graphics card drivers steal performance.
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SteveReno
Jackson, Mi
Suggestion
December 7, 2019
Great job on rolling back the driver. Has anyone reported this issue to the manufacturer. It sounds like the driver makes it glitch out.
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Get smart about lighting with this Sengled smart light switch. An intuitive interface makes controlling smart lighting easy, while the included app streamlines setup and lets you set up lighting scenes and schedules. This Sengled smart light switch includes a wall plate that makes installation fast and simple on most walls.
 
Overall4 out of 54 out of 5
Decent Switch
By Izen
Overall this light switch does it's job. It's a little bit of a pain to get up and running, but works fairly well. I dropped off one star because I have this just set for my bedroom lights and even though it is set only for the bedroom, it gets confused and will turn off/on my other Sengled lights. If the programming were a little better and this worked 100% as it should instead of 98%, I would give it 5 stars.
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Jackson, Mi
Same issue
March 5, 2020
My seitch turns on the intended 2 bathroom lites but turns off those and the 3 in my kitchen
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Charge your Qi-enabled smartphone with this Samsung wireless charger. The built-in fan helps prevent the device from overheating, and Fast Charge 2.0 technology delivers up to 15W of output for rapid power. This Samsung wireless charger allows charging in portrait or landscape orientations, letting you use the smartphone hands-free while chatting or watching movies.
 
Overall1 out of 51 out of 5
stopped charging after 2 weeks
By HMR1234
Compared to our older verizon charger is very tempermental and has now stopped charging. would NOT recommend
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SteveReno
Jackson, Mi
Review
March 6, 2020
Did you happen to consider that maybe you just happened to get a defective one? You could have exchanged it. And i bet the manufacture has a warranty too. Before you put negative reviews, how about giving the store or company a chance to right it and resolve your situation.
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Provide a strong Internet connection for gadgets and smart devices with this Samsung SmartThings mesh Wi-Fi router. The Plume cloud and AI-based technology adapts to your environment and utilizes multiple channels for optimal traffic control and fast network performance. This Samsung SmartThings mesh Wi-Fi router has a 1500 sq. ft. coverage and is expandable with additional hubs to support larger homes.
 
Overall4 out of 54 out of 5
Eehhh..
By Trey
It’s was an ok product. Nothing to wow about and you need the Smarthings hub to connect to it.
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SteveReno
Jackson, Mi
U do not need the hub
March 9, 2020
The smarttuungs wifi mesh router also works as a smart hub. Its in the product description.
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Bring a second monitor with you to enhance your productivity virtually anywhere with the AOC E1659FWU 15.6~ portable LED HD monitor. It~s spacious 15.6~ diagonal size and HD resolution wrapped in a lightweight and portable package allow you to enjoy a second screen with just a USB 3.0 connection. The E1659FWU is powered by the same USB 3.0 cable that delivers the video signal, allowing for a sleek and portable solution, requiring only one single cable to be carried and connected. AOC E1659FWU also has a built-in kickstand that can adjust its tilt angle for the ideal working position. The monitor can be pivoted 90 degrees to be in portrait mode, along with an auto-pivot function that rotates the display (DisplayLink driver installation may be required). E1659FWU comes with VESA wall mounting, allowing it to be used as a small digital signage display. Exceptionally light and compact, the AOC E1659FWU is easy to carry and a perfect companion to your laptops while on-the-go.
 
Overall1 out of 51 out of 5
Monitor Failed
By elajo from New York, NY
Bought this monitor about three weeks ago, and it was terrific - for about two and a half weeks, just past the time when I was able to return it. It failed yesterday - gray screen, no image, just a gray light. I took it in to Best Buy today, and they told me there was nothing they could do - I was past their cut off. I'd have to get in touch with the manufacturer. I've reached out to AOC and am waiting to hear back, but very disappointed in Best Buy. Had I purchased extra protection I would have been covered. I didn't think I'd need extra protection just three weeks later - perhaps the product was designed that way.
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SteveReno
Jackson, Mi
Warranty
April 13, 2020
Did you try the manufacturer warranty? Did you consider the Geek Squad replacement plans? I would have done those things before i ever left a 1 star review.
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Capture high-quality audio with this Sony digital voice recorder. The easy-to-use high-sensitivity S-microphone lets you record various sound frequencies, while 4GB of built-in memory and an expandable microSD card slot provide ample storage for your files. This Sony digital voice recorder has a lithium battery and USB port for reliable power and fast data transfer.
 
Overall1 out of 51 out of 5
Unable to use points for purchase. Not happy.
By MadMom
Went to store. Selected recorder for disabled son. Got runaround whenever I asked how to use points. Very dissatisfied and do not think well of Best Buy.
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SteveReno
Jackson, Mi
points redeem
September 19, 2020
its simple. Login to your account. Goto rewards. Then click redeem and select the amount 5 10 or 20 reward certificates. Click submit. Whammo. Emailed with in 2 mins
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DJI Mini 2 is beginner-friendly, powerful, and well, mini. Impressive performance, stunning image quality, and creative videos are just a few taps away. Explore an entirely new perspective, capturing the moments that make your life truly yours.
 
Overall1 out of 51 out of 5
disapointed
By Obii
when i went to retrieve my package, one was missing. i explicitly left a note saying to knock when delivered so i could come sign for my item, but the delivery service chose to ignore. I will amend this review when my claim is settled.
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SteveReno
Jackson, Mi
Fraud
March 17, 2021
This persons comment is fraudulent. How can you rate a item a 1 star because rhe SHIPPING CARRIER didnt deliver it properly? Itw not beat buys fault if UPS or Fedex doesnt deliver it
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Take on the role of a modern farmer and creatively build your farm in three diverse American and European environments. Farming Simulator 22 offers a huge variety of farming operations focusing on agriculture, animal husbandry and forestry - now with the exciting addition of seasonal cycles!
 
Overall1 out of 51 out of 5
not happy
By Really
Oh Best Buy really??
Not very happy right now.
I would love to tell people how the game is but i never got my copy.
Heard that your distribution centers are completely out of the product...
I plan on taking my business somewhere else....
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SteveReno
Jackson, Mi
Supply
November 23, 2021
Did u stop and think that maybe the supplier, NOT Best Buy is the issue? Why didn't u just buy the digital game on steam or epic. They could have filled orders BEFORE you. Stop and think before u give a bad rating
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Fully charge your mobile devices when you're on the go with this Tzumi PocketJuice portable charger. Four indicator lights on this high-capacity 12000 mAh let you know how much power is left. The Tzumi PocketJuice portable charger has two USB ports to let you charge multiple devices at the same time.
 

I am now past the return date and this powerbank doesnt charge my Note10 plus correctly. My phone says its irregular charging. I have my phone plugged into the qc3.0 port.

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Sit back and let a Geek Squad agent install your latest PC component. From hard drives and memory to optical drives, graphics cards, printers, scanners and MP3 players, we~ll make sure your hardware is working properly no matter where you bought it.
 

Can i buy my Ram AT anaother store and have geek squad install it or do i have to buy it from best buy?

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Envelop your Galaxy Galaxy Z Flip4 with a luxurious material that's soft to the touch. Made of real calf leather, this case enhances the sleek look of your phone, helps protect against bumps, and doesn~t add bulk.
 

will it protect phone if dropped?

I wouldnt recommend dropping it. I droped it once on carpet and it was ok but other than that i highly doubt
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Envelop your Galaxy Galaxy Z Flip4 with a luxurious material that's soft to the touch. Made of real calf leather, this case enhances the sleek look of your phone, helps protect against bumps, and doesn~t add bulk.
 

Will this work with flip3 or only flip4?

It says Flip 4 so therefore only the Flip 4
3 years, 4 months ago
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Stay on-the-go and in style with this Modal MD-SGB20SNVY Silicone Watch Band for Samsung Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch3, Galaxy Watch4, Active, Active 2 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 40mm, 44mm & Galaxy Watch 5 Pro 45mm. This watch band is made of soft silicone material that offers all-day comfort and durability. The easy-release connectors allow for seamless installation and removal, while the adjustable design ensures a perfect fit for most wrist sizes. Keep your Galaxy Watch with you at all times with this silicone watch band for the Galaxy Watch.
 

Are you sure about the sizes it will fit? 3.56 to 4.74 inches are children's sizes. Adding the width of the watch makes it 5.06 to 6.24 inches. Most adult wrists start in the six to seven inch range.

An adult wrist is not 6 inches. I have 8.7 inch wrists. They are NOT chunky. 4.7 inches is kid sizes.
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Customize home lighting with this Sengled smart LED bulb. The Home app lets you remotely adjust brightness and set automatic on and off schedules via iOS or Android devices, and compatibility with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant offers voice-activated controls. This Sengled smart LED bulb is an energy-efficient accessory that connects to a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi networks for quick setup.
 

What is the wattage this bulb puts out or is equivalent to? I'm unable to find it in the ad.

The wattage on this specific bulb is equivalent to that of a 60watt light bulb but uses 9watts. I have included a specs page screenshot for your reference
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Maximize your storage with this Samsung Evo microSD card. Its 256GB capacity handles over 50,000 photos, 20,000 songs or 33 hours of HD video, providing you plenty of digital storage space. Read and write speeds of 90MB/s and above let this Samsung Evo microSD power through file transfers and filming.
 

will this work on the note 10+

It all depends if your device supports SDXC. And from what i looked up, it should work fine. Here is a little information on types of SD Cards. SD stands for "Secure Digital", SDHC stands for "Secure Digital High Capacity", SHXC stands for "Secure Digital eXtended Capacity". ... SDHC cards offers between 4GB to 32GB and SDXC offers more than 32GB. There is no difference in the quality or security or speed.
Google search was my source.
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