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- Review count34
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- First reviewNovember 22, 2018
- Last reviewAugust 18, 2020
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- Average rating4.4
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- First review commentJune 12, 2020
- Last review commentJune 12, 2020
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Set up your wall-mounted television with this AudioQuest Pearl in-wall HDMI cable. High Dynamic Range pass-through allows for more vibrant picture quality by increasing the color and contrast ranges, while the solid long-grain copper conductors help reduce jitter and distortion. This AudioQuest Pearl in-wall HDMI cable boasts a PVC protective jacket and gold-plated connectors for reliable operation.
Customer Rating
5
Great Quality - Potentially Overpriced
on August 18, 2020
Posted by: Jake
Verified Purchase:Yes
I grabbed these cables for my brand new OLED TV and I compared them to cheaper HDMI cables and couldn't see much of a difference when watching movies or gaming feom my PS4, Switch, or PC. I think the quality of these cables would be noticeable at a greater length but 10' or less, you can't go wrong with lower priced HDMI cables. Just make sure the cables are certified 4K which means they transfer enough gigabytes per second for lossless quality. Best Buy's insignia canles should do the trick at 10' or less.
Length of ownership: 38
Mobile Submission: true
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5
Value
3
Ease of Use
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Complete in-wall installation for your entertainment center with this AudioQuest Pearl HDMI cable. A PVC jacket and 2-meter length make it easy to conceal this cable behind your wall, and convenient compatibility lets you connect HDTVs, DVD players, and a host of other electronic components. High Dynamic Range pass-through increases color and contrast range for enhanced picture quality. This AudioQuest Pearl HDMI cable features supports up to 4K resolution to provide beautiful, high-quality video playback.
Customer Rating
4
High Quality - Potentially Overpriced
on August 18, 2020
Posted by: Jake
Verified Purchase:Yes
I grabbed these cables for my brand new OLED TV and I compared them to cheaper HDMI cables and couldn't see much of a difference when watching movies or gaming feom my PS4, Switch, or PC. I think the quality of these cables would be noticeable at a greater length but 10' or less, you can't go wrong with lower priced HDMI cables. Just make sure the cables are certified 4K which means they transfer enough gigabytes per second for lossless quality. Best Buy's insignia canles should do the trick at 10' or less.
Length of ownership: 38
Mobile Submission: true
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Value
3
Ease of Use
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Add a tiny interstellar traveler to your toy collection with this Funko POP! Star Wars The Mandalorian Offworld Jawa vinyl figure. Bright red eyes contrast with a black face mask, and the hooded appearance suggests mystery. Brandishing a small knife, this Funko POP! Star Wars The Mandalorian Offworld Jawa figure stands ready to attack without mercy or remorse.
Customer Rating
4
It's actually a bobble head
on August 18, 2020
Posted by: Jake
Verified Purchase:Yes
I had no idea when I bought it that it was a bobble head but it makes it more fun that way. Quality is good with only minor paint imperfections. I wish the eyes were a little brighter red so they show up more on my black shelf. The picture below makes it look brighter than it looks in real life but its a nice contrast to my Pokémon funkos.
Length of ownership: 11
Mobile Submission: true
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
4
Value
5
Ease of Use
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Are you sharp-shooting assassin? Do you seek glory on the gridiron? Can you devise the most cunning of strategies in open combat? When you're a gamer, there's no such thing as "Game Over." Ensure you never run out of gaming Steam by fueling the action with this Steam Wallet Card.Your key to a world full of gaming possibilities, this Steam Wallet Card provides you with $100 to spend on the content you crave. Whether you're a soldier, athlete or explorer, one thing's for sure ~ you're a gamer. Are you ready for some Steam-powered action?
Customer Rating
5
Best way to pay cash for digital games
on August 18, 2020
Posted by: Jake
Verified Purchase:Yes
I grabbed this to add to my steam wallet. Super convenient and easy to add funds. I recommend doing this if you want to avoid adding your credit card to steam so you don't make too many purchases when there's a sale.
Length of ownership: 8
Mobile Submission: true
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![Paper Mario: The Origami King - Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite [Digital]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/6414/6414655_sd.jpg)
A new paper-crafted Mario adventure unfolds on Nintendo Switch. The kingdom has been ravaged by an origami menace. Join Mario and his new partner, Olivia, as they battle evil Folded Soldiers, repair the damaged landscape, and try to free Princess Peach's castle from the clutches of King Olly in this comedy-filled adventure, only on the Nintendo Switch system.
Customer Rating
5
So much fun. Creative way to play as Mario
on August 18, 2020
Posted by: Jake
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is such a fun game. The concept is very simple but the visuals are hilarious. This is such a creative game. Although not as good as the flagship Mario games, it's a fun mis-adventure of sorts.
The turned based battle grind can be a littlw daunting but easily avoidable in many instances.
I highly recommend if youre a Mario fan.
Also, buying this way makes it easy to pay cash and avoid adding your credit/debit card to another online retailer.
Length of ownership: 8
Mobile Submission: true
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The perfect gift for anyone who loves to play - including you. Give the gift of fun with the Nintendo eShop Card.
Customer Rating
5
Great for paying cash for games
on August 18, 2020
Posted by: Jake
Verified Purchase:Yes
if yourw looking to avoid adding your credit/debit card info to another online retailer this is the way to go. Also a great gift idea for anyone who owns a switch or nintendo 3DS.
Length of ownership: 8
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The perfect gift for anyone who loves to play - including you. Give the gift of fun with the Nintendo eShop Card.
Customer Rating
5
Great way to pay cash for digital downloads
on August 18, 2020
Posted by: Jake
Verified Purchase:Yes
if yourw looking to avoid adding your credit/debit card info to another online retailer this is the way to go. Also a great gift idea for anyone who owns a switch or nintendo 3DS.
Length of ownership: 8
Mobile Submission: true
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Customer Rating
4
A fun 2-D look at mario
on August 18, 2020
Posted by: Jake
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is such a fun game. The concept is very simple but the visuals are hilarious. This is such a creative game. Although not as good as the flagship Mario games, it's a fun mis-adventure of sorts.
The turned based battle grind can be a littlw daunting but easily avoidable in many instances.
I highly recommend if youre a Mario fan.
Also, buying this way makes it easy to pay cash and avoid adding your credit/debit card to another online retailer.
Length of ownership: 8
Mobile Submission: true
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
4
Value
4
Ease of Use
5
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Take your Pok~mon~ journey to the Kanto region with your partner Eevee to become a top Pok~mon Trainer as you battle other trainers. Use a gentle throwing motion to catch Pok~mon in the wild with either one Joy-Con~ controller or the new Pok~ Ball~ Plus accessory, which will light up, vibrate, and make sounds to bring your adventure to life. Take your favorite Pok~mon out for a stroll in Pok~ Ball~ Plus. Share your adventure with family or friends in two-player action using a second Joy-Con or the new Pok~ Ball Plus. Every accessory contains Mythical Pok~mon Mew. You can even connect to the Pok~mon~ GO app using a compatible smartphone to bring over Pok~mon originally discovered in the Kanto region.
Customer Rating
5
Nostalgia for days!
on April 29, 2020
Posted by: Jake
Verified Purchase:Yes
If you grew up with Pokemon like I did (8 years old when Red first set off in the Kanto region) then you have to buy this game. Not only do you get to replay and re-catch all of your favorite pokemon but you get to have them walk with you and the Pokeball Plus is a great controller. Yes the motion does get repetetive but when you have to try and catch one of the legendary birds, it becomes a lot harder. I like the difficulty progression when catching higher level mons and the vibration and lighting effects of the Pokeball Plus. Also, the walking animations for your buddy pokemon are awesome!
I still use the Pokeball Plus as a Go Plus for Pokemon go. This package deal is the perfect buy for any pokemon fan.
Length of ownership: 529
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Stay connected on the move with this 46mm Samsung Galaxy Watch. It has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support and includes 0.75GB of RAM and 4GB of internal storage for music, photos and more. This 46mm Samsung Galaxy Watch comes in silver and uses Gorilla Glass DX+ technology for added protection against accidental fall damage.
Customer Rating
4
LOVE the watch, disappointed with the straps
on April 29, 2020
Posted by: Jake
Verified Purchase:Yes
I have a Galaxy S9+ so obviously this watched paired instantly, I get all of the updates immediately, and all of the face options, apps, and notifications are great. I use this watch mostly as a fitness tracker which works great but I also use it when I golf. The only downfall is that there aren't as many apps as there are for an Apple Watch but there are definitely enough to serve almost every need you may have. The heart rate monitor is surprisingly accurate even while running but it does have some issues tracking when your wrist is really sweaty. However, if you have it tight enough, you shouldn't have an issue.
I absolutely love the watch, I use it every day and the battery life even after a year and a half lasts around 2.5 to 3 days and that's going to the gym daily (prior to the pandemic). So it's counting steps, checking my heart rate, and the screen is flicking on and off while I do different movements and I only have to charge it two to three times per week at the most.
The one downfall with the watch are the straps. The silicone or whatever material the straps are can rip. The hole that I use the most ripped on the shorter straps so I've switched to the longer straps and I probably have another year for those. So I guess it's not all that bad since the holes in leather straps stretch out over time but I've never had one rip. I also wear this watch swimming, lifting, hiking, and for a number of other activities that probably stress the straps so maybe that's the life I should have expected but I would have liked it if I didn't replace the first set after a year.
Length of ownership: 523
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
4
Value
5
Ease of Use
5
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Build a high-performance machine with this ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Hero motherboard. The AMD AM4 socket supports second-generation and third-generation Ryzen processors, two M.2 drives and USB 3.2 Gen2 for performance and connectivity. This ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Hero motherboard offers five-way optimization and automated system-wide tuning for customized overclocking and cooling profiles.
Overall
1 out of 5
1 out of 5Rogue Crosshair
By InfoWorld23
This product caused so many problems from bios flash to numerous post error code. 02, 0D to mention along with many More codes. Money down the drain. Unfortunately, I through the box away so I can’t return it!!! Don’t waste your money Gigabyte Aorus is better.
Jake
Boston, MA
02 Error Code and Sub Par Service from ASUS
June 12, 2020
I had the same 02 post code error and went through all of the trouble shooting options I could think of and found online. Ultimately called ASUS for additional help and the representative seemed like he couldn't be bothered. He gave me one option to troubleshoot and after giving me that, asked if I needed anything else and didn't offer to stay on the phone to see if it worked or provide additional troubleshooting options. I had to tell him to stay on the phone while I completed his instruction which ultimately didn't work and he proceeded to say it sounds like the board is defective and I should go back to the retailer. As anyone looking for motherboards right now knows, they have been sold out everywhere and he didn't offer any sort of expedited service or tell me how long an RMA process through ASUS would take or offer me any upgrade or any other option and put it on the retailer. I was in a Customer Service role for 5 years and if I provided this level (lack) of customer service or options to the consumer, I would have been torn apart by my boss. Totally unacceptable.
I'm very reasonable and understand that the RMA process might take longer than expected right now with the pandemic but not offering any sort of resolution, time frame, or transparency into not having a time frame due to the pandemic or low supply would have been much better than the service I received.
I ended up calling Best Buy customer support who were helpful but couldn't provide me any information as to when they expect more inventory in this particular motherboard. They told me to watch the product on the site to see when it comes back in stock and call them when it does (which I said I will not do and they should contact me when it comes back in stock), so I'm sitting and waiting to see what happens next.
Overall I'm disappointed in the product but I understand things happen but the customer service from ASUS was terrible and the customer service from Best Buy was mediocre. Normally, I always have great things to say regarding Best Buy's customer support but the experience from this past week was not best in class but also wasn't as poor as ASUS.
I'm very reasonable and understand that the RMA process might take longer than expected right now with the pandemic but not offering any sort of resolution, time frame, or transparency into not having a time frame due to the pandemic or low supply would have been much better than the service I received.
I ended up calling Best Buy customer support who were helpful but couldn't provide me any information as to when they expect more inventory in this particular motherboard. They told me to watch the product on the site to see when it comes back in stock and call them when it does (which I said I will not do and they should contact me when it comes back in stock), so I'm sitting and waiting to see what happens next.
Overall I'm disappointed in the product but I understand things happen but the customer service from ASUS was terrible and the customer service from Best Buy was mediocre. Normally, I always have great things to say regarding Best Buy's customer support but the experience from this past week was not best in class but also wasn't as poor as ASUS.
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