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Otterbox Defender Series Pro for the Samsung Galaxy Note20 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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Great case!
on April 2, 2021
Posted by: TexasJoe
Verified Purchase:Yes
I hate that the holster is horizontal now instead of vertical, but I love the case itself. My phone has taken a couple of falls, including one on pavement when I tripped while running -- the case has protected my phone every time!
Length of ownership: 196
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Seasonic's engineers have implemented a design feature, where instead of cables; the back panel and the PCB are connected by a copper plate. This breakthrough solution not only lowers the chance of production errors during manual insertion but it also improves output power quality. Advanced three-phased thermal control achieves optimal between silence and cooling. High-performance fans are designed to take advantage of the impact absorbency effects of oil. They are extremely reliable and generate considerably less operating noise and heat than ball bearing fans. The lubrication of the bearing surface reduces friction and vibration and therefore lowers overall power consumption.
 
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Great power supply
on April 2, 2021
Posted by: TexasJoe
Verified Purchase:Yes
A little more power than I needed for my PC build, but it was on sale at a decent price so I went ahead and splurged. Great performance and very quiet. Nice!
Length of ownership: 63
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Listen to your favorite music with these AfterShokz Aeropex open-ear headphones. The bone conduction technology delivers clear audio while leaving your ears unobstructed so you can hear what's going on around you. These AfterShokz Aeropex open-ear headphones offer a comfortable fit and have a powerful battery for up to 8 hours of listening per charge.
 
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Great headphones!
on April 2, 2021
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Verified Purchase:Yes
Excellent! I have it paired with my computer and can use it to listen to audio books from almost anywhere in the house.
Length of ownership: 45
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The Logitech StreamCam premium webcam streams and records in full 1080p HD resolution at 60 fps, delivering professional-quality results for YouTube videos and Twitch streaming. Create sharp, natural video with smooth motion and crisp details thanks to a premium glass lens and smart features like autofocus. The external computer camera's glass lens delivers vibrant, true-to-life image quality with crisp details. A 78-degree field of view keeps you upfront and center, while autofocus intelligently adjusts the lens in real-time soyou always stay in focus, even when you move toward or away from the camera. The live streaming webcam's intelligent exposure system adjusts the aperture and ISO speed in real-time to ensure accurate skin tones for a more natural, healthy look ~even in varying lighting conditions. With StreamCam, you can be confident that you~ll always look great.
 
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Great webcam!
on April 2, 2021
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Verified Purchase:Yes
Produces super clear video and great sound! People I meet with have commented on the positive change since I changed to this webcam. I do wish it had a physical lens cover, but that's pretty minor overall.
Length of ownership: 22
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Set up a high-performance desktop PC with this MSI MPG Z490 Gaming Edge ATX motherboard. The two-way AMD Crossfire graphics support the use of multiple graphics cards, while the premium thermal solution helps keep your devices cool. This MSI MPG Z490 Gaming Edge ATX motherboard features Core Boost technology and DDR4 Boost to unleash maximum performance.
 
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Great motherboard
on March 19, 2021
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Verified Purchase:Yes
Great motherboard! Easy to install, LEDs look good, no problems at all.
Length of ownership: 25
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Enhance the performance of your desktop computer with this Intel Core i5-10400 six-core processor. The 2.9GHz base speed provides fast clocking, while the 12MB cache queues instructions quickly, increasing overall task execution. This Intel Core i5-10400 six-core processor features Intel Thermal Velocity Boost technology, which helps keep components at ideal operating temperatures.
 
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Low cost Intel CPU
on March 12, 2021
Posted by: TexasJoe
Verified Purchase:Yes
I was about to get a Core i3 for a cheap PC build when the i3 sold out. This was on sale, so an already good deal became an even better deal. Easy to install and includes cooling solution. Good value!
Length of ownership: 18
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CORSAIR VENGEANCE RGB PRO Series DDR4 memory lights up your PC with mesmerizing dynamic multi-zone RGB lighting, while delivering the best in DDR4 performance and stability. Every module boasts ten individually controlled RGB LEDs, while wire-free design makes installation simple. Take control with CORSAIR iCUE software and completely customize every module~s lighting to match your system, or easily synchronize lighting across all your CORSAIR products with Light LINK. A custom designed PCB provides the highest signal quality for the best level of performance and stability on the latest AMD and Intel DDR4 motherboards, while specially screened ICs unlock superior overclocking.
 
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RGB RAM
on March 12, 2021
Posted by: TexasJoe
Verified Purchase:Yes
Used these for a new PC build. I had never used RGB RAM before, but they were on sale so I thought I'd give them a try. No issues -- plug them in and they work!
Length of ownership: 21
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Only @ Best Buy Receive free local HDTV broadcasts with this Insignia~ NS-ANT314 indoor HDTV antenna that features an integrated 4' coaxial cable for quick and easy connection to your HDTV.
 
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Increased the number of OTA channels on my TV
on July 25, 2020
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Verified Purchase:Yes
I had a very small antenna that was only showing a handful of channels, but this antenna raised the number of channels I can get to 17. I have a more expensive antenna on another TV that gets even more channels, but for the price this is pretty good.
Length of ownership: 186
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Watch your phone or camera videos and photographs using the clear graphics of your TV with this USB-C to 4K display cable. The universal USB-C end fits a range of devices for versatility, and the 4K display works with even the latest televisions. This 4-foot USB-C display cable offers just enough length for comfortable setups.
 
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Works great!
on July 25, 2020
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I have a monitor with one HDMI port and one DisplayPort. I connect two laptops to the monitor, and then use the monitor's input selection to switch between the two laptops. It works great!
Length of ownership: 46
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Produce detailed prints in vibrant colors with this Epson T802 XL ink cartridge set. It contains three standard color cartridges and one high-capacity black cartridge that print equally well on plain or photo paper. This Epson T802 XL ink cartridge set is compatible with Epson Workforce Pro models WF-4720, WF-4730 and WF-4740.
 
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Fast delivery at a reasonable price.
on July 25, 2020
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Ink can be so expensive that I often don't have spare cartridges on hand, so naturally there was a minor crisis when I realized I was out of ink and needed it quickly. Best Buy came through for me, though! Fast delivery at a reasonable price.
Length of ownership: 30
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Enhance the performance of your desktop computer with this Intel Core i5-10400 six-core processor. The 2.9GHz base speed provides fast clocking, while the 12MB cache queues instructions quickly, increasing overall task execution. This Intel Core i5-10400 six-core processor features Intel Thermal Velocity Boost technology, which helps keep components at ideal operating temperatures.
 

Is thermal paste required to connect the included cooling system to the CPU, or is the cooler already attached out of the box?

The cooler is not already attached, but thermal paste is already applied. Be careful to not make a mess with it.
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Track your heart rate and exercise with this Garmin GPS watch. It has activity profiles installed to help you plan workouts, and it's water-resistant up to 100m for swimming. This Garmin GPS watch has a battery life of 14 days in smart watch mode so you can wait longer between charges.
 

Does it track biking?

Yes, I use it for biking. I don't need it to do anything fancy, I just want to track my distance, and the BIKE setting does that fine. Even if it didn't have a BIKE setting, I think the RUN setting would do the same thing.
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This dual-monitor USB 3.0 mini docking station features two USB 3.0 Type-A ports for connecting extra peripherals, an HDMI & VGA output port, providing up to 2048 x 1152 resolutions, as well as an integrated RJ45 Ether port for a reliable wired network connection.
 

How do you connect dual monitors to this docking station?

For me it was easy. My laptop has one HDMI port, so one monitor plugs into that. Then I plugged this mini dock into my laptop USB 3.0 port, and plugged my second monitor into the mini port HDMI port. No set up or configuration was needed. It just worked. No sluggishness, no slow-down, no disadvantages that I've noticed so far. Perfect for adding a second monitor!
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Take to the water or the trails without worry of wear with this Walkman wearable MP3 player. Because it's waterproof to 2 meters, this compact player is perfect for swimmers and even resists saltwater. This Walkman wearable MP3 player is sealed to keep out the dust of the hike and boasts 12 hours of battery life for extreme sporting.
 

could it be return and get your money back if it was not what you were looking for?

I'm just a customer, but in my experience Best Buy has a great return policy. But pay attention to how long you have to return it. I think they generally allow returns for 14 days, though higher tier Best Buy members get longer.
6 years, 9 months ago
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Take to the water or the trails without worry of wear with this Walkman wearable MP3 player. Because it's waterproof to 2 meters, this compact player is perfect for swimmers and even resists saltwater. This Walkman wearable MP3 player is sealed to keep out the dust of the hike and boasts 12 hours of battery life for extreme sporting.
 

Will this work for listening to audio books?

If the audio books are MP3 files then it should work fine.
6 years, 9 months ago
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Protect computers and other delicate electronic equipment from power surges and data loss with this APC Back-UPS uninterrupted power supply. It provides surge protection as well as battery backup so that nothing is damaged or lost during a thunderstorm. This APC Back-UPS uninterrupted power supply also includes a USB port for charging phones and other devices.
 

My APC 650 came with a usb cable. Does it need to stay pugged into my PC monitor at all times?

No, you don't have to use the USB cable at all unless that feature is of use to you.
6 years, 10 months ago
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Protect computers and other delicate electronic equipment from power surges and data loss with this APC Back-UPS uninterrupted power supply. It provides surge protection as well as battery backup so that nothing is damaged or lost during a thunderstorm. This APC Back-UPS uninterrupted power supply also includes a USB port for charging phones and other devices.
 

Does this model have a user replaceable battery?

Yes, the battery is accessible and easy to remove. I've not looked at how much it costs or where it's sold, but it is user replaceable.
6 years, 10 months ago
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Protect computers and other delicate electronic equipment from power surges and data loss with this APC Back-UPS uninterrupted power supply. It provides surge protection as well as battery backup so that nothing is damaged or lost during a thunderstorm. This APC Back-UPS uninterrupted power supply also includes a USB port for charging phones and other devices.
 

Run time is 2 mins? what is the point?

Run time depends on what you have plugged into it. I have a few small devices that don't use a whole lot of electricity plugged in and it definitely lasts more than 2 minutes.

However, for me, 2 minutes was exactly what I was hoping for because we have frequent power outages that last a minute or two. I just didn't want to have to reset my DVD clock or have the cable modem and wifi router spend 5 minutes rebooting every time we have a one-minute outage. Works great, and I've had outages over 5 minutes and the UPS covered that no problem. That's better than I expected, so I bought two more (on sale) to cover other devices that I don't want to lose power abruptly during a short outage.
6 years, 10 months ago
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Easily navigate features on your compatible PC or Mac with this Logitech MX Master 910-004337 mouse, which features Bluetooth technology for wireless connectivity and Darkfield laser tracking for precise operation.
 

Can the mouse be used with a Logitech Unifying Receiver?

Can the mouse be used with a Logitech Unifying Receiver? Or is Bluetooth the only way to connect the mouse aside from the USB cable? Also, can the battery be replaced?
Yes, it works with the Logitech USB Unifying Receiver. I have USB Unifying Receivers on two computers and the mouse connects to both of them without any problems. I love Logitech's Unifying Receiver technology.

The battery is built in and I see no way to replace it. However, I've had two of these mice, and the oldest one is several years old. I've never had a problem with the battery.
6 years, 10 months ago
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Easily navigate features on your compatible PC or Mac with this Logitech MX Master 910-004337 mouse, which features Bluetooth technology for wireless connectivity and Darkfield laser tracking for precise operation.
 

Can you hear the high pitch noise that Logitech's Performance MX mouse makes?

No, I do not hear any noise from the mouse.
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