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- Review count146
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- First reviewJuly 20, 2018
- Last reviewAugust 25, 2025
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- Average rating3.9
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- First review commentOctober 2, 2019
- Last review commentDecember 5, 2019
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- First questionJanuary 28, 2020
- Last questionNovember 1, 2021
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Discern true high-resolution audio with this Sony Walkman MP3 player. Its S-Master HX digital amplifier lets you hear studio-quality sound, and it has 16GB of built-in memory and a microSD card slot for expandable storage. This Sony Walkman MP3 player is NFC-compatible, and its DSEE HX upscaling function enhances the quality of compressed audio files.
Customer Rating
4
A good music player for the price...
on March 13, 2020
Posted by: surfahdude
Verified Purchase:Yes
It has good sound and with an optional micro-SD card, it can hold a lot of music. The unit cannot provide enough power with some inefficient headphones. TGH, i do not care for large touchscreens because it scratches easily and can be too sensitive to the touch.
Battery life is decent but falls precipitously if enable Bluetooth.
Length of ownership: 82
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Keep your files in one place with this 2.5-inch Samsung 2TB internal solid-state drive. Boasting read speeds of up to 550MB/sec., this solid-state drive improves system performance by reducing startup and file loading times. This Samsung internal solid-state drive accommodates large numbers of files and programs with its 2TB capacity.
Customer Rating
3
Large capacity but slow on sustained writes..
on March 13, 2020
Posted by: surfahdude
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is SSD has a large capacity and is pretty good when reading from it. But this type of SSD has a problem. It cannot sustain fast writing speeds with large files. It will start up pretty quick but will rapidly slow down after several seconds.
As long as you understand it's limitations. it's a pretty good value for the price.,
Length of ownership: 82
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5
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2
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Find room for everything from produce to a gallon of milk in this Whirlpool side-by-side refrigerator. The sleek stainless design adds an instant update to your kitchen upgrade, and the in-door water and ice dispenser offers convenience. This Whirlpool side-by-side refrigerator has three adjustable full-width glass shelves for effortless setup of your storage.
Customer Rating
3
Some things to like, a lot to dislike...
on March 13, 2020
Posted by: surfahdude
Verified Purchase:Yes
This appliance has some pros and cons... I will list them here for you.
Pros:
1. Huge interior
2. Door mounted ice makers leaves a lot of space in the freezer
3. Water/ice dispenser pretty useful
1. Huge interior
2. Door mounted ice makers leaves a lot of space in the freezer
3. Water/ice dispenser pretty useful
Cons:
1. Inconsistent temps. Both sides are too cold... The cooler side freezes my veggies and ices up on the air vent
2. Poor lighting. The light in the rear does not help when the top shelf is full. The rest of the inside is pretty dark
3. Noisy when the ice maker is filling the tray with water
4. It only makes 10 cubes at a time and takes one hour to make one tray of ice.
5. Ice capacity is pretty small
6. Shelves are pretty flimsy
7. Freezer side has enclosed drawers which inhibits freezing and air circulation
8. What! No butter cubby in the door? It's a $50 option?
9. Cold water dispenser keep water at only 50 degrees which is pretty warm
10. Doors misaligned with insulation seeping on the crevices
1. Inconsistent temps. Both sides are too cold... The cooler side freezes my veggies and ices up on the air vent
2. Poor lighting. The light in the rear does not help when the top shelf is full. The rest of the inside is pretty dark
3. Noisy when the ice maker is filling the tray with water
4. It only makes 10 cubes at a time and takes one hour to make one tray of ice.
5. Ice capacity is pretty small
6. Shelves are pretty flimsy
7. Freezer side has enclosed drawers which inhibits freezing and air circulation
8. What! No butter cubby in the door? It's a $50 option?
9. Cold water dispenser keep water at only 50 degrees which is pretty warm
10. Doors misaligned with insulation seeping on the crevices
To fix the inconsistent temps, i had to call service. They had to seal the crevices between the inside plastic insulation and the outer cabinet. Right now it seems to work but we shall see how long that will last...
For the price, it seems to be a decent but not good value,
Length of ownership: 28
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We'll deliver, install and make sure your new refrigerator is working. Additional charges may apply if not up to local codes or requirements.
Customer Rating
5
Not much else to say
on March 6, 2020
Posted by: surfahdude
Verified Purchase:Yes
basic waterline connection. What else can I say...
Length of ownership: 20
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Customer Rating
5
Surprisingly quick and on time
on March 6, 2020
Posted by: surfahdude
Verified Purchase:Yes
The installers came early and called ahead to inform us.
Length of ownership: 20
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We~ll haul away and recycle one major appliance when we deliver a new replacement product. If you prefer, we can move your old appliance to another location in your home.
Customer Rating
5
The installers did a quick, good job
on March 6, 2020
Posted by: surfahdude
Verified Purchase:Yes
They leveled the unit, removed the old one. It was very quick and well done. No complaints...
Length of ownership: 20
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Connect your refrigerator to the waterline with this stainless-steel kit for a quick and reliable setup.
Customer Rating
3
This replaced our copper line.
on March 6, 2020
Posted by: surfahdude
Verified Purchase:Yes
Don't know how long the stainless steel tubing will last, but the installers said they had to replace the original line...
Length of ownership: 20
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4
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3
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Enhance your creativity potential with this Adobe Photoshop Elements 2020 and Premiere Elements 2020 bundle. The Adobe Sensei AI technology powers automated options to get a starting point for creative exploration, and the Quick Edit mode allows you to easily put clips, transitions, and effects into your movies. The Adobe Photoshop Elements 2020 and Premiere Elements 2020 bundle lets you quickly upload your creations to YouTube or Vimeo for versatile use.
Customer Rating
3
A good but slow photo and video editing program
on February 28, 2020
Posted by: surfahdude
Verified Purchase:Yes
You are buying a stripped-down no-nonsense photo and video editor. It is good for beginners who want to clean up their pictures. You get all the basic features, such as brightness, color, contrast, hue and white-balance control. It also has some features that Adobe's professional PhotoShop application.
But the apps does come at a cost, speed. I have a really fast computer, a AMD3900X with 32 GB RAM and a SSD hard drive. Even with this setup, the program is a bit slow. Not unbearably sow but my PC ranks in the 96% percentile of desktop PCs.
If you can put up with the speed issues, it is still a good buy because the regular PhotoShop requires a subscription, e.g. you must pay Adobe an annual fee for use while Elements is a one shot $100 purchase (when it is on sale)...
Also, be aware that Elements still does not support the latest version of .raw image files which has been out for a couple of years. You would think Adobe would get its act together by now...
Length of ownership: 29
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![Parasite [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray] [2019]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/304b2327-370a-41e7-956a-951dd4939472.png)
Customer Rating
5
Another good Korean movie....
on February 21, 2020
Posted by: surfahdude
Verified Purchase:Yes
Parasite is a weird but good Korean movie. South Korea has been releasing edgy movies that have plots that have never been seen before. While they do not have the special effects of Hollywood movies, the storylines have been excellent.
It is about a family living in poverty in a basement apartment (which is quite common in Korea). Basement apartments are often flooded and have plumbing issues (that's why the toilets are a few feet above the floor to prevent backflow).
The son gets a job tutoring a girl from a rich family. he schemes to get all the servants and chauffeur fired in order to get his family hired by the rich family who are not aware all of them are related.
Complications arise when the father of the rich family feels something is amiss with the servants. But the biggest issue is that the home houses a hidden secret that can upset all of their plans.
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![Gemini Man [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2019]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/dd2ca41c-f996-4bf9-8d84-44b0d75330f9.jpg)
Customer Rating
4
Underated movie...
on January 24, 2020
Posted by: surfahdude
Verified Purchase:Yes
While not one of Will Smith's best, this action movie is a lot better than reviewed. Will Smith plays a retiring government assassin who is targeted by the very group he worked for. And the assassin to kill him is a clone of his younger self.
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Take your gaming performance to the next level with this MSi gaming motherboard. Compatible with up to ninth-generation Intel processors, it supports high-performance features like DDR4 RAM and USB Type-C, and the Gaming I/O cover offers enhanced lighting options. This MSi gaming motherboard includes thermal enhancement features for high-speed M.2 storage to provide optimal performance.
Overall
2 out of 5
2 out of 5A well designed board with a fatal flaw...
By surfahdude
The MSi Gaming Pro Carbon is a nice looking board with great features with one fatal flaw. The board utilizes a 4+2 voltage regulator design which is insufficient for the latest high (95+) wattage AMD Ryzen CPUs. Better boards have as much asa a 14+2 VRM deisgn (such as MSi's top boards). MSi cut corners here and it shows when the board is pushed under load.
When running under load, the voltage regulators will run a steady 95 degrees, extremely high where some other brands run only 65-75 degrees C. If you are using a 65 watt or lower Ryzen CPU, this should not pose a problem.
If you are looking to use a AMD 3900X or any CPU that draws 95 watts or more, I would look elsewhere, especially if you want to overclock the CPU. The motherboard will cause the CPU to thermal throttle, e.g. slow down until the temps go down.
surfahdude
October 2, 2019
Ahh!!! You're right... I wrote the review for the AMD X570 version of the motherboard and submitted it under the Intel version... Sorry for any confusion...
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Build a computer to dominate the competition with this MSI MPG X570 Gaming Plus motherboard. The four DDR4 memory slots accommodate up to 128GB of RAM, while the five PCIe expansion slots offer space for additional components. This MSI MPG X570 Gaming Plus motherboard works with select AMD Ryzen 9 processors for a powerful computing experience.
Overall2 out of 5
2 out of 5Not for 105-watt AMD CPUs
By surfahdude
If you are planning to buy this mobo for a 65-watt CPU, fine... Avoid this if you are planning to buy this motherboard for any 105-watt AMD CPU (3800x/3900x/3950x). The power supply design cannot supply the current required for those CPUs. The voltage regulators will overheat, hitting 100-120 degrees C. When this happens, t he board will throttle the CPU speed down until the VRs cool down. When the VR temps rise again, the process will repeat itself.
MSi really screwed up the board design on all of the MPG lineup of X570 motherboards. All of them have terrible VR designs causing the to overheat. I have one and it really sucks. Better boards will only hit temps of 60-70 degrees.
surfahdude
Honolulu
as requested...
December 5, 2019
Look at the ASUS X570 boards...
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Experience deep black and natural colors of OLED in a more compact size, powered by the Picture Processor X1 Ultimate. Complimented by Acoustic Surface Audio, sound comes from the entire screen to put picture and sound in perfect harmony. Enjoy OLED picture quality and cinematic audio packed into a beautifully compact form with Sony~s 48~ MASTER Series A9S BRAVIA OLED TV.
Is the supplied remote infrared or Bluetooth?
4 years, 7 months ago
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Play to your full potential with this GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1650 OC graphics card. The WINDFORCE 2X cooling system offers high airflow to keep components at optimal temperatures, while the NVIDIA Turing architecture provides realistic visuals for complete immersion. This GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1650 OC graphics card has 4GB of GDDR5 RAM and 896 CUDA processing cores for fast, responsive performance.
Does this require a power connector from the power supply?
5 years, 1 month ago
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Bring a cinema-quality experience home with this Panasonic Ultra HD Blu-ray player. The HCX processor maximizes the visual appeal of 4K UHD images to display your favorite films in stunning picture quality. Smart networking technology lets you create your own home streaming network with this Panasonic Ultra HD Blu-ray player.
I understand that this player can access a NAS via DLNA through Wi-Fi... My question is: 1. Does the player recognize chapter stops on MKV files that are on the NAS server 2. Does the player support only 2.4 GHz on Wi-Fi? Thanks in advance...
5 years, 1 month ago
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Enjoy fast online streaming with this NVIDIA SHIELD TV media player. The 4K HDR capability provides visual quality, while Dolby Atmos and DTS-X surround sound offer an immersive watching and listening experience. This NVIDIA SHIELD TV media player supports unlimited applications for movies, shows, games and music of your choosing, providing endless entertainment. GeForce NOW instantly transforms SHIELD TV into a powerful PC gaming rig. Play over 1000+ titles and nearly 100 of the biggest free to play games. The new GeForce NOW RTX 3080 membership unlocks GeForce RTX 3080 gaming servers in 4K HDR, with shorter wait times and longer session lengths, with RTX ON including ray tracing and DLSS graphics for supported games.
1. Does this recognize a NAS server on a Wi-Fi network using DLNA? 2. When viewing a MP4 or MKV video from the NAS server, does it recognize chapter stops 3. When fast forwarding or reversing, can you see a preview of what's being seen?
5 years, 1 month ago
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Enhance your creativity potential with this Adobe Photoshop Elements 2020 and Premiere Elements 2020 bundle. The Adobe Sensei AI technology powers automated options to get a starting point for creative exploration, and the Quick Edit mode allows you to easily put clips, transitions, and effects into your movies. The Adobe Photoshop Elements 2020 and Premiere Elements 2020 bundle lets you quickly upload your creations to YouTube or Vimeo for versatile use.
Does this program natively support CR3 RAW files? I am planning to buy a new Canon 90D which only supports CR3 RAW files (I understand that CR3 files has been out for nearly two years)
6 years, 4 months ago
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Does the digital copy come with the actual hard copy when delivered in the mail or is it sent to my email
The digital copy allows you watch the movie on a streaming service such as VUDU. It does not allow you to download a copy of the film...
6 years, 3 months ago
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Increase your overclocking performance with this 16GB CORSAIR VENGEANCE LPX memory kit. Its DDR4 form factor provides low-voltage operation for lower energy consumption and optimal compatibility with Intel X99 and 100 Series motherboards. This CORSAIR VENGEANCE LPX memory kit consists of two 8GB modules, and it stays thermally stable with its pure aluminum heat spreader.
will this be work with the Asus TUF Z270 MARK 2 motherboard
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.
Does this has Wifi? Thanks
The board sold by Best Buy does NOT have Wi-Fi...
6 years, 6 months ago
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Improve the performance of your desktop computer with this AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 12-core processor. The 64MB L3 cache queues instructions in the processor, increasing throughput speed, while the 4.6GHz Max Boost clock provides ample power for running intensive applications. This AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 12-core processor has a Wraith Prism cooling system, which lets sensitive components run smoothly.
Hello I want 5 of this product Will I receive it immediately if I ask from now? I live in California
probably not... The CPUs are all in high demand and cannot be found in stock...
6 years, 8 months ago
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Improve the performance of your desktop computer with this AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 12-core processor. The 64MB L3 cache queues instructions in the processor, increasing throughput speed, while the 4.6GHz Max Boost clock provides ample power for running intensive applications. This AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 12-core processor has a Wraith Prism cooling system, which lets sensitive components run smoothly.
Would you have the 3950x on release date 09/30?
This has been pushed back to November 2019... Probably because of quality control issues...
6 years, 8 months ago
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Take your gaming performance to the next level with this MSi gaming motherboard. Compatible with up to ninth-generation Intel processors, it supports high-performance features like DDR4 RAM and USB Type-C, and the Gaming I/O cover offers enhanced lighting options. This MSi gaming motherboard includes thermal enhancement features for high-speed M.2 storage to provide optimal performance.
Can it have dual graphics cards and sli
Take your gaming to the next level with this NVIDIA GeForce graphics card. Its 8GB RAM and RTX processing unit keep even the most demanding games running smoothly, while VR support provides a high level of immersion for virtual-reality gaming titles. This NVIDIA GeForce graphics card can handle up to four monitors with a base clock speed of 1410MHz.
WHAT IS THE EXTRA SLOT ON THE CARD I DIDENT HAVE THIS WITH MY GTX 1080 CARD
If you mean the bracket, it use used to support the GPU. You mount it next to the GPU and it prevents the GPU from hanging down at an angle because of the weight...
6 years, 8 months ago
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Take your gaming to the next level with this NVIDIA GeForce graphics card. Its 8GB RAM and RTX processing unit keep even the most demanding games running smoothly, while VR support provides a high level of immersion for virtual-reality gaming titles. This NVIDIA GeForce graphics card can handle up to four monitors with a base clock speed of 1410MHz.
How much would this change my pc if I have a amd Radeon 580 now
If you mean gaming, the RTX2070 is about 75-85% faster than the Radeon 580...
6 years, 8 months ago
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Experience exceptional performance with this Corsair Hydro Series liquid CPU cooler. The iCUE software lets you control the RGB lighting, track temperatures and regulate fan and pump speeds. This Corsair Hydro Series liquid CPU cooler has two 140mm magnetic levitation fans that run between 400-2000 rpm to enhance airflow to the CPU.
Does it have a app
Assemble full computer systems with this Corsair Carbide mid-tower chassis. Four hard disk trays support solid-state drives for RAID setups , while two USB 3.0 ports at the front offer quick access to portable hard drives. This Corsair Carbide mid-tower chassis features a flush-mounted side panel for easy troubleshooting and cable routing guides for more professional assemblies.