JimL
 
 
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 SanDisk - Cruzer 16GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive - Black
SanDisk - Cruzer 16GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive - Black
Store and protect everything from cherished photos and videos to sensitive work files with the Cruzer Glide USB Flash Drive. The drive comes with SanDisk SecureAccess software, which lets you password-protect and secure files you want to keep private while permitting access to files you want to share. The compact drive features a red slider that glides shut to shield the USB connector. SanDisk products are constructed to the highest standards and rigorously tested. You can be confident in the outstanding quality, performance and reliability of every SanDisk product.
 
Good Flash Drive For The Price
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: JimL
from SF Bay Area
on January 20, 2018
I use this drive to transfer data between two devices that are not on the same network. Have used it hundreds of times with no failures. Good speed for the price.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0216924916
My Best Buy number: 0216924916
Mobile Submission: True
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 Adobe - Photoshop Elements 2018 & Premiere Elements 2018
Adobe - Photoshop Elements 2018 & Premiere Elements 2018
Automatically go from hundreds of mystery folders to a visual view in the photo and video Organizer. See your best photos thanks to auto-curation. Effortlessly extract candid photos from your raw footage. Make photos and videos look amazing with automated photo editing and video creation options. And create and share beautiful printed artwork, new dynamic slideshows, photo and video collages, animated GIFs*, and full-length movies. Being creative is even easier with the Elements bundle.
 
Does What I Need In Video Editing
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: JimL
from SF Bay Area
on January 20, 2018
I only need a few functions in this highly capable software. I am certainly not a video expert. However, previous versions had significant issues in file system navigation, most of them have been corrected. There are still some issues, but it is much better.
The photo editing is first rate. I still miss some of the features in the full product, but the value in the Elements package is good for moderate-level amateur photographers.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0216924916
My Best Buy number: 0216924916
Mobile Submission: True
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Quickly input commands with this Logitech M510 mouse that features laser technology for precision tracking on most surfaces. The Logitech unifying receiver allows simple wireless connectivity.
 
Durable Mouse
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: JimL
from SF Bay Area
on October 9, 2017
I use an M510 mouse on my laptop and have used it for several years. My desktop mouse finally gave it up. I replaced it with an M310. The M310 did not last as long, and is showing signs of failing, it just will not quit completely, so I have this 510 in the box waiting for me.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0216924916
My Best Buy number: 0216924916
Mobile Submission: False
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PNY's Elite Turbo Attache 4 USB 3.2 is built for speed & convenience. Experience USB 3.2 next generation speed performance with transfer speeds of 100MB/s read and transfer speeds up to 10x faster than USB 2.0. It's the perfect solution for easily storing and quickly transferring all your large documents, high-resolution photos, HD videos, and more. USB 3.2 offers the same ease-of-use and plug-and-play capabilities as previous generations of USB technologies, but with exceptional speed improvements. Designed for Reliable Portable Storage, PNY's Elite Turbo Attaché 4 USB 3.2 Flash Drive is designed with convenience and portability in mind. The portable, light-weight Flash Drive incorporates a sliding collar cap-less design that means for no more lost caps. This USB 3.2 Flash Drive is small in size, but big on performance
 
Works Good
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: JimL
from SF Bay Area
on October 9, 2017
Thumb drive has worked in all devices into which I have tried it. I use it for transferring videos from my video game recorder to a Windows PC.
Drive is fast enough for my use.
I had to reformat it for the recorder, so that eliminated the encryption software.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0216924916
My Best Buy number: 0216924916
Mobile Submission: False
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 WD - easystore 4TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black
WD - easystore 4TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black
Only at Best BuySafeguard your library with this 4TB Western Digital hard drive. Its durable construction protects against shock, and USB 3.0 technology facilitates rapid data transfer to keep you working efficiently. This Western Digital hard drive has a slim design for portability, so you can access your files anywhere.
 
Large, Easy to use Disk, Good Price
Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: JimL
from SF Bay Area
on October 9, 2017
This disk worked out of the box with the provided USB cable. The price is very good for a compact, portable drive with 4TB.
It is a little slow, but for the price, it is fine.
I am concerned about losing the product-specific cable that came with the drive. It has a funny end that looks like it is probably a miniature version of an ATA cable. I have not looked to see if these can be purchased at stores, but if I lose or damage the cable, it looks like a WD mail order item.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0216924916
My Best Buy number: 0216924916
Mobile Submission: False
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 Insignia™ - 2' Right-Angle Serial ATA 2.0 Cable - Black
Insignia™ - 2' Right-Angle Serial ATA 2.0 Cable - Black
Connect your Serial ATA hard drive to your motherboard using this 2' Insignia™ NS-PZ02501 right-angle cable that features a gold-plated design and data transfer rates up to 150MB/sec. for optimal performance.
 
Wire Fit Just Fine
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: JimL
from SF Bay Area
on October 9, 2017
I have an older PC that came with a single drive. The drive I added did not come with a cable. This cable fit my large tower case and the drive worked first time.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0216924916
My Best Buy number: 0216924916
Mobile Submission: False
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 Sony - XB950N1 Extra Bass Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black
Sony - XB950N1 Extra Bass Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black
Bring out the bass in your music with these Bluetooth-enabled Sony over-ear headphones. Its digital noise-canceling technology lets you shut out external sounds for immersive listening, and you can play tunes wirelessly for up to 22 hours. The soft ear pads on these Sony over-ear headphones provide comfort during long listening sessions.
 
Quality Sound and Noise Suppression
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: JimL
on June 20, 2017
I chose Sony over Bose primarily because Bose will not publish their numbers and Sony is very open about it. I have had several sets of noise cancelling headphones from Philips and Sony and have been extremely happy with Sony. Great noise cancelling, wired or wireless use, battery lasts for transOceanic flights -- even to Australia.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0216924916
My Best Buy number: 0216924916
Mobile Submission: False
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 SanDisk - Ultra 32GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive - Red
SanDisk - Ultra 32GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive - Red
Step up to high-speed USB 3.0 and transfer your videos, photos and files up to ten times faster than standard USB 2.0 drives. SanDisk Ultra USB 3.0 Flash Drive takes the wait out of moving, sharing or backing up big files - now you can transfer a full-length movie from your laptop to your flash drive in less than a minute. Password protection lets you keep your private files private, while still being able to share generously with family and friends. And, with a sleek, sturdy SanDisk Ultra USB 3.0 Flash Drive in your pocket, you won’t need an internet connection to access those photos and videos any place or any time you want. For more than 25 years, SanDisk has been known for quality and reliability all around the world.
 
High Capacity, Good Price
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: JimL
on May 7, 2017
Got it to directly record 60 fps HD video. Does the job. Had to reformat because of my device, but that was a snap.
Got rid of security software because I could not use it with my recorder, but having in-built security would be good if it is being used with computers.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0216924916
My Best Buy number: 0216924916
Mobile Submission: True
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Logitech M310 Wireless Mouse is an easy-to-use, full-size mouse that feels just right. Feel comfortable for hours on end - in your right or left hand - thanks to its contoured, ambidextrous design with soft rubber side grips. M310 comes with a plug-and-forget nano USB receiver that is small enough to stay in your USB port so you won't lose it no matter where you take your laptop. Navigating on your PC or Macbook is simple, with smooth, responsive tracking and Logitech Advanced 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity. For hassle-free use and extreme reliability and durability, choose M310 wireless mouse.
 
Works Great
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: JimL
on March 19, 2017
Used it to replace a Logitech mouse that was part of a keyboard combo. The mouse stopped working after several years.
It took some fiddling using a wired mouse, but it worked right away.
Inexpensive Mouse for those who do need lots of buttons. Software adjusts speed.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0216924916
My Best Buy number: 0216924916
Mobile Submission: True
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 Sony - Wireless FM Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black
Sony - Wireless FM Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black
Enjoy clear sound with these Sony MDRRF985RK over-the-ear headphones that include a transmitter and feature automatic tuning, so you can easily listen to music and more at a range of up to 150'. The easy-adjust headband offers comfort.
 
Expensive, But High Quality
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: JimL
on August 20, 2016
I wanted to hook my Bluetooth headphones to my TV. All of the Bluetooth device reviews indicated that there was significant latency. The device at Best Buy had poor reviews, and the salesperson said the product was not well received.
She pointed out a new device to try and two special-purpose headphones. The new device looked to be better designed than the old device at twice the price. The less expensive headphones were more expensive than the new device.
The Sony headphones were the most expensive, but had better features (more RF channels, greater frequency response). They are heavier and more sound insulated (less social) than I wanted, but they are quite comfortable and the sound quality is excellent. I only use them for a couple of hours between charges, so I do not know what the battery life is like. They cannot be used while being charged.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0216924916
My Best Buy number: 0216924916
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 Adobe - Photoshop Elements 2018 & Premiere Elements 2018
Adobe - Photoshop Elements 2018 & Premiere Elements 2018
Automatically go from hundreds of mystery folders to a visual view in the photo and video Organizer. See your best photos thanks to auto-curation. Effortlessly extract candid photos from your raw footage. Make photos and videos look amazing with automated photo editing and video creation options. And create and share beautiful printed artwork, new dynamic slideshows, photo and video collages, animated GIFs*, and full-length movies. Being creative is even easier with the Elements bundle.
 

Can I take a picture and crop it and then take the red eye out and print in different sizes?

Yes, too all.
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Quickly input commands with this Logitech M510 mouse that features laser technology for precision tracking on most surfaces. The Logitech unifying receiver allows simple wireless connectivity.
 

is logitech m510 wireless laser mouse compatable with mac? what is laser for?

Yes, it is compatible if you have an available USB port.

The laser is on the underside of the mouse to detect when the mouse moves.
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 WD - easystore 4TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black
WD - easystore 4TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black
Only at Best BuySafeguard your library with this 4TB Western Digital hard drive. Its durable construction protects against shock, and USB 3.0 technology facilitates rapid data transfer to keep you working efficiently. This Western Digital hard drive has a slim design for portability, so you can access your files anywhere.
 

Can this be partitioned with a Windows 10 PC or the included WD software, or do you need something else?

It worked out of the box with both, my Windows 7 Ultimate tower and my Windows 10 laptop.
6 years, 7 months ago
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 Insignia™ - 2' Right-Angle Serial ATA 2.0 Cable - Black
Insignia™ - 2' Right-Angle Serial ATA 2.0 Cable - Black
Connect your Serial ATA hard drive to your motherboard using this 2' Insignia™ NS-PZ02501 right-angle cable that features a gold-plated design and data transfer rates up to 150MB/sec. for optimal performance.
 

I am trying to get all my old data off of my ata hard drive (harddrive made in 2005, desktop). What interconnection cable can I use to put this data on my new desktop? I am knowledgeable about older computers and swoping hard drives. Thank you!!

There are ATA-to-USB cables available that you can use to connect a drive to a USB port.
6 years, 7 months ago
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 Sony - XB950N1 Extra Bass Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black
Sony - XB950N1 Extra Bass Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black
Bring out the bass in your music with these Bluetooth-enabled Sony over-ear headphones. Its digital noise-canceling technology lets you shut out external sounds for immersive listening, and you can play tunes wirelessly for up to 22 hours. The soft ear pads on these Sony over-ear headphones provide comfort during long listening sessions.
 

Can you use these Headphones to plug into and listen to Aircraft entertainment or a tablet that is not Bluetooth capable? If not is there a Sony product that will?

All three of my Sony noise cancelling headphones, including these, will hook to the airplane entertainment system. We have used them in both, coach and business class on transOceanic flights.
6 years, 11 months ago
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Logitech M310 Wireless Mouse is an easy-to-use, full-size mouse that feels just right. Feel comfortable for hours on end - in your right or left hand - thanks to its contoured, ambidextrous design with soft rubber side grips. M310 comes with a plug-and-forget nano USB receiver that is small enough to stay in your USB port so you won't lose it no matter where you take your laptop. Navigating on your PC or Macbook is simple, with smooth, responsive tracking and Logitech Advanced 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity. For hassle-free use and extreme reliability and durability, choose M310 wireless mouse.
 

I am replacing my current Logitech M310 wireless mouse. Will the new mouse be compatible with the wireless keyboard that came in a set with my current M310 wireless mouse?

I used it for the same purpose. Needed a second mouse to set it up. May not have been necessary, but it was easy that way.
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 Sony - Alpha a6000 Mirrorless Camera Two Lens Kit with 16-50mm and 55-210mm Lenses - Black
Sony - Alpha a6000 Mirrorless Camera Two Lens Kit with 16-50mm and 55-210mm Lenses - Black
Sony Alpha a6000 Mirrorless Camera Two Lens Kit with 16-50mm and 55-210mm Lenses: With its 24.3-megapixel Exmor CMOS sensor and interchangeable lenses, this mirrorless camera allows you to capture sharp, realistic pictures for yourself or your clients. If you want to share stored photos, simply connect wireless devices to the camera's built-in Wi-Fi. .
 

What is the weight of this camera and lenses? Is it really 17.6 lbs. as the ad states?

No, the camera and basic zoom lens is just over a pound. Not sure of the total weight of the camera and three lenses, but it is probably around 2 pounds. This is a very camera format.
7 years, 11 months ago
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 Sony - Alpha a6000 Mirrorless Camera Two Lens Kit with 16-50mm and 55-210mm Lenses - Black
Sony - Alpha a6000 Mirrorless Camera Two Lens Kit with 16-50mm and 55-210mm Lenses - Black
Sony Alpha a6000 Mirrorless Camera Two Lens Kit with 16-50mm and 55-210mm Lenses: With its 24.3-megapixel Exmor CMOS sensor and interchangeable lenses, this mirrorless camera allows you to capture sharp, realistic pictures for yourself or your clients. If you want to share stored photos, simply connect wireless devices to the camera's built-in Wi-Fi. .
 

Does this camera have a built in flash?

Yes.
7 years, 11 months ago
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 Sony - Alpha a6000 Mirrorless Camera Two Lens Kit with 16-50mm and 55-210mm Lenses - Black
Sony - Alpha a6000 Mirrorless Camera Two Lens Kit with 16-50mm and 55-210mm Lenses - Black
Sony Alpha a6000 Mirrorless Camera Two Lens Kit with 16-50mm and 55-210mm Lenses: With its 24.3-megapixel Exmor CMOS sensor and interchangeable lenses, this mirrorless camera allows you to capture sharp, realistic pictures for yourself or your clients. If you want to share stored photos, simply connect wireless devices to the camera's built-in Wi-Fi. .
 

Is the 55-210mm a power-zoom lens?

No, but I find the manual zoom to be easier to use than the power zoom.
7 years, 11 months ago
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 Sony - Alpha a6000 Mirrorless Camera Two Lens Kit with 16-50mm and 55-210mm Lenses - Black
Sony - Alpha a6000 Mirrorless Camera Two Lens Kit with 16-50mm and 55-210mm Lenses - Black
Sony Alpha a6000 Mirrorless Camera Two Lens Kit with 16-50mm and 55-210mm Lenses: With its 24.3-megapixel Exmor CMOS sensor and interchangeable lenses, this mirrorless camera allows you to capture sharp, realistic pictures for yourself or your clients. If you want to share stored photos, simply connect wireless devices to the camera's built-in Wi-Fi. .
 

Is that a video camera?

This is primarily a still camera with video capabilities.
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