Spino
 
 
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    October 11, 2013
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 LG - 27" Laundry Pedestal with Storage Drawer - White
LG - 27" Laundry Pedestal with Storage Drawer - White
Add a convenient feature to your laundry area with this pedestal that elevates your washer or dryer to reduce the amount of bending required when doing laundry. The built-in storage drawer provides organization for your laundry supplies.Discover LG's innovative TWIN Wash system and SideKick pedestal washer that let you tackle two loads of laundry at the same time.
 
Every maker uses a slightly different cabinet
Customer Rating
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Posted by: Spino
from Colorado Springs
on April 22, 2017
Unfortunately these boxes have to support heavy washers and dryers, and the feet on different brands are not precisely the same, making the purchase of a branded pedestal a luxury proposition when it should be a fraction of the price. If you need the pedestals, which help a lot if bending over is difficult, then you have to pay up for them, even though they contain nothing but a box and a drawer! They all cost about the same and I am not aware of any aftermarket alternatives.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2344383443
My Best Buy number: 2344383443
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Our professional installers will connect your new washer, install an anti-tip bracket, ensure it's leveled and test it for basic operation.
 
See my discussion of ABSOLUTELY LEVEL on the LG!
Customer Rating
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Posted by: Spino
from Colorado Springs
on April 22, 2017
I can't rate the installers well because they did not properly level the washer on the first visit, and only did so on the second visit when pushed to do so by my wife (unfortunately I was out of the country at the time.)
Levelling these washers and pedestals is absolutely essential since the modern front loaders stop and start many times during the cycle, making for a lot of noise when they are not properly levelled.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2344383443
My Best Buy number: 2344383443
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 LG - TurboWash 4.5 Cu. Ft. 12-Cycle Front-Loading Washer with Steam
LG - TurboWash 4.5 Cu. Ft. 12-Cycle Front-Loading Washer with Steam
Set this LG Turbowash washing machine to take care of your towels or run a quick wash with 12 wash programs designed to meet all of your fabric care needs. The ultra-large 4.5-cubic-foot capacity handles even large comforters, and this LG Turbowash washing machine has five water temperatures for increased clothing care.
 
Make sure it is installed absolutely level
Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: Spino
from Colorado Springs
on April 22, 2017
While I was out of the country, my wife had to get the installers to come back because they didn't install it absolutely level. A level needs to show it is level both front to back and side to side. Why? Because the spinning bucket stops and starts. Every time it stops and starts, this makes noise and puts torsion on the machine. If it is not absolutely level, this will make much louder noises and shake the floor much more. The key to a (relatively, not absolutely) quiet machine is that absolute balance. Also, if when you stomp on the floor near where your machine is or will be, if the floor shakes, you are going to get more noise. This is especially worth checking in houses where the washer is away from supporting walls and not installed on a slab. Today it is not uncommon for washers to be installed upstairs or even next to a bedroom for convenience. Of course, stacked washer and dryer pairs are heavier, but unless they're both stopping and starting at once, this also means more counter weight and perhaps less shake--if they're ABSOLUTELY LEVEL.
So I've said my piece, and unfortunately, perhaps because the space was small (and of course the washer heavy) making levelling a challenge, the installers were not vigilant until really pressed, even on the callback visit.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2344383443
My Best Buy number: 2344383443
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 Google - Chromecast - Black
Google - Chromecast - Black
Enjoy a world of entertainment with Google Chromecast. Just connect to your HDTV's HDMI interface and your home Wi-Fi network to get started. You can stream your favorite apps from your compatible phone, tablet or laptop, plus use your phone as a remote to search, play and pause content.
 
Chromecast is a blast
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Spino
from Colorado Springs
on February 5, 2016
I don't really know what I can add to the numerous reviews. I got two because--what do you know--my first generation chromecast died. When a computer the size of your thumb dies, there is not much fixing. So I got the two-fer deal and put one at my parents'.
[Excuse my over the top title, couldn't resist the rhyme.] We do use it daily. I watch nightly business report from youtube whenever I'm ready, and we watch shows available from sites like cbs, pbs, abc... using their apps and cast them to the TV. My son casts DOTA commentaries and occasional movies. It does not work well with Amazon because...Amazon doesn't want it to! Netflix is fine, etc. We don't really use it for music. We have used it for VIMEO also....
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2344383443
My Best Buy number: 2344383443
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 Seagate - Backup Plus Slim 2TB External USB 3.0/2.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black
Seagate - Backup Plus Slim 2TB External USB 3.0/2.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black
Easily take your media collection and documents with you on the go using this Seagate Backup Plus Slim STDR2000100 external USB 3.0/2.0 portable hard drive that features a 2TB capacity for ample file storage.
 
2T for that person who doesn't like clouds
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Spino
from Colorado Springs
on December 29, 2015
So you found yourself with a person on your Christmas list that wants an actual physical drive, preferably external, even though the sky is partly cloudy. What to do?
I bought this 2T Seagate which is essentially what any OEM would put in a PC or laptop if they were putting big drives in computers. And if you like DIY entertainment there's a good chance you could actually hang it off a router as a network storage appliance. (I'm using the "hang" metaphorically, you would need a router with a usb port that supports it and an appropriate usb cable.)
My research mavens will just use this to store PhD arcania and carry it around with them from lab to office to kitchen table. But they were quite happy with Christmas gift, and why not get 2T for the price of one? It's almost like having your own private cloud.
Oh, in case you haven't read the other reviews, treat the backup software included like you would the bloatware on any computer--delete or ignore it, don't try to use it! You are buying storage, at 3 cents a megabyte, not the world's best backup software--and who uses backup software anyway, that's in the ionosphere these days.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2344383443
My Best Buy number: 2344383443
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 Logitech - M325 Wireless Optical Ambidextrous Mouse - Red
Logitech - M325 Wireless Optical Ambidextrous Mouse - Red
Logitech Wireless Mouse M325. A better mix of precision and comfort-with designed-for-Web scrolling. Designed for how you use the Web, our newest micro-precise scrolling makes everything you love to do online easier. Its feel-good, contoured shape and textured grips help keep your hand happy-even after long hours. And with up to 18 months of battery life, it virtually eliminates the hassle of changing batteries.*
 
Best buy thinks I ought to review both colors
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Spino
from Colorado Springs
on December 29, 2015
Since i just wrote a review of a (blue) mouse, Best Buy thinks I might like to write a review of a (red) mouse.
I have a confession. I actually haven't opened the package. I'm still using the white and black mouse with whimsical purple paisleys I got a while back.
Did I mention that this is my go-to mouse and I've been using them for years. Oh, no, wait, that was the other review...
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2344383443
My Best Buy number: 2344383443
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 Logitech - M325 Wireless Optical Ambidextrous Mouse - Blue
Logitech - M325 Wireless Optical Ambidextrous Mouse - Blue
Logitech Wireless Mouse M325. A better mix of precision and comfort-with designed-for-Web scrolling. Designed for how you use the Web, our newest micro-precise scrolling makes everything you love to do online easier. Its feel-good, contoured shape and textured grips help keep your hand happy-even after long hours. And with up to 18 months of battery life, it virtually eliminates the hassle of changing batteries.*
 
Everyone needs a mouse. This is mine.
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Spino
from Colorado Springs
on December 29, 2015
The Logitech m325 is my go to mouse. Of course, I have a touch pad and a touch screen--but not on my 27" monitor, and while I enjoy exercise, stretching my arm out straight all day (well, arms, can use both) is not exactly an ergonomic improvement over a mouse that I can use on any surface, including a couch, a notepad, or a desktop (an actual desktop, if you know what I mean).
Also, have you ever tried to drag your finger across two screens? Just saying.
Why this mouse? It works reliably, I can switch buttons and use my left hand as well so that I'm not exacerbating the inevitable carpel tunnel challenges, and it lasts reasonably long. I generally replace mice every few years.
Yes, I have used microsoft mice and generic mice, but never hampsters. While I hate it when my mouse dies, these are reliable, predictable, a balance in size for both portability when I travel and ergonomicity (made that word up) at home, and so they are my go-to standard.
Yes, I just bought two more. My wife has this thing about using corded mice, but you'll not hear more about that because she doesn't write reviews.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2344383443
My Best Buy number: 2344383443
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 Duracell - Quantum AA Batteries (8-Pack)
Duracell - Quantum AA Batteries (8-Pack)
These Duracell Quantum AA alkaline batteries feature Duralock Power Preserve technology for storage periods of up to 10 years and Powercheck for clear indication of remaining battery life. The 8-pack provides a reliable supply of backup batteries.
 
New style on a familiar product
Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: Spino
from Colorado Springs
on October 11, 2013
  • Verified Purchaser
  • My Best Buy® Elite Plus Member
Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Battery Life
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: battery life
What's not so great: price
Every once in a while a familiar product that competes primarily on price, like a AA battery, gets updated in a way that differentiates itself from the old product. Since the old product can't be more expensive, the solution is to give it a new name and sell both, one for slightly more. This is the more.expensive version, and I have no way of telling how different it is :-)
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2344383443
My Best Buy number: 2344383443
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Energizer 2032 Lithium Coin Batteries provide reliable, long lasting power for your important devices. These lithium 2032 batteries perform in extreme temperatures ranging from -22 F to 140 F for dependable power, even in the toughest conditions. Reach for these Energizer batteries when you need key fob batteries, batteries for remotes, or glucose monitors and heart monitors. Energizer coin batteries are also an ideal power source for your keyless entry system, toys and games. Lasting up to 10 years in storage, these lithium batteries provide reliable power whenever you need them. Energizer packages its lithium coin batteries in child-resistant packaging, designed to help keep kids safe from ingesting them.
 
Price point, baby
Customer Rating
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Posted by: Spino
from Colorado Springs
on October 11, 2013
  • Verified Purchaser
  • My Best Buy® Elite Plus Member
Quality
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Battery Life
4.0 out of 5
4.0
What's great about it: you need this battery or you wouldn't be looking
What's not so great: best buy is not the cheapest place to buy batteries
CR2032 is used in such things as bike spedometers, pedometers, watches, and timers. It's a common disk shaped battery. It gets used when current draw is low, and the manufacturer wants a low profile for 3 volts. But if you want the best price on something like this you probably want to go some place that stocks lots of low priced items rather than an electronics superstore, if you catch my drift :-)
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2344383443
My Best Buy number: 2344383443
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Built in wireless?

If it states it has built in wireless can it be hooked up to our local carrier or does it have to be used just as wireless.
the "wireless" is "wifi." If your local carrier provides a modem which broadcasts a local "wifi" signal, then you're set. Wireless in this usage does not refer to cable or cell phone service, but rather a local wifi network.

The wireless standards are "802.11" plus one or more letters like a,b,g,n. If you have internet service, you probably have a "wifi modem" that broadcasts one or more of these signals. Many computers and modems that network also have an "ethernet" port which is a wired version of connecting computers that looks like a fat phone jack. Hence the "wireless" option--no ethernet port needed, it goes through the air as a radio signal.
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What is function of desktop?
Desktop computers do the same as all in ones and laptops, but they are generally more expandable. These days most people do not expand their computers, they replace them after several years.
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trade in desk top computers

I have a hp computer ! Do you take trade ins like this
If you have a working computer, there are some trade in programs. You have to check with the geek squad desk to find out if yours can be traded in, or you can sometimes look online if you know your computer specs and model number. Trade in values tend to be $50-100 if any. Laptops are easier to trade in.
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isthe all in one all i need to get started

Most people would rather have a laptop--hence there are so many more of those for sale. An all in one is somewhere between a laptop and a desktop, not so portable on the one hand, but not so bulky on the other. In general, anyone can do all they need on any of those machines. A desktop may come without a display, an all in one definitely has one included as does a laptop.
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If I buy a new desktop, how do I get my data transferred from each other

My old unit DVD player works every now and then
Today the easiest solution is often to back your data up online using google drive, dropbox, or the like, and then sync your new computer to the online data. it's very fast and effective for most people.
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Colorado Springs
 

What software is included with the ASUS - Essentio Desktop - AMD A10-Series - 8GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive

I would like to know what software comes with this computer
These days computers only come with software to sell you something or to control their hardware. (Like the camera, dvd player if any, etc.)

The good news is that you can download programs for free that will do almost anything you need over the internet. This widespread availability is why computer manufacturers don't preinstall productivity software like they used to. For instance, if you don't want to buy Microsoft Office, you can get free spreadsheet and word processing software that handles the same document formats and does all the normal stuff (not custom programming scripts maybe, but all the typical commands you need for productivity) for free. You can also use google docs or other apps online in any browser without downloading the software to do much of the same.
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Colorado Springs
 

Can I use my one to one membership from the Apple store at your Portsmouth NH location?

no, that sounds like a service of the apple store. Best Buy is a reseller, not a franchise.
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Colorado Springs
 

Do you fix Toshiba computers?

I believe my toshiba l555 mother board died. Can you fix?
no, definitely not. (I'm a consumer, not a Best Buy rep.) You will either need to go to a pc repair company or to toshiba (or give up depending on the price situations.)
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I am looking at refurbished desktop computers and need one that can do Photoshop and open a 150g external hard drive.

Depending on how you use photoshop, this can be computer intensive. All computers these days can access an external hard drive over the usb port. Probably a drive that size will not benefit from USB 3 (for speed), so that doesn't matter to you.

Look for the processor specs and the video processor specs to determine how well your computer will support your intended use. In general, I'm guessing you'll do fine with an Intel I5 or I7 processor, generation 3 or later, or the equivalent from AMD.
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Will Netgear Push2tv work to connect a Toshiba All in One compute with no HDMI output to an HDTV

If i connect an HD Tv with an HDMI port to my Toshiba All in One computer (Windows 8.1 and no HDMI out, only HDMI in) using the Netgear Push2TV, can i use the TV as a second monitor in extended monitor mode? Can I extend the screens or will i only get a duplicate of the computer screen? Thanks.
If your computer only has HDMI in, then it will not serve a second monitor through the port. most computers do have hdmi out. The all in one may have hdmi in so that you can hook up a blue ray player or use it as a monitor for a laptop, etc. The ports are physically the same for hdmi.
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