WatertownTechGuy
 
 
WatertownTechGuy's Stats
 
  • Review Count
    25
  • Helpfulness Votes
    8
  • First Review
    August 20, 2013
  • Last Review
    December 1, 2017
  • Featured Reviews
    0
  • Average Rating
    3.9
 
Reviews Comments
  • Review Comment Count
    0
  • Helpfulness Votes
    0
  • First Review Comment
    None
  • Last Review Comment
    None
  • Featured Review Comments
    0
 
Questions
  • Question Count
    0
  • Helpfulness Votes
    0
  • First Question
    None
  • Last Question
    None
  • Featured Questions
    0
 
  • Answer Count
    10
  • Helpfulness Votes
    1
  • First Answer
    May 5, 2014
  • Last Answer
    December 1, 2017
  • Featured Answers
    0
  • Best Answers
    0
 
 
WatertownTechGuy's Reviews
1 2 3 next>>
 
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 low cost flash drive
Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: WatertownTechGuy
from Delafield, wi
on December 1, 2017
Good USB 2.0 flash drive.
Pros:
Low price for 32GB of storage
Great for devices that do not need USB3 transfer speeds.
Cons:
The slide out plug is cumbersome .
Could be in a smaller package .
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2110515740
My Best Buy number: 2110515740
Mobile Submission: False
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
 
 j5create - VGA to HDMI Video/Audio Adapter - White
j5create - VGA to HDMI Video/Audio Adapter - White
The VGA to HDMI Video/Audio Adapter allows you to connect the VGA input from your laptop or desktop to the HDMI output of a monitor or projector by converting the VGA video signal from the input device into an HDMI output. With a built-in USB power cable, the device is powered using the USB port on your computer. This adapter supports resolutions including high definition 1080p, up to 1920x1080. The Video Adapter can also increase your productivity by extending your computer's desktop onto a secondary monitor, doubling available workspace. With its plug-and-play technology, there is no need to download any drivers.
 
Good solution for VGA only PC's
Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: WatertownTechGuy
from Delafield, wi
on December 1, 2017
This "up converts" a VGA signal to HDMI for use with monitors that do not have a VGA input. The unit met all my expectations.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2110515740
My Best Buy number: 2110515740
Mobile Submission: False
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
 
 Lenovo - L24q-20 23.8" IPS LED QHD Monitor - Silver
Lenovo - L24q-20 23.8" IPS LED QHD Monitor - Silver
Experience a vibrant digital display with this 23.8-inch Lenovo monitor. Its QHD resolution is four times the pixel count of HD for increased detail and clarity when viewing photos and text, and its 4 ms response time ensures movies play smoothly. This Lenovo monitor has an HDMI input and a display port for flexibility with connecting external devices.
 
Good Resolution for the price
Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: WatertownTechGuy
from Delafield, wi
on December 1, 2017
The Lenovo - L24q-20 23.8" IPS LED QHD Monitor has good resolution for the price.
Pros:
2560 x 1440 resolution
Runs cool
Easy to setup
Low price
Comes with Hdmi cable
Cons:
Could be a bit brighter in direct sunlight .
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2110515740
My Best Buy number: 2110515740
Mobile Submission: False
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
 
 WD - easystore 4TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black
WD - easystore 4TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black
Only at Best BuyStore files securely on this 4TB Western Digital hard drive. It comes several pieces of utility software installed for ease of use, and it backs up files automatically so you don't have to. This Western Digital hard drive is USB 3.0 compatible for transfer rates up to three times faster than compatible drives.
 
Good USB External Storage
Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: WatertownTechGuy
from Delafield, wi
on November 26, 2017
Good USB 3.0 storage. It works as expected. Good for backing up PC's. Will work with slower USB ports but runs the fastest if connected to a USB 3.0 device.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2110515740
My Best Buy number: 2110515740
Mobile Submission: False
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
 
 Unbranded - CONNECT DUAL OTA DVR - Gray/Black
Unbranded - CONNECT DUAL OTA DVR - Gray/Black
Cut the cord while still enjoying broadcast TV with this SiliconDust HDHomeRun CONNECT Dual tuner. The 1080i definition creates a crisp, high-quality picture, and you can watch shows on up to two TVs at once. The HDHomeRun App, that can be installed on a wide range of smart devices allows you to record and pause live TV.
 
A tuner for the whole house
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: WatertownTechGuy
from Delafield, wi
on October 30, 2017
Easy to setup and use. Just connect the antenna and Ethernet cable and tuner is accessible from windows PC's as well as phones connected to your local network..
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2110515740
My Best Buy number: 2110515740
Mobile Submission: False
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
 
 SanDisk - Ultra PLUS 16GB microSDHC UHS-I Memory Card
SanDisk - Ultra PLUS 16GB microSDHC UHS-I Memory Card
Speed up your compatible Android smartphone or tablet with this SanDisk Ultra Plus microSDHC memory card, which can be set to automatically offload files from your device's internal memory for peak performance. The 16GB of memory offers spacious storage.
 
Works as expected
Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: WatertownTechGuy
from Delafield, wi
on August 29, 2016
Micro SD Flash card works as expected. Purchased as a replacement card for a worn out PNY flash card that has reached the end of its life. I hope the wear leveling algorithm Sanddisk uses is superior to PNY, time will tell.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2110515740
My Best Buy number: 2110515740
Mobile Submission: True
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
 
 Insignia™ - 8-Oz. Cleaning Dusters (2-Pack)
Insignia™ - 8-Oz. Cleaning Dusters (2-Pack)
Easily clean your electronics with these Insignia™ NS-PCYA821 cleaning dusters that utilize compressed gas with ozone-safe formula for efficient use and environmental friendliness. The 2-pack ensures you have a spare on hand.
 
Works
Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: WatertownTechGuy
from Delafield, wi
on August 5, 2016
Ozone safe dusters for cleaning keyboards and removing dust from camera lenses.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2110515740
My Best Buy number: 2110515740
Mobile Submission: True
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
 
 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.
 
Works as expected
Customer Rating
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Posted by: WatertownTechGuy
from Delafield, wi
on July 5, 2016
It works as expected and it is inexpensive. Speed is ok too.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2110515740
My Best Buy number: 2110515740
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
 
 NETGEAR - AC1750 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 5 Router - Black
NETGEAR - AC1750 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 5 Router - Black
The NETGEAR AC1750 Smart WiFi 5 Router with external antennas delivers extremely fast WiFi. With AC1750 WiFi, Gigabit Ethernet speeds, and high-powered external antennas, this router offers ultimate performance in wireless coverage for large homes with 12 or more wireless devices. It gets 3x faster access than similar 802.11n.
 
Good router for the money
Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: WatertownTechGuy
from Delafield, wi
on February 20, 2016
  • Verified Purchaser
  • My Best Buy® Elite Plus Member
The setup was a little too easy making it a little difficult to adjust advanced parameters. It would be nice to have this router offered with dd-wrt firmware.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2110515740
My Best Buy number: 2110515740
Mobile Submission: True
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
 
 The Martian [Includes Digital Copy] [3D] [Blu-ray] [Blu-ray/Blu-ray 3D] [2015]
The Martian [Includes Digital Copy] [3D] [Blu-ray] [Blu-ray/Blu-ray 3D] [2015]
 
Great 3D movie
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: WatertownTechGuy
from Delafield, wi
on February 20, 2016
  • Verified Purchaser
  • My Best Buy® Elite Plus Member
Good scifi 3d movie.
Pros:
Action packed, good sound and 3d
Cons:
Had some difficulty playing in Bluray player, newer copy protection.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2110515740
My Best Buy number: 2110515740
Mobile Submission: True
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
 
WatertownTechGuy's Questions
 
WatertownTechGuy has not submitted any questions.
 
WatertownTechGuy's Answers
 
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.
 

Does it come with a ribbon tag to secure it to your neck, pocket etc, tend to lose mine from the pocket, ribbon is a great way to secure

No, it does not have a tether.
6 years, 5 months ago
by
Posted by: 
WatertownTechGuy
 
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.
 

How can I use this Cruzer without bothering with the Secure Access?

Simply format it before using .
6 years, 5 months ago
by
Posted by: 
WatertownTechGuy
 
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.
 

Why wont this drive recognize in my 2015 GMC SIERRA?

Try formatting it with FAT file system first. Some entertainment systems do not recognize FAT32.
6 years, 5 months ago
by
Posted by: 
WatertownTechGuy
 
 WD - easystore 4TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black
WD - easystore 4TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black
Only at Best BuyStore files securely on this 4TB Western Digital hard drive. It comes several pieces of utility software installed for ease of use, and it backs up files automatically so you don't have to. This Western Digital hard drive is USB 3.0 compatible for transfer rates up to three times faster than compatible drives.
 

does this have a cooling fan?

No internal fans, it is cooled by convection only.
6 years, 5 months ago
by
Posted by: 
WatertownTechGuy
 
 Unbranded - CONNECT DUAL OTA DVR - Gray/Black
Unbranded - CONNECT DUAL OTA DVR - Gray/Black
Cut the cord while still enjoying broadcast TV with this SiliconDust HDHomeRun CONNECT Dual tuner. The 1080i definition creates a crisp, high-quality picture, and you can watch shows on up to two TVs at once. The HDHomeRun App, that can be installed on a wide range of smart devices allows you to record and pause live TV.
 

Can you use this with DirecTV now, Hulu live, Sling or any IPTV app to record & pause streaming movies and TV shows and view on your televisions. I have an HD ota antenna. Streaming company dont offer local broadcast tv in my area.

This is the OTA (Over The Air) version tuner. It is meant to receive broadcast HDTV. HDHomeRun does make a cable TV version but it requires a "access card" provided from your cable provider.
6 years, 6 months ago
by
Posted by: 
WatertownTechGuy
 
 SanDisk - Ultra PLUS 16GB microSDHC UHS-I Memory Card
SanDisk - Ultra PLUS 16GB microSDHC UHS-I Memory Card
Speed up your compatible Android smartphone or tablet with this SanDisk Ultra Plus microSDHC memory card, which can be set to automatically offload files from your device's internal memory for peak performance. The 16GB of memory offers spacious storage.
 

How many songs does this hold? Do memory cards wear out?

The number of songs it can store is dependant on the amount of compression used when creating that song.

Yes, memory cards do wear out. Flash memory has a limited number of changes that can he made to it before it is rendered unusable. The specific number of changes is manufacturer specific. Also flash memory is sensitive to cold weather.
7 years, 8 months ago
by
Posted by: 
WatertownTechGuy
 
 Belkin - WeMo Switch - White
Belkin - WeMo Switch - White
Belkin WeMo F7C027FC Switch: Control your home electronics from almost anywhere using your Android or Apple® smartphone or tablet. The free WeMo app lets you control and monitor as many or as few devices as you'd like.
 

Non-App inferface?

Can the WeMo switch be controlled from a Windows/Linux computer via web (Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc) or SSH? I'd like to use in conjunction with an automated process that can be run from Windows or Linux to power cycle devices.
No wemo does not directly support that. But I have heard of people controlling it from a virtual android device. Insteon devices are better suited for automation with apps like eventghost or telnet scripts.
8 years, 2 months ago
by
Posted by: 
WatertownTechGuy
 
 Seagate - Backup Plus Desktop 5TB External USB 3.0/2.0 Hard Drive - Black
Seagate - Backup Plus Desktop 5TB External USB 3.0/2.0 Hard Drive - Black
Store up to 5TB of media on this Seagate Backup Plus STDT5000100 external hard drive, which features Protect, Save and Share features that enable simple integration with social networking sites and provide comprehensive data management.
 

Does this work with Windows Vista?

Yes but you need to use the Seagate drivers.
8 years, 4 months ago
by
Posted by: 
WatertownTechGuy
 from
Delafield, wi
 
 Seagate - 4TB Internal Serial ATA Hard Drive for Desktops
Seagate - 4TB Internal Serial ATA Hard Drive for Desktops
This Seagate internal hard drive features a 4TB capacity, so you can store plenty of digital photos, music files, videos and more. Seagate OptiCache and AcuTrac technologies boost overall performance and ensure reliable operation.
 

Would this be capatible with a Hitachi deskstar HDT725040VLA360 hard drive

It is also a SATA drive with the same dimensions. Confirm your computers BIOS supports very large drives before purchasing. Also note drives as large as these may take hours to format for the 1st time.
10 years ago
by
Posted by: 
WatertownTechGuy
 from
Delafield, wi
 
Connect up to 4 devices to the coaxial connection from your cable or indoor/outdoor VHF/UHF/FM antenna with this mini drop amplifier. It works with the DC power provided by components, or with the AC power provided by the included adapter.
 

IS RF-G1179 AMPLIFIER PASSIVE RETURN OR ACTIVE RETURN. THANK YOU

5 to 42MHz Passive in the reverse direction.
10 years ago
by
Posted by: 
WatertownTechGuy
 from
Delafield, wi