Jeremy
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- First ReviewMarch 14, 2014
- Last ReviewDecember 30, 2016
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- Average Rating4.1
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Square - Stand for Apple® iPad® Air - White
Enable your Apple iPad Air to have credit card reading functionality with this Square A-PKG-0203-01 stand that helps turn your device into a point of sale. The strong, stylish design complements your countertop setup.
Great for one hour set up to begin taking cards
Customer Rating
3.0
I run a business with a much larger volume of sales than square accounts usually have but I wanted to try it because I enjoy Square's streamlined cloud pay processing features that seem to grow constantly without the need for new hardware. That being said I will talk exclusively about the stand itself.
Cords are long, annoying if you don't need that length, but a blessing if you do. I do feel the cables too easily come apart and your staff may not notice that things are not powered until it is too late.
The stand is not conveniently attachable to any surface. They include an adhesive mount and also a mounting kit. Neither of these solutions are actually permanent. The cable that runs from the stand to the power will wear down over time with each spin and cause you to do a warranty repair. Hopefully this happens within your first year!
The stand blocks the power button of the ipad and there is no convenient way to restart or turn off the ipad without using the security tool to remove the ipad. Keep in mind that you will have to keep that tool accessible to your staff! Don't lose it, it's proprietary!
The magnetic strip is a little tough on credit cards, my customers have complained that the square terminal is eating away at their mag strips.
The stand is too tall, there's quite a lot of wasted height that makes this stand sort of a hinderance to children, handicapped, the elderly.
Extra usb outlets are fantastic on the power block!
Stand sometimes disconnects from the iPad, takes about 7 seconds to reattain connection.
Very easy to rebrand the stand to have your company logo on the back.
Plastic is cheap, I wish there was a metal finish available.
It is the only option when it comes to square!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2678702323
My Best Buy number: 2678702323
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Acer - Iconia One - 8" Tablet - 16GB - Wi-Fi - White
Enjoy a compact tablet that fits neatly in your pocket with this Acer Iconia One 8-inch tablet. It includes a quad-core processor and 1GB of RAM that deliver powerful processing to play all your games and apps, and the 16GB of flash memory ensure this Acer Iconia One 8-inch tablet and store your files.
Budget tablet that gets the job done, cheaply
Customer Rating
3.0
I'll start this by saying I'm quite biased when it comes to tablets as I own many other competitors' tablets that put this one to shame. That being said, this tablet is a third the cost of flagship tablets. It has most of the things one would expect; touchscreen, charger, speaker, wifi, camera (front and rear), a battery. It also happens to come with android 5.1 and a VERY unbloated one which is a great plus. I only found 5 apps on it that I consider bloatware and they were extremely easy to disable. Ideally I see this as a starter tablet for kids, senior citizens, or for employee use.
Camera: is TERRIBLE, do not rely on it at all. Slow, takes terrible photos, has gimmicky features as well.
Speaker: sounds small and is buggy, I often have to reboot when it stops working.
Operating system: I've only had it a week and it has rebooted on its own twice already, I cannot begin to state how annoying this is when in the middle of doing things.
Wifi: Actually I found the wifi module to be quite speedy.
Screen: can get pretty bright, one major disadvantage though was that this device does NOT have an ambient light sensor, meaning it will not get brighter in bright settings or dimmer in dark settings.
Battery life: not great, I got a max of 3 hours on it doing close to nothing, playing a movie will drain it entirely, I do not suggest using this as a gaming device other than for simple arcade games.
Speaker: sounds small and is buggy, I often have to reboot when it stops working.
Operating system: I've only had it a week and it has rebooted on its own twice already, I cannot begin to state how annoying this is when in the middle of doing things.
Wifi: Actually I found the wifi module to be quite speedy.
Screen: can get pretty bright, one major disadvantage though was that this device does NOT have an ambient light sensor, meaning it will not get brighter in bright settings or dimmer in dark settings.
Battery life: not great, I got a max of 3 hours on it doing close to nothing, playing a movie will drain it entirely, I do not suggest using this as a gaming device other than for simple arcade games.
I did find the EZ wake up feature to be pretty cool and I wish my other tablets had it. I enabled it to wake up and go straight to Google just with a 5 finger tap when the screen is off.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
My Best Buy number: 2678702323
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Linksys - MAX-STREAM™ AC1900 Dual Band Repeater with MU-MIMO - White
Prevent dead zones around your home with the help of this Linksys Wi-Fi range extender. It works with all types of Wi-Fi routers, and it uses multi-user MIMO for speed and efficiency. This Linksys Wi-Fi range extender can be used to create a different access point or to extend the field of the router’s connection.
Quick setup and adds range to your WiFi network
Customer Rating
4.0
Setup was simple enough; plug it in, press a button on your router, press a button on the device, then move it halfway between your router and your deadspot. The entire process took me about 2 minutes and I strongly feel a child could do it with almost no instruction. That being said, I have it connected to a very capable AC dualband mimo router. My house isn't large enough to test the range so I place it in my garage as I lose signal when I'm driving away from the house which gets frustrating because the first couple seconds in my car are most important (getting directions, starting music streaming service). I used to get a signal all the way to my neighbors driveway, now I get a signal all the way to the end of the block. This is great and considering it all comes from this little plugin device, I'm quite satisfied.
There are also a lot of settings in the gateway website for the device. My favorite feature is the "Spot Finder" which lets you know if your using the device efficiently. Using this I determined that I could probably place the range extender twice the distance away from my router and get another 300 feet out of it.
This being said the connections were quite similar to being connected to the router. It increased ping by about 1-3 ms and speed was decreased by no more than 2% on the connections. I am unclear how devices learn to connect to it or whether they will favor it automatically.
Reasons it isn't 5-stars:
The documentation that comes with it doesn't really tell you much, it was written for office IT managers rather than residential users. The box is very large for the tiny thing that comes inside. The device gets pretty hot during normal use. The top of the device extends upward quite a bit and may block the above outlet in some cases which in my opinion is a design flaw. Price is very high.
The documentation that comes with it doesn't really tell you much, it was written for office IT managers rather than residential users. The box is very large for the tiny thing that comes inside. The device gets pretty hot during normal use. The top of the device extends upward quite a bit and may block the above outlet in some cases which in my opinion is a design flaw. Price is very high.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 2678702323
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Clear View Case for Samsung Galaxy S6 edge Plus Cell Phones - Gray
With a hard shell and polyurethane interior, this Samsung Clear View EF-ZG928CSEGUS case offers reliable protection for your Samsung Galaxy S6 edge Plus cell phone. A wake function automatically turns on your device when you open the case.
Fantastic, Lots of functionality, good protection
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: Jeremy
from Sacramento, CA
on December 26, 2015
I very much like the aesthetic of this flip case, or smart cover as they call it. Once you put your phone in it, your phone knows what color version you have and will activate the sensor in the front of your phone (near the multitask capacitive button) so when you close the case, the screen switches to that mode. I like the clock, displaying of messages, and I REALLY love how the case works when you get a phone call.
The caveats I could think of is that the case doesn't allow for the phone to fully register touches, you'll have to press pretty hard sometimes. Also I wish there were more things you could do through the case, maybe initiate some S-voice actions, take pictures without opening the phone. I also don't like that taking rear camera photos (the powerful camera) is super awkward with the case on.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2678702323
My Best Buy number: 2678702323
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Apple TV® - Black
Apple TV®
Great if you like easy to use
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: Jeremy
from Sacramento, CA
on October 14, 2015
Can hook it up quick, set it up with its minimalist remote, and stream a lot of content. Bonus is the AirPlay fiunctionality where you can put all your iOS and OS X content to it. The negatives are that TV sets don't automatically detect it being on, so you have to switch inputs manually. Also it never turns off.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2678702323
My Best Buy number: 2678702323
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Canon - 250 Standard Capacity Ink Cartridge - Black
Print documents with rich, smudge-resistant black text with this Canon 6497B001 pigment ink tank that is compatible with select Canon printers. The Smart LED notifies you when the tank is properly installed.
What can I say, it's an ink cartridge
Customer Rating
4.0
I would say that this cartridge is good, it has a lot of ink in it. I think the packaging is a little cumbersome for just a cartridge and there are too many small pieces of plastic that still need to be collected to throw away. But other than that, this is fantastic ink that doesn't bleed much at all.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2678702323
My Best Buy number: 2678702323
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Canon - PIXMA MX922 Network-Ready Wireless All-In-One Printer - Black
Canon PIXMA MX922 All-In-One Printer: Print, copy, scan and fax documents and create borderless photos with this all-in-one printer, which uses the ChromaLife100+ system to extend the lifetime of printed images. You can print directly from your smartphone using Google Cloud Print or Apple® AirPrint and add fun filters to your photos with the included My Image Garden software.
This printer is great for any home office!
Customer Rating
5.0
I love this printer, i do admit it is large and bulky. But I find it quite the attractive option and economical as well. It prints very quickly and scans things even quicker. The built in controls on the printer can get most jobs done and you can print from or scan to flash drives which is great if you're not going to boot a computer up. The features I enjoy most are all the cloud printing options. The google cloud print functionality is fantastic and I print documents from around the world from the internet or my mobile devices. I also like that ink is relatively cheap if you buy remanufactured or generic cartridges. The dual paper tray system is nice because you don't have to go to the printer and change the paper type if your most common alternate paper type is always loaded in the alternate paper feed.
Things that bother me:
Of course as this is a networked printer, you're going to leave it on all the time. I just wish that the two lights that stay on were a little more attractive than the evil blue that they are. Also the cloud printing could have came with better instructions. It took me 20 min to set it up for a couple accounts because I kept making mistakes.
Of course as this is a networked printer, you're going to leave it on all the time. I just wish that the two lights that stay on were a little more attractive than the evil blue that they are. Also the cloud printing could have came with better instructions. It took me 20 min to set it up for a couple accounts because I kept making mistakes.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2678702323
My Best Buy number: 2678702323
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Smart Cover for Apple iPad® Air and iPad Air 2 - Black
Shield your Apple iPad Air or iPad Air 2 with this Apple® MF053LL/A smart cover that features durable polyurethane material and a microfiber lining for reliable protection. The cover doubles as a stand to allow media viewing and comfortable typing.
New design, and probably more durable
Customer Rating
4.0
If you get an iPad and don't care about it, then this product is not for you. But for me, I want the thinnest case possible that will protect its screen. The nice thing about this smart cover is that it has been redesigned to not have any metal contact with you ipad. The old design did so and if any dirt or sand was between them (microscopic), they would scratch up your iPad's side over time. This problem is probably much smaller now. I do wish there were custom color options, I am using the black one with my gold ipad. The white looked too loud for me, and all the colored ones didn't work in my opinion.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2678702323
My Best Buy number: 2678702323
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Insignia™ - USB Car Charger for Most Micro USB 3.0 Mobile Devices
Designed for in-vehicle use, this Insignia™ car charger and included charge-and-sync cable allow you to power most micro USB 3.0 mobile devices, including enabled Samsung mobile devices, while you're driving.
Great charger, great quality too
Customer Rating
5.0
i don't have much to say, the charger works fast, does not get too hot, feels solid, and the thing charges my note 3 perfectly. That's all, if you need a reliable car charger, buy this.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2678702323
My Best Buy number: 2678702323
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Modal™ - 3' Micro USB Charge-and-Sync Cable - Black
Only at Best BuyThis Modal MD-LMCDT2 micro USB cable makes it easy to charge and sync your compatible phone or other device. Flashing green lights indicate the charge status, and the 3' length allows flexible placement.
Turns heads, and high quality cable
Customer Rating
5.0
this cord charges my phone just as fast as the cable that the phone came with. When you first plug it in, the entire cable lights up, then turns off after a few seconds. Once you plus your phone into the cable, it then shows power flowing into your phone. On my handset, when the screen is off and the phone is below 80% is when the power is flowing fastest, once it gets above 80% the lights slow down a little letting me know the phone is mostly charged. My only complaints are that the cable is a little rigid, and that 3 feet is pretty short.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2678702323
My Best Buy number: 2678702323
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Home - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - White/Slate fabric
Simplify your everyday life with the Google Home, a voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant. Use voice commands to enjoy music, get answers from Google and manage everyday tasks. Google Home is compatible with Android and iOS operating systems, and can control compatible smart devices such as Chromecast or Nest."
Acer - Iconia One - 8" Tablet - 16GB - Wi-Fi - White
Enjoy a compact tablet that fits neatly in your pocket with this Acer Iconia One 8-inch tablet. It includes a quad-core processor and 1GB of RAM that deliver powerful processing to play all your games and apps, and the 16GB of flash memory ensure this Acer Iconia One 8-inch tablet and store your files.
does it support sim card
No it does not support any connectivity other than bluetooth and wifi
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Acer - Iconia One - 8" Tablet - 16GB - Wi-Fi - White
Enjoy a compact tablet that fits neatly in your pocket with this Acer Iconia One 8-inch tablet. It includes a quad-core processor and 1GB of RAM that deliver powerful processing to play all your games and apps, and the 16GB of flash memory ensure this Acer Iconia One 8-inch tablet and store your files.
Can you downloads games from google play store
Yes, this is running android 5.1 at current and can install any play store apps or games.
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Google - Chromecast - Black
Google Chromecast: Easily stream your favorite apps and media to your TV via Wi-Fi with Chromecast. Use the included USB cable to plug the Chromecast into your TV, and control streaming content using your compatible smartphone, tablet or computer.
Can you post and view your twitter feed on the chrome cast?
This chrome app allows you to cast your live tab to a chromecast that is setup on the same network. I would just set that to your twitter feed and as it updates, it will be viewed on your TV.
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/google-cast/boadgeojelhgndaghljhdicfkmllpafd?hl=en
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/google-cast/boadgeojelhgndaghljhdicfkmllpafd?hl=en
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