MrPHD
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- First ReviewMarch 8, 2012
- Last ReviewJune 5, 2024
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- First AnswerMarch 27, 2014
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CyberPower - 850VA Battery Back-Up System - Black
Safeguard your computers and more with this CyberPower LE850G 850VA battery back-up system, which features surge protection to quickly divert power spikes. Line Interactive topology regulates fluctuations without switching to battery power.
Good Price UPS
Customer Rating
4.0
Great price for the amount of outlets and the size.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 3306464118
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NETGEAR AC1200 Mesh WiFi Range Extender boosts your existing WiFi by increasing your range and speed. It compatible with any standard WiFi router to deliver AC1200 dual band WiFi with up to 1200 Mbps. Includes Mesh features Smart Roaming and one WiFi name. Easily connect all your smart home devices to one network, no new WiFi names and passwords needed. Move from room-to-room while streaming video on your mobile device without any interruptions. A Gigabit Ethernet port provides WiFi connectivity to a wired device like Blu-ray players, game consoles, smart TVs or streaming players over your existing WiFi network. Just plug it into any outlet and experience the difference.
Eliminate Wi-fi dead spots
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: MrPHD
from Pasadena
on November 28, 2017
Great range extender, easy to install, easy to use.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 3306464118
My Best Buy number: 3306464118
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Samsung - 850 EVO 250GB Internal Serial ATA Solid State Drive for Laptops
With a 250GB capacity, this Samsung 850 EVO MZ-75E250B internal Serial ATA hard drive provides plenty of space for your digital media. TurboWrite technology delivers rapid read and write speeds for efficient performance.
Samsung SSD - affordable computer refresh
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: MrPHD
from Pasadena
on November 28, 2017
Replacing your hard drive with this SSD is like getting a new computer. Highly recommend!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 3306464118
My Best Buy number: 3306464118
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VIZIO - 2.0-Channel Soundbar with Bluetooth - Black
Enjoy crisp, clear sound at every turn with the help of this Vizio 29-inch sound bar. It boasts a sophisticated design that will accentuate your high-definition television, and it's built to work with televisions of all sizes. Experience true Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound with this Vizio 29-inch sound bar.
Great product, but you need the remote
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: MrPHD
from Pasadena
on February 14, 2017
For some reason when you try to use a universal remote, it will jump 2 volumes instead of one -which means it is either very loud or very low.
You have to use the included remote to be able to go just 1 bar and not the 2.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 3306464118
My Best Buy number: 3306464118
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HP - 15.6" Touch-Screen Laptop - AMD A10-Series - 6GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive - Black
Bring your work with you wherever you go with this HP touch screen laptop. The 1 TB hard drive means there's plenty of room to store your pictures and music, and the 6 GB RAM makes multitasking simple. At less than 5 pounds, this HP touch screen laptop is easy to carry from a morning meeting to an evening class.
$350 laptop, what do you expect
Customer Rating
3.0
Posted by: MrPHD
from Pasadena
on February 14, 2017
Great laptop for simple internet viewing/traveling.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 3306464118
My Best Buy number: 3306464118
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Blue Microphones - Snowball Wired Cardioid and Omnidirectional Condenser USB Vocal Microphone
Capture studio-quality audio for gaming, streaming, podcasting, YouTube videos and more with the popular Snowball USB microphone. Snowball utilizes a unique two-capsule design that produces a crisp, clean and natural sound. Cardioid and omni pickup patterns (with an optional -10dB pad in cardioid mode) give you the versatility to capture all sorts of recording and streaming projects. Snowball’s adjustable metal stand lets you position the microphone in relation to the sound source, improving sound quality. Simple USB plug 'n play operation means you don’t need any extra gear –just plug in and start recording and streaming with amazing quality.
Odd looking, but does the trick
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: MrPHD
from Pasadena
on February 14, 2017
Purchased this for computer audio for webmeetings. It has 3 settings so make sure you leave it on the correct setting, otherwise it will only pick up in one direction.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 3306464118
My Best Buy number: 3306464118
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Microsoft - Surface Pro 4 - 12.3" - 128GB - Intel Core m3 - Bundle with Keyboard
Harness the productivity of the Intel Core m3 processor with this Microsoft Surface Pro 4. Its 12.3-inch touch screen and 2736 x 1824 resolution are ideal for streaming your favorite movies and shows. This Microsoft Surface Pro 4 has 128GB of internal storage and a microSD slot for your music, photos and videos.
Improvement from Surface Pro 3
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: MrPHD
from Pasadena
on February 14, 2017
Bigger screen, faster, and better keyboard than the Surface Pro 3, the 4 is a great update.
Warning: the resolution on the 4 is really high, so certain applications that do not scale up, will look incredibly small, you would have to downsize the resolution for those particular instances.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 3306464118
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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. A high-speed USB 2.0 interface delivers fast, reliable performance.
Portable 128GB
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: MrPHD
from Pasadena
on February 14, 2017
For the size, space, and price, you can carry tons of data around with this.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 3306464118
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StarTech - DisplayPort to VGA Adapter - Black
The StarTech.com DP2VGA DisplayPort to VGA adapter lets you connect a VGA computer monitor to a DisplayPort video card or other DisplayPort source, eliminating the expense of upgrading the monitor for compatibility.The DP to VGA adapter uses an integrated chip to provide an active digital to analog conversion.Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Required for Lenovo 2nd screens
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: MrPHD
from Pasadena
on February 14, 2017
Most Lenovo desktops come with both VGA and display port, and if you don't have a display port compatible monitor, this adapter is what you need.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 3306464118
My Best Buy number: 3306464118
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Targus - VersaLink Universal Dual Video Travel Dock - Black
Consolidate your connectivity needs while on the go with the Versalink universal dual video travel dock. This dock features HDMI and VGA ports, along with Gigabit Ethernet and USB 3.0 options, so it can replace a variety of individual adapters to save space. The black VersaLink universal dual video travel dock is compatible with Windows, Mac and Android OS.
Good docking station
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: MrPHD
from Pasadena
on February 14, 2017
Purchased this for an employee with a computer without a built in docking station connector. This has so far worked well.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 3306464118
My Best Buy number: 3306464118
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Samsung - 860 EVO 250GB Internal SATA 2.5" Solid State Drive
Boost computer performance with this Samsung EVO series solid-state drive. Its maximum read and write speeds of 550MB/s and 520MB/s let you speed through data transfers, and the 250GB of storage space leaves room for plenty of files. This Samsung EVO series solid-state drive is compatible with a number of SATA configurations for flexible use.
Would this work with my ASUS G75J1 laptop?
Yes, but if you have the Hybrid drive that is an option with that line of Laptops, you might want to reconsider.
Hybrids will give you more hard drive capacity but also give you that boot on startup. This SSD will give you all around speed, but then you only have 250GB vs 1TB hybrid.
Hybrids will give you more hard drive capacity but also give you that boot on startup. This SSD will give you all around speed, but then you only have 250GB vs 1TB hybrid.
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Samsung - 860 EVO 250GB Internal SATA 2.5" Solid State Drive
Boost computer performance with this Samsung EVO series solid-state drive. Its maximum read and write speeds of 550MB/s and 520MB/s let you speed through data transfers, and the 250GB of storage space leaves room for plenty of files. This Samsung EVO series solid-state drive is compatible with a number of SATA configurations for flexible use.
NETGEAR AC1200 Mesh WiFi Range Extender boosts your existing WiFi by increasing your range and speed. It compatible with any standard WiFi router to deliver AC1200 dual band WiFi with up to 1200 Mbps. Includes Mesh features Smart Roaming and one WiFi name. Easily connect all your smart home devices to one network, no new WiFi names and passwords needed. Move from room-to-room while streaming video on your mobile device without any interruptions. A Gigabit Ethernet port provides WiFi connectivity to a wired device like Blu-ray players, game consoles, smart TVs or streaming players over your existing WiFi network. Just plug it into any outlet and experience the difference.
I have ATT U verse "Arris - NGV589" internet. Due to size of home service is sketchy will this work to correct that problem?
NETGEAR AC1200 Mesh WiFi Range Extender boosts your existing WiFi by increasing your range and speed. It compatible with any standard WiFi router to deliver AC1200 dual band WiFi with up to 1200 Mbps. Includes Mesh features Smart Roaming and one WiFi name. Easily connect all your smart home devices to one network, no new WiFi names and passwords needed. Move from room-to-room while streaming video on your mobile device without any interruptions. A Gigabit Ethernet port provides WiFi connectivity to a wired device like Blu-ray players, game consoles, smart TVs or streaming players over your existing WiFi network. Just plug it into any outlet and experience the difference.
Will this work with a Verizon Ellipsis Mobile Hotspot, Model MHS800L?
This will work with *any* wifi, regardless of the source.
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NETGEAR AC1200 Mesh WiFi Range Extender boosts your existing WiFi by increasing your range and speed. It compatible with any standard WiFi router to deliver AC1200 dual band WiFi with up to 1200 Mbps. Includes Mesh features Smart Roaming and one WiFi name. Easily connect all your smart home devices to one network, no new WiFi names and passwords needed. Move from room-to-room while streaming video on your mobile device without any interruptions. A Gigabit Ethernet port provides WiFi connectivity to a wired device like Blu-ray players, game consoles, smart TVs or streaming players over your existing WiFi network. Just plug it into any outlet and experience the difference.
Will the Netgear AC1200 work with my Netgear N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router. I want to stream etc, my phone/internet serviceis is century link..
VIZIO - 2.0-Channel Soundbar with Bluetooth - Black
Enjoy crisp, clear sound at every turn with the help of this Vizio 29-inch sound bar. It boasts a sophisticated design that will accentuate your high-definition television, and it's built to work with televisions of all sizes. Experience true Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound with this Vizio 29-inch sound bar.
How can I use my sound bar when using my blu ray player? Thanks
Do you mean how do you play a movie through the soundbar or how do you use the soundbar (to say play music) while the BR is showing something else?
If it's a movie through the soundbar - you plug in the BR player into the soundbar, and the soundbar into the TV.
If you want to watch something while listening to something else on the soundbar, you just change the input on the soundbar.
If it's a movie through the soundbar - you plug in the BR player into the soundbar, and the soundbar into the TV.
If you want to watch something while listening to something else on the soundbar, you just change the input on the soundbar.
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Fitbit - Charge HR Heart Rate and Activity Tracker + Sleep Wristband (Large) - Plum
Fitbit Charge HR Wireless Heart Rate + Activity Wristband: This heart rate and activity tracking wristband is built to capture your movements and health patterns all day long. Easily monitor your heart rate so you can maximize your workouts, learn about your sleep quality and monitor progress on your goals.
Does the watch display seconds or just hour and minutes?
Hours and minutes only.
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Fitbit - Charge HR Heart Rate and Activity Tracker + Sleep Wristband (Large) - Plum
Fitbit Charge HR Wireless Heart Rate + Activity Wristband: This heart rate and activity tracking wristband is built to capture your movements and health patterns all day long. Easily monitor your heart rate so you can maximize your workouts, learn about your sleep quality and monitor progress on your goals.
I'm having a hard time deciding which size band I should get. Should band fit snug or loose?
I don't know whether it should fit snug or loose in order for the heart rate to be accurate. I can't find one in any store to try on so I don't know which size to order
Google "Fitbit Sizing Tool' and the first result is a PDF you can print out and match your wrist on to see what size it is.
The Fitbit should be sort of snug - but your wrist expands and contracts throughout the day, so you have to adjust your bad accordingly - otherwise it will cause skin irritations! It took me a while to realize it was because I had it too snug and didn't realize it was getting tighter when my wrist expanded.
The Fitbit should be sort of snug - but your wrist expands and contracts throughout the day, so you have to adjust your bad accordingly - otherwise it will cause skin irritations! It took me a while to realize it was because I had it too snug and didn't realize it was getting tighter when my wrist expanded.
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LifeProof - 30-Pin Male-to-Female Dock Adapter
This LifeProof dock adapter features a 30-pin, male-to-female dock connector, so you can easily connect your Apple® iPhone® 4 or 4S in a LifeProof case to most cables or docks. The compact design allows easy portability.
does it just charge it
I want to know if you have to hook it to an iHome or Apple Dock. can you just stick it in? Does it need an outlet? does it work in the car?????
This is simply an adapter specifically designed for LifeProof cases. It does not charge, it simply fits into the connection case - allowing you to connect cables/docks that wouldn't normally fit with the LifeProof case on.
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Upgrade Internal Hard Drive
I have a hp zd8000 laptop running windows xp. I am looking to upgrade to windows 7 but will need to upgrade my internal hard drive space. My laptop currently has a Seagate 4200rpm 60GB ATA 8MB 2.5" internal hard drive. Can this hard drive be upgraded? And if so, how big can I go?
Thank you!
Thank you!
You need to go to HP's website and see what it supports. A quick google search shows websites selling 160GB drives for this particular computer.
However, it's a non-SATA drive(really slow), by the time you factor in the costs of the hard drive (which are not cheap as you have to get older one) and the cost of windows 7, you would probably spend as much upgrading this laptop for the same price of a new laptop, with Windows 7/8 included. Not to mention, Windows 7 will be really slow on this, if it is even possible to take Windows 7 (drivers).
However, it's a non-SATA drive(really slow), by the time you factor in the costs of the hard drive (which are not cheap as you have to get older one) and the cost of windows 7, you would probably spend as much upgrading this laptop for the same price of a new laptop, with Windows 7/8 included. Not to mention, Windows 7 will be really slow on this, if it is even possible to take Windows 7 (drivers).
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