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- First ReviewDecember 28, 2013
- Last ReviewJuly 29, 2017
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Apple - Smart Keyboard for Apple® iPad®10.2" (7th Generation 2019), 10.5" iPad® Pro and iPad® Air
Unfold the full-size Smart Keyboard when you need it, then fold it to create a durable and lightweight cover when you don't. No need for batteries or pairing. It's just as easy to use as it is to take with you.
Smart!
Customer Rating
4.0
Very convenient standard keyboard scaled just right. Automatically links to iPad, a great convenience. Light and squiggly bubble-key touch a matter of personal preference. Forms a stable stand. When folded and closed its padding covers the screen well, with a strong magnetic attachment. No back protection. iPad's home button must be on the right, awkward ID for lefties. Has no battery, so drains iPad, or slows iPad recharging while using. Currently in black only. Very expensive.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2608797139
My Best Buy number: 2608797139
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Frigidaire - Gallery 5.7 Cu. Ft. Self-Cleaning Freestanding Electric Convection Range - Stainless steel
Frigidaire FGEF3035RF Range: Cook flavorful meals for your family or guests with this electric range. Convection cooking distributes heat throughout the 5.7 cu. ft. oven to ensure even results, while 5 elements let you cook multiple dishes on the stovetop at once.
Flexible stove
Customer Rating
4.0
Cook top has great options: four marked burner zones in five sizes from 6" to 11" for exact matches to pots and skillets, plus the warmer. When a front inner ring is in use, its outer ring is also perilously hot to the touch: keep foil and plastics away. Warning against using cast iron or glass pots on cooktop! The index mark on control knobs can be hard to see. The knobs for front and back operate in disconcertingly different ways that I still confuse after three months. The plain black mirror top quickly shows dirt and scrapes: needs a special "ceramic glass cooktop cleaner."
The oven is capacious and well insulated. This model comes with only two flat oven racks, and without a broiler pan. Oven temperature scale can be calibrated. Preheating the oven seems slow. The convection oven works fast: keep a sharp eye out for burning. Broiling requires the oven door ajar. The bottom 9" drawer has only 6" interior clearance, and must not be twisted.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2608797139
My Best Buy number: 2608797139
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Dyson - Ball MultiFloor Upright Vacuum - Iron/Yellow
Keep your floors spotless with this Dyson Ball 206900-01 upright vacuum, which features cyclonic technology and a reusable cloth filter to remove dust and messes with ease. The combination and stair tool helps you clean areas throughout the home.
Capable vac
Customer Rating
4.0
This work of industrial art is a real sucker. Highly maneuverable, too, once you get used to twisting your wrist for turns. Pretty quiet. Long cord; hand wind. You snap it together from mostly plastic pieces; comes out feeling flexible. Tall motor "ball" may not let you vac far under furniture and beds, for which the clever wand and its multiple heads is needed. On/off switch is dangerously far from your hand; air intake in handle could suck in cuff or bracelet. Has trouble with some floor registers.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2608797139
My Best Buy number: 2608797139
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With 115W maximum power and a 10" dual-layer mica woofer diaphragm, this Sony Core Series SACS9 active subwoofer produces robust, detailed bass tones. Motion feedback technology promotes optimal signal clarity.
Good buy
Customer Rating
4.0
After my 4-year old Polk subwoofer failed, I researched and got this one. I wanted a smallish sub to match well with my sound-bar for TV/games. The SA-CS9 is "retiring" in appearance. It produces respectable, adjustable bass for movies and music from its small size and power. It is deep and solid, but has too little power to cleanly drive really high volumes.
Installation is easy. A matter of cabling, for the SA-CS9 is not a wireless sub (but Best Buy does carry adaptors online). Has 5-foot power cable. A good array of fine-tuning controls match the sound level of the sub to your main speakers. The rotary volume and high-cut filter are on the back (unlike amps/receivers) yet virtually unmarked, so have to be learned "blind." Instructions for matching the filter to your main speaker size are the best I've ever used. Generally, sub volume should be set at the limit of audibility beneath your main speaker level (unless you crave sound effects). A phase switch helps with front- or back-of-the-room placements. The power-on light is usefully visible from above. After a month of use, I like the sound and ease of controlling my SA-CS9.
Installation is easy. A matter of cabling, for the SA-CS9 is not a wireless sub (but Best Buy does carry adaptors online). Has 5-foot power cable. A good array of fine-tuning controls match the sound level of the sub to your main speakers. The rotary volume and high-cut filter are on the back (unlike amps/receivers) yet virtually unmarked, so have to be learned "blind." Instructions for matching the filter to your main speaker size are the best I've ever used. Generally, sub volume should be set at the limit of audibility beneath your main speaker level (unless you crave sound effects). A phase switch helps with front- or back-of-the-room placements. The power-on light is usefully visible from above. After a month of use, I like the sound and ease of controlling my SA-CS9.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2608797139
My Best Buy number: 2608797139
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OtterBox - Commuter Series Case for Apple® iPhone® SE, 5s and 5 - Glacier
Protect your Apple iPhone SE, 5s or 5 against damage with this OtterBox Commuter Series 39119BBR case that features polycarbonate and silicone materials for a durable design. A screen protector safeguards your device's screen against scratches.
Sturdy protection
Customer Rating
4.0
A good-looking case which provides protection to the back, sides, and corners of an iPhone 5/5s. It also includes a transparent screen protector, which goes on very easily (no liquid mess)--just get every mote of dust off the glass first!
The front edges are raised all around to add more protection to the glass, but may interfere a bit with swipes and ID touches. The one thing I don't like is the rubber tab covering the Lightning port. No doubt it might keep out some moisture, but it's hard to keep out of the way when fishing to insert the charger cable.
The front edges are raised all around to add more protection to the glass, but may interfere a bit with swipes and ID touches. The one thing I don't like is the rubber tab covering the Lightning port. No doubt it might keep out some moisture, but it's hard to keep out of the way when fishing to insert the charger cable.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2608797139
My Best Buy number: 2608797139
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Monster - Core Power 800 USB 8-Outlet Surge Protector - White
Protect your devices from power surges with this wall-mountable Monster Core Power 800 USB 8-outlet surge protector, which features 1440 joules of protection and 2 surge-protected USB charging ports.
Good unit
Customer Rating
5.0
I got this for protecting all my entertainment center devices. Didn't need a unit with battery backup there. Has lots of outlets. The white color makes it easy to find outlets in a dark corner. Haven't had a any recent lightning blasts to test it, thankfully.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2608797139
My Best Buy number: 2608797139
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Motion Systems - Eddie Bauer Case for Most Cell Phones - Black
Protect your cell phone with this Motion Systems Eddie Bauer case that features a vinyl top flap for quick and easy access. The padded interior safeguards your phone against damage.
Handy case
Customer Rating
3.0
What's great about it: Small, dark, discreet. Keeps 'phone handy, accessible..
What's not so great: Open-cornered, limited protection, belt-clasp rather than loop.
This case fits what I wanted: belt-able, small and light, with quick access (light magnet clasp rather than a zipper). 'Phone on a belt may be less likely to get crushed than in a jeans pocket. Eddie Bauer case offers limited protection to shock and none to moisture, so more an indoor or fair-weather device than an outdoor one. I use a tight hard case on the 'phone itself, still plenty of room in this one. Belt clasp is easy-on, so too easy-off also?
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2608797139
My Best Buy number: 2608797139
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Epson - 98 High-Yield Ink Cartridge - Black
Print out documents with bold black text using this ink cartridge.
Black black
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
What's great about it: Dense, even black, good coverage, dries quickly.
What's not so great: Expensive, like most proprietary inks.
This ink cartridge works just fine on the right Epson printer (Artisan series). Easy to install. Can stay usable for a long time if idle; doesn't clog. Appearance depends on the printer and inkjet paper no doubt, but this ink spreads evenly without banding, doesn't smear, is pretty waterproof, doesn't bleed. Works fine for Artisan printers. Epson is pretty good at supplying inks for older machines.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2608797139
My Best Buy number: 2608797139
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It's trickier than it looks to install a screen shield for your tablet or e-reader, so let our experts do it right. We’ll help you protect your tablet against scratches, topical damages and fingerprints. After completing your order, you will receive a confirmation e-mail that contains a redemption code. You can then schedule your appointment by calling 1-800-GEEK SQUAD (1-800-433-5778). Please print your Geek Squad confirmation e-mail and show up to have your screen shield installed.
Applied a protective film
Customer Rating
5.0
What's great about it: Know-how, it works
The Geek knew how to apply a clear shield film to my tablet, following a complicated protocol. Last time I did it, I trapped 14 dust motes under the film. He took several tries and a half hour to get it right, but result is excellent (1 mote). Applying the film in the "Geek lab" might be better than in the display area.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2608797139
My Best Buy number: 2608797139
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ZAGG - InvisibleShield HD Screen Protector for AppleiPad,AppleiPad 5th Gen,9.7-inch iPad Pro,iPadAir 2 andAir - Clear
ZAGG InvisibleShield HD Screen Protector for Apple iPad, iPad Pro 9.7", Air and iPad Air 2: Protect your display without sacrificing image quality. The InvisibleShield HD is made with strong components that shield your tablet from harsh impacts and drops, but you'll still enjoy a high level of image clarity.
Tight shield
Customer Rating
5.0
What's great about it: Clear, smooth fit, good coverage
What's not so great: Don't scrape it
Due to its application fluid, positioning the shield is easier than with dry screen protectors. As with any, avoiding dust during application is vital. Dries in 24 hours to an incredibly SMOOTH, tight fit.
It precisely covers the face of the tablet. Its surface is slick to the touch. It cleans easily. Just don't scrape across it with something sharp, like a fingernail or ring, or it will roughen.
It precisely covers the face of the tablet. Its surface is slick to the touch. It cleans easily. Just don't scrape across it with something sharp, like a fingernail or ring, or it will roughen.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2608797139
My Best Buy number: 2608797139
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Urban Armor Gear - Protective Case for Apple® 10.5" iPad® Pro - Cobalt
Travel confidently with your 10.5-inch iPad by using this Urban Armor Gear Metropolis case. It provides convenient storage for the Apple Pencil so it's close at hand, and its cutouts provide access to the tablet's features. This Urban Armor Gear Metropolis case is made of lightweight, water-resistant material and has an inner core to absorb shocks from drops and bumps.
Do I need a screen protector to avoid scratches? If I need a screen protector what would work with this cover? I saw the Zagg but the version is glass & im afraid it won't work with the Urban Armor cover. Any advise?
Need depends on how rough you are with your iPad, or how dirty the environment, and whether you avoid scratchy cleaning rags and tossing it uncovered into a backpack, say. Keep diamond rings away, too. I'd think any plastic screen protector would work; Zaggs have worked for me for years. (Have Best Buy apply it to your iPad, to avoid bubbles.)
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Frigidaire - Gallery 5.7 Cu. Ft. Self-Cleaning Freestanding Electric Convection Range - Stainless steel
Frigidaire FGEF3035RF Range: Cook flavorful meals for your family or guests with this electric range. Convection cooking distributes heat throughout the 5.7 cu. ft. oven to ensure even results, while 5 elements let you cook multiple dishes on the stovetop at once.
Is this a truly self cleaning oven
I've noticed that some brands of self cleaning convection ovens have a steam clean feature as opposed to one that burns debris to dust and you wipe it out. Which kind does this oven have? Thank you!
Frigidaire - Gallery 5.7 Cu. Ft. Self-Cleaning Freestanding Electric Convection Range - Stainless steel
Frigidaire FGEF3035RF Range: Cook flavorful meals for your family or guests with this electric range. Convection cooking distributes heat throughout the 5.7 cu. ft. oven to ensure even results, while 5 elements let you cook multiple dishes on the stovetop at once.
Frigidaire - Gallery 5.7 Cu. Ft. Self-Cleaning Freestanding Electric Convection Range - Stainless steel
Frigidaire FGEF3035RF Range: Cook flavorful meals for your family or guests with this electric range. Convection cooking distributes heat throughout the 5.7 cu. ft. oven to ensure even results, while 5 elements let you cook multiple dishes on the stovetop at once.
What do they mean by out of the box
I think it depends on context:
If BestBuy says it, it probably means you are looking at a demonstration unit. It was removed "out of its shipping box," and its packaging tape stripped off, ready to use. It may or may not still have its original accessories, etc. Or, the unit may have been sold and them returned, or repossessed. You don't get the box.
If the manufacturer says it, it probably means YOU can open and take it out of its box, strip off some light packaging, and be Ready to Go. Fully Assembled. Plug and Play.
If BestBuy says it, it probably means you are looking at a demonstration unit. It was removed "out of its shipping box," and its packaging tape stripped off, ready to use. It may or may not still have its original accessories, etc. Or, the unit may have been sold and them returned, or repossessed. You don't get the box.
If the manufacturer says it, it probably means YOU can open and take it out of its box, strip off some light packaging, and be Ready to Go. Fully Assembled. Plug and Play.
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Frigidaire - Gallery 5.7 Cu. Ft. Self-Cleaning Freestanding Electric Convection Range - Stainless steel
Frigidaire FGEF3035RF Range: Cook flavorful meals for your family or guests with this electric range. Convection cooking distributes heat throughout the 5.7 cu. ft. oven to ensure even results, while 5 elements let you cook multiple dishes on the stovetop at once.
smudge-proof ? temperature probe?
Is this model smudge-proof stainless? Also, does it have a meat temperature probe?
The stainless is supposed to be smudge-proof. I haven't had any problem. It's the mirror-black ceramic glass cooktop that needs constant cleaning.
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Frigidaire - Gallery 5.7 Cu. Ft. Self-Cleaning Freestanding Electric Convection Range - Stainless steel
Frigidaire FGEF3035RF Range: Cook flavorful meals for your family or guests with this electric range. Convection cooking distributes heat throughout the 5.7 cu. ft. oven to ensure even results, while 5 elements let you cook multiple dishes on the stovetop at once.
Does the FGEF3035RF have an auto shut off feature?
I was told this range has an auto shut off feature -will shut off after 12 hours of use but i don't see this in the description. Could you clarify?
The manual for this stove, on p. 16, describes your 12-Hour Energy Saving feature. It does not apply to the cooktop (range). For the oven, auto-shutoff is enabled by default, but can be switched to continuous baking. Setting the timer for more than 11:59 cannot be made without switching to Continuous Bake.
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It's trickier than it looks to install a screen shield for your tablet or e-reader, so let our experts do it right. We’ll help you protect your tablet against scratches, topical damages and fingerprints. After completing your order, you will receive a confirmation e-mail that contains a redemption code. You can then schedule your appointment by calling 1-800-GEEK SQUAD (1-800-433-5778). Please print your Geek Squad confirmation e-mail and show up to have your screen shield installed.
BEST BUY GEEK SQUAD INSTALLING SCREEN PROTECTORS
IF I PURCHASE A SCREEN PROTECTOR FROM BEST BUY AND PAY TO HAVE THE BEST BUY GEEK SQUAD INSTALL IT, AM I GUARANTEED TO NOT TO HAVE BUBBLES ON IT WHEN IT IS RETURNED TO ME?
Pretty much. My Geek made numerous tries (and two films) to get it right, in about a half hour. This was a Zagg product for iPad that included a fluid and squeegee to "suck" the film onto the glass face. After 24 hours of drying, there were no bubbles and only one small dust mote. The Geek's results were so much better than any of my own efforts on other products.
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ZAGG - Invisible Shield for Apple® iPad™ Screen
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