PeteC2
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- First ReviewJune 27, 2015
- Last ReviewOctober 29, 2016
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Portable Friction Mount and Case Bundle for Most Garmin nüvi 5" GPS
Keep your Garmin nüvi 5" GPS safe with this rubber Garmin 010-11280-11 friction mount, which holds your GPS firmly in place while you travel. The leather carrying case offers reliable protection.
Very good dash mount, stays put, nice case
Customer Rating
4.0
I got this to go with my recently purchased Nuvi 2589LMT. I have had other "bean bag" type mounts, but I really like this one, particularly because it does not attach with the suction cup arm, which I think is the weakness in GPS mounting in the first place (GPS occasionally falling off). The flexible base with grippy silicone bottom holds well and will work in any number of vehicles. I took 1 star off because although it holds very solidly, my Nuvi does vibrate a bit while driving which is a minor irritation.
Very nice case which protects my gps well, it does not fit the gps with the collar on, but that is no biggie, I just leave the collar attached to the mount, it is easy enough to re-attach the gps that way without removing the collar.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 401978396
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Garmin - nüvi 2589LMT 5" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth, Lifetime Map Updates and Lifetime Traffic Updates - Black
This Garmin nüvi 2589LMT 010-01187-01 GPS features automatic rerouting that offers a new travel course in the event of a deviation from directions given. The voice prompts provide guidance while you keep your eyes on the road for safe navigation.
Great features at this price!
Customer Rating
5.0
I prefer a stand alone GPS to smart phone GPS. This replaces a 5+ year old Tom Tom and for the price I could not be happier.
Pros:
Very bright/easy to view screen
capacitive keyboard is very accurate and quick to enter information
Bluetooth connectivity so you can use your smartphone safely
Voice recognition allows you to enter a destination safely while driving
Very good speaker makes the voice clear and easy to understand
Lifetime map & traffic updates
Very extensive database of poi (places of interest such as gas station/banks/stores/restaurants et. on your route)
Finds satellites quickly
Micro SD card slot so you can add memory if needed
Pros:
Very bright/easy to view screen
capacitive keyboard is very accurate and quick to enter information
Bluetooth connectivity so you can use your smartphone safely
Voice recognition allows you to enter a destination safely while driving
Very good speaker makes the voice clear and easy to understand
Lifetime map & traffic updates
Very extensive database of poi (places of interest such as gas station/banks/stores/restaurants et. on your route)
Finds satellites quickly
Micro SD card slot so you can add memory if needed
Con: Wish that it had a "walking" mode like past Nuvis.
I've used a number of GPS units over the years and frankly, most on the market today are at least "competent" and will get you there, but the Garmin Nuvi 2598LMT brings all the best GPS features at a very nice price.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 4019783961
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Dell - Inspiron 15.6" Laptop - Intel Core i3 - 4GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive - Black
Boost your productivity with this Dell Inspiron laptop. Its 15-inch screen delivers crisp, vibrant graphics, and it uses award-winning Waves MaxxAudio technology to provide crystal-clear sound. Enjoy up to eight hours of battery life on a single charge. The slim 22mm edge on this Dell Inspirion laptop lets you easily slip it into your briefcase or backpack.
Great general purpose laptop for the price
Customer Rating
5.0
My wife had been getting by with a small/slow older netbook for general computing usage (Web browsing/bill paying/finding recipes, face book, etc.). We were looking for a low cost but not low performance laptop and I saw this on sale at bestbuy.com. This Dell is exactly the right mix of solid performing cpu, plenty of storage space, and good (11ac) wifi performance. Throw in a very decent screen, and a well laid out, solid keyboard and this is a bargain for the money.
This is nothing fancy, but designed and built well with the right mix of features at this price point. You can easily pay this much and end up with a much poorer performing laptop. The Intel Core i3 is plenty powerful/fast enough for most day to day computing uses, 4gb ram is adequate unless you do a lot of multi-tasking.
Happy wife (smooth running, capable laptop) & happy husband (did not have to empty wallet)!
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 4019783961
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NETGEAR - AC1200 Dual-Band WiFi USB 3.0 Adapter - Black
The NETGEAR AC1200 WiFi USB 3.0 Adapter with high-gain antennas provides 3x faster access than USB 2.0. Wirelessly connect your notebook or desktop computer to an 11ac network for applications such as lag-free, multiple HD streams throughout your home.
Works great/designed well/works with Windows 10
Customer Rating
5.0
The wifi card in my laptop is pretty anemic, and only covers the 2.4ghz band. My wifi service is rated at 150Mbps down, and I have it connected to an 11AC router. The built in wifi card can only get me around 60Mbps. With the Netgear AC1200 I regularly get 150 - 170 Mbps down stream speed. Connections have been rock-steady.
Construction and appearance are top-notch - a clever design. As with all full performance USB 3.0 AC adapters (excluding the reduced performance mini adapters), the AC 1200 is a bit large, and can block off an adjacent usb port. However, the inclusion of a dock alleviates that problem (It can also be directly plugged into the usb port). Also of course, the included dock makes this a good solution for a desktop computer as well.
I do not know much about beamforming, but, using it with my AC beamform enabled router (not a Netgear) I am getting excellent range.
***Netgear has a Windows 10 driver on their site, if you are using Windows 10, definitely install this version! I run Windows 10 and have had no issues whatsoever with the AC 1200***
The included Genie software works well, but for those who prefer to not use it, you can opt not to during installation...appreciate having the choice!
Overall, I could not be more pleased with the Netgear AC 1200, It does exactly what it is meant to do and is a quality solution for those needing a high speed wireless adapter.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 4019783961
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Samsung - Galaxy Tab Pro - 8.4" - 16GB
Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro Tablet: You can easily watch movies and shows on the go using the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro, which features an 8.4" touch screen that's large enough to ensure clear media viewing and small enough to facilitate transport. The 16GB storage offers room to house pictures, videos, music and other important files. Plus, you can connect to the Web to check your e-mail and access social media.
Best Android Tablet hand's-down for the money
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: PeteC2
on June 27, 2015
The Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4, has been replaced by the Galaxy "S" series as Samsung's top tablet - good deal for savvy shoppers! This is an absolute top of the line android tablet and nothing comes close at it's current price. A super screen with great resolution, color saturation and contrast, very useful size at 8.4" #still small enough to carry, but decent screen real estate#, with a quick, responsive cpu. BTW, android lollipop is scheduled for release on the tab pro within the next couple of months. It runs rings around Samsung's newly released budget Tab A 8", and costs less to boot.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Portable Friction Mount and Case Bundle for Most Garmin nüvi 5" GPS
Keep your Garmin nüvi 5" GPS safe with this rubber Garmin 010-11280-11 friction mount, which holds your GPS firmly in place while you travel. The leather carrying case offers reliable protection.
Is this the universal case that the Garmin nuvi 65LMT will also fit into?
Is this the universal case that the Garmin nuvi 65LMT will fit into?
Yes, it fits both the 5" and 6" Nuvis.
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Garmin - nüvi 2589LMT 5" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth, Lifetime Map Updates and Lifetime Traffic Updates - Black
This Garmin nüvi 2589LMT 010-01187-01 GPS features automatic rerouting that offers a new travel course in the event of a deviation from directions given. The voice prompts provide guidance while you keep your eyes on the road for safe navigation.
What size of memory card is needed for the Garmin nuvi 255W?
I would think that a 4 - 8 gb Micro SD card (Class 4 to 10) would be sufficient, I have a 32gb card in mine, but that's only because that is what I already had laying around.
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Garmin - nüvi 2589LMT 5" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth, Lifetime Map Updates and Lifetime Traffic Updates - Black
This Garmin nüvi 2589LMT 010-01187-01 GPS features automatic rerouting that offers a new travel course in the event of a deviation from directions given. The voice prompts provide guidance while you keep your eyes on the road for safe navigation.
Can i search baseball stadiums for example yankee stadium?
Yes you can.
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Dell - Inspiron 15.6" Laptop - Intel Core i3 - 4GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive - Black
Boost your productivity with this Dell Inspiron laptop. Its 15-inch screen delivers crisp, vibrant graphics, and it uses award-winning Waves MaxxAudio technology to provide crystal-clear sound. Enjoy up to eight hours of battery life on a single charge. The slim 22mm edge on this Dell Inspirion laptop lets you easily slip it into your briefcase or backpack.
Can a printer be used with this model? If yes,how.
Sure. You could either plug in a printer through the usb port, or as we do at our house set it up with a wireless printer. We have about 7 devices, smartphones, android tablets, and laptops all wirelessly using the same printer, a HP OfficeJet.
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NETGEAR - AC1200 Dual-Band WiFi USB 3.0 Adapter - Black
The NETGEAR AC1200 WiFi USB 3.0 Adapter with high-gain antennas provides 3x faster access than USB 2.0. Wirelessly connect your notebook or desktop computer to an 11ac network for applications such as lag-free, multiple HD streams throughout your home.
Compatibility
Is this wireless wifi adapter compatible with Comcast's Wireless 1 (modem/router) model
TC8305C ?
TC8305C ?
Can't say 100%, but I use the Netgear AC 1200 with a Linksys wireless AC router and have no connectivity issues...I would be pretty confident that it will work with no problem.
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NETGEAR - AC1200 Dual-Band WiFi USB 3.0 Adapter - Black
The NETGEAR AC1200 WiFi USB 3.0 Adapter with high-gain antennas provides 3x faster access than USB 2.0. Wirelessly connect your notebook or desktop computer to an 11ac network for applications such as lag-free, multiple HD streams throughout your home.
My laptop has internal Wifi card already but I want to increase the wifi connection. Can I buy this product for that purpose?
My laptop has internal Wifi card already but I want to increase the wifi connection. Can I buy this product for that purpose?
Yes, that's exactly what I purchased this for. My internal wifi card was only 2.4ghz channel and I have an 11AC (5ghz) router.
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NETGEAR - AC1200 Dual-Band WiFi USB 3.0 Adapter - Black
The NETGEAR AC1200 WiFi USB 3.0 Adapter with high-gain antennas provides 3x faster access than USB 2.0. Wirelessly connect your notebook or desktop computer to an 11ac network for applications such as lag-free, multiple HD streams throughout your home.
Will this work on Win 8.1?
Will this work on Win 8.1? I know there is a firmware/software udate but that download says (Supports Windows 10)
NETGEAR makes a big deal how it worked closely with Microsoft on developing the firmware/software update for WIN 10. It was previously only compatible with up to WIN 8 and not 8.1. So does anyone KNOW if this adapter will work on WIN 8.1 with the WIN 10 update??
NETGEAR makes a big deal how it worked closely with Microsoft on developing the firmware/software update for WIN 10. It was previously only compatible with up to WIN 8 and not 8.1. So does anyone KNOW if this adapter will work on WIN 8.1 with the WIN 10 update??
It will work with Win 8.1, it does not come with a Win 10 driver...HOWEVER, Netgear posted a Windows 10 driver, and it works just fine for me on my Windows 10 laptop. I do not know if you will see any issues while upgrading from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10, but I don't think it would be much of a problem to re-install the new driver if necessary.
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Samsung - Galaxy Tab Pro - 8.4" - 16GB
Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro Tablet: You can easily watch movies and shows on the go using the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro, which features an 8.4" touch screen that's large enough to ensure clear media viewing and small enough to facilitate transport. The 16GB storage offers room to house pictures, videos, music and other important files. Plus, you can connect to the Web to check your e-mail and access social media.
Will it have built in gps independent of wifi?
Yes, it has a GPS chip, independent of being on wi-fi
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