Gibhunter
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- First ReviewFebruary 1, 2008
- Last ReviewJune 20, 2017
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- First Review CommentMarch 20, 2011
- Last Review CommentMay 5, 2017
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- First AnswerMay 27, 2008
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Logitech - K400 Tenkeyless (TKL) Wireless Membrane Keyboard - Black
Surf the Internet and navigate your laptop with ease with this Logitech K400 920-003070 wireless touch keyboard that features a built-in multitouch touchpad for simple Web browsing. Plug-and-play design allows immediate use.
Perfect for HTPC
Customer Rating
5.0
Design
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
What's great about it: Size, range, touchpad feel
What's not so great: Could weigh more? Backlighting?
This is a perfect companion for a home theater PC. I have gone through several different keyboard/mouse configurations including those mini rii combos that are a mini version of this, but the range on those is terrible. Anyway, Ive been waiting for 5 years or so for a solid feeling sleek wireless keyboard/trackpad combo unit. This works great.. it feels nice, the touchpad is in a good location, 2 finger scrolling works. The only thing missing is backlighting on the keys, but Ill take the better battery life and call it good. Dont bother with keyyboard/trackpad apps for andoird/ios, or the mini Rii controller, its not worth the hassle.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Kodak - 10 Ink Cartridge - Black - Black
10 Ink Cartridge - Black
Not much ink
Customer Rating
2.0
Ease of Use
5.0
What's great about it: quality prints
What's not so great: value
I installed this cartridge, did the test page print, black had some lines so I ran a clean cycle, then did another test print.. already down to 80% ink levels off 2 pages and a clean cycle.. I dont see how 275 pages is a realistic estimate on Kodak's end.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Print lab-quality photos and laser-quality documents, using HP Vivera inks. Photos dry instantly and resist smudges when using HP advanced photo paper.
Goes quickly..
Customer Rating
2.0
Ease of Use
5.0
What's great about it: na
What's not so great: price for ink
In no time this cartridge will start having lines in your prints.. I feel that this cartridge has half the ink of most other printers I have owned in the past. Yes the price is low.. but it looks like an advertising game to me to entice people away from Kodak's low ink pricing.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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This ink cartridge is compatible with select HP Deskjet, PhotoSmart and OfficeJet printers, and allows you to print documents with crisp, black text.
Not bad..
Customer Rating
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
What's great about it: XL
What's not so great: Price
When comparing this cartridge to other "XL" cartridges it doesnt have much ink. Most XLs from HP in the past held 3x the ink for 2x the price, however this one is 2x the ink and just under 2x the price. It isnt much for value. Also, it seems their definition of "XL" is comparable to Kodak and Canons regular sizes - probably an attempt to compete price wise with $10 and $15 kodak prices and canons larger amount of ink.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Intel - Core™ i5-2320 3.0GHz Processor
This Intel® Core™ BX80623I52320 i5-2320 3.0GHz processor features Turbo Boost 2.0 technology that elevates processor speed up to 3.3GHz during intense tasks. Intel® HD graphics provide extra graphics power when you need it.
Nice CPU
Customer Rating
5.0
Features
5.0
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What's great about it: features, speed
What's not so great: nothing really..
If you dont care about overclocking this is a great processor. Quad core, fast speed, turbo boost... the only thing missing is hyper threading reserved for i7 processors. If you are considering an i3, just know this is twice the performance (quad vs. dual core) for I believe $50 more than most i3's.
Thermal paste is already on the cooler, so no need to buy extra or worry about using too much/little. This makes install easy. The cooler snaps right into place (dont turn the knobs as the arrows indicate unless you want to remove the processor).
It does heat up quickly on stock cooler.. a stress test brought mine upto 80C quickly but it stopped there... it quickly cooled down after. The cooler is quite silent.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Other Best Buy Products I Recommend
Intel - Media Series Micro ATX Motherboard 1066/1333MHz (Socket 1155)
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PNY - Optima 2-Pack 4GB (8GB total) PC3-10666 DDR3 Desktop Memory Kit - Multi
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Cooler Master - Elite 430 Mid-Tower Chassis
(14)Build or modify your own PC:Yes
Level of Expertise:Expert
Primary reason for building/modifying PC:Hobbiest
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Intel - Media Series Micro ATX Motherboard 1066/1333MHz (Socket 1155)
This motherboard features up to 1333MHz system speed to ensure fast computing and supports 2nd-generation Intel® Core™ processors, as well as other Intel® processors with an LGA 1155 socket.
I used to dislike intel mobos...
Customer Rating
4.0
Features
5.0
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What's great about it: bios post speed, price, features
What's not so great: operating system compatibility.
But this motherboard changed my opinion. Everything went together smooth, everything works as far as I can tell.
I am a bit mad that this board does not support windows server 2008 as it is based heavily on vista/win7 - there are a bunch of drivers that wont install and cannot be forced. I originally bought this for win7, but through my school I get server 2008 for free and since I built this desktop as a server I figured I would try it. This driver support has me worried for windows 8..
The bios posts quickly, cpu install was easy, everything was placed in smart easy to access places. Supports booting without keyboard/monitor attached (a must for a server).
USB 3.0 needs a program running apparently for the driver.. makes me think it isnt really going to be reliable (I noticed the ports dont work until windows is up and running so dont plug your keyboard into those)
There are a lot of new features packed in here, sata III, USB 3.0 - for the price you cant beat it. I have a second on order to build a gaming desktop for my brother.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Other Best Buy Products I Recommend
PNY - Optima 2-Pack 4GB (8GB total) PC3-10666 DDR3 Desktop Memory Kit - Multi
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Cooler Master - Elite 430 Mid-Tower Chassis
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Intel - Core™ i5-2320 3.0GHz Processor
(1)Build or modify your own PC:Yes
Level of Expertise:Expert
Primary reason for building/modifying PC:Upgrader
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Cooler Master - Elite 430 Mid-Tower Chassis
This chassis features a large space to support a wide range of graphics cards and a front mesh design for high-efficiency ventilation. The interior black coating and blue fan LED offer a stylish appearance.
So easy...
Customer Rating
5.0
Features
5.0
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What's great about it: Airflow, price, strength, looks, design
What's not so great: Only 1 fan included
I have built probably 7-8 of my own computers now and I have to say this is the best case I have every worked with.
1. Its black inside.. no ugly metal showing - this makes it much neater inside. See pics I attached.. image how ugly a plain metal backdrop would be that most cases have.
2. Cable management is so easy with this case.. its easy to route what I need behind and out of sight.
3. For the price, I was very surprised at how well the sides fit on and come off... some of them are such a pain to line up (my antec 900 for example can be quite a pain).
1. Its black inside.. no ugly metal showing - this makes it much neater inside. See pics I attached.. image how ugly a plain metal backdrop would be that most cases have.
2. Cable management is so easy with this case.. its easy to route what I need behind and out of sight.
3. For the price, I was very surprised at how well the sides fit on and come off... some of them are such a pain to line up (my antec 900 for example can be quite a pain).
My only "complaint" is that only 1 fan is included, but I found a 4 pack of 120mm fans for $13 shipped on a "egg" site.. For this price 1 fan is fine, Im still saving a lot over some other cases out there.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Build or modify your own PC:Yes
Level of Expertise:Expert
Primary reason for building/modifying PC:Upgrader
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PNY - Optima 2-Pack 4GB (8GB total) PC3-10666 DDR3 Desktop Memory Kit - Multi
Give your PC a performance boost with this PNY Optima desktop memory kit that includes two 4GB PC3-10666 DDR3 modules to provide the power required for fast, efficient multitasking. Enhanced thermal performance helps ensure optimal operation.
Working so far
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Performance
5.0
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What's great about it: price, speed, capacity
What's not so great: nothing
I originally bought one pack, but after installing them with great results I ordered a second set... why not max it out for this price?? So, both packs passed memtest (my experience with memory is that a lot is defective right from the start). Enjoying my 16GB! Bios recognized it properly and set it to the correct speed/timings automatically.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Build or modify your own PC:Yes
Level of Expertise:Expert
Primary reason for building/modifying PC:Upgrader
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Intel® - Core™ i3-2120 Dual-Core 3.3GHz Processor
This processor features Intel® HD graphics 2000 for an ultrarealistic visual experience. The 3.3GHz operating speed and Intel® Hyper-Threading technology provide fast processing and improved performance.
Great Price
Customer Rating
5.0
Features
5.0
For the price, this chip has great performance, it outperforms slightly older yet higher end at the time chips and supports some great features.
THIS IS A SOCKET LGA1155 processor, which isnt mentioned in the specs - kind of the most important specification. Make sure if you plan to use the integrated graphics on this chip that you choose a motherboard which can use it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Build or modify your own PC:Yes
Level of Expertise:Expert
Primary reason for building/modifying PC:Upgrader
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Brother - Wireless Black-and-White Laser Printer - Black
Brother Printer: Efficiently produce important documents using this printer, which features a 250-sheet bottom-loader input paper tray to accommodate large printing tasks. You can connect the printer to your network using Wi-Fi or the built-in Ethernet LAN.
Easy!
Customer Rating
5.0
Features
5.0
Speed
5.0
This printer has super easy wifi setup and works quickly and easily everytime i need to print wireless from one of 4 laptops in the home. It is very efficient and doesnt have a long warmup, or sit and make clumking noises as some others do.
About me... Frequent user
I would recommend this to a friend!
I use it for:Document printing
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SanDisk - Sansa Clip+ 4GB* MP3 Player - Black
Take your favorite tunes on the go with this MP3 player that features 4GB* of storage space and a built-in digital FM tuner. The built-in clip provides easy portability.
Can you record from FM radio?
I specifically need this to record a program that is broadcast on fm radio
No this device cnanot do this, and I have never seen a portable product sold at best buy which does.
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SanDisk - Sansa Clip+ 4GB* MP3 Player - Black
Take your favorite tunes on the go with this MP3 player that features 4GB* of storage space and a built-in digital FM tuner. The built-in clip provides easy portability.
How many songs does 4gb hold?
About 900 songs can fit on a 4GB player.
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SanDisk - Sansa Clip+ 4GB* MP3 Player - Black
Take your favorite tunes on the go with this MP3 player that features 4GB* of storage space and a built-in digital FM tuner. The built-in clip provides easy portability.
Can you add more GBs?like replace the 4 GB card with a 12,16,10,6,5 etc.
4Gb is built in, you can buy a microSD card to add to the 4GB, you cannot replace the stock 4GB however.
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SanDisk - Sansa Clip+ 4GB* MP3 Player - Black
Take your favorite tunes on the go with this MP3 player that features 4GB* of storage space and a built-in digital FM tuner. The built-in clip provides easy portability.
does the player have restricted volume
is the volume set at a restricted level? i know some players only go up to 30 on the volume setting.
Reset the device and choose United states instead of UK. If you set the device to the UK and a few other countries, there is a law requiring a limit on the volume.
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Do you provide insurance for laptops bought from Best Buy?
I bought a laptop from Bestbuy in Lufkin, Texas last week, and realized I will need some kind of insurance. I live in a retirement center with management that I don't trust. On assistant I believe has been stealing small items and cleaning supplies from me, and I need to know what to do to protect her from stealing my laptop. Thank you, Fran
Best buy's Black Tie Protection plans do not cover theft, however tooks such as Lojack may be helpful for you. Also, sometimes the dredit card company used for purchase can offer theft protection.
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What's the difference sound system between dv7-4190us and dv7-4290us?
I have two loptops from HP; dv7-4290us and dv7-4190us.
The problem is dv7-4290us's sound system is worse than 4190us's one when I compared them even though dv7-4290 is more decent product.
is that a common? any difference sound system between those two laptops?
The problem is dv7-4290us's sound system is worse than 4190us's one when I compared them even though dv7-4290 is more decent product.
is that a common? any difference sound system between those two laptops?
this is a common occurance because some laptops have a focus on looks vs. funcionality - in this case it is likely the speakers had to be shrunken down in size to fit the laptop casing and thus produce a low quality sound.
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What happened to the Dell Inspiron that was sold on the Cyber Monday deals for 399?
I would like to know what model this laptop was.
Black friday/Cyber Monday specials are commonly special editions sent to the stores to sell for only a single sale event. It is very likely that the model was discontinued the day after Cyber Monday. Once sold, that is it, no more will be available. There are similar deals every week however, so keep your eyes to the weekly AD and you should be able to spot a dual core laptop with 3GB of memory for $400.
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how to change battery on sony PCG-FRV25- laptop
battery looks bigger than access panels.
You may have ended up with an extended capacity battery for the laptop. They commonly stick out of the bottom a little but, but provide nearly 2x the battery life. If it really doesnt look like it will fit, you may not have the correct battery for the laptop. It would probably be best to have the geeksquad look in case; it shouldn't cost anything. Then you will know for sure that it is the right battery - without seeing it I cannot tell you how to replace it since it is very different on every laptop.
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How much is a laptop wth USB port for a firewire?
"How much is a laptop wth USB port for a firewire?"
I think you may want to re-ask this question and be more specific. There is no such thing as a "USB port for Firewire", every laptop has USB ports today, however only a few have firewire ports, and honestly the best way to find out is to go into the store and look on the sides of each laptop. It shouldnt cost any more or less, it will just be random which companies put them on.
I think you may want to re-ask this question and be more specific. There is no such thing as a "USB port for Firewire", every laptop has USB ports today, however only a few have firewire ports, and honestly the best way to find out is to go into the store and look on the sides of each laptop. It shouldnt cost any more or less, it will just be random which companies put them on.
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Good laptop or No
is the Compaq Presario laptop good for 299.99 or bad
That laptop has a very slow single core processor (like going back in time to 2004). It will work for typing things, and the most basic of web browsing such as checking email, but even most modern websites will make the laptop stutter and lag. Youtube for example, barely runs in standard definition, and in HD, videos look like a slideshow. If at all possible, spend the extra $50-80 and get a dual core laptop. That extra $50-80 will probably get you another 2 years of use compared to the likely 2 years the $300 laptops look to last.
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