Gibhunter
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- First ReviewFebruary 1, 2008
- Last ReviewJune 20, 2017
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- Average Rating3.7
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- Last Review CommentMay 5, 2017
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Dynex™ - Dual Mini Headphone Jack Adapter - Black
Only @ Best BuyShare your favorite tunes with a friend with this dual mini headphone jack adapter.
Cant get enough of these
Customer Rating
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
What's great about it: durable,handy,
What's not so great: nothing
I must have bought 10 of these over the past 4 years. Use them all the time for various setups I create. Never had one break. I just lose them. Work perfectly, and these are much better to work with than the short block style splitters.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+7points
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This wire harness features color-coded wires to make installation of an aftermarket radio in your Nissan or Infiniti quick and easy.
Works
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
What's great about it: reliability, quality
What's not so great: nothing yet.
Fit perfectly, and has not has any problems in 2 years now. What more could you ask for?
I would recommend this to a friend!
+2points
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Logitech - K740 Full-size Wired Scissor Illuminated Keyboard - Black
This keyboard features adjustable backlit keys that allow you to easily see your keyboard even in dim light. The PerfectStroke key system elminates slippage and delivers fluid and natural strokes.
Best Keyboard EVER
Customer Rating
5.0
Design
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
What's great about it: It has laptop like buttons, light up nicely, very sleek design
What's not so great: Setpoint software it comes with.
Just dont use the setpoint software unless you want another program slowing your computer down. It was plug and play of course for win vista/7. I have owned mine for over a year now and havent had a single issue, it is the perfect keyboard. I will never own a non-backlit keyboard again.
I previously owned a RAZOR backlit board which I returned within a week because it always looked so dirty and the buttons sucked. I also have a Logitech G9 keyboard I got for free, and do not use because the button action is not as nice.
A year in and its still sleek clean looking and working great.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+3points
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Sony - Digital Voice Recorder - Silver
Don't miss a word of that important meeting with this digital voice recorder that features up to 287 hours of recording time, 5 recording modes and voice-activated recording.
DOnt try and hold this thing...
Customer Rating
2.0
Sound Quality
2.0
Ease of Use
4.0
What's great about it: Lots of features
What's not so great: COnstant noise when holding in hand.
Every brush, or change in grip on this will make loud popping/brushing noises. The dragonspeak software is only good for your voice, so dont expect to record a lecture and have it transcribed to notes for you. I havent been able to get anything I would call great sound quality from this, its really only meant for voice - if you use the mic in from even a $150 shure condenser mic it sounds much worse than plugging the mic into a computer and recording. I bought a pack of little rubber feet for mine so I could it down on a desk and it not rattle so bad when I adjust the position or move it on my notebook. Im guessing all the recorders will be the same for this sensitivity issue when holding, but why not get a $30 one and save the money, this one doesn't even have a rechargeable battery!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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The Constant [CD]
Great CD
Customer Rating
5.0
What's great about it: Lots of good songs
What's not so great: ??? lol wut?
This CD is heavier than some previous ones and reminds me of their older style most. I wouldn't call this POP as BB does, it is ROCK. There are many songs on the CD I've come to like after listening through a few times. Its a great CD for the car!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Intel® - Core™ i7-920 Processor
This Core™ processor features 2.66GHz processor speed and 8MB Intel® Smart Cache for enhanced multitasking power and efficiency.
Great Processor
Customer Rating
5.0
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What's great about it: 4 Powerful Cores, good for overclocking
What's not so great: 8 threads creates incompatibility issues
A few games I have installed (most recent was DiRT) would quit instantly upon running. Also, similar issue with Adobe Video editing products. Basically, the issue is that the program thinks the system has 8 cores because it has 8 threads and windows even thinks it is 8 cores. It usually means you need to open a config.txt file within the installed program and change the logical core setting. Google it if you have this issue too.
Otherwise, this thing blows away my previous AMD 6000+ for being able to preview/edit movies at full speed.
It seems to be very efficient at stepping down power usage when idle, but know that it can use ~130watts and that your PSU is likely around 80% efficient.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
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Intel® - DX58SO ATX Desktop Motherboard 6 (Socket LGA 1366)
Enjoy a powerful computer system with this motherboard that features support for up to 16GB of system memory.
Move along sir..
Customer Rating
1.0
Video Review:
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What's great about it: uhh
What's not so great: bios is 1 minute (shortened), only 3 usable DIMMs, 1 PCI slot, First one broke, good luck getting memory @1600MHZ
My first one broke when plugging a microphone into the back. My mobo was perfectly grounded. RMA took 2 weeks, and the replacement had sticky soda like spill on the back and within the bios I can see the overheating sensor had been triggered many times.
Having that 4th Memory DIMM is useless since the i7 is meant for triple channel. Only 1 PCI slot means wifi card.. and... no TV tuner.
On my replacement, one eSATA port doesn't work, but w/e Im not dealing with another 2 weeks of waiting. Also, their customer service was rude, and instantly put me in a stance of having to defend my build. They claimed my memory was what broke it because it was 1600MHZ@1.65V, 0.05V over their limit, however- THIS board wont even run my memory @1600 even after firmware update it was at 1333 @ 1.5V at the time it broke.
Do yourself a favor, find another board for your i7.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
-3points
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Hosa Technology - Universal Power Adapter
Charge your small electronic devices wherever your travels may take you with this universal power adapter that features 100V/240V AC power switching capability and 6 selectable DC output options.
Afraid to Use it
Customer Rating
2.0
Sound Quality
1.0
Durability
3.0
What's great about it: Its universal
What's not so great: Design Flaw for Choosing polarity
So, the tips can plug into the end of the adapter either way, meaning the inside is - or + depending on how it is put on. On the side of each tip it says either + or - , except its in between the 2 pins on the back side so it doesn't say which is the outside and which is the inside. On the end of the power cord where tips attach, it doesn't say which pin is + or - either, so this adapter is based on guess and check. It says on the package it can damage your device if the polarity is wrong.. I used a battery and a motor to see which orientation was which based on the direction the motor spun.
Dont risk damaging your electronics, if you aren't sure how to figure this out on your own, I would not reccomend this product. The manuf. website offers no additional instruction, and only offers phone support with limited hours of operation.
This unit runs very hot, and the tips feel cheap and fit loose.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+55points
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Music from the 3D Concert Experience [CD]
wow
Customer Rating
1.0
What's great about it: nothing
What's not so great: Im not 8
Basically, South park did the Jonas brothers great justice. This cd is not for anyone over 8, or male.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Rock Band 2 - Xbox 360
Learn more about Rock Band 2. (Flash demo) SynopsisYou rocketed to stardom with Rock Band, bringing your incredible passion to some of rock's most enduring songs. You've become a quadruple threat — a true master of guitar, bass, drums and vocals. You're equally adept at jamming in a band composed of your closest friends or rocking out solo style. You've conquered the challenges posed by legendary rock hits and embarked on a phenomenal world tour with your bandmates. Now it's time to take the next step in your dizzying ascent to fame. But what could possibly pose a challenge to a star of your caliber?Put your hands in the air for Rock Band 2, the incredible sequel to the game that put the dream of rock stardom within your grasp. Packed with even more music, a more expansive World Tour mode and much more, Rock Band 2 delivers a thrilling musical experience that will make you reluctant to ever leave the stage. Rock out to more than 100 on-disc and downloadable tracks based on master recordings from artists such as System of a Down, Foo Fighters, The Who and Elvis Costello. Savor a truly global rock experience as you take your band's tour online and compete against bands half a world away in Battle of the Bands mode. Live out your fantasies and get swept away by the cultural phenomenon that brings out the rock star inside of everyone.
mehhh
Customer Rating
3.0
What's great about it: Download good songs
What's not so great: Half the songs aren't relevent to the united states culture.
This game failed to include songs engraved into the public. its hard to find anyone who knows the melody enough to sing the songs. But my biggest complaint is the amount of European punk rock songs they added. They are the lamest type of music for this game, drums aren't fun when its just random hitting with no real beat or groove, and it seems that generally these euro-trash/punk rock songs have terrible drum parts, awful melody, terrible lyrics and a repetitive guitar part.
I do like that the drum parts have been kicked up a notch and they have added some new patterns. In RB 1, I could sight read most of the songs on expert and pass, this game I have seen plenty I cannot sight read.
Its great to be able to download songs I know people will recognize, I just wish the game CAME with good songs in the first place.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Do you service and clean Canon EOS Rebel 35mm cameras?
If you bought your camera at a best buy and purchased black tie protection you can have your local geek squad send it out for cleaning. Expect 2-4 weeks turn around time at this time of year (which may not be convenient for xmas).
I recommend a lens cleaning kit to use in the meantime. Best buy carries the monster LCD cleaning kit, the cloth would be great for the lenses and the LCD. The liquid is safe on glass. The microfiber cloth grabs stuff of my screens much easier than rubbing with a cotton cloth.
I recommend a lens cleaning kit to use in the meantime. Best buy carries the monster LCD cleaning kit, the cloth would be great for the lenses and the LCD. The liquid is safe on glass. The microfiber cloth grabs stuff of my screens much easier than rubbing with a cotton cloth.
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Monster - TV Screen Cleaning Kit
(1,215)14 years, 6 months ago
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advice on what to buy
i want a digital camera that can be used for outdoor activities such as hunting and snowboarding, something durable, waterproof and has a clear long distance shot and good in low light (hunting is around dusk and dawn)
I havent come across a waterproof camera with a large enough lens to do well in low light. I have 2 models for you to consider though,
1. Panasonic DMC-TS1 - waterproof/shockproof 12MP and DOES 720p HD video.
2.Olympus - Stylus Tough 8000 12MP camera.
The panasonic will blow away the olympus in video quality and it also has a larger pens to collect more light. The panasonic also has 4.6x Optical zoom vs. 3.6, so long distance shots will be clearer.
I would say both are poor choices for low light, your best option is a D-SLR camera, they are sensitive to low light and can zoom much farther with telephoto lenses, however they are expensive and are not waterproof.
1. Panasonic DMC-TS1 - waterproof/shockproof 12MP and DOES 720p HD video.
2.Olympus - Stylus Tough 8000 12MP camera.
The panasonic will blow away the olympus in video quality and it also has a larger pens to collect more light. The panasonic also has 4.6x Optical zoom vs. 3.6, so long distance shots will be clearer.
I would say both are poor choices for low light, your best option is a D-SLR camera, they are sensitive to low light and can zoom much farther with telephoto lenses, however they are expensive and are not waterproof.
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Olympus - Stylus Tough 12.0-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black
Canon - EOS Digital Rebel T1i 15.1-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera - Black
14 years, 6 months ago
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Gibhunter
from
Bangor, Maine
Which digital cameras do you carry that are both waterproof and shock resistent?
Olympus makes the best water/shock proof cameras that best buy sells. I recently bought a panasonic DMC-TS1 which also takes 720p HD video and is shock/waterproof, best buy might carry it soon as it was just released.
15 years ago
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Gibhunter
from
Bangor, Maine
which brand is considered the "best"?
Sony has always put great lenses in their cameras. I like kodak also though. No brand is the best though, all the companies make a low end camera and a nice camera. Google your favorites and check out others reviews (youtube the model too for video reviews) and narrow it down!
15 years ago
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Xbox 360
Xbox 360
does the xbox 360 arcade have enough memory
for online
it has 256Mb which is just enough memory for the new and large xbox update some save games and maybe an arcade game.
You can play online, but dont expect to be able to stream netflix or rent movies. It really would be worth the extra money to get one with a hard drive.
You can play online, but dont expect to be able to stream netflix or rent movies. It really would be worth the extra money to get one with a hard drive.
15 years, 5 months ago
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Gibhunter
from
Bangor, Maine
Xbox 360
Xbox 360
do i need a modem or a router to use go online?
you need a high speed internet connection first.
If you are the only one who needs internet access, plug the xbox directly in with the provided cable. If you want to share access with another computer you need a router.
If you want to be wireless, you need a wireless router AND a wireless access point for the xbox.
If you are the only one who needs internet access, plug the xbox directly in with the provided cable. If you want to share access with another computer you need a router.
If you want to be wireless, you need a wireless router AND a wireless access point for the xbox.
15 years, 5 months ago
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Gibhunter
from
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which GPS unit tells the names of lakes and streams
I am pretty certain the Garmin nuvi 200 will IF and only IF you purchase the topo-map software which is sold separate from the device.
I dont know of any that come with that software out of box.
There are the hand held (not for car) GPS devices also, they might have that instead of roads installed out of box.
I dont know of any that come with that software out of box.
There are the hand held (not for car) GPS devices also, they might have that instead of roads installed out of box.
15 years, 6 months ago
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Gibhunter
from
Bangor, Maine
What does Mapping Software do for you? Can i download a trip and plug it to the GPS instead of paying for map updates?
You should re-ask this question and specify if this is a tom tom or garmin or something else becasue it is different.
As far as my understanding goes, Tom Toms you can plug in and run an updater from the computer. (the updater us normally found on the tom tom accessed through the PC in "My Computer" )
Garmin, you will need to buy Streets 2009 for upgrading the maps. Its a bit more complicated, but if you get lost Geek Squad can do it for you. For some people $30 or so is worth the trouble saved. But it might go smooth for you. It took me a few tries to figure it all out.
Good luck! Happy Driving!
As far as my understanding goes, Tom Toms you can plug in and run an updater from the computer. (the updater us normally found on the tom tom accessed through the PC in "My Computer" )
Garmin, you will need to buy Streets 2009 for upgrading the maps. Its a bit more complicated, but if you get lost Geek Squad can do it for you. For some people $30 or so is worth the trouble saved. But it might go smooth for you. It took me a few tries to figure it all out.
Good luck! Happy Driving!
15 years, 6 months ago
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Gibhunter
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settings
which cameras dont make clicking noise when taking pictures? also,whichcameras can be set to not flash?
All of them can do this. One I know for sure can is the Kodak M1033.
16 years ago
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