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!
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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
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
Compaq Presario f700
I'm looking to upgrade can older laptop, is this compatible?
No, this is desktop memory. I would need your model to point you to the correct laptop memory - I would call or go in store with the laptop and ask
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Klipsch - ProMedia 2.1 Speaker System (3-Piece) - Black
Use this Klipsch ProMedia 3-piece speaker system to enjoy brilliant sound when playing games, listening to music or watching videos on your computer.
Can the Subwoofer be connected to AV Receiver Subwoofer preamp out?
It is not meant to be used this way, but technically if you had a RCA to 3.5mm adapter you could. It is a standalone system not meant for this though but it wouldnt hard it. This subwoofer is very easily strained so for the price you could find a better powered subwoofer instead of using this set in a way it isnt meant to be used.
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Klipsch - ProMedia 2.1 Speaker System (3-Piece) - Black
Use this Klipsch ProMedia 3-piece speaker system to enjoy brilliant sound when playing games, listening to music or watching videos on your computer.
Would it be possible to use this sound system to connect to an mp3 player to create my own little bedside stereo system if I wanted to?
yes, just plug its 3.5mm jack into your phone/mp3 player, it would do a great job for most bedrooms. You could spend more and get a system with bluetooth so you could have a wireless connection, but bluetooth degrades the sound quality a bit.
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SanDisk - SSD Plus 240GB Internal Serial ATA Solid State Drive
Expand your PC or laptop's storage capacity with this SanDisk SSD Plus SDSSDA-240G-G25 solid state drive, which offers 240GB of space and sequential read speeds up to 520MB/sec. The shock-resistant design ensures lasting use.
Does this come with adapter to fit into 2.5" laptop bay?
Does this come with adapter to fit into 2.5" laptop bay?
I would like to change my laptop hdd to this ssd.
Please give me answers ASAP. Thanks.
I would like to change my laptop hdd to this ssd.
Please give me answers ASAP. Thanks.
Yeah, it has a little plastic piece that will increase the thickness to fit a 2.5" laptop. On some laptops you dont even need the plastic.
8 years, 9 months ago
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NETGEAR - Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart Wi-Fi Dual-Band Wireless-AC Router - Black
Enjoy speedy Wi-Fi around your home with this NETGEAR Nighthawk X4 AC2350 R7500-100NAS router, which features 4 high-performance antennas and Beamforming+ technology for optimal wireless range. Dynamic QoS prioritization automatically adjusts bandwidth.
how many devices can this router handle
how many devices can this router handle
I had 20 devices on mine and it was constantly kicking them off the 5.0 ghz band. The ones on the 2.4ghz band would run horribly slow even though my internet connection wasnt being fully utilized.
9 years, 1 month ago
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my macbook pro is freezing cant open any applications
tried safe boot and apple hardware test
idk wat else to do
idk wat else to do
At this point your hard drive is most likely defective, but without running a hardware test it could be anything from bad memory to a defective logic board.
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Are the netnooks good if you are a student?
They are great for note taking in class becaus eof their size and battery life, but typing an essay on the small keyboard is a pain. They are meant to be secondary computers, and if that is how it is used it is great for students.
13 years, 3 months ago
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repairable?
i have a problem with my olympus stylus 820 .the images output it captures were black and white, hazy, blurry and with black background and the images can't be defined.we don't have an olympus service center nearby and i am reluctant to have it fixed by local digicam repairmen for reasons that some may be fraud.i have a friend who told me that it could be the sensor thing.if it is true, is it repairable or replaceable?my husband docks in baltimore.does best buy stores have it?
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I have seen cameras with the description you gave sent out to precisicon camera (Best Buy camera service center on the east coast) and come back repaired rather than junked out for replacement. It likely is fixable as long as it wasnt water damage.
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What is the best compact camera for people who blink a lot during pictures?
What is the best compact camera for people who blink a lot during pictures? I have Cerebral Palsy and I seem to blink whenever it flashes. I need the camera to fit in a purse/pocket, to take good quality pictures, and I post a lot of them online and take a lot of pictures at concerts with stage lighting. I have bought and tried a Fujifilm FinePix A900 camera and a Nikon S220 camera. I always blink when I use the Fujifilm FinePix A900 camera and the Nikon S220 camera takes bad pictures.
A lot of cameras have various flash settings. Most of the time turning on a red eye only flash (option on panasonic cameras) will only show one flash exactly when the picture is taken so you will blink right after,
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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.
Is the battery replaceable?
I have been told that when the rechargeable battery wears out, it cannot be replaced, so you have to buy a new unit. Can someone confirm this please.
This is true, and the best way to avoid this is purchasing a warranty on the unit so it can be replaced if this occurs.
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