RedScorpion
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- First ReviewJune 21, 2012
- Last ReviewJune 29, 2024
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- Average Rating4.5
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HP - 02 6-Pack Ink Cartridges + Photo Paper
Print family photos or pictures from your latest vacation with this HP photo value pack. Six ink cartridges let you reload your printer for bright, colorful image quality, and 150 sheets of photo paper ensure there's an ample supply to get all your favorite pics printed. With fast-drying results and true-to-life colors, this HP photo value pack brings professional quality to every image.
Best Value for Ink Replacement
Customer Rating
3.0
The local Best Buy store had two ink replacement options:
1) This Kit for roughly $50 or
2) Individual inks for $15+
2) Individual inks for $15+
The problem is the printer colors don't wear evenly and some colors were not even displayed for sale. So, the only option was this kit.
Because these kits are the most cost effective option (and in some instances the only option), I now have stacks and stacks of HP photo paper. Opening soon: RedScorpion's HP photo paper emporium. Please, contact me for all your HP photo paper needs. (How else will I pay for this expensive ink that barely seems to last a month?)
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 0754232634
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Insignia™ - 7-Port USB 2.0 Hub - Black
Expand your computer's connectivity with this Insignia™ NS-PCH5721 USB hub, which features 7 USB 2.0 ports that support data transfer rates up to 480 Mbps for fast uploads and downloads. A 5V, 500 mA/port output delivers reliable power to devices.
It Works
Customer Rating
3.0
It provides extra USB ports to your computer. It requires an AC adapter which is included. It's a bit lightweight and will move around a bit. But it works.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 0754232634
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APC - Back-UPS 450VA Network 40 UPS - Black
Keep your home networking equipment working when the electricity goes out with this APC Back-UPS Network 40 BN4001 UPS that features 4 battery-backup and surge-protection outlets to ensure electronics remain powered during outages.
Works Great, But Won't Last Long
Customer Rating
5.0
I purchase these APCs for my computers. They don't have the longest battery life. With a monitor and desktop computer, it won't keep you up for long if the power goes out. But it's rare that the power goes off for more than a minute or two. Worse than long black-outs are the spikes and brownouts that can occur throughout a given day. Those power variations can be extremely detrimental to your equipment. These APC units keep everything stable. If the power flickers, I know my equipment is fine. The surge protection and the warranty are great additions.
The battery will come disconnected and you will need to connect the battery properly before using this the first time. If the battery dies, you can purchase a replacement online.
I recommend these APC units for anyone with a computer. They're great for everyday power fluctuations.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 0754232634
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Apple - iPod shuffle 2GB MP3 Player (6th Generation - Latest Model) - Blue
iPod shuffle comes in 5 stunning colors. And with up to 15 hours of battery life, it is good to go for hundreds of songs.¹ The control pad makes it easy to play your music. VoiceOver tells you the song title or playlist name.² And you can sync multiple playlists from your iTunes library.
Great Little Player
Customer Rating
5.0
I love the iPod shuffle. I prefer it when listening to music over my iPhone in many situations.
For one, it's a lot smaller. It holds roughly 16 hours of audio. With 16 hours you can mix up music and audio books. It's inexpensive. It sounds great. I'm less concerned about a $40 iPod breaking or being stolen than I am my $800 iPhone.
Cons, it doesn't support Bluetooth. That means you will be using the wired headphones that come with your iPhone or the iPod shuffle, but inline volume and play controls work.
The iPod requires iTunes. You plug the iPod into a Windows computer or Mac with the included USB to 3.5mm connector. Your music can be imported from CDs, Amazon, or any other MP3 service. The iPod has audio based navigation. You push a button and the audio guides you through your playlists, podcasts, books, audio travel guides, and songs. The battery will last weeks on a charge.
I've had three Shuffles of various makes over the years. My last one worked for 4 years before I replaced it with this one. I recommend these Shuffles to anyone looking for an entry level mp3 player.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 0754232634
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JBL - Flip 3 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Blue
JBL Flip 3 Speaker: Stream your favorite songs and Internet radio stations from your compatible audio device using this speaker, which offers extensive playback with the rechargeable battery. Dual external bass radiators offer booming low tones, and you can enjoy clear phone calls with the integrated speakerphone.
Great Little Speaker
Customer Rating
5.0
I gave this speaker as a Mother's Day present. The sound is amazing. I still can't believe the sound quality for such a small, portable speaker. My mother loves it because it is simple. Once paired with her iPhone, she just has to turn it on and start playing her music. Range is great; the phone and speaker can be a good distance away and still function.
You can pair these speakers together with other Flip 3 speakers. There's also a JBL app to download firmware updates and rename the speaker. I haven't used either of these. My thinking was that I just wanted a simple device that worked out of the box. And, as far as I'm concerned, this speaker works and sounds great without making things more complicated.
You can either pair the device via blue-tooth or connect directly with a 3.5mm connection. There are power lights on the side to tell you when you need to hook the speaker up for charge.
If I had one quibble, it's the charging. You have to plug it into a USB port to charge. It doesn't come with a complete charger and instead just has a Micro USB cable. The cable works. I have my mother plugging it into an iPad wall adapter and everything charges just fine. But it is a little disappointing that a complete charger was not included.
I highly recommend the speaker and am thinking about getting myself one.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 0754232634
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ASUS - 23.6" LED HD Monitor - Black
This Asus VN247HP 23.6" LED HD monitor's 80,000,000:1 contrast ratio and ultrafast 1 ms response time help it display images with stunning sharpness and clarity. Built-in, hidden stereo speakers offer vibrant sound to complement movies and games.
Three Strikes and I'm Out
Customer Rating
1.0
Features
3.0
Design
3.0
What's great about it: Price and the 1MS (gtg) response time
What's not so great: Picture quality
Okay, so this is, obviously, a critical review of this monitor. Actually, it's a critical review of three separate VN247HP monitors. I know my review will receive negative feedback as a result, but my experience(s) is what it is and I hope I can help others.
I picked up one of these monitors and noticed quickly that it had severe LED light bleed. The light around the edges of the screen is bright enough that it impacts dark scenes affecting a half of an inch around the monitor but more prominent on the bottom of the screen. The light bleed caused dark objects to look purple on the bottom and top of the screen. I tried different cables (I settled on the DVI-2-HDMI cable included in the box) I found the light bleed distracting and annoying. Again, a slight bright edge on the screen didn't bother me, but the fact it affected blacks and dark browns and made them look purple seemed to be a clear defect.
So, I took the monitor back and exchanged it. The second monitor, thankfully, did not have any light bleed. However, this one had a solid one inch strip on the right side of the screen that was discolored. The right side of the screen (again a solid one inch strip) was darker than the picture next to it. There was nothing on the screen to cause the discoloration. Again, I tried multiple sources and different cables. No luck. On top of that, the stand arm was bent.
So, by this point, I was frustrated but decided to try one more monitor since everyone online loved this brand / model so much. The third monitor had the light bleed problem again and a severe short around the power port. So, if I barely bumped the desk, the monitor would shut off..... And, as I said, it had the annoying light bleed from before.
I wish the monitor hadn't been defective. I'm a gamer and I liked the built in speakers and the fast response time. I liked the price and I felt like the monitor could have been great, but I also had problems with brightness / colors and the buttons are oddly located in my opinion. The label is on the front of the screen, but the buttons are on the back. That led to me accidentally hitting the wrong button too many times. The game and home theater setting were near useless in my opinion. They made the colors more vivid, but also caused certain colors to appear washed out.
I ended up taking the third monitor back and went with the Asus VG248QE instead. That monitor is also a TFT screen with 1MS response time, but so far no bleed, discoloration, or any of the prior problems. I don't know if the Best Buy here received bad shipments, but I had three defective monitors and wouldn't recommend anyone else repeat my mistake.
This product has... Attractive design, HDMI connection, 1ms response time
About me... Budget Conscious, Gamer, Business Professional
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Other Best Buy Products I Recommend
ASUS - 24" LED FHD Monitor - Black
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LG - 23.6" LED HD Monitor
My Best Buy number: 754232634
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Microsoft - Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 - Black
It's important to be comfortable in a place where you spend a lot of your time. This Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 has even more comfort features to make your day-to-day tasks that much easier.
Good, but......
Customer Rating
3.0
Design
3.0
Ease of Use
3.0
What's great about it: Ergonomic Shape, Wrist Pad, zoom toggle
What's not so great: sticky keys, loud spacebar
This is my third "Natural" keyboard from Microsoft. I've switched to Logitech mice, but Microsoft has me on their keyboard layout and design.
However, I had to return my initial Natural 4000 keyboard because the "n" key stuck. I went online and found out that this is apparently a common problem. However, I exchanged the keyboard and the "N" key on the new keyboard works fine. Also, this is the third design from Microsoft, but there are only minor changes from previous models and they are a mixed bag at best. A few changes are good (zoom toggle, padded wrist pad), but a few changes left me scratching my head (the absence of a sleep button, the space bar, the elevated stand). I have some longevity concerns. I've read about the print disappearing from the keys and the space bar is louder than I would like. All the same, I still like this style of keyboard and prefer it for long typing sessions.
Hope that helps!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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JVC - HA-ET90BT Sport True Wireless In-Ear Headphones - Black
Play cool music while performing your fitness routines with these water-resistant JVC wireless sport headphones. The Pivot Motion Fit provides a secure hold during rigorous workouts, and the JVC Headphones Manager app lets you control audio settings. These JVC wireless sport headphones come with a lightweight charging case that provides three hours of battery life on a single charge.
Hi, how is the sound quality for talking? Do the buttons hurt your ears when you push them in?
I didn't think they sounded that good and the person I called said I sounded very static-y.
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Adobe - Photoshop Elements 2018 & Premiere Elements 2018 - Windows, Mac OS
Automatically go from hundreds of mystery folders to a visual view in the photo and video Organizer. See your best photos thanks to auto-curation. Effortlessly extract candid photos from your raw footage. Make photos and videos look amazing with automated photo editing and video creation options. And create and share beautiful printed artwork, new dynamic slideshows, photo and video collages, animated GIFs*, and full-length movies. Being creative is even easier with the Elements bundle.
Do you have to purchase a monthly or annual subscription in addition to the software?
No subscription needed.
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APC - Back-UPS 450VA Network 40 UPS - Black
Keep your home networking equipment working when the electricity goes out with this APC Back-UPS Network 40 BN4001 UPS that features 4 battery-backup and surge-protection outlets to ensure electronics remain powered during outages.
Where do I get a new Battery for this?
I'm sure my battery didn't last three years and I need a new one. What size am I looking for and where can I get one?
You can find replacement battery information on APC's website at:
http://www.apc.com/tools/upgrade_selector/
http://www.apc.com/tools/upgrade_selector/
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JBL - Flip 3 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Blue
JBL Flip 3 Speaker: Stream your favorite songs and Internet radio stations from your compatible audio device using this speaker, which offers extensive playback with the rechargeable battery. Dual external bass radiators offer booming low tones, and you can enjoy clear phone calls with the integrated speakerphone.
can it be connected to a ipod nano
Yes.
If your iPod Nano has blue-tooth (which the newer models do), then you can connect this to your Nano that way. If your Nano does not have blue-tooth, you can always connect the Flip 3 with an auxiliary 3.5mm audio cable.
If your iPod Nano has blue-tooth (which the newer models do), then you can connect this to your Nano that way. If your Nano does not have blue-tooth, you can always connect the Flip 3 with an auxiliary 3.5mm audio cable.
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