Michael
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- First ReviewNovember 16, 2013
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Cyclone XB10 - Blue
Only at Best BuyEnjoy speed and control with this Redcat Cyclone off-road electric buggy. This hobby grade RC has rear-wheel drive with a fully adjustable suspension and oil-filled shocks to handle challenging terrain. This 1/10-scale Redcat Cyclone off-road electric buggy includes two 7.2V NiMH batteries and a 2A fast charger to keep the fun going.
5 Stars because 2 batteries!
Customer Rating
5.0
This is a great ready to run kit with everything needed plus a second battery. I have owned expensive R/C cars in the past and this kit made me a little nostalgic. For the price this is a great value and if it's on sale it's a no brainer! This is a great kit for anyone who just wants to goof around or for a child who's always wanted their first R/C race car.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 0062958592
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Ultimate Ears - MEGABLAST Smart Portable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Speaker with Alexa - Graphite
Play your favorite music with this Ultimate Ears MEGABLAST wireless speaker. It lets you make voice commands via Amazon Alexa within its 330-foot Wi-Fi range, and Bluetooth connectivity lets it pair with up to eight compatible devices. This rugged, water-resistant Ultimate Ears MEGABLAST wireless speaker withstands drops from up to 3 feet high.
Great Audio but so so Alexa...
Customer Rating
3.0
This thing had great sounding audio and great battery life. Setup was super easy and the firmware update was quick which is great. The big BUT is that the Alexa feature is hampered by a less sensitive microphone than that of the Echo Dot. The Dot microphone is just much more sensitive and works more reliably. There is also no standard 3.5 mm audio AUX jack. If you don;t care about the two flaws then this is a great but expensive device. If two flaws make you think twice then just get something else.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Acer - S271HL 27" LED FHD Monitor - Black
Expand your workspace or gaming experience with this 27-inch Acer widescreen monitor. An antiglare LED backlit screen provides easy viewing from any angle and even in direct light situations, and 1920 x 1080 resolution delivers on graphics. This Acer widescreen monitor features an ultra-slim design that doesn't take up a lot of space.
Great panel! BUT Power switch LED TOO BRIGHT!!
Customer Rating
2.0
This monitor is great, it's big it's thin and super bright! I do recommend it if you are on tight budget and want a big screen. My BIG issue is that the power switch is lit by a very bright blue LED and it is very distracting. There does not appear to be any way to turn off this blue light. And the pictures on the box and on the website DO NOT represent what the power switch looks like when it is turned on. My solution was to put a piece and black tape on the switch which did work but one should not have to do that. However given that one bright glaring flaw the panel is otherwise an great value. Some other items to note if you think you can deal with the power switch light issue... There is no DisplayPort of any kind on the back, and it comes with a old school VGA cable only. The back panel has VGA, HDMI and DVI ports. One really GOOD thing I did not expect was that the panel DOES have VESA screw holes in the back, so that is a plus if you want to use a custom mounting system. Please also note that the panel is normal HD 1080P so if you sit close to the monitor its going to look more grainy, this is normal. You need to look at this display from a greater distance than you would a 24" display for example. I compared this panel to a high-end gaming 24" display and image quality is pretty similar except that the pixels are bigger on the 27" panel; viewed from the same distance the smaller panel looks more crisp but again this is too be expected. Anyway, one big flaw you can fix with tape, includes VGA cable, basic stand, great display, plus VESA mount holes. Catch this one on sale and it's an amazing value!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Dell - Inspiron Desktop - AMD Ryzen 7 1700 - 16GB Memory - AMD Radeon RX 580 - 1TB Hard Drive - Recon Blue
Conquer virtual enemies with this Dell Inspiron desktop. It has an AMD Radeon graphics card with 8GB of dedicated video memory for fast image rendering, and its powerful AMD Ryzen 7 processor and 16GB of DDR4 RAM run multiple programs, games and browsers simultaneously. This Dell Inspiron desktop has a 1TB hard drive for plenty of long-term game storage.
A great value for a gamer-ish PC!
Customer Rating
4.0
First let me say that I'm not a big gammer. I got this PC to share with my kids but I did want something with powerful enough graphics that WoW and other like games would play well with great looking graphics. What I got is a great PC with excellent WiFi connectivity in a compact tower. This PC is great in every way I expected with the exception of the mouse and keyboard. The mouse and keyboard are fine, they work but they almost seem like disposable utensils; really nice disposables but none the less you get the impression that they were included just to say that they were included. You may want to budget to buy a nicer mouse and keyboard.
You should also be aware that the only video output connections supported are HDMI and Display Port. If you are planning to connect this to an older monitor just make sure it has one of these two ports built-in. Just something to be aware of before you decide to purchase. Also be aware that there are only two slots to install RAM. If you want to upgrade to 16 or 32 GB later you will most likely need to buy two RAM sticks to replace the single 8GB stick the PC comes with.
The internals of this PC are basic with a minimal compliment of fans for cooling. A big advantage of most Dell PCs which carries over to this model is that the cases are well designed and allow for great ventilation so under normal everyday use they should remain cool and quiet. The blue lighting which intentionally bleeds through the vented side panel and partially vented front panel are actually very subtle and not distracting at all if you place the tower directly on your desk. You actually have to look down at the tower to get the full blue light effect because the vents are angled up. The 1TB HDD (not solid state) performed very well and I did not notice any noise from the drive. I was a little worried because I've been using an SSD on my old PC and thought that I might notice some performance drop related to this but boot times and normal use are very snappy.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 0062958592
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Alienware - 25" LED FHD FreeSync Monitor - Black
Experience your favorite gaming titles with a whole new level of imagery with this Alienware gaming monitor. The wide 25-inch screen shows every bit of the action, and a 1-ms response rate means you never miss a shot. This Alienware gaming monitor features tilt, swivel and height adjustable features for more comfortable play.
Great monitor!
Customer Rating
4.0
I just got this monitor but so far its great and even better than expected in some ways. I'm only giving it 4 stars because I did notice some slight uneven back lighting with some brighter spots towards the edges. Its not noticeable at every angle and with some adjustment of the screen you won't notice while right in front of the screen. With the screen adjusted to the best angle you have a great view.
That said I am very happy with this screen and zero dead pixels! The monitor stand is heavy and strong and assembly only took seconds. It came with a Display Port cable and USB-3 cable. This screen can be adjusted in every way I could have wanted. The stand, adjustablility, and included cables were for me stand out features beyond the screen itself. And other than the minor complaint above this screen is amazing!
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 0062958592
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Logitech - Circle 2 Indoor/Outdoor 1080p Wi-Fi Home Security Camera
Install this Logitech Circle 2 security system in just minutes, and keep your family and valuables protected with full HD video. Advanced Motion Filtering keeps track of noticeable changes, recording them so you see only what is significant. The ultra-wide 180-degree lens lets you see more of your surroundings with this Logitech Circle 2 security system.
Great quality but limited features?
Customer Rating
3.0
This camera is small and high quality, video is high quality. It was easy to setup except for the initial firmware update. Be patient and just wait... it may take much longer than you expect. You do not want to be in a rush when you set this up the first time. I had to retry the "setup" process a few times and the firmware failed once but then worked well the second time. And don't worry too much if it fails to register your account the first few times... after the firmware update was complete my email and password were registered successfully. Once the camera is setup it works great! I like that it is relatively small and has a number of mounting options. The USB power cord is permanently fixed to the camera body so if the cord is not long enough for you a USB extension cable will be needed. The other end of the cable is standard USB 2.0 rectangular connector which allows for extension cables to be added. Once you have the camera and your account setup you can stream video and record video and keep the last 24 hours of recordings. Some more advanced features require a subscription which has a monthly fee.I tried to use the camera with other local software that connects to IP cameras but I was not successful. I am not sure but it looks like this camera is locked into the Logitech video service so your features will be limited unless you pay for the subscription. Again I'm not 100% sure about this but if this is true then its a downer for me.
I would still recommend this camera if the limitations are not an issue for you. Overall I'm happy with the camera but feel like I should have gotten more for the price, and I do not want to pay even more for a subscription. However the camera quality and features I do get are very nice.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 0062958592
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Ninja - Coffee Brewer with 43 oz. Carafe - Black/Stainless Steel
Enjoy your morning java with this Ninja coffee brewer. Its specialized extraction technology maximizes the flavor of your hot or iced brew, and its Auto-iQ One-Touch Intelligence feature lets you choose the size of your drinking vessel so it delivers the exact amount of water. This Ninja coffee brewer has a removable reservoir for easy refilling.
Works well and looks good!
Customer Rating
4.0
I'm not a coffee drinker. Got this because we often have people over asking for coffee. I wanted an easy to use, high quality and good looking machine that would not take up too much counter space. I have other Ninja products so I thought I'd give this one a try. Honestly I got more than I expected and I can use it to make tea as well, even just a single cup if that's all I need.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Audio-Technica - ATH SR6BT Wireless Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black
Get high-fidelity audio with these wireless Audio-Technica headphones. Mic and volume switches are built into the earcup for convenient control, and its NFC functionality enables touch pairing to connect with your favorite Bluetooth wireless devices. Memory foam earpads on these over-ear Audio-Technica headphones offer sound isolation and a comfortable fit.
Great Bluetooth headphones
Customer Rating
4.0
I've delayed a while to post my review because at first I thought these over the ear headphones looked and felt a little cheap... They are mostly plastic and very light weight. But after a while of use both testing and just daily use I have come to love these headphones!
Their use and setup is easy and I am able to switch quickly from iPhone to iPad without hassle or long waits for the Bluetooth device to be found. They also have an audio cable with controls so you can use them even when the battery is too low for Bluetooth to work or to use them with an Xbox One controller. I'm no audiophile but for me the audio quality is excellent for TV, movies, all kinds of music and even audio books. These do not have very strong bass which is fine with me as I prefer clear highs and mid range. Also the volume works really well even with Bluetooth. I have found that sometimes I can't get the volume high enough for my tastes on some other Bluetooth speakers and headphones but these are very good in that department.
I have really enjoyed using these headphones and my perception of "cheapness" has all but gone away. Given the price however I think that selective use of metal in the hinges/swivel would elevate the premium look and feel of these units. Without any physical changes I think these headphones are a great value at a 20% discounted sales price.
Some other considerations... I have a big head, L/XL ball cap for me. These headphones fit perfectly and stay in place even while jogging in place or jumping rope. They also fit very comfortable over my average sized ears. They were conformable and stayed on without feeling tight for 45 minute during an at home exercise session.
If you can look past the initial "cheap" impression you might get and the price is not a concern to you then these headphones are highly recommended.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 0062958592
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Linksys - Max-Stream™ AC4000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi Router
Meet your large household’s high-bandwidth requirements with this tri-band Linksys Max-Stream Wi-Fi router. It performs at up to 4 Gbps for high-speed Internet access, and its MU-MIMO technology lets everyone at home enjoy smooth, simultaneous gaming and media streaming on multiple devices. This Linksys Max-Stream Wi-Fi router has six adjustable external antennas for maximum area coverage
Works but over priced.
Customer Rating
3.0
This is a good router but at this price the value of the features and hardware does not seem to translate into noticeable benefit to the end user. In other words, I feel like I could buy a lower price router from Linksys and get the same performance and features I "need". Think about what you really need and buy the appropriate router for you. Don't get me wrong, I love the look of this router, like the six antennas, and I believe that this router may last longer than a less expensive one... I believe that but in practice and experience very expensive routers don't last longer than routers half this price. And that time frame is 4-5 years.
Anyway, this is a great product, but I don't think I'll buy a high end router again unless it has some demonstrable reason to do so.
If you don't care about price then this router looks good and works fine so go for it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 0062958592
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Panasonic - ARC3 3-Blade Wet/Dry Electric Shaver - Blue
Enjoy a smooth shaving experience with this Panasonic cordless razor. It has a pivoting head with three blades angled at 30 degrees that lift and cut facial hair comfortably and evenly, and it can be used dry or wet with shaving cream for convenience. This Panasonic cordless razor has a nonslip rubberized handle to provide a secure grip.
Good value, good shave!
Customer Rating
4.0
It's a water proof shaver that works and the battery lasts for a few shaves if you shave every day. Side trimmer works well and is actually easier to extend and collapse than I thought... I had to stop overthinking the the simple mechanism and then it just worked; just use slight pressure with your thumb up or down. For the money this shaver is very good and I'll be taking it with me when I travel.
I do not like the one piece cradle charger that you have to plug directly into the call outlet, but it does work. You just can't plug anything else in at the same time because the charger is bulky.
If you are on a budget and want an electric shaver that gets the job done this will work. Remember this is 4 stars because it is a good value. If you want better you'll pay more.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 0062958592
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Linksys - Velop AC2200 Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 5 System (3-pack) - White
Make your home an internet haven with this versatile Linksys Velop wireless Wi-Fi system. Three identical tri-band dual-stream AC2200 routers, each equipped with a quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 processor, deliver lightning-fast internet. Equipped with Bluetooth 4.0/LE, this Linksys Velop wireless Wi-Fi system is simple to set up and pairs easily with computers, tablets and smart devices.
I currently have an WRT1900ACS Router, would the VELOP AC6600 system be able to connect with that or do I did to replace in order to use the mesh system?
The Velop system is designed to replace your old router if you follow the app instructions. However if you pretend that your existing router is the Internet gateway (cable model/DSL modem/U-Verse gateway) then you can plug your Velop into one of the existing router's LAN ports... just tell the app that you have connected you first Velop node to your Internet modem and it should work fine. Here is the limitation: Since the Velop will think you've connected it directly to the Internet gateway it will consider that connection to be a WAN connection and hide it behind its firewall. When you connect to the Velop WiFi you will notice your subnet and IP addresses are different from your routers IP address settings. This means that the new Velop WiFi network will not be able to see the original router LAN network. Internet access should work perfect. What will not work automatically for example is this, if you have an iPad connected to the Velop WiFi and you have an Xbox connected to your original router and then you try to use the Xbox app on the iPad it won't see your Xbox. Another example is, if you have a WiFi printer on your original router LAN it will be hidden from any device that connects to the new Velop WiFi network. The Velop app does appear to have settings that you can adjust to allow certain IP address to communicate through the firewall but I have not tested these settings.
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Linksys - Velop AC2200 Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 5 System (3-pack) - White
Make your home an internet haven with this versatile Linksys Velop wireless Wi-Fi system. Three identical tri-band dual-stream AC2200 routers, each equipped with a quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 processor, deliver lightning-fast internet. Equipped with Bluetooth 4.0/LE, this Linksys Velop wireless Wi-Fi system is simple to set up and pairs easily with computers, tablets and smart devices.
Can the nodes be used out doors? Are they weather proof?
No, not weather proof.
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Linksys - Velop AC2200 Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 5 System (3-pack) - White
Make your home an internet haven with this versatile Linksys Velop wireless Wi-Fi system. Three identical tri-band dual-stream AC2200 routers, each equipped with a quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 processor, deliver lightning-fast internet. Equipped with Bluetooth 4.0/LE, this Linksys Velop wireless Wi-Fi system is simple to set up and pairs easily with computers, tablets and smart devices.
why is everyone giving 5 stars when the product is not even out for purchasing? how many of these reviews are fake?
There are people who get retail versions of devices before they are released for the purpose of trying the product out, testing it in the real world, and then they post an honest review. I'm sure there may be fake reviews or poorly done reviews but there are also legitimate pre-release product reviews as well. Hope that answers your question.
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Linksys - Velop AC2200 Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 5 System (3-pack) - White
Make your home an internet haven with this versatile Linksys Velop wireless Wi-Fi system. Three identical tri-band dual-stream AC2200 routers, each equipped with a quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 processor, deliver lightning-fast internet. Equipped with Bluetooth 4.0/LE, this Linksys Velop wireless Wi-Fi system is simple to set up and pairs easily with computers, tablets and smart devices.
I don't think the following statement is correct "Each access point provides a maximum data transfer speed of up to 6600 Mbps" I think collectively all the routers/access points have that much throughput but not an individual one.
You are correct. That is a theoretical maximum speed and or capacity. However that maximum speed does translate into the ability to have many devices connected to WiFi and each device getting enough speed and bandwidth to watch video on each device at the same time, as an example. That limit is not achievable for a single device connection. Technically you might get close to that maximum speed if you sum up the connections of many devices simultaneously, but that would be just an interesting experiment. The practical application that the maximum speed indicates is that many devices can connect to the system and they can all have a reliable and fast WiFi connection; this part I have tested and was very happy with my real world performance.
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Google Wifi AC1200 Dual-Band Mesh Wi-Fi System (3-Pack)
Create a reliable internet connection throughout your home with this Google Wi-Fi system. The convenient package of three connectivity points effortlessly covers even large homes up to 4,500 square feet. This Google Wi-Fi system eliminates uneven bandwidth usage among multiple devices, including cellphones and tablets, for an unimpeded connection that doesn't lag behind.
I have att diverse internet. Will this replace them. What is monthly charge for Google wifi
No. This system is a WiFi router only. It does not come with or provide Internet service.
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Google Wifi AC1200 Dual-Band Mesh Wi-Fi System (3-Pack)
Create a reliable internet connection throughout your home with this Google Wi-Fi system. The convenient package of three connectivity points effortlessly covers even large homes up to 4,500 square feet. This Google Wi-Fi system eliminates uneven bandwidth usage among multiple devices, including cellphones and tablets, for an unimpeded connection that doesn't lag behind.
More precise question. I have a cable modem from Brighthouse for my internet connection. I run several wifi routers off this. Do I have to keep the Brighthouse modem? Also have a cable running to end of house with a linked router. Can all be replaced?
Yes, you still need the cable model as this is where the 1st Google device will connect in order to receive the Internet connection. After the main unit is setup you can place the other two units in other rooms to help expand you WiFi network. Keep in mind that there are limites to distance. The two other extender units do have to be in range of the main unit in order to extend your network.
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Google Wifi AC1200 Dual-Band Mesh Wi-Fi System (3-Pack)
Create a reliable internet connection throughout your home with this Google Wi-Fi system. The convenient package of three connectivity points effortlessly covers even large homes up to 4,500 square feet. This Google Wi-Fi system eliminates uneven bandwidth usage among multiple devices, including cellphones and tablets, for an unimpeded connection that doesn't lag behind.
I still need a paid hard wired phone line and a modem to use this device. ?? if so, where would it have any benefit for a small 1500 foot home. ??
The three pack system would probably be overkill for your home size. Just buy a single pack and that would probably work just fine for you.
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Google Wifi AC1200 Dual-Band Mesh Wi-Fi System (3-Pack)
Create a reliable internet connection throughout your home with this Google Wi-Fi system. The convenient package of three connectivity points effortlessly covers even large homes up to 4,500 square feet. This Google Wi-Fi system eliminates uneven bandwidth usage among multiple devices, including cellphones and tablets, for an unimpeded connection that doesn't lag behind.
Can these Google Wifi mesh units be used to extend the range in a small home, who's primary internet service is provided by a Verizon Hotspot "Jetpack" ?
If that device has an ethernet/network port (RJ45 port) then you should be able to connect the Google system. If it does not have a physical port then most likely the Google system will not work.
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Google Wifi AC1200 Dual-Band Mesh Wi-Fi System (3-Pack)
Create a reliable internet connection throughout your home with this Google Wi-Fi system. The convenient package of three connectivity points effortlessly covers even large homes up to 4,500 square feet. This Google Wi-Fi system eliminates uneven bandwidth usage among multiple devices, including cellphones and tablets, for an unimpeded connection that doesn't lag behind.
Does Google Wifi support 220V or just 120V?
I cannot confirm this as the packaging does not clearly state either way. However given the size of the units and the power adaptor I would guess that they are 120V only. The power adaptor looks just like something I would use with an Android phone, and the connection to the device is USB-C.
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Google Wifi AC1200 Dual-Band Mesh Wi-Fi System (3-Pack)
Create a reliable internet connection throughout your home with this Google Wi-Fi system. The convenient package of three connectivity points effortlessly covers even large homes up to 4,500 square feet. This Google Wi-Fi system eliminates uneven bandwidth usage among multiple devices, including cellphones and tablets, for an unimpeded connection that doesn't lag behind.
Can you assign an ip address to the router or are you locked into a default one/?
From the app on iOS you can change the "WAN" side IP address and DNS settings. Note: It does not look like you can change the private network IP address or DHCP settings.
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