jazzman1
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- First ReviewMarch 1, 2010
- Last ReviewFebruary 8, 2015
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- Average Rating4.9
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- First Review CommentJuly 25, 2010
- Last Review CommentJanuary 8, 2015
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- First AnswerApril 6, 2010
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Canon - EF 50mm f/1.8 II Standard Lens - Black
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Standard Lens: This compact, lightweight lens features excellent Gaussian optics and multicoated glass to produce consistently exceptional results, making it ideal for everyday use. It's versatile enough to be effective in a variety of shooting situations and has a fast 1.8 maximum aperture for excellent low-light performance.
Excellent Lens
Customer Rating
5.0
I got this lens from a suggestion of a friend. My Canon T3i DSLR came with a 18mm-55mm kit lens and a 75mm-300mm zoom lens here at Best Buy in a bundle. But this lens is much better for closeups and portrait shots with better sharpness and low light performance than my kit lens. It's small, light weight, and seems to be well made though the lens is plastic. It's a good addition to my camera and the price is right.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 0759445275
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Samsung - 51" Class (50-3/4" Diag.) - Plasma - 1080p - HDTV
Samsung PN51F5300AFXZA Plasma HDTV: This 1080p HDTV is designed for those who want great cinematic performance on a large screen. Wide Color Enhancer Plus helps give older films a boost of color.
Very Good Bare bones HD TV
Customer Rating
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Features
2.0
What's great about it: Quality of Picture and Price
What's not so great: Extra ports, inputs, and features
I got this set because I'm a diehard Plasma booster. I knew Plasma will soon disappear and I wanted another one before they all were gone. I knew this set was bare bones with few extras, but the picture is superb and that's my main concern. No fast motion blur (sports) and great picture from any angle. It's not smart....Not 3D, has no internet input, no SD card slot. It has 2 HDMI inputs, 1 component input, and 1 USB2 input.. I think 3D, 4000P definition, and smart capability, is not worth paying for. I have a smart Sony Blu-Ray Player that I use to stream internet content that gives this TV smart capability through my player. I have a 3 input HDMI splitter to add 2 more HDMI connections to this TV. It has the best picture that one will find today in a Plasma TV anywhere near this price range. At the price I paid on sale it's a heck of a bargain, even a steal. My 42" Panasonic HD Plasma, now 5 yr old was a top of the line TV at $1300.00 when I bought it. This Samsung has a better picture, uses less energy, and runs cooler.. It's not about the brand, the Plasma tech got better over 5 yrs. It runs a little cooler than my Panasonic Plasma, though all Plasmas run hotter than LCD's. I got a 4yr warranty for $100.00 on this TV because these newer HD sets don't yet have the longevity our older tube sets had. If one spends $400.00 or more, and gets a 42" or larger screen, I'd recommend buying a warrany. Your average repair on these HD TV's will be appox $300.00- $400 or more, and a set 42".or larger gets in home service. Not much more I can say about his set other than get one if you like Plasma's, before Plasma's disappear.
This product has... Easy to set up, Great value and features for the price
About me... Technically savvy viewer, Love to stream movies, retired, audio/video buff
I would recommend this to a friend!
Internet Connectable?No
My Best Buy number: 0759445275
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Canon - EOS Rebel T3i DSLR Camera with 18-55mm IS Lens - Black
Canon EOS Rebel T3i DSLR Camera with 18–55mm Lens: Capture your next masterpiece with this Canon Rebel T3i, an easy-to-use compact DSLR that boasts plenty of features. The DIGIC 4 Image Processor and 18.0-megapixel CMOS Image Sensor provide optimal performance for superb still shots, while Full HD recording delivers incredible performance when shooting video. No matter your experience with DSLR cameras, the multitude of features and ease of operation gives you more creative options.Memory card sold separately.
Good Camera for a Newbie
Customer Rating
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: Everything
What's not so great: Nothing
This is my 1st DSL camera and I got it for a great price at Best Buy. I got the bundle with Camera, bag, extra zoom lens, and SD card. It took awhile to figure how to attach the lens. You have to line up the white dots, and it will snap in. Then I had to figure how to pop up the flash. The flash won't pop up manually if it's in the auto setting. You have to move the dial into one of the manual settings. The flash with pop up automatically if the light is low. Even with my limited knowledge with DSL, I took good pics. Some were blirred, so I know I still have a lot to learn. But I'm happy with this camera and know I will have many fun days out taking pics. It's a good camera for a beginner and it will grow with you. It has many features I still have to learn to use.
About me... Semi-pro videographer, semi-pro photographer, Video enthusiast, Photo enthusiast
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 0759445275
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Compact and lightweight 4x telephoto zoom lens ideal for shooting sports, portraits, and wildlife. The newly developed Micro makes auto focusing quicker and quieter. The improved zoom mechanism also makes zooming smoother. The front part of the zoom ring now sports a silver ring for a luxury touch.
Good Lens
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Durability
5.0
What's great about it: Nice Pictures
What's not so great: Nothing
I got this lens at a great price in a package bundle with my Canon Rebel T3i. Camera. I'm new to DSL Camera's and had some getting use to with this lens and my camera. I had a problem attaching this lens at 1st, till I got the hang of it. The zoom is Ok for what it's for...it's only 4X magnification. I had to figure out there is no motorized zoom. You have to manually zoom things. But the pics were crisp and very sharp. As was stated there's no stabilizer with this lens but at this price one cannot complain. With a little care, and steadiness, one can take very good pics with this lens.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 0759445275
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j5create - USB 3.0 4-Port Mini Hub - Black
The USB 3.0 4-Port Mini Hub allows for up to four USB 3.0 devices to be connected simultaneously at a transmission speed of 5Gbps, while still providing connectivity and support for the older USB 2.0 (480Mb/s) and 1.1 (12Mb/s) devices. It works with high-bandwidth Super Speed USB 3.0 devices, such as webcams, flash drives, video surveillance cameras, digital video cameras, multi-channel audio and more. In addition, it supports fast charging for smart phone, tablets, and iPad.
Good Product
Customer Rating
5.0
Durability
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
What's great about it: USB3
What's not so great: Nothing
Not the best price for this adapter, others are cheaper. But it was the only one BB had when I bought it. All 4 ports are USB3, not just one port as a previous poster stated. You can tell a USB3 port from the blue color. It works as advertised and seems to be a quality product. I never owned this brand before so I could not give the highest rating for durability. It doubles as a fast charger for any accessories with a USB jack. You can use this hub to fast charge your cellphone, ipad, tablet, etc. It will fast charge up to 1.5A.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 0759445275
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PNY's Elite Turbo Attache 4 USB 3.2 is built for speed & convenience. Experience USB 3.2 next generation speed performance with transfer speeds of 100MB/s read and transfer speeds up to 10x faster than USB 2.0. It's the perfect solution for easily storing and quickly transferring all your large documents, high-resolution photos, HD videos, and more. USB 3.2 offers the same ease-of-use and plug-and-play capabilities as previous generations of USB technologies, but with exceptional speed improvements. Designed for Reliable Portable Storage, PNY's Elite Turbo Attaché 4 USB 3.2 Flash Drive is designed with convenience and portability in mind. The portable, light-weight Flash Drive incorporates a sliding collar cap-less design that means for no more lost caps. This USB 3.2 Flash Drive is small in size, but big on performance
Good Product
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Performance
5.0
Capacity
5.0
What's great about it: Fast speed and good capacity storage space
What's not so great: Nothing
This is my 2nd USB3 Flash Drive. My other is a 32 GB Sandisk. Sandisk is my favorite flash drive and SD card but this sale price was hard to pass up for a USB3. Not sure if the speed is fast as my sandisk but it's fast enough that I wouldn't be able to tell without testing both. I downloaded 15 GB of data in less than 10 minutes, maybe less. But in order to get the faster speed of USB3 you have to have USB3 ports on your Pc. If you plug this drive into a USB2 port, your speed will default to the speed of USB2. The 1st thing I did was format this drive, I always format any new flash drive. It works as advertised and I have no complaints.
This product has... Fast, Attractive design/portable, Large capacity/good size
About me... Budget Conscious, Pro/semi pro photographer, Need storage for large media files
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 0759445275
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NETGEAR - Dual-Band Wireless-AC USB 2.0 Adapter
Experience data transfer rates up to 900 Mbps with this NETGEAR dual-band USB 2.0 adapter that connects your computer to a Wireless-AC network to provide the speed needed for streaming high-definition content, online gaming and more.
Great Product
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Performance
5.0
What's great about it: Speed, range, setup
What's not so great: Nothing
I got this Wi-Fi adapter for a desktop with a weak Wi-Fi card. My connection speed and range was medicore with the built in Wi-Fi card. With this Netgear adapter my speed and range is excellent. My downloads are much faster and my movies I stream are much smoother. It's very easy to setup. You just run the included CD then plug in the adapter into a spare USB port. I had it running in less than 10 minutes.
This product has... Fast connection, Dual band, Reliable connection
About me... Budget Conscious, Technology guru
I would recommend this to a friend!
I use it in...:Apartment
My Best Buy number: 0759445275
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Google - Nexus - 7" - 32GB - Black
Google Nexus - 7" - 32GB: With more pixels than an HDTV and a speedy quad-core processor, movies and images on this Nexus 7 tablet look razor-sharp and process quickly with little buffer time.
Good Product
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Features
4.0
What's great about it: Great resolution, streaming movies, wi-fi
What's not so great: Can't add a SD card for more storage, earphone jack
I haven't gotton full use of all the features yet but I enjoy the things I have used. It hooks up to Wi-Fi very easily on most Wi-Fi hotspots. It streams movies from Netflix and redbox with a excellent picture and rarely freezes. I did install Hotspot Shield for protection when on the net. Hotspot Shield encrypts all my emails and contacts on internet sites. It hides my I.P. address so I can't be tracked online. I wouldn't feel safe on this tablet on the internet without it. It has good battery power, I can go 10 hrs before I need to charge. My only grip is the sound is not loud enough. One needs a earphone in public places. You have to use a bluetooth earphone cause there's no earphone jack. All in all a good tablet and I got it on sale at Best buy.
This product is... responsive touch screen, easy to set up, lightning fast, Variety of apps available, Sharp graphics, Easy to navigate, Great screen size
About me... Budget Conscious, Basic web surfing & emails, traveler, Comfortable with technology
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 0759445275
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Roku - 3 Streaming Player - Black
Roku 3: Access more than 1,500 channels in up to 1080p and view videos from Netflix and YouTube directly on your TV. Fast, powerful and loaded with features, the motion-sensing remote lets you play games or plug in headphones to watch late-night flicks without waking up the household.
Love this streaming box
Customer Rating
5.0
Features
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
What's great about it: Plenty of free channels, many pay channels too
What's not so great: Entering your email addy and registering for many channels
I got this Roku 3 box on sale at BB. I also used rewards points so I payed about 1/2 the price. It was very easy to setup. I chose Roku 3 over the cheapers ones because it's more versatile. I wanted to hookup by internet cable so I can utilize all my speed for streaming. The other cheaper models only hookup by Wi-Fi. With Wi-Fi my streaming speed is less and the picture may not look as good. Also, I don't have to worry about the box disconnecting sometimes as devices sometimes do when hooked up by Wi-Fi. It also comes with a USB port that will come in handy when I want to view pictures, video, or other files and documents. I figured for a few more bucks I'd get more bang for the buck and I do. It may also help to future proof my Roku as new tech and apps come out. It has over 120 free channels I am able to get with the prospect of more to come. I have acc's with Netflix and Redbox streaming and I connect to both with this Roku box. So far I haven't purchased or rented any movies but I'm satisfied with all the free content. In fact that's why I got it. I'm trying to keep my cable bill down and many channels I get on my cable I can get through Roku also. I'm almost at the point of cancelling my cable. If I can get just a few more free channels I'm not getting now, that I get on cable.....I'll cut my cable service. My only gripe is that you have to register and create an acc with many channels before you can view the content. Some you have to give a email addy and create a password. That's a real hassell depending on how many channels that you may use. But once I set all that up, I 'm having plenty enjoyment of free movies and other free content to enjoy. I'm Pc savvy and a simi geek, so I have no problem hooking up my gear. Love my Roku, may get another for my bedroom TV.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 0759445275
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Toshiba - Canvio Connect 2TB External USB 3.0/2.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black
Take up to 2TB of data on the go with this Toshiba Canvio Connect HDTC720XK3C1 USB 3.0/2.0 hard drive, which features an internal shock sensor to protect your files. Data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps ensure fast performance.
Very good portable hard drive
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Performance
5.0
What's great about it: 2 TG drive, USB 3, shock sensor protection
What's not so great: Nothing
I got this drive at BB on sale. It replaced an 1 TG external drive that had to have external power. Easy setup, just plug into a USB port. It was quickly recognized. I like it's portable and is easy to carry and use with other Pc's. It doesn't require an external power source. It's about twice as fast with transfer speeds as the USB 2 drive it replaced. But to get the extra speed you need a Pc with USB ports. It is USB compatible if you don't have USB 3 ports. It comes with many tools that some may find useful, like a internal backup program. But I use a 3rd party backup program that serves me well. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. I partitioned the drive and made a 200 Gb partition for my backups with the Pc ti's hooked up to. I use the other partition for my CD's, DVD's, and all other files and programs. You don't have to do that to use the drive, one can store all your files and programs on the drive as is. But I named the backup partition my backup drive. The bigger partition I name files and programs. It just makes things neat and I know where my backups are with trying to locate them among everything stored on the drive. The prices of portable external drives have really came down and it's cost effective now to get one instead of the external powered drives. Much easier to use also. This is a great drive with plenty of hard drive space.
This product has... Reliable, Fast, Attractive design/portable, Quiet, Large capacity/good size
About me... Budget Conscious, Work with large multimedia files, Need a simple backup solution, tech savvy simi geek
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 0759445275
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HP - Pavilion x360 2-in-1 11.6" Touch-Screen Laptop - Intel Pentium - 4GB Memory - 500GB Hard Drive - Smoke Silver
HP Pavilion x360 11-n010dx Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: This versatile device is a laptop with a full keyboard when you want to work, a touch-screen tablet when you want to play, and a portable movie or video player with a built-in stand when you're on the go.
Can i buy it even i live in Cameroun? If yes, how? Thanks!
try to order online. make sure you ask about correct ac power and voltage you should use in your country.
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HP - Pavilion x360 2-in-1 11.6" Touch-Screen Laptop - Intel Pentium - 4GB Memory - 500GB Hard Drive - Smoke Silver
HP Pavilion x360 11-n010dx Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: This versatile device is a laptop with a full keyboard when you want to work, a touch-screen tablet when you want to play, and a portable movie or video player with a built-in stand when you're on the go.
does this product is covered by international warranty and can it be serviced in india?
i have bought this laptop in US and now i want to take this to India. Does it covered under international warranty? can it be repaired in India?
contact hp support.
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HP - Pavilion x360 2-in-1 11.6" Touch-Screen Laptop - Intel Pentium - 4GB Memory - 500GB Hard Drive - Smoke Silver
HP Pavilion x360 11-n010dx Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: This versatile device is a laptop with a full keyboard when you want to work, a touch-screen tablet when you want to play, and a portable movie or video player with a built-in stand when you're on the go.
free office
this computer was advertised to have free office for a year with purchase. Anybody know how-to access it?
you should have a product code to activate office. go to control panel to add more Microsoft features.
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HP - Pavilion x360 2-in-1 11.6" Touch-Screen Laptop - Intel Pentium - 4GB Memory - 500GB Hard Drive - Smoke Silver
HP Pavilion x360 11-n010dx Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: This versatile device is a laptop with a full keyboard when you want to work, a touch-screen tablet when you want to play, and a portable movie or video player with a built-in stand when you're on the go.
Will it run league of legends?
not a good pc for gaming. doesn't have ample CPU, ram, or graphics card for gaming.
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Canon - PowerShot SX60 HS 16.1-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black
This Canon PowerShot SX60 HS digital camera features built-in Wi-Fi, so you can easily share stored photos and videos with loved ones. A Canon HS system with a 16.1-megapixel CMOS sensor and DIGIC 6 image processor promotes high-quality shooting.Memory card sold separately..
Canon warranty
Will canon still cover the camera warranty in the UK. When I return home.
that's a question for canon support
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Canon - PowerShot SX60 HS 16.1-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black
This Canon PowerShot SX60 HS digital camera features built-in Wi-Fi, so you can easily share stored photos and videos with loved ones. A Canon HS system with a 16.1-megapixel CMOS sensor and DIGIC 6 image processor promotes high-quality shooting.Memory card sold separately..
I ARRIVE ANCHORAGE IN MAY 27, CAN I BUY NOW, AND PICK UP IN THIS DATE, IN ANCHORAGE ?
that's a question for canon support
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Sony - Digital Voice Recorder - Black
Capture crystal clear audio with this Sony Mono digital voice recorder. Singers looking to keep track of their inspiration and working professionals who don't want to forget important details benefit from this recorder's high-quality mp3 audio. This Sony Mono digital voice recorder utilizes Intelligent Noise Cut technology to enhance human speech and filter out background noise.
Is this device compatible with wireless headphones?
Is this device compatible with wireless headphones, and if it is not, can you recommend a product with these features that is Bluetooth compatible?
Wireless head sets will work only if you have Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth capablity with this recorder.
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Step up to high-speed USB 3.0 and transfer your videos, photos and files up to ten times faster than standard USB 2.0 drives. SanDisk Ultra® USB 3.0 Flash Drive takes the wait out of moving, sharing or backing up big files—now you can transfer a full-length movie from your laptop to your flash drive in less than a minute. Password protection lets you keep your private files private, while still being able to share generously with family and friends. And, with a sleek, sturdy SanDisk Ultra USB 3.0 Flash Drive in your pocket, you won’t need an internet connection to access those photos and videos any place or any time you want. For more than 25 years, SanDisk has been known for quality and reliability all around the world.
this product claims "write speeds up to ten times faster"
I have the Sandisk Cruzer 2.0 --this Sandisk 3.0 claims to have "write speeds up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0" what does this mean ---does it literally mean that you can key words/write 10 times faster?
The speed of the USB3 Drive will depend on different factors of your Pc. You "must" have a USB3 port on your Pc for this drive to work at faster speeds. It will work in USB2 ports but it will only perform at the USB2 speeds. If you have the proper USB3 ports on your Pc, you should see faster speeds.
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what web site to go to for warranty on new 60"tv
Duh????? Take your pick. Pick a service then go to their website.
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Samsung - 51" Class (50-3/4" Diag.) - Plasma - 1080p - HDTV
Samsung PN51F5300AFXZA Plasma HDTV: This 1080p HDTV is designed for those who want great cinematic performance on a large screen. Wide Color Enhancer Plus helps give older films a boost of color.
Does this tv produce a "soap opera effect" ?
I know most people don't like the "soap opera effect" some tv's produce, but I actually do (I know, how weird, right?) and I'm looking for a well-priced tv that does. Does this tv do that?
No. This is a plasma TV. Soap opera effect happens only on LCD HD sets.
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