mike
 
 
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 Dropcam - Refurbished Pro HD Wi-Fi Security Camera - Black
Dropcam - Refurbished Pro HD Wi-Fi Security Camera - Black
Protect your home even when you can't be there with this Nest Cam security camera and your smartphone. This intuitive camera design detects your smartphone's location, turning on the moment you leave the house. This Nest Cam security camera offers daylong monitoring, alerting you to problems via your phone as they arise.
 
One in two....typical refurbished these days
Customer Rating
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Posted by: mike
from ca
on December 29, 2016
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Bought two of these, both looked great, couldn't tell they had been used.
After calling Nest customer service (who were very friendly), realized one was defective. Now Bb is sold out so not sure what to do now. I should have bought three, knowing that statically at least 30% of products ordered as refurbished / geek squad certified, would arrive defective (based on personal purchase history). Ughh, b and h here I come...
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2561014908
My Best Buy number: 2561014908
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 French Bull - Sol-Light Band for Misfit Flash Activity Trackers - Condensed Ziggy
French Bull - Sol-Light Band for Misfit Flash Activity Trackers - Condensed Ziggy
This French Bull Sol-Light 45358BBR band offers a fun, stylish look for your Misfit Flash activity tracker. The band features a watchband-style closure for a snug fit and is constructed of high-grade silicone for a sturdy design.
 
Great
Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: mike
from ca
on December 29, 2016
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Best misfit holder so far, wish this thing came with the flash instead of the other one they include.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2561014908
My Best Buy number: 2561014908
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 GIFT CARD SALES
GIFT CARD SALES
 
Only worked part-time
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2.0 out of 5
2.0
Posted by: mike
from ca
on December 21, 2016
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Great concept, and the easiest coding for remotes I've ever seen but very finicky, had to be pointed in one perfect direction for all pistons to fire
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2561014908
My Best Buy number: 2561014908
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 Ultimate Ears - BOOM 2 Wireless Bluetooth Speaker - Indigo
Ultimate Ears - BOOM 2 Wireless Bluetooth Speaker - Indigo
UE BOOM 2 Wireless Bluetooth Speaker: Make your next adventure even more epic with the clear sound and powerful bass of the UE BOOM 2 Bluetooth speaker. From your own backyard to hiking trails, bike paths and pool parties, the waterproof and dirtproof UE BOOM 2 can blast your favorite playlists wherever you are. Plus, you can pair two speakers together for full stereo sound that will keep you moving.
 
Really sweet
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4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: mike
from ca
on December 8, 2016
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Love this speaker, sure wish party up was more consistent and could go further
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2561014908
My Best Buy number: 2561014908
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 Insignia™ - Wi-Fi Smart Plug - White
Insignia™ - Wi-Fi Smart Plug - White
 
pretty good, just needs some integration
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4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: mike
from ca
on December 4, 2016
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This is actually a decent smart plug for the price (on sale 20.00)...I've used ihome, idevices, edimax, belkin, and tplink and the last two had issues with my airport extreme. The first two were nice but overpriced. The Edimax and this model seem very similar. Though the setup/app on the Insignia smart plug is much easier and user friendly.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2561014908
My Best Buy number: 2561014908
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 ZAGG - InvisibleShield HD Glass Screen Protector for Microsoft Surface 3 - Clear
ZAGG - InvisibleShield HD Glass Screen Protector for Microsoft Surface 3 - Clear
Safeguard your Microsoft Surface 3 with this ZAGG InvisibleShield MS3HGS-F00 screen protector, which is constructed of tempered-glass material for a scratch-resistant and oil-repelling design that helps keep your screen clean and protected.
 
Rose colored glasses
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3.0 out of 5
3.0
Posted by: mike
from ca
on November 21, 2016
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This is a nice screen cover, as far as fit and finish go, but what kills it for me is the color. I know it is supposed to help your eyes but I wish it were clear.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2561014908
My Best Buy number: 2561014908
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 PNY - CS1311 120GB Internal SATA III Solid State Drive
PNY - CS1311 120GB Internal SATA III Solid State Drive
Upgrade your PC or Mac computer with this PNY 2.5-inch SATA III SSD. With its high-speed performance, this 120GB solid state drive delivers fast boot-up times and enhanced responsiveness to your device. Built-in flash memory helps to conserve power, making this PNY 2.5-inch SATA III SSD a smart addition to your laptop for extended battery life.
 
One of the best
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5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: mike
from ca
on November 2, 2016
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One of the best values out there, speeds are great AND consistent, all at a great price.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2561014908
My Best Buy number: 2561014908
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 Logitech - Harmony 350 8-Device Universal Remote - Black
Logitech - Harmony 350 8-Device Universal Remote - Black
With the ability to control up to 8 devices, this Logitech Harmony 350 915-000230 universal remote simplifies operation of your TV, cable/satellite box, DVR, Blu-ray Disc player and other home entertainment components.
 
Nice
Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: mike
from ca
on November 2, 2016
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Logitech makes it pretty easy to set up and seems to cover every remote I've come across
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2561014908
My Best Buy number: 2561014908
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 Belkin - Ultimate Pro Keyboard Case for Apple® iPad® Air 2 - Black/Gray
Belkin - Ultimate Pro Keyboard Case for Apple® iPad® Air 2 - Black/Gray
Take notes on the go with this Belkin Ultimate Pro F5L176TTBLK case for Apple iPad Air 2, which features a full backlit keyboard and Bluetooth Smart technology, so you can pair 2 devices at once. Aluminum-alloy material delivers a durable design.
 
overall flimsy
Customer Rating
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Posted by: mike
from ca
on October 20, 2016
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I like the lighted keypad, it's comfortable but the magnet is not strong enough...a few times my ipad has almost dropped off backwards while typing. Most likely not keeping this one.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2561014908
My Best Buy number: 2561014908
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 Thule - Vectros Bumper Case for 13&quot; Apple® MacBook® Pro with Retina display - Black
Thule - Vectros Bumper Case for 13" Apple® MacBook® Pro with Retina display - Black
With Bi-Component Armor, this Thule Vectros TVBE-3153 BLACK bumper case provides durable protection against damage due to drops and other impacts to help keep your 13" Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display safe. The positive closure prevents opening.
 
awesome
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5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: mike
from ca
on October 20, 2016
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this was the first time I paid full price for a laptop case and it was worth it. Solid, comfortable, maybe not the best looking but makes up for it in every other way
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2561014908
My Best Buy number: 2561014908
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 Sony - 2.1-Channel Soundbar with 4.72&quot; Subwoofer and 170-Watt Digital Amplifier - Black
Sony - 2.1-Channel Soundbar with 4.72" Subwoofer and 170-Watt Digital Amplifier - Black
This Sony TV sound system with built-in subwoofer provides an enriched-sound experience with an all-in-one sound box design. Bluetooth and NFC connectivity let you stream effortlessly to watch movies, TV shows and to play games. Play music from your phone or tablet on your TV with this Sony TV sound system.
 

Can you add rear speakers to this system? Thanks.

Yes, the small multi-colored H.ear Go are easily added. I think the xr7 would also work but they do not have a battery so placement can be limiting.
 
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Sony - HG1 Hi-Res Portable Wireless Speaker - Charcoal Black
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 Samsung - 850 EVO 250GB Internal Serial ATA Solid State Drive for Laptops
Samsung - 850 EVO 250GB Internal Serial ATA Solid State Drive for Laptops
With a 250GB capacity, this Samsung 850 EVO MZ-75E250B internal Serial ATA hard drive provides plenty of space for your digital media. TurboWrite technology delivers rapid read and write speeds for efficient performance.
 

works with mac books?

Does this work with in a MacBook Pro mid-2012?
it works, but not as fast as in a PC. Now, I found if you can get another SSD (any type, and you can even borrow one as you will only need it for about an hour) and use one of the HD clone programs (CC Cloner, etc.), the magic seems to be to clone your old HD to another SSD, thennnn, clone that SSD to your new (or whichever is the better SSD of the two) SSD, and then you can really see the SSD working in the IOS environment.
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 Samsung - 850 EVO 250GB Internal Serial ATA Solid State Drive for Laptops
Samsung - 850 EVO 250GB Internal Serial ATA Solid State Drive for Laptops
With a 250GB capacity, this Samsung 850 EVO MZ-75E250B internal Serial ATA hard drive provides plenty of space for your digital media. TurboWrite technology delivers rapid read and write speeds for efficient performance.
 

Is there proprietary software with this drive? My normal hard drive crashed, took all the software with it, now I have a SSD EVO850 250GB model MZ-74E250B, installed with no software.,

I'm not sure about your question but I'll give it a try...it does come with Samsung Magician and Data Migration (which works only you are transferring your old drive to a new Samsung ssd)...but it will only copy from a functioning hard drive (I think). You might have to try one of the partition programs which claim to be able to rescue data that has been erased and/or damaged). They have never worked for me so try out the freeware titles before spending your money on anything.
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 Sony - Wireless Speaker with Integrated Amplifier
Sony - Wireless Speaker with Integrated Amplifier
This Sony Bluetooth wireless speaker features two-way speakers for intense, stereo-quality sound. Connect via HDMI to your television or add numerous speakers for convenient multiroom broadcasting with the easy-to-use SongPal mobile app. It's also compatible with Google Cast and Spotify Connect for versatile music selection. With Wi-Fi and NFC, you can stream music easily to this Sony Bluetooth wireless speaker.
 

Do these need to be plugged in or do you charge them?

no battery in the X5 so always have to be plugged in
7 years, 4 months ago
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 Sony - Wireless Speaker with Integrated Amplifier
Sony - Wireless Speaker with Integrated Amplifier
This Sony Bluetooth wireless speaker features two-way speakers for intense, stereo-quality sound. Connect via HDMI to your television or add numerous speakers for convenient multiroom broadcasting with the easy-to-use SongPal mobile app. It's also compatible with Google Cast and Spotify Connect for versatile music selection. With Wi-Fi and NFC, you can stream music easily to this Sony Bluetooth wireless speaker.
 

How many speakers you can connect to the device at same time?

I think device=phone/tablet, I think the max is between 5-10...its listed in the specs section
7 years, 4 months ago
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 Sony - Wireless Speaker with Integrated Amplifier
Sony - Wireless Speaker with Integrated Amplifier
This Sony Bluetooth wireless speaker features two-way speakers for intense, stereo-quality sound. Connect via HDMI to your television or add numerous speakers for convenient multiroom broadcasting with the easy-to-use SongPal mobile app. It's also compatible with Google Cast and Spotify Connect for versatile music selection. With Wi-Fi and NFC, you can stream music easily to this Sony Bluetooth wireless speaker.
 

is the $199 price tag for one speaker or a pair.

one, though if you get open box right now you could get two for a little over 200 with tax
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 Insignia™ - Wi-Fi Smart Plug - White
Insignia™ - Wi-Fi Smart Plug - White
 

Is there an ETA when it will work with Google home? Do you need a hub for the plug?

you can set it up, make schedules via the app on your phone, but at this point, that is about all you can do with it.
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 Insignia™ - Wi-Fi Smart Plug - White
Insignia™ - Wi-Fi Smart Plug - White
 

Does anyone know if this works with the Philips Hue?

doesn't work with anything yet, officially.
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 Samsung - Notebook 7 Spin 2-in-1 13.3&quot; Touch-Screen Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive - Platinum silver
Samsung - Notebook 7 Spin 2-in-1 13.3" Touch-Screen Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive - Platinum silver
Enjoy flexible entertainment with this Samsung Notebook 7 Spin laptop. Its 360-degree rotating monitor converts into a tablet for touch-screen browsing or a tent or display for hands-free viewing. This fast-charging 13-inch Notebook 7 Spin laptop powers up as quickly as 20 minutes to add two hours of battery life for playing another HD movie.
 

Does anyone know if this laptop would be ideal for a 7th grader? She would mostly use this for research, homework and coding (for robotics class).

if you get one that is new (not an open-box), I think it would be a great fit. They are solid and the extra Samsung features would be great to enhance learning.
 
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ASUS - Q304UA 2-in-1 13.3" Touch-Screen Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 6GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive - Sandblasted aluminum silver with chrome hinge
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 ASUS - Q304UA 2-in-1 13.3&quot; Touch-Screen Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 6GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive - Sandblasted aluminum silver with chrome hinge
ASUS - Q304UA 2-in-1 13.3" Touch-Screen Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 6GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive - Sandblasted aluminum silver with chrome hinge
Enjoy entertainment and connecting with this Asus touch-screen laptop. The flip-and-fold design lets you work on a traditional laptop, play apps on a tablet or share videos on the propped screen of this computer. Cloud support maximizes storage options and Intel Wireless Display lets you connect this Asus touch-screen laptop to your television to share videos with the entire family.
 

Does it have the back light keyboard ?

Yes, with 3-4 levels you can set
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