Medrod
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- First ReviewMay 24, 2014
- Last ReviewJune 20, 2018
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- Average Rating3.9
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Samsung - EVO Plus 128GB microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card
Expand your device’s storage capacity with this Samsung 128GB Evo Plus MicroSDXC memory card. This efficient storage device writes data at up to 90MB/S, making it ideal for HD cameras and other demanding gadgets. Use the adapter included with this Samsung 128GB Evo Plus MicroSDXC memory card to sync data via a regular SD card slot.
When you want the fastest read/write chip
Customer Rating
5.0
I wanted a 128GB chip for my new Samsung Tab S3 tablet so I looked at what Best Buy had in stock - SanDisk and Samsung. After looking at the specs I saw that the Samsung was a faster chip and a slightly higher price. I decided to treat myself to the best. and bought the Samsung.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0042158585
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Samsung - Galaxy Tab S3 - 9.7" - 32GB - Silver
Quickly connect with colleagues and friends on the go using this multifunctional Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 featuring a 2.15 GHz + 1.6 GHz quad core processor. Store photos from the device’s 13MP camera, which comes with a high-quality flash, on its 32GB internal memory. Equipped with a formidable Li-Ion 6000mAh battery, this Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 plays video for up to 12 hours straight without requiring a recharge.
Fantastic table, outstanding display but...
Customer Rating
4.0
My tablet came with Android ver 7.x but was upgraded, automatically, just a few days ago to Oreo 8.0. Fantastic! It is fast, with what must be the sharpest, brightest display on the market. It accepts a Micro SD of up to 256GB (the external SD card is used to store files on, you can not run apps from it) and has both an excellent front and rear camera. I love the new USB C connector allowing no-flip-required insertion of the charger cable. And, the pencil puts it on par with my Note 8 and the primary reason I keep buying Samsung Note phones. BUT, what do I do with the pencil?? Although much larger than my Note 8, there is no provision to store the pencil into the tablet. So now what do I do? Stick it in my pocket so that it can stab me every time I go for my car keys? Fortunately, for me, the one for my Note 8 works with this tablet, so I can leave the one that came with it at home. Still, no one else makes a tablet that you can use a pencil with, so I highly recommend this as the finest tablet around...AND, you can get a case that includes an integral keyboard for it. Add to that four stereo speakers and what's not to love?
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0042158585
My Best Buy number: 0042158585
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Dynex™ - 3.9' 4K Ultra HD HDMI Cable - Black
Only @ Best BuyExpand your viewing capabilities with this Dynex high-speed HDMI cable with Ethernet, and stream directly from your computer. Supporting speeds up to 18 Gbps, this cable easily transfers video without lag. Triple-layer shielding on this Dynex high-speed HDMI cable shuts out interference, providing crisp, clear imaging of 4K UltraHD programs.
Works perfectly
Customer Rating
5.0
I was looking for a cable to connect a no-frills DVD to my TV. In most instances, gold plated, flashy cables are not worth the premium price they command so I bought this cable. I've been using it for more than a month and it works flawlessly.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0042158585
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Watch your favorite movies in stunning high definition with this Sony DVPSR510H DVD player that features HD upconversion for a crystal-clear picture and Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS decoders for a lush soundscape.
Good, basic DVD player at a reasonable price
Customer Rating
4.0
We were going to get a converter to connect our old A/V output DVR to the HDMI input of a 4K TV. (Mfg. save a few ¢ by excluding A/V inputs on new products). The BestBuy store in Mesa, AZ didn't have a converter so we purchased this DVR. We didn't want a super hi-def player or even a Blue Ray. We just wanted a simple, basic player to play the 200+ older DVD's we have.
Set up was a breeze and after just a few minutes it was playing via our 4K TV. Menus are simple and clear to understand. The remote even coupled to our TV so that both could be controlled with the Sony remote - the TV is not a Sony. Image is just as good and stable as any other DVD that I've had. Note: We've only had this unit for a few weeks.
Didn't like that it came with the old style carbon batteries that barely last long enough to throw away or that the instruction "book" gave extremely little information. Also, there are cheaper, standard quality DVD players out there but BestBuy's selection was limited the day we bought and we didn't feel like going to Walmart.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0042158585
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WD - My Passport 4TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black
Free up space on your computer with this Western Digital My Passport portable hard drive. This 4TB drive can handle full system backups, or you can use it to transfer a few select files between computers. The slim design of this Western Digital My Passport portable hard drive makes it easy to carry in a backpack, briefcase or purse.
Nice little HD with plenty of storage
Customer Rating
4.0
I must admit that I haven't used this drive a lot yet, but I like the sizes - both physical and electronic.The faster USB 3 interface is the primary reason I opted to buy a new drive at this time. And, if buying a new drive, I figured I might as well go big.
The only disappointment so far is that, unlike in prior times, there was no storage/transport case included. As prices of mass storage devices have come down, they've learned another way to squeeze you for an additional $15-$20 - make you buy a case, or put your purchase at risk.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0042158585
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WD - Carrying Case for Select Passport Portable Hard Drives - Black
Protect your portable hard drive while on the go with this hard shell carrying case.
Provides good protection
Customer Rating
4.0
WD didn't make this an easy purchase for me. There were indications that it would work (because of other models of HDs that were listed on the package) but the list of HD models it would fit did not include mine and you couldn't open the sealed box. But, I bought it, tried it, and it worked - so be aware, not all current model HD's that the case fits are listed on the packaging.
Since it is a semi-rigid case, it gives good protection and the case fits perfectly. Even though the HD comes nowhere near the corners of the case, the zipper is a little difficult to pull around those corners. Also, I would appreciate if the case had a wrist strap by which to hold it.
Remember the good 'ole days when you got a case with the hard drive?
Since it is a semi-rigid case, it gives good protection and the case fits perfectly. Even though the HD comes nowhere near the corners of the case, the zipper is a little difficult to pull around those corners. Also, I would appreciate if the case had a wrist strap by which to hold it.
Remember the good 'ole days when you got a case with the hard drive?
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0042158585
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Insignia™ - CD/Cassette Boombox with AM/FM Radio - Black/Gray
Only at Best Buy Enjoy your music with this Insignia™ boombox, which plays CDs and cassettes for flexible listening options. The 10 AM and 10 FM presets help you find your favorite radio programming with a simple touch.
Too many drawbacks to consider this divice
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: Medrod
from Everett, WA
on September 22, 2017
We had a very old AM/FM radio with cassette player. Since we have a lot of old speeches and lessons on tape plus like talk radio, we were really bummed out when both the AM radio and the tape deck failed within the same week.
The Insignia looked like it had everything we wanted, plus a CD player we didn't really care about, so we bought it. Sound quality was acceptable and it was very serviceable. BUT, here is why we found it useless and returned it.
1. It has ten station presets for each AM and FM. However, if the unit looses power - like a power outage lasting only a few seconds - all presets are lost and the unit defaults to "out-of-box" settings. Maybe batteries would prevent this, but if you're not going to move the unit around, you are just wasting money on batteries that will get consumed without you ever needing them.
2. Setting the presets is more bother then it should be.
3. If you are on preset 3 and want to go to preset 1 or 2, you must got to 4, then 5, then 6, etc. until getting to where you want to go. i.e. presets tune up one station at a time only, not down nor can you jump from, say, 4 to 7.
4. If you want to tune a station that's a long distance from where the radio is presently tuned, on either the AM or FM band, there is no rotary knob. You press and hold the up or down button, but the radio only scans to the first station it encounters. At that point you have to release the button, then press and hold it again...and again...and again, until you finally reach the station you want.
5. Pressing the on/off button takes enough force that the unit slides, so you must grab it to prevent the sliding. Now the problem is that you have just touched the CD cover, so it now pops up.
6. It does NOT have a built-in FM antenna. Rather a wire that dangles from the back.
There were several other issues we had with the Insignia but we resolved all of them by returning it and getting a refund.
The Insignia looked like it had everything we wanted, plus a CD player we didn't really care about, so we bought it. Sound quality was acceptable and it was very serviceable. BUT, here is why we found it useless and returned it.
1. It has ten station presets for each AM and FM. However, if the unit looses power - like a power outage lasting only a few seconds - all presets are lost and the unit defaults to "out-of-box" settings. Maybe batteries would prevent this, but if you're not going to move the unit around, you are just wasting money on batteries that will get consumed without you ever needing them.
2. Setting the presets is more bother then it should be.
3. If you are on preset 3 and want to go to preset 1 or 2, you must got to 4, then 5, then 6, etc. until getting to where you want to go. i.e. presets tune up one station at a time only, not down nor can you jump from, say, 4 to 7.
4. If you want to tune a station that's a long distance from where the radio is presently tuned, on either the AM or FM band, there is no rotary knob. You press and hold the up or down button, but the radio only scans to the first station it encounters. At that point you have to release the button, then press and hold it again...and again...and again, until you finally reach the station you want.
5. Pressing the on/off button takes enough force that the unit slides, so you must grab it to prevent the sliding. Now the problem is that you have just touched the CD cover, so it now pops up.
6. It does NOT have a built-in FM antenna. Rather a wire that dangles from the back.
There were several other issues we had with the Insignia but we resolved all of them by returning it and getting a refund.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0042158585
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NETGEAR - AC1200 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 5 Router - Multi
Keep your many WiFi devices streaming effortlessly with AC WiFi technology that delivers the speed, range, and reliability you need. The AC1200 Smart WiFi 5 Router with External Antennas is an incredibly fast router delivering 1200Mbps WiFi and Gigabit Ethernet speeds.
Easy setup, operates great, poor packaging
Customer Rating
4.0
Out of the box and into full operation is quick and straight forward. As with so many items today, there is only a fast start sheet accompanying the router but a very exhaustive manual is available online as a download. I have zero problems or complaints with the product's operation. My only complaint relates to its physical shape and layout. The lights are on the top and do not show up unless you are looking directly down at it. Also, the foot print is rather large, I'd prefer a stand up tower to conserve desk space. Finally, if you want to wall mount the unit, you either mount the router upside down, relative to the markings, with the antennas then at the bottom, or you have the wires coming out of the (now) top of the unit and spilling over the sides. Unfortunately, too many package designers never use what they design.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0042158585
My Best Buy number: 0042158585
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PNY - Turbo Attaché 4 64GB USB 3.0 Type A Flash Drive - Blue
Quickly transfer files between computers with this PNY Turbo Attaché 4 flash drive, which features a spacious 64GB capacity and high-speed USB 3.0 technology for efficiency. Slide the collar over the tip to protect your data in between uses.
A lot of storage in a small package
Customer Rating
5.0
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I needed something to store my iTunes library on. It had to be portable, small, and, because of the amount of data in my library, fast & at least 47GB. I figured my solution was a USB 3.0 Flash Drive. Searching through what Best Buy had available, I found this 64GB USB 3.0 Flash on sale at a very good price. While there may (or may not) be faster transfer drives out there, this one works very well for me.
PRO: Large capacity, Speed, Price, PNY reputation
CON: Hole is too small for most lanyards or jump rings to connect to a lanyard to fit, Lacks a Droid plug to connect it to my tablet & phone.
Bottom Line: Great value and price.
PRO: Large capacity, Speed, Price, PNY reputation
CON: Hole is too small for most lanyards or jump rings to connect to a lanyard to fit, Lacks a Droid plug to connect it to my tablet & phone.
Bottom Line: Great value and price.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0042158585
My Best Buy number: 0042158585
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Only @ Best BuyEasily link audio devices with digital audio outputs to devices with analog audio inputs using this Insignia NS-HZ313 digital-to-analog converter, which is optical or coaxial input selectable to accommodate a wide range of audio devices.
Might actually be a 5 star product
Customer Rating
4.0
Samsung is getting cheap on their new, high tech TV's. I bought a SUHD TV and wanted to connect it to my sound system, however, Samsung no longer includes analog ports. I bought this D/A Converter, connected it, turned it on and, presto, all was well with my old sound system.
I have one problem and I'm not sure if it is the TV or this converter. Being a "smart" TV, I can choose other sources to switch on. If I go to YouTube, the Internet, or some (but not all) alternative sources eg. Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc, I get a horrible buzzing that goes away if I switch back to the TV's audio.
Bottom line for me is that it is an inexpensive fix to my problem and a minor inconvenience. I just wish I knew what's the cause of the incompatibility.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0042158585
My Best Buy number: 0042158585
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Samsung - Galaxy Tab S3 - 9.7" - 32GB - Silver
Quickly connect with colleagues and friends on the go using this multifunctional Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 featuring a 2.15 GHz + 1.6 GHz quad core processor. Store photos from the device’s 13MP camera, which comes with a high-quality flash, on its 32GB internal memory. Equipped with a formidable Li-Ion 6000mAh battery, this Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 plays video for up to 12 hours straight without requiring a recharge.
Samsung - Galaxy Tab S3 - 9.7" - 32GB - Silver
Quickly connect with colleagues and friends on the go using this multifunctional Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 featuring a 2.15 GHz + 1.6 GHz quad core processor. Store photos from the device’s 13MP camera, which comes with a high-quality flash, on its 32GB internal memory. Equipped with a formidable Li-Ion 6000mAh battery, this Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 plays video for up to 12 hours straight without requiring a recharge.
I have a SAMSUNG Tab A series 16GB ipad, can I purchase a 32GB SD card for the Tab A series ipad. I'm connected to WiFi only. Can I purchase a 32GB ipad with a S pen...size 9" to 10" not more than 10" and what price range if possible? I'm a beginner.
Dynex™ - 3.9' 4K Ultra HD HDMI Cable - Black
Only @ Best BuyExpand your viewing capabilities with this Dynex high-speed HDMI cable with Ethernet, and stream directly from your computer. Supporting speeds up to 18 Gbps, this cable easily transfers video without lag. Triple-layer shielding on this Dynex high-speed HDMI cable shuts out interference, providing crisp, clear imaging of 4K UltraHD programs.
Dynex™ - 3.9' 4K Ultra HD HDMI Cable - Black
Only @ Best BuyExpand your viewing capabilities with this Dynex high-speed HDMI cable with Ethernet, and stream directly from your computer. Supporting speeds up to 18 Gbps, this cable easily transfers video without lag. Triple-layer shielding on this Dynex high-speed HDMI cable shuts out interference, providing crisp, clear imaging of 4K UltraHD programs.
Watch your favorite movies in stunning high definition with this Sony DVPSR510H DVD player that features HD upconversion for a crystal-clear picture and Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS decoders for a lush soundscape.
Ok so I was searching for a DVD player that I could load three or more DVDS. I want to watch old movies one after another without getting up after each one and changing DVDS. This is the player that was suggested, but does it hold more than 1 dvd?
Watch your favorite movies in stunning high definition with this Sony DVPSR510H DVD player that features HD upconversion for a crystal-clear picture and Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS decoders for a lush soundscape.
Watch your favorite movies in stunning high definition with this Sony DVPSR510H DVD player that features HD upconversion for a crystal-clear picture and Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS decoders for a lush soundscape.
Toshiba - Canvio Connect II 2.5TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black
Store up to 2.5TB of media on this Toshiba Canvio Connect II HDTC825XK3C1 external hard drive, which features a USB 3.0 interface for simple connection and data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps.
Toshiba - Canvio Connect II 2.5TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black
Store up to 2.5TB of media on this Toshiba Canvio Connect II HDTC825XK3C1 external hard drive, which features a USB 3.0 interface for simple connection and data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps.
WD - Carrying Case for Select Passport Portable Hard Drives - Black
Protect your portable hard drive while on the go with this hard shell carrying case.
Will this fit the 3T passport hard drive? The "older" version - not the newer brick one...
I suggest taking your HD with you to the store. If it looks like it should fit, buy it and see if you drive fits acceptably. If not, get a refund before you even leave the store. Or, just perhaps, the clerk will let you open the box and try it before buying it.
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