NickG
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- First ReviewOctober 3, 2014
- Last ReviewApril 1, 2017
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Fitbit - Charge 2 Activity Tracker + Heart Rate (Large) - Black Silver
Fitbit Charge 2 Heart Rate + Fitness Wristband: Put your daily exercise motivation on your wrist with the Fitbit Charge 2. This heart rate & fitness wristband automatically tracks all-day activity, sleep and exercise. It also features personalized exercise modes to view real-time stats on display, a way to track your cardio fitness level, and guided breathing sessions to help you find moments of calm in your day. Packed with the smartphone notifications you need most and a new sleek design with an interactive OLED display, Charge 2 is your perfect companion for all-day and workouts.
SO much better than the original Charge HR
Customer Rating
5.0
The new Charge 2 does everything the Charge HR did, and so much more. The larger display is brighter and clearer and provides more info than the old CHR. The batter lasts many days longer. The guided relaxation is a great feature that helps you lower your HR and your stress.
My only real knock is with the way the band is designed, it makes the Charge 2 slide "up" (i.e. the display doesn't stay centered, I find myself rotating it so the display faces me instead of the person to my left). I want to try one of the leather accessory bands, or might try one of the knockoff metal mesh bands to see if they help the situation.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0964250596
My Best Buy number: 0964250596
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Microsoft - Xbox One S 2TB Console with 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray™ - Multi
Experience faster gaming with this Xbox One S gaming console. The small console and streamlined controller make playing easier and more comfortable, and it can store up to 2TB of content. This Xbox One S gaming console lets you play your favorite Xbox 360 games and stream movies, all while experiencing rich colors and dynamic graphics.
What XB1 should have been from the start
Customer Rating
4.0
It seems that MS is always a bit behind on the hardware side of things - the original XB1 was a massive box that barely fit in anybody's entertainment center and had inferior specs to it's main competitor, all the while giving you the luxury of trying to find a home for that external power supply.
Enter the XB1S - nearly the same form factor as PS4, Internal PSU, 4k capable, HDR support; all of the features that were in HDMI 2.0 spec when XB1 was in development. Why did it take so long to catch up, MS?
The console itself is gorgeous. How long until the white turns that awful shade of yellow that nearly all white plastic gets to? Hard to say, but for now this console design stands out from the crowd. The same ports most of us are using with XB1 are present (save for the Kinect port, but there's an adapter for that). Same ability to use an external USB3.0 HDD for game, app, and media storage.
New controller feels a little more solid than the original, probably due to the added weight of the trigger vibration motors, however not as beastly as the Elite controller. Haven't had a chance to try out the bluetooth connection to my PC yet but the ability is a welcome addition.
Is it worth the upgrade from the original XB1? Depends on how much you can get for your old console. Have the extra cash laying around to burn? Give the original to your younger sibling who can't afford it and get the 'S' for yourself, otherwise wait for Project Scorpio.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0964250596
My Best Buy number: 0964250596
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Google - Chromecast - Black
Enjoy a world of entertainment with Google Chromecast. Just connect to your HDTV's HDMI interface and your home Wi-Fi network to get started. You can stream your favorite apps from your compatible phone, tablet or laptop, plus use your phone as a remote to search, play and pause content.
New form factor is great
Customer Rating
4.0
Bought this to replace a roku I simply don't use in a guest bedroom. Had the old version which always worked pretty well, this one seems a little bit faster, and the new form factor makes this a little easier to hide behind the TV or other AV equipment.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0964250596
My Best Buy number: 0964250596
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Sony - PlayStation Plus 12-Month Membership
Take your gaming to the next level with the exclusive content and exciting downloads of PlayStation Plus. This subscription card puts 12 months' worth of full-game trials, exclusive offers, free games, early demos and betas and much more right at your fingertips — and right through your PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 and PS Vita — for the incredible gaming experience you've always wanted.Get ready to enjoy an array of thrilling features that are available exclusively to PlayStation Plus members. Access exciting new titles each month that are added to the Instant Game Collection. Save up to 3GB of your gaming data with the online game save storage, save time with automatic game updates and enjoy early access to select betas and game demos. Get ready for premium features, thrilling games and amazing discounts as a PlayStation Plus member.
12mos of PS+
Customer Rating
4.0
Refreshed my account; now I can play COD BLOPS III online with my friends. What more do you expect?
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0964250596
My Best Buy number: 0964250596
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NETGEAR - Nighthawk R7000 AC1900 WiFi Router - Black
Accelerate your WiFi 5 with NETGEAR Nighthawk! Enjoy fast WiFi speeds up to 1900 Mbps and a powerful dual core 1GHz processor for extreme performance. High-powered amplifiers, external antennas and Beamforming improve range and reliability for up to 100% more wireless coverage. Features like downstream and upstream QoS prioritize streaming and gaming, creating a blazing-fast, lag-free WiFi experience
Go-To AC1900 router
Customer Rating
5.0
This is *the* router for just about anyone - unless you have a dozens of devices connected via wifi on a regular basis, this bad boy will meet your needs. I'm using mine to support an average 8 to 10 devices at any given time, sometimes 15 or 16 when family is visiting and never any slowdowns.
I'm pretty tech savvy so setup was nothing. The interface is pretty clean, though it could be easier to navigate to more advanced settings.
This is the best $160 you can spend for your SoHo network.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0964250596
My Best Buy number: 0964250596
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Toshiba - Canvio Connect 1TB External USB 3.0/2.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black
With a spacious 1TB capacity, this Toshiba Canvio Connect HDTC710XK3A1 external USB 3.0/2.0 hard drive makes it easy to take your media on the go. Automatic backup helps protect your data, and an internal shock sensor guards the drive against damage.
Excellent price for 1tb
Customer Rating
5.0
Lightweight, portable, runs on a single USB bus, USB3 speeds, what more could you want in a portable drive? 1TB for $60? Thank you very much, yes.
Bought one as an xmas gift for my brother to plug into his wifi router so he could back up his computers.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0964250596
My Best Buy number: 0964250596
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Insignia™ - Dual-Controller Charger for PlayStation 4
Power your DUALSHOCK 4 controllers for extended gameplay
Good, not great
Customer Rating
4.0
Similar design to another popular DS4 charger on the market with the small USB dongle that stays on the controller and is mostly unobtrusive while the controller is in use. Bright lights indicate when the charger is connected and working, the design is decent, feels mostly solid even though it's pretty light-weight plastic.
My only concern with it is that the controllers don't really lock into place, and with the design permanently upright, the weight of the controller doesn't really hold the connection, so you sometimes have to fiddle to make sure it connects and stays in place. Overall for the money I'm happy I picked it up.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0964250596
My Best Buy number: 0964250596
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Lenovo - 14" Touch-Screen Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 500GB Hard Drive - Gray
Only at Best BuyLenovo U430 Touch Laptop: This laptop has all the performance capability needed to handle multitasking, gaming and multimedia. It's perfect for the casual user who wants additional features like Dragon Assistant software which allows you to use spoken commands to execute tasks with ease.
Sleek and responsive
Customer Rating
5.0
Retired my S.O.'s previous U400 that served her well for a few years, this was a perfect replacement. The sleeker design is a definite update from the previous generation's apple-like design. More than enough ports for her use. Touchscreen is a nice addition to this rig.
Not a fan of the new power port, just seems like it's a target for breakage, but we'll see how it goes. Not excited about the prospect of replacing a proprietary plug...
Been working well for a couple months now, overall we're happy about it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0964250596
My Best Buy number: 0964250596
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Lenovo - 14" Touch-Screen Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 500GB Hard Drive - Gray
Only at Best BuyLenovo U430 Touch Laptop: This laptop has all the performance capability needed to handle multitasking, gaming and multimedia. It's perfect for the casual user who wants additional features like Dragon Assistant software which allows you to use spoken commands to execute tasks with ease.
can the 8gb solid state drive be replaced with 256gb?
I haven't pulled mine apart, but I can promise you it's not a standard SSD, it's either an mSATA drive or M.2. In theory it's replaceable, but the BIOS may not recognize it as a full drive since it's currently used as a cache to speed up the response of the hard drive.
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