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 Apple - AirPort Extreme Base Station - White
Apple - AirPort Extreme Base Station - White
The intelligent, easy-to-use AirPort Extreme Base Station with simultaneous dual-band support is the perfect wireless access point for home, school or office. It offers next-generation 802.11ac Wi-Fi technology and delivers high-performance wireless access for Mac computers, PCs and Wi-Fi devices such as iPhone®, iPad®, iPod® touch and Apple TV.
 
Solid & reliable
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: designjb
on April 16, 2016
I cannot count the number of routers that I have tried over the years. Models from Asus, D-Link, among others have never been reliable and always disappointed after dropping too much money on them. While the Apple router was a premium pricepoint, you definitely get what you pay for. After a few months of solid use including online gaming as well as a ton of Netflix and Hulu streaming, I am happy to say that this router has been incredibly reliable with ZERO problems. I am so thankful to be beyond rebooting a router every other day. Save yourself the aggrevation and buy yourself one of these. It is money well spent.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0564836930
My Best Buy number: 0564836930
Mobile Submission: True
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 The X-Files: The Collector's Set [Blu-ray]
The X-Files: The Collector's Set [Blu-ray]
`The truth is out there,' and FBI agents Scully and Mulder seek it in this sci-fi phenomenon about their quest to explain the seemingly unexplainable. Their strange cases include UFO sightings, alien abductions and just about anything else paranormal. This release collects every episode from all nine seasons of The X-Files.
 
The Truth Is In There...
Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: designjb
on March 11, 2016
My wife and I have been Xphiles since the pilot back in the nineties. This is a good collection, but is really just a collection of the individual Season blu-rays housed in a larger box. There are no special inserts or tidbits, just discs in their individual retail packages. If you can purchase the set on sale, it is an affordable option to purchasing the Seasons separately.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0564836930
My Best Buy number: 0564836930
Mobile Submission: True
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 Dynex™ - AA Batteries (48-Pack)
Dynex™ - AA Batteries (48-Pack)
These Dynex™ DX-AB48AAH AA batteries are suitable for powering a wide variety of electronic devices and come in a 48-pack, so you can keep plenty of extras on hand. The alkaline chemistry ensures a reliable charge.
 
Good value
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: designjb
on February 29, 2016
These batteries are well worth the price -- especially when purchased as a Daily Deal. They last as long as other name-brand batteries.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0564836930
My Best Buy number: 0564836930
Mobile Submission: True
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 Apple - Pencil (1st Generation) - White
Apple - Pencil (1st Generation) - White
The new Multi-Touch subsystem in the new iPad 9.7" and iPad Pro gives Apple Pencil striking capabilities alongside pixel perfect precision. Using incredibly sensitive pressure and tilt sensors, Apple Pencil instantly recognizes when you are pressing harder or shifting its angle. So you can vary line weight, create subtle shading, and produce a wide range of artistic effects — just like with a conventional pencil.
 
Best stylus for iPad Pro
Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: designjb
on February 22, 2016
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I tried all of the other competitors, from Wacom to Paper, none of them worked as well or were integrated as well as the Apple Pencil. This integration, however, comes at a premium price since the Apple device is almost 2x the price of the other stylii.
Pros: well designed, same size as real pencil, charges quickly, weighted-side reduces rolling off the table, good OS integration with palm rejection.
Cons: pricey, slippery to grip (I use a pen grip to combat this), charging requires separate adapter (included) which is very small and easy to lose, can roll off of table due to perfectly round outer surface.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0564836930
My Best Buy number: 0564836930
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 PowerA - Halo 5: Guardians Dual Charging Station for Xbox One - Gray/Green
PowerA - Halo 5: Guardians Dual Charging Station for Xbox One - Gray/Green
When you're in the heat of the battle, you want to make sure you're fully equipped and ready for anything. Your armor is operational, your arsenal is locked and loaded with an insurmountable amount of ammunition — but what about your controller in real life? With this Power A Dual Charging Station, you'll be able to keep your Xbox One wireless controllers juiced up and ready for combat thanks to the base station, two rechargeable batteries and AC adapter. Plus, the Halo 5: Guardians-themed design lets you show off your pride in the action-packed franchise. Head into battle with confidence knowing your controllers are powered and ready for anything with this officially licensed Dual Charging Station.
 
Pop-up charging works well
Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: designjb
on February 22, 2016
This is my second charger base for an Xbox, but this one is nicer since when a controller is NOT charging, the charge base for that particular controller can be turned off. Being able to do so is great for reducing the amount of light given off by its LED indicator light at night, especially if you sleep in the same room as the charger.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0564836930
My Best Buy number: 0564836930
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 Microsoft - Xbox One Limited Edition Halo 5: Guardians Wireless Controller - Multi
Microsoft - Xbox One Limited Edition Halo 5: Guardians Wireless Controller - Multi
Own the Xbox One Limited Edition Halo 5: Guardians controller featuring a unique laser-etched design, metallic blue accents, military insignias, and a bonus REQ Pack including the Resolute visor. Inspired by Spartan Locke and UNSC technology, this extraordinary controller takes you deeper into the Halo Universe.The bonus REQ Pack includes the Resolute Visor. Though public records indicate the Resolute VISR is customized for integration with the Artemis threat analysis and tracking system, information on the system's full functionality is classified.
 
Looks good, hard to hold
Customer Rating
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Posted by: designjb
on February 22, 2016
Price was reasonable for my purchase since the controller was bundled with a recharger and rechargeable batteries. The controller looks good in its Halo color-scheme, but it (like all other XBOX one controllers) is difficult to hold due to the smooth plastic surface on its underside. Not a deal-breaker, but just be aware.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0564836930
My Best Buy number: 0564836930
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 Call of Duty: Black Ops III Standard Edition - Xbox One
Call of Duty: Black Ops III Standard Edition - Xbox One
Call of Duty: Black Ops III is the ultimate 3-games-in-1 experience. In Campaign mode, you must navigate the hot spots of a new Cold War to find your missing brothers. Players can play the campaign cooperatively or solo and are now always connected to the intelligence grid and their fellow operatives during battle. Multiplayer features a new momentum-based chained movement system, allowing players to fluidly move through the environment with finesse, using controlled thrust jumps, slides, and mantling. Black Ops III multiplayer also introduces the new Specialist character system, which allows players to master 9 characters' battle-hardened weapons and abilities through a challenge-based unlock progression system. No Treyarch title would be complete without its signature Zombies offering. "Shadows of Evil" has its own distinct storyline right out of the box, set in the fictional 1940s Morg City, where four particularly troubled individuals — the femme fatale, the magician, the detective, and the boxer — star in this film-noir inspired horror story.
 
Cannot wait to play!
Customer Rating
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Posted by: designjb
on January 18, 2016
Got this for Christmas, but have been immersed in playing Star Wars Battlefront so I haven't had a chance to play it yet. But it is Black Ops...awesome! What more is there to say? ;)
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0564836930
My Best Buy number: 0564836930
Mobile Submission: True
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 Bella - One Scoop One Cup Coffee Maker - Red
Bella - One Scoop One Cup Coffee Maker - Red
Scoop, brew and enjoy a fresh cup of coffee with the BELLA Single Brew Coffee Maker. This coffee maker quickly brews a single cup of coffee or hot water for tea, oatmeal, and more. Its compact design takes up little counter space in your kitchen, and your very own BELLA mug is included.
 
Wife Loves It
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: designjb
on January 16, 2016
Bought this for my wife for Christmas so she would stop messing up my good coffee maker and she loves it. It is light, she said, and easy to clean and take out of the cupboard. The cute little coffee filter is reusable and makes just enough for one mug. She noted that it was
one of the most useful gifts I ever bought for her. Hmm, I wonder what she meant by that? Lol
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0564836930
My Best Buy number: 0564836930
Mobile Submission: True
+1point
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 Microsoft - Xbox One Rise of the Tomb Raider Bundle - Black
Microsoft - Xbox One Rise of the Tomb Raider Bundle - Black
Own the Xbox One Rise of the Tomb Raider Bundle, featuring full-game downloads of Rise of the Tomb Raider, Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, and the exclusive Tactical Survival Kit Content Pack. Play and store more games than ever, including your Xbox 360 games, with the 1TB hard drive. Join Lara Croft on her first tomb raiding expedition and witness the rise of an icon in Rise of the Tomb Raider, with epic, high-octane action set in the most beautifully hostile environments on earth. And with the Tactical Survival Kit Content Pack, equip Lara with spec-ops tactical gear from enemy forces, including an all-black outfit that enables Lara to craft special ammunition, a carbon fiber compound bow that deals massive damage, and more.
 
Absolutely LOVE the graphics
Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: designjb
on January 12, 2016
I had an Xbox 360 and am one of the late adopters of the One, and I am sure glad that I got this for Christmas! Graphics in Star Wars Battlefront are fantastic and gameplay is pretty good as well. The only complaint I have is that the updated controller is not quite as comfortable in my hand as the 360 controller. I have had a few issues as well in getting the controller to sync immediately to the One main unit. Otherwise, this was a great gift/purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0564836930
My Best Buy number: 0564836930
Mobile Submission: True
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 Apple - 12.9-Inch iPad Pro with Wi-Fi + Cellular - 128GB - Gold
Apple - 12.9-Inch iPad Pro with Wi-Fi + Cellular - 128GB - Gold
Even with its 12.9-inch Retina display, the largest and most capable iPad ever is only 6.9mm thin and weighs just 1.57 pounds. It has a powerful A9X chip with 64-bit desktop-class architecture, four speaker audio, advanced iSight and FaceTime HD cameras, Wi-Fi and LTE connectivity¹, iCloud, the breakthrough Touch ID fingerprint sensor, and up to 10 hours of battery life.² It also includes great apps for productivity and creativity, as well as many more incredible apps available in the App Store. And with powerful new features in iOS 9 like multitasking, iPad Pro can do things no iPad has done before.
 
Well worth the extra cost
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: designjb
on December 28, 2015
I have owned numerous Apple devices over the years from the iPhone 3GS to the iPad3, but my new iPad Pro is by far the best of them. It is fantastic for reading the morning news or playing a late evening strategy game. Its new quad speaker setup sounds fantastic whether I am listening to Coldplay or watching a NetFlix movie. I enjoying using it for creating artwork as well (the screen size is just shy of an 8.5x11 sheet of paper) and plan on purchasing an Apple Pencil shortly -- although I have been using it with numerous other stylii with no issues. I was surprised that its palm rejection tech seems to work with other non-Apple brands, too. Overall, I have been exceptionally pleased with my purchase, especially the iPad Pro's battery life. With such a large screen size, I expected to have to charge it quite often, but that has not been the case, even when playing action games and such.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0564836930
My Best Buy number: 0564836930
+3points
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 SanDisk - Extreme PLUS 32GB SDHC UHS-I Memory Card
SanDisk - Extreme PLUS 32GB SDHC UHS-I Memory Card
The SanDisk Extreme PLUS SDHC UHS-I Memory Card delivers performance that lets you take control of your creativity. With shot speeds of up to 60MB/s and UHS speed Class 3 (U3) recording, you’re ready to capture stunning high-resolution, stutter-free 4K UHD video. The memory card also delivers up to 90MB/s transfer speeds so you can quickly move your photos where you want them. Built to withstand weather, water, shocks and other less-than-ideal conditions so you can rest assured that it’s good to go wherever you go.
 

PURCHASED 32GB CARD. PUT IT INTO PLAYER,RIPPED SONGS,DON'T SEE SONGS IN PLAYER. HOW DO I PLAY NEW SONGS?

Not sure on which player or Ripper you are using, but some players require files to be named a specific way AND be located in a particular directory. You’ll have to check your documentation for the particulars. You may have also ripped the files to a format unsupported by your player.
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 Star Wars Battlefront II: Elite Trooper Deluxe Edition - Xbox One
Star Wars Battlefront II: Elite Trooper Deluxe Edition - Xbox One
Take on dark forces in Star Wars Battlefront 2: Deluxe Edition for the Xbox One. New weapons are unlocked, so you have more firepower as you storm through Theed City, and you can obtain a personal shield to absorb damage. Gain access to an updated version of the Millennium Falcon in Star Wars Battlefront 2: Deluxe Edition.
 

I pre ordered battlefront 2 deluxe edition for xbox one and I heard I don't know if I am getting a code for early access to the beta.

Nope, pre-order of physical copy does not include a code.
6 years, 7 months ago
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 Jawbone - UP Wristband (Large) - Red
Jawbone - UP Wristband (Large) - Red
Jawbone UP Wireless Activity Tracker Gain insight into your daily habits, and reach your personal goals with the sleek, comfortable Jawbone UP. Using UP and the accompanying free UP app, you can track what you eat, how much you move, your mood, and how well you sleep. You'll also get personalized suggestions for setting goals and improving how you feel day-to-day.
 

Does this sync wirelessly ?

No. Unlike the Fit Bit Zip, for instance (which uses bluetooth), the Jawbone Up needs to be plugged into the 1/8-inch headphone jack on your device for it to sync. No wireless syncing.
9 years, 5 months ago
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