WorkFamilyAndTechGuy
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- First ReviewMay 17, 2013
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Razer - Kraken Pro v2 Wired Stereo Gaming Headset - Black/green
Bring bold color to your gaming hobby with this Razer Kraken analog headset. Thick padding and a lightweight construction make it ideal for extended wear, and the fully retractable microphone lets you adjust the device to meet your needs. This Razer Kraken analog headset has a long cable that provides flexibility of movement as you play.
Overall Well Designed and Rugged
Customer Rating
5.0
Razer is well known for their great products and the Razer Kraken Pro v2 did not disappoint. From the well thought out packaging to the seamlessly retractable mike to the twist and remove/replaceable ear pieces. The headset is very well made and very durable and rugged. I compared to a rival headset and the Razer won hands down. The headset comes with both single 3 band prong and the adapter to connect it to a pc with dual headphone/microphone jacks. It also has a mute button/volume control on the cord. The sound bleeding was very minimal when testing with the help of my teen daughter. She was super excited to try it out also and was well versed on Razer from her You Tube gaming heroes. The headset super comfortable with generous cushioning throughout..
The only improvement I would suggest is a small one. The manual could be a little clearer on the removal of the ear pieces. I found a video online that help me figure it out. Overall a superior product.
Well worth 5 stars.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 2090756812
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BISSELL - Pet Hair Eraser® Upright Vacuum - Black & ChaCha Lime
Nothing puts a vacuum to the test quite like a home with pets. That's why the BISSELL® Pet Hair Eraser® was developed from the ground up by pet parents for pet parents. Whether it's shedding season for your dog or your cat tracks kitty litter all over the house, this revolutionary vacuum is designed to make cleaning up after pets and the people who love them a breeze—from beginning to end. Say goodbye to hair wrap with its Tangle-Free Brush Roll, remove embedded hair everywhere with specialized pet tools, help capture allergens and eliminate odors with the SmartSeal™ Allergen System, and when you're finished cleaning, enjoy a hands-free tank empty with our patented Cyclonic Spooling System™.BR>
Does a Great Job But Can Be Tricky To Assemble
Customer Rating
4.0
My initial reaction after assembly was that it was much more challenging then it needed to be and reason for the 4 rating. One odd thing was a 2 attachment holder versus the installed 1 attachment version which was hard to remove. Why give us a choice? Why not have put the 2 attachment version on the machine? Would have saved some cost and confusion. Seems some additional simplification could be made here on the design.
If you make it past the assembly, you will find that the vacuum does perform very well. We were amazed at the amount of dirt and dog hair it pulled out of our carpets/furniture. Our dog has short hair and is a cross between a beagle and a Jack Russell Terrier. She sheds constantly and those tiny hairs get everywhere.
In addition to the normal carpet mode, the vacuum has many nifty "above floor" options for you to try. The crevice tool with the built in light is great. Also the roller wand for picking up pet hair on stairs. I like that you can turn off the floor motor while working "above floor". For the functionality\performance alone, I would give it a 5 out of 5.
In the packaging you will also find an optional "Febreze" filter. Give it a try. Along with a $1 off coupon for a Febreze Air Care product.
Also, don't forget, with your purchase, you can have $10 go to the Bissell Pet Foundation. The BISSELL Pet Foundation assists animal welfare organizations. Read details on the outside of the box.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 2090756812
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Nintendo - amiibo Figure (Shovel Knight)
Fans of the Shovel Knight franchise love the action-packed adventures the games deliver. You love battling enemies, practicing the code of Shovelry, digging tirelessly and more. Yet, when a different game is turned on, you pine for your favorite characters, and wish you could play as them in your new adventures. Experience an epic adventure with this Shovel Knight amiibo, which allows you to connect and interact with your favorite Nintendo games in a whole new way. Just tap your Wii U GamePad controller or Nintendo New 3DS XL with the amiibo to get started. Enjoy customizable gameplay features. Defeat even the hardest opponents by building your amiibo to level 50. Create a totally unique experience by storing data as you play. Are you ready to step into your favorite Nintendo worlds like never before?
Shovel Knight Amiibo
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: WorkFamilyAndTechGuy
from Williamsport, MD
on July 15, 2016
Shovel Knight works great. Especially with the associated games for WII U and 3DS. Allows you to customize your knight onscreen in 3DS.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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My Best Buy number: 2090756812
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Toshiba - 1TB Internal Serial ATA 2.6 Hard Drive for Laptops
Store your important data on this Toshiba internal laptop hard drive that features a 1TB capacity for ample space. Data transfer rates up to 3 Gbps and a 12 ms average seek time provide fast, reliable performance.
Replaced Another Drive-No Complaints
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: WorkFamilyAndTechGuy
from Williamsport, MD
on June 18, 2016
I helped out a friend by installing this drive into a laptop where the other failed and was a smaller size. I had no issues with install and have not heard any complaints.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2090756812
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Turtle Beach - EAR FORCE Recon 50 Over-the-Ear Gaming Headset for PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Mobile - Black/Red
Experience the sleek, lightweight design and crystal-clear audio of this Turtle Beach EAR FORCE Recon 50 TBS-6003-01 headset, which features 40mm speakers, an adjustable, removable microphone and in-line controls.
Great for Work Conference Calling
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: WorkFamilyAndTechGuy
from Williamsport, MD
on June 18, 2016
I'm not necessarily using it for it's intended purpose of a gaming headset. I'm using for conference calling for voice over IP and connecting it to a phone jack on a cordless phone via an adapter. It works great and is very clear. My only concern is the that mute/unmute switch is very sensitive. I have the same function on the phone and don't use the built in one on the headset. I have a piece of tape over it so I don't accidently bump it. I got such a great deal on them that I bought 2 keeping 1 as a spare.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2090756812
My Best Buy number: 2090756812
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Linksys - AC5400 Tri-Band WiFi 5 Router
Your household is busy streaming media, working online, and playing games every day. This Linksys Wi-Fi Router will expand your network coverage, send signals directly to your devices, and deliver a lag-free connection, even when you’re all online at the same time.
Smooth as Silk!
Customer Rating
4.0
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Overall I'm very impress with the EA9500. If you like the finer things, this is one of the best out there!
Just a little background on myself and my family so you know we really put this through the ringer in our testing. I've been in tech since the 80's and work remotely from home many hours each week. The members of my family have many generations of gaming systems, tablets, computers, laptops, e-readers, wireless printers, smart TVs, TV devices, Voice over IP, and streaming services. Wired or Wireless (G and up#, everything we threw at the EA9500 worked. We have 30Mbps Download and 5Mbps Upload service from our cable provider #see speed test from the router attached#.
I was impressed with how smooth the streaming was. I believe the difference is in how Max-Stream routers work. All devices work in parallel where it was more "one device at a time" in older routers.
This router has 3 bands. One 2.4 GHz and Two 5.0 GHz. The 2 5.0 GHz bands are connected by default and distributed or you can split them. Keep in mind, not all devices can see a 5.0GHz band. It would be the devices fault, not the routers if you don't see it.
Physically, this router is huge. It's about twice the size and thickness of a traditional router. It has 8 antennas and 8 wired ports #liked this#. There are push buttons on the side for rebooting the router and for turning off Wi-Fi #liked that#. There is no method provided for wall mounting #a minus for me#. The activity lights on the top can be turned on/off via the user interface #liked that#.
Some other things I liked. The ability to control the router via an Android or Apple app. I was very impressed with that. For those of you who have aging parents or kids #parental controls#, this could be real handy for troubleshooting across town or across the country! Think about it folks!
I also loved the Network Map. I can relabel my devices and add icons to represent them. It's easy to see who or what devices are active on the network.
Two additional things I didn't like. The Guest access shows up as unsecured/public. I webpage is shown if someone connects. The utility doesn't allow you to show it as secured. For this reason, I left it turned off after initially test.
The other thing I didn't like is that most routers I've worked with in the past had a basic mode and an expert mode in the utility. I thought the interface is somewhere in between. It wasn't expert enough in some cases #such as the Guest Access control# and might be too much in some cases for novices.
Distance wise, I didn't see much difference in how far I could go than traditional routers. It might be slightly further but not much. If you need more range, invest in Range Extenders such as the new Max-Stream AC1900+.
The company behind this Linksys router is Belkin. A company well known and trusted for their quality and durability. They offer a 3 year warranty on this router and 3 years of Tech Support. Wow! They stand behind their product! How many companies do that!
Overall, a great product!
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 2090756812
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CyberPower - 850VA Battery Back-Up System - Black
Safeguard your computers and more with this CyberPower LE850G 850VA battery back-up system, which features surge protection to quickly divert power spikes. Line Interactive topology regulates fluctuations without switching to battery power.
Has a Mute Button!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: WorkFamilyAndTechGuy
from Williamsport, MD
on January 4, 2016
I had an older model Power Supply from another company and it was failing periodically after 3 years roughly of use. When it failed, it had a very sharp high pitched alarm. I would have to power everything connected down, power it down, to stop the alarm. This one has a mute button which you can turn off the alarm till you have time to shut it down. It also connects via USB to your PC so you can monitor many stats about it. I've had it several months so far and it has been working like a charm. Alarm has not sounded once. I love it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2090756812
My Best Buy number: 2090756812
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HP - Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard for PC - Black
Navigate your computer with ease with this HP K4000 Bluetooth wireless keyboard that features Chiclet-style keys for comfortable typing and a scissor-key-switch design for responsiveness. Android and Windows function keys facilitate use.
Perfect Fit for Windows Tablet
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: WorkFamilyAndTechGuy
from Williamsport, MD
on July 11, 2014
Design
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
What's great about it: Works great with my Dell Venue 8 Pro
What's not so great: Battery cover is flimsy
For my Dell Venue Pro, I had used a Bluetooth keyboard designed for Android and it worked well but really missed some of the keys. Especially the Function Keys, Home, Page Up, Page Dn, End, and Delete. It was taking me twice as long working on a spreadsheet so shopped for a Windows Bluetooth Keyboard. I found this one and really love it along with my Bluetooth mouse. It would be great if this came with a sleeve or cover to protect the keys. Maybe something that snapped on the top and then on the bottom when not in use.
Only flaw I would say would be the cheap feeling battery cover. Seems it would be easy to break. Otherwise a pretty solid design and good price point versus the competition. I also use an HP Bluetooth mouse. I use a Poetic snap on folding cover made for my tablet (which I purchased elsewhere). All combined, I have a very small portable office weighing about 2 pounds total that you can put in a small 10 inch sleeve or purse. Much cheaper than Microsoft "Surface" and full Windows 8.1.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Other Best Buy Products I Recommend
HP - Touch to Pair Wireless Laser Mouse - Black
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Dell - Venue 8 Pro Tablet - 64GB - Black
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My Best Buy number: 2090756812
My Best Buy number: 2090756812
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ZAGGkeys - Folio Keyboard Case for Apple® iPad® mini - White
Compatible with Apple iPad mini, this ZAGGkeys BZKMHFWHLIT103 folio case features a Bluetooth keyboard with backlit, island-style keys to ensure comfortable typing. The leather-textured material provides durability.
Flimsy cover. Felt Like It Would Break
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: WorkFamilyAndTechGuy
from Williamsport, MD
on January 15, 2014
What's great about it: Multiple colored lights
What's not so great: Cover and hinge are flimsy and felt like it would break easily
I bought for my daughter at college for Christmas. When it arrived, the cover was very flimsy and the hinge look it would break after a few uses. The hinge is plastic in two pieces that appear to have been glued together. Snapping the mini in and out of the cover was difficult. It's very thin and seemed like it would break quickly. Swiping up from the hinge was impossible. She was frustrated with it within minutes of trying it. Returned to Best Buy store and swapped for the version of the Zaggkeys cover that had the hinge instead which was much sturdier.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2090756812
My Best Buy number: 2090756812
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Logitech - K400 Tenkeyless (TKL) Wireless Membrane Keyboard - Black
Surf the Internet and navigate your laptop with ease with this Logitech K400 920-003070 wireless touch keyboard that features a built-in multitouch touchpad for simple Web browsing. Plug-and-play design allows immediate use.
Great to Lean Back and Control Your PC
Customer Rating
4.0
Design
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
What's great about it: Left Mouse Button in Upper Left Corner of Keyboard, Genius!
What's not so great: No Indicator Lights, USB Extension Doesn't Fit in Battery Compartment
I like this keyboard. It fits really well in the hand for navigating around the screen sitting in a recliner. I found myself holding it on each side of the keyboard and doing most of the navigation with my thumbs.
Typing, I would lay it on my lap and type. The keys are only slightly smaller than a normal keyboard. For short sentences, finger peck while holding in one hand works well since it's so light.
I don't like that it doesn't have any indicator lights at all. caps, numlock, battery indictor. It does get about a years battery life which is great.
I bet a similar keyboard with smaller keys for thumb typing would sell well too. You would sacrifice touch typing but, let's face it, your not typically typing a lot when using it remote like this anyway. You would gain not needing to set on your lap to type this way.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 2090756812
My Best Buy number: 2090756812
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BISSELL - Pet Hair Eraser® Upright Vacuum - Black & ChaCha Lime
Nothing puts a vacuum to the test quite like a home with pets. That's why the BISSELL® Pet Hair Eraser® was developed from the ground up by pet parents for pet parents. Whether it's shedding season for your dog or your cat tracks kitty litter all over the house, this revolutionary vacuum is designed to make cleaning up after pets and the people who love them a breeze—from beginning to end. Say goodbye to hair wrap with its Tangle-Free Brush Roll, remove embedded hair everywhere with specialized pet tools, help capture allergens and eliminate odors with the SmartSeal™ Allergen System, and when you're finished cleaning, enjoy a hands-free tank empty with our patented Cyclonic Spooling System™.BR>
Does this unit have an off/on switch for the roller bar? Bissell's website says yes, but Best Buy & Lowes websites say no.
Yes, there is a separate off/on switch on the Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Upright Vacuum for the floor roller bar.
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HP - Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard for PC - Black
Navigate your computer with ease with this HP K4000 Bluetooth wireless keyboard that features Chiclet-style keys for comfortable typing and a scissor-key-switch design for responsiveness. Android and Windows function keys facilitate use.
What are the dimensions for this keyboard? Is it standard size or tablet size
tablet size
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