DesertApollo
 
 
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    September 12, 2018
  • Last Review
    June 2, 2024
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    4.1
 
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    September 12, 2018
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    July 13, 2023
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The HP Smart Tank 7602 supertank printer makes printing seamless from start to finish for your small business with an integrated, app-like magic touch panel, cartridge-free, high-capacity refillable ink tank, automatic document feeder and wireless and Ethernet connectivity. Create outstanding-quality color documents at a low cost with up to two years of Original HP Ink included in the box.
 
HP Nailed it
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: DesertApollo
on June 2, 2024
Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Value
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0 out of 5
5.0
My Canon printer would not hold a connection and drank ink like an alcoholic. This new printer is great and I don’t have anything bad to say about it. Filling the tanks was a flawless process and I was certain there was going to be a spill, so I had paper towels ready. I could have filled them blindfolded, it was super easy. It prints fast enough and I have also printed some photographs that look like good. I have also sent a 42 page fax as well and you really cannot beat the fact it comes with so much ink.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: True
Length of ownership: 13
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 GIGABYTE - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Aero OC 16GB GDDR6X PCI Express 4.0 Graphics Card - White
GIGABYTE - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Aero OC 16GB GDDR6X PCI Express 4.0 Graphics Card - White
Ahead of its time, ahead of the game is the GIGABYTE AERO OC 16G Graphics Cards. Powered by NVIDIA's new RTX architecture, the GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 AERO OC 16G brings stunning visuals, amazingly fast frame rates, and AI acceleration to games and creative applications with its enhanced RT Cores and Tensor Cores, along with a staggering 16 GB of GDDR6X memory.
 
The Gigabyte RTX 4080 Aero
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: DesertApollo
on July 13, 2023
Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Value
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0 out of 5
5.0
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This is one of the Best GPU's on the market right now. I upgraded from an aging GTX 1060 6GB, so I made the investment that is going to last me for years to come. This card will run any game you can throw at it at max settings. I get over 200fps in MW2 and I have achieved Legendary Status in the 3DMark Fire Strike Ultra Benchmark with my setup, making it one the fastest in the world with my PC specs. This card can be overclocked as well, the fans do not run unless the card get hot, so it runs quiet and my temps under load are under 60 degrees C. With the fans cranked to full speed it sounds loud.
Side note: This card is gigantic. The comparison picture is next to my old ASUS GTX 1060 6GB. I had to completely remove my water pump and custom loop setup and go with an AIO to make it fit into my Lian Li Dynamic 011. You will need to use the included support bracket or another type of bracket in order to prevent sagging. I also recommend purchasing an aftermarket connection cable as well. The one in my pictures is not included.
I am extremely happy with this card and I recommend it to anybody that is looking to upgrade their PC. You get what you pay for.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 138
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It’s just a charging cable—until your phone is dead. With the Best Buy essentials BE-MCA522K 5' USB-A to USB-C Charge-and-Sync Cable, quickly charge your smartphone, tablet and other USB-C devices so you can get back to work. Charge-and-sync capabilities allow you to quickly transfer music, photos and other files with a data transfer speed of up to 480 Mbps. Slim connectors grant easy fit, letting you plug in your device without having to take its protective case off every time. A flexible 5 ft. cable reaches wherever you need it. Backed by Best Buy, you can depend on a durable design that keeps your devices powered throughout the day.
 
USB to USB-C connection cable.
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: DesertApollo
on November 9, 2022
Ease of Use
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Value
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Simple and standard USB to USB-C connection cable.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 89
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 Escort - MAX 3 Radar Detector, works with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto - Black
Escort - MAX 3 Radar Detector, works with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto - Black
Drive safely with this Escort Max 3 driver alert system. AutoLearn technology and an IVT filter reduce false alerts to avoid distractions, while the large multicolor OLED display provides an optimal viewing angle. This Escort Max 3 driver alert system features Bluetooth connectivity to let you share and receive useful information via the app.
 
Escort - Max 3 Radar Detector
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: DesertApollo
on November 9, 2022
Ease of Use
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Quality
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Value
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Helps detect the radar way before most other models.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 273
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 Alienware - x15 R1 15.6" FHD Gaming Laptop - Intel Core i7 - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 - 512GB Solid State Drive - White, Lunar Light
Alienware - x15 R1 15.6" FHD Gaming Laptop - Intel Core i7 - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 - 512GB Solid State Drive - White, Lunar Light
The new Alienware x15 is a super thin, extremely light laptop. Now’s your chance to game with gear that knows no boundaries. The Alienware x15 gaming laptops with advanced Alienware Cryo-Tech™ cooling defy boundaries. Introducing Element 31 thermal interface material and a Quad-Fan Design. We are incorporating more fan blades, more copper materials, and vapor chambers to deliver ample power while dissipating the heat more efficiently and allowing the fans to run less resulting in reduced noise. The x15 features five tailored power states, and grants access to thousands of games with Windows. Alienware laptops will bring your favorite games into hyper-reality with Windows DirectX 12 Ultimate. Constructed with magnesium alloy and aluminum parts gamers can experience the evolved Legend Industrial Design that reimagines the way you game. The Alienware x15 is equipped with 11th Gen Intel processors, has more storage options with dual drives featuring SSD and includes powerful NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 30-series discrete graphics.
 
Alienware - x15 R1 15.6" FHD
Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: DesertApollo
on November 9, 2022
Battery Life
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Speed
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Display
5.0 out of 5
5.0
This is a beefy laptop and can run the newest games on high settings. The screen is also amazing and it has various light settings for specific keys as well. The main downside is that is runs very hot and only has a 512GB SSD.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 109
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 Lenovo Ideapad 3 15.6" FHD Touch Screen Laptop - Intel Core i5 11th Gen - 12GB Memory - 256GB SSD
Lenovo Ideapad 3 15.6" FHD Touch Screen Laptop - Intel Core i5 11th Gen - 12GB Memory - 256GB SSD
Engineered for long-lasting performance, the Lenovo™ IdeaPad™ 3 delivers powerful performance with the latest Intel 11th Generation Processors with Intel™ Iris Xe Graphics, in a laptop that's perfect for your everyday tasks, with features that you can depend on.
 
Great job Lenovo
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: DesertApollo
on January 29, 2022
  • Verified Purchaser
  • My Best Buy® Elite Plus Member
Battery Life
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Speed
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Display
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Overall I’m really happy with the quality of the laptop. The i5 processor has plenty of power and can play video games and run multiple tasks and I like the 15.6 inch screen. It feels like good build quality, smooth mouse tracking with your fingers and really good battery life. I can use it all day, adjust brightness accordingly, using battery saver etc. will give many hours. The screen is large and could be a bit brighter. It is thin but does not feel like you will break it easily. The sound is also good. For the price you can’t best it, especially for a Lenovo.
Also their support is great and radio accessible through the laptop. I was also happy there was not a lot of bloat-ware pre-installed as well.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: True
Length of ownership: 43
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The Apple 20W USB-C Power Adapter offers fast, efficient charging at home, in the office, or on the go. While the power adapter is compatible with any USB-C-enabled device, Apple recommends pairing it with the iPad Pro and iPad Air for optimal charging performance. The Apple 20W USB-C Power Adapter offers fast, efficient charging at home, in the office, or on the go. Pair it with iPhone 8 or later for fast charging–50 percent battery in around 35 minutes.* Compatible with any USB-C enabled device. *Charging cable sold separately.
 
iPhone cable charger
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: DesertApollo
on January 29, 2022
  • Verified Purchaser
  • My Best Buy® Elite Plus Member
Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Value
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0 out of 5
5.0
A simple adapter to charge your iPhone, plug it in to the socket and then to your phone and it works.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: True
Length of ownership: 166
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 Razer - Kraken Wired Gaming Headset for PC, PS5, PS4, Switch, Xbox X|S and Xbox One - Quartz Pink
Razer - Kraken Wired Gaming Headset for PC, PS5, PS4, Switch, Xbox X|S and Xbox One - Quartz Pink
Join the big leagues with this Razer Kraken multi-platform wired competitive-gaming headset. The cooling-gel cushions and padded headband provide comfort during long gaming sessions, and the large 50mm drivers elevate every sound detail. This Razer Kraken multi-platform wired competitive-gaming headset includes a retractable microphone to ensure you're never out of touch with your team.
 
Great set of headphones
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: DesertApollo
on January 29, 2022
  • Verified Purchaser
  • My Best Buy® Elite Plus Member
Ease of Use
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Value
5.0 out of 5
5.0
I bought these for my daughter because she’s doing homeschooling now, I am really impressed with the quality and they sound very good. They do everything that she needs them to do and they are comfortable to wear for long periods of time.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: True
Length of ownership: 181
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 TP-Link - Archer AX90 AX6600 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router - Black
TP-Link - Archer AX90 AX6600 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router - Black
Archer AX90 Wi-Fi 6 router lets you connect more devices with faster tri-band speeds while reducing lag.1,2 The powerful 1.5 quad-core CPU provides a smoother and truly immersive streaming or gaming experience while the five Ethernet ports let you create fast, reliable wired connections. Your devices will also enjoy stronger, more reliable coverage, keeping weak signals at bay.
 
Router with good software
Customer Rating
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Posted by: DesertApollo
on January 29, 2022
  • Verified Purchaser
  • My Best Buy® Elite Plus Member
Ease of Use
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Quality
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Value
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Good software and features but I was not able to connect all devices to it. Legacy wireless devices worked but newer ones did not connect with faster wireless speeds.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: True
Length of ownership: 360
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 Logitech - C615 1080 Webcam with HD Light Correction - Black
Logitech - C615 1080 Webcam with HD Light Correction - Black
This webcam features high-definition video calling and still image capture with up to 2.0MP resolution to ensure crisp, clear video and picture quality. The 1-click upload capability allows you to easily share pictures and videos online.
 
Simple webcam
Customer Rating
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Posted by: DesertApollo
on December 30, 2020
Ease of Use
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Quality
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Value
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Since my daughter is at home now doing online learning for school, I purchased this WebCam. A lot of them were out of stock so I didn’t have many choices but I know logitech is a good brand. The picture quality is OK but the one thing that I don’t like about the product is that it doesn’t have a sliding cover for the camera. So it’s always exposed.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: true
Length of ownership: 65
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 Insignia™ - 43” Class LED 4K UHD Smart Fire TV Edition TV
Insignia™ - 43” Class LED 4K UHD Smart Fire TV Edition TV
Insignia 4K UHD Fire TV Edition is a new generation of smart TVs featuring the Fire TV experience built-in and including a Voice Remote with Alexa. With true-to-life 4K Ultra HD picture quality and access to all the movies and TV shows you love, Insignia Fire TV Edition delivers a superior TV experience that gets smarter every day. The Voice Remote with Alexa lets you do everything you'd expect from a remote—plus, easily launch apps, search for TV shows, play music, switch inputs, control smart home devices and more, using just your voice.
 

Great tv but one problem. When I connected my cable box it would NOT pick up the local channels so I now have NO local channels. It is connected through the "antenna" input as the box does not have and HDMI port. How do I get my regular cable channels?

It might be either or but in the setting there is an option to search for the local channels and but since you have your cable box plugged into your antenna port, that could be the reason it’s not able to search for the local channels. I would recommend connecting via HDMI to get the most out of the picture and the TV if possible.
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 Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) 40mm Gold Aluminum Case with Pink Sand Sport Loop
Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) 40mm Gold Aluminum Case with Pink Sand Sport Loop
Fundamentally redesigned and reengineered. The largest Apple Watch display yet. Built-in electrical heart sensor. New Digital Crown with haptic feedback. Low and high heart rate notifications. Fall detection and Emergency SOS. New Breathe watch faces. Automatic workout detection. New yoga and hiking workouts. Advanced features for runners like cadence and pace alerts. New head-to-head competitions. Activity sharing with friends. Personalized coaching. Monthly challenges and achievement awards. You can use Walkie-Talkie, make phone calls, and send messages. Listen to Apple Music¹ and Apple Podcasts. And use Siri in all-new ways. Apple Watch Series 4 lets you do it all right from your wrist.
 

Is this I phone watch compatible with an I phone 7?

Yes it is.
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 Insignia™ - Universal Rear Speakers (Pair) - Black
Insignia™ - Universal Rear Speakers (Pair) - Black
Only at Best BuyAugment your sound system with this universal Insignia rear speaker kit. Its transmitter and receiver communicate audio signals remotely at distances up to 30 feet, and its two speaker units provide surround sound playback. This Insignia rear speaker kit also has optical, RCA and 3.5mm jacks for connecting wired audio sources.
 

I lost one my power adapters and I can’t find another that will work. What is the V or wattage I need?

It’s the standard AC 100 - 120V
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 Definitive Technology - ProSub 1000 Series Subwoofer System - 750 W RMS - Black
Definitive Technology - ProSub 1000 Series Subwoofer System - 750 W RMS - Black
Definitive Technology ProSub 1000 Series Subwoofer System - 750 W RMS - Black - 40 Hz - 150 Hz
 

Do I need to turn off the power switch on the sub after use ? The red led light never goes off otherwise.

No, it’s a powered subwoofer with an automatic power-off feature. When the receiver it is not pushing power to it and the receiver is powered off, the Sub goes into a “standby” mode. When the receiver turns back on, it sends a power signal back to the Sub and also turns the Sub back on as well. Sometimes it takes a few seconds for the Sub to come back on from the “standby” mode, depending on how powerful your receiver is. I always leave mine on.
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