TheMinnesotan
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- First ReviewOctober 12, 2018
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- First Review CommentJanuary 9, 2019
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- First QuestionJuly 9, 2021
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- First AnswerSeptember 7, 2018
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Make sure to protect your new smart home product. A Geek Squad® Product Replacement Plan enhances and extends your manufacturer warranty and gives you peace of mind if your product isn't working properly.If your smart home product fails for an issue that we cover but your manufacturer doesn't, we'll replace your product (if one is available) or reimburse you.
Don't always need it but very happy when I do need
Customer Rating
5.0
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on March 31, 2020
I always buy this with computers. I spend a lot of money on a computer and computers can quit working. NOT the fault of Best Buy. Things happen.
Geek squad service plan isn't always something I need to use. But when I have used it the plan has saved me a lot of money on repairs. Best Buy does not manufacture their products and without this plan you need to rely on the good graces of the manufacturer's warranty service
Geek squad service plan isn't always something I need to use. But when I have used it the plan has saved me a lot of money on repairs. Best Buy does not manufacture their products and without this plan you need to rely on the good graces of the manufacturer's warranty service
I would recommend this to a friend!
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3-Year Accidental Geek Squad Protection
You're excited to buy a new computer — now, make sure to protect it. Geek Squad® Protection enhances your manufacturer warranty and covers you for accidental damage.
I will never buy a computer without this plan
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: TheMinnesotan
on March 31, 2020
I always buy this with computers. I spend a lot of money on a computer and computers can quit working. NOT the fault of Best Buy. Things happen.
Geek squad service plan isn't always something I need to use. But when I have used it the plan has saved me a lot of money on repairs. Best Buy does not manufacture their products and without this plan you need to rely on the good graces of the manufacturer's warranty service
Geek squad service plan isn't always something I need to use. But when I have used it the plan has saved me a lot of money on repairs. Best Buy does not manufacture their products and without this plan you need to rely on the good graces of the manufacturer's warranty service
I would recommend this to a friend!
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From one of gaming’s most acclaimed sagas, Gears 5’s celebrated campaign and refreshed multiplayer are optimized with new features for the Xbox Series X|S update. With all-out war descending, Kait Diaz breaks away to uncover her connection to the enemy and discovers the true danger to Sera – herself.This item cannot be returned or refunded, please visit Best Buy Return Policy to learn more.
Fun but lacks imagination
Customer Rating
2.0
Posted by: TheMinnesotan
on March 31, 2020
It is very seldom I stop playing a game before finishing it. This game started out very interesting but quickly became monotonous.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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2-Year Geek Squad Product Replacement
Feeling of relief to know I am protected
Customer Rating
5.0
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on March 31, 2020
Geek squad service plan isn't always something I need to use. But when I have used it the plan has saved me a lot of money on repairs. Best Buy does not manufacture their products and without this plan you need to rely on the good graces of the manufacturer's warranty service
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 185
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Make sure to protect your new computer accessory. A Geek Squad® Product Replacement Plan enhances and extends your manufacturer warranty and gives you peace of mind if your product isn't working properly.If your computer accessory fails for an issue that we cover but your manufacturer doesn't, we'll replace your product (if one is available) or reimburse you.
Essential add on for many products
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: TheMinnesotan
on March 31, 2020
Geek squad service plan isn't always something I need to use. But when I have used it the plan has saved me a lot of money on repairs. Best Buy does not manufacture their products and without this plan you need to rely on the good graces of the manufacturer's warranty service
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Epson - Expression EcoTank ET-2750 Wireless All-in-One Inkjet Printer
Throw away your cartridges and enjoy flawless printing from this Epson Expression EcoTank printer. Compact in size and ideal for home use, this machine features an easy-to-read screen for quick setting. The front-facing fill tank on this Epson Expression EcoTank printer reduces refill messes, and Wi-Fi compatibility means you can print from your tablet or phone.
Decent for general purpose home printing
Customer Rating
3.0
Posted by: TheMinnesotan
on March 31, 2020
Quality
3.0
Value
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
This is not a photo quality printer but works exceptional for all other home printing purposes. I really like large ink tanks that give a large number of prints. Ink and toner more often than not will cost you more for you than you paid for your printer. Having 2 teenage girls in the house that like to print, this is a great savings over my previous ink jet. Cost per ounce of ink is significantly lower. Easy to hook up to my home network and print wireless
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Store important files, documents, photos and more with this SanDisk Ultra Plus 32GB SDHC card. The C10 video speed supports Full HD video capture, and the 130MB/s read speed offers fast data access. Prevent unwanted content modification by engaging the locking feature. This waterproof, shockproof and temperature-proof SanDisk Ultra Plus 32GB SDHC card protects your data against the elements .
Essential card for modern photography
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: TheMinnesotan
on March 31, 2020
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
I purchased two of these for my Nikon DSLR. The speed of transfer rate of this card is game changing both to the card and to your computer. I could set my camera at 7 frames a second and they images would process and be visible on the screen remarkable fast
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Power the devices you love with Energizer MAX Alkaline AA Batteries. These Energizer batteries fuel the technology that helps you live, work and play, whether you need remote batteries, clock batteries, or backup batteries for your child's favorite toys and games. Energizer's #1 longest-lasting MAX, these double A batteries keep your favorite devices running longer. Powerseal Technology helps protect your devices against damaging leaks for up to two years after these AA Energizer MAX Batteries are fully used. With a shelf life of up to 12 years in storage, these long lasting batteries are ready to keep your devices operating when you need them most. Depend on the power of Energizer MAX AA Batteries to power your everyday electronics.
Essential product
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: TheMinnesotan
on March 31, 2020
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
When rechargeable power kits are not available for your electronic devices Energizer Batteries are my battery of choice.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Trolls [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray] [2016]
Very fun movie for the whole family
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: TheMinnesotan
on March 31, 2020
My 17 year old daughter absolutely loves this movie and has watched it countless times. I love the soundtrack and the story line. Great fun for the whole family
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Make sure to protect your new printer or scanner. A Geek Squad® Product Replacement Plan enhances and extends your manufacturer warranty and gives you peace of mind if your product isn't working properly.If your printer fails for an issue that we cover but your manufacturer doesn't, we'll replace your product (if one is available) or reimburse you.
Assurance of a working product
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: TheMinnesotan
on March 31, 2020
There are a number of products I always purchase the Geek Squad Service and it has certainly been worth it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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LG - 77" Class CX Series OLED 4K UHD Smart webOS TV
Stream your favorite TV series and movies with this 77-inch LG OLED television. Compatibility with Alexa offers convenient hands-free control, while 4K UHD resolution delivers vivid captivating imagery. This LG OLED television is Wi-Fi-enabled and integrates smart features so you can watch your favorite online videos and the recent blockbusters.
OLED77CXPUA what is the actual footprint of the base that is touching the TV stand. I do not believe 47.2" is the correct answer. That seems to be the part that connects to the TV itself
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LG - 77" Class CX Series OLED 4K UHD Smart webOS TV
Stream your favorite TV series and movies with this 77-inch LG OLED television. Compatibility with Alexa offers convenient hands-free control, while 4K UHD resolution delivers vivid captivating imagery. This LG OLED television is Wi-Fi-enabled and integrates smart features so you can watch your favorite online videos and the recent blockbusters.
What is the width of the base? (Only depth was listed in specs and height can be inferred from measure diagram).
The picture of the base is a little misleading. It looks like the part that touches the stand is actually smaller. I needed to build a riser for my TV to get it over my center channel speaker and needed this spec.
However, I was in a competitors warehouse store 3 days before my TV arrived and they had it on display on the stand. I happened to have my tape measure with as I was going to look at potential new stands.
sure enough it really is exactly as long as the spec say
However, I was in a competitors warehouse store 3 days before my TV arrived and they had it on display on the stand. I happened to have my tape measure with as I was going to look at potential new stands.
sure enough it really is exactly as long as the spec say
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Take the excitement of surround lighting to the next level with the Philips Hue Play gradient lightstrip. This LED strip flawlessly blends multiple colors of light at the same time, mimicking the content on the entire screen for an immersive, full-room entertainment experience unlike any other. Hue Bridge and Hue Play HDMI Sync Box required, not included.
How does the HDMI sync box function if I am running sound through the HDMI(arc) connection to WISA wireless speakers?
It is unfortunate that you have to have your devices feeding into the sync box and the sync box feeds the Hue and your TV input. Otherwise it should function as normal
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Sanus - Speaker Stands (Pair) - Black
Proudly display your satellite speakers with these Sanus HTB3-B1 speaker stands, which adjust from 26" to 39" high for optimal acoustics and provide cord storage to conceal and reduce clutter. Rubber feet and carpet spikes ensure stability.
how tall are these
38" from bottom to the top of the stand,not including the bracket.
This is good height if you are setting up for Dolby 5.1 or 7.1 surround.
This is good height if you are setting up for Dolby 5.1 or 7.1 surround.
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Dell - S2721DGF 27" Gaming IPS QHD FreeSync and G-SYNC compatible monitor with HDR (DisplayPort, HDMI) - Accent Grey
Delve deep into your favorite games with this Dell 27 QHD gaming monitor with stunning colors and vivid visuals. Boasting a 27" screen, this Dell gaming monitor delivers swift and responsive gameplay thanks to the 165Hz refresh rate and a true 1ms response time. NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatability and AMD FreeSync Technology minimize stuttering and screen tearing for smooth graphics. Equipped with adjustable features to let you customize your gaming setup for optimum comfort and visibility
Will this monitor come back in stock at some point?
I see it has been 10 weeks since you asked the question.
they are in stock now, I have 2 of them going on 4 weeks now. Fabulous monitors
they are in stock now, I have 2 of them going on 4 weeks now. Fabulous monitors
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Dell - S2721DGF 27" Gaming IPS QHD FreeSync and G-SYNC compatible monitor with HDR (DisplayPort, HDMI) - Accent Grey
Delve deep into your favorite games with this Dell 27 QHD gaming monitor with stunning colors and vivid visuals. Boasting a 27" screen, this Dell gaming monitor delivers swift and responsive gameplay thanks to the 165Hz refresh rate and a true 1ms response time. NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatability and AMD FreeSync Technology minimize stuttering and screen tearing for smooth graphics. Equipped with adjustable features to let you customize your gaming setup for optimum comfort and visibility
I'm looking for a monitor that's capable of running high refresh rate (120-144), 1ms timing and higher resolution than 1080p (1440) through Hdmi. I've read this is hard to do through hdmi, is this monitor capable of doing this?
You are better off with a GPU with Display Port.
To get that kind of refresh rate via HDMI you will need a card that outputs HDMI 2.0 and and HDMI 2.0 cable.
I have 2 of these monitors hooked up. One on HDMI and the other on DP. My HDMI one maxes out at 60 hz. DP maxes out at 144 using a mid range AMD GPU. On my gaming computer I am running 165 hz via DP on a RTX 2070
To get that kind of refresh rate via HDMI you will need a card that outputs HDMI 2.0 and and HDMI 2.0 cable.
I have 2 of these monitors hooked up. One on HDMI and the other on DP. My HDMI one maxes out at 60 hz. DP maxes out at 144 using a mid range AMD GPU. On my gaming computer I am running 165 hz via DP on a RTX 2070
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Dell - S2721DGF 27" Gaming IPS QHD FreeSync and G-SYNC compatible monitor with HDR (DisplayPort, HDMI) - Accent Grey
Delve deep into your favorite games with this Dell 27 QHD gaming monitor with stunning colors and vivid visuals. Boasting a 27" screen, this Dell gaming monitor delivers swift and responsive gameplay thanks to the 165Hz refresh rate and a true 1ms response time. NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatability and AMD FreeSync Technology minimize stuttering and screen tearing for smooth graphics. Equipped with adjustable features to let you customize your gaming setup for optimum comfort and visibility
Does the dp cable included with the monitor support dp 1.4?
Yes it does.
The monitor is amazing.
The monitor is amazing.
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Dell - S2721DGF 27" Gaming IPS QHD FreeSync and G-SYNC compatible monitor with HDR (DisplayPort, HDMI) - Accent Grey
Delve deep into your favorite games with this Dell 27 QHD gaming monitor with stunning colors and vivid visuals. Boasting a 27" screen, this Dell gaming monitor delivers swift and responsive gameplay thanks to the 165Hz refresh rate and a true 1ms response time. NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatability and AMD FreeSync Technology minimize stuttering and screen tearing for smooth graphics. Equipped with adjustable features to let you customize your gaming setup for optimum comfort and visibility
I just got this monitor and have compared the IPS glow to my moms Dell Ultrasharp U2719DX and the glow is significantly worse on my monitor. Is this normal compared to a 60hz monitor or should I consider exchanging it?
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Interesting. I have 2 of these monitors. I have my background set to black for better gaming on one monitor an I observe zero IPS bleed.
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Dell - S2721DGF 27" Gaming IPS QHD FreeSync and G-SYNC compatible monitor with HDR (DisplayPort, HDMI) - Accent Grey
Delve deep into your favorite games with this Dell 27 QHD gaming monitor with stunning colors and vivid visuals. Boasting a 27" screen, this Dell gaming monitor delivers swift and responsive gameplay thanks to the 165Hz refresh rate and a true 1ms response time. NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatability and AMD FreeSync Technology minimize stuttering and screen tearing for smooth graphics. Equipped with adjustable features to let you customize your gaming setup for optimum comfort and visibility
i tried recalibrating, but I think I messed up. How do I get everything back to normal? I used a colorimeter and DisplayCal. I already tried resetting to factory settings, but still it seems off.
I was able to adequately calibrate my monitors using the onboard menus. If you manually attached a colormeter you may have messed up some bios or some such.
If you have access to a Dell computer hook up the monitor and right click and activate Dell Display Manager. You may be able to reset the monitor with that
When you tried to reset it did you use Windows or the Monitor menu. I assume you used the monitor menu
If you have access to a Dell computer hook up the monitor and right click and activate Dell Display Manager. You may be able to reset the monitor with that
When you tried to reset it did you use Windows or the Monitor menu. I assume you used the monitor menu
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Dell - S2721DGF 27" Gaming IPS QHD FreeSync and G-SYNC compatible monitor with HDR (DisplayPort, HDMI) - Accent Grey
Delve deep into your favorite games with this Dell 27 QHD gaming monitor with stunning colors and vivid visuals. Boasting a 27" screen, this Dell gaming monitor delivers swift and responsive gameplay thanks to the 165Hz refresh rate and a true 1ms response time. NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatability and AMD FreeSync Technology minimize stuttering and screen tearing for smooth graphics. Equipped with adjustable features to let you customize your gaming setup for optimum comfort and visibility
Is there a 32" screen size available with the following specs 32" 4k IPS 144hr+ 1 millisecond response time non ultrawide?
Dell does make a 32" but it costs around $5000
If your using it for gaming. Many experts will agree that 27" is the optimal. Many of your larger monitors do not have all the bells and whistles because the monitor is to large.
If your using it for gaming. Many experts will agree that 27" is the optimal. Many of your larger monitors do not have all the bells and whistles because the monitor is to large.
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Dell - S2721DGF 27" Gaming IPS QHD FreeSync and G-SYNC compatible monitor with HDR (DisplayPort, HDMI) - Accent Grey
Delve deep into your favorite games with this Dell 27 QHD gaming monitor with stunning colors and vivid visuals. Boasting a 27" screen, this Dell gaming monitor delivers swift and responsive gameplay thanks to the 165Hz refresh rate and a true 1ms response time. NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatability and AMD FreeSync Technology minimize stuttering and screen tearing for smooth graphics. Equipped with adjustable features to let you customize your gaming setup for optimum comfort and visibility
It says freesync and g sync on the website I bought it from but the box only says freesync. How would you use g-sync
I never noticed that on the box but I just looked and that is the way it is.
However, I am running my monitors one two computers. One had AMD and the other is NVIDIA. I do gaming on the NVIDIA computer and work on the AMD computer.
I verified via game interface that it was running on G-Sync and they are automatically switching between the two.
However, I am running my monitors one two computers. One had AMD and the other is NVIDIA. I do gaming on the NVIDIA computer and work on the AMD computer.
I verified via game interface that it was running on G-Sync and they are automatically switching between the two.
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