TheMinnesotan
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    October 12, 2018
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Preorder Gears 5, and get COG Air Lancer Weapon Skin.This item cannot be returned or refunded, please visit Best Buy Return Policy to learn more.
 
Nice game enhancement for your Gears 5
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Nice game enhancement for your Gears 5. Easy to access
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Apple Fitness+, a new fitness experience powered by Apple Watch. Get 6 months free when you buy Apple Watch. Apple Fitness+ coming late 2020.
 
Good fitness program, but its not going to change
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I have tried a variety of fitness applications. This one no more or no less than others. It's biggest grace is that is is tied into Apple
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Pre-order Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order to outfit yourself with unique cosmetic equipment for your lightsaber and droid companion.This item cannot be returned or refunded, please visit Best Buy Return Policy to learn more.
 
Great game enhancement
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This was a good preorder bonus. Enhanced the game well.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Make sure to protect your new computer monitor. 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 monitor fails for an issue that we cover but your manufacturer doesn't, we'll replace your product (if one is available) or reimburse you.
 
Great for product reassurance.
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One of those things you hope you never need. But when you purchase an expensive gaming monitor, it gives me a bit of reassurance.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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 Apple Watch SE (GPS) 40mm Silver Aluminum Case with White Sport Band - Silver
Apple Watch SE (GPS) 40mm Silver Aluminum Case with White Sport Band - Silver
Apple Watch SE has the same larger display size Retina display as Series 6, so you can see more at a glance. Advanced sensors to track all your fitness and workout goals. And powerful features to keep you healthy and safe. The Sleep app lets you set a bedtime routine and track your sleep. And you also get calls, messages, and music right on your wrist. It's a lot of watch for a lot less than you expected.
 
The watch of choice for an 18 year old.
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Birthday present for my daughter. She loves it because she can leave her phone in her pocket and answer with the watch that is connected to ear buds.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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 Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS) 40mm Silver Aluminum Case with Pure Platinum/Black Nike Sport Band - Silver
Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS) 40mm Silver Aluminum Case with Pure Platinum/Black Nike Sport Band - Silver
With Apple Watch Nike SE, you can track your workouts and listen to Audio Guided Runs with the Nike Run Club app. Sync music for motivation to your watch. Turn on Nike Twilight Mode for enhanced visibility.¹ And choose from exclusive Nike watch faces and bands.
 
If you need a smart watch, this is the way to go
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Birthday present for my daughter. She loves it because she can leave her phone in her pocket and answer with the watch that is connected to ear buds.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Good for piece of mind
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One of those things you hope you never need. But when you purchase a iWatch for your teenager, it gives me a bit of reassurance.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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 Insignia™ - USB 3.0 Memory Card Reader - Black
Insignia™ - USB 3.0 Memory Card Reader - Black
Enjoy fast file transfers via USB 3.0 with this compact Insignia memory card reader. It accommodates SD and microSD cards, and it fits into any standard USB port. This Insignia memory card reader has a durable case to safeguard against damage, and a convenient built-in tether lets you attach it to your keychain to keep it close at hand.
 
Great muti card reader for desktop or laptop
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I got my first Desktop in 10 years of laptop use and realized I didn't have a SD Card Reader anymore.
This reader, when plugged into a USB 3 slot is super fast and easy. I take hundreds of pictures at my daughters games and it downloads them all very fast.
There were some more expensive, but I cannot justify them with this readers performance.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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 Cyberpunk 2077 [CD]
Cyberpunk 2077 [CD]
Pursue immortality as a cybernetic mercenary outlaw in Cyberpunk 2077 for PC. The Night City megalopolis provides a stunning dystopian open-world environment to explore as you battle the odds on a quest to steal a powerful body modification implant. Customize V's cyberware and abilities to possess unique characteristics in Cyberpunk 2077.
 
Buy it if you have nothing else to play.
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One of the most Hyped Games of the year. I was very disappointed. It is a decent game, but the mechanics were poor and the storyline left some to be desired.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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 Olympus - Lavalier Microphone
Olympus - Lavalier Microphone
This Olympus ME-52 145055 lavalier microphone features noise cancellation and volume control for simple, clear sound. The tie clip helps keep the microphone in place, and an included extension cable helps you get set up quickly.
 
It was an easy decision to return this.
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I purchased this to use while gaming. I got a LOT of complaints form people on the other end that I was broadcasting static and they could barely hear me. I ended up spending a little bit more and got a different microphone that works much better.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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 LG - 77&quot; Class CX Series OLED 4K UHD Smart webOS TV
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&quot; Class CX Series OLED 4K UHD Smart webOS TV
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
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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
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.
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 Dell - S2721DGF 27&quot; Gaming IPS QHD FreeSync and G-SYNC compatible monitor with HDR (DisplayPort, HDMI) - Accent Grey
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
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 Dell - S2721DGF 27&quot; Gaming IPS QHD FreeSync and G-SYNC compatible monitor with HDR (DisplayPort, HDMI) - Accent Grey
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
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 Dell - S2721DGF 27&quot; Gaming IPS QHD FreeSync and G-SYNC compatible monitor with HDR (DisplayPort, HDMI) - Accent Grey
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.
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 Dell - S2721DGF 27&quot; Gaming IPS QHD FreeSync and G-SYNC compatible monitor with HDR (DisplayPort, HDMI) - Accent Grey
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&quot; Gaming IPS QHD FreeSync and G-SYNC compatible monitor with HDR (DisplayPort, HDMI) - Accent Grey
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
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 Dell - S2721DGF 27&quot; Gaming IPS QHD FreeSync and G-SYNC compatible monitor with HDR (DisplayPort, HDMI) - Accent Grey
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.
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 Dell - S2721DGF 27&quot; Gaming IPS QHD FreeSync and G-SYNC compatible monitor with HDR (DisplayPort, HDMI) - Accent Grey
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.
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