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Only at Best BuyChoose this HP Spectre 13 notebook for its crisp 1080p display and 13.3-inch screen. It comes with a sixth-generation Intel processor and 8GB of onboard RAM for efficient multitasking, and its solid state drive ensure that programs load quickly. The slim design on this HP Spectre 13 notebook provide enhanced versatility.
Customer Rating
5
Knockout good looks with hot rod performance!
on June 2, 2016
Posted by: MTCowboy
I've always considered myself to be a "function-over-form" kind of guy but the new HP Spectre 13 kind of swept me off my feet. The experience starts from the moment you open the packaging. The notebook is packed in a black box with copper logo and lettering and everything inside is arranged to protect your new purchase. In addition to the wafer thin (.41 inches!) notebook the box includes a snug leather portfolio style slip cover, power supply and a USB-C to USB-A/B dongle.
The notebook is black with subtle copper contrasts and features a unique piston hinge design that allows the unit to be perfectly flat - there is virtually no change in thickness from the front to the back of the machine.
Upon initial power up the notebook goes through the familiar Windows 10 startup process. The 13.3" HD screen is bright and very crisp. Under the hood of this impossibly thin unit is an Intel Core i7 processor, 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD drive. The only external ports are a trio of USB-C connections and a combined headphone/microphone jack. The charger actually plugs into one of the USB-C ports.
The first thing you notice is that the unique hinge design allows limited travel - this is not a convertible design that allows you to lay the screen back flat or fold it over. Also, the screen is not touch sensitive. I actually like that but it seems that touchscreens are the expected norm with the Windows 10 OS. Finally, be aware that the unit contains only one camera and it faces the user.
The USB-C ports are the new "one-port-to-rule-them-all" technology but there are a few things you need to know. Currently there are only a small number of peripherals that support USB-C natively so you will need dongles or an external port replicator to support legacy USB devices, hardwired Ethernet or any external video (HDMI for instance). On a positive note, all of the ports can supply power to attached devices.
So far I have loaded a handful of my favorite applications and the performance of the notebook is very good. Battery life seems reasonable and I have been able to get several hours of usage per charge. One thing I noticed, and the documentation calls this out, is that the unit can get warm if you hold it on your lap while using it. That is only reasonable with an i7 processor.
In summary - if you are in the market for a premium notebook you owe it to yourself to take a look at this piece of art. The combination of razor thin design and performance won't leave you disappointed!
My Best Buy number: 2521445339
I would recommend this to a friend!
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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.
Customer Rating
4
Bleeding edge, feature-rich router!
on May 20, 2016
Posted by: MTCowboy
This router is a monster! (Both physically and "mentally"). Be prepared - this thing is at least the size of a laptop computer and with it's spider-leg antennas extended it stands at least 4 inches tall! In exchange for all of this real estate you get a router that offers every significant feature you could possibly ask for.
This is my first experience with the new 802.11ac MU-MIMO feature which allows the router to talk to more than one wireless device at the same time! AT CES 2016 they showed this bad boy streaming 4k content to multiple displays simultaneously. This is made possible by the fact that there are 3 discrete radios inside - (1) 2.4GHz and (2) 5GHz. Combined with the beam steering capability this should allow you to communicate effectively in today's interference laden environment. This should also position this router to be an effective gateway as more IoT devices begin to appear in our homes.
The unit includes an 8 port Gigabit switch and two USB ports. You can use the USB ports to attach a shared printer or even a storage device with media. It will act as a DLNA server to feed video, music and photos to DLNA certified devices.
The out-of-box experience is very good. Everything is securely packed and includes Getting Started documents. As with any advanced network device the initial setup can be daunting but Linksys has provided some automated help to get you started. If you are a networking guru you can even bypass this option and set everything up manually. An unexpected surprise is the availability of a mobile app that you can download to help you setup and manage the router.
Preliminary tests showed that throughput varied by device type, distance from the AP and the surroundings. This is not unexpected, every wireless router that I have ever used will advertise available speeds based on a pristine environment. Nonetheless, speeds were good but I have more testing to do.
All of this functionality comes with a premium price. The suggested retail price is almost $400. But, as we add more and more wireless devices in our homes and those devices demand more bandwidth and more consistent throughput the generation of sub $100 wireless routers are simply unable to deliver. If your wireless access is important to you and you want to invest in a state-of-the-art solution with future capabilities built in, then the Linksys EA9500 deserves your serious consideration.
This is my first experience with the new 802.11ac MU-MIMO feature which allows the router to talk to more than one wireless device at the same time! AT CES 2016 they showed this bad boy streaming 4k content to multiple displays simultaneously. This is made possible by the fact that there are 3 discrete radios inside - (1) 2.4GHz and (2) 5GHz. Combined with the beam steering capability this should allow you to communicate effectively in today's interference laden environment. This should also position this router to be an effective gateway as more IoT devices begin to appear in our homes.
The unit includes an 8 port Gigabit switch and two USB ports. You can use the USB ports to attach a shared printer or even a storage device with media. It will act as a DLNA server to feed video, music and photos to DLNA certified devices.
The out-of-box experience is very good. Everything is securely packed and includes Getting Started documents. As with any advanced network device the initial setup can be daunting but Linksys has provided some automated help to get you started. If you are a networking guru you can even bypass this option and set everything up manually. An unexpected surprise is the availability of a mobile app that you can download to help you setup and manage the router.
Preliminary tests showed that throughput varied by device type, distance from the AP and the surroundings. This is not unexpected, every wireless router that I have ever used will advertise available speeds based on a pristine environment. Nonetheless, speeds were good but I have more testing to do.
All of this functionality comes with a premium price. The suggested retail price is almost $400. But, as we add more and more wireless devices in our homes and those devices demand more bandwidth and more consistent throughput the generation of sub $100 wireless routers are simply unable to deliver. If your wireless access is important to you and you want to invest in a state-of-the-art solution with future capabilities built in, then the Linksys EA9500 deserves your serious consideration.
My Best Buy number: 2521445339
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This Insignia™ NS-PNK5011 wireless keyboard features 104 keys, including multimedia keys and a calculate key, to enable simple typing and control of your PC or Mac. The 2.4GHz wireless technology eliminates restrictive power cords.
Customer Rating
4
Great price! Good performance.
on October 19, 2015
Posted by: MTCowboy
from Great Falls, MT
Verified Purchase:Yes
Was a little cranky to get setup. Pairing with the laptop took a couple of attempts and a reboot but then everything worked. Bought this as a present to allow couch access to a laptop connected to a home theater setup. Good solution.
My Best Buy number: 2521445339
My Best Buy number: 2521445339
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Connect to the Web with this Samsung BD-H6500/ZA Blu-ray player. To build a complete 3D home theater system, we recommend you purchase a 3D TV, 3D glasses designed for the TV, high-speed HDMI cable and an A/V receiver that is compatible with 3D products.
Customer Rating
4
Great performance, decent price.
on October 19, 2015
Posted by: MTCowboy
from Great Falls, MT
Verified Purchase:Yes
Although this unit is not the lowest cost option the performance is excellent. It is easy to setup and the applets are reasonably snappy. One caveat - I could not get the unit to pass-through High-Def audio (DTS-MA or TrueHD) from a ripped source attached via USB. Also, I do not yet own a 4K set so I was not able to test the upscaling.
My Best Buy number: 2521445339
My Best Buy number: 2521445339
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Enjoy immersive movies, games and more with this Onkyo TX-NR646 home theater receiver. Includes HDMI 4K Ultra HD and 3D pass-through technologies for compatibility with 3D TVs, Blu-ray players and gaming consoles and 4K Ultra HD TVs.
Customer Rating
4
Best bang-for-the-buck AV receiver in its class.
on June 12, 2015
Posted by: MTCowboy
from Great Falls, MT
Verified Purchase:Yes
Compared this extensively to the comparable Pioneer and Sony products. If you want both ATMOS and DTS:X decoding this is currently only available on the Onkyo. It also has multiple HDMI 2.0 interfaces and supports HDCP 2.2 - critical for displaying the coming 4k content.
My Best Buy number: 2521445339
My Best Buy number: 2521445339
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Guard your Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 from scrapes with this Samsung EF-BT800BBEGUJ cover that features polyurethane and polycarbonate materials for durable, encompassing protection. The screen-toggle capability turns the screen on or off automatically.
Customer Rating
4
Good cover, odd "kickstand"
on June 11, 2015
Posted by: MTCowboy
from Great Falls, MT
Verified Purchase:Yes
If you are looking for a good cover without a keyboard this product will meet your needs. Attaching the cover to the tablet requires applying a significant amount of pressure and can be kind of nerve rattling but it does make for a very secure connection. Also, the unusual "origami" method of creating the various kickstand angles takes some getting used to.
My Best Buy number: 2521445339
My Best Buy number: 2521445339
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Enjoy rich, balanced audio with these Skullcandy Titan S2TTDY-033 earbud headphones that feature Supreme Sound technology and metal housing for durability. A 1-button microphone offers in-line device control.
Posted by: MTCowboy
from Great Falls, MT
How Often Used:Less than once a week
Verified Purchase:Yes
I needed a more portable solution than my Bose Quiet Comfort cans when traveling so my son suggested the Skull Candy Titans. Best Buy had them on sale so I picked them up. I plugged them into my Toshiba Thrive tablet and was blown away! As expected the high and mid-range was great, but the bass!!! I wasn't ready for such a deep, satisfying result from an earbud. You will need to be a little careful with the jack as the outer covering will come off if you get too rough. Nonetheless - highly recommended!
My Best Buy number: 2521445339
My Best Buy number: 2521445339
What's great about it: Excellent sound for an in-ear product!
What's not so great: Cabling and jack are a little flimsy.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Sound Quality
5
Comfort
4
Durability
4
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iPad mini features a beautiful 7.9" display, iSight® and FaceTime camera, the A5 chip, ultrafast wireless and up to 10 hours of battery life1. And over 275,000 apps2 on the App Store made for iPad work with iPad mini. So it's an iPad in every way, shape and slightly smaller form.
Customer Rating
5
Product was a gift.
on January 20, 2014
Posted by: MTCowboy
from Great Falls, MT
Verified Purchase:Yes
Since the iPad Retina model(s) have become available there are some great bargains for the "older" technology. This is a perfect fit if you are already invested in the "iStuff" infrastructure.
My Best Buy number: 2521445339
My Best Buy number: 2521445339
What's great about it: Fits in with other Apple products.
What's not so great: Price is relatively high.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
4
Features
4
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The Shure MV7X is a professional-quality XLR dynamic microphone, ideal for close mic applications that require vocal intelligibility with a balanced tone. Voice Isolation Technology ensures the microphone is laser-focused on your voice and does not capture any unwanted background noise to give you perfect recordings in imperfect rooms. The attractive and durable all-metal design features an adjustable yoke that can be mounted onto a variety of microphone stands forflexible placement options.
does it come with the mic stand or so i have to buy that separately
There is no mic stand included. There is a mic mount that follows the familiar U shaped broadcast format. It has both a standard thread and an adapter for smaller mount points.
2 years, 4 months ago
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By installing eufy Security Smart Lock Touch & Wi-Fi, you will never have to worry about losing your key again and always have secure access to your home. The Smart Lock is powered by a Mabuchi motor that allows you to unlock your front door in less than a second. With a sensor area that is two times larger than on a smartphone, the Smart Lock is less likely to miss your fingerprint. Every time you unlock Smart Lock, the recognition rate improves because of the self-learning AI chip. This Smart Lock is weatherproof with an IP65 rating, so you can rest assured that your home is always secure. The Smart Lock is tested to last for 250,000 unlocks and is designed to still function after 30 years of use.
Is this the built in WiFi version or is this the WiFi bridge version?
The unit has Wi-Fi built in. It connected to my 2.4Ghz network without any issues. No special bridging hardware was needed.
3 years, 1 month ago
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MTCowboy
By installing eufy Security Smart Lock Touch & Wi-Fi, you will never have to worry about losing your key again and always have secure access to your home. The Smart Lock is powered by a Mabuchi motor that allows you to unlock your front door in less than a second. With a sensor area that is two times larger than on a smartphone, the Smart Lock is less likely to miss your fingerprint. Every time you unlock Smart Lock, the recognition rate improves because of the self-learning AI chip. This Smart Lock is weatherproof with an IP65 rating, so you can rest assured that your home is always secure. The Smart Lock is tested to last for 250,000 unlocks and is designed to still function after 30 years of use.
How to Recharge battery and what type for？ Is there a charging stand need to buy?
The battery is easily removable and has a mini-usb style charging port. I believe it is Lithium Ion and no separate charging stand is needed.
3 years, 1 month ago
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MTCowboy
By installing eufy Security Smart Lock Touch & Wi-Fi, you will never have to worry about losing your key again and always have secure access to your home. The Smart Lock is powered by a Mabuchi motor that allows you to unlock your front door in less than a second. With a sensor area that is two times larger than on a smartphone, the Smart Lock is less likely to miss your fingerprint. Every time you unlock Smart Lock, the recognition rate improves because of the self-learning AI chip. This Smart Lock is weatherproof with an IP65 rating, so you can rest assured that your home is always secure. The Smart Lock is tested to last for 250,000 unlocks and is designed to still function after 30 years of use.
what are the dimensions of the keypad side? my front door has some designs on it that might be in the way of the keypad.
About 2.75" by 6".
3 years, 1 month ago
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MTCowboy
By installing eufy Security Smart Lock Touch & Wi-Fi, you will never have to worry about losing your key again and always have secure access to your home. The Smart Lock is powered by a Mabuchi motor that allows you to unlock your front door in less than a second. With a sensor area that is two times larger than on a smartphone, the Smart Lock is less likely to miss your fingerprint. Every time you unlock Smart Lock, the recognition rate improves because of the self-learning AI chip. This Smart Lock is weatherproof with an IP65 rating, so you can rest assured that your home is always secure. The Smart Lock is tested to last for 250,000 unlocks and is designed to still function after 30 years of use.
Does the bolt come out on the right side or the left? My door opens to the left, so I need it to come out on the right side of the outside piece.
The design allows for both right hand and left hand doors. The bolt is notated with an "up" stamp and the mechanism has a locking knob that has emblems on both sides of the interior panel so that you can twist it either clockwise or counter-clockwise to work the bolt.
3 years, 1 month ago
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By installing eufy Security Smart Lock Touch & Wi-Fi, you will never have to worry about losing your key again and always have secure access to your home. The Smart Lock is powered by a Mabuchi motor that allows you to unlock your front door in less than a second. With a sensor area that is two times larger than on a smartphone, the Smart Lock is less likely to miss your fingerprint. Every time you unlock Smart Lock, the recognition rate improves because of the self-learning AI chip. This Smart Lock is weatherproof with an IP65 rating, so you can rest assured that your home is always secure. The Smart Lock is tested to last for 250,000 unlocks and is designed to still function after 30 years of use.
What are the dimensions of the indoor part of the lock?
About 3.75" by 7.75".
3 years, 1 month ago
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MTCowboy
By installing eufy Security Smart Lock Touch & Wi-Fi, you will never have to worry about losing your key again and always have secure access to your home. The Smart Lock is powered by a Mabuchi motor that allows you to unlock your front door in less than a second. With a sensor area that is two times larger than on a smartphone, the Smart Lock is less likely to miss your fingerprint. Every time you unlock Smart Lock, the recognition rate improves because of the self-learning AI chip. This Smart Lock is weatherproof with an IP65 rating, so you can rest assured that your home is always secure. The Smart Lock is tested to last for 250,000 unlocks and is designed to still function after 30 years of use.
How many keys does the lock come with?
Mine came with five.
3 years, 1 month ago
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Bake casseroles, reheat leftovers and prepare other foods with this BELLA Pro six-slice digital copper toaster oven. The 1800W power output heats fast to save time, while the digital display provides info that's easy to read. This BELLA Pro six-slice digital copper toaster oven has three rack positions for cooking up to two dishes at once.
I searched for toaster ovens with an air fryer function and this product came up. Does it have an air fryer? Or is this result miscategorized?
It has a convection function that can be toggled on/off.
3 years, 3 months ago
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Maintain the pristine condition of your rugs and furniture with this Hoover PowerDash GO portable carpet cleaner. The multiple attachments let you take care of stubborn stains and dirt, while the lightweight, compact design enables easy carrying. This Hoover PowerDash GO portable carpet cleaner features dual tank technology that keeps the cleaning solution and dirty water separate for effortless rinses and fills.
are the brushes powered rotation or manual scrubbing
The brush is not powered. You scrub with it manually.
3 years, 6 months ago
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Maintain the pristine condition of your rugs and furniture with this Hoover PowerDash GO portable carpet cleaner. The multiple attachments let you take care of stubborn stains and dirt, while the lightweight, compact design enables easy carrying. This Hoover PowerDash GO portable carpet cleaner features dual tank technology that keeps the cleaning solution and dirty water separate for effortless rinses and fills.
Does the Hoover PowerDash GO cleaner also extract the water from the surface that was washed?
Yes. The head includes a spray trigger to apply the cleaning solution, a manual brush assembly for scrubbing the stained area and a slot that provides suction to extract the dirty solution and empty it into the removable waste tank.
3 years, 6 months ago
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