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Make your home an internet haven with this versatile Linksys Velop wireless Wi-Fi system. Three identical tri-band dual-stream AC2200 routers, each equipped with a quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 processor, deliver lightning-fast internet. Equipped with Bluetooth 4.0/LE, this Linksys Velop wireless Wi-Fi system is simple to set up and pairs easily with computers, tablets and smart devices.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Easy setup, Great connection rate
on January 10, 2017
Posted by: BADog
1. Great packaging (similar to google wifi).
2. Great product look.
3. Linksys app easy to install and maneuver through during setup.
4. Not shown in my pic, but the AC adapter that plugs into the wall is a giant square. It would be nice for the transformer to be built like many devices where it will not take up 2-3 spots on a power strip (depending on how it is placed).
5. The AC plug INTO the device is bent so it will follow through the hole on the back of the device. Nicely though out.
6. Unlike another system, this one did not require the user to scan a QC code on the device or enter the device ID. The app simply adds it because it has been detected. Great feature.
7. Unlike another system, this one had better range in my home. It consistently had good speeds in range of each of the units.
8. Under Parental controls (in the app), you can't block "inappropriate" websites. You can only enter specific website addresses. Good luck with that... as there are 100's you might have to block. And entering all of those on a smart device could be cumbersome. It seems that there should be a better way to deal with your kids watching inappropriate content. Perhaps a firmware update will get released to improve that feature.
9. If you create and login to the PC version via browser, there is nothing there to see or change. You literally login and can see the name of your network. Perhaps that will change too over time.
Performance is probably the biggest reason to get this system. If so, this one is by far better than anything else - but it does come at a higher price - $500 initially. But coverage is good and it slays the competition so far.
It will be nice when more firmware updates are made to the product and the app for more convenient features, especially parental settings. In the meantime, parental features should be maintained via your main router.
If you use a proprietary router like AT&T U-Verse, you just plug one of the devices into your router and piggy-back off the system and use your new SSID that you create on the Linksys. It automatically selects 2.4 or 5.0 GHz in order to get the fastest speed possible on a given device.
My Best Buy number: 0203796632
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Create a reliable internet connection throughout your home with this Google Wi-Fi system. The convenient package of three connectivity points effortlessly covers even large homes up to 4,500 square feet. This Google Wi-Fi system eliminates uneven bandwidth usage among multiple devices, including cellphones and tablets, for an unimpeded connection that doesn't lag behind.
 
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Good, but not without hiccups
on December 12, 2016
Posted by: BADog
I have mixed feelings on this product.
Upon opening the box, I was impressed with the packaging layout. There were no instructions except for a single square card. "Plug in" pretty much. It's not rocket science, but a little pamphlet about the features available would have been nice. The first unit paired up with my wifi network and the BT on my phone; however, it would not connect to the network and establish itself as a new SSID (which is what you SHOULD do - make this SSID different than your router SSID for the main purpose of helping your devices not have as high a battery drain and also so it won't confuse the devices using the network - it happens with identical SSIDs). So I skipped that unit and tried another unit. That one passed and became my primary. I then used the app to connect the 2nd unit, and then I tried to connect the original faulty unit as another wireless access point. The app crashed every single time I tried to add. It's strange that this did not happen when I hooked up the 1st two devices. I used a different phone and was able to get the 3rd one online.
So my network was up and working. I found that my 5GHz devices were only connecting at the 2.4GHz frequencies. When running a speed test, they were only getting about 70% of the allotted bandwidth available. I called tech support about this, and they said that was normal... and that it would switch to 5GHz when necessary. Seems to me that if you're running a SPEED test, it would allow the fastest tunnel possible to that device. It did not. However, video-heavy apps will probably force that to a 5GHz channel when needed. You can check to see what a device's frequency is in the app.
Next, my main quirk with the system is the fact that they can ALL 3 be wired at once and provide a better signal overall - since they wouldn't be getting signals from the primary (which is normally the only wired access point). However, once all 3 were connected (1 wired, 2 wireless), I connected the final 2 "child" units via ethernet, to my network. Since my house is ethernetted throughout, this was a piece of cake. Everything stayed online. Everything seemed to be working. THEN, the next morning, I leave for work and about 10 hours after installation, my AT&T U-Verse service (TV and internet) start acting flaky. TVs are pixelating, and the internet is showing little to no response. I checked one of the "child" devices, and it had turned RED. The primary and other child looked ok. Keep in mind that all 3 are wired right now. I immediately unplugged all 3 devices, reset the entire U-Verse network (TV's, everything is on ethernet, not COAX), and all was fixed. The Google WiFi system somehow screwed everything up with one failed unit, and I'm not sure why. Since then I hooked up the single primary unit, and made the child units wireless for now - since then, I have not had any issues. However, I'd like to wire them back up in order to get full bandwidth from each point rather than feeding both children through the primary.
One great thing about these little units is that you can control the brightness of the white light in the middle of each device via the app. They can be quite bright all the way to completely OFF, which in my case was great because it sits in a dimly-lit basement "man-cave" next to the TV where you don't really want a lot of glare or bright light while watching movies, etc. So that's a great feature. Each light on each device can be individually set.
Speed levels seemed to be great when all 3 were wired (before the chaos), and with only the primary wired, they are about 10% slower due to the distance between the children and the primary.
The "red" unit came back up as white when everything was plugged back in, so I'm not sure what caused it to go into that state. Google support was unable to determine what caused that as well. If it happens again after wiring all 3 to ethernet, I will be forced to go wireless with the children.
One other great feature that I have not utilized yet is the additional ethernet extender port on the bottom of each unit. If you need a wired ethernet connection, there is a port you can use to hook something up via ethernet even though the unit itself is wireless to that point. That's a great feature but I have not had the need to use it since all of my locations have ethernet already.
Having said all this, I would likely buy again, but just be aware of possible issues if you decide to hardwire each unit due to the size of the house and trying to cover more space.
My Best Buy number: 0203796632
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Keep unwanted hair to a minimum with this Philips grooming tool. The waterproof design lets you use it in the shower, and eight attachments make this trimmer perfect for grooming different sections of the face. This Philips grooming tool has a turbo setting to increase cutting speed, and it charges in just one hour to reduce wait time.
 
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Good shaver... however....
on November 22, 2016
Posted by: BADog
Good strong shaver. Lots of great attachments. I like the cordless feature and being able to use in the shower. I used the body shaver attachment and 3mm is the shortest available length... it worked pretty well. With the guard completely covered, it gives you a lot more confidence that you won't get too short in places which is totally different with the other 2 guards (used for different purposes). My biggest complaint for the shaver is the location of the power button. When you are adjusting the attachment "guards" on the opposite side, I constantly hit the power button. I'm not sure of where a better place would be, but perhaps even a "slide" power switch on the side would help (like lots of normal shears). It was just on the wrong spot. The turbo feature was ok though I did not need it. I assume it's only for power-saving (not in the turbo mode). The charger has a proprietary tip. The small clipper head is a piranha... nice. It cuts whatever it touches and is very precise. With the exception of the power button location, great product.
My Best Buy number: 0203796632
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Freshen up your approach to computing with this HP Pavilion 27-inch touchscreen desktop. Everything you need is included in the monitor, and you also get a mouse and keyboard for complete control of your computing system. Intel Core i7 processing and 12GB of RAM keep this HP Pavilion 27-inch touchscreen desktop running your programs effortlessly.
 
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5
Great overall machine with great speed
on July 5, 2016
Posted by: BADog
Verified Purchase:Yes
Purchased for in-laws so they would have a computer that wouldn't have to be replaced as often as earlier PCs they owned. The 12GB RAM was a huge selling point. It is expandable to 16GB which should be great for them long-term. DVD/CD ROM works great along with the Win10 64-bit platform. Keyboard/mouse sync up with no issues. The biggest issue with this particular all-in-1 is the location of 1 2.0 USB port, 1 3.0 USB port, headphones jack, and multi-card reader.....these things are all located on the BOTTOM of the monitor area in the center. For older people, this poses a small problem as you have to feel underneath in order to insert the designated item. Putting in an SD card based on "feel" isn't difficult, but using the USB drives is a little more difficult, not knowing which way the drive needs to face. The headphones jack shouldn't be an issue if it's not used.
On the back are 3 more USB ports (1 3.0 and 2 2.0's), ethernet jack, HDMI out, and power. Setup is very simple.
Keyboard is NOT lit up which is not great for older people, but I have no issue with it being able to type. Of course, lit up keyboards mean shorter battery life (AAA's in the keyboard).
The "look" of the computer is really nice. The 27" screen is awesome and vibrant. Vents are on the top and bottom of the PC. The stand is very sturdy. The PC is pretty heavy and can be moved by holding the stand arms in the back or by lifting underneath the bottom of the screen.
Speakers are what you would expect for built-ins. Get a small sound system if you need something more powerful and with bass.
Basically, this all-in-1 had most everything you would need in a PC. It didn't have SSD memory, but pretty much had everything else. There were no issues with installing virus protection nor updating current apps and updates. I highly recommend.
The picture if have attached does not do justice to how good it really looks. Some of the plastic was still on the base when I took the pic.
My Best Buy number: 0203796632
My Best Buy number: 0203796632
I would recommend this to a friend!
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PNY's Elite Turbo Attache 4 USB 3.2 is built for speed & convenience. Experience USB 3.2 next generation speed performance with transfer speeds of 100MB/s read and transfer speeds up to 10x faster than USB 2.0. It's the perfect solution for easily storing and quickly transferring all your large documents, high-resolution photos, HD videos, and more. USB 3.2 offers the same ease-of-use and plug-and-play capabilities as previous generations of USB technologies, but with exceptional speed improvements. Designed for Reliable Portable Storage, PNY's Elite Turbo Attaché 4 USB 3.2 Flash Drive is designed with convenience and portability in mind. The portable, light-weight Flash Drive incorporates a sliding collar cap-less design that means for no more lost caps. This USB 3.2 Flash Drive is small in size, but big on performance
 
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5
3.0 is fast
on July 5, 2016
Posted by: BADog
Verified Purchase:Yes
At least for 2016, 3.0 USB is fast. A few years from now, we'll be like - 3.0 is slow!!!! Drive is very fast, easy to use, compact, and big enough to create a recovery drive. No problems here.
My Best Buy number: 0203796632
My Best Buy number: 0203796632
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Logitech Wireless Mouse M325. A better mix of precision and comfort-with designed-for-Web scrolling. Designed for how you use the Web, our newest micro-precise scrolling makes everything you love to do online easier. Its feel-good, contoured shape and textured grips help keep your hand happy-even after long hours. And with up to 18 months of battery life, it virtually eliminates the hassle of changing batteries.*
 
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5 out of 5
5
Great mouse for smaller hands
on November 18, 2015
Posted by: BADog
Verified Purchase:Yes
My wife uses this mouse and hasn't had any issues after 2 months of use. Immediate response when mouse is moved. Great product!
My Best Buy number: 0203796632
My Best Buy number: 0203796632
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The USB 2.0 VGA Display Adapter acts as an external graphics card for your Mac or PC. It allows you to add an additional VGA display through your USB 2.0 port. There’s no need to open your computer to add an expensive graphics card. With this adapter, you simply load the drivers, plug the adapter into the USB port, plug the VGA monitor cable into the adapter and you are ready to go. The Display Adapter supports three viewing modes. Primary Mode allows you to have individual applications open on each monitor, vastly improving productivity. Extended Mode allows you to extend your desktop across multiple displays, which can be great for spreadsheets. Mirroring Mode is used to clone one screen onto another, which can be ideal for presentations.
 
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5
Double screen works great!
on November 18, 2015
Posted by: BADog
Verified Purchase:Yes
Software installation was simple... device works as described. No issues after a month+ of use. Love having a 2nd screen at home like I do at work. Now I can watch full screen TV (via slingbox) on one while I do other stuff on the other screen. And with power being provided by the USB port, extra power wires are limited to keep the desktop a bit cleaner.
My Best Buy number: 0203796632
My Best Buy number: 0203796632
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Featuring lithium chemistry, these Rayovac KECR2032-4 CR2032 batteries provide reliable, long-lasting power to your compatible watches, key fobs and other devices. The 4-pack allows you to keep extra batteries on hand.
 
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5 out of 5
5
They work
on August 5, 2015
Posted by: BADog
Verified Purchase:Yes
They are batteries. They work. There's not much to it. Performance-wise, I have had no issue with them.
My Best Buy number: 0203796632
My Best Buy number: 0203796632
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Baseball is your passion and no one can deny your love for the game, but what you're really in it for is The Show. The feeling you get as you run out into the middle of the ballpark, awash in bright stadium lighting. The rows and rows of roaring fans that send thunderous reverberations rocketing up through the soles of your feet. You become enveloped in the raw emotion coursing around you. As you step up to the plate, your calloused fingers feel the smooth grain of the familiar bat, choking up on the wood until it becomes almost an extension of your own body. You try to read the pitcher's slight movements in the microseconds before he whips a ball in your direction, spiraling at seemingly lightning speeds. Your body reacts, followed by a deafening crack as your bat lines up with the ball. You can tell without even looking that you've just hit the first homer of the night.The highly rated sports franchise that you've grown to love over the years is back with new, exciting ways to play, more realistic gameplay physics and the most authentic MLB experience yet in MLB 15: The Show. This 10th edition of the MLB franchise provides year-to-year saves, so you can seamlessly continue your progress and gameplay from MLB 14 into MLB 15 — plus future releases. Partnerships with various brands bring MLB-accurate licensed equipment to the game, so you can enjoy realistic bats, gloves, cleats and more. You can earn Stubs just by playing the game, which can then be spent on licensed equipment, Road to the Show improvements and virtual baseball cards. MLB 15 introduces 30 MLB alumni players into the virtual player card pool, spanning the last 70 years and including 1 representative from each team, offering you the chance to find a historic virtual player and add them to your collection to be utilized throughout the game. Feel as if you're truly a part of the scene thanks to major graphical improvements, including real-time seasonal sun and shadows, realistic night and stadium lighting and enhanced player personalities. Players and teams feature more unique personalities and styles, exhibiting a diverse range of emotional reactions to occurrences both on and off the field. MLB 15 is the best edition yet with revamped commentary, improved load times, an action-packed field, an overhauled franchise mode and much, much more. Pre-order MLB 15 The Show on PS4 today and get your choice of MLB team DUALSHOCK 4 Skin from SkinIt when you pick up the game or when the game is shipped. See if you have what it takes to round the bases in MLB 15 The Show.
 
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5 out of 5
5
MLB15 The Show - BEST YET
on July 8, 2015
Posted by: BADog
Verified Purchase:Yes
2nd game for my son's PS4 and he says it totally blows the PS3 MLB14 out of the water with the graphics and the features. MLB "The Show" never fails to disappoint as it just gets better each and every year. This is THE best baseball game on the market - period.
My Best Buy number: 0203796632
My Best Buy number: 0203796632
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Logitech Wireless Mouse M325. A better mix of precision and comfort-with designed-for-Web scrolling. Designed for how you use the Web, our newest micro-precise scrolling makes everything you love to do online easier. Its feel-good, contoured shape and textured grips help keep your hand happy-even after long hours. And with up to 18 months of battery life, it virtually eliminates the hassle of changing batteries.*
 
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5
Great Mouse
on July 8, 2015
Posted by: BADog
Verified Purchase:Yes
Great color mouse, functionality is great, buttons are easy to press, clicks are not very loud, mouse is smooth on the screen, great to take with you with USB dongle slot in the bottom of the mouse, size is comfortable, price was right. It's just a mouse, but if you find one that isn't good, your wrist/hand will not thank you.
My Best Buy number: 0203796632
My Best Buy number: 0203796632
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Garmin Speak™ Plus with Amazon Alexa is what you love about Amazon Alexa, now in your vehicle. Use voice control for hands-free access to music, news, navigation and more. Plus, a built-in dash cam gives you forward collision and lane departure warnings.
 

Wading through all the info it looks like just what I need. However, I want to make sure all the language referencing Bluetooth access to my phone means I have hands-free calling/answering ability.

you can have BT calling ability, however it won't be with Alexa's help. It will be through your car's BT connection... and yes, you can have the car AND the device connected at the same time assuming you have a phone that has that capability. I was using a Samsung Note 8.
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Garmin Speak™ Plus with Amazon Alexa is what you love about Amazon Alexa, now in your vehicle. Use voice control for hands-free access to music, news, navigation and more. Plus, a built-in dash cam gives you forward collision and lane departure warnings.
 

Does this take a sd card? And if so what is the largest it can hold?

I think the max is 64GB. It comes with an 8GB microSD card.
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Garmin Speak™ Plus with Amazon Alexa is what you love about Amazon Alexa, now in your vehicle. Use voice control for hands-free access to music, news, navigation and more. Plus, a built-in dash cam gives you forward collision and lane departure warnings.
 

Does it always have to be plugged in to a power source or does it have a built-in battery that can run without being plugged in? Also, how does the collision, lane departure and traffic "go" features work? seems to good to be true.

No built-in battery. You must supply it power via microUSB input. "Go" features are hit and miss.
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Garmin Speak™ Plus with Amazon Alexa is what you love about Amazon Alexa, now in your vehicle. Use voice control for hands-free access to music, news, navigation and more. Plus, a built-in dash cam gives you forward collision and lane departure warnings.
 

With all these features, Does it scan the road and next to the road for objects such as DEER ? If so will it alert you ?

No... and you can't say "Alexa, scan the side of the road for deer" either. :)
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Garmin Speak™ Plus with Amazon Alexa is what you love about Amazon Alexa, now in your vehicle. Use voice control for hands-free access to music, news, navigation and more. Plus, a built-in dash cam gives you forward collision and lane departure warnings.
 

Built-in Front DashCam, that's good, how about the rear view? Do I need to buy 2 separate add-on camera module for recording rearview

This device only records in one direction - whichever way you face it. If you want multi-directional video recording, you'll need another setup or multiple cameras.
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Garmin Speak™ Plus with Amazon Alexa is what you love about Amazon Alexa, now in your vehicle. Use voice control for hands-free access to music, news, navigation and more. Plus, a built-in dash cam gives you forward collision and lane departure warnings.
 

How much 4G data does this use if I use it to stream music while driving? My cellular carrier has 10 GB limit before throttling my speed to 2G.

It uses the same amount of data your phone uses to stream the same thing. Since there is no video being streamed over the air, there won't be a significant increase in data usage whether you use your phone for music or through Alexa... it's still all going thru your phone.
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Garmin Speak™ Plus with Amazon Alexa is what you love about Amazon Alexa, now in your vehicle. Use voice control for hands-free access to music, news, navigation and more. Plus, a built-in dash cam gives you forward collision and lane departure warnings.
 

I ordered the speak plus. I have a 2013 infiniti FX 37. I scheduled Geek squad installation and need to know if there is any additional hardware that I need to buy to have it installed. I want the power source to be from the veh no visible cords.

If you don't want to plug into the DC outlet of the car, then yeah, you will need an adapter from AutoZone (or similar) that will allow you to tap into the fuse area either with the DC power adapter provided or by cutting that off and using the 2 wires inside the power cord sheath.
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Beats EP on-ear headphones delivers masterfully tuned sound. Its battery-free design offers unlimited playback and its sleek, durable frame is reinforced with lightweight stainless steel. Beats EP is an ideal introduction to Beats for any music lover seeking a dynamic listening experience.
 

what kinda case do these fit in? and were can I get one?

These headphones come in a mesh bag - but if you need a case, it would have to be the size of the box they come in - as they are NOT foldable. Your best bet would be to put them in the original box for transport because it's quite stable and takes up the least amount of space.
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Enhance your listening experience with these Plantronics headphones. They wirelessly connect to any Bluetooth-enabled device to eliminate the hassle of traditional corded models, and they work with Siri, Cortana and other virtual assistants for convenient control. A single charge lasts up to 18 hours, so you can listen to your Plantronics headphones worry-free all day long.
 

How could I use this wireless headphone to connect to a Panasonic Vierra TV which is not bluetooth enabled?

You'd obviously have to get a BT adapter for the TV. If your TV doesn't have BT, then you have to get it BT somehow and make sure all audio connections are compatible (ie. optical, RCA, HDMI, etc)
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LG’s SJ7 Sound Bar Flex offers endless entertainment from a versatile dual-speaker design: The two main speakers can be placed in front of the TV, or to the left/right vertically or in front of and behind the listener for an even more cinematic experience. Both speakers are Bluetooth, and the right unit has a built-in battery, so it can work independently just about anywhere.
 

Can the LED display on speaker be turned off?

It can't be turned completely off; however, it is brighter after a key touch... then 15 seconds later, it dims automatically until a key is pressed again. You can always put electrical tape over that area if needed.
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