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Cut corded contact with this Insignia Bluetooth USB adapter. This adapter lets users connect up to seven Bluetooth-enabled devices to a Bluetooth-compatible computer. It works with laptops and desktops running Microsoft Windows 10. This Insignia Bluetooth USB adapter maintains connections with devices up to 20 feet away.
 
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Returned it
on July 6, 2018
Posted by: Tizeye
from Orlando
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Reading reviews it seems to be hit or miss if it works. Reality is, it probably isn't in the unit itself, but Windows 10 seeing fragments of other installs. I attempted several installs, USB with Broadcom drivers, and a PCIe card same brand as motherboard and Intel drivers. The reason I returned it was the lack of support. I had another USB unit purchased elsewhere and actually had a live persons corresponding with me via email to resolve the issue. I first ran a program they sent, created a zip file and returned to them where they could see the operations. They noted the other install attempts, including the Intel driver attempt and sent me instructions on how to clean up, removing the fragments, then reinstalling. It worked.
My Best Buy number: 2171761995
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No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Unleash your creativity with this Intuos Pro pen tablet. Astounding 8,192 levels of pen pressure sensitivity and tilt recognition recreate the feel of traditional art methods for natural and instinctive expression. The customizable ExpressKeys and multi-touch gestures of this Intuos Pro pen tablet let you quickly access your software's shortcuts without interrupting your work.
 
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Excellent
on July 6, 2018
Posted by: Tizeye
from Orlando
Verified Purchase:Yes
Tried to get away with a cheaper alternative but had serious problems with lag and other issues. This Wacom is like night and day and well worth the extra cost. Feel is quite smooth vs the scratchy feel of the knockoff. Also, no lag as it responds to the various inputs. Finally, it takes customizing to the next level. Like others, you can program pen and tablet buttons for shortcuts. What makes this one stand out is that it can be program specific and the buttons can reflext the keyboard shortcut for the specific program in use as the same keyboard shortcut may initiate a totally different action in different programs.
My Best Buy number: 2171761995
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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Capture beautiful portraits with each click of the shutter with this Sony 85mm lens. The large F/1.8 aperture lets you deliver incredibly clear images with sharp or bokeh effects, and ED glass eliminates chromatic aberrations. This lightweight Sony 85mm lens travels easily in your bag and is compatible with Sony a7 Series cameras.
 
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Excellent lens and on sale even better.
on June 8, 2018
Posted by: Tizeye
from Orlando
Verified Purchase:Yes
This lens is sharp and one of the rare finds. Much less expensive than the Zeiss 85 1.8 Batis and performs equal if not better. Get this lens!
My Best Buy number: 2171761995
My Best Buy number: 2171761995
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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Take important files with you on the go by storing them on this PNY Attaché 4 P-FD16GATT4-GE flash drive, which features a 16GB capacity for ample space. The USB 2.0 interface enables fast data transfers between devices.
 
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Good, but search availability of USB 3.0 ver
on June 8, 2018
Posted by: Tizeye
from Orlando
Verified Purchase:Yes
Not too small and didn't need 32 GB or higher. Had a project where scanned parent's and giving the digital files to parent's and siblings. Had plenty of DVD's that could burn them to but this is far more flexible as can re-arrange files into different groups. Couldn't do that with DVD or if set up as slideshow presentation. Got this USB 2.0 version at the closest store so I knew 4 GB was good. Search nearby stores for faster USB 3.0 version which my closest store(s) didn't have but was noted was enroute to parents. Always expand out search if closest store indicates out of stock.
My Best Buy number: 2171761995
My Best Buy number: 2171761995
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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Transfer schoolwork, home video or photographs to this PNY Turbo flash drive, and keep them safe until you're ready to access. This portable flash drive features a capless design with sliding collar for easy transport. The 16GB storage capacity of this PNY Turbo flash drive makes it an ideal drive for home use.
 
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Just what looking for.
on June 8, 2018
Posted by: Tizeye
from Orlando
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Not too small and didn't need 32 GB or higher. Had a project where scanned parent's and giving the digital files to parent's and siblings. Had plenty of DVD's that could burn them to but this is far more flexible as can re-arrange files into different groups. Couldn't do that with DVD or if set up as slideshow presentation. This is the USB 3.0 version which my closest store(s) didn't have but was enroute to parents. Always expand out search if closest store indicates out of stock. Got a USB 2.0 version at the closest store so I knew 4 GB was good.
My Best Buy number: 2171761995
My Best Buy number: 2171761995
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Expand your device’s storage capacity with this Samsung 128GB Evo Plus MicroSDXC memory card. This efficient storage device writes data at up to 90MB/S, making it ideal for HD cameras and other demanding gadgets. Use the adapter included with this Samsung 128GB Evo Plus MicroSDXC memory card to sync data via a regular SD card slot.
 
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Solid micro sd card
on May 11, 2018
Posted by: Tizeye
from Orlando
Verified Purchase:Yes
Usually choose a different brand that also begins with S but this was on sale and I needed the capacity and speed. Thought I would give it a try. The Channel Master Stream + requires a micro sd card for recording shows and the TV guide. Otherwise, it is rare that I get a micro card.
My Best Buy number: 2171761995
My Best Buy number: 2171761995
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Restore old photos, film, slides and more with this Epson Perfection V550 V550 - B11B210201 photo scanner that features Easy Photo Fix and DIGITAL ICE technologies to enhance faded colors and remove the appearance of scratches.
 
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Solid scanner
on May 4, 2018
Posted by: Tizeye
from Orlando
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Upgraded from a V100 scanner have had for years. While it did 35mm film/slides, I needed one that did both 35mm and 120 film/slides as wife found old B&W negatives of her as a child she had never seen. Local camera store was going to print them at a reasonable price, but when brought the negatives in learned that was not old style chemical processing, but scan at $5 each then inkjet print. Did the math and paid for an upgrade. Scanner works great. Software is a little dated but had the same look and feel I was use to. The V100 was having problems with upgrade to Windows 10, but this one has no problem. However, as I downloaded the most current driver and software from Epson (didn't use the enclosed CD) for the V550, did note that they also had a patch/update for the V100 that addressed the windows 10 issue.
My Best Buy number: 2171761995
My Best Buy number: 2171761995
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Immortalize precious photographs with these 4"H x 6"W Canon Photo Paper Plus sheets. Their glossy finish provides brilliant picture quality with 92 percent ISO brightness, and they’re 10.6-mil thick for long-lasting keepsake quality. This Canon Photo Paper Plus pack contains 100 sheets to let you print in large quantities for your photo album project.
 
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Great paper
on April 27, 2018
Posted by: Tizeye
from Orlando
Verified Purchase:Yes
Very solid printing and color rendition. Spec'd by Canon for their color photo injets and never let me down.
My Best Buy number: 2171761995
My Best Buy number: 2171761995
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Create professional-looking prints with this Canon 6448B001 251XL ink tank that is compatible with select Canon printers. ChromaLife100+ technology provides long-lasting, smudge-resistant black ink.
 
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Solid product
on April 27, 2018
Posted by: Tizeye
from Orlando
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While I will use generic toner for my laser printer, will only use original brand ink with inkjet.
My Best Buy number: 2171761995
My Best Buy number: 2171761995
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Take digital files anywhere with this 2TB Western Digital My Passport portable hard drive. This compact drive uses a USB 3.0 connection to move large files quickly, so sharing a collection of photos or project presentation data is simple. Password protection lets you secure all of the information on this Western Digital My Passport portable hard drive.
 
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A basic necessity
on February 24, 2018
Posted by: Tizeye
from Orlando
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So much is taken for granted but so essential. Fast USB 3.0 responsive and good capacity. Very straight forward and easy setup. Used this one for archiving freeing up space on the PC's primary drive. I simplified it to one step by grouping client photos in year folders, keeping the past year on the active hard drive, so as I created the 2018 folder, moved the 2016 folder to this drive.
My Best Buy number: 2171761995
My Best Buy number: 2171761995
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Capture beautiful portraits with each click of the shutter with this Sony 85mm lens. The large F/1.8 aperture lets you deliver incredibly clear images with sharp or bokeh effects, and ED glass eliminates chromatic aberrations. This lightweight Sony 85mm lens travels easily in your bag and is compatible with Sony a7 Series cameras.
 

When will this lens be restocked?

If you have multiple Best Buys in the area, expand your search rather than limit to closes 'preferred." In my area, out of 9 stores in the nearby area, only 3 ever stock the expanded Sony line which this lens falls into.
5 years, 10 months ago
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Restore old photos, film, slides and more with this Epson Perfection V550 V550 - B11B210201 photo scanner that features Easy Photo Fix and DIGITAL ICE technologies to enhance faded colors and remove the appearance of scratches.
 

Can this model store photos onto a micro sd card?

It is not designed to, but if you absolutely, positively needed it to save to a micro sd card, might be able to creatively finagle something. First the scanner is not able to save anything internally, and is dependent on the computer with supporting twain driver and software which it connects to with a full size (not micro or mini) USB cord that virtually rules out anything that naturally would have a micro sd card. In theory you could direct the save to the SD card slot on the computer, usually full size SD, where you have inserted a micro sd card in an adapter. A lot of work. Just save to the hard drive on the computer and copy/paste to other instruments as appropriate.
5 years, 11 months ago
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Restore old photos, film, slides and more with this Epson Perfection V550 V550 - B11B210201 photo scanner that features Easy Photo Fix and DIGITAL ICE technologies to enhance faded colors and remove the appearance of scratches.
 

Is the lid removable to allow scans of books or other oversize media?

The lid is attached, but the hinge lifts an inch for bulky items.
5 years, 11 months ago
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Restore old photos, film, slides and more with this Epson Perfection V550 V550 - B11B210201 photo scanner that features Easy Photo Fix and DIGITAL ICE technologies to enhance faded colors and remove the appearance of scratches.
 

Can you scan large 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 negatives

Not really as it is designed for and provides film holders for 1" wide 35mm, and 2" wide 120 film. ...HOWEVER.... with careful placement, not using a provided holder, you MAY be able to get most with a little side cropping. The scanning lamp the shines through the film has an opening of 3 1/4 x 10. Never tried it, but in theory might be possible.
5 years, 11 months ago
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Restore old photos, film, slides and more with this Epson Perfection V550 V550 - B11B210201 photo scanner that features Easy Photo Fix and DIGITAL ICE technologies to enhance faded colors and remove the appearance of scratches.
 

Will it scan 120mm black and white negatives? from an old Brownie camera

Yes. While assume not a Brownie (camera unknown but of that era) one of the two trays accepts the 2" wide 120 film. Length (square vs rectangle) doesn't matter as you can put a strip of two or three negatives in the guide on the platen. The padding on the lid lifts off exposing a light that shines through the negative (or slide) during the scan. The negative will be converted to a positive by the scanning software so no other software is required...but I do clean up with Photoshop. I personally gave up on the auto scan as it couldn't find the separation bar between the negatives, and selected the area, scanning individually. Also, while in Photoshop, while I preserved the original scan file, knowing intended print was 4x6, I cropped the exact area I wanted and saved them to a 4x6 crop folder for printing. If I wanted a 5x7 or 8x10, would go back to the original scan and do the same rather than letting printing software choose the composition for me..
5 years, 11 months ago
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Restore old photos, film, slides and more with this Epson Perfection V550 V550 - B11B210201 photo scanner that features Easy Photo Fix and DIGITAL ICE technologies to enhance faded colors and remove the appearance of scratches.
 

1-Do pictures go into my computer? 2Can I write blurbs under pictures?

1) Yes. Storing in the computer is the default. For easy organization, make a folder, such as "Scans" and one of the last steps before scanning is selecting where you want to save it on your computer. It will remember it from the prior scan, so only need to do once unless you have another group you want in a different folder.

2) Sort of. After scanned, can go into the folder and change the file name from the default IMG(number sequence) to whatever you want. However, writing a blurb , not under, but technically on the picture, or in the border under, would require some special photo software with text capability.
5 years, 11 months ago
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Restore old photos, film, slides and more with this Epson Perfection V550 V550 - B11B210201 photo scanner that features Easy Photo Fix and DIGITAL ICE technologies to enhance faded colors and remove the appearance of scratches.
 

Is it compatible with the Apple home computer?

It should. While I haven't actually used it on my MacBook Pro, primarily using my PC desktop, Epson Support has drivers on their website for both PC and Mac. Personally, I never use the provided CD (and couldn't with my Mac as it lacks the drive) irrespective to what I am installing - from motherboards on up! . CD usually are not updated from the original fist unit manufactured date. You get the most recent if you go to the manufacturers site.
5 years, 11 months ago
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Restore old photos, film, slides and more with this Epson Perfection V550 V550 - B11B210201 photo scanner that features Easy Photo Fix and DIGITAL ICE technologies to enhance faded colors and remove the appearance of scratches.
 

Is there a tray size to be able to scan really old black & white negatives for 600, 616 and 620 film that are 2" x 2.25" ? And software that makes them a "positive" image?

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That is actually the reason I bought it, updating my old V100 which was 35mm only. My wife found some old 120 film negatives of her as a child she had never seen. Initial quote from camera store at $0.25 each to print was reasonable until I brought them in and discovered was not chemical based processing but needed to be digitized at $5 each to inkjet process. Did the math and that paid for a new scanner! It is not really a tray but the V550 comes with two plastic guide holders - one 35mm the other 120mm film/slides - that lays on the glass platten with the side tabs positioning it correctly. 600,616,and 620 are the 2" wide 120 film. Just a matter if 2 or 3 can go on the platic guide.The white pad in the lid pulls out and exposes the lighting unit for negative/slides which the film in the plastic guide will be directly under. Within the software, I use the "Professional Mode". When you select film as the document type, the resulting scan is a positive, so no other software is required...but I do use Photoshop later for cleanup and cropping before printing. I upped the scan to 1200 dpi for both slides and negatives to give large enough file to enlarge from such a small scan area. Also, while suppose to "smartly" identify breaks for one scan, but had problems recognizing the breaks. Loaded 3 negatives, previewed, selected and scanned individually
5 years, 11 months ago
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Tizeye
 
Restore old photos, film, slides and more with this Epson Perfection V550 V550 - B11B210201 photo scanner that features Easy Photo Fix and DIGITAL ICE technologies to enhance faded colors and remove the appearance of scratches.
 

Do you need to be connected to computer to scan. I would like me to take this to my fathers house and scan his photos and then store them on my computer when i get home

YES. Apparently Epson is picky and prefers its own USB cord rather than a generic, Take the scanner, power supply, and if appropriate, the negative/slide holder to you father's house. If you didn't bring your own laptop, attach to his computer and download the latest driver from Epson support if necessary. Make a folder "Scanned photos" somewhere on you father's hard drive and have that as the destination for all scans. When done, copy that single folder with its contents to a USB flash drive and take it home with you. Now both of you have copies.
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Compatible with select HP Color LaserJet printers, this HP LaserJet 131A CF210A black toner cartridge easily produces rich, dark images and crisp documents and provides up to a 1,600-page yield to help meet your printing needs.
 

Is 131A toner compatible with HP LaserJet Pro m252dw?

131A toner was recommended in accessories and then I now see a new number 201A recommended...help? Will they both work? or did they steer me wrong? I spent a lot on this toner and want it to be the right one when the others run out.
Probably not. ON HP's website, 201a is the only cartridge recommended for the m252dw when looking at both the printer and toner specs. Neither suggested 131a as an alternative, nor did 131a specs list the 242dw as compatible. It appears that you m252dw is a replacement for my m251nw and they have dropped the Laserjet 200 as part of the name which appeared redundant. Technically, mine listed as "Laserjet Pro 200 Color m251nw" which was a mouthful but technically, the had two models "nw" for network capable, and plain 251 for direct connect only. Suspect in the model design, the toner seats or dispenses differently, requiring the new cartridge.
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