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Share your digital photos and videos with family and friends with this adapter that connects an HDMI-capable camcorder to an HDTV. The Duraflex jacket provides easy routing and protects against abrasions.
 
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Works great
on June 25, 2016
Posted by: Tizeye
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Had difficulty finding in store so ordered online with store pickup letting them retrieve it. It is not on display with the computer or TV accesories where anticipated. I think they had it in the camera section.
My older GTC 460 card had HDMI output which the monitor would support, but the card had a mini plug. The cable designed with those terminals was a foot too short, but this worked great effectively converting the mini outlet to regular size and plugging a standard cable in.
My Best Buy number: 2171761995
My Best Buy number: 2171761995
I would recommend this to a friend!
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With a Serial ATA interface, this WD Blue WD10EZEXSP internal hard drive easily connects to your PC or Mac. The 1TB capacity offers ample space to house important files, such as pictures, videos and music.
 
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Always trust WD
on June 25, 2016
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Recently upgraded my wife's computer with new motherboard and Win 10 on SSD. Planned to use her old hard drive as a data drive but because had Win 7 on it, refused to boot with competing operating systems. Got this drive to make a pure data drive, transferring over only data. Programs are installed on the SSD.
As I decided between WD and Seagate, the like priced Seagate had a slower transfer rate.
My Best Buy number: 2171761995
My Best Buy number: 2171761995
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.
 
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It's a battery
on June 17, 2016
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Ended up buying 2 packs and turns out I didn't need them (after opening the package) as I upgraded the component with one that had its own internal battery, Oh well, they will get used, Always need batteries around.
My Best Buy number: 2171761995
My Best Buy number: 2171761995
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Power the devices you love with Energizer MAX AAA Alkaline Batteries. These Energizer batteries fuel the technology that helps you live, work and play, whether you need batteries for everyday electronics like your wireless mouse or toy batteries for your child's favorite toys. Energizer's #1 longest-lasting MAX, these triple A batteries keep your favorite devices running longer. Powerseal Technology helps protect your devices against damaging leaks for up to two years after these batteries are fully used. With a shelf life of up to 12 years in storage, these Energizer AAA batteries are ready to keep your devices operating when you need them most. Depend on the power of Energizer MAX AAA Batteries to power your everyday electronics.
 
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Basic battery
on June 17, 2016
Posted by: Tizeye
Verified Purchase:Yes
Ended up buying 2 packs and turns out I didn't need them (after opening the package) as I upgraded the component with one that had its own internal battery, Oh well, they will get used, Always need batteries around.
My Best Buy number: 2171761995
My Best Buy number: 2171761995
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customize your computer with this Logitech wireless keyboard. Laser-etched backlit keys let you work in virtually any lighting conditions, while the proximity sensors detect your hands to power on the backlights. The PerfectStroke system allows for whisper-quiet, responsive typing. Featuring a unifying receiver, this Logitech wireless keyboard lets you connect one or many mice with just one USB port.
 
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Excellent keyboard
on June 17, 2016
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After several years my Logitech 520 started giving me problems. Was very satisfied with it and actually got another for my wife as I built her new computer. As I upgraded mine, almost got a 520 but saw this K800 on sale. Decided to step up and glad I did. Keys are much smoother and quieter. Also haven't had to recharge the battery yet which was a concern. Unlike the 529, it had an internal battery with usb charging cable ratherr than the throw-away AA. Looks like you get what you pay for and well worth the extra.
My Best Buy number: 2171761995
My Best Buy number: 2171761995
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Keep your computer cool with this Thermaltake Riing 12 LED 120mm radiator fan, which is designed to quietly and powerfully displace warm air at a rate of up to 40.6 cfm. LED illumination enhances the look of your system.
 
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Excellent
on June 4, 2016
Posted by: Tizeye
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Very nice fan. Easy to install in case (front air inflow) and very quiet. With this 120 fan in the front was able to remove a 140 outflow on top which was quite noisy, not necessarily because of the fan, but due to placement on top. The front placement muffles the sound with drives or other components and get natural outflow up top rather than power pull outflow.
My Best Buy number: 2171761995
My Best Buy number: 2171761995
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This Corsair CX Series Modular CX750M CP-9020061-NA power supply features over- and under-voltage, over-power and short-circuit protection to prevent damage to your components. The flexible modular cabling system accommodates your system configuration.
 
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Very solid
on May 21, 2016
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Needed a new power supply for an upgrade build as the existing 450w was too weak for the new i7 and GTX 960 build. First time used the semi-modular and was great leaving off unused lines. Allowed a much neater builf with fewer lines to impact airflow. Overall, the fan on the power supply is very quiet.
My Best Buy number: 2171761995
My Best Buy number: 2171761995
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Enjoy graphics with efficient, powerful performance from the EVGA GTX960 graphics card. It operates 26 percent cooler and provides 36 percent more GPU power. Additionally, the dB noise inverter ensures virtually silent operation while you game. With double ball gearings, the EVGA GTX960 lasts four times longer than other graphics cards.
 
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Solid performer
on May 21, 2016
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Quite an upgrade from my GTX 460 SE! This is an excellent price/performance value as most people don't need the 970 and above. My usage is primarily video rendering as I play few games. I noted that my calibration profile was not holding, and didn't think of it, but was actually the GTX 460 card as it aged, not the monitor. With the GTX 960, the calibrations has been holding steady both with the old monitor and later as upgraded the monitor for 4K that the previous card wouldn't support.
My Best Buy number: 2171761995
My Best Buy number: 2171761995
I would recommend this to a friend!
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With TurboWrite technology, this Samsung 850 EVO MZ-75E500B 500GB internal SATA hard drive allows you to quickly update files. The 32-layer 3D VNAND flash memory ensures reliable performance, and AES 256-bit encryption keeps your data private.
 
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Great Performance
on May 21, 2016
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Wife complaining that her 15 y/o computer was sluggish - duh. While she uses it minimally, when she does use it, she doesn't want to wait around. My 4/o Sandy Ridge i7 machine performing nicely, so rebuilt mine with a Skylake i7, and built hers out with the spare parts.
Bought 2 of these, one for each build. As mine was originally set up SSD+HD, I knew it was a screaming machine when putting programs on the SSD and data on the HD. I was not disappointed with the fresh Windows 10 build...and no more complaints from wife about sluggishness. In the rebuild I did discover a slight issue. Mine was no problem as the existing HD was dedicated to data, and just simply hooked it up. Hers was a singe HD with everything on it. When I tried to hook it up as a secondary drive there was a conflict with Windows 10 on the SSD and Windows 7 on the HD and refusing to boot. Ended up buying another HD and transferred the data files to it. All computers should be built that was, SSD +HD!
My Best Buy number: 2171761995
My Best Buy number: 2171761995
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Create the ultimate gaming machine with this Intel Core i7-6850K processor. A 3.6GHz base speed with a 4GHz turbo frequency delivers steady processing power across its six cores, and it supports up to 128GB of DDR4 RAM with a compatible motherboard. The 14nm lithography delivers extraordinary speeds from this Intel Core i7-6850K processor.
 
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Excellent!
on May 21, 2016
Posted by: Tizeye
Verified Purchase:Yes
Wife complaining that her 15 y/o computer was sluggish - duh. While she uses it minimally, when she does use it, she doesn't want to wait around. My 4/o Sandy Ridge i7 machine performing nicely, so rebuilt mine with a Skylake i7, and built hers out with the spare parts.
Core i7 vs i5? while I don't need a gaming machine, I do need that level for video rendering. While the i7 and i5 are similar in processing speeds - particularly for the non-K version of the i7, the multi threading capability of the i7 is where it stands out. If I had built a new Skylake machine for wife, which was a consideration, I would have used an i5 for her ans her useage does not have the demands as mine.
My Best Buy number: 2171761995
My Best Buy number: 2171761995
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.
 

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.
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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.
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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.
6 years 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
6 years 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.
 

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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