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- First reviewApril 6, 2014
- Last reviewOctober 29, 2016
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Durable, lightweight aluminum cases in silver, space gray, gold, and rose gold. Sport Band in a variety of colors. All the features of the original Apple Watch, plus a new dual-core processor for faster performance. All models run watchOS 3. Requires an iPhone 5 or later.
Customer Rating
5
Series 1 is the perfect fit for most users
on October 29, 2016
Posted by: MacGizmo
from Phoenix, AZ
Verified Purchase:Yes
If you're a swimmer or a workout junkie, then you should go with the series 2. But for everyone else, the series 1 is a great watch. Pricing is fairly consistent with good analog watches on the market—though it remains to be seen how long the battery holds up.
My Best Buy number: 2618168684
My Best Buy number: 2618168684
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Combine this charcoal Apple Watch mesh band with your watch, and make a statement while multitasking on the go. The bold charcoal hue adds an attractive accent that adds subtle sophistication to your business suit. A magnetic closure on this Apple Watch mesh band keeps it safely secured, and the band is compatible with 42mm watches.
Customer Rating
3
Nice, but no replacement for Apple's Milanese Loop
on October 29, 2016
Posted by: MacGizmo
from Phoenix, AZ
Verified Purchase:Yes
First off, this is not a milanese loop-style band (not that they claim it to be). It's a metal mesh band.
It's a nice band, matching my black Apple Watch Series 1 perfectly. It can serve as a casual or dress band just fine.
The problems I have with it are:
The magnet is so strong that it actually makes putting this thing on a bigger pain in the behind than a standard buckle watch band. Did I mention the magnet is strong? Don't accidentally hover over a dining utensil at a restaurant... it WILL pick up a fork.
The magnet is so strong that it actually makes putting this thing on a bigger pain in the behind than a standard buckle watch band. Did I mention the magnet is strong? Don't accidentally hover over a dining utensil at a restaurant... it WILL pick up a fork.
Oddly, as strong as the magnet is, it will still slip a little around your wrist—requiring you to re-adjust. I don't think it would slip enough to allow the watch to fall off. But it's not a perfect hold all day.
The black model of this band will eventually get scratched. And when it does, it shows the shiny silver metal (as would any band of this sort). This is particularly noticeable on the magnet clasp.
Overall I like it, but I paid more than I would have liked now that I've had it for a while.
My Best Buy number: 2618168684
My Best Buy number: 2618168684
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Accelerate your WiFi 5 with NETGEAR Nighthawk! Enjoy fast WiFi speeds up to 1900 Mbps and a powerful dual core 1GHz processor for extreme performance. High-powered amplifiers, external antennas and Beamforming improve range and reliability for up to 100% more wireless coverage. Features like downstream and upstream QoS prioritize streaming and gaming, creating a blazing-fast, lag-free WiFi experience
Customer Rating
4
Excellent router for Mac users
on October 29, 2016
Posted by: MacGizmo
from Phoenix, AZ
Verified Purchase:Yes
I've long ago accepted that routers basically need to be replaced every few years to keep them running smoothly. As a Mac user I always got Apple's Time Capsule routers—even though they're obscenely over priced—because they were easy to set up.
I finally gave this bad boy a try and I'm glad I did. Getting it up and running the way I wanted took only a few minutes of fiddling around with the web-based config. It was no more difficult than using Apple's Airport Utility app.
As a bonus, it's delivering much faster WiFi speeds, and it apparently has much farther reach than the Apple TimeCapsule because I used to have to have an Airport Express set up as an extender at the other end of the house to get any signal. Now I get a strong signal with no extender at all.
The ONLY drawback I see is that the only USB 3 port is on the front of the router. I guess someone might find that useful, but I find it ugly and annoying.
If you're a Mac user tired of paying $400 for the Airport Time Capsule, just get this and a cheap 1 or 2 TB storage drive to work with TimeMachine and you'll have the same basic setup only it'll work better and you'll save about $100-$150.
My Best Buy number: 2618168684
My Best Buy number: 2618168684
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Easily navigate features on your compatible PC or Mac with this Logitech MX Master 910-004337 mouse, which features Bluetooth technology for wireless connectivity and Darkfield laser tracking for precise operation.
Customer Rating
4
Nearly perfect mouse for pro use
on August 28, 2016
Posted by: MacGizmo
from Phoenix, AZ
Verified Purchase:Yes
I replaced my Apple Magic Mouse (which I loved, but was causing to much pain due it's obscenely bad ergonomic build) with the MX Master. Overall I find it a fantastic mouse.
LOVE that it's Bluetooth and I don't have to waste a USB port with some stupid dongle. Battery life is about what they claim—long enough that I don't care if it's 100% accurate. The software is great, which shocked me because Logitech is horrible with software drivers.
The pros: Comfortable, nice software for Mac, Bluetooth works great, mouse itself is accurate.
The cons: It's almost too accurate/fast. It's sometimes difficult to move slowly and precisely. This is a minor thing that I'm sure I can still adjust for in the software. The thumb wheel and thumb buttons on the other hand cannot be fixed. They're almost too small and too close together to be useful. I find myself having to look to see which button I'm hitting, etc.
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My Best Buy number: 2618168684
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The thinnest iPad ever is also the most capable. It's loaded with advanced technologies, including the Touch ID fingerprint sensor.
Customer Rating
5
Smaller bezel. Bigger value.
on August 3, 2015
Posted by: MacGizmo
from Phoenix, AZ
Verified Purchase:Yes
At first, my new iPad Air 2 appears to be a smaller device than the iPad 2 it replaced. But the smaller bezel, thinner and lighter frame sells you from the first time you pick it up in the store.
My only complaint is that they don't offer a black model. Space gray is just a dud, in my opinion. I want black... like Darth Vadar's stool sample black.
My Best Buy number: 2618168684
My Best Buy number: 2618168684
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Featuring cyan, magenta and yellow colors, these HP 933 inkjet cartridges are designed for use with select HP Officejet printers, including 6700 Plus all-in-one models, and enable you to print vivid documents.
Posted by: MacGizmo
from Phoenix, AZ
Verified Purchase:Yes
At first I didn't like the idea of buying a combo pack of ink instead of individual colors. But now, I don't miss the days of buying individual Epson cartridges that cost almost as much as the HP combo pack.
My Best Buy number: 2618168684
My Best Buy number: 2618168684
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This HP 932XL black ink cartridge is designed for use with select Officejet printers and produces rich, dark text.
Customer Rating
5
Quality prints at low cost
on January 9, 2015
Posted by: MacGizmo
from Phoenix, AZ
Verified Purchase:Yes
I've found HP printers to be the best overall for Mac users, with the ink cost fairly low for the amount of prints I get out of a set.
My Best Buy number: 2618168684
My Best Buy number: 2618168684
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Formerly called Bose® AE2w Bluetooth headphones, these Bose® SoundLink® around-ear headphones feature Bluetooth technology and earcup controls for simple operation of certain Apple® iPad® functions and rich wireless audio.
Customer Rating
5
BOSE has their reputation for a reason
on April 6, 2014
Posted by: MacGizmo
from Phoenix, AZ
How Often Used:Daily
Verified Purchase:Yes
I tried wireless, over-the-ear, headphones from a bunch of lower-priced brands. What I found out is that there's a reason BOSE has a reputation for being the best.
Yes, they're expensive, but you definitely get what you pay for. These headphones are awesome. And even though they don't have noise cancelling, they fit so well that virtually all noise is blocked anyway.
Exceeded my expectations for wireless headphones - by far!
My Best Buy number: 2618168684
My Best Buy number: 2618168684
What's great about it: Sound quality, comfort, wireless range, build quality
What's not so great: No noise cancellation feature
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Sound Quality
4
Comfort
5
Durability
5
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Easily navigate features on your compatible PC or Mac with this Logitech MX Master 910-004337 mouse, which features Bluetooth technology for wireless connectivity and Darkfield laser tracking for precise operation.
Has anyone used this with a mac for editing in Photoshop? I have the performance and after two years it's useless.....
I use the MX Master all day using InDesign and Photoshop. It works great. But I've only had the thing for about two months, so I can't comment on build-quality or long-term battery life.
7 years, 8 months ago
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Formerly called Bose® AE2w Bluetooth headphones, these Bose® SoundLink® around-ear headphones feature Bluetooth technology and earcup controls for simple operation of certain Apple® iPad® functions and rich wireless audio.
How good is the sound quality for phone calls with IPhone 5 (microphone & listening?
I now have an iPhone 6, but when I had the 5 it was great. The ear buds they provide are fairly decent for listening to music, and great for phone calls. The only problem with them is they tend to be a bit uncomfortable after a while and they fell out of my ear a lot.
8 years, 6 months ago
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Phoenix, AZ