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    October 17, 2014
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    April 20, 2016
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Convert your charger from pad to stand with this Samsung Fast Charge convertible charging stand, letting you use your device as it charges. The wireless charging system eliminates the cables and charges your compatible Galaxy device by simply placing it on the pad. This Samsung Fast Charge convertible charging stand comes with an AFC cable to keep it charged.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Works as expected
on June 9, 2017
Posted by: Karl
Verified Purchase:Yes
Great way to conveniently charge your phone. This way you don't have to fiddle with wires, just set it down and it charges. The only annoying thing is that when charging it has a blue indicator light that is rather bright in a dark room when trying to sleep...
My Best Buy number: 1054618951
My Best Buy number: 1054618951
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Enjoy movies in miniature and stay in touch on the go with this Samsung Galaxy S8. Capture photos and HD videos with the device’s dual 12MP rear camera setup and use its advanced 8MD front-facing camera for compelling selfie action. The Samsung Galaxy S8 stays secure thanks to its rear fingerprint scanner and sophisticated facial recognition technology.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Solidly built phone
on June 9, 2017
Posted by: Karl
Verified Purchase:Yes
As expected from Samsung's flagship phone. It is well built and the specs get the job done. Originally did not like the idea of a the curved edge on both sides, but warming up to it. The objection was over having a case that could adequately protect those curves and still be functional, and having a screen protector that would not get in the way. It was decided that I would forgo the screen protector as many reviews stated that there was issues using the edges. I hope that the Otterbox case can properly protect the screen, but I guess that is what accidental protections plans are for.
My Best Buy number: 1054618951
My Best Buy number: 1054618951
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Safeguard your Samsung Galaxy S8 with this Tech21 Evo wallet case. Its two-part case includes a detachable cover that provides safe storage for two credit or ID cards, and its microfiber lining prevents screen scratches. This Tech21 Evo wallet case has a triple layer of impact protection to survive drops from up to 10 feet.
 
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3 out of 5
3
Not a bad case, but room for improvement
on June 9, 2017
Posted by: Karl
Verified Purchase:Yes
Purchased the case thinking that it would be able to provide some screen cover as well as having a useful set of card holders. Overall the case itself is durable and seems to protect the phone well. The case was a little annoying to fasten/unfasten when frequently using it. The clip seemed a little too brittle. If the case was left unfastened the fold over would open up and would expose the screen. Useful when using but a problem when accidentally dropped. The card wallet holds two cards, but there is a magnet that keeps one of the flaps folded over the second slot. While not an immediate issue, could potentially cause issues for credit cards near that magnet. Would have preferred a magnet rather then a clip.
My Best Buy number: 1054618951
My Best Buy number: 1054618951
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Immerse yourself in music with these JVC Gumy Plus headphones. The neodymium driver unit delivers impressive audio output. These JVC Gumy Plus headphones comes with comfortable silicone earpieces and a 3-foot cord that provides plenty of room if you want to stow your device in your pocket.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Solid pair
on May 26, 2017
Posted by: Karl
Verified Purchase:Yes
Good budget set of headphones. They work as desired.
My Best Buy number: 1054618951
My Best Buy number: 1054618951
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The NETGEAR Nighthawk X6 AC3200 Router, with breakthrough Tri-Band WiFi 5 delivers multiple bands for homes with many WiFi devices. WiFi speed up to 3.2Gbps and 6 high performance antennas provide maximum speed and range. Smart Connect allows you to game, stream, and download mega-sized files without lags.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Replaced Linksys and not looking back
on May 23, 2016
Posted by: Karl
Verified Purchase:Yes
I had purchased a WRT1900ACS and after a number of support calls from Linksys and a one replacement later I still did not have a working router. After switching to this router I have had 0 problems. Works great! I love the way that the antennas fold out from the router.
My Best Buy number: 1054618951
My Best Buy number: 1054618951
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Keep your micro USB-enabled devices ready for use with this Insignia™ NS-MCDT2B micro USB cable, which allows simple charging as well as quick and easy data transfer. The 4' length offers flexible placement options.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Good Quality, Helpful Bright Color
on May 23, 2016
Posted by: Karl
Verified Purchase:Yes
The nice bright blue color helps when trying to find this cable (it gets left around the house). The length is a little long for what we use it for (charging phones in a backpack)
My Best Buy number: 1054618951
My Best Buy number: 1054618951
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Power your Samsung Galaxy Note or Galaxy S 5 cell phone or Samsung Galaxy Tab, Galaxy Tab 2 or Galaxy Tab Plus tablet with this Samsung EP-TA12JBEUGUJ charger that plugs into your standard wall outlet or computer for simple recharging.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Works as expected
on May 23, 2016
Posted by: Karl
Verified Purchase:Yes
Solidly made charger. Works on a wide range of products (not just the Samsung phones)
My Best Buy number: 1054618951
My Best Buy number: 1054618951
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Nest Protect reliably detects and alerts you to the presence of smoke or carbon monoxide in your home. The alarm speaks to you in a calm, clear, human voice, telling you the location of the danger. It also provides smartphone alerts and battery status updates to help protect your home. This hardwired version is suitable for homes with existing hardwired smoke or CO detectors.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Wonderful Product
on April 20, 2016
Posted by: Karl
Verified Purchase:Yes
Great voice alerts. When something is wrong it tells you rather then the generic "beep". The app lets me control when to do tests during the day and helps provide a safety light at night. The motion sensor helps to detect when I am home and updates the nest thermostat. Everything just works well together.
My Best Buy number: 1054618951
My Best Buy number: 1054618951
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This Insignia™ NS-PU99501 cable allows you to connect a device with an RS-232 (DB9) serial port to a USB hub or USB-equipped PC or Mac and supports data transfer rates of more than 115 Kbps for rapid performance.
 
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4 out of 5
4
Gets the job done
on April 3, 2016
Posted by: Karl
Verified Purchase:Yes
Simple cable to connect from USB to RS232. No frills. Works as needed.
My Best Buy number: 1054618951
My Best Buy number: 1054618951
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The ARRIS SURFboard SB6190 is a DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem with 32 downstream x 8 upstream bonded channels, making it a perfect addition to your home network. The SB6190 is best for cable internet speed plans up to 800 Mbps.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Great Modem
on February 1, 2016
Posted by: Karl
Verified Purchase:Yes
Provides the appropriate speeds for my Comcast connection. I had a little trouble during setup, though that was on Comcast's end.
My Best Buy number: 1054618951
My Best Buy number: 1054618951
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This NETGEAR AC1600 D6400-100NAS Wireless-AC router enables speeds up to 1600 Mbps for fast data transfer. The built-in VDSL modem enables use with fiber broadband and also works with ADSL connections.
 

Does this work with Comcast internet?

As someone who has Comcast (Blast plan) yes it does. This router should work with any Internet provider though, provided you have a modem (as this router does not have a built in modem)
7 years, 10 months ago
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Karl
 
Nest Protect reliably detects and alerts you to the presence of smoke or carbon monoxide in your home. The alarm speaks to you in a calm, clear, human voice, telling you the location of the danger. It also provides smartphone alerts and battery status updates to help protect your home. This hardwired version is suitable for homes with existing hardwired smoke or CO detectors.
 

How do you wire it?

I'd like to know how it's wired. The picture doesn't show wires. The video doesn't do anything but show the item. Maybe tech support can work on that.
Having wired one of these thus far, the installation is fairly easy. I had an existing wired smoke detector. After shutting off the power in the breaker panel for safety, I disconnected the existing smoke detector. After that there is a power connector that comes in the box with the detector. You wire the nest's power adapter, black to black and white to white. If you have an orange or bare copper cable you can use wire nuts to cap them off. After that you screw the base plate on, connect the adapter to the detector and twist the detector into place.

You can see their user guide for more information. (See page ~12)
https://s3.amazonaws.com/support-assets.nest.com/images/tpzimages/US-2nd-gen-wired-user-guide.pdf
7 years, 11 months ago
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Karl