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    September 20, 2016
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Keep connected on the go with this unlocked Huawei Mate9 smartphone. Its Kirin 960 processor delivers blazing performance, while the 4000 mAh battery and power-saving technology provide up to 2 days of usage. The glamorous 5.9-inch Full HD display delivers immersive visuals, while 3D fingerprint recognition technology keeps this 64GB Huawei Mate9 smartphone secure and safe.
 
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5 out of 5
5
A large flagship phone you can afford!
on July 27, 2017
Posted by: vang2k
from central cali
Just wanted to start off and say wow what a great phone. I am normally a HUGE htc fan and always bought HTC products. I also buy and sell a lot of phones on ebay. I have used Motorola, Samsung, HTC, LG, and Nokia phones. What I got accustomed to was quick charging, wireless charging, waterproofing, stereo speakers and great build quality. What I really disliked was being carrier locked and having very buggy software.
I was looking for a phone that would replace my S7. The S7 is just a slow buggy phone after awhile. This phone has everything you would want in a flagship phone without the always on display, waterproofing, wireless charge. You will learn you can live without these features. What you do get is a fantastic 5.9" Full 1080 display. The display I would say is similar to a nexus 6 screen panel. The screen is not AMOLED but it is a good IPS display. The colors are accurate and the viewing angles are good. The camera is good in daytime but at night it is just average. I don't really care to too much about the camera, its good enough for what the average consumer needs.
Software
EMUI 5.0 is Huawei's skin over Android 7.0 Nougat is a lightly skinned stock android. It does not have crazy overlays for being a non stock google phone meaning the menus are easy to understand. You can download any launcher you want and keyboard to make this phone feel like a Pixel phone. You can also download themes from the theme store [emui theme factory]. This phone is also promised to get Android O. I would say this phone mimics a IPhone 7 plus dialer, menus, ect. This phone delivers almost Nexus like smoothness and performance without being a Nexus phone. The phone also will let you know which apps to turn off that are eating up a lot of battery. Great feature! No need for greenify. No need for root either. Everything stock runs amazing. No LAG. You can uninstall almost any software on the phone. Great! Not just disable junk and hide it from the memory.
Multimedia
This phone has amazing stereo speakers setup like the iPhone 7 plus. I would not put the quality to like say a Nexus 6/6p, HTC 9/10/11, IPhone 7 plus. The quality on the speakers I would say are like on stock hi-fi speakers in a car with a decent headunit the sound is clear and loud but it is no Bose or Clarion. I would say mid range sony speakers with a frequency response of 50-50hz.
Overall Impressions
Get this phone if you are on the verge of getting something that has Type C SUPER FAST charging, 4,000mAH battery lasting all day with heavy usage, IR blaster, great stereo speakers, silky smooth performance, unlocked GSM, great metal build, future updates.
My Best Buy number: 2723865560
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The NETGEAR AC1200 WiFi USB 3.0 Adapter with high-gain antennas provides 3x faster access than USB 2.0. Wirelessly connect your notebook or desktop computer to an 11ac network for applications such as lag-free, multiple HD streams throughout your home.
 
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5 out of 5
5
New AC tech and solid performance
on September 26, 2016
Posted by: vang2k
from Fresno, CA
This item solved my slow mysterious 5-10mbps speedtest benchmarks. If you are having slow inconsistent speeds make sure to get a better wifi adapter like this one. This product is capable of taking advantage of 5ghz networks. After upgrading my router and also this product I was able to hit my peak performance speeds all day long.
The price is a bit high but you won't regret it. No dropped connections and also new tech is always a plus.
My Best Buy number: 2723865560
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Stream media, play games online, download files, and do it all at once on multiple devices. This ASUS router will keep everyone in the house connected without interruption. Plus, you can control your home network from anywhere with the ASUS router app.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Great investment for future devices
on September 26, 2016
Posted by: vang2k
from Fresno, CA
I was very skeptical about purchasing a $200 priced router. I have normally used netgear and linksys routers in the past that were in the 50-60$ price range. Those were good but always dropped connections or got slow over time. Long story short I was experiencing loss of speed with my Comcast home router. I am paying for their 75mbps *performance* and MOST times I only get 5-15mbps on speedtest.
After months of terrible speeds and I know my cable speeds use to be fast I decided to bite the bullet. I didn't do much reading or research too much but this product helped solved any bottleneck in my home network. Using admin mode I turned the cable modem router into bridge mode and setup this ASUS router using wan port 1. Low and behold I was hitting close to 90mbps on my first speed test. The spotty connection I was getting is now MUCH better. Solid internet performance!
To be able to use this product at its peak performance make sure you have devices capable of using 5ghz ac mode. The regular 2.4ghz mode is still fast but having the 5ghz mode helps tremendously. The built-in browser setup was also super easy and premium feeling kind of like DD-WRT interface but simplified.
If you are on the verge of purchasing this product I would definitely recommend this. It is worth the headaches of dealing with slow spotty speeds.
My Best Buy number: 2723865560
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Intensify your gaming experience with this AMD XFX Radeon graphics card. FreeSync technology eliminates stuttering and tearing to deliver smooth graphics, and the Crossfire technology lets you connect multiple graphics cards to increase your system's capabilities. Featuring an installation DVD and driver disk installation guide, this AMD XFX Radeon graphics card is easy to install.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Solid 1080P performance on new 14nm tech
on September 20, 2016
Posted by: vang2k
from Fresno, CA
This is the latest and greatest from AMD. I've normally used Nvidia products because they were almost better in all ways [power draw, idle, performance>noise] Amd has come a long way and they have a winner. The card works great no blue screens or hang ups. Solid driver support. This item is priced a bit high for a mid range card but from benchmarks alone this card stacks up next to a stock rx 480.
I am using this video card after upgrading from a GTX 660 and R7 260. The color output on AMD cards always somehow look sharper/better. This new rx 470 is quite big for being a midrange card almost the same size as a HD 7870. Performance wise this thing is a top 10 contender. It is comparable to a GTX 1060 but not quite
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This card does have the silent 0 dba gaming and white LED fans. The fans do get loud if you get over 70C. On idle in a closed case and two 120mm fan setup [one front, one rear] the card idled at 48-50C and light usage went up to 61C. Changed thermal compound to IC diamond and added 2 exhaust fans and 1 side fan the card idled at 40C and 50C light usage.
This product would not be for the Ultra preset hardcore gamer. This item works great as a 1080P solution. For someone that does not game and just wants display port 1.4 [8k capable] and HDMi 2.0 go with the RX 460.
My Best Buy number: 2723865560
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This LG 27-inch UHD 4K monitor provides ergonomic flexibility with a tilt stand. Refresh rates reduce ghosting and blurring, keeping the picture smooth. Enjoy 4K multiscreen convenience for gaming, email and applications tiled for convenience. The frameless design and sleek styling let you save space with this LG 27-inch UHD 4K monitor.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Exceptional 27" 4k monitor
on September 20, 2016
Posted by: vang2k
from Fresno, CA
I've used a Dell Ultrasharp 2408wfp VA panel for 8 years which was a mid range monitor priced the same as this monitor. I went to a 27" qnix korean PLS monitor which was good for the price.
I decided to try this 4k LG IPS monitor and it's the best monitor I have seen for this pricing. You couldn't get this kind of quality of a screen with the specs a few years ago. The stand is good enough for a standalone desk. Right away this monitor is pre-color calibrated. Make sure your video card has displayport 1.2 support to be able to use this monitor at the rated 60hz. The monitor at 4k resolution makes text and pictures really sharp. At 4k resolution and 125% viewing selected you can fit 4 documents in all corners. The detail is great but it has a bit jagged edges around some parts. I have the monitor set to cinema mode and it's perfect for me. Colors are a bit washed out with the factory color ICC profile but you can download different ones.
As a average consumer with light gaming to high media consumption and social media use, this monitor is a win. You no longer need to spend thousands of dollars to get this kind of monitor. It's a steal if you get it on sale. Would I recommend this monitor to someone who wants great image quality and very thin bezels that will fit a desk with limited space. YES.
If your looking for a monitor for professional color and image editing I would look elsewhere. For the average consumer this monitor will work beyond their expectations.
My Best Buy number: 2723865560
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This Case-Mate Naked Tough CM032404 case features polycarbonate material and a TPU bumper to absorb shock and protect your Samsung Galaxy S6 edge cell phone against minor damage. The smooth, scratch-resistant exterior offers durability and a sleek look.
 
Overall5 out of 55 out of 5
very nice
By stilw810onu
Really like the phone case. It seems to accent the phone well.
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vang2k
Fresno, CA
get it!
June 10, 2015
i have used this same exact case for my HTC One m8 and the fit and finish is great. It doesn't create those air gap bubbles or plastic look on the rear. You can get this price matched when checking out and it's a really good deal afterwards. There are metal inserts for the buttons so it feels a bit more premium. Each cutout for the crucial points of the phone isn't covered and a regular micro usb fits well. This case doesn't bulge around the camera so there is no protection there. The screen is protected with a raised lip when placing face down.
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This LG 27-inch UHD 4K monitor provides ergonomic flexibility with a tilt stand. Refresh rates reduce ghosting and blurring, keeping the picture smooth. Enjoy 4K multiscreen convenience for gaming, email and applications tiled for convenience. The frameless design and sleek styling let you save space with this LG 27-inch UHD 4K monitor.
 
Overall1 out of 51 out of 5
Not a plug and play device
By notahppycamper
i purchased this one day and before taking out the monitor and all the plugs and cables in the box i loaded the disc in to see what was required. i found out that you had to download the drivers, software, and etc before getting to first base. Nothing was on the monitor it self. So, I went back to Best Buy the very next day to return and get a plug and play monitor. 1st I am at the elite level and the when returning it I was denied the return as this was my second return and corp had flagged my account even though I have a guarantee for 30 days. I had to take a store credit even though I purchased another monitor for less. The store credit was for the difference. I suggest before you ever purchase anything of a large amount you think twice as their return policy is not valid. I have never run into this anywhere else. I buy a lot of things relating to electronics and cameras but will probably purchase the large purchases from another place other than Best Buy.
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vang2k
central cali
September 30, 2016
most monitors will not come pre-assembled and also to run these kind of monitors you can't just plug them into any video card. if you want to run this kind of monitor all you need is a graphics card with display port 1.2 and above to support the 60hz and 4k resolution. this means your graphics card has to be atleast a GTX 6 series or R7 series and above.
I've returned items over $400 before and got a full refund. if the customer service denied you a full refund than call the hotline and get a higher ranking supervisor. tweet at bestbuy on twitter and get corporate to hear you out. i've gone through weeks of similar bs. do more research before purchasing or making any purchase anywhere. best wishes.
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Keep connected on the go with this unlocked Huawei Mate9 smartphone. Its Kirin 960 processor delivers blazing performance, while the 4000 mAh battery and power-saving technology provide up to 2 days of usage. The glamorous 5.9-inch Full HD display delivers immersive visuals, while 3D fingerprint recognition technology keeps this 64GB Huawei Mate9 smartphone secure and safe.
 

since this phone is made for US market with google store installed, can it install a huawei store for Chinese apps?

If the APK or app needs the framework for the Chinese store than it won't work. Sometimes the Chinese variants has certain modules that are preinstalled on the phone that aren't in the US phone. You can probably goto XDA forums or reddit for further info. I would say you can give it a shot.
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Keep connected on the go with this unlocked Huawei Mate9 smartphone. Its Kirin 960 processor delivers blazing performance, while the 4000 mAh battery and power-saving technology provide up to 2 days of usage. The glamorous 5.9-inch Full HD display delivers immersive visuals, while 3D fingerprint recognition technology keeps this 64GB Huawei Mate9 smartphone secure and safe.
 

When will Best Buy have the Huawei Mate 9 Pro? This phone is for sale on Amazon today, why not Best Buy?

I believe the Mate 9 Pro is mostly for Asian regions. It most likely will be an international model which is not good for US models. The LTE bands will be all jacked up from my experience. Best to just get the Mate 9 and enjoy it now or wait on the Mate 10.
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This LG 27-inch UHD 4K monitor provides ergonomic flexibility with a tilt stand. Refresh rates reduce ghosting and blurring, keeping the picture smooth. Enjoy 4K multiscreen convenience for gaming, email and applications tiled for convenience. The frameless design and sleek styling let you save space with this LG 27-inch UHD 4K monitor.
 

does this have a glossy or mat finish.

it is a matte finish. it doesn't reflect a lot of mirrors or big shiny lights so your good.
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PCI Express Graphics Cards
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Is there a video card that outputs s video?

you would not find that on any modern day video card. you would probably need to buy a tv tuner add in card of types which is about $50 bucks.
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