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- First reviewOctober 21, 2009
- Last reviewAugust 4, 2017
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- First review commentDecember 7, 2013
- Last review commentJuly 22, 2017
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Enhance your computer's performance with this PNY Optima laptop memory kit that features two 4GB modules for a total of 8GB of memory. The 1333MHz operating speed allows easy multitasking.
Posted by: havanajoe8
from Mansfield, MA
Build or modify your own PC:Yes
Primary reason for building/modifying PC:Upgrader
I decided to update the ram in my new laptop to 8 GB from 4 GB. I knew that I only needed one chip, and the online memory finder gave me a SKU for a single 4 GB chip; however, when I got to Best Buy that SKU was for a desktop, not a laptop. They did not have a single 4 GB laptop chip in stock, so I had to buy this kit with 2 of them. I guess now I have a spare in case one goes bad. Upgrading was easy, I swapped out the RAM in about 5 minutes. Not seeing much of a performance increase yet, but experience has taught me that more RAM is better than less.
My Best Buy number: 2159931860
What's great about it: Easy upgrade
What's not so great: Didn't need 2 chips
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
4
Performance
3
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Add 7 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ports to your laptop for quick and easy accessThe 7-Port Ultra-Slim Desktop Hub adds seven easy-access USB ports to your laptop/netbook/ultrabook - perfect for connecting a keyboard, mouse, thumb drive, charging cable, or any other USB-enabled device.
Posted by: havanajoe8
from Mansfield, MA
I have been using several 4 port hubs all connected together, I consolidated into this hub and I am much happier! Everything runs faster, system found it instantly and it takes up very little space. A little pricey, but worth it!
My Best Buy number: 2159931860
What's great about it: Lots of ports, little space needed
What's not so great: Nothing!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Durability
4
Ease of Use
5
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Save your files quickly with this WD My Passport Ultra external hard drive, which features a USB 3.0 interface for transmitting data at up to 480 Mbps. The 1TB capacity offers ample space for data backup and file storage.
Posted by: havanajoe8
from Mansfield, MA
Compatible with...:PC
I had my backups spread across several older external drives via several hubs- made my system run slow. I decided to go with a single 7 port hub on one USB port and this drive directly to the other port. Works great! Was recognized by my system, and runs very fast. I am using USB 2.0 but it's much faster than my older drives. Takes up very little space on my desktop, powered off the USB port, runs quiet and cool. Plenty of space for backing up large files and very portable. I did not use the included software, a quick format and it was good to go!
My Best Buy number: 2159931860
What's great about it: Small size, fast speed
What's not so great: Nothing!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
Performance
5
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Easily store or transfer photos, videos and more with this SanDisk SDSDU-008G-A46 Ultra SDHC UHS-I Class 10 memory card that features an 8GB capacity and a Class 10 rating for fast read and write speeds.
Customer Rating
5
Plenty fast for HD video!
on July 4, 2013
Posted by: havanajoe8
from Mansfield, MA
I use it with:Point and shoot camera
I have been using one of these cards in my Sony HX300 and I love it. Plenty fast enough for taking pictures and recording HD video. When I saw it on sale I bought a second one as a backup. I've never had any issues with SanDisk cards, reliability is important to me. Sure, there are higher capacity cards out there, but 8GB is plenty- according to Sony I can save 295 pictures per 2GB, so I should be able to save around 1,180 pictures, give or take, on this card.
My Best Buy number: 2159931860
What's great about it: Fast and reliable
What's not so great: Nothing!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Capacity
4
Durability
5
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Recharge your battery with this charger that is designed for use with select DigiPower and Samsung lithium-ion batteries. The compact design allows easy portability.
Customer Rating
4
Very Versatile!
on July 4, 2013
Posted by: havanajoe8
from Mansfield, MA
I bought this to charge my backup battery for my Sony HX300. I love that you can charge a battery on this and then also plug the camera into the USB port to charge a second battery in the camera! Charge is faster than charging in the camera. Digital display is easy to read across the room. My only concern is that it hangs vertically and over time the battery may simply slide out. That being said, you can plug in the charger upside-down if needed. Overall a great product!
My Best Buy number: 2159931860
What's great about it: Fast charge, can charge another item via USB
What's not so great: Worried that battery can slip out
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Keep your Sony digital camera powered and ready for use with this Sony NPBX1 lithium-ion battery that features a 1240 mAh capacity for long battery life.
Customer Rating
4
Always have a backup!
on July 4, 2013
Posted by: havanajoe8
from Mansfield, MA
I bought this as a backup for use in my Sony HX300. The other brands of compatible batteries seem to only be rated for about 75% of the Sony battery. That being said, going name-brand is always more expensive!
My Best Buy number: 2159931860
What's great about it: Good capacity compared to other brands
What's not so great: Expensive!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This UV lens filter is compatible with most digital cameras with a 55mm lens and features high-quality optical glass that protects against dust and scratches without affecting color for brilliant images.
Customer Rating
4
Good for basic lens protection
on July 4, 2013
Posted by: havanajoe8
from Mansfield, MA
I'm generally on the fence about using UV filters since most cameras have UV filtering built in and adding a filter can cause ghosts and flares. However, I do believe that they can help protect your lens from dust and fingerprints. I bought this filter to go with my Sony HX300 and I was not expecting good results- that being said, I did not notice any ghosts or flares. Overall I am happy, cheap protecting for an expensive camera, and if ghost and flares do appear it's simple to just take the filter off.
My Best Buy number: 2159931860
What's great about it: Cheap protection for lens
What's not so great: Better quality is out there (at a higher price)
I would recommend this to a friend!
Performance
4
Ease of Use
5
Durability
4
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This Sony DSC-HX300 20.4-megapixel digital camera features an Exmor R CMOS sensor for crisp photos and 1080/60p videos. Enhanced Superior Auto mode helps ensure clear results when shooting dynamic motion, even in dim light.Memory card sold separately.
Customer Rating
4
Great pictures, super telephoto!
on June 19, 2013
Posted by: havanajoe8
from Mansfield, MA
Really takes nice pictures, even in low light, as long as you are not zoomed out too far. Lots of picture modes, but navigating these modes via the menus is not as easy as I had hoped, and no manual is included. That being said, once you figure out what setting does what you can really get some interesting pictures. 50x telephoto is great! Shutter button seems a bit sensitive. Overall, great all-in-one camera!
My Best Buy number: 2159931860
What's great about it: 50x telephoto, quality images
What's not so great: Menu not intuitive
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Picture Quality
5
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Store, transport and share media, data and more with this P-FD32GATT03-GE 32GB USB flash drive that features data transfer rates up to 18 Mbps.
Customer Rating
4
Great storage for the price; a little slow
on February 23, 2013
Posted by: havanajoe8
from Mansfield, MA
I bought this drive to transfer files from my PC to my PS3. Since the PS3 only can recognize a maximum of 32 GB on an external drive this is the perfect size. Great amount of storage for the sale price of $14.99. However, speed is only average, and appears to be a bit slower than the 16GB SanDisk I have been using. I had to format the drive to remove the backup hardware since I did not need it. Overall happy with the purchase, but a little more speed would have given this review a 5th star.
What's great about it: Bought on sale for $14.99- good bang for the buck!
What's not so great: Only average transfer speed
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
Performance
3
Capacity
5
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Brother Printer: Efficiently produce important documents using this printer, which features a 250-sheet bottom-loader input paper tray to accommodate large printing tasks. You can connect the printer to your network using Wi-Fi or the built-in Ethernet LAN.
Customer Rating
4
Great for home use
on February 6, 2013
Posted by: havanajoe8
from Mansfield, MA
I use it for:Document printing
I got tired of wasting money on ink cartridges for my other printer, and needed to print some documents, so I decided to buy this printer. Easy to setup, print quality is excellent, in my opinion. It has networking, USB, and Ethernet connections, which are handy for a small office. Print speed is fast once the document loads, but it does have a noticeable delay before printing starts. Also it seems to require a lot of power- my old printer was plugged into a power strip which is plugged into my UPS, but when I tried to do the same with this printer it kept tripping the UPS. I had to plug it directly into the wall, after that it was fine. 600 DPI seems fine for most use, but it does have a slower HQ1200 mode for graphics. Starter toner (included) is good for 700-1,000 pages, but higher capacity cartridges are available. Overall I am happy with this printer and I'd recommend it for personal/small business needs.
What's great about it: Excellent print quality
What's not so great: A little slow to load; draws a lot of power
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Speed
4
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Add Bluetooth compatibility to your laptop with this convenient and compact micro USB adapter.
Overall
1 out of 5
1 out of 5Fails with Windows 8.1
By barrywertz
from Zionsville, IN
You're Bluetooth products with this product will fail. They have not come out with version 8.1 windows driver updates. I called the company and they said it will be a few months. I laughed and returned it. I attempted to run it in compatibility mode in other versions of windows and it couldn't verify the product. I called Microsoft as well with no avail.
havanajoe8
Mansfield, MA
December 7, 2013
I got it to work with the driver download from Broadcom. Windows 8.1, recent install...
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The T15 are those bookshelf speakers whose high versatility is built to impress. Engineered with Polk's proprietary Dynamic Balance technology, they're primed to improve your home theater experience and take on your entire arsenal of tunes without fail. Think brighter highs, a wide-open mid-range and surprising bass response - the perfect entry into high-performance audio. What’s more, it’s easy to setup, supports Dolby and DTS, and connects to most home theater receivers, stereos or home theater processors. The best part is that it won't drain your wallet! Go big on great sound made for everyone. Add the T15 bookshelf stereo speakers to your home audio setup today.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Excellent value!
By havanajoe8
from Mansfield, MA
My apartment is odd- it's basically two small apartments connected together separated by a door. In the larger room I have a home entertainment system with a real stereo system- receiver, sub-woofer, larger speakers, etc. However, the kitchen is in the smaller room and I like to listen to music while having coffee. About six months ago I bought the Insignia 50 watt mini bookshelf system and connected my iPod to it via an Apple iPod dock. It's on top of the refrigerator. I like the system, but the speakers were never quite right- I felt that the 4 inch drivers were a little small and with the bass ports on the back the bass would hit the wall and I felt like it sounded a bit weak and muffled. I decided to go to Best Buy to see what I could get as an upgrade. I had done a little research online and I wanted to compare three speakers- these Polks, the Pioneer SP-BS22-LRs and the Insignia NS-SP213s. The Pioneers are power-hungry, and since this system is only 25 watts per channel I eliminated them first- plus they still had a rear bass port. The Insignias sounded ok, but seemed a little muffled. These Polks sounded the clearest, but I could not really tell how they sounded in the store, so I took them home. I'm VERY happy with the results! They are a little bigger than the original Insignias but not too big. Binding posts connected easily too. At first the sound was just ok. It took about an hour of breaking them in for them to really shine. First thing I noticed is that they are efficient- comfortable listening level with the Insignias was 16 on the volume setting, with the Polks it's 12. Second thing I noticed is that the upper midrange is much more clear- voices really carry, especially higher pitched ones. Finally, although they don't have exceptionally deep bass the response is certainly better than the Insignias. Not sure if it's because of the bigger woofers or if it's the bass ports being on the front but there is no longer any muffled bass. I'm hearing details in my music that I generally only hear through my main stereo system. If you have limited space and reasonable expectations I think you can't go wrong with these speakers!
havanajoe8
Mansfield, MA
One thing to be aware of...
June 6, 2014
...and this is not a complaint, but something to be aware of- these speakers like to be played relatively loud- or, to be more precise, they do not excel at being played too softly... For example, if you have the volume low for background music sometimes the music cuts in and out- especially when a song is fading away at the end. They will often just cut off during the fade.... This does not happen with higher volumes. My review rating still stands, but this is something to be aware of!
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The T15 are those bookshelf speakers whose high versatility is built to impress. Engineered with Polk's proprietary Dynamic Balance technology, they're primed to improve your home theater experience and take on your entire arsenal of tunes without fail. Think brighter highs, a wide-open mid-range and surprising bass response - the perfect entry into high-performance audio. What’s more, it’s easy to setup, supports Dolby and DTS, and connects to most home theater receivers, stereos or home theater processors. The best part is that it won't drain your wallet! Go big on great sound made for everyone. Add the T15 bookshelf stereo speakers to your home audio setup today.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Excellent value!
By havanajoe8
from Mansfield, MA
My apartment is odd- it's basically two small apartments connected together separated by a door. In the larger room I have a home entertainment system with a real stereo system- receiver, sub-woofer, larger speakers, etc. However, the kitchen is in the smaller room and I like to listen to music while having coffee. About six months ago I bought the Insignia 50 watt mini bookshelf system and connected my iPod to it via an Apple iPod dock. It's on top of the refrigerator. I like the system, but the speakers were never quite right- I felt that the 4 inch drivers were a little small and with the bass ports on the back the bass would hit the wall and I felt like it sounded a bit weak and muffled. I decided to go to Best Buy to see what I could get as an upgrade. I had done a little research online and I wanted to compare three speakers- these Polks, the Pioneer SP-BS22-LRs and the Insignia NS-SP213s. The Pioneers are power-hungry, and since this system is only 25 watts per channel I eliminated them first- plus they still had a rear bass port. The Insignias sounded ok, but seemed a little muffled. These Polks sounded the clearest, but I could not really tell how they sounded in the store, so I took them home. I'm VERY happy with the results! They are a little bigger than the original Insignias but not too big. Binding posts connected easily too. At first the sound was just ok. It took about an hour of breaking them in for them to really shine. First thing I noticed is that they are efficient- comfortable listening level with the Insignias was 16 on the volume setting, with the Polks it's 12. Second thing I noticed is that the upper midrange is much more clear- voices really carry, especially higher pitched ones. Finally, although they don't have exceptionally deep bass the response is certainly better than the Insignias. Not sure if it's because of the bigger woofers or if it's the bass ports being on the front but there is no longer any muffled bass. I'm hearing details in my music that I generally only hear through my main stereo system. If you have limited space and reasonable expectations I think you can't go wrong with these speakers!
havanajoe8
Mansfield, MA
Ignore my last comment
July 9, 2014
I figured why they were cutting out. I had the volume on the receiver turned up high and would then control the volume on the iPod. It was the weaker iPod signal that was causing the speakers to cut out. By lowering the volume on the receiver and keeping the volume on the iPod output higher the speakers no longer cut out when adjusting the volume.
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This shoulder bag is compatible with most ultrazoom digital cameras and features an adjust-to-fit design with a padded divider that is removable for larger cameras. Pockets provide space for memory cards and other accessories.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Great bag!
By havanajoe8
from Mansfield, MA
I recently bought a Canon SX170 IS which came with a Lowepro Newport 30 case as part of a bundle. I didn't buy the bundle but I did buy the case separately. It's a good case, but did not have a strap nor enough room for the charger, spare battery, and extra memory card.
I gave that case to my girlfriend since she had a small camera and needed a case. I bought this case because it's a bit bigger and comes with a strap. The bag is big enough to hold my camera in the back section of the bag and the charger/extra battery in the front. There is also a small pocket inside- just the right size for an extra memory card. I did notice that in the back of the bag there are two slots to each hold a AA battery; these slots are of no use to me because my camera does not take AA batteries. I wish this had been another pocket instead, but that is only a minor issue. Great bag overall!
havanajoe8
Mansfield, MA
Whoops! My mistake!
July 11, 2014
The little slots in the back of the bag are for SD cards, there is even a little tag with a picture of an SD card on it... I thought it was for AA batteries! Bag is even better in my opinion now as it has slots specifically for backup memory cards! Great bag!
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Samsung NX300 Mirrorless Camera with 18–55mm Lens: You can capture the important moments in your life in rich detail with the Samsung NX300, which comes with a 18–55mm lens and features a Samsung NX mount that lets you switch out your lenses (additional lenses sold separately). Once you've captured the images and HD video footage you want to share with loved ones, just connect to your devices via the camera's built-in Wi-Fi.Memory card sold separately.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Very simple to do almost anything
By Photonoob
This camera makes taking decent pictures in almost any condition a breeze. Disappointed that for the money it didn't come with an SD card. The 60 fps video is amazing. Very smooth motion.
havanajoe8
Mansfield, MA
SD card
December 7, 2014
They recently had a deal with a free SD card but only if ordered online. I brought the printout to the store but they couldn't match it- the deal stated online only and the SD card was a model not stocked in the store. That's ok, it was not a great SD card by the specs, and was only priced at about $12. While I somewhat agree that a camera at this price level should have an SD card it really would take away from the overall satisfaction since you really need a high quality card with this camera- a basic card will slow down performance, and that is not the camera's fault. High quality cards cost money, too much to include with the camera.
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Only at Best Buy Enjoy your music with this Insignia™ boombox, which plays CDs and cassettes for flexible listening options. The 10 AM and 10 FM presets help you find your favorite radio programming with a simple touch.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Gift for my Girlfriend
By havanajoe8
from Mansfield, MA
My girlfriend has been using a boombox on her shelf for the last 10 years or so and one of the speakers finally stopped working. This Insignia unit made a nice little replacement for it! She likes the sound quality, it's small enough to sit on her shelf or she can take it outside when she sits on her patio. Only disappointment is that it only plays regular CDs, not CD-R/RWs with MP3s. Her old one didn't either but it would have been a nice option. However, the unit DOES have an aux-in port so she can hook her iPod to it with a small patch cable. Overall very pleased!
havanajoe8
Mansfield, MA
My mistake! It DOES play CD-R/RWs!
February 15, 2015
We re-tested this unit with a different CD-R with MP3s and it played just fine- first disk may have been the issue. 5 stars now, I wish I could edit the review! My bad, I hate making mistakes on reviews!
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Listen to music and more on the go with these Insignia™ speakers that deliver 1.5W RMS total system power to ensure quality sound. The magnetic design enables easy portability.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Very low volume!!!
By nervedoc
from Grapevine, TX
I purchased these speakers to plug into my Samsung laptop to listen to some business audio presentations. The sound on my laptop was not loud enough, so I wanted an external pair of speakers to boost the audio capability. These speakers are not even as loud as my built in speakers! There is no additional volume control on the speakers either.
Nice design, but inadequate! Returning back to Best Buy!!!
havanajoe8
Mansfield, MA
Settings?
February 28, 2015
I'd suggest checking your various sound mixer settings on your computer as these speakers should be plenty loud; at 3/4 volume I can hear music clearly in the next room. Make sure your volume control is up and each slide bar on the mixer is up as well, and finally raise the volume on any music/video software you are using. Any of these being set low (or even worse, more than one being set low) will limit the maximum volume of the speakers.
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The T15 are those bookshelf speakers whose high versatility is built to impress. Engineered with Polk's proprietary Dynamic Balance technology, they're primed to improve your home theater experience and take on your entire arsenal of tunes without fail. Think brighter highs, a wide-open mid-range and surprising bass response - the perfect entry into high-performance audio. What’s more, it’s easy to setup, supports Dolby and DTS, and connects to most home theater receivers, stereos or home theater processors. The best part is that it won't drain your wallet! Go big on great sound made for everyone. Add the T15 bookshelf stereo speakers to your home audio setup today.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Excellent value!
By havanajoe8
from Mansfield, MA
My apartment is odd- it's basically two small apartments connected together separated by a door. In the larger room I have a home entertainment system with a real stereo system- receiver, sub-woofer, larger speakers, etc. However, the kitchen is in the smaller room and I like to listen to music while having coffee. About six months ago I bought the Insignia 50 watt mini bookshelf system and connected my iPod to it via an Apple iPod dock. It's on top of the refrigerator. I like the system, but the speakers were never quite right- I felt that the 4 inch drivers were a little small and with the bass ports on the back the bass would hit the wall and I felt like it sounded a bit weak and muffled. I decided to go to Best Buy to see what I could get as an upgrade. I had done a little research online and I wanted to compare three speakers- these Polks, the Pioneer SP-BS22-LRs and the Insignia NS-SP213s. The Pioneers are power-hungry, and since this system is only 25 watts per channel I eliminated them first- plus they still had a rear bass port. The Insignias sounded ok, but seemed a little muffled. These Polks sounded the clearest, but I could not really tell how they sounded in the store, so I took them home. I'm VERY happy with the results! They are a little bigger than the original Insignias but not too big. Binding posts connected easily too. At first the sound was just ok. It took about an hour of breaking them in for them to really shine. First thing I noticed is that they are efficient- comfortable listening level with the Insignias was 16 on the volume setting, with the Polks it's 12. Second thing I noticed is that the upper midrange is much more clear- voices really carry, especially higher pitched ones. Finally, although they don't have exceptionally deep bass the response is certainly better than the Insignias. Not sure if it's because of the bigger woofers or if it's the bass ports being on the front but there is no longer any muffled bass. I'm hearing details in my music that I generally only hear through my main stereo system. If you have limited space and reasonable expectations I think you can't go wrong with these speakers!
havanajoe8
Mansfield, MA
Paired with a small sub- MUCH better!
May 3, 2015
I ended up finding a small, flat subwoofer designed to slide under a couch. It had an 8 inch driver and fits behind the speakers on my refrigerator. SO much better now! The 5.25" drivers on these Polks handle mid-range fine but were lacking bass. With the sub connected and handling the bass these speakers really shine! Great little system!
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The T15 are those bookshelf speakers whose high versatility is built to impress. Engineered with Polk's proprietary Dynamic Balance technology, they're primed to improve your home theater experience and take on your entire arsenal of tunes without fail. Think brighter highs, a wide-open mid-range and surprising bass response - the perfect entry into high-performance audio. What’s more, it’s easy to setup, supports Dolby and DTS, and connects to most home theater receivers, stereos or home theater processors. The best part is that it won't drain your wallet! Go big on great sound made for everyone. Add the T15 bookshelf stereo speakers to your home audio setup today.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Smooth and pleasant
By Perfectionist
Bought four of these little fellows to serve as front and surround satellite speakers, along with two other speakers and a Klipsch subwoofer in a 6.1 surround system (using a Sony STR-DH750 7.2 surround receiver). These little speakers produce a warm, balanced, and detailed sound, that is very pleasant on the ears and produces absolutely no listener fatigue. After taking off the grille of one of them when playing at a loud volume, I observed the woofer pumping away with quite a bit of excursion for such a small driver. This observation, along with the tight, punchy sound the Polks were emitting, makes me believe that even if used without a powered subwoofer, these little guys could produce very nice bass for bookshelf speakers. The soft dome tweeter is unbelievably pleasant on the ears, yet detailed, and the woofer is very tight and punchy.
havanajoe8
Mansfield, MA
With a sub...
June 7, 2015
...they are even better! I've been using these on my kitchen stereo system connected to a little 25x2 receiver/CD player unit with an iPod on a dock connected via the AUX in. They've always sounded good but were missing that lower octave. I finally bought a small 8 inch powered sub and routed the speaker output through the sub and then into the Polks with an 80hz cutoff- MUCH better. With the sub handling the bass the Polk drivers produce much better midrange now, they sound about 90% as good as my main system which has much larger speakers and a 10 inch sub, plus a 200 watt receiver.
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Play back audio from a wide range of sources with this Insignia™ NS-SH513 compact shelf system, which features Bluetooth technology, a USB port and a CD player for flexible use. The FM tuner features 30 presets for simple station recall.
Overall
3 out of 5
3 out of 5Good but limited
By havanajoe8
from Mansfield, MA
I am moving into a bigger apartment and will have room for a small stereo system for background music. I was interested in this system due to the USB connection plus the ability to play CDs (my girlfriend has tons of them). Overall I am happy with the system except for one glaring issue- random works only with regular CDs. This means no random with MP3 CD-Rs or with USB. Not only that, but if you change sources or turn the system off and then on again it forgets what song you were on last and starts from the first track! I have over 1,500 MP3 files so this is unacceptable. I tried using Bluetooth, which gave me the ability to use my phone and shuffle tracks that way, but the sound was not very good- may be a reflection on my phone, as it's a cheap one. Finally I realized that I could connect my iPod and get what I wanted that way. One strength of this system is that it offers so many connection options- Bluetooth, USB, RCA, CD and FM. Once I got the iPod connected I was happy- sound quality is quite good, a little weak in the bass but good highs and mids. Volume is plenty for a small room. Remote works well, has a lot of range and the unit looks nice- understated and "adult", not too bright or high-techy. Black wood finish matches my main stereo system so that is a nice bonus. I decided to keep this unit, happy with it but just cannot understand how the random only works with CDs... This would be a 4 or maybe even a 5 star item if that one feature existed!
havanajoe8
Mansfield, MA
Made this into a killer system
June 5, 2016
Since my review I've made some upgrades which really turned this into a killer system. First, I replaced the speakers with a pair of Polk T15's from Best Buy- MUCH better sound. Then I added an 8 inch sub-woofer from another vendor. Finally I took an old netbook and set it to boot into Winamp with Milkdrop 2.0. I also added a mini wireless keyboard to use as a remote. Sound is FANTASTIC, and the Insignia works great, plus gives me Bluetooth and CD playback. If you are looking for a mini receiver/CD player to make your own system I highly recommend this!
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With an 8,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and up to 250 cd/m² brightness, this Dell S2340M LED HD monitor displays crisp, brilliant visuals. The tilt function allows you to easily adjust the viewing angles to suit your preferences.
Can we hook up a ps3 with this monitor?
I would like to hook up my laptop and my ps3 together on this monitor i dont know if i can though
Use the VGA connector for your laptop and the HDMI connector for the PS3 and then you can use the switch on the side of the monitor to change sources.
10 years, 9 months ago
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havanajoe8
Mansfield, MA
With an 8,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and up to 250 cd/m² brightness, this Dell S2340M LED HD monitor displays crisp, brilliant visuals. The tilt function allows you to easily adjust the viewing angles to suit your preferences.
does this speaker have sound
With an 8,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and up to 250 cd/m² brightness, this Dell S2340M LED HD monitor displays crisp, brilliant visuals. The tilt function allows you to easily adjust the viewing angles to suit your preferences.
Is this a touchscreen monitor?
Google says this is a touch screen but looking at the specs and reviews it does not look like it. So can I use it as an external touch screen for my windows 8 laptop?
This Sony DSC-HX300 20.4-megapixel digital camera features an Exmor R CMOS sensor for crisp photos and 1080/60p videos. Enhanced Superior Auto mode helps ensure clear results when shooting dynamic motion, even in dim light.Memory card sold separately.
Uploading photos and video to MacBook Pro
What is involved in uploading photos and videos from the Sony HX300 to a MacBook Pro? I can't buy this camera unless the uploading process is smooth and easy.
Easiest method is to simply take out the SD card and put it in a reader- either built into your laptop or external, and then copy the files.
10 years, 9 months ago
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havanajoe8
Mansfield, MA
Designed for use with most 2.5" Serial ATA hard drives, this Dynex™ enclosure features USB 3.0 connectivity and is USB-powered, so you can power your drive without an adapter or cord. The aluminum material offers a durable design.
took harddrive from broken ps3 that wont turn on i want to save everything from that harddrive to the new one i do not want to format it thats why i
bought this device is there anything i can do to get the information out of it
PS3 hard drives are different than regular hard drives- they require more power. You may need to find an enclosure with a power cord to make that work.
10 years, 9 months ago
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havanajoe8
Mansfield, MA
Designed for use with most 2.5" Serial ATA hard drives, this Dynex™ enclosure features USB 3.0 connectivity and is USB-powered, so you can power your drive without an adapter or cord. The aluminum material offers a durable design.
Do you have Windows 8 drivers available?
Worked fine for me on Windows 8- plug and play, worked as soon as I plugged it in!
10 years, 9 months ago
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havanajoe8
Mansfield, MA
Ensure a reliable connection for your home networking devices with this network cable, featuring snagless 8P8C modular connectors for a secure fit.
Longer eternet cable
I need to move my modem more in between my computers. The cable is only 6 ft. and on in my den I can not get hooked up on line because of the distance. I thought of buying a longer cable to hook into my desktop in my office and moving my wireless modem into my kitchen and hooking it to the modem there, mid space of where the computers are. Will this work or can you advise me? Thanks
In theory you can use up to a 300 foot cable for home use with limited data loss. 50 feet is certainly fine. I am using this cable and it works perfectly!
10 years, 9 months ago
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havanajoe8
Mansfield, MA
Designed for use with most 2.5" Serial ATA hard drives, this Dynex™ enclosure features USB 3.0 connectivity and is USB-powered, so you can power your drive without an adapter or cord. The aluminum material offers a durable design.
Why can't I get it to be recognized on my Macbook Pro for more than a few minutes?
When I plug into the USB port to get info off a Dell laptop HD, it will run (I hear it and the blue light flickers), I see it look enough to start a virus scan with MacKeeper but, after a few thousand files are scanned and it looks like it is progressing, it stops, disappears and I get a message that the disk was "...not ejected properly" and "to select it in "Finder" and eject it. Also, that Mac OS wil attempt to repair any damage to the info on the disk. I can not see it anywhere to eject properly. Can you help me retrieve the old data and then formate it for an external HD?
Are you using USB 3.0? I had errors with this enclosure on USB 3.0 but it worked fine on USB 2.0.
10 years, 9 months ago
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havanajoe8
Mansfield, MA
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G Standard Lens: Whether you're a beginner or professional, you'll love this compact, lightweight lens from Nikon. The normal angle of view captures approximately what the human eye sees, making it a great all-around lens. Plus, the f/1.8 maximum aperture is ideal for creating softly blurred backgrounds and shooting in low light.
what is the maximum optical zoom it can give and whether it will fit with D-5000 DSLR
It has no zoom, it's a prime lens, meaning it's only at 35mm. On a Nikon DX camera it's right around 52mm, which means what you see with your eye will look the same distance as what you see through the lens. You will need to move closer to / further away from your subject to change the view. It will work fine with a D-5000. It's a great lens!
13 years, 5 months ago
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havanajoe8
Mansfield, MA
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G Standard Lens: Whether you're a beginner or professional, you'll love this compact, lightweight lens from Nikon. The normal angle of view captures approximately what the human eye sees, making it a great all-around lens. Plus, the f/1.8 maximum aperture is ideal for creating softly blurred backgrounds and shooting in low light.
Does this fit a nikkon d40?Nikon - AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8 Lens for Nikon F-Mount Digital SLR Cameras
Yes, it does, and in fact is the PERFECT lens for the D40. You'll be amazed at the picture quality and color depth!
13 years, 5 months ago
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havanajoe8
Mansfield, MA