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- Review count24
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- First reviewFebruary 12, 2010
- Last reviewDecember 4, 2016
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- Average rating3.4
- Review comment count25
- Helpfulness votes41
- First review commentOctober 28, 2012
- Last review commentFebruary 2, 2017
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When you're deeply immersed in a game, you can happily play for hours. With the PowerPak NiMH battery pack, you can ensure your Xbox 360 controller has as much energy as you do for long-lasting gaming sessions. This rechargeable battery is designed for powerful performance and long life. By providing up to 25 hours of play per charge, the PowerPak helps you stay focused on your game without worry about the power status of your wireless controller. You can even check the battery's power level by accessing the battery gauge via the Xbox Dashboard so you know how much juice you have left before a recharge is in order.
Customer Rating
5
Works Nicely with my 360 controller
on January 21, 2011
Posted by: OldNAchy
from Washington D.C.
This battery charges quickly and charge holds for quite awhile. Fit is a little snug, but not too large to break the controller! Decent price for an additional battery, especially since you can only get a microsoft battery with the docking station or play and charge kit.
What's great about it: Quick charge and stays charged for quite awhile
What's not so great: Nothing so far
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Ease of Use
4
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Recharge in a flash and kiss disposable batteries goodbye with the Xbox 360® Quick Charge Kit. It's the fast way to recharge up to two battery packs at once. Your Xbox 360 Wireless Controller needs a new battery? Swap in a fresh pack and play longer with up to 40 hours of play per charge. It means more gaming, less waiting. Recharge in a flash and kiss disposable batteries goodbye with the Xbox 360? Quick Charge Kit. It's the fast way to recharge up to two battery packs at once. Your Xbox 360 Wireless Controller needs a new battery? Swap in a fresh pack and play longer with up to 40 hours of play per charge. It means more gaming, less waiting.
Customer Rating
5
Works Like a Charm
on January 21, 2011
Posted by: OldNAchy
from Washington D.C.
Does it job very nicely. Charges batteries very quickly. Charge on included battery lasts quite awhile. Two charging stations so you can always have a fully charged battery for use, although you will have to purchase a second battery since this only comes with one. Easy to pop battery in and out of charging dock.
What's great about it: Charges quickly, easy to use.
What's not so great: Should come with two batteries, not one.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Other Best Buy Products I Recommend
Nyko - PowerPak NiMH Battery Pack for Xbox 360
(161)Quality
5
Ease of Use
5
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Stay in control of the data on your original Xbox 360 hard drive with this data migration cable. This 28.5" cable lets you connect your Xbox 360 hard drive with another Xbox 360 or Xbox 360 S hard drive and easily transfer saved data and games to keep the gameplay going even as your equipment changes. Attach your Xbox 360 hard drive to a friend's, or simply migrate your data to your new console. The cable can be used multiple times for convenient data transfer.
Customer Rating
4
Does its job well but for $20?
on January 14, 2011
Posted by: OldNAchy
from Washington D.C.
Bought this to copy info from my old XBOX 360 Elite hard drive to my new XBOX 360 Slim hard drive. Very easy to do. Plug hard drive connector into old hard drive and usb connector into usb port on new xbox, and go to memory section in system settings and select copy from transfer cable to hard drive.
Only issue is that I had to pay $20 for the transfer cable to use basically once. I think a usb to usb connection for the copy function would have been just as good if it were available.
Recommend this to someone with same requirement simply because it is the only way to do it.
What's great about it: Simple to set up and use.
What's not so great: $20 when a usb to usb connection should have been avail.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Durability
5
Ease of Use
5
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Surf the Internet and stream online content at high speed with this sophisticated networking adapter. Compatible with the newest Wireless N standard, the adapter is designed to ensure improved speed, coverage and reliability. The adapter clips easily to the back of your Xbox 360 console to help you connect wirelessly to Xbox Live, and the advanced wireless technology is ideal for media-intensive applications like Games on Demand and streaming HD movies and music.
Customer Rating
5
A little expensive, but works great
on February 12, 2010
Posted by: OldNAchy
from Washington D.C.
Bought this to replace Linksys wireless N gaming adapter for my XBOX 360. Had to go to another store since BB was out of stock. Since I had the latest console update for my 360, setup was very simple. Hooked it up and powered up. 360 detected it and immediately went to wireless setup. Scanned for available networks, found mine, input encryption key and connected. Reception at 4 bars (5x5). NETFLIX streaming to my 360 is also very good.
Only issue was with media center because my main PC is also set up wireless. Not an adapter problem, but a windows problem.
Adapter is a true dual band wireless N device. Mine is running at 2.4ghz not 5ghz simply because my net is set up that way to support my 2.4ghz wireless printer.
Some cautions on setup:
If you are buying this to upgrade like I did and have been on XBOX Live on or after 10/28/09 then you should have the latest console software to support the adapter and should be able to install and setup like I did. However, if you purchased this with a new 360, you may need to get a console update(s) to support the adapter. It comes with a CD for this purpose, but install may have issues based on other reviews that I have read.
My suggestion is to direct connect your new 360 to your router via ethernet cable, do general setup per 360 instructions and get all the console updates that way. Once 360 is up to date, then you can proceed with this adapter install and setup. This assumes that you have a router and wireless network set up. That is a mandatory requirement for this adapter.
Also make sure router is set up for WPA AES (or AES/TKIP) encryption, not just TKIP.
Only real complaint is with microsoft itself. Beside being a little expensive (price is comparible wirh other gaming access points, which do more), to get true wireless N from your 360, you need this adapter. Using another brand wireless N adapter or access point with the 360 will not get Wireless N from the 360. The access point (like my linksys) will broadcast to the router at Wireless N, but the 360 will only set up as Wireless G (at 2.4 Ghz or Wireless A at 5ghz)!! Not sure if this really reduces thruput, but suspect that it does. A little proprietary for my tastes. The 360 should have networking software that supports any Wireless N adapter or access point, but it doesn't.
Good luck and happy gaming and streaming.
What's great about it: Easy setup out of package, works great with xbox 360, even at 2.4 ghz
What's not so great: A little expensive
I would recommend this to a friend!
Durability
5
Ease of Use
5
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Logitech Wireless Wave Combo MK550. A mouse-and-keyboard combo that gives you a comfort curve without a learning curve. The keyboard’s Wave design with Constant Curve layout guides hands into just the right position and conforms naturally to your fingers, helping you type with ease and confidence in a familiar layout. The laser mouse is a joy to hold and use.
Overall
1 out of 5
1 out of 5Great combo for the price
By JB819
from Johnson City, TN
I have arthritis in both hands and have had difficulty with standard keyboards. I have been able to use this keyboard with fewer problems than normal. Also, the wireless mouse that came with this combo has performed flawlessly.
OldNAchy
Fairfax, VA
Why the one star?
March 13, 2015
Why the one star if this product is that good for you?
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Store up to 5TB of media on this Seagate Backup Plus STDT5000100 external hard drive, which features Protect, Save and Share features that enable simple integration with social networking sites and provide comprehensive data management.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Easy to install
By Neskew
We had no problem hooking it up, we were using in within a minute if taking it out of the box.
OldNAchy
Fairfax, VA
Why the low rating?
October 18, 2015
Why was this given a low rating of 1 when it appears you are very happy with the drive?
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 Tablet: Photos and videos come to life on this tablet's expansive Super AMOLED touch screen, which features adaptive display technology for clear visibility. Navigate apps and features easily with dual quad-core processors, and integrate your other Samsung devices with SideSync and Quick Connect.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5What is there not to like.
By ROCKCLIMB101
This is the best TV I have ever had. Easy setup and also easy to use.
OldNAchy
Fairfax, VA
2 Questions
December 6, 2015
1. Why are you posting a tv review in the Galaxy Tab S2 page.
2. If the tv (or whatever you are reviewing) is so great, why did it get a one star rating?
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Office Home & Student 2016 is made to help you achieve more with time-saving features, a new modern look, and built-in collaboration tools.Plus, you can save your documents in the cloud with OneDrive and access them from anywhere.
Overall
2 out of 5
2 out of 5Great for a family with kids in school
By Irishlads3
This product worked perfect for our family needs with children in school.
OldNAchy
Fairfax, VA
Why The Low Rating Then?
December 11, 2015
Title says it all. If this product is perfect for your family needs then why a 2 star rating?
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LG 42" Class 42LF5600 HDTV: Complete your home theater experience with this LG HDTV, and watch your favorite movies, games and sporting events come to life in crystal-clear detail. View your photos and videos on the big screen using the convenient USB connection.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5love it, no need to say more. 42 inch LG TV
By dodo
again, no need to say more, I am happy with product 42 inch LG TV
OldNAchy
Fairfax, VA
Why the Bad Rating?
March 10, 2016
Curious why you rated this a 1 if you like it so much? This is a disservice to those who use these ratings to help in evaluating a product.
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Sony XBR43X830C LED 4K Ultra HD TV: Update your living room with the sharp detail, crisp motion, and lifelike color of 4K TV. The built-in Wi-Fi lets you surf the Web and discover new programs while using your compatible phone or tablet as a remote control.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Great picture and sound
By ALEX
The Sony TV has a bright picture and better sound than my previous TV. It is easy to use.
OldNAchy
Fairfax, VA
Doesn't Make Sense!!
March 25, 2016
If you like the tv so much why did you rate it down to a 1? This lowers the overall rating for this model and is a disservice to those who use the ratings as part of their research.
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Lie back and watch your favorite videos and TV shows with this LG 4K smart LED TV. The 43-inch IPS panel can display 4K videos in vibrant colors, while the smart function integrates an advanced Web OS 3.0 for Internet connectivity. This LG 4K smart LED TV has one USB port and three HDMI ports for peripherals.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Amazing Picture, But..
By OldNAchy
from Fairfax, VA
I was looking for a tv this size to replace my failing bedroom tv. I came into the store intending to buy the 43" Sony 4K Smart tv (XBR43X830C), but decided on this one after comparing the pictures side by side in the store and noticing this one had a slightly better looking picture while costing $200 less than the Sony.
I would have rated this a 5 except for the disappointing non-intuitive setup.
The pros:
-- Good price.
-- Picture quality is outstanding -- when I finally figured how to calibrate it (more on that later). I was able to perform set up on this tv very near to my on the wall Samsung 4K Smart TV (UN60HU8550FXZA) and using similar calibration settings was able to duplicate the picture quality of the Samsung. Not bad considering the price difference ($600 vs $2400). The tv is receiving 2160P video input from my home theater receiver which upscales any signal to 4K. So my cable 1080I signal looks much better -- not quite true 4K but close -- definitely better than 1080P. The tv itself upscales to 4K but I did not test this because I really didn't need to.
-- There are a number of useful smart options -- Netflix, Hulu,Youtube, for example. Once I got familiar with navigation the functlons were easy to inititiate.
-- 4K native resolution is stunning. I tested this by selecting a test 4k resolution video on Youtube and was blown away.
-- Good price.
-- Picture quality is outstanding -- when I finally figured how to calibrate it (more on that later). I was able to perform set up on this tv very near to my on the wall Samsung 4K Smart TV (UN60HU8550FXZA) and using similar calibration settings was able to duplicate the picture quality of the Samsung. Not bad considering the price difference ($600 vs $2400). The tv is receiving 2160P video input from my home theater receiver which upscales any signal to 4K. So my cable 1080I signal looks much better -- not quite true 4K but close -- definitely better than 1080P. The tv itself upscales to 4K but I did not test this because I really didn't need to.
-- There are a number of useful smart options -- Netflix, Hulu,Youtube, for example. Once I got familiar with navigation the functlons were easy to inititiate.
-- 4K native resolution is stunning. I tested this by selecting a test 4k resolution video on Youtube and was blown away.
Cons:
-- The initial set up for this tv beyond language, location, and time is pretty bad.
-- For inputs, there is no clear choice for HDMI input. It appears that set up "pushes" one to the antenna input and digital channel set up. If one uses over the air broadcast, this is ok, but for those like me who use cable or satellite, then setting an HDMI (or even component) input is apparently not available in the initial set up. One can get an input list by pushing the "input" button on the remote to bring up a list or to push the Home button and scroll over to the HDMI symbol and select it, but these should not be necessary in initial set up.
-- Getting to picture settings is also not intuitive. Pushing the settings button brings up a vertical set of choices on the right side of the screen which includes Picture, but selecting that only allows for selecting one of the presets -- no way to adjust settings to calibrate to one's own preferences. However, if one selects All Settings at the bottom then selects Picture, individual picture settings become available. Believe me, I was almost ready to box up and return the tv when I found this. Glad I didn't.
-- The user guide -- both paper and online -- is very simplistic and almost useless.
The above is very disappointing for an LG tv. Earlier models of LG Smart tvs had and have a much more intuitive and easy to use set up process as well as a more useful user guide. It is as if the set up process took a major step backwards or even worse that one has to select a more expensive model to get a reasonably usable set up function.
Regardless, one should be able to overcome these shortcomings and setup and enjoy this tv at a very reasonable price and I do recommend it.
OldNAchy
Fairfax, VA
My Calibrations
May 13, 2016
Smart Picture Mode -- Off
Picture Mode Settings -- APS (User)
-- Backlight 92
-- Contrast 92
-- Brightness 61
-- Sharpness 21
-- Color 58
-- Tint 0
-- Color Temperature C20
Advanced Conrols
-- Dynamic Contrast -- Medium
-- Dynamic Color -- Medium
-- Preferred Color Gamut -- Extended
-- Super Resolution -- Medium
-- Gamma -- Medium
Picture Options
-- Noise Reduction -- Low
-- Mpeg Noise Reduction -- Low
-- Black Level -- Low
-- Real Cinema -- On (cannot change)
-- Motion Eye Care -- High
-- TruMotion -- On
Picture Mode Settings -- APS (User)
-- Backlight 92
-- Contrast 92
-- Brightness 61
-- Sharpness 21
-- Color 58
-- Tint 0
-- Color Temperature C20
Advanced Conrols
-- Dynamic Contrast -- Medium
-- Dynamic Color -- Medium
-- Preferred Color Gamut -- Extended
-- Super Resolution -- Medium
-- Gamma -- Medium
Picture Options
-- Noise Reduction -- Low
-- Mpeg Noise Reduction -- Low
-- Black Level -- Low
-- Real Cinema -- On (cannot change)
-- Motion Eye Care -- High
-- TruMotion -- On
I just watch mainly cable TV with these settings and let my Home Audio receiver upscale the picture to 4K, but these settings work very well for me. Hope this helps.
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Channel your inner gamer with the Xbox One S. An impressively sleek reduction in size belies the fact it supports HDR visuals and impressive 4K resolution for outstanding detail in the latest games. Bluetooth technology bundled with the Xbox wireless controller means you can use this device on both your Xbox One S and your Windows 10 PC.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Most excellent
By Einstein
This thing is smaller than the old one and 4K. Cannot wait.
OldNAchy
Fairfax, VA
What?
August 26, 2016
You don't have it yet? How can you give a 5 star review for something you haven't purchased and used? Sorry but this is a totally worthless review.
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Channel your inner gamer with the Xbox One S. An impressively sleek reduction in size belies the fact it supports HDR visuals and impressive 4K resolution for outstanding detail in the latest games. Bluetooth technology bundled with the Xbox wireless controller means you can use this device on both your Xbox One S and your Windows 10 PC.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Incredible
By RedlineI07I
from Spring Hill, KS
At $299 this is an INCREDIBLE deal! even if it just play 4k videos it would be on price par with all the others out there. and since this does 4k video, plays games, browse the internet, listen to music and a TON of other things (all inside an xbox one that is almost HALF the size) is even MORE incredible still! wow!
OldNAchy
Fairfax, VA
Great. Another worthless review
August 26, 2016
Please wait until you actually own and use a product before reviewing it. Sorry but this review is worthless. Sure, all the functions this have sound great, but already there are issues with 4K and HDR.
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Channel your inner gamer with the Xbox One S. An impressively sleek reduction in size belies the fact it supports HDR visuals and impressive 4K resolution for outstanding detail in the latest games. Bluetooth technology bundled with the Xbox wireless controller means you can use this device on both your Xbox One S and your Windows 10 PC.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Git R' Done Xbox S
By BigDaddy
Yep....! I tell you what, the price at $299 is a dango good price! 4k media content..well dang!
OldNAchy
Fairfax, VA
Great. Yet another worthless review
August 26, 2016
It would be nice if people would review products AFTER they purchase and use them. Reviewing and 5 starring a spec sheet really doesn't tell review readers anything about the actual product.
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iBuyPower Desktop: Play hard with this iBUYPOWER gaming PC. With a 3.4GHz Intel i7 quad-core processor, 16GB of RAM and an NVIDIA GeForce 3GB graphics card, this machine can handle the most demanding adventures. This iBUYPOWER gaming PC has a 1TB SATA III hard drive and 120GB solid-state drive to provide ample file storage.
How many core processors does this have?
The I7-6700 has 4 physical cores and 8 virtual cores (2 per physical). Lots of horsepower.
7 years, 3 months ago
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OldNAchy
iBuyPower Desktop: Play hard with this iBUYPOWER gaming PC. With a 3.4GHz Intel i7 quad-core processor, 16GB of RAM and an NVIDIA GeForce 3GB graphics card, this machine can handle the most demanding adventures. This iBUYPOWER gaming PC has a 1TB SATA III hard drive and 120GB solid-state drive to provide ample file storage.
Does it have enough room or is it able to add an elgato hd 60 pro?
There are 2 PCIE-1 slots so the hd 60 pro should work. I have used one of the slots to install a wireless card with no issues.
7 years, 3 months ago
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OldNAchy
iBuyPower Desktop: Play hard with this iBUYPOWER gaming PC. With a 3.4GHz Intel i7 quad-core processor, 16GB of RAM and an NVIDIA GeForce 3GB graphics card, this machine can handle the most demanding adventures. This iBUYPOWER gaming PC has a 1TB SATA III hard drive and 120GB solid-state drive to provide ample file storage.
Is the O.S. Installed on the SSD? or the Hard Drive? Is the graphics card a reference card or an after market? Is the ram running in dual channel or quad?
WIndows is installed on the SSD. 4 channel. Can double memory size. Can't answer about graphics card, but I did buy and install a reference 6gb 1060 card with no problems.
7 years, 3 months ago
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iBuyPower Desktop: Play hard with this iBUYPOWER gaming PC. With a 3.4GHz Intel i7 quad-core processor, 16GB of RAM and an NVIDIA GeForce 3GB graphics card, this machine can handle the most demanding adventures. This iBUYPOWER gaming PC has a 1TB SATA III hard drive and 120GB solid-state drive to provide ample file storage.
I wanted to use this for not so much gaming but for video editing, capable for it or not
This should have the processing and memory horsepower to do most video editing. I use Corel Video X9 Pro to do voice overs and render at full HD (1920x1080) for my gaming videos with no issues. Note that you can buy and install 2 more 8gb memory sticks (check website for compatible) to double memory to 32gb.
7 years, 3 months ago
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OldNAchy
Samsung UN40JU6500FXZA LED Smart 4K Ultra HD TV: This TV's 4K Ultra HD screen displays entertainment at 4x the resolution of Full HD for stunning clarity. Smart TV features let you stream videos and music, surf the Internet, download apps and more.
Manual Power Button??
I"ve searched high and low and can't seem to find a manual power button on this tv. Please tell me that I'm overlooking it.
There is one on the back right side. It is a little higher up than other Samsung models.
8 years, 4 months ago
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OldNAchy
Fairfax, VA
HP ENVY Desktop: With 16GB memory and Intel HD Graphics 530, this desktop offers vibrant, detailed images and smooth processing for editing photos and videos, watching movies and playing games. Connect up to 2 high-def monitors for an expanded viewing area.
Does this computer have a strong wireless connection?
Because of the configuration of my apartment and the location of my router, I will have to run my desktop via WiFi. I want to make sure that the machine will run fast and smoothly that way.
For me it does, although I don't need to use it. It has a top of the line wireless ac dual band adapter, backwards compatible to the n, b, a, and g standards. The key to your situation is also how strong the wireless signal is in your router.
8 years, 5 months ago
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OldNAchy
Fairfax, VA
Store up to 5TB of media on this Seagate Backup Plus STDT5000100 external hard drive, which features Protect, Save and Share features that enable simple integration with social networking sites and provide comprehensive data management.
Compatible with Windows 10?
Yes. I have one connected via a usb 3.0 port on my windows 10 desktop. Note that I did not like its backup software, so I set the security to auto validate with my desktop and use Windows 10 File History for backup. So far, so good.
8 years, 5 months ago
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OldNAchy
Fairfax, VA
HP ENVY Laptop: With a 17.3" Full HD touch screen, this efficient laptop makes it easy to browse Web sites and swipe through programs. House your growing media collection and documents on the spacious 1TB hard drive, and type in dim lighting using the backlit keyboard.
Is wi-fi connect included?
Will this laptop connect to a Wi-Fi network or does it just use BlueTooth?
It will connect to a Wi-Fi network with the installed wireless adapter. When you boot it up for the first time, it will look for wireless networks to connect to as part of setup processing.
8 years, 8 months ago
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OldNAchy
Fairfax, VA
Only @ Best BuyTurn 1 HDMI source into 2 with this Rocketfish™ RF-G1182 splitter that delivers 1080p content, 3D capability, and 5.1/7.1 surround sound to most HDMI components. The included AC adapter ensures reliable power.
Splitter and PS4 w/ El Gato
I am trying to hook up my HDMI splitter to my El Gato Gaming Capture Card. It shows no picture just flashes on and off. I have everything hooked up correctly and still get nothing. Help?
The PS4, like its predecessors was designed to output video in HDCP format thru HDMI. In this format, the Elgato cannot accept or record gameplay video. Your description of the problem sounds like HDCP is being output. Sony announced a patch to allow users to turn off HDCP output. Has this been downloaded yet? If so, then you need to change settings to turn off HDCP. If the patch is not available yet, you will have to wait until it is before being able to record. I would also research how to bypass HDCP.
10 years, 1 month ago
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OldNAchy
Fairfax, VA
Do you all buy back laptops like you do cell phones?
I recently sold my phone back to you all for a store gift card. I'm wondering do you offer the same deal for laptops?
Depends on the laptop. If you are thinking about the MacBook Pro listed in your question you can trade it in for a gift card worth up to $300 -- information provided by the Trade-In Center in Services. In general, go to Trade-In Center in Services, select the appropriate category and look up your model to see if there is trade in value.
10 years, 6 months ago
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OldNAchy
Fairfax, VA