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- Review count81
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- First reviewDecember 18, 2010
- Last reviewOctober 26, 2019
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- Average rating4.6
- Review comment count13
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- First review commentDecember 28, 2013
- Last review commentSeptember 11, 2016
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Enjoy network and local channels with help from this Mohu Leaf Metro MH-110543 indoor HDTV antenna that offers clear reception from up to 25 miles away. The reversible, paintable design allows you to customize the appearance to suit your décor.
Customer Rating
5
Replaced our lost channels.
on April 8, 2017
Posted by: hockeycanuckjc
from Citrus Heights,CA
Switched to DirecTV and lost our digital sub channels that were on the other TV provider. Easily installed in minutes and got the channels back. Live in an apartment on the 2nd floor and this picked up 70 channels. Very impressive for a small profile antenna.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Watch your favorite programs with this Roku Express streaming player. The wireless capability lets you connect to your home network to stream movies and television shows without the need for expensive cable subscriptions, while the included remote lets you control the device from anywhere within range. This Roku Express streaming player turns every TV into a smart TV.
Posted by: hockeycanuckjc
from Citrus Heights,CA
I bought another one of these to compliment my XBOX 360. I used to use my XBOX 360 for not only gaming but also streaming apps. Unfortunately, many of the streaming apps on my XBOX 360 will never receive an update again and publishers such as iHeart Radio and others have updated their apps. So I bought an extra one of these to sit next to my Dynex 15' LED Television and it works great without any issues. I was able to connect the device without an AC Adapter by using the USB port on the TV and save myself a plug in the wall. If you want to connect it traditionally doing that, it contains an adapter to do so but you may find both the include USB Cable and HDMI cable short, but the good news is that the HDMI cable is a standard cable and the USB plug is USB to Mini USB so it's all good to use your own cables. This device is rather speedy than my Roku 1, nowhere is it slow and sluggish like other reviews have mentioned elsewhere. If you don't have a credit card, there is a link you can Google as a backdoor to set the device up without one. Well worth the price for $30 considering my primary use for it is iHeart Radio and free movie apps like Crackle and Tubi TV.
My Best Buy number: 3475082052
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Enjoy your music while training with these Under Armour wireless headphones. These audio devices are sweat proof and have TwistLock technology to keep the earpieces in place through any workout. Designed by JBL, these Under Armour wireless headphones meet the highest audio standards and provide up to 8 hours of battery life to last many workouts.
Customer Rating
5
Great sounding earphones
on February 7, 2017
Posted by: hockeycanuckjc
from Citrus Heights,CA
Makes taking the BART train more manageable. Easily interfaced with my Google Pixel phone within seconds. Be sure to turn them off completely when you're finished with them or you won't be able to hear audio from your headset unless you disconnect the bluetooth or set the audio to come from your speaker while the headphones are connected! :)
My Best Buy number: 3475082052
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The Shark Genius Steam Pocket Mop System is our most advanced floor cleaning system ever. Featuring both a Steam Mop and a Spray Pocket mop, the Genius system is the right solution for all your cleaning needs. Harness the power of steam to sanitize 99.9% of household bacteria*. (Sanitization studies were conducted under controlled test conditions. Household conditions and results may vary.)
Customer Rating
5
You may know everything about cleaning but.....
on December 27, 2016
Posted by: hockeycanuckjc
from Citrus Heights,CA
You don't have a clean floor until you use this mop. Period.Throw everything you know about cleaning and using a standard mop away... This powerful unit really does wonders on the tile floor in our apartment. Very easy to assemble too. That steam is pretty powerful and got out spots we thought were permanently on the floor. And we were using that mop that spins.......
The unit looks like it has a learning curve at first when you use it, but it's straight forward after that. Don't let the manual or the assembly instructions intimidate you, connect A to A, ETC.
One thing I do like, it dramatically cut my mopping time down in half, and I can take the mop head off and put it in the wash cycle.
Shark has done it again.
My Best Buy number: 3475082052
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Listen to music on the go with these Sony wireless headphones. Their Bluetooth connectivity lets you stream music and take calls from compatible devices, and the built-in battery provides up to 9 hours of playback time on a single charge. Jam to your favorite tunes in comfort with the foldable, around-the-neck design of these Sony wireless headphones.
Customer Rating
5
Very surprised at quality!
on December 9, 2016
Posted by: hockeycanuckjc
from Citrus Heights,CA
Normally I use headphones at the gym with the wires because my music motivates me to workout. I also know that wireless headphones can give a bad image depending on the weight. They can be distracting for that purpose.
These headphones really bring the beats of the music and then some. Not only are they clear in audio quality, but also easy to setup too. I've been able to go to the gym 3 times in one charge and still have some battery life left in them.
Of course, they are not the audio brand that begins with a B, but it still sounds alright to me.
My Best Buy number: 3475082052
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Keep unwanted hair to a minimum with this Philips grooming tool. The waterproof design lets you use it in the shower, and eight attachments make this trimmer perfect for grooming different sections of the face. This Philips grooming tool has a turbo setting to increase cutting speed, and it charges in just one hour to reduce wait time.
Posted by: hockeycanuckjc
from Citrus Heights,CA
I have a hard time using scissors to trim my mustache and also when I receive haircuts, the cord gets in the way. This tool is very handy for all of the grooming needs a man needs and then some. I like the fact that it is waterproof (can be used in the shower) and is on the light side to handle. My old electric device weighed considerably more. I'd say that this has cut my grooming time in half as well.
My Best Buy number: 3475082052
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Save time when you batch-edit photographs with Adobe Photoshop Elements 15. Sort photos automatically with the software’s enhanced smart tagging feature and find pictures via geotags or visual similarity. Specialized tools within the program let you fix frowns, remove camera shake and remove red-eye, making Adobe Photoshop Elements 15 an invaluable addition to your photography needs.
Customer Rating
4
Good for my photos
on November 8, 2016
Posted by: hockeycanuckjc
from Citrus Heights,CA
Decided to take this for a spin and see how I can improve on the photos of my Grandma that I take when I visit her in the care home and it did a good job. I especially like how I can easily find them in the program based on date taken, etc. The program does have a slight learning curve and it may take a weekend or two to completely master it's features.
My Best Buy number: 3475082052
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Play games or program tech solutions on the wide 23-inch screen of this HP LED HD monitor. The antiglare flatscreen offers views from any angle, and the 1920 x 1080 display offers super-sharp images. This HP LED HD monitor has HDMI and VGA inputs, letting you connect a variety of peripherals and devices.
Customer Rating
5
Nice, but button config is hidden.
on October 27, 2016
Posted by: hockeycanuckjc
from Citrus Heights,CA
This monitor is extremely simple to setup and assembled in minutes. You don't need tools to assemble it which I liked. There is an HDMI port and a VGA port in the back of the monitor. Unfortunately, there is no DVI, so if you wish to use that, you'll have to get an HDMI to DVI Convertor.
If there is any feedback I'd like to give on this monitor, it would be the monitors ability to adjust options such as brightness etc. You have to feel your way at the bottom right hand side of the monitor to trigger buttons that will show you what does what. There are no printed indicators on the monitor itself, only arrows as a guide on the picture itself. This is very confusing to setup and may drive someone crazy if they are not technologically savvy.
My Best Buy number: 3475082052
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Activate a compatible cell phone to work with the Net10 network by using this Net10 SIM card activation kit. It works with talk, text and data use, and you can keep your old phone number for convenience. This Net10 SIM card activation kit comes with instructions for easy installation.
Posted by: hockeycanuckjc
from Citrus Heights,CA
I switched my Google Pixel 5" phone from Tracfone to the Net 10 $35 plan and it was a flawless switch. I spent no more than 10 minutes setting up the service. Popped out the Tracfone BYOP ATT Sim and put in the Net 10 BYOP Sim and then turned on the phone and it works.
There are 3 kinds of providers inside the box. ATT, TMobile and Verizon. So pick whatever works best in your area and it will work.
I would have loved to purchase a $35 airtime card from my local Best Buy Mobile, but they did not have any in stock at Southland so I was able to complete my transaction online with my debit card.
Keep in mind that the plan I picked ($35) only gives you 500mb data at LTE speed and they will slow it down to 2G after that. But everything worked out in the end and my service works fine.
My Best Buy number: 3475082052
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Use your compatible cell phone on the TracFone network with this TracFone SIM kit, which contains GSM and CDMA LTE three-in-one (nano/micro/regular) SIM cards and activation instructions to suit your needs.
Posted by: hockeycanuckjc
from Citrus Heights,CA
I have a brand new Google Pixel phone that will work on any carrier. So I took the AT&T Compatible Nano Sim that was in there and started the activation process online. Once it asked me for the number to transfer over and my old phones Serial Number, I clicked the finish button and it showed me the balance from my old Tracfone Galaxy Core Prime Tracfone. Within 6 minutes my Google Pixel was active with this SIM card and everything was configured. No need to involve customer support the whole thing was 100% easy!
My Best Buy number: 3475082052
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Connect favorite peripherals to this Acer Aspire laptop. Four USB ports let you connect accessories, transfer files or charge a cellphone while you work, and HDMI outputs make dual-screen functionality possible. Access nearby wireless networks with this Acer Aspire laptop and stream videos or upload your own images captured with the built-in HD webcam.
Overall
2 out of 5
2 out of 5Screen random shows black figures and shapes
By bulamom
my new laptop started showing this weird pattern, randomly, on the first day I started surfing the internet. I haven't tried other programs yet. What could be causing it? I will be returning unit to the store for a replacement.
hockeycanuckjc
Citrus Heights,CA
Bad version of Firefox
July 1, 2016
It appears that this version of Firefox was incorrectly configured at the factory. Since version 47 is out now I suggest removing the one that Acer included and download the new one from the Firefox website. The laptop is fine, it's the browser.
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Connect favorite peripherals to this Acer Aspire laptop. Four USB ports let you connect accessories, transfer files or charge a cellphone while you work, and HDMI outputs make dual-screen functionality possible. Access nearby wireless networks with this Acer Aspire laptop and stream videos or upload your own images captured with the built-in HD webcam.
Overall2 out of 5
2 out of 5Looks beautiful, but performance . . .
By minde
. . . is slow. Right out of the box I was very disappointed. The specs seem fine: i5 processor and 8 gigs of RAM. But this laptop just ran slow. Sluggish response in just about every way. Just not acceptable for someone on the go. A client who is a busy business owner bought this for himself and after I set it up I suggested he return it.
hockeycanuckjc
Citrus Heights,CA
Slow performance
July 2, 2016
Once you create the recovery drive and make a backup of the wireless drivers, you can take a Windows 10 iso and do a clean format and let Windows 10 Update take care of the rest of the install. This is going to take some time, but should help with the sluggish nature of the laptop. I had noticed this too when I opened it up out of the box, that and the Firefox issue with the black dots appearing, it seems if you disable hardware acceleration the problem goes away.
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Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Prepaid Cell Phone for TracFone: Stay connected without a lengthy contract with this Samsung Galaxy Core Prime TracFone, featuring a 4.5-inch screen for easy viewing. This slim phone runs on Android 4.4 KitKat, providing ample power for apps and networking. This Samsung Galaxy Core Prime TracFone has a 5-megapixel rear-facing camera and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera for video conferencing with friends and family.
Overall
1 out of 5
1 out of 5No service after 7 days???
By Hollywood54
This was a upgrade tracfone from the zte. Worked fine for the first 7 days,than on sunday no service. The phone is dead to call or receive call's or text. Called tracfone and they could do nothing. They said call back tomorrow when verizon is open to find out the problem. So no phone for the day ,and don't know what will happen. I will update when i know.
hockeycanuckjc
Citrus Heights,CA
No Service
September 11, 2016
My phone all of a sudden said no service to me when I was in Disneyland last month, and I did not have any cell service. Was without a phone for 2 days. I had an old Pixi Pulsar Android phone that I upgraded from, so I took the SIM card out of the Galaxy Prime and put it into the Pixi Pulsar. I turned off the Pixi Pulsar and put it back into the Galaxy Prime and my service came back. Was a weird service glitch but I ended up not needing the SIM Card they sent me.
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Dynex™ DX-16E220NA16 HDTV: Enjoy your favorite shows and movies in a small room with this Dynex™ HDTV, which features 720p resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate for clear on-screen images. Two HDMI inputs make it easy to connect a wide range of devices.
It won't render video from a USB?
Does that mean I can't stream through the USB with a Kindle Fire Stick streaming device? The only reason I'm looking at this is to pair it up with my Kindle Fire Stick. Can I use that, or do I need to buy a roku that connects through HDMI instead?
Second question: what good is the USB if you can't use it for video content?
Second question: what good is the USB if you can't use it for video content?
The USB port is only for displaying pictures. You can't playback video from that port. In regards to the Roku and Fire sticks, those connect via the HDMI port exclusively.
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Citrus Heights,CA
Stay productive on the go with this HP Stream 11-d001dx laptop, which features a high-speed wireless LAN for quick and easy Web access. The Intel® Celeron® processor delivers reliability for everyday mobile computing. Includes a $25 Microsoft Apps Store gift card, 1TB of Microsoft OneDrive storage for 1 year, 1 year of Office 365 personal and 60 minutes of Skype per month for 1 year
My HP Stream Laptop gets very hot and I see there is no fan, should this be a concern
The bottom of the computer gets very hot and when it does everything runs slower and sometimes freezes up. I also don't see a fan. I have only had the computer for 1 week. Is this normal or should I take the computer back.
Your unit may be defective. Slowing down and heating up is a sign of a defect. Utilize your warranty to repair the unit.
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hockeycanuckjc
Citrus Heights,CA
Stay productive on the go with this HP Stream 11-d001dx laptop, which features a high-speed wireless LAN for quick and easy Web access. The Intel® Celeron® processor delivers reliability for everyday mobile computing. Includes a $25 Microsoft Apps Store gift card, 1TB of Microsoft OneDrive storage for 1 year, 1 year of Office 365 personal and 60 minutes of Skype per month for 1 year
Will this laptop have the specs to run Windows 10?
Technically, yes, this laptop can run it. However if it's possible a Clean install of this OS would be recommended if you are able to acquire it by all means. I would wait and see what the full flavor of Windows 10 editions are offered to the market before upgrading.
9 years ago
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hockeycanuckjc
Citrus Heights,CA
This Insignia™ NS-D160A14 DVD player supports DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD, CD-R/RW and CD formats, so you can enjoy your favorite movies and albums. The included remote enables simple control from across a room.
would like to buy blue ray dvd player that can also play cds have tv about 10 yrs
This DVD Player has the ability to play audio discs. I played a couple of them on there the other day. This is not a Blu Ray player. It is a normal DVD Player.
9 years, 1 month ago
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hockeycanuckjc
Citrus Heights,CA
Store your important data on this Toshiba internal laptop hard drive that features a 1TB capacity for ample space. Data transfer rates up to 3 Gbps and a 12 ms average seek time provide fast, reliable performance.
Will this replace the 300GB drive in my Dell Inspiron 1545
Will this replace the 300GB in my Dell Insiron1545, using Window's 7
This drive is a 2.5" drive. The 2.6 reference is just the build revision, If your computer can accept 2.5" SATA drives you are set!
9 years, 1 month ago
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hockeycanuckjc
Citrus Heights,CA
Stay in touch with loved ones with the help of this T-Mobile Prepaid Alcatel ONETOUCH Evolve 5020T no-contract cell phone, which features 3G speed for rapid data transfer and a multitap keyboard with predictive text for simple typing.
can i use my sim card out of tmobile i have now
Yes. If on a post paid account you need to call TMobile and let them know of your device swap.
9 years, 2 months ago
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hockeycanuckjc
Citrus Heights,CA
Learn more about the New WindowsThis Acer Aspire E3-111-C0WA laptop features an Intel® Celeron® processor that delivers reliability for everyday mobile computing. The built-in wireless LAN makes it easy to access a wide range of Internet-based content.
Does it include microsoft office or do i have to install it?
microsoft
A 30 Day trial of Microsoft Office 365 is included. If your looking for MS Office compatibiity for free I would load Kingsoft Office (now WPS office) it works with those files.
9 years, 8 months ago
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hockeycanuckjc
Citrus Heights,CA
With Pixart 3515 sensor technology and up to 1000 dpi resolution, this Dynex™ DX-WRM1402 USB optical mouse enables you to control your computer with precision. A scrolling wheel offers easy operation.
is window 8 compatible. its not working on my laptop
Try to unplug it and plug it back in again. If you are still getting issues plugging in the unit you may have a defective mouse.
9 years, 10 months ago
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hockeycanuckjc
Citrus Heights,CA
With Pixart 3515 sensor technology and up to 1000 dpi resolution, this Dynex™ DX-WRM1402 USB optical mouse enables you to control your computer with precision. A scrolling wheel offers easy operation.
When the mouse arrow disappears, does this mean the battery needs to be changed?
Honestly, I don't even know if there is a battery to be replaced? I own a dynex wireless mouse and keyboard set combination.
There should be a flashing light if the batteries are going out. Its a red flashing light. Just so you know, you posted this question to the USB Optical Mouse category. For more accurate and precise answers please find the right category on BestBuy.com and ask in that forum :)
9 years, 10 months ago
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hockeycanuckjc
Citrus Heights,CA
With Pixart 3515 sensor technology and up to 1000 dpi resolution, this Dynex™ DX-WRM1402 USB optical mouse enables you to control your computer with precision. A scrolling wheel offers easy operation.
HOW DO U CLEAN YOUR MOUSE
Well for starters , don't eat at the table your computer is at :) If you must clean it get a damp towel that is barely damp and gently wipe the mouse off but make sure the tower is fully rung out before doing so as moisture inside the mouse could ruin the scroll wheel.
9 years, 10 months ago
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