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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
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- First review commentDecember 28, 2013
- Last review commentSeptember 11, 2016
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Sports, action, shooters, you name it. The familiar layout of this gamepad brings console-style control to your PC games. Bring the gaming console experience to your PC with this game controller that features broad game support for wide-ranging use and a floating D-pad for simple operation. The 6' cord allows you to sit back and relax while playing your favorite games.
Customer Rating
5
Works great for the price - No complaints!
on December 18, 2010
Posted by: hockeycanuckjc
from Citrus Heights,CA
I play all sorts of games like Sonic Mega Collection Plus, Outrun 2006 Coast to Coast, Lego Star Wars 2 , Lego Indiana Jones, and I can flip the switch to accommodate any game if one mode does not work. Installing the Gamepad was easy. This controller is essentially two products in one. An XBOX 360 Controller, and a Logitech Dual Action Gamepad. Flipping the switch toggles these modes. It also works great with classic game emulators and it was easy to configure. Really do reccomend this for people with Netbooks, its like having a portable game station in your bag with a 10 inch screen.
What's great about it: Ease of Use, controller design, great for big hands
What's not so great: No cons at all.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Design
5
Ease of Use
5
Durability
5
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Experience your music, movies and games in rich stereo sound with these speakers that feature 5 watts total system power. The 3.5mm auxiliary input and headphone output allow easy connections.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Awesome add on for 32" dynex
By ValueShopperTX
from Corpus Christi
Added these speakers to my 32" Dynex LCD we bought last year. Sound from TV has always bothered me. Added these on and now the Sound Matches the picture. Connected using headphone jack placed just behind TV speakers Sounds Great. And for 9.99 a steal for a great upgrade.
hockeycanuckjc
Citrus Heights,CA
Non matching audio
December 28, 2013
There are several factors that are suspect when it comes to delayed audio. HD pictures have more of an issue. It could be the cable box on your tv or whatever you use to watch TV. If you change the channel, does it do it on another one? Also check the Dynex site for firmware updates to your TV as they release updates which solve problems with the TV since the original release of the unit. Its upgradeable through a port called the Service Port so check out Dynex website for more details.
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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.
Overall
3 out of 5
3 out of 5Needs longer cable
By Harrier
from Huntsville, AL
Would be outstanding product if the cable length were longer than the approximate 24". Does not work with a tower sitting below desk. Had to move tower onto desk. I'm guessing it was designed for use with laptop, but it was only non-wireless mouse Best Buy had. Cable length is only flaw. This cheap mouse is holding up strong to daily auto dealership sales associate abuse.
hockeycanuckjc
Citrus Heights,CA
Extender Cable
January 12, 2014
You can buy a cable that acts as an extension cord. Ask for it from a blue shirt
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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.
Overall
4 out of 5
4 out of 5Best price for a starter Anroid smartphone
By RockyRoadIC
from San Diego, CA
This is a good backup phone in case something happens to your main one. Surprising features that are included in this phone: mobile hotspot, visual voicemail, and wifi calling.
It may not be able to handle all of your apps (Candy Crush cannot run on it) but it should help tide you over until you replace your main phone.
The phone was unable to handle more than one available wifi channels. My home has two: an unrestricted one and a restricted one for the kids. When I set up both connections on the phone, the phone could not decided which one to connect to and ended up dropping my wifi connection altogether. I resolved the issue by deleting the second connection and now it works fine.
Don't expect too much from this phone especially at the price that you're getting it for and you won't be disappointed. You have two weeks to return it if you're not happy (do not peel off the plastic on the screen so you can return it).
hockeycanuckjc
Citrus Heights,CA
Candy Crush DOES RUN on this
February 8, 2014
Don't know what's wrong with your phone but Candy Crush plays fine on mine. No issues whatsoever.
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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.
Overall3 out of 5
3 out of 5Slow, slow and very slow.
By Dora15
from Dickinson, ND
Nice small laptop, bought it for school and travel. Love everything about it but very very slow, so I will be returning it.
hockeycanuckjc
Citrus Heights,CA
Slow Laptop
September 1, 2014
I found this initially slow and glitchy myself. But after removing unwanted programs and updating the BIOS to 1.10 everything worked fine. Limit the amount of programs you have in the system tray and the startup services as well.
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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
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5You can game on it... Read the review
By hockeycanuckjc
from Citrus Heights,CA
My Dell XPS M1530 finally stopped working and I needed a replacement laptop. Now you are thinking, I must be crazy to use this kind of laptop for gaming. But the graphics chip that's onboard is better then the Geforce 8400M GS that was on my previous laptop. In order to play games, you need to remove all the bloat on the laptop.
Here is what you will need for your laptop to game on it:
16GB Flash Drive (for creating the recovery drive)
1TB External USB 3.0 HDD
4 Port USB Hub
XBOX 360 Controller (Logitech F310 Gamepad Suggested)
1TB External USB 3.0 HDD
4 Port USB Hub
XBOX 360 Controller (Logitech F310 Gamepad Suggested)
Do NOT install games on the main hard drive, there is not enough space, always install to the external drive.
Additionally you will want to disable Fast Shutdown and Fast Boot, turn off system protection and disable Windows Update. That will speed things up considerably. Don't remove the HP apps or you will not be able to create a recovery drive. You can't burn DVD media anymore.
Performance Wise: I played some older games on Steam that had 3D Graphics and they ran reasonably well if you turn down the detail level in some games. You won't be able to play GTA V so don't try it.
You can't upgrade the HDD, You can't upgrade the ram. You have to install larger programs to the external HD.
Overall a great bargain for $199. Trend Micro and 1 year of Office was a bonus.
hockeycanuckjc
Citrus Heights,CA
Not every game will run on it
May 31, 2015
Not every game will run on it as I said in my review. Most games will run. If you find your game will go slow, you should reduce the detail. If you don't have a good enough frame rate the game might not be meant for that graphics chip. Every person who attempts to game on it should seek out the forum of the game that they are playing and ask around. My review was based solely on experience and did not test every game out.
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Alcatel Onetouch Pixi Pulsar Prepaid Cell Phone for TRACFONE: Stay connected with this cell phone, which features a 3.97" TFT touch screen for simple navigation and 4GB internal memory for ample storage. Built-in Wi-Fi and 3.5G HSDPA+ speed let you browse the Web.
Overall
2 out of 5
2 out of 5Could be better
By redcraftplus
This is a gift for my little brother I would have exchanged the dual core 1.3ghz processor for a 1.2ghz dual core and 1 gb of ram the touch screen is resistive with 2 finger tough that sucks and the BIGGEST PROBLEM IS NO AUTO SCREEN ROTATION I WONDER THERE IS EVEN A ACCELEROMETER!!!
hockeycanuckjc
Citrus Heights,CA
Screen rotation
November 13, 2015
The Alcatel One Touch Pixi Glitz also suffers from the same issue. There is no accelerometer and no screen rotation. Some apps will detect this and display the games in the right format but others that will depend on that feature will crash the phone. Not a big deal to me since the only apps I use are radio streaming apps and some games that are not dependent on that feature.
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Alcatel Onetouch Pixi GLITZ Prepaid Cell Phone TRACFONE: Send texts, check your e-mail or take photos of your friends with this cell phone, which features a 2.0MP camera and Bluetooth for wireless streaming. Built-in Wi-Fi and 3.5G speed enable rapid Web access.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Excellent phone for the price!
By hockeycanuckjc
from Citrus Heights,CA
After trying different phones, etc, I have finally found the perfect phone that did not cost too much money. This phone has 2GB internal memory and after you update all the apps you are left with about 1.1gb of memory to store apps. You can also move various apps to the SD Card and have more storage. It even has a built in FM Radio which the box does not list. You have to have a headphone set plugged in to listen to it.
Speed wise and performance wise, it has a great battery life and is very responsive on all fronts when using apps like Angry Birds and Hit it Rich Slots. Battery life is pretty impressive.
The few drawbacks to this phone is that the My Account App never displays the right balance, and to check your balance you have to dial in a code to your phone to check it. Kind of a setback. But once I restarted the phone it worked correctly. Just a hit and miss.
But for the price I paid this is a pretty awesome phone. And it was on sale the day after I bought it, so Best Buy easily applied the price match to my order to get the sale price. Enjoy this phone. I am enjoying it too.
hockeycanuckjc
Citrus Heights,CA
Activation
November 14, 2015
Technically, you only need to activate it if you want to use it with a cell phone plan. The lowest plan you can subscribe to is $9.99 a month and you get 150 minutes, 150 texts and 150mb of data that rolls over from month to month if you have any left over at the end of the month.
If you plan on using it over wifi only, say to use apps or games, you don't have to activate it and it would make a killer iPod Touch alternative. You don't need an active cell plan to dial 911 either.
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Alcatel Onetouch Pixi GLITZ Prepaid Cell Phone TRACFONE: Send texts, check your e-mail or take photos of your friends with this cell phone, which features a 2.0MP camera and Bluetooth for wireless streaming. Built-in Wi-Fi and 3.5G speed enable rapid Web access.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5great phone for a teen
By TyChi
from San Marcos, TX
I brought this phone for my teenager so they won't use up my data, it works great
hockeycanuckjc
Citrus Heights,CA
Phone Data
November 23, 2015
The beauty of this phone is that you can you can add data cards without having minutes on your phone. Not sure how much data your kid would use on the go but you can get that. And you can also add a text only card. They are $10 for 1000 text messages. A pretty good deal if you ask me.
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LG LGL15G No-Contract Cell Phone for TRACFONE: Stream music and videos with this Bluetooth 4.0-enabled LG cell phone, which makes wireless connectivity simple. The 3.8" touch screen provides clear images and easy navigation.
Overall3 out of 5
3 out of 5Phone card would have been easier
By Runer
Using phone cards would be much easier for my needs
hockeycanuckjc
Citrus Heights,CA
Phone Cards?
November 29, 2015
This phone does require a service plan or a phone cards. If you're wondering how to add them, you can call their customer service department to add the card, go online or download the My Tracfone App and it has a built in mechanism that you can add a card there.
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Only at Best BuyInsignia™ Flex 8" Tablet: With a bright IPS touch-screen display and 1280 x 800 resolution, you can stream videos, play games and browse the Internet in crystal-clear detail. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth offer simple connectivity.
Overall
1 out of 5
1 out of 5Cracked
By Bryan
I Got the insignia android tablet 8", and it was cracked in the box! I was saving for my little brother b-day! He turned it on and it was the inside screen was cracked
hockeycanuckjc
Citrus Heights,CA
Cracked Screen
April 7, 2016
Not all tablets arrive damaged. Best Buy would be more than happy to help you out to exchange in a speedy manner.
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Netbooks
Netbooks
When is Best Buy going to start selling the new Toshiba NB305 with the N550 dual-core processor. It's already being sold on Amazon and New Egg.
This question might be old, but Best Buy sells some products and not others. The guarantee of one product being carried from one store and Best Buy getting it at their store is a roll of the dice. If you are in doubt about a product, check with a blue shirt in the store to see if they are going to be carrying the product. They can look up the information in the computer but can't give you a date when they get it in stock.
10 years, 3 months ago
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Citrus Heights,CA
Netbooks
Netbooks
Can you ship a netbook outside US?
I want to buy a branded netbook online, please advise whether it is possible?
All products sold on Bestbuy.com are only for shipping in the USA. For international orders, you may place them online and pick them up in the USA. All products sold on BestBuy.com are intended for use there only and may not work in other countries due to variable electronic standards.
10 years, 3 months ago
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hockeycanuckjc
Citrus Heights,CA
Netbooks
Netbooks
Breaking the password...
I cant remember my password on my netbook, can you reset the computer to where i can make a new one?
Password Resets are supplied by Geek Squad Services and incur a fee. You can see the various services at http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Computers-Promotions/Best+Selling+Geek+Squad+Services/pcmcat252500050032.c?id=pcmcat252500050032
You might require sufficient enough documentation that you are the owner of the computer if you want your password reset. See store for details.
You might require sufficient enough documentation that you are the owner of the computer if you want your password reset. See store for details.
10 years, 3 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.
Will this mouse work with the Acer 11.6" Chromebook?
The Acer Chromebook Model: C710-2833
If your Chrome Book has a standard USB port then yes! You can use a wireless mouse too. You won't get the advanced functionality that only a manufacturers install software package provides but it covers the basics!
10 years, 3 months ago
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hockeycanuckjc
Citrus Heights,CA
Netbooks
Netbooks
can I set up online bill pay with the Netbook
Its like a regular computer you can access sites with your netbook so yes!
13 years, 3 months ago
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hockeycanuckjc
Citrus Heights,CA
Netbooks
Netbooks
I am looking for a Netbook that will support OpenGL.
Many Intel integrated chipsets support Open GL 1.5 API minimum. Games like Quake 2 and Quake 3 , Unreal Tournament , run without issues on Windows 7 if you have them patched to their latest versions. If you want more advanced features, you will be better off getting a netbook that has Nvidia ION or ATI Netbook Graphics.
13 years, 3 months ago
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hockeycanuckjc
Citrus Heights,CA
Netbooks
Netbooks
do you ship outside the united states
While Best Buy accepts international orders, they do not ship to destinations outside the USA. All products sold on BestBuy.com are for use in America only.
13 years, 3 months ago
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hockeycanuckjc
Citrus Heights,CA
Netbooks
Netbooks
does microsoft office comes on some netbook?
does microsoft office comes on some netbook?
Newer Netbooks will have Office 2010 Starter installed on them.
13 years, 4 months ago
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hockeycanuckjc
Citrus Heights,CA
Netbooks
Netbooks
Will it run Java script without all of the errors on the VISTA system?
A majority of Netbooks run Windows XP so yes, its always supposed to function as intended without errors. Note that the reason why you may encounter Javascript errors is due to a badly encoded page to which a fix is to contact the webmaster of the affected website directly for more help. In general it is always standard practice to update your computer through Windows Update on a regular basis. This will help provide better support for webpages in Internet Explorer and reduce the likelihood of these errors.
15 years ago
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hockeycanuckjc
Citrus Heights,CA
Netbooks
Netbooks
I already have a n air card to acess the internet, will I be able to use it stil
Since you posted your question to the netbook category, Netbooks cannot accomodate those larger size AirCards , you might need to get a USB Aircard device from your wireless provider instead.
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