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With an integrated magnetic closure, this Amazon 53-000773 standing case can be easily attached to or removed from your Kindle Fire HDX 7". The built-in Origami stand lets you comfortably view media displayed on your device's screen.
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from Minnesota
Verified Purchase:Yes
This item works well on the HDX 7. I got it on sale which is good. A little pricey otherwise. It appears to be well thought out and feels well made. The "origami" feature works well to support the HDX 7.
My Best Buy number: 2098309959
What's not so great: l'il pricey
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Insignia™ NS-39D400NA14 LED HDTV: Fill out your living room with the quality 1080p visual resolution and easy access to services like Netflix.
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from Minnesota
Internet Connectable?No
Verified Purchase:Yes
Got this TV at a good price. The setup was easy, with the small exception of screwing the stand to the TV, where the screws have to be dropped down a hole.
The picture from an HD antenna is great, as long as the signal is adequate; excellent picture from a Roku streaming box; decent picture on the pc connection.
A little short on features (no network interface for updates), no true DVI, but it's adequate for what I bought it for and the price is right.
The picture from an HD antenna is great, as long as the signal is adequate; excellent picture from a Roku streaming box; decent picture on the pc connection.
A little short on features (no network interface for updates), no true DVI, but it's adequate for what I bought it for and the price is right.
My Best Buy number: 2098309959
What's great about it: easy setup, good picture, nice price for a 1080p/39"
What's not so great: stand is pretty short
I would recommend this to a friend!
Picture Quality
4
Sound Quality
3
Features
3
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Easily video chat with loved ones with this Logitech 960-000715 high-definition webcam that enables video calling and recording in up to 720p resolution and features a built-in microphone with RightSound technology for sharp audio capture.
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from Minnesota
Set up easily, much better video quality than a previous lower resolution unit. Works as advertised.
It sits on my monitor, but I've got to believe someone can come up with a better, more stable design for the mounting.
It sits on my monitor, but I've got to believe someone can come up with a better, more stable design for the mounting.
What's great about it: easy setup, decent video quality.
What's not so great: Mounting to monitor or laptop screen.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
4
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Position your GPS receiver for easy viewing in your vehicle with this friction mount.
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from Minnesota
I have had the beanbag mount for a few years, thought I would give this a try with a new GPS. Seems to work just fine.
The bottom is made of a Gumby material that can be molded to fit curves in the dash.
The sticky bottom surface grips very well. It does pick up dust & dirt & anything else it touches, but it also (so far) is easy to clean with a drippy-wet sponge followed by a pat dry with a paper towel.
I can't comment yet on whether it leaves marks on the dash - none that I've seen, but haven't used it extensively.
I would probably say that I prefer the beanbag, but this product works well, no complaints.
The bottom is made of a Gumby material that can be molded to fit curves in the dash.
The sticky bottom surface grips very well. It does pick up dust & dirt & anything else it touches, but it also (so far) is easy to clean with a drippy-wet sponge followed by a pat dry with a paper towel.
I can't comment yet on whether it leaves marks on the dash - none that I've seen, but haven't used it extensively.
I would probably say that I prefer the beanbag, but this product works well, no complaints.
What's great about it: The gumby molds to fit & stickiness holds it in place well.
What's not so great: Can't really rearrange it while driving. Requires occasional cleaning.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Other Best Buy Products I Recommend
Garmin - nüvi 2595LMT - 5" - Built-In Bluetooth - Lifetime Map Updates - Portable GPS - Black
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5
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This ARRIS SURFboard cable modem uses DOCSIS 3.0 technology to ensure speed that lets you surf the Web and download videos, music and images with ease. The integrated wireless network (802.11n) is backward compatible with 802.11b/g access points
Posted by: RichDM
from Minnesota
I just got done returning this product (SBG6580 modem/AP/router).
It was actually a great product. My download speeds increased quite a bit compared to my previous setup - Moto SB4200 + Netgear WGT624. The range was good on the wireless, at least as good as the WGT624, which I never had a problem with. I had it running for ~4 days, with no connectivity issues.
Two problems, though: first, the interface for doing all the setup (didn't try the wizard) was a bit clunky, even doing things like changing setting on a different page if you made a change on the current page that disallowed the function. Once I understood what was allowed in each mode, it was easier, but I was confused for a couple hours.
Second, and this is my main complaint, is that the dual band (2.4GHz, 5GHz) function isn't simultaneous. You can run at 2.4, or you can run at 5. If you choose 5, you only talk to 5Gig 802.11n devices and 802.11a devices. Any g and b devices are dead. I was hoping to set up my 2.4 devices on the primary network, and the 5G devices on the "guest" network, but there's only 1 control for the network frequency, and it covers both networks.
So, if you would be happy with a speedy modem/AP/gigabit router at an awesome price that does EITHER 2.4GHz or 5GHz, buy it.
if you want simultaneous dual band, look elsewhere (I'm getting a SB6120 and a Netgear WNDR3700)
It was actually a great product. My download speeds increased quite a bit compared to my previous setup - Moto SB4200 + Netgear WGT624. The range was good on the wireless, at least as good as the WGT624, which I never had a problem with. I had it running for ~4 days, with no connectivity issues.
Two problems, though: first, the interface for doing all the setup (didn't try the wizard) was a bit clunky, even doing things like changing setting on a different page if you made a change on the current page that disallowed the function. Once I understood what was allowed in each mode, it was easier, but I was confused for a couple hours.
Second, and this is my main complaint, is that the dual band (2.4GHz, 5GHz) function isn't simultaneous. You can run at 2.4, or you can run at 5. If you choose 5, you only talk to 5Gig 802.11n devices and 802.11a devices. Any g and b devices are dead. I was hoping to set up my 2.4 devices on the primary network, and the 5G devices on the "guest" network, but there's only 1 control for the network frequency, and it covers both networks.
So, if you would be happy with a speedy modem/AP/gigabit router at an awesome price that does EITHER 2.4GHz or 5GHz, buy it.
if you want simultaneous dual band, look elsewhere (I'm getting a SB6120 and a Netgear WNDR3700)
What's great about it: speedy, good range, excellent value
What's not so great: user interface, really only works on 1 band
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
4
Performance
4
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I just want my wireless printer w/ my computer. Can I connect via separate router, without router being tied to home internet router?
I believe you can do this by attaching a wireless ACCESS POINT to your main router through an ethernet cable. Then you set up a separate wireless network on the access point (different SSID and on a different wireless channel than the main wireless). Set your printer up to talk on the alternate network. Some routers, if you program them, can act as access points - so if you have an old router that can do that, you might save a few bucks. Hope this helps.
13 years, 2 months ago
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RichDM
Minnesota
difference between back lit and edge lit led tv's ?
LEDs in general allow for thinner, less power-hungry displays. The edge lit LED units are currently the thinnest of all displays, 'cuz the LEDs are on the edge, not behind ;-)
Back lit displays have the possibility of doing what's called "local dimming", meaning that they can dynamically lower their brightness when a portion of a scene is dark, thereby giving the impression of deeper blacks and higher contrast. I've seen mixed reviews on whether this is really a big advantage or not, so . . .
Now, just because a TV has LED backlights doesn't mean it has local dimming - you have to look specifically for that term or some other vendor-specific term meaning the same thing (check their websites).
My personal opinion is that it doesn't make a lot of difference - other issues like does the unit have some kind of anti-reflection coating, and how bright is the room you're watching in, make more difference.
Read online reviews for the units you're interested in, and watch for what people are complaining about, and try to be honest with yourself about what really bugs you and what doesn't. Hope this helps.
Back lit displays have the possibility of doing what's called "local dimming", meaning that they can dynamically lower their brightness when a portion of a scene is dark, thereby giving the impression of deeper blacks and higher contrast. I've seen mixed reviews on whether this is really a big advantage or not, so . . .
Now, just because a TV has LED backlights doesn't mean it has local dimming - you have to look specifically for that term or some other vendor-specific term meaning the same thing (check their websites).
My personal opinion is that it doesn't make a lot of difference - other issues like does the unit have some kind of anti-reflection coating, and how bright is the room you're watching in, make more difference.
Read online reviews for the units you're interested in, and watch for what people are complaining about, and try to be honest with yourself about what really bugs you and what doesn't. Hope this helps.
13 years, 2 months ago
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RichDM
Minnesota