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- First reviewFebruary 7, 2014
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Create professional-looking documents with this Brother compact laser printer. Wireless capabilities let you connect the printer to multiple computers in your network, and the 250-page-capacity feed tray and 32 ppm print speed help you stay productive. This Brother compact laser printer generates two-sided black and white pages to save money.
Customer Rating
5
One Fine Wireless Printer!
on July 3, 2016
Posted by: Telstar
from Columbia, MO
Verified Purchase:Yes
I love everything about this laser printer - it's easy to set up, fast and quiet. It makes ordinary printer noise when printing, but it makes zero noise otherwise. An earlier laser printer I had would allow its fan to run after printing for about 8 or 10 minutes, and that about drove me crazy because my printer is only 3 feet from me. This printer's fan kicks off immediately after printing - quiet! If you need color printing, look elsewhere because this one is just black/white/grayscale. For my office use, it is GREAT.
My Best Buy number: 3306084002
My Best Buy number: 3306084002
I would recommend this to a friend!
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With no wires in the way, Bose SoundSport Wireless Sports Earbuds keep you moving with powerful audio. Perfect for exercise and running with a sweat and weather resistant design and StayHear+ tips designed for comfort and stability. The Tile app makes your headphones easy to find if they ever go missing.
Customer Rating
4
Good in-ear wireless headphones
on June 7, 2016
Posted by: Telstar
from Columbia, MO
I found the SoundSport Wireless headphones by Bose to provide really good quality sound through BT. They pair easily with your device, and the controls are simple to operate: volume up & down/pause, off/on etc. They recharge through USB (short cable provided) with around a 6 hour battery duration. They are built to resist sweat so they can be used while working out, gardening, whatever, in addition to less active pursuits.
SoundSport in-ear wireless headphones have three different size buds to fit in your ear: large, medium, small. They're easy to remove/replace on the headphones and are secure once attached. I tried using the medium buds that were already on the headphones, but they didn't want to stay in my ear canal very well. I tried the small and ditto. Finally, I tried the large, and they stayed in much better. Guess it just depends on your particular ear canal size. All three size buds have a soft "arm" off the bud that fits into the cupped area behind the ear canal to help stabilize them.
I'm generally the type that prefers in-hear buds to block most outside sound and for the bud to reach well into the ear canal. Some prefer less ear canal depth/blocking so they can still hear conversation to some degree, horns honking etc. SoundSport falls probably into 50-70% blockage of outside noise. Of course, the volume is really good on these so you can hear your music or other material without any problems. Again, really good earphones with the usual Bose sound quality.
My Best Buy number: 3306084002
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Your household wants to play, stream and work online all at once. With this Linksys router, you can do it all without buffering or other interruptions. Use the Smart Wi-Fi app to get started, control, and monitor your home network from anywhere.
Customer Rating
5
Powerful Multi-Band Router!
on February 14, 2016
Posted by: Telstar
from Columbia, MO
This router replaces a Netgear Nighthawk 7000 router, which performed well too. However, the Linksys EA 7500 is a more powerful router.
I have a WiFi repeater in the living room on the main level of my house. My router has to be in a corner bedroom in my basement because that's where my internet cable comes into the house. Plus I have CAT-5 hardwired from the bedroom to several other rooms in the house where I find it handy to use Ethernet connections instead of just WiFi in those particular locations. So, the router has to stay in my downstairs bedroom for now, which means the router has to broadcast its WiFi signal upstairs and down the length of the house. Before I got the Linksys EA 7500, the repeater was needed to give a stronger WiFi signal to the living room and past it to some more bedrooms.
With the Linksys EA 7500 I'm getting the same signal strength as I did with the Netgear Nighthawk with repeater. This means I can discontinue use of the repeater, if I want.
Once I powered up the EA 7500, it started transmitting the WiFi signal, and I chose that WiFi source on my computer. As soon as I did that, my browser popped up opening to the Linksys page where it walked me through the setup. That only took a couple of minutes, and it did the setup automatically - and I was done!
I'm impressed with the EA 7500 because it replaced a good router with a better one!
My Best Buy number: 3306084002
What's great about it: Installing was simple and done in minutes.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Microsoft Surface 3 Tablet: Multitasking is easy with this functional tablet, which features Windows 10 and an integrated kickstand for simple, intuitive navigation. Stay productive with preloaded apps, and record and share memories with the front and rear cameras.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent device for portable or desktop use
on January 24, 2016
Posted by: Telstar
from Columbia, MO
Verified Purchase:Yes
The Surface 3 is a well built device that has a really nice screen, kickstand and runs Windows 10. I like the S3 very much. It can handle any normal office task with ease and certainly exceeds requirements when watching video, browsing the web and other personal things.
The S3 is very portable, cool and quiet. I use the type cover with it all the time. It's my companion device as well as filling in as my desktop should my desktop tower computer go down for some reason. I can hook up an external monitor, speakers, USB devices, BT devices, you name it. It has all my software for business and personal use on it since it has a full OS.
While you can game on the S3, you cannot game as you would with a dedicated gaming machine. Obviously, the latest generation Atom processor isn't powerful enough for regular PC gaming for the most part.
Otherwise, the S3 handles everything I need to do. If you like sketching or taking notes in longhand, this is your device. Of course, with the type cover you can handle any typing need including note taking that way.
My Best Buy number: 3306084002
My Best Buy number: 3306084002
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Get to work on your Microsoft Surface Pro 3, Surface Pro 4, Surface Pro 5, Surface Pro 6 or Surface Book with this Microsoft PD9-00003 Surface Dock, which features USB 3.0, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm audio and Mini DisplayPort interfaces, so you can connect a host of accessories and charge your device while you use it.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent proprietary dock - SP3 SP4 Surface Book
on December 13, 2015
Posted by: Telstar
from Columbia, MO
Verified Purchase:Yes
I really like this dock! It will tuck away on your desk out of sight yet offers Ethernet, audio out, 2 miniDP's & 4 USB3 ports. The Surface Link connector from the dock to your Surface 3, 4 or Surface Book is very flexible so say goodbye to stiff, hard to manage cords that usually require duct tape to tame.
If you have a Surface Pro 3 or 4, or the Surface Book, this is the dock!!
My Best Buy number: 3306084002
My Best Buy number: 3306084002
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Microsoft Surface Book Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: This ultrathin, high-performance laptop is equipped with incredible 3000 x 2000 screen resolution and the versatility of a tablet. It combines a powerful 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 processor and 8GB of system memory with discrete graphics so no creative tasks are too demanding. Use the included Surface Pen to mark-up presentations, sign documents, take notes and much more. Learn more.
Customer Rating
4
Beautiful Surface Book
on December 13, 2015
Posted by: Telstar
from Columbia, MO
Verified Purchase:Yes
The SB is svelte & beautiful. The 3:2 aspect ratio of the screen is excellent for documents & work space in general, & the 3000x2000 resolution give gorgeous picture quality as well as a great canvas for artists. The detachable clipboard elevates the SB's use for many including note takers and artists, or anyone needing tablet functionality for a few hours away from the "laptop" experience. With its dedicated graphics card it certainly offers better graphics performance for those needing that.
Of course, with all high-end devices, the price(s) is premium, but if you truly need all that it offers, it's worth it!
Due to its cost, I recommend you try the SB to see if it actually meets your needs, or exceeds them. If you fall into the latter category, look for something less expensive that meets your needs - not everyone needs all this beautiful device offers.
My Best Buy number: 3306084002
My Best Buy number: 3306084002
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Power your home theater with this Insignia™ NS-SB515 2.1-channel soundbar, which features Bluetooth technology for easy wireless streaming. The 6.5" subwoofer produces quality low-end sound to enhance your favorite films.
Customer Rating
4
Excellent sound system for consumer class system
on November 22, 2015
Posted by: Telstar
from Columbia, MO
The Insignia NS-SB515 Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer is a good entry-level sound system. Literally in 10 minutes, or less, you can be listening to your device through it. Hook it up to your TV, Blu-ray player, cable box or other device by either a digital optical sound cable (not provided) or RCA sound source through a RCA audio cable (provided) with or without the RCA 3.5 mm adapter (included). In addition, you can connect the Insignia Soundbar through Bluetooth from your phone, computer or other Bluetooth device. The Subwoofer connects wirelessly through the Soundbar.
In short, you plug your Soundbar into an outlet, plug the Subwoofer into an outlet, then hook your Soundbar to your device through one of the ways mentioned above. Good, clear instructions are included.
This system comes with a remote that allows you to choose the source (optical, RCA, Bluetooth) so you can actually have more than one source hooked up to your Soundbar at the same time. You then select the one you want - optical from your TV? Fine. Bluetooth from your phone or computer? Fine. Switch between them? Fine. The remote also has the normal volume controls for the Soundbar and separate volume controls for the Subwoofer. In addition, you can pick either of three settings for the DPS (digital signal processor): Standard, Theater or News. You get a different blend of treble and bass with each.
The Soundbar can be set flat on a table where your TV sets or can be mounted to the wall (wall mounting bracket and template included) below or even above your wall-mounted TV. The Subwoofer can set anywhere in the room since the low frequency sound it produces is non-directional.
All-in-all the Insignia NS-SB515 provides good quality sound, is simple to set up, is inconspicuous, and it won't break the bank to buy one.
My Best Buy number: 3306084002
What's great about it: Simple to set up, works quickly out of the box. Plenty of sound!
What's not so great: Providing a Digital Optical Sound cord would have made this system complete.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Sound Quality
4
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Shield your tablet with this Platinum PT-MMSS12B Universal Sleeve – Tablets up to 12" that features nylon construction to protect your device against accidental damage. The lightweight design offers easy portability.
Customer Rating
5
Progessional & clean looking
on October 22, 2014
Posted by: Telstar
from Columbia, MO
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is an excellent 12" sleeve for your SP3. It's padded and has a zippered peripheral pocket, Matte finish nylon is easy to clean yet looks very neat and professional.
My Best Buy number: 3306084002
My Best Buy number: 3306084002
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Transform your Surface Pro 3 into a workstation with this Microsoft 3Q9-00001 docking station that features 3 USB 3.0 ports and 2 USB 2.0 ports, so you can use and charge your accessories. The mini DisplayPort lets you connect a high-definition monitor.
Customer Rating
5
Perfect accessory for desktop workstation
on October 5, 2014
Posted by: Telstar
from Columbia, MO
Verified Purchase:Yes
My first Dock I returned because the mini Display Port in the Dock was loose and only made intermittent connection. The replacement has worked very, very well. I'm running two large external monitors through that one port (with a "splitter" device I bought separately), and a host of other USB peripherals. I also use a BT keyboard and wireless mouse when using the Dock. It all works very well. I just drop my SP3 in the slot, slide the side-holders inward and boot it up. Reverse that to take my SP3 with me when I leave.
One thing to keep in mind with the Dock is that it is different from a USB hub. With a USB hub the signal from the SP3 goes through your USB 3 port and as such is subject in performance to the demand on the SP3's CPU. The Dock sends its signals through the SP3's charging port and thus uses mostly the GPU thus not being dependent on the varying load on the CPU as with USB hubs. Using the dock allows you a more even performance experience while providing a number of USB 3 and USB 2 ports in addition to the mini Display Port mentioned above. It also charges your SP3 while it's docked...a very NICE piece of equipment!
My Best Buy number: 0086797795
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Microsoft Type Cover for Surface Pro 3: Complement your Surface Pro 3 by adding protection and performance whether you're at home, at work or on the go. The ultrathin keyboard doubles as a screen-protecting case and sits at an incline on flat surfaces for a comfortable typing experience.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent & necessary accessory to the SP3
on October 5, 2014
Posted by: Telstar
from Columbia, MO
Verified Purchase:Yes
My Type Cover has operated flawlessly. It's stylish, doesn't show dirt (black type cover), cleans easily, and I use it while on the couch, at a table or desk, wherever I might be other than just standing up, then I can use the on-screen keyboard when in tablet mode.
I recommend the Type Cover without reservation.
My Best Buy number: 0086797795
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The reliable Brother HL-L3270CDW compact digital color printer is a great choice for the busy home or small office looking for laser printer performance. Quick print speeds of up to 25 pages per minute² plus manual feed slot accommodate varied printing needs and can handle a variety of paper types and sizes, including card stock, envelopes and more. Connect with versatile options, including built-in wireless, Ethernet or USB interfaces, and print wirelessly from mobile devices³. The 250-sheet capacity adjustable paper tray helps improve efficiency with fewer refills and handles letter- or legal-size paper. Automatic two-sided printing helps save on paper costs. Save time by creating custom shortcuts on the 2.7" color touch screen, which also enables you to print directly from popular cloud apps, including Dropbox, Google Drive, Evernote, OneNote and more⁴. Brother Genuine high-yield replacement toner cartridges help lower printing costs. Comes with a 1-year limited warranty and free online, call or live chat support for the life of your product.
Will this printer print on heavier glossy label stock?
Yes, it will handle various types of paper/labels etc, but there will be some types that may give you trouble. Like all printers I've ever used, it will auto-feed sheets unless they're simply too stiff/thick/slick to do so. It's impossible to say ahead of time without some trial and error. If you use the manual feed slot, it will print on just about anything because it's being fed in a straight line, but that's one sheet manually fed at a time. When using the paper tray each sheet has to be mechanically picked up and then run through different rollers to move the paper where it needs to go for printing. Some sheets will feed OK even though they're thicker/stiffer than bond paper, but some types will simply be too much to do so. I would recommend that you take some samples of what you want to print on to a store with a demo printer set up and see if it will feed your material from the paper tray. Otherwise, you can be certain it will print through the manual feed slot one sheet at a time, or that the paper try will work with some types of sheets and not others depending.
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Sustain productivity almost anywhere with this 13.9-inch Lenovo Yoga convertible laptop. Its 12GB of RAM and Intel Core i7 processor handle bandwidth-intensive tasks, and it has a built-in pen garage to discreetly secure and charge a compatible stylus. Store and run programs efficiently on the 256GB solid-state drive of this Lenovo Yoga convertible laptop.Learn more.
When will it be available and how is it different from the similar from the similar Yoga which has 16g ram (vs 12 in this model)?
Available later this month. The only difference from this one and the one having 16 GB RAM is the 4k screen and larger SSD(s). Of course, the price is higher too. Otherwise, it's the same device in every way.
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Get a better view of the enemy in dark spaces with this 27-inch Acer Predator XB2 gaming monitor. Full HD and NVIDIA G-SYNC and ULMB technology decrease blur and ghosting to make images clearer. The lightning-fast 240Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time of this Acer Predator XB2 gaming monitor mean your shot reaches the target faster.
Is this monitor capable of 4k gaming?
No, this particular monitor is FHD. You can get basically the same monitor with higher resolutions, but this one is FHD.
5 years, 11 months ago
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Clean your home with voice command or app-based programs by using this Samsung robot vacuum. Its digital camera and nine sensors let it find its way around, avoiding obstacles and mapping the most efficient path through your home. Wi-Fi connects this powerful Samsung robot vacuum to your smart home systems.
Can this robot machine vacuum carpet for one hour?
That's one of those "it depends" type of questions. It depends on the suction setting (low, medium, turbo), and it depends upon the type of carpet. Thicker, higher nap carpeting takes more energy than its opposite. We run ours in our living room (large room) and it has a higher density thread count and longer nap. It will run on turbo suction setting about 45 minutes before needing to recharge. It could easily run one hour (even longer) if the carpet had a lower nap or you set the suction on medium or low, or a combination of those factors. I can say that ours does a good job of cleaning!
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Run programs on this 12.3-inch HP Chromebook convertible laptop. Its detachable touch-screen display lets you enjoy brilliant 2K content, and you can write and draw on it with the included Active Pen. This HP Chromebook convertible laptop has 32GB of storage, and its Intel Core m3 processor and 4GB of RAM provide smooth performance.
Does anyone know if the keyboard is backlit? Some reviews say it does, best buy specs say no?
Yes it is - 2 settings for brightness and the off setting
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Run programs on this 12.3-inch HP Chromebook convertible laptop. Its detachable touch-screen display lets you enjoy brilliant 2K content, and you can write and draw on it with the included Active Pen. This HP Chromebook convertible laptop has 32GB of storage, and its Intel Core m3 processor and 4GB of RAM provide smooth performance.
I read in the specs "Built-in media reader for simple photo transfer. Supports select memory card formats." Does anyone know what formats are supported or not supported?
It supports the typical 3 sizes of memory cards, if you use an adapter for the micro size
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Run programs on this 12.3-inch HP Chromebook convertible laptop. Its detachable touch-screen display lets you enjoy brilliant 2K content, and you can write and draw on it with the included Active Pen. This HP Chromebook convertible laptop has 32GB of storage, and its Intel Core m3 processor and 4GB of RAM provide smooth performance.
Does anyone know if the keyboard is backlit? Some reviews say it does, best buy specs say no?
Dell Inspiron Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: Experience games in a new way with this 15.6-inch Dell Inspiron notebook computer. Its Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB of RAM run programs efficiently, and its 4K display delivers high-quality images for realistic gaming. This Dell Inspiron notebook computer has an HDMI port to connect an HD monitor or television.
Is it possible to upgrade the SSD?
Yes, but SATA SSD's only. Will not accept a PCIe SSD.
6 years ago
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Increase productivity and save desk space with this HP Pavilion all-in-one desktop computer. Its Intel Core i7 processor and 12GB of DDR4 RAM keep multiple programs running at optimal speeds, and the Intel Optane Memory is a smart system accelerator that adapts to your everyday computing activities. This HP Pavilion all-in-one desktop computer has a large 1TB hard drive for storing files securely.
Can I get this with 16gb of ram?
It can use up to 16 GB of RAM. It comes with 12 but you can have 4 more added to it.
6 years, 3 months ago
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Increase productivity and save desk space with this HP Pavilion all-in-one desktop computer. Its Intel Core i7 processor and 12GB of DDR4 RAM keep multiple programs running at optimal speeds, and the Intel Optane Memory is a smart system accelerator that adapts to your everyday computing activities. This HP Pavilion all-in-one desktop computer has a large 1TB hard drive for storing files securely.
I know that you can add additional monitors, but can you attach another All in One computer as a second monitor? I have a VIAO with 2.4mhz Core i7 2nd generation and it's too slow and want to use it as a 2nd monitor.
Perhaps, but you would have to have a HDMI-in port on your VIAO
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