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- First reviewMay 6, 2015
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Dive into your favorite games with this Alienware wireless gaming headset. A noise-cancelling microphone keeps your voice clear as you call out commands to teammates, and 7.1 virtual surround sound enhances the audio quality so you never miss a whisper. Featuring two custom lighting zones and 6.8 million colors, this Alienware wireless gaming headset lets you create a custom look that accents your signature gaming style.
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My new Alienware headset truly enhances a gaming experience. The kit comes complete with its USB dongle for wireless use, a 7ft braided cord and a 3.5mm stereo AUX cord with a mic control.
The headset has a soft cushion band at the top that keeps it comfortable even during prolonged usage. The left and right side identified thanks to its large L & R letter label inside each headset. The headset comfortably adjusts to any size head and each peace swivel in both axes. The Alienware logo and decorative lines light up with different color schemes. The microphone is on when lowered, and it flexes to the desired position. When not in use it lays hidden on the headset. It is well built.
The sound field is excellent and you have the option settings for game, music or movie. For optimal sound experience, the manufacturer recommends the latest software for the headset. With the software, the headset sound and lighting are configurable to the desired setting. The gaming experience is enhanced thanks to the directional and sharp noise produced by the headset. Overall, I enjoy using this headset.
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Keep your floors free from pet hair and dirt with this Neato Botvac D6 connected robot vacuum. LaserSmart technology helps this vacuum scan and memorize your home's floor plan for efficient cleaning. The 120-minute battery life ensures thorough cleaning with every use, and regular software updates provide access to new features as they are released. This Neato Botvac D6 connected robot vacuum comes with an ultra-performance filter, which collects allergens and small dust particles.
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from Tampa, FL
This is my second robot vacuum and more impressed with Neato's various features and smart cleaning technology. Since Neato is a better robot vacuum, it will be used to clean the first floor of my house. Neato does an excellent job cleaning tile, laminated wood, and carpet floors.
Setup is simple, and it just takes a few minutes. Place the charging base against a flat wall with enough clearance on both sides. Like all rechargeable batteries, make sure the robot gets fully charge for optimal battery usage. Then download the Neato app and follow the instructions to connect the robot. Neato's initial cleaning was a learning experience for Neato and myself. Even though it had difficulty navigating under the sofa bed, it did get a functional mapping of the rooms. To fixe the sofa issue, I placed down the magnetic boundary market under the sofa bed.
After Neato created an accurate coverage map, it did not encounter any problems. Now it moves in straight line patterns that partially overlap for more detailed cleaning. I am very impressed at how advanced Neato was able to map two rooms and the sophisticated laser navigation system to vacuum the entire first floor of my house. I searched online for Neato support page on how to use the robot with Google Home and Assistant. With Neato connected to Google Homes, I am able to start and stop Neato, I just speak to my Google Home speakers, "Hey Google, tell Neato to start cleaning." The Neato app sends notifications like when the robot encounters difficulty, needs to empty its dirt bin, or it finished cleaning.
Its battery life allows Neato to clean a large floor plan on a single charge. It is a smart cleaning device that is handy and a time saver. Overall, I am delighted with the Neato robot vacuum.
Setup is simple, and it just takes a few minutes. Place the charging base against a flat wall with enough clearance on both sides. Like all rechargeable batteries, make sure the robot gets fully charge for optimal battery usage. Then download the Neato app and follow the instructions to connect the robot. Neato's initial cleaning was a learning experience for Neato and myself. Even though it had difficulty navigating under the sofa bed, it did get a functional mapping of the rooms. To fixe the sofa issue, I placed down the magnetic boundary market under the sofa bed.
After Neato created an accurate coverage map, it did not encounter any problems. Now it moves in straight line patterns that partially overlap for more detailed cleaning. I am very impressed at how advanced Neato was able to map two rooms and the sophisticated laser navigation system to vacuum the entire first floor of my house. I searched online for Neato support page on how to use the robot with Google Home and Assistant. With Neato connected to Google Homes, I am able to start and stop Neato, I just speak to my Google Home speakers, "Hey Google, tell Neato to start cleaning." The Neato app sends notifications like when the robot encounters difficulty, needs to empty its dirt bin, or it finished cleaning.
Its battery life allows Neato to clean a large floor plan on a single charge. It is a smart cleaning device that is handy and a time saver. Overall, I am delighted with the Neato robot vacuum.
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Scan and send documents quickly with this Epson WorkForce wireless document scanner. This versatile machine handles up to 35 ppm and 70 ipm and features a 50-page automatic document feeder with two-sided scanning. This Epson WorkForce wireless document scanner makes it easy to wirelessly scan documents directly to personal devices and online storage accounts.
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from Tampa, FL
This Epson WorkForce ES-500 is an excellent scanner to digitize documents, receipts, and photos fully. If you generate a mountain of paperwork, this device will save you time and money. Digitize documents saves employee time from organizing and filing paper document, saves money from having file cabinets, and it is easier and faster to access and to share. I highly recommend storing all data on two secure and reliable data file storage system, one in a hard disk drive and one in a cloud service. I have my data to automatically and routinely back up. The setup and software installation was quick and easy.
I started using this scanner on a stack of receipts that I usually upload and match with an expense record keeping software. I was super impressed with the scan quality and the software being able to extract the information from the receipt. The scanner did not miss a single paper receipt. It was able to scan a stack of tiny, super long, very thine, and crumpled paper receipts without getting jammed. The software was smart enough to get data from each scanned receipt, and it was 99% accurate. One issue was when the receipt had two forms of payments, and the software only detected the first payment. Another problem was a receipt with blurred and faded print. But other than these two issues, the scanner is very accurate. The date it collects depends on the software settings, and they include total amount, date, tip, tax paid, payment method, and card number. You can further input the tax type, classification, sub-classification, and comment space. After I complete scanning all the receipts, I save them and match it with my expense record keeping software. Before this scanner, I was using my smartphone, but this scanner is a lot better.
Scanning a stack of pages is quick and with impressive good quality. The software saves the documents to PDF formats that can be searchable and editable. Overall, I am satisfied with my new scanner. It handles documents without paper jam, does double-sided scanning, it is quick, and the software is useful.
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Control the battlefield with the exceptionally engineered RIG 500 PRO HX headset, designed for Xbox . With its lightweight exoskeleton, precisely-tuned acoustic chambers, powerful 50 mm drivers and the first-ever RIG game audio dial delivering intuitive volume control.
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from Tampa, FL
One major factor I consider in a headphone is how well they fit my head and how they feel. The RIG 500 PRO is for sure a comfortable headphone and even during long-term use. The entire headset is very lightweight and the ear cushion is very soft. The headband is self-adjusting and ear cushions can be adjusted to three positions, depending on person head size. The volume can be easily controlled by turning the dial/knob at the end of the aux wire which connects to the controller. The microphone turns on when lowering and off when flipping it upwards
It does a good job of reducing ambient noise. The most important consideration of a headset is how well they sound. This new headset is a great improvement to the one I was using. It produces a sound that is more accurate and of a wider range. The sound overall is definitely high-resolution audio with little distortion. It improves the experience of playing live with my friends.
I connected this headset to my laptop and smartphone it is compatible with those devices, even the mic works. Overall, I am very satisfied with this headset.
It does a good job of reducing ambient noise. The most important consideration of a headset is how well they sound. This new headset is a great improvement to the one I was using. It produces a sound that is more accurate and of a wider range. The sound overall is definitely high-resolution audio with little distortion. It improves the experience of playing live with my friends.
I connected this headset to my laptop and smartphone it is compatible with those devices, even the mic works. Overall, I am very satisfied with this headset.
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See vivid images and enjoy Full HD videos with this 23-inch HP micro-edge display. Its 178-degree viewing angle provides brilliant images from any position, and its AMD FreeSync technology lets you enjoy smooth gaming performance. This ultrathin HP micro-edge display has VGA and HDMI ports for versatile connectivity to high-definition devices.
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from Tampa, FL
My laptop is great, but its screen size is small to work long hours at my home office. I got this HP monitor to extend my screen view from my laptop, and it works perfectly. Installation is quick and easy. The IPS feature allows viewing the monitor at an angle, and it has consistently looking color, up to 178 degrees. When I use two screens, I usually view them at an angle, and this HP monitor works perfectly for this type of setup. The monitor produces large clear images. It has a fast refresh rate of 75Hz which is suitable for most applications and decent for some gaming. The fast refresh is possible because the monitor has the AMD Freesync Technology. The monitor looks high tech with the 3-sided micro-edge and ultraslim thickness. It is very lightweight, and it tilts forward and backward to accommodate for best viewing angle. The monitor is not a VESA mount. I am satisfied with my new HP monitor.
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Keep monitoring your vehicle even when you're out of it with this Papago dashcam cable kit. It directly powers your Papago dashcam straight from the battery so that you get continuous monitoring in order to track hit and runs and thefts. The Papago dashcam cable kit is compatible with a variety of GoSafe dashcams.
Customer Rating
1
Needs fuse connector
on July 28, 2018
Posted by: SimpleLiving
from Tampa, FL
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought this for my Papago GoSafe 550 but did not worked because it had a bigger plug. The one star rating is because the kit dose not come with the adapter to connect to a car's fuse box. If you want to tap to the fuse box with this kit, you must also a fuse tap connector.
My Best Buy number: 0103105947
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Step up your game with this 15.6-inch Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop. The high-performance AMD Radeon RX 560X graphics card provides powerful gaming performance and detailed graphics that look great on the Full HD display. This Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop features an AMD Ryzen 5 processor for a smooth and responsive user experience.
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I have enjoyed playing many of my favorite games on this laptop. The specs make this laptop a perfect portable gaming device. The battery has a long battery life and it is lightweight for a 15-inch laptop. It has an impressive graphics performance powered by AMD RYZEN 5 processor and RX Radeon graphics card, which is very good for a gaming experience. It has superior cooling and it includes the option to increase or reduce the fan speed to avoid overheating when gaming.
The laptop is designed for gamers with a cool black and red color scheme. The keyboard is comfortable with backlit. The size of the mouse touch pack is decent and it is very responsive. The speakers are on the bottom of the keyboard. I am able to connect everything I need with all the provided ports. It includes 1 AC Power port, headphone jack, 3 USB, 1 USB-C type, Ethernet, 1 HDMI, SD card slot, and a lock slot. Another awesome feature about this laptop is that it is user upgradable. The display is very good and the games look very awesome.
This laptop is definitely built to game without limits. The features of a gaming desktop all in a portable laptop that can handle any gaming performance. This is a cool laptop for an incredible gaming experience.
The laptop is designed for gamers with a cool black and red color scheme. The keyboard is comfortable with backlit. The size of the mouse touch pack is decent and it is very responsive. The speakers are on the bottom of the keyboard. I am able to connect everything I need with all the provided ports. It includes 1 AC Power port, headphone jack, 3 USB, 1 USB-C type, Ethernet, 1 HDMI, SD card slot, and a lock slot. Another awesome feature about this laptop is that it is user upgradable. The display is very good and the games look very awesome.
This laptop is definitely built to game without limits. The features of a gaming desktop all in a portable laptop that can handle any gaming performance. This is a cool laptop for an incredible gaming experience.
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Work and play on this 13-inch convertible HP Envy notebook. It has a 360-degree hinge that takes it from laptop to tablet in moments, and 8GB of memory and an AMD Ryzen 5 processor keep it functioning smoothly. Corning Gorilla Glass ensures the screen of this HP Envy notebook remains free from scratches and dings.Learn more.
Customer Rating
5
Perfect for frequent user
on July 24, 2018
Posted by: SimpleLiving
from Tampa, FL
This laptop has truly impressed me. It is amazing in quality and has a top end
resolution. Moreover, it is very simple and easy to set up, use, and to adapt to. As promised, this computer allows one to be more productive, working efficiently with the touch-screen feature (very responsive), and it is also highly personalized to meet one’s specific needs. The keyboard has easy-to-read keys and has a well illuminated backlit feature. It is easy and comfortable to type. The size of the mouse touchpad decent which is smooth and very responsive.
Furthermore, it works smoothly. Windows Hello (face recognition) feature works adequately when the device is put at a certain distance from the face. I am especially fond of Windows Ink as it promotes competence in any project or assignment I work on; I also enjoy drawing. Its performance is great as it works quickly and has sufficient battery life. The speakers have remarkable stereo quality, which I am very excited about. Topping it off, this convertible 2-in-1 laptop has aesthetic look and promising storage.
resolution. Moreover, it is very simple and easy to set up, use, and to adapt to. As promised, this computer allows one to be more productive, working efficiently with the touch-screen feature (very responsive), and it is also highly personalized to meet one’s specific needs. The keyboard has easy-to-read keys and has a well illuminated backlit feature. It is easy and comfortable to type. The size of the mouse touchpad decent which is smooth and very responsive.
Furthermore, it works smoothly. Windows Hello (face recognition) feature works adequately when the device is put at a certain distance from the face. I am especially fond of Windows Ink as it promotes competence in any project or assignment I work on; I also enjoy drawing. Its performance is great as it works quickly and has sufficient battery life. The speakers have remarkable stereo quality, which I am very excited about. Topping it off, this convertible 2-in-1 laptop has aesthetic look and promising storage.
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Maximize your broadcast viewing enjoyment with this flat-panel ANTOP outdoor HDTV antenna. It captures UHF and VHF signals within its powerful 65-mile reception range, and its durable exterior resists moisture and UV damage. Install this ANTOP outdoor HDTV antenna on a wall or pole via its mounting bracket, or place it indoors with the included stand.
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from Tampa, FL
The antenna is great; it is designed for outdoor or indoor use, with table/floor stand, pole or wall mount. It comes with the necessary hardware to install in pole or wall and the mounting allows the antenna to swivel for any adjustments. The antenna is multi-directional which is suitable for indoors. It is rated at 65 miles for indoors and 80 miles for outdoors (equivalent to rather large and ugly-looking older antennas). Now I get a boost reception rage and more channels with this ANTOP antenna. My Smart TV now gets 83 channels compared to 61 from the other older antenna I was using. I am very satisfied with how this device looks and the high quality - very clear- reception it gets. I am using the table/floor stand but when I get approval from my community HOA, I will install it next to a window. I am very confident it will get approval because this antenna looks a lot nicer than those metal satellite dishes that most residents have on the houses.
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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.
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This 2-in-1 Chromebook has quickly become my favorite device as it is small enough to take on-the-go, can be detached from the keyboard and used as a “tablet” and on top of that, its appearance is nice and sleek. It feels solid and high quality. The active pen that comes with the laptop is simple to use, and the loop on the side of the keyboard makes it easy to keep the pen in one place. Furthermore, the battery life lasts longer than 10 hours without charge, which is what makes this device a good option for travel. The size of the keypad is big enough to move the pointer around and is not bothersome as the texture is smooth and leveled to the rest of the keyboard. The keys don’t feel cramped which makes typing comfortable. The best feature is the screen, it is bright and with amazing resolution. The speakers are along the edges of the screen, which is hidden but it is great to have them sounding towards you because it makes the sound more clear and efficient. The sound level and quality are great. The thing that makes this 2-in-1 Chromebook the best is the ability to detach the screen and use is a tablet. For other 2-in-1 devices, one would have to fold the keyboard all the way back to convert the laptop into a tablet mode, so it would end up with a keyboard on the back, making it awkward to handle. This HP 2-in-1 design really sets it apart from other laptops. This is a premium Chromebook that I enjoy using.
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Stream your favorite shows on this 60-inch Hisense television. Its 3840 x 2160 resolution and 8 ms response time bring scenes to life, and 4K upscaling transforms lower quality video into HD resolution. This Hisense television is equipped with HDMI inputs to connect to a gaming console or Blu-ray player.
Why I see this tv offered to me at 479.00 and when I clicked on it has a 599 price instead??????
This has happened to me and I think this might be your reason why you see a different price. Sometimes BestBuy does offer a different price but the tradeoff is that it is an open box item. When a product has an available open box, it will show you the different prices. Sometimes availability of an open box depends on your location; it looks like they do open-boxes within a certain distance from your location. So, if you are doing a search on BestBuy.com for a particular product and the browser has a different zip code (auto fills the zip code) other than your location it will give you the price for the wrong location. Once you enter your correct zip code at checkout (or before) it will change or state that it is not available. I live in Florida and many times my browser sometimes gives a zip code from different states, like NY or NH.
Another possibility is that an Open-item was available when you started doing your search and just before deciding to checkout it is no longer available because had already bought it online or in the store. Nowadays, many stores are fulfilling their online purchase with their own store inventory, not from a warehouse.
BestBuy has 3 types of Open-Box products:
1) Excellent
2) Satisfactory (in-store only)
3) Fair (in-store only)
Another possibility is that an Open-item was available when you started doing your search and just before deciding to checkout it is no longer available because had already bought it online or in the store. Nowadays, many stores are fulfilling their online purchase with their own store inventory, not from a warehouse.
BestBuy has 3 types of Open-Box products:
1) Excellent
2) Satisfactory (in-store only)
3) Fair (in-store only)
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Only at Best BuyJam Thrill Bluetooth Wireless Speaker: Enjoy easy connectivity to your compatible wired and wireless devices with these speaker, which provide Bluetooth for connection from up to 30' away and feature auxiliary inputs for plugging in. Charge your USB devices as you listen for extended streaming.
Is this speaker drop proof
The top and bottom sides of the speaker are made of a hard plastic material which probably breaks easily. It is not insulated by any silicon or rubber type material, the bottom has some rubber but that is to prevent skids. So, I will not think that they can hand a heavy drop, maybe from a table to floor distance but I would be careful.
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JBL - LINK 20 Smart Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Google Assistant - Black
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Only at Best BuyJam Thrill Bluetooth Wireless Speaker: Enjoy easy connectivity to your compatible wired and wireless devices with these speaker, which provide Bluetooth for connection from up to 30' away and feature auxiliary inputs for plugging in. Charge your USB devices as you listen for extended streaming.
Can you plug in and use with a nano iPod?
This speaker is completely wireless, there is no iPod connection port and not even for the regular AUX connection. The connection to this speaker is through Bluetooth. If your nano iPod has Bluetooth, then should not have an issue connecting it.
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JBL - LINK 20 Smart Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Google Assistant - Black
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Listen to music for up to 10 hours with this black JBL portable speaker. It has a built-in Google Assistant that responds to voice commands, and it delivers rich stereo sound while you stream music via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. This water-resistant JBL portable speaker is made of durable materials, so you can use it outdoors safely.
I want the JBL Link 20 in white. Is it available? And how do I order it?
I have seen these in white but I am not sure if this store sales them in that color. White is a very nice color but if it will handle a lot to move it from place to place the cloth-like material surround the speaker might get dirty and not stay white. This is just like white vehicle compares to a darker color vehicle, you will see them dirty more quickly. If you get white and you want to clean the side, then this will be no issue because these speakers are water-resistant.
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JBL - LINK 20 Smart Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Google Assistant - Black
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Only @ Best BuyEnhance your entertainment experience with this Dynex HDMI cable, featuring a 3-foot length that hides easily behind your components. Triple-layer shielding protects the cable from interference, creating a seamless picture. This Dynex HDMI cable supports resolutions up to 4K UltraHD with speeds up to 18 Gbps so you get every second of the action.
My laptop works but the screen died. Both my TV & laptop have HDMI hookups. Can I use these to make my TV my computer screen?
Yes, It should work fine. I watch online movies using my laptop connect with an HDMI cable to my TV or my projector. It works fine. You might have an issue with screen size and resolution, but this is a temporary fix to be able to use your laptop with a damaged monitor. My laptop only has the newer USB connection but NO HDMI so I use an adaptor which allows me to connect an HDMI cable to my laptop. See image.
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Grill and brown food to tasty perfection all-year-round with virtually no smoke thanks to the Philips Smoke-less Indoor BBQ Grill. Advanced infrared technology and special reflectors guide heat to the grid for delicious, evenly grilled food. The drip tray underneath remains cool so there is up to 80% less smoke and minimal splattering when cooking.
did it char like an outdoor grill? Thinking about getting this since we can no longer have outdoor grills in our complex.
Yes, it does char your food as long as it touches the grid.
6 years, 11 months ago
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HP Laptop: Stay connected and productive wherever you go with this efficient, lightweight 15.6" laptop, which features a 500GB hard drive that offers space for your growing media collection. Link with an HDTV using the HDMI output to watch stored movies and shows on the big screen.