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  1. Xtwargodtx

    Which laptop is worth the $400 in terms of battery life and performance

    So I am looking for a new laptop and I am split between 2 laptops from best buy. Acer: http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/acer-acer-aspire-e-15-15-6-laptop-black-iron-intel-pentium-quad-core-n3700-1tb-hdd-4gb-ram-windows-10-e5-532-p5t7/10438146.aspx?path=7aad84bd65cbcf3c9a757e4aff76d68fen02...
  2. Y

    Need new speakers for older stereo system

    We have a 30 year old stereo system and we need new speakers. I was told at Best Buy that speakers no longer plug directly into the receiver. You now need an amplifier to make the speakers work. Is this true and is there any way around it? Thanks!
  3. S

    Which of these laptops are the best buy?

    ASUS ROG STRIX GL502 http:// ASUS ROG GL552 http:// ASUS ZenBook Pro UX501VW http:// Acer Aspire E 15 with i7 http:// I'm looking for a laptop to mainly use for photoshop/illustrator, 3d modeling, but not video edditing. I think all four of the above will able to handle my need. But I want...
  4. R

    What laptop should i purchase?

    I need a good laptop with 15''+ screen, i am going to use it mainly for everyday internet surfing, also editing littlebit of images on photoshop, and editing 1080p 30fps couple of minute videos(if that is relevant), also for watching movies, but i might want to connect it to a bigger screen(21+...
  5. M

    Bluetooth universal audio transmitter

    Trying get to hook speakers up to my Samsung 60 inch smart TV un60j6200af to put on my patio.bought a nice stanmore speaker 300.00 best buy sold me this aluratek Bluetooth transmitter I was so happy when I left best buy thinking I could do this but. I have followed all instructions numerous trys...
  6. G

    What is the best gaming computer to buy for £600

    What's the best pc I can get for around £600 I made this does anyone have any improvements http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/Tfm4t6 Thanks
  7. L

    Where online can I buy a legit working charger for a Asus Laptop Model: X540SA-SCL0205N?

    I bought my laptop at Best Buy and it didn't come with a charger. I tried buying one on eBay and it didn't work. I read from a buyer on Amazon that the part number for the charger is PA-1330-39 does anyone know if it's true?. I tried asking ASUS and they said they don't have any.
  8. E

    Which of these phones is the best?

    http://www.amazon.com/ZTE-Unlocked-Quad-Core-Android-Smartphone/dp/B00NWE7YC8 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00N2JY1JW/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=1944687442&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B00LANVP0K&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=101AF0GXZMDRM2MBGH4T...
  9. D

    Is there a better option for speakers than Klipsch ProMedia 2.1?

    I bought some speakers from Best Buy: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/klipsch-promedia-2-1-speaker-system-3-piece-black/9382232.p?id=1218095770265&skuId=9382232 I was wondering if there was something better out there for around the same price (up to about $200ish or so). I just realized that it's...
  10. B

    65" Samsung 4K HDTV

    My husband and I purchased a 65" Samsung 4K Tv from Best Buy. The box wouldn't fit in the car so they sent us home without the box. Long story short they didn't give us the screws to mount the tv and it fell over weeks after we bought it. The sound still works but the picture is pure black. Best...
  11. C

    Bought this laptop from Best Buy, should I keep it? (can't find anything about it on the internet)

    Hi I bought this laptop last night http://www.bestbuy.com/site/lenovo-edge-2-15-6-2-in-1-touch-screen-laptop-intel-core-i7-8gb-memory-1tb-hard-drive-gunmetal/4525501.p?id=1219757972468&skuId=4525501 But I can't find anything about it on the internet. (It seems maybe like a BB exclusive?)...
  12. A

    bubble in the actual screen of my galaxy s4

    I have a galaxy s4 and I dropped it a long time ago and when it dropped their was this wierd bubble type thing in the actual screen it self and I just don't know what it is and best buy only told me it shouldn't me there. PLZ help.
  13. M

    Gaming Laptop Question

    So I bought a gaming laptop from best buy (G752VL-BHI7N32). I'm trying to figure out a couple of thing but I'm having difficulty finding the answers. I would like to know if my graphics card is soldered or can be upgraded. I would also like to know if the 2GB video memory can be upgraded...
  14. J

    Help Looking for the Perfect Laptop

    I've sunk about 10 hours now into trying to find a laptop. Not just any laptop: the perfect laptop, so far, no dice. I'm about at my wit's end so while I continue searching, I thought I'd ask you fine people if you could point me in the right direction. Parameters: No budget -I mean it: I'm...
  15. M

    Blue Snowball iCE does not work on Windows 10

    Yeah.. Bought a Snowball iCE yesterday from Best Buy, hoping to use it to record music and stuff. Plugged it in, and tried recording it with Audacity. Does not register, no matter what I have tried. Pretty much every solution out there, I have tried.. if you can think of anything, PLEASE...
  16. E

    Should I get a return my laptop for a different brand?

    I recently got This laptop from Best Buy. I do like it a lot, and I like the features for the price I got it for, however a few things are making me think I should return it (I still can) and get a new one. One is the fact that the screen is slightly loose. Not a huge deal but it wobbles and...
  17. M

    Best Buy returns

    Hi so I recently bought a Logitech headset from Best Buy Canada in store. It seems to be defective as it cuts in and out and has a buzzing sound. It's says on the receipt that you can't return anything that is open. Yet it is defective. Will they let me return it? Thanks
  18. L

    Issues With Running Games (GTX 860M)

    Recently, I've had issues with my GTX 860M in my laptop (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/lenovo-y50-touch-15-6-touch-screen-laptop-intel-core-i7-8gb-memory-1tb-8gb-hybrid-hard-drive-black/6337026.p?id=1219665860106&skuId=6337026 - there's even a misspell on the website that says it's a 960M instead...
  19. S

    HP pavilion 15 ab214tx vs. ASUS ROG GL552JX

    Hello, Hi i need to ask you. I am buying laptop, And bit confused between these two, One got better GPU and other got better CPU. HP laptop: i7 6600U and Nvidia Geforce 940M 2GB DDR3L ASUS Laptop: i7 4720HQ and Nvidia Geforce GTX 950M 2GB DDR3 Other configs are same i.e. 8GB RAM and...
  20. TechnologyHatesMeButILoveIt

    My Laptop's screen is failing, what should I do?

    I am worred that when I take it to bestbuy, which is the only place I can take it, geeksquad will just send it back to the manufacturer for a month. I take online college classes and am also a writer and have three books due soon, so I have to have a laptop. Is there anything better I can do...
  21. S

    New TV Suggestion

    Hello all, I am here looking for some suggestions on a potential tv replacement. First and foremost, I purchased last weekend a Vizio E55-C1 television from Best Buy. I had upgraded from a Sharp Aqous 46" LCD 1080P television. This TV got re-purposed for a renovation project which afforded me...
  22. Jumpman_x

    Best Video Editing Software for a Reasonable Price?

    Hey guys!! I need some video editing software, but I don't think pirating would be the best, since I had some problems in the past... I just want something where I can render at least 1080p, 60fps and the ability to cut, crop, and audio and all that fun stuff... Y'all have any recommendations...
  23. S

    Is the Logitech G35 still worth buying?

    I have roughly $130 in-store credit at best buy. What is the best option for a headset or mic/headphones that can be bought at a best buy store? I need them to be usb, because my soundcard is broken. I have so far narrowed it down to the Logitech G35. I know the G35 has been being sold for 6...
  24. A

    8 GB ram laptop in Stuttgart

    Hi, I'm in Stuttgart for couple of weeks. Is it a good place to buy cheap laptops or would Frankfurt be better. I'm looking for 8 GB ram with i3 or i5 processor. Any idea what the approx price would be for a cheap no frills laptop. Thanks Amy
  25. J

    Looking for under $400 laptop that is realeased on 2015 that can play dota 2, cs go, gta v and garrys mod. (not on sale)

    Looking for a 2015 laptop that is under $400 that can play dota 2,cs go, gta v and garrys mod (not on sale). I don't know anything about AMD,GPU or i5 things like that. Any thoughts? Links for amazon, best buy and Walmart only please. And if you can find one pls find 500gb to 1 tb Ty. :D
  26. N

    Adding mem to hp envy 360 15t

    I am considering buying an envy; it takes 16 GB, but at best buy it comes with 8. The bottom has no access ports, just screws. The doc from hp says I would have to take everything out from the top to get to the memory. Other videos showed access from the bottom, but they were not...
  27. I

    Which laptop would you choose?

    I am buying another laptop this weekend. I am limited to Best Buy(Due to having a ton of rewards and gift cards). I have knocked it down to 2 choices: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-rog-17-3-laptop-intel-core-i7-16gb-memory-1tb-hard-drive-black/6338098.p?id=1219660523280&skuId=6338098...
  28. S

    HELP! Which of these laptops should I choose?

    Hi, I'm stuck deciding on a new laptop for my abroad studies. Prices abroad are (I think) cheaper than in Sweden, however I prefer to buy it here for the extra Swedish letters on the keyboard. I'm looking for a cheap, powerful, AND abit light laptop, with a budget of around 6000 SEK ~ 710 USD...
  29. X

    which to buy?

    I'm currently going for a used laptop and I'm conflicted between two ultra books: http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/macbook-air/specs/macbook-air-core-i5-1.3-13-mid-2013-specs.html And...
  30. A

    Asus or Lenovo ?????

    Hello everyone...well i was thinking of buying a gaming laptop and have finalized these 3 : 1. Asus GL552JX with gtx 950m 2gb DDR3 2. Asus G551Jx with gtx 950m 2gb DDR3 3. Lenovo Y50-70 with gtx 960m 4gb DDR5 which one among them should i go for or should i consider any other laptop.....i live...
  31. I

    Any laptops better than this one for the price?

    I am looking at buying a laptop from Best Buy: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/hp-envy-17-3-touch-screen-laptop-intel-core-i7-16gb-memory-1tb-hard-drive-linear-carbon-natural-silver/4221700.p?id=1219708600772&skuId=4221700 I will be using the college student deal to make it $750. I will be using it...
  32. C

    Dell Inspiron VS Toshiba Satellite

    Need a laptop for college, will be using the computer mostly for writing papers, searching the internet, and creating presentations, etc. Narrowed my search for an Intel i7, Windows 10 compatible, 1TB or greater hard drive, 8-12GB memory, Bluetooth enabled, backlit keyboard, and optical cd/dvd...
  33. C

    Need replacement speakers that is the same as the old speakers.

    I used to have two RF3 II black speakers, and two KLF 10 speakers, a infinity beta c360 center, sub im running is a model f-12 12" BIC sub. I have a Denon AVR s500BT receiever running it all. I recently moved rooms and these speakers just cant fit ( way to big) Is there something that sounds...
  34. C

    Which one would be great (GE72 vs GL552) and others

    hi everyone and have a good day well just like the title I wanna ask something about GE72 and GL552 both of the have same spec ssd 128 or 256 GB (think I will choose for 128GB cause I don't need it that much, maybe just for OS, office and some others editing app like photoshop etc) RAM 16GB...
  35. N

    How to make a Laptop appear broken for a return?

    I have a laptop with Geeksquad Protection on it, with accidental handling protection. (Obviously at Best Buy) I can get store credit for the price of the product if it is unable to be repaired. I was wondering if there was a way I could....make it irreparable? If possible...only appear...
  36. J

    Asus Q302 vs Dell Inspirion 11 3000

    http://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchpage.jsp?st=Asus+q302&_dyncharset=UTF-8&_dynSessConf=&id=pcat17071&type=page&sc=Global&cp=1&nrp=15&sp=&qp=&list=n&iht=y&usc=All+Categories&ks=960&keys=keys This is the Asus from best buy. I get it for $450 with the student discount...
  37. T

    Best Place to Get the Best Deals on Gaming Laptops

    Hello, I'm curious as to what store/site everyone is using these days to get the best deals on gaming laptops. I'm aware of Newegg, Best Buy, and Walmart, but Newegg and Best Buy are a bit pricy and Walmart doesn't have what I want. Here are a couple laptops that I'm looking at on Newegg and...
  38. R

    Gaming Computer Purchase

    I want to buy a gaming computer and it has to be a laptop. I want my purchase to be of "long-term" worth, so I have been trying to compare top ranked computers to the system requirements of The Witcher 3, but the truth is I have never been a gamer and I am really clueless. I can't decide...
  39. W

    Please help me choose between the Dell and the HP?

    Looking at: HP ENVY m7-n011dx: i7-5500U, 16 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD, 2 GB nVidia 940m, 17.3" full HD touch screen VS: Dell Inspiron 15 I7548-7858SLV, i7-5500U, 4K ultra HD, 12 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD, 4 GB Radeon R7 M270, 15.6" The screen size, sound quality, cd/DVD drive and number key pad (or lack...
  40. H

    Choose a Laptop?

    Hi everyone! I'm looking for a laptop for college and am stuck on a few choices. Since I have a gaming desktop, I really just want a laptop that can play low to mid graphic games and watch videos on, ect. I also want something that looks nice and doesn't weigh a ton. Are any of these good...
  41. Shad0wWalk3r

    Used laptop overheating worth buying??

    hello people! i have a friend -without tech knowledge at all-and he has a 14 inch sony vaio with haswell i7 (sorry dont remember the model and/or cpu model but i remember that it is i7 4xxx=haswell) .it has 3 gbs of ram. The thing is : it overheats as he told me ,and it shuts down.he will give...
  42. P

    What ram should i get?

    Hello guys!! I want to upgrade ram on my dell inspiron N5010. I have 2x2gb ddr3 and i want to go to 2x4gb... what and how should i choose which one is the best and supported from my laptop?? This is what is have right now: -------------------------------------- Memory Module Manufacturer ...
  43. N

    Logitech G35 or Razer Kraken 7.1 Chroma?

    Hello community! I'm in a bad situation. So i have to get a new Headset as my current Logitech G35 is about 3-4 years old so it's slowly failing. Anyway, i really wanna choose between the Razer Kraken 7.1 or the just get a new Logitch G35 again as i really liked the sound in it. I want a...
  44. S

    Buying first laptop, please help guys!

    Hey, I'm new to this community and this is my first post. I'm looking to a new laptop and have been going through a lot of individual threads on this forum, although they are a lot of help but I still couldn't decide. I'm looking for a laptop that has * Intel 5th Gen i5 processor or Intel 4th...
  45. M

    Looking for a really good gaming laptop and stuck with with so many choices, pls help:((((

    i'm looking for a really good laptop to play some games like assassin' screed, COD, GTA 5,... and now i'm having so many choices such as http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/NX.MUVEK.046-Acer-Aspire-V-Nitro-VN7-591G_1742249.html (i like this one because of it's design)...
  46. M

    Would this laptop be capable of doing these things?

    I'm trying to look for a budget laptop and I was wondering if it can do these things, Watch HD videos on youtube Use the office applications (word, power point, etc...) Video call one or two people on Skype Listen to music on spotify Watch HD live streams on twitch Browse the web And do a few...
  47. MaTpr0F

    Alienware 18 or Asus Rog G751JY?

    Hi Everyone! I'm planning to buy a laptop. There are 2 options so far at the same price. I can get an Asus G751JY with 980M OR an Alienware 18 with 770m SLi. Which is the better choise? Or if you can recommend me other model at the same price i'm all ears. Many thanks for your help!
  48. C

    Surface Pro 3 or The Pro 4?

    Right now I am deciding if I should get the Surface pro 3 from Best buy as they have a special deal going on with the tablets. I was thinking to get the 1300$ 8gb ram 256gb i5 version. However I have been hearing that the Surface Pro 4 will be coming out? What should I do?
  49. S

    I have a Samsung laptop that I bought from best buy in 2012 would it play sims 4?

    I'm not sure if my laptop will play sims 4
  50. N

    AMD vs Intel

    To be quite frank, I'm not sure what either really do if I'm correct it's the processor of the computer . I'm trying to figure out what would be better for playing games like the Sims 4 and 3.
  51. J

    Don't by a Acer Computer

    i bought 2 I bought one on QVC and another at Best Buy. They suck! Never run right, keyboard jumps curser all over, I had to buy a keyboard so I could type. I have brought both down to factory settings, and after a few weeks same problems occurred.
  52. R

    What do I choose 13 vs 15

    So after a series of faults with my 2012 15" retina 2.6ghz Apple has agreed to replace my laptop with a new 2015 model. The thing is that the '2015' 15" model is only a very small bump from the 2014 model unlike the 13" model that is a proper refresh. My dilemma is that I've already made the...
  53. B

    Should I get Sony headphones?

    I walked into Best Buy the other day and tried on these all-right looking Sony headphones. The sound quality was nice, but even more noticeable was the comfort level. I've never experienced such amazing padding, I thought maybe I should buy these headphones. These are the Sony - On-Ear Headband...
  54. J

    Msi or Asus gaming laptop

    Hi, I was wondering if MSI laptop is a better choice or ASUS. I had only heard of MSI brand of laptop like just a few months ago, so i am not really sure about their built quality. Currently i had a asus laptop that is with me for 5 years and still working with a little bug and overheating...
  55. M

    What are the best headset?

    So, i have seen on alot of headsets/headphones and i found these three: Astro A50: http://www.astrogaming.com/s/AGUS/a50-wireless-system---gen-1/A50-WIRELESS-HEADSET-ASTRO-PC.html Steelseries Elite Prism: http://steelseries.com/products/audio/steelseries-siberia-elite-prism Razer Tiamat 7.1...
  56. N

    Upside to Factory Reset ?

    My boyfriend offered me his laptop, it's a Toshiba Satellite l955-s5330 and says he had it for two years brought it from Walmart which is ridiculous to me cause I never seen an i5 or AMD anything of that nature on the shelves at Walmart. Runs fine, played my games fine. But I was wondering does...
  57. N

    Best Laptop Brands

    I'm about to start college and I use my computer a lot for gaming for the Sims 3 and 4, as a Christmas gift I received a HP off QVC . (Link Below)...
  58. V

    disfunctional space bar

    I have an Asus Model 501A laptop that has a space bar that does not consistently respond when initiated on the right side of the bar. Heavy tapping is required for response. The left hand side of the responds properly. This results in a lot of back up and correct work. This problem has...
  59. I

    My new tv has no game mode and games look crappy

    I just got a new TV and when I bought it, best buy said it was 120hz and would be fine with the Xbox, but it turns out it dosent have a game mode and fast things leave "ghosts" of them selves. What should I do? Can I just change the settings or should I just return it? ( it's 1080p,smart,and LED)
  60. K

    Msi GE60 Apache i7 GTX 850M or Msi ge70 GTX 860m i5 or Lenovo y50 GTX 860m i7? or Lenovo y50 GTX 860m i5?

    I cant decide which laptop to buy, I'm an architecture student and was wondering is getting the i7 or i5 makes difference in doing some CAD's and rendering stuff. and which laptop do you think fits best for me? MSI GE60 (i7 gtx850m)...