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Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars with 1797 reviews

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78%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers admire the Stream 14" Laptop for its affordability, user-friendly interface, lightweight design, and vibrant color options. They find it suitable for basic tasks like internet browsing, schoolwork, and travel. However, some users have concerns about its limited storage capacity, multitasking capabilities, battery life, occasional freezing, and subpar camera quality.

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  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Never got my product

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was treated horrible on the phone and in store! When I was trying to explain about never getting my product! I don't plan on shopping at best buy anymore and I don't think my family will either!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Less then 2 weeks it started getting error codes

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this for my daughter for her online class Was used only 2 to 3 hours a day. Less then 2 weeks of use it started getting error codes ..called online help they suggest us to return it to store ...

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    It takes too long for the computer to turn on

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I called the store and a young lady said for me to bring it by and drop it off at the curb and they would fix it for me even though it’s been a little more than a month thank you that’s very good

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Slow

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this laptop to write a resume it was like pulling teeth I returned it I then spent 499 on an hp it works great in every aspect. If you buy the lowest price laptop beware

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    could not register it w/ touchpad

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Beautiful, lightweight laptop. I could not get thru registration. I could not scroll & select. Tried 15 to 20 times. Gave up, boxed it & took it back. 3rd laptop I have returned to Best Buy.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Disappointed

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    purchased this for grandson because school is online. Within a week, it would crash and it make this buzzing noise after prolonged use. Extremely disappointed.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Hate it

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I logged in once to set up my computer now o can’t even get onto my computer at all. I keep clicking update and restart and it brings me back to the same page

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    my phone is better than this laptop

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Can't even watch youtube or any streaming service on this piece of flaming garbage I called it Caiou because it would throw tantrums and need updating 2x a day.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Don’t buy

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I haven’t even had it for a full year and as soon as the warranty went away it cracked without even me touching it that’s so fishy, don’t buy

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    The monitor went blank.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The pc stopped working as soon as I downloaded printer driver on it. After a day or two, it started to work on its own. Weird.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not recommend this. Terrible product

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This computer was very slow. Speed is inadequate for even basic use. I was very frustrated using this as I had to wait for it to load or go to the next page.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Slow and takes forever to load

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    For all the years of buying HP I decided to get a newer HP version, but this is by far the worst laptop ever, wanting to toss it so many times.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    disappointing just like the customer service.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Pile of crap computer. Broken within days of being taken out of the box. And Best Buy wants me to pay $80 for it to be fixed. Would not recommend.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Keyboard not working

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Opened the box my daughter was excited to revive but the lab top keyboard is not working I need assistance to return sorry but is not working

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    You get what you pay for.

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Had to return TWO new laptops back to back. If your going to invest hundreds of dollars get a proper working good brand computer. This laptop is out... smh

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not working

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This was an open box , when I received it. It was not uploading or downloading, freezing . Not sure what happened here but would not buy again

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Window 10 laptop

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I don't like it ,never like window 10 just wanted a laptop that use Google, it's a pain in the butt if someone wants to buy one let me know

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Would rate it a zero if I could

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Laptop came without windows activated. Numerous calls to geek squad tech support and Microsoft with no resolution. It is being returned.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    You will be better with a 5 yrs old laptop

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Performance is definitely the worst experience. Unfortunately I passed the return limit for a couple of days I cannot return it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Got it as. Gift for my birthday in July 4

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    And it was a piece of crap and when I tried to return it it was non returnable but I never used it but once very dissatisfied

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend