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StartMeStick Private and Secure Computer Stick (PC/Mac) - Unlimited Devices - 1 Year

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3.8

Average rating based on 15 reviews

Rating Breakdown

6 reviewers rated this product 5 stars.

5 reviewers rated this product 4 stars.

1 reviewers rated this product 3 stars.

1 reviewers rated this product 2 stars.

2 reviewers rated this product 1 stars.

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Reviewer Recommendation

73%

Of the 15 reviewers who responded, 11 would recommend this product.

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  • Customer rating: 1 out of 5 stars

    StartMeStick

    Reviewed by Speed - December 8, 2020

    I previously used FixMeStick with good results, so with all the hype about StartMeStick in their advertising, I decided to try it, especially with 50% off for Black Friday. I followed the instructions for booting through Windows and found it more than doubled normal boot time. Even booting through the boot menu (option 2) it took longer than the normal Windows boot. Bookmarks can be imported (more time consumed) from Google Chrome, but cannot be saved, so if you use bookmarks extensively as I do you must import them every time you boot the stick up. I still thought that maybe the promised privacy and security might be worth all the extra hassles until I used the browser to try and access Youtube and instead accessed some attack that tried to lock down my computer. Not much security there, I'd say.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

  • Customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars

    If you need a netbook in your pocket

    Verified BuyerReviewed by - February 13, 2021

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this thinking that I could use it to repair a faulty Windows PC. Unfortunately, that was not possible. It does boot up your PC, but you cannot access the hard drives. Basically it lets you have a temporary PC to surf the net or do a few very basic things. No saving your work, no printing, not much else. If you need to look something up on a friend's PC, it works, but no real work to speak of.

    Review originally posted on bestbuy.com

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

  • Customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars

    FixMeStick - StartMeStick

    Verified BuyerReviewed by - September 27, 2020

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] FixMeStick - StartMeStick is a gadget that is easy to take along for use on PC's and laptops. It is an external virus-removal device. The FixMeStick is a plug-in USB tool that scans your computer for viruses before your computer boots into its normal operating system. The FixMeStick automatically updates itself and removes the infections that conventional antivirus software often can't detect.

    Review originally posted on bestbuy.com

    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

  • Customer rating: 1 out of 5 stars

    stopped working.

    Reviewed by Bevy - February 1, 2022

    I bought one at about $41.00 to try. It worked for a very short time then stopped working. It would only open to file that tells how to use it. I tried it on various computers. No luck. Returned it to Bestbuy. I see it is now on sale for $39 elsewhere. At $39, if it worked it would be a reasonable price to pay per year for my sus laptop which is very slow.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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  • Customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars

    Brought my computer back from the dead

    Reviewed by Claire - September 1, 2020

    I had an old PC that I was never using. Instead of buying a new one, I got StartMeStick so I can use that old PC to browse the internet! Saved me tons of money on a new computer when all I need it for is the Internet anyway.... Very useful. Definitely recommend.

    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

  • Customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars

    willuselater

    Verified BuyerReviewed by - December 30, 2021

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] i bought a startmestick for my granddaughter who is taking online classes. she complained the laptop she has wouldn't work very well but the main problem was no memory left to use so the startmestick hasn't been used.

    Review originally posted on bestbuy.com

    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

  • Customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars

    Fix me stick is the best!

    Verified BuyerReviewed by - November 30, 2024

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Fix me stick Is sensational. It literally fixed my computer. I found it to be amazing. I recommend it to anyone with computer problems, give it a try, what do you have to lose?

    Review originally posted on bestbuy.com

    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

  • Customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars

    The StartMeStick works as advertised.

    Reviewed by DeeDee - September 28, 2020

    I’m very happy with my purchase of the StartMeStick. It works very well on my old computer.

    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

  • Customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars

    The FixMe stick Virus removal is by far the best i

    Verified BuyerReviewed by - July 10, 2021

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The FixMe stick Virus removal is by far the best item I have came across in years.

    Review originally posted on bestbuy.com

    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

  • Customer rating: 2 out of 5 stars

    Not worth the money

    Verified BuyerReviewed by - March 12, 2021

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Tried using it and it didn’t do what it was meant to do. Don’t waist your money.

    Review originally posted on bestbuy.com

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend.