Google Home Mini is a smart speaker powered by the Google Assistant, so you can ask it questions and tell it to do things. Just start with "Ok Google" to enjoy your entertainment, get answers from Google, tackle your day, and control your smart home. Google Home Mini works on its own or you can have a few around the house, giving you the power of Google anywhere."
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I've had the Amazon Echo Dot since the first generation, and I've loved it. Still do, in fact. But I also love the Google Home Mini. Both are great, inexpensive personal assistants, but they also have their respective pros and cons. Generally speaking, they do almost all of the same things, and at current holiday price point of $30 are a great deal. The one aspect of the Google Home Mini that I love compared to the Echo Dot is the vastly superior speaker. That said, I really wish it had an aux out. But since the speaker is much better, that isn't a huge gripe for me. Overall, it's a great personal assistant, and I'd buy it again in a heartbeat.
Create a reliable internet connection throughout your home with this Google Wi-Fi system. The convenient package of three connectivity points effortlessly covers even large homes up to 4,500 square feet. This Google Wi-Fi system eliminates uneven bandwidth usage among multiple devices, including cellphones and tablets, for an unimpeded connection that doesn't lag behind.
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I couldn't recommend Google Wifi enough. I was previously using rented equipment from my ISP (Bright House / Charter Spectrum), which was fine, but left me with some really iffy coverage in my basement and garage. Since getting Google Wifi, I have zero issues in either of those spots and elsewhere in my house. Further, after having paired it with an Arris Surfboard modem, my overall connection is MUCH more reliable. My connection reliability wasn't terrible, but I was finding I was having to restart my rented modem / router combo unit relatively frequently. The Surfboard and Google Wifi combo is unbelievably more reliable, and I'm actually getting consistently faster speeds with the exact same speed package from my ISP.
Setup is incredibly simple, and the app is really great. From reading reviews before I purchased, I kept reading one major gripe was the lack of direct access to the router, and only limited advanced setup options from the app. For my needs, this isn't really an issue for me. I'm tech-savvy, but the mesh system is simple to setup and works as it's supposed to, so I don't really have any personal complaints there.
I researched competing mesh systems heavily, and this seemed like the best bang for the buck in my opinion. It seems like better setups exist, but you're also going to pay for it, and closer to about $500 for similar coverage. My entire square footage is about 2700, so the 3-pack is a bit overkill for my needs, but it just made sense to me from a cost standpoint to spend $300 for the 3-pack instead of $260 to purchase 2 units separately. And I'd rather have overkill than one corner of the house missing out on connectivity.
Enjoy a world of entertainment with Google Chromecast. Just connect to your HDTV's HDMI interface and your home Wi-Fi network to get started. You can stream your favorite apps from your compatible phone, tablet or laptop, plus use your phone as a remote to search, play and pause content.
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I had the first generation Chromecast, which was a great device. It's no surprise that the new version is just as great, and faster to use. Great product.
Keep the action going with the Xbox One Play & Charge Kit. Recharge while you play or afterwards, even when your Xbox is in standby. The long-lasting rechargeable battery fully charges in under 4 hours. Say goodbye to disposable batteries and having to swap them out in the middle of a game.
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I hate going through disposable batteries, so this rechargeable battery is a great alternative. Plus, being able to plug & play to charge and continue playing is great. There's nothing worse than your batteries dying in the middle of playing CoD and having to sift through drawers trying to find new batteries.
Easily add funds to your account for PlayStation Network (PSN) to use towards anything from PlayStation Store~s (PS Store) huge library of content, including: PlayStation Plus (PS Plus) subscription* with online multiplayer access, games every month, exclusive discounts and more. Games, Virtual currency and add-ons, and more.
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These PSN currency cards are great for purchasing games, movies, and TV shows from the Playstation Network. The smaller denominations are also great for game add-ons or cheaper indie titles.
Seemingless endless possibilities, unrivaled action, intense battles, alien planets, high-speed chases, ultrarealistic sports matches, friends, foes, adventure, action, conquered lands. An entire universe of entertainment options is at your fingertips with Xbox Live. The gift of awesome is upon you.Great as a gift, allowance or credit card alternative, this $15 Xbox Gift Card allows instant access to a vast selection of downloadable content, including games and add-ons, high-definition movies and TV shows, sports and more, right on your Xbox One, Xbox 360 or Windows Phone 8.
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Your Xbox One opens up an entire universe of gaming entertainment ~ intense battles, alien planets, high-octane speeds, post-apocalyptic terror, edge-of-your-seat action and so much more. But gaming is really just the beginning. Combined with your Xbox One, Xbox Live Gold is your ticket to seemingly endless entertainment possibilities, from unrivaled multiplayer gaming that teams you up with your buddies against adversaries from around the world in blockbuster franchises, such as Halo, Forza Motorsport, Kinect Sports and more to accessing jaw-dropping high-definition movies, TV shows, live events, music and sports. Besides access to a stunning array of content, this Xbox Live Gold Membership offers an exhaustive list of features to tailor your experience to your needs. The One Guide offers TV shows and movies that are suited to your tastes and also makes it simple for you to browse what's popular and watch your favorites with smarter matchmaking constantly firing away in the background. Feel like you're in the room with distant friends and family by making and receiving video calls in jaw-dropping 1080p high-definition Skype sessions, right on your TV. Show off your amazing skills and capture epic moments with Game DVR, then easily create high-quality videos to share with the world. Anyone in your home can access these amazing features right on your Xbox One, so invite some pals over for unlimited multiplayer action. Play Titanfall, Halo and more on a network that's powered by more than 300,000 servers. You can enjoy Cloud-hosted multiplayer with select games to help eliminate lag and cheating. Access a library of free games and receive exclusive member discounts. Plus, enjoy Smart Match and Home Gold on your Xbox One. With your Xbox One and this Xbox Live Gold Membership in your arsenal, the sky is the limit.
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I got this on sale for $40 compared to the full $60. Every year a month or two before my membership is set to expire I start looking around for sales, and I've never paid more than $40 for a full year Xbox Live Gold membership. I can't see having an Xbox without the Gold membership considering how much more content you're able to access with Gold compared to Silver.
My Best Buy number: 0961205735
My Best Buy number: 0961205735
What's great about it: Access to Xbox Live Network