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    November 25, 2014
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Keep your phone and other compatible devices charged with this myCharge RAZORMAX RZ60G-A portable power bank that features a 6000 mAh battery for up to 27 hours of talk time. Two built-in USB ports allow you to charge multiple devices at once.
 
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4 out of 5
4
Portable Power
on May 21, 2016
Posted by: TheTruQ
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought this power pack for my wife who uses an iPhone 6 Plus. It has been very useful as a reserve power source for both extended use and quick recharge.
In products like these, the key is fulfilling expectations, and the myCharge delivers. It is large, provides lengthy extended use, and is a very quick DC to DC charging unit. I think the charging approach is my favorite. It is a very quick charge and fits my wife perfectly, as it can charge while in her purse. It does get a tad warm, but nothing out of the ordinary for those type of charging conditions. I also like the battery meter, making it easy to keep the brick charged and prevent unexpected depletion.
The only thing keeping me from hitting the 5 star mark is the price. For only 6000 mAh, I thought the price could be a little better.
My Best Buy number: 0237304193
My Best Buy number: 0237304193
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The Fantastic Four make a triumphant return with Marvel s next generation of heroes four young outsiders who teleport to an alternate universe, their physical forms altered in shocking ways. Their lives changed forever, Reed Richards (Mr. Fantastic), Sue Storm (Invisible Woman), Johnny Storm (The Human Torch) and Ben Grimm (The Thing) must harness their incredible new powers and work together to save Earth from a former friend turned enemy, the infamous Dr. Doom.
 
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Better than the critics say
on February 10, 2016
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Verified Purchase:Yes
Better movie than the ratings indicate. Of course the Blu-ray gives quality picture and sound. Hoping there will be a continuation of this character reboot.
My Best Buy number: 0237304193
My Best Buy number: 0237304193
I would recommend this to a friend!
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With swivel tweeter and midrange, these in-wall speakers have a versatile design that enhances the sound quality of your home theater. The paintable grilles let you match the speakers to your d~cor. Each speaker handles up to 120 watts peak power and 40 watts RMS (continuous) power
 
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Great in-wall speakers for the price
on February 10, 2016
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Verified Purchase:Yes
After extensive research in an attempt to replace speakers my wife wanted removed from my family room (she wanted no speakers out - anywhere), I turned my attention to in-wall speakers and began wondering what type of price I would have to pay, or better yet, what compromise would I have to make by making a concession on the price. I chose these speakers after listening to them in another store.
First, the installation was a breeze. Yamaha provides a template for sheetrock cutout - actually providing 2, one for each speaker. The speakers easily clamp to the sheetrock, giving a firm, tight feel. I recommend stuffing the hole with some fiberglass in order to ensure you don't lose much sound in the walls. I wanted my speakers the same color as the walls, so I had to paint them. If you want to paint these, don't forget to sand them. They stipulate the speakers are paintable, but they don't really paint well, even with decent buffing.
As for the sound, for the price, these are very good. They provide a midrange/bass crossover on each speaker. I have them mixed with a Yamaha center channel, and 2 different variations of Polk Audio in-wall speakers. The provide a very crisp sound, but not quite as detailed as the Polk Audio speakers. Some of this could be due to the need to further tweak things, but I believe this is just a slight difference in quality.
Pretty good speaker for most audio needs.
My Best Buy number: 0237304193
My Best Buy number: 0237304193
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This Denon AVR-S710W A/V receiver's built-in Wi-Fi lets you access music streaming services and more. Includes HDMI 4K Ultra HD and 3D pass-through technologies for compatibility with 3D TVs, Blu-ray players and gaming consoles and 4K Ultra HD TVs.
 
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An Entertainment Powerhouse
on February 10, 2016
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I was in the market for a new receiver due to my 7.2 surround Onkyo being a little dated and not having sufficient HDMI inputs for my devices. I looked at several brands and decided to settle on Denon - helping that decision was a sale price that couldn't be ignored.
The receiver was very easy to setup and configure due to an onscreen setup wizard. This wizard was very detailed and thorough, giving suggestions on speaker placement, as well as performing an Audyssey sound setup. One of the neat things about the sound setup is that Denon not only provided the Audyssey microphone, but also a sturdy, adjustable, cardboard mic stand for positioning purposes - great job.
Once configured, the sound is very detailed and crisp, but powerful. There are several listening modes, but not an overwhelming number. The presets sounds are better than decent, so the average user/listener would have no problem enjoying great sound without much tinkering. This receiver comes with 6 HDMI inputs, plenty to hook up all your devices, and it offers WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, basically allowing limitless connectivity capabilities. There is decent music service support built right into the box (Spotify, Pandora, XM, etc.), and you can even use DNLA to connect devices that support this technology. The setup options offer a vast amount of control over the configuration - volumes, crossovers, input configuration, TV sync, and much more. There is zone support for both wired and wireless speakers - yes you can add additional Bluetooth speakers throughout the house and control when sound is played through them - making this a possible whole home media control center.
This is a very good receiver with a ton of features, great build quality, and decent power.
My Best Buy number: 0237304193
My Best Buy number: 0237304193
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This WD My Passport Ultra Metal Edition 1TB external USB 3.0 portable hard drive features backward compatibility with USB 2.0 interfaces for wide-ranging utility. The password protection and 256-bit encryption capabilities offer security for your data.
 
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Works as expected
on December 8, 2015
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When purchasing any external memory device, the biggest keys to having a successful experience are the device matching the purpose, and the device meeting the standards stated on package/marketing. I purchased this external drive for my Xbox One, which was in need of storage space due to the way it installs games.
The device has a very solid, premium feel to it. There is no cheap feel to the drive itself, nor the cables that accompany it. That's a little important to me because it is designed to be a mobile accessory. It has the look and feel of quality.
I haven't used the drive in any situation or environment other than Xbox One expansion. In that case, formatting was quick and seamless, and the read and write speeds are definitely USB 3 compliant. I have installed 3 games on the drive so far, and played them seamlessly in an online environment without any issue.
Very useful in both a mobile and stationary situation in my opinion.
My Best Buy number: 0237304193
My Best Buy number: 0237304193
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The right temperature in the right places. These wireless room sensors work with ecobee4, ecobee3 Lite, and ecobee3 Wi-Fi smart thermostats.
 
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A Necessity for larger one unit homes or upstairs
on November 2, 2015
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Verified Purchase:Yes
I purchased the Ecobee 3 - absolutely the best. I was really taken with the additional remote sensor, which actually contains 3 sensors - temperature, humidity, and motion. It allows the thermostat to get a true picture of the climate in your home because, along with the base unit sensors, you have readings from multiple locations.
I have 2 units, and I have 2 Ecobee 3s. Upstairs, the temperature is very tricky to manage - or should I say was tricky to manage. I purchased this additional pack of sensors because the bedrooms and bonus rooms have inconsistent temps. Adding 2 additional sensors increases the scope of my averages for the climate, and allows the Ecobee to know when more of the upstairs is occupied or not when determining what the experienced climate is - if I'm in my room and the temp in there is 78, but 75 in the other rooms, the AC pops on to cool me off.
If you have a single unit in a larger home, or if you have an upstairs that has aim over the garage room or varying temps, these things will help your Ecobee be even more accurate and efficient in keeping an awesome climate in your home.
My Best Buy number: 0237304193
My Best Buy number: 0237304193
I would recommend this to a friend!
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ecobee ecobee3 Programmable Touch-Screen Wi-Fi Thermostat: Maintain a comfortable home with this programmable thermostat, which is Apple~ HomeKit-enabled, so you can control the temperature remotely using your compatible device. Home IQ helps you conserve energy.
 
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Simply the best, period
on November 2, 2015
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In all honesty, I went into Best Buy to purchase a Nest. I did a little researching and listened to a couple of guys that work with me, and made the determination that my dive into home automation would include a couple of Nest thermostats. Well, I ran across the Ecobee 3 just by browsing - glad I did. Not saying the Nest isn't good, but where Ecobee 3 excels is in the added sensor(s) for greater floor coverage. With it, you receive one remote sensor which you wirelessly connect to the thermostat and place in the location of your choice. That gives you the thermostat location and a remote location working together to gauge the climate.
The sensors actually contain 3 sensors - temperature, humidity, motion. These 3 are also present in the base unit. You can add additional sensors to include other locations or rooms in your climate calculation. I added 2 additional sensors for my upstairs unit because the climate is just tricky up there, while my downstairs is more open. Ecobee 3 takes an average of all the sensors to determine the true climate of the floor/house. It also has modes like follow me - the motion sensors are used to know which rooms are occupied, hence which to include in testing for climate. Awesome! This also is used when the unit is set to auto for mode selection. When the house is still, the mode will switch to sleep - lower/higher temps depending on the season. When there is activity detected, the mode switches to home.
Ecobee also has a great web interface allowing you to manage your home climate from the cloud. They have a very well documented API allowing integration with other home automation systems - Wink, Vera, Smart Things, etc.
Because of the sensor capability alone, this is well worth it. Also, makes me wonder why the Nest isn't cheaper.
My Best Buy number: 0237304193
My Best Buy number: 0237304193
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Great movie, great experience in 3D
on November 25, 2014
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If you watched the first Hobbit release, especially the 3D version, this will continue your joy in the series, and will make you appreciate this purchase. One of the best 3D experiences for your in home setup.
My Best Buy number: 0237304193
My Best Buy number: 0237304193
I would recommend this to a friend!
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From director Michael Bay and executive producer Steven Spielberg comes the best TRANSFORMERS ever! With humanity facing extinction from a terrifying new threat, it's up to Optimus Prime and the Autobots to save the world. But now that our government has turned against them, they'll need a new team of allies, including inventor Cade Yeager (Mark Wahlberg) and the fearsome Dinobots!
 
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Action movies should only be on BluRay
on November 25, 2014
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Verified Purchase:Yes
I didn't necessarily think the past few Transformers movies were great, or even good in some cases, but if you like action and theatrics, or explosions and extraordinary CG, then this is a great movie to turn loose in your BluRay player.
My Best Buy number: 0237304193
My Best Buy number: 0237304193
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Decent movie, great extras
on November 25, 2014
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Not to get into reviewing the movie (unfortunately this followed Captain America - Winter Soldier), but the movie is decent, and the extra features are pretty good as well. If you have a 3D television, definitely pick this one up in 3D - it's worth it.
My Best Buy number: 0237304193
My Best Buy number: 0237304193
I would recommend this to a friend!
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