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This battery backup features 8 outlets for use with numerous electronics, including printers, monitors, scanners and more. EMI/RFI filters shield electromagnetic interference and a resettable circuit breaker lets you reset in case of an overload.
Customer Rating
5
Lightweight; Great Size
on February 28, 2015
Posted by: havanajoe8
from Mansfield, MA
I was surprised at how light this is but construction seems durable. Perfect size and price for this item. I'm using it with my laptop; I like having the surge protection plus the extra battery backup in case of an extended power outage.
My Best Buy number: 2159931860
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Listen to music and more on the go with these Insignia~ speakers that deliver 1.5W RMS total system power to ensure quality sound. The magnetic design enables easy portability.
Customer Rating
4
Clear but Bright
on February 28, 2015
Posted by: havanajoe8
from Mansfield, MA
I bought these speakers to fit on a laptop stand which is kind of wedge shaped and so there is not a lot of space on either side of the 15.6" screen laptop. I needed speakers that were no more than 3.25" wide and these are 3" wide. Size wise they fit perfectly. These speakers have plenty of volume, especially if you have them next to a laptop. Sound quality is surprisingly clear; however, it's also noticeably bright. Obviously these speakers simply don't have the driver size needed for a lot of bass but I feel that they are still just a little too bright. Treble and high midrange is noticeably louder than low midrange. But for the price the sound is very good and I think most people will be happy with the sound quality.
My Best Buy number: 2159931860
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Only at Best Buy Enjoy your music with this Insignia~ boombox, which plays CDs and cassettes for flexible listening options. The 10 AM and 10 FM presets help you find your favorite radio programming with a simple touch.
Customer Rating
4
Gift for my Girlfriend
on February 15, 2015
Posted by: havanajoe8
from Mansfield, MA
My girlfriend has been using a boombox on her shelf for the last 10 years or so and one of the speakers finally stopped working. This Insignia unit made a nice little replacement for it! She likes the sound quality, it's small enough to sit on her shelf or she can take it outside when she sits on her patio. Only disappointment is that it only plays regular CDs, not CD-R/RWs with MP3s. Her old one didn't either but it would have been a nice option. However, the unit DOES have an aux-in port so she can hook her iPod to it with a small patch cable. Overall very pleased!
My Best Buy number: 2159931860
I would recommend this to a friend!
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PNY's Elite Turbo Attache 4 USB 3.2 is built for speed & convenience. Experience USB 3.2 next generation speed performance with transfer speeds of 100MB/s read and transfer speeds up to 10x faster than USB 2.0. It's the perfect solution for easily storing and quickly transferring all your large documents, high-resolution photos, HD videos, and more. USB 3.2 offers the same ease-of-use and plug-and-play capabilities as previous generations of USB technologies, but with exceptional speed improvements. Designed for Reliable Portable Storage, PNY's Elite Turbo Attach~ 4 USB 3.2 Flash Drive is designed with convenience and portability in mind. The portable, light-weight Flash Drive incorporates a sliding collar cap-less design that means for no more lost caps. This USB 3.2 Flash Drive is small in size, but big on performance
Customer Rating
4
Fast, lots of storage
on November 4, 2014
Posted by: havanajoe8
from Mansfield, MA
I bought this to replace an older 16GB USB 3.0 flash drive that was very slow. This drive is very fast, but seems to be faster with larger files than with many small files. I like that it has a light so you can see when it's in use. Only has 116GB available, still lots of room. My only complaint is that it appears to be a bit flimsy- very light and thin plastic. But for the price it's a great deal!
My Best Buy number: 2159931860
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This 2.1 channel-powered speaker system with built in subwoofer is the perfect accessory for any room. Stream your music with Bluetooth, connect a TV, DVD player, video game system, MP3 player, or computer and be blown away by the magnificent sound.
Customer Rating
5
Great for a small room!
on September 15, 2014
Posted by: havanajoe8
from Mansfield, MA
Type of Listener:Avid listener
Most Important to Purchase:Sound quality
How Often Used:3-5 times a week
My girlfriend ordered this for me online and picked up at our local Best Buy. We have a small system in our kitchen for background music. It's an Insignia mini CD/Receiver. The original speakers were muddy so I replaced them with a pair of Polk Audio T15s. GREAT speakers but lacking bass. She bought this speaker system for me as a gift- WOW, incredible sound! Bass is tight and surprisingly low. Each satellite has two midrange speakers and a tweeter-handles mids and highs just right. Bass is very tight, goes lower than you would expect for a small sub. Overall volume is acceptable but could be just a bit louder- we are using MP3 files @ 160kbps through an iPod fed into the receiver at 60% volume and then connected to these speakers via the headphone jack, Any higher and the bass distorts. Plenty loud enough for background music... Crank it up and it's just loud enough but 10% louder would be better. Blue LEDs make for a good nightlight, one thing I wish it had was a simple remote to turn off and on. Overall VERY happy, especially for the price... Looks cool, sounds good, didn't try Bluetooth but with a direct input the sound is very, very good!
My Best Buy number: 2159931860
What's great about it: Rich sound
What's not so great: Overall volume a bit low
I would recommend this to a friend!
Sound Quality
5
Ease of Use
5
Features
4
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![Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/e55ae9d9-7859-45ad-b547-0d35fb716b44.jpg)
Posted by: havanajoe8
from Mansfield, MA
I have tons of MP3s but sometimes you just want a CD to hear music in the order it was meant to be enjoyed. I love The Eagles, great background music while working from home.
I play this CD in an Insignia mini CD/receiver unit, 25 watts per channel driving a pair of Polk T15s. Sound quality is very, very good overall. No mastering issues, volume is steady from track to track. When listening to the Eagles the quality test is “Hotel California”- when the drum hits those two beats right before the lyrics start is an indication as to the quality of the mastering. I’ve heard versions where this drum beat is either overly bassy or the bass is cut down and it sounds flat. It should be sharp and deep without being boomy. This CD is mastered right, the drum beats hit perfectly, and the rest of the CD is sharp and tight!
I play this CD in an Insignia mini CD/receiver unit, 25 watts per channel driving a pair of Polk T15s. Sound quality is very, very good overall. No mastering issues, volume is steady from track to track. When listening to the Eagles the quality test is “Hotel California”- when the drum hits those two beats right before the lyrics start is an indication as to the quality of the mastering. I’ve heard versions where this drum beat is either overly bassy or the bass is cut down and it sounds flat. It should be sharp and deep without being boomy. This CD is mastered right, the drum beats hit perfectly, and the rest of the CD is sharp and tight!
My Best Buy number: 2159931860
What's great about it: Great Mastering!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![If You Leave Me Now (And Other Hits) [2012] [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/212bd38f-5356-4d75-9e4c-75f8249bfea5.jpg)
Posted by: havanajoe8
from Mansfield, MA
I have tons of MP3s but sometimes you just want a CD to hear music in the order it was meant to be enjoyed. I love Chicago, great background music while working from home.
I play this CD in an Insignia mini CD/receiver unit, 25 watts per channel driving a pair of Polk T15s. Sound quality is very, very good overall. Bass is surprisingly well represented, not boomy but clear and accurate. Voices sound perfect. My only complaint is that track 1 (If You Leave Me Now) is quieter than the other 10 tracks and the bass seems to overwhelm the midrange and treble just a little bit. Mastering on the rest of the CD is spot on. Great value for $5.99!
I play this CD in an Insignia mini CD/receiver unit, 25 watts per channel driving a pair of Polk T15s. Sound quality is very, very good overall. Bass is surprisingly well represented, not boomy but clear and accurate. Voices sound perfect. My only complaint is that track 1 (If You Leave Me Now) is quieter than the other 10 tracks and the bass seems to overwhelm the midrange and treble just a little bit. Mastering on the rest of the CD is spot on. Great value for $5.99!
My Best Buy number: 2159931860
What's great about it: Great Mastering (overall)
What's not so great: Track 1 volume is off
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Store videos and still images from your digital camera with this SanDisk Extreme PLUS SDHC memory card that features 16GB of memory for efficient storage space. The writeable label allows for easy identification and organization
Customer Rating
5
Noticeable difference!
on July 11, 2014
Posted by: havanajoe8
from Mansfield, MA
I use it with:Point and shoot camera
I recently bought a new Canon SX170 IS and I decided to use my older 8GB SDHC card with it; however, I noticed that the write speed was slow and there was a noticeable lag when reviewing pictures. I decided to buy this card in order to get more storage and more speed. With this card I can now take over 2,200 pictures at full resolution. What's more, the lag time has all but disappeared! Shot-to-shot time is markedly improved, and playback has almost no lag time. Sale price of $24.99 is a good price for this level of performance. Highly satisfied!
My Best Buy number: 2159931860
What's great about it: VERY fast
I would recommend this to a friend!
Capacity
5
Durability
5
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This Lowepro Newport 30 LP36458 case features water-resistant nylon material and a lightly padded interior to help guard your camera, mobile phone or other electronic device against damage. The quick-access compartment keeps useful items close at hand.
Customer Rating
3
Good bag for small camera
on July 8, 2014
Posted by: havanajoe8
from Mansfield, MA
I bought this bag for my Canon SX170 IS. It's the same bag that comes in the bundle, but I bought mine separately. It's a nice size for the camera itself. There is an additional pocket on top which I am using to hold the charger with a backup battery in the charger. The top pocket could be just a little deeper, there is a bulge where the charger is and the zipper is hard to close. It may stretch a bit out in time. My only complaint is that there is no strap of any kind- either a wrist strap or shoulder strap would be nice. The bag has a large belt loop but this is too big to wear on a belt. The loop can be used as a handle but it's a bit tight for my hand.
I've always had good luck with Lowepro bags so I am not worried about the quality but I do wish there was a strap included.
My Best Buy number: 2159931860
What's great about it: Nice size
What's not so great: No strap
I would recommend this to a friend!
Durability
4
Comfort
3
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Your home networking devices will have a secure connection thanks to this network cable, featuring snagless 8P8C connectors for a dependable fit.
Customer Rating
4
Used to connect Blu-ray to router
on June 14, 2014
Posted by: havanajoe8
from Mansfield, MA
I bought this cable to connect my new smart Blu-ray player to my router. I've never had a problem with Dynex cables. Connected fine, works great, streaming movies and they look great! I do think it's a little expensive for a 6 foot cable, but oh well!
My Best Buy number: 2159931860
What's great about it: Works great!
What's not so great: A bit pricey for only 6 feet
I would recommend this to a friend!
Durability
5
Ease of Use
5
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Add Bluetooth compatibility to your laptop with this convenient and compact micro USB adapter.
Overall
1 out of 5
1 out of 5Fails with Windows 8.1
By barrywertz
from Zionsville, IN
You're Bluetooth products with this product will fail. They have not come out with version 8.1 windows driver updates. I called the company and they said it will be a few months. I laughed and returned it. I attempted to run it in compatibility mode in other versions of windows and it couldn't verify the product. I called Microsoft as well with no avail.
havanajoe8
Mansfield, MA
December 7, 2013
I got it to work with the driver download from Broadcom. Windows 8.1, recent install...
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The T15 are those bookshelf speakers whose high versatility is built to impress. Engineered with Polk's proprietary Dynamic Balance technology, they're primed to improve your home theater experience and take on your entire arsenal of tunes without fail. Think brighter highs, a wide-open mid-range and surprising bass response - the perfect entry into high-performance audio. What~s more, it~s easy to setup, supports Dolby and DTS, and connects to most home theater receivers, stereos or home theater processors. The best part is that it won't drain your wallet! Go big on great sound made for everyone. Add the T15 bookshelf stereo speakers to your home audio setup today.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Excellent value!
By havanajoe8
from Mansfield, MA
My apartment is odd- it's basically two small apartments connected together separated by a door. In the larger room I have a home entertainment system with a real stereo system- receiver, sub-woofer, larger speakers, etc. However, the kitchen is in the smaller room and I like to listen to music while having coffee. About six months ago I bought the Insignia 50 watt mini bookshelf system and connected my iPod to it via an Apple iPod dock. It's on top of the refrigerator. I like the system, but the speakers were never quite right- I felt that the 4 inch drivers were a little small and with the bass ports on the back the bass would hit the wall and I felt like it sounded a bit weak and muffled. I decided to go to Best Buy to see what I could get as an upgrade. I had done a little research online and I wanted to compare three speakers- these Polks, the Pioneer SP-BS22-LRs and the Insignia NS-SP213s. The Pioneers are power-hungry, and since this system is only 25 watts per channel I eliminated them first- plus they still had a rear bass port. The Insignias sounded ok, but seemed a little muffled. These Polks sounded the clearest, but I could not really tell how they sounded in the store, so I took them home. I'm VERY happy with the results! They are a little bigger than the original Insignias but not too big. Binding posts connected easily too. At first the sound was just ok. It took about an hour of breaking them in for them to really shine. First thing I noticed is that they are efficient- comfortable listening level with the Insignias was 16 on the volume setting, with the Polks it's 12. Second thing I noticed is that the upper midrange is much more clear- voices really carry, especially higher pitched ones. Finally, although they don't have exceptionally deep bass the response is certainly better than the Insignias. Not sure if it's because of the bigger woofers or if it's the bass ports being on the front but there is no longer any muffled bass. I'm hearing details in my music that I generally only hear through my main stereo system. If you have limited space and reasonable expectations I think you can't go wrong with these speakers!
havanajoe8
Mansfield, MA
One thing to be aware of...
June 6, 2014
...and this is not a complaint, but something to be aware of- these speakers like to be played relatively loud- or, to be more precise, they do not excel at being played too softly... For example, if you have the volume low for background music sometimes the music cuts in and out- especially when a song is fading away at the end. They will often just cut off during the fade.... This does not happen with higher volumes. My review rating still stands, but this is something to be aware of!
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The T15 are those bookshelf speakers whose high versatility is built to impress. Engineered with Polk's proprietary Dynamic Balance technology, they're primed to improve your home theater experience and take on your entire arsenal of tunes without fail. Think brighter highs, a wide-open mid-range and surprising bass response - the perfect entry into high-performance audio. What~s more, it~s easy to setup, supports Dolby and DTS, and connects to most home theater receivers, stereos or home theater processors. The best part is that it won't drain your wallet! Go big on great sound made for everyone. Add the T15 bookshelf stereo speakers to your home audio setup today.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Excellent value!
By havanajoe8
from Mansfield, MA
My apartment is odd- it's basically two small apartments connected together separated by a door. In the larger room I have a home entertainment system with a real stereo system- receiver, sub-woofer, larger speakers, etc. However, the kitchen is in the smaller room and I like to listen to music while having coffee. About six months ago I bought the Insignia 50 watt mini bookshelf system and connected my iPod to it via an Apple iPod dock. It's on top of the refrigerator. I like the system, but the speakers were never quite right- I felt that the 4 inch drivers were a little small and with the bass ports on the back the bass would hit the wall and I felt like it sounded a bit weak and muffled. I decided to go to Best Buy to see what I could get as an upgrade. I had done a little research online and I wanted to compare three speakers- these Polks, the Pioneer SP-BS22-LRs and the Insignia NS-SP213s. The Pioneers are power-hungry, and since this system is only 25 watts per channel I eliminated them first- plus they still had a rear bass port. The Insignias sounded ok, but seemed a little muffled. These Polks sounded the clearest, but I could not really tell how they sounded in the store, so I took them home. I'm VERY happy with the results! They are a little bigger than the original Insignias but not too big. Binding posts connected easily too. At first the sound was just ok. It took about an hour of breaking them in for them to really shine. First thing I noticed is that they are efficient- comfortable listening level with the Insignias was 16 on the volume setting, with the Polks it's 12. Second thing I noticed is that the upper midrange is much more clear- voices really carry, especially higher pitched ones. Finally, although they don't have exceptionally deep bass the response is certainly better than the Insignias. Not sure if it's because of the bigger woofers or if it's the bass ports being on the front but there is no longer any muffled bass. I'm hearing details in my music that I generally only hear through my main stereo system. If you have limited space and reasonable expectations I think you can't go wrong with these speakers!
havanajoe8
Mansfield, MA
Ignore my last comment
July 9, 2014
I figured why they were cutting out. I had the volume on the receiver turned up high and would then control the volume on the iPod. It was the weaker iPod signal that was causing the speakers to cut out. By lowering the volume on the receiver and keeping the volume on the iPod output higher the speakers no longer cut out when adjusting the volume.
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Only at Best Buy Enjoy your music with this Insignia~ boombox, which plays CDs and cassettes for flexible listening options. The 10 AM and 10 FM presets help you find your favorite radio programming with a simple touch.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Gift for my Girlfriend
By havanajoe8
from Mansfield, MA
My girlfriend has been using a boombox on her shelf for the last 10 years or so and one of the speakers finally stopped working. This Insignia unit made a nice little replacement for it! She likes the sound quality, it's small enough to sit on her shelf or she can take it outside when she sits on her patio. Only disappointment is that it only plays regular CDs, not CD-R/RWs with MP3s. Her old one didn't either but it would have been a nice option. However, the unit DOES have an aux-in port so she can hook her iPod to it with a small patch cable. Overall very pleased!
havanajoe8
Mansfield, MA
My mistake! It DOES play CD-R/RWs!
February 15, 2015
We re-tested this unit with a different CD-R with MP3s and it played just fine- first disk may have been the issue. 5 stars now, I wish I could edit the review! My bad, I hate making mistakes on reviews!
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Listen to music and more on the go with these Insignia~ speakers that deliver 1.5W RMS total system power to ensure quality sound. The magnetic design enables easy portability.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Very low volume!!!
By nervedoc
from Grapevine, TX
I purchased these speakers to plug into my Samsung laptop to listen to some business audio presentations. The sound on my laptop was not loud enough, so I wanted an external pair of speakers to boost the audio capability. These speakers are not even as loud as my built in speakers! There is no additional volume control on the speakers either.
Nice design, but inadequate! Returning back to Best Buy!!!
havanajoe8
Mansfield, MA
Settings?
February 28, 2015
I'd suggest checking your various sound mixer settings on your computer as these speakers should be plenty loud; at 3/4 volume I can hear music clearly in the next room. Make sure your volume control is up and each slide bar on the mixer is up as well, and finally raise the volume on any music/video software you are using. Any of these being set low (or even worse, more than one being set low) will limit the maximum volume of the speakers.
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The T15 are those bookshelf speakers whose high versatility is built to impress. Engineered with Polk's proprietary Dynamic Balance technology, they're primed to improve your home theater experience and take on your entire arsenal of tunes without fail. Think brighter highs, a wide-open mid-range and surprising bass response - the perfect entry into high-performance audio. What~s more, it~s easy to setup, supports Dolby and DTS, and connects to most home theater receivers, stereos or home theater processors. The best part is that it won't drain your wallet! Go big on great sound made for everyone. Add the T15 bookshelf stereo speakers to your home audio setup today.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Excellent value!
By havanajoe8
from Mansfield, MA
My apartment is odd- it's basically two small apartments connected together separated by a door. In the larger room I have a home entertainment system with a real stereo system- receiver, sub-woofer, larger speakers, etc. However, the kitchen is in the smaller room and I like to listen to music while having coffee. About six months ago I bought the Insignia 50 watt mini bookshelf system and connected my iPod to it via an Apple iPod dock. It's on top of the refrigerator. I like the system, but the speakers were never quite right- I felt that the 4 inch drivers were a little small and with the bass ports on the back the bass would hit the wall and I felt like it sounded a bit weak and muffled. I decided to go to Best Buy to see what I could get as an upgrade. I had done a little research online and I wanted to compare three speakers- these Polks, the Pioneer SP-BS22-LRs and the Insignia NS-SP213s. The Pioneers are power-hungry, and since this system is only 25 watts per channel I eliminated them first- plus they still had a rear bass port. The Insignias sounded ok, but seemed a little muffled. These Polks sounded the clearest, but I could not really tell how they sounded in the store, so I took them home. I'm VERY happy with the results! They are a little bigger than the original Insignias but not too big. Binding posts connected easily too. At first the sound was just ok. It took about an hour of breaking them in for them to really shine. First thing I noticed is that they are efficient- comfortable listening level with the Insignias was 16 on the volume setting, with the Polks it's 12. Second thing I noticed is that the upper midrange is much more clear- voices really carry, especially higher pitched ones. Finally, although they don't have exceptionally deep bass the response is certainly better than the Insignias. Not sure if it's because of the bigger woofers or if it's the bass ports being on the front but there is no longer any muffled bass. I'm hearing details in my music that I generally only hear through my main stereo system. If you have limited space and reasonable expectations I think you can't go wrong with these speakers!
havanajoe8
Mansfield, MA
Paired with a small sub- MUCH better!
May 3, 2015
I ended up finding a small, flat subwoofer designed to slide under a couch. It had an 8 inch driver and fits behind the speakers on my refrigerator. SO much better now! The 5.25" drivers on these Polks handle mid-range fine but were lacking bass. With the sub connected and handling the bass these speakers really shine! Great little system!
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The T15 are those bookshelf speakers whose high versatility is built to impress. Engineered with Polk's proprietary Dynamic Balance technology, they're primed to improve your home theater experience and take on your entire arsenal of tunes without fail. Think brighter highs, a wide-open mid-range and surprising bass response - the perfect entry into high-performance audio. What~s more, it~s easy to setup, supports Dolby and DTS, and connects to most home theater receivers, stereos or home theater processors. The best part is that it won't drain your wallet! Go big on great sound made for everyone. Add the T15 bookshelf stereo speakers to your home audio setup today.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Smooth and pleasant
By Perfectionist
Bought four of these little fellows to serve as front and surround satellite speakers, along with two other speakers and a Klipsch subwoofer in a 6.1 surround system (using a Sony STR-DH750 7.2 surround receiver). These little speakers produce a warm, balanced, and detailed sound, that is very pleasant on the ears and produces absolutely no listener fatigue. After taking off the grille of one of them when playing at a loud volume, I observed the woofer pumping away with quite a bit of excursion for such a small driver. This observation, along with the tight, punchy sound the Polks were emitting, makes me believe that even if used without a powered subwoofer, these little guys could produce very nice bass for bookshelf speakers. The soft dome tweeter is unbelievably pleasant on the ears, yet detailed, and the woofer is very tight and punchy.
havanajoe8
Mansfield, MA
With a sub...
June 7, 2015
...they are even better! I've been using these on my kitchen stereo system connected to a little 25x2 receiver/CD player unit with an iPod on a dock connected via the AUX in. They've always sounded good but were missing that lower octave. I finally bought a small 8 inch powered sub and routed the speaker output through the sub and then into the Polks with an 80hz cutoff- MUCH better. With the sub handling the bass the Polk drivers produce much better midrange now, they sound about 90% as good as my main system which has much larger speakers and a 10 inch sub, plus a 200 watt receiver.
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Play back audio from a wide range of sources with this Insignia~ NS-SH513 compact shelf system, which features Bluetooth technology, a USB port and a CD player for flexible use. The FM tuner features 30 presets for simple station recall.
Overall3 out of 5
3 out of 5Good but limited
By havanajoe8
from Mansfield, MA
I am moving into a bigger apartment and will have room for a small stereo system for background music. I was interested in this system due to the USB connection plus the ability to play CDs (my girlfriend has tons of them). Overall I am happy with the system except for one glaring issue- random works only with regular CDs. This means no random with MP3 CD-Rs or with USB. Not only that, but if you change sources or turn the system off and then on again it forgets what song you were on last and starts from the first track! I have over 1,500 MP3 files so this is unacceptable. I tried using Bluetooth, which gave me the ability to use my phone and shuffle tracks that way, but the sound was not very good- may be a reflection on my phone, as it's a cheap one. Finally I realized that I could connect my iPod and get what I wanted that way. One strength of this system is that it offers so many connection options- Bluetooth, USB, RCA, CD and FM. Once I got the iPod connected I was happy- sound quality is quite good, a little weak in the bass but good highs and mids. Volume is plenty for a small room. Remote works well, has a lot of range and the unit looks nice- understated and "adult", not too bright or high-techy. Black wood finish matches my main stereo system so that is a nice bonus. I decided to keep this unit, happy with it but just cannot understand how the random only works with CDs... This would be a 4 or maybe even a 5 star item if that one feature existed!
havanajoe8
Mansfield, MA
Made this into a killer system
June 5, 2016
Since my review I've made some upgrades which really turned this into a killer system. First, I replaced the speakers with a pair of Polk T15's from Best Buy- MUCH better sound. Then I added an 8 inch sub-woofer from another vendor. Finally I took an old netbook and set it to boot into Winamp with Milkdrop 2.0. I also added a mini wireless keyboard to use as a remote. Sound is FANTASTIC, and the Insignia works great, plus gives me Bluetooth and CD playback. If you are looking for a mini receiver/CD player to make your own system I highly recommend this!
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Enjoy a DSLR-like body and sensor with a fixed lens with this Sony Cyber-Shot RX10 III camera. Powerful zoom ensures you get close up to your subject, and you can also film at up to 4K resolutions. Ultra-powerful intelligent autofocus and heavy-duty image processing ensure this Sony Cyber-Shot RX10 III camera captures the images you want..
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Small sensor
By BusStop
Bitter sweet, good zoom but small sensor will not give you the professional looking photos of a full frame camera.
Good for traveling anyway.
Good for traveling anyway.
havanajoe8
Mansfield, MA
Hmmm...
July 3, 2017
You really can't compare a camera with a 1" sensor to a full-frame... APS-C would be a closer comparison, but even still, you won't get a 600mm equivalent lens @ 4.0 for less than $12k even with an APS-C camera, and the quality on this camera is about 80% of an APS-C...
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Bring the party wherever you go with the LG X-Boom speaker cube. Wirelessly stream music from a Bluetooth-enabled smartphone or tablet, or use dual USB ports for playback or recording when connected to a USB device. Download the free LG Remote app from the Google Playstore to control the LG X-Boom speaker cube from any Android device.
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Good overall purchase but the only feature lacking is a shuffle feature if you have a usb connected.
havanajoe8
Mansfield, MA
Random
July 22, 2017
Press the "repeat" button until the display says "random". I think it's four or five clicks. You have to do this each time you turn the system on, but it works.
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Play back audio from a wide range of sources with this Insignia~ NS-SH513 compact shelf system, which features Bluetooth technology, a USB port and a CD player for flexible use. The FM tuner features 30 presets for simple station recall.
Will it play burned music CDs?
After buying a new CD, I burn a copy and store master copy for safe keeping. Will this desk stereo have issues playing a burned copy of a music CD?
It will play it but shuffle will only work with standard CDs. If the CD is MP3 shuffle won't work
11 years, 1 month ago
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havanajoe8
Mansfield, MA
Play back audio from a wide range of sources with this Insignia~ NS-SH513 compact shelf system, which features Bluetooth technology, a USB port and a CD player for flexible use. The FM tuner features 30 presets for simple station recall.
Can I connect this to my TV?
Can I somehow use the aux port to connect this system to my TV?
Yes, but only if the TV has a headphone jack.
11 years, 1 month ago
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havanajoe8
Mansfield, MA
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G Standard Lens: Whether you're a beginner or professional, you'll love this compact, lightweight lens from Nikon. The normal angle of view captures approximately what the human eye sees, making it a great all-around lens. Plus, the f/1.8 maximum aperture is ideal for creating softly blurred backgrounds and shooting in low light.
I have a D90, should I think about upgrading?
Should I upgrade from my D90 and to what Nikon Camera. Also, are SIGMA lenses for Nikon good to use / buy?
I've used Sigma lenses, they work just fine. the camera body is less important than the lenses. If you feel that newer bodies have more features that you would like (faster burst, Wi-Fi, etc) than sure, upgrade; but keep in mind that picture quality won't improve much (if at all) if you are using good lenses!
11 years, 3 months ago
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havanajoe8
Mansfield, MA
Play back audio from a wide range of sources with this Insignia~ NS-SH513 compact shelf system, which features Bluetooth technology, a USB port and a CD player for flexible use. The FM tuner features 30 presets for simple station recall.
does the players remembers the track from mp3cd and usb? or it would always start from the beginning?
does the players remembers the track from mp3cd and usb? or it would always start from the beginning?
Always starts at the beginning and shuffle only works with standard CDs, not CD-R/RW or USB. Major flaw in my opinion!
11 years, 3 months ago
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havanajoe8
Mansfield, MA
Play back audio from a wide range of sources with this Insignia~ NS-SH513 compact shelf system, which features Bluetooth technology, a USB port and a CD player for flexible use. The FM tuner features 30 presets for simple station recall.
Does it have a clock display?
No, it does not
11 years, 5 months ago
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havanajoe8
Mansfield, MA
The T15 are those bookshelf speakers whose high versatility is built to impress. Engineered with Polk's proprietary Dynamic Balance technology, they're primed to improve your home theater experience and take on your entire arsenal of tunes without fail. Think brighter highs, a wide-open mid-range and surprising bass response - the perfect entry into high-performance audio. What~s more, it~s easy to setup, supports Dolby and DTS, and connects to most home theater receivers, stereos or home theater processors. The best part is that it won't drain your wallet! Go big on great sound made for everyone. Add the T15 bookshelf stereo speakers to your home audio setup today.
powerful party speakers for laptop
haveing a party and my brother is the (DJ) so i want something that has alot of sound for a decetn price. also an added woofer would be nice.
They will handle a fair amount of power and should be plenty loud- but they lack a bit of bass. Highs and mids sound great though.
11 years, 7 months ago
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havanajoe8
Mansfield, MA
Fill your room with big and balanced sound with this Logitech Z313 980-000382 3-piece speaker system featuring a 4" subwoofer and a control pod to easily adjust the volume and headphone controls.
Does it works with 220V ?
I know it works with 110 V for sure, and want to know if I bring it to a country that runs 220 V, will it works as well?
110 only
11 years, 7 months ago
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havanajoe8
Mansfield, MA
Play back audio from a wide range of sources with this Insignia~ NS-SH513 compact shelf system, which features Bluetooth technology, a USB port and a CD player for flexible use. The FM tuner features 30 presets for simple station recall.
Does the "random" feature work when playing music from a USB memory stick via the USB port?
No, random only works with standard CDs. It does not work with USB drives or .MP3 CDs. Major flaw in my opinion.
11 years, 11 months ago
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havanajoe8
Mansfield, MA
Play back audio from a wide range of sources with this Insignia~ NS-SH513 compact shelf system, which features Bluetooth technology, a USB port and a CD player for flexible use. The FM tuner features 30 presets for simple station recall.
how many cd's does this system hold at one time
how many cd's does this system hold at one time
1
12 years ago
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havanajoe8
Mansfield, MA
Play back audio from a wide range of sources with this Insignia~ NS-SH513 compact shelf system, which features Bluetooth technology, a USB port and a CD player for flexible use. The FM tuner features 30 presets for simple station recall.
Will not play music though USB Port
Just bought this shelf system and when I insert a USB Stick is says USB CH. It will not play any mp3 files and gives me no options. I press the play icon and nothing happens. One reason I bought this was to play music form a flash drive. It is a 32 Gig flash drive, formatted fat 32. Any ideas?
Make sure all the files are on the stick without being in folders.
12 years ago
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havanajoe8
Mansfield, MA