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- Review count21
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- First reviewJanuary 19, 2016
- Last reviewJanuary 22, 2018
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- Average rating4.6
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Streamline your creative process. Writing and drawing with Surface Pen feels natural, with precision ink on one end and a rubber eraser on the other. Sketch, shade, and paint with artistic precision~the 4,096 pressure points respond to the lightest touch. Tilt your Surface Pen to shade your sketches just like you would a graphite pencil, using the pen tip that feels right.~
Customer Rating
4
Wish they kept the clip but great
on January 22, 2018
Posted by: jayw
from Kansas City, MO
Verified Purchase:Yes
Previously had a 1st generation Surface Pen that had a clip. Without it, it doesn't stick to older Surfaces easily because the magnet isn't as strong.
Otherwise, this is a must have for a Surface or Surface Book. Has a great feels when writing or drawing.
My Best Buy number: 0557200618
My Best Buy number: 0557200618
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This Logitech Harmony 915-000194 smart control lets you use your compatible Apple~ iPhone~, iPod~ touch or iPad~ or Android device to control up to 8 components for simple, multifunction use.
Customer Rating
4
Great for a smart or not-yet-smart home
on January 8, 2018
Posted by: jayw
from Kansas City, MO
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is a must have for a smart home but also awesome by itself. Some devices don't work great with it just due to how they work, but most devices work perfectly. The app is average but is super convenient.
My Best Buy number: 0557200618
My Best Buy number: 0557200618
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Furnish a home entertainment space with this Samsung sound bar system. It includes a wireless 130W subwoofer to produce rumbling low frequencies while you enjoy your favorite movies, and its built-in Bluetooth lets you stream tunes from a compatible device. This Samsung sound bar system creates room-filling audio from its four speakers.
Customer Rating
4
Good option
on December 29, 2017
Posted by: jayw
from Kansas City, MO
Verified Purchase:Yes
We got this to get better sound out of an older tv that gets casual use. It also has a Chromecast Audio plugged in. It has great sound for what we need. Not sure that it's worth the full price tag but is good if it's on sale.
My only complaint of that because of it changes the active audio source, it doesn't work well with Logitech Harmony products.
My Best Buy number: 0557200618
My Best Buy number: 0557200618
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No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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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."
Customer Rating
5
Awesome addition to any house
on November 12, 2017
Posted by: jayw
from Kansas City, MO
Verified Purchase:Yes
I've used the full-sized Google Home for a while now and this is an awesome version of it. It does all the same things but for much less.
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Google Chromecast Audio: Stream your favorite music with Google Chromecast Audio. Simply plug into your speaker's auxiliary input and connect to your Wi-Fi network. Then just tap the Cast button from your favorite apps on your phone, tablet or computer to cast songs, radio stations and podcasts to your speaker.
Customer Rating
5
Awesome, Cheap Whole-House Audio Solution
on July 5, 2017
Posted by: jayw
Verified Purchase:Yes
While turning one speaker into an internet-connect speaker is cool, turning several speakers into a whole-house audio system is even cooler. Since my husband and I frequently host parties at our house, the ability to have synchronized audio playing across the entire house is amazing. That's on top of the fact that because Google Cast uses wifi and not a short-range frequency like Bluetooth, my phone doesn't have to be near all the Chromecast Audios.
Bonus tip: Setup an audio group of all the Chromecast Audio(s) and Google Home(s) that you have, then tell Google Home to "play today's pop hits on the whole house". No phone required.
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Simplify your everyday life with the Google Home, a voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant. Use voice commands to enjoy music, get answers from Google and manage everyday tasks. Google Home is compatible with Android and iOS operating systems, and can control compatible smart devices such as Chromecast or Nest."
Customer Rating
4
Huge Potential
on December 27, 2016
Posted by: jayw
Verified Purchase:Yes
For someone fully invested in Google products, this is a must have. The connectable services aren't yet as rich as the Amazon Echo, but Google has released their support for adding third-party connections so it's not long off.
My biggest complaint is the lack of support for multiple accounts per device. To be a smart home device, it is pretty important to be able to support multiple family members. It's not a major issue but is a missing feature. Luckily updates are simple so I'm looking forward to that being fixed in the future as well.
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Get more out of your timepiece with this Fossil Q Marshal smart watch. It displays the time, date, weather and notifications while logging your steps and calories to help you track your fitness goals. This Fossil Q Marshal smart watch has a classic leather strap and uses conductive magnetic technology to stay charged longer.
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5
No regrets
on December 27, 2016
Posted by: jayw
Verified Purchase:Yes
After a lot of research both online and in several stores, this was the Android Wear watch I chose. I've had it for a little over one month now and have no regrets in purchasing this. The battery life is better than expected (1.5-2 days with a moderate amount of usage) and the style is exactly what I was looking for. Definitely recommend this for anyone wanting a smartwatch without the nerdy look.
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Accelerate your WiFi 5 with NETGEAR Nighthawk! Enjoy fast WiFi speeds up to 1900 Mbps and a powerful dual core 1GHz processor for extreme performance. High-powered amplifiers, external antennas and Beamforming improve range and reliability for up to 100% more wireless coverage. Features like downstream and upstream QoS prioritize streaming and gaming, creating a blazing-fast, lag-free WiFi experience
Customer Rating
5
Great features for competitive price
on September 14, 2016
Posted by: jayw
Verified Purchase:Yes
I was a little weary spending the money for a feature-loaded router when I was mostly after speed, not features. I saw reviews where the software had issues and speed wasn't good. I was pleasantly surprised when I set it up how much better my speeds were. I have gigabit ethernet coming into the router and can say this router has no speed issues.
As far as the features, I don't use many because I have to use this box as a wifi access point, not as the central router for my network. If it was the central router, I would be using many more features like Quality of Service and VPN. As such, I can't comment on the quality or usability.
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Only @ Best BuyEasily connect a 3.5mm mini audio device to an RCA audio device with this Insignia NS-HZ503 3.5mm mini-to-RCA stereo audio cable, which features a 6' length for versatile placement options.
Customer Rating
5
No issues
on August 6, 2016
Posted by: jayw
Verified Purchase:Yes
There's not much that can go wrong with this product. It works as expected and has continued working for the last month since I set it up.
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Enjoy your favorite tunes with these Insignia~ NS-OS312 2-way indoor/outdoor speakers that feature a weather-resistant design to provide protection from the elements. The 5" polypropylene woofers offer rich, full sound.
Customer Rating
4
Great quality for the price
on August 6, 2016
Posted by: jayw
Verified Purchase:Yes
I was a little worried about the quality but was pleasantly surprised. These are setup on our deck and sound good at low and high volumes. They are missing the bass that high quality speakers have, but work great for our needs.
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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."
Can the mini connect to any radio station or does it have to be an internet radio??
None of the Google Home products have a radio antenna. To listen to live radio, it uses an integration with TuneIn. You can see which stations they support on their website: https://tunein.com/
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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."
The Google Home model says it comes with 2 microphones, while the mini doesn't have any listed. How is it going to hear you ?
You're correct that it needs a mic to hear you. The specs are wrong because it does have one.
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Accelerate your WiFi 5 with NETGEAR Nighthawk! Enjoy fast WiFi speeds up to 1900 Mbps and a powerful dual core 1GHz processor for extreme performance. High-powered amplifiers, external antennas and Beamforming improve range and reliability for up to 100% more wireless coverage. Features like downstream and upstream QoS prioritize streaming and gaming, creating a blazing-fast, lag-free WiFi experience
Does this router offer a "guest" signal so visitors to my house can use my wireless without giving them access to my full network via my WPS key?
Yes it does. There is both a 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz signal for guests separate from the two main antennas.
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