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    August 28, 2018
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    April 20, 2019
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The WH-1000XM5 headphones rewrite the rules for distraction-free listening. Two processors control 8 microphones for unprecedented noise Cancelling and exceptional call quality.
 
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Best over the ear noise cancellation for air trave
on August 22, 2022
Posted by: Freeka
Verified Purchase:Yes
Much more comfortable than my WH-XM1003. I have used these on several flights and they greatly reduce the notice from the plane and the sound is excellent. I don't find that the new non-foldable headphones are issues when packing in my carry on
Length of ownership: 94
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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5 out of 5
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Stay connected with this Fossil Gen 4 Explorist HR smartwatch. It has a heart rate monitor, daily activity tracker and built-in GPS to help you keep track of your fitness activities and goals. This Fossil Gen 4 Explorist HR smartwatch syncs with both Android and Apple phones for easy access to notifications and emails.
 
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Great way to access apps without taking out your p
on May 11, 2019
Posted by: Freeka
from Memphis
Verified Purchase:Yes
I ha a Gen 2 Fossil and I rely liked it's durability and features, so I upgraded to the Fossil Gen 4. The extra side buttons add a nice quick option for top used apps. I use one to open my garage door which comes in handy. It doesn't have the speaker like the Gen 2, but I never really used it anyway. I link my BT earbuds straight to my watch. There are literally 1000s of watch faces to download and use, so I have one watch that can match any occasion. You do need to let it go through 3 or 4 charging cycles before it seems to last an entire day, after that I am getting around 14 hours, which is my full day and I place it on the charger overnight.
Mobile Submission: True
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Best of "The Crow" movies
on May 4, 2019
Posted by: Freeka
from Memphis
Verified Purchase:Yes
I loved this movie when it came out and I still enjoy watching it. Brandon Lee was perfect for this role. It is a shame that he passed away so young like his father.
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Good to complete Captain America - Bucky timeline
on May 4, 2019
Posted by: Freeka
from Memphis
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought this to complete my Marvel MCU collection. I hadn't watched the movie in years, but I enjoyed watching it again, as it is still has a good storyline and plenty of action.
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Best of the Iron Man series
on May 4, 2019
Posted by: Freeka
from Memphis
Verified Purchase:Yes
I was never a big Iron Man fan, but as End Game was set to be released I wanted to complete watching the full series for any back story that I might have missed. I was glad that I bought this. Without giving any spoilers, I liked this Iron Man storyline the best of the three Iron Man movies.
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Enjoy superior sound and voice quality with these Jabra Elite wireless headphones. Integrated controls let you answer calls, adjust the volume or pause music with the touch of a button, while the included carrying case doubles as a charging station. External ambient noise keeps you aware of your surroundings, while a background noise filter delivers crisp, clear voice calls. With Bluetooth connectivity, these Jabra Elite wireless headphones are easy to pair to a mobile device.
 
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Elite65tOwner
on April 26, 2019
Posted by: Freeka
from Memphis
Verified Purchase:Yes
have tried the Jabra Elite Sport and the Jabre Elite 65t as well as this version. I returned the Sport because I wasn't pleased with the fit, the wings had trouble staying on the earbud. I replaced those with the Elite 65t and I was very pleased with their fit and performance. I only returned those because I was able to get the Elite active for the same sale price of $149 (price match). Active has a better feel to them and are more waterproof than the elite 65t. The sound is excellent for my taste and the added features are what sold me on this particular true wireless. I have Bose Soundsport Free Truly Wireless and while the Bose to have a richer sound, I find them too bulky and the buttons troublesome to use. So I only use them when I want to really enjoy music while I am relaxing. If I am active I use the Jabra Elite as the control system is more user-friendly. The Amazon Alexa feature is great for me as I can open my garage, control lights and other Alexa skills without having to take out my phone. I haven't had any issues with the Alexa feature. Being able to pair two devices to my headset at the same time with Bluetooth 5.0 is a nice perk too. The app has a lot of nice features as well, like setting four different customs configurations (My Moment, Commute, Focus, and Active), so that you can easily switch from when you want to block out the outside world or be able to hear it. The "HearThrough" is a great feature to be able to hear the outside world. It takes the noise canceling mics for talking and feeds the sound through to your ears. I find that I actually hear better with that feature than with normal hearing. The auto pairing with going from one earbud to two is the fastest and most seamless that I have seen from the various true wireless earbuds that I have tested. The only downside for these earbuds is that you can only use the right earbud for going mono. This is true for all of the Jabra earbuds that I have bought. That is probably due to the pairing restrictions that make these pair so seamlessly. I have not tried the active sensor for workouts as I have a smartwatch that I use for tracking activity. Fitwise these stay in my ear better than any other brand that I have tested and are very comfortable to wear for extended periods of time. I have tried to intentionally dislodge them by shaking my head as rapidly as I can and jumping up and down and the buds do not move. I am very pleased with my choice and believe that I have found the best pair for my needs and desires.
Mobile Submission: True
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Experience crystal-clear, interference-free calls and music with these Jabra Elite wireless earbuds. Its four-microphone system eliminates ambient noise, and it lets you set personalized audio profiles and listening modes via the Jabra Sound+ app. The Bluetooth 5.0 technology of these IP55-rated Jabra Elite wireless earbuds ensures a stable connection with your smartphone.
 
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Excellent true wireless with lots of features
on April 20, 2019
Posted by: Freeka
from Memphis
Verified Purchase:Yes
I have tried the Jabra Elite Sport and the Jabre Elite 65t as well as this version. I returned the Sport because I wasn't pleased with the fit, the wings had trouble staying on the earbud. I replaced those with the Elite 65t and I was very pleased with their fit and performance. I only returned those because I was able to get the Elite active for the same sale price of $149 (price match). Active has a better feel to them and are more waterproof than the elite 65t. The sound is excellent for my taste and the added features are what sold me on this particular true wireless. I have Bose Soundsport Free Truly Wireless and while the Bose to have a richer sound, I find them too bulky and the buttons troublesome to use. So I only use them when I want to really enjoy music while I am relaxing. If I am active I use the Jabra Elite Active as the control system is more user-friendly. The Amazon Alexa feature is great for me as I can open my garage, control lights and other Alexa skills without having to take out my phone. I haven't had any issues with the Alexa feature. Being able to pair two devices to my headset at the same time with Bluetooth 5.0 is a nice perk too. The app has a lot of nice features as well, like setting four different customs configurations (My Moment, Commute, Focus, and Active), so that you can easily switch from when you want to block out the outside world or be able to hear it. The "HearThrough" is a great feature to be able to hear the outside world. It takes the noise canceling mics for talking and feeds the sound through to your ears. I find that I actually hear better with that feature than with normal hearing. The auto pairing with going from one earbud to two is the fastest and most seamless that I have seen from the various true wireless earbuds that I have tested. The only downside for these earbuds is that you can only use the right earbud for going mono. This is true for all of the Jabra earbuds that I have bought. That is probably due to the pairing restrictions that make these pair so seamlessly. I have not tried the active sensor for workouts as I have a smartwatch that I use for tracking activity. Fitwise these stay in my ear better than any other brand that I have tested and are very comfortable to wear for extended periods of time. I have tried to intentionally dislodge them by shaking my head as rapidly as I can and jumping up and down and the buds do not move. I am very pleased with my choice and believe that I have found the best pair for my needs and desires.
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Good to complete the Thor timeline
on April 20, 2019
Posted by: Freeka
from Memphis
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought this to complete my Marvel Collection. I believe that the Thor series got better with each movie. But the first one is still enjoyable to watch and sets the characters introductions. I had forgotten that some of the other Avengers were in this movie as well which was a nice refresher as End Game will be out soon.
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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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Easy to apply to account
on March 25, 2019
Posted by: Freeka
from Memphis
Verified Purchase:Yes
I used this for my PS4, it is straight forward and easy to apply to your account. I was able to use this to extend my PS Plus subscription.
Mobile Submission: False
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Marvel's potty-mouthed mercenary anti-hero is back in this laugh- and action-packed sequel. Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) assembles a team of mutants called X-Force in order to stop cybernetic, time-traveling soldier Cable (Josh Brolin) from killing Russell Collins (Julian Dennison), a young mutant who will murder Cable's family in the future. What could possibly go wrong when Deadpool and Cable are forced to put their differences aside and work together? With Zazie Beetz, Morena Baccarin. 119 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks English DTS HD 7.1 Master Audio, DVS 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles English (SDH), Spanish, French; gag reel; photo gallery; deleted scenes; extended scenes; featurettes; audio commentary. Two-disc set.
 
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Good movie I didn't notice much for the uncut
on September 21, 2018
Posted by: Freeka
from Memphis
Verified Purchase:Yes
Funny movie, a lot of Easter eggs, the more you catch the funnier it is.
Mobile Submission: True
I would recommend this to a friend!
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See the whole picture with this Rylo 360 video camera. This compact device extends your perspective by capturing 360 degrees of 5.8K video, perfect for panorama shots and immersive video. This Rylo 360 video camera provides intuitive editing tools through the Rylo iOS app to help you turn your footage into a masterpiece.
 

Is Rylo going out of business? Gina (Rylo) Oct 21, 11:18 AM PDT Thank you for contacting Rylo. We regret to inform you that no further support will be provided to Rylo’s Lens Replacement service, except for those with within the terms of Rylo’s...

Rylo was bought out by VSCO and is no longer in the hardware business. The software will be available for download until 1/31/2021 and will still work after that but as far as hardware goes they are only going to honor warranty issues. Here is the link to there press response to being bought out by VSCO:

https://petapixel.com/2019/12/10/vsco-acquires-rylo-for-its-innovative-mobile-video-editing-tools/
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See the whole picture with this Rylo 360 video camera. This compact device extends your perspective by capturing 360 degrees of 5.8K video, perfect for panorama shots and immersive video. This Rylo 360 video camera provides intuitive editing tools through the Rylo iOS app to help you turn your footage into a masterpiece.
 

Does this record in 4k or 5.8k? The listings says 5.8k, the spec sheet says 4k. And why is there almost $300 difference in price from Rylo's site to Best Buy?

Rylo was bought out by VSCO and is no longer in the hardware business. There remaining inventory will be sold by Best Buy at a discount. According to the reports, the software will be available for download through 01/31/2021 and remain active beyond that date. But the camera is no longer being made and I wouldn't expect there to be any more updates to the firmware. They will honor the 1yr warranty, but after that, you are on your own. Here is the link where I found the information:

https://petapixel.com/2019/12/10/vsco-acquires-rylo-for-its-innovative-mobile-video-editing-tools/
6 years, 7 months ago
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Freeka
 
Stay connected with this Fossil Gen 4 Explorist HR smartwatch. It has a heart rate monitor, daily activity tracker and built-in GPS to help you keep track of your fitness activities and goals. This Fossil Gen 4 Explorist HR smartwatch syncs with both Android and Apple phones for easy access to notifications and emails.
 

Can you answer calls and talk with this watch?

It will need to be paired to to your phone and a compatible BT headset. Radically it just saves you from pulling out your phone, you can see who is calling and answer or ignore the call on the watch
7 years, 2 months ago
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Freeka
 
Enjoy the ultimate reading experience with this 32GB Amazon Kindle Paperwhite. Featuring a 6-inch 300 ppi backlit display, this device delivers laser-quality text that is easily visible in direct sunlight. This Amazon Kindle Paperwhite lets you listen to audiobooks via Audible and provides ample space for storing your favorite stories with a 32GB capacity.
 

Does anyone know about how many books this could hold?

Hi,
The 32GB Kindle Paperwhite can hold over 22,000 ebook or around 1000 audible books. Kindle estimates 1,400 ebooks per 2GB and the average audible book runs around 30GB (14GB per hour of audio).
7 years, 3 months ago
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Freeka
 
Only @ Best BuyListen to music with this sweat- and dust-resistant wireless Jabra Elite headset. It connects via USB, mini-jack or Bluetooth, and a powerful microphone lets you use voice commands with your mobile device. This Jabra Elite headset reduces background noise and has a built-in motion sensor that lets you track fitness efforts.
 

I want to use these for PC, phone AND watch television on my HDTV. I've heard "low latency" means there's little-to-no lag between what's on the TV screen and what I'm hearing so I bought a Bluetooth 5.0 LL transmitter. Will these buds work with no lag?

I haven't noticed any lag with my Samsung SmartTV. I do not get the feeling that the soundtrack is out of sync with the video like I have with older BlueTooth headphones.
7 years, 3 months ago
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Only @ Best BuyListen to music with this sweat- and dust-resistant wireless Jabra Elite headset. It connects via USB, mini-jack or Bluetooth, and a powerful microphone lets you use voice commands with your mobile device. This Jabra Elite headset reduces background noise and has a built-in motion sensor that lets you track fitness efforts.
 

what is the Hear through technology I read about in one of the replys. I would enjoy the other aspects of the headphones, but would enjoy some assist in in hearing

I find this to be one of its best features. When HearThrough is turned on, it uses the noise cancellation mics to bring outside sound to your ears. I hear better with that feature on than I do without the earbuds in my ears.
7 years, 3 months ago
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Freeka
 
Only @ Best BuyListen to music with this sweat- and dust-resistant wireless Jabra Elite headset. It connects via USB, mini-jack or Bluetooth, and a powerful microphone lets you use voice commands with your mobile device. This Jabra Elite headset reduces background noise and has a built-in motion sensor that lets you track fitness efforts.
 

Can you use these with a TV so that you don’t disturb others?

As long as the TV has Bluetooth then this will work. I have paired them with my Samsung SmartTV without an issue. As soon as I turn them on my TV detects them and prompts me to confirm that I want to switch from speakers to Bluetooth.
7 years, 3 months ago
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Freeka
 
Only @ Best BuyListen to music with this sweat- and dust-resistant wireless Jabra Elite headset. It connects via USB, mini-jack or Bluetooth, and a powerful microphone lets you use voice commands with your mobile device. This Jabra Elite headset reduces background noise and has a built-in motion sensor that lets you track fitness efforts.
 

My son likes to play on his computer too...is it compatible with the computer ?

These easily pair with any Bluetooth device, so as long as his computer has Bluetooth it will work.
7 years, 3 months ago
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Freeka
 
Only @ Best BuyListen to music with this sweat- and dust-resistant wireless Jabra Elite headset. It connects via USB, mini-jack or Bluetooth, and a powerful microphone lets you use voice commands with your mobile device. This Jabra Elite headset reduces background noise and has a built-in motion sensor that lets you track fitness efforts.
 

Does these work with the latest Android phone? Several Jabra devices have failed to connect to my phone and I have had to return them after tech support said that the headset that I had could not connect. Other bluetooth devices work on phone.

These were very easy to connect to my Samsung Galaxy S9+ and other android devices (smartwatch and tablet) without a problem. They are also BT 5.0 and can connect to two devices at the same time.
7 years, 3 months ago
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Only @ Best BuyListen to music with this sweat- and dust-resistant wireless Jabra Elite headset. It connects via USB, mini-jack or Bluetooth, and a powerful microphone lets you use voice commands with your mobile device. This Jabra Elite headset reduces background noise and has a built-in motion sensor that lets you track fitness efforts.
 

Do these have an isolation rating? My custom are 35 dB but are not wireless.

Hi, I found an expert test that showed the following results (Source: RTIngs.com):
Overall Attenuation : -26.06 dB
Bass : -13.24 dB
Mid : -19.62 dB
Treble : -45.64 dB
Self-Noise: 21.55 dB
The isolation performance of the Jabra Elite Active 65t is good. In the bass range, where the rumble of airplane and bus engines sit, they achieved almost 13dB of isolation which is above-average. In the mid-range, important for blocking out speech, they reduce outside noise by more than 20dB, which is very good. In the treble range, occupied by sharp S and T sounds, they isolate by more than 45dB, which is excellent.

From personal experience, these have blocked out all outside noise when desired with moderate volume. The app also has a "Focus Mode" that will play various ambience sounds like white noise, pink noise, waterfall, and numerous other sounds to drown out the outside world. I like this feature when I don't want to listen to music but I don't want to hear the outside world either.
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