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- Review count58
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- First reviewJuly 30, 2019
- Last reviewOctober 20, 2023
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- Average rating4.9
- Review comment count1
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- First review commentJanuary 31, 2022
- Last review commentJanuary 31, 2022
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- First questionDecember 17, 2019
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![John Wick: 3 Movie Collection [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/c44d0eae-b383-41c9-8995-525bfc29c7ab.jpg)
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5
Good Movie!
on May 7, 2021
Posted by: desertmech
Verified Purchase:Yes
Hey it's John Wick, an entertaining roller coaster.
Length of ownership: 12
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![Journey to the Center of the Earth/Journey 2: The Mysterious Island [2 Discs] [Blu-ray]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/304b2327-370a-41e7-956a-951dd4939472.png)
This collection includes two fantasy adventures for children: Journey to the Center of the Earth and Journey 2: The Mysterious Island.
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5
Entertaining
on December 18, 2020
Posted by: desertmech
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Entertaining movies well worth the money for two bluray disk.
Length of ownership: 12
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The NETGEAR Dual-Band AC1750 Router with 16 x 4 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem provides very fast cable speeds with an AC1750 WiFi router and integrated DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem, up to 680 Mbps. Compatible with cable Internet providers such as XFINITY from Comcast, Spectrum, Cox, Cablevision, and more.
Customer Rating
5
Great modem/router
on December 5, 2020
Posted by: desertmech
Verified Purchase:Yes
Excellent router/modem, easy setup and good WIFI range for my purposes. No problems so far.
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5
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You deserve the absolute highest quality HDMI has to offer, and Rocketfish is prepared to deliver. This Ultra High Speed HDMI Certified cable boasts an incredible 4K @ 120 Hz, 8K @ 60 Hz and even up to 10k video experience. It features a blistering fast bandwidth speed of 48 Gbps for flawless picture quality and is certified for in-wall use. It supports must-needed performance enhancers such as Quick Frame Transport, Dynamic HDR and Variable Refresh Rate for an overall unbeatable video experience. Sound quality is equally important, with support for DTSMaster, DTS-X and Dolby TrueHD/Atmos formats. It's also backwards compatible to work with all HDMI components..
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5
Great HDMI cable
on December 5, 2020
Posted by: desertmech
Verified Purchase:Yes
Never spent as much money on HDMI cables but a gave it a shot with all my new AVR equipment. I must say that some of my problems disappeared with this cable. Signal loss, sound variations and even picture looked better. Overall happy with this purchase.
Length of ownership: 30
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Immerse yourself in high-power, precision-based home theater entertainment with the new Denon AVR-X4700H. With 125W per channel (8 ohms, 20Hz-20kHz, THD: 0.05%, 2 ch. driven) this performance-tuned Denon receiver delivers a truly immersive 3D audio experience with eARC support. The AVR-X4700H features the latest in 3D audio formats such as Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization Technology, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced and Auro-3D. The AVR-X4700H also supports the latest video technologies such as 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz* pass-through, Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, Dynamic HDR, HLG, as well as 8K upscaling and HDCP 2.3 support on all HDMI ports (8 in/3 out). *Does not support pass-through from all 4K/120Hz media sources
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4
My first Denon
on December 5, 2020
Posted by: desertmech
Verified Purchase:Yes
First time owning a Denon after reading all the reviews and research. Versatile and enough power for my needs. Easy setup, remote is OK. Overall happy with my purchase.
The only complaint I have right now is that I’m experiencing HDMI HDCP handshake issues a little more than I did on my old Yamaha RX-A780 AVENTAGE. Occasionally I’ve got to power cycle the unit to get it working again because it loses the input signal. Example after watching a movie on my server or even if I'm using skip feature on my TiVo, for whatever reason it's to sensitive, it notices a interruption on the signal feed however minute and immediately goes to a no input signal found. I’ve tried everything to possibly remedy the problem with new certified cables and switching inputs but it happens no matter where I have the inputs set to. I've been seeing this issue on a lot of components not just this one in particular. Even though the makers of AVR equipment claim standardization between component's I don't think they are there yet.
Length of ownership: 33
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4
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Keep healthy snacks and fresh ingredients accessible with this spacious GE refrigerator, which features ample shelf space and full-width door bins to accommodate all your groceries. LED lights help you find what you need.
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5
Great garage fridge!
on November 14, 2020
Posted by: desertmech
Verified Purchase:Yes
I was a little apprehensive about getting any smaller refrigerator for the garage after reading hundreds of reviews about pros and cons. Then there was the problem of availability most everything I had my eye on was out of stock. Until I came upon this unit by chance. It was the right size and color and was delivered by best buy which went well. The unit after being plugged in was within specified temperatures within 12 hrs., so I loaded it up and it's been performing very well so far. It's relatively quiet while running and thought it would run continuously to keep cool but that's not happening and so far I'm happy. I've had the refrigerator for a month now.
Length of ownership: 27
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5
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Keep your clothes and washing machine sparkling with these Affresh tablets. They remove soap residue and mildew odors, so washed clothes smell fresh, and they're specially engineered for use with high-efficiency washers. Drop one of these Affresh tablets in an empty washer for cleaner clothes, and their formula is safe to use with septic systems.
Customer Rating
5
Good product!
on September 26, 2020
Posted by: desertmech
Verified Purchase:Yes
I've been using affresh for a couple of years now and it works as advertised. It cleans and gets rid of slimy buildup.
Length of ownership: 25
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Remove odor-causing residue from your disposal with Affresh disposal cleaner. Recommended for use by Whirlpool and KitchenAid, the tablets dissolve residue and leave your disposal looking and smelling brand new. These Affresh disposal cleaner tablets come in a convenient 3-pack so you can stay stocked up for a fresher kitchen.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent product!
on September 26, 2020
Posted by: desertmech
Verified Purchase:Yes
I've been using affresh for a couple of years now and it works as advertised. It cleans and gets rid of slimy buildup.
Length of ownership: 27
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Keep your dishwasher fresh, clean and ready for the next load with Affresh dishwasher cleaning tablets. Compatible with both stainless steel and plastic tub dishwashers, these tabs dissolve and remove the residue that causes odors. These Affresh dishwasher cleaning tablets are made to be used once a month as maintenance.
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5
Great Product!
on September 26, 2020
Posted by: desertmech
Verified Purchase:Yes
I've been using affresh for a couple of years now and it works as advertised. It gets cleans and rid of slimy buildup.
Length of ownership: 27
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With gold-plated contacts, this 8' Insignia Cat-6 cable offers a reliable connection between most PC and Mac computers, DSL/cable modems or other peripherals and a 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet network.
Customer Rating
5
Reliable Cable!
on July 25, 2020
Posted by: desertmech
Verified Purchase:Yes
I've been buying Insignia cables for years and as of yet have to fail on me.
Length of ownership: 24
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All hail the creators. The HP ENVY 34 inch All-in-One is the perfect expression of creativity. It combines an amazing display that delivers true to life color with the power and performance to run creative software without slowing you down. Not to mention the sleek design matched only by the innovative, moveable camera that allows you to be creative with how you share your coolest ideas. Everything displayed perfectly: With more viewing area you can fit more of your creative work on screen. Show them everything: The detachable, magnetic camera makes it easy to move it for better angles or sharing sketches on your workspace. Stay in your zone: With an Intel~ processor and NVIDIA~ graphics you get the power you need. All at your fingertips: Height adjustable for comfort. Built-in phone fast charge and cord management help keep your space clutter-free.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5A great all-in-one experience
By jtstrick
I was one of the relatively few people as I can tell that were able to order and receive this computer back in November from Best Buy when it was initially released (the limited quantity they had apparently sold out in a couple of days). This replaced my previous all-in-one HP Envy 34 Curved PC I bought new in 2015. I've had a great experience with this machine so far. No hardware or software issues new out of the box or in the two months since. Windows 11 is working well with it.
I use this computer all day, every day as both my work computer and for personal use (which includes light gaming). The 5K display is absolutely fantastic, especially the crisp images for both video/graphics as well as for reading lots of text documents, spreadsheets, PowerPoints, etc.
If you are considering the HP Envy 32 All-in-One, I tried that one as well and returned it to get this one instead. While it too was a great machine, I found that its more square-ish display ratio resulted in a screen height that caused me to have to tilt my head back uncomfortably to use the top 1/4 of the display, resulting in neck fatigue, and me somewhat unconsciously never using the full upper real-estate of the screen for that reason (which defeated the purpose of a large-format PC). The decidedly widescreen ratio of this screen is much more comfortably usable for me, with looking more left and right feeling more natural, rather than up and down. Also, the lower overall screen height gives a more usable angle for the camera in the default top center location (with the HP 32 the camera was virtually looking down in the top of my head). Being able to move the camera around to multiple magnetic attachment positions with this PC is a surprisingly useful versatility as well.
My previous HP Envy 34 could produce a fairly loud amount of fan noise when driven hard (i.e., high-resolution gaming). This PC will likely fan when pushed, but the noise level is seemingly less obtrusive. Under normal load, its imperceptible.
As another review pointed out here, the plethora of ports for connectivity is a welcomed plus. The ports in the neck of the stand are particularly convenient.
I wasn't a fan of the included HP mouse at all - too low and flat to be comfortable to use, so I immediately replaced that. I'm happy with the included keyboard, though those that prefer full stroke keys will likely need to bring their own as well.
Overall, I'm very pleased with the aesthetics, build quality, and performance of this PC and am glad that I bought it. I recommend this for persons looking for a high-end all-in-one. With the reasonably beefy hardware specs, and even offering a few upgradeable aspects, you should be able to hang on to this for at least a few pretty productive years.
desertmech
January 31, 2022
I too saw this back in November 2021 when I was in the market to upgrade my old all-in-one HP Envy 34 Curved PC, I bought new in 2015. I absolutely love this new one and not sure why everyone else is having problems with it. I even upgraded the SSD drive to a Samsung 980 SSD with no problems other the bit locker which locks the SSD until it's unlocked, I had to educate myself on that. I did find it strange that shortly after I purchased this PC that it just disappeared from best buy and HP's website and still not showing up on HP's website.
I did see it on B&H Photo's website as coming soon.
But all in all, I love this PC and the new windows 11.
I did see it on B&H Photo's website as coming soon.
But all in all, I love this PC and the new windows 11.
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Record on-air cable TV content with this TiVo EDGE DVR. The 4K Ultra HD resolution delivers true-to-life image quality, while the 300-hour recording capacity lets you save entire seasons of your favorite shows on the 2TB hard drive. This TiVo EDGE DVR connects to your home network via Wi-Fi or Ethernet for flexibility, and voice control enables simple operation.
How would geek squad standard protection plan work with a device like this? Being that Tivo seems to be very picky about repairs or replacement of there equipment. How would geek squad protection plan protect me if this unit were to fail?
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Customize your home theater setup with this Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar | Max. The 13 high-end drivers produce powerful sound for an all-around entertainment experience, while the built-in equalizer and three bespoke AMBEO 3-D technology modes let you adjust sound settings easily. This Sennheiser AMBEO soundbar includes a remote control for easy operation, and Bluetooth technology streams audio files wirelessly. Wired subwoofer connectivity via mono subwoofer pre-out. Optional Sennheiser Ambeo Subwoofer provides wired connection and does not connect wirelessly with Ambeo Soundbar Max.
The soundbar is prompting to authenticate every time by press the two buttons on the soundbar to connect to the Smart Control App. This is unusual way of connecting with mobile devices. How do I get it connected automatically?
Add to your peace of mind with this SimpliSafe home security camera. It expands your existing SimpliSafe system with another viewing angle to monitor your premises, and it streams in 720p HD for clear, sharp images. This SimpliSafe home security camera has night vision capabilities for watching any time of day.
These Apple-designed cases fit snugly over the curves of your iPhone without adding bulk. They're made from specially tanned and finished European leather, so the outside feels soft to the touch and develops a natural patina over time. The machined aluminum buttons match the finish of your leather case, while a microfiber lining inside helps protect your iPhone. And you can keep it on all the time, even when you're charging wirelessly.Just like every Apple-designed case, it's put through thousands of hours of testing throughout the design and manufacturing process. So not only does it look great, it's built to protect your iPhone from scratches and drops.