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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
- Last questionDecember 17, 2019
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- First answerOctober 11, 2019
- Last answerAugust 2, 2020
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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.
Customer Rating
5
OMG Soundbar!
on July 10, 2020
Posted by: desertmech
Verified Purchase:Yes
I have been looking for a soundbar for sometime to replace my receiver setup because of space constraints and heat production. I read tons of reviews on soundbars. Like most of them you take them at face value and make your own mind up. Well after reading quite a few on this soundbar I'd say their right on the money. I was highly resistant to this one because of the price, but I took the plunge and now don't regret it. This is an awesome piece of AV equipment sounds excellent and has some descent bass to it also. But like most of the reviews you would read about the bass, it's a personal preference on how much you want. Well I wanted more and paired it up with a REL HT/1205 Subwoofer that I already had and WOW, WOW. I'm extremely happy with my purchase despite it's hefty price tag. Very well built and the app is very easy to use for setup and soundbar settings. Only other area of concern was the height of the unit. I had to use a TV riser to raise my TV up 5" to clear the bottom of the TV.
Length of ownership: 25
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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5
Value
4
Ease of Use
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Complement the classic style of your entertainment area with this 52-inch Walker Edison corner TV console. It's constructed of high-grade fiberboard and has a weight capacity of 250 lbs., and adjustable open shelves on either side frame the spacious enclosed storage cabinet. This Walker Edison corner TV console accommodates most flat-panel televisions up to 60 inches.
Customer Rating
5
Very Nice Cabinet!
on June 6, 2020
Posted by: desertmech
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought this for my bedroom and with any kind of assemble yourself units I become skeptical of instructions, quality and precise cuts of the material. But I must say this time around all my fears of something going wrong didn't happen. Good quality material precisely cut, and ample hardware for some opps! situations. Instructions were clear and had it together within an hour being I did it myself no help.
Length of ownership: 13
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I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Value
4
Ease of Use
4
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This 14' Insignia Cat-6 cable makes it easy to connect your compatible PC, Mac, DSL/cable modem or other peripheral to a 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet network. The gold-plated contacts help ensure optimal signal transfer.
Customer Rating
5
Great Cable!
on May 30, 2020
Posted by: desertmech
Verified Purchase:Yes
What can I say about a cable! It works well constructed, reasonable price.
Length of ownership: 162
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Ease of Use
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Quality
5
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5
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Only @ Best BuySet up your television and DVR with this Rocketfish 4K UltraHD cable, and enjoy high-quality high-definition entertainment the way it was meant to be viewed. The 4-foot cable offers ample length for connecting components, and a triple-layer shield protects against interference. This Rocketfish 4K UltraHD cable supports transfer speeds up to 18 Gbps for lag-free enjoyment of your media.
Customer Rating
5
Great Cable!
on May 30, 2020
Posted by: desertmech
Verified Purchase:Yes
What can I say about a cable it works and I've been buying Rockfish for all my needs.
Length of ownership: 162
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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5
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5
Ease of Use
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Designed for use with a variety home automation and entertainment devices, this Logitech Harmony Elite 915-000256 remote allows easy control through closed cabinets or walls for flexible use. The remote works with Alexa, and the Harmony mobile app supports simple on-to-go operation.
Customer Rating
5
Great addition!
on May 30, 2020
Posted by: desertmech
Verified Purchase:Yes
This remote is just what I was looking for. Programmed it for all my audio/video needs and works great. Takes a bit of getting use to programming it but overall worked out great.
Length of ownership: 11
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Install your home theater system with this in-wall Rocketfish 4K UltraHD cable, and enjoy the latest technology your television offers. The triple-layer shielding on this cable defends against interference so you get the clearest picture possible. This Rocketfish 4K UltraHD cable is certified for in-wall installations, making it an ideal cable for home theaters and entertainment centers.Enjoy stunning visuals and crisp, clear audio with this in-wall certified Rocketfish HDMI cable which lets you connect an HDMI component to an HDTV or projector and supports 4K Ultra HD & 1080P resolution as well as HDR and advanced audio formats like Dolby Atmos.
Customer Rating
5
Great UHD/HDR Cable
on April 21, 2020
Posted by: desertmech
Verified Purchase:Yes
I've been using rockfish for sometime now and this cable is no exception for it quality and performance.
Length of ownership: 4
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Value
4
Ease of Use
5
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Protect the screen of your iPhone 8 with this ZAGG InvisibleShield Glass Elite protector. The reinforced edges increase durability by preventing chipping, while the smooth, silky design supports your device's touch response for effortless use. This ZAGG InvisibleShield Glass Elite protector has clearPrint technology that keeps the screen free of fingerprints.
Customer Rating
5
Great Screen Protector
on April 21, 2020
Posted by: desertmech
Verified Purchase:Yes
I've been using ZAGG screen protector for years now and this is no exception. Easy install, now that they have a (JIG) to place over the screen to help you line in all up.
Length of ownership: 4
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Quality
5
Value
4
Ease of Use
5
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NETGEAR Nighthawk tri-band AX12 Wi-Fi router provides fast Wi-Fi with up to 10.8 Gbps combined wireless speed. This powerful router supports the latest Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) standard to provide four times increased data capacity to handle more devices on your network. 12-stream tri-band Wi-Fi enables multiple 4K/8K streaming, low-latency gaming, and new blazing-fast Internet speeds.
Customer Rating
4
Good But Not Great!
on April 17, 2020
Posted by: desertmech
Verified Purchase:Yes
Purchased to replace my nighthawk X10 R9000, I had some trouble getting things to connect. Played around with the settings but at the end I went back to my X10 R9000 and no troubles since.
Length of ownership: 102
Mobile Submission: false
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Ease of Use
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Quality
3
Value
1
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![Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker [Includes Digital Copy] [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray] [2019]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/6e951127-9dda-43e9-a33e-de326372b0f8.jpg)
Customer Rating
5
Great Movie!
on April 17, 2020
Posted by: desertmech
Verified Purchase:Yes
Entertaining conclusion to a 40 year run. Nice package of Blu-ray/4K and digital.
Length of ownership: 21
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With snag-free, gold-plated RJ-45 8P-to-8C connectors, this Insignia Cat-6 network cable offers a reliable connection between most Ethernet-enabled devices, such as PC and Mac computers, and a 10/100/1000 Ethernet network.
Customer Rating
5
Great cable!
on April 17, 2020
Posted by: desertmech
Verified Purchase:Yes
Bought this run run my wired ethernet to my TiVo mini works great.
Length of ownership: 7
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
Quality
5
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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.