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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
- Helpfulness votes2
- 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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Watch your favorite TV shows on this voice-controlled TiVo Mini Vox. It has multiroom support, so you can use it on the couch or in the bedroom and access your full TiVo library, and it offers popular streaming apps for accessing digital media anytime. This TiVo Mini Vox has HDMI, component and composite video outputs for connecting your preferred display.
Customer Rating
5
Great whole house add on's.
on January 15, 2020
Posted by: desertmech
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought these along with the TiVo edge DVR box. Setup was easy and works great. Able to watch reordered movies and shows as well as watch live TV.
Length of ownership: 26
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Value
4
Ease of Use
5
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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.
Customer Rating
5
Great Cable box!
on January 15, 2020
Posted by: desertmech
Verified Purchase:Yes
I was extremely nervous about buying this TiVo Edge, because of my current situation with cable service this was the best thing for me to do. First off it's stylish, remote is a good size and weighted pretty good. Setup wasn't to bad I managed to get it all up and running without any help except from the cable ISP (Spectrum) to activate the digital tuner box needed along with the cable card. I also setup 2 other bedrooms with the TiVo mini Vox's to have whole house through ethernet cable connection, (house was already wired). Getting use to the guide format and just the general setting was a learning curve but a lot easier to use now 30 days in. We really like the search with voice and skip function. All in all I'm happy with the initial cost for everything including the subscription for TiVo, but in the long run I'll be saving money in my current situation.
Length of ownership: 26
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Value
4
Ease of Use
5
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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.
Customer Rating
5
Camera Add-ons
on October 23, 2019
Posted by: desertmech
Verified Purchase:Yes
These cameras are add on for my system. I use them indoor and they are perfect for my needs. Easy to install. Good night vision. Good motion detection.
Length of ownership: 5
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Value
5
Ease of Use
5
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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.
Customer Rating
5
First Leather case!
on October 11, 2019
Posted by: desertmech
Verified Purchase:Yes
This Is my first leather case ever for any phone I've owed. I was Leary at first but took the chance and bought one. Nice quality good fit, nice color. The thing I had to watch out for was it slipping out of my hands though it has a nice feel to it, but slippery 'ish.
Length of ownership: 13
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Value
4
Ease of Use
5
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Protect your Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max or iPhone XS Max from scratches with this ZAGG InvisibleShield Glass Elite screen protector. ClearPrint technology minimizes the visibility of fingerprints for a clear view of your display, while the reinforced beveled edges prevent chipping on the sides. This ZAGG InvisibleShield Glass Elite screen protector boasts a smooth texture for effortless scrolling and swiping.
Customer Rating
5
Great sceen protector!
on October 11, 2019
Posted by: desertmech
Verified Purchase:Yes
I've used ZAGG for my phones for sometime now and haven't been disappointed yet. This screen protector was no different, bought it for my iPhone 11 Pro Max. The screen protector alignment tool was a great help in installing the screen. Overall good product.
Length of ownership: 13
Mobile Submission: false
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Quality
5
Value
4
Ease of Use
5
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Only at Best BuyJot notes down on paper or on your touch-screen device with these Insignia~ NS-MST32M styluses, which feature touch-compatible tips and function as writing pens for versatile use. Stainless-steel material delivers durability.
Customer Rating
5
Red/White and Blue
on July 30, 2019
Posted by: desertmech
Verified Purchase:Yes
Works as advertised. Easy to handle and makes contact very well on my iPhone.
Length of ownership: 62
Mobile Submission: false
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Quality
5
Value
5
Ease of Use
5
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The NETGEAR 24 x 8 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem provides a connection to high-speed cable Internet, up to 960Mbps - 24 downstream & 8 upstream channels. It's CableLabs DOCSIS 3.0 Certified to work with cable Internet providers XFINITY from Comcast, Spectrum, Cox, Cablevision and more.
Customer Rating
5
So far so good one month in!
on July 30, 2019
Posted by: desertmech
Verified Purchase:Yes
Bought this to replace a modem/router combo that was failing. I had no problems hooking it up and transferring the service over to activate it through Spectrum. So far it is producing the speeds that I'm subscribed for.
Length of ownership: 66
Mobile Submission: false
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Ease of Use
5
Quality
5
Value
5
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Stay cool on hot, humid days with this 10,200 BTU Frigidaire electronic window air conditioner. It quickly cools rooms up to 450 sq. ft. and dehumidifies at a rate of 2.6 pints per hour. This Frigidaire electronic window air conditioner's digital display and remote control make it easy to adjust the temperature.
Customer Rating
5
Frigid!
on July 30, 2019
Posted by: desertmech
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought this after my current one of 13 years couldn't keep up with the demand. Easy to install, price was descent, easy to use controls. Cools down my room very nicely. Only thing I would mention is it does sound like a jet taking off when it kicks into high blowing, but I've gotten use to it.
Length of ownership: 52
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Value
5
Ease of Use
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.