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Transmit high-quality audio signals from select cable/satellite boxes to compatible receivers with this Insignia digital optical cable. The precision-polished terminals offer stable signal transmission, while a low-profile design supports minimalist installations and easily reaches tight spaces. This Insignia digital optical cable is 12 feet long, so it reaches across wide entertainment stands.
 
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Perfect for in wall installs
on August 30, 2019
Posted by: Todd
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I used this for a sound bar install. Needed the longer length to run the optical cable inwall.
Works great, although pricey for what it is
Length of ownership: 32
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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."
 
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Bought this as a gift for my father in law
on August 30, 2019
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This was a gift for my father in law... as of now he only has a honeywell smart thermostat, but will eventually some phillip hue led bulbs.
Length of ownership: 32
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Connect stylishly with your loved ones by using the LG G8 ThinQ. Air Motion technology lets you answer calls with just a wave of your hand, and Multi ID features 3-D, fingerprint and Hand ID access control for security . The LG G8 ThinQ has Crystal Sound OLED display speaker that turns your screen into an amp.
 
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Very nice smartphone
on May 17, 2019
Posted by: Todd
from Herculaneum, MO
Verified Purchase:Yes
I got this as a upgrade for my wife on sale through Sprint, her previous phone was a Galaxy S7 Edge. For 320.00 this was hard to pass up. This G8 compared to the S7 Edge, is much faster. The 855 Snapdragon processor is snappy and fast. Apps load without a hiccup.
Ive always heard bad about LG phones, but cant find any myself. The phone oled screen is very crisp and colors are punchy. Animations and pictures look great. The rear fingerprint reader works better than the one on my S10+ imo.
The included 128gb of built in storage is great, tgat will never get filled up, plus added a 64gb sd card for pics and videos. The 6.1 screen size is perfect, not to big or small. The phones wireless charging works great, always enjoy not having to plug the phone into a cable to charge. Just set it and forget it.
I grabbed my wife a Poetic case with built in screen protector on Amazon for under 20.00, much nicer than the overpriced Otterbox Defender cases, which many no longer come with any screen protection.
The only downside of LG phones from what Ive read, is LG takes for ever to rollout firmware updates. I hope thats not the case, but oh well... The battery seems to last throughout a days use, which is great. On my wifes S7 Edge, she would charge it numerous times throughout the day.
The time of flight camera for facial recognition unlock works great, I wish my S10+ had this feature, works nicely everytime. Another nice but untalked about feature is the flush cameras on the rear of the phone.
If you can pick this phone up on sale, I would highly reccommend soing so.
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The lightweight yet durable Galaxy Watch Active smartwatch understands the way you work out. With auto workout tracking, you'll have the power to reach new goals, and a suite of apps helps you monitor your stress and sleep while you stay connected.
 
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Nice smartwatch for men and women.
on April 27, 2019
Posted by: Todd
from Herculaneum, MO
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Ill start this review by saying I purchased this same watch for myself on launch day in Silver, the salesman at Best Buy didnt even know it was released and out when I asked if they had it in stock! To his shock it was in stock.
Well, after seeing mine and how much I liked it, my wife wanted one for herself to replace her old fitbit fitness tracker watch. She really likes the watch and enjoys it. Especially on days she remembers to take it with her, and not forget it on the dual charger on her nitestand. I got two of the dual chargers from Samsung that will charge a phone and watch wirelessy at once, for the both of us(one on each of our nitestands).
Only thing this watch wont do is make calls or send texts without being connected via bluetooth to your android or ios phone. Which both of us are happy with. Love all of the watch face choices in the app store.
The watch comes with a small band installed and a 2nd larger band for larger wrists. The watch itself is light with a small profile
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Premium experience that exceeds any expectations. This Samsung Galaxy S10+ features a powerful pro-grade camera, intelligent battery, in-display ultrasonic fingerprint ID, and an immersive cinematic screen in a slim, balanced form. Galaxy S10+ takes your Galaxy to the next level.
 
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A great new phone, with a great price tag.
on March 30, 2019
Posted by: Todd
from Herculaneum, MO
Verified Purchase:Yes
I pre ordered this new S10+ in Prism White in Feb-19, saved me a little extra on the price. Release date was set for March 8th, shipped on the 22nd of March. So far I have zero complaints on this S10+, my previous phone was a Note 5, I origonally purchased new 5 yrs ago.
Coming from two previous Samsung Note phones the Note 3 and 5, I do not miss the Spen at all as I rarely used it on both Notes. I really like the in screen fingerprint scanner, as well as the entire front of the S10+ being all usable screen. I currently have a WhiteStone Dome glass screen protector installed and using a LifeProof Fre case.
I notice no lag whatsoever on the S10+, everything is great, cant wait for the notifacation ring around the camera for messages and notifacations. The cameras are increible, so many options and aspects is pretty overwhelming coming from my 5 yr old Note 5. The wifi6 or AX is good not Mindblowing, as I have a Asus AX-88U router that also just recieved a firmware update to better support the Galaxy S10 phone line up!
The wireless fast charging is a nice improvement over my Note 5s built in wireless charging(Note 5 had a Otterbox Defender case, and worked fine wireless charging). My S10+ with LifeProof Fre case wireless charges just as good if not better on my Belkin 10w wireless charging pads. I noticed the S10+ stays much cooler fast wireless charging than my Note 5 did(Note 5 got HOT).
I really like having no physical buttons on the screen area, only screen. I would of liked to seen no push buttons on the sides of the S10 line, like rumored to be on the up coming Note 10 phone. The dual camera cutout looks as if it was meant to be there, not at all distracting imo.
My main complaints on the phone is the loss of a Notifacation LED, and huge price tag, prices for flagship phones are out of controll. But as the saying goes, "You get what you pay for'! With the S10 line especially the + model, you get a Flagship of a phone at a Flagship price tag.
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Take your reading library and entertainment on the road with this Amazon Fire 7, featuring a slim design that's easy to slide in your bag. The 7-inch screen offers effortless viewing of streaming video, and voice-activated Alexa lets you search without swiping. This Amazon Fire 7 tablet has a bold red exterior so it won't get lost in the shuffle.
 
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Great tablet for kids.
on March 15, 2019
Posted by: Todd
from Herculaneum, MO
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Nice tablet, and cheap price for kids. I got this for my 6 yr old for 39.99 on sale.
He broke his previous one, so when I saw it for 40.00 it was a NO brainer.
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Replenish the battery life of an Apple or Android device with this 10W Belkin wireless charger. It provides fast charging speeds to save time in your busy day, and it minimizes electromagnetic noise to ensure full device functionality. This white Belkin wireless charger is compatible with phones that have plastic cases up to 3mm thick.
 
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Love this qi charger
on March 15, 2019
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from Herculaneum, MO
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This just works, and does it Fast! This is the 2nd one Ive bought, now my wife and I both jave one to use.
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Add to your gaming collectibles with this Funko Pop! Games Destiny Lord Shaxx figure. He stands 3.75-inches, is garbed in his trademark body armor and comes with a clear window box for safe storage. Show your appreciation for the Crucible competitive spirit by displaying this Funko Pop! Games Destiny Lord Shaxx figure.
 
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These make good gifts for kids.
on January 27, 2019
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I bought a few of these for Christmas for my son. He enjoys collecting them, and the quality is good.
I try to find them on sale around 8 to 10 bucks, as anymore seems too pricey.
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Display this Funko Pop! Star Wars Last Jedi Luke Skywalker figure on desktops. It lets coworkers know where your allegiance lies, and the 3.75-inch vinyl toy honors one of the franchise's most enduring characters. This Funko Pop! Star Wars Last Jedi Luke Skywalker figure shows the bearded Jedi master wearing attire from Episode VIII.
 
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My son enjoys these bobble head style toys
on January 27, 2019
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My 10 yr old cant get enough of these. I believe he has around 12 total. Quality seems to be good for the price.
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Explore different moods with this four-pack of Philips Hue A19 bulbs. They're customizable to any glow intensity through the accompanying app, letting you set the atmosphere for a chill evening meal or an upbeat weekend party. Control these Philips Hue A19 bulbs remotely to light your home when you're away.
 
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Very neat smart led bulbs.
on January 27, 2019
Posted by: Todd
from Herculaneum, MO
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These led smart bulbs work great with the Philips Hue app, or my Google Assistant. I now have variations of these in every fixture in my home.
They work nicely, and the dimming feature is great. Only con is theyre on the pricey side. Best to buy them when theyre on sale, as I always do.
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With 5 isolated and filtered outlet banks and connectivity for cable boxes, LAN, telephones and DSL modems, this power conditioner ensures that your home theater system and other electronic components remain protected from voltage fluctuation.
 
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Its ok, but having problems
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It does what it is designed to do. I am starting to have problems with it making crackling sounds, as if wires are arcing inside. It does have a 3 year warranty so I will look to get it replaced. Also, i wish that the lights could be dimmed.
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It does have dimming for the display brightness. 2nd button from the left!
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Get ready to experience mesmerizing gaming with Samsung's 175Hz QD-OLED screen. Enhanced with the Neo Quantum Processor, it delivers brighter whites, deeper blacks and near-infinite color contrast, for an intensely captivating view in QD-OLED. The fastest Odyssey yet moves at electrifying speed with a hair-raising 0.03ms GTG response time. Instantly access top streaming services via Gaming Hub and enjoy smooth play with Samsung~s advanced streaming technology. Additionally, your game room will be instantly upgraded with the Odyssey QD-OLED G8's super slim frame, premium metal finish and visually stunning Core Lighting+.
 

I'm assuming this has no built in speakers? As I don't see any mention of them.

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Introducing the world's first 49" OLED monitor, the Odyssey OLED G95SC. The 49" curved monitor with Dual QHD resolution and 110 PPI delivers maximum space to take in all the pin-sharp details. Neo Quantum Processor brings brighter whites, deeper blacks and near infinite color contrast. Its curved screen wraps around your field of view for truly engrossing gameplay in up to 32:9 aspect ratio. With a hair-raising 0.03ms(GtG)* on the 240Hz refresh rate screen, you can react to your opponent~s every move quicker than ever before. DisplayHDR True Black 400 allows you to see true black and dark colors on screen without pixel light bleed for supreme color and depth expression in every game. G-Sync compatibility keeps the GPU and panel synced up to eliminate choppiness, screen-lag and image tears. Fast-action and complex game scenes are stable and stutter-free with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro for your competitive edge.
 

Can you do Picture in picture with two sources? Can i run netflix app and still use my pc for gaming at the same time?

Nope
2 years, 11 months ago
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Live that ultra lifestyle on the ultimate tablet, featuring our largest screen to help you do more.
 

Does the s8 ultra support wifi-6, 802.11ax?

They all use WiFi 6E, the latestest wifi standard available. There are very few Wifi 6E routers on the market as of now. Butnit is backwards compatible with Wifi 6.
4 years, 3 months ago
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Live that ultra lifestyle on the ultimate tablet, featuring our largest screen to help you do more.
 

Does the tab s8 have a fingerprint sensor?

Yes all three models have a fingerprint scanner, the S8, S8+ & the S8 Ultra. Only the tab S8 has a lcd display not AMOLED like the S8+ and S8 Ultra.
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Live that ultra lifestyle on the ultimate tablet, featuring our largest screen to help you do more.
 

Does the 128gb model has a resolution of 2560 x 1600 or is that an error in the description?

Yes, the display resolution is the same regardless of storage size option.
4 years, 3 months ago
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Meet the ultimate streaming player, Roku Ultra. It~s the fastest and most powerful Roku player ever, with channels like Sling, Hulu, Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, and HBO Max and that launch in a snap and a lightning-fast interface. Bring out the rich detail in your entertainment with stunningly sharp 4K picture, four times the resolution of HD. Immerse yourself in three-dimensional sound when you combine this Roku streaming device with Dolby Atmos~ audio, and watch in awe as colors pop off your screen with spectacular Dolby Vision~ picture. Streaming in the highest picture quality requires a strong, steady Wi-Fi~ connection, especially in rooms farther from your router. That~s why we boosted our best Wi-Fi in this Roku 4K device with even more speed and range, so you can enjoy fast, uninterrupted TV streaming in any room in your home. Use the Roku voice remote to easily search across thousands of channels with your voice, enjoy private listening with included headphones, power up your TV, and set personal shortcuts for your favorite channels~there~s even a lost remote finder. Your favorite channels are front and center on the customizable home screen, so you can spend your time streaming~not scrolling. After a simple setup with everything you need in the box, you~ll be able to stream a massive selection of free, live, and premium TV, including Roku~ Originals only on The Roku Channel. This Roku Ultra also works with popular voice assistants. Ask Alexa or Hey Google to control your streaming, launch channels, search for entertainment, and more. You can also control your TV using the Apple Home app or Siri on your Apple devices.
 

I have an older TV that is 1080p. Will the Ultra support lower quality TV’s of less than 4K ?

Absolutely it does.
4 years, 4 months ago
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Meet the ultimate streaming player, Roku Ultra. It~s the fastest and most powerful Roku player ever, with channels like Sling, Hulu, Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, and HBO Max and that launch in a snap and a lightning-fast interface. Bring out the rich detail in your entertainment with stunningly sharp 4K picture, four times the resolution of HD. Immerse yourself in three-dimensional sound when you combine this Roku streaming device with Dolby Atmos~ audio, and watch in awe as colors pop off your screen with spectacular Dolby Vision~ picture. Streaming in the highest picture quality requires a strong, steady Wi-Fi~ connection, especially in rooms farther from your router. That~s why we boosted our best Wi-Fi in this Roku 4K device with even more speed and range, so you can enjoy fast, uninterrupted TV streaming in any room in your home. Use the Roku voice remote to easily search across thousands of channels with your voice, enjoy private listening with included headphones, power up your TV, and set personal shortcuts for your favorite channels~there~s even a lost remote finder. Your favorite channels are front and center on the customizable home screen, so you can spend your time streaming~not scrolling. After a simple setup with everything you need in the box, you~ll be able to stream a massive selection of free, live, and premium TV, including Roku~ Originals only on The Roku Channel. This Roku Ultra also works with popular voice assistants. Ask Alexa or Hey Google to control your streaming, launch channels, search for entertainment, and more. You can also control your TV using the Apple Home app or Siri on your Apple devices.
 

I just purchased a Roku 4 stick and I am no longer receiving surround sound, just stereo.. It is wired through my Yamaha AVR with a hdmi going to the television. Am I more likely to get surround with the Roku Ultra? I was getting surround with An Apple 4

Try doing a Soft Reset, by unplugging power for 20 seconds and plugging it back in. This usually fixes and sound and video issues with Roku devices.
4 years, 4 months ago
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With 5 isolated and filtered outlet banks and connectivity for cable boxes, LAN, telephones and DSL modems, this power conditioner ensures that your home theater system and other electronic components remain protected from voltage fluctuation.
 

Can I connect 2 power subwoofers and a receiver on this panamax?

Yes
4 years, 5 months ago
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The 3-Series TCL Android TV puts all your entertainment favorites in one place, allowing quick access to over 700,000 movies and TV episodes, your cable box, gaming console, and other devices~all from your speedy, simplified home screen. Enjoy entertainment, get answers, and control devices around your home using Google Assistant. The Google Assistant is always on, ready to help, and makes life in your living room that much more relaxing. Plus, with Chromecast built-in, you can easily cast movies, shows, and photos from your Android or iOS device to your TCL Android TV. Connect all your favorite devices with the two HDMI inputs. Cord cutters can access over-the-air HD content with the built-in tuner or watch live TV from popular cable-replacement services like YouTube TV, Sling, Hulu and more.
 

can i use my AT&T Uverse cable box via HDMI cable on this tv

Sure, why couldn't you if your cable box has a hdmi port.
4 years, 5 months ago
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The 3-Series TCL Android TV puts all your entertainment favorites in one place, allowing quick access to over 700,000 movies and TV episodes, your cable box, gaming console, and other devices~all from your speedy, simplified home screen. Enjoy entertainment, get answers, and control devices around your home using Google Assistant. The Google Assistant is always on, ready to help, and makes life in your living room that much more relaxing. Plus, with Chromecast built-in, you can easily cast movies, shows, and photos from your Android or iOS device to your TCL Android TV. Connect all your favorite devices with the two HDMI inputs. Cord cutters can access over-the-air HD content with the built-in tuner or watch live TV from popular cable-replacement services like YouTube TV, Sling, Hulu and more.
 

Does this TV have the spectrum app?

No roku built in, you'll either need a roku streaming device connected to this TV. Or purchase a different model with roku built in. Only roku offers the spectrum tv app
4 years, 5 months ago
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Todd
 
The 3-Series TCL Android TV puts all your entertainment favorites in one place, allowing quick access to over 700,000 movies and TV episodes, your cable box, gaming console, and other devices~all from your speedy, simplified home screen. Enjoy entertainment, get answers, and control devices around your home using Google Assistant. The Google Assistant is always on, ready to help, and makes life in your living room that much more relaxing. Plus, with Chromecast built-in, you can easily cast movies, shows, and photos from your Android or iOS device to your TCL Android TV. Connect all your favorite devices with the two HDMI inputs. Cord cutters can access over-the-air HD content with the built-in tuner or watch live TV from popular cable-replacement services like YouTube TV, Sling, Hulu and more.
 

Can this TV output 5.1 surround sound to a home theater receiver?

Yes, when connected to a antenna and you have the fiber optic cable ran to your avr receiver.
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