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- Review count38
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- First reviewAugust 14, 2019
- Last reviewJanuary 20, 2023
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- Average rating4.6
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- First review commentAugust 16, 2018
- Last review commentJuly 20, 2020
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- First questionJune 17, 2022
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Hear the action all around you for a cinematic experience at home with this LG Dolby Atmos soundbar. Bluetooth connectivity offers wireless freedom when pairing your TV or other digital devices, while Google Assistant lets you use voice-activated controls without getting up from the sofa. This LG Dolby Atmos soundbar adjusts the sound level automatically to deliver the ideal audio experience for different content types.
Customer Rating
4
Sounds good, very balanced, nice feature set
on May 8, 2020
Posted by: MrBill250
Verified Purchase:Yes
Nice feature set. Bass is deep and clear. The directions state to put subwoofer up front by the screen, but I've moved it and it does not really matter. Sounds the same anywhere.
The rear speakers connect by wire to an electronic box. The box is plugged into the wall outlet for power but connects wirelessly to the front speaker. The subwoofer connects wirelessly as well. All of this was very easy to setup.
The soundbar can sit on a cabinet in front of the TV, or mount to the wall. Its the perfect size for a 65" LG TV, matching its width perfectly.
The soundbar can sit on a cabinet in front of the TV, or mount to the wall. Its the perfect size for a 65" LG TV, matching its width perfectly.
The sounds is very good, very balanced, not tinny or boomy as some are. However I find the back speakers disappointing. They are far too quiet, almost inaudible, they do not add much at all to the overall volume or to the surround sound effect. I'm looking into this to see if there is a settings I can change to resolve or if I have an actual problem with the unit. If I can get the back speakers to contribute adequately, I'd give this five stars.
You get a basic guide, but a more detailed user manual is available for download on LG's website. The basic user guide does not give you enough information to tune this or diagnose problems. Considering the cost of this system, a printed guide should be included in the box.
Length of ownership: 169
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5
Value
4
Ease of Use
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![Thor [SteelBook] [Includes Digital Copy] [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray] [Only @ Best Buy] [2011]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/304b2327-370a-41e7-956a-951dd4939472.png)
Customer Rating
5
Nice case, artwork, effects are well done
on May 8, 2020
Posted by: MrBill250
Verified Purchase:Yes
Great effects, looks great on a 65" 4K HDR TV and sounds great in surround sound. Has the code to add it to your online library and watch online. Nice art on the steel case.
I don't review a movies performance as you would not know what I like or not in a movie and I have no history of movie reviews. So that seems pointless.
Length of ownership: 143
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Customer Rating
5
Looks great, nice case
on May 8, 2020
Posted by: MrBill250
Verified Purchase:Yes
Great effects, looks great on a 65" 4K HDR TV and sounds great in surround sound. Has the code to add it to your online library and watch online. Nice art on the steel case.
I don't review a movies performance as you would not know what I like or not in a movie and I have no history of movie reviews. So that seems pointless.
Length of ownership: 143
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Customer Rating
5
Fun flick, great effects
on May 8, 2020
Posted by: MrBill250
Verified Purchase:Yes
Great effects, looks great on a 65" 4K HDR TV and sounds great in surround sound. Has the code to add it to your online library and watch online. Nice art on the steel case.
I don't review a movies performance as you would not know what I like or not in a movie and I have no history of movie reviews. So that seems pointless.
Length of ownership: 143
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The SURFboard SB8163 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem features 16 downstream x 4 upstream channels for high-speed internet access. It is compatible with major US Cable Internet providers and is best for cable internet speed plans up to 400 Mbps.
Customer Rating
5
Works great, high performance
on May 8, 2020
Posted by: MrBill250
Verified Purchase:Yes
I'm using it with RCN 1-Gig Internet service and it works well. RCN is able to use use it and there's been no issues. Lights are easy to make out. A Quick Start guide comes with it, a larger Manual is available as a PDF from the Arris website.
You can log into the unit to check status and errors by entering the cable modems IP into a web browser, I uploaded some screen shots of what you can see.
There are two Ethernet ports on the back. You can use either or both at the same time. With a router plugged into one, I was able to plug a PC in to do some testing and both worked together. It works like a switch/hub to divide the signal. It does not turn a 1GB line into a 2GB line though, your service is whatever it is set to,
Its solidly built. Plenty of Cable ISP's use these for their rental units. It runs a bit on the warmer side, so keep it ventilated. It is among the fastest cable modems available and needs a fast CPU to pump up to 10Gbps, so it can run hot.
Not sure if I'll ever need 10Gbps, best I can get now is 10% of its rated capacity. I should be future proofed for a number of years to come.
The only con is the price. But I save on a monthly modem rental fee, so it will eventually pay at some point and start saving me money.
Length of ownership: 100
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Ease of Use
5
Quality
5
Value
4
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Connect this Ring Alarm keypad to your base station (not included), and effortlessly set your security by pass code. Home, Away and Stay options let you set the level of security you need, and wireless connectivity offers emergency services at the press of a button. The small design of this Ring Alarm keypad mounts easily to your wall.
Customer Rating
5
Simple, big button are easy to use
on May 8, 2020
Posted by: MrBill250
Verified Purchase:Yes
This unit has big buttons that light up are easy to find/use in the dark, It lights up once you press a key.
The Home/Away icons get mixed up at first till you learn their locations. This new pad has a sticker that lists what they are, my old pad from 14 months ago did not have this, so it seems I'm not the only one.
It has a speaker that advised when the modes change and sounds off with the loud alarm on the main box.
I charged the battery on my first pad and it lasted just over a year.
I bought this to keep in my bedroom for convenience.
Length of ownership: 25
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Quality
5
Value
5
Ease of Use
5
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![Toy Story 4 [Includes Digital Copy] [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray] [2019]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/36e62994-034b-4428-a3e1-f5e0139a8880.jpg)
Customer Rating
5
The last in a classic series
on November 8, 2019
Posted by: MrBill250
Verified Purchase:Yes
Looks like the final toy story movie. A classic, An ending with a bit of surprise. Looks great in 4K. if you watched the others, you have to see this.
Length of ownership: 9
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Master hearty brunch recipes with this six-slice Bella Pro digital toaster oven. Nine preprogrammed cook functions provide optimal settings for baking, broiling and warming various dishes, and the convection option and quartz and steel heating elements help achieve efficient, evenly cooked results. The 24L capacity of this 1800W Bella Pro digital toaster oven accommodates a 12-inch pizza.
Customer Rating
3
Rattle & Hum
on August 14, 2019
Posted by: MrBill250
Verified Purchase:Yes
Great features, looks good. Buttons felt a bit cheap in use, but worked acceptably.
Upon use, it rattled and hummed loudly. Something with the convection fan mounting must have been loose or broken. A few wacks and it would quiet down for a bit, but it always came back, so I returned it.
Upon use, it rattled and hummed loudly. Something with the convection fan mounting must have been loose or broken. A few wacks and it would quiet down for a bit, but it always came back, so I returned it.
If you get one that was made right and is quiet one, it could be worthwhile.
Length of ownership: 17
Mobile Submission: false
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Experience high-performance gaming with this CyberPowerPC computer. It has an AMD Ryzen 7 processor for fast handling of data and file execution, and its spacious 2TB hard drive lets you store plenty of files. This CyberPowerPC computer has 16GB of RAM, so it can run multiple programs and applications without interruption.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5This computer works so smoothly
By Juanita35
from Pico Rivera
My son loves the computer I got for him he says that it runs fast and is good for gaming. I am glad I found this computer for my son.
MrBill250
Easton, PA
AMD RX 580 4GB
August 16, 2018
Yes, BrettB, this PC's RX 580 video card has 4GB. Hardware for OEM's is often different than retail versions. OEM's can get hardware customized to suit their needs this way. If losing 4GB helps meet a price point and still retain the performance the manufacturer is trying to hit, they can do that.
Its good you check the specs so you know what you are getting. I don't quote specs in my reviews when they are already posted, unless they are wrong or lacking some extra detail.
Its good you check the specs so you know what you are getting. I don't quote specs in my reviews when they are already posted, unless they are wrong or lacking some extra detail.
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Explore, create or just enjoy favorite shows with this HP Pavilion all-in-one computer. The 23.8-inch 1920 x 1080 edge-to-edge touch display provides crystal-clear HD resolution, while the AMD Radeon Vega 8 graphics card delivers a smooth multimedia experience. This HP Pavilion all-in-one computer lets you switch between tasks seamlessly thanks to 8GB of SDRAM , and the 1TB SATA hard drive provides ample storage for photos, movies and games.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Gorgeous and Beefy and with Room to Expand
By MrBill250
from Easton, PA, USA
This is one very sharp modern looking PC. A large beautiful and bright IPS LED backlit screen, graphics just pop. The touch screen is cool to use. Scrolling and zooming in is so intuitive. But fingers can leave oily prints, so I’ll probably stick to the mouse for most things. But it’s nice to have for some tasks and young kids seem to find it easier.
The round B&O label in the front lower right of the screen bezel is NOT the power button. The power button is on the bottom of the screen. In my search for the ON button, I found that the bottom of the PC screen has small plastic tabs/labels, clear with white type that fold down in front of power button and the various ports to help you find things. They are folded up tight to the case, so look/feel for them and pull them down. As these ports on the bottom are not normally visible, this was a thoughtful and welcome touch.
The stand is very sturdy. The monitor tilts smoothly and holds its position. It feels like a high-quality piece. A long Allen wrench is included so you can remove it. If you someday go to replace or upgrade a component, it will come in handy. If you can still find it. I taped mine still in the bag under the keyboard.
The setup has audio prompts! It will talk you through the few questions there are and only took a few minutes. There were no hard or technical questions to answer. I find Windows 10 to be best version of Windows so far. If your using an older version of Windows, you will find allot to like in Windows 10.
Putting this in a bedroom or will it do duty in a dorm room at college? Good news. There is a built-in shutter switch on the top to cover the camera with a simple plastic shutter. I much prefer this mechanical lock over software. There is no way to override or hack that with software and you can see at a glance if the lens is covered.
The PC boots up and shuts down quickly. The AMD Ryzen CPU has plenty of performance to handle Office applications, web browsers, and multi-media. Skype Video Conferencing, Music, DVD’s, streamed movies played without any glitches at all while I worked.
I applied all updates and I still have over 900-GB of space left to use. 1TB is a allot of space for a home PC. It’s a fast 7,200 RPM 3.5” desktop mechanical hard drive. I was expecting a slower 2.5” laptop or 5,400 RPM drive. A very welcome surprise. If 1TB is not enough, you swap in a larger drive, or an SSD drive for some extra speed.
There’s also one M.2 socket 3, 2280 key ‘M’ card slot on the mainboard. You could put an SSD drive on a card in the PC if you desire for a boost in performance. They are currently out in up to 1TB size.
I found the 8GB of speedy DDR4 RAM to be enough to have several applications open at the same time. If Task Manager shows you are using all your RAM and paging to disk, you can add another 8GB module, up to 16 GB is supported. My unit had one 8GB memory module and one empty slot available.
This PC supports virtually every network connection standard in use today. There is LAN cable jack that will support Fast and Gigabit Ethernet. That’s as fast you will likely find outside of a data center. If you prefer Wi-Fi, there is a card mounted near the top of the mainboard in a M.2 socket 1 slot. This card is Dual band (2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz) and supports 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac. 2X2 as well as Bluetooth 4.2. However, you connect, it’s there. Only the best, nothing was held back here.
This PC supports virtually every network connection standard in use today. There is LAN cable jack that will support Fast and Gigabit Ethernet. That’s as fast you will likely find outside of a data center. If you prefer Wi-Fi, there is a card mounted near the top of the mainboard in a M.2 socket 1 slot. This card is Dual band (2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz) and supports 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac. 2X2 as well as Bluetooth 4.2. However, you connect, it’s there. Only the best, nothing was held back here.
The network card also has Bluetooth version 4.2, which is what you want. This version provides for long battery life in BT 4.2 peripherals. I connected Bluetooth speakers, two mice, a second keyboard, and my phone. All connected and worked without issue. All were live at the same time. Just pick up a different mouse or keyboard and use it. Noting to switch or re-pair. You can setup Window’s to auto-lock the screen when the phone moves several feet from the PC.
The keyboard has very little extra material on the edges, so it seems small. I checked and keys match up with my standard keyboards, there’s just nothing extra. Minimalist. The keyboard is ‘good’. It feels is OK for a home PC, but you will not confuse it for gaming or typists’ keyboard. It’s what one expects on a home PC. The same can be said for the mouse. Name brand batteries come with the PC for them, they are not rechargeable via USB. With a battery life of 6-12 months, there’s no need. Everything you need to get the PC up and use it is in the box.
I did find it odd that HP requires the use of a USB receiver for the keyboard and mouse. Bluetooth 4.2 is built into the PC, so why not use it leave the USB port open? Use the USB 2.0 port for the keyboard/mouse receiver. Save the faster USB ports for drives, camera’s and other devices that can make use of the higher speed USB ports.
Speaking of USB ports, there are five of them. On the back there are four; two each of USB 2.0 and USB 3.1 ports. All four USB ports are hidden on the back of the PC in the center. A hard spot to get to if the PC is against the wall. If you use USB peripherals much, I recommend adding a USB expansion bar so it sits under the monitor for easier access. However, it takes away from the minimalist clean look.
There is a fifth USB Port on the bottom of the screen. It is a USB 3.1-Type C port. Its not the rectangular connection like on the back. Newer high-speed peripherals use this.
There are two HDMI ports on the back, and In and an OUT. On the IN port I connected a streaming IPTV box so this PC could duplicate as a TV. On the OUT port you can add a second monitor and extend your desktop across two screens, or just use a different monitor or projector.
The DVD-RW drive is easy to access on the right side, a natural location. Wish there was a pair of USB 3.1 ports there as well. The memory card slot can be accessed without reaching around back. Its on the bottom edge of the PC. It takes some getting used to since you can’t see it, but using it is very doable.
The sound is very good for not having external speakers. The best built in speakers I’ve come across. More than adequate for typical desk duties and background music. If you desire more, there is a mini-DIN headphone/microphone combo jack and Bluetooth. Either can be used to connect to external speakers. I found connecting Bluetooth speakers to be a simple task.
In summary, this looks and feels like a high-quality PC. You will be proud to have it on the Reception Desk or in your home. Performance is really good for a home/work PC. There are enough ports, drive space and RAM for most people to use this for a long time before they may need to upgrade something. And when they do, they can! Which can’t be said for all PC’s like this.
My only real complaint is the location of the rear USB ports. A few on the back are good, a few on the side would be great. I frequently use thumb drives, so I’m dinging it a star for that. Otherwise this PC meets and generally beats what I expected to find in an All in One PC. They have come a long way in a few years and are not limited budget PC’s anymore.
MrBill250
Easton, PA
A quick update
December 6, 2018
I have installed a 1-TB M.2 SSD Stick for a hard drive and upgraded the RAM to 32-GB, the maximum supported. The SSD stick really helped disk I/O in a huge way. I am still very happy with this PC and expect to get at least 2 years from it, which is my norm.
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Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-band WiFi Range Extender boosts your WiFi to the extreme with speeds up to 3Gbps. From your garage to the backyard, eliminate WiFi dead zones and extend WiFi range to hard-to-reach areas of your home. Add-on to your existing router/gateway/ISP gateway and get the entire benefit of mesh networking; one network name, seamless roaming and a dedicated backhaul.
Overall
1 out of 5
1 out of 5Needs reboot every 10 - 12 hours
By My2Cents
from NJ
10 - 12 hours after rebooting Nighthawk, devices can not connect. Any device trying to connect gets an error - "Failed to Obtain IP Address". I have to reboot it every 10 - 12 hours for it to work. NI have worked with Netgear Tech support, who were not much help. They made me factory reset it a number of times, but it is no good. It is just an expensive brick for me
MrBill250
Easton, PA
Same story as elsewhere
December 18, 2018
I've read about this same issue on many other sites and forums. Sounds like there is a memory leak in the firmware.Hopefully a future update will resolve it. I really like the feature set for my needs, but I think I'll hold off and search for other solutions.
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Take this pocket-sized DarioHealth LC WK kit on the go easily. Made to automatically record blood glucose measurements, this kit makes it simple to track important metrics for diabetes, such as carb counting, medication intake and physical activity. This DarioHealth LC WK kit only requires a tiny drop of blood and offers accurate, speedy measurements.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5It works very well
By MarkusMN
from Minneapolis, MN
I love having an interface for my phone. The test worked as expected and I would change one thing.
I had problems with the device at first, but I shut down the application and tried it again with no issues. My phone didn’t register it at first.
This is a nice compact system. The only thing I would change would be to make the finger pricker a spring loaded device.
I have calalces on my fingers from playing guitar so it was hard to draw blood with it.
MrBill250
Easton, PA
The lancet is spring loaded
January 17, 2019
The lancet is spring loaded. Push it down before you put the cap on. The trigger release is the rectangular orange strip on the side. You can adjust the depth of the pin with the orange dial on the top.
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Connect an extra display to your workstation with this black Belkin USB-C to VGA charge adapter. The plug-and-play design offers fast connection of devices, while the pass-through USB-C power delivery allows convenient charging. This 60W Belkin USB-C to VGA charge adapter supports Full HD resolution for quality videos and pictures.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Almost 5 Stars. Pass Through USB C issue.
By PhillipB
from LONG BEACH
I would give this 5 stars, but I could not get the USB C pass through to work.
I am running Microsoft Surface Book 3 and Android Pixel 3XL all current drivers and latest updates installed. I triple checked. I even went through to make sure USB 3.0 was up to date with the driver. All drivers were up to date.
Other than that this was really good to use with external monitor for multiple screens or to just use a bigger single screen. This product does a job great.
Plug and play. No need to install any special software for the extended display function.
I would still recommend this product even though I had issues with the pass through USB C function.
MrBill250
Easton, PA
USB-C port on the Belkin is for POWER pass-through
July 20, 2020
The USB-C port on the Belkin is for POWER pass-through only, up to 60 watts max. Other peripherals will not work.
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The 16Z90Q LG gram laptop with 16~ IPS AntiGlar display combines consummate portability and uncompromising performance with near all day battery life. The compact body is both lightweight and durable, while it has the Intel Evo Platform Powered by 12th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU with Iris Xe Graphics 16GB of LDDR5 RAM assure blazing speed. This LG gram hosts 1TB NVMe solid state drive while Thunderbolt 4 connectivity offers faster data transfer as well as smoother display of 4K/5K video. The LG gram comes with Windows 11 Home.
Can RAM be expanded, to 32 or 64 GB?
3 years, 11 months ago
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Get in the game and keep up with all the action on this Logitech gaming keyboard. The slim design fits easily with gaming setups, while LED backlit RGB mechanical keys are programmable to meet specific gaming styles. Multi-key rollover turns every shot or battle maneuver into a single motion. The cylindrical key shape of this Logitech gaming keyboard provides an easy touch and effortless interaction.
Is the carbon model tactile or linear keys? Which one is best buy selling?
Silver is Tactile only. Carbon comes either way, two different part numbers depending on which you want:
P/N: 920-008860 Linear
P/N: 920-008848 Tactile GX Blue
P/N: 920-008860 Linear
P/N: 920-008848 Tactile GX Blue
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Get in the game and keep up with all the action on this Logitech gaming keyboard. The slim design fits easily with gaming setups, while LED backlit RGB mechanical keys are programmable to meet specific gaming styles. Multi-key rollover turns every shot or battle maneuver into a single motion. The cylindrical key shape of this Logitech gaming keyboard provides an easy touch and effortless interaction.
Is this the linear or tactile keys?
Search Best Buy for "920-008848", that's the part number for the version with the Romer-G mechanical linear key switches. The current URL for it is: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/logitech-g513-wired-gaming-mechanical-romer-g-switch-keyboard-with-rgb-backlighting-carbon/6214342.p?skuId=6214342
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