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- First reviewMay 31, 2019
- Last reviewDecember 12, 2021
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Get more out of your home theater setup with this Sonos Beam compact smart soundbar. A 5-speaker with five amplifier setup delivers rich, big sound to your room, while the single-cable connection allows for fast, easy setup. Compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice control, this Sonos Beam compact smart soundbar lets you control the volume and power with the just sound of your voice.
Customer Rating
4
Depends on what you're after.
on March 26, 2021
Posted by: DurzoBlint
Verified Purchase:Yes
So I marked this a 4 star but debated about 3 stars... but not because it's bad in any way. More so because of "worth" and what you're getting for your money. So it really depends on you. Here we go:
I bought this for the sole reason of syncing with a Sonos One in the kitchen for dual room audio when watching tv and movies. For that, it does a great job. But I spent way more than I should have for that capability and that's because you're paying for the name. And admittedly there is no delay, no echo, it syncs perfectly.
Sound quality is just decent. I am using this on a 65" OLED and the built in speakers weren't actually that bad. I would say this bar is a marginal upgrade at best.
Now if you were to include Sonos sub woofer, then this thing would shine. But that thing is EXPENSIVE.
So what it boils down to is "worth". If you have a small tv with crappy built in speakers and no physical space for a full on reciever and multi- speaker setup, then this would be great.
If you just want a better sound system, you can get a reciever and entry level speakers for around the same price as this and it will sound better than this.
If you want multi-room audio, you can't go wrong with Sonos in general.
I bought this for the sole reason of syncing with a Sonos One in the kitchen for dual room audio when watching tv and movies. For that, it does a great job. But I spent way more than I should have for that capability and that's because you're paying for the name. And admittedly there is no delay, no echo, it syncs perfectly.
Sound quality is just decent. I am using this on a 65" OLED and the built in speakers weren't actually that bad. I would say this bar is a marginal upgrade at best.
Now if you were to include Sonos sub woofer, then this thing would shine. But that thing is EXPENSIVE.
So what it boils down to is "worth". If you have a small tv with crappy built in speakers and no physical space for a full on reciever and multi- speaker setup, then this would be great.
If you just want a better sound system, you can get a reciever and entry level speakers for around the same price as this and it will sound better than this.
If you want multi-room audio, you can't go wrong with Sonos in general.
Length of ownership: 29
Mobile Submission: true
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
4
Value
3
Ease of Use
4
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Stream music to any room in your home with this Pioneer Elite A/V component receiver. Chromecast and DTS Play-Fi technologies are built-in and controllable via the provided remote, and a dedicated phono input lets you connect a turntable. Phase control capabilities let you enjoy synchronized sound with this Pioneer Elite A/V component receiver. Includes HDMI 4K Ultra HD and 3D pass-through technologies for compatibility with 3D TVs, Blu-ray players and gaming consoles and 4K Ultra HD TVs.
Customer Rating
3
It does was it says
on October 14, 2020
Posted by: DurzoBlint
Verified Purchase:Yes
If I could do it again, I would spend more for a better receiver. But I'm not down on this one enough to replace it.
The on-screen menu system is pretty bad. It looks like a web page from the 80's. Options are a bit limited. I need to try adjusting it more because I've noticed that if we start watching a movie on our other TV that is just using TV speakers, then move to our basement where our "Theatre" type feel is set up, the voices are actually very muddy and it takes you a while to adjust to having to strain to hear the voices. And it's not a matter of channel volume, but a matter of clarity. I'm thinking adjustment to EQ might help, but I'm no audiophile and the built-in auto-configuration tool with the microphone didn't really help to clean it up.
Also, every once and a while you hear this "PONG" sound from the receiver, not the speakers. It's that familiar sound you USUALLY hear when you first turn on a receiver. But this happens randomly (maybe once per watching session) while you are actually watching something. Nothing happens to the audio, no drops, no changes in sound quality. Just that audible "PONG" sound from the receiver itself. So it's not like anything is WRONG with it. It's just odd.
The on-screen menu system is pretty bad. It looks like a web page from the 80's. Options are a bit limited. I need to try adjusting it more because I've noticed that if we start watching a movie on our other TV that is just using TV speakers, then move to our basement where our "Theatre" type feel is set up, the voices are actually very muddy and it takes you a while to adjust to having to strain to hear the voices. And it's not a matter of channel volume, but a matter of clarity. I'm thinking adjustment to EQ might help, but I'm no audiophile and the built-in auto-configuration tool with the microphone didn't really help to clean it up.
Also, every once and a while you hear this "PONG" sound from the receiver, not the speakers. It's that familiar sound you USUALLY hear when you first turn on a receiver. But this happens randomly (maybe once per watching session) while you are actually watching something. Nothing happens to the audio, no drops, no changes in sound quality. Just that audible "PONG" sound from the receiver itself. So it's not like anything is WRONG with it. It's just odd.
Length of ownership: 920
Mobile Submission: false
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Quality
3
Value
3
Ease of Use
3
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![Ralph Breaks the Internet [Includes Digital Copy] [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray] [2018]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/211d5785-ada8-45b3-b270-b7c042bd9b62.jpg)
Customer Rating
4
Solid sequel
on October 14, 2020
Posted by: DurzoBlint
Verified Purchase:Yes
I thought the first movie was a little better than this one. I thought "Slaughter Race" could be a bit too intense for the youngest of viewers. But my family really enjoyed it.
Length of ownership: 592
Mobile Submission: false
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![Thor: Ragnarok [Includes Digital Copy] [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray] [2017]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/fca68279-087b-416d-b413-51c1f81c9b0e.jpg)
Customer Rating
5
One of our favorite movies
on October 14, 2020
Posted by: DurzoBlint
Verified Purchase:Yes
I wish I could erase my memory of this movie just so I could watch it again for the first time. The perfect mix of action, comedy and serious situations is what makes this movie spectacular. I would go so far as to say that it probably is our favorite of all the Marvel movies. There were a few too many butt and sex jokes for the little ones. So pre-watch before you let your kids watch and proceed at your own comfort level. But really fantastic.
Length of ownership: 952
Mobile Submission: false
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![Alita: Battle Angel - 4K Blu-Ray [Standard] [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/54b62c40-d402-4f09-90aa-1523e96914fd.jpg)
In this epic adventure of hope and empowerment, a cyborg, Alita (Rosa Salazar), searches for clues from her past when she awakens in a future world she does not recognize.
Customer Rating
5
Very entertaining!
on October 14, 2020
Posted by: DurzoBlint
Verified Purchase:Yes
I really liked this movie. I read up that it's didn't do QUITE as well at the box office as it should have because A) it wasn't advertised very well. And B) because it's based off of Anime I believe(?) but something more obscure that isn't well known.
But I really liked the movie. The special effects were great. The story line was decent, and the setting was done really well too.
And I've heard they are finally making a sequel! So you'll need to watch this one before watching the next one.
But I really liked the movie. The special effects were great. The story line was decent, and the setting was done really well too.
And I've heard they are finally making a sequel! So you'll need to watch this one before watching the next one.
Length of ownership: 440
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" Laptop: Complete daily computing tasks quickly with this Lenovo IdeaPad laptop. The 7th Gen AMD A6-9220E processor and 4GB of RAM offer ample power to run multiple applications seamlessly for efficient multitasking, while the AMD Radeon R4 integrated graphics deliver quality visuals on the 14-inch HD display. This Lenovo IdeaPad laptop has a lithium-polymer battery that provides up to 8 hours of uptime on a single charge.
Customer Rating
1
This laptop shouldn't exist
on October 14, 2020
Posted by: DurzoBlint
I personally don't own this laptop, but my friends bought two of them last Christmas during this same deal for their kids since they were so cheap. They were so bad that when it came time to e-learn due to Covid, they couldn't even handle Zoom. As soon as the mom swapped out one of the kids with her newer Mac laptop, no problems for that kid but the other still couldn't get on. So it wasn't an issue of Wifi or house hold internet performance.
I'm in IT so I took it to see if there was any way of speeding it up. There isn't! No slots to upgrade RAM. No SATA port to upgrade the storage to a true SSD. And the real problem is the ancient low performance processor in this thing. And that's not upgradable either as it's soldered to the MB. This thing is simply garbage.
I re-installed Windows for them just so it was all "clean" again and made sure it had all updates, but I hated every second I was working on it.
If they still don't use it, I'm going to suggest reloading it with Linux to see if they can get a performance boost there. Linux can typically do more with less hardware. Other than that, stay away from this laptop.
I'm in IT so I took it to see if there was any way of speeding it up. There isn't! No slots to upgrade RAM. No SATA port to upgrade the storage to a true SSD. And the real problem is the ancient low performance processor in this thing. And that's not upgradable either as it's soldered to the MB. This thing is simply garbage.
I re-installed Windows for them just so it was all "clean" again and made sure it had all updates, but I hated every second I was working on it.
If they still don't use it, I'm going to suggest reloading it with Linux to see if they can get a performance boost there. Linux can typically do more with less hardware. Other than that, stay away from this laptop.
Mobile Submission: false
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Quality
1
Value
1
Ease of Use
1
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Enjoy nonstop entertainment with the Roku Streaming Stick+. Its wireless receiver provides a strong signal for smooth streaming in rooms far from the router, and it supports 4K, HD and HDR resolutions for crisp, colorful pictures. Take this compact Roku Streaming Stick+ with you on vacation for enjoying shows away from home.
Customer Rating
4
Not bad
on August 2, 2020
Posted by: DurzoBlint
Verified Purchase:Yes
I've always preferred the premium roku versions that have ethernet jacks. We bought this one because we had one more tv that needed one and this stick was on sale.
While it's pretty good. Sometimes the remote just doesn't respond. I'll end up clicking a button multiple times and after about 10 seconds or so it will finally start working.
And it's not the batteries because that was my first try.
But for the much lower cost over the premium versions, it's still quite good.
While it's pretty good. Sometimes the remote just doesn't respond. I'll end up clicking a button multiple times and after about 10 seconds or so it will finally start working.
And it's not the batteries because that was my first try.
But for the much lower cost over the premium versions, it's still quite good.
Length of ownership: 243
Mobile Submission: true
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
4
Value
4
Ease of Use
5
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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.
Customer Rating
5
Bought for wife, I'm jealous
on August 2, 2020
Posted by: DurzoBlint
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought this for my wife and she's been wearing it for a while now. She really likes it. We got screen protectors for it right away so it wouldn't get scratched.
Length of ownership: 241
Mobile Submission: true
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Value
5
Ease of Use
5
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![Trolls World Tour - 4K Blu-Ray [Standard] [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/cd3bfedd-1536-404d-94dc-eedb431f25cf.jpg)
Queen Poppy (Anna Kendrick), Branch (Justin Timberlake), and the rest of your favorite Trolls are back for another musical adventure that's bigger-and louder-than ever before! In Trolls World Tour, Poppy and Branch discover that their kingdom is only one of six musical realms-Funk, Country, Techno, Classical, Pop, and Rock-that were once united in perfect harmony. When the power-hungry ruler of the Rock Trolls threatens to silence all other music so her tribe can reign supreme, Poppy and Branch must embark on an epic quest to unite the realms of Trollkind, before the songs in their hearts are lost forever!
Customer Rating
5
The kids loved it!
on August 2, 2020
Posted by: DurzoBlint
Verified Purchase:Yes
Really good sequel to the first movie. The music choices were great. And really teaches the importance of accepting and celebrating everyone's differences rather than forcing conformity.
Length of ownership: 8
Mobile Submission: true
I would recommend this to a friend!
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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
4
A good end to a great franchise
on August 2, 2020
Posted by: DurzoBlint
Verified Purchase:Yes
I really liked this movie. Some of the back and forth style interactions were a bit confusing. And the end felt a little forced and not so natural way to tie it all back to the originals. But overall, very good.
Length of ownership: 8
Mobile Submission: true
I would recommend this to a friend!
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