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- First reviewNovember 4, 2018
- Last reviewJune 6, 2026
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Upgrade your audio entertainment experience with this Vizio 2.0 channel sound bar system. Built-in Bluetooth technology provides seamless wireless streaming, while USB, aux and digital optical audio ports provide more options for connectivity. This Vizio 2.0 channel sound bar system features a compact freestanding design for easy placement and comes with a remote control for convenient operation.
Customer Rating
5
Works great!
on October 10, 2020
Posted by: Briandb03
Verified Purchase:Yes
We bought this to accompany a new Visio TV for my mother-in-law. She was having trouble hearing her old TV’s sound. This sound bar has quite a bit PF “oomph” and really enhances her viewing experience.
Length of ownership: 26
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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5
Value
5
Ease of Use
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This dryer cord is required for successful hook-up of your new appliance. Our delivery personnel will determine whether a 3- or 4-prong cord is needed based on the outlet behind your existing dryer.
Customer Rating
5
Required items
on October 10, 2020
Posted by: Briandb03
Verified Purchase:Yes
These were required for installation but everything is working fine.
Length of ownership: 27
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These stainless-steel washing machine fill hoses are ideal for connecting most washing machines to hot and cold water.
Customer Rating
5
Required items
on October 10, 2020
Posted by: Briandb03
Verified Purchase:Yes
These were required for installation but everything is working well.
Length of ownership: 27
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5
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Enhance drying time with this dryer vent kit that features custom fitted ends and clamps for quick and easy installation.
Customer Rating
5
Required item
on October 10, 2020
Posted by: Briandb03
Verified Purchase:Yes
This item was required for installation; it conveniently allowed the dryer to fit in a narrow space.
Length of ownership: 27
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5
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We'll deliver, install and make sure your new washing machine is working. We'll level your washer, plug it in and attach the hoses. Additional charges may apply if not up to local codes or requirements.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent service
on October 10, 2020
Posted by: Briandb03
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is the third time Best Buy has provided appliance installation for us. They’re always very friend and helpful, ensuring that the basic operation of the new appliance is understood before they leave.
Length of ownership: 27
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We'll deliver, install and make sure your new electric dryer is working. We'll connect a new, customer-supplied 220V power cord and vent kit. Additional charges may apply if not up to local codes or requirements.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent service
on October 10, 2020
Posted by: Briandb03
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is the third theme Best Buy has provided appliance installation for us. They’re always very friend and helpful, ensuring that the basic operation of the new appliance is understood before they leave.
Length of ownership: 27
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Designed for home or office, the Ember mugs and their companion smartphone app allow you to set your precise drinking temperature for hot beverages, track caffeine consumption, save presets for your favorite drinks, customize the LED color and more. Ember maintains your chosen temperature for approximately 1 hour, so your warm beverage stays perfect from the first sip to the last drop.
Customer Rating
4
Does what you want it to
on July 11, 2020
Posted by: Briandb03
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is a great mug; fun to operate and practical. It turns out that i like my coffee cooler than most folks, but that’s okay. The Ember mug lets it get to my optimal temperature then holds it there until I finish. Without this mug, there was a limited window of opportunity for me to drink my coffee where it was neither too hot nor too cold. The find light integrated into the mug is pretty cool for some reason.
I would have given five stars if not for the fact that the Bluetooth frequently needs to be re-paired. If you’re having trouble, delete the app from your phone and start all over. So far, that always fixes it but it’s a hassle.
Length of ownership: 28
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4
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4
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5
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Active noise cancellation for immersive sound. Transparency mode for hearing and connecting with the world around you. A more customizable fit for all-day comfort. Sweat- and water-resistant.~ All in a super light, in-ear headphone that's easy to set up with all your Apple devices.~
Customer Rating
5
Great for music, excellent for work
on June 20, 2020
Posted by: Briandb03
Verified Purchase:Yes
The primary purpose for this purchase was to use during numerous conference calls/remote video meetings while working from home. They have performed perfectly. They are also great for listening to music, with rich sound and deep base. The noise canceling feature works better than expected, though I haven’t tested them on an airplane yet. They easily paired with my iPhone and automatically start working as soon as I put them in my ears.
Length of ownership: 24
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HomePod is a breakthrough speaker that senses its location and tunes the music to sound amazing wherever you are in the room. Together with Apple Music, it gives you access to over 45 million songs. And with the intelligence of Siri, it's a helpful home assistant for everyday tasks, and for controlling your smart home accessories - all with just your voice. Welcome HomePod.
Customer Rating
4
An excellent speaker, just not so smart.
on April 18, 2020
Posted by: Briandb03
Verified Purchase:Yes
The sound from this puppy is wonderful. Its ability to assess its surroundings and project room-filling sound is impressive. It’s quite heavy which helps give the bass some added “oomph.” It is best experienced when used in conjunction with an Apple Music subscription. One irritation is that it doesn’t seem to be able to begin a playlist in the middle and play forward from there. It must start at the beginning and play the songs in order. Passing off music from an iPhone to the HomePod isn’t always seamless, either.
I liked the sound so much that I bought a second one. They were able to quickly identify each other in the HomeKit app and play well together. However, I must admit that it turns out I was fine having only one HomePod. I’d hoped to have one in front of the living room and one in back so that I would feel even more immersed by the sound. However, that isn’t really how it worked out. Instead, one gets assigned as the left channel, and one the right. Both really need to be in front of you for the best combined effect. Our apartment isn’t large, so a singe HomePod would have been fine. I suppose that a person in a larger home would find it beneficial to have one upstairs and one downstairs, but that isn’t our living situation. We’ll likely give our second one to a friend.
The HomePod isn’t as smart as an Alexa. Instead of being able to add “skills,” many functions my be airplayed from an iPhone to the speaker, rather than the speaker being able to do it by itself. An easy fix would be for most iPhone apps to have HomePod versions the same way they do for the Apple Watch. The functionality through the HomeKit app is clunky and not as intuitive as you would expect from Apple. The Apple Watch and the HomePod don’t seem to communicate well, either. The watch and the HomePod don’t seem to be on the same page, as the watch is showing different music playing than what the HomePod is actually playing. If you tap the HomePod in the HomeKit app on your watch while the HomePod is playing, you don’t gain access to HomePod controls. Rather, the HomePod starts playing whatever music was on the watch.
The HomePod can serve as a speakerphone so I was really eager to use that functionality for when we call family. Unfortunately, the caller on the other line seems unable to hear clearly unless you really raise your voice or literally sit right next to the speaker. I’ve tried speaking to several callers to make certain the issue wasn’t because of one person’s phone. I learned that the issue was always a problem. Perhaps the microphone isn’t as attuned to voices during phone calls as it is to voices speaking commands to it.
I know I’ve listed several complaints in this review, so I want to reiterate that this is an EXCELLENT speaker if you want room-filling sound with rich bass and crisp treble. But this is supposed to be smart and functional, too. Apple is usually too customer oriented to allow a product to be deficient for long. They like to make products that “just work.” Therefore, I’m hoping that future software updates will make it smarter and more user friendly. If they do that, I’ll give it all five stars. It’s an expensive piece of equipment so it really should do more things more easily.
I know I’ve listed several complaints in this review, so I want to reiterate that this is an EXCELLENT speaker if you want room-filling sound with rich bass and crisp treble. But this is supposed to be smart and functional, too. Apple is usually too customer oriented to allow a product to be deficient for long. They like to make products that “just work.” Therefore, I’m hoping that future software updates will make it smarter and more user friendly. If they do that, I’ll give it all five stars. It’s an expensive piece of equipment so it really should do more things more easily.
Length of ownership: 34
Mobile Submission: true
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Quality
5
Value
3
Ease of Use
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Upgrade your home office equipment with this HP Envy all-in-one printer. Its dual-band Wi-Fi support lets you print sharp, borderless photos directly from your mobile device, and the 2.7-inch color touch screen lets you configure options for printing, scanning and copying. This HP Envy all-in-one printer increases productivity as it delivers 14 ppm of black and white documents.
Customer Rating
5
Easy setup and operation
on March 20, 2020
Posted by: Briandb03
Verified Purchase:Yes
This printer was very easy to set up and it’s easy to operate. The app is a convenient way to monitor the printer’s functions.
Length of ownership: 47
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5
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5
Ease of Use
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Jam-packed with innovation, HomePod mini fills the entire room with rich 360-degree audio. Place multiple speakers around the house for a connected sound system.~ And with Siri, your favorite do-it-all intelligent assistant helps with everyday tasks and controls your smart home privately and securely.~
what is the difference between the Apple homepod mini and the Echo Dot?
I’ve used both and I would say the Echo Dot is smarter but the HomePod has much better sound quality.
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Jam-packed with innovation, HomePod mini fills the entire room with rich 360-degree audio. Place multiple speakers around the house for a connected sound system.~ And with Siri, your favorite do-it-all intelligent assistant helps with everyday tasks and controls your smart home privately and securely.~
I read that the hand-off feature needs a U-1 chip to operate, which is why my 2 yr. old iphone XR is not transferring when I hold my phone next to the Homepod mini. Is this really true, and are there any solutions other than a phone upgrade?
Easily control your computer or laptop with this Insignia wired keyboard. It includes a full-size number pad so that you can quickly input data, and a row of flexible function keys ensures easy operation of your device. The USB connection that comes with this Insignia wired keyboard makes it simple to install.
Using on IMac. For some reason the num lock, cap lock, calculator keys won’t work. Basically the right side number pad doesn’t work
The new Apple Pencil makes note-taking, writing, and drawing better than ever. It magnetically attaches to iPad Pro, charges wirelessly, and lets you change tools with a simple double tap. Apple Pencil (2nd generation) works with iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th generation); iPad Pro 11-inch (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation); iPad Air (4th and 5th generation); and iPad mini (6th generation).
Whats the difference between the 1st gen and the 2nd gen? And does the 1st gen work with the newest ipad pro (2018)?
The 2nd generation pencil is shaped slightly differently than the fist in that there is a flat side which allows the pencil to magnetically attach to the square frame of the new iPad Pro. Also, the end no longer comes off (and gets easily lost) because the new pencil charges on contact similarly to the way the watch charges by magnetically attaching to the charge cord. The 1st generation pencil does not work with the 11-inch iPad Pro or the 12.9 inch iPad Pro (3rd generation). They require using the new pencil.
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HP ENVY x360 Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: Complete daily computing tasks with this HP ENVY convertible laptop. The 10th Gen Intel Core i7-10510U processor and12GB of RAM let you run multiple intensive applications simultaneously for smooth multitasking, and the 512GB Intel SSD shortens load times, letting you access files swiftly. This HP ENVY convertible laptop has Intel UHD graphics that deliver vivid visuals on the 15.6-inch Full HD display for an immersive experience.
Fundamentally redesigned and reengineered. The largest Apple Watch display yet. Built-in electrical heart sensor. New Digital Crown with haptic feedback. Low and high heart rate notifications. Fall detection and Emergency SOS. New Breathe watch faces. Automatic workout detection. New yoga and hiking workouts. Advanced features for runners like cadence and pace alerts. New head-to-head competitions. Activity sharing with friends. Personalized coaching. Monthly challenges and achievement awards. Built-in cellular~ lets you use Walkie-Talkie, make phone calls, and send messages. Stream Apple Music~ and Apple Podcasts. And use Siri in all-new ways - even while you're away from your phone. With Apple Watch Series 4, you can do it all with just your watch.