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Free up space in your home when you order TV Haul Away and Recycling along with TV delivery or installation. We~ll haul away your old TV and make sure it~s responsibly recycled. Best Buy offers the most comprehensive appliance and electronics recycling program in the United States, and consumers recycle more electronics with Best Buy than any other retailer. The company collects more than 400 pounds of products for recycling every minute our stores are open, no matter what retailer the products were purchased from.
 
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Nightmare Experience
on May 8, 2026
Posted by: PDBrown
We purchased a new LG 83 Inch G5 TV great TV! The delivery experience has been a nightmare! I have been a total tech member for years and since 2019 we have spent over $27,000 at Best Buy. We had to replace our Samsung 83 QLED TV that was unfortunately water damaged in our home theater. We purchased the New LG in the Best Buy upgrade sale, great timing for us. The delivery was scheduled for Friday May 1st 4:15 to 7:15 PM window, almost 2 weeks after the purchase date. The day before the delivery I was called by a 3rd party fulfillment Company. At that time, I learned that Best Buy no longer uses the Geek Squad for deliveries. I was told that I need to buy a mount for the TV. I explained that the TV comes with its one specialized mount. He disagreed and insisted I purchased a new mount. So, I purchased a new mount one identical to the mount already mounting my old TV. I gave up attending a conference that evening for the TV delivery. They never showed, up, no call, no text nothing. I went to Best Buy the next morning, and I was told they would call to reschedule "by the end of the day." Nothing no call nothing. I went back to Best Buy again on Monday May 4th. I was told I was already scheduled for delivery the next day Tuesday. again, no show, no call no text nothing! 2nd no show! I went back to Best Buy again and got the e-mail addresses of upper management. I have to say the staff at the local Best Buy have been great and they are very frustrated with the outsourced install provider. I sent an e-mail to the managers and called the Best Buy Corporate office and filed a complaint. I filed a complaint with the FTC and after mentioning I was going to call my Lawyer the 3rd delivery appointment was scheduled without asking if that time was available for me. I took off three hours from work with no pay in order to keep the appointment and on the 3rd appointment the TV was installed. I have been contacted by management, and they are very apologetic and appreciated the feedback with my experience. They mentioned they are going to "compensate me" for me time and bad experience. That would be a great gesture and make amends to repair a long-term relationship with Best Buy. Be aware when you purchase an item from Best Buy, they have outsourced deliveries and 'results may vary"
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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1 out of 5
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Professionalism
1 out of 5
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1 out of 5
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A My Best Buy Total membership provides the ultimate peace of mind. We have your back with protection plans, including AppleCare+~ and 24/7 tech support. Save time and money with exclusive prices~ and free 2-day shipping.~ Plus, enjoy exclusive access to sales and products, 60-day returns on most products~ and dedicated member support. All for only $199.99 yearly.
 
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Great for Tech support.
on May 8, 2026
Posted by: PDBrown
Verified Purchase:Yes
I have been Total member off and on for 7 years. It comes in handy when you have tech issues and at toms it will save money on purchases.
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Introducing the all-new LG OLED evo G5 with next-gen AI for a smarter personalized experience and spectacular bright-room ready picture. The LG OLED evo G5-Series is powered by the Alpha 11 AI Processor Gen 2 for even better and more customized picture and performance. Brightness Booster Ultimate produces up to 45% brighter images,~ for luminous, high-contrast picture quality that is both glare and reflection free. All while still delivering perfect black and perfect color powered by 8.3 million self-lit smart pixels. When you're not watching, you can display art, photos and other content to blend the LG OLED evo G5 into your surroundings. Search less and stream more, thanks to the next generation of AI technology from LG webOS 25. And with Quick Cards, you can group your favorite apps and use the Magic Remote to easily find exactly what you're looking for~like instant access to over 300 free channels with LG Channels.~ Every LG OLED comes loaded with Dolby Vision for extraordinary color, contrast and brightness, plus Dolby Atmos~ for sound you can feel all around you. You'll land in the center of the action with FILMMAKER MODE, allowing you to see films in the director's original formatting. Plus, with a 5-year panel warranty,~ you can watch on and on with confidence and peace of mind that we stand behind our premium LG OLED evo TVs.
 
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Extraordinary Picture
on May 8, 2026
Posted by: PDBrown
Could be the best picture quality of any TV! We had a Samsung 83 QLED in our home theater that unfortunately sustained water damaged. I was very happy with the QLED picture, but this has been a real eye opener. We purchased the new TV while Best Buy an upgrade sale. The blacks are ink black; the colors are extraordinary! If you are viewing in a dark environment this TV is hard to beat. I highly recommend this TV.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Picture Quality
5 out of 5
5
Sound Quality
5 out of 5
5
Brightness
5 out of 5
5
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MISSION IMPOSSIBLE - DEAD RECKONING PART ONE - ULTRA HD - It seemed like another work day for IMF agent Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) when he retrieved half of an electronic key in Saudi Arabia. However, when he learns his prize is the only failsafe against the Entity-an AI that's gone sentient, gone rogue, and permeated the defense systems of the world's powers-he must lead his team off the books in order to destroy it. Sizzling seventh series entry also stars Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Hayley Atwell, Rebecca Ferguson, Vanessa Kirby, Esai Morales. 163 minutes.
 
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Best MI movie yet
on November 10, 2023
Posted by: PDBrown
Verified Purchase:Yes
Easily the best Mission Impossible movie yet, action packed! The 4K UHD video and the surround sound are superb! Highly recommended if you are a Mission Impossible fan.
Length of ownership: 8
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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The fourth chapter in the hugely successful and acclaimed action film series finds assassin John Wick (Keanu Reeves) gunning (quite literally) for the global crime consortium, the High Table. Wick challenges top member the Marquis Vincent de Gramont (Bill Skarsg~rd) to a duel, but first he'll have to fight the requisite hordes of lethal enemies, not the least of which is longtime friend Caine (Donnie Yen). With Laurence Fishburne, Ian McShane. 169 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack English. Two-disc set.
 
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Get out the popcorn!
on June 29, 2023
Posted by: PDBrown
Verified Purchase:Yes
Great conclusion to the John Wick saga. They leave a little room for another movie John Wick 5; this is Hollywood after all. There are more martial arts scenes in this movie than the previous films in this series. At one point it was almost like watching "The Matrix." The Video and Audio quality in the UHD 4K format are excellent!
Length of ownership: 16
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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5
Intense movie
on April 11, 2023
Posted by: PDBrown
Verified Purchase:Yes
I'm a generally a Mark Wahlberg fan, in this movie he does an outstanding job portraying a LE officer in Boston. The movie really brings out the impact of the Boston Marathon attack in the city and how the people rose up to overcome their tragedy. Very intense movie at times, beware lots of language.
Length of ownership: 90
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Cashiered with an honorable discharge and little else, ex-Special Forces James Harper (Chris Pine) was out of options when old comrade Mike (Ben Foster) got him an in with a black ops professional (Kiefer Sutherland) claiming highest clearance. A dicey first mission, however, makes him question who his new boss is actually working for-and facing a deadly gauntlet to get out alive. Taut thriller co-stars Gillian Jacobs, Eddie Marsan, JD Pardo, Florian Munteanu. 103 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack English.
 
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Outstanding movie
on April 11, 2023
Posted by: PDBrown
Verified Purchase:Yes
Chris Pine does an excellent job of portraying an X-military contractor that has been used and abused by the system. Engaging story with lots of action. Great entertaining movie, grab the popcorn!
Length of ownership: 214
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Apple Watch Series 8 features advanced health sensors and apps, so you can take an ECG~, measure heart rate~ and blood oxygen~, and track temperature changes~ for advanced insights into your menstrual cycle~. And with Crash Detection, sleep stages tracking, and advanced workout metrics, it helps you stay active, healthy, safe, and connected. See Dimension section below for band sizing information.
 
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What a great addition to your health
on April 11, 2023
Posted by: PDBrown
Verified Purchase:Yes
Why did I wait so long to get an apple watch? What a difference it has made. I purchased it primarily for the health apps. I try to stay in reasonable shape and the watch is a big help in that regard. It reminds you to stand up and walk if you're sitting too much. It monitors your steps per day, flights of steps, blood O2 level and pulse and if heart rhythms. It sends the data to your watch for safe keeping. Best thing I have purchased in years!
Length of ownership: 153
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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5 out of 5
5
Durability
5 out of 5
5
Comfort
5 out of 5
5
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After more than thirty years of service as a top naval aviator, Pete InchMaverickInch Mitchell (Tom Cruise) is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot. Yet, Maverick must confront the ghosts of his past when he returns to TOPGUN to train a group of elite graduates and comes face to face with Lt. Bradshaw (Miles Teller), the son of his former wingman InchGooseInch. Bitter rivalries ignite as the pilots prepare for a specialized mission which will require the ultimate sacrifice from those chosen to fly it.
 
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Best movie ever?
on April 11, 2023
Posted by: PDBrown
Verified Purchase:Yes
As an aviation and military genre movie enthusiasts this could be the best movie ever made! The aviation scenes especially those involving high G's are much better than the first movie as the actors are experiencing real G's. There is no faking the real effects of extreme flight maneuvers. The story is woven into the first Top Gun movie and the character development is much better. The Video and Audio quality are excellent!
Length of ownership: 164
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Great action Syfy movie
on April 11, 2023
Posted by: PDBrown
Verified Purchase:Yes
Action packed science fiction movie. Gets you thinking about time and time travel, thought provoking. Lots of action buckle up and get ready for a wild ride. The Video and Audio are excellent. Tom Cruise is very meticulous in the video and audio quality of all his movies.
Length of ownership: 88
Mobile Submission: False
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Introducing the all-new LG OLED evo G5 with next-gen AI for a smarter personalized experience and spectacular bright-room ready picture. The LG OLED evo G5-Series is powered by the Alpha 11 AI Processor Gen 2 for even better and more customized picture and performance. Brightness Booster Ultimate produces up to 45% brighter images,~ for luminous, high-contrast picture quality that is both glare and reflection free. All while still delivering perfect black and perfect color powered by 8.3 million self-lit smart pixels. When you're not watching, you can display art, photos and other content to blend the LG OLED evo G5 into your surroundings. Search less and stream more, thanks to the next generation of AI technology from LG webOS 25. And with Quick Cards, you can group your favorite apps and use the Magic Remote to easily find exactly what you're looking for~like instant access to over 300 free channels with LG Channels.~ Every LG OLED comes loaded with Dolby Vision for extraordinary color, contrast and brightness, plus Dolby Atmos~ for sound you can feel all around you. You'll land in the center of the action with FILMMAKER MODE, allowing you to see films in the director's original formatting. Plus, with a 5-year panel warranty,~ you can watch on and on with confidence and peace of mind that we stand behind our premium LG OLED evo TVs.
 

With the included wall mount, what is the maximum horizontal distance off the center of the wall mount that the TV can be mounted? The reason I ask is that where I want the center of the TV to be positioned is not directly between two wall studs.

The Mount and the center of the TV are aligned. When first mounting the TV, the mount allows the TV to be pulled a distance from the wall enabling HDMI and power cords to be plugged in. The power cord is non detachable. After that the TV is pushed straight back again the wall. there is no ability to shift the TV left to right. I would not mount it without hitting a stud.
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Introducing the all-new LG OLED evo G5 with next-gen AI for a smarter personalized experience and spectacular bright-room ready picture. The LG OLED evo G5-Series is powered by the Alpha 11 AI Processor Gen 2 for even better and more customized picture and performance. Brightness Booster Ultimate produces up to 45% brighter images,~ for luminous, high-contrast picture quality that is both glare and reflection free. All while still delivering perfect black and perfect color powered by 8.3 million self-lit smart pixels. When you're not watching, you can display art, photos and other content to blend the LG OLED evo G5 into your surroundings. Search less and stream more, thanks to the next generation of AI technology from LG webOS 25. And with Quick Cards, you can group your favorite apps and use the Magic Remote to easily find exactly what you're looking for~like instant access to over 300 free channels with LG Channels.~ Every LG OLED comes loaded with Dolby Vision for extraordinary color, contrast and brightness, plus Dolby Atmos~ for sound you can feel all around you. You'll land in the center of the action with FILMMAKER MODE, allowing you to see films in the director's original formatting. Plus, with a 5-year panel warranty,~ you can watch on and on with confidence and peace of mind that we stand behind our premium LG OLED evo TVs.
 

Can I hook this up to an audiophile hi fi sound system. No surround.

Yes, and it is Dolby ATMOS enabled.
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Introducing the all-new LG OLED evo G5 with next-gen AI for a smarter personalized experience and spectacular bright-room ready picture. The LG OLED evo G5-Series is powered by the Alpha 11 AI Processor Gen 2 for even better and more customized picture and performance. Brightness Booster Ultimate produces up to 45% brighter images,~ for luminous, high-contrast picture quality that is both glare and reflection free. All while still delivering perfect black and perfect color powered by 8.3 million self-lit smart pixels. When you're not watching, you can display art, photos and other content to blend the LG OLED evo G5 into your surroundings. Search less and stream more, thanks to the next generation of AI technology from LG webOS 25. And with Quick Cards, you can group your favorite apps and use the Magic Remote to easily find exactly what you're looking for~like instant access to over 300 free channels with LG Channels.~ Every LG OLED comes loaded with Dolby Vision for extraordinary color, contrast and brightness, plus Dolby Atmos~ for sound you can feel all around you. You'll land in the center of the action with FILMMAKER MODE, allowing you to see films in the director's original formatting. Plus, with a 5-year panel warranty,~ you can watch on and on with confidence and peace of mind that we stand behind our premium LG OLED evo TVs.
 

Can you mount center surround speaker to the bottom?

No, I don't see that is possible. After the TV is mounted flush to the wall the screen only 2 inches or so from the wall and there is nothing to attach a speaker to the TV.
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Introducing the all-new LG OLED evo G5 with next-gen AI for a smarter personalized experience and spectacular bright-room ready picture. The LG OLED evo G5-Series is powered by the Alpha 11 AI Processor Gen 2 for even better and more customized picture and performance. Brightness Booster Ultimate produces up to 45% brighter images,~ for luminous, high-contrast picture quality that is both glare and reflection free. All while still delivering perfect black and perfect color powered by 8.3 million self-lit smart pixels. When you're not watching, you can display art, photos and other content to blend the LG OLED evo G5 into your surroundings. Search less and stream more, thanks to the next generation of AI technology from LG webOS 25. And with Quick Cards, you can group your favorite apps and use the Magic Remote to easily find exactly what you're looking for~like instant access to over 300 free channels with LG Channels.~ Every LG OLED comes loaded with Dolby Vision for extraordinary color, contrast and brightness, plus Dolby Atmos~ for sound you can feel all around you. You'll land in the center of the action with FILMMAKER MODE, allowing you to see films in the director's original formatting. Plus, with a 5-year panel warranty,~ you can watch on and on with confidence and peace of mind that we stand behind our premium LG OLED evo TVs.
 

Does the G5 83 inch TV come with a detachable power cord? So that an upgraded power cord could be used in its place.

The power cord is very large gauge wire I am sur =mor than adequate for the TV's power requirements. It is not detachable.
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Introducing the all-new LG OLED evo G5 with next-gen AI for a smarter personalized experience and spectacular bright-room ready picture. The LG OLED evo G5-Series is powered by the Alpha 11 AI Processor Gen 2 for even better and more customized picture and performance. Brightness Booster Ultimate produces up to 45% brighter images,~ for luminous, high-contrast picture quality that is both glare and reflection free. All while still delivering perfect black and perfect color powered by 8.3 million self-lit smart pixels. When you're not watching, you can display art, photos and other content to blend the LG OLED evo G5 into your surroundings. Search less and stream more, thanks to the next generation of AI technology from LG webOS 25. And with Quick Cards, you can group your favorite apps and use the Magic Remote to easily find exactly what you're looking for~like instant access to over 300 free channels with LG Channels.~ Every LG OLED comes loaded with Dolby Vision for extraordinary color, contrast and brightness, plus Dolby Atmos~ for sound you can feel all around you. You'll land in the center of the action with FILMMAKER MODE, allowing you to see films in the director's original formatting. Plus, with a 5-year panel warranty,~ you can watch on and on with confidence and peace of mind that we stand behind our premium LG OLED evo TVs.
 

When mounted, how far does the tv extend from the wall

The TV mounts flat against the wall, it is only an inch or so from the wall. It comes with its own mount. Don't let anyone sell you a mount. It is not needed.
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The Dell XPS 17 laptop delivers powerful performance in an incredibly thin form factor. The stunning 4-sided InfinityEdge UHD+ display enables an amazing screen to body ratio (93.7%) and a 17-inch screen in a 15-inch size form factor. In fact, it~s smaller than 48% of 15-inch laptops*. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 graphics feature unique dual opposite outlet fans, that increase fan airflow by approximately 30% and drive cooling airflow in both directions, resulting in more airflow overall and improved skin temperatures*. A 100% Adobe RGB display enables you to edit your videos with confidence in their color. 100% of the enclosure is sculpted by a CNC (computer numerical control) machining process. A high precision, machine-milled aluminum chassis creates an elegant design with high build quality that~s stronger and stiffer than magnesium or plastic. A premium 17" touch laptop with a thin and light design.
 

Does the 17" screen model not have numeric keypad?

It does not have a numeric keyboard. Dell spent the available real estate on speakers. I would’ve preferred numeric keyboard and a traditional left and right click mouse which it does not have.
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Where I want to mount this shelf, the studs are 12" apart. Will this shelf only mount to 16" spaced studs or are there multiple holes for the mounting?

It is designed to be mounted on any wall. If your mounting on drywall with 16" centers it designed for that, but there are mounting holes on each side of the mounting bracket towards the center of the unit that will allow to mount on studs closed than 16". I could not swear with 100% it will work with 12" centers stud to stud but I'm reasonably confident the mounting holes are close enough to work for 12" center to center studs.
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