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- Review count40
- Helpfulness votes74
- First reviewNovember 6, 2018
- Last reviewNovember 26, 2020
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- Average rating4.4
- Review comment count4
- Helpfulness votes4
- First review commentMarch 2, 2019
- Last review commentJanuary 15, 2021
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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
better than rubber hoses
on April 23, 2020
Posted by: Calvin
Verified Purchase:Yes
These fill hoses work great and are better quality than your typical rubber/vinyl/pvc hoses. The grommets and bushings are all nice quality and the cables are flexible enough to really get the washer up close to the wall to not take up too much space.
Length of ownership: 205
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5
Value
5
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Only @ Best BuyGuard your home theater equipment with this Insignia~ NS-HW503 8-outlet surge protector that features a 600-joule rating for reliable protection. Four outlets feature added space for fitting large plugs.
Customer Rating
5
Gotta have these for electronics
on April 23, 2020
Posted by: Calvin
Verified Purchase:Yes
If you haven't purchased Surge Protectors for all of your wall-outlet devices then you're doing it wrong. This works great at not only expanding the wall outlet for multiple small electronics but it also protects the electronics from electrical surge "storms" or big surges of power in general.
We had a really bad lightening storm in MI a few years back and it literally fried all of our electronics except for the ones plugged into surge protectors. Our dish washer literally got fried by the lightening surge and you could literally see sparks shooting out of the outlets on a newly built house....
Neighbors had similar experiences and it ended up being a bad transformer on our power pole.
Length of ownership: 137
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I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Value
5
Ease of Use
5
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Keep your office machines full and ready with this Insignia NS-PPR5006 multipurpose paper, which features acid-free material that helps keep your documents neat. The 8.5" x 11" sheets come in a pack of 500, so you have more time between refills.
Customer Rating
5
The only paper my printers eat
on April 23, 2020
Posted by: Calvin
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is the only paper my printers eat. I always have used the Insignia brand paper since I just do black/white printing and it works really well with Toner or Ink printers.
Very affordable and good consistent quality.
Length of ownership: 190
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5
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5
Ease of Use
5
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Listen to a wide range of music with these Aftershokz Titanium headphones. They conduct sound through your skull so that you get great audio yet can still hear what's going on around you - vital if you're running or cycling. Bluetooth connectivity in these Aftershokz Titanium headphones keeps wires away from your head.
Customer Rating
2
Gimmicky
on April 23, 2020
Posted by: Calvin
Verified Purchase:Yes
I purchased these a long time ago and the "bone conducting" isn't even actually real. It's just a bass vibration on your sides of your head if placed perfectly and also you're just listening to speakers built into the outside of the unit.
Definitely not a breakthrough technology and the quality is not good. The speakers sound tinny and irritating and the range of audio is very poor. Sharp treble and no mids.
Length of ownership: 146
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2
Value
1
Ease of Use
4
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Take your smart home to the next level with this ASUS router. Boosted Wi-Fi speeds and intelligent signals streaming directly to each of your devices will keep your busy wireless network running smoothly, just the way you want.
Customer Rating
5
Best router I've had
on April 23, 2020
Posted by: Calvin
Verified Purchase:Yes
This router has been extremely reliable and handled our heavy usage well. I game on Wi-Fi (i know..) and it works great. I'm able to pickup a signal from far away and with over a dozen devices connected at once this router doesn't skip a beat.
The feature of it switching automatically from 2.4 Ghz/5Ghz network band is awesome and really makes it nice not having 2 different SSIDs or "wifi names" in layman's terms.
Length of ownership: 137
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5
Quality
5
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5
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This ink cartridge generates crisp, professional-looking black text that resists fading and is compatible with select HP Deskjet, ENVY and OfficeJet printers.
Customer Rating
1
These suck I switched to toner
on April 23, 2020
Posted by: Calvin
Verified Purchase:Yes
I wouldn't recommend ink printers to anyone unless you specially need to use it for printing color pictures or something. I've since switched to toner printers (Brother) to be specific and I can print 1500 pages with 1 cartridge whereas these ink cartridges run out of ink or dry out if you don't use them.
I spent way too much money on ink cartridges and I'm a very, very light printing person. I Might print 24 pages a month...
I've had a Brother toner printer from BestBuy and literally the demo cartridge that came with it has lasted several months and probably printed over 300 double-sided pages.
Length of ownership: 190
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No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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1
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1
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1
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Get up to two years of technical support and coverage for hardware repair and accidental damage coverage
Customer Rating
5
I never buy any Apple products without AppleCare+
on April 23, 2020
Posted by: Calvin
Verified Purchase:Yes
To begin if you're buying an Apple product an have the option of getting AppleCare+ trust me it's worth the money.. If you end up breaking or having accidental damage to your device you're going to spend twice the money replacing it than you would going through warranty with Apple.
I used to work for AppleCare and I can say lots of people were sad to realize they didn't purchase AppleCare+ protection for their devices.
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5
Value
5
Ease of Use
5
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Use this JBL Clip 3 Bluetooth speaker to take music with you anywhere. Its 10 hours of battery life provide nonstop entertainment, and its handy carabiner lets you hang it from a post or hook. This waterproof JBL Clip 3 Bluetooth speaker provides powerful sound for listening to your favorite music with a paired device.
Customer Rating
5
Great wireless speaker
on April 23, 2020
Posted by: Calvin
Verified Purchase:Yes
This speaker works great for quieter environments. Just know that it isn't so great sounding in areas with lots of ambient noise. The speaker itself is nicely built and very strong. It reminds me of a Google Home Mini but with a carabiner on it and quieter volume.
I personally used this while working around.
Length of ownership: 141
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Quality
5
Value
5
Ease of Use
5
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The new AirPods combine intelligent design with breakthrough technology and crystal-clear sound. Powered by the new Apple H1 headphone chip, AirPods now feature hands-free access to Siri using just your voice. And up to 3 hours of talk time on a single charge.~
Customer Rating
5
Best "headphone" you can have for any Apple device
on April 23, 2020
Posted by: Calvin
Verified Purchase:Yes
These work amazing on my 2014 iMac 27", Apple Watch series 3 & iPhone XS Max. I was shocked at the sound quality and comfort of these. I love apple headphone design. I DO NOT LIKE the new AirPod pro because they are using those same rubber things as every headphone has used for years..
I personally opted for the wired case since you only have to charge the case once a day just like your phone.. No point in wireless charging for an extra $20+. Personally I think all of the cases should be wireless charge compatible.
The battery life is pretty good depending what you're doing. Music @ ~50% volume will last a few hours even after months of use on a full charge.
I did notice that phone calls tend to bleed the battery quicker than music does but that could just be me?
Overall these are great quality headphones for a reasonable price when you consider all the features.
Length of ownership: 57
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Quality
5
Value
4
Ease of Use
5
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Stash your earbuds safely in your luggage with this Catalyst water-resistant AirPods case. Slip this cover, which stays watertight under a meter of water, onto your AirPods holder to protect your earphones against moisture damage. Ideal for on-the-go use, this Catalyst water-resistant AirPods case protects its contents against impact damage, scuffs and scratches.
Customer Rating
5
This makes life easier
on April 23, 2020
Posted by: Calvin
Verified Purchase:Yes
I use my Apple AirPods daily and got tired of hunting down the charging case or having to put it in and out of my pocket.. I also would sometimes lose the case and now that I have this bright blue/orange charging case holder the carabiner can stay connected to me with shorts or pants and heck even pajamas.
The case is a bit tricky to use at first and it's definitely not easy to get the airpods charging case into the "case" itself due to how tight it is. You will need to wiggle a bit and finess it in there.
Overall I feel safer not losing my AirPods.
Length of ownership: 12
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I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Value
4
Ease of Use
4
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Create emails and documents with this Microsoft Surface keyboard. The Bluetooth capability lets you connect wirelessly to your computer within a 50-foot range for greater movement, and the optimized feedback lets you depress the keys silently so you won~t disturb others. This Microsoft Surface keyboard has full-sized keys for comfortable, accurate typing.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Died in 48 days - Bad Quality Control
By Redhead
Purchased on 12/30/2016 and died on 2/17/2017. This keyboard died randomly and stops allowing keys to be pressed with shift key on the right shift key with the underscore.
Problem is it's nice if it's your sort of thing. However, if you have any issues it's expensive. It has AAA batteries which requires a cost repetitively and the power button has bad placement.
I really liked the keyboard but it's comical at best to troubleshoot a keyboard for close to two hours (granted Microsoft Support is non-existent and just asked for useless information repeatedly or for you to reboot a computer). I'm technical and even for me the more rediculous troubleshooting wasn't able to fix the odd errors I had as it's a faulty product.
Overall I wouldn't recommend this to anyone as it's super expensive, not practical and there's better options across the board (I really like it) but this keyboard is not designed to last (it's not like I'm hammering away on the thing either).
Calvin
Lennon, MI
March 2, 2019
my keyboard unfortunately had the same problem. the shift key quit working properly and the fn key also.
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With steam technology and automatic wrinkle care, this LG WM3997HWA washer and dryer combo helps ensure that dried clothing looks neat and is ready to wear at the end of a cycle. The NeveRust stainless-steel drum offers durability.
Overall
3 out of 5
3 out of 5Great concept
By OllieQueen
Loved the concept of only having one machine but the reality wasn't exactly what I expected. The machine worked if you have 3 hours to devote to one load of laundry. You can't use the dryer without a 20 minute spin cycle first which is annoying. If you want to dry anything quickly this is not going to work for you. You can't fill the machine more than half full either so you cant take advantage of the large size either. Things I liked were the ventless machine and the fact it runs on 110 volt power rather than 240 volt. There were lots of settings to pick from too. Overall it's okay if you're good with waiting for each load.
Calvin
Lennon, MI
September 30, 2019
I like the concept as well although the unit has far too many functions and confusing options to choose from. I'm 25 years old and feel like they WAY over complicated the units functionality. I returned it and ordered a washer & dryer separate units so I wouldn't have to wait half a day for a large load of laundry to be finished and just come out all wrinkled up and weird smelling.
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Blink Mini is a 1080p HD indoor plug-in security camera with motion detection and two-way audio that lets you monitor the inside of your home day and night.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Easy to setup and use
By DeanO
This Camera is well worth the money. I can't wait for the Outdoor Camera Release. Definitely will be trying em out.
Calvin
MI
July 10, 2020
The outdoor version does exist it's the Blink XT2 cameras. They're 100% wireless and use 2xAA batteries. I have them and they work great.
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A wider, more comfortable workspace. Push your productivity with the #1 UltraWide Monitor brand in the U.S. At 34" WQHD (3440 x 1440) and 21:9 screen ratio, the Wide QHD IPS Display features realistic, accurate color, contrast, clarity and detail at wide angles. Content creation. Designing. Video editing. Entertainment. Whatever the task, our LG UltraWide Monitor unveils a panoramic view and high-performance features to push productivity to new levels.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Faulty Monitor
By CatCity
I will start off by saying I'm a big fan of LG Ultra Wides, and am using the older version of this monitor right now, and have had no problems with it over the last 2 years. However, this particular monitor I am having problems with. I purchased this for my office, and it worked fine for about about 3 weeks, and then all the sudden the screen started messing up, things got fuzzy, and it appeared as if there was a very big crack across the screen... except their wasn't. I ran my fingers over the place that appears to be damaged, and it's not damaged at all, it's just a defective monitor. If you look at my picture, it looks like the glass is cracked, but it's not. Fortunately, I am still in the period where I can return or replace this... I'm likely going to replace it, because I've had such good luck with LG monitors over the years, but I am really disappointed in this one.
Calvin
MI
January 15, 2021
Contact support that seems to be a bad panel you got. They should take care of you.
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Only at Best BuyFind your favorite songs with the simple sound of your voice with this Insignia voice-activated wireless speaker. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity let you pair with compatible devices for more enjoyment, and Google Assistant is included to answer questions or search the internet. This Insignia voice-activated wireless speaker features a compact footprint and brilliant display.
Can anyone get Broadcast to work on this device? I can send, but it will not play a broadcast from another device, while other Google mini devices in my home do.
Make sure that you do not have "Digital Wellbeing" turned on. What this feature does it restricts certain content and limits on how your Google Home devices are used.
https://support.google.com/googlehome/answer/9141219
It could be what is restricting your usage of certain features on your device such as playing that playlist. If all else fails follow your user manual and reset the device and set it up fresh.
There are troubleshooting steps on page 9 of your user manual you can review and try to see if that resolves your issue.
https://support.google.com/googlehome/answer/9141219
It could be what is restricting your usage of certain features on your device such as playing that playlist. If all else fails follow your user manual and reset the device and set it up fresh.
There are troubleshooting steps on page 9 of your user manual you can review and try to see if that resolves your issue.
7 years, 8 months ago
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Calvin
Only at Best BuyFind your favorite songs with the simple sound of your voice with this Insignia voice-activated wireless speaker. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity let you pair with compatible devices for more enjoyment, and Google Assistant is included to answer questions or search the internet. This Insignia voice-activated wireless speaker features a compact footprint and brilliant display.
Hold Circle for Hot Word seems broken; need to hold for a whole 5 sec, and the lights don't light up to tell me it's listening.
The "hot word" for this device is "Hey Google".
There is no way to change the hot word on any Google Assistant driven device. There was a new feature released by Google called "Continued Conversations" where after saying "Hey Google" you can follow up later with "Also, dim the lights in the house" or whatever you want. To stop the speaker from listening for repeated or follow up conversations or commands you can say "thank you" or "stop" and it will quit listening.
According to the user manual holding the circle button itself for 4 seconds activates the Google Assistant it doesn't change anything. It just starts listening for you to say something.
There is no way to change the hot word on any Google Assistant driven device. There was a new feature released by Google called "Continued Conversations" where after saying "Hey Google" you can follow up later with "Also, dim the lights in the house" or whatever you want. To stop the speaker from listening for repeated or follow up conversations or commands you can say "thank you" or "stop" and it will quit listening.
According to the user manual holding the circle button itself for 4 seconds activates the Google Assistant it doesn't change anything. It just starts listening for you to say something.
7 years, 8 months ago
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Calvin
Only at Best BuyFind your favorite songs with the simple sound of your voice with this Insignia voice-activated wireless speaker. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity let you pair with compatible devices for more enjoyment, and Google Assistant is included to answer questions or search the internet. This Insignia voice-activated wireless speaker features a compact footprint and brilliant display.
I have one of these speakers...love it! But I have a friend that wants it for the Google Assistant only. They don't own a smart phone or smart device, but have a desktop pc and wifi. Is it possible to set up this item without the phone or app?
Only at Best BuyFind your favorite songs with the simple sound of your voice with this Insignia voice-activated wireless speaker. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity let you pair with compatible devices for more enjoyment, and Google Assistant is included to answer questions or search the internet. This Insignia voice-activated wireless speaker features a compact footprint and brilliant display.
Why can't you ask this device to send a text message? If you can't will you be able to soon?
That would be an answer for Google. There are a lot of limited features with the Google Assistant. You might consider looking into an Alexa Assistant or Siri type device instead. I think they have more features like calling, texting, calendars etc.. I very rarely use the speaker for information, more for music and reminders. If you plan to use this thing for communications you could use the bluetooth feature for calls n stuff but other than that I'd look elsewhere. I love this product but any questions regarding Google would be best answered by them.
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