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- Review count43
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- First reviewSeptember 30, 2018
- Last reviewJune 2, 2026
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- Average rating4.8
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- First review commentApril 16, 2019
- Last review commentApril 16, 2019
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Wake up and start your day with this Lenovo smart clock. Wi-Fi connectivity and Google Assistant integration let you use voice commands to play music, check schedules and control smart home devices. This Lenovo smart clock offers hundreds of audio and media alarm options so you can choose how to wake up.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent for What it Is
on July 17, 2020
Posted by: hollywoodfrodo
Verified Purchase:Yes
If you want an excellent smart speaker with a decent size display, don't buy this - that's not what this is for. This is a bedside smart clock/speaker and has a small screen appropriate for that purpose. But if that's what you're looking for, it's great! It works to show security cameras linked to your Google Home account and control all your smart devices, but also has a nice customizable clock display that can be set to automatically change and dim when ambient light changes. The speaker, while small, is decent - probably similar to that on a Google Mini. I can't say I think this is worth the original price, but on sale it was an excellent buy and I love mine!
Length of ownership: 31
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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5
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5
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Simplify your everyday life with the Google Home, a voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant. Use voice commands to enjoy music, get answers from Google and manage everyday tasks. Google Home is compatible with Android and iOS operating systems, and can control compatible smart devices such as Chromecast or Nest."
Customer Rating
5
Love my Google Homes
on June 8, 2020
Posted by: hollywoodfrodo
Verified Purchase:Yes
Got this to add to my collection. The Google Home works great, looks good, and is perfect for whole house music using YT Music or many others. Assistant is excellent at answering questions, setting reminders and timers, and controlling smart home products. The app is not the most intuitive so it does take some learning to figure out how to set things up, but once you get that, you're golden.
Length of ownership: 35
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5
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5
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![Spartacus: The Complete Series - BLU-RAY [Standard] [13 Discs]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/0aab5939-f10d-4c9e-aaec-665f635030cb.jpg)
Spartacus The Complete Series [BLU-RAY] Boxed Set Released 2014 product/publication from Starz / Anchor Bay
Customer Rating
5
Great way to watch a great show
on June 8, 2020
Posted by: hollywoodfrodo
Verified Purchase:Yes
Very excited to have this full series in one compact unit. This has every show from the original series all in HD with great sound.
Length of ownership: 38
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Enhance your Star Wars collection with this Star Wars: The Last Jedi Porg electronic plush. It makes authentic sound effects from the movie, and it waddles, waves and flaps for extra fun. This Star Wars: The Last Jedi Porg electronic plush operates with only two AA batteries, and it comes with demo batteries for immediate use.
Customer Rating
5
Cute for Kids - Fun Gag Gift For Adults
on April 30, 2020
Posted by: hollywoodfrodo
Verified Purchase:Yes
I got this as a Gag gift for work because one of my coworkers is a huge Star Wars fans but absolutely hated The Last Jedi and specifically thought the Porgs were a stupid cartoonish thing to have on there. So I saw this and just had to get it for him. It's actually a pretty cool/cute toy with the sounds and motion and it worked great at work as it got passed around to different desk randomly. It turned out to be a lot of fun! Good quality and worked as expected.
Length of ownership: 602
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With streaming movies, television, and original programming, Netflix has something for everyone.
Customer Rating
5
Easy to Add to Account to Cover Subscription Fees
on April 30, 2020
Posted by: hollywoodfrodo
Verified Purchase:Yes
I got this on sale or with a promotion - since I have a NetFlix subscription, why not get a bonus for it or save a few bucks, right? It was simple to add this gift card to my account and NetFlix automatically knows once you do that you want your monthly fees to come out of the gift card balance first. Easy Peasy!
Length of ownership: 67
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Create a variety of delicious foods with this Instant Pot Viva 6-qt. nine-in-one pressure cooker. The versatile design and 15 smart programs let you pressure cook, slow-cook, steam and saute everything from stews to cakes and yogurt. This Instant Pot Viva 6-qt. nine-in-one has a delay start function that lets you schedule cooking so you can come home to fresh, delicious meals.
Customer Rating
4
Works Great but Lame Instructions
on April 30, 2020
Posted by: hollywoodfrodo
Verified Purchase:Yes
There is no good cooking guide that comes with this so it's confusing at first as to what cooking methods do or don't (or should or shouldn't) be used as a pressure cooker versus a regular cooker. I had to do some Googling to figure a lot of that out.
Once you get over the learning curve, it works great. Used it to make Chili and to make Boiled Peanuts! Boiled Peanuts are one of my favorite Southern Treats and normally it takes 8-10 hours boiling them on the stove. But using the Instant Pot as a Pressure Cooker you can accomplish the same thing in about 2 hours. Definitely a great buy that will come in handy over time.
Length of ownership: 30
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5
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3
Value
4
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Get peace and quiet anywhere with these Sony truly wireless noise-cancelling earbuds. An advanced HD noise-cancelling processor blocks distracting background noise so you can focus in noisy environments, and Bluetooth connectivity ensures easy use with smartphones and other devices. These Sony truly wireless noise-cancelling earbuds include a convenient charging case that offers up to 24 hours of use per charge.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Buds w/ANC to Rival Over Ear Headphones
on October 31, 2019
Posted by: hollywoodfrodo
These earbuds exceeded my expectations in design, function, and extra features. I knew coming from Sony they would undoubtedly have great sound, but I was skeptical as to just how good the Active Noise Cancelling could be. I knew they had customizable touch control, but I didn’t know just how useful that would be and have been blown away by the Google Assistant integration.
First, lets talk sound. These Sony Earbuds are everything you’d expect in higher end earbuds and more. The Sound quality is excellent right out of the box. Whether listening to audiobooks or music or watching a movie, you get the high quality sound you would expect from Sony. But they didn’t stop there – Sony gives you an app that allows you to fine tune the sound to your own personal taste including a 5 Point Equalizer with several presets and several custom memory slots as well as a separate Clear Bass optimizer.
I was super excited about these earbuds because I’m not a huge fan of over ear headphones – I wore them on flights because I wanted the ANC, but the thought of accomplishing the same thing with just earbuds was a great proposition. And Sony did not disappoint. These little buds do an amazing job of cancelling out ambient noise. If the Bose over-the-ear cancel out about 95% of the sound, I would say these earbuds cancel out about 85% of the sound, which is an amazing accomplishment for something so tiny. And again, Sony doesn’t just give you and on/off switch for ANC – they built in a lot of functionality so that you can have full ANC or you can adjust it to allow more or less ambient noise to pass through depending on your situation. There is also a tap and hold function that will turn it off as long as your pressing on the left earbud so you can talk to someone (it also pauses whatever your listening to or watching) and then once you let go your media starts playing again and ANC turns back on – brilliant!
Having Google Assistant build into these buds is great! You can give any voice command you want Google to handle which of course is anything from making a call or sending a text to opening an app or skipping tracks.
Sony really though through everything with these earbuds. They didn’t just put out some of the best sounding earbuds with the most amazing active noise cancellation you could imagine in such a small package – they though through all the little things to give you every feature you could possibly want in wireless earbuds. Way to go Sony!
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4
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Throw away your extra remotes in favor of the Logitech Harmony 665 remote control. This functional remote works with a range of devices, from basic cable to Apple TV, and can combine up to 10 remotes in one versatile unit. This Logitech Harmony 665 remote control offers one-button setup for easy incorporation with your entertainment system.
Customer Rating
4
Excellent Remote IF You're Tech Savvy
on June 21, 2019
Posted by: hollywoodfrodo
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is an excellent remote that really can be your all-in-one. However, the programming for the remote can be a bit confusing and even using it can be complex. I would say the average person would have a hard time using it effectively especially if they have several different devices. But if you're somewhat tech savvy and/or have a lot of patience, it can become the one and only remote you'll ever need due to the large database of built in codes, ability to "teach" it any remote buttons/signals that aren't built in, and the ability to program it to record multiple items in one setting (play and pause can control your DVR, volume can control your receiver, input can control your TV all without switching to a different mode). I would recommend it but not for everyone.
Length of ownership: 26
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5
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Set up a Dolby Vision home cinema with this LG Ultra HD Blu-ray player. It supports 4K and HDR content, and its Wi-Fi connectivity lets you enjoy premium on-demand programs from your favorite streaming providers. Play media files from a portable device via the USB port of this LG Ultra HD Blu-ray player.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Budget Minded 4K Player
on June 21, 2019
Posted by: hollywoodfrodo
Verified Purchase:Yes
I had a 4K Player that supported HDR but not Dolby Vision. Since I have an LG OLED TV that does support Dolby Vision and some 4K Blu-Ray's that are encoded with DV, I wanted to get a new one that supported that. There are, of course, a number of $500+ Players that support it and I had my eye on a few of those, but ultimately decided that this since this LG Player had everything I wanted, it didn't seem like I'd be getting any benefits from the $300 or more extra it would cost to get one of those more expensive players. I'm glad I made the choice I did. This player does do everything I need. Both HDR and Dolby Vision look amazing from it - it has no problem syncing and playing through my receiver and supports Dolby Atmos as well. This was definitely the right player for me and I'd highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great 4K HDR player that is affordable.
Length of ownership: 26
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![Saving Private Ryan - 4K Blu-Ray [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/82144e38-2128-4c44-a39f-84bec613c99f.jpg)
Steven Spielberg's WWII epic has been hailed as a senses-shattering, realistic depiction of war, telling the emotional story of a no-nonsense U.S. Army captain (Tom Hanks), who, after facing the horrors of Omaha Beach on D-Day, receives orders to lead his troops on a search somewhere in Normandy for Private James Ryan, a lost paratrooper whose three brothers had been killed in combat. Also stars Edward Burns, Tom Sizemore, Barry Pepper, Vin Diesel, and Matt Damon as Ryan. 169 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack English.
Customer Rating
5
Amazing Movie Made More Amazing for Home Viewing
on June 7, 2019
Posted by: hollywoodfrodo
from Lakewood, CA
Verified Purchase:Yes
If you're considering buying this you already know how amazing this movie was and is. Seeing it in this format - 4K Ultra HD and especially in Dolby Vision with Dolby Atmos sound is amazing and a great way to experience it at home.
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Display and recharge your Fire HD 10 tablet with this Amazon show mode charging dock. The adjustable stand provides a convenient viewing position, and it comes with a USB cable and power adapter for versatile connectivity. The included case perfectly fits your tablet and is easy to attach and remove from this magnetic Amazon show mode charging dock.
Overall
3 out of 5
3 out of 5Good idea but fails in execution
By APFLORES413
from Los Angeles
I love my Fire 10. Using Alexa on it has been a joy. The problem was, I was using the Amazon Folio Case and it is not ideal for certain table tops. So, in comes the Show Mode Dock for your Fire Tablet. I was intrigued at first and after using it for a week, I was really disappointed at the execution.
The design is great. You save room on your table top and the base is very sturdy for a tablet the size of the Fire 10. The shell that comes with the Show Mode can be used as another thin case when you decide to take your Fire in your hands.
Where I have issues is that there are tiny magnets at the bottom where you slide the shell onto the base. This is where it charges your Fire Tablet. It is also very easy to knock it off the charge. This happened a lot as everyone in my house would bump into the table it was resting on.
My biggest issue was that the Fire has a really bad battery life to begin with, having it constantly plugged into the Dock for charging would kill the battery even more. I noticed at least a 25% fast drain on my battery since I purchased this.
Again, I love the idea but not a good idea for your Fire Tablet. I recommend just using your tablet AS A TABLET.
hollywoodfrodo
Lakewood, CA
This is not based on fact...
April 16, 2019
The comment "having it constantly plugged into the Dock for charging would kill the battery even more" is based on old school battery technology from 10 years ago. Today's Lithium Ion batteries actually do better staying charged than not and having the tablet constantly charging should have no affect on the overall battery life, at least more than 1-5% tops over the course of a couple of years.
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The LG TONE Free T90 is the world's first Dolby Atmos wireless earbuds that enhance listening experiences with Dolby Head Tracking across all your favorite entertainment like music, movies, TV shows and games. You can experience Dolby Head Tracking with your LG TONE Free T90. With Dolby Head Tracking, as you turn your head, the audio recalibrates to enable a more natural sound experience for Dolby Atmos and other entertainment content, so you're always in the center of the scene. Plus, as the first wearable with an integrated audio virtualizer by Dolby, the LG TONE Free T90 adds dimensionality and clarity to your stereo entertainment.~ In addition, the advanced Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) has a Voice Pickup Unit added to the microphone, which clearly discerns your voice and reduces unwanted background noise. And with Plug & Wireless+ and the TONE Free app, you can listen to your favorite shows, movies and music on devices even without Bluetooth capabilities, like inflight entertainment or on a treadmill at the gym.~ And now you can even host and take a conference call, all without Bluetooth. The T90 also includes a convenient UVnano+ charging case that harnesses the power of UV-C light (also called germicidal UV) to refresh the earbuds~ eargels. It effectively kills 99.9% bacteria on the eargels of the earbuds during the powered charging cycle. In just 10 minutes, the eargels are sanitized and have power to go.~ Plus, you can do your thing in comfort with soft, hypoallergenic medical grade eargels that provide a comfortable fit and help prevent irritation.~
Where to get replacement Aux to USB-C Cord for using case as Transmitter? Have tried many standard USC-C to Aux cords and they do not work and LG website doesn't have them and their customer service knows nothing about this cord.
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Enjoy astonishing sound with this breakthrough portable speaker. Stream music and more over WiFi at home and listen on the go with Bluetooth. Get up to 10 hours of battery life. Easily control the sound with the Sonos app, your voice, and Apple AirPlay 2. Create a whole-home sound system with multiple Sonos speakers.
Can this speaker be part of an Alexa Speaker Group? What about Chromecast Speaker Group?
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Insignia - Voice Smart Portable Bluetooth Speaker and Alarm Clock with Google Assistant - Gray/Black
Only at Best BuyAnswer all your questions and share your playlist with this Insignia portable wireless speaker. Featuring Google Assistant, this compact speaker lets you search the internet or set your schedule with just the sound of your voice. Bluetooth compatibility on this Insignia portable wireless speaker allows sharing and casting to multiple devices, including phones, tablets and even other speakers.