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  • First review
    July 20, 2018
  • Last review
    July 18, 2023
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    July 3, 2020
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    May 31, 2019
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    December 11, 2020
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5 out of 5
5
This home delivery delivered right to my home!
on May 1, 2020
Posted by: Jerry
Verified Purchase:Yes
I've never thought about reviewing a home delivery before but since BB promised me 25 BB points for doing so, I figured "Why not?" They brought the item clear from the store all the way to my house and then even brought it inside, so I guess that's a good thing.
Length of ownership: 212
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
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We'll deliver, install and make sure your new over-the-range microwave is working. We'll connect it to an existing 110V electrical outlet. Additional charges may apply if not up to local codes or requirements.
 
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3 out of 5
3
They installed the microwave and it works
on May 1, 2020
Posted by: Jerry
Verified Purchase:Yes
On the one hand, the installation was great in that it went very, very quickly, left no mess and the microwave works. On the other hand, the installation used the same mounting bracket as the previous microwave from the same brand and so there really wasn't much to do for the installation. I should probably have installed it myself but since retiring, I'm getting to lazy to do anything remotely like real work and the wife trusts my hardware abilities less and less. So it was probably worth it after all.
Length of ownership: 212
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
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You're excited to buy a new major appliance ~ now, make sure to protect it. Geek Squad~ Protection enhances your manufacturer warranty and gives you extended coverage when the warranty ends. Geek Squad Protection often covers important repairs that your manufacturer warranty doesn't (like failure due to a power surge). If something goes wrong after the manufacturer warranty ends, rest easy; you won't be stuck with a huge repair bill. Geek Squad Protection has your back and will take care of any covered repairs or replacement of your product.*
 
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3 out of 5
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How do you rate something you hope not to use?
on May 1, 2020
Posted by: Jerry
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought this protection plan for a pricey microwave we got. The microwave is still functioning, so I haven't used this plan. On the one hand, I suppose I hope never to use it at all, in which case it would have been totally overpriced for me. On the other hand, maybe the microwave will go on the fritz in less than 5 years (like the previous one I had did) and I'll get a new replacement before this expires. If that happens, this will be a wise investment indeed. It's just another form of insurance and like any insurance, you hate to pay for it but are glad you have it when you need it.
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Store and protect everything from cherished photos and videos to sensitive work files with the Cruzer Glide USB Flash Drive. The drive comes with SanDisk SecureAccess software, which lets you password-protect and secure files you want to keep private while permitting access to files you want to share. The compact drive features a red slider that glides shut to shield the USB connector. SanDisk products are constructed to the highest standards and rigorously tested. You can be confident in the outstanding quality, performance and reliability of every SanDisk product.
 
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3 out of 5
3
Of all the flash drives I've owned, this is one
on May 1, 2020
Posted by: Jerry
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is a thoroughly average flash drive. It's neither faster nor slower than any of the dozens I've previously bought. The locking mechanism for having the drive "out" vs. "in" is perhaps a bit more solid than others with similar designs I've had. If the price is right, this is a worthwhile drive to have.
Length of ownership: 89
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5 out of 5
5
Quality
4 out of 5
4
Value
4 out of 5
4
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Modernize your entertainment with this TCL television. The FullView edge-to-edge glass display ensures lifelike images, while an easy voice control system lets you choose channels and switch inputs by simply making voice commands. This TCL television features dual-band Wi-Fi and Ethernet port for seamless connectivity and an Auto Game Mode for a responsive gaming experience.
 
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1 out of 5
1
Surprisingly poor picture
on May 1, 2020
Posted by: Jerry
Verified Purchase:Yes
I have last year's model of the 6 series TCL Roku TV with a 65" screen and think it is great (as did many professional reviews). I needed a bedroom TV and figured the current 5 series 43" model would be just the ticket. The picture quality was surprisingly poor, bordering on awful, whether from streaming, satellite TV, Blu-ray player or Xbox One. There was severe banding and posterization of colors no matter what settings I tried. I gave up on it and took it back, then got the current 6 series 55" model instead, which is bigger than I wanted but the smallest in the 6 series. It has an even better picture than my 65" TV. I really like the 6 series of TCL Roku TVs but can't recommend anything below that series.
Length of ownership: 89
Mobile Submission: false
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Quality
1 out of 5
1
Value
2 out of 5
2
Ease of Use
4 out of 5
4
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TikiLIVE The Cable Alternative offers access to premium cable and satellite channels from your smart devices at a fraction of the cost. Access all your favorite TV shows, news programs, sporting events and more anywhere you are. Enjoy a robust library of hundreds of high-quality video episodes and movies as well as 24/7 commercial free music channels. TikiLIVE provides you with a free unlimited Cloud DVR so you can record as much TV as you want. TikiLIVE is a monthly service that does not require a long-term commitment from you. Pay monthly and cancel at any time with no termination fee. Free yourself from your cable and satellite TV provider.This item cannot be returned or refunded, please visit Best Buy Return Policy to learn more.
 
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I don't know why they say I bought this
on May 1, 2020
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Verified Purchase:Yes
I never knowingly bought this product/service and have never used it. I have no idea why they think I have it.
Length of ownership: 602
Mobile Submission: false
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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5 out of 5
5
Very worthy sequel to a SciFi classic
on May 1, 2020
Posted by: Jerry
Verified Purchase:Yes
If you liked the original Blade Runner, you HAVE to have this. If you didn't like the original Blade Runner, you are a heathen and not worth thinking about. Actually, I have the UHD disc, not just the HD Blu-ray and it is stunning looking and sounding. With the right home system, it really brings home the theatrical experience (and I originally saw it at a Dolby Theater with full Dolby Vision and Dolby ATMOS).
Length of ownership: 795
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Officially licensed for Xbox Series X|S & Xbox One, the Turtle Beach~ Headset Audio Controller Plus steps up your gaming audio experience with Superhuman Hearing~, Game and Mic Presets, and Mic Monitoring. Of course, critical controls for Master Volume, Game and Chat Volume mix and Mic Mute are also right at your fingertips
 
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4 out of 5
4
Does what it's supposed to do
on May 1, 2020
Posted by: Jerry
Verified Purchase:Yes
Got this because I had an older Xbox One controller a headphone/mic combination. Now that I have it, I can game online with that headphone/mic combo.
Length of ownership: 30
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
4 out of 5
4
Quality
4 out of 5
4
Value
3 out of 5
3
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Prepare quick meals with this 1600W Whirlpool microwave oven. It has true convection and steam functions to preserve food's flavor as it cooks, and its 400-cfm blower with four adjustable speeds whisks unpleasant odors out of your kitchen. This 1.9 cu. ft. Whirlpool microwave oven has a light underneath to increase the visibility of your range.
 
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4 out of 5
4
Nice to have conventional cooking plus a microwave
on October 25, 2019
Posted by: Jerry
Verified Purchase:Yes
The fan died on our Whirlpool over-the-range microwave. Since it was 4 years old, it was clearly out of warranty. I could probably have replaced it with a nearly identical model from Whirlpool (to use the same wall and hanging brackets) for about the same as getting it repaired. But my wife decided that having a combination conventional oven and microwave plus our normal oven would be more flexible so we donated the old one and got this model. The control layout is entirely different and is taking some getting used to. The oven portion is convection-only so you do have to use convection oven cooking directions not conventional oven directions. It has a number of features we haven't tried yet. The microwave seems a little less powerful than the old model so we're having to zap our popcorn a little longer (first world problems, eh?). However, it does seem to work well overall and the fingerprint resistant stainless steel actually seems to resister fingerprints. Will wonders never cease? Now if only the glass front could resist fingerprints!
Length of ownership: 23
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
4 out of 5
4
Value
4 out of 5
4
Ease of Use
3 out of 5
3
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Get smart about audio with this Yamaha RX-V485 AV receiver. It brings home audio experience into the future with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and MusicCast technology for music streaming. Access your favorite streaming services through the included app, and integration with Amazon Alexa lets you control this Yamaha RX-V485 AV receiver with your voice.
 
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3
Not high-end gear, but pretty good for basic price
on October 25, 2019
Posted by: Jerry
Verified Purchase:Yes
I had a wonderful, rather high-end A/V receiver by Anthem that took a lightning-based surge, causing the HDMI circuitry to go kaput. Since I'm retired and on a fixed budget, I couldn't afford to repair it much less replace it. So off to BB I went to get a basic A/V receiver. I've had Yamaha in the past and they were pretty good so I decided on the RX-V485. I didn't want to waste money on an 11-channel, ATMOS-capable receiver as it's going in the man-cave, which just has 5.1 speakers. This has 4 HDMI inputs (more would have been even nicer), basic room correction, enough power to drive my speakers (though I don't trust the power ratings as far as I could throw them for this or any other budget amplifiers) and more Internet and Bluetooth features than I actually need. Setup was easy (though it might have been nice to have mix-and-match abilities for audio and video inputs) and the sound is... OK. My headphones sound much better through my Denon DAC/headphone amplifier than they do through this receiver so I know its DAC isn't super nice but it still sounds... OK. If you're on a budget, you could do worse than this unit.
Length of ownership: 23
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
4 out of 5
4
Quality
3 out of 5
3
Value
4 out of 5
4
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This versatile electric freestanding range produces flawless cooking results with Even-Heat TRUE Convection. The unique bow-tie design and convection fan ensure the inside of the entire oven is heated to, and stays at, the perfect temperature. The cooktop features five heating surfaces, including a dedicated warming zone, allowing you to do more on your range.
 

What are the dimensions of the storage drawer? I'm wondering if the larger oven size makes this too small to be useful.

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Get smart about audio with this Yamaha RX-V485 AV receiver. It brings home audio experience into the future with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and MusicCast technology for music streaming. Access your favorite streaming services through the included app, and integration with Amazon Alexa lets you control this Yamaha RX-V485 AV receiver with your voice.
 

how does the bluetooth work?

You can link a Bluetooth device (like a phone or a tablet) running a music application (streaming or playing audio files on that device) to the A/V receiver and hear the audio come out the speakers or headphones connected to the A/V receiver.
6 years, 7 months ago
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Get smart about audio with this Yamaha RX-V485 AV receiver. It brings home audio experience into the future with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and MusicCast technology for music streaming. Access your favorite streaming services through the included app, and integration with Amazon Alexa lets you control this Yamaha RX-V485 AV receiver with your voice.
 

Can I adjust the audio output to lag so that I can sync my audio with my video? Currently my video lags my audio.

According to the manual, this function is in the Setup menu under Sound-->Lypsync-->Select.
6 years, 7 months ago
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Get smart about audio with this Yamaha RX-V485 AV receiver. It brings home audio experience into the future with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and MusicCast technology for music streaming. Access your favorite streaming services through the included app, and integration with Amazon Alexa lets you control this Yamaha RX-V485 AV receiver with your voice.
 

I am connected to my Direct tv box and can hear/see it. But when I switch to am/fm, tv display goes away. I can’t listen to tv and tuner at same time? I still want the option to switch to HDMI and listen to game on receiver . Please help. Game week

Some higher-end A/V receivers have the option to mix-and-match audio and video inputs but more basic models like this one do not. Even on those that do, you usually have to dive down into a menu system to make these assignments - it isn't all that simple. And since most of the time you're likely to want to listen to the audio input from the same device as the video input, you would have to swap back and forth each time you wanted to listen to the radio or not while watching the TV.
6 years, 7 months ago
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Get smart about audio with this Yamaha RX-V485 AV receiver. It brings home audio experience into the future with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and MusicCast technology for music streaming. Access your favorite streaming services through the included app, and integration with Amazon Alexa lets you control this Yamaha RX-V485 AV receiver with your voice.
 

Is the remote control bluetooth? I am going to put the receiver inside a wooden credenza and I want to make sure the signal will go through.

No. Like most A/V receiver remotes, it is IR (infra-red).
6 years, 7 months ago
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Easily and quickly record up to 100GB of data with this LG BP50NB40 8x external USB 2.0 Blu-ray Disc rewriter that features 6x maximum BD-R and 2x BD-RE write speeds to help you rapidly complete your tasks.
 

I bought this drive to plug into my computer, and then plug an HDMI into my computer to display the movie on my monitor. This unit doesn't actually output the movie to my monitor. Am I doing something wrong?

This is NOT a DVD or Blu-ray "player" like you would plug into a TV. It does not decode the video or audio into a format your TV understands. It is a "reader" that can read files off a CD, DVD or Blu-ray and pass them to your computer. If your computer has the appropriate software to play the music files on a CD, it can pass it out to an amplifier or amplified speakers. If it has the appropriate software to play the video files on a DVD or Blu-ray, it can pass the video and audio via the HDMI cable you mention to your TV (and to your sound system if you have one). Windows does NOT include software to play video DVDs or Blu-rays and I don't think it has any for audio CDs. I don't know about Apple computers or PCs running Linux.
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