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Klipsch - Reference 10" 300W Powered Subwoofer - Black
Add booming bass to your audio setup with this Klipsch Reference R-10SW subwoofer, which features a built-in digital amplifier that offers 300W peak power. A 10" IMG (injection-molded graphite) woofer reduces cone breakup and distortion for clear tones.
Incredible value!
Customer Rating
5.0
I bought mine off of Best Buy from eBay and saved quite a bit. However, even at full retail, this is an incredible value. I am using this sub in combination with my 65 inch Sony A1E OLED TV. While, the acoustic surface is a very good speaker, the 4 inch woofers were severely lacking. I considered a sound bar, but then would have missed the acoustic surface sound where the words seem to come from the speakers mouth!
The Klipsch Reference 10 inch pairs perfectly with the TV. I set the audio out to subwoofer, set the subwoofer to LFE for frequency and gain at 0. The sound quality beats any sound bar I have heard!
The bass on this sub is tight and not boomy. My current set up is an Apple TV4K with Dolby Vision —> Sony A1E —> Subwoofer connected to these Klipsch.
The overall design and build quality is pretty good as well.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 1029278135
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Apple - HomePod - Space Gray
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.
Excellent and worth it
Customer Rating
5.0
The HomePod is a really great speaker at this price point. While it sounds good initially, it actually gets better over time. In my home I have them set up in stereo mode using AirPlay 2. The sound is amazing for both music and movies from Apple TV.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 1029278135
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Apple - MacBook Air® - 13.3" Display - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 256GB Flash Storage - Silver
The 13-inch MacBook Air features 8GB of memory, a fifth-generation Intel Core processor, Thunderbolt 2, great built-in apps, and all-day battery life.* It’s thin, light, and durable enough to take everywhere you go—and powerful enough to do everything once you get there.
Still one of the best....
Customer Rating
5.0
I have used a MacBook Air as my primary work computer since around 2010. I only recently switched to a MacBook Pro. While the Air may not match the specs of many laptops at this price point, the value is clearly there. Here are based on my experience why I believe the Air is one of the best values around today:
1. The combination of processor, SSD and RAM make this a very fast computer for daily use.
2. The screen is only OK. But, it has well calibrated and the lower resolution makes the battery last very long. I could easily go an entire day without charging even with pretty heavy use. If anything, Apple is underestimating the battery life of the Air.
3. The Air has a truly great keyboard and trackpad. It is totally top notch.
4. The build quality and design, while it may be dated is a true classic. You just have to pick one up and handle it to see that the only laptop close to it in design and quality is the MacBook Pros. I rate it above the MacBook because the size of the MacBook is a little too small for the keyboard and hence a little too cramped for me.
5. The durability of the Air is amazing. None of my MacBooks (I have owned 3 now) have had any trouble. They are all being used and in perfect order.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 1029278135
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Apple - MacBook Pro® - 13" Display - Intel Core i5 - 8 GB Memory - 256GB Flash Storage - Space Gray
The new MacBook Pro is razor-thin, featherlight, and now even faster and more powerful than before. It has the brightest, most colorful Mac notebook display. And it has the revolutionary Touch Bar—a Multi-Touch–enabled strip of glass built into the keyboard for instant access to what you want to do, when you want to do it. The new MacBook Pro is built on groundbreaking ideas. And it’s ready for yours.
Small details make this an amazing laptop
Customer Rating
5.0
I waited for around a month or so before reviewing this laptop. There are features that take a little getting used to, but once you start using it, you realize how carefully the ergonomics has been taken into account. Here are the reasons I love the new Pros and a couple of small issues:
What I like:
1. The 2017 version has an combination of processor, extremely fast SSD and as good an integrated graphics card as possible. I have had zero issues with performance with any application.
2. The heat distribution is amazing. The laptop runs very silent and generally cool.
3. While I was initially ambivalent towards the new keyboard and touch bar, I really like them. The track pad as usual for any Mac is first rate. I can type faster and I end up using the touch bar far more frequently than I thought I would. The speakers are excellent as well. Unlocking with Touch ID is way better than any other fingerprint sensor I have used on a laptop. Every company issues laptop used to have one, but they were clunky.
4. The design and build quality is amazing. I don't think pictures do it justice. It is not the thinness or lightness that makes the difference - it's the great balance when you use it - either on my lap or on a desk.
5. The screen is amazing! Not just the resolution but the color, contrast and accuracy are top notch.
A couple of things I wish Apple had done differently...
1. All laptops still need to have at least one USB and HDMI port. Without those you need.a dongle that is extra. This is the biggest gripe I have.
2. The battery life is nowhere close to a MacBook Air. Typically Apple underreports battery life - in my experience an Apple laptop with stated 10 hours battery life does better than a Windows laptop with the same stated battery life in actual day-to-day usage. With this Macbook unfortuntately, unless you turn the screen brightness way down you'll only get 8 hours are most. I can go a typical workday without a charger but not much more.
Overall, this is a great laptop and has all the hallmarks of an Apple product. Great attention to detail and top notch build quality. It isn't the best spec/price ratio product, but it is better than anything else I have seen. I seriously considered the new SurfaceBook but the usability of the Pro was just better.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 1029278135
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Apple - AirPort Express Base Station - White
Quickly connect your devices with this Apple® MC414LL/A AirPort Express base station that supports dual-band 802.11n Wi-Fi for optimal performance with reduced interruptions. The rear USB port enables simple wireless printing.
AirPort Express is amazing for AirPlay
Customer Rating
5.0
Sometimes a product is much better than the raw specs would indicate and the AirPort Express is one of those devices. To me, it symbolizes an example of small details can make Apple products truly 'great'. Here are a few pros and cons of the AirPort Express based on my usage:
Pros:
1. Very stable and reliable connection whether used as a wifi extender or as a standalone AirPlay hub into an AV system. There is zero lag and no lip sync issues that one had with bluetooth and other wifi-based connections.
2. The DAC for AirPlay is amazing! I tested it against both a Bang and Olufsen A9 speaker and Focal Easya and the audio when connected via the AirPort Express sounded fuller. Basically, you can connect an AirPort Express to any class of audio system and you won't get any effects of audio compression etc. Any other device just based on audio streaming quality (forget about the AirPort also being a wifi router and extender) costs at least 2x to 3x as much.
3. Excellent compact design and build quality. You can place the Express anywhere you want. It doesn't get hot and has never required a reboot.
Cons:
The only con I can think of is that as a router the speed is only 1/2 as much as an AirPort Extreme. I have a 300-400mbps connection which the AirPort Extreme has no problems with. The Express, unfortunately, maxes out at 50-60mbps. This has no effect on standard web browsing, or audio/video streaming for most use cases, but it is a limitation.
Summary: This is a product that is greater than the sum of its parts. If you use Apple products to stream audio - the Express is a great choice.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 102927813
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Apple - MacBook Air® - 13.3" Display - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 256GB Flash Storage - Silver
The 13-inch MacBook Air features 8GB of memory, a fifth-generation Intel Core processor, Thunderbolt 2, great built-in apps, and all-day battery life.* It’s thin, light, and durable enough to take everywhere you go—and powerful enough to do everything once you get there.
Main dfferences between macbook air and pro
The screen resolution is the biggest difference. The Pro has a much faster processor, but unless you're doing heavy-duty graphics work the Air is more than up to the task.
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NETGEAR - RangeMax N600 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Router - Black
Choose this NETGEAR router and receive high level wireless security, the ability to share photos, music and more, and a way to keep track of your kids’ activity online. Plus, with easy installation for tablets, smartphones and computers, you’ll be able to start enjoying Wi-Fi throughout your home right away.
Will this wireless router enable a Roku box to work on my TV? Also, the TV is in a room about 50 feet away from where the router will be located.
yes. Should have no trouble.
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NETGEAR - RangeMax N600 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Router - Black
Choose this NETGEAR router and receive high level wireless security, the ability to share photos, music and more, and a way to keep track of your kids’ activity online. Plus, with easy installation for tablets, smartphones and computers, you’ll be able to start enjoying Wi-Fi throughout your home right away.
can i turn off the wi-fi on the router if i do not use wi-fi?
Yes. You can use it as an AirPlay hub and not for wifi if you like.
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Apple - AirPort Express Base Station - White
Quickly connect your devices with this Apple® MC414LL/A AirPort Express base station that supports dual-band 802.11n Wi-Fi for optimal performance with reduced interruptions. The rear USB port enables simple wireless printing.
Does this work with non apple devices?
Yes to connect to wifi and as a router. No for AirPlay. Also, as far as I know, it will only extend another Apple router.
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