IslandLife
IslandLife's Stats
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- First ReviewOctober 26, 2015
- Last ReviewDecember 23, 2017
- Featured Reviews0
- Average Rating4.8
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- First AnswerOctober 26, 2015
- Last AnswerNovember 27, 2017
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Microsoft - Wireless Controller for Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S - Gray and Green
Elevate your game. Experience the enhanced comfort and feel of the Xbox Wireless Controller, featuring a light gray design with green accents, and a textured grip. Enjoy custom button mapping and up to twice the wireless range. Plug in any compatible headset with a 3.5mm stereo headset jack. And with the Bluetooth® technology, play your favorite games on Windows 10 PCs and tablets.
Standard controller, nice looks
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: IslandLife
from Seattle, WA
on December 23, 2017
Works just as you would expect, but makes a nice change from the standard black controller.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0107610324
My Best Buy number: 0107610324
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Apple - AirPods with Charging Case (1st Generation)
Introducing wireless AirPods. Just take them out and they're ready to use with all your Apple devices¹. Put them in your ears and they connect instantly. Speak into them and your voice sounds clear. Simplicity and technology, together like never before. The result is completely magical.
Enjoy the sounds and the freedom
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: IslandLife
from Seattle, WA
on November 27, 2017
So long as you want an open earphone (i.e. one that lets you hear a little of the world around you) then the airpods are just the ticket - comfortable, great sound (unless you loooooove lots of bass), great convenience and world-beating portability (tiny case fits in any pocket and doubles as charger).
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0107610324
My Best Buy number: 0107610324
Mobile Submission: False
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Microsoft - Xbox One X Project Scorpio Edition 1TB Console - Black
Be the first to experience the Xbox One X designed for the biggest fans - the Project Scorpio Edition, featuring a custom design, "Project Scorpio" inscribed on both the console and controller, and a vertical stand. With 40% more power than any other console, experience immersive true 4K gaming. Blockbuster titles look great, run smoothly, and load quickly even on a 1080p screen. Xbox One X also works with all your Xbox One games and accessories as well as Xbox Live, the most advanced multiplayer network, giving you more ways to play. Games play better on Xbox One X. What’s in the box: Xbox One X Project Scorpio Edition 1TB Console, Project Scorpio Edition Wireless Controller, Xbox One X Vertical Stand, 1 month Game Pass subscription trial, 14-day Xbox Live Gold trial, HDMI cable (4K capable), and AC Power cable.
Amazing Visuals, Smaller Footprint
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: IslandLife
from Seattle, WA
on November 27, 2017
If you have recently splurged for a 4k HDR TV, then this is the gaming console for you to get the most from it - State of the art visuals for 2017 in a little black box. One word of warning - it is much more power-hungry that the Xbox One, so if you use a UPS for your home entertainment setup be prepared that you may need to beef that up too...
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0107610324
My Best Buy number: 0107610324
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LG - 29" IPS LED FHD 21:9 UltraWide FreeSync Monitor
Keep on working with this ultrawide LG IPS monitor. Its native resolution is 2560 x 1080, giving you more screen area in which to work in and providing a wider view for your design processes. It also uses IPS technology, which produces vivid colors and good contrasts from this 29-inch LG IPS monitor.
Low Cost, High Value addition to your desk...
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: IslandLife
from Seattle, WA
on November 27, 2017
Like having 2 more monitors, without a bezel in between - and allows macbooks to drive another monitor too (effectively giving you 3 HD monitors from a laptop) - and simple to set up and calibrate as well.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0107610324
My Best Buy number: 0107610324
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Apple - iPhone X 256GB (AT&T)
iPhone X features an all-screen design with a 5.8-inch Super Retina HD display with HDR and True Tone.¹ Designed with the most durable glass ever in a smartphone and a surgical grade stainless steel band. Charges wirelessly.² Resists water and dust.³ 12MP dual cameras with dual optical image stabilization for great low-light photos. TrueDepth camera with Portrait selfies and new Portrait Lighting.⁴ Face ID lets you unlock and use Apple Pay with just a glance. Powered by A11 Bionic, the most powerful and smartest chip ever in a smartphone. Supports augmented reality experiences in games and apps. With iPhone X, the next era of iPhone has begun.
Next Gen Phone Fun
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: IslandLife
from Seattle, WA
on November 27, 2017
Bigger screen, better responsiveness, longer battery life are the headlines for me - the other features are nice to have, rather than need to have... but still nice.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0107610324
My Best Buy number: 0107610324
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Need for Speed Payback Standard Edition - Xbox One
Zoom through Fortune Valley and defeat a notorious cartel in Need for Speed Payback. Choose from three playable characters and battle The House as you craft your unique ride and complete dangerous heist missions. Highly detailed graphics and a compelling storyline make Need for Speed Payback an engaging addition to your game collection.
Enjoyably cheesy psuedo-racing fun
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: IslandLife
from Seattle, WA
on November 27, 2017
If you enjoy the Fast and the Furious-style of racing movies, then this is the racing game for you. broadly-drawn characters, predictable plot, rubber-banded AI, all fail to ruin what is actually a highly-enjoyable romp through a cartoonish world (and a world with a great soundtrack too).
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0107610324
My Best Buy number: 0107610324
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APC - Back-UPS 450VA 6-Outlet Battery Back-Up and Surge Protector - Black
Keep your office equipment safe with this APC battery backup. It has six outlets with surge protection, four of which also have backup protection to keep your important electronics powered short-term during an outage. Audio and light alarms on this APC battery backup let you know if something is wrong.
Compact, Quiet UPS
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: IslandLife
from Seattle, WA
on November 27, 2017
Small footprint, good spacing for different sized plugs, quiet operation and also the all-important key ability to turn off the beeps warning of battery backup status (if desired)...
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0107610324
My Best Buy number: 0107610324
Mobile Submission: False
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LG - 65" Class (64.5" Diag.) - OLED - 2160p - Smart - 4K Ultra HD TV with High Dynamic Range
Experience stunning pictures and vivid colors on this 65-inch LG OLED 4K smart TV with HDR. Since the pixels can be individually controlled, the blacks appear deeper and the colors more vibrant. This LG OLED 4K smart TV uses webOS 3.0 to let you easily connect to streaming services and mobile apps.
Unreal picture, state-of-the-art TV
Customer Rating
5.0
After weeks of research, and a few hours in store (with lovely, patient help from BB staffers in Silverdale, WA), we ended up going with the one with by far the best picture in the store. This is not a cheap TV, but it is truly an amazing piece of technology.
Breathtakingly crisp picture, A better contrast than our beloved plasma (yes, really), wonderful upscaling from any and all sources, intuitive interface and response OS.
Very little calibration required to get great results and overall, the best TV I have ever owned (or even seen). Highly recommended.
Breathtakingly crisp picture, A better contrast than our beloved plasma (yes, really), wonderful upscaling from any and all sources, intuitive interface and response OS.
Very little calibration required to get great results and overall, the best TV I have ever owned (or even seen). Highly recommended.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0107610324
My Best Buy number: 0107610324
Mobile Submission: True
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Samsung - 65" Class (64.5" Diag.) - LED - 2160p - Smart - 4K Ultra HD TV - with High Dynamic Range
Sit back and watch stunning HD movies and TV shows with this Samsung 65-inch 4K Ultra HD TV with HDR. This TV provides vibrant, detailed graphics at a variety of angles, letting you enjoy your favorite content from anywhere in the room. This Samsung 65-inch 4K Ultra HD TV with HDR also includes smart TV features including games, apps and a web browser.
Great picture, judder issues
Customer Rating
3.0
Amazing bright, detailed image. HDR works well to make colors pop. Video games looked amazing. But on many tv channels, the judder was unacceptable. Any time someone walked in front of a patterned background (think brickwork or a chain link fence), their legs did not move smoothly). Calibration helped, but it was still too much for us - we returned the TV.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0107610324
My Best Buy number: 0107610324
Mobile Submission: True
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Yamaha - 1050W 7.2-Ch. Network-Ready 4K Ultra HD and 3D Pass-Through A/V Home Theater Receiver - Black
Access Internet radio and more with this Yamaha RX-V679BL receiver's built-in Wi-Fi. Includes HDMI 4K Ultra HD and 3D pass-through technologies for compatibility with 3D TVs, Blu-ray players and gaming consoles and 4K Ultra HD TVs.
Great Whole House Audio/Video Hub
Customer Rating
5.0
After years of owning Yamaha A/V Amplifier's this latest model brings the line up to date with built in support for pretty much all the devices and services you can think of.
This is an amp that is very happy switching and delivering Cable + Blu-Ray + Game Console + Streaming Services + Internet radio + Satellite Audio + Bluetooth from your phone, all in a multi-room system that can deliver the same audio to all zones or split them, allowing different parts of the family to be gaming and listening to music simultaneously.
Plus simple setup and infinitely tweak-able settings via logical on-screen and remote controls, and 4K-ready via firmware update.
One month in, all works as promised and makes this device a total winner in terms of bang for your buck.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0107610324
My Best Buy number: 0107610324
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Apple - AirPods with Charging Case (1st Generation)
Introducing wireless AirPods. Just take them out and they're ready to use with all your Apple devices¹. Put them in your ears and they connect instantly. Speak into them and your voice sounds clear. Simplicity and technology, together like never before. The result is completely magical.
Need for Speed Payback Standard Edition - Xbox One
Zoom through Fortune Valley and defeat a notorious cartel in Need for Speed Payback. Choose from three playable characters and battle The House as you craft your unique ride and complete dangerous heist missions. Highly detailed graphics and a compelling storyline make Need for Speed Payback an engaging addition to your game collection.
Yamaha - 1050W 7.2-Ch. Network-Ready 4K Ultra HD and 3D Pass-Through A/V Home Theater Receiver - Black
Access Internet radio and more with this Yamaha RX-V679BL receiver's built-in Wi-Fi. Includes HDMI 4K Ultra HD and 3D pass-through technologies for compatibility with 3D TVs, Blu-ray players and gaming consoles and 4K Ultra HD TVs.
Does this reciever have 7. 2 channel output? I only see 5 speaker terminals on the picture provided.
Yes it does - but 2 of the channels are via the push-in connnectors rather than the banana plug ones of the first 5.
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Samsung - 24.7 Cu. Ft. 4-Door French Door Refrigerator with Thru-the-Door Ice and Water
Samsung 24.7 Cu. Ft. 4-Door French Door Refrigerator with Thru-the-Door Ice and Water: Keep groceries chilled and accessible to the whole family with this Samsung refrigerator. The counter-height FlexZone drawer is ideal for storing snacks that kids can easily grab and enjoy.
can you take out the ice bin to fill a large container?
Yes, you can - but be aware that it is a bulky, 2-handed job.
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Samsung - 24.7 Cu. Ft. 4-Door French Door Refrigerator with Thru-the-Door Ice and Water
Samsung 24.7 Cu. Ft. 4-Door French Door Refrigerator with Thru-the-Door Ice and Water: Keep groceries chilled and accessible to the whole family with this Samsung refrigerator. The counter-height FlexZone drawer is ideal for storing snacks that kids can easily grab and enjoy.
Can the refrigerator be tight in the cabinet with about 1/8" space on the sides and top? Is the main air circulation from the bottom?
I would be a little nervous about that tight of an installation - mostly because this unit vents not just through the back, but via small outlets on both sides as well...
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