ATCurry
 
 
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    August 5, 2015
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    March 29, 2017
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    August 19, 2015
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    March 29, 2017
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ATCurry's Reviews
 
 Ring - Video Doorbell (1st Gen) - Multi
Ring - Video Doorbell (1st Gen) - Multi
Find out who's at your door, even when you're away from home. Just connect the doorbell via Wi-Fi and use the Ring app on your iOS or Android device to interact with visitors, receive alerts and review footage.
 
Great Doorbell
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: ATCurry
on March 29, 2017
My experience with the Ring is similar to what I learned in reviews. Costco has a package deal where you get the Ring Doorbell and the Chime together for less than BB, but I was able to get a price match and ended up buying from BB.
I have installed mine on battery; this setup does not permit live view on demand--that is, the doorbell has to be activated by a ring or movement before the camera becomes operational. Battery life is good; average is about 1 charge every 3-4 months. It varies by how often the camera is triggered.
I paid the $30 yearly for cloud storage of the video. Pretty good value, good amount of storage, and you will be able download and store any you want to keep.
Discovered the Chime has several ring tones. This was a nice change from the stock doorbell sound.
There is sometimes a delay between the ring and the alert on your phone. I have only really used this feature as an experiment and it worked--there just aren't that many people that come to my door.
Depending on your installation, tweaking the range of the motion detector can take some time. It is easy to adjust, but getting the distance right takes some experimentation.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0417352945
My Best Buy number: 0417352945
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 Sony - EX Earbud Headphones - White
Sony - EX Earbud Headphones - White
Easily control audio playback on your compatible cell phone with these Sony EX MDREX15AP/W earbud headphones, which feature a multifunction button for simple operation. The in-line microphone enables easy hands-free communication.
 
They work as required
Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: ATCurry
on March 29, 2017
Bought these to replace the stock earbuds that came with a Samsung S5. These are an adequate replacement, not really any better or worse than what I had. A little pricey, but I used a discount certificate for the purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0417352945
My Best Buy number: 0417352945
0points
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 Samsung - Galaxy S 5 4G Cell Phone (AT&T)
Samsung - Galaxy S 5 4G Cell Phone (AT&T)
Samsung Galaxy S5 Cell Phone for AT&T: This cell phone offers a stylish design and fast processing power for multitasking. It complements your active lifestyle, letting you monitor your heart rate with the touch of a finger, map out your run and achieve your nutritional goals.AT&T Next option available. Learn more ›
 
It is a good smart phone
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: ATCurry
on August 19, 2015
I tend to keep my phones for at least 2.5-3 years. I chose the Galaxy S5 over the S6 for three reasons. 1) S5 has a replaceable battery and the S6 does not. Prior to this phone I had an S3, and I replaced the battery twice. 2) The S5 has some environmental resistance features that the S6 does not. Supposedly it can be immersed for some period of time. I don't plan on testing this feature, but having those qualities seems better than not having them. 3) Cost. The Samsung phones over the past several years are all incremental upgrades...next one is a little faster, camera is a little better etc. Ia the S6 a little better than the S5?--yes. Is it $200-300 dollars better? In my opinion--no.
I am an AT&T customer, and I bought the phone outright. Cost was the same between AT&T and Best Buy. I went with Best Buy because I could both use reward certificates that were close to expiring, and earn additional rewards certificates for the purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0417352945
My Best Buy number: 0417352945
+7points
7out of 7found this review helpful.
 
 Webroot SecureAnywhere Internet Security (3-Device) (1-Year Subscription)
Webroot SecureAnywhere Internet Security (3-Device) (1-Year Subscription)
We live in an age of technology, with endless resources at our fingertips. Just turn on your PC, Mac, Android or iOS device and merge onto the information highway where you can shop, browse, communicate, share, socialize, work, bank and more. The wonders of the Internet are seemingly limitless, but similar to most things in life, with the good comes the bad. Lurking around every corner are malicious online threats that put your computers, mobile devices, information and identity at risk. While you answer e-mail, you're vulnerable to phishing attacks. Every new link may lead to a virus. Fake Web sites might look legitimate but could trick you into revealing crucial information. Malware could infiltrate your device at any moment. Don't panic — defend your identity and your technology with the powerful protection features of Webroot SecureAnywhere Internet Security, and navigate the Internet without worry.Always-on protection means that whether you're shopping, banking, browsing or sharing, Webroot is there to stop the latest known and unknown threats that put you at risk. This software will warn you about infected Web sites before you visit them and provides continuous protection without interruptions or slowdowns. Facebook and Twitter are no longer such high points of weakness as Webroot SecureAnywhere Internet Security provides comprehensive social network protection to help counteract tricky malware. To make life simpler, Webroot manages your passwords, so you only have to remember one, and lets you navigate security on your devices from one easy-to-use interface. This software also analyzes your operating system for existing system issues to get you started with a clean slate. Enjoy all that the Web has to offer without putting yourself at risk. Whether you have a PC, Mac, Android or iOS device — or regularly use up to three of them online — defend them with Webroot.
 
Seems to work
Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: ATCurry
on August 9, 2015
When it comes to virus protection, it is difficult to measure a products effectiveness, unless disaster strikes and it doesn't work. As far as using Webroot, it seems to work as well as any other virus protection software. But to get a real feel for it capabilities, looking to a review that compares multiple products might be the best way to go, rather than looking at a Best Buy review. That's what I did when given three different choices of virus software, when purchasing a new computer at Best Buy. I have also used Norton, which is a good product as well.
From my experience: Pros for Webroot--very few popups, and no real interruptions. It works well in the background, and has a small footprint when it comes to use of system resources.
Cons--if this is a con, but to work it needs a connection to the internet. My understanding is that the virus definitions used are not kept on the device, but are only accessible through the internet. Since the likely source of a virus these days is the internet, or received through something that comes from the internet (no one shares disks anymore) this does not seem like a bad solution to virus protection. Because it is web based, I don't ever get a popup notifying I need to update the virus definitions.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0417352945
My Best Buy number: 0417352945
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 Samsung - 23.6" LED HD Monitor - Glossy Black
Samsung - 23.6" LED HD Monitor - Glossy Black
Become immersed in games, clearly view photos and surf the Web with this 23.6" Samsung S24E390HL monitor, which features 1920 x 1080 resolution for high-definition visuals. The 4 ms response time and Mega dynamic contrast ratio provides a clear picture.
 
Good for the price
Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: ATCurry
on August 9, 2015
I use this monitor as a second screen for a laptop. It works well for that purpose, and provides a lot more screen real estate. For the price, it seems like a very good monitor, although I do not push it with gaming and other intensive applications. It has a good set of specs, it is bright, easy to install and does what I need it to do.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0417352945
My Best Buy number: 0417352945
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 Microsoft - Ergonomic Full-size Wireless Sculpt Comfort Desktop USB Keyboard and Mouse Bundle - Black
Microsoft - Ergonomic Full-size Wireless Sculpt Comfort Desktop USB Keyboard and Mouse Bundle - Black
Microsoft Sculpt Comfort Desktop Wireless Keyboard and Mouse: Enjoy comfortable control over your PC with this keyboard and mouse, which wirelessly connect to your computer from up to 32.8 feet away using the included 2.4GHz USB transceiver. The keyboard features a contoured design with comfort-curve keys and a detachable palm rest to fully support your hand and wrist during use.
 
Good Keyboard and mouse
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: ATCurry
on August 5, 2015
I bought this product to work with a recently purchased laptop. The keyboard and mouse both work well, and I like that they are both wireless without using bluetooth. This is my first ergonomic keyboard, and I also like that the bends and curves are not as pronounced as on other ergonomic keyboards. The cost is a little higher than some similar products, but not so much that it was a deal breaker.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0417352945
My Best Buy number: 0417352945
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 Ring - Video Doorbell (1st Gen) - Multi
Ring - Video Doorbell (1st Gen) - Multi
Find out who's at your door, even when you're away from home. Just connect the doorbell via Wi-Fi and use the Ring app on your iOS or Android device to interact with visitors, receive alerts and review footage.
 

Can I view the video feed on a television in the home?

Not saying this is impossible, but it is not a feature of the stock product.
7 years, 1 month ago
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ATCurry
 
 Ring - Video Doorbell (1st Gen) - Multi
Ring - Video Doorbell (1st Gen) - Multi
Find out who's at your door, even when you're away from home. Just connect the doorbell via Wi-Fi and use the Ring app on your iOS or Android device to interact with visitors, receive alerts and review footage.
 

How many phones can I connect to one device

I don't know if there is a limit. At one time I had it hooked up to two phones and a tablet. First one to the alert gets to do the talking.
7 years, 1 month ago
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ATCurry
 
 Ring - Video Doorbell (1st Gen) - Multi
Ring - Video Doorbell (1st Gen) - Multi
Find out who's at your door, even when you're away from home. Just connect the doorbell via Wi-Fi and use the Ring app on your iOS or Android device to interact with visitors, receive alerts and review footage.
 

Can the user delete the video without other user knowledge?

This question isn't very clear, but if you are asking if a secondary user, Robin for instance, has been given access to the online cloud storage--then they can delete video clips without the primary user knowing about it.
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ATCurry
 
 Ring - Video Doorbell (1st Gen) - Multi
Ring - Video Doorbell (1st Gen) - Multi
Find out who's at your door, even when you're away from home. Just connect the doorbell via Wi-Fi and use the Ring app on your iOS or Android device to interact with visitors, receive alerts and review footage.
 

From what distance will the ring transmit to the chime, and will the signal go thru plaster and lathe walls?

I believe that both communicate through your wifi--I don't think they communicate with each other directly. So the distance is more dependent on your wifi setup.
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ATCurry
 
 Samsung - Galaxy S 5 4G Cell Phone (AT&T)
Samsung - Galaxy S 5 4G Cell Phone (AT&T)
Samsung Galaxy S5 Cell Phone for AT&T: This cell phone offers a stylish design and fast processing power for multitasking. It complements your active lifestyle, letting you monitor your heart rate with the touch of a finger, map out your run and achieve your nutritional goals.AT&T Next option available. Learn more ›
 

Does this phone take screen shots?

Yes. If you have the particular feature turned on (and I think it is by default) you can take a screen shot by swiping the edge of your hand across the screen
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