JoeGV
 
 
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    June 27, 2014
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 Samsung - Galaxy S9 64GB (Verizon)
Samsung - Galaxy S9 64GB (Verizon)
Take your best shots for sharing with this Verizon Samsung Galaxy S9 in blue. Slim in construction for easy handling, this bold smartphone delivers professional-quality shots through Pro Mode manual adjustments. The dual aperture lens adjusts to the light, so images show up in crystal clarity on the 5.81-inch screen, while Iris Scanner and Face Recognition provide instant access. Combining reliable construction with an IP68 rating to resist water damage, this Verizon Samsung Galaxy S9 captures every adventure.
 
I had an S8.... minimally better
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: JoeGV
from Northville, MI
on July 7, 2018
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I bought this since I was looking a good deal all around. Not a lot of difference from the S8, though Camera and fingerprint sensor are improved. Too soon to say, but it appears if battery life is a bit better than the 8. I was close to getting the new LG, but none available.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0401658619
Mobile Submission: False
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 Samsung - Galaxy Tab S3 - 9.7" - 32GB - Black
Samsung - Galaxy Tab S3 - 9.7" - 32GB - Black
Work, play and communicate with this Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 featuring a 2.15 GHz + 1.6 GHz quad core processor. This versatile tablet has an ultra-clear Super AMOLED display, so you can watch HD movies on the go. Capture and share your world with the 13MP camera in this Samsung Galaxy Tab S3’s, which features an integrated flash for great results in low light.
 
Kind of an Impulse purchase. No regrets
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: JoeGV
from Northville, MI
on June 22, 2018
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Bought as a Bday present for wife. I did some review, but as a user, she's happy with it. Great screen too.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0401658619
Mobile Submission: False
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 Insignia™ - A23 Batteries (4-Pack)
Insignia™ - A23 Batteries (4-Pack)
Make sure you have access with this 4-pack of silver oxide alkaline Insignia A23 batteries. The 12V power cells are used in keyless entry systems and garage door openers.
 
Solid Battery
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: JoeGV
from Northville, MI
on June 22, 2018
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I use em for my rangefinder. They last a couple of seasons. Surprised that BB had any.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0401658619
Mobile Submission: False
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 Peerless-AV - Full-Motion Tilting TV Wall Mount for Most 32" - 50" Flat-Panel TVs - Extends 13.08" - Black
Peerless-AV - Full-Motion Tilting TV Wall Mount for Most 32" - 50" Flat-Panel TVs - Extends 13.08" - Black
Peerless-AV Full-Motion Tilting TV Wall Mount for Most 32" - 50" Flat-Panel TVs: Enjoy a comfortable view of your favorite movies and shows from anywhere in your home theater with this mount, which allows you to swivel, rotate and tilt your TV into position. A cable management point makes it easy to hide unsightly wires.
 
Ok mount, good value
Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: JoeGV
from Northville, MI
on February 16, 2018
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I needed a new mount for an older TV. It has a wide width for mounting. I found less expensive ones, but they weren't wide enough. This one fits. I have a 32 in set and although it can handle larger sets, I'm not so sure how well it would do with a heavier set. But this fits the bill for me.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0401658619
My Best Buy number: 0401658619
Mobile Submission: False
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 Sony - 65" Class - OLED - A1E Series - 2160p - Smart - 4K UHD TV with HDR
Sony - 65" Class - OLED - A1E Series - 2160p - Smart - 4K UHD TV with HDR
See every piece of the action with this 65-inch Sony Bravia TV. The 4K resolution stands out thanks to its exquisite detail, it can process startlingly accurate-looking video in conjunction with the powerful OLED technology. Stream your favorite clips and access online media quickly on this Sony Bravia TV.
 
Great TV.. What's not to love
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: JoeGV
from Northville, MI
on February 2, 2018
There are plenty of posts loving this product. Not much for me to add. Even watching non-4k makes my HD sets look like non HD pictures. So far, I'm good with sports too. I'm debating paying someone to calibrate the set..I'd do it if I knew for sure the picture would be better... not just "on spec."
BTW, I went with Sony vs LG due to reading that sports and non-4k pics would be better. I'll never truly know, but no complaints.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0401658619
My Best Buy number: 0401658619
Mobile Submission: False
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 Amazon - Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote - Black
Amazon - Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote - Black
Enjoy smart access to videos, games and apps with this Amazon Fire TV stick. Its Alexa voice remote lets you deliver hands-free commands when you want to watch television or engage with other applications. With a quad-core processor, 1GB internal memory and 8GB of storage, this portable Amazon Fire TV stick works fast for buffer-free streaming.
 
Solid Device.. Get Prime
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: JoeGV
from Northville, MI
on December 17, 2017
It works just like one wants for using Amazon's streams.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0401658619
My Best Buy number: 0401658619
Mobile Submission: False
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 Philips - Hue A19 60W Equivalent Wireless Starter Kit - White
Philips - Hue A19 60W Equivalent Wireless Starter Kit - White
Control your home lighting automatically with the smart timer on this Philips Hue White starter kit. The user-friendly system lets you turn lights on and off or dim them with an intuitive app for your smartphone or tablet. This Philips Hue White starter kit has space for up to 50 lights and 10 accessories to connect your entire home.
 
Easy Alternative Smart Bulb
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: JoeGV
from Northville, MI
on November 24, 2017
We had a BT bulb and app was terrible. This is a good alternative with a good app and easy to install since one doesn't have to replace a switch. I would prefer the switch option, but I don't have enough wires (Switches typically cost less) I'd buy this again without hesitation.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0401658619
My Best Buy number: 0401658619
Mobile Submission: False
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 Samsung - Fast Charge 9W Qi Certified Wireless Charging Pad for Android - Black
Samsung - Fast Charge 9W Qi Certified Wireless Charging Pad for Android - Black
Convert your charger from pad to stand with this Samsung Fast Charge convertible charging stand, letting you use your device as it charges. The wireless charging system eliminates the cables and charges your compatible Galaxy device by simply placing it on the pad. This Samsung Fast Charge convertible charging stand comes with an AFC cable to keep it charged.
 
Pricey, but sharp
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: JoeGV
from Northville, MI
on June 3, 2017
I got this free with the phone. It is very nice and works well. I don't know why it is priced so high (leather??) but for free, it's great. It is quiet and it does look quite nice.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0401658619
My Best Buy number: 0401658619
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 Samsung - Galaxy S8 64GB (Verizon)
Samsung - Galaxy S8 64GB (Verizon)
Enjoy UHD video on the road with this advanced Samsung Galaxy S8, which comes with a Super AMOLED 5.8-inch screen. Equipped with active noise-canceling technology, the microphone in this device enables crystal-clear calling while you’re on the road. Capture UHD images automatically with the 12MP dual camera in this Samsung Galaxy S8, which has an advanced touch focus feature.
 
Pricey, but best out there.
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: JoeGV
from Northville, MI
on June 3, 2017
Probably the top phone out there. I was close to getting the LG G6, but I said heck with it and paid the higher price. Better screen was top issue for me. I don't need speed, but I still went with the S8. Nice size and easy to handle for me.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0401658619
My Best Buy number: 0401658619
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 Fitbit - Alta HR Activity Tracker + Heart Rate (Large) - Blue Gray
Fitbit - Alta HR Activity Tracker + Heart Rate (Large) - Blue Gray
Monitor your fitness journey with this Fitbit Alta HR health tracker. It records your resting heart rate to help you keep an eye on heart health, and it receives notifications from paired phones, so you don't miss important calls or texts. This Fitbit Alta HR health tracker reminds you to exercise or move during the day.
 
Does as stated, but some software blips
Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: JoeGV
from Northville, MI
on April 21, 2017
This is a good tracker, but as noted, can be tough to read outdoors at times. The HR works well. The sleep stages still has some bumps, but from what I read, it's mostly software and I suspect it'll get ironed out. (It misses some of the stages at times, but does track sleep well.)
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0401658619
My Best Buy number: 0401658619
+5points
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 Sony - 65" Class - OLED - A1E Series - 2160p - Smart - 4K UHD TV with HDR
Sony - 65" Class - OLED - A1E Series - 2160p - Smart - 4K UHD TV with HDR
See every piece of the action with this 65-inch Sony Bravia TV. The 4K resolution stands out thanks to its exquisite detail, it can process startlingly accurate-looking video in conjunction with the powerful OLED technology. Stream your favorite clips and access online media quickly on this Sony Bravia TV.
 

What is the best option (now that plasma tv's are no longer being made) for fast action sports to avoid motion blur. I currently have 3 excellent Samsung Plasma TV's but one is about 6 years old and I'm ready to replace it. Would OLED be dissapointing?

I've not had my Sony OLED for very long, but blur is not noticeable. I do get some pixalation with confetti shots, but these are 1080 and not 4k signals. What little 4k I've watched so far, I've not seen any blur.
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 Sony - 65" Class - OLED - A1E Series - 2160p - Smart - 4K UHD TV with HDR
Sony - 65" Class - OLED - A1E Series - 2160p - Smart - 4K UHD TV with HDR
See every piece of the action with this 65-inch Sony Bravia TV. The 4K resolution stands out thanks to its exquisite detail, it can process startlingly accurate-looking video in conjunction with the powerful OLED technology. Stream your favorite clips and access online media quickly on this Sony Bravia TV.
 

I was wondering if glare is a problem with this television? Mostly with over head lighting since the tv angles upward.

I've not had the set all that long, but IMO, glare from the sides is the potential bigger issue. I don't see reflections from the top- though that may be the way my room is set up. It's mostly when I'm viewing way off to the side that I notice them. Of course my sliding glass door is off to the other side so that would make sense. When looking straight one +/- 20 degrees or so, it's not been an issue. If it's an issue for you with this set, IMO, it will be just as bad or worse with other sets.
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 Fitbit - Alta HR Activity Tracker + Heart Rate (Large) - Blue Gray
Fitbit - Alta HR Activity Tracker + Heart Rate (Large) - Blue Gray
Monitor your fitness journey with this Fitbit Alta HR health tracker. It records your resting heart rate to help you keep an eye on heart health, and it receives notifications from paired phones, so you don't miss important calls or texts. This Fitbit Alta HR health tracker reminds you to exercise or move during the day.
 

Does the Fitbit Alta HR use GPS? Will it show a map of where you went running?

It does not have GPS. However, when I went into the App, the App new where I was at. I haven't tried to use that tracking but I think it will track you but I bet it uses the phone's GPS, not the fitbit.
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 ecobee - ecobee3 Programmable Touch-Screen Wi-Fi Thermostat (2nd Generation) - Black/White
ecobee - ecobee3 Programmable Touch-Screen Wi-Fi Thermostat (2nd Generation) - Black/White
ecobee ecobee3 Programmable Touch-Screen Wi-Fi Thermostat: Maintain a comfortable home with this programmable thermostat, which is Apple® HomeKit-enabled, so you can control the temperature remotely using your compatible device. Home IQ helps you conserve energy.
 

Wiring

I have four wires for my thermostat. Y,G,RH,and W. Will this thermostat work with these four wires?
yes it does. They supply a connector to take care of this. It's something you have to add in at the furnace, but it's easy to do as long as you have access to the furnace. It's a connector that terminates 5 wires to the furnace with the 4 wires one has.
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 Canon - PowerShot ELPH-340 16.0-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black
Canon - PowerShot ELPH-340 16.0-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black
Preserve special moments with this Canon PowerShot ELPH-340 digital camera, which features a 16.0-megapixel high-sensitivity CMOS sensor that helps you shoot crisp photos and videos with 1080p resolution. Built-in Wi-Fi makes it easy to share images.Memory card sold separately.
 

reaction time and video

Hi just wondering how quickly this camera turns on. For example if you're on a bus and see something as you drive buy, will it turn on right quick when you press power button? Also does the video feature stay in focus when you zoom in while recording or does it just get blurry? Thanks video very important to me
The camera can turn on very quickly. Just hit the button twice on the back of the phone, and it opens up directly with the camera app and snaps the picture.

As for video, yes it does stay in focus when one zooms in.
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