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Chamberlain - MyQ Garage Door Controller - Black
Chamberlain MyQ MYQ-G0201 Garage Door Controller: Open and close your garage door, even when you aren't at home. Plus, get alerts on your smartphone whenever someone opens or closes the garage door, or simply check to see whether you left it open.
Almost perfect
Customer Rating
4.0
Ok, this is the coolest thing since sliced bread. If you have an automatic garage door opener, then obviously you have a remote to open it from your car as you are pulling up. But, this eliminates the need for you to be right out in front of your house to open the door. I have actually taken my garage door remote out of my car for security reasons (in case someone breaks into my car and gets my address and remote). Now, I use ONLY the app to open the door when I'm about 2 blocks away, so I don't have to wait for it to open when I pull up. To keep people from opening the app on your phone and getting into the garage, you can set the app to open with a password or 4 digit PIN (or, if you're not worried about such things, you can set the app to open with no security#. I have already used it to remotely open my garage door when I was out of town, and my neighbor had to pull my trash can in. He called me, told me he was standing right outside my garage, I used the app to open the door #from 1 state away#, he put the can in, then I closed it from the app. Also, I have a friend who has one of these #but DOES NOT have an exterior garage door opener keypad# who has gotten a phone call or two from children who are home from school, but have "lost" or "forgot" the key to the house, and can't get in. PRESTO, right from work, they can open the garage door and let them in. WAY COOL. #ok, I'm a big tech nerd#.
Two reasons why it is "almost perfect": 1. The first part of the setup is getting it hooked up to your home wifi network. While the setup is not exactly rocket science, you do have to follow the steps carefully to get it all hooked up correctly. If you are someone who is "tech challenged", this may be a challenging step, but not impossible. The second part of the setup is getting it to talk to the garage door opener itself. Again, while not terribly difficult, it did take a little time. After I programed the MyQ to the door opener, I had to reprogram the car remote #in case I needed to put it back in my car# and I also had to reprogram the exterior remote keypad #the one attached to the garage door frame exterior#.
2. This is the most annoying thing about this, and I have called Chamberlain to complain/alert them about this, but I don't know how much good it did. There is a sensor that has to be attached to the garage door itself to sense the status of the door #open or closed#, and it is VERY sensitive. If the door is CLOSED and jiggles AT ALL #strong wind, someone bumping against it, etc...# the door sensor moves and sometimes thinks the door has opened. So, you go to the app and expect the door to say closed, but the system thinks it is "open", and shows it open #but it is still closed#. Sometimes it gets confused, and I have had to cycle the garage door from the push button opener in the garage #the one mounted on the wall next to the door that goes into the house#. This usually resets it. If the garage door is not jiggled, then it works perfectly. I have been looking for a different place to mount the sensor, but haven't really found anywhere on the door that is "jiggle proof" #MAYBE at the very bottom of the door, it seems that when the door is closed and butted against the cement of the garage floor, it seems to jiggle there less than higher up on the door#.
Also, keep in mind that it takes wifi to work, so if your home wifi network or internet, or power to your router/modem goes down, this will not work until it is restored.
Having understood these "limitations" or "quirks", the convenience of having this outweighs those "quirks", and I love it. I would definitely recommend this to a friend, and already have.
2. This is the most annoying thing about this, and I have called Chamberlain to complain/alert them about this, but I don't know how much good it did. There is a sensor that has to be attached to the garage door itself to sense the status of the door #open or closed#, and it is VERY sensitive. If the door is CLOSED and jiggles AT ALL #strong wind, someone bumping against it, etc...# the door sensor moves and sometimes thinks the door has opened. So, you go to the app and expect the door to say closed, but the system thinks it is "open", and shows it open #but it is still closed#. Sometimes it gets confused, and I have had to cycle the garage door from the push button opener in the garage #the one mounted on the wall next to the door that goes into the house#. This usually resets it. If the garage door is not jiggled, then it works perfectly. I have been looking for a different place to mount the sensor, but haven't really found anywhere on the door that is "jiggle proof" #MAYBE at the very bottom of the door, it seems that when the door is closed and butted against the cement of the garage floor, it seems to jiggle there less than higher up on the door#.
Also, keep in mind that it takes wifi to work, so if your home wifi network or internet, or power to your router/modem goes down, this will not work until it is restored.
Having understood these "limitations" or "quirks", the convenience of having this outweighs those "quirks", and I love it. I would definitely recommend this to a friend, and already have.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 2587928135
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WD - Blue 1TB PC Internal Hard Drive for Desktops
With a Serial ATA interface, this WD Blue WD10EZEXSP internal hard drive easily connects to your PC or Mac. The 1TB capacity offers ample space to house important files, such as pictures, videos and music.
The usual great WD quality
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Performance
5.0
What's great about it: quiet, reliable, fast, WD name, 6GB interface
What's not so great: none
When ever I build a computer, I tend to use the same brands for each specific piece of hardware. For hard drives, I always use Western Digital. I have NEVER had a problem with their drives in general, and not with this drive specifically. I even still have a Dell that is 10+ years old with a WD drive and that computer is still in use and the hard drive is working great. I just put this 1TB in my last build, and it performs as expected and is quiet (I don't even here it while in use). I wish the price were a BIT cheaper, but that's not enough to deter me from buying it. It comes with a 2 year warranty to boot (ha, no pun intended). The WD black label drives are a little faster and come with a little longer warranty (and meant more for performance), and cost just a bit more, so if you are not gaming or need some sort of super lightning speed, this drive is great for general home or business use. I am about ready to build another computer for a friend, and will be buying this same drive for that one as well.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Game of Thrones: The Complete First Season [7 Discs] [Blu-ray]
Author George R.R. Martin's Locus Award-winning fantasy saga is adapted for the screen in this HBO series created by David Benioff (Troy) and D.B. Weiss, and starring Lord of the Rings veteran Sean Bean. Long ago, in a distant land where summers span decades, and winters reach into infinity, the cold winds begin to blow through the seven kingdoms of Westeros. In the cold seasons of past, the Starks of Winterfell Castle relied on their fierce resiliency to survive the harsh conditions. But this winter, supernatural forces are preparing to launch a devastating attack. A great battle is brewing, and whoever emerges the victor will ascend the throne. This collection contains all ten episodes from the first season of the highly acclaimed series, during which Peter Dinklage won a Best Supporting Actor Golden Globe award for his portrayal of Tyrion Lannister.
Great series
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: bugg1
from Portland Or.
on August 14, 2013
Game of Thrones on blu-ray, what more is there to say. If you have watched it, you know what I'm talking about.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2587928135
My Best Buy number: 2587928135
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Star Wars: The Complete Saga [Blu-ray]
This extensive release includes all six films in the science fiction juggernaut Star Wars franchise: Star Wars (aka Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope), The Empire Strikes Back (aka Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back), Return of the Jedi (aka Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi), Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, and Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith.
It's Star Wars on blu-ray, what more is there....
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: bugg1
from Portland Or.
on August 14, 2013
What's great about it: Star Wars
What's not so great: does not include the original theater versions
It's always great to have Star Wars on blu-ray, but this does not include the original theater version of 4, 5, & 6, only the "remastered" versions. I have the originals on DVD, but blu-ray would be nice.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2587928135
My Best Buy number: 2587928135
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Samsung - Wireless Adapter
Connect your Samsung TV, Blu-ray Disc player or home entertainment system to your existing wireless network with this WIS12ABGNX adapter that features AllShare technology for wide-ranging compatibility.
Does what it's supposed to
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: bugg1
from Portland Or.
on August 14, 2013
Features
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
What's great about it: plug and play
What's not so great: maybe a TAD pricey
Needed a wireless adapter for an older Samsung 3D blu-ray player, and this does the job. Found my 5 GHz network no problem, good signal strength. I got it on sale, but I still think it could be a little less expensive.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2587928135
My Best Buy number: 2587928135
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Samsung - Wireless Adapter
Connect your Samsung TV, Blu-ray Disc player or home entertainment system to your existing wireless network with this WIS12ABGNX adapter that features AllShare technology for wide-ranging compatibility.
Compatibillity
I have a Samsung un46c6300sf tv. Which wireless ubs lan adapters are compatible with this tv? In the manual it calls for wis09abgn, but this seems to be discontinued. Thanks alot !!!!
I have a BD-D5500 blu ray player, and the manual has the same older model wireless stick listed. I emailed samsung and they said the wis12abgnx is just an updated model from the 09 version, and it does indeed work in my BD-D5500. But if it doesn't work, you can always buy it from best buy and return it if it doesn't work.
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Samsung - Wireless Adapter
Connect your Samsung TV, Blu-ray Disc player or home entertainment system to your existing wireless network with this WIS12ABGNX adapter that features AllShare technology for wide-ranging compatibility.
What can take the place of link stick model wis09abgn can't find it
Will the link stick model wis12abgnx work with blu ray model bd-c5500. What's the difference between model wis12abgnx and model wis09abgn which I can't find
I have a BD-D5500, and the manual has the same older model wireless stick listed. I emailed samsung and they said the wis12abgnx is just an updated model from the 09 version, and it does indeed work in my BD-D5500. But if it doesn't work, you can always buy it from best buy and return it if it doesn't work.
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Samsung - Wireless Adapter
Connect your Samsung TV, Blu-ray Disc player or home entertainment system to your existing wireless network with this WIS12ABGNX adapter that features AllShare technology for wide-ranging compatibility.
I have a Samsung Blu-Ray disk player, model number BD-E5500. Is the Samsung wireless adaptor model number wis12abgnx compatible with this player?
Not your exact model, but I have a BD-D5500 and I got this stick specifically for it, since it does not have built in wifi, and it works great, even picks up my 5GHz wifi. I'm not sure if that player has built in wifi, but if it does, I'm not sure it will work, I don't think it overrides the built in wifi, but if that model does not have built in wifi, it should work great. And with Best Buys return policy, if you buy it and it doesn't work, you can return it.
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Samsung - Wireless Adapter
Connect your Samsung TV, Blu-ray Disc player or home entertainment system to your existing wireless network with this WIS12ABGNX adapter that features AllShare technology for wide-ranging compatibility.
Work With ?
Will this work with a model UN55SE6150F model TV? Seems my on-board wifi card/circuit is out of commission...so this device needs to replace or supercede the on-board build in function already there? Will it?
I don't think so. I have a UN46E series TV, and the built in wifi sucks, it has a hard time picking up my 5 GHz wireless. I got this to see if it would help, and the TV didn't seem to recognize it (or if it did, I had no way to tell). But, since your's is not working, maybe it will, but I doubt it. I think the USB port on the back is just to put a thumb drive into with pictures or video on it, then to watch from the TV, I don't think it's built for a wifi adapter. With Best Buy's great return policy, you could buy it, try it, and if it doesn't work, just take it back.
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