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ZAGG - InvisibleShield Glass Screen Protector for Apple® iPhone® 6 Plus and 6s Plus - Clear
ZAGG InvisibleShield Glass Screen for Apple iPhone 6 Plusor 6s Plus: Protect your device's display from scratches and skin oils with this durable tempered glass screen. Designed for ease of use, the screen is extra thin and smooth for optimal touch sensitivity.
Fantastic Screen Protector
Customer Rating
4.0
Most of the reviews I see on here are way too short so I'm going to try and make mine a little longer. So first of all I'm just going to say this before anything else, this screen protector is HARD to apply in the sense that if you mess up, you run the risk of cracking the glass as you peel it off. That being said, my suggestion to anyone that plans on applying this on their own is to clean your phone's screen with the wipe that comes in the package and then use compressed air and some tape to remove any stray dust particles from the phone. After that, you're going to want to, and this is crucial, align are screen protector exactly at the edge of the display of your phone. Keep a close eye on the opening for the ear piece and the home button and align them accordingly. This brings me to the overall review.
The first thing you're going to notice after it's been applied is that it does not cover the entire face of the iPhone. Why? That's because as you come closer to the edge of the phone, the face actually curves and we all know that Glass does not bend the way a regular screen protector does. This screen protector actually only goes up to the edge of the actual iPhone's screen so you WILL notice the screen lift on the glass screen protector very much (this is why I gave it 4 stars). I notice it all the time but it doesn't really bother me. The next thing you'll notice is that the front facing camera IS covered by the glass but I haven't noticed any distortion from it at all so that's not a big deal. In terms of how it feels, the glass feels quite smooth as if you're touching the iPhone's regular screen. I haven't noticed any problems with the touchscreen at all. Fingerprints and smudges are still visible but not as prominent as they would be without the glass.
Overall, this is a fantastic screen but they need to find a way to bring the screen more towards the edge of the phone so that it covers the entire face. If you're not picky about seeing where the glass lifts because you're more concerned about protecting your phone's screen then this is the screen for you.
A word to everyone:
This screen protector will NOT guarantee that your phone's screen will break upon impact with the ground. You have to understand that dropping your phone a certain way, or the screen being hit with enough force, will still break your phone's screen.
This screen protector will NOT guarantee that your phone's screen will break upon impact with the ground. You have to understand that dropping your phone a certain way, or the screen being hit with enough force, will still break your phone's screen.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 0565524850
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Rocketfish™ - 8' HDMI Digital Audio/Video Cable for PlayStation 3
Enjoy the high-definition video of your favorite PlayStation 3 games as they were meant to be enjoyed by connecting your system to your compatible HDTV or home theater system with this HDMI cable. High-purity copper conductors ensure low resistance and high signal integrity, while 95% copper braid and dual-layer 100% aluminum Mylar foil shields resist external interference. Silver soldering and 24k gold plating combine for high-quality signal transfer, and the convenient smooth-fit insertion force allows the cable to fit into place without damage to connectors or devices.
Good Quality HDMI
Customer Rating
5.0
What's great about it: Quality of the cable
What's not so great: Nothing
Since this cable was put up on daily deals for $5, I just had to grab it. I normally wouldn't buy expensive HDMI cables unless I'm running a cable of more than 10ft or shoving it behind a wall. Anyway, the build quality of the cable is excellent - it's not super flimsy. It's actually a pretty bulky cable but that's a sacrifice for being able to tolerate possible constant abuse and giving it some security.
I won't get into picture and audio quality because all HDMI cables are pretty much the same considering they produce digital signals so those signals either work or they don't and there's no in-between (it's been tested). So even a cheap HDMI cable that's like $5 will produce the same quality as a $50-$500 so long as it's manufactured right. Anywho, in terms of what version this HDMI is I believe it is version 1.4 (a,b, or c...I don't really remember) so it supports ethernet connectivity, 3D, and 4k resolutions but the speed compared to 1.3 has remained the same - it's 10.2Gbps.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 0565524850
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LG - 32" Class (31-1/2" Diag.) - LED - 1080p - 60Hz - HDTV
LG 32LN5300 LED HDTV: View all of your favorite shows and movies in vivid detail with this full 1080p HDTV. Watch fast-moving movies, sports and video games with good motion clarity.
Gold Standard for 32" TVs
Customer Rating
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Features
4.0
What's great about it: Easy to set up, great value, acceptable sound, plenty of custom picture settings
What's not so great: Nothing so far
Prior to purchasing this TV I had the 24" Sony Playstation 3D Display, which was 1080p 240Hz. Unfortunately, the display was a failure for many people in that the HDMI connections failed to consistently keep the signals being sent to the TV (Black Screen Issue) and the only way to rid yourself of the black screen was to utilize the component inputs. Anyway, I finally decided to get my hands on something that had working HDMI inputs and a picture quality that would rival that of Samsung's and the Playstation 3D Display in order to prepare myself in obtaining a PS4 - Enter LG 32LN5300.
General consensus on the AVS forums is that this TV is the Gold Standard for 32" TVs - Superb picture quality, no ghosting, no light bleeding - basically the perfect TV for gaming/desktop use/movie watching. From personal experience, they were all right. As soon as I finished placing the TV where it needed to be in my bedroom and connecting the PS3 and sound bar to the TV, I immediately popped the Avengers Blu-Ray disk into my PS3 and started to mess around with the picture settings (action sequences and colors were perfect to test out) because as many of you already know, picture quality straight out of the box for any TV is not close to where it needs to be for optimal viewing. I used one of the calibration settings that an individual had used after using a colorimeter (I believe it was a Spyder 4 Pro) and optimizing the TV to ISF standards and then some. I have yet to tweak those settings to my own tastes because it is already pretty close to what it needs to be. For those of you who wonder about what panel LG uses for this particular TV, it IS an IPS panel so that definitely adds to the picture quality.
In terms of sound quality, the TV's speakers are manageable. They're not the best but they are manageable enough. But, I have a Samsung Soundbar so the sound quality is a lot better. I have it hooked up to the PS3 instead of the TV since most of what I'm going to be doing (i.e. Netflix, Blu-Ray watching, gaming, etc.) will come straight from the PS3.
Features wise, what can I say. It's not a smart TV which I am okay with considering I have a PS3. The number of picture settings is more than enough to reach optimal picture quality. So that's all I can say about that. In terms of any light bleeding and ghosting, I have yet to see any light bleeding effects and after playing Battlefield 3, Infamous 2, and AC: Black Flag, I haven't seen ghosting of any sort. The TV has 2 HDMI's, one in the back and one on the side, and if that's very little for anyone, you can find a 4 port HDMI switch for a cheap price.
Now compared to the Samsung UN32EH5000FXZA, this TV is definitely a lot better. I mean, picture quality is more or less the same between the two (if you were to calibrate both TV's to optimal settings) but for me, the Samsung just looks a little too pale for my tastes even at a warm2 setting. The biggest differences really come down to how well the two TV's can handle full on gaming and the LG wins out (sorry Samsung, as much as I love your products) because of very little ghosting combined with picture quality. So, my purchase really came down to that particular area despite the Samsung being on sale at a cheaper price by about $14.
Overall, the TV was an excellent purchase. For those of you who are having issues with the picture quality, calm down and research the calibration settings on the AVS forums and use the settings which includes the "Method 20 Points" settings and use that as a base for your own settings. You might have to mess with the Gamma setting if you plan on gaming to the max but if you're use a PC then you're good with leaving it at 2.2. I should also add that the Sony PS3 Remote DOES work with this TV. Just use code: 305 (I think) to match the remote up to the TV. Also, I did purchase a 2-year Geek Squad warranty just to be on the safe side so I would highly suggest doing so considering the price of this product and the price of the warranty. So in conclusion, LG really put out a great product.
This product has... Great value and features for the price, Right number of connections
About me... Technically savvy viewer, Casual viewer, Gamer, Love to stream movies
I would recommend this to a friend!
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My Best Buy number: 0565524850
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Samsung - AudioBar 2.1-Channel Soundbar System with Wired Subwoofer - Black
Add dynamic sound to your home theater setup with this Samsung AudioBar HW-F355/ZA 2.1-channel soundbar system that comes with a wired subwoofer for robust bass. Bluetooth 2.1 support allows simple wireless connectivity.
Great Soundbar For A Small Room
Customer Rating
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
What's great about it: Easy to set up, good price, great sound
What's not so great: None so far
This is a great soundbar for a small room and it's the perfect compliment to TV screens below ~40". The instructions provided are perfectly fine and adequate enough. Many reviews complain about the lack of HDMI and optical cables in the packaging but they should have known it wouldn't come with HDMI or optical cables... it even says in the "What's included" description of what the product includes. The sound quality is wonderful, but it did take a little bit of playing around with the settings before finding just the right settings to produce perfect sound in my bedroom. I'm using this alongside my 24" Playstation 3D Display and my PS3. I have it setup so that the soundbar is connected to the PS3 console via optical cable and the PS3's sound settings are set so that all sound from the PS3 is sent only through optical output. No sound passes through the TV what so ever.
For anyone looking to put this together with a game console, I would suggest doing the same thing: PS3 sound (opticall) to soundbar (optical) and PS3 Video (hdmi) to TV (hdmi) with the settings for the sound set so that sound is only sent via optical. If you want to hook it up to your TV via optical, just make sure you disable your TV's internal speakers if you can. A word of caution though, some TV's downgrade the surround sound to stereo before sending the audio to the soundbar so hooking the bar up directly will most likely give you better sound. This is a hassle to some people since it involves a lot of switching around but there are optical cable switch boxes just like hdmi switch boxes so you won't have to get up and connect/disconnect the cables. Overall, this is a good entry level soundbox but it does take just a little bit of work to get things all set but it's all worth it. One last thing, if you can't get any sound out of it and you've been ripping your hair out for the past 6 hours, try to see if it's a defective unit...just saying.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 0565524850
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Samsung - AudioBar 2.1-Channel Soundbar System with Wired Subwoofer - Black
Add dynamic sound to your home theater setup with this Samsung AudioBar HW-F355/ZA 2.1-channel soundbar system that comes with a wired subwoofer for robust bass. Bluetooth 2.1 support allows simple wireless connectivity.
Samsung UN40F6300 compatibility
I have a Samsung UN40F6300. Is the Samsung HW-F355 AudioBar 2.1-Channel Soundbar System with Wired Subwoofer compatible with my tv?
Yes it is. As long as you have an Digital Audio Out (Optical) on your TV, which I know your TV should have, then it will work with the HW-F355. The HW-F355 has a Digital Audio In (Optical) so just connect your TV's optical out with your soundbar's optical in and you're good to go.
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