bwshockley
 
 
bwshockley's Stats
 
Reviews
  • Review Count
    2
  • Helpfulness Votes
    19
  • First Review
    September 12, 2014
  • Last Review
    October 9, 2014
  • Featured Reviews
    0
  • Average Rating
    4
 
Reviews Comments
  • Review Comment Count
    0
  • Helpfulness Votes
    0
  • First Review Comment
    None
  • Last Review Comment
    None
  • Featured Review Comments
    0
 
Questions
  • Question Count
    0
  • Helpfulness Votes
    0
  • First Question
    None
  • Last Question
    None
  • Featured Questions
    0
 
Answers
  • Answer Count
    2
  • Helpfulness Votes
    0
  • First Answer
    September 12, 2014
  • Last Answer
    October 9, 2014
  • Featured Answers
    0
  • Best Answers
    0
 
 
Back to top
 
bwshockley's Reviews
 
VIZIO - 5.1 Channel Soundbar System with Bluetooth and 6" Wireless Subwoofer - Black
VIZIO - 5.1 Channel Soundbar System with Bluetooth and 6" Wireless Subwoofer - Black
This VIZIO S4251w-B4 soundbar system features 2 rear satellite speakers and a 6" wireless subwoofer for rich, immersive audio across a broad aural spectrum. Bluetooth technology lets you stream music from a compatible device.
 
Good Speaker Package - One Big Issue
Customer Rating
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Posted by: bwshockley
from Gilbert, AZ
on October 9, 2014
The Vizio 5.1 S4251W-B4 is a very nice setup if you are looking for a simple, easy to use solution. The wireless sub and read satellite speaker setup is excellent for reducing wire clutter in the room. Keep in mind the rear satellite speakers do have wires to the sub box itself, which in turn does have a power cable - so it's not completely wireless, but it does remove the need to run wires from the front of the room to the rear. One thing to keep in mind - I wasn't able to determine what technology the wireless audio component uses and to that end, not sure if you are losing audio quality, but it sounds good.
Setup was easy enough. I have a Blu-Ray player, a computer, and a Roku box connected to my TV - then I use the optical audio out (toslink) to send the audio to the speaker system. If you are wanting to use the speaker as the A/V hub - you are out of luck. I'd suggest a true A/V Receiver setup.
My one big issue with this setup, and another VIZIO speaker setup I had, was the volume steps were too large. I either have to listen to the volume just a tiny bit too quiet, or a tiny bit too loud. I wish it finer steps. It has many steps, but I find the lower 1/3 is plenty loud - meaning I never go above that, and as a result I basically am limited to 1/3 the number of volume steps as I'd like.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
My Best Buy number: 3312222948
+5points
6out of 7found this review helpful.
Share this review:
Facebook Twitter
 
Motorola - Moto 360 Smartwatch 46mm Stainless Steel - Black Leather
Motorola - Moto 360 Smartwatch 46mm Stainless Steel - Black Leather
Motorola Moto 360 Smartwatch: Stay connected with this convenient smartwatch, which features a 1.56" LCD touch screen that displays alerts from your compatible Android device. Easily pair your device using the Bluetooth 4.0 interface.
 
Great Watch, Excellent Styling, Impressive
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: bwshockley
from Gilbert, AZ
on September 12, 2014
What's great about it: Easy to Use, Lasts all Day, Customer Watch Faces, Android Wear
I've owned the 360 for 4 days now. I'll start be talking about the battery, which seems to hang up most people. I have not run out of battery once. I have not had to charge during the day. I start my day taking it off the charger around 7am and put it back around 10:30pm or 11:00pm with plenty of battery life left (< 25%). This is during the first few days of use, when I'm constantly playing with it, measuring heart rates, trying new commands, new faces, etc. I do not use ambient mode - my screen turns off when not in use, which I like. It looks good in all black and responds nicely when I actually want to see the time.
Now that that is out of the way. I will talk about the rest.
Style: I love the round, simple style of the 360. I have black on black right now and will probably purchase more straps when available. The leather is soft, but sturdy. I have relatively small wrists for a man, but the watch looks great on my arm. I've already gotten compliments from strangers. The watch faces are customizable - i.e. choose the basic design, then you can change the background from white to black or vice-versa, and change the accent to one of almost twelve colors. Make it exactly the way you want it.
Software: The Android Wear platform is great so far. I love getting messages on my wrist to quickly view a comment in a messaging app, or the latest score of the baseball game. I'm still learning all the different features, but I'm very happy with the main point of the watch - keeping time! I am not sure if this is specific to the Moto 360 or if other Android Wear phones do this, but on the watch face I chose, if you have a scheduled appointment at a specific time - the watch face highlights that region of the watch with white - showing when you have an appointment. As you approach that time - the minute markers highlight showing you how many minutes before your next appointment and they disappear as the time approaches. Finally, when you are in your appointment the region is highlighted again.
Battery Life / Charging: I spoke earlier about battery and I won't go over it again expect to state: this has lasted me more than a full day each day I've had it without any worry of not making it. At the end of the day I place the phone on the wireless charger next to my bed and it's a nice night time clock. Ease of just resting it in the cradle without having to work a wonky adapter on it is great.
Performance: I understand this watch has an older processor. I do not have a comparison watch to judge against, but to me the performance has been good. It reacts quickly to touches and swipes. Voice commands work well.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 3312222948
+13points
13out of 13found this review helpful.
Share this review:
Facebook Twitter
 
Back to top
 
bwshockley's Questions
 
bwshockley has not submitted any questions.
 
Back to top
 
bwshockley's Answers
 
VIZIO - 5.1 Channel Soundbar System with Bluetooth and 6&quot; Wireless Subwoofer - Black
VIZIO - 5.1 Channel Soundbar System with Bluetooth and 6" Wireless Subwoofer - Black
This VIZIO S4251w-B4 soundbar system features 2 rear satellite speakers and a 6" wireless subwoofer for rich, immersive audio across a broad aural spectrum. Bluetooth technology lets you stream music from a compatible device.
 

Why is the bluetooth technology listed as "not included"?

Does this mean I cannot connect to the system via a computer or smart phone?
I'm not sure why it is listed as "not included." This system definitely supports bluetooth connection and can play music from your smartphone or a bluetooth enabled computer.
9 years, 8 months ago
by
Posted by: 
bwshockley
 from
Gilbert, AZ
 
Motorola - Moto 360 Smartwatch 46mm Stainless Steel - Black Leather
Motorola - Moto 360 Smartwatch 46mm Stainless Steel - Black Leather
Motorola Moto 360 Smartwatch: Stay connected with this convenient smartwatch, which features a 1.56" LCD touch screen that displays alerts from your compatible Android device. Easily pair your device using the Bluetooth 4.0 interface.
 

No "9-Axis sensor"?

The 360 has a 6-axis motion sensing chip: InvenSense MPU-6051.
9 years, 9 months ago
by
Posted by: 
bwshockley
 from
Gilbert, AZ
 
Back to top