mrpaul
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- First ReviewMay 22, 2012
- Last ReviewMarch 5, 2015
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- Average Rating4.7
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- First Review CommentApril 18, 2013
- Last Review CommentOctober 4, 2014
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Panasonic - DMP-BDT360 - Streaming 3D Wi-Fi Built-In Blu-ray Player - Black
This Panasonic DMP-BDT360 player's Wi-Fi allows Web access. To build a complete 3D home theater system, we recommend you purchase a 3D TV, 3D glasses designed for the TV, high-speed HDMI cable and an A/V receiver that is compatible with 3D products.
Great Blu Ray
Customer Rating
5.0
Researched this model, purchased and connected. Set up was very easy. Entered Wi-Fi password and it connected to my home network easily. Next, clicked on Netflix, entered information and connected with no problem. Played an action Blu Ray, and the picture on my Pioneer Plasma was stunning. Truly a very good Blu Ray player with good features and an especially good deal buying on sale.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 0570429997
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OtterBox - Symmetry Series Case for Apple® iPhone® 6 - Glacier
Safeguard your Apple iPhone 6 with this OtterBox Symmetry Series 77-50226 case, which features dual-material synthetic rubber and polycarbonate construction and a streamlined design for reliable protection. A raised beveled edge protects the screen.
Solid Case
Customer Rating
4.0
The case is one piece, fits my iPhone 6 perfectly. I have no trouble with volume buttons, on-off, or plugging in to charge. It is a 1 piece product though I would prefer a 2 piece unit instead. It is not bulky and does what it is supposed to do.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 057042999
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Bowers & Wilkins - 6-1/2" 3-Way Center-Channel Speaker - Black Ash Vinyl
Learn moreabout Magnolia PremiumInstallation Experience cinematic theater sound in your home with this 3-way center-channel speaker that features a 6-1/2" cone woofer and a 1" aluminum dome tweeter for powerful audio.
Excellent Center Channel
Customer Rating
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
What's great about it: Powerful mid range
What's not so great: drab cabinet appearance
Wow, what an amazing center channel. I matched this to my B & W 684 towers since I watch a lot of blu ray dvds, and it delivers an outstanding clarity even at low volumes. But it really is striking when listening to action scenes. It is not drowned out by the action explosions, yet still gives great clarity to voice. Very happy I chose this speaker.
This product has... Right size for my space, Easy to set up, Good build quality
About me... Audiophile
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 570429997
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TheaterSeatStore - Magnolia 2-Seat Curved Leather Home Theater Seating - Brown
This row of 2 home theater seats features tall seat backs to ensure comfortable use and storage compartments in each arm to keep items close at hand. The wallaway design lets you fully extend the recliner, even when placed near a wall.
So Comfortable
Customer Rating
5.0
What's great about it: Supports back
What we found so great was the lumbar support these chairs offer. The lever to open is so easy to use. They tilt back very easily. Setting up was a breeze. Must say these chairs are for sure worth the money. We had to call the mfr and ask for both chairs to have two arms each, and they agreed and the chairs were delivered as promised with two arms each.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 570429997
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BDI - Marina TV Stand for Flat-Panel TVs Up to 75" - Black
Learn more about Magnolia Premium Installation The gloss black finish of this triple-wide TV stand adds a touch of style to your home. The top center compartment can be configured to house a center-channel speaker, and the side compartments feature ample space for DVDs and CDs.
Beautiful
Customer Rating
4.0
Durability
5.0
What's great about it: Style
What's not so great: Price
Undoubtedly one of the classiest stands being offered. Has ventilated shelves and hidden wheels. Just a shame it costs so much, but was the only stand we fell in love with for style.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Bowers & Wilkins - 6-1/2" 2-1/2-Way Floorstanding Speaker (Each) - Black Ash Vinyl
Learn moreabout Magnolia PremiumInstallation Enjoy enhanced sound quality with this 2-1/2-way, floorstanding speaker that features a 6-1/2" woven cone woofer and a 1" aluminum dome tweeter for powerful audio.
Awesome sound for modest price
Customer Rating
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
What's great about it: Sound clarity and bass
What's not so great: Cabinet style too bland
What I wanted in a speaker was great mid range clarity and good bass, and the 684 gives both. The dual kevlar cones make the sound awesome. I connected to a Pioneer Elite (110w) and bought AudioQuest Rocket 33 bi-wire cables, and they truly make these speakers come alive. I have a large room and they fill the room without having to turn super loud. Make sure you do the speaker balancing and you won't be disappointed.
This product has... Right size for my space, Easy to set up, Good build quality, b & w should make cabinet classier
About me... Audiophile
I would recommend this to a friend!
Other Best Buy Products I Recommend
AudioQuest - Rocket 33 10' Pair Bi-Wire Speaker Cable, Silver Banana Connectors - Red/Black
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Does best buy dispose of your old TV?
Yes, they send to authorized recyclers, but you need to call and find out what sizes they accept. If you buy a TV being delivered, you must tell them at time of purchase you have a TV to be recycled.
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Is there an Ethernet adaptor for HDMI cable to connect my laptop to HD TV for viewing internet TV on my flat screen TV? Will it deliver HD?
I think your question is a bit ambiguous. Let me give you 2 scenarios. I have a laptop with an HDMI out, which at times I have connected to an HDMI input on the TV. Then I can watch anything on my big screen TV that I have viewing on my laptop. What I am doing is using my TV as a monitor. Our TV has a YouTube app, and we "paired" it to our laptop (both units are Wi-Fi connected to the internet) so what we choose on the laptop will AUTO STREAM via the internet to the TV. This TV does not have a full fledged web browser, but since it can connect via either Ethernet or Wi Fi, we use the app on the TV, we can accomplish both things we want to. We can connect via HDMI and use the TV as a monitor, or use the TV app for you tube to stream wirelessly. I hope this answers your question and allows you to do what you wanted to.
9 years, 8 months ago
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What Does The Ultra And Clear Motion Rate Mean?
On The 4 K Flat Screen TV's?
A computer controlled method of controlling the screen refresh rate on a tv. All it is meant to do is eliminate lag in processing the video being displayed. Many claims by TV manufacturers are subjective in what they say. Your eye has to tell you how clearly the picture appears on fast motion scenes.
9 years, 8 months ago
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do any hdtvs have jacks for headphones?
do any hdtvs have a jack for installing headphones?
Yes, some do. You have to read the specs on every one you look at to see if it is on that model.
9 years, 8 months ago
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Are Insignia and Westinghouse reliable namebrands
Insignia is a brand made for Best Buy to allow them to offer a more moderately priced piece of electronics manufactured to their specs so they can feel more confident about the quality. Westinghouse is an old American brand (no longer American owned/located company) offering low price electronics. You have to decide if the quality they offer is good enough for the price they ask.
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Which Is The Best 65" Flat Screen For The Money?
Any Brand 4 K Smart 3-D TV?
The term "best" is subjective. The picture which looks best to me when comparing picture quality in a store may not be the one you think is the "best" picture. Rely on your sense of taste and spend more time comparing color purity, black level and then price. It all depends on how good a picture you desire for what you spend.
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What is the advantage of a sony 4K Smart 3D Wi-Fi Built-In Blu-Ray Player Over a Sony Smart 3D Wi-Fi Built-In Blu-Ray Player?
You are paying for both features on both products. You do not need both to have the same features. It is redundant.
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just purchased 32inch samsung led tv have sound at 100 and still very low be compariable to 20 on my other tv
just purchased 32 inch samsung led tv. sound at 100 but sounds more like 20. very low. not happy with sound qualtiy.
Sadly 32" televisions are mass produced so much that most manufacturers are skimping on the size of speakers. They are forcing many to instead buy either a home audio home theater or buy a sound bar. You have to choose which is most affordable for you. Listen to demos at the store before buying.
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Concerning a wifi-ready TV, would I be able to watch media stored on a wireless hard drive on the same network?
I think I understand that with a TV that has built-in wifi, you should be able to access wireless devices on the same network, but to what extent? In particular, can it access a wireless hard drive to watch media stored on the device?
Not sure of your need. First, I have wi-tv which receives internet signal via wi-fi from my router. It depends if your TV (some Samsungs do) have the ability to accept these kinds of streamed signals. Check your hard drive specs and tv specs to find out for sure.
9 years, 11 months ago
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Why don't all HDTVs have the auto aspect ratio?
I recently purchased a Vizio 47" LCD TV with my roommate and am not entirely satisfied with it. While the picture quality is quite outstanding it has no auto aspect ratio feature. Most of the DVDs in my collection are in anamorphic widescreen and I refuse to press a button to adjust the pic size every time I watch one of them. I'm always watching content on DVDs that's enhanced for 16:9 TVs and content that is not so I'm constantly switching back and forth between the two. I thought I understood this concept because of the research I've done but I must be wrong about some of it. I've learned that 16:9 TVs will automatically stretch out a picture that's been digitally squeezed but obviously not all of them do. Could someone please help me with manufacturers and models of LCD TVs that do?
I have a 65" tv I paid $3500 for in 2013, and many of the dvd's I watch show up with letterbox top and bottom. The movie industry makes movies in a very wide format ( anamorphic) Anamorphic widescreen is a process by which a widescreen image is compressed horizontally to fit into a storage medium with a narrower aspect ratio. So even though we have a very large tv, the dvd image still has letterbox. Your tv might have a setting to auto stretch, but it does distort. Don't blame the tv, it is Hollywood who films it this way.
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