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- First ReviewMay 19, 2013
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Pencil by FiftyThree Bluetooth Stylus - Walnut
This Pencil by FiftyThree 53PW02 stylus connects to your compatible Apple® iPad® and Apple® iPhone® models via Bluetooth to enable additional functionality. The rubber tip helps you create lines of various sizes, and a built-in eraser lets you fix errors.
Best stylus I've tried yet
Customer Rating
4.0
I have been on the search for a fine tip stylus for quite a while now. Most that I've tried had lag or an offset that made them frustrating to use. I purchased a ReGear Pro Stylus which is pretty good for accuracy but has a hard tip and makes it a bit conspicuous to use when taking notes in a meeting, so my search continued. I read good reviews for the Pencil by Fifty Three so I picked one up at Best Buy about a week ago. I know, it doesn't have a fine tip, but it is by far the most accurate stylus I've used and I can do fine work easily with it. The tip is soft but doesn't drag across the screen at all. It produces the similar experience to pen and paper that I've found yet. The one thing is occasionally the transition between nib and eraser is a bit wonky - I will use the eraser and when I go back to the tip, the stylus will still erase. Doesn't happen consistently and hasn't been enough of an issue to detract from the joy of using it. It's also really comfortable in the hand, even after using for over an hour straight.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 0732984241
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Logitech - Bluetooth Easy-Switch Keyboard for Apple® TV, iPad®, iPhone® and Mac® - Silver
Simplify control of your Apple TV, Mac or compatible iOS device with this Logitech Bluetooth Easy-Switch keyboard, which offers wireless pairing from up to 29.5' away. Backlit keys with an Incurve keycap design ensure comfortable use, even in low light.
Great keyboard for multiple devices
Customer Rating
5.0
I got this keyboard after trying a Microsoft keyboard intended to be used with multiple devices. The Microsoft keyboard felt great to type on but would not reliably connect to my devices, it seemed to only want to be paired with one device at a time. I have always been a fan of Logitech products and so when I exchanged, I decided to go back to Logitech. There is another keyboard available for multiple devices but it was significantly heavier than this one which impacted my decision. This keyboard has a great tactile feel, does not produce multiple letters for a single key stroke (an issue in some other mobile keyboards I've tried), has back-lit keys and easily pairs with 3 devices. I recommend this keyboard without hesitation. (Review written on the Logitech keyboard being reviewed.)
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 0732984241
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Dyson - DC65 Animal Complete Bagless Upright Vacuum - Gray/Fuchsia
Dyson DC65 Animal Complete Bagless Upright Vacuum: This vacuum cleans carpets and hard surfaces, with a deep-reaching rotating brush bar, strong suction power and an innovative ball design that swivels and pivots to help you clean hard-to-reach edges and corners. It also comes with additional tools, like the soft dusting brush and Stiff bristle brush, for a versatile array of cleaning options.
Sucks so much! ;)
Customer Rating
5.0
Quality
4.0
Features
4.0
Performance
5.0
What's great about it: Great suction, beater bar doesn't clog up, good for carpet & hardwood floors
What's not so great: Price point
I have owned a Dyson DC14 Animal Complete since it first came out about 10 years ago and have liked it a lot. My household has a dog with very long tail hair (not kidding, we're talking 10" - 12" long!) that seems to always be shedding, and 2 cats. There seems to always be hair everywhere, all the time. After 10 years, my old Dyson just wasn't cutting it anymore. I would vacuum my main area rug and then run a big pet hair sticky roller over it and there would be so much hair and dirt on the sticky that just shouldn't be there immediately after a run with the vacuum. The beater bar was constantly getting clogged up and I spent a good chunk of time cleaning it off and getting hair and dust all over in the process.
After much research, I decided to upgrade to the DC65 Animal Complete and I am thrilled that I did! The assembly is pretty easy - just follow the quick start instructions. Frankly, it was more challenging unpacking the box than putting the vacuum together. Once assembled, I turned it on and realized how powerful this thing is! When the beater bar started spinning and engaged with the carpet, the vacuum was pulling itself forward. I cleaned my 2 area rugs and hardwood floors with ease and the beater bar barely had anything wrapped around it (which was easy to see thanks to the clear plastic of the head of the vacuum), and what was wrapped up was easy to pull off. I tried my sticky roller on the floor after the 1st pass over the main area rug and the sticky paper didn't pick up much at all. Yay!
The attachments work well and I like that they are clear so you can easily see if there are any obstructions. The tangle-free attachment worked well to dislodge pet hair from my furniture and was in fact, tangle-free. (The old turbine attachment had the same issue as my old beater brush - it would get clogged up and have to be cut free pretty regularly.)
If you're trying to reduce the amount of dirt, dust, pet hair and allergens in your home, this is a great tool to help in the endeavor.
This product is or has... Enough suction that a single-pass does the job, Useful tools, easy to empty, A great pet hair picker upper, Long enough cord
About me... Pet owner
I would recommend this to a friend!
Gender:Female
Age:35-44
My Best Buy number: 732984241
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Misfit - Shine Activity Monitor - Black
Keep track of your activity level, calories burned, how well you sleep and more with this Misfit Shine SH0AZ activity monitor that features a halo of 12 LED lights, matte metallic treatment and a jewelry-like appearance for chic style while you work out.
Easy to use fitness tracker
Customer Rating
4.0
What's great about it: Light weight, stylish, easy to use
What's not so great: App could provide more info...
I originally purchased the Misfit Shine in the Champagne color. Although I liked it, it was a little too obvious for me (worn with the wrist with the wristband). I exchanged it for a grey Shine but the back of that one didn't fit correctly and didn't seal properly. I exchanged that for the black (the grey was out of stock) and have LOVED it. I have had several people ask if what's on my wrist is a watch, and when I tell them, yes (sort of, and show them), but also a fitness tracker, they have all been intrigued and expressed additional interest. It's simple, stylish, light weight, and for me, has been easy to use. I do wish the iPhone app was more informative, however it does what it needs to do (have I met my goal, how was my sleep the night before...). I had the Fitbit one previously, however, I stopped using it because it was a little inelegant to use (large-ish item clipped to bra or belt loop), needed to be transferred into the wristband (which I often forgot to do to track sleep) and it needed to be recharged after just a few days and I kept forgetting to charge it, so it often went unused. I really like that the Shine is waterproof... Certainly came in handy when I had to give the dog an unexpected bath and forgot to remove the wristband beforehand! I haven't used the included little magnetic attachment to hook it to clothes or a belt loop, just the wrist band, which has worked great for me so far. Perfect? No, but nothing is...
This product has... Attractive design, Easy to wear, Easy to read
About me... casual user
I would recommend this to a friend!
Age:35-44
Gender:Female
My Best Buy number: 732984241
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Adonit - Jot Pro Fine-Point Stylus for Most Capacitive Touch-Screen Displays - Red
Simplify use of your device's capacitive touch-screen display with this Adonit Jot Pro ADJPDR stylus, which features a precision disc and a rubber grip to ensure accuracy and control. A locking cap helps protect the stylus's tip for lasting use.
Feels good in hand, skips too much
Customer Rating
2.0
What's great about it: Good weight, solid construction
What's not so great: Skips too much
I love Noteshelf for iPad and wanted to love this stylus to use with it. It was great, when it worked... but I found that it skipped so much that I was constantly having to go back and re-do my writing due to said skipping. I ended up returning mine and going back to my AYL stylus that is reliable and consistent.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
My Best Buy number: 732984241
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Apple TV® - Black
Apple TV®
Great for Streaming
Customer Rating
4.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Performance
3.0
What's great about it: Easy to use
What's not so great: Have to reset it on occasion
This product was easy to set up and streams media content well. My only quibbles are that there is no access to Pandora unless you use the airplay connection from your other apple devices (which do allow Pandora), and that on occasion it will say that it can't connect to iTunes or find content. When that happens, I unplug it and plug it back in and it works fine again in moments.
This product has... Fast connection, Easy to set up
About me... Heavy media streamer
I would recommend this to a friend!
I use it in...:Large home
My Best Buy number: 732984241
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Bose® - Solo TV Sound System
Enjoy dramatic sound for your TV shows with the Bose® Solo TV sound system, featuring speaker array technology for deep, rich sound and digital signal processing that enhances detail in dialogue, sound effects and music.
The sound quality you expect from Bose
Customer Rating
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
What's great about it: Small footprint, Bose sound, nice bass
What's not so great: No power button on unit itself, tiny (easily lost) remote
I was looking for a soundbar for my TV and decided to try the Solo as I have always had great experiences with Bose products. I had been using a surround sound system from Samsung but found I had to have the volume cranked up louder than I prefer to hear softer dialogue, so I was constantly tweaking the volume to balance between soft sounds and the booming bass of action scenes.
The Bose Solo is compact and easily fits under my 39" TV. The sound is exceptional. I am able to hear whispered conversations with ease and there is enough bass for my taste and I don't have to adjust the volume between the two, it's balanced well. I do wish there was an on/off button on the unit itself and that there was some way to customize the sound. I don't know if I would prefer a different balance than what the unit provides, but it would be nice to have the option to play around with it and decide for myself. The only options you have are volume up/down and mute. That being said, I love the rich sound the Bose Solo provides and am happy with my purchase.
This product has... Right size for my space, Easy to set up, Good build quality
About me... practical, Audiophile, Tech savvy
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 732984241
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Insignia™ - Soundbar Home Theater Speaker System - Multi
Easily expand your TV's sound with this Insignia™ NS-SB212 soundbar home theater speaker system that features RCA stereo, 3.5mm stereo and optical digital audio inputs to allow simple installation in a wide range of setups.
Average soundbar, good price
Customer Rating
3.0
Sound Quality
3.0
What's great about it: Inexpensive
What's not so great: Mediocre sound
I purchased this sound bar as I was having a little bit of buyer's remorse after purchasing a Bose Solo and thought maybe the Bose sound was pretty good, but if the Insignia Soundbar was pretty decent I'd return the Bose and save myself some money. The Insignia is certainly better than my flatscreen TV speakers, but it just doesn't hold a candle to the Bose Solo. I should have known that all along, but sometimes hearing is believing, as it were.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 732984241
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RCA - 6-Device Universal Remote - Black
Control up to 6 A/V components with this RCA RCRPS06GR universal remote that features preset channels, so you can easily find your favorite programming. Up to 6 macros or activities allow personalized use.
Simple Universal Remote
Customer Rating
4.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Durability
4.0
What's great about it: Easy to setup and use
I purchased this remote control after doing some research and finding that it had codes for Bose & Apple TV. I wanted a better option to the multiple small (and I feared, easily losable) remotes I'd acquired with my Bose Solo and Apple TV in particular. This remote control was able to find my devices using the brand search and works with my Toshiba TV, Apple TV, Bose Solo and Samsung receiver. The only thing I wish was different was the backlight option. It does have a backlight which turns itself off after a period of time and in order to activate it again, you have to push the backlight button. My old universal remote had a feature that once you told it you wanted the backlight, each time you pushed a button (any button) the backlight would come on.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 732984241
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Bose® - Solo TV Sound System
Enjoy dramatic sound for your TV shows with the Bose® Solo TV sound system, featuring speaker array technology for deep, rich sound and digital signal processing that enhances detail in dialogue, sound effects and music.
too much base.
Can anything be done to drop the base. The sound quality is great but the pounding base drives me crazy.
There are no options to adjust the bass (or anything else) with the Bose Solo, unfortunately. The only control you have is for the volume...
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