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Logitech - Harmony 650 8-Device Universal Remote - Silver
Control up to 8 devices using this Logitech Harmony 650 915-000159 universal remote that is compatible with more than 225,000 devices across more than 5,000 brands for wide-ranging use. One-touch activity buttons simplify option selection.
Nice to have but ....
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: Camperjoe
from St. Paul, Minnesota
on February 18, 2014
Ease of Use
4.0
Durability
4.0
What's great about it: Comes on just by picking it up
What's not so great: Still miss discreet buttons of original remotes
For 49.99 on sale hard to walk away as have been eyeing this for sometime. One of our original remote's buttons were becoming more and more unresponsive and this seemed a good alternative.
It is. Kind of.
Have had the remote for about a month and admittedly I have not spent a lot of time learning the ins and out of the device in part because I didn't think I would have to, it's advertised as an easy to use, greatest thing since sliced bread device.
Functions don't go to the keys I assigned them to when doing the online set up and order of devices has changed and IDK why. Wish that with all the buttons available that you could have separate sets of discreets button for various devices. Instead you have to push a button to bring up list of devices, push another button to select that device then puch more buttons to finally get to the function you want to use.
I still use the remote, it has a good feel when held and works well in left or right hand. But I tire of devices that do not work as advertised, maybe it's because I'm not so enthralled with technology as I once was and I want it to be transparent in my life, to be toaster easy to use and have it integrate into my lifestyle with having to alter my lifestyle to suit the technology.
Then again I haven't had my morning Coke and brerakfast mufin sandwhich yet so perhaps my opinion will improve later in the day.
Still glad I bought the Harmony, just not knock my socks off thrilled.
It is. Kind of.
Have had the remote for about a month and admittedly I have not spent a lot of time learning the ins and out of the device in part because I didn't think I would have to, it's advertised as an easy to use, greatest thing since sliced bread device.
Functions don't go to the keys I assigned them to when doing the online set up and order of devices has changed and IDK why. Wish that with all the buttons available that you could have separate sets of discreets button for various devices. Instead you have to push a button to bring up list of devices, push another button to select that device then puch more buttons to finally get to the function you want to use.
I still use the remote, it has a good feel when held and works well in left or right hand. But I tire of devices that do not work as advertised, maybe it's because I'm not so enthralled with technology as I once was and I want it to be transparent in my life, to be toaster easy to use and have it integrate into my lifestyle with having to alter my lifestyle to suit the technology.
Then again I haven't had my morning Coke and brerakfast mufin sandwhich yet so perhaps my opinion will improve later in the day.
Still glad I bought the Harmony, just not knock my socks off thrilled.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0767688725
My Best Buy number: 0767688725
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Samsung - 60" Class (60" Diag.) - LED - 1080p - 120Hz - HDTV
Samsung UN60FH6003FXZA LED HDTV: Enjoy the full 1080p LED picture experience on an expansive screen in your living room or home theater space. Wide Color Enhancer Plus delivers rich, vibrant colors to older movies, while Clear Motion Rate 240 ensures clear images during fast-action scenes.
For $900 and NOT a smart TV this is a good one
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: Camperjoe
from St. Paul, Minnesota
on January 28, 2014
Picture Quality
5.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Features
4.0
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What's great about it: blu-ray image is amazing
What's not so great: broadcast TV from cable could look better
Retiring a malfunctioning Samsung 56" DLP and all we wanted was a TV. Not a smart TV. Just a TV. This model fit the bill.
First: Only 2 HDMI inputs - Not a deal breaker for us. Our HD and Blu-ray are routed through our Yamaha and the receiver has 3 more HDMI connections so we're good to go for years to come. There is only one HDMI cable going from the receiver to the TV. The Comcast box uses the component connections on the TV
Second: No audio output - Again not a deal breaker for us. The built in speakers actually sound quite good in our listening environment. More than adequate for casual TV and movie audio. Your experience may vary. For the wake the neighbors kind of sound experience we use the sound from the Yamaha receiver.
If I'm not mistaken its sister TV, EH6003 has an audio output. This might be the source of confusion on this issue.
By the way, the EH model is side lit while this model. the FH is back lit. So it is not the thinnest of LED lit TVs. Still less than 4" if that matters to you.
Now the fun part, sharing how very, very nice this TV is which we got for $899.99.
1. Easy peasy set up.
2. Great picture right out of the box considering we're upgrading from a DLP set pushing 6 years and badly misbehaving.
3. Only a little tinkering with some of the settings using as a guide; a blend of personal preferences, picture settings others have shared here and elsewhere and the THX set up on a Pixar Blu-ray. Avatar never looked so good.
4. Remote control has well marked buttons. However, for some it might feel a bit cramped, it is a compact remote.
5. Because this is not a smart TV the remote has very few buttons that would see little to no use.
6. Onscreen menus provide short explanation for functions you highlight before you make any changes.
7. Only 8 Phillips screws to connect base to TV, relative light weight for size and well thought out packaging makes assembly by just one person a real possibility. In our case it took me less than 30 minutes from opening the box to sitting down and watching a movie.
First: Only 2 HDMI inputs - Not a deal breaker for us. Our HD and Blu-ray are routed through our Yamaha and the receiver has 3 more HDMI connections so we're good to go for years to come. There is only one HDMI cable going from the receiver to the TV. The Comcast box uses the component connections on the TV
Second: No audio output - Again not a deal breaker for us. The built in speakers actually sound quite good in our listening environment. More than adequate for casual TV and movie audio. Your experience may vary. For the wake the neighbors kind of sound experience we use the sound from the Yamaha receiver.
If I'm not mistaken its sister TV, EH6003 has an audio output. This might be the source of confusion on this issue.
By the way, the EH model is side lit while this model. the FH is back lit. So it is not the thinnest of LED lit TVs. Still less than 4" if that matters to you.
Now the fun part, sharing how very, very nice this TV is which we got for $899.99.
1. Easy peasy set up.
2. Great picture right out of the box considering we're upgrading from a DLP set pushing 6 years and badly misbehaving.
3. Only a little tinkering with some of the settings using as a guide; a blend of personal preferences, picture settings others have shared here and elsewhere and the THX set up on a Pixar Blu-ray. Avatar never looked so good.
4. Remote control has well marked buttons. However, for some it might feel a bit cramped, it is a compact remote.
5. Because this is not a smart TV the remote has very few buttons that would see little to no use.
6. Onscreen menus provide short explanation for functions you highlight before you make any changes.
7. Only 8 Phillips screws to connect base to TV, relative light weight for size and well thought out packaging makes assembly by just one person a real possibility. In our case it took me less than 30 minutes from opening the box to sitting down and watching a movie.
Any downers for us? Very minor ones
1. The Owner's Manual is the fold out map variety which means smallish type and not real handy to use. It has all the necessary info but any prior experience with a Samsung TV and their menus will serve you well here.
2. Wish the remote used AA instead of AAA batteries
3. Seemed just a wee bit flexy on its base though I suspect this is the case with all larger screens and not really a design fault. And I have to admit I was pushing on the TV to see what would happen to satisfy my own curiosity. I was satisfied that it was stable enough. But if I were you I would still try to keep youngsters and relatives with a history of clumsiness away from the TV. Or mount it using a wall bracket.
4. TV does seem to have a sweet spot for viewing and viewers too far off axis might notice the far side of the screen appearing just a bit lighter than the side they're closest to.
5. Though the TV shows amazing image quality from Blu-ray and HD movies my initial impression is that our old DLP did a better initial job with broadcast TV for which our source Comcast cable. Tinkering with the settings continues
6. The screen reflects more than our old DLP did so daytime viewing with sun streaming in windows on an opposite wall means time to close the blinds.
1. The Owner's Manual is the fold out map variety which means smallish type and not real handy to use. It has all the necessary info but any prior experience with a Samsung TV and their menus will serve you well here.
2. Wish the remote used AA instead of AAA batteries
3. Seemed just a wee bit flexy on its base though I suspect this is the case with all larger screens and not really a design fault. And I have to admit I was pushing on the TV to see what would happen to satisfy my own curiosity. I was satisfied that it was stable enough. But if I were you I would still try to keep youngsters and relatives with a history of clumsiness away from the TV. Or mount it using a wall bracket.
4. TV does seem to have a sweet spot for viewing and viewers too far off axis might notice the far side of the screen appearing just a bit lighter than the side they're closest to.
5. Though the TV shows amazing image quality from Blu-ray and HD movies my initial impression is that our old DLP did a better initial job with broadcast TV for which our source Comcast cable. Tinkering with the settings continues
6. The screen reflects more than our old DLP did so daytime viewing with sun streaming in windows on an opposite wall means time to close the blinds.
Overall, we are very pleased with this TV and look forward to many hours of viewing pleasure.
This product has... Easy to set up, Great value and features for the price, Right number of connections, Easy to use remote control, great for blu-ray and hd movies
About me... Technically savvy viewer, movies = why there's a tv in the room
I would recommend this to a friend!
Internet Connectable?No
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Bose® - SoundLink® Mini Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Black
Bose® SoundLink® Mini Speaker: Enjoy full, robust sound anywhere you go with this speaker that features an ultracompact design for easy movement from room to room. Bluetooth technology allows you to wirelessly stream music and more from your compatible cell phone, audio player and more.
full rich sound from a small speaker system
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: Camperjoe
from St. Paul, Minnesota
on November 19, 2013
Sound Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: over all sound quality, ease of use, battery life
What's not so great: should have come with a carry pouch
Have had mine for a week now and am not disappointed in its sonic or build quality at all. Has bass just when you think you'll have to trade bass for portability in a small portable bluetooth speaker. Charges to 100% in 3 hours as spec'd and I get a full 9 hours of playing time on a full charge before the red light that indicates 20% or less power remaining appears and begins to blink.
Easy pairing with my LG G2X though I mostly use the 3.5mm connection.
The sound is rich full and at low to moderate volumes full of clean bass. At or near max volume the bass can get a bit muddy depending on source but also note it is only 7" long, weighs 24 ounces and the speakers are what, about 2" in diameter? Don't expect subwoofer enhanced music play back and you will be impressed and definitely not disappointed.
And it is striking to in appearance on or off its charging base
Easy pairing with my LG G2X though I mostly use the 3.5mm connection.
The sound is rich full and at low to moderate volumes full of clean bass. At or near max volume the bass can get a bit muddy depending on source but also note it is only 7" long, weighs 24 ounces and the speakers are what, about 2" in diameter? Don't expect subwoofer enhanced music play back and you will be impressed and definitely not disappointed.
And it is striking to in appearance on or off its charging base
This product has... great all round sound bass included
I would recommend this to a friend!
Type of Listener:Avid listener
Most Important to Purchase:Sound quality
How Often Used:Daily
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Sunpak - 0.5x Wide-Angle Converter Lens for Digital Cameras
Look at the big picture with this wide-angle lens converter that captures a large angle of view for spacious panoramas.
remember its only 40 dollars
Customer Rating
2.0
Posted by: Camperjoe
from St. Paul, Minnesota
on April 3, 2011
Durability
3.0
Ease of Use
4.0
What's great about it: inexpensive, fun to use
What's not so great: not sharp corner to corner
With provided adapters it'll fit most any camcorder with lens threading and provide a nice wider than normal view for minimal investment.
However, it turns out that image quality degrades quickly from the edges inward as you zoom in leaving you with a sharp center circle and all else has gone soft. A nice effect if thats what you're after.
I returned mine and got the SONY wide angle adapter and though not as wide and you can not use entire zoom range with SONY lens attached the quality is a noticeable improvement over the Sunpak
However, it turns out that image quality degrades quickly from the edges inward as you zoom in leaving you with a sharp center circle and all else has gone soft. A nice effect if thats what you're after.
I returned mine and got the SONY wide angle adapter and though not as wide and you can not use entire zoom range with SONY lens attached the quality is a noticeable improvement over the Sunpak
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Sony - InfoLithium Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
Keep this rechargeable battery on hand to help capture special moments with your camcorder. Long battery life means you spend less time recharging batteries and more time creating special memories.
performs ok, has a snug fit
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: Camperjoe
from St. Paul, Minnesota
on March 26, 2011
Quality
5.0
Performance
4.0
What's great about it: enough stamina to get through most events
What's not so great: 1st time charge is slow
Going back to the 1980's SONY batteries for their camcorders have always worked well for me and I believe they represent a better value than the house/off brand batteries that may sell for less but don't last as long over the long run
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Bose® - SoundLink® Mini Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Black
Bose® SoundLink® Mini Speaker: Enjoy full, robust sound anywhere you go with this speaker that features an ultracompact design for easy movement from room to room. Bluetooth technology allows you to wirelessly stream music and more from your compatible cell phone, audio player and more.
Can this connect to a home stereo system?
you might need to get an adapter cable to match the 3.5mm headphone connection on the Sounslink Mini to match whatever connections you want to use on your stereo.
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Targus - Vuscape Case for Google Nexus 7 - Black
Ensure your Google Nexus 7 is protected with this Targus Vuscape THZ186US case that features leatherette construction and a soft interior to help guard against bumps and scratches. The adjustable stand lets you find a comfortable viewing angle.
Does this case fit the Nexus 7 2013?
It fits my Nexus 7 2013 model
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difference bewteen wi-fi ready and wi-fi built in
wi-fi ready = is NOT able to connect to your router without additional gear
wi-fi built in = the addditinal gear is built and ready to use
wi-fi built in = the addditinal gear is built and ready to use
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can you play regular dvd's on a blue ray player
yes, prercorded movies correct?
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which blueray player connects to coax cables?
None that I am aware of use a coax connection. As a pipeline for data coax can not handle a hi-def signal. may as well keep using a VCR.
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Do Blu-ray players play cd's?
Yes, We have Insignia and Samsung Blu-ray players and both will play prerecorded music and movies.
Can't speak for CDs burned at home although products will often promote compatibility over a variery of mediums your mileage may vary .
Can't speak for CDs burned at home although products will often promote compatibility over a variery of mediums your mileage may vary .
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Can you connect i-pod/i-phone and a 2.1 CH speaker system to the Samsung p1600
It does have analog, fiber optic and digital audio outputs
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7.1 Capable
which blu ray players are 7.1 and does an HDMI cable take care of video and audio so that i'll only need one cable from reciever to player
7.1 refers to a soundtrack option on the disc. Any player will merely send out what ever soundtrack info is on the disc but...
You knew there would have to be a but...some players will decode the audio info before sending it out and others will merely send out the data 'as is' so to speak to some other device for decoding.
Take a look at the back of the player and see if there is a set of 5.1 or 6.1 or 7.1 outputs in addition to any HDMI, fiber optic, coaxial digital and stereo outputs. If there are that typically means that the player decodes the audio and gives you options on how to get the sound to your AVR. If these 5.1/6.1/7.1 connects are missing then the player 'might' be decoding or maybe not.
There are a lot of players out there so I suggest you focus on a few and do some more research before buying.
The reason we purchased a Samsung 2550 was to get the max options for audio and video signal transmission, HDMI or analog outputs. When we update our AVR we will be able to use one HDMI cable for video and audio but until then...
You knew there would have to be a but...some players will decode the audio info before sending it out and others will merely send out the data 'as is' so to speak to some other device for decoding.
Take a look at the back of the player and see if there is a set of 5.1 or 6.1 or 7.1 outputs in addition to any HDMI, fiber optic, coaxial digital and stereo outputs. If there are that typically means that the player decodes the audio and gives you options on how to get the sound to your AVR. If these 5.1/6.1/7.1 connects are missing then the player 'might' be decoding or maybe not.
There are a lot of players out there so I suggest you focus on a few and do some more research before buying.
The reason we purchased a Samsung 2550 was to get the max options for audio and video signal transmission, HDMI or analog outputs. When we update our AVR we will be able to use one HDMI cable for video and audio but until then...
15 years, 6 months ago
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blue-ray player that connects directly to cable/direct tv instead of to the tv set??
Not sure why you'd even want to do this bit of daisy chaining if it is even possible with your cable/direct tv box. If you want to see the HD picture a Blue-Ray player is capable of it needs to be connected to an HD TV, either directly or via an AVR with HDMI inputs and output to the HD TV.
I looked at the back of our cable box and there are no HDMI inputs though your situation might vary.
I looked at the back of our cable box and there are no HDMI inputs though your situation might vary.
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If I get a player that decodes HD audio tracks how do I connect in order to play them back?
It will depend on the AVR you're going to connect your player to as there are several options availble.
We have an older AVR that does not have HDMI inputs, it does however have analog 5.1 inputs and that is why we chose a player with analog outputs.
Newer AVRs can have HDMI connections which will simplify the connection and eliminate a number of cables in the process. But be aware that not all AVRs with HDMI can accept video and audio via the HDMI.
Above all before you spend your money and lug big boxes home do the research, it'll pay off.
We have an older AVR that does not have HDMI inputs, it does however have analog 5.1 inputs and that is why we chose a player with analog outputs.
Newer AVRs can have HDMI connections which will simplify the connection and eliminate a number of cables in the process. But be aware that not all AVRs with HDMI can accept video and audio via the HDMI.
Above all before you spend your money and lug big boxes home do the research, it'll pay off.
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