mrxiro
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- First ReviewJune 20, 2012
- Last ReviewJuly 26, 2017
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- Average Rating4.3
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- First Review CommentOctober 31, 2012
- Last Review CommentJuly 12, 2017
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Sony - 2.1-Channel Soundbar System with 6.3" Wireless Subwoofer and Digital Amplifier - Black
Improve your audio experience with this 2.1-channel Sony sound bar. It lets you enjoy wireless streaming from radio services with its Wi-Fi connectivity, and its S-Force PRO Front Surround technology produces dynamic audio details. This 350W Sony sound bar supports playback of high-definition audio formats from Bluetooth-enabled devices with its LDAC technology.
Great Soundbar when used with SRSZR5
Customer Rating
5.0
This is my first sound bar but I've been looking into getting one for quite a while. Previously I used a 5.1 receiver the HT-IS100 from Sony which had tiny golf ball sized speakers and a big sub that also output a majority the mids from the. The sound was OK an the speakers were easy to hide but ultimately the sound was very thin when watch movies and voices often got lost. I resorted to lowering the front L/R speakers to as quiet as possible and making the center as loud as possible which made it better but the sound was very thin.
This sound bar has VERY full sound and most importantly it has 4 HDMI ports (1 being ARC) that pass through 4K and HDR. The only thing missing is Dolby Atmos but I live in a smallish apartment so not a huge deal. The sound is fantastic when paired with the SRSZR5; which are a pricey $199 each. I tried without the wireless rear speaker add-ons and didn't love the sound. But considering most other soundbars at the 800-900 price range only have one HDMI in and out this is a best bang for your buck for a full surround sound with all the newest decoders. The vocals are still a little weak for my taste but they have a vocal booster that goes from 0 to 1 to 2. 2 seems like the best for me, as the SFX and mixed audio is very loud and powerful in the fronts. Probably why some people prefer having a center channel but IMO the center channel isn't always needed. I auditioned John Wick in TrueHD, Jurassic Park and 4K disc of Deadpool. All sounded great!
This sound bar has VERY full sound and most importantly it has 4 HDMI ports (1 being ARC) that pass through 4K and HDR. The only thing missing is Dolby Atmos but I live in a smallish apartment so not a huge deal. The sound is fantastic when paired with the SRSZR5; which are a pricey $199 each. I tried without the wireless rear speaker add-ons and didn't love the sound. But considering most other soundbars at the 800-900 price range only have one HDMI in and out this is a best bang for your buck for a full surround sound with all the newest decoders. The vocals are still a little weak for my taste but they have a vocal booster that goes from 0 to 1 to 2. 2 seems like the best for me, as the SFX and mixed audio is very loud and powerful in the fronts. Probably why some people prefer having a center channel but IMO the center channel isn't always needed. I auditioned John Wick in TrueHD, Jurassic Park and 4K disc of Deadpool. All sounded great!
The only knock I have against this system is that you lose other sound fields if you add on the wireless rears. So no Sports or Game modes. Your choices are either Movie or Music after you add the rears and I honestly don't hear any difference between the two. DTS Neo 6 virtualization is really nice too!
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 0075672713
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BISSELL - CleanView Bagless Upright Vacuum - Samba Orange
BISSEL CleanView Bagless Upright Vacuum: Care for your carpets and hardwood floors with this vacuum, which includes OnePass technology to pick up more dirt on the first pass. Also included are helpful tools for hard-to-reach places.
So far so good.
Customer Rating
4.0
My Hoover decided it didn't want to suck anymore after a year and a half so I was left either figuring how to fix it or just getting a new one. Since I know nothing about how to fix vacuums I just got a new one. I previously had a Bissel that lasted 7 or 8 years before it died so I decided to go back. This guy cleaned far more dust and dirt than the Hoover did and seems to do a really good job right now. We'll see how well it does in a year or two.
The only knocks on this vacuum is that the hose is kind of short and doesn't stretch very well (at least while it's new) and the cannister seems to get filled pretty fast, so it's probably smaller than I'm used to.
Definitely get this vacuum if you live in an apartment and just want something simple and cheap to clean up with. It certainly doesn't have the bells and whistles but it has a powered brush and the suction is good.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 0075672713
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Unlike traditional, circular earbuds, the design of the EarPods is defined by the geometry of the ear. Which makes them more comfortable for more people than any other earbud-style headphones. The speakers inside the EarPods have been engineered to maximize sound output and minimize sound loss, which means you get high-quality audio. The EarPods with Lightning Connector also include a built-in remote that lets you adjust the volume, control the playback of music and video, and answer or end calls with a pinch of the cord.
Great pack in earbuds but not worth retail price
Customer Rating
3.0
These are probably the best Pack In earbuds ever! BUT... they are NOT amazing and definitely not worth the $30 that Apple is asking for.
For roughly $10 more you can get great sounding headphones from Zero Audio that sound like $200 earbuds. There are also plenty of sub $50 options that are better such as Sony. I would suggest getting those and using the Lightning to 3.5mm jack adapter.
Unless you really prefer the Apple Earpods' fit over anything else I wouldn't buy these.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
My Best Buy number: 0075672713
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Fitbit - Alta Activity Tracker (Large) - Black
Fitbit Alta Activity Tracker: Maintain a healthy, active lifestyle with help from this wireless activity tracker, which tracks your steps, distance, calories burned, active minutes and sleep patterns for 24/7 monitoring. A wireless sync dongle is included for easy connectivity to your Windows, Apple or Android device.
The best Fitbit!
Customer Rating
5.0
This is by far the best Fitbit tracker built. It's not ugly like the Blaze and finally has texting alerts as well as calls unlike the Charge.
Even was able to convince my wife to join Fitbit after buying mine.
Even was able to convince my wife to join Fitbit after buying mine.
The charger is one of the best I've seen with it's clip. The previous models that plugged into the Fitbit started to fail after a while and wouldn't stay in or charge. Not sure how long this will last though. I had to exchange mine already since it started off with 7 days of battery but was only getting 3 days tops after a month.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 0075672713
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Apple - 12.9-Inch iPad Pro with Wi-Fi - 32 GB - Space Gray
Even with its 12.9-inch Retina display, the largest and most capable iPad ever is only 6.9mm thin and weighs just 1.57 pounds. It has a powerful A9X chip with 64-bit desktop-class architecture, four speaker audio, advanced iSight and FaceTime HD cameras, Wi-Fi and LTE connectivity¹, iCloud, the breakthrough Touch ID fingerprint sensor, and up to 10 hours of battery life.² It also includes great apps for productivity and creativity, as well as many more incredible apps available in the App Store. And with powerful new features in iOS 9 like multitasking, iPad Pro can do things no iPad has done before.
Great iPad but too big for my uses
Customer Rating
4.0
First I have to say is that I love this iPad Pro! But I did end up returning it for the 9.7 inch iPad Pro. While this was a joy to use it was too big for my uses and portability. It's smaller than a laptop but I tend to use my tablets as more of a entertainment device than a work machine.
Drawing on it was really fun and the screen is gorgeous. If I had the money to spare this would be a great coffee table computer/tablet just to have in your living room while you watch TV etc.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 0075672713
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Funko - Star Wars Chewbacca Pop! Vinyl Bobble Head Figure - Multi
He is the copilot of the Millennium Falcon and one of the key members of the Rebellion. Now, the popular fuzzball of a galaxy far, far away is coming to your desk with this Funko Star Wars Chewbacca Pop! Vinyl Bobble Head Figure. Featuring Funko's house style and an adorable Pop! Vinyl look, the bobble head lets you showcase your fandom for the epic saga in a cool and fun way.
Adorable Chewbacca
Customer Rating
5.0
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Pretty much any girl I've shown Chewie says "awww he's adorable!" including the sales people I spoke to from BestBuy.com. I received this free with my Battlefront game so it was well worth the money spent!
I was actually debating buying one of these guys a few months ago just to have. Now I just have one. Thanks Best Buy!
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 0075672713
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Star Wars Battlefront Standard Edition - PlayStation 4
The ominous thud of an AT-AT stomping down. Rebel forces firing blasters. Imperial speeder bikes zipping by. Intense dogfights between squadrons of X-wings and TIE fighters filling the skies. Immerse yourself in the epic Star Wars battles you've always dreamed of and create new heroic moments of your own in Star Wars Battlefront
Fun online "arcade-y" type game!!!
Customer Rating
4.0
If I could i would give this game a 3.5, but I'm rounding up because a 3 would be too low. The game is really pretty. One of the best looking games for the current gen systems! But it feels very unfinished. Like to meet deadlines they cut story minor gameplay details. The upgrade system is a bit too curved to "grinding" meaning you need to play hours and hours and hours of the game to be able to get the good gear for this game.
That said; this is Star Wars!!! From the sound effects of the blasters to the whir of the lightsabers you know what universe you're playing in! I'm hoping there will be some Destiny style support in the future where they add/rework a lot of stuff as the game ages. With the $50 (outrageously priced) DLC they better be supporting this game hard.
Meanwhile, having a blast playing online with friends and I can't really complain too much as this is the type of gameplay I enjoy. 20 on 20 battles are pretty amazing and a heck of a good time!
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 0075672713
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HP - Officejet 100 Wireless Printer - Gray/Black
HP Officejet 100 Printer: Complete a variety of personal, business and crafting jobs with this printer. Just connect to your computer via Bluetooth to start printing on paper, envelopes, transparencies, labels and cards. You can even create 4" x 6" borderless prints.
Great at home printer!
Customer Rating
5.0
Works great and prints very fast. Love the wireless feature and the images area always crisp! Definitely sticking to HP for printers from now on!
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 0075672713
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Sony - Bluetooth Wireless Headphones
Easily pair these Sony MDR10RBT headphones with your compatible Bluetooth 3.0-enabled device for simple wireless audio streaming. Beat Response Control delivers tight, robust bass, and 40mm driver units offer high-quality sound.
Perfected design, MUCH more reasonable price, Afte
Customer Rating
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Durability
5.0
What's great about it: Light weight, good build quality, fantastic sound! Best in it's price range!
What's not so great: included accessories are cheap; Short-ish battery life,
Last year I picked up and reviewed the MDR-1RBT headphones from Sony, this year they released a "budget" model, the MDR-10RBT and will also be releasing the MDR-1RBTmk2; which will have the same design as the 1RBT.
Since one of the issues I had previously was the quality and build of the 1RBT to begin with, the 10RBT has corrected everything I ever disliked about the "flagship" model of the line. The thinner headband (which is metal under the cushion) and more sleek lines are much appreciated for portable use. They picked up a few of the better design cues from the Parrot Zik headphones that were "designed by Stark"; mixing it with the better looking parts of the 1R line, for just a really good looking pair of headphones. These headphones also retail for $150 less than the 1RBTs and weigh a bit less. Some may feel that they used cheaper materials in the 10RBT but I certainly do not feel that way. The materials are on par, with the hinge of the ear cups having a wider turning radius in both directions than ANY of the Sony headphones I've used, besides the "DJ" models that turn all the way around. The ear cups themselves seem to be better stitched and look less "home sewn". The fit of the headphone is pretty loose, but not as loose as the 1RBTs. I prefer that they are a little more snug so I can get a good seal on my head to prevent the headphones from moving. I also have a pretty big head, though not enormous. I am comfortable with the adjustment down about 1 or 2 notches down on each side.
Sound quality is on-par with the 1RBT, I think these are slightly less bass-y and a tinge muddier on the low end but over the first 3 hours I used the 10RBTs they progressively got better and more sounded clear. So a burn-in is definitely necessary on these headphones. They will probably sound even better after a week or so. The sound stage on these headphones are VERY wide. So wide in fact that if the headphones move a little (like when I turn to look behind me) the sound actually changes slightly. I'm not sure if I like or dislike this, but it is a little jarring to hear the music change slightly when you turn your head. Most of my listening was done over Bluetooth while working out and though it was good, plugging in through the 3.5mm jack passthrough is where the top notch quality really is. Audio is definitely more crisp and volume levels are slightly higher when plugged in, not that it is what these headphones are for, but allowing the option for cable pass-though should be mandatory now on all BT headphones.
Going back to the design, which is what I love most about these guys. On the 1RBT all the ports (usb, 3.5mm) were covered, which for when you want to plug in you have to pull the tab off to charge or plug-in to listen. I hate this feature on any device, when you're plugged in to listen, it looks like you (very poorly) hacked your headphones, with the plastic flap kind of hanging down like your headphone had a hangnail. No longer! Both ports are uncovered (much like the Zik) and not only look seamless, they look down right "industrial sexy". The band around the ear cup is now silver painted instead of black and you would easily mistake them as brushed aluminum at first glance. Plugging a micro USB cable in for the first time feels tight. I wasn't sure it was all the way in at first, about 1mm of the metal plug actually sticks out, so don't try to jam it in too hard.
The buttons (VOL UP & DOWN; Power) as well as the toggle for REW,PLAY,FWD are all solid and give a nice throw when you click down on them. Unlike any previous Sony Headphones I've ever owned; the 10R line seems to turn the opposite way when you fold them in. previously my headphones always turned up as I placed them down on my neck. These actually turn down and the ear cup is against my shoulders when I have them around my neck... This is actually preferred by me as debris and dirt could fall into the ear cups while it's around your neck when they're turned up... Cudos to Sony for changing that up.
Everything about the 10RBT works better for me than the 1Rs and I'm happy Sony has made these changes. It's sleeker, sexier and still holds at LEAST 95% of the sound quality of it's more expensive cousin, but at a much more palatable price. I even would recommend getting these over the standard 10Rs, as for the $50 extra, it really is worth it to have the option of both Bluetooth or cabled. You'll need to purchase a cable that has controls (VOL, FF, REW,PLAY) on it if you prefer having those features on the cable though (which are included in the 1R). Sony even has added AAC and Apt-X bluetooth profiles this time around, something the 1R lacked... though most of you probably will never use it as no iPhones and many Android phones don't use Apt-X and generally most people don't encode in AAC unless they purchased their music from iTunes directly.
My one suggestion for headphones like this would be to have passive controls through the headphone controls when plugged in. It would require a specialized cable of course (that has the 3 stripped 3.5mm plug) but it would be great if when plugged in you can use the same controls as when you're using Bluetooth. As it is when you plug your 3.5mm jack into the headphone, the BT turns off and none of your controls can be used to control the phone.
This product has... Perfect fit
About me... Budget Conscious, Frequent traveler
I would recommend this to a friend!
How Often Used:3-5 times a week
My Best Buy number: 0075672713
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Pebble - Smartwatch 33mm Plastic - Black Silicone
Pebble Smartwatch: From tracking your morning run to checking your favorite team's score during the big game, this watch puts useful apps and notifications on your wrist.
Fantastic product! Can't wait for the next one!
Customer Rating
4.0
What's great about it: Vibration alerts, Water Proof, Good Battery Life, App Store
What's not so great: No Mic for text reply, no touch screen, easy to scratch
Since this is essentially the first smart watch to get it right one needs to be more a little more lenient on reviewing it... but even when compared with everything else currently on the market this watch tops them all.
What's great about this watch is that it allows you to receive essentially any form of communication your phone receives and discreetly. I get my emails, text messages, IMs from Facebook, twitter messages and of course it alerts me when my phone rings. That is just the core feature out of the box.
Aside from that you can also control the FWD Play/Pause REW for the music app on your phone (I personally have an iPhone 5S) and are able to see the artist and song playing. If it were possible to get a little more in depth like pulling up playlists and such it would be nicer but that's the great thing about smart devices... someone can always write that into the software in the future.
The newly released App Store for Pebble is an amazing start. I've already downloaded clock faces that have all the daily info I am looking for; weather, date, day battery life and if I'm still connected to my phone. The apps so far are pretty good and I hope in time they get even better. Runkeeper surprised me the most as it's not an app on the watch itself but the app on your phone actually activates your watch and begins to keep your time/distance the second you start the app. That means it doesn't take up one of your precious 8 app/watchface slots on your watch!
This is also the first digital watch I've ever owned that is water proof... not that I've owned many watches in my time but the only ones I ever had as a kid were cheap casios and calculator watches that would die when wet. All my "nice" watches were always analog but waterproof and heavy.
The weight of this watch feels as if you're not wearing one at all. I've become so used to heavy watches that were burdensome this was like a breath of fresh air and light as a feather on my wrist.
Battery life is about 10% usage a day so it easily lasts a week and up to even a week and a half. Charging is relatively fast as about 2 hours gives it a full charge from empty.
The Pebble tops everything else on the market right now in terms of price and usability. It's a great little discreet tool that alerts you on events going on with your phone. Be it scheduled meetings, calls or email/messages. I pretty much leave my phone on silent now cause the watch can discreetly tell me what's going on and if it's urgent I get to it right away or if it's just a spam email.
Things they could improve for the next version would be make it better looking (A plastic version of the steel build would be nice), more save slots for apps, built in health monitor, ability to respond to texts (even if they are just generic canned responses like "Call you later") and more in depth music app integration.
But As a first generation product this is fantastic and I can't wait for the next version to come out... or even the next firmware update!
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 0075672713
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Sony - 2.1-Channel Soundbar System with 6.3" Wireless Subwoofer and Digital Amplifier - Black
Improve your audio experience with this 2.1-channel Sony sound bar. It lets you enjoy wireless streaming from radio services with its Wi-Fi connectivity, and its S-Force PRO Front Surround technology produces dynamic audio details. This 350W Sony sound bar supports playback of high-definition audio formats from Bluetooth-enabled devices with its LDAC technology.
is this sound bar Dolby atmos enabled?
Nope... The only great feature missing though... BUT Atmos at this point is like 3D movies... you only see it once in a while and only audio nerds will notice the difference. I'd skip ATMOS receivers for the time being to see if the trend grows. Also if you have vaulted ceilings or stucco you might have less of bounce effect from the up firing speakers of the ATMOS soundbars. A full 7 speaker array for ATMOS is really the only way to go otherwise you're kind of wasting your time and money. Also I haven't seen a ATMOS soundbar that also does DTS-HD or any of the other DTS formats which in my opinion is a better sounding experience.
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120W Wireless Surround Sound Speaker Kit - works with select LG soundbars - Black
Enhance your enjoyment of movies and sports with this LG wireless surround speaker kit. These add-on rear channel speakers connect with compatible sound bars to offer immersive entertainment with true theater-quality sound. Avoid the tangle of cords or wires because this LG wireless surround speaker kit connects with the included receiver for effortless setup of your system.
will this work with the sj9
One of the reviewers stated that it does not. :(
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Samsung - Galaxy Gear Smart Watch for Select Samsung Galaxy Mobile Phones - Mocha Gray
Introducing a brand-new way to stay connected. Samsung Galaxy Gear keeps you updated with glance notifications, so you can keep up with calls, texts and emails.
Is the smart watch compatible with galaxy S2 lte?
I have a year left on my contact so I would like to know all phones it is compatible with?! I have the galaxy S2 lte, will the watch work????
All phone that use Bluetooth LE or Bluetooth 4.0 will work. As long as your S2 is updated past Gingerbread (If you've downloaded an update to your phone in the last year or 2 you're fine) your phone is supported.
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