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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Killer Concepts - Rocksteady XS V1.5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Black
Enjoy your favorite tunes on the go with this Killer Concepts Rocksteady XS V1.5 VG2150-BT-A portable speaker that features Bluetooth technology for easy pairing with enabled devices. The 1-7/8" tweeter and 1-7/8" subwoofer handle a range of frequencies.
LOUD! Some distortion at full volume. Bass is fine
Customer Rating
4.0
What's great about it: Size, price and overall sound quality
What's not so great: Slight distortion at full volume
Picked this up when it was 49.99 as one of Best Buy's Deals of the day.
I've been looking for a good BT speaker and I'm a bit of a speaker/headphone -phile. The sound quality is definitely on the high side of speakers of this size and caliber. Especially for the price. It gets much louder than the Jambox but it feels "bigger" because it is more like a rectangle log than a block like those speakers. It's certainly not BIG but it was actually bigger than I expected after reading reviews saying it was small... Bass is neutral and even as a speaker "should" be but these days people are all about vibrating everything around them when they listen to music. This won't do that. But turned all the way up the bass was able to shake the speaker enough to move it around on the table I had it on. It moved a good 2 inches over a 15 minute span of music.
At the price I got it at it is more than a steal and even for $100 it is well worth it over anything else in the price range. It is solidly built and does not feel cheap at all despite being a bit boring looking. It also is the only portable BT speaker I know of (there might be more of them) that has an easy to find and changeable battery.
If you are buying a speaker for looks this one isn't it. But for pure sound at a good price. I'd say give it a go!
This product has... Perfect fit
About me... Budget Conscious, tech geek
I would recommend this to a friend!
Type of Listener:Audiophile
Most Important to Purchase:Price
How Often Used:1-2 times a week
My Best Buy number: 0075672713
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Smart Cover for Apple iPad® Air and iPad Air 2 - Red
Shield your Apple iPad Air or iPad Air 2 with this Apple® MF058LL/A smart cover that features durable polyurethane material and a microfiber lining for reliable protection. The cover doubles as a stand to allow media viewing and comfortable typing.
Best Smart Cover You will find for the iPad Air
Customer Rating
5.0
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What's great about it: Super strong magnets!
What's not so great: Red is a little Orange-y
I reviewed the Mini's Smart Cover last year and overall I wasn't too fond of it, the magnets were weak and the colors were blah...
The Air's cover is the same design and this year's colors are a lot better. Though Red is still a little "orange-y" for my liking it doesn't look as bad this year against the Space Gray. On the Slate back of the Mini last year I hated it.
The magnets on this cover is a LOT stronger... strongest it's ever been on a smart cover I think... you have to really shake it hard to get the cover to come off. The of the cover and the folds are great at this side and really hold up when you're using it as a stand. The Mini's collapsed on me a lot. The Air's cover has not thus far.
For value, it is a little bit on the pricey side... though the older covers were 49.99 retail so at least it's cheaper than before. If feel like at 19.99-29.99 is a more fair price for the cover considering the quality.
My biggest knock against this cover, as it's been for the last 4 years, is that it can't stand your iPad up in Portrait mode. I recently picked up a full case (called an Origami case) that gives you 4 ways to stand your iPad up, including vertically in Portrait... If it wasn't for the fact that I really dislike back cases I would keep my iPad in it. But I like seeing the metal back of the iPad (protected by a clear skin similar to ZAGG Invishield) so I'm keeping the iPad Air Smart cover and tossing my Origami case in the drawer for that just in case day when I know I'm taking my iPad out to somewhere it's going to get a lot more manhandling. But because nobody else makes a smart cover I am not taking a star off for that.
This is truly a 5 star product and the only magnetic case you'll find for your iPad. There are a couple of knock off ones sold from China you can find on ebay but I wouldn't bother getting one of those as they don't have the quality feel as the official Apple Smart Cover.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 0075672713
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Apple® - iPod nano® 16GB MP3 Player (7th Generation - Latest Model) - Slate
The redesigned, ultraportable iPod nano has a larger, 2.5-inch Multi-Touch display; plays music, FM radio, and videos; includes built-in Bluetooth technology; and features a pedometer and Nike+ support for fitness.
Best PURE music player on the market
Customer Rating
4.0
Durability
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Features
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
What's great about it: Really small, light and thin, easy to use, bluetooth and beautiful design
What's not so great: Can't be worn as a watch anymore, no Airplay ability, low res screen
This player in my opinion is the best pure music player available now. It does cross-fade for music tracks and the music/audio capabilities are just unmatched but ANY brand of "mp3" player out there. For audio books and radio shows it is fantastic because from iTunes you can program specific start times of tracks (for if you want to skip the intro to radio shows or songs with really long intros that you don't like) as well as being able to continue where you left off on certain tracks. No other brand of audio player has this ability.
As a music player it bests all of Apple's other devices including the iPhone and iPad. The music "app" on the iDevices lack really a bit of the polish that the Nano has. Features like Cross fade, radio with time shift ability and the dedicated "rocker" volume switch that works as a Play/Pause,FFWD and REW button are things that this device has over any iPod Touch or iPhone that I truly love.
As a music player it bests all of Apple's other devices including the iPhone and iPad. The music "app" on the iDevices lack really a bit of the polish that the Nano has. Features like Cross fade, radio with time shift ability and the dedicated "rocker" volume switch that works as a Play/Pause,FFWD and REW button are things that this device has over any iPod Touch or iPhone that I truly love.
The audio quality is as good as any "MP3" player you will find on the market. It also handles Apple's Lossless codec but honestly if you're any sort of Audiophile you're not going to mess with too much compressed music to begin with. I've never tried or owned any of the much touted Cowon players that are said to have great sound but I doubt even my very well trained ears could really tell the difference.
The big sell on this device over any of the previous Nanos is the Bluetooth audio capabilities. This is the first Nano that you can go wire free which is amazing for a device this tiny. It's the size of some dedicated bluetooth transmitters I've seen on the market which again speaks of it's great design and engineering. As a side note; FM radio audio does not work without a plugged in headphones and you won't be able to use bluetooth at all if headphones are plugged in. The bluetooth is pretty good, though not nearly as strong as the one on the iPhones. I experienced some cutting out in areas where my iPhone did not. The quality is up there as one of the best I've heard. I couldn't hear too much compression as I had with past bluetooth adapters and devices. This mostly has to do with the type of software running the bluetooth to begin with and not a hardware thing.
One big minus for me especially as an device is that there is no Airplay ability. This is a HUGE minus for me since Apple has been really pushing their Airplay feature for the last few years and I currently have 3 devices I can Airplay to. This is because the devices does not have a Wifi chip so it also can not go online to stream Pandora or any of your favorite online radio sources, which also leads to no apps. But like I said this is a pure music player so things like apps and online are a moot point. Not being able to wirelessly synch your music to your computer stinks though.
One big minus for me especially as an device is that there is no Airplay ability. This is a HUGE minus for me since Apple has been really pushing their Airplay feature for the last few years and I currently have 3 devices I can Airplay to. This is because the devices does not have a Wifi chip so it also can not go online to stream Pandora or any of your favorite online radio sources, which also leads to no apps. But like I said this is a pure music player so things like apps and online are a moot point. Not being able to wirelessly synch your music to your computer stinks though.
Like most Apple products the 16gb Nano is no bargain at $149. I was able to pick it up with $10 off and a free $20 Best Buy card. I don't think I would have bought the device if it wasn't for the deal. $120 is a fair price for this Nano and if I was the company putting out this device I would have done an 8gb model for $99 and $129 for a 16gb.
16gb btw is very spacious for only audio for me. I only have about 3gb filled and I can't seem to think of any more music I want to put onto it even though I have about 90gb on my hard drive.
16gb btw is very spacious for only audio for me. I only have about 3gb filled and I can't seem to think of any more music I want to put onto it even though I have about 90gb on my hard drive.
Apple has brought back the video player to this generation of Nanos. It's a cool to have feature that I will never use. I put a short film of mine on it just in case it's the only device I have on me at the time. But honestly nobody cares to watch a video on a large postage stamp sized screen.
If you're looking for a great mp3/music player that has bluetooth this is certainly the one to get. It's the tiniest one you'll ever find and the features on it are the best... I even own an iPhone 5 (best for fitness apps/phone/email) and an iPad Mini (best for watching videos/gaming/productivity) and I found a place in my life to have a Nano because no other device does music better.
About me... Use more for audio books than music, Use primarily for listening to the radio, Avid listener, Use primarily while exercising, Tech savvy, traveler, tech enthusiest
I would recommend this to a friend!
Other Best Buy Products I Recommend
Apple® - iPhone® 5 with 16GB Memory Mobile Phone - Black & Slate (AT&T)
Apple - iPad mini 7.9" - Tablet A5 Dual-core (2 Core) - 1 GB - iOS 6
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Jaybird - Freedom Bluetooth Buds - Midnight Black
Age Range:25-34
Number of MP3 Players Owned:More than 5
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Dell - 23" Widescreen Flat-Panel IPS LED HD Monitor - Black
With an 8,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and up to 250 cd/m² brightness, this Dell S2340M LED HD monitor displays crisp, brilliant visuals. The tilt function allows you to easily adjust the viewing angles to suit your preferences.
Between this and the S2440L... CHOSE THIS ONE!
Customer Rating
5.0
Features
4.0
Design
4.0
What's great about it: IPS, Great Colors, Great contrast, Good price, stylish
What's not so great: DVI cable not included
Picked up the S2440L the other day and used it for the last week on my 2012 Mac Mini. It never seemed to have the right color or contrast and overall I was never satisfied with how it looked. Sometimes it would look too dark contrast-y sometimes it would look washed out and bland. I bought the S2340M today and sat it side by side... this monitor blows the S2440L out of the water!
First, the screen and glass look like a single pane there is no gap under the glass like on the S2440L. The colors are richer, brighter and much more enjoyable to look at. I am not a gamer but I do video edit and accurate colors are really more important to me than refresh rate of the screen. I have yet to play any games yet but I'm doubting there will be an issue. This screen reminded me of a warmer iMac screen.
Interestingly though. There was a preset Mac color calibration for this monitor but there was NOT one for the S2440L on my Mac Mini.
Yes this model only has DVI, which is a slight nuisance, luckily my Mac Mini came with an adapter and I had a DVI cable lying around. The S2340L has HDMI but costs a few bucks more, the quality of both kinds of cables are exactly the same, HDMI just carries sound as well but none of these Dell models have built in speakers so it's moot.
I paid 149.99 for mine plus tax on sale this week, not the best price out there (Fry's had it for $139 a few weeks back) but a much better deal than paying 50+ dollars extra for the 1 extra inch the S2440L offers.
The black border around the screen is a lot thinner than the S2440L's as well. It is nearly edge to edge it is so thin. There IS a bezel at the bottom of the screen though. At first I thought it would be annoying but surprisingly it's not bad at all. I'm debating picking up 2 of these to have a dual screen set up!
This product has... Attractive design, Easy to setup, No speakers
About me... Budget Conscious, Photo/video enthusiast, Parent with kids, Technology guru/developer
I would recommend this to a friend!
Other Best Buy Products I Recommend
Apple® - Mac mini - 4GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive
Dynex™ - 6.5' Single-Link DVI Cable
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Rocketfish™ - 8' DVI-to-HDMI Cable - Multi
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Apple® - Smart Cover for Apple iPad® mini, iPad mini 2 and iPad mini 3 - Dark Gray
Redesigned for the Apple iPad mini, iPad mini 2 and iPad mini 3, this Apple Smart Cover MD963LL/A features a microfiber lining to keep your screen clean and clear and automatically wakes or puts your iPad mini to sleep. The magnetic alignment ensures an ideal fit.
Great for stand, ok for keyboard mode.
Customer Rating
3.0
What's great about it: Strong side magnet, soft magnets now won't scratch iPad. Great in "movie mode" stand.
What's not so great: Weak front magnets and not great for "keyboard mode". Expensive.
Being an avid iPad owner I have loved having smart covers ever since their inception. The ability to shut off the screen just by closing the iPad is great and though on the full sized iPad the Smart Covers tend to leave scratch marks on your iPad after a while.
These new iPad Mini Covers have the soft microfiber over the magnets and the whole construction is now the polyurethane that all the lower end Smart Covers are made of. It snaps on now with a gentler muffled thud and holds very tight still.
In "movie view" mode it works great! I love that it doesn't let the iPad actually touch the surface it sits on. The iPad itself floats like some sort of hovering magic slate while leaning against the folded Smart Cover. Keyboard mode on the other hand was less than satisfactory for me. Since there is one less flap on this cover than the full sized version, the triangle doesn't hold as tight. More often than I liked; the triangle would unfold while I was trying to type on the iPad Mini, but I do have to make note that I was laying in bed doing that. I have yet to try it on a flat surface.
Originally I bought the {Product} Red version but I didn't like the shade of red that they used. It's more "orange" than "fire engine" and just didn't fit my style, so I picked up the dark grey from Best Buy.
For the price I would consider these EXPENSIVE, but there were no 3rd party solutions that were to my liking as of this review. Being that these are quite a bit smaller a price point of $29.99 or even $19.99 would have been appreciated.
I'd buy if you had some reward zone credit to spend.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Logitech - Bluetooth Keyboard for Apple® iPad® 2nd-, 3rd- and 4th-Generation - Black
Start typing with ease with your Apple iPad 2nd-, 3rd- or 4th-generation using this Logitech 920-004013 keyboard that features Bluetooth technology for a simple wireless connection and 64 keys for fast, accurate data entry.
Came with a dent... hinge magnet is a bit weak.
Customer Rating
3.0
What's great about it: Best iPad stand I have ever used!
What's not so great: Shallow throw on keyboard
Just got my Ultrathin cover today from BestBuy.com sadly it came with a huge dent on the back cover straight out of the box. It works pretty good still though. I'm actually writing this review right now on the keyboard cover. I like it but typing on it is a bit cramped... probably how a netbook feels. Coming from using Apple's bluetooth keyboard it's a bit tougher to use though not impossible. I do find the delete key a bit small. I like a few of the dedicated keys like the home key, lock key and some of the heighlight keys when they actually work.
There is a globe key that I am assuming is a web browser key... but it doesn't open safari.
The best feature is the magnetic stand. It is the most secure stand you'll ever find for an iPad. It makes your iPad feel like a laptop. Makes reading on my lap the best experience I've ever had with an iPad.
The magnet hinge on this particular case isn't very strong. It fell off immediatlely the first time I put it on.
Still not sure if I'm going to keep it. Definitely not keeping this dented one though, but I'll need to see how Best Buy's exchange policy works on items not sold in stores. If it's a lot of trouble I'll have to just return it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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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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