Todd
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    December 5, 2009
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    September 18, 2024
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    March 7, 2016
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    March 24, 2017
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    October 11, 2013
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    April 12, 2021
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Meet the secure, tamper-proof smart lock from Nest and Yale. It’s keyless, so you can lock and unlock the door from anywhere with the Nest app.[1] Give people you trust a passcode instead of a key, and get alerts when they come and go. And lock the door with a tap. If you forget, the Nest x Yale Lock even reminds you.
 
No more keys to lose...
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Todd
from Herky, MO
on March 19, 2018
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This is my firts Nest product. Since I previously had a deadbolt installed, install was very easy for me.
You simply remlve your old deadbolt, and install the new wifi Nest/Yale deadbolt. This took me roughly a half hour start to finish including installing and setting up the Nest app on my note 5 phone.
You can keep the passcode to unlock the deadbolt via the touch keypad, or simply create your own, and or give each user theyre own code, while also giving guests a different code thats usable during certain time periods of the day/week! Its nice that you can lock/unlock the deadbolt via the app by holding the lock/unlock button or via a keycode on the touchpad.
The deadbolt uses 4 included double A batteries, and should those die, you simply use a 9 volt battery to give the keypad juice before changing the 4 double As.
I really like that this uses no key to lock/unlock, which to me means no extra key to lose or carry on a keychain.
The kit includes a small nest hub that you plug into any power outlet, which connects via 2.4 ghz wifi, and then connects to the deadbolt via wifi. Setup of both the hub and and deadbolt is a breeze, as well as setting up a new nest account via the nest app. I highly reccommend this item for any tech savy person looking to ditch a key from theyre keychain.
Ill also need to replace my door handle to match the brushed nickle finish, as mine were polished brass.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 0560526811
Mobile Submission: False
+2points
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 Sony - WH-CH500 Wireless On-Ear Headphones - Black
Sony - WH-CH500 Wireless On-Ear Headphones - Black
Enjoy an individualized listening experience with these Sony wireless on-ear headphones. Their built-in Bluetooth lets you stream playlists with a paired compatible device, and they last for 20 hours on a single charge for nonstop entertainment all day. These Sony wireless on-ear headphones have a built-in microphone for answering calls hands-free.
 
Nice bluetooth headphones
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Todd
from Herky, MO
on March 9, 2018
These are very easy to use and pair with bluetooth devices, whether a tablet or a smartphone. The sound is good with theses wirelessly, battery life is very good.
Wish they had a option to use as wired, but not a deal breaker. Definitely reccomend these to anyone looking for a wireless over the ear headphone.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 0560526811
Mobile Submission: False
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 Linksys - RE9000 AC3000 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Range Extender - Black
Linksys - RE9000 AC3000 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Range Extender - Black
Extend your next-gen AC Wi-Fi connection in hard-to-reach locations of your home such as the backyard, garage, or bedroom, so you can get blazing AC3000 Wi-Fi speeds to Smart TVs, Blu-ray Disc players, iPads, tablets, laptops, and smartphones. Powerful amplifiers and four high-performance external antennas deliver maximum power and range, allowing everyone in your family to enjoy 4K/HD movie streaming, simultaneous online gaming, social media, and more.The Max-Stream RE9000 tri-band range extender helps you get the most out of your home Wi-Fi by delivering faster speeds than dual-band range extenders. Dedicated backhaul technology maximizes Wi-Fi speeds by assigning a single, dedicated 5 GHz Wi-Fi band to your router. This frees up the remaining two bands to focus exclusively on your streaming media players, game consoles, and other connected devices, so you'll enjoy full-strength Wi-Fi without slowdown or degradation.
 
Not so sure it helps much.
Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: Todd
from Herky, MO
on March 8, 2018
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Added this ea9000 to my ea9500 linksys router. Not sure this improved my wifi coverage much.
While it looks like a beast of a extender, Im still on the fence for reccomending it to anyone. It looks like itll do the job, but Id reccomend daisy chaining 2 routers of the same brand and model imstead.
I installed this in my garage, as the locater gave it the best central location for wifi coverage....
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
My Best Buy number: 0560526811
Mobile Submission: False
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 Plantronics - BackBeat FIT 505 On-Ear Wireless Sport Headphones - Black
Plantronics - BackBeat FIT 505 On-Ear Wireless Sport Headphones - Black
Enhance your listening experience with these Plantronics headphones. They wirelessly connect to any Bluetooth-enabled device to eliminate the hassle of traditional corded models, and they work with Siri, Cortana and other virtual assistants for convenient control. A single charge lasts up to 18 hours, so you can listen to your Plantronics headphones worry-free all day long.
 
Very nice Wireless or Wired headphones...
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Todd
from Herky, MO
on January 17, 2018
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These are much better than I anticipated. I Love that these can be either wireless bluetooth, or traditional wired headphones!
Sound quality via bluetooth is exceptionally clear, as well as with using them wired. The included wired 3.5 adapter is 4 ft long.
These dont take very long to fully charge (less thwn 2 hours), via micro usb cable, and will hold a charge for nearly a full day of listening. The ear cushion is very comfortable, without any discomfort. I like the drawstring storage bag that is included.
Ive yet to use these in the rain or snow, as theyre suppose to be designed for. I imagine they would work fine, as the drivers are covered in a rubber/silicone material.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 0560526811
Mobile Submission: False
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
 
 Philips - Hue White Ambiance A19 Wi-Fi Smart LED Bulb (2-Pack) - White
Philips - Hue White Ambiance A19 Wi-Fi Smart LED Bulb (2-Pack) - White
Brighten your home with this two-pack of Philips Hue white ambiance A19 bulbs. They provide a comforting, natural glow for your study or living space, helping you relax and unwind at the end of the day. The accompanying app lets you adjust the intensity of these Philips Hue white ambiance bulbs for a customized shade.
 
Great led light bulbs
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Todd
from Herky, MO
on December 10, 2017
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These bulbs are nice, they work just as expected. I dont yet have the Hue Hub to controll them via the Hue App, or through my Google Home.
I plan to get one as a gift for the holidays, or buy one after myself. So I cant comment on theyre full functionality. But as a lightbulb these work great and provide plenty of light on my bedroom nightstands.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 0560526811
Mobile Submission: False
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 Shark - ION™ 720 Robot Vacuum - Silver
Shark - ION™ 720 Robot Vacuum - Silver
Keep floors and carpets clean with this SHARK® ION™ robotic vacuum. Its smart sensors navigate floors while adapting to and avoiding obstacles, and you can set up no-go areas with Bot Boundary strips. This SHARK® ION™ robotic vacuum has a long-life lithium-ion battery that keeps it operating for a full hour on a single charge.
 
Great robot vacuum
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Todd
from Herky, MO
on November 4, 2017
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This little shark robot vac, is easy to setup and use. Works well at cleaning my hardwood floors, when the kids make lite mess or small spills.
The 720 seems to navigate around the house well, without marking up my large white baseboards. The scheduled cleaning remote is nice, would prefer a app as the remote may easily get lost or misplaced.
I find this to be good at light jobs, as a mop is still needed for dusting the floors or larger messes.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Mobile Submission: False
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 Linksys - WRT32X AC3200 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Gaming Router with Killer Prioritization Engine
Linksys - WRT32X AC3200 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Gaming Router with Killer Prioritization Engine
Enjoy lag-free gaming with this Linksys dual-band Wi-Fi router. Its Killer prioritization engine works with Killer-enabled computers to minimize peak ping by up to 77 percent, and the 1.8GHz CPU delivers super-fast speeds with wired and wireless connections. This Linksys dual-band Wi-Fi router has a custom-built user interface that lets you manage your gaming network performance.
 
Great router, very fast with great coverage...
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Todd
from Herky, MO
on September 23, 2017
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Love this router, no negatives so far to mention. No loss of wifi, or internet at all with this router. Coverage in my 1400 sq ft home is great, in and out. Love the look and the setup is easy, start to finish.
Im not much on the super technical side, but this new wrt32x router has many great features built in. Only complaint is I wish it had a app for easy access. Other than that, this is a router Id reccommend to anyone who games or streams, and want great coverage in and around theyre home...
Dont hesitate to pick this up, when it become availible... Im using this, and a Linksys EA9500 as a wired ap... Both from TIN...
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 0560526811
Mobile Submission: False
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
 
 Shark - Navigator NV26 Bagless Upright Vacuum - Red
Shark - Navigator NV26 Bagless Upright Vacuum - Red
Get the housecleaning done with this bag-free Shark Navigator upright vacuum. Its Never Loses Suction technology leaves no dirt behind, and its swivel steering movement lets you maneuver around irregular corners easily. The motorized brush roll of this Shark Navigator upright vacuum works with or without power to suit both carpeted and bare floors.
 
Great around the house vacuum
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Todd
from Herky, MO
on September 19, 2017
I recieved this in exchange for my honest review... Great vacuum for around the entire house. The swivel head make cleaning around furniture a breeze. The added attachment is nice, for spot where the vacuum head wont fit.
The detachable hose is long enough to reach without having to move the vacuum body alot. Only downside imo, is lack of a retracting cord...
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 0560526811
Mobile Submission: False
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
 
 Samsung - Notebook 9 Pro 13.3&quot; Touch-Screen Laptop - Intel Core i7 - 8GB Memory - 256GB Solid State Drive - Titan Silver
Samsung - Notebook 9 Pro 13.3" Touch-Screen Laptop - Intel Core i7 - 8GB Memory - 256GB Solid State Drive - Titan Silver
Only at Best BuyBring flexibility to work with the powerful and versatile Samsung Notebook 9 Pro. Easily switch between typing on the keyboard, writing with the intuitive S Pen, and navigating the brilliant touchscreen. And do it all at once with an ultra-fast Intel® Core™ i7 processor. The Samsung Notebook 9 Pro keeps up with all the ways you work.
 
Great Laptop
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Todd
from Herky, MO
on August 18, 2017
This is a very nice laptop.... Love the backlit keyboard, as well as the touchscreen. Which is very responsive, and useful. The ssd makes loadtime very quik, this has more features than I'll need...
Very thin, and light, as well as many great features.... Didnt think I'd like this Samsung laptop this much, but so far I love it...
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 0560526811
Mobile Submission: False
-1point
0out of 1found this review helpful.
 
 LG - 200W 3-Disc Hi-Fi Shelf System - Black
LG - 200W 3-Disc Hi-Fi Shelf System - Black
Enjoy a variety of entertainment with this LG mini hi-fi system. Its Bluetooth function lets you stream audio from digital devices, and you can also play music from cassettes, FM radio and CDs. This LG mini hi-fi system has a USB port to read flash drive files and includes a remote control for convenience.
 
Great little stereo...
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Todd
from Herky, MO
on August 5, 2017
My son loves this stereo. He plays his music from the usb input alot. Sound is nice and clean, easy for him to use and select different sources.
This is a great small stereo, for a younger person or someone with limited space in a room. The built in bluetooth is a nice feature, and works very well
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 0560526811
Mobile Submission: False
+6points
6out of 6found this review helpful.
 
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 Home - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - White/Slate fabric
Home - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - White/Slate fabric
Simplify your everyday life with the Google Home, a voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant. Use voice commands to enjoy music, get answers from Google and manage everyday tasks. Google Home is compatible with Android and iOS operating systems, and can control compatible smart devices such as Chromecast or Nest."
 

Can Google Home access and play music from from my iTunes account?

Its a google device, not Apple. So no.
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 Home - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - White/Slate fabric
Home - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - White/Slate fabric
Simplify your everyday life with the Google Home, a voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant. Use voice commands to enjoy music, get answers from Google and manage everyday tasks. Google Home is compatible with Android and iOS operating systems, and can control compatible smart devices such as Chromecast or Nest."
 

Can i use this device as Bluetooth speaker?

No, it connects via WiFi, no Bluetooth.
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 Home - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - White/Slate fabric
Home - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - White/Slate fabric
Simplify your everyday life with the Google Home, a voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant. Use voice commands to enjoy music, get answers from Google and manage everyday tasks. Google Home is compatible with Android and iOS operating systems, and can control compatible smart devices such as Chromecast or Nest."
 

Is this working off of voice recognition or can others in the home use it also?

Anyone can use it. But only 1 google account, at the moment.
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 Home - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - White/Slate fabric
Home - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - White/Slate fabric
Simplify your everyday life with the Google Home, a voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant. Use voice commands to enjoy music, get answers from Google and manage everyday tasks. Google Home is compatible with Android and iOS operating systems, and can control compatible smart devices such as Chromecast or Nest."
 

I have an android TracFone . Will I be able to use it with the Google home ? Or do I need a Google phone.

As lomg as its a phone that linked with a Google account (Android), yes itll work.
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 Home - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - White/Slate fabric
Home - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - White/Slate fabric
Simplify your everyday life with the Google Home, a voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant. Use voice commands to enjoy music, get answers from Google and manage everyday tasks. Google Home is compatible with Android and iOS operating systems, and can control compatible smart devices such as Chromecast or Nest."
 

Will you be able to take a phone call on this? I.e., do the mics function as a phone mic?

At the time no, but with future updates. Im sure calls and texts will be added, as well as multiple google account users.
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 Home - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - White/Slate fabric
Home - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - White/Slate fabric
Simplify your everyday life with the Google Home, a voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant. Use voice commands to enjoy music, get answers from Google and manage everyday tasks. Google Home is compatible with Android and iOS operating systems, and can control compatible smart devices such as Chromecast or Nest."
 

Do you have to pay for extra services with this?

Not at the moment.
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 Home - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - White/Slate fabric
Home - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - White/Slate fabric
Simplify your everyday life with the Google Home, a voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant. Use voice commands to enjoy music, get answers from Google and manage everyday tasks. Google Home is compatible with Android and iOS operating systems, and can control compatible smart devices such as Chromecast or Nest."
 

How many speakers and what is the speaker wattage?

1 speaker, maybe 5w at best.
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 Home - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - White/Slate fabric
Home - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - White/Slate fabric
Simplify your everyday life with the Google Home, a voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant. Use voice commands to enjoy music, get answers from Google and manage everyday tasks. Google Home is compatible with Android and iOS operating systems, and can control compatible smart devices such as Chromecast or Nest."
 

Does the Google Home have to be set up with your cell phone provider?

No, just your google account
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 Home - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - White/Slate fabric
Home - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - White/Slate fabric
Simplify your everyday life with the Google Home, a voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant. Use voice commands to enjoy music, get answers from Google and manage everyday tasks. Google Home is compatible with Android and iOS operating systems, and can control compatible smart devices such as Chromecast or Nest."
 

Will the Google Home be compatible with HUE lights?

Yes
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I need a computer that will run Second Life a Virtual world with high graphics. Can anyone recommend one?

No, you need a good Graphics Card! A Nvidia GTX 970 or 980!
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