Todd
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- First ReviewDecember 5, 2009
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Sony - WF-1000XM3 True Wireless Noise Cancelling In-Ear Headphones
Get peace and quiet anywhere with these Sony truly wireless noise-cancelling earbuds. An advanced HD noise-cancelling processor blocks distracting background noise so you can focus in noisy environments, and Bluetooth connectivity ensures easy use with smartphones and other devices. These Sony truly wireless noise-cancelling earbuds include a convenient charging case that offers up to 24 hours of use per charge.
Phenomenal noisecancelling earbuds
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5.0
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This is my 1st ever pair of Noise cancelling headphones. All I can say is WOW! Sony knocked these out of the park, they sound incredible for truely wireless Ill call em ear dongles, as theyre profile is large. Especially compared to other brand true wireless ear buds I have.
The noise cancelling works well and seems to adjust on the fly, when your surroundings go from quiet to any kind of surrounding noise. Which imo can be annoying as the sound cuts out when the noise cancelling engages and dis engages.
Through the Sony App, these have Many adjustable settings, from EQ, to noise cancelling ON/OFF, and adjustable increments of noise cancelling. These also can be updated via allowable firmware upgrades through the Sony App as well.
Ive had these on and in ear since they arrived 7 hrs ago, and battery life is great on one full charge via the 6" usb-c cable. I was amazed how well the noise cancelling worked. I played my 6- piece acoustic drum set to see just how well the Cancelling of noise worked. To my surprise, these XM3s nearly removed all sound coming from my kit and cymbals, and theres nothing quiet about them. Impressive...
Google Assistant works well and is fully functional on these also, I used the feature to adjust my thermostat, and turn on a few lights in and around the house. Also the side touch areas respond almost to well to Pause, Resume, as well as engage Google Assistant, and turn the Voume Up and Down.
My only complaint is I recieved them in Black vs Silver, so not much of a complaint! As my S10+ is white, would of mated better. Honestly though my one true gripe is these have a large profile dangling out of your ear. Other than that these are Awesome.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Defender - Indoor/Outdoor 2K Wi-Fi Wireless Security Camera
Watch over areas remotely with this Defender 2K Wireless IP security camera. The IP67-certified metal housing offers protection against inclement weather conditions, while the integrated app lets you watch footage live from a smartphone. This Defender 2K Wireless IP security camera uses 128-bit encryption to help secure the video feed.
Nice wifi security cam
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4.0
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While I do like this security camera by Defender, it does need some improvements and or firmware updates. Improvements Id like to see is Audio, and 2-way audio as well.
For updates, what Id like to see is selectable 108pp picture that stays. So you dont have to switch from SD to HD every viewing, while using the app.
Setup of the camera is fairly easy and straight forward. 1st youll need to select your mounting location. Drill a 3/4" hole to run your camera power wire& ethernet adapter through, connect the camera to its power adapter which is 10ft long. You also have the option to connect this camera to ethernet cable. Should you choose to not use 2.4ghz wifi, or if your wifi is weak in your desired location. Then simply mount the cameras base using 3 included screws.
Setup a account with defender and connect the new camera to wifi or your wired network(seperate ethernet cable required for wired connection)! Ive had no issues whatskever with this camera. Works perfect everytime. Whether Im using it over my wifi or cellular network.
Id reccommend this to anyone not wanting to spend a ton of money on a home security camera or multiple ones.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Acer - Nitro 5 15.6" Gaming Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 - 1TB Hard Drive + 128GB SSD - Black
Acer Laptop: Run graphic-intensive games with this Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop. The 15.6-inch FHD display shows an immersive picture with sharp visuals. CoolBoost technology lowers CPU and GPU temperatures for long-lasting sessions. This Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop features a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 graphics card for a vivid picture, and the high-quality speakers deliver clear dialog and deep bass.
Good quality gaming pc by Acer
Customer Rating
5.0
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This is nicely laid out mid range gaming pc by Acer. The gtx 1650 plays most games at meduim to higher settings, the 15.6 led screen looks very good while doing so.
The 128 gb m.2 ssd for OS loads quickly and gives some room for smaller games. Also included is a 1tb hdd, great for larger games as well as pictures and videos. The red backlit keyboard is a nice feature for a midrange laptop, makes playing games at nite easier.
The 8 gb of included memory was enough for the games I play, and never caused any hiccups for the laptop while gaming or multi tasking. There are plenty of ports included as well, whkch some gaming laptops costing twice as much dont have. Such as Usb ports, ethernet port, hdmi port, very nicely sone Acer.
The intel i5 cpu works without any strain, regaurdless of what I was doing, this laptop being a gaming version does run hot. Best to keep it on a desk or table top for best ventilation. Battery life isnt great, but most all gaming laptops have thjs same issue. Id rate this Acer 4 out of 5 stars, which is great at this price point.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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LG - 27UL600-W 27" IPS LED 4K UHD FreeSync Monitor with HDR (DisplayPort, HDMI)
Enjoy a stunning LED display with this 27-inch LG monitor. The 4K UHD resolution and VESA DisplayHDR deliver vivid scenes to keep you captivated by your favorite shows and movies, and IPS technology maintains consistent colors at various viewing angles. This LG monitor's Radeon FreeSync matches your graphics card's frame rate for a stutter-free experience.
Excellent monitor for anything p.c.
Customer Rating
5.0
Loving this new LG 4K monitor. Refresh rate is great, 4K HDR looks amazing via my Auros 1080i gc.
The only complaint I have it the oddly placed toggle on the middle underside. The vesa mounting is great, works with my old adjustable desktop monitor stand. Colors look great and pop, whether gaming, surfing, or viewing pics.
For the money this is hands down a great 4K monitor for PC.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Skybell - Trim Plus Smart Wi-Fi Video Doorbell - Wired - Brushed Aluminum
See who's at the door on your smartphone with this SkyBell Trim Plus home-security doorbell. It sends HD video and two-way audio and can detect and record a visitor's presence via live monitoring and a motion sensor. This rugged SkyBell Trim Plus home-security doorbell has full-color night vision and withstands inclement weather.
Great HD video doorbell
Customer Rating
5.0
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This doorbell is simple to install, works wirh your existing old doorbell 2 wires. Setup of the doorbell is easy as well. Simply download the app, create a account, connect to the doorbell, then connect the doorbell to your wifi.
I like how this will allow you to see recorded events without the extra expense of a monthly membership. Video and audio was crisp over my S10+ phone and Galaxy Tab tablet. Just simply works well and lolks good.
Id reccommend this Skybell video doorbell to anyone wanting to see who comes to your door. No noticable delay either over the app and wifi, better chance of that over LTE network.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Logitech - Harmony Express Remote - Graphite
Simplify device management with this Logitech Harmony Express smart universal remote control. Amazon Alexa is built in, letting you issue voice commands to access entertainment, ask questions and a host of other features. This Logitech Harmony Express smart universal remote control lets you change TV channels, open apps on tablets and tackle numerous other tasks.
Not bad, just doesnt work 100% for my setup.
Customer Rating
3.0
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Ive owned many logitech harmony remotes over the years, this is my least favorite of the 5 Ive owned!
Not ideal for my setup, this remote has no IR eye only a mic and micro usb port. My setup is in my mbr with a 55" tv, bluray player, shield tv. If the express remote had a ir sensor, I would give it 5 stars.
My gear is in my walk in closet, where the hub is installed, so nothing is sending a signal to my wall mounted tv. The hubs need line of site to all gear, as the remote wont turn on ir devices by itself.
Back to my old reliable harmony 890 and emitter hub I go.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Canon - IVY Cliq+ Instant Film Camera - Pearl White
Capture and share memories quickly with this Canon IVY Cliq Plus instant camera. The 8MP camera and built-in printer take and print snapshots in 50 seconds or less, while Bluetooth connectivity facilitates sharing your favorite pictures with compatible devices. Use the Mini Print app to edit photographs before printing with this Canon IVY Cliq Plus instant camera.
Cool little camera, bad execution
Customer Rating
3.0
For the money its a little overprice, but its a neat design. The photos arent the sharpest quality, more blurry and out of focus.
With todays tech I expect it to print clearer pics for the cost. Its a great idea, just not executed well. With steady hands this camera takes blurry out of focus prints.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Samsung - 860 QVO 2TB Internal SATA Solid State Drive with V-NAND Technology
Keep your files in one place with this 2.5-inch Samsung 2TB internal solid-state drive. Boasting read speeds of up to 550MB/sec., this solid-state drive improves system performance by reducing startup and file loading times. This Samsung internal solid-state drive accommodates large numbers of files and programs with its 2TB capacity.
Very good storage ssd
Customer Rating
5.0
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This isnt your regular speedy style ssd. On the slower side for ssd's, but still fast or faster than a hdd.
Im using mine in a 2018 Asus gaming laptop as a storage drive. My boot drive is a 512gb m.2 ssd. This loads faster than my origonal seagate barracuda hdd of the same storage space.
I used Acronis True Image to transfer everything from my old hdd to my Samsung ssd. For the money this ssd is hard to beat in its storage capacity and speed.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Store data on this 128GB SanDisk Ultra Fit USB flash drive. The low-profile casing prevents damage by keeping it snug to the port, making it a great fit for use with tablets, laptops and game consoles. This SanDisk Ultra Fit USB flash drive uses USB 3.1 technology to deliver up to 10 times the transfer speed of older drives.
Decent usb thumb drive
Customer Rating
4.0
This has plenty of atorage for anything youd like to swap over to another pc, or use as extra space on something like a sSield TV box.
My one and biggest complaint is the insertable body is a flimsy plastic material. Where other Sandisk usb drives I own of smaller storage are metal. The included cloud software works good after downloading it to your pc, Im nlt a big user of cloud storage. Nut, all in all thks version by Sandisk works and is easy to use to backup your files.
No problems using thks drive to swap over pics and files from my desktop to laptop pcs. Other than the plastic body I would reccommend this to anyone needing affordable thumb drive options.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Sony - Xperia 10 with 64GB Memory Cell Phone (Unlocked) - Black
Enjoy mobile communications with this Sony Xperia 10 smartphone. A Qualcomm Snapdragon 2.2GHz octa-core processor and 3GB of RAM facilitate multitasking and smooth running of applications, while the 6-inch Full HD display lets you watch high-quality videos. This Sony Xperia 10 smartphone features 64GB of internal storage for music tracks, videos and documents and supports microSD cards of up to 512GB.
Nice smartphone by sony
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4.0
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This is a nice phone with enough built in storage for most simple users. The screen is plenty large at 6 inches, oddly narrow though. When I run out of built in storage its simple enough to pop in a micro sd card.
Android 9 is nice and snappy, seem to be no lag withe lower quality processor on my most frequently used apps and games. I wish this had the newer AX/WiFi6 built in, but not a biggie. Only been able to find 1 case for the phone only through Sony, no screen protecters yet.
The built in finger scanner on the right side is fast and responsive, I like the side position vs the back. All in all a well built mid range phone, for mid to low end needs
I would recommend this to a friend!
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does touch screen you cannot use a mouse?
benefits of curved tv's
None, its only a Gimmick by the Manufacturers to get you to buy something you dont have!
Go non curved, and thank yourself later!
Go non curved, and thank yourself later!
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Yamaha - 735W 7.2-Ch. Network-Ready 4K Ultra HD and 3D Pass-Through A/V Home Theater Receiver - Black
Learn moreabout Magnolia PremiumInstallation With 4K and 3D pass-through, this Yamaha RX-A740BL receiver supports dynamic, true-to-life visuals. Includes HDMI 4K Ultra HD and 3D pass-through technologies for compatibility with 3D TVs, Blu-ray players and gaming consoles and 4K Ultra HD TVs.
Does the Yamaha RX-A740 receiver support the HDCP 2.2 standard on its HDMI ports?
No, only the New 750 will.
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Insignia™ - 200W 2.0-Ch. Stereo Receiver - Black
Only at Best BuyThis powerful Insignia™ NS-STR514 2.0-channel stereo receiver features compatibility with Apple® iPhone® and iPad® and most Bluetooth-enabled devices for easy wireless music streaming. The A/B switch supports up to 4 speakers.
what advantages are there if i pair this with a insignia tv
Is there better performance
Abosolutly None, no need to match Brand names! It was Snake Oil back in the days...
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Insignia™ - 200W 2.0-Ch. Stereo Receiver - Black
Only at Best BuyThis powerful Insignia™ NS-STR514 2.0-channel stereo receiver features compatibility with Apple® iPhone® and iPad® and most Bluetooth-enabled devices for easy wireless music streaming. The A/B switch supports up to 4 speakers.
How far do the bluetooth capabilities work?
How far away can someone be while still using the bluetooth features?
Generally 30ft or less...
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Insignia™ - 200W 2.0-Ch. Stereo Receiver - Black
Only at Best BuyThis powerful Insignia™ NS-STR514 2.0-channel stereo receiver features compatibility with Apple® iPhone® and iPad® and most Bluetooth-enabled devices for easy wireless music streaming. The A/B switch supports up to 4 speakers.
Is it possible to pair multiple devies via Bluetooth?
Does this allow two devices to be paired with it via Bluetooth? That is, can my wife and I both have our phones paired to the stereo, or can we only have one at a time, and then have to pair the second phone when we want to switch? Is it Bluetooth 2.1? Thank you much!
Yes, just not at the same time...
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Denon - In-Command 1645W 7.2-Ch. 4K Ultra HD and 3D Pass-Through A/V Home Theater Receiver - Stainless
With a Dolby Atmos decoder, this Denon In-Command AVRX4100 receiver supports enveloping, robust sound. Includes HDMI 4K Ultra HD and 3D pass-through technologies for compatibility with 3D TVs, Blu-ray players and gaming consoles and 4K Ultra HD TVs.
When will this be in stock at Sherman Oaks or Burbank?
I'd like to see the unit first hand before ordering.
Thanks -
Thanks -
Youll have to find a nearby Best Buy that has a Magnolia inside...
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Yamaha - 735W 7.2-Ch. Network-Ready 4K Ultra HD and 3D Pass-Through A/V Home Theater Receiver - Black
Learn moreabout Magnolia PremiumInstallation With 4K and 3D pass-through, this Yamaha RX-A740BL receiver supports dynamic, true-to-life visuals. Includes HDMI 4K Ultra HD and 3D pass-through technologies for compatibility with 3D TVs, Blu-ray players and gaming consoles and 4K Ultra HD TVs.
Does this have Bluetooth?
No it does not, none of the Yamahas do!
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Samsung - Galaxy Note 3 4G Cell Phone - White (Sprint)
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SPHN900WTK Cell Phone for Sprint: The 5.7" screen and powerful processor make the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 an ideal device for work or play. It's sleek, portable and loaded with innovative features, and the S Pen allows you to write notes, stay organized and interact with your device. The 13.0MP camera captures shots with incredible detail and sharpness.Sprint Easy Pay option available in store. Learn more ›
Can you edit pics with the S Pen?
Are you able to remove or add a person to pics you've taken with the phone with the S Pen, or is there a specific app to do this? Anyone know....
Figured out finally how to do this... Hold the button on the aspen down while tracing around the object or person to add/remove from pic...
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Samsung - Galaxy Note 3 4G Cell Phone - White (Sprint)
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SPHN900WTK Cell Phone for Sprint: The 5.7" screen and powerful processor make the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 an ideal device for work or play. It's sleek, portable and loaded with innovative features, and the S Pen allows you to write notes, stay organized and interact with your device. The 13.0MP camera captures shots with incredible detail and sharpness.Sprint Easy Pay option available in store. Learn more ›
Is Note iii (Sprint Plan) elig for $50 Gift Card deal?
The Best Buy Chat team told me yesterday "yes" Note III Sprint plan is eligible for $50 gift card currently in place, but I did not see this phone w/ Sprint listed in the online group of phones elig. Could you confirm or deny this please?
No its not, but I signed up for the $50 gift card a few months back by email! You get a $50 gift card when you upgrade your phone at bestbuy before jan 2014!
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