PMarv
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- First ReviewAugust 9, 2013
- Last ReviewJuly 26, 2015
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- Average Rating4.3
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- First AnswerSeptember 22, 2013
- Last AnswerSeptember 12, 2014
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PMarv's Reviews
Now you can put together a powerful, high-speed network on a small scale. NETGEAR's GS116 Copper Gigabit Ethernet Switch lets you build a system that can move even very large files across your network instantly - up to 2000Mbps on each port. The standards-based GS116 helps to protect customers' existing and future network infrastructure investments by painlessly integrating other 10, 100, 1000 devices as well as honoring layer 2 802.1p priority tags. Packed with ease-of-use features, this adaptable switch supports either PC or Macintosh operating systems. The compact size makes it ideal for home, small office, workgroups, departments and conference room environments. Its durable metal case has no fan for silent operation.
Plug & Play Easy
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: PMarv
from Douglassville, PA
on July 26, 2015
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Installed in my newly constructed home. Home came with a "structured wiring" package, that I expanded to run LAN connections throughout home, to plug all Smart TV's, Xbox's and Apple Airport Extremes to each floor to extend and give me the fastest network (vs. all wireless). This Switch has no external cooling needed, so Installed in the structured wiring box. I opted for this Switch vs. one installed with house because one that came with house was not Gigabit rated nor had enough ports. I'm no network specialist, but system appears to be runing well, fast, and stark improvement over previous home's wireless only system.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2582655777
My Best Buy number: 2582655777
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Destiny - Xbox 360
Everything changed with the arrival of the Traveler. It sparked a Golden Age when our civilization spanned our solar system, but it didn't last. Something hit us, knocked us down. The survivors built a city beneath the Traveler, and have begun to explore our old worlds, only to find them filled with deadly foes.You are a Guardian of the last safe city on Earth, able to wield incredible power. Defend the City. Defeat our enemies. Reclaim all that we have lost.
Definitely "Halo-esque"
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: PMarv
from Douglassville, PA
on November 7, 2014
Felt like Halo. Story Mode is relatively short, but enjoyeable. Playing again. Online Mode is where game excels, though my skill level does not make online as much fun.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2582655777
My Best Buy number: 2582655777
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Smart Case for Apple iPad® Air 2 - Midnight Blue
Designed specifically for iPad Air 2, this Smart Case provides an elegant aniline-dyed leather covering, protecting the back as well as the screen. Yet it maintains the thin and light design of iPad Air 2. It folds easily into a stand for reading, typing, and watching videos. And it automatically wakes up and sleeps iPad on open and close. It's available in five rich colors, including (PRODUCT)RED**A portion of the proceeds from every (PRODUCT)RED purchase will go to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS in Africa.
Typical High-Quality Apple Fit & Finish
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: PMarv
from Douglassville, PA
on November 7, 2014
Has the typical high-quality Apple fit & finish. Purchased with new iPad Air 2. Previously used Targus leather case on iPad3. Targus case was slightly oversized for iPad, which I liked in hindsight, provided better protection, was padded, etc. The Targus case also had multiple positions when propped-up, whereas the Apple has limited positions.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2582655777
My Best Buy number: 2582655777
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Apple - iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi 128GB - Space Gray
The thinnest iPad ever is also the most capable. It's loaded with advanced technologies, including the Touch ID fingerprint sensor.
Great Upgrade From iPad3
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: PMarv
from Douglassville, PA
on November 7, 2014
Great upgrade from iPad3 that it replaced. Old iPad3 was only 16Gb, filled-up fast, would not suggest a 16Gb version for those with lots of pictures and music. Considerably faster processing, and WiFi seems more reliable.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2582655777
My Best Buy number: 2582655777
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Fitbit - One Wireless Activity and Sleep Tracker - Burgundy
Fitbit One Wireless Activity and Sleep Tracker: Measure your activity day and night with Fitbit One, a sleek device that goes beyond the traditional pedometer. Get motivated to reach your goals by making small changes to your daily life, like taking extra steps throughout the day or learning how to sleep more soundly at night.
First Activity Tracker
Customer Rating
3.0
Posted by: PMarv
from Douglassville, PA
on September 12, 2014
What's great about it: Size
What's not so great: Metal clip, case
First activity tracker, went for less expensive model. Like the size. Don't like having to remove case to charge, metal clip on case has plastic cap that broke off within first couple days of use. Sleep tracker doesn't seem accurate compared to my CPAP machine.
This product has... Right size, Useful features, Easy to wear
About me... casual user
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Age:45-54
Gender:Male
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2582655777
My Best Buy number: 2582655777
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ARRIS - SURFboard 8 x 4 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem - Silver
This ARRIS SURFboard SB6141 DOCSIS 3.0 high-speed cable modem delivers 8-channel downstream data speeds up to 343.1 Mbps for fast Internet connection. The internal filter helps minimize interference for enhanced performance.
Plug n Play easy
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: PMarv
from Douglassville, PA
on December 27, 2013
Ease of Use
5.0
Performance
5.0
What's great about it: Performance, price
What's not so great: Nothing yet
Plug n Play easy. Switched from DSL service to Cable service. Good looking modem. Easily mounted to wall. Bright blue lights make it easy to determine it is operating correctly.
This product has... Fast connection, Easy to set up, Reliable connection
About me... Heavy media streamer
I would recommend this to a friend!
I use it in...:Large home
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2582655777
My Best Buy number: 2582655777
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Apple - AirPort Extreme Base Station - White
The intelligent, easy-to-use AirPort Extreme Base Station with simultaneous dual-band support is the perfect wireless access point for home, school or office. It offers next-generation 802.11ac Wi-Fi technology and delivers high-performance wireless access for Mac computers, PCs and Wi-Fi devices such as iPhone®, iPad®, iPod® touch and Apple TV.
Like the re-design
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: PMarv
from Douglassville, PA
on December 27, 2013
Ease of Use
5.0
Performance
5.0
What's great about it: Look, Apple-ease to setup
What's not so great: Pricey as all Apple products are
Apple -easy to use. Installed to extend Apple network in my home. Installed on shelf in finished basement, wife thinks it looks like "sculpture". My install is cable modem to Airport Extreme in finished basement to Time Capsule on first floor to Time capsule on second floor. Improved Wi-Fi performance of all wireless products in our home. Apple products are pricey, but ease of use and reliability are worth it.
This product has... Fast connection, Dual band, Reliable connection
About me... Heavy media streamer
I would recommend this to a friend!
I use it in...:Large home
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2582655777
My Best Buy number: 2582655777
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Grand Theft Auto V Standard Edition - Xbox 360
Los Santos: a sprawling sun-soaked metropolis full of self-help gurus, starlets and fading celebrities, once the envy of the Western world, now struggling to stay afloat in an era of economic uncertainty and cheap reality TV. Amidst the turmoil, three very different criminals plot their own chances of survival and success: Franklin, a former street gangster, now looking for real opportunities and serious money; Michael, a professional ex-con whose retirement is a lot less rosy than he hoped it would be; and Trevor, a violent maniac driven by the chance of a cheap high and the next big score. Running out of options, the crew risks everything in a series of daring and dangerous heists that could set them up for life.Grand Theft Auto V is the largest and most ambitious game Rockstar Games has yet created and takes full advantage of every ounce of processing power available in the current generation of consoles. In order to provide the best possible experience for such a massive and detailed world, the game will have installation requirements on the Xbox 360. Grand Theft Auto V will ship on two discs; Disc 1 will be used for a one-time mandatory install and Disc 2 will be used to play the game. After the install, players will be able to enjoy both Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online without any need to switch discs. This initial install will require an Xbox 360 hard drive or an external 16GB USB flash drive (sold separately) with at least 8GB of free space. If using a USB flash drive, it must be at least USB 2.0 with a minimum 15mb/s read speed and formatted for Xbox 360 use. A new USB flash drive is recommended to ensure optimal performance.
Best Version In The Franchise
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: PMarv
from Douglassville, PA
on September 22, 2013
What's great about it: Ability to play as multiple characters, graphics
What's not so great: No complaints
Haven't gotten too far, but clearly ths is best in series. Like ability to play as different characters.
About me... Casual gamer
I would recommend this to a friend!
Age:45-54
Gender:Male
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2582655777
My Best Buy number: 2582655777
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Rocketfish™ - Full-Motion TV Wall Mount for Most 40" - 65" Flat-Panel TVs - Extends 10.2" - Black
This full-motion wall mount makes almost any seat in the room ideal for watching your 40" - 65" flat-panel TV. The fingertip tilt makes it easy to change the viewing angle.
Easy to install, High Quality, Expensive
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: PMarv
from Douglassville, PA
on August 9, 2013
Ease of Use
5.0
Durability
5.0
What's great about it: Easy to Install, Good Directions
What's not so great: Cost, Need different screw lengths than provided
Great mount, felt more confident with this style mount (spanning multiple studs) vs. single-stud type mount. Installed on a stone-covered, stud-wall. Had to rent a hammer-drill to drill through stone, purchase washers to make up gaps to keep mount "level" or "flush" with irregular wall surface. Although a lot of hardware included with kit, had to purchase metric screws of different length than provided to properly secure mount to back of TV and not "puncture" screen or electronics inside TV. Solid installation once TV mounted, mounted surge protector and tie-wrapped wires to mount, to hide behind TV. Highly recommend this mount.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Other Best Buy Products I Recommend
Panasonic - 50" Class (49-1/2" Diag.) - LED - 1080p - 120Hz - Smart - HDTV
(156)Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2582655777
My Best Buy number: 2582655777
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Panasonic - 50" Class (49-1/2" Diag.) - LED - 1080p - 120Hz - Smart - HDTV
Panasonic VIERA TC-L50E60 LED HDTV: This Panasonic VIERA LED HDTV provides an extra large screen with slim design, striking picture quality and advanced smart TV features.
Great picture, easy to use, sound however is fair
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: PMarv
from Douglassville, PA
on August 9, 2013
Picture Quality
5.0
Sound Quality
2.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: Picture, Internet Access, Netflix Use,
What's not so great: Sound
Picture is great, particularly since it is installed in a family-room, mounted on 2+ story wall full of windows, above a fireplace. Easy to connect, easy to wall-mount on Rocket Fish full-motion mount. Internet app's seem to work well. Sound however is fair at-best. Granted, TV is mounted in a recessed area, in a stone floor-to-ceiling fireplace. TV speakers are rear-facing, thought sound would come "bouncing out", had to raise TV volume to nearly '70' to get any appreciable sound. Purchased Klipsch SB-1 sound bar, immediately took care of sound quality and volume. I wanted TV with no 3-D, but all the high-def, internet app's, and great picture - this TV does all that, and at substantially reduced price compared to TV's with all the 3-D features that won't get used in this application. I would recommend this TV, but plan to use savings on sound bar or other speaker equipment.
This product has... Easy to set up, Great value and features for the price, Right number of connections, Easy to use remote control
About me... Sports enthusiast, Technically savvy viewer, Love to stream movies
I would recommend this to a friend!
Other Best Buy Products I Recommend
Rocketfish™ - Full-Motion TV Wall Mount for Most 40" - 65" Flat-Panel TVs - Extends 10.2" - Black
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Klipsch - Icon SB 1 Soundbar with 10" Wireless Subwoofer
(288)Internet Connectable?Yes
Connected to the Internet:Yes
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Internet content most enjoyed: Netflix
My Best Buy number: 2582655777
My Best Buy number: 2582655777
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Rocketfish™ - Full-Motion TV Wall Mount for Most 40" - 65" Flat-Panel TVs - Extends 10.2" - Black
This full-motion wall mount makes almost any seat in the room ideal for watching your 40" - 65" flat-panel TV. The fingertip tilt makes it easy to change the viewing angle.
Can I use this product to mount an LG 42" Model LB6300?
This particular LG TV has an "irregular back". The spacers included with the product are too long ( for the top connection ) which results in the mounting bar not being flush to the TV. Additionally, none of the screw lengths ( M6 ) will work either ( one is too long even with the spacer that is too long ) and the shorter screw is way too short.
Thanks for you help!
Thanks for you help!
I used combination of spacers for my Panasonic TV. I also went to local ACE Hardware for correct screw lengths - they had great selection of metric screws. I cut off end of Q-tip, passed it thru bracket, spacer, and in to back of TV to determine length, and not "bottom-out and possibly puncture something in the back of the TV. Hope this helps.
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Rocketfish™ - Full-Motion TV Wall Mount for Most 40" - 65" Flat-Panel TVs - Extends 10.2" - Black
This full-motion wall mount makes almost any seat in the room ideal for watching your 40" - 65" flat-panel TV. The fingertip tilt makes it easy to change the viewing angle.
Will this work it work on my Panasonic TH-50PX80U?
I used this mount to install Panasonic TC-L50ET60. There are a multitude of screws included with mount, however I did run to local hardware store to get exact length, to ensure not too long and risk damaging internal electronics of TV. I rested mount on back of TV, inserted Q-tip in hole, marked with pen, took to hardware store and found screws just-slightly shorter to ensue no damage to TV.
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Rocketfish™ - Full-Motion TV Wall Mount for Most 40" - 65" Flat-Panel TVs - Extends 10.2" - Black
This full-motion wall mount makes almost any seat in the room ideal for watching your 40" - 65" flat-panel TV. The fingertip tilt makes it easy to change the viewing angle.
My unit did not have all bolts included, how do I order the bolts separately?
I had to get shorter bolts to mount TV to mount, to prevent possibility of screws puncturing TV internals. Local ACE hardware had proper screws. Remember - they are metric. Place mount on back of TV and measure depth to TV "internals" - I cut piece off index card, and marked depth with felt tip marker. Then selected screws little bit shorter to ensure no contact with TV internals when tightened down. Don't get too short a bolt, ensure you have full thread engagement, or TV could become detached. Selection of bolts that came with Rocketfish mount was nice, but did not contain what I needed.
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