BillFromKCMO
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- First ReviewAugust 15, 2018
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Jay and Silent Bob Reboot [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray] [2019]
Kevin Smith nailed it again
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: BillFromKCMO
on March 1, 2020
Another solid entry into the Askewniverse movies. Not as good as JSBSB or Dogma in my opinio , but still great.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 32
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SanDisk - Ultra PLUS 128GB microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card
SanDisk Ultra® PLUS microSDXC™ and microSDHC™ cards are fast for better pictures, app performance and Full HD video. Ideal for Android™ smartphones and tablets, these A1-rated cards load apps faster for a better smartphone experience. Built to perform in harsh conditions, SanDisk Ultra PLUS microSD™ cards are waterproof, temperature proof, shockproof and X-ray proof. This microSD card is also rated Class 10 and Video Speed Class 10 (V10) for Full HD video recording performance and comes with a lifetime warranty.
Solid performer for security camera recording
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: BillFromKCMO
on March 1, 2020
Quality
5.0
Value
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
I picked this up as an upgrade over the 32GB card that’s in my Geeni Doorscreen video doorbell. I’m glad I did.
Not only does it have the capacity to store much more video locally, it doesn’t stutter like the off-brand card I was using. It also handled 0 degree weather perfectly fine.
Overall, this is a solid performer.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 38
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Roku - Streaming Stick+ 4K Streaming Device with Roku Voice Remote and TV Controls
Enjoy nonstop entertainment with the Roku Streaming Stick+. Its wireless receiver provides a strong signal for smooth streaming in rooms far from the router, and it supports 4K, HD and HDR resolutions for crisp, colorful pictures. Take this compact Roku Streaming Stick+ with you on vacation for enjoying shows away from home.
Passable but not great streamer
Customer Rating
2.0
Quality
3.0
Value
3.0
Ease of Use
3.0
I bought this because Comcast is moving away from including free cable boxes on their Xfinity service and I wanted to try their Stream app out. However, I did download other apps just to compare it to Android TV and my Apple TV 4k devices as well.
Overall, I've been disappointed so far.
It's not the overall device performance itself; that's actually really good. The quad-core processor helps out here. The app selection is tremendous; you get tons of options beyond the usual suspects you'd expect on a smart TV or streamer.
My disappointment comes with picture and audio quality. While 4k HDR is beautiful, picture stutter isn't terrific to see in the middle of a movie or TV show (app-dependent but it happens with Netflix, Amazon Video, and Disney+). The audio is also somewhat garbled, especially with 5.1 soundtracks (experienced in Apple TV+, Netflix, Amazon Video, Disney+, and the Roku Media Player app). I don't have these issues with other platforms.
Also disappointing is advertising inside the home screen. I don't pay what I did for a device just to see ads to sign up for services I don't want or need, which is part of the reason I bought this over a competing device from a company known for 2 day shipping.
Something else I found to be disappointing is some of the app selection. Not something I'd want my kid to come across, and not an issue on other platforms.
I know other streaming sticks come with is an HDMI extension cable. This is something Roku should have included for the price of this device. This limits where you can place the device (I wanted to put it on the back of my home theater receiver, but I can't have something sticking out 4 inches off the back of it). It also didn't fit in my downward-facing HDMI ports on my Sony XBR850C. It wouldn't work well with my LG LM57, as its HDMI ports face backward. It also wouldn't work well with my Samsung Sound+ 650 soundbar because of a lack of space by its HDMI ports. My XBR4? You'd see it sticking out the side and it wouldn't fit in the rear HDMI ports.
Finally, my biggest complaint is a combination of a not-good remote and no HDMI-CEC control. In 2019, no HDMI device should lack CEC, and the volume buttons on the side of the remote feel flimsy. I feel like I'm going to break it eventually.
Would I recommend this device? Over an Amazon Fire device, yes, but not over an Android TV device or especially an Apple TV device (if you're willing to spend Apple TV money on a streamer).
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Dynex™ - 3' MFi Lightning Cable for Apple® iPhone, iPad, or iPod - Midnight Blue
Recharge a host of devices at high speeds safely with this Dynex Lighting charge and sync cable. The slender design works with a wide range of cases for added flexibility, while the 3-foot length offers convenient freedom of movement. This Dynex Lighting charge and sync cable features a thick outer layer for durability.
It’s a cheap but good iPhone cable.
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: BillFromKCMO
on October 12, 2019
Ease of Use
5.0
Quality
4.0
Value
5.0
It’ll do the job for charging and syncing your lightning-based iOS devices, and it’s MFi compliant so it’ll work until it wears out.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 8
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Toy Story 4 [SteelBook] [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray] [Only @ Best Buy] [2019]
An instant classic
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: BillFromKCMO
on October 12, 2019
I would be the first to tell you that Toy Story 4 is nearly as good as the original Toy Story. While the writing for TS 2 and 3 were both great, they didn’t have anything that stuck out to me in terms characters. The new original characters in TS 4, however, were all terrific.
Also, the SteelBook looks amazing and the video quality is terrific.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 9
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Toy Story [SteelBook] [Includes Digital Copy] [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray] [Only @ Best Buy] [1995]
Same Toy Story you love with better video quality
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: BillFromKCMO
on August 30, 2019
I don’t have to review this classic because it’s absolute greatness. The HDR video looks like it was entirely re-rendered for this release and looks very, very good - better than I remember the theatrical release being back in the film days.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 11
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Geeni - Smart Wi-Fi Video Doorbell - Wired - Black
Monitor incoming guests with this Geeni smart doorbell. The 720p HD resolution, 130-degree viewing angle and automatic night vision provide detailed, round-the-clock tracking of your surroundings, and the listen and talk two-way audio offers clear communication. This Wi-Fi-enabled Geeni smart doorbell works with the proprietary app for remote access and includes mounting accessories for precise installation.
Generally a decent video doorbell
Customer Rating
4.0
Quality
3.0
Value
5.0
Ease of Use
4.0
The Geeni Doorscreen has its pros and its cons, but mostly pros. It's relatively easy to configure, it's video is clear (especially for just being 720p), audio at the doorbell is loud but somewhat distorted from compression, and it's narrow so placement isn't as big of an issue as with other brands of video doorbell. It also records locally to microSD cards (mine has a 128GB card in it) instead of to the cloud, like most other video doorbells.
Setup is really straight-forward; you'll need an existing mechanical doorbell with either a 16 or 24 volt power supply rated for 10VA minimum. you may need to bypass your current doorbell's chime circuit, especially with a classic mechanical chime (Nu-Tone and Rittenhouse models that play a "Westminster" chime come to mind). Otherwise it's simple enough to do.
My biggest gripe with this doorbell has to be internet connectivity. I have a mesh network (Plume) and one of my pods became faulty, which I think ultimately led to the doorbell not wanting to stay connected to my network. My other issue is with the app; you can't change the doorbell alert tone for the iPhone version, so you're stuck with what sounds like the alert to let you know a nuclear plant is about to explode. The unit itself also feels a little cheap, but since it is cheap, that's really to be expected.
All in all, it's a good value for what it is.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Independence Day [20th Anniversary] [Includes Digital Copy] [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray] [1996]
Movie holds up overall but visuals seemingly lack
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: BillFromKCMO
on August 10, 2019
(As watched on a Sony 55XBR850C tv with a LG UP870 and a Denon AVR3600H.)
Movie - 4/5
Story is the typical "aliens are invading, we gotta figure something out" plot. The mid-1990s twist added to it? We hack their ship, which is at least 250+ years ahead of us when it comes to technology, with a mid-1990s PowerBook.
Story is the typical "aliens are invading, we gotta figure something out" plot. The mid-1990s twist added to it? We hack their ship, which is at least 250+ years ahead of us when it comes to technology, with a mid-1990s PowerBook.
Video - 3/5
I expected it to look better. The film looked terrific for the mid-1990s in terms of CGI, and even held up well 10 years later. The original Blu-Ray release looked good and didn't have that "special edition" look to the CGI. The 4k's CGI visuals were completely obvious in the more expansive scenes, but otherwise convincing in the "bombing" scenes, the first dogfight scene, the Area 51 Hanger, and the "in the mothership" scene where everything was CGI. Dynamic range was at least improved over the DVD and Blu-Ray releases, but color was a bit off. Streaming options were limited to 1080p for me and also lacked some visual punch.
I expected it to look better. The film looked terrific for the mid-1990s in terms of CGI, and even held up well 10 years later. The original Blu-Ray release looked good and didn't have that "special edition" look to the CGI. The 4k's CGI visuals were completely obvious in the more expansive scenes, but otherwise convincing in the "bombing" scenes, the first dogfight scene, the Area 51 Hanger, and the "in the mothership" scene where everything was CGI. Dynamic range was at least improved over the DVD and Blu-Ray releases, but color was a bit off. Streaming options were limited to 1080p for me and also lacked some visual punch.
Audio - 5/5
With a 7.1.2 audio setup, the scene ambience worked in DTS-X far better than I remember. If you closed your eyes, you could feel the opening titles whoosh past you, Russell's biplane fly overhead, and the battle scenes - whoa. Perhaps the best use of this technology, however, is the scene in the hanger when the guard tries to shoot a soda can and is blocked by the spaceship's shield; the pinging of the bullet is heard through all the speakers, adding depth that the 5.1 soundtrack lacked.
With a 7.1.2 audio setup, the scene ambience worked in DTS-X far better than I remember. If you closed your eyes, you could feel the opening titles whoosh past you, Russell's biplane fly overhead, and the battle scenes - whoa. Perhaps the best use of this technology, however, is the scene in the hanger when the guard tries to shoot a soda can and is blocked by the spaceship's shield; the pinging of the bullet is heard through all the speakers, adding depth that the 5.1 soundtrack lacked.
If you're a fan of the movie and you have a DTS-X capable surround setup, this is a worthwhile purchase. Don't expect to be wowed by the video, but do expect the audio to make up for it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 7
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Samsung - SmartThings Wi-Fi Smart Plug - White
Control your small appliances from a smartphone by plugging it into this Samsung SmartThings Wi-Fi smart plug. Compatibility with Alexa and Google Assistant enables seamless voice control. This Samsung SmartThings Wi-Fi smart plug lets you trigger lights to automatically turn on and off, and it extends the range of your devices when plugged into a wall outlet.
The best WiFi outlet for the money
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: BillFromKCMO
on July 15, 2019
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Disclaimer - I received one of these in exchange for my fair and unbiased review. But - and I'm actually glad that something happened where that review didn't get published - this is the first product I've received that I liked enough to buy more of. In fact, I have 4 now and I'm planning on replacing my existing Kasa and CNCT plugs with these in the future.
The Samsung SmartThings WiFi outlet is easily the best WiFi outlet on the market for the money. I own a few different competing brands and you either pay more for the same feature set, you pay about the same price for less features, or you pay less for something difficult to configure and constantly losing features.
So the big positive on this plug is it covers everything I need out of a WiFi outlet. You have easy setup, the ability to play well with WiFi mesh systems (I have Plume and had zero issues with connectivity so far), small size, a watt meter and energy usage monitoring (it keeps track of watt-hours used and shows you what the wattage draw is with frequent updates), Google and Alexa connectivity (not sure about Bixby since I don't have Samsung phones, watches, tablets, TVs, refrigerators, or connected speakers, but SmartThings should work with Bixby), IFTTT is mentioned (I didn't test it, however), support for devices using up to 15 amps (1800 watts), good range, and an easy-to-use app.
The only negative I can think of for this plug is I keep finding more uses for it.
All in all, if you're looking for a smartplug and you don't care what brand it is because price is a higher consideration than brand, Samsung SmartThings WiFi Plug is the absolute go-to in this regard.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 5
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Tzumi - PocketJuice 15,000 mAh Portable Charger for Most USB-Enabled Devices - Black
Keep mobile devices ready to go with this Tzumi Endurance PocketJuice portable charger. It has a 15,000 mAh lithium-polymer battery pack to provide most smartphones with up to eight full charges and dual USB ports to handle two devices at once. The QuickChip technology built into this Tzumi Endurance PocketJuice portable charger protects devices from overcharging or overheating.
Terrific battery pack
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: BillFromKCMO
on June 25, 2019
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
I picked this up so I could charge both my iPad and my iPhone on the go. It works terrifically for this purpose. It also charges fairly quickly when using the iPad 12 watt charger compared to some 10,000 mah batteries I've used in the past.
If you need to keep your phone and tablet at 100 all day, this is a good go-to.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 21
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C by GE - A19 Bluetooth Smart LED Light Bulb with Google Assistant/Alexa/HomeKit (4-Pack) - White Only
Create customized illumination for your home with this 4-pack of C by GE smart light bulbs. The free iOS or Android app lets you set automatic on and off schedules, and compatibility with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa supports the voice-activated operation. Control these 9.5W C by GE smart light bulbs individually, or group them together for simultaneous brightness adjustment. The C by GE bulb connects directly to Google Home devices via Bluetooth with no additional hub or bridge required to provide quick and easy setup.
Hello. Are these daylight or soft white bulbs?
Soft white. The color temperature is 2700k.
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C by GE - A19 Bluetooth Smart LED Bulb with Google Assistant/Alexa/HomeKit (2-Pack) - White Only
Brighten your home with this 2-pack of C by GE smart LED light bulbs. The companion app lets you control dimming, setting schedules and creating scenes to suit different moods and purposes. Pair these C by GE smart LED light bulbs with Google Assistant or C by GE Smart Plug and Amazon Alexa to enable voice control. The bulb connects directly to Google Home devices via Bluetooth with no additional hub or bridge required to provide quick and easy setup.
Do these C-smart light bulbs come higher than 60 watts? Some of my rooms need 100 watts or equivalent.
I believe they only come in 60 watt equivalent. I haven't seen any other shape than the standard A-line lightbulb either.
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C by GE - A19 Bluetooth Smart LED Bulb with Google Assistant/Alexa/HomeKit (2-Pack) - White Only
Brighten your home with this 2-pack of C by GE smart LED light bulbs. The companion app lets you control dimming, setting schedules and creating scenes to suit different moods and purposes. Pair these C by GE smart LED light bulbs with Google Assistant or C by GE Smart Plug and Amazon Alexa to enable voice control. The bulb connects directly to Google Home devices via Bluetooth with no additional hub or bridge required to provide quick and easy setup.
Are these bulbs soft white or day white
These bulbs are definitely soft white., 2700k color temperature, and not tunable.
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C by GE - A19 Bluetooth Smart LED Bulb with Google Assistant/Alexa/HomeKit (2-Pack) - White Only
Brighten your home with this 2-pack of C by GE smart LED light bulbs. The companion app lets you control dimming, setting schedules and creating scenes to suit different moods and purposes. Pair these C by GE smart LED light bulbs with Google Assistant or C by GE Smart Plug and Amazon Alexa to enable voice control. The bulb connects directly to Google Home devices via Bluetooth with no additional hub or bridge required to provide quick and easy setup.
a) Will this work with the Smart Life App? I dont have Alexa or similar b) Can this be programed to dim slownly, as a natural sunrise
A) Yes it can, but you'll only be able to control it at home since it's Bluetooth-connected and not WiFi-connected. Also, they only pair with the Google Home directly, not the Echo, so if you were to get a smart speaker in the future and want to control this with it, you'd be limited to Google Home devices.
B) you can set multiple timers to simulate this effect but these don't have a natural sunrise feature through the C app.
B) you can set multiple timers to simulate this effect but these don't have a natural sunrise feature through the C app.
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C by GE - A19 Bluetooth Smart LED Bulb with Google Assistant/Alexa/HomeKit (2-Pack) - White Only
Brighten your home with this 2-pack of C by GE smart LED light bulbs. The companion app lets you control dimming, setting schedules and creating scenes to suit different moods and purposes. Pair these C by GE smart LED light bulbs with Google Assistant or C by GE Smart Plug and Amazon Alexa to enable voice control. The bulb connects directly to Google Home devices via Bluetooth with no additional hub or bridge required to provide quick and easy setup.
Will this lamps work in Europe? I want to buy this with Google assistant as a gift to my friend in Europe and not sure if it will work there.
While an E26-base bulb usually fits in an E27 fixture, these bulbs aren't meant for European power standards (220VAC).
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C by GE - A19 Bluetooth Smart LED Bulb with Google Assistant/Alexa/HomeKit (2-Pack) - White Only
Brighten your home with this 2-pack of C by GE smart LED light bulbs. The companion app lets you control dimming, setting schedules and creating scenes to suit different moods and purposes. Pair these C by GE smart LED light bulbs with Google Assistant or C by GE Smart Plug and Amazon Alexa to enable voice control. The bulb connects directly to Google Home devices via Bluetooth with no additional hub or bridge required to provide quick and easy setup.
Do this bulbs work with 220 V?
No, these are meant for 120 VAC wiring systems (though they'll likely be fine between 90 and 130 VAC).
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Move to digital mobile audio with this Alpine digital media receiver. It has an AM/FM radio with RBDS display for station and program identification, and Android AOA 2.0 and Bluetooth music streaming for personalized sound from your portable device. This Alpine digital media receiver is ready for steering wheel and wireless remote controls.Geek Squad® installation is strongly recommended for this product. Please visit your local Best Buy store for details.
Does this Alpine UTE-73BT work with satellite radio?
If you have an external satellite tuner like an XM Roady, yes. If you have a tuner that's part of your current audio system, then no, as the only thing it can support that would already be on a car is steering wheel audio controls.
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Move to digital mobile audio with this Alpine digital media receiver. It has an AM/FM radio with RBDS display for station and program identification, and Android AOA 2.0 and Bluetooth music streaming for personalized sound from your portable device. This Alpine digital media receiver is ready for steering wheel and wireless remote controls.Geek Squad® installation is strongly recommended for this product. Please visit your local Best Buy store for details.
Is this compatible with Android smart phones? Review says it isnt... but specifications says it is... Need help...
I had mine working with a Digiland DL-8006 tablet just fine, so yes, it works with Android devices.
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HP - 200 Wireless Optical Mouse - Black
Scroll and click your way through your favorite websites with this HP wireless optical mouse. The USB connection makes it easy to add this device to your computer, and a handy wheel lets you scroll vertically or horizontally. With its ergonomic design and ambidextrous setup, this HP wireless mouse is optimized for comfort as you work.
My hp mouse model number is sm2061 I need to replace it it is a wireless mouse what can I replace it with if you don’t have this model number
Mice are generic devices, for the most part. Microsoft, HP, Logitech, etc - doesn't matter what brand it is, functionality is pretty much identical.
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Dynex™ - Apple MFi Certified 3' Lightning-to-USB Charge-and-Sync Cable - Gray
Only at Best BuySync or charge your Apple® iPod®, iPad® or iPhone® with this Dynex™ DX-MA5S 3' Lightning-to-USB cable, which features PVC jacket material to ensure durability.