BillFromKCMO
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- First ReviewAugust 15, 2018
- Last ReviewDecember 13, 2023
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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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Digiland - 8" - Tablet - 8GB - Black
Enjoy entertainment with this 8-inch Digi land Android tablet. Its battery powers up to 30 hours of audio or 4.5 hours of video playback, and its 8GB of storage space lets you download numerous apps. This Digi land Android tablet has 1GB of RAM and a quad-core MTK processor to handle program operations.
it possible to get replacement screen? from you or do you have a suggestion of where
It's honestly cheap enough that a replacement screen isn't worth the effort.
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Digiland - 8" - Tablet - 8GB - Black
Enjoy entertainment with this 8-inch Digi land Android tablet. Its battery powers up to 30 hours of audio or 4.5 hours of video playback, and its 8GB of storage space lets you download numerous apps. This Digi land Android tablet has 1GB of RAM and a quad-core MTK processor to handle program operations.
if it has bad gps what is an expensive unit that does have a decent one..looking for one for pokemon go..i can connect through hotspot on my phone \
Digiland - 8" - Tablet - 8GB - Black
Enjoy entertainment with this 8-inch Digi land Android tablet. Its battery powers up to 30 hours of audio or 4.5 hours of video playback, and its 8GB of storage space lets you download numerous apps. This Digi land Android tablet has 1GB of RAM and a quad-core MTK processor to handle program operations.
does this tablet support 2.4/5Ghz Wifi?
Yes it does, using the wireless N standard. But the connection is slow and 5 GHz can be finicky, even in the same room as the router.
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Insignia™ - Voice™ Smart Bluetooth Speaker and Alarm Clock with Google Assistant - Gray
Only at Best BuyFind your favorite songs with the simple sound of your voice with this Insignia voice-activated wireless speaker. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity let you pair with compatible devices for more enjoyment, and Google Assistant is included to answer questions or search the internet. This Insignia voice-activated wireless speaker features a compact footprint and brilliant display.
Does anyone know when a new firmware will be released? Google Home has released new firmware to support calling and additional bluetooth speaker feature.
It's actually a feature Google would have to enable. Until they do, 3rd-party Google Assistant speakers won't support calling.
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Insignia™ - Voice™ Smart Bluetooth Speaker and Alarm Clock with Google Assistant - Gray
Only at Best BuyFind your favorite songs with the simple sound of your voice with this Insignia voice-activated wireless speaker. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity let you pair with compatible devices for more enjoyment, and Google Assistant is included to answer questions or search the internet. This Insignia voice-activated wireless speaker features a compact footprint and brilliant display.
Has anyone been able to get this device to successfully execute Switchmate commands? I can't.
Switchmate has made some changes to how their stuff works, so it now works through Google Assistant rather than saying "Hey Google, talk to Switchmate..." You'll need a Switchmate Power or Switchmate Zip if you currently only have the Switchmate switch modules though, as Google Assistant can't connect directly to the switch devices through Bluetooth. Switchmate Power and Switchmate Zip both function at WiFi to Bluetooth bridges for the Switchmate system.
I have two Switchmate Power outlets in my home because of range issues, along with 7 of the Switch modules in various locations.
I have two Switchmate Power outlets in my home because of range issues, along with 7 of the Switch modules in various locations.
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