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Integrate an amplified antenna into your vehicle's OEM sound system with this Metra 40-EU56 dual FAKRA adapter that is designed for a variety of European Volvo models for a customized connection.
worked great for audi
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
Worked great for adding xm to audi. One note, it needs power to so in my case we had to drop am radio power. not a big deal
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 9
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Lenovo - Legion Tower 5 AMD Gaming Desktop - AMD Ryzen 7-3700X - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super - 256GB SSD+ 1TB HDD
Engineered out of a passion for savage power and unmatched speed, the Lenovo™ Legion Tower 5 AMD delivers mind-blowing performance that combines AMD Ryzen processors and top-of-the-line NVIDIA® GeForce® graphics cards for blazing-fast frame rates at up to 4K resolution. Pushing far beyond the upper bounds of smaller rig configurations while keeping things cool and whisper quiet, the Legion Tower 5 is a marvel of build and design, accentuated by its illuminated blue LED logo and lighting, as well a transparent side panel that can properly showcase your internals.
GOOD GAMING PC VALUE, NOT FOR ENTHUSIAST – LEGION
Customer Rating
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Quality
2.0
Value
5.0
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REVIEW: Lenovo - Legion Tower 5 AMD Gaming Desktop - AMD Ryzen 7-3700X - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super - 256GB SSD+ 1TB HDD - Phantom Black Model:90RB000EUS
GOOD GAMING PC VALUE, NOT FOR ENTHUSIAST – (Legion T5-26amr5)
The LEGION T5-26AMR5 (being specific as there are many variants), is a good all-around computer and an acceptable gaming computer for medium to casual gaming. [I can benchmark at 60 FPS (frames per second) ultra settings 1080p]
The price to performance is pretty good, especially considering RAM and GPU shortages (as of APR 2021). Boot time and program loads are zippy. Storage speed is competent. Features are great (such as GTX 1660 Super, PCIe v4, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, WiFi AX 2x2, and lots of pretty lights).
My advice, is to get it for what it is, use it as is, and don’t try to make it into a foundation for an enthusiast gaming machine. If I were buying it for my spouse or kids (not heavy gamers) I would have no problem recommending it as is.
PRO’s
- Attractive enough, Lots of lights
- Feature Packed
- Great overall value
- Good GPU – GTX 1660 Super
- Attractive enough, Lots of lights
- Feature Packed
- Great overall value
- Good GPU – GTX 1660 Super
HOWEVER
- RAM does not overclock and has high latency (22)
- Low RAM compatibility (must use only a few types of RAM or speed dropped by 50%)
- Build Quality is pretty bad (inside) lots of loose wires, taped on parts that come off, bare contacts too close to other metal (sometimes covered with tape, sometimes not)
- Cramped interior means you have to remove GPU to get to NVME (slot 2) Storage and the NVME (slot 1 for PCIe V4) is mostly under the CPU heat sync. Since NVME drives pump out a lot heat this mean the heat is going directly into your GPU or CPU, neither are great.
- Power Supply is just barely enough for what is in the system. 400 Watts. Don’t add anything or you will probably have problems.
- RAM does not overclock and has high latency (22)
- Low RAM compatibility (must use only a few types of RAM or speed dropped by 50%)
- Build Quality is pretty bad (inside) lots of loose wires, taped on parts that come off, bare contacts too close to other metal (sometimes covered with tape, sometimes not)
- Cramped interior means you have to remove GPU to get to NVME (slot 2) Storage and the NVME (slot 1 for PCIe V4) is mostly under the CPU heat sync. Since NVME drives pump out a lot heat this mean the heat is going directly into your GPU or CPU, neither are great.
- Power Supply is just barely enough for what is in the system. 400 Watts. Don’t add anything or you will probably have problems.
THE ORIGINAL PLAN
My plan was to use this as a foundation for a pretty good upper-tier gaming rig. To do that justice, I need to upgrade the GPU, Upgrade the RAM, Upgrade the Power Supply, Upgrade the Storage, etc. Due to the GPU shortage, I’ll still head down that path, but with the assumption that this is a stop gap solution for about a year until there is better GPU availability, at which time, I’ll move all my “good” components into a more enthusiast build, once prices stabilize.
My plan was to use this as a foundation for a pretty good upper-tier gaming rig. To do that justice, I need to upgrade the GPU, Upgrade the RAM, Upgrade the Power Supply, Upgrade the Storage, etc. Due to the GPU shortage, I’ll still head down that path, but with the assumption that this is a stop gap solution for about a year until there is better GPU availability, at which time, I’ll move all my “good” components into a more enthusiast build, once prices stabilize.
SUMMARY / CONCLUSION / RECOMMENDATION
The LEGION T5-26AMR5 is not an enthusiast gaming computer. I would not judge it as such (although Lenovo does try to sell it as such, so maybe some criticism is justified). It is the best bang for the buck as of this review, and does a good enough job for casual gaming. I would not invest heavily in upgrading this, unless you already have the parts, and (like myself) are a glutton for punishment.
I wanted PCI v4 support for my NVME. I wanted a dedicated GPU. I wanted Upper/Mid-Tier CPU performance. I wanted USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 support for my backups to external NVME storage.
It delivers on all of these fronts. Once I upgrade the Power Supply, it should be fine for a while as my primary computer.
See PICS for close up (RAM, NVME, POWER, Etc)
I would recommend this to a friend!
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T.Flight Hotas One, a joystick for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC, provides a high level of realism: the stick includes five axes, fourteen action buttons, a rapid-fire trigger and a multidirectional hat switch (navigation/panoramic view), all of which are easily accessible. The throttle - detachable and full-size for easy maneuverability, even in virtual reality - provides super-responsive power. The dual rudder system can be engaged by rotating the handle (with an integrated locking system) or via the progressive tilting lever. The T.Flight Hotas One includes official buttons for the Xbox One console (Guide/View/Menu): access social features, switch between the game and the console, navigate through the console's menus, etc.
GREAT “STARTER” HOTAS FLIGHT STICK AND THROTTLE
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Quality
4.0
Value
5.0
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REVIEW: THRUSTMASTER - TMSTR T-FLIGHT HOTAS ONE JOYSTICK OFFICIALLY LICENSED FOR XBOX SERIES X|S, XBOX ONE AND PC
Model:4460168
Model:4460168
GREAT “STARTER” HOTAS FLIGHT STICK AND THROTTLE
Without totally breaking the bank, the TMSTR T-FLIGHT HOTAS ONE (Hands On Throttle And Stick) creates a very immersive experience. I primarily purchased it for “Star Wars Squadron” on the PC and have thoroughly enjoyed using it. I’ve never really got the hang of console controllers on the PC, and mouse and keyboards for games like this take too much muscle memory for every obscure function. The TMSTR T-FLIGHT HOTAS ONE just feels right for these kinds of games. I was glad to see it also works on the XBOX which I’ve not tried yet, but plan to soon. Updating the Firmware is difficult, but a must, and you must install the software BEFORE YOU PLUG IN THE CONTROLLER. The previous THRUSTMASTER sticks I have purchased in the 1990’s were junk and broke quickly (which kept me from buying this brand for the past 25 years), but I felt more comfortable after reading the reviews that this investment would last for a while.
BEST FEATURES
- Stick and Throttle can be combined or detached
- Good Seeming Build Quality
- All Buttons are clearly labeled making setup easier on games
- Long enough (for me) connector to the PC USB port
- Manually Adjustable Resistance (on the stick)
- Included Allen Wrench for combining Stick and Throttle (under stick)
- Stick and Throttle can be combined or detached
- Good Seeming Build Quality
- All Buttons are clearly labeled making setup easier on games
- Long enough (for me) connector to the PC USB port
- Manually Adjustable Resistance (on the stick)
- Included Allen Wrench for combining Stick and Throttle (under stick)
SETUP
PAY ATTENTION TO THE DIRECTIONS, which tell you to load the software drivers first, and then when instructed connect the stick to the computer. Of course, I did not and it took me about 2 hours to dig the drivers out and start over again. I had a real hard time getting the firmware to install (maybe because of not installing the drivers correctly). I found the firmware update tool would not see the TMSTR T-FLIGHT HOTAS ONE unless I unplugged and re-plugged it in while it was searching. It took a few times repeating (plug / unplug) before the firmware installed fully.
I was not expecting to have to “map” most of the buttons manually on Squadrons, but there are plenty of hints you can search out online. I could not understand why my ship would not accelerate, then I realized I had to do the mappings. Once I got the buttons mapped and printed out a map, I was blasting rebels with ease.
PAY ATTENTION TO THE DIRECTIONS, which tell you to load the software drivers first, and then when instructed connect the stick to the computer. Of course, I did not and it took me about 2 hours to dig the drivers out and start over again. I had a real hard time getting the firmware to install (maybe because of not installing the drivers correctly). I found the firmware update tool would not see the TMSTR T-FLIGHT HOTAS ONE unless I unplugged and re-plugged it in while it was searching. It took a few times repeating (plug / unplug) before the firmware installed fully.
I was not expecting to have to “map” most of the buttons manually on Squadrons, but there are plenty of hints you can search out online. I could not understand why my ship would not accelerate, then I realized I had to do the mappings. Once I got the buttons mapped and printed out a map, I was blasting rebels with ease.
OVERALL IMPRESSION
I call the TMSTR T-FLIGHT HOTAS ONE a starter stick, but that is not a knock. You won’t find flashing lights, or vibration feedback or automatic resistance as on some higher end sticks. But it also not $300 either. It has a good weight but is plastic not metal. There are no clamps, so it could more on a slippery desk. None of these things detract from what it is. The TMSTR T-FLIGHT HOTAS ONE is a good basic, but advanced enough stick for casual use. It does not pretend to be any more than what it is.
I call the TMSTR T-FLIGHT HOTAS ONE a starter stick, but that is not a knock. You won’t find flashing lights, or vibration feedback or automatic resistance as on some higher end sticks. But it also not $300 either. It has a good weight but is plastic not metal. There are no clamps, so it could more on a slippery desk. None of these things detract from what it is. The TMSTR T-FLIGHT HOTAS ONE is a good basic, but advanced enough stick for casual use. It does not pretend to be any more than what it is.
SUMMARY / CONCLUSION / RECOMMENDATION
I would recommend the TMSTR T-FLIGHT HOTAS ONE for anyone just getting started with this type of controller, or for anyone who does not want to spend an arm and a leg on something more advanced (and more complicated to operate). I think youth and adults will be equally happy with the overall experience this stick provides.
I would recommend the TMSTR T-FLIGHT HOTAS ONE for anyone just getting started with this type of controller, or for anyone who does not want to spend an arm and a leg on something more advanced (and more complicated to operate). I think youth and adults will be equally happy with the overall experience this stick provides.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 2
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![Norton - 360 Premium (10 Device) Antivirus Internet Security Software + VPN + Dark Web Monitoring (1 Year Subscription) - Android, Mac OS, Windows, Apple iOS [Digital]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/6346/6346692_sd.jpg)
Norton 360 Premium - for up to 10 devices with Auto Renewal - provides you powerful layers of protection for your connected devices and online privacy. Your personal devices and information have protection as you bank, shop and post online, both at home and on public Wi-Fi.
Don't get it for VPN usage. Everything else is OK
Customer Rating
3.0
Don't get it for VPN usage. Everything else is as expected.
If like me you needed to get something cheap for AntiVirus this is the ticket. Xfinity stopped including it for free and I wanted a stop gap solution. For 10 devices this was the cheapest way to go at least for the first year.
I like that it has some basics of Lifelock included, and I was interested in the VPN solution until I installed as tried it. Expect to be "upsold" at every turn in the activation process and even the everyday UI.
There was between 70% and 90% performance reduction when using the VPN solution. Instead of 230Mbps I was lucky to get 40Mbps. I tried switching to different regions and the results were even worse.
So while I do recommend this for Anti Virus, I can't say the same for the VPN part of the solution.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Length of ownership: 30
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JBL - 9.1-Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer and Dolby Atmos/DTS:X - Black
Upgrade your home theater with this JBL BAR 9.1-channel soundbar system. The powerful 820W output offers an immersive movie and music experience, while Bluetooth, Airplay 2 and Chromecast connectivity lets you stream audio smoothly. This JBL BAR 9.1-channel soundbar system has detachable speakers with rechargeable batteries for flexible placement, and Dolby Atmos technology delivers quality surround sound.
NOT IMPRESSED FOR THE PRICE
Customer Rating
3.0
Quality
5.0
Value
3.0
Ease of Use
3.0
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REVIEW: JBL BAR 9.1 - WIRELESS DOLBY ATMOS SOUNDBAR
NOT IMPRESSED FOR THE PRICE
Sound equipment is very very very subjective. But for almost $1000 list price, I truly expected to be blown away and I was not. You should test it out for yourself, but for me a $200 bar and $200 woofer ran circles around the JBL Bar 9.1 based on my audio preferences. I tested every day TV shows as well as 5.1 surround and properly configured ATMOS movies. I could detect no ATMOS effects (nothing coming from above), and the detachable speakers unfortunately were barely a mumble even at full volume. I am convinced, now more than ever, that if you want ATMOS there are no shortcuts on cost or deployment. You need lots of discrete WIRED speakers and a dedicated AV receiver. If like me you wanted to declutter your main family room of giant speakers, then for now, I think you need to give up on ATMOS and just get a solid all around performing Soundbar and Subwoofer and call it a day. The next step up in soundbars will run you $2000 for the bar, sub, and surrounds. I’m not willing to spend that on a bar system, when I can do much better with a full new sound system in that price range.
It is not a bad bar, which is why I suggest you try it yourself. It was just not what I had hoped for in immersive ATMOS sound. Which, is shame as I really like the idea of detachable rear speakers for listening to movies.
BEST FEATURES
- 2 HDMI Ports
- Solid Build Quality
- Large Subwoofer
- Can get very loud if wanted
- Visual Display on the Bar
- 2 HDMI Ports
- Solid Build Quality
- Large Subwoofer
- Can get very loud if wanted
- Visual Display on the Bar
SETUP (see tips at end of review)
I read a ton of reviews prior to setup, and they all made clear you need to get the latest firmware before you do anything. In theory this should be easy. Connect it to a wired ethernet cable or use Google Home to connect to it. First I plugged in a wired connection and nothing happened (should be messages on the bar updating, etc) Then, I forced it to tell me the firmware on the bar, but it scrolled so fast I could not write it down. I even did a factory reset and tried again. Finally, I gave up and installed Google home and tried to add the bar. The directions were very unhelpful. “Load Google Home and follow the directions in the App” – Thanks JBL, big help – not. No matter what I tried I could not get Google home to see the bar. Fine, you can also update the firmware with a USB drive. JBL problem number 2, I can’t find the firmware version or file to download anywhere, just instructions on how to do it. Thanks JBL for your help again – not.
I was about to give up when I decided to pull the power cord on the bar and do another reboot. This time Google Home was able to see the bar. Now I could see the firmware version. But did I have the latest? Who knows, there is nothing I could find on the JBL site, so I found some forums on other sites that matched my firmware version. OK, on with the setup.
After fully charging the speakers, I continued on with the setup process for calibration, and this worked well. Next onto testing.
TESTING
I was happy that the JBL Bar 9.1 display would tell me what kind sound it was processing. This made testing really easy. I could tell when it was getting TRUE HD ATMOS or Compressed or 5.1 Surround. This let me validate that all my devices were properly passing sound to the bar. (A big worry at first).
My Environment (everyone is different)
10x20 Room, (open on 1 side - no wall). 55 inch TV middle of 20’ wall (wall mounted). Sofa opposite wall of the TV. Soundbar on a shelf under the TV. Low Ceilings maybe 7’5”. Satellite speakers on either side of sofa.
10x20 Room, (open on 1 side - no wall). 55 inch TV middle of 20’ wall (wall mounted). Sofa opposite wall of the TV. Soundbar on a shelf under the TV. Low Ceilings maybe 7’5”. Satellite speakers on either side of sofa.
My Equipment
Older Sony TV. New Sony UHD 4K Player directly plugged into BAR (HDMI 1), and TiVo Edge / Roku Ultra plugged into TV with ARC passthrough connected to the bar.
Older Sony TV. New Sony UHD 4K Player directly plugged into BAR (HDMI 1), and TiVo Edge / Roku Ultra plugged into TV with ARC passthrough connected to the bar.
As mentioned, the display on the bar easily allowed me to know when I was passing TRUE HD ATMOS to the bar. I tried 3 movies (all that I had with ATMOS at this time), Mockingjay Part 1, 2, and Terminator Genisys. Overall, the room was full of sound, but the sound was pretty flat (without life). There was sound everywhere, but very little directional separation. The vocals were pretty clear (one worry I had was lack of voice enhancement feature but it was good). Even with Height at Max and Rear Sound at Max, and Bass at Medium, the sound was only just OK. I never felt immersed in the sound. My 15 year old 5.1 Receiver was far superior in every way, this was not even close. As to ATMOS I never once heard jets or fighters flying overhead or rain falling from the sky. I put my ear next to the surrounds to make sure they were on, and they were, but the sound was muffled. This is like when you can hear someone in the room next to you, but you can’t make out what they are saying. I would occasionally hear “surround noise” from these speakers, but it was just noise not anything clear or targeted.
WATCHING TV
TV was fine, but too much bass and echo even with everything set to low or off.
MUSIC
Not tested, gave up and returned the unit.
SUMMARY / CONCLUSION / RECOMMENDATION
I can’t say it is a bad sound bar, it is not. It is sturdy, well build, and should last a long time. For me, the sound experience was not what I expected at this price point. Maybe my expectations are off. Anything sound related that you are interested in, I suggest you get it, test, and return as needed. I went through at least 4 sets of speakers until I found ones that I really enjoyed (and still use 20 years later). I assume my sound bar journey will be much the same.
JBL 9.1 SOUNDBAR SETUP
1. Put Something to Raise the Soundbar off the surface due to reports of overheating
2. Plug in Satellite speakers to the bar leave alone 3+ hours (unit off and not connected to anything) so they can recharge
3. Plug in physical Ethernet and Turn On (should auto update) (or Connect to Google Home)
a. Look for “update found” on display
b. Look for “updating” on display
c. Look for “done” on display
4. Turn Off Unit
5. Un Plug the Unit from Power
6. Remove Detachable Speakers
7. Plug in / Turn on the Soundbar
8. Turn on the Sub
9. Dock Detachable Speakers
10. Look for a solid white light on Sub
11. Look for a solid white light on Speakers
12. Place the Speakers next to you the couch (pay attention to LR orientation)
13. Press and Hold HDMI until 1-CALIBRATION is displayed (Calibrating…BEEPS..Done….)
14. Place the Speakers when you would use them when watching a movie
15. Press and hold HDMI until 2-CALIBRATION is displayed (Calibrating….BEEPS...Done….)
16. Set “Rear” to High and test away
1. Put Something to Raise the Soundbar off the surface due to reports of overheating
2. Plug in Satellite speakers to the bar leave alone 3+ hours (unit off and not connected to anything) so they can recharge
3. Plug in physical Ethernet and Turn On (should auto update) (or Connect to Google Home)
a. Look for “update found” on display
b. Look for “updating” on display
c. Look for “done” on display
4. Turn Off Unit
5. Un Plug the Unit from Power
6. Remove Detachable Speakers
7. Plug in / Turn on the Soundbar
8. Turn on the Sub
9. Dock Detachable Speakers
10. Look for a solid white light on Sub
11. Look for a solid white light on Speakers
12. Place the Speakers next to you the couch (pay attention to LR orientation)
13. Press and Hold HDMI until 1-CALIBRATION is displayed (Calibrating…BEEPS..Done….)
14. Place the Speakers when you would use them when watching a movie
15. Press and hold HDMI until 2-CALIBRATION is displayed (Calibrating….BEEPS...Done….)
16. Set “Rear” to High and test away
SYSTEM SETUP
Give careful thought to how you are going to get ATMOS signals to the Bar. All Devices in your “chain” have to support ATMOS or at least be able to pass through signals from other devices. You also should have a relatively recent (high end) HDMI cable to minimal signal loss and drop out effect. Look for 8K rated cables just to be safe.
I had TiVo and Roku connected to the TV and my UHD Blu Ray player connected both to the TV and the Soundbar (I have 2 outputs). Then the TV ARC is connected to Soundbar ARC.
Next you need to go to each device and tell it to output Dolby or True Dolby HD or ATMOS instead of “surround or PCM”. Finally, if you are playing a disc you need to make sure to select the ATMOS soundtrack, if it has one.
Somehow my 7 year TV was able to pass ATMOS from all of my devices to the bar even though the TV does not support ATMOS and is only ARC instead of eARC. (Sony!).
Next you need to go to each device and tell it to output Dolby or True Dolby HD or ATMOS instead of “surround or PCM”. Finally, if you are playing a disc you need to make sure to select the ATMOS soundtrack, if it has one.
Somehow my 7 year TV was able to pass ATMOS from all of my devices to the bar even though the TV does not support ATMOS and is only ARC instead of eARC. (Sony!).
OTHER COMMANDS ON REMOTE OR BAR
SMART MODE ON/OFF = Mute +3 seconds (on remote)
SELECT MODE (Smart, Standard or Night modes) = Mute + 5 seconds
FACTORY RESET = Power+Source + 10 seconds (on the bar)
SUB RE-CONNECT = Sub POWER button until flashing, bass +5 Seconds
CHECK BATTERY= Mute button+ five seconds, then pressing the Atmos button
CHECK FIRMWARE = Hold down the source and volume down buttons (on the bar) simultaneously for 10 seconds and it'll appear on the bar's display.
SMART MODE ON/OFF = Mute +3 seconds (on remote)
SELECT MODE (Smart, Standard or Night modes) = Mute + 5 seconds
FACTORY RESET = Power+Source + 10 seconds (on the bar)
SUB RE-CONNECT = Sub POWER button until flashing, bass +5 Seconds
CHECK BATTERY= Mute button+ five seconds, then pressing the Atmos button
CHECK FIRMWARE = Hold down the source and volume down buttons (on the bar) simultaneously for 10 seconds and it'll appear on the bar's display.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Length of ownership: 6
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Sony - Streaming 4K Ultra HD Hi-Res Audio Wi-Fi Built-In Blu-Ray Player - Black
Watch movies at home on this Sony 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player. It plays video from nearly any type of disc or file format and displays images in crisp detail and vivid color, creating an immersive experience with life-like visuals. This Sony 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player also connects to your Wi-Fi for convenient video streaming.
So good I might by another (for spare) 3D Dolby
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
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My 10 year old 3D Blu-Ray Player died in the middle of a COVID Lockdown 3D Family movie marathon. Since most mfgs stopped making 3D screens/players and even BluRay Players, I thought that I would have to go to an online auction to pay through the nose for an old used 3D player.
I am so glad that I checked BestBuy first. In Stock UHD, 3D, Dolby Vision, HDR Player for $149. A Sony UBPX700 no less. I'm slowly working my way toward a full ATMOS setup, and this was exactly what needed.
The UBPX700 has 2 HDMI outputs (1 is Audio Only) so I can hook it to my future ATMOS system while still keeping my TV a while longer.
My biggest concern was if it would play my media library of MKV files. Previously only my Now Dead BluRay player would digest my MKV libraries without prior conversion. Every other device (TV and other players / streams) could not deal with all the audio codecs contained in a full MKV. My TV for example completely locks up trying to play a BluRay MKV directly from the TV streaming app.
NO WORRIES, I have tested about 10 different eras of DVD and BluRay MKV's (I don't have UHD yet) and everything worked perfectly on the UBPX700 as did my audio library of MP3 and FLAC.
So Far (only a few hours in) high marks for DLNA based streaming compatibility which constitutes 90% of my use. I also tested Amazon and Netflix Apps to allow me to pull down more 4K and ATMOS content. Again, worked perfectly no issues.
I will probably buy another UBPX700 one just to put on a shelf for a spare.
At $149 is only slightly more expensive than a premium streaming box.
Some reviews were concerned about the build quality as it weighs close to nothing and is smaller than 10 year old generations. First, at this price, I don't care. Second it still has a metal case with a plastic front end. Granted, you won't want to stack anything on this. My old unit was buried under a substantial pile of gear. This Sony will need to be on top, but even my TiVo is now this smaller form factor. When I opened my old player to try to repair it. 50% of the box was empty anyway. It was just built with stronger materials.
So, in summary, just get this. It checks most of the boxes you could think of. I wish it had optical audio out. But for $15 I can get a converter if I ever need it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Gravity [3 Discs] [Includes Digital Copy] [3D] [Blu-ray/DVD] [Blu-ray/Blu-ray 3D/DVD] [2013]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/304b2327-370a-41e7-956a-951dd4939472.png)
Gravity [3 Discs] [Includes Digital Copy] [3D] [Blu-ray/DVD] [Blu-ray/Blu-ray 3D/DVD] [2013]
Best 3d movie
Customer Rating
5.0
Great movie
Bought it for the 3D
Highly recommend
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 12
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Sony - Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V 20.1-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black
Capture every photographic moment with this 20.1-megapixel Sony Cyber-shot digital camera. Its 0.05-second autofocus speed and 24 fps continuous shooting mode let you capture fast-paced scenes clearly, and the tiltable LCD screen and retractable OLED viewfinder enable versatile image composition. Shoot detailed action in super-slow-motion videos at up to 960 fps with this Sony Cyber-shot digital camera. .
The best camera is the one you will have with you!
Customer Rating
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
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Great Little Camera, Fantastic Picture Quality.
This is my second RX100 and I still love the line. I sold my RX-IV for 80% of what I paid for it. These things hold their value.
Here is my thought, if it is too large to pocket then I don’t care how good the camera is, it will probably sit at home or at the hotel. I don’t want to be bogged down with lenses and so on.
Fortunately, this is also a great camera, and high quality all in a tiny package. For this version (VA) you sacrifice a longer zoom lens for a faster lens in low light (compared to the VI or VII). Add to it the fact you can take 1080P or 4K videos and you have a fantastic all around shooter.
I was recently on a cruise with a professional photographer. He had a giant camera, but he (and his wife) also had an RX-III and RX V. Guess what, 90% of the time we were together they were using the RX instead of the giant SLR camera.
I added to this a 52mm lens adapter and lenses for UV and a Variable ND filter.
I have some very minor nits that may or may not bug you.
4K video is limited to 5 minutes.
1080P video is limited to 30 minutes.
No external microphone jack.
1080P video is limited to 30 minutes.
No external microphone jack.
Otherwise I 100% love it.
At a recent concert in Vienna, I had to record in 1080P and had to constantly check when the 30 minutes ran out, wait for the camera to cool down, then restart the recording.
Again, not the end of the world.
I highly recommend this. If you don’t care about ultra low light, then look at the VI or VII. They are both very capable, just not as sensitive.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Bosch - 300 Series 18" Front Control Tall Tub Built-In Dishwasher with Stainless-Steel Tub - Stainless Steel
Bosch 300 Series 18" Dishwasher: Thoroughly clean up to 9 place settings in this dishwasher that offers 9 possible rack positions and a variety of storage options to help keep items secure and organized. A water softener system and Extra Shine function help ensure your dishes come out spot-free.
Tiny but Great
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
I bought one of these for the office 5 years ago, it is still working like new. You can't even tell it is running. For work I had to have an ADA compliant dishwasher.
In my home case we built a suite for my son and only had a limited amount of space, so this was my first choice. It was worked perfectly and is very quiet.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Top Freezer Refrigerator featuring the FlexZone with versatile freezer and fridge convertible zones and Twin Cooling, maintaining the humidity level of the refrigerator and keeping foods fresher longer.
Great Value, Very Nice for Apt
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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We build an apt suite for our son (w/disabilities) and wanted a fridge for his kitchenette. We looked at small fridges but they were not cheap and all had horrible ratings. This was the best brand name we could find, and as we already have another Samsung Fridge that we love we gave this a try and really like it. The ice maker is quick. Overall very quiet and plenty of room for a single person or small family. Would highly recommend it. We've had "cheap" fridges in the past from "F" and "G" companies and regretted them both on day one due to cheap parts. This is not the case here, quality build all around.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The OM-1 Mark II is a statement of blazing fast speeds, unparalleled computational capabilities and tactile usability with refinements throughout the camera. What the OM-1 Mark II presents is a true wonder of outdoor photography equipment that will perform wherever you go.
Product Specs Off? Integrated Flash = YES, (should be NO) Included Memory Card = YES, (NO) Battery Life = 520 shots (500?) What's Included does not list external flash, batteries etc.
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Bosch 300 Series dishwashers deliver a clean and dry you can rely on, plus the versatility of extra flexibility and capacity when you need it. The redesigned, edge-to-edge recessed handle with integrated front controls blend functionality and beauty. With PrecisionWash, intelligent sensors continually scan and check the progress of dishes throughout the cycle, while powerful spray arms target every item of every load, for a smarter clean. PureDry technology delivers simply clean, simply dry dishes with an energy efficient, closed drying system. A convenient 3rd rack provides additional loading space for cutlery and utensils. Get personalized app features like Smart Cycle, hands-free voice control with Amazon Alexa or Google Home and so much more, all when you use Wi-Fi enabled Home Connect.
What is the weight capacity of the "middle" rack? We have heavy glasses and dishes, and a different high end brand is on its 3rd replacement middle rack in 5 years.
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Winegard - Extreme 2.0 High Performance Outdoor Wi-Fi Range Extender
Winegard Extreme 2.0 High-Performance Wireless-AC Access Point and Outdoor Wi-Fi Range Extender. The Extreme 2.0 Extender offers 1,000 ft. of boosted range - Winegard's best, and most secure, outdoor Wi-Fi solution.
Does this have 2 sets of antennas for both RX and TX Example, Receive on CH 3 and then TX on CH 6? This can help with performance, and minimize the chance of the device stepping on its own signal.
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Dell - G15 15.6" FHD Gaming Laptop - AMD Ryzen 7 - 8GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Graphics - 512GB Solid State Drive
Experience the thrill of the game with the new Dell G15 gaming laptop. Featuring AMD® Ryzen processors, NVIDIA® GeForce® graphics, improved thermal design and Game Shift technology.
Can I drive 2 external monitors for example use the built in HDMI port and then something like the Dell DA310 Mobile adapter to drive a second external monitor (DA310 puck connects over USB-C and then supports HDMI, VGA and DP)?
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Dell - G15 15.6" FHD Gaming Laptop - AMD Ryzen 7 - 8GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Graphics - 512GB Solid State Drive
Experience the thrill of the game with the new Dell G15 gaming laptop. Featuring AMD® Ryzen processors, NVIDIA® GeForce® graphics, improved thermal design and Game Shift technology.
Is the 512GB SSD "SATA" or "NVME" and if so what PCI version is supported.
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MSI - Delta AMD Advantage Edition 15.6" FHD 240hz Gaming Laptop - Ryzen R7-5800 - Radeon RX6700M - 1TB SSD - 16GB Memory
Unexpected. Unseen. Unreal. The Delta 15 AMD Advantage Edition uses the latest AMD Ryzen 7 5800H processor and Radeon RX 6700M graphics. Coming in at 4.19lbs light and 0.75in thin, the Delta 15 supports SmartShift, Smart Access Memory and Wi-Fi 6E for powerful performance inside a premium chassis. Break through and set off a new standard in gaming with the Delta 15.
Are the M.2 Slots pci v4 or pci v3. I dont care about the speed of the card installed, but if i replace it can I get full v4 speed.
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Sony - Streaming 4K Ultra HD Hi-Res Audio Wi-Fi Built-In Blu-Ray Player - Black
Watch movies at home on this Sony 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player. It plays video from nearly any type of disc or file format and displays images in crisp detail and vivid color, creating an immersive experience with life-like visuals. This Sony 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player also connects to your Wi-Fi for convenient video streaming.
Epson - Home Cinema 2250 1080p 3LCD Projector with Android TV
Android TV built-in projector for seamless access to content Powered by Google, watch all your favorite streaming channels including Netflix, Hulu, HBO NOW, YouTube and more. Sit back, relax and watch movies with this Epson video projector. It offers 2.700 lumens of color & white brightness to ensure vibrant, accurate colors, and its HD resolution delivers crisp image quality at 1080p. This Epson video projector lets you also connect a Blu-ray player or gaming console via an HDMI input for smooth streaming of your favorite media.
Can speakers be hooked up to projector?
Yes, but it needs to be a powered speaker (or run the speaker through a stereo system) and you need a standard 3.5 headphone jack at least on the projector end.
It also supports bluetooth to connect to a speaker, but most people are having mixed success with Bluetooth on this projector
It also supports bluetooth to connect to a speaker, but most people are having mixed success with Bluetooth on this projector
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The JBL EON ONE Compact packs a professional-grade loudspeaker, a full-featured 4-channel digital mixer and Bluetooth audio streaming and control into our most compact battery-powered PA yet, weighing in at just under 18 pounds. Quickly and effortlessly get great sound with the integrated premium effects and presets that can be customized right from a phone or tablet using the JBL Pro Connect app. Presenters, fitness instructors and emcees will appreciate EON ONE Compact’s ducking feature, which lowers background music volume when speech input is detected. Get amazing sounds fast with Lexicon and dbx inspired effects and presets. Whether you’re a singer-songwriter or gigging musician, or you just want to enjoy amazing sound on the go, the JBL EON ONE Compact delivers big sound in a highly portable package. And swap out batteries in seconds with EON ONE Compact's tool-free, 12-hour battery. You'll keep the party going long after the sun goes down. Additional batteries available separately.
can it be paired for stereo...thank you
Specs say it can, when you load the app there is a button to activate stereo mode (2 speakers) or mono mode (2 speakers). I have not tried it and it is unclear to me if for example everything runs through the phone or once they are paired they act independently.
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The JBL EON ONE Compact packs a professional-grade loudspeaker, a full-featured 4-channel digital mixer and Bluetooth audio streaming and control into our most compact battery-powered PA yet, weighing in at just under 18 pounds. Quickly and effortlessly get great sound with the integrated premium effects and presets that can be customized right from a phone or tablet using the JBL Pro Connect app. Presenters, fitness instructors and emcees will appreciate EON ONE Compact’s ducking feature, which lowers background music volume when speech input is detected. Get amazing sounds fast with Lexicon and dbx inspired effects and presets. Whether you’re a singer-songwriter or gigging musician, or you just want to enjoy amazing sound on the go, the JBL EON ONE Compact delivers big sound in a highly portable package. And swap out batteries in seconds with EON ONE Compact's tool-free, 12-hour battery. You'll keep the party going long after the sun goes down. Additional batteries available separately.
Sony - Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V 20.1-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black
Capture every photographic moment with this 20.1-megapixel Sony Cyber-shot digital camera. Its 0.05-second autofocus speed and 24 fps continuous shooting mode let you capture fast-paced scenes clearly, and the tiltable LCD screen and retractable OLED viewfinder enable versatile image composition. Shoot detailed action in super-slow-motion videos at up to 960 fps with this Sony Cyber-shot digital camera. .