SSSS
Top 250 Contributor
SSSS's Stats
- Review Count197
- Helpfulness Votes626
- First ReviewJuly 20, 2018
- Last ReviewAugust 9, 2024
- Featured Reviews0
- Average Rating4.8
Reviews Comments
- Review Comment Count14
- Helpfulness Votes36
- First Review CommentJanuary 12, 2020
- Last Review CommentJune 30, 2024
- Featured Review Comments0
- Question Count27
- Helpfulness Votes0
- First QuestionDecember 28, 2019
- Last QuestionJanuary 14, 2024
- Featured Questions0
- Answer Count86
- Helpfulness Votes63
- First AnswerSeptember 7, 2018
- Last AnswerJune 30, 2024
- Featured Answers0
- Best Answers8
Amazon - Echo Dot (3rd Gen) - Smart Speaker with Alexa - Heather Gray
Echo Dot is a voice-controlled Smart Speaker with Alexa, perfect for any room. Just ask for music, news, information, and more. You can also call almost anyone and control compatible smart home devices with your voice.
Like everything else that features "Alexa"...
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: SSSS
on September 6, 2019
Quality
5.0
Value
4.0
Ease of Use
4.0
I like the device. I HATE trying to "talk" with "Alexa". Hmmmmmm...Maybe "HATE" isn't a strong enough word but I think you get the idea.
Trust me. I know what I'm goin' when I'm reviewin'.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: false
Length of ownership: 34
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Share this review:
![Avengers: Endgame [SteelBook] [Digital Copy] [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray] [Only @ Best Buy] [2019]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/304b2327-370a-41e7-956a-951dd4939472.png)
Avengers: Endgame [SteelBook] [Digital Copy] [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray] [Only @ Best Buy] [2019]
Avengers: Endgame SteelBook [SteelBook] [Digital Copy] [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray] [Only @ Best Buy]
It's FUN...
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: SSSS
on September 6, 2019
Yup. F U N.
Great picture. Great sound. Great time.
Great picture. Great sound. Great time.
As the immortal Porky Pig would say...
Da dee da dee da dee That's all Folks!
Trust me...I know what I'm doin' when I'm reviewin'.
Trust me...I know what I'm doin' when I'm reviewin'.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: false
Length of ownership: 23
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Share this review:
Bose - SoundWear™ Companion® Sweat and Water Resistant Cover - Blue
Don't worry about a little rain, dust or a lot of sun. Both the Bose SoundWear Companion wearable speaker and the high-quality speaker cover are sweat- and weather-resistant, so moisture won't sneak through and dust won't stick to it. And the cover is four-way stretchable, so it fits the speaker snugly.
It's Blue without the Meanie part! (Get it?)
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: SSSS
on August 6, 2019
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
It's blue. It's a blue cover for my Bose® Soundwear Companion™ 'phones,
Looks good. I use it when I am cleaning the black one. Sweetness made into a cover.
It's a nice blue cover. What is not to like, unless of course you don't like blue? Would that make you a "Blue Meanie"? ;-)
I recommend it. Trust me...I know what I'm doin' when I'm reviewin'.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: false
Length of ownership: 22
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Share this review:
Shazam! [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray] [2019]
Fun...Just plain ol' stupid laughable F.U.N.!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: SSSS
on August 6, 2019
This film was far better than I thought it would. The 4k picture and sound are excellent and again, the movie is just plain FUN!
Trust me...I know what I'm doin' when I'm reviewin'.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: false
Length of ownership: 9
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Share this review:
Amazon - Echo Show (2nd Gen) - Smart Speaker with Alexa and built in smart home Hub - Charcoal
The all-new Echo Show features a new look, a vibrant 10" HD screen, built-in smart home hub, and improved speakers. Just ask Alexa to show you a recipe, watch live TV and sports with Hulu, make video calls, or see who's at the front door.
The ONLY reason I gave this four stars is...
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: SSSS
on August 6, 2019
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
Ease of Use
4.0
I still despise talking to "Alexa". The sound is quite good and I primarily listen to Sinatra, Mathis, the Beatles, etc. The picture quality is fine and I am hoping to use this as a monitoring station for home security video.
I do recommend it. I just loath talking to "Alexa". Never liked doing that and never will. Ease of use is only four stars because of "Alexa". GAAAAACK!!!!
Trust me...I know what I'm doin' when I'm reviewin'.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: false
Length of ownership: 3
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Share this review:
Bose - SoundWear Companion Wireless Wearable Speaker - Black
Wearable and comfortable, with deep, clear sound. The SoundWear Companion speaker is designed to keep you connected to your music, calls, and the world around you. It's packed with technologies that give you immersive experience while limiting what others can hear. Use it for clear, natural-sounding phone calls, or accessing your phone's Siri or your Google Assistant. Up to 12 hours per charge.
I bought four of them...
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: SSSS
on August 6, 2019
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Yup. Four. I gave three of them as gifts because I like to give something that I know is an excellent product and having owned several sets of Bose® speakers, including the legendary 901s, I have ZERO reservations about buying something from them.
The workmanship is excellent. The sound superb . The style, is beyond reproach. The sound? Yeah...Again, SUPERB. This speakers, these "headphones" are not for the stuck up of the frAudiophile World (I read that term on the internet and it is hilarious!), they are for REAL people that enjoy listening to music, NOT equipment. Bose makes excellent products for people, not SNOBS.
Only a snob listens to equipment while a person listens to music. Music is the soundtrack of our lives. Love is friendship set to music. These Soundwear Companions are worth the price of admission and I was ready to buy two of them when they went on sale at 50%, soooooo...I bought four of them instead!
They are extremely easy to set up and you can use the Bose App or just hook them up via Bluetoof without the App. They work and they reproduce music beautifully. I gave one pair to my son and two pair (a pair of pairs!) to my brother and his wonderful wife! They really LIKE them! My sister-in-law is a Goldsmith and can easily wear them and enjoy music while working at her bench. She wears them in their garden. She wears them around the house. They both wear them around the house and like my son, they both reeeeeeeeeeally like these 'phones!
I am certain you will too. Highly recommended? Yup. Trust me...I know what I'm doin' when I'm reviewin'.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: false
Length of ownership: 20
+4points
4out of 4found this review helpful.
Share this review:
Logitech - K830 Illuminated Keyboard - Black
Easily navigate your Android TV's features with this Logitech K830 920-007182 keyboard, which features Bluetooth technology for wireless connectivity and a built-in touchpad for simple operation. The backlit design enables clear visibility.
Ummmmmmm...
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: SSSS
on August 2, 2019
Ease of Use
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
...It's a keyboard. A keyboard. That's exactly what it is. Not too exciting, huh? It lights up which is handy when it's darkish in the room. But on the whole, it is a freakin' keyboard.
And it does exactly what a keyboard should do. Don't believe me? It's doing keyboardish stuff write (get it?!) now.
I recommend one of these if you need a KEYBOARD. :-)
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: false
Length of ownership: 26
+3points
4out of 5found this review helpful.
Share this review:
SanDisk - Ultra Fit 128GB USB 3.0 Type A Flash Drive - Black/Silver
Secure your files and enjoy rapid transfers with this SanDisk Ultra Fit SDCZ43-128G-A46 flash drive, which offers read speeds up to 130MB/sec. SecureAccess software helps ensure your files remain private, and a cap protects the drive from damage.
I'm still usining it...
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: SSSS
on July 2, 2019
Ease of Use
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
So you it's durable, reliable and easy to use. It is teensie-weensie so be careful where you put it down. If ever I fill it up with music for my vehicles (or perish the thought, I lose it!) I will just buy another one! Highly recommendomudo!
Trust me. I know what I'm don' when I'm reviewin'.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: false
Length of ownership: 364
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Share this review:
Deadpool 2 [SteelBook] [Includes Digital Copy] [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray] [Only @ Best Buy] [2018]
This film is EXCELLENTE'!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: SSSS
on July 2, 2019
Buy it! Watch it! Repeat every once in a while, especially so when the moooood strikes you! Great fun, film!
Trust me. I know what I'm doin' when I'm reviewin'.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: false
Length of ownership: 312
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Share this review:
Victor Allen's - Variety Pack Coffee Pods (96-Pack)
Get the best of light, medium and dark roasts with this variety pack of 96 Victor Allen's Coffee single-serve brew cups. The light-roasted morning blend complements your breakfast, and the French roast variant produces intense, smoky flavors. Enjoy the diversity of medium roasts with these Victor Allen's Coffee single-serve brew cups.
I got these for my co-workers and yes...
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: SSSS
on July 2, 2019
Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Value
5.0
...They are singin' my praises!
Trust me. I know what I'm doin' when I'm reviewin'.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: false
Length of ownership: 3
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Share this review:
HP - ENVY x360 2-in-1 13.3" Touchscreen Laptop - Intel Evo Platform - Intel Core i7 - 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD
Bring vibrant visuals to your screen anywhere, anytime with the versatility of a 360 degree hinge, long battery life and simultaneous pen and touch support.
Can the battery be replaced? Is the battery rechargeable via USB? Can the RAM be upgraded? And finally, what is the rating on the NITS for this unit? My 4K gaming laptop is getting the battery replaced now by Best Buy and it is only 2.5 years old.
3 years, 10 months ago
by
Posted by:
SSSS
The Pioneer GM-DX874 four-channel amplifier will deliver up to 150 watts RMS to each of your front and rear speakers for powerful music. Highly efficient Class D technology keeps this powerful amp running as cool as it looks, and allows for a compact chassis that fits in a lot of out of the way spaces. The frequency response of this amplifier stretches up to 50,000 Hz, for Hi-Res Audio Certified playback. Pioneer uses high-grade electronic parts and gold-plated RCA connections to ensure maximum performance. Speaker-level inputs allow you to install this amp in a factory system with no RCA connections. The amplifier switches its input mode automatically when it detects the high-level signal, eliminating the need to run a turn-on lead to your receiver or fuse box. Built-in high- and low-pass filters let you adjust the sound for your vehicle's interior, whether you're driving speakers or subs.
Does this amplifier make a loud "POP!" when turning the audio system off or on, or does it have relays to prevent this annoying problem. I ask because the last time I put an amp in my truck (albeit years ago), the speakers did just that.
4 years ago
by
Posted by:
SSSS
Upgrade your sound system with this compact Kenwood Marine Motorsports 4-channel amplifier. It delivers 400W total power for crisp, clear tones, and the conformal-coated circuit board keeps out moisture and salt for safe use in both land and water vehicles. This compact Kenwood 4-channel amplifier is easy to install in tight spaces for added versatility.
Does this amplifier make a loud "POP!" when turning the audio system off or on, or does it have relays to prevent this annoying problem. I ask because the last time I put an amp in my truck (albeit years ago), the speakers did just that.
4 years ago
by
Posted by:
SSSS
Boost the sound of vehicle door speakers with this KICKER four-channel amplifier. The variable bass boost lets you easily tune the system as desired, and Fail-safe Integration Technology-PLUS provides clear sounds with its noise rejection. This KICKER four-channel amplifier features high-efficiency heat sinks, preventing overheating during long periods of use.
Does this amplifier make a loud "POP!" when turning the audio system off or on, or does it have relays to prevent this annoying problem. I ask because the last time I put an amp in my truck (albeit years ago), the speakers did just that.
4 years ago
by
Posted by:
SSSS
Apple - iPhone 11 Pro Max 256GB - Midnight Green (Verizon)
Shoot amazing videos and photos with the Ultra Wide, Wide, and Telephoto cameras. Capture your best low-light photos with Night mode. Watch HDR movies and shows on the 6.5-inch Super Retina XDR display – the brightest iPhone display yet.¹ Experience unprecedented performance with A13 Bionic for gaming, augmented reality (AR), and photography. And get all-day battery life² and a new level of water resistance.³ All in the first iPhone powerful enough to be called Pro.
Would anyone care to remark on how Apple CarPlay is compared to Android Auto? I have the latter and it kinda SUCKS as it often doesn't recognize the phone is plugged in or when I speak to it it will turn the radio UP LOUD and not hear me, etc? Thx!
4 years, 5 months ago
by
Posted by:
SSSS
Apple - iPhone SE (2nd generation) 256GB (Unlocked)
iPhone SE is the most powerful 4.7-inch iPhone ever.¹ Featuring A13 Bionic, the fastest chip in a smartphone, for incredible performance in apps, games, and photography. Portrait mode for studio-quality portraits and six lighting effects. Next-generation Smart HDR for incredible detail across highlights and shadows. Cinematic-quality 4K video. And all the advanced features of iOS. With long battery life² and water resistance,³ it's so much of the iPhone you love, in a not so big size.
Is Apple CarPlay any more reliable that Android Auto? Primary use is as a phone but when in my vehicles I use Android Auto for music and that app seems VERY "buggy", including connection problems out the wazoo! I have just about had it! Thx!
4 years, 5 months ago
by
Posted by:
SSSS
Roku - Ultra 4K Streaming Media Player with JBL Headphones and Enhanced Voice Remote - Black
Watch free or paid content over the Internet in 4K resolution with this Roku Ultra TV streaming player. The dual-band channel supports wireless streaming, while the enhanced voice remote enables hands-free operation and lets you create personal shortcut buttons. This Roku Ultra HD TV streaming player includes JBL headphones to enjoy your content privately and an Ethernet port for a wired connection.
I just bought one today and it goes back tomorrow and all because it DEMANDS that I enter a credit card number and PII, Personally Identifiable Information. Why is this necessary to register and use a Roku or any device for that matter?
4 years, 9 months ago
by
Posted by:
SSSS
Barbasol - Rechargeable Wet/Dry Rotary Electric Shaver with Beard Trimmer - Black/Blue
Manage facial hair with this Barbasol wet and dry digital rotary shaver. The rotary stainless steel blades enable a close shave, while the pop-up trimmer lets you trim and style sideburns. This Barbasol wet and dry digital rotary shaver includes a rechargeable battery for uninterrupted shaving time and an LCD screen to let you know the remaining battery life.
Can it be used while it is plugged in/ charging?
Apparently it does work when plugged in. I tried it yesterday and... "BAZINGA!" it worked fine.
4 years ago
by
Posted by:
SSSS
John Wick: 3 Movie Collection [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD]
Is this for John wick, chapter 2, and chapter 3: parabellum?
Yup. The first three films in the John Wick series are in this collection.
4 years, 1 month ago
by
Posted by:
SSSS
John Wick: 3 Movie Collection [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD]
Does anyone know if this box set is formatted for the US. Just got a box set from the UK and it doesn’t work in my DVD player.
This boxed set for all three John Wick films is made for the USA. I know because I gave it to my brother an his most excellent wife and they, like me, live in these United States.
4 years, 1 month ago
by
Posted by:
SSSS
This Sony BDP-S6700 Blu-ray player with 4K upscaling has built-in super Wi-Fi through MIMO. This lets you stream live from online services. Built-in Bluetooth and SongPal Link stream movies and music or connect your devices through HDMI, coaxial output, USB or Ethernet. This Sony Blu-ray player with 4K upscaling also offers child lock and parental controls.
I’m getting an error message stating that the BluRay and 3D BluRay discs I’m using are not compatible. I confirmed that they are Region A so could the issue be they I’m using a regular HDMI cable?
This is not a 3D capable player so it will not work on 3D discs. While there are bandwidth concerns for some 4K cables, I don't think this is a problem with Blu Ray discs. Of course I could be wrong and I have experienced problems with some Blu Ray and standard DVD where the player identifies the disc as unreadable and classifies it as a "CD-ROM". This upsets me no end as these discs worked fine in the past. If you wish to try a cable that is rated higher then you could purchase one meant for 4K data transfer rates (and NO! A fancy cable with really pretty connectors and the like is not needed, just the bandwidth transfer specs are) and see if it works but as this is a Blu Ray player that upscales to a faux 4K, that may not do a thing for you. I hope this helps.
4 years, 2 months ago
by
Posted by:
SSSS
This Sony BDP-S6700 Blu-ray player with 4K upscaling has built-in super Wi-Fi through MIMO. This lets you stream live from online services. Built-in Bluetooth and SongPal Link stream movies and music or connect your devices through HDMI, coaxial output, USB or Ethernet. This Sony Blu-ray player with 4K upscaling also offers child lock and parental controls.
Can I use a regular HDMI cable with this unit?
I don't see why not, so yes! I have heard and bought cables with different ratings but this is a Blu Ray player that can "upscale" (think "Faroudja line doubling") to 4K. My brother reports no problems so far with his and he doesn't have any special cables that I am aware of. And yes, he would tell me. So then. This is a great player and should have no problems working with a standard HDMI cable. I hope this helps!
4 years, 2 months ago
by
Posted by:
SSSS
Kenwood - 7" - Android Auto/Apple® CarPlay™ - Built-in Bluetooth - In-Dash Digital Media Receiver - Black
Turn your smartphone into an entertainment controller with this Kenwood digital multimedia receiver. USB Rapid Charge devices charge faster than average and, because of Bluetooth phone pairing, you can play audio on two devices at once. The iDatalink Maestro RR on this Kenwood digital multimedia receiver lets you seamlessly interface with satellite radio.Geek Squad® installation is strongly recommended for this product. Please visit your local Best Buy store for details.
Is amazon music icon available or can I only use Amazon music through Bluetooth?
I have Pandora Plus, SiriusXM and Amazon Music Unlimited Ultra HD on my iPhone (and previously on my Android phone) and the icons show up fpr me and I have no problem playing any of those services on my Kenwood unit via CarPlay. It works great!
I hook the phone up to Blootoof and attach the Apple cable to my phone (it is plugged into the Kenwood via a USB-A cable) and BAZINGA! I have access to the aforementioned services via CarPlay.
I hook the phone up to Blootoof and attach the Apple cable to my phone (it is plugged into the Kenwood via a USB-A cable) and BAZINGA! I have access to the aforementioned services via CarPlay.
4 years, 2 months ago
by
Posted by:
SSSS
Kenwood - 7" - Android Auto/Apple® CarPlay™ - Built-in Bluetooth - In-Dash Digital Media Receiver - Black
Turn your smartphone into an entertainment controller with this Kenwood digital multimedia receiver. USB Rapid Charge devices charge faster than average and, because of Bluetooth phone pairing, you can play audio on two devices at once. The iDatalink Maestro RR on this Kenwood digital multimedia receiver lets you seamlessly interface with satellite radio.Geek Squad® installation is strongly recommended for this product. Please visit your local Best Buy store for details.
I already have XM Radio, do I need to buy a new receiver?
You may have to have BB hook up your XM Tuner (if possible) to the unit. If that cannot be done and you want to use that feature you can purchase an XM Tuner from BB and have it connected to the device and then have SiriusXM switch your account over to the new tuner's I.D.
I have this Kenwood in my Mustang and I had them hook the XM roof antenna up with a pigtail to my portable SiriusXM player's cradle (connected to a spare input) and BAZINGA! It works great. I can also use my streaming account via my iPhone if I so choose but out n the middle of the Arizona desert I don't always have a 4G signal to stream music but I always have my SiriusXM satellite signal.
I have this Kenwood in my Mustang and I had them hook the XM roof antenna up with a pigtail to my portable SiriusXM player's cradle (connected to a spare input) and BAZINGA! It works great. I can also use my streaming account via my iPhone if I so choose but out n the middle of the Arizona desert I don't always have a 4G signal to stream music but I always have my SiriusXM satellite signal.
4 years, 2 months ago
by
Posted by:
SSSS
Kenwood - 7" - Android Auto/Apple® CarPlay™ - Built-in Bluetooth - In-Dash Digital Media Receiver - Black
Turn your smartphone into an entertainment controller with this Kenwood digital multimedia receiver. USB Rapid Charge devices charge faster than average and, because of Bluetooth phone pairing, you can play audio on two devices at once. The iDatalink Maestro RR on this Kenwood digital multimedia receiver lets you seamlessly interface with satellite radio.Geek Squad® installation is strongly recommended for this product. Please visit your local Best Buy store for details.
Will it work with an apple phone
Yup. I bought the new iPhone SE because Android Auto did not work for poop but CarPlay is excellente' !!!! No buyer's remorse here!
Your mileage may vary but for me, this unit is now el fantastico!
Your mileage may vary but for me, this unit is now el fantastico!
4 years, 2 months ago
by
Posted by:
SSSS
Kenwood - 7" - Android Auto/Apple® CarPlay™ - Built-in Bluetooth - In-Dash Digital Media Receiver - Black
Turn your smartphone into an entertainment controller with this Kenwood digital multimedia receiver. USB Rapid Charge devices charge faster than average and, because of Bluetooth phone pairing, you can play audio on two devices at once. The iDatalink Maestro RR on this Kenwood digital multimedia receiver lets you seamlessly interface with satellite radio.Geek Squad® installation is strongly recommended for this product. Please visit your local Best Buy store for details.
Is this radio compatible with an IPhone XR? Also meaning, that I don't want to have to use an USB port to connect my phone. Thanks, any info will be GREATLY appreciated.
This particular unit does not have Bluetooth Android Auto/Apple CarPlay capabilities. you will have to upgrade to a different model, otherwise it works absolutely flawlessly for me with the Blootoof hooked up and the Apple cable pllugged into the USB-A port. Flawlessly.
4 years, 2 months ago
by
Posted by:
SSSS
Kenwood - 7" - Android Auto/Apple® CarPlay™ - Built-in Bluetooth - In-Dash Digital Media Receiver - Black
Turn your smartphone into an entertainment controller with this Kenwood digital multimedia receiver. USB Rapid Charge devices charge faster than average and, because of Bluetooth phone pairing, you can play audio on two devices at once. The iDatalink Maestro RR on this Kenwood digital multimedia receiver lets you seamlessly interface with satellite radio.Geek Squad® installation is strongly recommended for this product. Please visit your local Best Buy store for details.
Will it work with an apple phone
Yes! It works GREAT with my new iPhone SE and I had Android prior to that and Android Auto stunk with the two different phones I tried but CarPlay works flawlessly for me with this Kenwood and I would tell you otherwise. Like Superman said, I never lie.
At last... I am soooooooooooooooooo happy with my stereo now that I have the Applie iPhone SE and CarPlay!
At last... I am soooooooooooooooooo happy with my stereo now that I have the Applie iPhone SE and CarPlay!
4 years, 2 months ago
by
Posted by:
SSSS