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BISSELL SmartClean Robot Vacuum: Easily rid your floors of dirt and debris with this vacuum that uses Opticlean optical sensors and a Triple-Action Cleaning System to tackle your floors. Invisible Wall technology lets you target specific areas.
 
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Customer Rating
3 out of 5
3
Performance Less Than Expected
on December 1, 2015
Posted by: abl001
from Maryland
I had high hopes for the Bissell SmartClean Robot Vacuum, but it just didn't meet my expectations--especially for the price. I live in a fairly small place with couches, tables, chairs, and other items that just get in the way of this vacuum.
While it's able to navigate around the larger items (and walls) just fine, it had problems with things like end tables and other lighter objects (decorative plants/planters) which it ran into and physically moved them. It didn't knock anything over, but it did give them a good nudge. I found this to be a little concerning as there are breakables on the end tables that I can see possibly getting bumped off.
The features on this vacuum are pretty straight forward. Timer to schedule cleaning and settings on the vacuum that tell it the method to clean. I did find that it was very good at moving around the perimeter of the room and getting right up against the baseboards, much better than a normal vacuum could perform thanks to the edge bristles. I wouldn't ever recommend using this while you're planning on being in the room as it is quite loud. Cat wasn't scared by it, but was definitely intrigued. It also did fairly well navigating over some hallway runners and cleaned off some of the top fuzz that can accumulate. I expected it to get stuck, which it did a couple of times, but it was able to back up and try again with success.
I would recommend this for anyone who has tile/hardwood flooring and mainly wants to keep tabs on the dust bunnies along the edges as it does this quite well. The fewer obstacles, the better. By obstacles, I mean any kind of furniture. I can see this being extremely useful in a kitchen to get up under the cabinet overhangs and around the edges where things can tend to accumulate. If your living areas are fairly spartan, this would be good as well. Bedrooms as well if you don't have clothes and shoes all on the floor as it would be quite useful at cleaning under the bed.
In summary, this vacuum will either work for you or it won't. For me, it doesn't, but that's just because my home setup isn't ideal. If you have a fairly spartan house or only need it for areas with minimal furniture, then it should be fine and save you some trouble.
My Best Buy number: 2225857025
What's great about it: Good for cleaning edges, hardwood/tile, areas with minimal furniture/obstacles
What's not so great: Docking/charging station requires lots of clearance space, 'invisible wall' only effective approx. 6ft
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
4 out of 5
4
Features
4 out of 5
4
Performance
3 out of 5
3
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In the year 2012, the era of the nation-state is drawing to a close. The nations of the future increasingly have turned to private military companies, also known as PMCs, to aid in their defense. These elite mercenaries provide clear benefits to the nations that engage them, but they also tend to take a rather lax view of the law. Even so, the Reykjavik Accords have authorized the PMCs' right to serve in every aspect of military operations. As the PMCs' role is further legitimized and their influence grows, concerns have begun to mount. Have the PMCs been granted too much power? And, if so, what will the consequences be for the world?Tom Clancy's HAWX puts you in the pilot's seat for revolutionary aerial combat action in an all-too-realistic world of the near-future. Engage in intense high-altitude warfare, complete with cutting-edge technology and devastating firepower. Become an elite pilot of the future through use of the game's unique Enhanced Reality System, which provides a incredibly realistic flight experience, including radars and incoming missile detection, weapons trajectory control, an anti-crash system and more. Take the throttle of more than 50 authentic aircraft as you prove your skills in dogfights over war-scarred modern landscapes. In HAWX, you're at the controls for stunningly rendered air combat.
 
Customer Rating
4 out of 5
4
Good game
on February 18, 2015
Posted by: abl001
from Maryland
Verified Purchase:Yes
This game has an entertaining storyline. Graphics are good, but flight controls are very basic so true aviation enthusiast might find it lacking in accuracy. That being said, it was a fun and enjoyable game to play. I especially liked that it had a wide variety of missions (AA,AG, Naval, etc.)
My Best Buy number: 2225857025
My Best Buy number: 2225857025
Mobile Submission: True
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Samsung HW-H750 Wireless Audio Soundbar: Create your own movie theater experience at home. Connect the soundbar and subwoofer to Shape multiroom audio components to play more audio throughout your home.
 
Customer Rating
3 out of 5
3
Very Disappointed
on December 5, 2014
Posted by: abl001
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought this sound bar system to go with my new 55" Samsung Smart TV (UN55H6350AFXZA). The Best Buy rep convinced me this was the right choice since it would provide seamless integration with great sound. The demo of the product was didn't stand out from the rest, but it's so hard to tell with all of the other sounds in the store.
Upon getting the new TV and Samsung sound bar set up, I was impressed with how easy and quickly it was paired with the TV and working wuite well together. The sound bar has very nice features and a very helpful display (the only reasons I even gave it 3 stars).
The sound bar's size is too large to fit under most TV stands without obstructing the picture, including Samsung! The sound bar has a unique feature which allows it to function standing up or lying flat on its back. Even the LED display shifts to the bottom when operating in this mode! Very cool!....but why didn't they just design it small enough to fit???
The most disappointing aspect of this product is the bass (or lack of it). While it does have an 8" active wireless subwoofer, it failed miserably to produce mid and low level bass when at normal volume levels. Even with the EQ settings and sub turned to max, I could barely tell a difference. It was only when you turned up the volume to a level that was not comfortable for regular use. Even at these high volume levels, the bass was not the quality I expected for a $600+ system. The 8" Sony sub on my old home theatre blew the Samsung out of the water.
I decided to purchase another sound bar to see if could get the bass quality I expected. After a lot of research, I decided on the similarly priced ($599) Klipsh Reference soundbar. The in store demo immediately sounded superior to the Samsung. While waiting for a rep to assist me, I decided to browse in the Magnolia home theatre part of the store. While most of their products were out of my price range, the magnolia rep (separate from the best buy sales staff) recommended I listen to an Energy Connoisseur CS-30 (8" active wireless sub). He said it was made by the same company (or something like that) as the Klipsh soundbar, but provided superior sound quality. I took his word for it since there was no difference in price and he was more of an expert in the premium home theatre sector. Upon getting the Energy System setup (not nearly as easy as the Samsung), I did a side by side comparison of sound. In short, there was no comparison. The Enery Connoisseur CS-30 provided those subtle bass tones that give TV, movies, or music streamed from your phone that added layer of depth. It did this at all volume levels without having to wake up the neighbors just to hear the bass (although it can do this too! Just keep turning up the volume)!
Energy also outperformed in overall sound quality, especially when utilizing it's 3D surround function which was unnoticeable on the Samsung.
Extremely low bass comparison showed once again that the Energy was able to produce lower notes without distortion.
All in all, the Energy has fewer bells and whistles, but does all that you need a sound bar to do--produce high quality sound to improve your entertainment experience. I packaged the Samsung up that night and returned it to the store. Haven't regretted my decision a moment since! Trust me, do not think that because you are paying $600+ that you are getting sound worth that price. Save yourself $30-50 and get the Energy or Klipsh sound bars, remember, you'll have to go to the Magnolia home entertainment area (or BestBuy.com) to find the Energy as it isn't sold by the regular best buy sales staff.
My Best Buy number: 2225857025
My Best Buy number: 2225857025
Mobile Submission: True
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Samsung UN55H6350AFXZA LED HDTV: This Samsung HDTV's quad-core processor helps boost performance while surfing the Web, streaming movies and downloading apps. AllShare Play lets you easily share your favorite smartphone and tablet content on screen.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Great TV
on December 5, 2014
Posted by: abl001
Verified Purchase:Yes
After review all other brands in this class, it was clear that Samsung offered the most features (web browser, plenty of HDMI ports, screen mirroring, air play via phone, etc.) and provided proven quality that I expected. This TV isn't the cheapest, but you get what you pay for. I'm glad I spent an extra $100-$200 for this TV. It's already well worth it and I know I would've been disappointed with the other options.
My Best Buy number: 2225857025
My Best Buy number: 2225857025
Mobile Submission: True
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Unlock new potential for your wireless headphones with this Airfly headphone accessory. It plugs into any conventional headphone jack to enhance your listening experience and can pair with in-flight entertainment systems for added convenience. This Airfly headphone accessory has an eight-hour battery life and recharges through USB, so it's easy to take anywhere.
 

Can you give air more than one set of earbuds to the same device?

No.
4 years, 11 months ago
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abl001
 
Dive right in and do something amazing with your photos. Auto-generated photo and video slideshows and collages are created just for you and delivered upon launch. Get up and running quickly with the new home screen - see what's new since your last version, discover fun things to try, and get inspiring ideas, help, and tutorials. Effortlessly organize, edit, and create thanks to photo and video automation powered by Adobe Sensei AI technology. Try artistic techniques and effects with 53 step-by-step guided edits. And share your favorite memories in everything from fun memes and collages to dynamic slideshows to printed artwork and gifts.
 

Is file storage cloud based?

No. The storage will be locale with this version. Adobe does offer cloud based storage for some of their other products.
5 years, 5 months ago
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abl001
 
Dive right in and do something amazing with your photos. Auto-generated photo and video slideshows and collages are created just for you and delivered upon launch. Get up and running quickly with the new home screen - see what's new since your last version, discover fun things to try, and get inspiring ideas, help, and tutorials. Effortlessly organize, edit, and create thanks to photo and video automation powered by Adobe Sensei AI technology. Try artistic techniques and effects with 53 step-by-step guided edits. And share your favorite memories in everything from fun memes and collages to dynamic slideshows to printed artwork and gifts.
 

is this good for window 10?

Yes, this will work on Windows 10 or Mac OS. You select which one you need.
5 years, 5 months ago
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abl001
 
Dive right in and do something amazing with your photos. Auto-generated photo and video slideshows and collages are created just for you and delivered upon launch. Get up and running quickly with the new home screen - see what's new since your last version, discover fun things to try, and get inspiring ideas, help, and tutorials. Effortlessly organize, edit, and create thanks to photo and video automation powered by Adobe Sensei AI technology. Try artistic techniques and effects with 53 step-by-step guided edits. And share your favorite memories in everything from fun memes and collages to dynamic slideshows to printed artwork and gifts.
 

does this come with an installation disc?

No. You will get a code which allows you to download the software from Adobe.
5 years, 5 months ago
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abl001
 
Get fast printing that fits your space and your budget. Produce professional-quality results, and print and scan from your smartphone.Prints up to 19 ISO ppm* in black
 

Does this printer have fax capabilities?

No. This is just a printer, not a multi-function.
5 years, 6 months ago
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abl001
 
Keep the music going at your next party or backyard barbecue with this Sony portable Bluetooth speaker, which features a six-hour battery life. The compact size fits neatly on a desk or table, while the splash-proof design makes this speaker perfect beach adventures. Use the on-speaker buttons to start your tunes or turn up the volume. This Sony portable Bluetooth speaker comes with EXTRA BASS sound to bring out the best in your playlists.
 

Can you skip songs using the volume buttons on the speaker?

Yes. By pressing the play/pause/call button twice quickly during playback, the XB01 will skip to the beginning of the next song. I found it necessary to wait a second or two until the next song began playing before skipping to the next song. If it registers your presses too close together (3 presses), it may think you want to go back to the beginning of the current song.
5 years, 7 months ago
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abl001
 
Only at Best Buy Defend your home from intruders with this SimpliSafe security system. Its wireless design provides reliable, multilayer protection and avoids interruptions from cut phone lines and power outages, and it connects to an app for remote operation. This SimpliSafe security system is easy to install and customizable to homes of any size for flexible use.
 

Do you have to have the contract to use it and to get notifications on your cellphone?

You must sign up for the monthly service for notification and monitoring, but you don't have to sign a contract.
6 years, 1 month ago
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abl001
 
Take your workout to the next level with Powerbeats³ Wireless earphones, featuring up to 12 hours of battery life to last through multiple workouts and secure-fit earhooks to maximize comfort and stability. With Fast Fuel, a 5-minute charge gives you 1 hour of playback. Sweat and water resistance provides trusted durability and dual-driver acoustics deliver dynamic sound to power your workout.
 

How are these for running on a treadmill, I have a problem keeping Apple earbuds and other wireless earphones in my right ear when I run. Will these stay in for someone with small ears?

I think this will vary by person and the individual shape of your ear, but I don't have issues on the treadmill.
6 years, 3 months ago
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abl001
 
Surround yourself with robust audio performance in a slim package with this LG ultra-slim soundbar. Compatible with the latest LG televisions, the compact soundbar pairs seamlessly to deliver an immersive audio-visual experience. The 4K high resolution audio on this LG ultra-slim soundbar lets you hear the action in every scene.
 

Two questions: 1) Since this sound bar does not have a center speaker, how is dialogue clarity? 2) Can the subwoofer just be used occasionally; that is can it be turned off and on?

1) Dialogue clarity is excellent! 2) The sub can be turned down via the remote control so that it is virtually inactive. You can also adjust the sound EQ to turn the bass up or down to your preference. I found the LG SJ8 to really perform well in not overpowering the bass like some subs can do.
6 years, 8 months ago
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abl001
 
Immerse yourself in music or movies with this LG TONE Studio wearable speaker. It has four drivers to let you experience three-dimensional surround sound and feel low-frequency vibrations from the bass through your body. This LG TONE Studio wearable speaker is Bluetooth compatible for easy connection to your smart devices.
 

so this is a speaker that you wear around your neck? Does the sound work with and without the ear buds?

Yes. There is a switch on the neckband that allows you to easily switch between headphone mode and external speaker mode. You can set the unit down and listen without wearing it, but the sound quality is much much better when worn as intended.
6 years, 9 months ago
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