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Keep your floors spotless with this Samsung POWERbot Slim robot vacuum. Its sensors and mapping system automatically adapt to the pattern of floors in the home and effectively avoid obstacles. This Alexa-compatible Samsung POWERbot Slim robot vacuum provides maximum cleaning coverage including edges and corners thanks to its sophisticated edge-cleaning technology.
 
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4 out of 5
4
Good Robotic Vacuum.
on June 11, 2017
Posted by: ammcb
from Wesley Chapel, FL
I like Samsung products and had high expectations for this product and they did not let me down. Set up is easy and the directions are clear. I first set it up behind a couch in a corner. I later learned to put it in a more central area which worked better although it is visible when docked. At first it seemed to do the same area over an over, run out of battery, and start with the same area. When I moved it to a central area and set it in normal mode, it worked better. The vacuum is larger than I thought but it does work well and I do have a large area. It had a few quirks at first with my bar stools but seems to work better now. In turbo mode, you get about 20 minutes per charge. In regular mode, I get about an hour and the noise level is lower. The dust pan is always full at the end. The app set up was really easy. The device comes with a remote but does not come with boundary markers which many do. I have mine programmed to clean daily which can be monitored with the app. The app also lets you initiate a clean. You can clean a specific spot or an entire area.
This is my first robotic vacuum so I have no comparison to other products. I would give it 4.5 stars.
My Best Buy number: 0398226198
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Take your tunes anywhere with this LifeProof AQUAPHONICS speaker. This floating waterproof device is submersible in up to 1m of water for 30 minutes, and it deflects damage from snow, ice and dirt. Pair this LifeProof AQUAPHONICS speaker with up to eight Bluetooth devices, and use the included dry box for storing keys and cards.
 
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4 out of 5
4
Awesome Features
on May 9, 2017
Posted by: ammcb
from Wesley Chapel, FL
There is a lot to love about this speaker which is where I will start. It is waterproof, has a usb port to charge your phone, has a small compartment on the bottom to store items in, and comes with a full charger (not just a cord). Outside of sound quality, it has some of the beast features and design out there. Sound quality is good but not excellent. There are other speakers with better sound but the difference might not be noticeable to some.
My Best Buy number: 0398226198
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Adjust lighting levels easily with this universal Belkin Wemo Wi-Fi smart dimmer switch. It lets you schedule operations and set timer rules via the Wemo app, and it works with any dimmable LED, CFL or incandescent light bulb. This universal Belkin Wemo Wi-Fi smart dimmer switch is compatible with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa voice control, and requires no hub for easy installation.
 
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4
Awesome Switch
on May 5, 2017
Posted by: ammcb
from Wesley Chapel, FL
Easy to install switch. Wish they would have explained in directions difference between load and line. I googled it and found the answer. Love the features of this dimmer. Touch control lets you select the exact dim setting with your finger. I have other WEMO Plugs and it's nice to have this controlled with the others with Alexa. Only reason I gave it 4 stars is becasue it is not a 3 way switch. I live in a newer house where most of the switches are 3 way (can turn on a light at more than one switch). I was limited on the room I could install this on. . .
My Best Buy number: 0398226198
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Enhance your on-the-go audio experience with this Ultimate Ears Wonderboom Bluetooth speaker, which is ideal for outdoor use. This speaker, which pairs wirelessly with a range of smart devices, plays music for up to 10 hours at a time. Use this waterproof Ultimate Ears Wonderboom Bluetooth speaker, which floats, in the pool or on the beach.
 
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5
Nice little speaker
on April 20, 2017
Posted by: ammcb
My first impression was a 4 start due to a off pitch sound but I found that I needed to pair the device again and it corrected the problem causing me to bump the score to 5 stars. I can;t find anything wrong with this speaker or that I don't like. What I like most about this speaker is how easy it is to pair. It has funky tones that let you know it is pairing mode. The speaker offers great sound from a small device. It is waterproof which will come in handy It has really good 360 sound. They claim you can pair it with a companion giving you two speakers. While I have not done that, it is cool that it can be done. I really like this speaker after a couple days of using it.
My Best Buy number: 0398226198
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Enjoy immersive sound with these Bluetooth Sony EXTRA BASS over-ear headphones. The presets let you choose between arena, club, hall and outdoor stage sound, and the noise-canceling technology lets you block out the world while you listen to tunes. Listen wirelessly for up to 18 hours with these Sony EXTRA BASS over-ear headphones.
 
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5
Comfortable Headphones With Rich Sound
on March 24, 2017
Posted by: ammcb
I have several sets of headphones and have been looking for one that is comfortable and provides great sound. These headphones did the trick. I like that they cancel the noise around you. Very comfortable cushions that fit around the ear keeps a firm fit with minimum pressure. . A nice added feature is an app that you can download that lets you customize settings on your phone. Sound quality is really good. Great base which is adjustable without the app. The only thing missing is a case.
My Best Buy number: 0398226198
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Enhance your 4G LTE or 3G signal with this weBoost eqo 4G, which is ideal for one to two rooms. This compact antenna covers up to 1500 square feet and works for multiple cellular devices at once, regardless of carrier. Make your signal up to 32 times stronger and get more done with this weBoost eqo 4G antenna kit.
 
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Awesome product, works really good!
on March 9, 2017
Posted by: ammcb
I typically am a tough reviewer but feel this product earns 5 stars. Set up was very easy Weboost did a great job giving simple directions. Each item was labeled with a number giving precise directions on what to do next. The only tricky part was setting the phone to measure the signal. I was confused what I was looking for but figured it out. The signal number shows up where the bars were after entering the codes as directed. My situation, I had poor reception in my house and almost no reception in certain parts. My house is newer, has a radiant barrier in the attic (which I believe caused the poor reception), and low E windows. After connecting this device with the antenna in between the screen and window, The meter gave me an improved signal by 40 parts. I went from 0-1 bars to 4 bars. I now can talk on the phone where i previously lost calls or the call would break up. There are some reviews that give this item a poor score. My assumption is they might live in an area with no or poor service. I had decent reception outside usually 2-3 bars. This device can't make a signal out of no signal but can improve a weak one. I previously had a device that converted the signal to wifi. It worked but the exchange when i left or entered was choppy. This is the best product on the market to improve signal quality. So glad i have this product.
My Best Buy number: 0398226198
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Only at Best Buy Enjoy rapid computing response with this Dell Inspiron 13 5000 laptop. The 1080p resolution on the 13-inch touch screen makes it easy to see websites clearly, and you can use this laptop as a tablet. This Dell Inspiron 13 5000 laptop has an Intel processor and an infrared camera for powerful, versatile use.
 
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5
Great Laptop
on February 13, 2017
Posted by: ammcb
Verified Purchase:Yes
I purchased the previous version for my daughter and liked it so much that I bought this one for myself. I have used Lenovo Yoga's before and like this much better. While it's not as thin, the graphics work much better and this computer is fast. Boots up in 10 seconds. Best computer in it's class.
My Best Buy number: 0398226198
My Best Buy number: 0398226198
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Make your home an internet haven with this versatile Linksys Velop wireless Wi-Fi system. Three identical tri-band dual-stream AC2200 routers, each equipped with a quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 processor, deliver lightning-fast internet. Equipped with Bluetooth 4.0/LE, this Linksys Velop wireless Wi-Fi system is simple to set up and pairs easily with computers, tablets and smart devices.
 
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3
Has some flaws
on January 12, 2017
Posted by: ammcb
This is a difficult review to write and I toyed with giving it 2 stars because of some lacking flexibility. Let's start with the positive. Functioning as a router, this item is great. The mesh wifi access is terrific and seamlessly covers my 400 sq ft house and yard.. Setup was fairly simple. just some advice, give each node time to power up or the app won't detect it. The app simplifies things and gives clear step by step directions. I gave it 3 stars becasue as a router, it is great. If you use it with Time Warner/Charter, it will work very well and replace your router. However, If you use it with Fios, it is a different story. To use it with Fios, you will need to disable the wifi on the fios router, plug the Velop into the Fios rout and it creates an completely separate network. What this means is you cannot plug other items into the fios router if you want them on the same network. Given the Velop has limited WAN ports, you might need a switch. The competition offers an "access point" mode which allows you to use the device as a wifi access point only. It turns off other router functions like DHCP leaving that to the Fios router. I contacted Linksys tech support who confirmed they do not offer this feature at this time. I do not want a second network or a network behind a network so this is a deal breaker for me. There is a way to disable the FIOS router but it is complicated and sin some cases you lose your guide and widgets. The other item that I really don't like is you can only access this router via an app. There is no web based access. Perhaps I'm old school but I find making adjustments on a web based computer much easier but there are few adjustment you can make on this. Linksys tried to simplify the router and setup so much that they over simplified it giving little flexibility to users. Hopefully Linksys will correct this with future updates. I would recomend this only if you have a provider that does not combine the modem/router and if you have basic needs.
My Best Buy number: 0398226198
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Samsung J5200 Series UN40J5200AFXZA LED 1080p Full HD Smart TV: Experience movies and TV shows in clear detail with powerful sound and rich colors on a screen that fits well in a large bedroom or living room. A built-in sensor measures room lighting and adjusts accordingly to provide the best possible picture.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Great TV
on January 6, 2017
Posted by: ammcb
Verified Purchase:Yes
This TV is great. I own several Smart TV's and prefer Samsung over Vizio and LG. I recenlty purchased a LG smart TV and it does not offer Pandora. Samsung is loaded with most apps that you want. Picture quality is great. Only thing I didn't like is the Mounting. I had to file away part of the mount so the wires would connect. Small concern and would definitely buy this again.
My Best Buy number: 0398226198
My Best Buy number: 0398226198
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Listen to music on the go with these Sony wireless headphones. Their Bluetooth connectivity lets you stream music and take calls from compatible devices, and the built-in battery provides up to 9 hours of playback time on a single charge. Jam to your favorite tunes in comfort with the foldable, around-the-neck design of these Sony wireless headphones.
 
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4
Rich Sound
on November 25, 2016
Posted by: ammcb
Many thing I like about these headphones. Rich sound, easy to pair, directions very simple. Only negative is buttons are hard to identify in low light but this is new and I will get used to it. I like these better than the ones that have a small wire connecting each side. This has a rubber band that rests on the back of your neck to keep everything in place. It is not awkward or uncomfortable and provides stability unlike the clunky large earpiece models that fit in your ear and fall out. Another plus is it drains out much of the ambient noise.
My Best Buy number: 0398226198
I would recommend this to a friend!
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True wireless noise cancelling Beats Fit Pro with comfortable, secure-fit wingtips are engineered for all-day activity. The flexible wingtip design conforms to your ear to comfortably lock in place so you can experience powerful, balanced sound during your work day or your workouts. With two distinct listening modes, you are in control of what you hear. Fully adaptive Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) uses real-time audio calibration to continuously pinpoint external sounds and optimize sound output, and when you need to be aware of your surroundings, easily switch to Transparency mode. Beats Fit Pro supports Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking for immersive music, movies, and games.¹ These earbuds are powered by the Apple H1 chip. The result — instant one-touch pairing², Automatic Switching³, Audio Sharing⁵, and hands-free “Hey Siri”⁴ for Apple devices. For Android users, easily connect via Class 1 Bluetooth® right out of the box. With the Beats app for Android¹¹, you’ll get enhanced features like one-touch pairing, customized controls, battery levels, firmware updates, and a Fit Test to help you get the best sound and fit out of your earbuds. Each earbud has up to 6 hours of listening time⁶ with 18 additional hours⁷ provided by its matching, pocket-sized charging case to give you up to 24 hours of combined playback.
 

Do these come with extra inserts? I love the cone type insert that seems to fit my ears better. They were on the old wired beats by Dre and then the pair that went around you neck and were magnetic.

they come with different size inserts
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Set your imagination free on the most powerful Surface Laptop, designed to light up the best of Windows 11. Boundary-pushing design lets you flex your creative muscle on the sleek 14.4“⁴ touchscreen, making seamless transitions from laptop to entertainment-ready stage to portable creative canvas, complete with built-in storage and charging for Surface Slim Pen 2* under the keyboard. Enjoy smooth gameplay, and draw, sketch and take notes like you would on paper on the bright, vibrant 120Hz display. Run intensive applications and get things done anywhere with all-day battery life, and get inspired with graphics power that exceeds your expectations. Elevate your entertainment with Quad Omnisonic speakers, featuring large bass and immersive Dolby Atmos. Stay in the flow, be inspired and get closer to what you love.
 

Is the tablet portion of the laptop detachable like a 2 in 1? or is it attached like a normal laptop?

It doesn't detach but it pivots differently. It's not flimsy and it swings from the center. Hard to expaling but it gives you some really different setting versus the ones that just swing at the hinge.
2 years, 7 months ago
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Wemo WiFi Smart Outdoor Plug gives you total smart control over your lights, holiday decorations and other outdoor devices. Featuring two splash-proof and weather-resistant outlets, you can set schedules and control two devices together from anywhere by using the app or your voice with Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, or Hey Google.* It’s perfect for the patio, yard or other spaces where you’d like to manage electric outlets. You can also use Away Mode to randomly turn porch or landscape lights on and off when you’re not home. Sync lights connected to the Smart Outdoor Plug with the sunset and you’ll walk out to a backyard that’s ready for evening activities.
 

Does this Wemo WiFi smart plug-outdoor, connect to a mesh WiFi system. I have some Wemo smart mini plugs thatonly connect to 2 ghz routers. The Mesh system I have doesn’t distinguish between 2 and 5 ghz bands, so the Wemo mini plugs do not connect my wifi

I have mine on a mesh system but that doesn't mean it will work on yours. It depends on the brand. While I cant see it not working, I can't account for every type of router.
3 years, 6 months ago
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Wemo WiFi Smart Outdoor Plug gives you total smart control over your lights, holiday decorations and other outdoor devices. Featuring two splash-proof and weather-resistant outlets, you can set schedules and control two devices together from anywhere by using the app or your voice with Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, or Hey Google.* It’s perfect for the patio, yard or other spaces where you’d like to manage electric outlets. You can also use Away Mode to randomly turn porch or landscape lights on and off when you’re not home. Sync lights connected to the Smart Outdoor Plug with the sunset and you’ll walk out to a backyard that’s ready for evening activities.
 

I actually have 3 questions. Is this device gfi protected? Can I control each outlet separately? I’ve yet to see a straight answer on that question What are the current and temperature ratings for the device?

It is not a GFI outlet. Technically, outlets outside should be GFI by code negating the need for this to be GFI. You cannot control the outlets independent of each other.. Both are either on or off and controlled together as a pair. .
3 years, 6 months ago
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Anker PowerConf Bluetooth Speakerphone is the perfect conference speaker companion for work-from-home meetings. It comes with six built-in microphones, real-time echo cancellation, de-reverberation, and ambient noise suppression. The PowerConf Bluetooth speakerphone gives you 24 hours of call time and can also charge your other devices at the same time. PowerConf is Zoom certified and is also compatible with Skype, Google Hangout, Facetime, WebEx, GotoMeeting, Chromebox, and more. For computers that use Windows 7, 8, 10, and macOS, just connect via Bluetooth or a USB-C cable without needing to install any drivers.
 

does this work with apple

Yes it does
3 years, 7 months ago
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Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 deliver everything you expect from Bluetooth headphones – and some things you never imagined possible. It’s no surprise PC Magazine called them “The best active noise cancellation you can buy.” Eleven levels of noise cancellation feature a range of options to choose from. You can totally eliminate distractions or minimize noise cancelling to hear everything around you. Or choose from nine other levels in between. Active noise cancelling technology in Bose Headphones 700 monitors the sounds around you and instantly cancels out unwanted noise to let your music shine through. At the same time, the acoustic space inside the earcups is maximized to give your music depth and detail. With these noise cancelling headphones, it’s not just your music that’s clear, so are your calls. The unrivaled microphone system uses a series of microphones to adapt in real time to noisy and windy environments so voices sound crystal clear on calls. Voice commands are also captured with unprecedented accuracy. The stunning new design of Bose Headphones 700 features a streamlined stainless-steel headband and a lightweight, comfortable fit that’s perfect for all-day listening. With these wireless headphones you get up to 20 hours of battery life and time-based power information per charge. Bose Headphones 700. The wireless headphones everyone is talking about.
 

Will these pair of headphones have a lot of bass?

yes the base is really good as is the entire range.
4 years, 10 months ago
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Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 deliver everything you expect from Bluetooth headphones – and some things you never imagined possible. It’s no surprise PC Magazine called them “The best active noise cancellation you can buy.” Eleven levels of noise cancellation feature a range of options to choose from. You can totally eliminate distractions or minimize noise cancelling to hear everything around you. Or choose from nine other levels in between. Active noise cancelling technology in Bose Headphones 700 monitors the sounds around you and instantly cancels out unwanted noise to let your music shine through. At the same time, the acoustic space inside the earcups is maximized to give your music depth and detail. With these noise cancelling headphones, it’s not just your music that’s clear, so are your calls. The unrivaled microphone system uses a series of microphones to adapt in real time to noisy and windy environments so voices sound crystal clear on calls. Voice commands are also captured with unprecedented accuracy. The stunning new design of Bose Headphones 700 features a streamlined stainless-steel headband and a lightweight, comfortable fit that’s perfect for all-day listening. With these wireless headphones you get up to 20 hours of battery life and time-based power information per charge. Bose Headphones 700. The wireless headphones everyone is talking about.
 

Can you plug these headphones into the movies and music on American Airlines?

yea, there is a standard audio cable you can use as well.
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Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 deliver everything you expect from Bluetooth headphones – and some things you never imagined possible. It’s no surprise PC Magazine called them “The best active noise cancellation you can buy.” Eleven levels of noise cancellation feature a range of options to choose from. You can totally eliminate distractions or minimize noise cancelling to hear everything around you. Or choose from nine other levels in between. Active noise cancelling technology in Bose Headphones 700 monitors the sounds around you and instantly cancels out unwanted noise to let your music shine through. At the same time, the acoustic space inside the earcups is maximized to give your music depth and detail. With these noise cancelling headphones, it’s not just your music that’s clear, so are your calls. The unrivaled microphone system uses a series of microphones to adapt in real time to noisy and windy environments so voices sound crystal clear on calls. Voice commands are also captured with unprecedented accuracy. The stunning new design of Bose Headphones 700 features a streamlined stainless-steel headband and a lightweight, comfortable fit that’s perfect for all-day listening. With these wireless headphones you get up to 20 hours of battery life and time-based power information per charge. Bose Headphones 700. The wireless headphones everyone is talking about.
 

I would like to use these headphones with my home theater a/v receiver. Yamaha RX-V685. Will this work?

if it has blue tooth or a standard audio port it will..
4 years, 10 months ago
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Upgrade your movie experiences with this 2.0-channel LG sound bar speaker kit. It produces 140W of power to blare your favorite song or movie, and it's wireless-enabled to eliminate the need for cables for a clean, uncluttered look.
 

Can I use existing speakers wires in my walls and connect via junction box to the the wires in the LG box to power them?

If I understand you correct, yes. You need to connect wires from the black box to each of the two speakers. It shouldn't matter what wire you use. The black box wirelessly syncs with the power bar so it can be on the other side of the room.
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Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 4100 Plaque Control, Rechargeable electric toothbrush with pressure sensor, White Mint HX6817/01
 

is this item stocked in local stores

Best buy has it near me
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