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- First reviewDecember 7, 2016
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The highest rated* annual sports title of this console generation returns with NBA 2K18, featuring unparalleled authenticity and improvements on the court. *According to 2008 - 2016 Metacritic.com. Internet download and Micro SD card required (minimum 32GB recommended).
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4
Fun game - MyGM more is a bit annoying though
on April 22, 2018
Posted by: kms883
from New Jersey
Verified Purchase:Yes
Really enjoy NBA 2k18, but the MyGM mode is pretty annoying. Avoid that mode if you can, but otherwise a great NBA simulation game to take with you on road trips!
My Best Buy number: 0411195906
My Best Buy number: 0411195906
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Enjoy crisp 4K images and dazzling color on this Sony HDR Ultra TV, featuring a wide 75-inch screen that's ideal for home theaters. Full-array local dimming and boosting ensures a clear picture, and hidden cable routing makes for a seamless setup. This Sony HDR Ultra TV is compatible with PlayStation Vue to eliminate your cable bill.
Customer Rating
5
Great TV, but Android TV needs some work
on January 5, 2018
Posted by: kms883
from New Jersey
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is a fantastic TV... after looking at Samsungs, LG, and Sony for weeks, I finally decided to get the Sony because of Android TV. I figured it would connect to my Google Home systems and be another vessel to Google's domination of my home.
Started out with setting up the TV - which took about 10 minutes to get on the included stand and onto my TV stand. Not too difficult, but a two person job for sure. Once I plugged in the TV, it was pretty straightforward to setup... I used my Google Pixel to setup the Wifi and the Google account pretty quickly.
Gorgeous picture, no issues with the apps on the Google Play Store. Netflix and Amazon Video in 4K are gorgeous. Great TV, great investment...
Android TV definitely is something that Google needs to focus on - they have a leg up on Apple in this market. But, I can't get the TV to connect to my Google Home so I can do voice commands. I guess there's some different technology in play here (Google Home wants to use Chromecast tech, while the TV uses Google Cast, which is different?).
Weirdest part? You can control the TV using voice commands on an Amazon Echo. It's actually a pre-installed app. But you can't use a Google Home. Go figure.
Also, ton of pre-loaded apps that you can't delete. Didn't realize bloatware was on TVs now...
5 stars for the picture quality, the potential of Android TV, and because I can't deduct a half-star for the preloaded apps and lack of Google Home support.
My Best Buy number: 0411195906
My Best Buy number: 0411195906
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Improve your audio experience with this 2.1-channel Sony sound bar. It lets you enjoy wireless streaming from radio services with its Wi-Fi connectivity, and its S-Force PRO Front Surround technology produces dynamic audio details. This 350W Sony sound bar supports playback of high-definition audio formats from Bluetooth-enabled devices with its LDAC technology.
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4
Sounds great - one little quirk
on January 5, 2018
Posted by: kms883
from New Jersey
Verified Purchase:Yes
This soundbar sounds fantastic, but has a minor quirk. The soundbar takes about a minute to start up after the TV is turned on. However, once it is on, the sound is excellent and definitely noticeable as an upgrade over the standard TV sound. I placed the subwoofer next to my sofa, against the back wall, and you can feel the bass through the sofa.
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My Best Buy number: 0411195906
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The Gear S3 has the esthetics of a truly premium watch with advanced features built right into the watch design. That's why it's so easy and effortless to use the Gear S3. It's also built for you to go days without needing your phone or to recharge. You get to feel free with the Gear S3.
Customer Rating
5
Great upgrade for Samsung
on December 7, 2016
Posted by: kms883
Verified Purchase:Yes
Purchased the Gear S3 on a whim while picking up my Google Home. I did have a Fitbit and previously an Apple Watch (when I had an iPhone through work) and realized that while I always wore a watch, a smartwatch wasn't exactly the thing I needed. I mean, who needs another screen to remind me that I have 200 unread emails?
However, on a whim, I bought the Gear S3. At first the S3 seemed large (much larger than fitbit and apple watch for sure!), but not much bigger than a regular timepiece. It also has the weight of a good automatic watch, like an Omega.
Connecting to my Galaxy S7 Edge was a snap - the app was preloaded - I started it, it recognized the watch in about 30 seconds and began configuring it. After about 5 minutes, it was ready to go.
Functionality:
The Gear S3 is super easy to use. The bezel on the top moves smoothly but doesn't get bumped or moved accidentally, even with my hands in gloves or in my pockets. Vibrations for notifications are felt easily. Apps are installed quickly through the Gear app, as are pictures and additional faces. Oh, as it relates to faces - unlike the Apple Watch, custom faces are easy to create, even if they kind of sort of look like a real watch (Apple frowns on making your Apple Watch look like an Omega or Rolex). I did take a phone call from the watch and my wife said she didn't even notice I was speaking into my watch vs. on the phone.
The Gear S3 is super easy to use. The bezel on the top moves smoothly but doesn't get bumped or moved accidentally, even with my hands in gloves or in my pockets. Vibrations for notifications are felt easily. Apps are installed quickly through the Gear app, as are pictures and additional faces. Oh, as it relates to faces - unlike the Apple Watch, custom faces are easy to create, even if they kind of sort of look like a real watch (Apple frowns on making your Apple Watch look like an Omega or Rolex). I did take a phone call from the watch and my wife said she didn't even notice I was speaking into my watch vs. on the phone.
Fitness tracking:
Coming from a Fitbit and an Apple Watch, my expectations were high. Both of those fitness trackers were first rate. That said, the Gear S3 is on par with them - step tracking is excellent, workouts are logged perfectly, and heart rate (while it does take a bit to get used to where the watch should be for perfect tracking) is pretty accurate. Everything syncs to S Health properly and quickly.
Coming from a Fitbit and an Apple Watch, my expectations were high. Both of those fitness trackers were first rate. That said, the Gear S3 is on par with them - step tracking is excellent, workouts are logged perfectly, and heart rate (while it does take a bit to get used to where the watch should be for perfect tracking) is pretty accurate. Everything syncs to S Health properly and quickly.
Notifications
The big gripe for folks on smartwatches is "too many notifications". That's true - unless you control them. Through the Gear app - I was able to turn off Facebook and Twitter notifications, along with the notifications for email and other non-essential services. I now have my Google app, Samsung Pay, and Weather as the only things pushing notifications to me
The big gripe for folks on smartwatches is "too many notifications". That's true - unless you control them. Through the Gear app - I was able to turn off Facebook and Twitter notifications, along with the notifications for email and other non-essential services. I now have my Google app, Samsung Pay, and Weather as the only things pushing notifications to me
Battery
As I write this, I am at 35% battery remaining. I took the watch off it's charger 2 1/2 days ago. In short, the battery life is amazing. A Fitbit will last the better part of a week, yes, but when compared to the Series 1 Apple Watch that I had before - well, that watch was on the charger each night...
As I write this, I am at 35% battery remaining. I took the watch off it's charger 2 1/2 days ago. In short, the battery life is amazing. A Fitbit will last the better part of a week, yes, but when compared to the Series 1 Apple Watch that I had before - well, that watch was on the charger each night...
All in all - I'd absolutely recommend the Gear S3 to anyone looking for a fashionable, rugged, and downright usable smartwatch. Perhaps this is just what the industry needed to change it's fortunes....
My Best Buy number: 0411195906
My Best Buy number: 0411195906
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Simplify your everyday life with the Google Home, a voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant. Use voice commands to enjoy music, get answers from Google and manage everyday tasks. Google Home is compatible with Android and iOS operating systems, and can control compatible smart devices such as Chromecast or Nest."
Customer Rating
4
Great start for Google
on December 7, 2016
Posted by: kms883
Verified Purchase:Yes
Purchased the Google Home as a starter for my smart home. Unpacked it, and set it up in less than 5 minutes... super easy - download the app on my Android phone and follow the prompts. Linking to my Google Play Music, Chromecast, Nest Thermostats, and Pandora were easy as well.
However, that's where the utility for Google Home kind of ended. There are currently only a few things that Google Home can connect to, Google products like Chromecast and Chromecast Audio, and music services (Google Play Music, YouTube, Pandora) are the primary things. The only partners are are Samsung SmartThings, Philips Hue, and Nest (another Google product).
Given this is a brand new product (came out in November 2016), that was kind of expected - but seeing where Amazon is with Echo (Alexa), it's kind of disappointing that Google came out with a product that doesn't have a wider variety of partners. That said, I did read that in another few months, we should see a larger range of partners coming on-board, so we'll see some growth in the very near future!
There are some major pros for Google Home... primarily around voice recognition. The Google Home is amazing at recognizing voices. Saying "Ok Google" sounds kind of odd, but coming from an Android phone where I actually use the functionality already, it's not too much of a stretch. It can hear me from about 30 feet away, and recognize and process my voice even with other background noise. Finally, it does a great job with dealing with accents too - recognizing some difficult ones in some Thanksgiving tests.
Last point on administration - nearly everything can be done with the voice - however, the Google Home app is really very user friendly. Also, Google does record requests in the cloud - which is nice when checking to ensure that kids aren't abusing it :)
One last con - I did have a defective unit where the microphone did give up after a couple of days. Best Buy was awesome in letting me exchange it with no stress, and from reading online, it looks like it's an isolated issue to that specific unit.
All in all - a great first foray for Google into the space previously dominated by Amazon. Looking forward to seeing it grow and keeping up with it :)
My Best Buy number: 0411195906
My Best Buy number: 0411195906
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Simplify your everyday life with the Google Home, a voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant. Use voice commands to enjoy music, get answers from Google and manage everyday tasks. Google Home is compatible with Android and iOS operating systems, and can control compatible smart devices such as Chromecast or Nest."
Instructions say it isn't compatible with routers with wpa2. All my routers are wpa2. I have XFINITY as my main router. Thought it would be plug and play but can't get it done!
Simplify your everyday life with the Google Home, a voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant. Use voice commands to enjoy music, get answers from Google and manage everyday tasks. Google Home is compatible with Android and iOS operating systems, and can control compatible smart devices such as Chromecast or Nest."
Simplify your everyday life with the Google Home, a voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant. Use voice commands to enjoy music, get answers from Google and manage everyday tasks. Google Home is compatible with Android and iOS operating systems, and can control compatible smart devices such as Chromecast or Nest."