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- First reviewSeptember 23, 2012
- Last reviewDecember 23, 2014
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- First review commentDecember 31, 2016
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Bose® QuietComfort® 25 Acoustic Noise Cancelling™ Headphones (iOS): Enjoy crisp, powerful sound — and quiet that lets you hear your music better — with these Bose® QuietComfort® 25 around-the-ear headphones, which monitor the noise around you and cancel it out, helping you focus on what matters.
Posted by: TheBigIdea
from Jacksonville, FL
I was torn between these and Beats Solo 2's. I actually got the Solo2's, but returned them after a few days and exchanged them for the Bose QC25's.
These are VERY comfortable, and the sound is amazing! Also, the noise canceling works great as well, gets rid of any sort of white noise and other ambient noise as well.
Not a whole lot more to say. I have always heard "No Highs, No Lows, Must Be Bose" because they are known for their excellent mid-range sound, but not much more... but I gotta say I am a fan of these headphones. They do sound good, they are light, comfortable, and seem to be built well.
My Best Buy number: 0535019706
I would recommend this to a friend!
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These Beats Solo 2 900-00148-01 on-ear headphones feature a compact, foldable design for easy portability. The included RemoteTalk cable lets you take calls and control music with most iOS devices.
Customer Rating
1
Most Uncomfortable Headphones Ever!
on December 19, 2014
Posted by: TheBigIdea
from Jacksonville, FL
I really don't listen to headphones of any type often. I take maybe 4-5 round-trip plane trips per year, and that's really about it. If I am home, work, or anywhere else I and I am listening to music or radio it's coming out of a speaker.
I was using Skullcandy earbuds up to now, which worked fine for me.
Anyway, I have some long trips coming up and I was torn between Beats Solo 2's and Bose QC25's. I've always considered Beats overrated and Bose overpriced and overrated, especially in their speaker selection.
The salesman at Best Buy tipped the scale and I got the Beat Solo 2's.
They sounded pretty good, and have average build. But they are the MOST UNCOMFORTABLE THING I HAVE EVER HAD ON MY HEAD!!!
They don't flex much, and are so tight! Horrible!
They don't flex much, and are so tight! Horrible!
I returned them and I ended up getting the Bose QC25's. They are MUCH better. Better sound, noise canceling, and MUCH more comfortable. They are $100 more... but it's worth it!
My Best Buy number: 0535019706
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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LG 24" Tall Tub Built-In Dishwasher: Experience exceptionally clean dishes at just the touch of a button with this powerful LG dishwasher. Variable spray pressure technology and a hybrid condensing dry system ensure a deep, sanitized clean for a generous amount of dishes.How to Prepare for Delivery and InstallationLearn how to get ready for the delivery and installation of your new dishwasher. Walk the path, check your hookups, order new parts, and empty your old dishwasher.Watch the video ›
Customer Rating
5
Great Dishwasher! As expected, it cleans dishes.
on December 11, 2014
Posted by: TheBigIdea
from Jacksonville, FL
I wanted a dishwasher with a 3rd rack, and it was between this and the BOSCH 500 series. The Bosch was ugly, and hidden controls is not an option with a black dishwasher, so I settled for this LG.
My original dishwasher came with my house... a whirlpool, "contractor special". My kitchen is next to my living room, so I would usually set s delay so I wouldn't have to listen to the dang thing while trying to watch TV. I thought it cleaned okay... but it did leave TONS of water spots all over my dishes. I thought that was life because of the hard NE Florida water.
I've had this LG for about 2 weeks now, and I really like it. I like the half-load option so I can just clean a few dishes on half load instead of waiting on having enough for a full load. The dishwasher is VERY quiet. You really don't hear it at all unless you use the "heavy" setting, and even then, it's still very quiet. Dishes come out clean, and it's cleaning off the spots some of my dishes have had for years!
My old dishwasher had a food grinder, and a heating coil. This one has neither... so you have to make sure you wipe or rinse off really large food particles #like full strings of spaghetti#. It dries pretty well. Glass and porcelain and most metal comes out completely dry... a few plastic bowls might have a few drops of water, I usually just give a good shake when I take them out.
The dishwasher has tons of options for normal, heavy, light, delicate, half load, full load, heavy for half, light for the other half, high temperature, etc... My old dishwasher was "normal" every time... I do find myself using some of the other options with this dishwasher more often.
I installed this dishwasher myself. Installation is very easy, and leveling is very easy because there are screws in the front to level the back. The power box is easy to get to and hook up, as is the fresh water hookup. The drain line was a little shorter than my old dishwasher, but I made it work.
I was a little nervous because I did read some negative reviews after I ordered this dishwasher... but all in all, I am happy with my purchase. I made a good choice. It's quiet, and gets dishes clean. Only slightly negative thing I can say is the top rack has no sprayer arm under it. It has water from the top, and the sprayer arm that washes the middle rack will reach the top rack UNLESS you have very large items on the middle rack. This isn't a problem if you just have smaller items like drinking glasses and whatnot, but if you have several large pots on the middle rack, and have large spoons facing down on the top shelf, it may not clean them will.
This is not an issue if you just have flatware on the top shelf because the top arm will clean those items fine regardless of whats on the middle shelf.
My Best Buy number: 0535019706
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This high-power disposer is ideal for getting rid of food waste with ease and convenience. Its high-speed motor produces more power per pound and is sound insulated for quiet operation.
Customer Rating
3
It's okay, but I wish I stuck with Whirlpool
on May 3, 2014
Posted by: TheBigIdea
from Jacksonville, FL
OK, so this is not the first disposal I have installed. I installed a Whirlpool for a friend a month or so ago.
I ordered this, but the first one I received was damaged in shipping.
The store ended up having one in stock when I did the exchange. No problems there.
Now, for the installation....
The instructions are horrible. The entire manual is full of "Your disposal either has this mount or that mount". So obviously they use the same manual for different model disposals that use different mounts. I ended up not using the manual at all and figured it all out. The mount uses a rubber "hush gasket" which, along with a clamp, hold the disposal to the mount in the sink. It's there, but I wonder if this will fail in the future because it's not as solid of a mount like the twist mount that Whirlpool and other manufactures use. Time will tell.
The other problem is that the discharge port on this disposal is lower than a standard disposal by about 1/2 inch. So I had to reconfigure all the pipes under my sink to make the plumbing work.... just something thats a pain.
Now for actual usage...
The disposal does a good job at eating food. It's pretty loud. The rubber guard thing in the sink (to help stuff from falling in accidentally) is a poor design, causing my sink to drain really slow. If I pour hot water to drain cooked spaghetti or something, the sink just fills with water, so I'll have to use the other sink.
The disposal does a good job at eating food. It's pretty loud. The rubber guard thing in the sink (to help stuff from falling in accidentally) is a poor design, causing my sink to drain really slow. If I pour hot water to drain cooked spaghetti or something, the sink just fills with water, so I'll have to use the other sink.
What's great about it: It eats anything
What's not so great: Installation instructions are horrible
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Quality
3
Features
3
Performance
3
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Make immersive, high-resolution audio an integral part of your entertainment with this Sonos Playbar soundbar. Bluetooth connectivity streams your favorite playlist wirelessly from your smart device, while automatic tuning ensures rich, detailed sound anywhere in the room. This Sonos Playbar soundbar lets you connect speakers in different rooms over Wi-Fi.
Customer Rating
5
Really good sound, one the the best sound bars!
on July 25, 2013
Posted by: TheBigIdea
from Jacksonville, FL
So I have a really good sound system in my livingroom, and I was looking for better sound in my bedroom, so I bought this (although for people looking for a soundbar in their living room, this is a really good option).
It's very easy to setup... basically plug in the power cord and the optical cable, and use the app to configure everything. I already had existing SONOS items at home, so setup was especially easy...
This thing sounds amazing. It produces a great range of sound, even without a subwoofer... and I use the sleep timer at night, and I have the alarm set so I wake up to great sounding music. I have no complaints at all!
My Best Buy number: 535019706
What's great about it: Easy to setup, great sound
What's not so great: Little expensive
I would recommend this to a friend!
Sound Quality
5
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The intelligent, easy-to-use AirPort Extreme Base Station with simultaneous dual-band support is the perfect wireless access point for home, school or office. It offers next-generation 802.11ac Wi-Fi technology and delivers high-performance wireless access for Mac computers, PCs and Wi-Fi devices such as iPhone®, iPad®, iPod® touch and Apple TV.
Posted by: TheBigIdea
from Jacksonville, FL
I use it in...:Large home
Like all Apple products... it's a little expensive.
But it performs really great. Signal seems to be about 30% stronger then the previous Airport Extreme. And it's better then any Linksys/Netgear/etc router I have used. It is easy to setup using the Airport Utility on your Mac or other Apple device. Another great thing is the powercord. It does not have a power adapter on the end of the power cord, it just uses a regular 2-prong power cord, so it saves room on your surge protector and keeps everything neat and clean.
I live in a townhouse, and I have had problems with other routers just because of a crowded wifi band with all my neighbors. This router works significantly better at both 2.6 and 5ghz. I really like it!
My Best Buy number: 535019706
What's great about it: Great range, speed, and easy to setup
What's not so great: It's a little expensive
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
Performance
5
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Samsung PN43F4500BFXZA Plasma HDTV: Bring your favorite content into crisp detail with this Samsung plasma HDTV, which features Real Black panel technology for sharp contrast. The 600Hz refresh rate virtually eliminates motion blur for smooth fast-action scenes.
Posted by: TheBigIdea
from Jacksonville, FL
Internet Connectable?No
This is a great TV, especially considering the low price!
I would say this is probably the best TV you can get for its size (43 inch) and price (under $400). It's only 720p, but since most content on DirecTV and all cable content is 720p at best anyway, it really does not matter. Plus you have the 600hz advantage when it comes to motion, so you get smooth video.
It is a no frills TV. No smart features, no 3D, and if you want a really good TV for your living room this is not the option. But if you want something for a bedroom to watch a little TV in the morning or at night before bed, this is a perfect choice. I don't think you will find anything better.
My Best Buy number: 0535019706
What's great about it: Great picture, great price, Plasma
I would recommend this to a friend!
Picture Quality
4
Sound Quality
4
Features
3
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iPhone 5 features a 4" Retina display, the powerful A6 chip, an 8.0MP iSight camera with panorama, ultrafast wireless, iOS 6 and iCloud. Yet it's the thinnest, lightest iPhone ever.
Posted by: TheBigIdea
from Jacksonville, FL
Age:25-34
Phone size:Just right
This really is a great phone. It's amazingly fast. I did a download test with LTE, and it downloads data at 50MB/sec, and uploads at around 30MB/sec. (Of course that can change a lot based on signal strength, network traffic, etc)
The camera quality is excellent, even in low light. Panoramic mode is really great too.
The screen is a great size, can still use the phone easily with one hand.
The only thing that is not too great is the map app, especially in satellite mode. But it's new, I am sure Apple will improve it.
What's great about it: Everything
What's not so great: No major flaws
I would recommend this to a friend!
Picture Quality
5
Battery Life
4
Sound Quality
5
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Clothes will get the fabric care they deserve with this ENERGY STAR certified front load washer. Featuring Precision Dispense to release detergent at just the right time for optimal cleaning, this 4.5 cu. ft. energy efficient washer also provides enough room to wash over three baskets of clothing in a single load. The Smooth Wavestainless steel basket in this front load washer helps to prevent fabrics from fraying and snagging while the Cold Wash cycle gently lifts stains while protecting clothes from heat damage. The Sanitize cycle with Oxi even eliminates 99.9% of common household bacteria.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5It looks nice but doesn't work
By Zena
I shipped the item to barbados . I bought a similar model 5 Years ago that has been amazing so I decided to buy another . Our cycles in Barbados ( where I was shipping it to ) are different to the US ,but as my previous machine had worked then this one should . It ended up costing me with shipping and duties $6500.00 ($3000.00US)for items that started in the us at $1600!The dryer is good but the washing machine does not work . And it's going to cost me a further $2000 ($1000us)to fix it . ! I think Barbados should be flagged in your computer system so that when an Order comes from Barbados ( which you should know when filling in details ,membership number or credit card) a flag should pop up to tell us to check with the manufacturer as to whether or not your purchase will actually work in Barbados
TheBigIdea
Jacksonville, FL
Electric Different?
December 31, 2016
So the electric in barbados is 110v/50hz, I suppose this washer is designed to work with 60hz and the difference is screwing with the electronics.... not really the washers fault though.
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Compactors & Disposals
Compactors & Disposals
which disposals should i get
how do i choose which hp ineed
You can get any disposal you want.... bigger HP models will take up more space under the sink, but if you want to be able to put anything, including bones down there, get a 1HP. If you don't expect to use it a whole lot, get a smaller one.
9 years, 11 months ago
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TheBigIdea
Jacksonville, FL
Compactors & Disposals
Compactors & Disposals
Plug and cord accessories?
Does Best Buy sell plug and cord accessories for garbage disposals?
Nope, just the disposal themselves... they don't get into the plumbing or electrical side of it.
9 years, 11 months ago
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TheBigIdea
Jacksonville, FL