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Live in a smarter and safer home with this iSmartAlarm premier bundle. The Wi-Fi-enabled Spot camera sends push notifications and real-time HD video streaming to your smartphone, and it has sound recognition capability for carbon monoxide and smoke alarm sirens. This iSmartAlarm premier bundle includes free cloud storage and expandable memory up to 32GB.
 
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Best Internet Connected Security System
on August 6, 2017
Posted by: GadgetMaN24
from Long Island, NY
I am so glad I purchased this over the other brands. It was at a good price and all additional accessories can be purchased without breaking your wallet. You also get occasional coupons in the app to purchase accessories from their website.
+This system is very easy to install and pair sensors
+Has good range to all paired sensors
+Sensors are of good quality, small in size and so far battery has been great.
+Has tons of settings for different modes such as Home, Away or you can even make your own
+You can set the delay to arm/disarm just like ADT
+Provided iSpot Camera works flawlessly although it was quite a trouble to get it connected. I feel like this was an isolated incident but once it paired, it works flawlessly
+Camera detects motion and can either send alerts to your phone or sound the alarm and so does the motion sensor
+Camera has good night vision quality and detection. It detected moving lights from cars coming in to the room.
+Software provides free cloud storage for videos
+Sensors blink every time they detect motion or doors open/close
+Notifications on every single contact operation
+If the alarm is sounded, you get notifications and an automated phone call
+A keypad to arm/disarm is now available on the website
I hope they stay in business and keep improving on this product.
My Best Buy number: 2400331098
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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Complete your home theater's wireless surround sound with this 5.1-channel Sony sound bar system. Its Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity let you stream music and movie audio smoothly, and the wireless subwoofer provides powerful bass. This 550W Sony sound bar system includes two wireless rear speakers for forceful sound effects from movies, concerts and video games.
 
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Great System
on March 3, 2017
Posted by: GadgetMaN24
from Long Island, NY
I have been using this for about 3+ months now and have had no issues at all.
-Got it on sale from Best Buy for half the retail price
-Sound is good for small-mid size room.
-One of the only few soundbars with discrete surround speakers.
-Soundbar has discrete drivers for center, left and right
-Decodes DD+ EAC3 without any issues
-Display shows exactly what signal is being decoded
-On Screen Display menu
-Comes with a mic for speaker calibration
-Rear speakers and subwoofer are wireless. Gives complete independence of where you want to place each speaker. You only need outlets where you want to install the speaker
-3 HDMI Inputs + Optical + Coax + 3.5mm Jack + Bluetooth
-Has built-in services for audio playback
-No sync issues between the soundbar and any speakers
-Has auto and manual switching between two 5GHz frequency range for interference-free communication
-Works great with nVidia Shield with HDMI CEC
My Best Buy number: 2400331098
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Enjoy crisp, powerful low-end audio with these Sony MDRXB50AP/B earbud headphones, which feature a bass duct design that provides optimal sound isolation. An integrated elecret condenser/omnidirectional microphone lets you chat hands-free.
 
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It's ok. I feel it's a bit overpriced
on March 3, 2017
Posted by: GadgetMaN24
from Long Island, NY
Sound is good and about the same as a QY8 Bluetooth headphones off amazon. Only has a one button mic and no volume control.
My Best Buy number: 2400331098
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Master at-home entertainment with this NVIDIA Shield Pro media player. It connects to movie and video game services such as Android TV and GeForce NOW and provides 4K resolution for Netflix, YouTube and VUDU. Copy files to this 500GB NVIDIA SHIELD Pro media player for fast access to your library.
 
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A downgrade from 2015 Nvidia Shield 16GB Model
on February 3, 2017
Posted by: GadgetMaN24
from Long Island, NY
Since my 2015 model nVidia Shield 16GB (remote included in bundle for $199) after the Android 7.0 update was having issues with the remote and controller pairing (I dont think i saw an update for the accessories), I returned it to get the 2017 Pro model and was highly disappointed of the extra $100 I paid for this.
-The 2017 pro device has the same footprint of the 2015 device. It lookes like nVidia just repackaged the returned shields back in the box. My device didnt have the plastic on top of the shiny part of the device either like the 16GB had.
-The pro 500GB model is definitely slower than the 2015 16GB model. I believe the pro model uses 5400RPM spin drive inside since I can hear it constantly compared to 2015 16GB which had flash storage
-No upgraded remote like the 2017 16GB Models. This comes with the same old remote with the previous generation with rechargeable battery that only last a few days.
-No HDMI cable included in the 2017 Model either
-The controller feels cheap compared to old generation
This is good for people buying their first Shield that need the IR Receiver. I believe that's the only advantage the Pro has over the 16GB model.
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My Best Buy number: 2400331098
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Enjoy the rich audio experience provided by the Nakamichi 7.1-Channel Soundbar System. Surround-effect tweeters enhance sound performance by reflecting it off your ceiling, floor and walls, and five individually sealed sound chambers let you fully immerse yourself in the music. With the wireless subwoofer of the Nakamichi 7.1 sound bar, even the low bass frequencies become clearly audible.
 
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Great Sound but needs a lot more work !
on January 9, 2017
Posted by: GadgetMaN24
from Long Island, NY
I got this after reading great reviews about the product. I kept it for 2 weeks just because the sound was good but unfortunately had to return it. Below or the cons that were the deciding factors for return of this product:
Cons
1) No Dolby Digital Plus decoding via HDMI. I had this connected to nVidia Shield TV via HDMI IN and the sound output was 2 channel from all the speakers. Shield only does DD+ via HDMI as there is no optical port nor any option to output a DD AC3 Signal.
2) The soundbar transmits on 5.8Ghz frequency to the subwoofer which literally jammed every internet device operating at that frequency in the room. The download speeds went from 65Mbps to 0.09Mbps every time the soundbar was turned on. This affected my nVidia Shield, Xbox One, iPad etc. I had to switch them to 2.4Ghz in order to get any internet bandwidth. All internet devices were connected to the Google OnHub.
3) Remote is clunky and have to be directly aimed at the soundbar in order for it to work.
4) No digital display on the soundbar which makes interpreting the 8 small white LEDs that are so close together on the soundbar as morse code.
5) No on screen display/menu either
Pros
1) Great sound quality
2) Very little sound distortion and no lag
3) Great looking subwoofer and build quality
4) 2 X HDMI Inputs, 1 X ARC HDMI Output, 1 X Optical, 1 X Coax, Bluetooth
5) Only 7.1 Surround Soundbar System on the market
6) Great customer support
If you can look past all the cons on this product, this is one great product.. I hope nakamichi can resolve all the issues on the next model.
My Best Buy number: 2400331098
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Keep up with the advancing world of Wi-Fi. This TP-LINK Google OnHub router connects to over 100 devices at the same time, learns what bandwidth each device or task requires, and automatically upgrades to the latest features and security settings, for a far-reaching, high-performing home network.
 
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Beats any router out there in its price range !
on November 23, 2016
Posted by: GadgetMaN24
from Long Island, NY
I got this on sale and further a bit cheaper through PM. The setup is a breeze. The speeds are great and delivers consistent 100Mbps on my internet connection. The wireless signal is better than other $200+ routers I tried. It penetrates walls and I now have full bars on my wireless devices. And this is compatible with the new google wireless access points that are releasing soon.
Great product Google !
My Best Buy number: 2400331098
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Get into the game with the Razer ManO'War headset. It has 2.4GHz wireless technology, letting you enjoy high-quality audio without wires, and a battery life of up to 14 hours of continuous game play on a single charge. The 7.1 surround sound of the Razer ManO'War headset immerses you in your gaming sessions, hearing every sound.
 
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A former Logitech G933 User !
on July 19, 2016
Posted by: GadgetMaN24
from Long Island, NY
These headphones are pretty equivalent in terms of sound quality to the G933.
Pros:
-The sound volume is much higher
- Excellent positional audio compared to G933's Dolby and DTSX.
-The leatherette ear cups are a lot more comfortable for me personally compared to the cloth on G933.
-The standby battery life is much better in my personal use compared to the G933.
-These don't clamp my head from the sides compared to the G933.
-I felt these were lighter to G933 and the top band is wider giving more surface area on top of the head.
Cons
-Software needs more customization and EQ setup for games
-Wish it had some buttons like the G933 has on the headset to activate a particular EQ setting while in-game
-A 3.5mm input like the G933's dongle or headset or inclusion of bluetooth would have been a great feature
If you want to preview the razer positional audio similar to this headset, you can download Razer Surround software on your PC which will simulate the 7.1 on any 3.5mm headphone. I tried it with the ATH-M50 which convinced me to exchange my G933 for these.
My Best Buy number: 2400331098
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Set up your home cinema system and enjoy outstanding detail and incredible sound with this Sony A/V player. The 4K upscaling enhances your video content so that you can see all the detail, and solid sound processing gives you your sound. Ethernet connectivity, a pair of HDMI port and two line-out ports give this Sony A/V player maximum flexibility.Learn more about high-resolution audio ›
 
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No Atmos or DTSX output on Blu Ray Disc !
on June 21, 2016
Posted by: GadgetMaN24
from Long Island, NY
This thing is a joke. Fired it up and played Heart of Sea 3D Blu Ray in Atmos, the blu-ray player does not output Atmos to the amplifier. Next I played Gods of Egypt which is in DTS X. The blu ray does not output DTS X again.
I connect my flash drive which has downloaded DTSX and Atmos Demos and play directly from the blu-ray player. Everything plays great and my Amplifier recognizes both Atmos and DTSX. Go back to BluRay Disc no Atmos or DTSX Output !
SONY GET THIS FIXED !!! $350 for a BluRay player that does not output BluRay Movies in Atmos or DTSX.
My Best Buy number: 2400331098
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Power your DUALSHOCK 4 controllers for extended gameplay
 
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One of the best Charging Stands out there !
on February 25, 2016
Posted by: GadgetMaN24
from Long Island, NY
This is one of the best charging stands for PS4 and X1 I have come across. A hassle free experience. All you have to do is connect the little tabs to the micro USB on the controller. The tabs don't add any weight and are barely noticeable (props to the design engineer for this). All you have to do is just place it on the stand and it charges.
I took off one star because the base of the charger is clumsy. It needs some weight or a sticky pad to keep it in place rather than getting knocked off easily.
The X1 version is the same price and comes with 2 rechargeable batteries. Haven't seen any other charges for this price with the batteries.
My Best Buy number: 2400331098
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This Logitech G933 Artemis Spectrum 981-000585 gaming headset features 7.1 Dolby Surround Sound and Pro-GTM drivers, so you can experience rich, immersive audio for your games and music. A noise-canceling microphone lets you communicate with other players.
 
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Stereo Headset with non-working surround sound
on October 25, 2015
Posted by: GadgetMaN24
from Long Island, NY
People who know about surround sound and how it works can very clearly tell you that the virtual Surround Sound for these headset at present does NOT work. I am not the only one and pretty much every G933 owner can say that. Poor customer support from Logitech and lack to acknowledge the issue with Windows 7,8 and 10 showing the headset as STEREO only is highly disappointing. In addition to this, even their previously 7.1 surround working headsets such as G930, G35 and G430 no longer work with surround.
You have been warned !!! Stay away until Logitech can acknowledge the complaints from customers. Will be returning these ASAP !
My Best Buy number: 2400331098
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Microsoft Surface 2 - 10.6" - 32GB: Mix work and play with a tablet that juggles business or homework just as easily as it keeps pace with your gaming and Skype chats. The touch-optimized version of Microsoft Office RT keeps you productive on the go, and the built-in kickstand features just the right angle for viewing, whether on a table or your lap.Learn more about Windows 8.1 ›Free Windows 10 UpgradeUpgrade for free to Windows 10 when it's available*, and get the best combination of the Windows you know, plus lots of improvements you'll love.
 
Overall5 out of 55 out of 5
A tablet with utility other than games and Youtube
By GadgetMaN24 from Long Island, NY
I just had to write a review about this tablet as I am amazed by this product. I have a 1st gen iPad, Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 and a Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition which I returned and exchanged for the Surface 2. So this is not my first tablet and this is definitely not a Window biased review. Design = 10
I have been using windows since NT and nothing beats it when it comes to utility as it's a platform that's used in every business. I won't go in to the business side of it as I basically purchased this for leisure purposes.
The device is solidly crafted with a kickstand that is pretty much not available on any other tablet. It comes in only one color which is Magnesium. At first I was a little skeptical and would have preferred black but in a day the feel and the look of it grew on me. Moving on to the screen. For some reason i found this screen better in contrast and color than the Galaxy Note 10.1 2014's higher resolution display. The display is crisp with the right balance of black and white. The only issue, I have very minor edge bleeding on the bottom right side which is only visible if the video is 16:9 widescreen format and is not very bothersome. I had worse edge bleeding on the Note and the black levels were pretty bad. Screen = 9.5
Ports & Others - It is great that the device comes with a microSD expansion slot, a full USB 3.0 port, magnetic charging port, touch and type cover attachment, nicely placed power/volume buttons and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. One gripe with the 3.5 mm headphone jack is that it does not take headphones with a remote control built in for apple/android devices. You can still use that headphone but it does not completely go in the jack and does not make a sturdy connection. So BE AWARE of this. I use Bluetooth headphones as an alternate and the sound is very good even at low volumes. Ports = 9
Software = Apps are definitely lacking. Wish GOOGLE would support the product and actually make a DRIVE, YOUTUBE and CHROMECAST app and Win 8.1 will be pretty much perfect. 32GB device yields you only 16GB of space once everything is setup. Even though you have a microSD slot, you can't use that to store apps. Its basically there for file storage of video, audio etc and READ/WRITE Office Docs. I had very minor lag when playing videos from the microSD card even though I was using a Class 10 and UHS card but it seems to be lag free now or maybe my eyes are deceiving me. OFFICE is a huge plus. This is def a tablet for students who don't want to break their parent's bank for an iPad as it provides more utility. One gripe about Win 8.1 is the integration. The TILES and DESKTOP modes are not very well integrated in my opinion. You cannot launch video on Windows Media Player and it opens up via the Video App. The same goes for music and pictures. Pictures is even worse as my tablet doesn't even want to open pictures on my SD card for viewing. There is no way to change the viewing options of files such as in the Video App, it only shows tiles of the video without any description of the file. So you have no idea of what the video is unless you play it at which it shows the file name. Very annoying. Also the device supports HTML 5 and flash and I had horrible experience using Google Drive via the internet explorer. Its very choppy and pretty hard to navigate. If you can get over these minor software issues, that is a great device for professionals and students who use the windows ecosystem more. Software = 7.5
Battery = Lasted me a week. Included heavy IE use, third party youtube apps, app store, 4 episodes of dexter. Battery = 10
So here you have it, a great Tablet for the people who would use it for more than just for entertainment purposes. If you have any questions, feel free to comment.
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GadgetMaN24
Long Island, NY
November 3, 2013
I wish the surface had pen input capability which it doesnt but if it did, this would hands down be the choice for any student or business user.
Honestly it's a matter of personal preference. If you want to hand written notes, Note 2014 would be your best best. If you want to read pdfs, type word docs, power points etc then definitely but you would have to invest in the type or touch cover.
Surface 2 is pretty much a PC in a tablet form for a lighter use. It will be easier to carry than a laptop, much more durable, quick to start up and launch applications, surf the web, copy paste stuff between programs.
I would suggest you spend sometime at Best Buy looking at iPad, Android and Surface and then make your decision. Both android and iPad have a bigger app library but i'm not sure how useful that is when it comes to educational purposes
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Samsung Galaxy Note 2014 Edition - 10.1" - 16GB: This sleek, stylish tablet comes with a 10.1" Full HD touch screen to display movies, Web sites and more with impressive visual fidelity. The included S Pen is pressure sensitive and allows you to draw, write, edit and more as easily as if you were using a real pen.
 
Overall2 out of 52 out of 5
Good but has its flaws
By GadgetMaN24 from Long Island, NY
I had the tablet for almost 2 weeks but had to return it due to poor Samsung's Customer Support. When you register the device online, you are gifted couple of $100 worth of goodies through apps. I did not get nothing and after placing 3 calls and speaking to managers, I was told that I will receive a call within 2 days. Well it was 2 days to 2 weeks and they did finally end up sending the codes but it was too late. I had already returned it by then.
Overall great product, some gripes about the screen were the ridiculous reflection off the glass, horrible black levels and edge bleeding. Why are all the icons and menus so huge on Samsung Devices ? And apparently there is no way to shrink them. The home screen icons are huge and look pretty ugly including the menus are BIG. It's definitely for people who have issues reading/seeing the screen. From standby to power on, the device would take almost 4 seconds just to show up the screen. Some choppy performance swiping through home pages and using the home button to go to main screen. Poorly placed charging port.
Everything else was great about this tablet. Nice build quality, sd card expansion, Pen features, screen resolution and great apps. One of the only tablets with pen input. I hope the pen capabilities are available on smaller 7 inch devices as that is a much more usable size for majority of the people.
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GadgetMaN24
Long Island, NY
November 19, 2013
Completely agree with u. It was no doubt a bad tablet but it had its flaws. The average consumer wont be able to notice those things. I returned a $5000 Sony top of the line TV last year due to a dead red subpixel that you could only see if u have a pattern generator cuz it got embozed in my head. I look for the best quality and features for the price but this device fell short and wasn't really doing anything more than a 200$ nexus couldn't.
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Sony XBR-65X930C LED 4K Ultra HD TV: Browse the Web, discover new programs, and mirror your compatible smartphone's screen on this impressive 4K display. Four built-in speakers and 2 subwoofers provide realistic sound and booming bass to bring your favorite movies to life.
 
Overall3 out of 53 out of 5
A Tale of Two TVs
By SolidState from Arlington Heights, IL
Sony seem to have gotten serious about Smart TV. I have the HX909 from 2010, X900B from 2014, and X930C for 2015. I can say the picture PQ is better than last years x900B but still not better than the HX909. I look at all three TVs everyday and the HX909 just does a hell of a job at dark scenes. I compared scenes from the movie Bourne Identity on all three. This is not to say the PQ is bad, it's great and I have no complaints about the PQ.
As a smart TV, Android TV seems to fix what Sony have been lacking since the Smart TV evolution. Lots of potential and promises made.
If you used the TV in it's basic use case such as cable set top box via HDMI or just Netflix the TV is perfect. Here is where the TV is a disappointment. There are some apps on the TV that say basically "IOU", a firmware update, someday, is suppose to enable the feature/app. My setup is streaming live TV via Ethernet using a Silicondust Prime network tuner. The live streaming TV doesn't work, and HDHomeRun View app is flaky. Kodi seem to work but is not perfect. To watch live TV, I have to use the built in Video app. One thing I've notice is the PQ is obvious better using the Video app than using the HD View app or Kodi. Even the Video app seems to become unstable after a few uses which requires a reboot. Overall the TV is buggy as hell and I have to reboot it almost once a day. Called Sony about the problem and their answer is to reboot or factory reset. I regret pulling the trigger on Sony's first Android TV too soon. I would have given the TV 5 starts if it was stable and it worked as intended with the network tuner. One of the things I've noticed with Android TV is when you have a problems who's at fault? Sony, Android, or the App developer.
If you don't have to do live streaming TV or use any of the apps, this TV is perfect. If you need to network the TV for live TV, wait as long as you can for all the bugs to be fixed or at least become somewhat stable.
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GadgetMaN24
Long Island, NY
X900B Owner
September 1, 2015
Completely agree with you. Sony's quality has constantly been going down since they are trying to compete with Samsung and LG. I have the 55XBR8 (Nothing beats those black levels, color and quality), 65HX950 (had a dead red sub-pixel) and now the X900B (purchased 01/2015 after looking Sony's product line at CES). The X900B has minor edge bleed on both the bottom side edges and the black levels are very poor compared to the older TVs mentioned. The set is also plagued by constant network drops while streaming.
I was hoping they would bring the Curve 4K TV from UK this year but that did not happen either. I will most probably be looking elsewhere on my future purchases since paying $3500 for a TV doesn't get you the same quality as 4 - 5 years or more ago.
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Sony XBR-65X930C LED 4K Ultra HD TV: Browse the Web, discover new programs, and mirror your compatible smartphone's screen on this impressive 4K display. Four built-in speakers and 2 subwoofers provide realistic sound and booming bass to bring your favorite movies to life.
 
Overall2 out of 52 out of 5
Not good
By Jberg
This will be the last Sony for me. Just like my 900b UT has terrible edge bleed and green smearing. Anyone looking at this tv trust me look elsewhere
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GadgetMaN24
Long Island, NY
Same here with the X900B
September 1, 2015
Same issue here...I was surprised to find out the green edges and edge bleed on a $3500 TV. What a joke. What once used to differentiate the quality between Sony and Samsung is unfortunately not present anymore.
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Set up your home cinema system and enjoy outstanding detail and incredible sound with this Sony A/V player. The 4K upscaling enhances your video content so that you can see all the detail, and solid sound processing gives you your sound. Ethernet connectivity, a pair of HDMI port and two line-out ports give this Sony A/V player maximum flexibility.Learn more about high-resolution audio ›
 
Overall1 out of 51 out of 5
No Atmos or DTSX output on Blu Ray Disc !
By GadgetMaN24 from Long Island, NY
This thing is a joke. Fired it up and played Heart of Sea 3D Blu Ray in Atmos, the blu-ray player does not output Atmos to the amplifier. Next I played Gods of Egypt which is in DTS X. The blu ray does not output DTS X again.
I connect my flash drive which has downloaded DTSX and Atmos Demos and play directly from the blu-ray player. Everything plays great and my Amplifier recognizes both Atmos and DTSX. Go back to BluRay Disc no Atmos or DTSX Output !
SONY GET THIS FIXED !!! $350 for a BluRay player that does not output BluRay Movies in Atmos or DTSX.
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GadgetMaN24
Long Island, NY
June 26, 2016
It's called Downmix in the setting that was set to stereo and had to be surround to make it work. Found it 2 days ago. Just didn't get a chance to update the review. The lack of information in the manual is astonishing and the weird thing was it would output on the flash drive and not blu Ray. By the way ... It has a slow interface. I would wait til Sony releases a firmware update.
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Set up your home cinema system and enjoy outstanding detail and incredible sound with this Sony A/V player. The 4K upscaling enhances your video content so that you can see all the detail, and solid sound processing gives you your sound. Ethernet connectivity, a pair of HDMI port and two line-out ports give this Sony A/V player maximum flexibility.Learn more about high-resolution audio ›
 
Overall1 out of 51 out of 5
No Atmos or DTSX output on Blu Ray Disc !
By GadgetMaN24 from Long Island, NY
This thing is a joke. Fired it up and played Heart of Sea 3D Blu Ray in Atmos, the blu-ray player does not output Atmos to the amplifier. Next I played Gods of Egypt which is in DTS X. The blu ray does not output DTS X again.
I connect my flash drive which has downloaded DTSX and Atmos Demos and play directly from the blu-ray player. Everything plays great and my Amplifier recognizes both Atmos and DTSX. Go back to BluRay Disc no Atmos or DTSX Output !
SONY GET THIS FIXED !!! $350 for a BluRay player that does not output BluRay Movies in Atmos or DTSX.
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GadgetMaN24
Long Island, NY
Update: It's called Downmix
June 26, 2016
So I reset the player to factory default. In audio settings > Downmix was set to Stereo as default by SONY. This had to be changed "surround" and voila .... Atmos and DTSX on Blu Ray Disc as well. This setting has been called Bitstream or HDMI Audio Out previously and my previous player was the Sony BDP-S7200 which is replaced by the UHP-H1. Unfortunately there is no option to update the review on Best Buy's website yet.
Some of the other issues facing right now, UHP-H1 takes more time to start up (initialize) with quick start OFF than BDP-S7200 with identical settings. The player has a MB Ethernet port rather than Gigabit port. I had it hardwired to a 100Mbps internet connection. Netflix is only working at 720p on my end and does not go any higher in resolution. Not sure if it's a setting issue or what. Amazon Instant Video does work at 1080p.
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Set up your home cinema system and enjoy outstanding detail and incredible sound with this Sony A/V player. The 4K upscaling enhances your video content so that you can see all the detail, and solid sound processing gives you your sound. Ethernet connectivity, a pair of HDMI port and two line-out ports give this Sony A/V player maximum flexibility.Learn more about high-resolution audio ›
 
Overall5 out of 55 out of 5
Great all around player with wireless features.
By Francis
Great all-around quality player hub for audio and video .
I am yet to fully exploit sources as soon as I replace my previous AV Receiver.
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GadgetMaN24
Long Island, NY
July 8, 2016
Can you check Netflix to see if this works in 1080p or 4K ? At my end it shows only as HD/720p.
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Complete your home theater's wireless surround sound with this 5.1-channel Sony sound bar system. Its Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity let you stream music and movie audio smoothly, and the wireless subwoofer provides powerful bass. This 550W Sony sound bar system includes two wireless rear speakers for forceful sound effects from movies, concerts and video games.
 

I can't find a Best Buy that has this product on display in store. I'd like to hear it before buying it the next time it goes on sale for $250 deal of the day.

It's not available in-store.
I took a leap of faith after returning the Nakamichi 7.1 Surround Bar System which was crippling my 5GHz network to literally 0.05Mbps. I was thinking of getting the Bose SoundTouch 300 soundbar but wanted discrete surround speakers. The sound is not as good as the nakamichi in terms of punch, clarity and volume but great for the price. For an average listener the system will blow them away.
Try it. Best Buy has a 15 day return policy and more if you are a Plus member so the product can always be returned if you do not like it.
7 years ago
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GadgetMaN24
 
Power your DUALSHOCK 4 controllers for extended gameplay
 

Is this a stand alone charger?

I wanted to just make sure it is a stand alone charging base as I would like to use one of the External Hard Drives to upgrade my memory ie; using one of the two USB ports
Yes. It comes with a power adapter.
8 years, 1 month ago
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GadgetMaN24
 
Microsoft Surface 2 - 10.6" - 32GB: Mix work and play with a tablet that juggles business or homework just as easily as it keeps pace with your gaming and Skype chats. The touch-optimized version of Microsoft Office RT keeps you productive on the go, and the built-in kickstand features just the right angle for viewing, whether on a table or your lap.Learn more about Windows 8.1 ›Free Windows 10 UpgradeUpgrade for free to Windows 10 when it's available*, and get the best combination of the Windows you know, plus lots of improvements you'll love.
 

What internet security and anti virus is compatable with the surface 2

There are some antivirus apps in the App Store that you can download but the reason why MS is calling it Windows RT is because its more of a closed ecosystem like android and iOS where malware cannot easily affect the device. Ive had no such issues such as pop-ups so far.
10 years, 4 months ago
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GadgetMaN24
   Long Island, NY
 
Microsoft Surface 2 - 10.6" - 32GB: Mix work and play with a tablet that juggles business or homework just as easily as it keeps pace with your gaming and Skype chats. The touch-optimized version of Microsoft Office RT keeps you productive on the go, and the built-in kickstand features just the right angle for viewing, whether on a table or your lap.Learn more about Windows 8.1 ›Free Windows 10 UpgradeUpgrade for free to Windows 10 when it's available*, and get the best combination of the Windows you know, plus lots of improvements you'll love.
 

Does this new version actually connect to the Internet via wifi without it being 'limited' and therefore unusuable?

I bought a Surface RT but wifi connection was also shown as 'limited' with both Verizon and ATT hot spots which meant no connectivity. I returned it, but if this has been addressed with the new version I'd be more than happy to buy it.
I believe you had to follow a second step after that where you would have to verify the connection to the hotspot. It would open a page in Internet Explorer for you to input the Login/Phone Number and Password for the hotspot login. Once that has been done, the settings should be saved in the tablet so you don't need to keep doing it everytime you power back the tablet.

So you might have the same issue unless you follow the second step for setting that up.
10 years, 4 months ago
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GadgetMaN24
   Long Island, NY
 
Microsoft Surface 2 - 10.6" - 32GB: Mix work and play with a tablet that juggles business or homework just as easily as it keeps pace with your gaming and Skype chats. The touch-optimized version of Microsoft Office RT keeps you productive on the go, and the built-in kickstand features just the right angle for viewing, whether on a table or your lap.Learn more about Windows 8.1 ›Free Windows 10 UpgradeUpgrade for free to Windows 10 when it's available*, and get the best combination of the Windows you know, plus lots of improvements you'll love.
 

surface 2 does it have voice like Seri ?

Unfortunately NO. There is no such voice assistant yet although that is something that would be useful for navigation. But once again, SIRI doesnt do much either when it comes to looking up a video through voice and launching the Youtube app.

I think GOOGLE Voice or Google NOW can do that
10 years, 4 months ago
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GadgetMaN24
   Long Island, NY
 
Microsoft Surface 2 - 10.6" - 32GB: Mix work and play with a tablet that juggles business or homework just as easily as it keeps pace with your gaming and Skype chats. The touch-optimized version of Microsoft Office RT keeps you productive on the go, and the built-in kickstand features just the right angle for viewing, whether on a table or your lap.Learn more about Windows 8.1 ›Free Windows 10 UpgradeUpgrade for free to Windows 10 when it's available*, and get the best combination of the Windows you know, plus lots of improvements you'll love.
 

Can I use a printer with this tablet?

Yes. Just like PC Windows, you can go in to Printer Settings and add a printer.
10 years, 4 months ago
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GadgetMaN24
   Long Island, NY
 
Microsoft Surface 2 - 10.6" - 32GB: Mix work and play with a tablet that juggles business or homework just as easily as it keeps pace with your gaming and Skype chats. The touch-optimized version of Microsoft Office RT keeps you productive on the go, and the built-in kickstand features just the right angle for viewing, whether on a table or your lap.Learn more about Windows 8.1 ›Free Windows 10 UpgradeUpgrade for free to Windows 10 when it's available*, and get the best combination of the Windows you know, plus lots of improvements you'll love.
 

Does it have a DVD drive?

No. Tablets don't come with DVD Drives. Although i believe it might be able to use a powered external DVD drive via the USB 3.0 port. It does have a microSD card for expansion.
10 years, 4 months ago
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