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- First reviewOctober 27, 2012
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- First review commentOctober 6, 2013
- Last review commentOctober 1, 2015
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Dyson V6 Absolute Bagless Cordless Stick Vacuum: This versatile stick vacuum is equipped with 2 cleaner heads for use on carpets and hard floors. The mini motorized tool removes pet hair and ground-in dirt from furniture, car seats and other tight spaces.
Customer Rating
5
The best of the best of the stick/cordless vacuums
on March 6, 2015
Posted by: recruiter89
from Boston, MA
I have owned now 2 handhelds and 3 Stick cordless Dyson Vacuums and this newest model is the best one yet. Includes to motorized heads and assorted other attachments plus is the most powerful and intuitive and has an improved filter. If you think this is too much to pay for a Stick, think again! I use my stick more than my Dyson upright and it is the best for quick jobs and saves me the hassle of dragging out my upright. I would highly recommend!
My Best Buy number: 0397156366
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Keep track of your weight, BMI and body fat with this Fitbit Aria FB201B Wi-Fi smart scale that recognizes up to 8 users and lets you upload your weight automatically to the Fitbit Web site for easy monitoring.
Customer Rating
5
Best WiFi scale and integrates with your Fitbit
on January 31, 2015
Posted by: recruiter89
from Boston, MA
Bought this to integrate into my Fitbit Surge which it does nicely. It is seamless to set up and takes about 3 minutes to join your home WiFi and add into your Fitbit account. Unlike the Withings WiFi scale, which kept losing connectivity, you dont have to go into the app and then add your Wifi to the scale, the scale actually uses the Dashboard within the website to add to your network which is a lot easier and works a lot better. So far the few times I tried this it works great. It measures weight and body fat but does not surprisingly do a BMI which they should add down the road. Plus it seems to be more accurate than the Withings scale which was off about 5 pounds. Screen is easy to read and scale is thin and compact which is nice. Black color is better than the white which looks like it could get dirty easy. I would highly recommend. Price was a bit steep but in line with other WiFi scales.
My Best Buy number: 0397156366
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Fitbit Surge Fitness Watch (Large): Built with GPS tracking and continuous, wrist-based heart rate monitoring, Surge displays real-time workout stats like distance, pace, elevation climbed, and heart rate intensity, so you can make the most of your training.
Customer Rating
5
Upgraded from Charge HR due to more functions!
on January 30, 2015
Posted by: recruiter89
from Boston, MA
Let me address the pros and the cons of this device since I like you researched all of these and actually upgraded twice to this one. I bought the Charge HR device about a week and half ago and loved it, however I did notice it lacked a few options I wanted it to have over this one. Granted this device is large and for some I agree, a bit bulky with a large face and larger band. If you are thinking it wont fit under a shirt sleeve or a coat, I wear dress shirts 5 days a week for work and it fits fine under a sleeve and is not protruding.
Pros:
Large face, easy to read, backlight and touchscreen with call and text notifications (note: the Charge did not have both, just call and the screen was too small to read). I have not tried the music functionality but sounds like and added bonus. Heart rate function works just like the Charge HR with a light and seems pretty accurate. I like the fact I can choose a watch face from a selection of styles and this is pretty low profile on the arm seeing it is flatter. GPS functionality is also a cool piece to have. Easy to set up within 5 minutes ready to go. Price was okay. I feel like this should be about $50 cheaper based on functions.
Large face, easy to read, backlight and touchscreen with call and text notifications (note: the Charge did not have both, just call and the screen was too small to read). I have not tried the music functionality but sounds like and added bonus. Heart rate function works just like the Charge HR with a light and seems pretty accurate. I like the fact I can choose a watch face from a selection of styles and this is pretty low profile on the arm seeing it is flatter. GPS functionality is also a cool piece to have. Easy to set up within 5 minutes ready to go. Price was okay. I feel like this should be about $50 cheaper based on functions.
Cons: This is larger than any other Fitbit device and is bulkier. Not sure I needed a second watch seeing I have a Rolex on the other wrist, but I did not buy this for the watch functionality. As with the two other Fitbit devices I owned, not sure the Calories burned is accurate seeing there is no way I am burning 3000 calories for 2000 steps walked. Sleep tracker is okay but after a while, not sure I pay attention anymore. I did upgrade the dashboard on the Fitbit site and using Premium which is a sleeker Dashboard.
Conclusion: Worth the purchase so far. I feel like Charge HR was not enough functions for my needs so we will see how this one pans out. I would recommend to anyone searching for a combo smart watch/fitness tracker. Beats out other devices I researched.
My Best Buy number: 0397156366
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Fitbit Charge HR Wireless Heart Rate + Activity Wristband: This heart rate and activity tracking wristband is built to capture your movements and health patterns all day long. Easily monitor your heart rate so you can maximize your workouts, learn about your sleep quality and monitor progress on your goals.
Customer Rating
5
Even better than the Flex with HR monitor!
on January 20, 2015
Posted by: recruiter89
from Boston, MA
I loved the Flex when it first came out but it became boring over time and was really a no frills steps monitor and did not have all that I needed. This version they stepped up the game. With all the other monitors out on the market, they needed to come up with something that monitored hear rate and added stairs and other pieces along with caller ID etc. This device covers you from all angles and works with the existing Fitbit App, plus you can customize the display and charging it is easier and no pulling out the little thing from the band etc. This works perfectly and I love the HR monitor and miles etc. The only issue I have, the band has a rougher surface almost waffle like and it picks up every shred of lint from sleeves so you are constantly wiping it clean. Plus no ability to switch out the bands etc. Other than that, a great device and worth the price!
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This Canon EOS 7D Mark II DSLR camera features a 20.2-megapixel CMOS sensor and comes with an EF-S 18-135mm IS STM lens, so you can capture clear images and videos. Built-in GPS allows you to add location information.
Customer Rating
5
The best of the best, cream of the crop!
on December 9, 2014
Posted by: recruiter89
from Boston, MA
Went back and forth between this one and the 70D and glad I spent the extra money on this camera. I upgraded from a Rebel T4i which actually to me was not that great a camera. It lacked a lot of extra features and just everyday functionality that I required and I am by no means a professional photographer. This camera is first off a lot heavier piece of gear than the Rebel series and has every bell and whistle you could imagine. It lacks a flip out back screen and Wifi but I do not find any of those features useful, in fact I purchased an Eye-Fi card which gives this camera Wifi functionality anyway.
Not being a professional but not wanting a point and shoot camera and loving the DSLR functions, I wanted the best and this certainly gives Nikon and all other DSLRs a run for the money. It is a bit to get used to, however it resembles other Canon models with similar buttons and menus. The one feature I do love is the speed and also the 65 point auto focus which also blows away the 70D 16 point auto focus. Pictures come out crisp and clear and with 18-135mm lens is beautiful. Just understand this is a big camera and does not look like any of the Rebel series or the S1 and is even bigger than the 70D. However it is well protected with a serious outside housing and is also weather resistant which is also a nice feature. If you are going to spend $1300 on the 70D, do yourself a favor and spend the extra $700 on this baby! It is well worth it!
My Best Buy number: 0397156366
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Designed for use with home entertainment and home automation devices, this Logitech Harmony Ultimate Home remote integrates a full-color touch screen, motion sensing and vibration feedback for a seamless, intuitive Harmony control experience.
Customer Rating
5
Logitech does it again! Simply the best remote!
on October 10, 2014
Posted by: recruiter89
from Boston, MA
Logitech continues to impress with an updated version to the Harmony Ultimate. Let me mention I have owned now 6 different Harmony remotes for my home theater set up and I will never buy anything else. They are the most impressive and intuitive devices you could ever buy and they are worth every penny. Now integrating Home devices into the mix including my new Smart Things set up and Nest, it is even better.
First let me clarify something, the set up could not be easier and now that you can program the entire remote from your smart phone or tablet, it is even easier. The first thing to remember, ensure your phone or tablet is on the same WiFi network as your Hub and it is a breeze. I set up my entire system and home devices in 30 minutes and with the blasters, moving from a Harmony Ultimate to this remote it is just as innovative. They control your entire set up through cabinet doors and this thing is smooth. It even controls my Sonos Playbar and surround speakers. Now word of advice, if you think you are going to keep your Harmony Ultimate and buy just the Hub to control home devices too you are wrong. Loitech is smart and you would have to upgrade to this system to be able to control home devices. Trust me, I looked into this. As for price, yes expensive but to not have 10 remotes on your coffee table cluttering up your set up? That is worth every penny!
My Best Buy number: 397156366
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Nest Learning Thermostat — 2nd Generation: Meet the Nest Learning Thermostat. It learns from you and your home, programs itself automatically, and helps save energy when you're away. And you can control it using your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. In independent studies, the Nest Thermostat saved an average of 10%–12% on heating bills and 15% on cooling bills. Based on typical energy costs, your Nest Thermostat could pay for itself in less than 2 years. Calculate your savings here.
Customer Rating
5
So far so good! Easy set up and nice device!
on October 4, 2014
Posted by: recruiter89
from Boston, MA
I researched this and other smart thermostats for about a year and read review after review after review. Like you reading this now I was hesitant and heard the horror stories of pipes freezing and this thing being buggy. However I decided after all the mixed reviews to take the plunge. I live in a single family home in New England with one thermostat for the entire home and this took exactly 10 minutes to install. It fit nicely into the area that held my older digital thermostat and I added the base plate and connect the two wires and presto this thing was up and running. Now so far it is October and the weather is not freezing cold yet and this thing is trying to learn my habits etc, however I set up a schedule anyway but not sure I will need it. The ease of use for this device was unreal and I can see why so many people like it. It even looks awesome on the wall and I processed a $100 credit from the electric company as a rebate which helped to offset the cost.
What I do like so far is the iPhone app and the website which make this so easy to use and set up anyone could do it. Even the most complicated systems seem like they would be a snap. I will keep a watch on this as the weather gets colder to see how it works and hopefully I have no issues. I would recommend this at this point to anyone since digital thermostats are a thing of the past and I cannot see Honeywell catching up to this anytime soon. Take the plunge, go buy one! I may get the Nest protect but so far that looks full of bugs.
My Best Buy number: 397156366
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Dyson DC59 Motorhead Cordless Vacuum Cleaner: This vacuum provides powerful suction for cleaning carpets, hard floors, stairs and even above the floor areas, like curtains. Turn it on and off by simply gripping the handle, and easily clean hard-to-reach spaces with the included attachments.
Customer Rating
5
The most powerful vacuum on the planet! Hands down
on June 28, 2014
Posted by: recruiter89
from Boston, MA
Gender:Male
Age:35-44
I have now owned 5 Dyson machines and I am more impressed each time with every release that comes out. These remain the most powerful vacuums on the planet and they are so easy to use and so strong that nothing compares. I have tried Hoover and the Shark and they literally suck, like really bad. They can't compete with this type of technology and nothing will. I upgraded from the DC59 Animal to this model since I wanted the motor head power and it is phenomenal. The head is large and has it's own motor so it is even more powerful on rugs and tough surfaces. Do not hesitate, go out and spend a little extra money for the quality and reliability of Dyson. You will never regret it!
What's great about it: Power and reliability, ease of use!
What's not so great: Price a bit steep but worth it!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Features
5
Performance
5
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Bose® SoundLink® Mini Speaker: Enjoy full, robust sound anywhere you go with this speaker that features an ultracompact design for easy movement from room to room. Bluetooth technology allows you to wirelessly stream music and more from your compatible cell phone, audio player and more.
Customer Rating
5
May be small but it packs a serious sound punch!
on April 26, 2014
Posted by: recruiter89
from Boston, MA
Type of Listener:Casual listener
Most Important to Purchase:Sound quality
How Often Used:3-5 times a week
I have previously owned the Soundlink II and although I liked it, I got rid of it because it was just too big. This speaker on the other hand is just the right size and packs some serious sound into a tiny box with the same qualities as the Soundlink II only smaller. I was shocked at how good this sounded using Sirius app on the iPhone. Not only that, it is much easier to use and it seems to connect a bit quicker and has a charger base which I do like. I purchased the protective case for it as well and in all it is a great purchase and a nice price!
My Best Buy number: 397156366
What's great about it: Sound, style
What's not so great: Price
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This Electrohome Signature EANOS700 stereo system plays back vinyl records, CDs and MP3s and features 4 speakers with tuned chambers, so you can experience your favorite music in crisp hi-fi quality. A built-in USB port lets you record vinyl to MP3.
Customer Rating
5
Vintage player with a great sound!
on March 4, 2014
Posted by: recruiter89
from Boston, MA
Let me put it to you this way, I research any product I am about to buy over $100. After viewing countless turntables/record players on Amazon and music stores and other websites, I was almost sick and tired of it and just ready to give in and buy a Crosley vintage player with tape and CD. That was before I decided to invest a bit more and buy this one. Was I right! I must have viewed 3 days worth of reviews of players and still could not make up my mind. Spending a bit more pays off. Not only does this have the look of a vintage player with CD and USB included (forget about tape, no reason for it unless you need it), but it sounds great and is really all you need. It came within 2 days with Prime and is quite a large carton packaged securely. I took it out and I had an old computer cabinet I bought at Target not being put to good use since I bought a Macbook Pro. This player actually fits nicely into the space where the computer was and I store the records below it and it even opens nicely. The wood on this thing is beautiful and the top opens and latches securely.
Now for anyone purchasing this, when you get it in place, be sure to read the glaring yellow sticker inside the record player portion since not only do you have to ensure you remove all the foam packaging holding everything in place, you have to SCREW DOWN the large screw sticking up behind the turntable. If you do not, the record will wobble and you will not be able to increase the sound. I neglected to do this and was wondering why it sounded horrible. Once this happened it is fine. However I tried to remove this fluorescent sticker from the inside and it was a mess. Be sure to either leave it or be careful tearing it off. Everything works perfectly and so far so good. I have not tried the CD player but the radio tunes in fine and sounds good not that I will ever use it. I would highly recommend this item!
My Best Buy number: 397156366
What's great about it: nice vintage look and beautiful wood design
What's not so great: no outputs for additional speakers and no cassette
I would recommend this to a friend!
Sound Quality
4
Ease of Use
5
Features
3
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Learn moreabout Magnolia PremiumInstallation This Sony XBR65X850A HDTV features built-in Wi-Fi for simple Internet access. To build a complete 3D home theater system, we recommend you purchase a 3D Blu-ray player, high-speed HDMI cable and an A/V receiver that is compatible with 3D products.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Unbelievable picture, crisp and clear! Awesome!
By recruiter89
from Boston, MA
I just received this TV today and first off delivery was somewhat smooth with one or two bumps but nothing big. This TV is everything you hear about minus the silly speakers along the side bar edges. The 4K is something to see and with this set buying the Media Player along with it is essential since you won't have to bring a technician to upgrade your TV like the XBR65X900A. This set is already up to date and has the latest upgrades. Within 10 minutes I was up and running and turning this on it literally blew me away. The 4K and even the HD are beautiful with no sign of pixels and the 65" shows this off even more than I would imagine the 55". What I noticed is that Sony did a very good job of streamlining their applications and internet content and now has tons more similar to a Roku box. Also the menus and preferences are picture icons and are larger. They also did away with the flat stand and went to a chrome heavy duty ring which is heavier but they did do away with a feature I enjoyed which was the tilt screen and now it is totally vertical which I can live with.
The 4K content on the media player is quite impressive with all sorts of demos of how cool this set looks and they also loaded up 10 movies in 4K of all new titles and TV shows to show off how glamorous 4K looks. For this price, the picture needs to look pristine and it does and was worth every penny. I am very satisfied with this purchase. One thing, be careful ordering from Amazon when it comes to Ceva shipping, They came through in the end but the tracking was sub par and never clued me in to where this item was the entire time to delivery window. For those other reviews saying this is not worth it and not ready for prime time, just wait, Sony is not a dumb company,...remember they were the first to jump on board with Blu Ray loading it into the new PS3s. 4K is here to stay and you won't be sorry. I have owned 4 Sony TVs and not one has done me wrong. They also throw in 1 year of Hulu Plus and Netflix streaming so you can't go wrong there.
recruiter89
Boston, MA
Did not buy this at Best Buy since it was unavail
October 6, 2013
Since I posted this review, wanted to comment that the reason I added Amazon shipping, since I did not purchase this at Best Buy. I was told Best Buy could not get this out to me until October 10-11 so I wanted quick shipping and plus Amazon is tax free.
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Nest 3rd Generation Smart Learning Thermostat: Take control of your home's heating and cooling without lifting a finger with this thermostat, which learns your habits and adjusts to automatically regulate your home's temperature based on your schedule. The Nest Leaf feature alerts you when you choose a temperature that's energy efficient.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Big Differences between 2nd gen Nests! Great!
By recruiter89
from Boston, MA
I had just installed 2 2nd generation Nests and 3 weeks later this was released so I boxed them up and returned both to Best Buy and swapped them out for this generation version. Those of you who think there are no big differences in generations, you are dead wrong. This generation of Nest is thinner, larger more bold screen and has a Farsight setting which enhances the entire dial, noticing you from about 20 feet away looking at the thermostat. Plus it seems more intuitive and is just sleeker looking. What happened was Google bought these guys and said, lets update this product to make it look like a modern product put out by a Google company. Plus this syncs nicely with all 9 of my 2nd gen Nest Protects and is just a beautiful product. So go ahead and trade in your 2nd gen Nest Thermostat because you won't be sorry!
recruiter89
Boston, MA
common wire
October 1, 2015
I own two of these and both have no common wire connected
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Learn moreabout Magnolia PremiumInstallation This Sony XBR65X850A HDTV features built-in Wi-Fi for simple Internet access. To build a complete 3D home theater system, we recommend you purchase a 3D Blu-ray player, high-speed HDMI cable and an A/V receiver that is compatible with 3D products.
Is the 3d passive or active
we were looking at sony because they were passive 3d.but says come with4 pair of active glasses.