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- First reviewOctober 27, 2012
- Last reviewApril 20, 2024
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- First review commentOctober 6, 2013
- Last review commentOctober 1, 2015
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Roku 3: Access more than 1,500 channels in up to 1080p and view videos from Netflix and YouTube directly on your TV. Fast, powerful and loaded with features, the motion-sensing remote lets you play games or plug in headphones to watch late-night flicks without waking up the household.
Customer Rating
5
Blows Apple TV away, more channels and content!
on April 3, 2013
Posted by: recruiter89
from Boston, MA
I owned one of the first generation Roku boxes when this first was released and ended up getting rid of it because the content was slim to none. I thought this box would never be able to keep up with the likes of Apple and Vudu. Was I ever wrong. I am a die hard Apple fan and own every type of product from Apple TV to 3 MACs to iPad and iPhones. Apple TV is okay but depending on iTunes for everything and the lack of new content just makes it mediocre in comparison to this. This box is slicker, more streamlines content and a plethora of content from over 700 different channel applications. Plus it is easier to use with a very seamless interface and screens. You can also add channels from your computer and it goes directly on your account. The channel lineup is awesome, everything from movies and TV channels to outdoor and fitness, technology, news, internet TV and exclusive content channels. Plus with Netflix, Amazon Prime (Apple has yet to add this), Hulu and Epix and HBOGo and Blockbuster Video, it blows away the movie content on Apple. I never thought I would knock an Apple product, but Apple TV has never been the greatest. Don't get me wrong, I will never get rid of my Apple TV due to the sync with iTunes, but I will not use it as much for downloading on demand movies. Plus Roku boxes never shut off or sleep and having to put Apple TV to sleep so it doesn't burn up is a royal pain. Do yourself a favor and buy this box, it is reasonably priced and uses less power than a nightlight. Very happy with this purchase!
What's great about it: Over 700 channel applications with movies and TV and everything in between
What's not so great: Some of the channels cost extra but very lows prices
I would recommend this to a friend!
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AudioQuest - Chocolate 6'7" 4K Ultra HD HDMI Cable - Black/Brown
(434)Features
5
Ease of Use
5
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Sonos Sub Wireless Subwoofer: Complete your movie theater experience by adding this force-cancelling Sonos subwoofer's strong bass into your surround-sound setup. Place it on the floor horizontally or vertically—or even under your couch.
Customer Rating
5
Simply awesome! The best sound on the market!
on March 28, 2013
Posted by: recruiter89
from Boston, MA
I just purchased this last component to my home theater and I can say I am now hooked on Sonos! This sound system is simply the best on the market and is so easy to set up it is sick. I have owned many systems, from Sony to Onkyo to Pioneer and nothing compares. Even the Bose systems I tested in the Magnolia section of Best Buy struggled to compare. Plus no system is fully wireless and works off of your existing Wifi. See what Sonos does best is connects to existing Wifi to become part of your digital household. Plus it just looks nice and the sound is crisp and true 5.1 surround. Adding this sub to my Playbar and two Play 3s completed what already was a booming sound. Now I crank this up and it is like Thunder shaking the house. I can't even put it at the top levels it is so strong. Plus playing music through the system is unbelievable, using my existing iTunes library and internet radio stations. When I needed to optimize the system, I called Sonos Tech support and they actually were able to log on and see my system and help me from their offices with diagnostics. The future is finally here and no more wires running all over the room. You plug in and hit one button and you are connected and up and running. Everything from the packaging to instructions is almost exactly like an Apple product, seamless and simple. Try this and you will never return to another system. The people I know that bought this system, brought their Bose system to the basement for a yard sale! Do yourself a favor, buy this system!
What's great about it: Booming sound with an easy set up and wireless
What's not so great: very pricey/expensive
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Sonos - Playbar Wireless Soundbar
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Sonos - PLAY:3 Wireless Speaker for Streaming Music - Negro
(2,432)Sound Quality
5
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Learn moreabout Magnolia PremiumInstallation These speaker stands feature vertical metal columns that can be filled with sand to dampen resonance for crystal-clear sound. Each base features adjustable screw-in spikes to enhance stability.
Customer Rating
5
Just what I needed for Sonos Play 3 speakers
on March 18, 2013
Posted by: recruiter89
from Boston, MA
Was looking for speaker stands to hold my new Sonos surround Play 3 speakers since I paired them with the new Playbar and the ones on the main floor were sticks that looked terrible. I walked into the Magnolia section and found these. They fit the bill and were easy to assemble and looks great and are very sturdy. The heavy metal hold any small speaker and the 24" height was enough to reach my couch arms which is what I needed. They do not have screws that fit into the speakers but just sitting on the platform works fine. There are spikes for feet which keep this off the floor and keep the sound fluid. I would highly recommend.
What's great about it: Looks great and is sturdy and durable. Perfect for non Bowers speakers!
What's not so great: No real compatibility screw wise for other speakers
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Sonos - PLAY:3 Wireless Speaker for Streaming Music - Negro
(2,432)Durability
5
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Sonos PLAY:3 Wireless Speaker: Fill your home with rich, dynamic sound with Sonos Play:3, a speaker that's versatile enough to put just about anywhere. Position it horizontally or vertically for a perfect fit in tight spots around your home like on bookshelves or a nightstand.
Customer Rating
5
Paired two of these with the new Playbar, awesome!
on March 17, 2013
Posted by: recruiter89
from Boston, MA
Just purchased the new Sonos Playbar for my home theater and ditched my 3D Sony Playbar with wireless sub. I am new to Sonos but the Best Buy Magnolia sales associate turned me on to this system and I am hooked! I ended up buying two of these to pair with my Playbar to be used as surround speakers and what a fantastic sound! Forget the sub, this bass moves the room and I do not even have this cranked all the way up. Sure this whole system is pricey but who cares, it is easy to set up and it is wait for it...wireless! Just what I was looking for. Who wants to have wires running all over the room or worse under carpets or around the walls. Just plug in each speaker, sync with your bridge and presto, this is on your network and can play music from your iTunes library existing on your Mac or iPad or iPod or iPhone. Plus you get all internet radio and it sounds awesome! The Playbar I reviewed separately and it is just as awesome! You will love the ease of setting this up with two buttons and how nice it compliments your rooms! Plus I can disconnect one of these and carry to another room and play other music through that one speaker flawlessly! Sonos is simply better and will beat out your Dad's Bose system in a heartbeat! Wave radio what?? Doesn't even compare.
What's great about it: Easy set up, amazing sound and wireless!
What's not so great: The price tag could run you some serious cash!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Sonos - Playbar Wireless Soundbar
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Bowers & Wilkins - 24" Universal Speaker Stands (Pair)
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5
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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
Awesome sound a quick set up, huge improvement !
on March 15, 2013
Posted by: recruiter89
from Boston, MA
I had a Sony 3D sound bar to pair with my 55" Sony Bravia and I was looking for something a bit better. I visited Best Buy and the Magnolia guys demonstrated this for me and I was blown away! It is technologically advanced and innovative allowing you to connect to your router to sync up with your Ipad or Iphone to not only control but play music wirelessly. Plus the sound connected to your TV is awesome. Forget the cluttered look of a home theater system with a receiver and wires coming from every direction, this is one single bar connected to the TV with one wire. The set up could not have been simpler. Plus it syncs with any universal remote and paired up with my Harmony 900 nicely. The total set up to less than 10 minutes and I was up and running. I eventually would buy the other speakers to pair with this playbar but for now this does a great job on its own. My only concern is that it is pretty large and takes up the front of the TV but who cares. It does a great job and cranking it up, it blows away any 5.1 system!
What's great about it: Quick set up, sleek and sounds awesome!
What's not so great: A bit large and at times on certain stations has a tinny sound
I would recommend this to a friend!
Sound Quality
5
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Keep your photography equipment safe in this Canon 9320A003 bag, which holds up to 2 EOS DSLR cameras, up to 3 EF lenses and a range of accessories, for on-the-go protection. Accessory pockets and padded internal dividers allow organized storage.
Customer Rating
2
Great that it was free but this bag is huge!!
on October 27, 2012
Posted by: recruiter89
from Boston, MA
Got this bag free with my new T4i but if it wasnt free I would not of bothered. This thing is as big as a golf bag. There is no reason unless you have like 20 lenses to have a bag this big. Maybe if you travel extensively but this thing is way too oversized. I am now looking to find something smaller for everyday use because there is no way I am carrying this thing around.
What's great about it: lots of pockets and compartments and room
What's not so great: Too big and bulky and oversized
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Durability
3
Comfort
2
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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.