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Defend your Apple iPhone 6 Plus or 6s Plus from wear and tear with this Tumi TUIPH-005-LBLU folio case, featuring full-grain leather construction for a sleek, quality finish. Interior card slots allow you to discreetly carry credit cards or IDs.
Posted by: IAS09
from Farmington, MI
I have been using similar iPhone 6 case from Tumi for almost 10 months, very happy with it, leather had no problems, credit card never came out loose, so when time come for 6s plus I chose tumi again, a bit pricey when you buy from Tumi store but Best Buy has it $20 cheaper, with my rewards it was ok deal, I would recommend this case. Proven design.
My Best Buy number: 0215237154
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With a wood picture frame front in a Medium Espresso finish, this TV stand can accommodate most flat screen TVs up to 65" or up to 125 lbs. plus at least 6 AV components on its elegant black tempered safety glass shelves. The open architecture design provides plenty of air circulation for convection cooling of components. Also featured is a CMS® Cable Management System to hide and manage unsightly wires and cables.
Posted by: IAS09
from Farmington, MI
This is very nice looking stand, good for 70 inch tv I think. It is very easy to assemble took me 30 minutes, no tools required other than provided.
I was a bit skeptical buying it without seeing it, I am happy with everything about it, this stand will look nice on wood or carpet. Plenty of room for my AVR, BD player and other equipment, my audio equipments are larger in size and have very large center channel speaker, I use the center shelf for speaker and bottom for AVR and bluray player. Darker glass looks very nice with stand.
Cable management is ok, not possible to hide all cables, not a issue with stand, I would recommend this stand, wood color is lighter side orangish oak.
Price, it is nice quality and design so I would say ok price, not too high. I got it using coupon, I would have paid full too.
I was a bit skeptical buying it without seeing it, I am happy with everything about it, this stand will look nice on wood or carpet. Plenty of room for my AVR, BD player and other equipment, my audio equipments are larger in size and have very large center channel speaker, I use the center shelf for speaker and bottom for AVR and bluray player. Darker glass looks very nice with stand.
Cable management is ok, not possible to hide all cables, not a issue with stand, I would recommend this stand, wood color is lighter side orangish oak.
Price, it is nice quality and design so I would say ok price, not too high. I got it using coupon, I would have paid full too.
My Best Buy number: 0215237154
I would recommend this to a friend!
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ecobee ecobee3 Programmable Touch-Screen Wi-Fi Thermostat: Maintain a comfortable home with this programmable thermostat, which is Apple® HomeKit-enabled, so you can control the temperature remotely using your compatible device. Home IQ helps you conserve energy.
Posted by: IAS09
from Farmington, MI
I was using nest for last few years, moved to new house, when time came to install new thermostat my first instinct was to get Nest, then i heard about the Ecobee3 with Home Kit compatible, this is the main reason i picked Ecobee3 over Nest, this thermostat have all the features that nest have but better execution, prices is simple just follow the instructions booklet. it took me 30 minutes to install it, i had an open C wire so do not have to use the PEK kit. set up was breeze. i used iPhone to setup it with wifi, it is up and running for a week now. the 2nd sensor feature is really nice. home kit is evolving setup with Apple devices. It could get interesting.
My Best Buy number: 0215237154
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Quickly connect your devices with this AirPort Express GCRF MC414LL/A base station that supports dual-band 802.11n Wi-Fi for optimal performance with reduced interruptions. The rear USB port enables simple wireless printing.
Posted by: IAS09
from Farmington, MI
I need a Wifi Extender as my bedroom has very weak Wi Fi signal, so i bought this Airport express and used it as extender, took few minutes adding it to my Time capsule router using airport app on iPad, , better Wi Fi all over house now.
I wish it would be a bit cheaper, $100 is too high price, but if one do not need more than one Ethernet port this is a very good router, as it is simultaneous dual band router and can run two networks.
I wish it would be a bit cheaper, $100 is too high price, but if one do not need more than one Ethernet port this is a very good router, as it is simultaneous dual band router and can run two networks.
My Best Buy number: 0215237154
I would recommend this to a friend!
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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.
Posted by: IAS09
from Farmington, MI
It was time to update my harmony One, I would have got regular harmony but then i saw the BB trade in of $100 for old harmony remote, so it was easy decision, there are two major differences between ultimate and home remote.
Home remote can also control some home WIFI devices like NEST thermostat, Lutron light controls.,
The programing is done on IOS or android device, it is very easy but most people will not like it as they are not used to it, i signed up for beta program at logitech website and downloaded the Mac version of software to use Mac to program the remote, it worked like old times.
Home remote can also control some home WIFI devices like NEST thermostat, Lutron light controls.,
The programing is done on IOS or android device, it is very easy but most people will not like it as they are not used to it, i signed up for beta program at logitech website and downloaded the Mac version of software to use Mac to program the remote, it worked like old times.
I do not have to point remote at devices, hub is repeater for IR Codes TV is wall mounted and every device works flawlessly with HUB repeater.
On remote once you get used to the touch screen you will feel fine, there is a learning curve though, the screen is get locked to avoid unwanted swipe.
The iOS APP works very well, if you use an activity from Remote and pick up IOS device to use, it will know which activity you are on.
if you have old remote you can import all your programming it is very simple just login to your account and sync remote, you are done.
The trade in value of $100 bring the price to a reasonable amount. my harmony one is still working in the setup in basement and other harmony one for Bedroom TV setup. 5+ year and going strong, not to worry about pointing remote is great with harmony ultimate home.
One can not add another remote to harmony home hub, i tried and it did not work. it is not working at this time, it might be added later, i was told by logitech.
On remote once you get used to the touch screen you will feel fine, there is a learning curve though, the screen is get locked to avoid unwanted swipe.
The iOS APP works very well, if you use an activity from Remote and pick up IOS device to use, it will know which activity you are on.
if you have old remote you can import all your programming it is very simple just login to your account and sync remote, you are done.
The trade in value of $100 bring the price to a reasonable amount. my harmony one is still working in the setup in basement and other harmony one for Bedroom TV setup. 5+ year and going strong, not to worry about pointing remote is great with harmony ultimate home.
One can not add another remote to harmony home hub, i tried and it did not work. it is not working at this time, it might be added later, i was told by logitech.
My Best Buy number: 0215237154
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Enjoy rich, enveloping sound with this Pioneer Elite SC-85 home theater receiver, which features 1215W total system power to ensure audio is projected in robust, clear detail. Includes HDMI 4K Ultra HD technology for compatibility with 4K Ultra HD TVs.
Customer Rating
5
Great Sound quality, packed with features
on September 25, 2014
Posted by: IAS09
from Farmington, MI
Got this from Bestbuy, upgraded Yamaha AVR RXV1700 (2006), I wanted to upgrade the AVR for a while, timing is right since this HDMI 2.0 and Dolby Atmos ready, it took me an hour to do the connection but took me more time to iron out Input assignment and programming Harmony remote, Harmony do not have codes for this AVR yet i am using last year model to program Harmony, it is not yet 100 percent OK.
Ran automatic calibration, not happy with it, now trying the manual method to calibrate. web base setup is very convenient, the documentation is very poor, there is not a single printed picture of back panel, i had to take a picture and keep it in front of me for making connection, no downloadable manual either, a disk is included but it did not help with mac book air.
The other AVR is considered is Yamaha A2040, SC-85 was highly recommended by BB Magnolia people, it will take me a while to fully utilize the capability of this AVR, I am using Definitive Tech Mythos line of speakers with super cube 6000 subwoofer. Oppo BD player, Apple TV and Directv HR34 Qdeo processing of video is top notch as it is in Oppo BD player i own. now all video could be upscaled using Qdeo chip.
i would recommend this AVR.
Ran automatic calibration, not happy with it, now trying the manual method to calibrate. web base setup is very convenient, the documentation is very poor, there is not a single printed picture of back panel, i had to take a picture and keep it in front of me for making connection, no downloadable manual either, a disk is included but it did not help with mac book air.
The other AVR is considered is Yamaha A2040, SC-85 was highly recommended by BB Magnolia people, it will take me a while to fully utilize the capability of this AVR, I am using Definitive Tech Mythos line of speakers with super cube 6000 subwoofer. Oppo BD player, Apple TV and Directv HR34 Qdeo processing of video is top notch as it is in Oppo BD player i own. now all video could be upscaled using Qdeo chip.
i would recommend this AVR.
My Best Buy number: 215237154
What's great about it: Sound and Video Quality Dolby Atmos upgradeable
What's not so great: Complicated Setup, poor documentation
I would recommend this to a friend!
Sound Quality
5
Ease of Use
4
Features
5
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Learn moreabout Magnolia PremiumInstallation Enjoy an immersive listening experience with this Definitive Technology StudioMonitor 55 bookshelf speaker that features BDSS technology and a Linear Response Waveguide to ensure that your room fills with crystal-clear, powerful sound.
Posted by: IAS09
from Farmington, MI
It took Deftech 10 years to come up with new design of bookshelf speakers, the old bookshelf are very good also, to better them they need to have something special, and they did. I think the looks of new speakers are better than last design. I have Deftech Mythos speakers line with super cube 6000 subwoofer, i needed to replace my mythos 5 mains with these, this is will give me good midrange sound and bass (added benefit) also. i had to buy speakers stand for this also (i did buy B&W speakers stand because deftech stands are not available anywhere and i did not like the SANUS stands, the base were too big for my linking).
I am still in the break in period and i could imagine the sound will get better even more, one thing i really like about deftech speakers generally is they tend to give a disappearing sound, i mean is you can not detect which speaker is send you a specific sound, i tried different brand and i could say i observed the difference, i wanted to check out the B&W bookshelf speakers but to keep the voice matching (or timber match) i kept the Deftech brand, for anyone else it is safe bet to buy these speakers for HT or for stereo music, i am using Yamaha RX1700V AVR other speakers are Mythos Gem from surrounds and Mythos 3 for Center channel. The speakers are very nice looking with or out without the grill. Good for Decor also, for me a big factor (the main reason i got the mythos line in first place). i would recommend this setup for HT also, with SM 45 for surround, SC4000 or SC600 sub, there are timber match center channel speakers also.
I am still in the break in period and i could imagine the sound will get better even more, one thing i really like about deftech speakers generally is they tend to give a disappearing sound, i mean is you can not detect which speaker is send you a specific sound, i tried different brand and i could say i observed the difference, i wanted to check out the B&W bookshelf speakers but to keep the voice matching (or timber match) i kept the Deftech brand, for anyone else it is safe bet to buy these speakers for HT or for stereo music, i am using Yamaha RX1700V AVR other speakers are Mythos Gem from surrounds and Mythos 3 for Center channel. The speakers are very nice looking with or out without the grill. Good for Decor also, for me a big factor (the main reason i got the mythos line in first place). i would recommend this setup for HT also, with SM 45 for surround, SC4000 or SC600 sub, there are timber match center channel speakers also.
My Best Buy number: 215237154
What's great about it: good Bass and midrange sound
What's not so great: none
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Learn moreabout Magnolia PremiumInstallation Enjoy immersive surround sound with this Jamo Torsten soundbar that includes a side-firing 10" wireless subwoofer for dynamic low-end audio. Bluetooth technology and NFC capability offers simple connection to compatible devices.
Posted by: IAS09
from Farmington, MI
this sound bar is really good looking and also have very good sound, there is very good blend of bass and sound clarity (missing from most sound bars), i am using is in 19x12 room, it sound very loud also at higher volumes, setup is very easy, one optical cable out from my Panasonic plasma and i am good to go. Pairing with sub was super quick. Tried it with some movies with very good bass from action scenes, tried is with music from Apple TV and I am pleasantly surprise how good is sounds, it sound very close to stereo muic from book shelf speakers with very good bass, The sound blends so good with sub-woofer it is amazing. I know it will get better after break in, the styling of sound bar is also very good, i have tried and demo'ed other sound bars but i think this is it for me, got it on sale from BB, it is a bit more than i wanted to pay but in the end it so much better sound than others it is worth the extra money.
There are no buttons on the bar, it has touch switches, Harmony remote do not have codes for this sound bar, i used the button learn function to program it to harmony remote, everything works now with harmony remote, remote comes with sound bar is too small and easy to loose, SB buttons could be programmed to TV also which i did not do. the green light is behind the grill so it does not annoying or bright on your eyes, you can use it with bluetooth and NFC (near field communication) devices also.
It you are looking for sound bar which looks elegant, have good balance of low and high frequency sound this is the one to get. you will be impressed with the quality of sound Image. It is worth the extra money.
There are no buttons on the bar, it has touch switches, Harmony remote do not have codes for this sound bar, i used the button learn function to program it to harmony remote, everything works now with harmony remote, remote comes with sound bar is too small and easy to loose, SB buttons could be programmed to TV also which i did not do. the green light is behind the grill so it does not annoying or bright on your eyes, you can use it with bluetooth and NFC (near field communication) devices also.
It you are looking for sound bar which looks elegant, have good balance of low and high frequency sound this is the one to get. you will be impressed with the quality of sound Image. It is worth the extra money.
My Best Buy number: 0215237154
What's great about it: Looks and sound quality
What's not so great: A bit expensive
I would recommend this to a friend!
Sound Quality
5
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Ensure clean dishes with this LG LDF8072ST built-in 24" dishwasher that features TrueSteam technology to gently break down baked-on foods, even on fragile items. SmoothTouch electronic controls ensure simple use.
Customer Rating
5
quite dishwasher
on October 4, 2013
Posted by: IAS09
from Farmington, MI
Gender:Male
Age:45-54
I was pleasantly surprised how quite this dishwasher is, i am standing next to it and it is hardly noticeable. no more pre washing of dishes thanks to steam power, we were concerned that it will not dry dishes since it does no have heated dry, it dries dished very well (it need jet dry though), we have tried all wash cycles and for most of the time normal cycle works just fine, the capacity is very good, 3rd tray is very helpful for large spoons and knives, great dishwasher, i would recommend to if you need steam power.
What's great about it: quite, cleans and dry dishes time left to finish
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Features
5
Performance
5
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Control up to 15 devices in your home with this Logitech Harmony Touch 915-000198 universal remote, which features an intuitive color touch screen with customizable channel icons for simple control over your home entertainment components.
Customer Rating
5
Good upgrade to Harmony One
on September 18, 2013
Posted by: IAS09
from Farmington, MI
Was skeptical about touch after reading so many negative reviews, so i gave it a try, my first impression after week of use is positive. From the time opening the box to turn on my tv was approx. 15 minutes, the new website brought all my settings from my harmony one account and remote was updated.
I think logitech has to bring in a game changer in order to better the Harmony One, another big remote with button will not be able to cut it. So a touch screen like smart phone screen is logitech's answer, people who hate touch screen for remote will not like this remote and the other half will like it, that is why the review have so many 1 star and many 5 star not much in between. there is i like the forward and rewind gestures, there are gestures for volume up and down, i do see my self using hard button for these functions.
I am not reviewing the programming about this remote as i did not change anything, i have very complicated system and took me a while to write the macros and customizations of buttons for my harmony One, most of my equipment has not changed, i will add some photos for screen saver though.
there will be learning curve to use the touch screen, after this remote is definite upgrade to harmony one. i am already loving this remote as it is much smaller than harmony one. build quality is top notch as expected from logitech. i have owned 2 harmony One and Harmony 650. Harmony touch is replacement to one of the harmony touch which is dying with sticky buttons and swollen battery (lasted 5 years of heavy use and many drops), My family cannot use our entertainment systems without harmony remotes.
I think logitech has to bring in a game changer in order to better the Harmony One, another big remote with button will not be able to cut it. So a touch screen like smart phone screen is logitech's answer, people who hate touch screen for remote will not like this remote and the other half will like it, that is why the review have so many 1 star and many 5 star not much in between. there is i like the forward and rewind gestures, there are gestures for volume up and down, i do see my self using hard button for these functions.
I am not reviewing the programming about this remote as i did not change anything, i have very complicated system and took me a while to write the macros and customizations of buttons for my harmony One, most of my equipment has not changed, i will add some photos for screen saver though.
there will be learning curve to use the touch screen, after this remote is definite upgrade to harmony one. i am already loving this remote as it is much smaller than harmony one. build quality is top notch as expected from logitech. i have owned 2 harmony One and Harmony 650. Harmony touch is replacement to one of the harmony touch which is dying with sticky buttons and swollen battery (lasted 5 years of heavy use and many drops), My family cannot use our entertainment systems without harmony remotes.
What's great about it: Very easy to upgrade from Harmony One
What's not so great: no chapter skip hard button form Bluray
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
Durability
5
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Learn more about Windows 8Geek Squad® Certified Refurbished products are thoroughly, painstakingly and lovingly tested, so you can be sure that your device will work right, right away. Learn more about Geek Squad® Certified Refurbished products.Enjoy striking visuals with this Samsung GCRF-NP365E5C-S03US laptop that features a 15.6" high-definition display and AMD Radeon HD 7520G graphics for crisp images with lifelike detail. The high-speed wireless LAN enables simple Web connection.
Overall
3 out of 5
3 out of 5It;s a laptop.. nothing extra special
By Autumnstorm
from Tampa, Florida
I purchased this laptop for the memory, processor speed, and the hard drive size hoping that is would be pretty speedy around the net and opening files on the computer itself.. but in reality it is really no faster then my 7 yr old laptop and even facebook games do not play much better. Also this has windows 8 which is nothing but a nightmare. I hate it totally. My friend purchased a gateway from walmart for $50 less then this and it actually ran better.. go figure.. I am not totally happy with my purchase but since I have to have this right now and have no more time to shop I will be keeping it.
Not the greatest value....just sayin
Not the greatest value....just sayin
IAS09
Farmington, MI
good quality laptop for the price
March 11, 2013
i got the same and i am very happy with its performance. it is very inexpensive machine but good enough for browsing and some light work. makes sure you download all updates and update system BIOS, it took me more that two hours to apply all updates. It is running very good.
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Canon EF 70–200mm f/4L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens: If landscapes are your main focus, this lens has what you need to create photos of distant scenes and captivating compressed perspectives. It's also useful for portraits and outdoor sports photography. Whether you're a professional photographer or a serious amateur, this versatile lens will be a valuable addition to your kit.
Overall
1 out of 5
1 out of 5Lots of pluses but poor image quality in my copy
By Llenslover
from southern oregon
I kept hearing great things about the 70x200 L lens. I bought this one for around $1100. What I learned later is I bought the 4.0 version, not the 2.8 version that goes for about $2300. The later one is the one with excellent the raving reviews. I have two Canon L lens that give me good image quality when used correctly. I got this new third lens and used it for over two weeks in all kinds of conditions and settings. The image quality was terrible, worse than my inexpensive 18x135 kit lens, which I refuse to use due to image quality. Apparently I got a poor copy with focusing issues. This happens with lenses, even L lenses, from time to time. Best Buy was gracious about refunding my money and I will buy a different L lens.
IAS09
Farmington, MI
April 20, 2013
i am not sure how one make expensive purchase like this not knowing it is 2.8 or 4.0 lens, maybe you got a bad copy, this is top lens, not very good in very low light, using this lens with full fram sensor camera like 6d or 5dMK3 will give very good results.
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Learn moreabout Magnolia PremiumInstallation Enjoy immersive surround sound with this Jamo Torsten soundbar that includes a side-firing 10" wireless subwoofer for dynamic low-end audio. Bluetooth technology and NFC capability offers simple connection to compatible devices.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5I will never buy a jamo product ever.
By Steveinnevada
from Nevada
After setting up sound bar with their ridiculous flashing colored lights directions I'm waiting to here some great sounds from this 800.00 speaker. Not to happen. The volume goes down on its own, faster especially when you change channels. Called their 800# on hold for 1hour, left my name # no call back. Emailed their support team (ha) no response, it's been 7days. Traded it in for the sonos sound bar, love it (4 stars)
IAS09
Farmington, MI
April 4, 2014
return it to store, i had to return Energy sound bar for same reason as yours, BB did not have replacement so i got Jamo instead, i am glad Energy bar did not work out for me. This sound bar is very good for the price, i tried quite a few and settled for this.
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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.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Returning it to Best Buy
By seanb61
from Chicago
Half-baked software release with too many bugs. Setup on mobile device only is a huge mistake. It's got so many bugs and things that just don't make sense.
For example, how the heck is someone supposed to change the temp on their Nest with the current touch interface; it's just horrible. How about a simple + and - button on the Next area to go up and down vs the horrible sliding gesture that can't be controlled at all, if anyone has a Nest please try it out, it's just wrong, wrong, wrong. Also, the remote tells me when the nest is in auto away and asks me if I want to change that (good idea) yet when I tell it to do so it will not do it.
I am a current owner of 2 Harmony 900's and the form factor of the ultimate is just horrible. Can't get used to how it feels in my hand and as many people have stated the transport buttons above the screen are frustrating to the point of being useless - constantly shifting the remote in your hand to reach or using 2 hands is not an option.
I have wanted to purchase an ultimate for about a year and with the Best Buy coupon deal and the new features it was finally time to pull the trigger since I had an old 890 not in use that was broken I could use for the the deal. However, I boxed this awful attempt at a remote up last night and will be returning it today. There are so many things wrong with this design it just can't be tolerated.
If you already have a working Harmony 900, don't be tricked into think this is a better remote, it is not. It's got some great ideas but the software and physical form factor of the remote needs a lot of work.
If Logitech were to release a remote that is physically closer in design to the 900 under the living home brand, I could see giving it another shot, but I don't think that's going to happen anytime soon.
IAS09
Farmington, MI
Good remote need some improvements
September 28, 2014
Overall I am happy with remote, it is not like the harmony One or 900 that lot of people like, i have read lot of reviews about new post Harmony One era harmony remote, people have mix feeling about it, my daughter commented after looking new remote "finally they got rid of so many buttons" people are used to touch screen screens so logitech is going in right direction, i think. Remember when touch screen phone came every one did not embrace it initially, Black berry hard buttons were very popular, now RIM is almost going out of business.
I agree with some of the setup protocol Logitech used is very awkward. I would like to use my computer to setup, Smart phones are not that fast yet. they also let you copy from old account which will make it so easy, all you have to do is pair the hub with wireless router.
The IR blasters are very good to work with all my equipment. I owned 2 Harmony One and 650. Once you get used to touch screen, this is nice remote to have. with improvements this will be awesome remote.
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ecobee ecobee3 Programmable Touch-Screen Wi-Fi Thermostat: Maintain a comfortable home with this programmable thermostat, which is Apple® HomeKit-enabled, so you can control the temperature remotely using your compatible device. Home IQ helps you conserve energy.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5An upgrade from the Filtrete Radio Thermostat
By TheHotHit
I used the Filtrete Radio Thermostat for a few years and was quite happy with it. After reading some reviews about the ecobee3, I decided to buy the HomeLink version and see if it was as good as the reviews suggested.
Installation took 25 minutes, including tidying up the existing wiring (which were way too long). Luckily I'd attached the "C" wire to my furnace when I installed the Filtrete. Wiring was not a problem at all. I'm thinking of having it control my whole house humidifier, although I may need to use the included power extender kit to add the extra wire needed.
I think that it's a great product - with abundant tweaks and options (such as running the furnace fan for a set amount of time every hour). The iOS app. (as of July 30, 2015) has a small bug - forgetting login credentials, but it's pretty decent.
I think that I'm going to spring for 2 more remote sensors, but at almost $80 for the pair - they are pretty expensive.
IAS09
Farmington, MI
Home kit functionality?
August 3, 2015
Have you tried the home kit functionality? what functions available on home kit?
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Bell'O Triple Play TV Stand: With room for your flat-panel TV and up to 4 A/V components, this TV stand helps you keep your home theater setup neat. The Triple Play design allows you to mount your TV to a wall using the included swivel bracket or use the stand as a 3-shelf table for flexibility.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Not great for my 55'
By LastDon
from SF CA
If you use the built in swivel mount to suspend the TV from the stand ( the main reason I chose this stand) it looks really flimsy. My 55' TV ( which is supposed to work) leans forward and doesn't looks safe. It's was disappointing to improvise and use it differently from what was intended. I had already invested too much time installing it and was really heavy out of the box to bring back. The best I could do is give it a deservingly not do good review and hope it detours others from buying this product.
IAS09
Farmington, MI
not good for price
October 17, 2015
it is easy to assemble but i have two issues with it, top shelves screws do not align with holes, i connected 3 out of four, due to this glass do not align with the shelves support, 50 inch plasma TV leaned forward when installed on the mount, i was afraid it will break, i put it back on the top glass shelf., i think it is only good for may 50 lbs tv for mount, i would have returned it but it is too much hassle. overall stand looks good. but for the money they are charging it should be lot better. if it is $100 i would be ok with the purchase.
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This powered subwoofer features an 8" high-excursion active driver and a 1200W Class HD digital tracking amplifier to ensure robust bass sound with low distortion and high output. The compact enclosure provides flexible placement options.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Fake Specs
By Cirv
I purchased this on the recommendation of a Magnolia associate after finding out that the sub woofer I was looking for was not carried by any of the stores in my area. I had the magnolia person give me a demo of the unit, which they didn't know how to operate I realized after I read through the manual. Putting it in place, it has really low range into the lower frequencies which is what I was looking to get a sub for as my speakers were good down to 70hz. The power is no where near 1200w as the associate and specs mentioned, more like 100 or 200w. The associate and sub information both said that 1200w was the RMS power, this is an outright lie.
I will never buy any speakers from this brand again, their completely made up specs show when you go to actually use the equipment. When I asked about the performance of the equipment not being up to spec, I was told to upgrade to their next model or to add another sub. You should have seen the looks when I returned it too, like I was a criminal of some kind for wanting it to live up to what was promised. If you don't want returns then don't sell products that blatantly lie about their performance.
IAS09
Farmington, MI
December 7, 2015
you might have a very large open area, you might be better off with two subs, sub location is also very important, or you might have received a bad unit, the power listed in Class D amp as peak power not RMS, sealed sub might not be boomy which lot of people like but they are very tight and accurate for music and movies both. I got a very large 12 inch Sub from infinity with 600 Watts power, i though it would be nice for large open area in basement, tested old super cube 3 for comparison swapping it with infinity, i was surprised SC3 did lot better than a gigantic sub. You might be very happy with HSU sub, this subwoofer is not for you but that does not mean the brand is bad.
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This Definitive Technology BP-8020ST floorstanding loudspeaker features Forward Focus Bipolar Array technology for room-filling sound. The 8" subwoofer with a 150W Class D amplifier delivers brilliant audio.
Overall
4 out of 5
4 out of 5Great if you don't have a sub
By Shopper1
I have Def Tech 1000's and ProCenter 1000 center channel and love them. I demo'ed the BP-8020ST's in the Magnolia room and the rep never even had a sub of any kind on. I went with it, liked the way they sounded, knowing everything will sound better with my sub connected. I get these home and what do I find? THESE HAVE A BUILT-IN SUB!!! The BB Rep never even had the subs on these connected!!! I even went over to another BB store nearby, peeked behind the same speaker there, and what do I find? Sub not connected. So BB is demo'ing these to folks w/o the sub on. I even emailed Def Tech informing them about this and an automated ticket was created, and 12 days later, to my surprise,...absolutely ZERO response. I expected maybe a "thanks for letting us know". But, nada.
I ended-up returning the 8020's because although I REALLY liked the sound, I could not "tame" the subs, coupled with my own Klipsch 12" sub. I had to get 2 Y-cords, just to get 3 sub outputs split-out to 3 subs from my single LFE output. I think I would be better off with the other non-sub BP model #not sure if BB carries it?#
If you have no sub, OR, you just want a heck of a lot more bass, and you don't mind that bass coming from the front mains, than these will work very well. Just make sure you get BB to hook em up before you give them a listen...
I ended-up returning the 8020's because although I REALLY liked the sound, I could not "tame" the subs, coupled with my own Klipsch 12" sub. I had to get 2 Y-cords, just to get 3 sub outputs split-out to 3 subs from my single LFE output. I think I would be better off with the other non-sub BP model #not sure if BB carries it?#
If you have no sub, OR, you just want a heck of a lot more bass, and you don't mind that bass coming from the front mains, than these will work very well. Just make sure you get BB to hook em up before you give them a listen...
IAS09
Farmington, MI
January 23, 2016
these speakers do not need subwoofer connection, use normal L, R speakers wire and setup front speakers as Large in AVR, use the crossover setting in AVR, this is it. same is true if one is 8060 Center channel speakers.
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Experience faster gaming with this Xbox One S gaming console. The small console and streamlined controller make playing easier and more comfortable, and it can store up to 2TB of content. This Xbox One S gaming console lets you play your favorite Xbox 360 games and stream movies, all while experiencing rich colors and dynamic graphics.
Overall
2 out of 5
2 out of 5Overall the reboot is the same system
By Nick
Adding the HDR feature and 4k for UHD Blu rays was a great market standpoint and definitely lead me to purchase this product. That being said, I returned it. The 4k UHD Blu ray player skips (DeadPool last fight scene) and the audio matching is all over the place. To be far this may just very well be a problem will the 4k UHD Blu rays as a whole. Never the less, wait to purchase as it is, yet again, another unreliable (Microsoft) console.
IAS09
Farmington, MI
August 5, 2016
same here no skip on deaddpool, it is great machine, basically the UltraHD player is bonus as the only player available costs $320. so $400 is not bad price, i traded Xbox one for $125. if one has Xbox one with 720p or 1080p then it will be ok not to upgrade, even then the base system will cost $125 after trade in.
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Operate your entertainment devices with this handy Savant remote. It comes with a curved design for a more comfortable grip and a high-resolution touch screen that provides simpler access to the buttons you need. The convenient voice-command button provides hassle-free operation. Connect to over 380,000 entertainment devices with this Savant remote.
Overall3 out of 5
3 out of 5Great build quality but Logitech Harmony Elite Win
By Koshe
I've been using both remotes for some time, I really appreciate build quality of Savant Remote but I don't think it's really worth extra $200 if you compare it to the Logitech Harmony Elite, which is great remote. With Harmony Elite you can assign buttons that you need. I use Yamaha receiver and Savant hasn't offered me any functionality for the receiver rather than sound control and on and off. Overall, I think remotes are pretty close with the functionality they offer, but Logitech is $200 cheaper. And one good thing to know is, none of these remotes work with 5G Wifi signal, what year is this? 5G launched back in 2012 and most of modern technology supports it. For example, you can't connect Roku 4 to 5G network and use Wifi Remote, you'll have to connect Roky to 2G network in order to make it work. I give Harmony Remote 4 stars and Savant 3 stars. I hope Logitech will release new remote with 5G support soon.
p.s. Sorry for bad English, just wanted to share my opinion, I wish someone saved my time by reviewing both remotes.
IAS09
Farmington, MI
August 8, 2016
great review, i have similar opinion, harmony is more versatile, one big additional cost factor compared to harmony is one has to buy light module for lights, harmony works with hue lights with dedicated buttons.
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Samsung 28" S271HL U28E590D 4K UHD Monitor: See all of your photo's details during editing. Video game levels look amazing. The large screen allows you to have multiple windows open at once to get more work done.
Does anyone who does lots of Excel spreadsheets notice a difference with a 4K monitor?
small pixel size is always better for monitors, make sure to use good graphic cards on desktop or laptop. low end graphics will not help with high end monitors.
7 years, 10 months ago
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IAS09
Samsung UBD-K8500 4K Ultra HD Smart Blu-ray Player: This HDR-compatible, 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player offers 4x the resolution of a standard Blu-ray player. The built-in UHD upscaling technology enhances the picture quality from standard Blu-ray discs and DVDs, and built-in Wi-Fi allows you to stream 4K movies and shows from your favorite services.Learn more about 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray ›
I have a 2015 Samsung SUHDTv. How do I know if the HDR for the 4k blu rays?
SUHD are HDR capable
8 years, 1 month ago
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IAS09
Samsung UBD-K8500 4K Ultra HD Smart Blu-ray Player: This HDR-compatible, 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player offers 4x the resolution of a standard Blu-ray player. The built-in UHD upscaling technology enhances the picture quality from standard Blu-ray discs and DVDs, and built-in Wi-Fi allows you to stream 4K movies and shows from your favorite services.Learn more about 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray ›
What is the highest resolution and sample rate this DVD player can handle? Can it do 4K 60Hz with 4:4:4 sampling?
It does if your Tv has the option and correct hdmi cable used.
8 years, 2 months ago
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IAS09
PC or Mac
I want to know which is better a mac or pc? And which is the best pc and which is the best mac?
Windows 7 is good alternative if price is an issue, one would be very happy with Macbook or Imac, for $1200 MAc are better than PC, especially video and photo editing, no software to buy and no virus issues.
13 years, 8 months ago
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IAS09
Farmington, MI
Need a laptop
I am looking to buy a new laptop and i like to play online games like runescape and i wont be storing much photos or music but i might download some files..... sometimes i also like to play sims and games like that what would be a good laptop for me? price range should be under $700 around $600 preferrably
Most of the laptop in that price range will be ok for you. DELL and HP will be good choices in that price range, SONY VAIO will also be excellent choice for a bit more money.
14 years, 11 months ago
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IAS09
Farmington, MI
Can I get my computer fixed without my receipt?
I bought my lap top last August for college, and right now it is broken, so I need to get it fixed. I think I left all of the information (the receipt, warranty, everything) at school. Can I still get my lap top fixed without all of the information?
if you bought it at best buy they might be able to pull out receipt from their system via your credit card or phone number or via reward zone, or if you registered it to manufacturer they might have proof of your purchase date. so it could be fixed under warranty.
14 years, 11 months ago
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IAS09
Farmington, MI
watch movies from the computer
Is there any blu-ray player that allows watching movies on the TV from the computer via wi-fi?
not yet no stand alone player, only ps3 can do it right now.
14 years, 11 months ago
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IAS09
Farmington, MI