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- Review count13
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- First reviewApril 29, 2011
- Last reviewJanuary 13, 2017
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- Average rating4.6
- Review comment count3
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- First review commentJanuary 9, 2016
- Last review commentFebruary 11, 2017
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Enjoy nonstop music while charging your iPhone with this Belkin Lightning Audio + Charge RockStar adapter. It keeps your iPhone 7 or 7 Plus fully functional while plugged in, and it's compatible with Apple MFi-certified cables and headphones. The 12W power pass-through of this Belkin Lightning Audio + Charge RockStar adapter provides optimal charging speed for compatible devices.
Customer Rating
5
Great accessory for iPhone 7 users w/o BT
on January 13, 2017
Posted by: cschmach
from Fayetteville, NC
This 'dongle' allows you to charge your iPhone 7/7 Plus and listen to music via 3.5 mm audio cable as well using Apple's required dongle.
My wife's van does not have bluetooth and she enjoys listening to podcasts during her commutes through her stereo. This was never an issue until we upgraded iPhones. Now she is able to use this device to connect to her stereo's auxiliary port again.
I would recommend this device to anyone that doesn't have a bluetooth connection in their vehicle. The device is a little longer than I'd like, especially after having to add Apple's dongle, but it's manageable. No issues so far.
My wife's van does not have bluetooth and she enjoys listening to podcasts during her commutes through her stereo. This was never an issue until we upgraded iPhones. Now she is able to use this device to connect to her stereo's auxiliary port again.
I would recommend this device to anyone that doesn't have a bluetooth connection in their vehicle. The device is a little longer than I'd like, especially after having to add Apple's dongle, but it's manageable. No issues so far.
My Best Buy number: 0535575554
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Keep unwanted hair to a minimum with this Philips grooming tool. The waterproof design lets you use it in the shower, and eight attachments make this trimmer perfect for grooming different sections of the face. This Philips grooming tool has a turbo setting to increase cutting speed, and it charges in just one hour to reduce wait time.
Customer Rating
3
Had high hopes, but it fell short
on November 17, 2016
Posted by: cschmach
from Fayetteville, NC
I received this trimmer for free to review. I really wanted to like this trimmer. The negatives I found in it outweighed the positives though.
The battery life is great. Using it with water is great. The packaging and included accessory bag are great.
The location of the power and turbo button are not great. I kept pressing them while trying to use the trimmer. Maybe add a button delay to avoid this? The attachment adjustments I found to be just to difficult to change for my liking; especially going from 5 to 1. I was also afraid that I might accidentally change the setting while using the trimmer. There was no brush that came with it and hair kept building up in between the guard and the blade to where I had to stop every so often to change the setting to allow the hair to fall away. Finally, it would be nice to have the option to use the trimmer while plugged in. If I happened to run out of battery while shaving/trimming, I wouldn't want to wait for the trimmer to recharge enough for me to finish.
I am in the military and keep my hair very short and shave my face nearly every day. I was hoping this trimmer might have been able to keep my haircut fresh, trimmed my nose and eye hair, provide another option for shaving, and perform other routine maintenance from one device. In my opinion this device doesn't meet that requirement.
The battery life is great. Using it with water is great. The packaging and included accessory bag are great.
The location of the power and turbo button are not great. I kept pressing them while trying to use the trimmer. Maybe add a button delay to avoid this? The attachment adjustments I found to be just to difficult to change for my liking; especially going from 5 to 1. I was also afraid that I might accidentally change the setting while using the trimmer. There was no brush that came with it and hair kept building up in between the guard and the blade to where I had to stop every so often to change the setting to allow the hair to fall away. Finally, it would be nice to have the option to use the trimmer while plugged in. If I happened to run out of battery while shaving/trimming, I wouldn't want to wait for the trimmer to recharge enough for me to finish.
I am in the military and keep my hair very short and shave my face nearly every day. I was hoping this trimmer might have been able to keep my haircut fresh, trimmed my nose and eye hair, provide another option for shaving, and perform other routine maintenance from one device. In my opinion this device doesn't meet that requirement.
My Best Buy number: 0535575554
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Experience powerful, finely tuned sound in your home with this black Sonos Play:5 wireless speaker. The three mid-woofers and three tweeters produce deep, crisp audio for complete immersion in a world of music, while the humidity-resistant design allows use near a bathroom or kitchen counter. This Sonos Play:5 wireless speaker has Wi-Fi connectivity, letting you stream your best tunes wirelessly.
Posted by: cschmach
from Fayetteville, NC
I bought this Play:5 for my master bedroom to test it out, and it is amazing. The only issue I have with this speaker is the price tag, but you get what you pay for. This single speaker fills my entire master bedroom and master bathroom with sound, at only half volume.
I currently have my living room configured with the Sonos Boost, Playbar, Sub, and two Play:3s. Once I save enough for another Play:5, I will be moving the Play:5s to my living room as a stereo pair., and moving the Play:3s to my master bedroom as a stereo pair.
If you don't have any Sonos speakers, I would definitely recommend this speaker to start you out. It is more than powerful enough to fill an entire room by itself. I have a Spotify account and anytime we are not watching television or sleeping, it is streaming music.
My Best Buy number: 0535575554
I would recommend this to a friend!
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NVIDIA SHIELD K1 Tablet: Game your way to greatness with a responsive 8" multitouch screen, 192-core NVIDIA Kepler GPU and support for Full HD 1080p resolution. Plus, you can snap high-quality photos and enjoy video chatting with the 5.0MP HDR front- and rear-facing cameras.
Customer Rating
5
Outstanding Android tablet for the price
on January 15, 2016
Posted by: cschmach
from Fayetteville, NC
I own a few different Apple iPad tablets and wanted to try an Android tablet. I have tried to use a couple Samsung tablets in the past, but ended up returning them. For the price, I have to say this is a great Android tablet. It comes with very little bloatware and updates to Android 6.0 (Marshmallow). While it doesn't come with a microUSB cable for charging and only 16GB of storage, I didn't really care. I have several microUSB cables lying around from other past devices, as well as a spare 64GB microSD card to expand my storage. While it was made with gamers in mind, it is more than capable of performing other tablet functions. I have been primarily using it for media consumption (YouTube, Netflix). I also bought the cover which attaches securely and holds the tablet at a nice viewing angle. Recommended.
My Best Buy number: 0535575554
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Protect your Apple iPad Pro 12.9" with this Urban Armor Gear case, which features rubber construction with impact-resistant bumpers and a honeycombed core for enhanced defense. The kickstand allows hands-free use and is compatible with Apple Smart Keyboard.
Customer Rating
5
Great Protection for the iPad Pro
on January 9, 2016
Posted by: cschmach
from Fayetteville, NC
I have been using this case on my iPad Pro everyday along with either my Apple Smart Keyboard or Smart Cover. There is no screen protection built into this case, but I didn't want a screen protector. I think this is a great looking case and the built in Apple Pencil holder also does an amazing job of securing the Apple Pencil. I am able to throw my iPad Pro in my bag and take off knowing that everything is protected and stays where it's supposed to be. The kickstand is solid and offers several different viewing angels. I have had no issues with it locking into place or coming undone. I normally only use the kickstand feature if I'm not using the Apple Smart Cover or Keyboard though.
It does add additional thickness and weight, but there is no way of getting around that.
It does add additional thickness and weight, but there is no way of getting around that.
My Best Buy number: 0535575554
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Garmin Forerunner 220 GPS Watch: Compatible with Apple® iPhone®, this watch acts as a wearable fitness coach, measuring your run pace, distance and heart rate. Plus, you can track your personal achievements and post them to your social networks.
Posted by: cschmach
from Cleveland, OH
Age:35-44
Gender:Male
I've used previous model Garmin GPS watches and they were heavy and thick. This watch is definitely not that. I wear it everyday now as a watch with the satellite turned off. The watch is actually comfortable to wear.
I do most of my cardio indoors on my Bowflex Max Trainer. I haven't had any trouble acquiring satellite signal for my outdoor runs though. The HR monitor is fast and accurate as well (better than the one that came with my Max Trainer). I like the customizable alerts as well.
I do most of my cardio indoors on my Bowflex Max Trainer. I haven't had any trouble acquiring satellite signal for my outdoor runs though. The HR monitor is fast and accurate as well (better than the one that came with my Max Trainer). I like the customizable alerts as well.
My Best Buy number: 0535575554
What's great about it: light weight, size, accurate, color screen, HR monitor, water resistant
What's not so great: price
I would recommend this to a friend!
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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
Great sound in a compact portable package
on April 18, 2014
Posted by: cschmach
from Cleveland, OH
Type of Listener:Avid listener
Most Important to Purchase:Sound quality
How Often Used:Daily
I am very pleased with this purchase. I wanted something that had great sound quality, was small and portable, and preferably wireless to connect to my Surface Pro 2 and iPhone 5s. This exceeded my expectations. It has more than enough sound to fill an entire room with no distortion or cracking. The dock is a great addition as well, which allows for effortless charging. I also use it to watch my Apple TV3 plugged into my computer monitor, so I no longer need a television in my bedroom. Sure it has a little heft to it, but it is built with quality. I have had no issues moving it from place to place in my laptop bag. The charge lasts longer than I need for the day, then it goes back on the dock. Recommended.
My Best Buy number: 0535575554
What's great about it: Great sound, charging dock, compact, portable, bluetooth
I would recommend this to a friend!
Sound Quality
5
Ease of Use
5
Features
5
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Immerse yourself in your computer's movies, graphics and games with this AOC I2757FH 27" widescreen flat-panel IPS LED HD monitor that features a 50,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and up to 250 cd/m² brightness to bring images to life.
Posted by: cschmach
from Cleveland, OH
I bought this monitor to mirror my Surface Pro 2 through the docking station. The price/value is great for the size and quality. The volume/sound leaves a little to be desired, but I didn't buy it for that and knew it wouldn't be very loud anyway. Having 2 HDMI ports is great as well. It allows me to watch my Apple TV2 through it as well. The resolution is great and the screen does well not having much glare. Recommended.
My Best Buy number: 535575554
What's great about it: Picture quality
What's not so great: Volume/Sound
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Design
5
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Microsoft Surface Pro 2 - 10.6" - 128GB: More capable than your average tablet but lighter and smaller than a laptop, the Surface Pro 2 features hands-on productivity with the ability to fully support Microsoft Office (sold separately). Multitask with side-by-side apps, prop up your tablet with the built-in kickstand, or connect accessories via the USB and display ports for a work-efficient desktop setup.
Customer Rating
4
Replacing Multiple Devices With This
on March 1, 2014
Posted by: cschmach
from Cleveland, OH
This one device is allowing me to replace my MacBook Air & iPad mini. It also allows me to be more productive on one device, rather than using several different devices. No issues so far.
My Best Buy number: 0535575554
What's great about it: Fast, Touch Screen, Pen, Kick Stand
What's not so great: Price, Battery Could Be Better
I would recommend this to a friend!
Other Best Buy Products I Recommend
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Samsung - Pro 64GB microSDHC Memory Card
(115)Ease of Use
4
Features
4
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Ensure your Apple iPhone 5 or 5s stays safe on the go with this LifeProof nüüd TFD11-117-WE case, which features a plastic material that resists damage from water, dust and drops for durable protection.
Customer Rating
5
LifeProof hits a home run
on July 13, 2013
Posted by: cschmach
from Cleveland, OH
This is my third LifeProof iPhone case. I had one on my iPhone 4s which was ok, but I didn't like the screen cover and people complained about the echo they received when talking to me. I also didn't like trying to keep track of the headphone plug; as I use headphones a lot. I upgraded to the iPhone 5 and bought the fre case. It was better and I had no issues with the echoing, but I still wasn't happy with the screen cover; especially with a retina display now. The headphone plug issue was also still there.
I just bought this nuud case, and I am very satisfied. It offers everything I wanted. I can see my iPhone through the case. It has no screen cover, although an optional scratch protector is included, so I can enjoy my retina display and there is no response issues. The speaker sound is amazing and there is no call echoing. The headphone plug is tethered to the case, so you don't have to worry about it. This is a great case and I would buy it again. Highly recommended!
I just bought this nuud case, and I am very satisfied. It offers everything I wanted. I can see my iPhone through the case. It has no screen cover, although an optional scratch protector is included, so I can enjoy my retina display and there is no response issues. The speaker sound is amazing and there is no call echoing. The headphone plug is tethered to the case, so you don't have to worry about it. This is a great case and I would buy it again. Highly recommended!
My Best Buy number: 535575554
What's great about it: Slim, light, protective, functional
What's not so great: A little expensive
I would recommend this to a friend!
Durability
5
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Protect your Apple iPad Pro 12.9" with this Urban Armor Gear case, which features rubber construction with impact-resistant bumpers and a honeycombed core for enhanced defense. The kickstand allows hands-free use and is compatible with Apple Smart Keyboard.
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1 out of 5
1 out of 5Big disappointment!!
By Nateblix96
from Brooklyn, NY
This case has no screen protection. From the pictures on the internet, I assumed full device protection.
cschmach
Fayetteville, NC
January 9, 2016
It does not state nor depict any screen protection. A little further research, such as visiting UAGs website, would have taken away your assumption. It does state that it is compatible with the Apple Smart Keyboard though, which is what I use for screen protection with this case.
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NVIDIA SHIELD K1 Tablet: Game your way to greatness with a responsive 8" multitouch screen, 192-core NVIDIA Kepler GPU and support for Full HD 1080p resolution. Plus, you can snap high-quality photos and enjoy video chatting with the 5.0MP HDR front- and rear-facing cameras.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Horrible product
By Zozosdad
Showed up without a charger and wouldn't turn on. After connecting it to another charger, go it going. It would not down load apps from the play store... kept saying an error occurred and restarted. I have used a lot of tech for many, many years and this is the only bad review I have taken time to write. Avoid this product!
cschmach
Fayetteville, NC
January 16, 2016
This tablet does not have a charging cable included. It does not state that a charger comes with it. Before I purchased mine, I watched several YouTube video reviews and visited Nvidia's website. The first thing the reviews stated was that the microUSB was included, but could be purchased separately. I imagine this was intentional to reduce costs, and most people have several old cables lying around; as I did.
Also, the issue with the Google PlayStore may be related to your WiFi connection. I had an update to Android 6.0 right out of the box, which also required, and prompted me, to update the PlayStore prior to entering it.
I'm not saying that your's couldn't have been defective, but you can't be upset about something that you assumed without proper research. Also, did you return it for a replacement?
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Increase efficiency with this 12.5-inch Razer Blade Stealth Ultrabook. Its 4K display provides lifelike color, and its 16GB of RAM lets you run more programs at once. The Core i7 processor ensures zero lag time, while the Windows 10 operating system on this Razer Blade Stealth Ultrabook helps you take care of business.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5big problem
By vlad
the laptop has no battery, once it is uncharged, it cannot turn on
cschmach
Fayetteville, NC
Razer released an update for this
February 11, 2017
If you have this issue visit Razer's support page. They have a driver update to fix this past issue. I just read about it on their page yesterday when I was making sure I had the latest drivers in my Stealth.
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This AT&T Velocity Wi-Fi hotspot allows you to simultaneously connect up to 10 devices to the Internet at 4G LTE speeds. The intuitive touch screen makes navigation and changing settings simple.
If I purchased enough gigs would I be able to use it to do updates on my Xbox one
Yes, you could; but I would not recommend it. You would need quite a bit of data if you were going to use it this way, as some of those updates can be in the GBs. Additionally, it may take a lot of time to do so as it does not give broadband internet speeds. I usually pull about 4 mbps which is definitely not my TWC speeds of 50+ mbps.
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This AT&T Velocity Wi-Fi hotspot allows you to simultaneously connect up to 10 devices to the Internet at 4G LTE speeds. The intuitive touch screen makes navigation and changing settings simple.
Will this work for an iPad Air 2, and will I have any problem calling AT &T to get a service plan because it was not purchased in the store?
I bought this as a pre-paid at Best Buy and took it into AT&T store to put on my mobile share plan as post-paid. I had to pay for the activation, but the sim card was free and now it shares my cell phone's data plan. You will either need to call AT&T for them to send you a new sim card or go into a store. It took me maybe 15 minutes to complete. I don't use all my data so it rolls over every month. I took two iPad Pros off my account now that I can use them with this.
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This AT&T Velocity Wi-Fi hotspot allows you to simultaneously connect up to 10 devices to the Internet at 4G LTE speeds. The intuitive touch screen makes navigation and changing settings simple.
Does this device have ports to plug in a anntena?
No, it only has power button, WPS button, Micro SD card slot, Micro USB charging port, and a Sim Card slot. I believe you would need the Unit Explore for antenna ports.
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Experience powerful, finely tuned sound in your home with this black Sonos Play:5 wireless speaker. The three mid-woofers and three tweeters produce deep, crisp audio for complete immersion in a world of music, while the humidity-resistant design allows use near a bathroom or kitchen counter. This Sonos Play:5 wireless speaker has Wi-Fi connectivity, letting you stream your best tunes wirelessly.
can my cd player be connected to the Sonos 5
Yes, if you use an additional audio cable to physically connect it. It will not connect via WiFi or Bluetooth though.
8 years, 3 months ago
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cschmach
Fayetteville, NC
Experience powerful, finely tuned sound in your home with this black Sonos Play:5 wireless speaker. The three mid-woofers and three tweeters produce deep, crisp audio for complete immersion in a world of music, while the humidity-resistant design allows use near a bathroom or kitchen counter. This Sonos Play:5 wireless speaker has Wi-Fi connectivity, letting you stream your best tunes wirelessly.
Can I ad play 2 play 5's with my sound bar and my play 3's
I believe you are asking if you can add two Play:5s to a room currently configured with a Playbar and two Play:3s?
The answer is no. I currently have my living room configured with the Sonos Boost, Playbar, Sub, and two Play:3s. I tried to add the Play:5, but it would not allow it. Sonos will only go to 5.1 and only allow one stereo pair of the same speakers in a single room (i.e.. a pair of Play:1s, 3s, or 5s).
I put the single Play:5 in my master bedroom for now, until I save enough for another. Then I will move the pair of Play:5s to my living room, and the pair of Play:3s to my master bedroom.
The answer is no. I currently have my living room configured with the Sonos Boost, Playbar, Sub, and two Play:3s. I tried to add the Play:5, but it would not allow it. Sonos will only go to 5.1 and only allow one stereo pair of the same speakers in a single room (i.e.. a pair of Play:1s, 3s, or 5s).
I put the single Play:5 in my master bedroom for now, until I save enough for another. Then I will move the pair of Play:5s to my living room, and the pair of Play:3s to my master bedroom.
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Fayetteville, NC