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- First reviewApril 22, 2008
- Last reviewJuly 3, 2017
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- First review commentMay 16, 2012
- Last review commentFebruary 17, 2017
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Only at Best BuyThis Rocketfish™ RF-WSW312 wireless transmitter/receiver kit makes it easy to equip your home theater system with a wireless subwoofer (not included). Up to a 45' wireless range allows flexible speaker placement.
Customer Rating
1
Too much delay
on January 6, 2014
Posted by: TimTime
from Orlando, Fl
I couldn't get a tight bass with this thing. There is a delay of the signal and with bass, especially for music, that's not good. I'm a musician myself and there is nothing worse than a lagging bass. I tried messing with my distance and delay settings on my receiver but i couldn't find one that I was happy with. It might be alright for movies but for music, I need a direct connection. I have the rocketfish wireless rear speaker kit too and that works fine even with a tad bit of delay because with high frequencies you wont notice it that much. But with low frequencies, timing is everything.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Sound Quality
1
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Enjoy rich, immersive bass with this Pioneer SW-8MK2 subwoofer that features phase and frequency controls, so you can easily customize your sound. High- and low-level inputs allow flexible installation.
Customer Rating
1
Good for a year and a half
on December 27, 2013
Posted by: TimTime
from Orlando, Fl
This was a nice replacement for my Cerwin-Vega sub whose amp went bad. I was actually pretty happy with this while it lasted. The speaker went bad after 18 months. Was getting a rattle from inside the speaker cone itself. It would stop if I put my hand on the rubber of the cone. Not good. I like down firing subs but the actual speaker itself is kinda cheap and not good quality. Warranty is only a year. Luckily my credit card company doubles the warranty and gave me my money back on this. I decided to take the speaker from my cerwin-vega sub and throw it in this and the sound is sooooo much better. Should have done that from the beginning.
The amp is fine, love the blue light and the auto on-off works better than any other sub out there. But Pioneer does not make quality speakers. I paid $79 for this but you are better off spending a little more money and get a Polk, Klipsch, Cerwin-vega or a real sub.
The amp is fine, love the blue light and the auto on-off works better than any other sub out there. But Pioneer does not make quality speakers. I paid $79 for this but you are better off spending a little more money and get a Polk, Klipsch, Cerwin-vega or a real sub.
What's great about it: looks nice
What's not so great: reliabilty
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Sound Quality
3
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Stay connected with this AT&T GoPhone Nokia Lumia 520 cell phone, which features 4G speed for rapid data transfer. The color touch screen with 800 x 480 resolution simplifies navigation and offers a clear view of photos, videos, documents, messages and more.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent
on December 12, 2013
Posted by: TimTime
from Orlando, Fl
Phone size:Compact
Well this was a steal. First off, this is no iPhone so don't expect it to be. However for the $49 I paid its one heck of a phone. The screen is not gorilla glass but I guess you can't expect that for $49. However it's still pretty good. Windows phone takes a while to get use to. I really like the people and messaging apps which pretty much does all your chats from many services and texts into one client. The people app is great as you can see a contacts social life and pics all in this one app. Sound quality is great. Also Nokia maps allows for downloading the map of your state and can do hands free turn by turn voice navigation with out being connected to the Internet. Heck, no need to buy a GPS or iPod because even without phone service this phone will do both.
I was using a flip phone with a basic 10 cents a minute plan. The flip phone had a regular sim in it so I just went to the AT&T store and they put my service over to a micro SIM card for this phone and I was all set to go. You can use any sim from any provider that uses AT&T towers, such as net10 or H20wireless. I turn the data connection off and just use wireless Internet from home or wherever I'm at.
I travel overseas a lot so I do plan on unlocking it so I can use any sim over there. However I don't think you can do data in Europe, just cell service.
The back cover feels a little cheap. I ordered a white one for $12 from Microsoft store.
Even at the $61 I see now its still a steal. The 521 is the t- mobile version. While AT&T site says its for a smart phone plan, you can use any plan with it. Just turn off the data or you will be charged for it.
My main gripe is I can't find a decent google voice app. So for VoIP, Skype is pretty much it. No front facing camera but what do you expect at this price.
I was using a flip phone with a basic 10 cents a minute plan. The flip phone had a regular sim in it so I just went to the AT&T store and they put my service over to a micro SIM card for this phone and I was all set to go. You can use any sim from any provider that uses AT&T towers, such as net10 or H20wireless. I turn the data connection off and just use wireless Internet from home or wherever I'm at.
I travel overseas a lot so I do plan on unlocking it so I can use any sim over there. However I don't think you can do data in Europe, just cell service.
The back cover feels a little cheap. I ordered a white one for $12 from Microsoft store.
Even at the $61 I see now its still a steal. The 521 is the t- mobile version. While AT&T site says its for a smart phone plan, you can use any plan with it. Just turn off the data or you will be charged for it.
My main gripe is I can't find a decent google voice app. So for VoIP, Skype is pretty much it. No front facing camera but what do you expect at this price.
What's great about it: Cheap smartphone
What's not so great: Not gorilla glass
I would recommend this to a friend!
Picture Quality
4
Battery Life
4
Sound Quality
5
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Microsoft Surface Tablet: Do more on the go with the productivity of a laptop in the compact size of a tablet. Create documents with Microsoft Office RT, sync files between Windows devices and video chat with friends and family. The built-in kickstand props up your tablet at just the right angle for easy viewing.
Customer Rating
2
Not even for $199
on December 5, 2013
Posted by: TimTime
from Orlando, Fl
Yeah I bought this on Thanksgiving day for $199. The deal was too good not to pass up. I already have an Ipad and i thought I could possibly use this as an alternative to a laptop. A few things bugged me about this tablet. Touch response is not very good. I found myself getting frustrated having to tap on something 4 or 5 times before it would register. Also the browser sucked. Lots of web pages were really slow and some sites had java script errors and wouldn't load. Try ATT.com.
I also found it frustrating that because of the size, you have to use it in landscape, yet the windows button is at the bottom. It should be on the right side. Using the charm bar to go to start didn't feel comfortable. The whole tablet didn't feel comfortable ergonomic wise, I was always stretching my hands.Typing was difficult on the too wide tablet ( didn't buy the keyboard cover). Many times i just got frustrated and went back to my very comfortable always working Ipad.
I'm not a microsoft basher, I love windows 8.1 on my laptop. I own a windows phone. But they really need to start over from scratch imo. I'm not sure what they were thinking here.
All that being said, if you don't own a tablet then for $199 this was a good deal. But there is no way Id pay more for it. Browsing shouldnt be so difficult. MS Office was nice though. But i wouldnt look at this or even the Surface Pro as an alternative to a laptop. If I want to do so,e serious work than I will use a laptop. Tablets are consumption devices. That's where Mr. Balmer got it wrong. Well look at you now!!!!
What's great about it: looks nice
What's not so great: Touch response, Browser, ergonomics
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Ease of Use
2
Features
3
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Hybrid VR image stabilization helps this Nikon Coolpix S9050 26355 digital camera capture vibrant photos up to 12.1 megapixels through a wide-angle lens with reduced image distortion. One-touch movie recording makes it easy to capture 1080p HD video.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Camera
on February 24, 2013
Posted by: TimTime
from Orlando, Fl
This camera is a step up from the usual under $100 point and shoot cameras. The build quality is excellent and feels like it costs more than the $99 I paid for it. The LCD is 480,000 pixels which is double than most of the under $100 cameras. What I like most about the LCD is that it accurately produces the exact color. What you're looking at it what you get. This helps when taking photos.
Others may not like the manual flash pop up but I like it. I only open it when I absolutely have to. The photo quality is excellent. Make sure you hold the button down till you get the green boxes, then shoot. Multi-auto focus is a feature you wont find on the cheaper ones. Having it here is great. 15x zoom is excellent. The camera is fast. I can easily turn on the camera, point, focus and shoot in a matter of seconds.
Changing scenes is easy. Night photos are excellent. I love this camera.
The menu system is not the most intuitive but once you learn it, its quite simple. I tried other cameras such as a Fuji, Olympus and Sony and while some of the menu systems might be better on others, the photo quality on the Nikon beat them all. Crisp, sharp pictures indoors and out.
The menu system is not the most intuitive but once you learn it, its quite simple. I tried other cameras such as a Fuji, Olympus and Sony and while some of the menu systems might be better on others, the photo quality on the Nikon beat them all. Crisp, sharp pictures indoors and out.
Anyone who complains of blurry shots doesn't know how to take pictures. Press button, focus and wait for green boxes and shoot. Doesn't take a rocket scientist.
What's great about it: Photo Quality, Build quality
What's not so great: menu system
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Picture Quality
5
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Control up to 8 devices using this Logitech Harmony 650 915-000159 universal remote that is compatible with more than 225,000 devices across more than 5,000 brands for wide-ranging use. One-touch activity buttons simplify option selection.
Customer Rating
1
Hardware problems and weak IR emitter
on May 16, 2012
Posted by: TimTime
from Orlando, Fl
Loved my 510 until the volume up button was sticking on me. Got this one home and the mute and previous button were broke. The IR emitter is weak too, must be in line of sight. 300 is the same way. The cheaper Harmony.s are poorly built. Gonna buy a more expensive one.
What's great about it: not much
What's not so great: hardware
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Ease of Use
4
Durability
1
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Easily navigate Web pages and documents with this Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000 D5D-00001, which features BlueTrack and optical technologies for accurate tracking and a tilting wheel that enables 4-way scrolling.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent
on March 27, 2012
Posted by: TimTime
from Orlando, Fl
I got the poppy red one on a deal of the day for $7.99 so I cant complain about the price. Overall this is a great mouse. I use it mainly on my laptop. It pretty much works on any surface, my bed, glass, wood etc. the scroller is quiet. The build is great which will come in handy because I drop my mice on tile floors all the time which is why I bought this one. Feels great in the hand. I was afraid the poppy red would look a little effeminate but its not. Says 10 month battery so we will see. Didn't install the software as I just let Win 7 install the drivers and that works for me. For the price completely satisfied.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Design
5
Ease of Use
5
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Most households can use this indoor antenna along with a set-top box and a high-definition television to receive free high-definition TV signals without a satellite or cable subscription.
Customer Rating
4
Great directional Antenna
on April 22, 2008
Posted by: TimTime
from Orlando, Fl
After discovering about getting DTV over the air with a digital to analog converter and an antenna, I finally ditched my cable company. I only had basic cable. I tried my rabbit ears and they worked ok but found myself moving the antenna constantly to tune in a station. I also live in a flight path 5 miles north of the busy Orlando airport and every time a plane passes overhead my sound and picture would break up. After doing a little research on the internet I found that I needed a directional antenna and this one fit the bill. I get 40 digital channels and never have to move the antenna. All in DVD quality. If your rabbit ears work, fine. But if u need more range and have problems with interference from airplanes and such, get this one. My signal strenth is above 80 on all but one channel. A bit expensive but I'll be ready for when I buy that new HDTV.
What's great about it: Eliminates interference, great range
What's not so great: A bit big and a little bit of an eyesore
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Enjoy all your favorite shows, movies and music on this Hisense 40-inch HDTV. HDMI, VGA and composite video inputs let you connect all your devices, and Hisense's AirBridge and HiMedia technologies let you broadcast your favorite streaming and USB media to the screen. This Hisense 40-inch TV has a 1080p screen for high clarity and detail.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Tuner sucks
By TimTime
from Orlando, Fl
I bought this for my bedroom because I absolutely loved the Hisense 50 4k ultra TV I bought a month earlier. And I bought the 50 inch because I so hated the 48in 1080p Westinghouse I bought from best buy only 18 months earlier. It had the worst color and a lousy menu system I just had to get rid of it.
So after getting this home I find out the menu system is the exact menu system on the Westinghouse. WTF. I will say the colors are much better though.
But, and this is a big but, the tuner on it sucks. Using the exact same feed to the rooftop antenna, this TV could only get 26 channels. My other TVs get 40+. It can't even tune in the major NBC and CBS stations. This pretty much makes it worthless. Also, using HDMI, you can't stop the TV from overscanning. You can only get direct 1;1 if you change the HDMI from video to graphic but then PQ sucks big time.
So after getting this home I find out the menu system is the exact menu system on the Westinghouse. WTF. I will say the colors are much better though.
But, and this is a big but, the tuner on it sucks. Using the exact same feed to the rooftop antenna, this TV could only get 26 channels. My other TVs get 40+. It can't even tune in the major NBC and CBS stations. This pretty much makes it worthless. Also, using HDMI, you can't stop the TV from overscanning. You can only get direct 1;1 if you change the HDMI from video to graphic but then PQ sucks big time.
BB did send it overnight for free but that was the only good thing about this purchase. Going to look for something else. Too bad because the 50 inch Ultra HD Tv I bought is the most awesome TV I ever had. I think this Hisense is an older model.
TimTime
Orlando, Fl
My bad
January 31, 2017
I would like to take back what I said about the tuner, it was my fault as I had it hooked up with the wrong cable lead in my wall. After fixing it, the TV now picked up 72 channels via antenna. Lots of junk channels out there haha. Even though it's the same menu system as my past hated Westinghouse, it does have much better picture. I'd move it up to 4 stars. My only complaint is the overscanning on HDMI. But it's livable. Sound is decent for a bedroom too. I'll keep it as I'm sure it's better than the other same priced 40 inchers out there.
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Enjoy all your favorite shows, movies and music on this Hisense 40-inch HDTV. HDMI, VGA and composite video inputs let you connect all your devices, and Hisense's AirBridge and HiMedia technologies let you broadcast your favorite streaming and USB media to the screen. This Hisense 40-inch TV has a 1080p screen for high clarity and detail.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Tuner sucks
By TimTime
from Orlando, Fl
I bought this for my bedroom because I absolutely loved the Hisense 50 4k ultra TV I bought a month earlier. And I bought the 50 inch because I so hated the 48in 1080p Westinghouse I bought from best buy only 18 months earlier. It had the worst color and a lousy menu system I just had to get rid of it.
So after getting this home I find out the menu system is the exact menu system on the Westinghouse. WTF. I will say the colors are much better though.
But, and this is a big but, the tuner on it sucks. Using the exact same feed to the rooftop antenna, this TV could only get 26 channels. My other TVs get 40+. It can't even tune in the major NBC and CBS stations. This pretty much makes it worthless. Also, using HDMI, you can't stop the TV from overscanning. You can only get direct 1;1 if you change the HDMI from video to graphic but then PQ sucks big time.
So after getting this home I find out the menu system is the exact menu system on the Westinghouse. WTF. I will say the colors are much better though.
But, and this is a big but, the tuner on it sucks. Using the exact same feed to the rooftop antenna, this TV could only get 26 channels. My other TVs get 40+. It can't even tune in the major NBC and CBS stations. This pretty much makes it worthless. Also, using HDMI, you can't stop the TV from overscanning. You can only get direct 1;1 if you change the HDMI from video to graphic but then PQ sucks big time.
BB did send it overnight for free but that was the only good thing about this purchase. Going to look for something else. Too bad because the 50 inch Ultra HD Tv I bought is the most awesome TV I ever had. I think this Hisense is an older model.
TimTime
Orlando, Fl
Update
February 8, 2017
I ended up returning it. The picture was just too washed out for me. Ended up buying 39in Insignia Roku TV and it blows this Hisense TV when it comes to picture and sound.
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This 39-inch Insignia smart LED Roku TV with wide-angle viewing offers fast and reliable connectivity for streaming your favorite movies, music and radio. LED lighting ensures a crystal-clear picture, and the personalized home screen offers intuitive navigation to save time. Easily block questionable content with the V-chip built into this Insignia smart LED Roku TV.
Overall2 out of 5
2 out of 5Do Not Buy - Buy the Model Without Roku
By cordcutter
I was excited about buying this TV because of the built in Roku and one remote for both the TV and Roku. It is actually fair to call this a Roku with a built in TV instead of the other way around. That's why it sucked so bad to find out that the version of Roku included with the TV is already obsolete. I call it obsolete because the Roku software will not update past version 7.0.2.
There are already great new channels that require a higher version of the Roku software. You will not be able to download these new channels and will not even see them in the channels list.
So, not only did I pay extra for the Roku in this model, I also had to buy a standalone Roku to get the new channels. But that's not the worst of it. Hooking up a separate Roku creates a Roku within a Roku, which is very awkward. So, without a doubt, you would be better off with a plain TV and a standalone Roku.
If you are fine with limited channel offerings, then go ahead and get this TV. Roku does contend that the software in this TV and other Insignia smart TVs will be updated some day. However, they will not say when.
Absent of this I might give this TV a 4 star rating. However, because this TV is sold without any apparent disclaimer from either Best Buy, Insignia or Roku,I think the harsh 2 star penalty is justified.
TimTime
Orlando, Fl
February 13, 2017
Version 7.5 now
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Acer Chromebook: Stay connected when on the go with this 14-inch Acer Chromebook. Dual-band MIMO technology provides ultrafast wireless speeds ideal for streaming or downloading, and an HDR webcam lets you video chat effortlessly. This Acer Chromebook has an antiglare screen and Full HD resolution for optimal viewing, and its 12-hour battery life increases productivity.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Nice mid-level Chromebook
By xerocypher
So when I first opened it up and turned it on I attempted to sign in to my Google account to import it. For some strange reason while it was attempting to do so it could not finish without going into a boot loop. I thought I bought a dud. After doing some research I wound up utilizing the Chromebook Recovery Tool in order to wipe it clean and start fresh (again). -1 star for the extra effort to get a brand new Chromebook running. However, after that it's been smooth sailing ever since.
This was definitely a major upgrade from my first Chromebook. I figured I needed to upgrade to something, (almost) anything, once I couldn't scroll down my Facebook feed very far before it became unusable. This Chromebook has no problem with that. It handles everything I need it to do and does it well. Of course, everyone's use case varies. But for me I have no problem streaming Pandora, having a Facebook tab open, and using remote desktop at the same time. This Chromebook hasn't skipped a beat.
Hardware-wise it has the look and feel of a high quality product. The aluminum casing is nice to the touch and also has a good weight to it. This may be a negative for a lot of people though, especially if you plan on carrying it in your backpack or carrying case everywhere you go. From the research I did when I finally settled on this one it was one of the heavier ones of the various 2015 models.
Compared to my last Chromebook the display itself is very nice. While it isn't quite MacBook Retina screen quality/resolution it's still a lot better than what I had before. At 1920x1080 resolution HD video looked great every time I had the opportunity to play that kind of content.
TimTime
Orlando, Fl
February 17, 2017
I had the same problem too, boot loop. Another easier way to fix it is to log in as guest and update chromeOS. Reboot and log in to your account. Fixed!
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