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Expand your home audio setup with this Sonos Playbase. The 10 amplified drivers produce a full range of sound, as they consist of six midrange drivers, three tweeters and a woofer, and it's compact enough to place anywhere. This Sonos Playbase also includes a controller app for effective customization and easy streaming from mobile devices.
Customer Rating
3
Disappointing for a Sonos product
on June 2, 2017
Posted by: jlclinke
Verified Purchase:Yes
The Playbase sound quality is lackluster unless you add a subwoofer, and that doubles the already high cost. I already had two PLAY;1s for the rear channels or that would have been another expense. Then there are a lot of gotchas for connecting source components to get surround sound. The only input is digital optical, the assumption being that you would connect HDMI components to a TV and use the TV digital optical out to connect to the Playbase. But not all TVs have a digital optical out, and many, mine included, do not pass 5.1 surround sound through the optical out. Playbase doesn't support DTS surround (many DVDs) or Dolby Digital Plus (used by Netflix). So you have to depend on the TV or some other component in the source chain to convert these formats. There are workarounds such as HDMI to digital optical switches and conversion settings on the source components, but at added cost and loss of flexibility. I have several rooms with Sonos Connects and Sonos Plays that were set up in minutes, but it has taken weeks to get the Playbase to produce good sound from a TV, Playstation, and Amazon Fire TV.
My Best Buy number: 2925602321
My Best Buy number: 2925602321
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Shield a laptop with up to a 15.6" display in this Targus Trax TSS677US sleeve that features rugged neoprene material and a form-fitting design for durable protection. The zippered exterior pocket allows you to bring along small accessories.
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5
Laptop sleeve that does its job
on June 2, 2017
Posted by: jlclinke
Verified Purchase:Yes
The sleeve is well-padded, easy to carry, and comfortably fits my 14" laptop. It has an outer pocket for the power brick. Functional, no frills.
My Best Buy number: 2925602321
My Best Buy number: 2925602321
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Add low-frequency bass to your system with this Sonos Sub wireless Subwoofer. Face-to-face drivers cancel vibrations within the cabinet, providing purer sound. Dual Class-D amplifiers supply efficient power and tune the Subwoofer performance to match other Sonos components. Integrated SONOSnet 2.0 improves connectivity to room and whole-house components with this Sonos Sub wireless Subwoofer.
Customer Rating
4
Greatly enhances soundbase, at high cost
on June 2, 2017
Posted by: jlclinke
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought a Sonos Soundbase and was disappointed with the sound quality. Adding the Sonos subwoofer improved it greatly. However for the same cost you could get a pretty good receiver and speakers with more flexibility and fewer restrictions on what can be attached. Also I bought a refurbished model, and though it sounds great, it came without a power cord or documentation, so I wonder how much refurbishment actually happened.
My Best Buy number: 2925602321
My Best Buy number: 2925602321
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Relax with your favorite books wherever life takes you with this Amazon Kindle Paperwhite B00OQVZDJM, which features a 6" 300 ppi Carta ePaper antiglare touch screen with optimized fonts. The built-in backlight makes it simple to read at night.
Customer Rating
5
Paperwhite is much better than original Kindle
on March 5, 2017
Posted by: jlclinke
Verified Purchase:Yes
The Paperwhite provides backlighting so that it can be read in dark environments. It still has the same long battery life as the original. The software is pretty much the same. I gave up the Whispernet capability in upgrading, but haven't missed it much since I always have plenty of unread material already downloaded over Wi-fi.
My Best Buy number: 2925602321
My Best Buy number: 2925602321
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Interact with Alexa anywhere in your home with the Amazon Echo Dot voice-controlled device. The compact size is a perfect fit in any room, and the built-in speaker lets you set an alarm or stream music. The Amazon Echo Dot voice-controlled device plugs into your home stereo speakers or connects wirelessly through Bluetooth.
Customer Rating
3
Nice gadget, but novelty soon wears off
on March 5, 2017
Posted by: jlclinke
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is exactly the same as the Echo Dot I previously reviewed, except to the color. Like the other, it is good for providing simple information, but limited use for anything more complicated, such as selecting music from a large collection or ordering a product or service over the internet.
My Best Buy number: 2925602321
My Best Buy number: 2925602321
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Deliver your favorite playlist anywhere in your home with the Amazon Echo Dot voice-controlled device. Control most electric devices through voice activation, or schedule a ride with Uber and order a pizza. The Amazon Echo Dot voice-controlled device turns any home into a smart home with the Alexa app on a smartphone or tablet.
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3
Nice gadget, but novelty soon wears off
on March 5, 2017
Posted by: jlclinke
Verified Purchase:Yes
OK for things like weather and stock market quotes or answering trivia questions, but limited for anything complicated, like playing music other than a pre-defined playlist or placing an order that hasn't been already set up.
My Best Buy number: 2925602321
My Best Buy number: 2925602321
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Fill your home with deep, rich sound with this Sonos Play:1 mini home speaker. A pair of Class-D amplifiers and custom-built drivers deliver intense sound, while the app provides complete music control. Create a wireless sound system by connecting Sonos speakers in different rooms over Wi-Fi with this Sonos Play:1 mini home speaker.
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5
Excellent sound in small package
on March 5, 2017
Posted by: jlclinke
Verified Purchase:Yes
The Sonos ecosystem is still the best way to distribute music throughout the house, different music in different rooms, supports local libraries plus most streaming services. The Play:1 is the entry level wireless speaker.
Pros: small package, good sound, easy to set up, can be paired
Cons: expensive, no line-in, setup requires wired connection
Pros: small package, good sound, easy to set up, can be paired
Cons: expensive, no line-in, setup requires wired connection
My Best Buy number: 2925602321
My Best Buy number: 2925602321
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Step up to high-speed USB 3.0 speeds and transfer your videos, photos and files up to ten times faster than standard USB 2.0 drives. SanDisk Ultra USB 3.0 Flash Drive takes the wait out of moving, sharing or backing up big files - now you can transfer a full length movie from your laptop to your flash drive in less than a minute. Password protection lets you keep your private files private, while still allowing you to share generously with family and friends. And with a sleek, sturdy SanDisk Ultra USB 3.0 Flash Drive in your pocket, you won’t need an internet connection to access those photos and videos anyplace and anytime you want. For more than 25 years, SanDisk has been known for quality and reliability all around the world.
Customer Rating
4
Does what it is supposed to do.
on March 5, 2017
Posted by: jlclinke
Verified Purchase:Yes
I use this product to back up my music to take with me when I travel as well as to offload the large number of photos I take while traveling. It has a massive capacity and serves my needs well. The only drawback is somewhat slow performance in transferring files to and from my computer and camera.
My Best Buy number: 2925602321
My Best Buy number: 2925602321
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Step up to high-speed USB 3.0 speeds and transfer your videos, photos and files up to ten times faster than standard USB 2.0 drives. SanDisk Ultra USB 3.0 Flash Drive takes the wait out of moving, sharing or backing up big files - now you can transfer a full length movie from your laptop to your flash drive in less than a minute. Password protection lets you keep your private files private, while still allowing you to share generously with family and friends. And with a sleek, sturdy SanDisk Ultra USB 3.0 Flash Drive in your pocket, you won’t need an internet connection to access those photos and videos anyplace and anytime you want. For more than 25 years, SanDisk has been known for quality and reliability all around the world.