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- First reviewJanuary 25, 2015
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Free yourself from the tangle of wires on your morning run with these Jaybird Freedom wireless earbuds. Bluetooth capabilities connect easily to your phone or other compatible device, and the sweat-proof design offers comfortable wear even on long flights. These Jaybird Freedom wireless earbuds feature a metal inline remote for dependable use.
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Very lightweight. Great sound, a little less punchy than my skullcandys and sometimes muddy in the mid, but overall very good. Watch their online video to show you how to wear them as you have several options to get comfort you like; it comes with a ton of buds and other doodads so it takes time to figure out what you like. Running with them has been great so far. Very happy I chose them over Bose, beats etc
My Best Buy number: 2278137679
My Best Buy number: 2278137679
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Fitbit Charge 2 Heart Rate + Fitness Wristband: Put your daily exercise motivation on your wrist with the Fitbit Charge 2. This heart rate & fitness wristband automatically tracks all-day activity, sleep and exercise. It also features personalized exercise modes to view real-time stats on display, a way to track your cardio fitness level, and guided breathing sessions to help you find moments of calm in your day. Packed with the smartphone notifications you need most and a new sleek design with an interactive OLED display, Charge 2 is your perfect companion for all-day and workouts.
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I read a lot of reviews before buying this. Overall it lives up to the high marks, just a few minor annoyances that keep it from 5 star but it's really close.
Pros: good band, like a watch no risk of falling off. Comfortable. Easy to read, can choose btw several options of what to display. Having a button is great; on my old Fitbit I'd have to constantly bang on it to get it to show something. Tracks steps, stairs, exercise, sleep, and HR very well. Decent looking. Battery life about 5days. Shows your alerts, who is calling, and reads your texts. Good price point! Got on sale for 129.
Annoyances: display is off by default. Turn your wrist to have it light up for a few seconds (or push button but that requires 2hands). The 'turn wrist' feature only works half the time so you stand there like a dork twisting your wrist back and forth to no avail before giving up and pushing the button with your other hand. Also you cannot control how long it stays lit so after all that, it shuts off before you even read everything. Also the charging is flaky... a few times I plug it in and it says it's charging but it doesn't.
If they fix these few items you have yourself a perfect product.
Pros: good band, like a watch no risk of falling off. Comfortable. Easy to read, can choose btw several options of what to display. Having a button is great; on my old Fitbit I'd have to constantly bang on it to get it to show something. Tracks steps, stairs, exercise, sleep, and HR very well. Decent looking. Battery life about 5days. Shows your alerts, who is calling, and reads your texts. Good price point! Got on sale for 129.
Annoyances: display is off by default. Turn your wrist to have it light up for a few seconds (or push button but that requires 2hands). The 'turn wrist' feature only works half the time so you stand there like a dork twisting your wrist back and forth to no avail before giving up and pushing the button with your other hand. Also you cannot control how long it stays lit so after all that, it shuts off before you even read everything. Also the charging is flaky... a few times I plug it in and it says it's charging but it doesn't.
If they fix these few items you have yourself a perfect product.
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My Best Buy number: 2278137679
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Take your laptop on the go with this blue Structure slimcase for 14" laptop. The padded compartment holds a 14-inch laptop securely, protecting against bumps and knocks while traveling, and the essentials organizer lets you pack books and documents neatly. This SwissGear Structure slimcase for 14" laptop has a pass-through sleeve for easy carrying on a suitcase handle or luggage cart, and the polyurethane construction increases durability.
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5
Great case
on June 5, 2016
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We were looking for a slim case for my son's chromebook (7th grader) since putting it in the backpack gets it crushed by books. Found this one. Great look and feel, fits the 13" laptop with some room to spare, and small side pocket handy. Well constructed. Very happy with it. Has been a few months already.
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Work out while listening to your favorite tunes with these JVC Sport HAECX20A clip-on headphones, which are IPX2 splash-proof and feature soft rubber ear hooks to help keep the headphones in place as you exercise. The 11mm drivers offer quality audio.
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Sound is good for the price and they do stay in when running. However be aware the cord is not your usual split in middle-upper chest to go to each ear. Cord goes to the left ear first then long loop from there to right ear. You cannot change it. I found its better if you put the loop behind your neck but it's still awkward and since I hold my iPhone in my right hand, cord now goes across the body. Wish I knew that beforehand.
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No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Only at Best BuyMount your flat-panel TV to the wall easily with this tilting mount that features a locking mechanism for secure installation and a fingertip tilt that allows for smooth movement and optimal viewing.
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5
Good mount
on February 26, 2016
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Good mount. Had to realize for wall mount I also had to move electrical and cables but the mount is great
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Samsung 50" Class UN50J6200AFXZA LED Smart HDTV: With a Full HD viewing experience and easy access to your favorite media and entertainment, you'll love this Smart TV. Enjoy the rich color and quality resolution as you shop online, watch streaming videos or update social media from your TV screen.
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Excellent picture. Was going to get the Sharp but in the store this one had clearly superior crisper picture.
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Amazon Fire HD 8 Tablet: With a vivid 8" touch screen and access to Amazon Underground, this tablet makes it easy to watch movies, play games or catch up on your reading with personalized recommendations. Cloud storage offers simple access to your content from anywhere.
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Picked this up as it was so cheap during holidays ($129) as a low cost tablet to use during travel. Was most interested in using Prime to download content and watch offline, and email and basic browsing.
Overall this is as advertised. A little slow but as expected at this price point. You will need a SD card for storage but those are cheap. Very nice screen resolution.
I had a lot of trouble downloading movies. It would repeatedly fail with a network error. Took many days and attempts but it seemed that eventually I was able to download movies to watch on the plane which was great.
Overall decent value. Would ask Amazon to fix the download problem.
Overall this is as advertised. A little slow but as expected at this price point. You will need a SD card for storage but those are cheap. Very nice screen resolution.
I had a lot of trouble downloading movies. It would repeatedly fail with a network error. Took many days and attempts but it seemed that eventually I was able to download movies to watch on the plane which was great.
Overall decent value. Would ask Amazon to fix the download problem.
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Garmin vívofit 2 Activity Tracker: This activity tracker sets off an alarm after 1 hour of inactivity to help you stay active. Set daily step goals and monitor your fitness progress with the always-on backlit display.
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My son had the vivofit till he lost it. Got this one as a replacement. Loved the last one and this one is improved. Better clasp so it won't fall off, and backlit for nighttime and audible signals. Don't bother with fit its! These are better.
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ASUS C300MA Chromebook: Designed for everyday use, this Web-focused Chromebook provides an alternative to traditional laptops in an extra light, compact casing. Use the expanded touchpad to navigate and access the low-light webcam and a broad range of Chrome OS applications.Learn more about Chromebooks ›
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So far so good! Bought for my son to use in 7th grade. He drags it around school all day and back and forth in the backpack. I use it at home too. Pretty cool in that everything is online with Google apps. Nice big screen and reasonably fast. Great value for under $200.
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Garmin vívofit Fitness Band: Start each day with a personalized and attainable goal. Designed to be worn 24/7, this water-resistant fitness band has a battery life of over one year and reminds you to move throughout the day. The included heart rate monitor helps you accurately track calories burned during everyday activities and your more intense workouts.
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good alternative to fitbit
on January 25, 2015
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got this for my son. he likes it. easy to use. like that it shows the time, without pushing a button (so it can replace a watch). other advantages over the fitbit:
1. it is water resistant to 20m. fitbit is not
2. it comes with heart rate monitor and can put in a mode to show your heart rate. fitbit cannot do this
3. No charging necessary! no keeping track of charging cables! it has a watch battery that should last >1yr.
1. it is water resistant to 20m. fitbit is not
2. it comes with heart rate monitor and can put in a mode to show your heart rate. fitbit cannot do this
3. No charging necessary! no keeping track of charging cables! it has a watch battery that should last >1yr.
a little bulkier than the base fitbit but overall, so far so good.
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Garmin vívofit Fitness Band: Start each day with a personalized and attainable goal. Designed to be worn 24/7, this water-resistant fitness band has a battery life of over one year and reminds you to move throughout the day. The included heart rate monitor helps you accurately track calories burned during everyday activities and your more intense workouts.
I ordered the Vivofit without the heart reate moniote by mistake. Can I order the heart rate monitor separtely?
yes, you can order separately!
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