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- First reviewNovember 6, 2015
- Last reviewApril 21, 2017
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Samsung J5500 Series UN32J5500AFXZA LED Smart HDTV: Turn your bedroom or small entertainment room into a home theater. With stunning 1080p picture quality and a world of streaming apps, you can enjoy TV and movies without needing a set-top cable box. Plus, you can wirelessly connect with smartphones and tablets to play videos and other content on the big screen.
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4
Does What It Is Supposed To For the Most Part
on April 21, 2017
Posted by: MichaelC
Verified Purchase:Yes
I purchased the Samsung UN32J5500AFXZA LED Smart HDTV, as it had one of the better pictures that I could see in the store (not a great feed, and I knew it), as well as three (3) HDMI ports (needed for cable, computer, and potentially Roku or Apple TV, etc). Once I got it home, it had a decent picture, but I find that watching sports, or anything with fast updates, just is not the same as the J5500's bigger siblings (larger screens and better processors); the picture is jittery, etc. But for my home office, where I am usually trying to concentrate on working on my finances, and other computer work, having the J5500 on in the backgound is good enough.
My Best Buy number: 0088149448
My Best Buy number: 0088149448
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Stay in touch with friends and family with this Panasonic KX-TGF382M expandable phone system, which comes with a corded base station with a digital answering system and 2 cordless handsets. Talking caller ID provides audible caller information.
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5
Great Phone Set, But NOT for the "Techniphobe"
on January 8, 2016
Posted by: MichaelC
Verified Purchase:Yes
As many have previously described, this phone is NOT for the "techniphobe" or faint of heart. There is much programming and referencing the Owners Manual during the initial setup. You will also need to keep the Owners Manual handy, as there may be times that you want to change some settings. Unlike other less functional phones, this one does not have an easy to use menu system to select and deselect options. Instead you must enter specific codes, listed only in the manual, to change the options (i.e., programming the phone).
That said, this phone is feature rich. I have had other Panasonic phones in the past, including my last ones which were also DECT 6.0 (KX-TG9333), and this compares very well. I had to replace the previous set, as I am now working solely out of my home office, and needed a corded phone with speaker phone option so I would not be reliant on a battery powered handset that lasted only an hour or so per charge. (I was constantly on conference calls, using the speakerphone portion of the older handsets, and having to use two or three handsets to get through the day.) An added bonus of this phone was the ability to also pair a Bluetooth headset to the base, which also gives clarity (compared to the speakerphone) to the conference calls as well as cordless convenience. Once paired, switching from the Bluetooth headset and base unit is as easy as pressing a button on the base to use the speakerphone (or headset) or simply picking up the corded handset.
Calls sound as good as I would expect. The corded and cordless handsets are great. The speakerphone quality depends on how close the speaking person is to the phone (base or cordless handset), yet it is very good for the most part; I would not expect anything different in a phone kit in this price range. One thing to note about the base unit speakerphone: The mic is hidden on the underside of the base, just to the right of the speakerphone button (refer to #6 on page 12 of the owners manual); this area must not be blocked or else the mic will be useless. Not exactly the best location for the mic.
I am currently using this phone with Vonage as my VoIP provider. I get notified when there are messages awaiting to be heard in the Vonage phonemail on the base unit and cordless handset screens. Programming the Vonage phonemail access number was not difficult (it was more difficult finding the number in the first place, as I had forgotten what it was -- "*123"), so now I can access my mailbox with a single button press when there are messages.
I cannot talk to the pairing of cell phones to the base/handsets, as that function is not one I plan to use. But it does look interesting for some people.
Although Panasonic specifies using two (2) AAA NiMH batteries as optional in the base, I highly recommend using them, as they will be used during a power outage, giving the phone up to 7 hours of use (depending on power saving mode set). I also am unsure if the settings would be preserved during a prolonged power outage without the backup batteries.
My Best Buy number: 0088149448
My Best Buy number: 0088149448
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Take your DSLR camera on the go with this Lowepro Fastpack BP 250 AW II LP36869 backpack, which features 3 interior zones to organize and store a camera, lenses, a laptop and accessories. An All Weather AW Cover protects your equipment from the elements.
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5
Survived Almost Two Weeks In Spain
on November 6, 2015
Posted by: MichaelC
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought this bag to protect a new Canon 70D camera body, two lenses, a flash, several batteries, and some memory cards, along with assorted accessories like battery chargers, etc. I also wanted something that would protect my iPad when I could not lock it away in the hotel safe during the days. I had read reviews both here and other sites of bags that did not hold up over time, that either had the fabric rip, or zippers break. This bag held its own and then some. I was a little more rough with the bag than I care to admit, yet it protected my gear perfectly, all zippers returned home in working order, and the fabric of the bag looks as if it were brand new.
The bag also has a large area to carry other items (non-camera related, if needed). At times I had a jacket stuffed in it, and other times I had my noise cancelling headphones, and things I would need on a plane or bus. The strap that would be used to keep a tripod attached to the bag was especially useful for me to hold my airplane neck-pillow while navigating the airports.
The only negative (if you can call it that), is that I wish the documentation were clear as to where the protective "rain hood" was for this bag. It took me a while to figure it out that it was under the bag, and not fully detachable (presumably to prevent it from being misplaced/lost), and in its own little pocket.
Overall, this is a very nice bag with many possibilities. I would highly recommend anyone looking for this size bag to get it.
My Best Buy number: 0088149448
My Best Buy number: 0088149448
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Samsung J5500 Series UN32J5500AFXZA LED Smart HDTV: Turn your bedroom or small entertainment room into a home theater. With stunning 1080p picture quality and a world of streaming apps, you can enjoy TV and movies without needing a set-top cable box. Plus, you can wirelessly connect with smartphones and tablets to play videos and other content on the big screen.
Keep in touch with friends and family with this AT&T CL82415 cordless phone, which enables connection of up to 12 handsets (4 included), so you can easily find a handset in your home. A phone directory holds up to 50 numbers for quick access.
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Does it have a variety of ringtones available?
The cordless handsets do have a few options, but the base unit does not. Access the options using MENU -> #161 on the cordless handset. Personally, I just use the default (TONE 1).
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