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    March 5, 2015
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Connect your television to cable and electricity in seamless style with this Legrand flat panel recessed connection kit. In-wall storage takes control of cables and wires to eliminate tangles across your floor, and a white decorator plate provides a finished look. This Legrand flat panel recessed connection kit offers convenient access to the back of your TV.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Easy install but you gotta cut holes in the wall
on February 19, 2017
Posted by: Johnbo
from Fargo ND
Verified Purchase:Yes
I mounted a TV on the wall in our bedroom and needed to find some way to hide the cords going to the power and external cable box (HDMI cable connection.)
A lot of people cut holes in their wall and run the power cord inside the wall, put a plate on it and call it good. Unfortunately, it's a violation of electrical code to run a standard power cord inside a wall. If there were a fire, there might be issues with your insurance company. It's not worth the risk.
I happened to see this product online and as it happened, my nearest store even had one as an open box. After confirming mine had all the parts, I bought it. These boxes do not require an electrician for the installation. They meet code and even provide documentation that references compliance. Basically, they are an extension cord that can legally be placed inside the wall because of the type of wiring and housings provided in the kit.
There are two power outlets and an opening for HDMI and other cables behind the TV. Use the supplied template to mark where you want the box behind the TV. It does create a large hole in the wall, so I'd recommend using a stud sensor to determine there are no obstructions inside the wall between the box on top and the box installed at the bottom.
The bottom box has a male connector like the plug end of an extension cord. It comes with an extension cord that plugs into the lower box and the other end has a standard plug you connect to a nearby outlet. The area above the plug on the lower box has a blank covering, but if you leave off that covering, there is an opening for your HDMI cable or other low voltage connection to the TV to be routed to any external devices.
The one negative I would give it is that if you have a lot of low voltage cabling to run, the opening is pretty small. You may need to install an additional low voltage plate next to this one. For me, this was not an issue, though it would have been an issue for the TV I'd already mounted in our living room. For that one, I didn't have to run electrical as there was already power wired behind the TV. I only had to purchase a set of low voltage cabling plates that provided room for more cables.
My Best Buy number: 0567232746
My Best Buy number: 0567232746
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Monitor your activity with this Fitbit Charge FB404BUL wireless wristband, which tracks your steps taken, distance traveled, calories burned, stairs climbed, pace, active minutes and more to help you achieve your fitness goals.
 
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5
Great fitness monitor
on August 21, 2015
Posted by: Johnbo
from Fargo ND
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought this for my wife and she uses it daily. It works much better than the Fitbit Zip it replaced.
My Best Buy number: 0567232746
My Best Buy number: 0567232746
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Samsung Shape M5: Put your speaker wherever – the office shelf, a kitchen counter or a bedroom window sill – thanks to the triangular design, and create the perfect multiroom audio experience. Enjoy music from your favorite devices and streaming services in one room, or all rooms (additional speakers sold separately).
 
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Good value if on sale
on August 21, 2015
Posted by: Johnbo
from Fargo ND
Verified Purchase:Yes
I purchased the M5 but ended up returning it as I didn't need the ability to use an external hub for whole house music, and it is physically large. I didn't have enough space in the location where I wanted to use it. The unit is expensive at full retail, but in a whole-house system, it's comparably priced, I think.
My Best Buy number: 0567232746
My Best Buy number: 0567232746
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Bose® SoundLink® Color Bluetooth Speaker: Enjoy clear, full-range sound you might not expect from a compact speaker. This small, durable and simple-to-use Bose® SoundLink® Color Bluetooth speaker has voice prompts to ensure simplified Bluetooth pairing, letting you easily connect to devices.
 
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Great sound in a small package
on August 21, 2015
Posted by: Johnbo
from Fargo ND
Verified Purchase:Yes
Love my Bose Soundlink. I also have a Sony bluetooth speaker. This unit is priced the same, but has much better sound quality and it appears to be a better build.
My Best Buy number: 0567232746
My Best Buy number: 0567232746
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Stream music from compatible Bluetooth-enabled devices with this Sony SRSX33/BLK portable speaker, which features a Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR interface and NFC (near-field communication) technology for quick and simple pairing.
 
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Portable speaker sounds great
on August 21, 2015
Posted by: Johnbo
from Fargo ND
Verified Purchase:Yes
Got this speaker on sale, and it connects easily with my iPad. I also have a Bose bluetooth speaker, which is normally the same retail price as the Sony. The Bose sounds better and seems better built, but if you can get the Sony on sale, it is more than adequate and you can save a few bucks. I haven't yet seen the Bose speakers on sale yet.
My Best Buy number: 0567232746
My Best Buy number: 0567232746
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Nifty Mini Drawer: Keep your coffee supplies together with this drawer, which is designed to fit underneath most Keurig at-home brewers for easy organization. The scratch- and stain-resistant steel drawer holds up to 24 K-Cup coffee pods for ease of use.
 
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Small yet capable
on August 21, 2015
Posted by: Johnbo
from Fargo ND
Verified Purchase:Yes
We have a small counter for our Keurig, so I was looking for a smaller K-cup drawer. A vertical one might have been better, but I thought I'd want one that I could set the coffee maker on, saving even more counter space. This drawer enlarges the footprint of the coffee maker one a small amount and it holds enough K-cups that restocking is minimal, even though we have several different grades of coffee available for us and our guests.
My Best Buy number: 0567232746
My Best Buy number: 0567232746
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This OtterBox Defender Series 44994BBR case features a thermal-formed clear membrane, high-impact polycarbonate shell and silicone skin to provide your Samsung Galaxy S6 cell phone with 3 layers of defense against damage.
 
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Solid protection for my new Galaxy S6
on May 6, 2015
Posted by: Johnbo
from Fargo ND
Verified Purchase:Yes
I have nothing negative to say about this Otter case. It works as advertised and it has a nice clear protective screen included so the extra money spent on this product saved me from buying a Zagg screen.
I don't use the belt clip as the phone sits up too high on my waist causing the phone to "poke" me in the side as I move around. I continue to keep it in my front pocket as I have my previous smart phones. If you need a belt clip, make sure to try this on before you commit to a purchase.
My Best Buy number: 0567232746
My Best Buy number: 0567232746
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Enhance your laptop's storage capabilities with the help of this Apricorn EZ Upgrade 3.0 EZ-UP3 kit, which is designed for use with 2.5" Serial ATA hard drives and solid state drives and features a USB 3.0 interface for easy connectivity.
 
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4 out of 5
4
Great solution for upgrade to SSD
on May 6, 2015
Posted by: Johnbo
from Fargo ND
Verified Purchase:Yes
In upgrading my laptop's hard drive to solid state, I needed something that allowed me to clone the existing drive to the new SSD unit. The Best Buy tech recommended buying an external drive case rather than just a cable. For the extra $10, I could use my original laptop drive in the case as an external drive instead of just having a one-time use cable laying around.
After buying the case, I read several reviews that noted the software that comes with the drive doesn't always work. I wasn't worried as I know where I can find many drive cloning applications for free download.
As it happens, my software did not work, after three hours of pretending to clone, the progress bar on the software was stuck on 0% complete.
I downloaded a software package from EASEUS and it worked fine to clone my hard drive to the new SSD. The new drive and the system is now much faster and I have an extra 1 TB external hard drive to use on top of it.
Don't expect the software to work, and if it does, consider it a bonus. The non-working software is the only reason I only gave it 4 stars.
My Best Buy number: 0567232746
My Best Buy number: 0567232746
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This PNY CS1100 solid state drive performs rapidly, with sequential write speeds up to 500MB/sec. for enhanced performance. Backward compatibility with SATA II and SATA I interfaces ensures simple connectivity.
 
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My computer is fast, fast, FAST!
on May 6, 2015
Posted by: Johnbo
from Fargo ND
Verified Purchase:Yes
My Samsung ATIV8 laptop has never been accused of being fast, especially during Windows 8 drive operations. When Best Buy had a one-day deal on the 640 GB solid state drive, I purchased it.
The upgrade took some planning and data rearrangement as I had more data on the 1 TB internal drive than I could put on the 640 GB drive. I moved many files I seldom access to an external drive and did a major cleanup, throwing away data files I knew I would no longer need. When I was done, I had over 200 GB available space on my new solid state drive and I now have an external drive spare that was the original drive in my laptop. The swap was simpler than I thought it would be, and every time I use the laptop, I am amazed how fast it boots and how quickly it loads applications.
My Best Buy number: 0567232746
My Best Buy number: 0567232746
I would recommend this to a friend!
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With a spacious 1TB capacity, this Toshiba Canvio Connect HDTC710XL3A1 external USB 3.0/2.0 hard drive makes it easy to take your media on the go. Automatic backup helps protect your data, and an internal shock sensor guards the drive against damage.
 
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Nice external hard drive
on May 6, 2015
Posted by: Johnbo
from Fargo ND
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I've been using a 500 GB portable drive to back up my photo collection, but it is getting full. I purchased this drive to give me more room for my photos. The drive is quiet and fast, but has one problem its predecessor did not have... The drive appears to "go to sleep" and its USB connection drops, giving an annoying "beep". If I look for the drive in Windows, it "wakes up" and gives no other sign that it was mssing, so other than the annoying beep, it's not a problem.
My Best Buy number: 0567232746
My Best Buy number: 0567232746
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Connect your television to cable and electricity in seamless style with this Legrand flat panel recessed connection kit. In-wall storage takes control of cables and wires to eliminate tangles across your floor, and a white decorator plate provides a finished look. This Legrand flat panel recessed connection kit offers convenient access to the back of your TV.
 

How many hdmi cables will fit through it?

Not many. Don't know the answer exactly, but I would guess only two or three. Fortunately, I only needed to run one HDMI cable in my installation.
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Sony BRAVIA KDL48W600B LED HDTV: This Sony BRAVIA TV features a 1080p display and X-Reality PRO technology to showcase your movies, TV shows and sporting events with rich detail. Built-in Wi-Fi makes it easy to wirelessly stream shows, movies and your favorite songs.
 

can you zoom the screen for netflix and amazon instant video to full screen on movies that are not full screen

I don't use either the Amazon or Netflix apps, but I do use the YouTube app. It cannot zoom to a full screen. I suspect the other apps won't either, there isn't a zoom function that appears to be useful for this on the remote.
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