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- First reviewOctober 3, 2014
- Last reviewJune 22, 2018
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Turn movie nights with the kids into something special with this VIZIO sound bar. The slim design mounts easily on a wall, or you can place it on a table, and Dolby Digital technology delivers impeccable sound reproduction. This VIZIO sound bar features a wireless subwoofer and remote control for easy across-the-room control.
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4
Just a wee bit worse than a "real" HT system
on June 22, 2018
Posted by: MadSquabbles
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Verified Purchase:Yes
But for under $250 it's kinda hard to pass this us. Sure I'd have better sound if I just added to cheap polk speakers to my 2.1 set up (don't like center channels) but the heat output is just too much for the man cave's AC unit to keep up...the summer like weather right now has the room up to 82 degress with no PC or HomeTheater running so I had to look for a cooler solution. This HT in a box fit the bill.
Set up was pretty easy, just plug the TV's HDMI Arc into the Soundbar. Slap in the power cords, find the sweet spot for the sub, and then run the wires to the rears - make sure you find your sweet spot before running the rear wires or you may find yourself rerouting them later.
The sound itself is quite loud and clear, the sub is kinda, meh. My old logitech PC speakers with a smaller sub and enclosure produces deeper, cleaner bass than this sub does. To me this thing sounds more like a deep buzz than a low hum on occasion. But too much bass bothers the folks I'm trying to isolate myself from downstairs, lol. So no real problem for me.
I ended up having to turn of eco mode on since the TV occaionally switched back to speaker first mode instead of ARC and I'd have to go into the TV settings to turn it back and the reboot the speaker system. Not hard work, but frustrating when it happens.
I mainly use my nVidia Shield TV and the only issue I have is that in Netflix on Movie or Music EQ the rear surrounds play in stereo. It's a separate audio feed than the fronts and center, but there's no left or right. Switching to Direct Mode and it works as expected, however Kodi, Plex, VLC, and Youtube will play no 5.1 sound in direct mode and I have to switch back to Movie or Music and it plays perfectly with separated left and right rear. No clue what cause the problem.
The biggest issue is with Dish, the sync issue is unbearable and there's no adjustment to resync it. Only good thing is that I don't watch regular TV at all. No sync issues with an OTA Antenna or the Shield.
Honestly, sure I'd love to have a full size system but the heat limits me. The window in the Man Cave can only hold an 8000BTU unit and the room is 420sq feet with pretty bad insulation (and did I mention upstairs). So this is a perfect compromise. Great sound; Negligible heat. So a winner for me.
My Best Buy number: 0089555736
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Watch movies or check emails with this Samsung Galaxy Tab A. It has a 10-inch screen for easy viewing, and the octa-core processor keeps up with multitasking or streaming. This Samsung Galaxy Tab A has a battery life of up to 13 hours on one charge for convenient portability and long-lasting use.
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5
Head Unit for Car
on June 8, 2018
Posted by: MadSquabbles
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Verified Purchase:Yes
The specs are rather weak by today's standards and the screen isn't the best-in-class, it's pretty low end for a tablet being a TFT screen. But for being a TFT screen has pretty decent viewing angles.
I didn't get this for general consumption but for a specific task - a car head unit. This is my navigation, radio, distraction for my daughter, etc... I've used a carputer since early 2001 and can't see myself without a "smart" head unit anymore. Sure I could get a dedicated unit, but the screens are smaller and they serve only one function. If I need a back up tablet I just grab this baby and go.
Even with the low end specs this tablet performs smoothly and fit its purpose perfectly. The only problem I have is that it's a Samsung and they're terrible with supporting their devices. First thing I did was put Resurrection Remix on it. No excessive battery drain and performs just as smoothly as the stock rom IMO.
I originally had a Kindle Fire HD as the head unit but didn't realize it didn't have GPS - for a hundred bucks it was an impulse buy, lol.
My Best Buy number: 0089555736
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This Insignia™ NS-PD94502 adapter allows you to connect your computer's DisplayPort interface to an HDMI type-A input and supports up to 1920 x 1080p resolution, so you can enjoy sharp visuals.
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4
No Problems
on March 30, 2018
Posted by: MadSquabbles
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Verified Purchase:Yes
Popped it in the mobo and connected it to the monitor via HDMI. Sound and video comes out perfectly.
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Only @ Best BuyExpand your viewing capabilities with this Dynex high-speed HDMI cable with Ethernet, and stream directly from your computer. Supporting speeds up to 18 Gbps, this cable easily transfers video without lag. Triple-layer shielding on this Dynex high-speed HDMI cable shuts out interference, providing crisp, clear imaging of 4K UltraHD programs.
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4
Cheap Local Cable
on March 30, 2018
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Price wasn't bad at all given it was bought at a physical store. Works good enough that I'd grab another without hesitation if I needed.
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Play games or program tech solutions on the wide 23-inch screen of this HP LED HD monitor. The antiglare flatscreen offers views from any angle, and the 1920 x 1080 display offers super-sharp images. This HP LED HD monitor has HDMI and VGA inputs, letting you connect a variety of peripherals and devices.
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Definitely worth the price we paid on sale. Not good for color correction but great second monitor.
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Charge your type C devices with this Digipower USB charging cable. The cord connects to a standard power pack or laptop USB plug for convenience.
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4
Using it to charge a phone
on March 9, 2018
Posted by: MadSquabbles
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Verified Purchase:Yes
It does its job and hasn't burn down the shop ... yet, lol.
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With 2TB of storage, this WD Red WD20EFRX internal hard drive makes it easy to house your important files on your small NAS system. The Serial ATA interface lets you connect to your Windows or Mac desktop.
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5
Still one of the best
on March 9, 2018
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Verified Purchase:Yes
I prefer multiple small drives instead of one big one. It's quicker to recover from failure and a bit cheaper. I've got three running strong for 3yrs 24/7 and just added two more. No regrets with these drives.
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Pre-order Destiny 2 and get: OPEN BETA EARLY ACCESS. PC BETA COMING AUGUST 2017 Coldheart: Experimental energy. Deadly precision. Cold as ice. Eviscerate your foes with an icy blast from this exotic rifle. From the makers of the acclaimed hit game Destiny, comes the much-anticipated sequel. An action shooter that takes you on an epic journey across the solar system.Humanity’s last safe city has fallen to an overwhelming invasion force, led by Ghaul, the imposing commander of the brutal Red Legion. He has stripped the city’s Guardians of their power, and forced the survivors to flee. You will venture to mysterious, unexplored worlds of our solar system to discover an arsenal of weapons and devastating new combat abilities. To defeat the Red Legion and confront Ghaul, you must reunite humanity’s scattered heroes, stand together, and fight back to reclaim our home.
Customer Rating
4
First time Destiny player
on January 20, 2018
Posted by: MadSquabbles
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Verified Purchase:Yes
Since I'm a PC player I can't say how this compares to the original and since I got in December I didn't see a lot of the changes people are furious over.
That said, I'm having a blast. I'm not girly enough to care about playing dress up with my toons so any whining about hiding pretty shirts and blouses behind a paywall doesn't really matter to me.
My Best Buy number: 0089555736
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Read and type digital content with this 10.1-inch Insignia FLEX hybrid tablet. Its detachable keyboard lets you work in laptop mode, and it runs on Windows 10 smoothly thanks to its quad-core Intel processor. This Insignia FLEX hybrid tablet has 32GB of internal memory and accommodates up to 128GB of additional storage for photos and documents.
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4
Gifted, so no first had XP
on January 20, 2018
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Verified Purchase:Yes
Sis-in-law was happy so all is good. She's back off to Panama so I'm not really gonna get a real review on how reliable it is.
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Destiny: The Taken King Legendary Edition includes Destiny, Expansions I and II, and The Taken King at one great price. It also includes a character boost to get you immediately battle ready.
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4
Got it after playing D2
on January 19, 2018
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I'm a PC gamer so I never got around to playing D1 - PS4 has been sitting on the floor doing nothing for a while. I grabbed this since I'm having such a good time with D2. Everyone's crying how much better D1 was so how could I go wrong. Just a brief play so far and I'm enjoying it, just hard to get used to controller vs KBM.
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Count on high-speed storage performance with this 120GB PNY solid-state drive. Its 515MB/sec. read and 490MB/sec. write speeds let you multitask efficiently, and it's up to 30x more robust than hard drives, ensuring durability and data protection.
Enjoy your favorite tunes with these SOL REPUBLIC Jax 1111-36 earbud headphones that feature i2 Sound Engines for vibrant, dynamic audio, as well as sound isolation to minimize outside noise, so you can focus on your music.
Only Apple mobile products
Are these headphone only good for the Apple mobile device?
the volume controls are only guaranteed to work on iOS devices. the mic and play/pause/skip can be used with android.
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Store and transport your files with this Seagate Wireless Plus STCV2000100 portable hard drive that features a built-in Wi-Fi network for wireless file transfer and media streaming. The 2TB capacity gives you ample space for your data.
can you copy files that are on the wireless plus to your computer? can you delete files that are on the wireless plus?
yes, either using smb share or just using the seagate app (or access it's web interface).
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