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    June 3, 2017
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This Sony BDP-S6700 Blu-ray player with 4K upscaling has built-in super Wi-Fi through MIMO. This lets you stream live from online services. Built-in Bluetooth and SongPal Link stream movies and music or connect your devices through HDMI, coaxial output, USB or Ethernet. This Sony Blu-ray player with 4K upscaling also offers child lock and parental controls.
 
Customer Rating
4 out of 5
4
Good feature set, iffy reliability
on July 10, 2018
Posted by: ForbiddenPlanet
from Denver CO
Verified Purchase:Yes
This replaced an LG player which VERY briefly (one whole day) replaced our previous Sony unit, which was very similar to this new one. The new one has 4K, which we don't need. Pluses: This Sony has every app we need already installed (Netflix, Amazon, YouTube, Amazon, Hulu), plus many many more, and has the capacity to install more apps directly through the on-screen setup menu. The LG did NOT have all those apps (only Netflix and YouTube) and could NOT have ANY new apps installed. Never. By design. They meant it to work (or NOT work) that way. Even the BestBuy rep who sold it to me was amazed. Just bad design, and no mention of that limitation on the package. Minuses: This new Sony occasionally fails to boot up, occasionally fails to connect to the network (although it's hardwired to the modem), occasionally fails to open or eject. Pulling the power plug and plugging it back in fixes these glitches, so far. But those were the problems with the old Sony too, though it lasted about five years before giving up completely. So this is a well-equipped unit, but don't expect it to last forever.
My Best Buy number: 0562065608
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Experience stunning Ultra HD content with this LG Blu-ray player with multi-HDR compatibility lets you enjoy the full image quality and features of an HDR TV. This LG Blu-ray player has two HDMI outputs to accommodate a HDTV and a cable box. This HDR-compatible, 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player offers 4x the resolution of a standard Blu-ray player. The built-in UHD upscaling technology enhances the picture quality from standard Blu-ray discs and DVDs.
 
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Customer Rating
1 out of 5
1
Severe App Deficiency
on May 11, 2018
Posted by: ForbiddenPlanet
from Denver CO
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought this to replace an older Sony that had lost its wits. This LG looked like an upgrade: WRONG. After installing the LG, I discovered two fatal flaws: It comes preinstalled with only TWO streaming apps, NetFlix and YouTube, and it has NO capability for installing any more apps! NONE whatsoever! I couldn't believe this, so I researched it and found web forums full of people equally dumbfounded that it's simply impossible to install more streaming apps on this thing. Why would LG even build something so app-deficient? The BestBuy rep I had bought this from couldn't believe it either, when I took it back the very next day. Naturally, BestBuy swapped it out with no problems for a new version of the old Sony player we'd been using, and all is now well. Bottom line: If you need more apps than NetFlix and YouTube (and most of us do), DO NOT BUY THIS UNIT.
My Best Buy number: 0562065608
My Best Buy number: 0562065608
Mobile Submission: False
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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The 65W AC Ultra-Slim Universal Laptop Charger is ideal for those who need a second adapter for travel, or a replacement adapter for their current laptop. The charger is 63% slimmer than a standard laptop adapter so it easily fits in your briefcase or backpack. Built-in power supply protection ensures safe use with over voltage, over current, and over temperature protection to keep all of your mobile devices safe from unexpected surges and spikes. It also features an interchangeable tip system, which is convenient for those who own multiple laptops as it provides compatibility across major laptop brands. The Targus 65W AC Ultra-Slim Universal Laptop Charger is designed to support most Acer, ASUS, Compaq, HP, Lenovo, and Samsung laptops right out of the box.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Good quality power supply
on January 27, 2018
Posted by: ForbiddenPlanet
from Denver CO
Verified Purchase:Yes
Bought this for a new (summer 2017) ASUS Q-series laptop, because it was the only power supply I found at BestBuy that had the correct adapter tip for the new ASUS models. Works very well, reliable, well made, no problems.
My Best Buy number: 0562065608
My Best Buy number: 0562065608
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Inspired by the Microsoft Intellimouse, the Microsoft Classic Intellimouse has made modern improvements to a fan favorite. It is still wired, customizable, and has that classic look and feel, but now tracking is more precise, buttons feel more reliable, and the tail light is a distinctive, modern white.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
First-rate classic wired mouse
on January 26, 2018
Posted by: ForbiddenPlanet
from Denver CO
Verified Purchase:Yes
The perfect mouse: elegant, classic, understated, ergonomic, highly functional, very fast, very accurate, doesn't need batteries, doesn't look like a phaser from an old Star Trek movie or a Hello Kitty candy dispenser, doesn't have a dozen useless buttons, works with Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center software (far superior to Logitech's version), everything you need in a mouse and nothing you don't.
My Best Buy number: 0562065608
My Best Buy number: 0562065608
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Store more photos and videos on your compatible Android device with this SanDisk Ultra Plus 64GB microSDXC memory card. Use the Memory Zone app (download required) to set up automatic offloads from your phone to the card to offer smooth performance.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Fast and reliable
on November 1, 2017
Posted by: ForbiddenPlanet
from Denver CO
Verified Purchase:Yes
Bought this for my phone. Fast, reliable, never had a problem yet with a SanDisk card.
My Best Buy number: 0562065608
My Best Buy number: 0562065608
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Keep your camera safe with this Platinum camera strap. It's adjustable, so you can change the strap length to suit your height, and the quick-release function lets you access your camera faster for spontaneous shots. Carry any camera over your shoulder or across your body with this Platinum camera strap.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Comfortable, soft but strong, does a good job.
on September 30, 2017
Posted by: ForbiddenPlanet
from Denver CO
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought this to replace the original equipment strap on my Panasonic G7, which is a little thin and stiff. This new strap is softer and more comfortable, and works just great.
My Best Buy number: 0562065608
My Best Buy number: 0562065608
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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ilumi BR30 LED Smartbulb: Set the mood in your home with this smartbulb, which features Bluetooth connectivity, so you can easily dim the lights from the app on your compatible device. With a range of warm and cool color temperatures, the bulb helps you achieve the ideal conditions.
 
Customer Rating
2 out of 5
2
Adequate but overpriced
on August 15, 2017
Posted by: ForbiddenPlanet
from Denver CO
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought this to be part of a studio lighting setup for videos. It was an experiment. It does provide a good daylight-quality flicker-free white light, and that's all I use it for. It will also cycle through a range of bright primary colors, controllable with a cellphone app -- which I have found completely useless. (Your needs might be different, of course. If you were lighting up a 1950s aluminum Christmas tree, this might be just the thing.) A good halogen or LED flood lamp would provide the same white light at a lower cost.
My Best Buy number: 0562065608
My Best Buy number: 0562065608
Mobile Submission: False
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Take pictures almost anywhere with this Manfrotto mini tripod. The 0.25-inch thread attachment and push-button locking mechanism make this tripod easy to set up and clamp in your CSC or smartphone. This Manfrotto mini tripod is lightweight for effortless carrying, and its comfortable handgrip makes it simple to adjust when filming.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Good tabletop tripod and phone mount
on August 15, 2017
Posted by: ForbiddenPlanet
from Denver CO
Verified Purchase:Yes
Very solid small tabletop tripod with a clamp for your cellphone. The tripod is very easy to use and quite stable, unlike lots of small tripods. It's not adjustable for height though. The phone mount just barely accommodates my large (5.7") cellphone in its rubber skin, but it DOES, and it does a good job. If you have a big phone, check the fit in the store first.
My Best Buy number: 0562065608
My Best Buy number: 0562065608
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Light up your videos and photos with this Manfrotto LUMIMUSE 6 MLUMIEART-BK LED light, which can be mounted on most digital cameras or tripods to provide 410 lumens of light for bright scenes. Use 1 of the 3 included filters for an artistic flair.
 
Customer Rating
4 out of 5
4
Good and SMALL Video light
on August 15, 2017
Posted by: ForbiddenPlanet
from Denver CO
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought this as a small pocket-sized video light for filming YouTube videos in the field, and it works very well at this, with a couple of caveats. PRO: It's very bright for its size and it's REALLY small, you can shove it in a pocket in case you need it and it takes up almost no room in a camera bag, or on your camera. It has three brightness levels. It's well made out of metal alloy and won't shatter if it's dropped (so far). The included filters are nice, but I only use the diffuser. It charges from any cellphone charger. CON: No removable battery, so when it's dead you need to plug it in and it takes several hours for a full charge. The built-in battery is necessarily small (the entire thing is small), so it doesn't last that long, about 2 hours at full brightness, at most. But if you're filming 5-10 minute video clips now and then and you remember to keep turning it on and off between clips, it *might* last all evening. I've found it very useful, but I always have another LED light with replaceable AA batteries too. BEST FEATURES: Very small, bright, easy to put in a pocket.
My Best Buy number: 0562065608
My Best Buy number: 0562065608
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Watch your favorite films in 720p high-definition resolution with this Epson Home Cinema 740HD 3LCD projector, which offers ±30° keystone correction to ensure images are distortion-free and a contrast ratio up to 15,000:1 for crisp images.Not sure what size projector or screen you need? Learn more.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Excellent projector for backyard summer movies
on August 3, 2017
Posted by: ForbiddenPlanet
Verified Purchase:Yes
After borrowing an Epson projector to show movies in the backyard last summer, this summer we decided to buy our own. I researched Epson, Optoma, ViewSonic and a few other brands, and in the end I went with the Epson 740HD at BestBuy. It offered the best combination of features, capabilities, price and availability: It was on my top five list, BestBuy had it, and it was on sale. (I would have had to order the others online and they weren't on sale. Yay BestBuy!) And the 740HD has worked out very well. It produces a big, bright, clear, sharp image on our white garage wall, it's dead simple to set up and use, seems to be well made, and so far (a few months) it's been completely problem-free and reliable. Two tips: One, it's not a full 1080 HD projector (it's 720), but we've shown full HD movies with it and they look great. If there's a real difference between 720 and 1080, it's not visible in our viewing setting, and the 1080 projectors were significantly more expensive. So, yay 720. Two, like most Epson projectors, it doesn't have an audio out jack (it does have a small built-in speaker, which is fairly loud), so I use it with a laptop (to play DVDs, NetFlix, Amazon, etc.) and run powered auxiliary speakers from the laptop headphone jack. This works just fine, and it also makes both audio and video controllable right from the laptop. We're very pleased with this projector and we'd recommend it.
My Best Buy number: 0562065608
My Best Buy number: 0562065608
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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