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- First reviewOctober 10, 2016
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Only at Best BuyAcer Nitro 5 Laptop: Defeat the competition with this Acer Aspire Nitro 5 laptop. Its Intel Core i5 processor and 8GB of DDR4 RAM keep multiple programs running smoothly, and the NVIDIA GTX 1050Ti graphics card renders 3D images and video on the 15.6-inch Full HD display. This Acer Aspire Nitro 5 laptop has a 256GB solid-state drive for fast boot times.
Customer Rating
5
Very fast for "just" a 1050 Ti
on April 30, 2018
Posted by: DarR
from Venice, Los Angeles, CA, USA
I love this machine. It is a little bulky like any other gaming laptop but it is fast considering it is only an i5 (8th gen though!) with 8gb of RAM. Fortnite Epic settings, 60FPS. WoW highest settings, no hiccups. I even tried remote play for PS4--- graphics wise--- well, it's wireless so it will be choppy but it is very able. I know I should not have done this, but I opened the bays for storage and memory-- it is easily upgradeable! There is an extra slot for RAM and there is ready space for another SSD. Gaming-wise, this machine is great. I use an i7 16gb with Intel graphics 620-- and it is pretty fast for regular applications. This machine is even faster. Just a word of caution though, battery only lasts a little over 3 hours. But-- if you are gaming, you will always want it plugged in anyway. No issues with this machine. I REALLY love it.
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LG - 5.1.2-Channel Hi-Res Audio Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer and Dolby Atmos Technology - Black
Connect this 5.1.2-channel LG sound bar to any television for premium audio. Its Dolby Atmos support delivers room-filling sound to heighten your movie-watching experience, and it comes with a 200W subwoofer that delivers thumping bass for feeling every rumble in your seat. Pair this LG sound bar with any Bluetooth-compatible device for effortless music streaming.
Customer Rating
5
Home movie buffs' delight!
on April 20, 2018
Posted by: DarR
from Venice, Los Angeles, CA, USA
I've been so skeptical of sound bars because I came from separate speaker set ups-- however, this one blows me away. Although I have been already using a quality soundbar recently, this one still changed the game for me. The way the 5.1 sounds on this is seems like it really throws the sound where it is supposed to be. It results in a dome of sound around me, like it creates a bubble. I was so immersed in the movies I watched that it feels like I am in a theatre. I used to think, having a huge 4K HDR TV and a decent sound system was good enough for me to experience real theatre at home--- not until I used this soundbar. It kept me really engaged in the movie, it was almost tiring to watch an action movie because I felt like I was really in it! At low volume, the dialogue is still so clear and crisp. Dolby Atmos is quite good too-- I tried those Netflix Atmos-enabled titles and it does throw height into the sound. My only two concerns are: 1) Atmos is still very limited on devices, so I had to tweak my set up a bit to experience real Dolby Atmos. 2) 4K passthrough does not cover all settings. There are some 4K settings that it does not accept, so I really need to keep switching my connection set up depending on what media I will use (e.g. movie or gaming). Other than those, straight up 5.1 is so on point. You will love this soundbar. Oh and it's almost plug and play out of the box! I can't wait to go home to watch more movies!
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Brush your teeth with precision by using this Philips Sonicare DiamondClean toothbrush. It has smart sensor technology and connects to a smartphone app that coaches you about coverage, ideal pressure and scrubbing. This Philips Sonicare DiamondClean toothbrush comes with several brush heads that include microchips, which optimize performance for cleaner teeth.
Customer Rating
5
It's a dental health trainer.
on April 16, 2018
Posted by: DarR
from Venice, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Before this toothbrush, I had a no-frills electronic toothbrush. Same basic functionality as this Sonicare toothbrush and it works on my teeth as I wanted it to, making toothbrushing faster. This Sonicare toothbrush, will not make your toothbrushing faster, if that's why you purchase electronic toothbrushes-- in fact it may even make it longer. It could be a little tedious at first: it has an app that compliments the toothbrush. It tailor-fits to your brushing needs and it helps you make sure you follow them-- just like a personal trainer. So don't expect to brush your teeth fast. I like the sensor that tells me if I am pushing too much on my teeth-- it helps take care of the part where your gums and teeth meet. It is a beautiful toothbrush, the design, and the ease of mode selection incorporated in the toothbrush. The glass accessory and the system to charge it makes it easy to keep the device charged without knowingly plugging things in. After getting used to using it with the app, brushing with the app is not as tedious. I sometimes skip the app because I already know what it will tell me, or how to brush my teeth better for my needs. Overall, it helped me improve my brushing habits.
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Only at Best BuyPull in HDTV signals from local stations up to 60 miles away with this Mohu Beam antenna. It's 23 inches long and looks like a sound bar to blend with your home entertainment equipment, and you can mounts it on the wall. This Mohu Beam antenna includes a signal amplifier for clear digital reception.
Customer Rating
4
Indoors good!
on April 12, 2018
Posted by: DarR
from Venice, Los Angeles, CA, USA
I tried a couple of these indoor antennas and so far, this is the one that's most functional. It has a good design and quality so I don't mind it so much that it's another piece of clutter around my TV. It picks up signal better than other smaller ones I've tried but it still struggles a bit on HD channels. I ended up having to wire it across the roon, under rugs to place it by a window so that it gets the most signal. In that position, it works perfectly fine. This is a good product if you want to cut the cord and not mind having a wired thing dangling from your TV onto a position somewhere by your closest window.
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Only at Best Buy Defend your home from intruders with this SimpliSafe security system. Its wireless design provides reliable, multilayer protection and avoids interruptions from cut phone lines and power outages, and it connects to an app for remote operation. This SimpliSafe security system is easy to install and customizable to homes of any size for flexible use.
Customer Rating
5
Easy and simple-- good job
on March 28, 2018
Posted by: DarR
from Venice, Los Angeles, CA, USA
This is a very easy way to have your own, easy-to-install alarm system. It strikes the middle ground between a DIY alarm system: making it really for someone to set- up items based on your own needs, and a subscription-based alarm monitoring system: one that calls the cops when alam is triggered while you are somewhere skiing. I had both and this gives you the best of both worlds. Pros: Super easy to install. The buttons on the devices (motion sensor and door sensors) easily interact with the keypad. The keypad is easy to understand and is very responsive. You can set yourself up in minutes. It is sleek and easy, and it looks good too!. Cons: To be able to access remote arm/disarm, you need the subscription. It is only $14.99 monthly but of course, you need an alarm permit ($30 / year in Los Angeles) to operate one. There are DIY ones where you can disarm / arm remotely-- but of course, if something happens to your house, all you can do is your watch your place get robbed while you are away (vs. subscription where the cops are called to attend to your home. My only concern is that if the alarm is triggered falsely, you cannot disarm it remotely wihout a subscription, unlike the DIY ones. Other than that, I think it's a great alternative to home security.
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Tune out the world with these Sony headphones. Their Wireless Noise Cancellation feature minimizes ambient noise, so you can fully enjoy your content, and the integrated microphone allows you take calls and use your smartphone's voice assistant. These Sony headphones have a swivel design that makes them easy to store in tight spaces.
Customer Rating
5
Very very very comfortable and light!
on March 20, 2018
Posted by: DarR
from Venice, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Like any other Bluetooth headphones now, connection is easy. It is very light though! When the headphones are on, the ear cushions are so comfortable. At first, I thought the lightness and the fit will make the sound a little less engaging because of it feeling less snug (compared to usual headphones) but the sound is really punchy-- even the bass is heavy, which is a good thing. For something this light and comfortable, I'm surprised how the sound quality is pretty good. I'm not sure if it's only the eq settings though but it does lack a little bit of clarity-- there's some sort of muffled quality. Don't get me wrong, the sound is still good, the sound is just more on the deeper end with some fuziness (vs crisp). Using it as a phone was good, I didn't see any issues, especially with the distance of the headphones from the phone of about 15 feet. I like it!
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Offer graphics to go with your next client pitch when you load them on this portable Epson business projector. The lightweight projector is easy to bring along and offers 3300 lumens of even color and brightness to bring ideas to life. Featuring HDMI compatibility, this Epson business projector combines stunning video and flawless sound in a one-cable setup.
Customer Rating
5
No frills
on March 20, 2018
Posted by: DarR
from Venice, Los Angeles, CA, USA
This projector is bright. That's already a plus. I tried it on different surfaces and it overpowers most surfaces, even on a slightly bright room. The way it initially adjust automatically depending on the position of the projector is helpful. It lessens the need to adjust the keystone. Photos do look a little soft but straight up presentations or sheets shown cannot be too small-- but that's why you get projectors, you don't want your audeince to be squinting. This projector is a good one for my presentation needs!
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Entertain friends with loud yet clear music by using this Sony portable Bluetooth speaker. Extra bass and three-dimensional sound create a superior listening experience, while the multicolored flashing lights and Party Booster make your gathering more fun. This Sony portable Bluetooth speaker is waterproof and has a protective fabric cover for worry-free use outdoors.
Customer Rating
4
Punchy sound for its portable build
on March 14, 2018
Posted by: DarR
from Venice, Los Angeles, CA, USA
These speakers have power. I tried hooking it up to a TV through the 3.5mm jack and it sounded like a legit soundbar. in terms of sound quality. I tried playing tunes with my boys at a large high school gym while playing ball, and it drowns the shouts and the grunts in the court. It has surprising sound for its size. The lights are a good addition too-- strobes and different colors make it a party partner. The battery life though is not that impressive. I followed charging procedures and it only lasted me 10 hours tops. I do play music on full volume though and this makes me appreciate the sound but 10 hours vs. the 24 hours label can be misleading. I haven't tried the waterproofing-- the most was while I was taking a shower-- no splashing or whatsoever. Overall it's good to have.
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Create incredible images every day, anywhere with Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan. Get the magic of Adobe Photoshop CC and Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC, plus everything else you need to organize, enhance, and share your photos like a pro on your desktop and mobile devices.
Customer Rating
5
Very convenient
on February 16, 2018
Posted by: DarR
from Venice, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Lightroom and photoshop has always been a staple. For hobbyists like me, editing should be simple but effective. That's what lightroom does for me nad photoshop for those little more complicated artwork. I did not realize how convenient it is to use the cloud features-- I have my sony mirrorless for my serious shots and my google pixel that I carry everywhere. The cloud features enable me to sync them both and to be able to choose files from either camera. The ability to share them easily through my mobile phone is also enabled because my nicely edited photos are already in the cloud so I can access them through my pixel and share my mirrorless camera shots. Even though mirrorless cameras now have the ability to share the photos directly, or even lightly edit them, the edits that I can do in my adobe programs are far more advanced, not to mention easier so my shared photos have now a much better quality. Oh, I almost forgot to mention, for beginners, this software guides you throughout the wayp plus has regular updates making it very easy and convenient to use!!
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Safeguard your online identity with AVG Ultimate security software. It protects your computer from harmful viruses and spyware, and it offers automatic updates, so you'll always be protected from the newest threats. AVG Ultimate security software includes email shield technology and web protection that scans attachments and nearby Wi-Fi hotspots for safety.
Customer Rating
4
Gives peace of mind though interrupts
on January 29, 2018
Posted by: DarR
from Venice, Los Angeles, CA, USA
I usually have antiviruses in my PCs until the last two years when all it takes is an actual know-how of how things work so you don't put yourself at risk. The reason why I stopped was because of how these programs load into your computer memory and the interruptions it does. For AVG, I installed it in my PC and my tablet. For my tablet, it was a little interruptive-- it created an additional screen for me to swipe on on top of the usual password swiping screen. It does help with cache clean-up which is good for tablets since android apps tend to stay in your memory, but it does not make it considerably fast. Honestly, I don't think you need it for your tablets. For the PC though, it does give me a little more peace of mind. The program itself is not that heavy-- although I have an able machine (i7u with 16gb of memory). It scans fast and "protects"-- you know how these products are, you don't really appreciate them until something happens. So based on how intrusive it is-- which is not so much, how it may slowdown your PC, which it hardly did on my machine but with the peace-of-mind it gives me, even if I don't go into shady sites, it's not as bad as I initially thought it was.
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MSI Cubi N 8GL Desktop: Set up a compact, portable workstation with this MSI Cubi N mini PC. It has 32GB solid-state and 500GB hard-disk drives for efficient storage, and the quad-core Intel Pentium Silver processor and 4GB of RAM run Windows 10 Pro smoothly. Facilitate high-speed data transmission via the HDMI, VGA and four USB 3.1 ports of this MSI Cubi N mini PC.
Can this run fortnite in epic settings
yes it can. it did have some occasional hiccups on mine though-- i have an 7th gen i5, 16gb memory and a 1050ti. the hiccups was not bad but it is noticeable. if you have better specs than mine, i'm sure it will be great.
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Optimize your viewing experience on this 23-inch Dell LCD monitor. Its Full HD IPS screen lets you see content from almost any angle. Easily connect a laptop or a PC to the VGA and HDMI ports on this Dell LCD monitor.