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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
5
A Good Solution
on April 13, 2018
Posted by: Daddio
from Wesley Chapel, Florida
The problem that the MOHU Beam Indoor / Outdoor Amplified HDTV Antenna is a solution for, is "How can I get effective Over The Air (OTA) TV reception in a compact flexible package?". I live 35 miles north of the multiple TV transmission towers (clustered in 3 facilities that are about 3 miles apart) that broadcasts OTA signals from the major networks into the Tampa Bay FL region. I cancelled my Cable TV service when I got a new smart TV that is fed by the home's R36 LAN wiring. It provides most of what I watch using Internet feeds. I still wanted to watch local News programs and some network shows. That too can be done with a lot of button pushing using the smart TV's internet connection, but the TV also has a Digital TV Tuner. Month's ago I first tried to access the OTA signals using the equivalent to the old style "Rabbit Ears" antenna right next to the TV. At ground level and within the concrete block walls of the house, I was only able to pick up a picture that flashed on and off every few seconds. It showed me that there was a signal out there, but it was unwatchable with that crude antenna, inside, at ground level. Like most, my house was built with coaxial cable running between most of the rooms for use with Cable Television. I used that existing wiring system to connect from the back of the TV to the same Rabbit Ears, which I moved into the garage attic where the cable TV used to enter the house. With wood instead of concrete blocks and 20' more altitude, I could now get the PBS stations which have the most powerful transmitter at the tower facility, but the other network's signals still cut in and out. I replaced the Rabbit Ears with a traditional (50 mile rated) TV antenna which I suspended in the attic rafters. With that I could receive a good picture from any of the towers if I aimed the pointed Yagi end of the antenna precisely at that particular transmitting tower. Eventually I found a compromise direction between two of the towers which allowed me to pick up signals from two towers, but not the third.
That was my system until I tried the MOHU Beam Indoor / Outdoor Amplified HDTV Antenna. As an experiment I first hooked the MOHU up to the TV directly with a 6' coaxial cable and plugged in the power for the amplifier part of the MOHU. This was again behind the block walls and at ground level. I held the flat square beam antenna section in my hand as I tuned in the channels that I knew were coming from specific transmitting towers about 35 miles away. I found that even under those conditions, I could pick up a good signal and clear picture from any one of the transmitters as long as I pointed the flat face of the MOHU precisely at the tower. The wall behind the TV is the simplest mounting position for the flat MOHU, but unfortunately in my case that wall faces East not in the Southern direction of the transmitters. I got no signals with the MOHU facing East. I could have rigged something up to face South if I had to and moved the direction slightly each time I wanted to changed network towers. However, I already had the old coaxial wiring up to the garage attic, so I moved the MOHU up there. The MOHU seems less sensitive to being pointed PRECISELY at the transmitter towers compared to my traditional (unamplified) TV antenna. I was pleased to find that by pointing the face of the MOHU directly at the middle transmitter, the MOHU was still able to pick up the two transmitters to the left and right. The stations on the weakest transmitter will cut out occasionally if watching during the day, but for some reason there is no cutting out at night. One thing to remember though is that the MOHU is flexible in that it can be installed outside in the weather. The channels on the transmitter to the left (at my location) are not that important to me, but if they were, I could take one more step and install the MOHU outside on the peak of my roof facing the middle of the three towers. Without the OTA radio signals having to pass through the shingled roof, I'm sure that would be enough to get rid of the occasional blinking on and off of the weak tower's channels.
Over The Air TV reception is an option most of us have forgotten or possibly never experienced. It offers an HD picture of the major Network channels and each tranmitter also transmits 3-4 secondary channels. The MOHU Beam Indoor / Outdoor Amplified HDTV Antenna is worth considering. For me it outperformed the flat antenna panels you see advertised on late night TV. You can't beat a 6' wide 7' long traditional Yagi TV Antenna mounted high on a rotatable mast outside the house, but the MOHU Beam Indoor / Outdoor Amplified HDTV Antenna would be a much more practical choice for many cord-cutters.
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Get affordable prints and increased versatility. Set up, connect, and print right from your mobile device, and produce high-quality photos and everyday documents. Print, scan, and copy with ease.Up to 10 ISO ppm* black, up to 7 ISO ppm* color.
Customer Rating
5
A Very "Connected" Printer
on March 28, 2018
Posted by: Daddio
from Wesley Chapel, Florida
In the simplest terms, Printers Print. That is, most any modern printer will put an image and text on a piece of paper in fine detail and good colors. The things that set printers apart these days are features beyond decent printing. For example, the HP Envy 5055 excels in connecting to all of the PCs, tablets and smart phones within range of its Bluetooth or your Wi-Fi Modem's signal. When the free HP App is installed on your device, the software immediately seeks out the printer. Once the connection has been established the first time, your PC, cell phone, tablet, etc. will show up on the printer's LCD panel as an addressable device. When a picture or document is scanned on the printer, a press on the HP Envy 5055's screen will sent it to the phone or tablet you choose. Similarly, if the device has a program that can print, then that document or picture can be sent wirelessly to the printer even when the printer is in Sleep Mode. One of the biggest frustrations with Ink Jet printers for me at least is the cost of ink and the extra "engineering" manufacturers add (apparently at least) to use up colored ink as fast as possible by using colored ink even for black lettering. They also put a lot of effort into preventing owners from replacing the ink in the cartridges. The Envy 5055 is one of the newer HP models that offers HP's "Instant Ink" program. It manages to bring the printer into the "Subscription" model that the computer industry loves so much, but it actually has advantages for the user as well. If the user opts into the program, they can select from 4 tiers of use, from "Light" (15 pages per month) to "Frequent" (300 pages per month). Users of the program get special ink cartridges shipped to them (free shipping). When the printer detects that the ink is running low, HP will ship replacement cartridges. The cost to the user goes strictly by number of pages printed not color vs black. No more switching to "grey scale" to save on color cartridges. Of course the higher tiers with higher number of pages per month cost more, but the lowest tier (15 pages per month) is FREE. That's one page every other day. With casual home use I think I can do that.
Pros:
- Compact, solid, attractive design.
- Simple guided setup.
- Good photo and print quality.
- Excellent optional automatic Ink delivery available.
- Connects to wired or wireless networks.
- Excellent Technical Support
- Compact, solid, attractive design.
- Simple guided setup.
- Good photo and print quality.
- Excellent optional automatic Ink delivery available.
- Connects to wired or wireless networks.
- Excellent Technical Support
Cons:
- Only three colors of ink means less range of colors and tones if printing pictures. However, there is a "Photo" version of this printer available which has more than just three primary color inks.
- Only three colors of ink means less range of colors and tones if printing pictures. However, there is a "Photo" version of this printer available which has more than just three primary color inks.
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Add music to your day with these Sony wireless headphones. Their noise cancelling technology uses artificial intelligence to adapt to your environment and reduce background sounds for enjoyable listening. The Quick Charging battery on these over-ear Sony wireless headphones provides up to 35 hours of playback for convenience.
Customer Rating
4
A Multifeatured Headset
on March 26, 2018
Posted by: Daddio
from Wesley Chapel, Florida
The Sony WH-CH700N headset has many desirable features. For the most basic listening experience, it has a mini jack that can plug into most (except iPhone) devices directly. This is the lowest power mode that extends the battery life to over (estimated) 35 hours. It has Bluetooth capability to facilitate listening to a Smart TV with Bluetooth. If your Bluetooth enabled phone is within range, you can access that phone by pressing a button on the headset and saying the contact name or phone number you wish to call. You can also answer phone calls directed to that phone from the headset without removing the phone from your pocket. When listening to music or Podcasts on the phone, you can pause, reverse and fast forward from the buttons on the headset. Another feature of this headset is Noise Cancelling. I tried this feature while riding a garden tractor and again while operating a leaf blower. On both occasions switching the Noise Cancelling on got rid of 80% of the engine and mechanical noise, but it seemed better at limiting low frequency noises than higher frequency ones. In other words, the low rumble coming out of the muffler was very reduced, but the higher frequency sounds like the clatter of the engine and whine of gears was not as effectively cancelled when compared to other (more expensive) noise cancelling headphones I've used. The Sony WH-CH700N Headphones can connect to Apple's Siri or Google's Home/Assistant. When connected to one of these devices, voice commands like "Hey Google, turn down lights to 40%" can be made by speaking through the Sony Headphone's microphone even if you are not in the same room as the Google Home or Siri device's microphone. I found this useful for adjusting the lighting when I was watching TV.
Pros:
- Multifunctional
- Excellent Battery Life
- Easy Control of phone's functions even when the phone is in your pocket or in a nearby room.
- Simple Bluetooth pairing with NFC button on equipped devices.
- Adjustable sound quality using the Sony Headphone Connect App.
- Multifunctional
- Excellent Battery Life
- Easy Control of phone's functions even when the phone is in your pocket or in a nearby room.
- Simple Bluetooth pairing with NFC button on equipped devices.
- Adjustable sound quality using the Sony Headphone Connect App.
Cons:
- Buttons on the headset are too flush to the headphone's housing and are extremely hard to locate by touch alone. Their position has to be memorized to find them while the headphones are on the head.
- The headset's microphone seems to be lower quality. I got multiple comments during phone conversations that the other person was having trouble understanding me. The problem went away when I switched to a different (but more expensive) brand of Noise Cancelling, Bluetooth headphone.
- Buttons on the headset are too flush to the headphone's housing and are extremely hard to locate by touch alone. Their position has to be memorized to find them while the headphones are on the head.
- The headset's microphone seems to be lower quality. I got multiple comments during phone conversations that the other person was having trouble understanding me. The problem went away when I switched to a different (but more expensive) brand of Noise Cancelling, Bluetooth headphone.
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Extend your next-gen AC Wi-Fi connection in hard-to-reach locations of your home such as the backyard, garage, or bedroom, so you can get blazing AC3000 Wi-Fi speeds to Smart TVs, Blu-ray Disc players, iPads, tablets, laptops, and smartphones. Powerful amplifiers and four high-performance external antennas deliver maximum power and range, allowing everyone in your family to enjoy 4K/HD movie streaming, simultaneous online gaming, social media, and more.The Max-Stream RE9000 tri-band range extender helps you get the most out of your home Wi-Fi by delivering faster speeds than dual-band range extenders. Dedicated backhaul technology maximizes Wi-Fi speeds by assigning a single, dedicated 5 GHz Wi-Fi band to your router. This frees up the remaining two bands to focus exclusively on your streaming media players, game consoles, and other connected devices, so you'll enjoy full-strength Wi-Fi without slowdown or degradation.
Customer Rating
5
This REALLY WORKS!
on March 9, 2018
Posted by: Daddio
from Wesley Chapel, Florida
Like many, I've struggled for years with modems provided by Service Providers or purchased myself that simply did not give full house Wi-Fi coverage let alone reception to my separate Garage/Workshop. So, even though it bristled with multiple antennae like many other "powerful" units that I've tried before, I was ready for more disappointment when I installed the Linksys - RE9000 AC3000 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Range Extender . The difference in Wi-Fi coverage was enormous.
Whereas before the Linksys RE9000 was installed my only reliable Wi-Fi signal was downstairs rooms except the farthest bedroom, After installing and setting it up, full four bar coverage extended to EVERY inch of my 1.1 acre lot from corner to corner. For the first time I can stream Wi-Fi without buffering in my separate garage in the work room which is in the part of the garage that is farthest from the house. The range I'm experiencing only comes if you run a LAN cable from your router to the area that you want better coverage. Otherwise, you can only located the RE9000 Extender as far away from the main router as its Wi-Fi signal will reach. For me this meant mounting it in the garage attic. The added advantage of the attic location is that the extra 2nd story height pushes the signal farther out to the edges of the property. I feel like my W-Fi has a whole new life.
Whereas before the Linksys RE9000 was installed my only reliable Wi-Fi signal was downstairs rooms except the farthest bedroom, After installing and setting it up, full four bar coverage extended to EVERY inch of my 1.1 acre lot from corner to corner. For the first time I can stream Wi-Fi without buffering in my separate garage in the work room which is in the part of the garage that is farthest from the house. The range I'm experiencing only comes if you run a LAN cable from your router to the area that you want better coverage. Otherwise, you can only located the RE9000 Extender as far away from the main router as its Wi-Fi signal will reach. For me this meant mounting it in the garage attic. The added advantage of the attic location is that the extra 2nd story height pushes the signal farther out to the edges of the property. I feel like my W-Fi has a whole new life.
Pros:
- Excellent Signal Strength/Range
- Device recieving the Wi-Fi signal will be switched automatically and seamlessly between the main or the Linksys router (whichever has the stronger signal in that location), as you move around.
- It will beam multiple signals at different frequencies if one frequency has too high a load.
- The set up for wireless comunication between the main router and the Linksys RE-9000 is particularly easy. One button-push if you have a modern main Router.
- Appears on Wi-Fi list with the same password and same name as your primary router (with "_EXT" after the name.
- Excellent Signal Strength/Range
- Device recieving the Wi-Fi signal will be switched automatically and seamlessly between the main or the Linksys router (whichever has the stronger signal in that location), as you move around.
- It will beam multiple signals at different frequencies if one frequency has too high a load.
- The set up for wireless comunication between the main router and the Linksys RE-9000 is particularly easy. One button-push if you have a modern main Router.
- Appears on Wi-Fi list with the same password and same name as your primary router (with "_EXT" after the name.
Cons:
- The more effective Wired LAN installation and setup is more complicated,but in my personal experience that was offset by the excellent, patient, phone in Technical Support.
- The more effective Wired LAN installation and setup is more complicated,but in my personal experience that was offset by the excellent, patient, phone in Technical Support.
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Only at Best BuyFind your favorite songs with the simple sound of your voice with this Insignia voice-activated wireless speaker. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity let you pair with compatible devices for more enjoyment, and Google Assistant is included to answer questions or search the internet. This Insignia voice-activated wireless speaker features a compact footprint and brilliant display.
Customer Rating
5
A Great Addition to a Smart Home
on February 25, 2018
Posted by: Daddio
from Wesley Chapel, Florida
This is the Insignia version of the Google Home device in what I think is a more attractive package. Anything Google Home can do, this device can do. If all you do is purchase this "Personal Assistant" and set it on your counter or bedside alone, then you are missing out on the features that make it a powerful part of a home automation system. Most of the home automation devices that use the common "Zigbee" protocol, have Apps that you initially configure this device to use, via your smart phone. Once you've used your phone to integrate this device to your home network, you don't need the phone to control them. For example, I control many of my lights to any percentage of brightness or even colors by saying "Hey Google, light "X" 50%". I can start and stop my Robot Vacuum Cleaner by saying "Hey Google, start Vacuum". I'll shortly be installing a home security that I will be able to arm and disarm as I leave or arrive home without touching any key-pad. I fully expect that in a few years our digital assistant will recognize who has just entered the house and by itself will decide if an alarm is necessary. The future is at least partly here now!
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Stay active with this Suunto Spartan Trainer watch. It has 24/7 activity tracking with a heart rate monitor to keep track of goals and target zones, and its sport-specific training modes help you get the most from your workout. The integrated GPS on this Suunto Spartan Trainer watch lets you trace your steps.
Customer Rating
4
A Hardcore Athletic Training Watch
on February 20, 2018
Posted by: Daddio
from Wesley Chapel, Florida
Compared to others on the market, the Suunto Spartan Trainer gets a lot of things right, but falls short in comparison to other fitness watches on some of the more casual features.
Pros:
- The Suunto Spartan Trainer is noticeably more comfortable than for example the Fitbit Charge 2. The Spartan Trainer, being more of a traditional watch form factor fits the wrist better and the strap material is more pliable and pleasant feeling than the Charge 2. Its overall design is very similar to a traditional watch. It’s more attractive to look at and fits in with day-to-day and business attire.
- The Suunto Spartan Trainer is noticeably more comfortable than for example the Fitbit Charge 2. The Spartan Trainer, being more of a traditional watch form factor fits the wrist better and the strap material is more pliable and pleasant feeling than the Charge 2. Its overall design is very similar to a traditional watch. It’s more attractive to look at and fits in with day-to-day and business attire.
- The user interface on the Spartan Trainer uses physical buttons rather than a touch screen which makes scrolling between function screens easier and more consistent.
- The actual user interface is crisp and clean with simple bold colors which you can change to your taste. The intuitive control layout is used consistently throughout the entire experience.
- This is a fitness watch aimed squarely at the hard core Iron Man, Alpine Skiing, Tough Mudder Running, etc. Athlete.
- The GPS mode is accurate and makes getting lost on longer off road runs less likely since it allows you to retrace your steps using a “bread-crumb” mechanic.
Cons:
- The Phone App is not great. Though very attractive, it lacks the Social Motivation and positive feedback from other fellow Suunto Spartan users that you get with the Fit Bit App user experience.
- My personal experience during the initial syncing of the device via Bluetooth seemed unnecessarily frustrating. Using an Android OnePlus 3 phone, I went through the normal Android steps to pair the Spartan with my phone. According to my phone’s Bluetooth settings it was paired with the Spartan. However, the Suunto App on my phone refused to recognize the Spartan watch. I ended up removing and reinstalling the App at least five times before finally getting it to pair using the Suunto Moves App. This finally allowed the App to recognize the Spartan device. Because of this experience I ended up not using the Suunto Spartan App for several days and only using the Spartan watch itself to view my data.
In summary, the watch's hardware is fantastic and if it was compatible with Fitbit software I would drop my Charge 2 in a heartbeat. As it stands I have a difficult decision to go with a better device (the Spartan) and be by myself or go back to my Charge 2 and enjoy the superior Fitbit ecosystem and social interaction/motivation. When it comes down to it, I’m not personally a hardcore Iron Man, Alpine Skiing, Tough Mudder running athlete. So, I’m not the primary target for the Suunto Spartan Trainer. I prefer the more informal social competition and motivation of my friends and coworkers who all use Fitbit devices. That's why I can't recommend it to one of MY casual fitness sports friends. They'd have the same problem of great device but no social interaction. While the Fitbit is definitely less comfortable and less attractive than the Suunto Spartan Trainer the Fitbit ecosystem is a different type of draw. HOWEVER, if you and your friends are into hardcore personal sports, the Suunto Spartan is the watch for you.
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Enjoy crisp 4K images and dazzling color on this Sony HDR Ultra TV, featuring a wide 75-inch screen that's ideal for home theaters. Full-array local dimming and boosting ensures a clear picture, and hidden cable routing makes for a seamless setup. This Sony HDR Ultra TV is compatible with PlayStation Vue to eliminate your cable bill.
Customer Rating
5
The Upgrade to HDR is Worth IT
on January 29, 2018
Posted by: Daddio
from Wesley Chapel, Florida
Verified Purchase:Yes
4K TVs have been around for a couple of years now and I honestly couldn't see enough of an improvement from 2K and 4K to make me upgrade from my 5 year old "HD" TV to any of last year's 4K TVs. However, this year's addition of HDR to available specifications and to a lesser extent UHD, makes a difference I can clearly appreciate. The Sony - 75" Class (74.5" Diag.) - LED - 2160p - Smart - 4K Ultra HD TV with High Dynamic Range produces a dazzling picture from a suitable source, such as my Xbox One X through a Denon AVR-S730H receiver. I know the big trend this year is OLED because of "the incredible deep blacks". However, I find that how deep the blacks look, is as much a function of how bright the lighting in the viewing area is, as it is the current technology. I was MUCH more impressed by the difference in price per screen size, than I was the difference in blackness between OLED and the Sony Bravia LED BACK-LIT screens, under the lighting conditions of my viewing room. I was able to afford the 75" model and the visual impact of that large screen size compared to similar priced 55"-65" OLED screens, made the Sony - 75" Class (74.5" Diag.) - LED - 2160p - Smart - 4K Ultra HD TV with High Dynamic Range the right choice for me. Add to that the reputation for Burned-in residual images that OLED displays are notorious for and it was a "no-brainer".
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Legrand OnQ products include a complete line of innovative home networking, intercom, camera, audio, and lighting control systems designed to seamlessly integrate into any living space or decor. This cable brush strap kit is a great solution to hide cables in the wall. Use with any low voltage cables to clean up the mess of cords on the wall.
Customer Rating
4
You can MAKE it work
on January 29, 2018
Posted by: Daddio
from Wesley Chapel, Florida
Verified Purchase:Yes
Mounting a Cable Pass-through box like this, with one box low enough to be out of sight and the other box behind the middle of the wall mounted TV to be out of sight, is a good way to hide the clutter of Power, HDMI, LAN and USB cables to make the wall mounted TV seem to float on air. The trick is to do it with minimum damage to the dry wall and flexibility to pass different cables between the upper and lower box when new technology and cable types require cable replacement over the years. A traditional home/office electrical outlet box is designed to clamp cables or wiring firmly which makes wiring upgrades difficult and beyond DYI. As you read other reviews of these Legrand - In Wall Cable Access Plates you'll see that this is not the perfect solution out-of-the-box (so to speak). The directions included are typical of today's shabby instruction books, which are made primarily to satisfy legal government warning requirements in six languages (DO NOT eat parts of this box because they MAY present a choking hazard and they WILL cause cancer if you eat them in California). There are two things you need to know before installing these Legrand - In Wall Cable Access Plates. First DO NOT make the hole in the wall as big as you would for a standard electrical outlet box. This Wall Cable Access plate does not mount INTO an electrical outlet box. It has its own dog-legs that grip the back of the dry wall, to clamp itself into place when you insert it and then tighten the top and bottom clamping screws. You can see from the picture I uploaded, that I initially ASSUMED it needed the same sized hole as a standard outlet box, so I traced the outline of a standard outlet box on the wall to make the hole-saw cut in the dry wall. If I had proceeded with making that large a hole, the Legrand - In Wall Cable Access Plates would have wobbled around loosely without side support. Instead, trace the hole to be the size of the actual Legrand - In Wall Cable Access Plate. In the uploaded picture, I left off the final trim plate that comes with the box to let you see the size of the opening in the wall. When the included trim plate is installed, the total instalation looks much nicer. Secondly, to make the passing of new cables between the upper and lower box possible, TRIM THE EXCESS MATERIAL off of the Legrand - In Wall Cable Access Plate. Best Buy only allows a total of two pictures with each review, so I hope you can see what needed trimming from the boxes, by looking at the single before-and-after picture of the trimmed parts. I know the makers of this box designed it so cables could not fall in from the top box, to the area inside the wall, if the cables were not connected to the TV. However, all of this extra flange material makes installation of the new cables for the first time too difficult, to make the extra material worth it. All this being said, this kind of modification I'm describing is only an option for the Do It Yourself Home Owner. From inside the wall, it looks pretty rough when you trim it like this. Someone paying a professional installer would not be happy if they saw it. Professional installers or renters would have to go with a much more expensive and hard to install set of boxes. My method described is to make the cheaper alternative work. I dropped one review Star because of the typical lousy instruction manual and the trimming necessary to get the box to work the way I wanted it to. However, once I got everything in place, I am perfectly happy with the look and performance.
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Complete your home theater setup with this Rocketfish 4K UltraHD cable, which is certified for in-wall use. Whether you're connecting your television to DVR or cable service, this 12-foot Rocketfish 4K UltraHD cable offers transfer speeds of up to 18 Gbps so you can keep up with the action of favorite movies or sports.Enjoy stunning visuals and crisp, clear audio with this in-wall certified Rocketfish HDMI cable which lets you connect an HDMI component to an HDTV or projector and supports 4K Ultra HD & 1080P resolution as well as HDR and advanced audio formats like Dolby Atmos.
Customer Rating
5
HDR Actually Requires Better HDMI Cables
on January 29, 2018
Posted by: Daddio
from Wesley Chapel, Florida
Verified Purchase:Yes
I was always thought of anything but the cheapest HDMI cables as a rip-off. My attitude was changed when I installed my a new Home Theater System with a 75" Sony Bravia UHD, HDR TV, a Denon AVR-S730H and an Xbox One X. I spent a couple of hours trying to figure out why even though I had all three components on their highest videos settings, the Xbox would not send HDR10 to the TV. The Xbox came with a "High Speed" HDMI cable. The instructions were adamant that this cable be used, but again I thought that was just hype. With the Denon in between the TV and the Xbox, I needed two HDMI cables. After a lot of switching things around and borrowing my son's Xbox One X "High Speed" HDMI cable, I finally realized that the Cheap HDMI cables I had been using for years weren't up to HDR standards. I went to Best Buy and purchased this this Rocketfish 4K UltraHD cable. Lo and behold, everything thing worked to the highest video settings. I'm not saying that "medium" quality HDMI cables won't work for HDR, but if you've been cheaping out on HDMI cables for years like I have, and your new HDR system won't work properly with your old cables, definitely try the this Rocketfish 4K UltraHD cable. It might be all you need to get your new system working.
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Only at Best BuyAnswer all your questions and share your playlist with this Insignia portable wireless speaker. Featuring Google Assistant, this compact speaker lets you search the internet or set your schedule with just the sound of your voice. Bluetooth compatibility on this Insignia portable wireless speaker allows sharing and casting to multiple devices, including phones, tablets and even other speakers.
Customer Rating
5
Impressive Tech
on January 21, 2018
Posted by: Daddio
from Wesley Chapel, Florida
For a long time, voice recognition has been more frustrating than helpful. The Insignia Voice Activated Speaker is part of a new generation of voice activated Home Automation devices that is worth the time and effort of integrating into your home and life.
The hardware is an attractive device that is blank black when not in use, but glows with symbols and numbers when you ask it questions or give it commands. One thing you don't have to ask it is what the local time it is, since even in idle mode it displays the time in pale white numbers. If you Say "Hey Google, What temperature is it in the house?" it will tell you that you don't have the required home automation device installed for that and it will recommend where to buy one. She's quite a sales lady.
The hardware is an attractive device that is blank black when not in use, but glows with symbols and numbers when you ask it questions or give it commands. One thing you don't have to ask it is what the local time it is, since even in idle mode it displays the time in pale white numbers. If you Say "Hey Google, What temperature is it in the house?" it will tell you that you don't have the required home automation device installed for that and it will recommend where to buy one. She's quite a sales lady.
PROS:
- Very handy in the kitchen answering questions about cooking recipes, times and temperatures as well as setting multiple timers without touching it with food covered fingers.
- It will control home automation devices like Phillips QUE Lights and various door locks.
- It will take spoken questions and speak the answers it receives after searching the internet.
- The sound quality is pleasant enough to listen to internet services like Spotify and Pandora.
- Very handy in the kitchen answering questions about cooking recipes, times and temperatures as well as setting multiple timers without touching it with food covered fingers.
- It will control home automation devices like Phillips QUE Lights and various door locks.
- It will take spoken questions and speak the answers it receives after searching the internet.
- The sound quality is pleasant enough to listen to internet services like Spotify and Pandora.
CONS:
- It's a little creepy since it is listening all of the time. For example, if you have a conversation with another person about flights to a certain destination and later ask it to check general flight costs, it will tell you the price of the flight between cities you were talking about minutes before with a human.
- It requires opening a Google Home and Gmail account to use it even if you don't care to use Google. You also have to install a Google assistant App on your phone to activate it.
- You have to have a good Wi-Fi signal in the location you use it and you have to provide the password to that router.
- It's a little creepy since it is listening all of the time. For example, if you have a conversation with another person about flights to a certain destination and later ask it to check general flight costs, it will tell you the price of the flight between cities you were talking about minutes before with a human.
- It requires opening a Google Home and Gmail account to use it even if you don't care to use Google. You also have to install a Google assistant App on your phone to activate it.
- You have to have a good Wi-Fi signal in the location you use it and you have to provide the password to that router.
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Experience seamless connectivity with this Arris SURFboard cable modem and Wi-Fi router. ARRIS Secure Home Internet by McAfee provides protection against phishing scams and malware, and this added layer of security also allows for customizable alerts and mobile device access. With download speeds of up to 1 Gbps and Wi-Fi speeds of up to 2350 Mbps, this Arris SURFboard cable modem and Wi-Fi router delivers fast, dependable operation.
Does this work with Time Warner
In my area north of Tampa, Time Warner became Bright House and is now Spectrum. If your area had the same progression of name changes and buy-outs, it should work as it does here for Spectrum.
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Hi, Can these be used on their own (without other speakers) for sound for a small room?
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Why does the light on my earphones turn purple and not connect to my phone anymore via Bluetooth? They were charging and stuff but aren't connecting
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I said I have an ipod with a cord and asked if I could fit it in headphones that are wireless or cordless but you said the cord would fit in I'm asking would the ipod fit in the headphones by itself without connecting cords
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Is the Sony better than the Bose quiet ll When it come s to noised
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Enjoy crisp 4K images and dazzling color on this Sony HDR Ultra TV, featuring a wide 75-inch screen that's ideal for home theaters. Full-array local dimming and boosting ensures a clear picture, and hidden cable routing makes for a seamless setup. This Sony HDR Ultra TV is compatible with PlayStation Vue to eliminate your cable bill.
What I the weight?
The original Sony packing box that my Sony - 75" Class 900E came in, says the Gross weight is "47 Kg" on the side. That's 104 lbs. in real measurement. The actual
TV is a few pounds lighter and if you're wondering what it's like to lift it up to mount it on the wall, Two old retired fogies (my neighbor and I) were able to lift it into the wall mount bracket with no problem.
TV is a few pounds lighter and if you're wondering what it's like to lift it up to mount it on the wall, Two old retired fogies (my neighbor and I) were able to lift it into the wall mount bracket with no problem.
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Daddio
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I am considering buying the 75" 900e. Is the internet required? I really don't want a Smart TV, or really a connection to the internet. I only want the TV to watch regular Direct TV channels, Netflix, and a Blue Ray that plays videos and DVDs. Thank you
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With a very fast internet connection, it still took about five minutes or so for my Sony 900E to update before fully operating for the first time. It was worth it though. It's a great TV.
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6 years, 4 months ago
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The find a mount search indicates this is a proper mount for my Panasonic TCP58VT25. The TV user manual shows a 500x300 VESA pattern, but this doesn't show as supported under the mount specs. Am I just misunderstanding the specs? Please clarify.
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Daddio
Enjoy crisp 4K images and dazzling color on this Sony HDR Ultra TV, featuring a wide 75-inch screen that's ideal for home theaters. Full-array local dimming and boosting ensures a clear picture, and hidden cable routing makes for a seamless setup. This Sony HDR Ultra TV is compatible with PlayStation Vue to eliminate your cable bill.
Where is this TV manufactured?
The label on my 75" 900E's box says it was manufactured in Mexico.
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Daddio