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- First reviewOctober 2, 2015
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Keep floors clean with this Wi-Fi-enabled iRobot Roomba robot vacuum. Its AeroForce cleaning system with automatic Carpet Boost function provides thorough cleaning of dirtier spots, and its iAdapt 2.0 navigation with visual localization ensures complete floor coverage. Schedule and monitor the operation of this iRobot Roomba robot vacuum through voice or remotely via the iRobot HOME app.
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from Churchton, MD
I've owned a 400 series, 500 series, a 700 for about a week. After owning the 770 for a week, I decided to upgrade to the 980, I am sure glad I did. The mapping technology that iRobot has implemented into this model is what makes this a complete vacuum replacement. It gets everywhere! It even knows which rooms it's been in and which to go to next, mapping your entire house, very cool. The vacuum is simply amazing, saves my injured back, and my wife time, especially with a toddler running around. The 980 is definitely worth the upgrade, scheduling and controlling from my phone is a plus. The build quality is superb as well. Very pleased with my purchase!
My Best Buy number: 2793371831
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Samsung UBD-K8500 4K Ultra HD Smart Blu-ray Player: 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, and built-in Wi-Fi allows you to stream 4K movies and shows from your favorite services.Learn more about 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray ›
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2 out of 5
2 out of 5Research before you buy
By 25yearsinconsumerelectron
The pros-good, but not great 4k picture. Very easy to use.
Cons-average upscaling, actually my Panasonic upscaling blu ray player picture had far better picture. God awful remote, lots of Samsung apps but few worth downloading, cheap plastic construction, player's video settings only work on discs, can't modify picture settings on video streaming or on streaming 4k videos.
Far superior products only a few months from initial sales.
Far superior products only a few months from initial sales.
I'm an early adopter who's a perfect target for products like the k8500. However; after almost 30 years at a Senior management position managing a major CE brand, I should have known better. I have only myself to blame for this purchase.
What you and I should have done-wait for other players. For instance, the Panasonic UB900. It isn't available yet but it's less than a few months away.
Why wait-the UB900 has already received better reviews and comparisons against the Samsung K8500. It not only is compatible with the 2.2 decoder needed to play true 4k discs. It also contains the V9 decoder which is a far superior method of upscaling blu ray discs. It also will run every current audio option available today.
My review should not be considered a "pitch" for the Panasonic UB900. It should be viewed as an educated suggestion to wait before you buy a true 4k blu ray player. There are many far better units only months away.
Steven575
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Thank you!
March 31, 2016
I was also on the fence, but after reading your post and confirming this online. Yes the panasonic should be a better player. Mid April release date. I'll wait for the UB900
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Plasma or Lcd? I thought LCD you could not view from an angle?
LCD tv's almost all of the time have a 178 degree viewing angle
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