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- First reviewFebruary 28, 2013
- Last reviewJuly 10, 2016
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- First review commentMarch 21, 2015
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Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Tablet: With this versatile tablet's Intel® Core™ i5 processor and 12.3" Sensitive touch screen, you can stay productive all day. Type notes using the keyboard (sold separately), or navigate with the included Surface Pen, which allows you to write directly on Web pages with the Microsoft Edge browser.Learn more.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Product - Laptop or Tablet
on July 10, 2016
Posted by: baronep
from Chandler, AZ
I bought a Surface two or so years ago and I took it back after about a week.
The Surface Pro 4 on the other hand is a top of the line product, excellent graphics, sound, battery and ease of use. Well worth the cost.
I bought the Microsoft - Surface Pro 4 - 12.3 - 256GB - Intel Core i5 and I'm very happy with my choice and purchase. The Surface Pro 4 is a keeper!!!
My Best Buy number: 2261505294
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Never miss a call or text with this Samsung Gear S2 Classic smartwatch, which features Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and NFC technologies for simple connection to the Web or your compatible Android, iOS device.¹ Receive notifications and check your schedule, or stay active using S Health or Nike+ Running. The leather band offers a stylish look.
Customer Rating
5
Gear S2 Classis - Excellent Wearable
on December 31, 2015
Posted by: baronep
from Chandler, AZ
Bought the Gear Classic two weeks ago and just love it. It's fast with an excellent display that can be seen outdoors and a battery that lasts for at least two days. The Gear S2 is well integrated with my Samsung Note 4 and works great with Samsung's S Health App. Although it does like to remind you to get off the couch, "You've been inactive for too long" The complaints from the major reviewers are that the Gear S2 does not have enough apps and for me it has all the apps that I think should be on a wearable watch. If you need more, then use your phone or tablet. What I really like about this watch is its size, it's smaller than all the other wearables on the market so on my smaller man wrist it does not look like a clown watch. The rotating bezel is great but I find that I'm not using it because everything that I need is within 3 or 4 finger slides to the right or left.
Cons: I have two, the first is that when it's docked it does not dim the time to become a nightstand time piece as my Moto 360 did. Secondly, and this is not the watches fault but I cannot read my exchange mail from the phone because apparently Samsung followed security protocol from my phones exchange mail app.
Drop by your local Best Buy and the Samsung Kiosk and take a look at this watch, if you're in the market for a wearable, this might be the one.
My Best Buy number: 2261505294
I would recommend this to a friend!
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HP Spectre x360 13-4005dx Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: When you need to be productive, this high-powered laptop's state-of-the-art processor, hard drive and Wi-Fi connectivity let you access documents, applications and the Internet in the blink of an eye. When you're done working, sit back and enjoy videos and movies on the QHD touch-screen display in 4x the resolution of standard HD.Learn more about Windows 8.1 ›
Posted by: baronep
from Chandler, AZ
Just purchased the HP Spectre X360 and can't be more pleased. The quality of this laptop is light years beyond your typical plastic laptop. Many reviewers are calling it an Apple killer, not sure why since the deciding factor is whether you use Windows or IOS.
The Display is perfect, excellent video and resolution. 8G of ram and 512G of SSD is a perfect combination. Sound quality is crisp and loud..
I've read some complaints on the Clickpad and thought the same thing until I learned how to use it. There's nothing wrong with the Clickpad.
My only concern is the fan. When I first turned on the laptop I never heard the fan. Used it all day and it was quiet. The next morning the fan sounded like a hair dryer, my first thought was to take it back but instead I updated the bios and it's been 5 hours and no fan noise. Hopefully the loud fan was a one time thing.
So if you're looking for a quality laptop that is extremely fast and runs Windows 8 like it was designed for it (It was) then your going to love this baby.
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My Best Buy number: 2261505294
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Listen to your music with this Denon HEOS 7 speaker, which features a built-in dual-band wireless-N interface that enables simple connection to your home network, so you can enjoy audio in multiple areas via a compatible HEOS sound system.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent WiFi Speaker, Quality and +++++Sound
on March 30, 2015
Posted by: baronep
from Chandler, AZ
I was in the market for a pair of speakers that I could use anywhere in the house or in the backyard. Tried a couple of Bluetooth brands and was not happy. Did some research and had decided on the SONOS 5 but just prior to checkout, the Best Buy Tech mentioned that I might want to take a look at the Denon HEOS, and I'm glad that I did.
After listening to the HEOS 7, there is no comparison between SONOS and HEOS. HEOS out preforms SONOS with quality and Sound. I can't comment on the setup because I am not familiar with the SONOS setup.
Some of the HEOS reviews mention bad highs, I don't agree, but my hearing might not be at the level of those complaining.
I would love to buy a HEOS 7 for each room in the house, maybe I will....
My Best Buy number: 2261505294
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UE BOOM Wireless Bluetooth Speaker (1-Piece): Stay on task, bring the party, or simply relax with the music that speaks to you here and now. This portable, water-resistant speaker travels easily to deliver bold sound everywhere you go. Keep your speaker updated with cool, new features like the musical alarm clock and custom stereo settings when you download the free UE BOOM app.
Customer Rating
4
Great product bit concerning with Battery Life
on March 21, 2015
Posted by: baronep
from Chandler, AZ
Just purchased two UE Booms after listening to all the others at Best Buy. Was going to buy the Bose Soundlink until I heard the UE. At first I thought, it must be the UE display that makes it sound so crisp and loud, but once home they sounded as good as they did in the store.
Easy to setup and connect to my Windows laptop, Android Tablet and Android Phone. The option to pair the two speakers was simple and sounds great. Some folks have complained of static and lag between the two speakers but I'm not seeing it.
I love these speakers and would have given a 5 Star if it wasn't for the concern that I have with the batteries. One hour ago both speakers were at 100% charge (So cool you can press both the + and - and a woman's voice tells you the battery percentage) after 1 hour I'm at 80% charge. My volume is medium. I'm thinking that I will not see the advertised 15 Hours.
I will post a comment on how many hours it takes to get to 20%.
Still love the sound quality, the pairing, the bass and that they're waterproof.
My Best Buy number: 2261505294
I would recommend this to a friend!
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LG G Watch R Smartwatch: Keep track of the time, texts, app notifications and more right from your wrist with this stylish watch. The full circle plastic-OLED display offers a classic design and the ability to see more than ever before.
Customer Rating
5
Best Smartwatch currently available
on February 11, 2015
Posted by: baronep
from Chandler, AZ
Tried the Moto 360 and Returned it Due to display resolution and the black bar on the bottom, I know big deal but the Moto team should have figured out another solution, LG did.
So I just received my LG-G Watch R and cannot be more pleased with the quality and performance of the LG. Although I must say, i miss the Moto charger.
My Best Buy number: 2261505294
I would recommend this to a friend!
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ZVOX SoundBase 670 5.3-Channel Soundbar with 3 Built-In Subwoofers: Enhance your viewing experience with greater dialogue clarity, explosive bass and riveting virtual surround sound. This compact soundbar acts as a base to set up to a 70" TV on. Beyond TV, the Bluetooth-enabled soundbar can connect with your devices to stream music and Internet radio, filling any room with rich, vivid audio.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Sound Quality for Dialog and Music
on November 3, 2014
Posted by: baronep
from Chandler, AZ
So far the ZVOX 670 appears to be a quality soundbar. I replaced a Panasonic sound bar that wasn't much better than the television speakers. DIalog is excellent and the ZBOX volume can be cranked up when listening to your favorite tunes. Added benefit is the bluetooth capability that allows you to play music from an Android or Apple product.
My Best Buy number: 2261505294
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Enjoy wireless Internet access throughout your home with this Asus Extreme RT-AC87R router that features 802.11ac AiRadar universal beamforming technology and 4 detachable dual-band antennas to provide reliable coverage up to 5,000 sq. ft.
Customer Rating
5
Above Excellent A+++++ Well worth the price$$$
on October 24, 2014
Posted by: baronep
from Chandler, AZ
I have three routers collecting dust in my garage and all three advertised that they were the best. All three exhibited intermittent slow service, dropped wifi, printer dropping off and so on. I noticed the RT-AC87R at Best Buy and thought that it was rather expensive but decided to give it a try. I can honestly say that I have never been so pleased. This router is hands down the best router on the market. Easy to setup, it pretty much works right out of the box. It even had my Directv GenieGo working in 2 minutes. I live in a 1600 sq ft house and the router is located at the left corner side of the house. The signal is so strong I get 5 bars anywhere in the house. I'm using the Motorola SB6141 Cable Modem along with this great router. I believe that you wont be disappointed in the RT-AC87R router.
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Protect your Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition tablet with this Samsung EF BP600BBEGUJ book cover that is made of premium material for reliable defense against damage. The slim, lightweight design offers protection while minimizing bulk.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent smart cover
on November 27, 2013
Posted by: baronep
from Chandler, AZ
Been reading some negative reviews concerning this cover and I'm not sure why. Some say it's cheap quality, maybe, I guess for $80 it could be thicker, but doesnt that defeat the purpose of keeping it thin to show off the tablet.
The first one that I purchased was this monster leather cover that made the tablet look 2 inches thick. For me, this one dows the trick and feels good to the touch.
What's great about it: Turns on/off the tablet when open/closed and great protection
What's not so great: Nothing
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Samsung Galaxy Note 2014 Edition - 10.1" - 32GB: This sleek, stylish tablet comes with a 10.1" Full HD touch screen to display movies, Web sites and more with impressive visual fidelity. The included S Pen is pressure sensitive and allows you to draw, write, edit and more as easily as if you were using a real pen.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Tablet, leaps beyond Apple
on November 2, 2013
Posted by: baronep
from Chandler, AZ
The latest IOS upgrade was the last straw in my technical marriage to the Apple empire. Sold my IPAD 4 an purchased the 10.1 2014 and love it. I am now in control of my tablet experience.
What's great about it: Quality, Screen and Android's Open Architecture
What's not so great: Short Battery Life
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
Features
5
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UE BOOM Wireless Bluetooth Speaker (1-Piece): Stay on task, bring the party, or simply relax with the music that speaks to you here and now. This portable, water-resistant speaker travels easily to deliver bold sound everywhere you go. Keep your speaker updated with cool, new features like the musical alarm clock and custom stereo settings when you download the free UE BOOM app.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Great product bit concerning with Battery Life
By baronep
from Chandler, AZ
Just purchased two UE Booms after listening to all the others at Best Buy. Was going to buy the Bose Soundlink until I heard the UE. At first I thought, it must be the UE display that makes it sound so crisp and loud, but once home they sounded as good as they did in the store.
Easy to setup and connect to my Windows laptop, Android Tablet and Android Phone. The option to pair the two speakers was simple and sounds great. Some folks have complained of static and lag between the two speakers but I'm not seeing it.
I love these speakers and would have given a 5 Star if it wasn't for the concern that I have with the batteries. One hour ago both speakers were at 100% charge (So cool you can press both the + and - and a woman's voice tells you the battery percentage) after 1 hour I'm at 80% charge. My volume is medium. I'm thinking that I will not see the advertised 15 Hours.
I will post a comment on how many hours it takes to get to 20%.
Still love the sound quality, the pairing, the bass and that they're waterproof.
baronep
Chandler, AZ
Battery Review
March 21, 2015
I have two (linked together) UE Booms that were turned on at 07:30 at medium volume and at 12:30 they both shutoff.
Apparently when two are linked together one is the master and that's the one that went critical battery at the 5 hour mark. The other speaker still had 30% battery left.
So it seems that two UEs linked at medium volume will last for approximately 5 hours before charging is required, not 15 hours.
The really bad thing is when I plugged in the speaker that was at critical battery, the nice lady told me charging, please wait, then after a few minutes she is saying low charge but the speaker is still no usable.
No big deal I guess unless you were in the middle of, SAY A PARTY!!!!!
Now the decision, do I take them back?
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Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Tablet: With this versatile tablet's Intel® Core™ i5 processor and 12.3" Sensitive touch screen, you can stay productive all day. Type notes using the keyboard (sold separately), or navigate with the included Surface Pen, which allows you to write directly on Web pages with the Microsoft Edge browser.Learn more.
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