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- First reviewMay 20, 2011
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- First review commentJanuary 17, 2017
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Enjoy crisp, colorful picture quality with this Full HD HP monitor. The ultrathin bezel on the 27-inch screen provides an expansive viewing area so you can stay productive, and its AMD FreeSync technology reduces input lag and screen tearing. This HP monitor has two HDMI ports for connecting gaming consoles and other devices.
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5
Big, bright, beautiful display
on August 21, 2018
Posted by: LouRevue
from Washington, DC
First thing you'll notice about the display is the crisp images it produces. While being just a 1080p monitor, the images produced are bright and vibrant. Video is also clear and crisp as well. Viewing 4k content is quite good and no issues that I've come across.
The profile of the monitor is also very modern and chic looking. The base is very minimalist but sturdy. The monitor is quite thin however the base of the monitor is a bit thicker compared to the rest of the monitor. The weight of the monitor is a bonus as well. My previous 27" monitor weighs considerably more than this one does.
Buttons are a smudge troublesome to get to and sort of tucked away making quick adjustments a little difficult. Only drawback I had for this monitor was the lack of VESA mounts. Would've been neat to be able to wall hang this with my existing VESA mount.
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Control the battlefield with the exceptionally engineered RIG 500 PRO HS headset, designed for PlayStation . With its lightweight exoskeleton, precisely-tuned acoustic chambers, powerful 50 mm drivers and the first-ever RIG game audio dial delivering intuitive volume control.
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4
Not wired, not wireless but still good
on August 16, 2018
Posted by: LouRevue
from Washington, DC
This headset isn't completely wired/wireless. Unlike some of the older headphones with 15ft long cables that plug into the USB port, this one isn't like that. The only part of the headset that's wired is from the headset to the controller. Power is drawn from the controller so there is going to be a little less play time as a result. The design of the headset is pretty cool looking. It's pretty lightweight so it's not too noticeable when playing for a few hours. Sound is surprisingly good. still undecided if it's soundwhoring good quality but playing Destiny 2, I can easily hear footsteps, rustling and water drops. I previously used the Sony Gold wireless headset and these definitely sound better than those. Can't quite compare it Astros or Turtle Beach headset since I haven't used them in awhile.
Nothing bad to say about these but a couple annoyances with this headset are;
The adjustable headband is comfortable however for people with big heads, like me, this isn't quite as comfortable as I would like. The frame seems a tad narrow at the top for my tastes. You'll definitely get some headphone hair with this headset. I managed to get the headset on comfortably however it's pretty snug.
Since the volume control is plugged into the controller, the rotary knob for the volume is easily manipulated so you'll probably increase/decrease volume accidentally quite a few times while playing.
On the upside, since you don't have the charge this headset, it's a big plus for me since I'm always forgetting to charge my headset. They look good and they have quite good sound quality. They're also relatively inexpensive compared to other more popular brands out there.
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Put a vintage twist on your private listening with these retro-style JLab Rewind wireless headphones. Their Signature, Balanced and Bass Boost EQ settings provide flexible listening options, and the built-in microphone lets you carry out voice commands through Siri or Google Assistant. Enjoy nonstop music playback for up to 12 hours with these JLab Rewind wireless headphones.
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from Washington, DC
While the allure of nostalgia is pretty tempting, this headphones are about what you'd expect from something like these. If you're old enough to remember the original version of these then you know these aren't quite audiophile quality. These will simply play your music.
The headband is a tad on the small side however I have a pretty big head so yeah. The wires connected to the speakers run along side the headband so you'll need to be careful not to pull on them too hard. The spongey earpads are exactly as I remember them and they're no different on these. This does come with a a pair of black earpads if you're so inclined to swap them out. I kept the original orange ones in place.
Sound is surprisingly acceptable. While nowhere near noise cancelling or even close to it, they do an acceptable job at playing music and sound OK. Not great but they are just OK.
Biggest issue I found was the location of the charging port. It's buried behind/underneath the foam earpad. You have to pull out the earpad a bit in order to get the cable plugged in. Bad design and it'll definitely wear out that side of the earpad quickly.
I REALLY prefer my headphones/earbuds to sound good. I can't go with ones that are just OK, which is what these are. If you're really in the mood for some nostalgia while listening to your music, pick these up or you can gift these to someone as a gift. BUT, I'd say pass on these just due to the sound quality of them.
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Study or work hard on this HP Envy convertible laptop, which features a large 15-inch screen. The laptop opens up easily to create a tablet for note-taking, while an AMD Ryzen processor supports Windows 10 Home and other applications effortlessly. The reliable128GB solid-state hard drive on this HP Envy convertible laptop stores lots of files and programs.Learn more.
Posted by: LouRevue
from Washington, DC
The specs on this laptop are pretty "standard" for the most part. The Ryzen chip seems quite fast. I don't normally test chip speed or anything like that however, this laptop works as fast as I need it to which is all that really matters to me. The 8GB RAM and SSD make for quite a fast laptop; so it's fast enough to run pretty much anything you need to. The touch screen on this is a bonus for me. I don't normally use the laptop in its touch screen/tablet configuration but it is quite simple and easy to use. Only downside is that I think it's a tad on the heavy side. Other then that, really nice laptop for work/school or whatever you need it for.
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Connect your home theater components to this Yamaha 7.2-channel AV-receiver to create a central operational hub. Two HDMI outputs let you connect a television and projector simultaneously, and support for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and AirPlay provides handy streaming options. Dolby Digital audio technologies deliver crisp, clear sound for a true home theater experience. With 4K Ultra HD HDMI support, this Yamaha 7.2-channel AV-receiver brings bold color and rich visuals to your screen.
Customer Rating
5
Great centerpiece for your home entertainment
on June 22, 2018
Posted by: LouRevue
from Washington, DC
For simplicity sake, this is a great choice for getting your home theater system setup. As far as connectivity goes, if you have something, it'll most likely connect to this. Whether it's speaker wire, mono, Wi-Fi, HDMI, etc., rest assured, you'll have no issues getting it connected to this receiver. For speakers, there's plenty of inputs for those as well. You also get two additional rear/surround sound speaker inputs which is nice. Sadly, my speakers are old so they're in need of replacing soon.
A couple features I like about this is the ability to control the receiver via the companion app. The remote on this thing is big and quite unwieldy. Having the ability to use your smartphone/tablet as the remote, makes for easier usage.
There is a little microphone that's included with this receiver, the YPAO mic, and it helps adjust the sound by analyzing the acoustics of your room and adjusting accordingly. I live in a condo so having this little thing make the proper adjustments is really cool.
There are also two outputs on this allowing you to project either to your TV or a projector. Both can be plugged in and used as needed which is nice.
Overall, I really like this both from its functionality and usability. I do need to upgrade my speakers at some point however, the media devices I have will now have a nice place to hook up to and work seamlessly together.
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Add lighting control to your smart home platform with this Sengled bulb three-pack plus hub. The hub controls up to 64 smart bulbs, turning them on or off and dimming them in response to app or voice assistant commands and programs. This Sengled bulb three-pack plus hub includes classic A19-style bulbs for compatibility with most home fixtures.
Customer Rating
5
Great starter kit for smart home lighting
on June 20, 2018
Posted by: LouRevue
from Washington, DC
This is a pretty nice kit to get your lights updated to smart lights. Installation is pretty simple and easy although I did have issues with one of the lights not pairing properly. I had to reset the bulb by turning it on/off 10 times quickly. Setup/configuration is done through the companion app. I have a small condo so it's really nice to be able to remotely turn on/off to give the appearance that I'm home when I'm out. I'm slowly getting my place a little smarter and these lights were one of the key upgrades I needed to make. Great beginner set and easy to install.
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Only @ Best BuyListen to music with this sweat- and dust-resistant wireless Jabra Elite headset. It connects via USB, mini-jack or Bluetooth, and a powerful microphone lets you use voice commands with your mobile device. This Jabra Elite headset reduces background noise and has a built-in motion sensor that lets you track fitness efforts.
Customer Rating
5
Top notch earbuds
on June 12, 2018
Posted by: LouRevue
from Washington, DC
I've tried out a few bluetooth earbuds and these are probably among my favorites. There's not much difference between these and the 65T's aside from water/dust protection. Both have excellent sound quality and pretty good battery life.
My Best Buy number: 2143294971
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Tell Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant to turn on the lights with this 3-way control TP Link smart light switch kit. It has Wi-Fi connectivity and includes two switches to control a single unit in a stairway or other location. This TP Link smart light switch kit works with the Kasa app for remote control.
Customer Rating
4
Simple way to smarten up your home
on May 30, 2018
Posted by: LouRevue
from Washington, DC
Really a nice and simple way to upgrade your place without too much investment. I got these since I wanted the ability to turn lights on/off whenever I'm travelling. With this, it's pretty simple and easy to install. biggest benefit to this is that there's no need to purchase a separate hub in order for the lights to work. Simple install and configuration through the app and you're good to go.
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Listen to your favorite playlists with these Sony wireless noise-cancelling headphones. They're equipped with the Google Assistant for instant help with a range of tasks, and their silicon support fittings keep the headphones in place while you're active. Use these Sony wireless noise-cancelling headphones' Ambient Sound Mode when you need to stay aware of your environment.
Customer Rating
5
Sony quality and performance at its finest
on May 27, 2018
Posted by: LouRevue
from Washington, DC
I've been looking for a new set of bluetooth earbuds and these Sony's are a medley of Sony quality and technology at its finest.
The sound quality of these are top notch. One of the things I like the most about Sony headphones is their bass boost. I have several Sony headphones and the bass boost on them is really nice. I generally use other headphones for "normal" listening however I use the Sony's whenever I am traveling on the subway or need some extra bass boost in my music. The bass boost in these earbuds is quite good and definitely up to Sony quality.
The size/weight of these earbuds is quite good. I've read other reviewers complaining these earbuds were either too heavy or didn't fit quite right. As far as fit, I think these fit just as well as any other earbuds I've owned. The weight is pretty much spot on for me. They are quite lightweight and don't feel heavy at all.
The charging case these earbuds come with is pretty nice however the top lid seems a little flimsy. One would need to take care when opening the lid to avoid breaking the case. The earbuds come with the normal assortment of accessories in the box such as different sized earbuds, charging cable and case.
Overall, I really like both the fit/sound quality of these earbuds. They sound great, are lightweight and have pretty good battery life.
My Best Buy number: 2143294971
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Count on crystal-clear voice communication with these Jabra Elite wireless neckband headphones. Three-microphone call technology and professional-grade active noise cancellation block ambient sounds, and they come with different-sized EarGels for a customizable fit. These Jabra Elite wireless neckband headphones support Amazon Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant for voice-activated control.
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4
Another great headset from Jabra
on May 17, 2018
Posted by: LouRevue
from Washington, DC
I wasn't all that impressed with Jabra as a headphone maker however between this, and the 65t's, I'm a fan. The 65t are probably one of the best wireless earbuds out there in terms of sound quality and price. While I'm not that big a fan of neckband headphones like this, given these were the same line as the 65t's, I had to give them a shot.
Not surprisingly, these are just as good as the 65t's and add noise cancellation feature to them. Sound wise, these are very good for pretty much any range of music. There's not a whole lot of bass with these but just good enough. Highs and mids are pretty spot on so no complaints there.
In the box you get the usual assortment of goodies. This comes with a neoprene carrying case which is nice as well as some extra earbud tips. Battery wise, the website says you should get about 8 hours with noise cancelling on and 12 without.
As far as fit/finish, these are pretty good all around. I don't like neckband headphones since some of the ones I've tried aren't very comfortable and it "feels" like you're wearing something around your neck. With these, don't really have that sensation and can barely tell they're on unless you start moving around.
All in all, I'm quite pleased with these both from a functional and aesthetic perspective.
My Best Buy number: 2143294971
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Only at Best Buy Acer Aspire R 15 Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: Combine performance and versatility with this Acer Aspire laptop. It has a huge 1TB hard drive to meet your storage needs, and the Intel Core i5 processor makes light work of multitasking. This Acer Aspire laptop has a 15.6-inch display for a great viewing experience, and the 360-degree hinged screen provide flexibility for work and play.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Excellent laptop for everyday use
By LouRevue
from Washington, DC
Having had the chance to use this laptop, I must say it’s quite an impressive model for almostn any use. With an abundance of features housed in a sleek, stylish body, it’s a solid laptop for anyone in the market for a new/replacement laptop.
Using a 7th gen i5 dual core processor, the laptop functions on par with just about any laptop in its price range. With 8GB of RAM (12GB max) and a 1TB hard drive, it offers plenty of speed and room for all your files and enough power/speed to perform almost any task.
As far as the aesthetics go, this is an impressive looking laptop with clean lines, brushed aluminum cover and beveled edges. It’s a very nice looking laptop no doubt and the design, overall, is quite appealing. It comes with a full size keyboard as well as backlit keys which is a nice touch. Only gripe with the keyboard are the arrow buttons as the Up/Down buttons are smaller due to keyboard layout. The power button is on the right side of the laptop which is a bit unique as well as a dedicated volume button. There are 2 USB 3.0 ports as well as 1 USB 2.0 port, HDMI, SD Card and USB-C port. There is no CD drive for anyone wondering. The laptop (closed) is only about ¾ inch tall however it’s a bit wider than most due to the full size keyboard.
Power/performance. Using a dual-core processor I was under the impression this would be relatively slow and have choppy performance when opening multiple programs. Being this is the latest gen processor from Intel, this is not the case. Opening 2-3 programs at once was done with relative ease and switching between them was pretty flawless. The 8GB RAM comes in quite handy here and even with a 5400 RPM HDD, this laptop was able to perform tasks with very good speed. Battery life is pretty good. Using it “normally” and leaving it on for about 5-6 hours, there was about 50% battery left. Also, one very noteworthy benefit to this laptop, it doesn’t get that hot when left on for long periods of time which is VERY nice.
The display is probably the most impressive feature on here. A full 1080p display is quite vibrant and displays bright and dark colors extremely well. Those wanting to watch Netflix/Hulu will have no issues with the display. In addition to visuals, the sound from this laptop is equally impressive. For watching movies or just playing music, the speakers on this laptop deliver quite nicely without too much reverberation or distorted sound.
One of my initial thoughts of this being a 2-in-1 was that the tablet was an afterthought/gimmick. Having used previous 2-in-1 laptops, I was expecting the tablet functionality to be quite lackluster. Again, this was not the case. In this unit, you have, both, a well built laptop as well as tablet on-the-go device. Once in tablet mode, the screen orients itself to that of a normal tablet using Windows Tiles. Touch sensitivity is surprisingly smooth and using paint programs worked well without any lag or drops in sensitivity. Using the tablet form works really well when you want to sit back and watch videos or movies. Very nice.
A couple concerns with this laptop were;
The hard drive. While it’s a large 1TB drive, I would’ve expected something, at least, in the 7200 RPM range. Being fast enough for normal business related tasks, anyone wanting to use this laptop for video editing or other processor intensive jobs might find it to be a bit slow. This can easily be remedied by replacing the HD for a faster spindle drive or a SSD. However it would’ve been nice to have a tad faster hard drive here.
The keyboard, for me, took a bit getting used to since I have previously used standard laptop keyboards without the number pad. This is a personal preference so nothing against the design. Just noting that those of you used to that type of laptop keyboard, there will be a bit of learning curve involved however I think the addition of the number pad is great thing and should be standard on all laptops.
While the brushed aluminum case is aesthetically appealing, I’m a little concerned about it getting scratched/dinged from normal use or if when you’re changing it to be used as a tablet. This is the case with some laptops that use this metal casing so just something to be aware of.
The keyboard, for me, took a bit getting used to since I have previously used standard laptop keyboards without the number pad. This is a personal preference so nothing against the design. Just noting that those of you used to that type of laptop keyboard, there will be a bit of learning curve involved however I think the addition of the number pad is great thing and should be standard on all laptops.
While the brushed aluminum case is aesthetically appealing, I’m a little concerned about it getting scratched/dinged from normal use or if when you’re changing it to be used as a tablet. This is the case with some laptops that use this metal casing so just something to be aware of.
Overall, this is an impressive laptop, reasonably priced with enough up-to-date technology that will last you for several years to come. Being that it’s a 2-in-1, it’s an added bonus which allows you to use this device in ways you should be able to do and with relative ease.There is some bloatware included (this should be no surprise) so make sure to uninstall/delete the stuff you don’t need. Aside from a somewhat slow hard drive, the other features on this laptop more than make up for it. Very nice buy for a new work laptop or student.
LouRevue
Washington, DC
Bloatware?
January 17, 2017
It took a bit of time to setup my laptop as well. Have you tried uninstalling the bloatware on this laptop? I did and I don't have any issues with boot speed or anything else on my laptop.
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Only @ Best BuyListen to music with this sweat- and dust-resistant wireless Jabra Elite headset. It connects via USB, mini-jack or Bluetooth, and a powerful microphone lets you use voice commands with your mobile device. This Jabra Elite headset reduces background noise and has a built-in motion sensor that lets you track fitness efforts.
Can an owner of the original non active 65t comment on the fit and stability difference with the active version? Curious if that and the extra IP rating is worth a look, or negligible.
I own both the active and regular 65T's and I don't see any noticeable difference between them. Aside from the IP rating, there's really not much difference. Both fit exactly the same and fit pretty snugly in the ear.
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Brighten your day and night with this Philips Being Hue ceiling light. The dimming function lets you set an ambience for different moods, and it works with the Philips Hue dimmer switch and mobile app for versatile control. The ZigBee technology of this 32W Philips Being Hue ceiling lamp provides smooth, efficient interoperability with multiple Hue lighting units.
Can this light be controlled by a existing wired wall switch? I plan to replace the light that is already there with this one, but I would prefer to use the wired switch.
Yes you can...that's what I did. One thing to note is that the light won't come on immediately like your current light fixture does. There's a second or two delay after you flip the switch. I'm planning on replacing the switch with a dimmer switch so maybe that will correct the delay.
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