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- First reviewNovember 2, 2013
- Last reviewApril 1, 2017
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QuietComfort® 35 wireless noise cancelling headphones are engineered with world-class noise cancellation that makes quiet sound quieter and music sound better. Free yourself from wires and connect easily to your devices with Bluetooth® and NFC pairing. And enjoy up to 20 hours of wireless listening per battery charge.
Customer Rating
4
Comfortable and outstanding noise cancellation
on April 1, 2017
Posted by: OldManMiller
from Chicago, IL
Verified Purchase:Yes
The unit is definitely pricey, however there are many benefits.
You can connect to 2 devices at once. You choose which one is active with a switch on the right ear. There are other volume up/down and menu selectors on the right headphone as well.
My headphones won't reliably stay connected to my older smartphone, the Droid MAXX (Android 4.4.4). I believe this is due to an older Bluetooth version in the phone. My headphones do stay connected to my HP laptop (Zbook), which is a new 2016 laptop.
I've used the headphones for streaming Spotify, Google Hangout calls, and other applications. I've even used the headphones just to cancel out noise in my room (without anything streaming to the headset). The built-in microphone seems to perform well for video calls.
DSP noise cancellation is superior. While it does not completely eliminate background noise, it will make a person standing next to you who is speaking sound as though they are in the distance. The DSP performance is exceptionally good at eliminating constant noise. I stood next to my furnace while it was on (fan blowing and gas burning) and heard absolutely nothing.
Base performance is also very nice.
Battery performance is amazing. You get a friendly voice tell you what percent-remaining your battery has when you turn them on. I've run for hours, only to have the battery drop by 10%.
My Best Buy number: 0406940993
My Best Buy number: 0406940993
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The ARRIS SURFboard SB6190 is a DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem with 32 downstream x 8 upstream bonded channels, making it a perfect addition to your home network. The SB6190 is best for cable internet speed plans up to 800 Mbps.
Customer Rating
5
Great throughput
on December 30, 2016
Posted by: OldManMiller
from Chicago, IL
Verified Purchase:Yes
I was going to wait for the new Docsis 3.1 modems, but decided to go with this one. I've tested this at a sustained 150Mbps down and it keeps up without issue.
I guess the best complement I can give is after I installed the unit, I had to do absolutely nothing to it. It just worked.
The broadband modem has a nice status web page that shows power levels (this is useful if your cable provider goes out-of-spec in cold or hot temps).
My Best Buy number: 0406940993
My Best Buy number: 0406940993
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Ooma Telo uses VoIP technology to get free home phone service by using your internet connection—you only pay monthly taxes and fees. Get all the features of a traditional landline, such as caller ID, call waiting, robocall blocking, and address-based 911 calling. Take your home phone on the go with the Ooma mobile app.
Customer Rating
5
Outstanding VoIP service
on December 30, 2016
Posted by: OldManMiller
from Chicago, IL
Verified Purchase:Yes
Ooma did a great job porting my home line. It cost a one-time fee of $40 and it was completed in 3 business days.
Audio quality is exceptional, thanks to the HD codec they are using.
One thing to think about...in the event of a power loss, you'll want a battery back-up for your broadband modem/router and Ooma. That will allow you to make 911 calls when you've lost power.
There are 2 tiers of service. The basic tier for me is ~$5/month (taxes and 911 service). The second tier costs more but provides all kinds of extra features (white/black list), second phone number, etc.
I've tried the Ooma app for Android 4.4 (tried forwarding my home line to this) and the Ooma mobile app didn't quite work correctly.
You'll want to put your Ooma box in a visible location because the unit has buttons on the top that essentially function like an answering machine.
My Best Buy number: 0406940993
My Best Buy number: 0406940993
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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 ›
Customer Rating
4
Fast loading, smart 4K UHD player
on December 11, 2016
Posted by: OldManMiller
from Chicago, IL
Verified Purchase:Yes
Blu-Rays load very quickly, which I know can annoy some folks if they are slow.
There are too many things trying to be smart devices and too many companies trying to have their own app store. I will say there are apps included, but the menu system is 'bleh'.
Picture quality is very good and the setup process was very simple. I haven't had any functional issues with the unit.
My Best Buy number: 0406940993
My Best Buy number: 0406940993
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Wash more laundry in less time with this Maytag front-load washer, thanks to its large capacity. Advanced vibration control keeps the washer from vibrating excessively during spin cycles. This Maytag front-load washer has a fresh-control option that keeps clothes smelling good up to 12 hours after the washer finishes a load.
Customer Rating
5
Fresh hold and direct drive are great features
on November 25, 2016
Posted by: OldManMiller
from Chicago, IL
Verified Purchase:Yes
This washer has a direct drive motor, which generally means years of reliable service (and a great warranty). Some great features include:
+ delayed start
+ fresh hold, which keeps the wash ready if you can't get to it right away
+ delayed start
+ fresh hold, which keeps the wash ready if you can't get to it right away
I wish there was a pre-wash, but that's what some of the steam settings are for.
The unit isn't that noisy, although you do hear the unit when it's on it's final spin.
Overall, a great washer.
My Best Buy number: 0406940993
My Best Buy number: 0406940993
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HP Laptop: Game your way through the day with this HP Pavilion laptop. NVIDIA graphics ensure enjoyable playback without stutter or blurring, and 16GB RAM keeps this computer running smoothly as you multitask between work or entertainment programs. This HP Pavilion laptop comes with a 1TB hard drive that lets you store all of your important documents.
Customer Rating
5
High performance laptop; mind the TouchPad
on October 29, 2016
Posted by: OldManMiller
from Chicago, IL
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is an exceptional laptop. Performance was a key factor for us and the RAM with the SSD boot drive has proven to be highly beneficial. The boot drive uses about 70/118GB, so there isn't too much extra room on the 'C' drive. The 1TB secondary 'D' drive is nice, but you need to remember to install all of your programs to this drive.
The Synaptics TouchPad takes some getting used to. Yes, it tracks with your finger well, but the single rectangular plate also has mouse left/right buttons at the bottom left and right of the TouchPad. This is adjustable through the Win 10 control panel, but the default settings (and multi-touch gestures) take some getting used to.
My Best Buy number: 0406940993
My Best Buy number: 0406940993
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Sonos PLAY:3 Wireless Speaker: Fill your home with rich, dynamic sound with Sonos Play:3, a speaker that's versatile enough to put just about anywhere. Position it horizontally or vertically for a perfect fit in tight spots around your home like on bookshelves or a nightstand.
Customer Rating
4
Reliable WiFi with many playing options
on June 26, 2015
Posted by: OldManMiller
from Chicago, IL
Verified Purchase:Yes
The sound is fairly rich in the mid and lower range considering the size of the speaker. The free App from Android and iOS is unique. It does detect and let you group your speakers (if you have more than one)....Simulcast in your home.
The only thing that was a little tricky was the discovery process. If the App on your phone can't detect your Sonos speaker, it asks you to plug the speaker in using a wired connection. I had to do this. I suspect my Speaker was initially having WiFi signal strength issues.
For some reason, now that I have completed the configuration process, the speaker connects reliably to my WiFi network. No issues.
The list of streaming services is great...Pandora, etc. Just about anything you could want. The ability to use and define your own playlists is also nice.
The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is the price.
My Best Buy number: 0406940993
My Best Buy number: 0406940993
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HP Photosmart 7520 e-All-In-One Printer: Create vibrant borderless photos and print, copy, scan and fax business documents with this e-all-in-one printer. Connect your computer using the printer's built-in Wi-Fi, and print directly from your mobile device with the HP ePrint app or Apple® AirPrint.
Customer Rating
4
Versatile print,scan,fax, but watch out for ink
on November 2, 2013
Posted by: OldManMiller
from Chicago, IL
I use it for:Document printing
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is a review for the HP Photosmart 7520.
Overall, the printer is highly versatile (print, scan, fax). It can print both documents and photos well. There are enclosed paper supply bins for both letter and photo paper. Print quality for both documents and photos is great. If you download the Smartphone app, you can take a picture on your smartphone/tablet and print over the Internet and your photo or document will be waiting for you when you arrive home. The printer is wireless, so multiple computers on your home network can access the printer at one time. The double-sided feature is nice too.
Overall, the printer is highly versatile (print, scan, fax). It can print both documents and photos well. There are enclosed paper supply bins for both letter and photo paper. Print quality for both documents and photos is great. If you download the Smartphone app, you can take a picture on your smartphone/tablet and print over the Internet and your photo or document will be waiting for you when you arrive home. The printer is wireless, so multiple computers on your home network can access the printer at one time. The double-sided feature is nice too.
You do need to be very careful about the printer ink. The printer takes HP 564 ink, but HP made a horrible design decision. The ink is versioned. You can't just order HP original 564 ink. You need to order 564 with the right version. I tried putting 564 "2012/04" ink in the printer and it won't work! I had to get 564 "2015/06". What's worse is the version of the ink isn't shown on all HP boxes. Really bad HP decision. Be careful about ordering cheap HP ink online. You need to know the version.
My Best Buy number: 0406940993
My Best Buy number: 0406940993
What's great about it: Easy to use, print from cellphone, wireless, double-sided
What's not so great: Consumes ink quickly, and ink is versioned (read review)
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
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Speed
4
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