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- First reviewOctober 25, 2014
- Last reviewDecember 19, 2014
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Kwikset Kevo Bluetooth Electronic Lock: No more fumbling for your keys with the Kwikset Kevo electronic lock. Its Bluetooth connectivity automatically syncs your mobile device to your lock with touch-to-open convenience, making your smartphone or tablet your new key. Use the Kevo app to grant access to others and track their usage.
Customer Rating
4
Pretty good, but could use some improvements
on December 19, 2014
Posted by: Deejay
Verified Purchase:Yes
I purchased two of these and, overall, like them. The design is good as is the fit and finish. I like that Kwikset decided to include their "smartkey" technology in these so that you can easily re-key the lock to match other locks or simply change the physical key. As far as the bluetooth, I like that these work with iOS or Android as well as the proprietary bluetooth fob. Functionally, the lock works as expected and I have no qualms recommending it to someone.
However, there are a few complaints...
1) The lock takes a few seconds to open and doesn't always recognize my phone (iPhone). This is a minor annoyance, however, and doesn't always happen.
2) Installation was pretty straightforward, but the lock is extremely sensitive to a door that's not properly aligned. Even if your present deadbolt operates with ease and even if you can manually lock/unlock this lock without issue, the motor won't tolerate even minor friction. Installation in one door went fine, but in the other one, I simply couldn't get it to work properly and ended up replacing the entire door (frame and all) as I simply couldn't get it to align properly.
3) Kwikset claims this will "automatically" calibrate so that it won't lock if the fob or other bluetooth device is on the inside of the door (I.E., hanging on a keyhook or sitting on a counter). However, I've noticed that the lock will occasionally unlock when my iPhone is within range inside the house. It has to be fairly close, but from a security perspective, it's a concern nonetheless.
4) Electronic keys cost $1.99 each. That's a bit annoying as the lock includes only 1 fob and 2 electronic keys. Once purchased, they're permanent, but given the cost of the lock, they should include additional electronic keys.
Finally, a nice feature would be adding wifi to the lock in addition to bluetooth so it can be operated and/or checked remotely. Personally, I'd be willing to sacrifice battery life for that feature.
Overall, this is a good lock for someone looking at home automation or just the ease or "coolness" factor.
My Best Buy number: 2706903265
My Best Buy number: 2706903265
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Roku 3: Access more than 1,500 channels in up to 1080p and view videos from Netflix and YouTube directly on your TV. Fast, powerful and loaded with features, the motion-sensing remote lets you play games or plug in headphones to watch late-night flicks without waking up the household.
Customer Rating
4
Good options, good price
on October 25, 2014
Posted by: Deejay
Verified Purchase:Yes
I like the Roku far better than the AppleTV (which has no third-party apps available beyond the stock ones included). In comparison to the AppleTV, these are particularly nice in that there is no need to keep them line-of-sight of the remote. That means you can hide them behind the TV and have one less thing cluttering up the area.
My Best Buy number: 2706903265
My Best Buy number: 2706903265
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This VIZIO S4251w-B4 soundbar system features 2 rear satellite speakers and a 6" wireless subwoofer for rich, immersive audio across a broad aural spectrum. Bluetooth technology lets you stream music from a compatible device.
Customer Rating
4
Good soundbar if you want wireless
on October 25, 2014
Posted by: Deejay
Verified Purchase:Yes
While not truly "wireless", this sound bar keeps you from stringing cables across the center of the floor. You still have to connect cable behind the couch (or wherever you're going to place the sub and rear speakers) so don't think this is eliminates wires completely. However, I don't care about wires behind the couch - I just don't want them strung across the room from the TV to the back of the couch. This takes care of that.
As far as sound quality, it's pretty good. My old system was an Onkyo 7.1 system that sounded phenomenal. This Vizio system doesn't reach that level, but it's respectable and gives good overall sound. You'll have to play with the (3-channel) equalizer and tune the surround and sub levels to where you want them more than usual, though. It seems to me that the sub/bass levels frequently get out of balance with the rest of the system, so I'm constantly turning them up or down to compensate, even during the same movie or program.
One minor annoyance - Vizio should know well that the soundbar will be mounted underneath the TV. So...why engineer the plugs on the bar on the bottom? They should be on top so I don't have to wrap the cables behind the bar to get to the TV.
My Best Buy number: 2706903265
My Best Buy number: 2706903265
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Keurig 2.0 K550 20232 Coffeemaker: Start your day or get through a long afternoon by brewing a delicious, aromatic pot of coffee. Make up to 4 cups of coffee quickly, and prepare other types of beverages with hot water on demand. The color touch display makes it easy to pick from the 10 different brew sizes.
Customer Rating
3
It makes coffee...
on October 25, 2014
Posted by: Deejay
Verified Purchase:Yes
There just seem to be a lot of unnecessary and/or completely extraneous "options" on this 2nd generation model. Does it brew a cup of coffee? Yes. (Subject to my minor rant regarding the DRM implementation below.) But why so many options? And why can I not set the options I want (particularly cup size) to default each time?
Minor annoyances? Sure they are. But this is a $200 brewer that I feed with overpriced coffee merely for the sake of convenience. The entire idea behind this brewer is convenience. So stop making things inconvenient!!!
Oh, and the whole DRM thing with K-cups that means you can (in theory) only use licensed K-cups in the new brewers? Very annoying. Not so much because of it's existence, but the fact that Keurig makes no mention of this fact anywhere in the advertising or on the box. I get it - Keurig wants to protect their revenue stream; I respect that. But how about being up front and telling me - the consumer - that you are preventing me from using certain K-cups? Why hide this fact?
My Best Buy number: 2706903265
My Best Buy number: 2706903265
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The intelligent, easy-to-use AirPort Extreme Base Station with simultaneous dual-band support is the perfect wireless access point for home, school or office. It offers next-generation 802.11ac Wi-Fi technology and delivers high-performance wireless access for Mac computers, PCs and Wi-Fi devices such as iPhone®, iPad®, iPod® touch and Apple TV.
Posted by: Deejay
Verified Purchase:Yes
I have high expectations from Apple products and with good reason - Apple invariably designs and sells well-throught out, over-engineered products that "just work."
Yeah, well...not this time. Setup and configuration went great. Just as expected, the interface is intuitive and easy to use and Airport pretty much does everything for you - just sit back and wait for it to say it's ready.
However, once it was set up, the problems began. It constantly drops connections, has extremely poor range (particularly through walls), and just *doesn't* work. I swapped my old Airport Extreme back in and all was well.
With this one Apple missed the mark. By a wide margin. In fact, the only reason this gets 2 stars is that it works fine as a wireless extender slaved off the original Gen 5 Airport Extreme. But that's not why I bought it.
My Best Buy number: 2706903265
My Best Buy number: 2706903265
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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VIZIO E-Series E500I-B1 LED HDTV: Wirelessly stream movies, shows and more with this VIZIO E-Series HDTV, which features VIZIO Internet Apps Plus and built-in Wi-Fi for simple Web connectivity. The 1080p resolution and 120Hz refresh rate help preserve image clarity, even during fast-action scenes.
Customer Rating
5
Great TV, great price
on October 25, 2014
Posted by: Deejay
Verified Purchase:Yes
Can't be beat for the price with the included options. Wifi, plenty of inputs, built-in apps (plus optional ones available for installation), and a good picture.
My Best Buy number: 2706903265
My Best Buy number: 2706903265
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This VIZIO S4251w-B4 soundbar system features 2 rear satellite speakers and a 6" wireless subwoofer for rich, immersive audio across a broad aural spectrum. Bluetooth technology lets you stream music from a compatible device.
Does the subwoofer have to have line of sight connection with the soundbar or can it be placed anywhere in the room?
It can be placed anywhere within range and does not require line-of-sight. I'm unsure what the range is, but mine is placed behind the couch approximately 20-25 feet away from the soundbar.
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Roku 3: Access more than 1,500 channels in up to 1080p and view videos from Netflix and YouTube directly on your TV. Fast, powerful and loaded with features, the motion-sensing remote lets you play games or plug in headphones to watch late-night flicks without waking up the household.
Will this device work from a smart phone's hotspot or only from a router?
Purchased a Samsung smart TV, but it won't connect to the internet from a smart phone hotspot, only a router. Will Roku work?
Yes. I connect my Roku 3 to my iPhone when traveling and it works great.
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