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- First reviewJanuary 16, 2015
- Last reviewJuly 12, 2018
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Nest 3rd Generation Smart Learning Thermostat: Take control of your home's heating and cooling without lifting a finger with this thermostat, which learns your habits and adjusts to automatically regulate your home's temperature based on your schedule. The Nest Leaf feature alerts you when you choose a temperature that's energy efficient.
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5
Love having intelligence behind my thermostat
on July 12, 2018
Posted by: DanW
from Michigan
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought this, to replace our old programmable thermostat, and I'm glad I made the change. The programmable thermostat was cumbersome to change the programming, and not very responsive to touches. With the Nest thermostat, the navigation is much easier, and intuitive. I can also pull out my phone, and easily make adjustments, even if I'm not at home.
Some of the additional features I like:
- It also has the ability to learn your habits, and eventually, it will create it's own schedule (if you allow it, in the settings)
- It has a proximity sensor, so the screen goes dark, when you aren't near, but as you approach, it changes the amount of details, displayed
- You can set it to display other items, instead of the current temp. For instance, we have it set to show the current temp outside, which also shows the weather predictions, for the rest of the day, as you get closer
- It also has the ability to learn your habits, and eventually, it will create it's own schedule (if you allow it, in the settings)
- It has a proximity sensor, so the screen goes dark, when you aren't near, but as you approach, it changes the amount of details, displayed
- You can set it to display other items, instead of the current temp. For instance, we have it set to show the current temp outside, which also shows the weather predictions, for the rest of the day, as you get closer
Installation was just as easy as any other thermostat. If anything, it was a little easier, since it uses spring loaded terminals, rather than wrapping the wires around a screw.
My only complaint is that I would like the screen to be touch controlled, rather than dial the outer ring to an option, then 'click' the front face, by pushing it in. Not a big deal though, since I have all the same options, through the app on my phone.
My Best Buy number: 0964354034
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Get in the game with Detroit: Become Human for the PlayStation 4. You'll travel to future Detroit, where androids walk alongside humans. Realistic graphics let you immerse yourself in this world from the perspective of a female android named Kara. A wide narrative and branching game play evolve as you make choices in Detroit: Become Human.
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4
Great story to question morality
on June 1, 2018
Posted by: DanW
from Michigan
Verified Purchase:Yes
I have completed the game, and very much enjoyed the story. While the story itself isn't anything mind-blowing, it does offer some very interesting moral dilemmas. It will put you into situations that might make you uncomfortable, but all the scenarios are very realistic.
The storyline follows the actions of multiple characters, so is a 'type' for everyone. From discussions with friends, I've found huge variations between the characters they like, and dislike.
The storyline follows the actions of multiple characters, so is a 'type' for everyone. From discussions with friends, I've found huge variations between the characters they like, and dislike.
The game's playtime is roughly 10 hours. I broke my time up, over a week, playing a few hours here and there. There are a bunch of variations/outcomes in the different chapters. Once you complete the game, you are given the option to revisit any chapter, and see how different choices change the scene. I do find myself wanting to replay almost every scene, so there is definitely more than the original playtime, took warrant owning the game (vs renting).
My only criticism is that the controls were a bit annoying at times. They try to make use of everything the PS4 controller offers, including shaking the controller. I found that it wouldn't register things properly, at key moments, which prevented me from the experience that I wanted. This was a bit of a rarity though, and didn't lead to any real frustrations.
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Samsung 4-Door French door refrigerator: Keep food fresh and organized in this refrigerator, which offers generous storage options, including a FlexZone drawer with 4 versatile temperature settings, and an exterior digital control panel. The Food ShowCase door allows you to view the contents of the refrigerator without letting cool air escape.
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4
Nice, but should be better
on March 9, 2018
Posted by: DanW
from Michigan
Verified Purchase:Yes
To start, the fridge looks great. If like stainless appliances, this will make a great addition to your kitchen. We switched from a side-by-side, to this, and I really like the additional space. The quality seems really good, and the buttons for the dispenser, support touch activation, so you don't even need to press on them, which will prevent them from wearing out early.
There are a few negatives though. They say it should prevent fingerprints, yet we keep getting smears, and marks on it (but wipe off easily). When getting ice, from the dispenser, it seems to throw ice to the left, often missing your container, unless it has a wide opening/top. The shelves, behind the dispenser, are very shallow, and kind of pointless. Several of these items, I knew going in, so I don't find them as big of a deal.
One other thing I realized, after setup, was that the quick access door seems like kind of a waste, if you are hoping it will save power. When you open it, it's almost the same size as the actual door, and there is nothing covering the other size of the door. So, you are essentially creating the same opening, as you would if you just opened the whole door. These doors used to have something, on the other side, to limit how much air could transfer from the main area, when accessing those front shelf items.
There are a few negatives though. They say it should prevent fingerprints, yet we keep getting smears, and marks on it (but wipe off easily). When getting ice, from the dispenser, it seems to throw ice to the left, often missing your container, unless it has a wide opening/top. The shelves, behind the dispenser, are very shallow, and kind of pointless. Several of these items, I knew going in, so I don't find them as big of a deal.
One other thing I realized, after setup, was that the quick access door seems like kind of a waste, if you are hoping it will save power. When you open it, it's almost the same size as the actual door, and there is nothing covering the other size of the door. So, you are essentially creating the same opening, as you would if you just opened the whole door. These doors used to have something, on the other side, to limit how much air could transfer from the main area, when accessing those front shelf items.
I'm still waiting to see how this holds up with time, because all the pretty electronics concern me, but for now, I really like the upgrade.
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From award-winning developer Naughty Dog comes a brand new UNCHARTED game, starring Chloe Frazer.In order to recover an ancient artifact and keep it out of the hands of a ruthless warmonger, Chloe must enlist the aid of renowned mercenary Nadine Ross and venture to India's Western Ghats to locate the Golden Tusk of Ganesh. In Chloe's greatest journey yet, she must confront her past and decide what she's willing to sacrifice to forge her own legacy.Includes access to UNCHARTED 4: A Thief's End Multiplayer and Survival modes. Online multiplayer on PS4 requires a PlayStation®Plus membership, sold separately.
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5
Uncharted Greatness
on September 1, 2017
Posted by: DanW
from Michigan
Verified Purchase:Yes
Once again, another great addition to the Uncharted franchise. The game provides you with all the experience you expect... treasure hunting, amazing destinations, beautiful landscapes, and a solid story.
My only critique would be that it's a fairly standard storyline for the series... you're a treasure hunter, struggling to retrieve a long lost item, before someone else does.
I have completed my first playthrough, which took me roughly 9 hours. Other games upcoming games, are probably the only thing that may prevent me from a second play-through.
I also have not touched the multiplayer side yet, but from what I've heard, it's a port over of the Uncharted 4 MP, with additional maps. Based on my Uncharted 4 MP experience, the gameplay should be fun. I'm looking forward to giving it a shot.
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This 32GB SanDisk Pixtor microSDHC memory card has been tested to withstand extreme operating conditions, such as temperatures between -13° and 185°, shocks up to 500Gs and water up to 1m deep, to enable use in a variety of harsh environments.
Posted by: DanW
from Michigan
Verified Purchase:Yes
Not much can be said about this... It's memory, it worked flawlessly, and it has hasn't had a single issue since I bought it. I didn't really get it for speed purposes, so I have not tested the speed
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The battle for suburbia grows to crazy new heights in Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2! In this hilarious, action-packed shooter, zombie leader Dr. Zomboss has strengthened his horde and rebuilt suburbia as a zombie utopia. But hope remains, because for the first time the plants are taking the offensive in an all-out attack to reclaim their turf. Play as the plants in the all-new 24-player Herbal Assault mode, or choose your side in 4-player co-op or Solo Play!
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Verified Purchase:Yes
I finally remembered to pick this game up, after forgetting to pick it up, at launch. This game is definitely fun, and doesn't take things seriously.
PvsZ is a great option for kids, who want a first person shooter game, but the parents don't want them exposed to too much violence. The players get kicked out, rather than some sort of gory death.
As for adults, they'll find it fun too (obviously I do). It has humor, and the game is still challenging. The gameplay is like rush, in battlefield; capture an objective, then a new objective becomes available. Don't skip over this game, if it looks too "childish" too you.
My only complaint is that the game suffers from occasional lag issues. Usually once, per evening, I will have a moment where my player jumps back, from a lag spike. It's annoying, when it happens, but isn't an overwhelming issue
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![Moana [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2016]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/39e16ccd-82e9-4545-830a-cde051546ba7.jpg)
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5
Another Great Disney Story
on March 28, 2017
Posted by: DanW
Verified Purchase:Yes
This movie is fun for adults and children. The animation is great, and isn't too musical. I often find myself not enjoying, when Disney packs a film full of songs, but this one has a good balance.
If you have daughters, Moana provides a great role model, being both strong, and intelligent.
And, of course, the movie has Dwayne "the rock" Johnson. He provides a great performance, as usual. For WWE fans, his character is arrogant, much like his WWE persona.
If you have daughters, Moana provides a great role model, being both strong, and intelligent.
And, of course, the movie has Dwayne "the rock" Johnson. He provides a great performance, as usual. For WWE fans, his character is arrogant, much like his WWE persona.
My Best Buy number: 0964354034
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![Marvel's Doctor Strange [Includes Digital Copy] [3D] [Blu-ray/DVD] [Blu-ray/Blu-ray 3D/DVD] [2016]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/5685/5685903_sa.jpg)
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5
The start of another great hero
on March 13, 2017
Posted by: DanW
Verified Purchase:Yes
When this movie came to theaters, I kept hearing hesitation from people, who were not familiar with Dr Strange. As a comic book fan, I was somewhat familiar with him, and was interested in seeing how they would translate his mystical powers, without looking cheesy/stupid.
As usual, Marvel delivered with another great character introduction. This movie delivers the Marvel experience; action, mixed in with some humor, and story telling. If you were at all hesitant, and you've liked the previous Marvel franchises, be sure to give this one a chance. I'm sure you'll see many more of Dr Strange crossovers into future Marvel movies
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Each morning the wind rustles the trees, and makes the grass sway. The mighty river roars with hundreds of gallons of water flowing, while the birds chirp and animals seek their next meal. You love the peace and tranquility of this world — there are no cell phones, no e-mail, no traffic. However, in this post-apocalyptic realm filled with ruins from a past civilization, there are strange mechanized creatures that appear at will. What secrets lie within the ruins? Why are the machines here? What is their purpose? Only you can discover the truth.Venture into a lush and vibrant post-apocalyptic world that filled with ancient ruins, decaying buildings and mysterious mechanized creatures in Horizon Zero Dawn. Step into the role of Aloy, a skilled hunter, who explores the realm to uncover her past as well as the secrets of this world. Immerse yourself in the detailed forests, soaring mountains and dynamic ruins of a lost civilization. Explore the vast landscape that features changing weather systems and a full day/night cycle. Experience the collision of nature and machines that lends to a dynamic combination of exploration and gameplay. Harness Aloy's speed and cunning to overcome the machines' raw strength and size and survive each encounter. Are you ready to experience a new dawn?
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If you have been looking for one of those games to show off how beautiful a game can be, this would be it. Horizon provides amazing environmental visuals, and great character design. The scale of some creatures, compared to your player, sometimes leaves you in awe, and other times running for your life.
This game is just visibly stunning, but it also has a great storyline, with plenty of side missions, within a vast open world. At times, there are multiple main missions, which lead you to areas that open even more side missions.
Getting started with the game, takes a couple hours, while you learn the game, and get introduced to the story. Unlike other games, this is not a hand held tedious task, but it is the only time the game feels a bit on rails.
I have not hesitated at recommending this game to friends, and every one of them have loved this game, since picking it up.
My Best Buy number: 0964354034
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The NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit SwitchEssentials Edition is an ideal switch for your home network. It automatically connects to your router or modem using any port. With its stylish case, quiet operation and plug-and-play setup, it is a perfect upgrade to any home network.
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5
Works as expected
on February 17, 2017
Posted by: DanW
Verified Purchase:Yes
Set up is simple. Simply plug it in, and start connection your network cables. I haven't tested transfer speeds, but my network hasn't skipped a beat. I ended up buying a second one, so I had enough to network the rest of my house.
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