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- First reviewJanuary 14, 2016
- Last reviewMarch 21, 2018
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Nostalgia Electrics 30-oz. Gourmet Popcorn Kernels: Enjoy gourmet popcorn with these all-natural kernels that work in Nostalgia kettle and hot-air popcorn poppers. These kernels make up to 120 cups of popcorn.
Customer Rating
3
OK, I'm not sure about the value, though.
on March 13, 2016
Posted by: thoots
Verified Purchase:Yes
I compared this to another "premium" brand of popcorn, and I couldn't really tell any difference between the two. But, I really haven't tried to figure out if this is more expensive (or not) compared to the other brand -- it might be worth getting if it's a good value. Though, I did have a problem -- the insides of the cap were really twisted around to the extent that it was VERY difficult to get the cap off initially. And then it was hard to know if the cap really sealed the bottle properly after I managed to get it off.
My Best Buy number: 0900349957
My Best Buy number: 0900349957
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Retro style meets modern design with this popcorn popper that blends an early 1900s street-corner popcorn stand appearance with the convenience of hot air popping for healthy and delicious snacking.
Customer Rating
1
Not good at all.
on March 13, 2016
Posted by: thoots
Verified Purchase:Yes
I have another (smaller) air popper, and I thought that this had some features that might make it better. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case, at all. Worst of all, I thought the resulting popcorn was "gummy" -- call it "chewy" or whatever you want, but it wasn't "crisp" like you would expect popcorn to be. The next worse thing about it was that the outlet was much too wide -- I couldn't possibly find a bowl that could fully cover the outlet, so bits of unpopped kernels fell onto the counter, making a mess. Finally, this was REALLY LOUD -- what a racket! In the end, the smaller air popper I have (from a different company) is miles and miles and miles better than this thing. I returned it and I'll be happy with my old one.
My Best Buy number: 0900349957
My Best Buy number: 0900349957
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Only at Best BuyHP Spectre x2 Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: Get the flexibility you need to work and play on the go with this lightweight laptop. Use the 12" touch screen to navigate features in tablet mode, or attach the backlit keyboard for use in laptop mode. Plus, you can connect to the Web while out and about with 4G LTE embedded mobile broadband.* The Intel® RealSense camera combines 2 infrared imagers, so you can create 3D scans of people and objects.
Customer Rating
5
A nice, lightweight computer.
on February 26, 2016
Posted by: thoots
Verified Purchase:Yes
I purchased the m7/8GB/256GB version of the HP Spectre x2, ordering it online since no stores in my area carried it. While Best Buy's packaging could have included more padding, the HP packaging was absolutely excellent, with a strong outer box holding the inner box with some very nice cushioning. The computer arrived in perfect shape.
The computer itself is nice and thin and light -- it's very easy to carry around. By using the m7 processor, there are no fans at all, so it's as quiet as any tablet when it's running. I've been happy with the computer's performance -- it has run everything I've tried to run with ease. And I appreciate the 256GB of SSD space -- I also plugged a 200GB MicroSD card into the computer's MicroSD slot, and that gives me plenty of room for all of my programs and files.
I'm very happy with the physical design of things: For instance, I work with a lot of spreadsheets, so I really appreciate the 3:2 aspect ratio screen -- being taller than the usual 16:9 aspect ratio really helps. And the screen resolution is plenty high enough for the size of the screen -- I actually use it at the 125% size setting, which gives me plenty of on-screen real estate. The IPS screen is also very high in quality -- I'm very happy with the viewing angles and so on.
The stand works very well -- I have been completely happy with it. And the keyboard is very nice -- I'm happy with its backlighting, the key sizes, and everything. I touch-type on it with ease and accuracy.
In the end, I will use this far more as a "notebook" rather than a "tablet," and I'll use the 4G LTE service while I'm traveling. The computer has already become a trusted, constant companion for me.
My Best Buy number: 0900349957
My Best Buy number: 0900349957
I would recommend this to a friend!
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SoundLink® Mini Bluetooth® speaker II delivers full sound with dramatically deeper lows than you'd expect from a speaker that fits in the palm of your hand. And because it's wireless and ultra-compact, it's easy to take Bose® sound anywhere. With the built-in speakerphone you can take calls out loud with clear sound. And voice prompts make Bluetooth pairing easy. The SoundLink® Mini II can play unplugged for hours and be charged from most USB power sources.
Customer Rating
5
Simply the best.
on February 26, 2016
Posted by: thoots
Verified Purchase:Yes
I owned the original SoundLink Mini, but sold it to a friend when I upgraded to the larger SoundLink III -- which I've been very happy with. However, ever since then I've been trying a whole bunch of smaller Bluetooth speakers, and one thing just became abundantly clear: There is nothing in that size range that sounds better than the SoundLink Mini. Though, most of the other speakers I've tried didn't cost as much as the SoundLink Mini. In the end, though, it's just worth the money to get the SoundLInk Mini and get the sound quality it produces.
The sound quality the SoundLink Mini produces is just a very solid, full-bodied sound with plenty of REAL bass, and mids and highs that are well-balanced throughout the entire spectrum. There isn't "too much" or "too little" of anything -- it's all just satisfying, clear, and balanced. I sure think the SoundLink Mini is the best-sounding speaker of its size, by a wide margin.
My Best Buy number: 0900349957
My Best Buy number: 0900349957
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Carry your 13" laptop in this Incase Reform CL60653 briefcase, which features Tensaerlite technology and a padded faux-fur lined interior for reliable impact resistance. Adjustable straps and a molded back panel allow comfortable use.
Customer Rating
5
The best case I've found.
on January 14, 2016
Posted by: thoots
Verified Purchase:Yes
First of all, Best Buy's description for this item calls it a "backpack," which it is not. It's just a typical shoulder bag. I don't use it with a Macbook of any kind -- I use it for an HP Spectre x360 13.3-inch notebook, which fits into it absolutely perfectly.
But the standout feature for me is the front compartment, which is NOT very "typical" -- most "typical" bags really don't have enough room to hold a typical power adapter plus a mouse and so on -- but the front compartment in this bag has plenty of room for those plus a lot of other accessories.
Finally, the design and the construction are just first-rate -- for instance, the handle is heavily padded, and very comfortable to hold. In the end, it holds my notebook very safely and securely, it has plenty of room for all of the accessories I want to fit into it (including a tablet), and it's a very high-quality bag. I recommend it highly.
My Best Buy number: 0900349957
My Best Buy number: 0900349957
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Fitbit One Wireless Activity and Sleep Tracker: Measure your activity day and night with Fitbit One, a sleek device that goes beyond the traditional pedometer. Get motivated to reach your goals by making small changes to your daily life, like taking extra steps throughout the day or learning how to sleep more soundly at night.
Customer Rating
5
I think this is still the best.
on January 14, 2016
Posted by: thoots
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is actually my second Fitbit One -- my old one utterly died after substantially more than two years of daily use, and more than a dozen washings in the washing machine. Before buying another one to replace it, I investigated all of the other Fitbit products, and it just seemed that people where whining about one thing or another. The Fitbit One just plain works, and works well. I'm very happy to keep on going with a new one.
My Best Buy number: 0900349957
My Best Buy number: 0900349957
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Polar A300 Activity Tracker: Let this activity tracker inspire you to get healthy with Activity Benefit, which tracks daily, weekly and monthly activity. The EnergyPointer feature lets you know whether your training is burning fat or increasing overall fitness.
Customer Rating
3
Disappointing.
on January 14, 2016
Posted by: thoots
Verified Purchase:Yes
The watch itself is OK, but I was really disappointed with the online interface that worked with the watch. Usually, it just didn't provide enough detail for whatever it had measured. For instance, it would tell me that I slept for "five hours and twenty minutes," but could it show some detail, such as a graph that showed my sleep periods and restless periods? Of course not. That just wasn't enough detail for me, so I returned this item.
My Best Buy number: 0900349957
My Best Buy number: 0900349957
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Add a stylish accessory to your outfit with this Modal™ MD-SWBL22 band, which fits most 22mm watches. The leather material provides strength and durability with a fashionable look.
Posted by: thoots
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is a relatively nice watch band. I'm sure you can spend a lot more money and get fancier bands, but this works and looks just fine.
My Best Buy number: 0900349957
My Best Buy number: 0900349957
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Designed for use with Fitbit One activity and sleep trackers, these WoCase OneBand F006 wristbands allow you to easily wear and personalize your device. Fasteners provide a secure closure for worry-free use.
Customer Rating
1
Incredibly frustrating.
on January 14, 2016
Posted by: thoots
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is the most frustrating item I have ever purchased in my entire life. The band was INCREDIBLY difficult to attach -- I considered it to be "almost impossible" to fit to my wrist. But trying to get my Fitbit One to fit into the band was "COMPLETELY impossible" -- I gave up after fighting with it for about a half-hour. Needless to say, I returned this item. Run away from this thing!
My Best Buy number: 0900349957
My Best Buy number: 0900349957
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Asus ZenWatch 2 Smartwatch: Wear this smartwatch worry-free with the 2.5D curved Corning Gorilla Glass 3 lens cover and water-resistant design for durability. The quad-core Qualcomm processor ensures speedy, efficient performance as you set fitness goals and track your progress.
Customer Rating
2
Sorry, but I returned this item.
on January 14, 2016
Posted by: thoots
Verified Purchase:Yes
Gosh, it just seems like "smartwatches" are just pointless. Battery life is so pathetic that you have to turn off Bluetooth and Wi-Fi in order to get anything resembling a day's worth of battery life, so what's the use? And you just wind up burning up your phone's battery life just to keep Bluetooth turned on, as well. It's all just frustrating.
The same goes for the physical watch itself -- the face was just too big for my wrist, yet it had a huge amount of bezel, so that the actual watch face was really quite small. I guess this is what you get for paying half as much as some other watches.
I didn't really like any of the watch faces, so I used one of the "build your own" apps, but then it turned out that the "Bluetooth is not connected" icon appeared right in the middle of my fancy new face, utterly ruining it.
So, I gave up and returned it. I still think smartwatches just "aren't ready for prime time" yet. At least not for my needs.
My Best Buy number: 0900349957
My Best Buy number: 0900349957
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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