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BRETT R.

BRETT R.

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Rhapsody received

ONKYO TX-NR616 7.2-Channel THX Certified Network A/V Receiver
ONKYO TX-NR616 7.2-Channel THX Certified Network A/V Receiver

Pros: The sound quality. THX certified. Setting up was easy using the included setup microphone. Pandora streaming and dlna playback from my iphon using Onkyo's free app. Price, price, price.

Cons: Remote setup can arduous. Firmware update require right out of the box.

Overall Review: I really thought long and hard about buying this receiver after the less than stellar reviews and I don't doubt that those folks' opinions are valid. In the end, getting this lower mid-level receiver for half of its original price won me over. I read everything I could about updating the firmware and I made sure I updated it before going through any setup steps or connecting anything except the hdmi out so I could use the OSD. I even watched Onkyo's Youtube video as I was doing it (really, is that guy the best they could get? He looks like he lost a bet and HAD to do it). I updated using USB and the flash process still took 45 minutes! After firmware update, I connected my 7 Bose speakers, Advent dual woofer sub, and Sony sub. Then I used the setup microphone to optimize the sound for my speakers and room. Finally, I turned it on and was simply thrilled. You know it's good when wifey says "wow!" The sound quality is superb and the wife and I are loving having Pandora on the tv since we use it a lot already. I was watching football this past Saturday when a strange noise caught my attention. After looking in other rooms for the source I finally realized it was one of the football teams bands playing a snare drum and it was coming through so crisply behind me that it threw me. All that said, I still find myself hoping that this audio bliss lasts and than my new favorite toy doesn't fail me. If you're like me and have the capability to upgrade to 7.2 from 5.1, do it. I hope this helps those who may be on the fence and I also want to add that buying through Newegg is the only way I would've taken this gamble because they have never let me down on a return.

11/12/2012
Most Critical Review

Did not perform

D-Link DGL-4300 Wireless Gaming Router IEEE 802.3/3u, IEEE 802.11b/g
D-Link DGL-4300 Wireless Gaming Router IEEE 802.3/3u, IEEE 802.11b/g

Pros: Brilliant blue LEDs can be used as a nightlight. Lots of menu options for administrating router and setup wizards work well.

Cons: Once connected properly, it did not provided less wireless range than my entry-level, $29 Netgear router. While doing setup, I forgot to reset my old router configuration from a static IP to automatically optain an IP. When I tried to call D-Link customer service, I was disconnected three times when the system tried to connect me to a live person. I never did get through. Called RoadRunner and they had me straightened out in 2 minutes.

Overall Review: I thought I did plenty of research and was expecting a better range than a three year old router, but didn't get it. Maybe I am asking too much by wanting to get more than 40% signal strength 30 feet from the router. But, if I can't get through to tech support three times, shame on you D-Link. I can't buy a product that has no support.

12/13/2008

Nice watch

Invicta Men's pro diver sq steel wacth Stainless Steel
Invicta Men's pro diver sq steel wacth Stainless Steel

Pros: Quality craftsmanship with a nice look to it. The blues in this watch are very nice and compliment the watch well.

Cons: The face is a little small for my wrist.

Overall Review: I bought this because it was a steal at just above fifty dollars. The exact same watch was at my local wholesale club store for $99. Even on their Black Friday ad, they have this watch listed higher than you can get here at Newegg.com.

11/13/2012

Good quality speaker wire

BYTECC Model SPW142-100I 100 ft. Inside Wall Speaker Wires Cable (14/2C)
BYTECC Model SPW142-100I 100 ft. Inside Wall Speaker Wires Cable (14/2C)

Pros: Quality of the 14 gauge wire is very good. Using this with my new Onkyo receiver and the sound quality is great.

Cons: None

Overall Review: Got what I paid for - a good, quality speaker wire. Perhaps a little pricey, but the quality is obvious visually and audibly.

11/13/2012

Even better than expected

LG 50" 720p 600Hz Plasma HDTV 50PJ350
LG 50" 720p 600Hz Plasma HDTV 50PJ350

Pros: Price. The newegg.com price I paid for this TV made it an absolute steal. I am a TV junkie and I research and shop for TVs constantly. While I don't need another TV, this offer was simply too good to pass up. I own a Sony plasma that is a few years old, and three LCD TVs and this LG has a better looking picture than all of them. There is barely a hint of motion blur in some fast moving scenes, but it's unnoticeable beyond five feet. The colors are true, the blacks are deep and rich resulting in an amazing picture. The price and the picture are so good that even wifey can't come up with a negative - FINALLY!

Cons: As in all plasma TVs the screen and housing are reflective, but I'll take a glare I can control over the fake looking, blur-riddle images of an LCD any day. I don't care for the remote, but it's not the worst I've ever owned. The speakers are a little tinny, but again, not the worst and they do their job.

Overall Review: As always, newegg.com had the best price, best shipping, and customer service in the business. It drives me nuts that TV manufacturers don't include an HDMI cable in the box of an HDTV!

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Good Cable

Quick shipping. Good quality Y RCA cable.

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12/14/2013