Friday, March 20, 2020

Sony Sound Bar ST5000 Amazing

Crank Up The Volume!!!  
Sony Soundbar 
Sony ST5000 7.1.2ch 800W Dolby Atmos Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer (HT-ST5000)

As soon as you unpack the box you know the Sony Sound Bar just screams quality.
The sleek design will make a great addition to your home theater. The soundbar is
quite heavy, about twenty pounds for the bar alone. The subwoofer adds another 30
pounds to the system. You have 3 HDMI Inputs with a HDMI(Arc) option on the back.
The sound bar comes with a magnetic grill, which can be on or off, either way the sound
bar looks fantastic. The set up was quick and easy. It practically set itself up. A minute
or two to set up Wi-Fi, a few more minutes to do the obligatory software update and you
are on your way. Full disclosure, I am not a sound connoisseur by any means. My
review is not scientific; it is not being dissected by an engineer. I am an average guy
who enjoys the movie theater experience. I am not sitting in a home theater, just a
regular “family/living room”.
My setup is simple, a Sony 55” Brava and a TiVo Roamio for this review.
The soundbar has all the features I want and a whole bunch of features that I do not
know that I really want. To begin the sound is crisp and clear, you can feel the
sound. You will notice how the soundbar by far exceeds your built-in speakers from the
TV. The immersive sound makes this well worth the soundbar upgrade. A virtual
surround soundbar that combines digital signal processing and S-Force Pro Front
Surround to deliver amazing sound. The Dolby Atoms delivers a 360-degree surround
sound. The dedicated music service button allows me to pick up exactly where I left off,
so, I never miss a beat. The NFC one touch connection allows me to stream instantly
from my smartphone. Connects to the internet with the built in Wi-fi. The soundbar has
9- coaxial speakers built into the soundbar.
The different built in sound settings give a good mixture for movies, music, sports,
gaming and standard. Playing with them gives a nice variety of adjustments. Then hit
the 3D Sound setting and put your seatbelt on.
The manual is quite thick and will join a lot of other stereo manuals in a drawer
somewhere. The remote has plenty of buttons that I will probably never intentionally
touch. I want this set up perfectly the first time and hopefully never touch the remote again.
I tuned in to some music from my cable company package, the sound was, to my ears,
quite good at high and low volume. Switching to a broadcast HD movie and the
subwoofer came alive!! Thor never sounded so good. I was sitting @ 10 feet away,
ears slightly above the soundbar and I felt sound all around me, literally bouncing off
me! WOW!

Bluetooth (LDAC), sounds a lot better than any Bluetooth speaker I have heard before,
big fancy names included.
I Have seen some reports about crackling from the subwoofer, nothing problems here.
No drop offs either. Most problems I assume are from people who do not look at the
manual AT ALL.
I have not investigated rear speakers, but so far, I did see no reason for them (yet
anyway).
Bottom line, love it, great sound, excellent stereo (after all this is what it actually is).
Will probably learn more about it over time, but for now I want to finish watching Thor save the world.  #SonyAudioInsiders















Friday, February 21, 2020

Great Baby Mat by Moroly


Extra Large Baby Play Mat Foldable Reversible Non-Toxic Foam Crawl Playmat Waterproof Kids Baby Toddler Outdoor or Indoor Use (70.8x78x0.4in) by Moroly



If you have children or grandchildren, this is on the must have list.  A great mat for the baby to roll around on, lay on, crawl on or even take a little nap.  The mat is waterproof, and wipes clean easily with a damp rag.  I love how the mat folds up for easy storage when not in use.  The mat I reversible.  On the one side of the mat you have train with racks, trees, gator, flowers, giraffe, water with a frog and ducks, flip the mat over and you have a giraffe, houses, trees, and a dog.  The colors are vibrant.  The mat is a nice size with amble padding.  Comfortable enough for mom and dad to enjoy playtime with the baby. It is easy enough to take with you and you can even place it on your deck or grass for playtime outside. The mat is well made and a great price.


Monday, January 6, 2020

True Chews Jerky Cuts #TrueChewInsiders


True Chews Premium Jerky Cuts Made with Real Steak


Lyanna is fussy about her treats. When the bag arrived, Lyanna couldn’t wait to try a True Chews treat. The jerky treats are easy to tear apart and give half at a time to the dog. A perfect treat for your dog as they are made in the USA and 100% natural. A treat that has no corn, wheat, soy, no artificial flavors or preservatives. Lyanna has no issues with the chews, they are soft easy for her to chew and digest. The True Chews are her favorite treats. Lyanna cannot wait to try all the other varieties of True Chews. If I try to give Lyanna another brand of treats she looks at me with those sad eyes requesting her True Chews. A treat that does not contain any harsh ingredients. I already purchased a few bags for my grand fur babies and of course another bag for Lyanna. The True Chews Premium Jerky Cuts is a treat you can feel good about giving to you dog.  #TrueChewInsiders









Tuesday, December 3, 2019

#SamsungJetStick VS90 Series


Samsung Jet Stick VS90 With Spinning Sweeper

Performance Is Excellent, Lightweight and Fun to Use!



I love how lightweight the Samsung Stick Vacuum is.  The first thing you need to do is assemble the vacuum, which is easy, then charge up the battery.  Now the most important thing you do next is name your Jet Stick, so I am happy to introduce you to Nelly.  Vacuuming is no longer a chore it’s fun with a Jet Stick.  The design of the vacuum was fully thought out with the customer needs in mind.  The slick design of the vacuum and docking station is nice.  The vacuum comes with the mini motorized tool, long reach crevice tool, combo tool and flex tool.  The spinning sweeper which you switch out with the soft brush works great.  With the spinning sweeper I can use it with the wet pads or the microfiber pad. The sweeper with the microfiber pad gets into those hard to reach areas.   The dustbin is easy to empty and rinse out.  Although I do wish it had a larger dust bin.  The heap filter is washable.  The powerful motor and the great suction make this the idea cordless vacuum.  The Jet Stick is ideal for all floor’s types and the transition between the different types of flooring goes smoothly.  The telescope pipe is adjustable for your cleaning needs.  The spinning sweeper works great on my wood floors and tile flooring.  The disposable wet cloth is my favorite, they pick up all the extra dust and dirt leaving my floors shiny and clean.  The suction power can be adjusted from min, medium and maximum.    It also has the wet power feature.  The battery life depends on the power level you use.  I was able to vacuum my upstairs and downstairs and still have battery life left.  The docking station can also accommodate a second battery.  I will most definitely be purchasing an additional battery, this way I always have a charged battery.  The digital display is easy to see and read.  A cordless vacuum with great attachments and fantastic suction.  I am very impressed with how well Nelly the Samsung Jet Stick vacuum performs.   #SamsungJetStickInsiders      







      

Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Samsung Gas Slide In Oven Model # NX58M9420S


Samsung Gas Range Slide In 5.8 cu feet

Model # NX58M9420S

#SamsungOvenInsiders



What a sleek designed oven with all the modern features.  The Samsung Range is a beauty.  A 5.8 cu ft slide in gas range with five burners.  The range has six knobs, which five of them operate the burners and the other one is for the oven light.  Each burner has its own output, the right front is 17,000 BTU, right rear is 5,000 BTU, center and left rear is 9,500 BTU and the left front is 15,000 Btu.  The center burner has a griddle and designed to hold a wok nicely.  I like that the burners can accommodate all different sized pots and pans.  The oven has a convection fan which is extremely quiet.  Inside the oven you have two adjustable racks.  The oven features a bake, convection, roast, easy cook, slow cook, dehydrate, bread proof, keep warm, broil, self-cleaning, cooking time, delay timer, start/set & off/clear.  With the recessed handle on the bottom draw the range is sleek.  The modern design and features of the Samsung Range is an entertainer’s dream.  It also comes with a propane conversion kit.  The touch glass panel responds well.  The oven is roomy enough for that Thanksgiving Turkey.  The griddle is the perfect spot to cook up some eggs, sausage, pancakes, hot dogs, burgers and more.  You can convection cook or old school it and not cook convection. The convection I find cooks the food evenly while using less energy.  The delay start feature is nice it allows me to select the time I would like the oven to start cooking.  The range top boils water faster.  It’s 2019 so of course the range has WI-FI connectivity.  You will need to download the “APP”.  You can remotely monitor the cooktop and control the oven all from the app using a smart phone or tablet.  The ice blue display color is nice and bright.  The child safety lock is a perfect feature.  I love the jingle the oven plays when turning it on and off.  I do wish the timer was louder.  The keep warm function allows me to keep my food warm at 175F until it’s time to eat..  Samsung appliances are all designed with customers in mind.