Casio Men’s G-Shock MT-G Multi-Band Solar Atomic Chronograph Watch #MTG1000-1

Written by Best Buy PRODUCTs on February 8th, 2010 in Watch.
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Casio Men’s G-Shock MTG1000-1

The Casio product pictures of this watch are deceiving — the marketing photos were obviously taken with bright lights.

The Good:
- VERY solidly built: my son has had a couple of the G-Shock Solar Waveceptors, and this thing is hands above the others I’ve seen in terms of sturdiness.
- This is both good & bad: the face of the watch (the crystal) is RECESSED significantly; on the positive side, this will protect the mineral crystal from scratches.
- It has the ultra-cool features of Casio’s amazing Tough Solar/G-Shock/Atomic Timekeeping… that alone is worth 4 stars.
- While it doesn’t quite live up to its pictures, it does have a chronograph look as opposed to the more geeky LCD dials most of the other watches in the line have.

The Ugly:
- Overall, NOT as attractive as the sexy ads portray in my opinion. They obviously used a lot of light for the photos. My first reaction when receiving it was, “this isn’t the watch I ordered!”
- The face is VERY dark — and the small markings (city indicators, function indicators, etc) that seem so visible in the picture are virtually INVISIBLE. I had to get a magnifying glass to set my city correctly. If you are over the age of ~40, fuhgitaboutit. I have the big brother technology to this watch, the Titanium Oceanus brand, and the markings on this watch appear to be almost HALF the size of those on the face of my Oceanus.
- The recessed face **really** detracts from the good looks of the watch; someone sitting near you would have to look straight onto it to see the face — you’ll have to turn your wrist directly toward you to see the time.
- This watch is pretty heavy. Probably works for a teenager doing sports, but waaay too heavy for a little guy like my 8 year old.

Overall, built very well, just not as attractive as portrayed and dark/hard to read. This is for my 15 year old son — thought about returning it — but I’ll let him decide whether to keep it.

Reviewed by : Kirk R. Scott “krs”,   Aug 26, 2008

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Sony STR-DN1000 7.1-Channel Audio Video Receiver

Written by Best Buy PRODUCTs on February 7th, 2010 in Home Audio & Theater.
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Sony STR-DN1000

I have had this receiver since Aug. 1, 2009, and am very happy with it. It is missing some features like S-VHS inputs but none that I care about. I purchased it to use with HDMI devices in a 5.1 setup in one room. It works great for me and I highly recommend it.

PLUSES:

* Excellent audio.
* Good GUI that is easy to use, but you must read the manual first and consult it as you go (at least I had to).
* Good readable front and on-screen display with options for what is displayed while unit is operating (device, sound field, etc) and nameable inputs.
* Four HDMI inputs.
* Attractive design.
* Exceptional Auto Format Decoding that produces very good sound from 2-channel sources with clear centered dialogue and some LFE output. I use this setting exclusively for all devices and it unfailingly detects the proper format.
* Very easy and very accurate auto speaker setup using included microphone. It set my front speakers to large instead of small but other than that I didn’t have to change any of the settings.

MINUSES

* Poor manual. Too small in size, not well-written. This seems like a common problem with electronics these days, but maybe it is just because devices are more complicated.
* You must purchase a separate device to use with iPod/iPhone.
* No S-VHS inputs (not at all important to me, but might be to some users).
* Somewhat confusing speaker input placement on back of receiver. (I would have put the front speaker inputs above the surround back inputs and next to the center channel input.)

I use the receiver with a Sony LCD TV, Samsung Blu-ray player, Cox Cable DVR, Tivo HD, Energy Classic speakers and Infinity subwoofer. No compatibility problems encountered. I use it is a smallish room (11 x 13) and hardly ever set the volume above 35, so it seems to have plenty of power.

Before I bought this receiver, I tried a Pioneer VSX-919, which is a good receiver that gets excellent reviews. However, I could never get it to sound right to me. The Sony sounded good to me from the get go. That doesn’t mean one is better than the other, but for me the Sony was the better-sounding receiver. One feature I really liked on the Pioneer was iPod/iPhone support without having to buy add-on devices. Sony and other manufacturers should do that!

I am very happy with this purchase and would recommend it to others who want a mid-range receiver with good sound, good features and nice appearance.

Reviewed by : L. Ross “amazontrader”,   Oct 9, 2009

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Onkyo TX-SR607 7.2-Channel A/V Surround Home Theater Receiver

Written by Best Buy PRODUCTs on February 6th, 2010 in Home Audio & Theater.
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Onkyo TX-SR607

I don’t have much to add from other reviews. This is a simply wonderful receiver. I can find only one fault with it (see below) and it’s not even Onkyo’s fault.

The feature set is quite complete, and it appeared to me that there was little reason to pay more for features in Onkyo’s more expensive models in the same line (e.g. THX certified sound). I was also very impressed with how easy it was to set up (with the auto speaker calibration) and a very effective universal remote control which worked with all of my equipment except my Playstation 3 (which doesn’t have an IR remote).

While I’m not a true audiophile, I know what good sound is. Also, I recently had a friend over who owns a $100,000 system to audition my set up. We both agreed that for a $400 receiver, the Onkyo produces a wonderful, smooth sound. My Onkyo replaced a well regarded Denon receiver which had cost over $1,000 new and there is simply no comparison in the quality — the Onkyo is far superior. I am using my Onkyo to drive some Magnepan speakers (which are excellent by the way) but are known to need a lot of good clean power to run effectively.

My only criticism is how opaque “surround sound” has become these days. Both Dolby and DTS have introduced quite a few artificial processed surround sound modes that to my ears do not sound very good. The receiver doesn’t do a great job making it clear whether you are getting the true surround sound from the source or a fake “processed” mode. To make matters worse, it actually requires some setup from your BluRay DVD player to get the right output (or it did at least from my PS3). You have a choice of allowing your player to do the processing and output a multichanel PCM signal or to allow the receiver to do the processing. What I found interesting was that BOTH of these modes were turned off on the PS3 by default so I was actually getting no true surround sound and it was very unclear why…anyway, none of this is Onkyo’s fault…but I mention it in the review to point out that you should make SURE you are getting the full output from your player. Listening to content in DTS HD from a BluRay player is simply magical…but I bet a surprising number of people who have the equipment capable of doing so are not hearing it…

Reviewed by : Dylan,   Jan 24, 2010

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Braun Series 7- 790cc Pulsonic Shaver

Written by Best Buy PRODUCTs on February 4th, 2010 in Health & Personal Care.

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Braun Series 7- 790cc Pulsonic Shaver

I just want to start out saying that I have very sensitive skin; especially on the neck. I tried each of these shavers for 1 month. This was ultimately a journey in trying to find the best electric shaver. Thank God for money back guarantees or I would have gone broke in this process. Ultimately I felt that the Braun Pulsonic was the best of these shavers and the one I continue to use.

Philips Norelco 8240xl
-Really not a bad shaver. It is very quiet and the shave was fairly comfortable and quick. Also, it’s not that expensive and is a good value for the price.

Pros:
-gives a decent shaver overall
-quick shave
-fairly comfortable
-very easy to clean

Cons:
-had trouble getting all my neck hairs (had to keep going over neck)
-any more than a days worth of stubble and this thing will tug on your facial hair (hurts a little bit)

Panasonic 8243a wet/dry shaver
-not at all worth the money in my case
-I know alot of people like this shaver and I really wanted to but the actual performance of it led me to decide otherwise

Pros:
-ability to use shaving cream with this shaver reduces irritation
-does a decent job on the face
-shaves fairly close

Cons:
-used the shaver for one month and I always got ingrown hairs on my neck and jaw line after shaving with it
-frequently nicked my neck and jawline, drawing blood
-pretty loud

Philips Norelco Arcitec
-really not worth the money and overall gave a mediocre shave
-the 8240xl was a better shaver for my face

Pros:
-decent shave on the face
-shave was quick
-easy to clean

Cons:
-doesn’t shave that close for such a high end shaver
-very poor job on the neck (irritated my neck, always missed many neck hairs in spite of repeated passes)
-way to much money when the performance is not even as good as the 8240xl (looks like Philips paid too much attention to design and not enough on performance for this one)

Braun Pulsonic
-The hands down winner and best electric shaver I have used to date. Before I used the other shavers I bought this one first about 6 months ago and used it for a month. I initially felt that this did a very good job of shaving my face but wondered if I could find a better shaver for a cheaper price, so I sent the shaver back to Braun after a month. After having used the other shavers, I purchased the Braun Pulsonic again and continue to be happy with its shaving performance

Pros:
-very good shave for an electric shaver (if I take the time, can get almost as close as a blade)
-does not irritate my skin (even with repeated passes, that includes the neck)
-shave is very smooth and comfortable
-once your face adjusts to the shaver, the shave is fairly quick
-cleaning station is very convenient
-say what you will, it might seem unnecssary but it really is convenient, it lubricates the shaving head for a smooth shave, and it leaves the shaver head smelling nice and lemony

Cons:
-would be nicer if this shaver was cheaper
-this thing is loud, too loud
-the shaver head gets warm and quickly (tip: if head gets to hot, hold it in front of a fan for 10 seconds, cools right down)
-when I shave when the shaver head gets really warm it irritates my skin unless I let the shaver cool down

So the Pulsonic is the winner and even though this shaver is expensive, I was happy to pay the money for its superior performance to the other shavers. I also want to point out that the only difference between the Pulsonic 790cc and 760cc is that the 790cc has an lcd screen that shows power level and hygiene level and the 760cc has an led screen where led lights simply light up to indicate battery life. To me, the hygiene level on the 790cc is pointless; I mean, does someone really need to be reminded to clean their shaver.

Reviewed by : Kevin,   Jan 30, 2010

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Just Dance

Written by Best Buy PRODUCTs on February 2nd, 2010 in Video Games.

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Just Dance

I admit, I wasn’t expecting much when I first heard about Just Dance a few months ago. I figured it’d be just like another one of those games like Dancing with the Stars and High School Musical where you see characters on screen dancing, but all you’re doing is waving your remote to match the visual cues on the screen. Ho Hum.

The first thing that struck me when I popped the game into the Wii was that these were fun songs from every era. They’re all family-friendly, and there’s something in the track list for everyone, from baby boomers to Gen X’ers to Gen Y’ers. Here’s the entire track list. Most of the songs are not covers, but original tracks from the original singers.

Girl Just Want to Have Fun – Cyndi Lauper
Ring My Bell – Anita Ward
A Little Less Conversation (JXL Radio Edit Remix) – Elvis vs. JXL
Cotton Eye Joe – Rednex
Surfin’ Bird – The Trashmen
Heart of Glass – Blondie
Womanizer – The Gym All-Stars
Groove Is in the Heart – Deee-Lite
Jerk It Out – Caesars
I Live to Move It (Radio Mix) – Reel 2 Real feat. The Mad Stuntman
Not N Cold (Chick Version) – Katy Perry
Mashed Potato Time – Dee Dee Sharp
Girls and Boys – Blur
Fame – In the style of Irene Cara
Lump – The Presidents of the United States of America
Kids in America – Kim Wilde
Pump Up the Jam – Technotronic
I Get Around – The Beach Boys
Le Freak – Chic
That’s the Way (I Like It) – KC and the Sunshine Band
Louie Louie – Iggy Pop
Funplex (CSS Remix) – The B-52s
Jin Go Lo Ba – Fatboy Slim
DARE – Gorillaz
Bebe – Divine Brown
Eye of the Tiger – Survivor
Can’t Get You Out of My Head – Kylie Minogue
Acceptable in the 80s – Calvin Harris
Who Let the Dogs Out – Baha Men
Wanna Be – Spice Girls
Step By Step – New Kids on the Block
U Can’t Touch This – MC Hammer

The second thing that impressed me was that this game features actual dance moves to the songs. In other words, not only are you playing the game, you’re learning actual dance steps. You’ll learn the “Mashed Potato” that was all the rage in the 1960’s to Dee Dee Sharp’s “Mashed Potato Time”. You’ll learn the best disco moves of the 70’s with songs like “That’s the Way I Like It”. And my personal dream come true–you can dance like MC Hammer with “U Can’t Touch This”.

For the controller, they went for a decidedly simpler approach, and they hit a home run. For using one Wii remote, the controls are remarkably accurate as far as detecting whether you’re dancing correctly or not. For each move, you’ll be given a grade of “Great”, “Okay” and “X”. Now, I won’t lie and say the controls are the most precise in the world. There’ll be plenty of times you’ll be doing the moves precisely, but the Wii will tell you you’re not. But where this game triumphs is that even though the controls may be off, the game is so fun that you really don’t care.

And you also find that the more you practice the moves and “feel the music”, the better your scores become. If you’ve gotten to the point where you’ve memorized the dance and are just doing the moves to the music, your score will be great.

The game is simple. You choose a song, and then after a countdown from 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, you’ll see a silhouetted character on your screen doing the dance moves. The character is generally dressed appropriately for the song: a disco dude will lead you through “That’s the Way I Like It”, a cowgirl will do a two-step to “Cotton Eye Joe”, and a dog (yes, a dog) will dance to “Who Let the Dogs Out”. You basically just have to do the mirror image of the character’s moves.

They also have multiplayer games. In the first game (Challenge), you can basically have a dance-off between you and up to three other friends to see who’ll get the high score. Again, you don’t mind in this case if the controls are not completely precise because you’re all on the same playing field. In the second game (Strike a Pose), it’s like a game of Red Light / Green Light where you have to freeze in your tracks when the music stops. The third game (Last one standing) is an elimination game where the person who makes the least mistakes wins the game.

As fpr the exercise value, with virtually every song, I ended it panting because I was out of breath, and even though I was out of breath I wanted to try it again and again until I got it right. To me, that’s the sign of a great exercise game.

Reviewed by: Nutwiisystem.com,   Jan 12, 2010

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Bowflex SelectTech 552 Dumbbells

Written by Best Buy PRODUCTs on January 31st, 2010 in Exercise & Fitness.

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Bowflex SelectTech 552 Dumbbells

I’m currently in Phase 3 of my P90X workouts and the only regret I have is not having purchased these sooner! They are FUN to use! Everything from switching the weight dials, pulling them out of the base, the feel of the grip and sliding them back into the base is enjoyable. Even the rattle of the weights works with your momentum when lifting. (that is not to say the weights are loud in any way)

A few things I noticed.

BowFlex did a great job selecting which weight plates are added and removed for every setting! In other words, the dumbbells look great with any weight setting because they are distributed and spread out accordingly. I think they look pretty cool even with no added weight plates (5 pound setting)kinda like futuristic hex dumbbells.

The hand grips are hands down the best I’ve ever felt on any dumbbell period. In fact, they feel better than majority of other handles on unrelated devices, like bicycle handles and hammers.

Although I worried initially from some of the other reviews about the size, mainly the width of these dumbbells, they have not presented any issues whatsoever. Even when I read that you’d have to make slight adjustments to certain movements, I was worried… but now I understand what those adjustments are and they truly are so minor that it doesn’t even take conscious thought past the initial perception of it.

The design/colors are truly a thing of beauty. They don’t feel like a dirty, rusty, smelly pair of dumbbells like my old hexagon dumbbells. They feel like a sleek, expensive, hi-tech gadget, which for me, really adds that extra motivation while working out. It’s a good feeling knowing you have the best gear to support your fitness goals.

As for durability and construction, once again… feels solid. Of course these are not your regular pair of steel/metal dumbbells that you can drop and throw around with little concern. The SelectTechs have intricate moving parts and many different materials beyond just steel, but with proper use and care, I can see them lasting indefinitely. (life-time)

Conclusion:

Visual Design – 5 stars

Functional Design – 5 stars

Durability (w/proper use) – 5 stars

Ease of Use – 5 stars

Satisfaction – 5 stars

If you’re looking for a pair of dumbbells that look great, work great, costs less than buying individually, takes up minimal space and inspires you to push your workouts to the next level… get these immediately. You won’t regret it!

Reviewed by : David Kim “DeyBwah”,   Jan 12, 2010

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Logitech Harmony Adapter for Playstation 3

Written by Best Buy PRODUCTs on January 27th, 2010 in Audio & Video Accessories.

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Logitech Harmony Adapter for Playstation 3

I have a Logitech Harmony 1000 remote, and I run a Pioneer Elite receiver, a Toshiba HDDVD (ok – not smart), an XBox360, a wireless headset controller, a Pioneer Elite upscaling DVD player, two computers with Zalman IR controls, and a Playstation 3. I could control everything with my Harmony 1000 except the Playstation 3. I tried the Nyko Blu-Wave product, and while I’ve been extremely happy with most Nyko products, I had tons of problems with it. From not being able to power up/power down, commands executing twice, etc., there were just too many issues to make it worthwhile. Considering that Sony’s bluetooth remote was so nice, it made sense to go to 2 remotes.

Well now I’m finally down to one without a sacrifice. This unit has it’s own AC power, so it works whether the PS3 is off or on, which is a huge advantage.

The other huge advantage over every other solution is that it contains every single command that the bluetooth remote has (I believe it is 51 in all).

Pros:
-Self-powered via AC adapter
-Works regardless of PS3 being on or off
-Contains all 51 commands, including the PS button
-Doesn’t take up a valuable USB port on the PS3
-Commands work in PS2 emulator of original 60gb PS3
-Range via Harmony 1000 is excellent
-No problems with double-commands like Nyko product
-Design matches Playstation 3
-Logitech had all the commands and screens for all of the supported remotes on their website on launch day (nicely done Logitech!!)

Cons:
-Price is a little high (it’s 3 times the cost of the Sony bluetooth remote)
-For that money, I would like to have had the option of a rechargeable battery so that an AC adapter wouldn’t be needed.
-Unit is small, but it seems like it could be smaller.
-It is still infrared from remote to receiver, so you have to aim it versus bluetooth which is omnidirectional.

Summary: If you want to get down to one remote, this is THE way to do it. If you want to save money, go with the omnidirectional Sony bluetooth remote (don’t go third part on that).

Reviewed by : M. Larsen “Diamond”,   May 12, 2009

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Crest Whitestrips Supreme Professional Strength 84 strips

Written by Best Buy PRODUCTs on January 25th, 2010 in Health & Personal Care.

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Crest Whitestrips Supreme Professional Strength 84 strips

As a dentist, I am often asked by patients and friends where to start in terms of selecting a bleaching product. Since Crest produces some very good products, I generally steer them to Crest products. However, there are a multitude of Crest bleaching products to select from, so where does one begin? Here is my advice in selecting and using Crest Bleaching products:

First, let’s begin with Crest Whitestrips Supreme Professional Strength. The bleaching strip is different from all the other Crest Bleaching products in two ways: It has a 14% hydrogen peroxide bleaching gel, and the strip is 50% thinner than previous products. The primary advantage to this system is (in general) a quicker bleaching result, and less exposure to hydrogen peroxide, as there is less hydrogen peroxide in each strip (which is why the strip is 50% thinner). One bleaches for 30 minutes a day for 21 days for maximal result. Crest also claims less gum irritation by using this product.

A brief review of the other Crest bleaching products is in order to understand the other options available. Crest White Strips come in as many as 7 different formulations. This can be very confusing for the consumer! Please remember the key difference in all these products is the strength of the hydrogen peroxide gel, and of course the price. The higher the dose of hydrogen peroxide, the faster the bleaching result, and the most costly as well. Here is a quick summary of the products:

1. Crest White Strips Classic (6% hydrogen peroxide, 14-day treatment). 2. Crest White Strips Premium (10% hydrogen peroxide, 7-day treatment). 3. Crest White Strips Premium Plus (10% hydrogen peroxide, and has 12 additional strips).
4. Crest Pro Effects (10% hydrogen peroxide, 10-day treatment).
5. Crest Advanced Seal (10% hydrogen peroxide, 10-day treatment).
6. Daily Whitening Multicare (6% hydrogen peroxide, 5-minutes/day, 6-week supply)
7. Daily Whitening with Tartar Protection (6% hydrogen peroxide, 5-minutes/day, has a chemical that discourages tartar from attaching to the teeth, 38 upper and lower strips)

In using any of the Crest bleaching products, please follow the specified instructions that come with each product.

1. For most products, the instructions will direct you to bleach twice a day for 30-minutes a time. The inner part of the strip has a chemical called hydrogen peroxide that causes the stains inside your teeth to be oxidized and turn white. Applying the strips has a small learning curve as you will probably bend or fold a couple of them before you get the technique down.

2. Leave the strips on for the time recommended in the instructions and do not overbleach your teeth, as this can lead to sensitivity. Crest bleaching products will generally work for most people, especially younger people and those with yellow stains.

Potential Disadvantages to Consider

1. Hydrogen Peroxide can “burn” your gums. If you notice a burning sensation when you use the product, it is the chemical oxidizing (or burning) your gums (it will turn them white with a minor chemical burn). Depending on how severe the burning is, it may cause you to want to stop the treatment. It is OK to stop the treatment for a day or two to let the gums heal. Once they are healed, resume treatment with the White Strips. Try to not get the strip too far up on your gums.

2. Your teeth may become senstiive during the treatment time. Try to tolerate the sensitivity if it is mild, but if more severe, take a day or two off to let the teeth settle down and then pick up where you left off. You may notice much more sensitivity to cold water, ice cream, etc. The peroxide causes a revesible inflamation of the inner pulp, or nerve center of the tooth and makes the teeth very sensitive to biting or cold drinks or foods. If your teeth become too sensitive, back off on the strips until the sensitivity is gone before resuming bleaching.

3. The strips only cover your front teeth, so only your front teeth will bleach. You may notice the distinct difference between the back (unbleached) teeth and the front (bleached) teeth. Since most people notice the front 6 teeth anyway, this is not a big deal. However, if you have a wide toothy smile, you may want to have a dentist make you a tray that will hold the chemical on the back teeth to whiten them too.

4. The bleaching effect works best on yellow stains. If your stains are due to tetracycline (brownish grey stains in a band on your teeth, your best bet is to have a dentist whiten your teeth in the office for two sessions and then use White Strips to continue the bleaching process.

Crest White Strips work for the vast majority of people. Younger people with yellow stains seem to respond better than older people or those with gray stains. If you have severely stained teeth, especially those with tetracycline (an antibiotic) stain, the strips may not work well for you.

If you are not satisfied with the results and still want whiter teeth, you can then see your dentist for a more concentrated in-office form of bleaching (called “power bleaching”).

Reviewed by : Jim “Konedog” Koenig, DDS,   April 20, 2009

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Ab Circle Pro

Written by Best Buy PRODUCTs on January 24th, 2010 in Exercise & Fitness.

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Ab Circle Pro

I purchased the Ab Circle Pro yesterday and just put it together now. It was a pretty simple task and did not take long to assemble.

I have been extremely skeptical about this product because of the horrible reviews. However, as a result of the commercials, I had a strong feeling that it would be a beneficial workout despite the quality of its parts. Therefore, I purchased it at Sports Authority because a 2-year warranty is available for $32.99, so if the product breaks in any way, the Ab Circle Pro may be returned for full refund or replacement. I have always been and always will be an AVID FAN of Amazon.com because I am delighted with the prices, free/speedy delivery and service. But, the warranty is not available here for this particular product, so that is the only reason I went elsewhere.

After trying the Ab Circle Pro, I must say I am definitely pleasantly surprised. I agree with others who posted that the parts could have been thought out a little better in order to ensure its stability and quality. However, I can undoubtedly feel the workout. I am 5′8″ and 143 pounds and am generally fit. I purchased this product so I can re-reveal my six-pack for spring break and this summer, and I believe that this will be the key to success. I am the type of person who is not necessarily motivated to go to the gym or stick to a specific ab routine of my own, so a product like this is perfect for me. It is definitely difficult, especially on the hardest setting with the handle bars as low as they can go. This product works the triceps, shoulders, chest, forearms, lower back, abs and inner/outer thighs (once the bar is removed). The extra sets of knee pads are definitely an added bonus (I’m assuming they were added to the newer models because of the painful reviews), and are necessary for a comfortable kneeling position. However, they proved dangerous to me because the added knee pads slid out of the knee bowl causing me to fall over and bang my knee on the bar. This was quite painful. Therefore, I would recommend duct-taping these pads to the knee bowls if you plan on keeping the Ab Circle Pro. Another complaint is that the feet sometimes lift off the ground with the momentum of your body, and could possibly be dangerous for tipping off the machine for people on the heavier side.

Overall, I am pleased with this product, but I do believe that some tweaks should and will eventually be made to the Ab Circle Pro. I would not advise this product for people who are not already fit and who are heavy and/or uncoordinated. I feel that this product is best for people who are young, don’t have achey joints (because of the kneeling position), and have the agility and coordination to keep up with this routine. I understand that the entire point of a workout machine is (generally) for people to lose weight, but I feel that the Ab Circle Pro would be best for the goal of toning, adding some muscle mass, and cardio. I’m glad that I purchased this product, because it is easy and fun enough to keep up with, and if it will ultimately make me more confident and fit, it is worth the $199 (+ price of one or two year warranty which I recommend). Try it out!

Reviewed by : Deal Finder,   Jan 21, 2010

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Graco High Back TurboBooster Car Seat, Wander

Written by Best Buy PRODUCTs on January 23rd, 2010 in Baby Product.

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Graco High Back TurboBooster Car Seat, Wander

I am very happy with this purchase. I am a Britax Mommy and have been since my son was born but just so happened to check Consumer Reports before I purchased his “Big Boy” seat and was glad I did.

They gave this seat the following review: Over all score 82 (the highest of any booster seat) Graco TurboBooster 8493 TurboBooster SafeSeat (Step 3) 8496 $50, TurboBooster SafeSeat (Step 3) 8497 $50,TurboBooster SafeSeat (Step 3) 8498 $50,TurboBooster SafeSeat (Step 3) 8673 $60,TurboBooster SafeSeat (Step 3) 8674 $70

This seat is actually several models but this one that I purchased allows for the back of the seat to detach when they are older and no longer need the back. It also comes with a neck pillow. Unfortunately I did not get this in my box and simply called GRACO and they sent one right out to me. Excellent customer service!

My son is not yet 3 years old but exceeds the mandatory weight and height limits to use the seat. He is not a large child but fits perfectly in it. I have posted his photo in the seat so that you can judge for yourself on the sizing.

From one Britax mother to another don’t spend the extra money on the name. Britax did not even make the Consumer Reports list. I am pleased and I am also very concerned with my son’s safety that is why I always purchased Britax. This time GRACO came out tops!

As far as my son being comfortable he is able to be free in his seat and still be safe. He can reach his toys and he can also nap comfortably. He dies not complain at all now that we have the new seat. I personally made a wise decision. The seat also fits great in my Xterra and both cup holders on the seat can be pulled out with east for snacks and drinks. I am however worried about cleaning them when they get dirty. It looks as if it will be a tedious job.

Reviewed by : Jirka “Two Little Chicks”,   Dec 27, 2006

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