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    April 19, 2013
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From director Michael Bay and executive producer Steven Spielberg comes the best TRANSFORMERS ever! With humanity facing extinction from a terrifying new threat, it's up to Optimus Prime and the Autobots to save the world. But now that our government has turned against them, they'll need a new team of allies, including inventor Cade Yeager (Mark Wahlberg) and the fearsome Dinobots!
 
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fun action movie
on January 11, 2015
Posted by: buddster
from CA
This is not the type of movie that has a lot of deep meaning or is going to contend for any oscars. This is just a fun dumb action movie that wows you with a lot of special effects. It's reference quality in terms of bluray video/audio and there's lots of special features as well.
My Best Buy number: 0556042431
I would recommend this to a friend!
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reference 3d movie
on January 11, 2015
Posted by: buddster
from CA
I got this when it was on sale for around $8. This was a no brain price to get a 3d reference bluray. Special effects are very good and there's quite a few worthwhile special features too.
My Best Buy number: 0556042431
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Samsung Galaxy S5 Cell Phone for AT&T: This cell phone offers a stylish design and fast processing power for multitasking. It complements your active lifestyle, letting you monitor your heart rate with the touch of a finger, map out your run and achieve your nutritional goals.AT&T Next option available. Learn more ~
 
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great phone, but lots of bloatware
on January 11, 2015
Posted by: buddster
from CA
Hardware spec wise, this is a great phone and performs very well. I got this over black friday when best buy had them for $0 when signing up for a 2 year contract. I also highly recommend getting a Samsung wireless charging cover (that replaces the back cover that comes with the phone) to use with a qi charger. This makes charging the phone very convenient and you don't have to mess around with cables.
However, the one drawback I'd like to point out (and it seems true of all Samsung phones), is that they really load the phones up with a lot of unnecessary bloatware. There's some stuff that can be hidden, but I would have preferred they not install a lot of the apps that come with the phone. I don't think there's a way to uninstall them without rooting the phone.
My Best Buy number: 0556042431
I would recommend this to a friend!
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'Fight Club' pulls you in, challenges your prejudices, rocks your world and leaves you laughing (Rolling Stone). Brad Pitt (12 Monkeys, Seven), Edward Norton (Primal Fear, American History X) and Helena Bonham Carter (Mighty Aphrodite, a Room.
 
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worth it to upgrade from DVD to bluray
on June 26, 2014
Posted by: buddster
from CA
I already had the Fight Club 2-disc DVD special edition that came out years ago and was wondering whether to upgrade this movie to bluray. I went ahead and did it and it was worth it for me for the improved video/audio quality. The video upgrade is decent, but not great. The video on the bluray is very good and the best that Fight Club has ever looked, but it's not reference material. The audio upgrade on the other hand was definitely worth it and it is reference material on the bluray.
Most of the extra features are the same as was on the DVD are in SD, not HD. On the other hand, there were a ton of extra features on the DVD already and carrying them over to the bluray version is nice. There's a few new extra features on the bluray but they're not worth it to upgrade just for those.
My Best Buy number: 0556042431
What's great about it: good bluray audio/video
What's not so great: most extra features are the same as on the DVD
I would recommend this to a friend!
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great bluray for your collection
on June 26, 2014
Posted by: buddster
from CA
I won't review the movie itself since you can find many places for that elsewhere. Will just concentrate on the bluray itself.
The video/audio quality on this disc is top notch and definitely reference material. Whether you are a Bond fan or not, it's one to keep in your collection.
All the extra features are in HD which is nice and there is about an hours worth of documentary type features showing how the movie was made. There are two audio commentaries from the director and producers, but they don't include any of the actors. Also, there are no deleted or extended scenes on the bluray.
My Best Buy number: 0556042431
What's great about it: great audio/video, many documentary extra features
What's not so great: some missing extra features
I would recommend this to a friend!
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good quality bluray
on June 26, 2014
Posted by: buddster
from CA
I'm not going to review the movie because there's a lot of places where you can find reviews for this. Just want to review the bluray itself.
The video/audio quality is top-notch and demo worthy so this is one to keep in your collection. All the extra features are in HD too so that's very nice because many other blurays don't have their extra features in HD. There's a lot of documentary type of features so if you want to know more about the movie background or production, there's a lot of content for this. There's no audio commentary though and no deleted or extended scenes on this bluray, which I was kind of disappointed in since I'm sure there was a lot cut that I would have been interested in seeing.
My Best Buy number: 0556042431
What's great about it: great audio/video, special features in HD
What's not so great: some missing extra features
I would recommend this to a friend!
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good movie and bluray quality/features
on June 26, 2014
Posted by: buddster
from CA
This movie often goes on sale for around $5 and it's a great value at that price. Movie-wise, it was much better than I expected and plays as a raunchy comedy. Whatever you may remember about the 21 jump street tv show, just discard that as the only similarity is the notion of undercover cops in high school.
Blu-ray wise, the video and audio quality is very good and there are a lot of extra features like 30 min of deleted scenes, audio commentary with the main actors and directors, and a bunch of short features.
My Best Buy number: 0556042431
What's great about it: decent movie, good audio/video, extra features
What's not so great: nothing
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Capture crystal clear audio with this Sony Mono digital voice recorder. Singers looking to keep track of their inspiration and working professionals who don't want to forget important details benefit from this recorder's high-quality mp3 audio. This Sony Mono digital voice recorder utilizes Intelligent Noise Cut technology to enhance human speech and filter out background noise.
 
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above average recorder
on July 2, 2013
Posted by: buddster
from CA
This recorder has better features than a lot of basic entry level recorders out there. The features include 4GB built-in memory, expandable memory thru microSD slot, and being able to connect to a computer using a USB cable to transfer the recorded mp3 files. It's a compact, small device (feels sort of like a small tv remote control) and both recorded voice quality and battery life (on 2 AAA batteries) seem to be pretty good so far.
Some drawbacks are are the mono microphone (recorders with the built-in stereo microphones cost more and usually make the recorder physically larger, there is a mic jack on this recorder though that would allow you to hook up an external stereo microphone) and the higher cost to get the extra features mentioned above. I estimate the features like the memory card slot and USB connector add about $20 extra on top of a basic recorder model that doesn't have these features. But I think they are worth the extra cost.
My Best Buy number: 0556042431
What's great about it: lot of features
What's not so great: mono microphone, cost
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Demons have invaded and overtaken the Union Aerospace Corporation's Mars Research Facility. Carnage and agonizing death blanket the station as misery permeates the air. As one of the lucky few occupants of the station to have escaped unscathed, your shell-shocked psyche struggles to cope with the horrifying images you have seen. Things won't get better any time soon, but it falls upon you to battle your way through the demonic horde and lay this evil to rest once and for all.Dive into the terrifying world of the DOOM franchise on your Xbox 360 with this demonic first-person shooter. Hunt demons and escape the carnage in the Xbox 360 versions of DOOM, DOOM 2 and DOOM 3. Will you survive the demonic hordes or will they be your DOOM?
 
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complete doom package
on May 20, 2013
Posted by: buddster
from CA
Age:35-44
Gender:Male
(I bought the new Xbox version of this game from Best Buy, but it doesn't seem to be available anymore on the site. So putting this review for the pre-owned version.)
Yes, this game is old and the graphics aren't as good as recent games. But if you've ever been a fan of any of the Doom games, get this as this is the complete package. It includes Doom 1, 2, 3 as well as the Resurrection of Evil and Lost Mission expansion packs. The graphics on Doom 3 are much better on the console than they were on the PC.
I got the Xbox game new for $10 when it went on sale, which I thought was a steal. I have fond nostalgic feelings for playing Doom back in the days so this was a must have in my collection.
My Best Buy number: 0556042431
What's great about it: get it if you're a fan of Doom
What's not so great: graphics not up to par compared to recent games
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Fans of Jumanji who own the original DVD release might want to sell off that old copy and look for the newer special edition. Once again, the picture is outstanding, maybe even reference quality. It is alive with color, while the dark scenes look perfectly natural, without any noticeable grain. The sound is problematic, as the dialogue is recorded lower than the music and sound effects. This means continuously raising and lowering the volume. For the most part, however, the extras make up for any inconsistencies. Though far from the best, they are plentiful. First up is an audio commentary track, not from the director or actors, but from the real "stars" of the film -- the visual effects crew. They create a track about the technical details while trying to keep it as uncomplicated as possible. In addition, there are three featurettes. The longest, a 20 minute "making of" documentary, has some interesting interviews, but little behind-the-scenes footage. The other two, one on the visual effects and the other on the production design, are shorter, but still appealing for those interested in an effects-laden picture such as this. A small storyboard section allows the viewer to look at drawn images of specific scenes while watching a smaller window with the final results. A brief photo gallery rounds out the main supplemental material. There are talent files and theatrical trailers for this film as well as for Madeline and Matilda. While certainly not the greatest special edition ever produced, this will no doubt please fans that enjoyed the film.
 
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decent movie for older kids
on May 20, 2013
Posted by: buddster
from CA
This is a decent for older kids, but may be a bit too scary for younger ones. There's an element of violence and death that I think would not make it appropriate for younger kids and they may also get scared about some of the animal special effects. Otherwise the story and performance by the actors is pretty good.
DVD is priced low for around $5 when on sale and there's a lot of special features on the DVD such as audio commentary and featurettes that aren't just fluff material.
My Best Buy number: 0556042431
What's great about it: good for older kids, lots of special features
What's not so great: may be a bit scary for younger kids
I would recommend this to a friend!
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