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Director Zhang Yimou's fantasy-tinged action epic stars Matt Damon as William Garin, a European mercenary in China during the Song Dynasty. Taken prisoner by an elite group of Chinese soldiers, Garin and his compatriot Pero Tovar (Pedro Pascal) soon find themselves aiding their captors in their desperate struggle to defend the Great Wall from the Tao Tei, monstrous creatures that launch an attack once every 60 years. Jing Tian, Andy Lau, and Willem Dafoe also star in this American/Chinese production. 104 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack English. Two-disc set.
 
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4k Visual Splendor
on June 2, 2017
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Outstanding reference 4k movie
Video incredible-audio on really good home theater incredible
Recommended
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Great movie
on June 2, 2017
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Very good 4k transfer excellent visual and audio recommended 4k viewing
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Five action thrillers about the exploits of author Robert Ludlum's fictional assassin Jason Bourne in one 5-DVD set. In The Bourne Identity, an amnesiac Bourne (Matt Damon) discovers a wealth of lethal forgotten talents while on the run from international agents. In The Bourne Supremacy, Bourne (Damon) must choose between a normal life with the woman he loves (Franka Potente) and a life of danger. In The Bourne Ultimatum, Bourne (Damon) copes with violent flashbacks as he struggles to make sense of his current assignment. In The Bourne Legacy, Aaron Cross (Jeremy Renner) picks up Bourne's legacy after the latter escapes from Moscow. In the final installment Jason Bourne, Bourne (Damon) gleans what he can about his mysterious father.
 
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Bourne 4K Package rocks
on June 2, 2017
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The only way to watch Jason Bourne
Highly recommended
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OLED ROCKS Picture
on May 27, 2017
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Great Demo 4K Blu Ray for Image
Sound is pretty good too
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After sitting out the last adventure, Vin Diesel reprises his role as Xander Cage in this thrilling sequel. This time, the not-so-dead-after-all Cage must retrieve a device that can turn satellites into deadly warheads while also trying to figure out who among the many other intelligence operatives caught up in the dangerous mission is friend, and who is foe. With Samuel L. Jackson, Toni Collette, Donnie Yen, Deepika Padukone, Nina Dobrev, and, in a cameo, Ice Cube. 107 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack English. Two-disc set.
 
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Incredible
on May 27, 2017
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Excellent 4k picture and very good demo quality surround sound
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Experience stunning pictures and vivid colors on this 65-inch LG OLED 4K smart TV with HDR. Since the pixels can be individually controlled, the blacks appear deeper and the colors more vibrant. This LG OLED 4K smart TV uses webOS 3.0 to let you easily connect to streaming services and mobile apps.
 
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OLED ROCKS!!
on May 5, 2017
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Replaced my LG 65U9500 with this Monitor- all I can say is WOW!! Only thing better would be the next size up
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Great Demo Movie for Picture and Sound
on April 29, 2017
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Great movie to check black levels on your T.V BASS
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Build your home entertainment system around this Monster Black Platinum UHD HDMI cable, and enjoy every bit of your television's resolution. Made to support up to 4K UHD resolution, this cable has high-density triple-layer shielding to keep frequency interference out. The 24K gold contacts on this Monster Black Platinum UHD HDMI cable offer a secure, reliable connection.
 
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Hdmi cable review
on May 28, 2016
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With new technology comes the needed addition of a high speed HDMI cable and this new cable by Monster Cable meets and or exceeds all current speed requirements I would highly recommend purchasing this cable
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Use this Monster Black Platinum UHD HDMI cable to create a tailored audio-visual setup in your home theater. In-wall certification lends versatility in your component placement, and the 5-foot length means less cable left over. This Monster Black Platinum UDH HDMI cable is triple-layer shielded to eliminate the chance of frequency interference.
 
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High speed HDMI Cable
on May 28, 2016
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With the stringent requirements for a 4K Blu-ray it is very important to have a cable that will handle the needed speed the additional data from a 4K disc delivers . I know there are many Skeptics out there when it comes to cables both speaker and or interconnect however I can tell you based on 30 years of experience there is no substitute for a great cable and this is one of the great cables
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Samsung UBD-K8500 4K Ultra HD Smart Blu-ray Player: This HDR-compatible, 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player offers 4x the resolution of a standard Blu-ray player. The built-in UHD upscaling technology enhances the picture quality from standard Blu-ray discs and DVDs, and built-in Wi-Fi allows you to stream 4K movies and shows from your favorite services.Learn more about 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray ~
 
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4k samung Blu Ray Player
on May 28, 2016
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This player has now replaced my Oppo 105 reference player. The internal streaming from Netflix & Vudu
is extremely fast and the spin up speed for a 4K UHD Blu-ray player is very fast for the first generation of a new player _4K picture is incredible on a properly adjusted 4K TV_ until such time that Panasonic releases their THX certified player this player is a bargain price
My Best Buy number: 0038125744
My Best Buy number: 0038125744
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Expand your workspace or gaming experience with this 27-inch Acer widescreen monitor. An antiglare LED backlit screen provides easy viewing from any angle and even in direct light situations, and 1920 x 1080 resolution delivers on graphics. This Acer widescreen monitor features an ultra-slim design that doesn't take up a lot of space.
 

Is this monitor any good for gaming?

I am not a gamer however I am a BIG HOME THEATER person and the Image on this LCD display is incredible

I have a 65" OLED TV and this Monitor impresses me and I am very picky

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Experience stunning pictures and vivid colors on this 65-inch LG OLED 4K smart TV with HDR. Since the pixels can be individually controlled, the blacks appear deeper and the colors more vibrant. This LG OLED 4K smart TV uses webOS 3.0 to let you easily connect to streaming services and mobile apps.
 

I have a 65" LG 4K tv that I purchased in 2014. Will I be able to hang this set using the same wall mount (standard tilt mount up to 65" tv)? If yes, will I have to remove or adjust the "base" of the wall mount that is already attached to the wall?

More than likely- My old 4k was a 65U9500 I replaced with the 65 OLED
Former TV hung on wall at 42" off of floor with Beat Buy brand wall mount --new OLED even with wall mount adjusted as far down as it can go is now almost 8 Inches higher than old LG set. Best buy install team will not stick around to help you resolve issue. I had a new 2x6 to put up to lower set yet they would not stay. So as usual ONCE AGAIN it will be up to me to remove new TV with help-install new 2x6 make correct measurement height-then rehang new TV with help

Even if you pay best buy I was informed they do not or.will not install new 2x6

Hope that helps- I may just start a business of helping hang Tv's that best buy refuse to see the process all the way through


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9 years, 1 month ago
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The Nighthawk X10 AD7200 Smart WiFi Router is industry's fastest router for media streaming with Plex media server. The X10 delivers 802.11ac/ad WiFi for ultra-smooth 4K streaming, VR gaming and instant downloads. With a powerful 1.7GHz quad core processor and Quad-Stream architecture, you can enjoy combined wireless speeds of up to 7.2Gbps.
 

Can this router be used without a computer? I want to just plug it into the modeum and go.

I would have to ask you if your looking to replace your existing Wi-Fi service from your MAIN Modem, and use the this one in its place to play games, stream movies ,etc.?


If that is the case, then yes you can certainly plug this into your main modem, and then follow the easy directions to set it up and your ready. I would certainly advise that you get into your main modem function settings and disable it's Wi-Fi- to eliminate any possibility of interference.

Hope this helps.

JKL
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