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A must have for your film collection
on January 27, 2017
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from Morton Grove, IL
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This film is still funny despite its age and no matter how many times you watch it. The dialogue is snappy and the comedy priceless.
My Best Buy number: 2366269732
My Best Buy number: 2366269732
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Ghostbusters: Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis and Ernie Hudson star as a quartet of Manhattan-based "paranormal investigators". When their government grants run out, the former three go into business as The Ghostbusters, later hiring Hudson on. Armed with electronic paraphernalia, the team is spectacularly successful, ridding The Big Apple of dozens of ghoulies, ghosties and long-legged beasties. Tight-lipped bureaucrat William Atherton regards the Ghostbusters as a bunch of charlatans, but is forced to eat his words when New York is besieged by an army of unfriendly spirits, conjured up by a long-dead Babylonian demon and "channelled" through beautiful cellist Sigourney Weaver and nerdish Rick Moranis. The climax is a glorious sendup of every Godzilla movie ever made-and we daresay it cost more than a year's worth of Japanese monster flicks combined. Who'd ever dream that the chubby, cheery Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man would turn out to be the most malevolent threat ever faced by New York City? When the script for Ghostbusters was forged by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis, John Belushi was slated to play the Bill Murray role; Belushi's death in 1982 not only necessitated the hiring of Murray, but also an extensive rewrite. The most expensive comedy made up to 1984, Ghostbusters made money hand over fist, spawning not only a 1989 sequel but also two animated TV series (one of them partially based on an earlier live-action TV weekly, titled The Ghost Busters. Ghostbusters II: Ivan Reitman's sequel to the phenomenally successful Ghostbusters is looser and more self-assured than the original. The film opens with a title reading "Five Years Later" and finds the ghostbusters living in hard times. A restraining order has forbidden the boys to partake in paranormal warfare, and as a result they have had to seek other lines of work. Ray (Dan Aykroyd) and Winston (Ernie Hudson) spend their time performing at children's' birthday parties, and Egon (Harold Ramis) is busy conducting experiments investigating the effect of human emotions on the environment, leaving ghostbusting behind. Venkman (Bill Murray) and Dana (Sigourney Weaver) have split up. Venkman now hosts a local cable show called "The World of the Psychic." Dana, now divorced and the mother of a little baby named Oscar, works as an art restorer in a museum -- and this is where the plot kicks in. While Dana is restoring a portrait of a 16th-century tyrant by the name of Vigo the Carpathian, the portrait becomes hexed. The evil Vigo wants to return to life by taking over the body of Dana's little child. Vigo has enlisted Dana's boss, Janosz Poha (Peter MacNicol), to compel Dana to cooperate. Soon dirty sludge and slime flow through the streets of Manhattan, and the ghostbusters have to reunite to save the city from a funky paranormal evil.
 
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Not just for kids
on January 27, 2017
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from Morton Grove, IL
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This is a classic film that will entertain kids, but even adults can enjoy the fun.
My Best Buy number: 2366269732
My Best Buy number: 2366269732
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Cubs Win World Series
on January 13, 2017
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I enjoy watching Game 7 over again and again. This has been a long long time coming. The bluray has all 7 WS games rather than just the documentary. No doubt I will be watching this many times over.
My Best Buy number: 2366269732
My Best Buy number: 2366269732
I would recommend this to a friend!
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A classic comedy
on December 3, 2016
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This is a must have addition to any video library. You can watch this movie over and over and still laugh. Comedy like this never gets tired.
My Best Buy number: 2366269732
My Best Buy number: 2366269732
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Copy your files and slip them in your pocket with this PNY Turbo Elite flash drive. This 3.0 USB flash drive is backward compatible with USB 2.0, expanding your storage capabilities. With 256GB available, this PNY Turbo Elite flash drive is an ideal option for backing up your computer or storing older files you don't use.
 
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Speedy transfers
on December 3, 2016
Posted by: MikePags2
from Morton Grove, IL
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I needed a large capacity USB drive to move files between computers and to expand the amount of storage for a Samsung tablet. It is much easier to carry your music and vids on a thumb drive rather than rely on cloud based solutions. The USB 3 drive rapidly transfers files between computers but there is no speed advantage for Android phones and tablets. The additional storage allows me to carry videos and music while saving my SD card for other things. A large capacity thumb drive is necessary since most tablets and phones do not provide a lot of storage. You can change thumb drives faster than you can change SD cards. And storage is the biggest reason why I don't buy and Ipad or Iphone.
My Best Buy number: 2366269732
My Best Buy number: 2366269732
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With its generous 128GB capacity, this Samsung EVO+ MB-MC128DA/AM memory card allows you to store plenty of pictures, videos and music on your compatible mobile device. The water-, temperature-, x-ray- and magnet-resistant design protects stored data.
 
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Extra storage for a tablet or phone
on October 22, 2016
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from Morton Grove, IL
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This was on sale when I purchased this card for use in my tablet. I use it mainly for documents and music so I cannot say if it meets expectations for video. But the price was right so I recommend this for extra storage, particularly the Samsung tablets since they cannot address any card over 200 GB.
My Best Buy number: 2366269732
My Best Buy number: 2366269732
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Get work done on the go with this Logitech Type-S 920-007985 keyboard case, which features Android shortcuts to allow you to easily interact with your Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7. The stand mode provides hands-free entertainment.
 
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The best keyboard for Samsung tablet
on October 22, 2016
Posted by: MikePags2
from Morton Grove, IL
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The tablet easily snaps into the case and connects through Bluetooth. It doesn't draw a lot of power and can be used for a laptop replacement if you are looking for a light duty alternative. It needs to be charged before using it and the charge lasts a long time if you are not using it for long periods. The tablet battery will lose its charge a lot faster than this keyboard so you won't have to worry about it going out at an inopportune time.
My Best Buy number: 2366269732
My Best Buy number: 2366269732
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Browse the Internet and watch videos with this Samsung Galaxy tablet. Its Super AMOLED display provides rich, colorful viewing and also makes it easy to see your screen in sunshine or dim lighting. Stream videos, switch between apps and load documents faster with the powerful octa-core processor. This Samsung Galaxy tablet has 32GB of memory for optimal storage.
 
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A tablet that won't break the bank
on October 22, 2016
Posted by: MikePags2
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This tablet is a great alternative to a pricey Ipad. You can do most everything that an Ipad can do and better. The best feature is the ability to add storage. An Ipad has limited storage unless you are willing to pay the price of a laptop and that defeats the purpose for buying a tablet. I recommend this as a low cost alternative to any Ipad.
My Best Buy number: 2366269732
My Best Buy number: 2366269732
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The NETGEAR AC1200 WiFi USB 3.0 Adapter with high-gain antennas provides 3x faster access than USB 2.0. Wirelessly connect your notebook or desktop computer to an 11ac network for applications such as lag-free, multiple HD streams throughout your home.
 
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Easy upgrade
on March 26, 2016
Posted by: MikePags2
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I purchased this to replace an internal card because the driver was a problem for Win 10. It took more time to pull the internal card out than to install the new one. Install the software and just plug in the USB connection, preferably USB 3 if your computer has one. Transfer speeds are great.
My Best Buy number: 2366269732
My Best Buy number: 2366269732
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Best Film
on March 20, 2016
Posted by: MikePags2
from Morton Grove, IL
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This is one the best comedies to come out in a long time. The oddball characters only add to the fun. I can watch this film many times and still laugh.
My Best Buy number: 2366269732
My Best Buy number: 2366269732
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Alienware Aurora R5 Desktop: Designed for VR, the Aurora was engineered to exceed today's virtual reality requirements. And with convenient tool-less access, it also offers easy upgradeability for the next wave of VR. With a VR-ready Alienware PC, you can be the first to experience the future of gaming. Alienware provides a range of systems to bring you the most immersive VR experience imaginable. Additionally, the Aurora offers Oculus or HTC Vive virtual reality configurations, for powerful, immersive VR experiences.The Alienware Aurora features a meticulous, zero-fat design and is the first of its kind to offer tool-less upgrades to graphics cards, hard drives and memory.A uniquely designed PSU swing-arm keeps graphics and expansion cards safely secured and easy to upgrade - along with memory modules and up to 5 storage drives - thanks to tool-less accessibility.
 

What is the power supply of this computer?

800W according to the specs I saw online.
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Alienware Aurora R5 Desktop: Designed for VR, the Aurora was engineered to exceed today's virtual reality requirements. And with convenient tool-less access, it also offers easy upgradeability for the next wave of VR. With a VR-ready Alienware PC, you can be the first to experience the future of gaming. Alienware provides a range of systems to bring you the most immersive VR experience imaginable. Additionally, the Aurora offers Oculus or HTC Vive virtual reality configurations, for powerful, immersive VR experiences.The Alienware Aurora features a meticulous, zero-fat design and is the first of its kind to offer tool-less upgrades to graphics cards, hard drives and memory.A uniquely designed PSU swing-arm keeps graphics and expansion cards safely secured and easy to upgrade - along with memory modules and up to 5 storage drives - thanks to tool-less accessibility.
 

What is the power supply of this computer? And how many watts ?

I did some research and it is 800 W but I cannot confirm it because I did not pay attention to the power supply when I opened the case. The 800W should be more than ample for the machine.
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Alienware Aurora R5 Desktop: Designed for VR, the Aurora was engineered to exceed today's virtual reality requirements. And with convenient tool-less access, it also offers easy upgradeability for the next wave of VR. With a VR-ready Alienware PC, you can be the first to experience the future of gaming. Alienware provides a range of systems to bring you the most immersive VR experience imaginable. Additionally, the Aurora offers Oculus or HTC Vive virtual reality configurations, for powerful, immersive VR experiences.The Alienware Aurora features a meticulous, zero-fat design and is the first of its kind to offer tool-less upgrades to graphics cards, hard drives and memory.A uniquely designed PSU swing-arm keeps graphics and expansion cards safely secured and easy to upgrade - along with memory modules and up to 5 storage drives - thanks to tool-less accessibility.
 

This may be a dumb question but I'm new to PC gaming and I'm not really sure can I connect this into a TV and use it like a computer monitor

You may be able to use an hdmi cable to connect your video card to a TV but your resolution is not going to be as good as your machine. Graphics will lose some of their sharpness but give a try and set the video card up for dual monitors.
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Alienware Aurora R5 Desktop: Designed for VR, the Aurora was engineered to exceed today's virtual reality requirements. And with convenient tool-less access, it also offers easy upgradeability for the next wave of VR. With a VR-ready Alienware PC, you can be the first to experience the future of gaming. Alienware provides a range of systems to bring you the most immersive VR experience imaginable. Additionally, the Aurora offers Oculus or HTC Vive virtual reality configurations, for powerful, immersive VR experiences.The Alienware Aurora features a meticulous, zero-fat design and is the first of its kind to offer tool-less upgrades to graphics cards, hard drives and memory.A uniquely designed PSU swing-arm keeps graphics and expansion cards safely secured and easy to upgrade - along with memory modules and up to 5 storage drives - thanks to tool-less accessibility.
 

Why is my Aurora R5 restarting on its own?? I have only had the computer a few weeks

I cannot say with specificity but you should try a system restore or reinstall. It sounds like a corrupt driver or system file. If a restore or reinstall does not work then it could be a faulty machine.
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Alienware Aurora R5 Desktop: Designed for VR, the Aurora was engineered to exceed today's virtual reality requirements. And with convenient tool-less access, it also offers easy upgradeability for the next wave of VR. With a VR-ready Alienware PC, you can be the first to experience the future of gaming. Alienware provides a range of systems to bring you the most immersive VR experience imaginable. Additionally, the Aurora offers Oculus or HTC Vive virtual reality configurations, for powerful, immersive VR experiences.The Alienware Aurora features a meticulous, zero-fat design and is the first of its kind to offer tool-less upgrades to graphics cards, hard drives and memory.A uniquely designed PSU swing-arm keeps graphics and expansion cards safely secured and easy to upgrade - along with memory modules and up to 5 storage drives - thanks to tool-less accessibility.
 

What is the power supply of this computer? And how many watts ?

My research indicated it is an 800W power supply but I can't recall what site I saw this on.
9 years, 3 months ago
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Alienware Aurora R5 Desktop: Designed for VR, the Aurora was engineered to exceed today's virtual reality requirements. And with convenient tool-less access, it also offers easy upgradeability for the next wave of VR. With a VR-ready Alienware PC, you can be the first to experience the future of gaming. Alienware provides a range of systems to bring you the most immersive VR experience imaginable. Additionally, the Aurora offers Oculus or HTC Vive virtual reality configurations, for powerful, immersive VR experiences.The Alienware Aurora features a meticulous, zero-fat design and is the first of its kind to offer tool-less upgrades to graphics cards, hard drives and memory.A uniquely designed PSU swing-arm keeps graphics and expansion cards safely secured and easy to upgrade - along with memory modules and up to 5 storage drives - thanks to tool-less accessibility.
 

Does this computer come with it's own keyboard?

Yes.
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Alienware Aurora R5 Desktop: Designed for VR, the Aurora was engineered to exceed today's virtual reality requirements. And with convenient tool-less access, it also offers easy upgradeability for the next wave of VR. With a VR-ready Alienware PC, you can be the first to experience the future of gaming. Alienware provides a range of systems to bring you the most immersive VR experience imaginable. Additionally, the Aurora offers Oculus or HTC Vive virtual reality configurations, for powerful, immersive VR experiences.The Alienware Aurora features a meticulous, zero-fat design and is the first of its kind to offer tool-less upgrades to graphics cards, hard drives and memory.A uniquely designed PSU swing-arm keeps graphics and expansion cards safely secured and easy to upgrade - along with memory modules and up to 5 storage drives - thanks to tool-less accessibility.
 

Can I swap the graphics card in the future ?

Yes, you can swap it out.
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Alienware Aurora R5 Desktop: Designed for VR, the Aurora was engineered to exceed today's virtual reality requirements. And with convenient tool-less access, it also offers easy upgradeability for the next wave of VR. With a VR-ready Alienware PC, you can be the first to experience the future of gaming. Alienware provides a range of systems to bring you the most immersive VR experience imaginable. Additionally, the Aurora offers Oculus or HTC Vive virtual reality configurations, for powerful, immersive VR experiences.The Alienware Aurora features a meticulous, zero-fat design and is the first of its kind to offer tool-less upgrades to graphics cards, hard drives and memory.A uniquely designed PSU swing-arm keeps graphics and expansion cards safely secured and easy to upgrade - along with memory modules and up to 5 storage drives - thanks to tool-less accessibility.
 

How many watts is the power supply and what can it support? What type of motherboard is it?

According to techradar.com it is an 850W power supply: http://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/pc-mac-desktops/alienware-aurora-r5-1323301/review. When I opened the case I did not notice the power supply. The motherboard is not a big name brand; it is labeled alienware so I do not know who makes the board. I would note that it is very easy to replace a hard drive so I removed the 1T drive and replaced it with a 3T drive. The OS is on the SSD so there is no worry about reinstalling the system. In addition, I would note there are two slots on the bottom of the chassis that allows you to install two additional SSD's, but that is not in the specs. There are only two main issues with this computer, the DVD drive is a thin drive made from plastic so you cannot replace the internal DVD drive with any store bought drive, nor is there another slot for another DVD drive. The second issue is that the cooler is partially obstructed according to reports on various sites. Inside the case, the internals are cramped but you can get to the video board and hard drive. The bios is UEFI with a secure boot and I had difficulty getting into the bios using the F2 key but you can use win 10 options for recovery to get in to the bios. You will have to turn off the secure boot option if you want to boot from a dvd or USB. If you can live with the quirks, then it is worth having a very fast computer.
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which are windows 7 compatable?

wireles n
Most wireless adapters should be Win 7 compatible, The product specs will tell you if it is compatible.
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The NETGEAR AC1200 WiFi USB 3.0 Adapter with high-gain antennas provides 3x faster access than USB 2.0. Wirelessly connect your notebook or desktop computer to an 11ac network for applications such as lag-free, multiple HD streams throughout your home.
 

How is this product overall in terms of playing games online (MMORPG) ?

Just built my desktop, debating if I should ran an ethernet cable or just buy this. How is your experience so far with this product?

Many thanks.
I have no problem with speed using this adapter but I can't say if there will be any lag playing games online. But I have no connection issue with this adapter.
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