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Stay connected with friends and family with this phone that features a built-in digital camera for taking pictures, text messaging so you can keep in touch by typing and speakerphone capability for hands-free communication.
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from Elkhart, IN
A pretty good basic phone for entry level prepaid, including a fairly decent VGA camera and bluetooth. Feels sturdy in the hand, but the phone lacks a few basic customizeable aspects - including being able to customize the menu and center OK keybad to shortcuts of your choosing. But its easy to easy, lightweight, and easy to text on.
What's great about it: Easy to use
What's not so great: Not as customizable as other phones
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
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Ease of Use
4
Battery Life
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Featuring the ability to call friends and send text messages, this environmentally conscious phone uses sustainable materials and an energy efficient charger to provide plenty of fun and entertaining options.
Posted by: ericwithcheese
from Elkhart, IN
For a standard, low cost, entry level phone, this model packs a punch. Featuring a music player and expandable memory, this green-friendly phone is a great value for the price.
What's great about it: Includes a music player
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Jonas Brothers: The Concert Experience [DVD] [2009]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/304b2327-370a-41e7-956a-951dd4939472.png)
Posted by: ericwithcheese
from Elkhart, IN
Following in the footsteps of the much more financially successful "Hannah Montana" Concert Experience, the Jonas Brothers' version is more of the same. The standard DVD does not come with a 3-D version (although the blu-ray does), but since 3-D still cannot be accurately duplicated at home, its no big loss. Skimpy extras as well. This will be excellent for fans of the Jonas Brothers, but, obviously, there will be nothing here to convert a non-fan into a fan.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: ericwithcheese
from Elkhart, IN
After the disappointing "A New Beginning", the "Friday the 13th" franchise had a "reboot" with "Jason Lives" -- a smart and funny installment. Predating "Scream", this one has self-aware characters and funny in-jokes (note the paintballer's headbands), while always taking the Jason character itself seriously. Not much plot or setup, but one wouldn't expect any out of a sixth entry in a long running series.
The making-of featurette on the disc is great and has on camera interviews with lots of key players and cast - but could be a little longer. The commentary (which is different than the one in the 2004 box set) is fun and informative. Some great deleted scenes will be a delight for fans; however, the rest of the extras on here are not that special.
Definately worth an upgrade if you only have the original movie-only DVD.
What's great about it: Great new extras
I would recommend this to a friend!
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from Elkhart, IN
"The Grudge 3" is simply more of the same... the same scares, the same type of scenes, and the same "what is going on here" characters. Luckily, if you like "The Grudge" series as I do, this won't be that big of a deal for you. The story loses the fractured timeline narrative of the others and is more straightforward in its design. It is also less mundane than "The Grudge 2", and like the rest of them, has a really tightly knit climax.
Recommended for fans of the series, but if you didn't like the other two, this one won't change your mind.
What's great about it: More of the same
What's not so great: More of the same
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: ericwithcheese
from Elkhart, IN
"Friday the 13th: A New Beginning" is the black sheep of the Jason series, and with good reason. Of all of the movies, this one is the worst as far as introducing characters for the sole purpose of quickly killing them off, and when the ending comes around, it makes even less sense other than to up the body count.
The "Deluxe Edition" is a mixed bag. A great featurette on the making of the movies includes interviews with most of the cast, but the commentary leaves something to be desired. While its great to hear star John Sheppard (who once previously refused to acknowledge he was in this movie and is now a born-again), the director sounds likes a dirty old man and rarely talks about anything of substance.
I would only recommend to completists.
What's great about it: New special features
What's not so great: Movie itself is not very good
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Posted by: ericwithcheese
from Elkhart, IN
After Paramount released the first three "Friday the 13th" movies in so-called "deluxe editions" that left much to be desired, they finally got it right with a feature-deep issue of "The Final Chapter". The movie itself is pretty standard fare, although the finale does pack more of a punch that other sequels, but the extras are where its at. Two great and entertaining/informative commentary tracks -- one with the director, and one with fans (horror directors Adam Green and Joe Lynch) -- lots of featurettes and more. Well worth the double (or triple) dip.
What's great about it: Lots of good extras
What's not so great: Movie itself is standard
I would recommend this to a friend!
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SynopsisSure, you think you know more than some kid in elementary school. After all, you've been there and done that. You might even have aced your subjects growing up. But how much do you still remember? Whether you've been out of elementary school for only a few years or quite a bit longer, the TV game show Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? tests your recall of facts you may not even have thought about since you were 10 years old. Now, in this fast-paced game based on the hit show, you can prove once and for all that you're older and wiser ~ or that you never should have gotten past 5th grade in the first place.Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?: Make the Grade is the exciting sequel to the Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? video game, presenting you with an array of new and challenging questions. Every question comes from the grade school curriculum, so by all rights you should be able to ace them all ~ providing you actually retained all that elementary school-level learning. Answer any of more than 3,000 questions in 23 grade school-appropriate subjects and see if you have what it takes to triumph in a challenging game where the answers are all too elementary.
Posted by: ericwithcheese
from Elkhart, IN
This is the second version of "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader" on the DS, and there has been little to no change in between. Not that its a bad thing, but if you have the other version, there is really no need to upgrade unless you run out of questions. And that is something you will do sooner than later. There are more than 600 questions (as advertised on the package), but spread out between several topics, you will repeat them pretty fast. Other than that, the game is fast moving, and great for a quick time killer. Fans of the show won't be disappointed.
What's great about it: Just like the TV show
What's not so great: Limited Questions
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Synopsis The second title in Nintendo's series of brain games, Big Brain Academy features plenty of fun mental activities that everyone can enjoy. Take a five-category quiz and test your brain's ability to think, memorize, compute, analyze and identify. Compare stacks of coins to find the higher value. Quickly count a huge stack of books. Each brain exercise takes less than a minute to complete.When you're finished with the quiz, you'll find out the weight of your brain, your areas of strength and weakness and even what career is best suited to your unique talents. If you think you've taken your brain to the top of the class, try competing against up to seven friends or family members in lightning-quick activities to see who's really the biggest smarty-pants. Challenge and stimulate your mind with Big Brain Academy.
Posted by: ericwithcheese
from Elkhart, IN
Having had this game for the Wii, I decided to pick up the DS version (which came out first) and was not disappointed. Some challenges are similiar but many are different so it is not redundant to own both versions. It is especially fun with a group of other DS owners. I find that the expert levels are near impossible to master, but that is probably the point so you can always be challenged. A great, inexpensive game that also makes for a good time killer in those down times.
What's great about it: Lots of challenges
What's not so great: No online multiplayer
I would recommend this to a friend!
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SynopsisSAT prep doesn't have to be tedious when you have your own coach. Developed and tested with the full participation of the Princeton Review, My SAT Coach with The Princeton Review offers a full course of study to get you ready for the SATs, including two full tests and mini game drills to put you on top of your game.All topic areas are covered, including critical reading, writing, vocabulary, arithmetic, geometry and algebra, along with helpful hints to reduce stress and effectively manage your time. Learn the tricks of the test and track your progress in quizzes and mini games. More than just a prep course, this coach will get you physically and mentally ready to face the next stage in your academic future.
Posted by: ericwithcheese
from Elkhart, IN
Another non-game for the Nintendo DS, but this one is actually worth it, especially if you are prepping for the SATs. Very informative and deep, My SAT Coach has multiple mini games and memorization tools and techniques that can legitimately improve your SAT score. The downside is that there are not many test options when it comes to practicing the SAT, as its basically just two different run throughs. Overall, a handy tool and probably one of the better titles of the My Coach series.
What's great about it: Great training, fun minigames
What's not so great: Not enough practice final test options
I would recommend this to a friend!
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When is Kingdom Hearts 358/2 gonna be on sale?
I heard the game was available since May 30th, maybe this is not the right place to find it.
It was released in Japan on May 30th. It will be released in the United States in September.
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