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Google Chromecast: Easily stream your favorite apps and media to your TV via Wi-Fi with Chromecast. Use the included USB cable to plug the Chromecast into your TV, and control streaming content using your compatible smartphone, tablet or computer.
Customer Rating
4
Great streaming device with some potential
on February 28, 2014
Posted by: bmstew
from Columbus, OH
This is a great value for the money and is very easy to use with a smartphone or tablet. The only drawback is the lack of app support it currently has, but that's supposedly changing before too long. At this price, it's hard to pass it up.
My Best Buy number: 0423555323
What's great about it: Easy to use, great value for price
What's not so great: Limited app compatibility for now
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Zero Dark Thirty [Blu-ray/DVD] [2012]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/0630c8a2-d0f7-4b42-ac2b-36d08eb1fb23.jpg)
Customer Rating
5
Thrilling account of a great story
on May 5, 2013
Posted by: bmstew
from Columbus, OH
After hearing so much about this movie and the controversies surrounding it (especially the torture scenes), I was very anxious to see it. However, Kathryn Bigelow has delivered a taut, thrilling account of a great manhunt that far surpasses her earlier effort, the Oscar winning (but overrated, in my personal opinion) Hurt Locker. Jessica Chastain is great in the leading role, and leads a diverse cast that each shines in their own respective roles. It's great to see Kyle Chandler start to get some more screen time in his movie appearances as well. While everyone knows how the story ends, that doesn't take away from the drama and excitement that comes just from seeing how it got to that point. The assault on the compound is as tense a scene as you will see. The only real negative, and this really has nothing to do with the movie itself, is the lack of special features on the disc. There's only a few short featurettes running around 10 minutes each, and while the information in them isn't worthless, it's just not enough to really satisfy your curiosity about a great film. That aside, this is a great film, and definitely worthy of your collection.
My Best Buy number: 0423555323
What's great about it: Acting, plot moves along, directing
What's not so great: Movie runs a little long, extras are few and pretty much worthless
I would recommend this to a friend!
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MacBook Pro features Intel's latest quad core processor, the core i5 processor, for a boost in processor and memory speeds. New next-generation graphics deliver performance levels that are up to 60 percent faster than before. And high-speed Thunderbolt I/O lets you transfer data at rates up to 10 GBps. The MacBook Pro is a great computer that just got even greater.
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from Columbus, OH
I've been using this laptop for the past 5 months running both OSX Mountain Lion and Windows 8 (via Parallels). It runs reasonably well while running two advanced operating systems simultaneously, but is prone to occasional lag here and there. Understandable given the strain on resources that must put on it, and it really isn't that bad, but it can be noticeable. Both Mac and Windows apps open and run very well. Battery life is fantastic, as I can probably get close to 7 hours of moderate use off the charger. The display is good, but obviously not of the retina quality. Overall, a great laptop, as is to be expected given the price point and company it came from.
My Best Buy number: 0423555323
What's great about it: Reliable, esthetic, runs reasonably well
What's not so great: Can lag at times
I would recommend this to a friend!
Display
4
Performance
4
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![The Amazing Spider-Man [3 Discs] [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2012]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/46ca0668-3146-4300-92a6-1201d3a31894.jpg)
Customer Rating
4
Worthy successor to great movie legacy
on April 12, 2013
Posted by: bmstew
from Columbus, OH
As a huge Spider-Man fan, I was skeptical about this movie, but came out very pleased. The best aspect is the representation of the character himself: Andrew Garfield was born to play the role, and I love how the focus is more on Spidey's speed and reflexes, rather than so much his strength. However, the Lizard leaves something to be desired; it's not so much that he's a terrible villain, but he's just kind of "there" to be the villain really, and no more. Other characters get some kind of start to characterization, but then are completely ignored later on. But the positives far outweigh the negatives for this film, and I'm very excited to see where they take the franchise going forward.
My Best Buy number: 0423555323
What's great about it: Great representation of character, great action scenes
What's not so great: Plot is very much a retread, some characters are very undeveloped
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Enjoy stunning image clarity with this Sony 32" LCD HDTV's 720p high-definition resolution and advanced digital noise reduction. Sony 24p True Cinema technology replicates a cinematic frame rate for theater-like viewing.This product has been refurbished. Learn more.
Customer Rating
4
Great little TV, great price
on March 25, 2013
Posted by: bmstew
from Columbus, OH
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I've had this set for a while now, and we've been very pleased with it for the entire time we've had it. For only being 720p, the picture looks fantastic, and is actually pretty comparable to my 1080p LG set. Blu-rays look great, and gaming is very smooth with no input lag. The only real con is that the sound is a little lacking, but that's true on most newer sets these days anyway. This is a perfect TV for a bedroom or den, and we couldn't be happier with it.
My Best Buy number: 0423555323
What's great about it: Nice picture, Blu-rays look great, gaming looks great
What's not so great: Sound leaves some to be desired
I would recommend this to a friend!
Picture Quality
4
Sound Quality
3
Features
4
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SynopsisWitness the origins of the Ivalice Alliance in Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions. When the War of the Lions ended long ago, Ivalice became a land divided, and two young men took their place in history's darkened folds: the hero Delita Heiral, and the obscure Ramza Beoulve. Progress through this intense story and peer through the eyes of two key players in Ivalice's past. Beautiful cell-shaded CG cinematics pull you into the drama, compelling you to continue the gripping saga.In Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions, familiar and new elements combine for an exciting gameplay experience. Master new jobs and meet new characters, such as Balthier, a popular character from the Final Fantasy XII, who makes his debut on PSP along with Luso from Final Fantasy Tactics A2. The new Onion Knight and Dark Knight classes add to the existing classes and abilities for more depth and strategy. In addition, new multiplayer challenges enable you to team up with friends or take them on in heart-pounding head-to-head melee battles. As you learn to use your powers and abilities, secrets from long ago will come to light.
Posted by: bmstew
from Columbus, OH
This is a great remake of the classic PlayStation game. Any Final Fantasy fan should definitely own this. The new cutscenes really give the already engaging story more depth. Definitely a must-buy for any PSP owner.
What's great about it: It's FF Tactics!, new cutscenes with voiceovers
What's not so great: Not much graphical or sound improvement
I would recommend this to a friend!
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from Columbus, OH
For years, Marvel has been trying to launch its B-list comic book heroes into the same movie categories of Spider-Man and the X-Men. They finally succeed with Iron Man. Robert Downey Jr. is fantastic in the lead role, reviving his career and staying likable throughout. Great action scenes and a decent plot further add to the film. Blu-ray extras are also great, with a couple of very long featurettes and some smaller ones as well. If you're a comic book movie fan, this one is a must-own.
What's great about it: Acting all around is great, one of Marvel's B-listers finally gets a good adaptation
What's not so great: Movie ends on a somewhat anticlimatic note
I would recommend this to a friend!
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SynopsisDeveloped exclusively for PSP, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII features amazing graphics, full 16:9 widescreen presentation and a thrilling battle system. Set seven years prior to the events of Final Fantasy VII, Crisis Core finds the Shinra Company increasingly expanding its monopoly on mako energy and flexing its military might. With the growing city of Midgar as its base, Shinra is close to establishing dominance over the world. A group of operatives known as SOLDIER works within Shinra, and the elite members that achieve the rank of SOLDIER 1st Class are respected and idolized by the citizens.Zack is a young SOLDIER 2nd Class who wishes to make it to 1st Class. He carries out missions under the direction of his 1st Class mentor, Angeal. When an operation in Wutai goes bad, a group of operatives led by the SOLDIER known as Genesis go missing. Shinra sends more operatives into the situation, and Zack, Angeal and the hero known as Sephiroth must uncover the truths behind the lost operatives. Help Zack survive a cruel and exciting struggle loaded with 300 side missions and an action-packed real-time battle system. You don't know the story of Final Fantasy VII until you know the whole story of Crisis Core.
Customer Rating
5
The best entry into the Compilation so far
on November 9, 2008
Posted by: bmstew
from Columbus, OH
Final Fantasy VII is my favorite game ever, so I had very high expectations of this prequel. Not only did it meet them, it became the first (and so far only) game in the FFVII compilation to exceed them. For the first time, the original's game atmosphere is finally recreated with a good story and great characters. Zack has gone from an afterthought in the original to one of the most dynamic characters in the series. You'll see the origins of Cloud, Sephiroth, and Aeris here, before FFVII made them famous in the gaming world. The pseudo-Kingdom Hearts/Chrono Trigger battle system is fun, but the optional missions can get a bit repetitive after a while. But I guess that's why they're optional. Overall, this is the best game on the PSP. If you own Sony's wonderful little portable, then this is one game you should own with it. A must buy.
What's great about it: Great story and characters, graphics are the best the system has to offer
What's not so great: Some missions can be a tad repetitive
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The Covenant rules the Earth ~ the Flood has been unleashed ~ and the fate of life everywhere hangs in the balance. Master Chief, a genetically engineered super soldier, is the last chance for humanity's survival. Stowed away on a Forerunner ship, he rushes back to Earth to defeat the Covenant once and for all. Hopelessly outnumbered, his outlook is bleak. But when you are bred for battle, you fight past the breaking point and bow to no one. It's all been building to this ~ a desperate, final war that leads to a soul-shattering climax of epic proportions. Help this incredible hero stop the Covenant, destroy the Flood and save the lives of every person on the planet.The third chapter in the critically acclaimed franchise features insane battles with an arsenal of alien and human weaponry. Discover all-new armaments and characters as you fight to the finish. You can even play online with Xbox Live and battle in pulse-pounding multiplayer action. Next-generation graphics and technological advances, such as enhanced artificial intelligence and a beefed-up real-time lighting engine, make Halo 3 shine with stunning realism.
Posted by: bmstew
from Columbus, OH
As Halo 2 stands as one of my favorite games of all time, I had very high expectations for Halo 3. And it lived up to nearly all of them. The best thing about the game is the online multiplayer, which has taken up way too many hours of my life to count! The campaign is good as well, but it was a little short for my liking. Still, what's there is quality stuff. Overall, if you own an XBox 360, this should be a game you most definitely should own. One of, if not the best, experiences on the system.
What's great about it: Multiplayer is great, campaign gives a satisfying ending to Halo story
What's not so great: Campaign is very short
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This is one of the best movies of 2007. All of the actors do a terrific job in all of their roles, and Ridley Scott's direction is great. Definitely one to see if you're a fan of gangster films.
What's great about it: Great acting, great direction
What's not so great: Runs just a bit long
I would recommend this to a friend!
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