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Learn more about LittleBigPlanet - PlayStation 3. (Flash demo) SynopsisEnter a game where the only limits are your own imagination. In LittleBigPlanet, the world is yours to create and to share. From the uniquely styled and customizable SackBoy to awe-inspiring tools that give you the power to build your own one-of-a-kind levels, LittleBigPlanet invites you to draw on your own imagination to design amazing creations that thrill, inspire and challenge.In LittleBigPlanet, next-generation gaming ascends to a new level with a game that not only engages you with a variety of thrilling and challenging levels, but also inspires you to create your own. Customize your SackBoy character to reflect your personality, then play your way through 50 awesome levels riddled with developer challenges. Along the way, you'll be able to collect more than 500 objects that you can use to create your own dazzling and imaginative worlds. Build and customize levels quickly with the intuitive "POP-it" and go online to share your levels with others so they can experience the joys of playing through a world of your creation.
 
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5 out of 5
5
fun game, family friendly
on July 16, 2009
Posted by: william09
from joplin, mo
this game is suprisingly fun, even for an avid action/shooter gamer. the game also supports multiplayer co-op which adds to the playability of the game. the game has plenty of items to collect, and some levels may require another play through if you didnt nab everything. the game is very family friendly and is also appropriate for smaller children.
also the downloadable/online content is monitored for anything inappropriate so the game is going to stay family friendly. a great alternative for those seeking a "mario" type game, but more fun to play.
What's great about it: never ending gameplay due to player levels. fun main character
What's not so great: nothing at all
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Return to the adrenaline-fueled world of the street and show off your moves in Street Fighter IV. This latest installment in the storied fighting franchise combines the classic game mechanics you love with thrilling new gameplay systems designed to challenge both new fans and seasoned devotees. Swing into action and execute amazing martial arts moves designed to help you systematically destroy your opponents.In Street Fighter IV, you'll encounter a mix of classic characters, including Ryu, Ken and Chun-Li, as well as such new fighters as kickboxer Abel and female super-spy Crimson Viper. Explore astonishing locations never seen before in a Street Fighter game as 3D environments bring new depth to the intense martial arts experience. Use the game's six-button controls to unleash astonishing new moves, including Focus attacks and Super Combos, and assert your dominance over every opponent you encounter.
 
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1 out of 5
1
not as good as teh hype
on July 16, 2009
Posted by: william09
from joplin, mo
this game is probably the lamest fighting game i have ever played. alot of people love it though i do not know why. here are the problems i have with the game.
1) for a fighting game, in order to win in arcade mode you almost always have to use the same move over and over again, like in the old mortal kombat games where most enemies were beaten with repeated foot sweeps. if you try to actually "fight" you will get beaten on harder difficulties.
2) the last boss is abysimal. alot of people have complained about the cheap moves he pulls off and how hard he is. granted he is the last boss, but he is probably the hardest boss in a fighting game.
3) very frustrating control scheme on both playstation and 360. almost impossible to pull off super moves unless you buy a $70 arcade stick, which isnt worth it.
my suggestion if you must play this game..rent it or borrow it, get frustrated, then return it. this game was overly hyped and not worth $60. dont take my word for it. google "why is street fighter so hard" or most frustrating fighting games. street fighter is all over the net, just not for good reasons.
What's great about it: classic characters as well as new
What's not so great: fighting mechanic needs alot of work
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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SynopsisIn the remote and deadly Wild West, the outlaw McCall brothers are on a quest for the legendary Gold of Juarez. In their journey across a vast landscape, these lawless gunslingers will stop at nothing to achieve their goal ~ and woe to any man who tries to stand in their way. Arm yourself with pistols, cannons, machine guns and more as you strike out on a mission with two fearless compatriots whose bonds of blood are only strengthened by the blood they spill together.In Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood, you'll join Ray and Thomas McCall on a doomed quest for the Gold of Juarez. Become a true gunslinger, increasing your powers of concentration with each accurate shot until you are able to unleash a variety of deadly shooting modes. Play as either Ray or Thomas, using each brother's distinctive skills to help you overcome amoral outlaw opponents like a renegade Apache chief, a greedy Mexican bandit and a vindictive colonel. Then take the fight online for intense multiplayer action with unique modes, numerous maps and a variety of classes designed to provide a thrilling Wild West experience.
 
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4 out of 5
4
good western game
on July 10, 2009
Posted by: william09
from joplin, mo
the story mode of the game is lacking, as with all shooters, with few exceptions. even call of duties story modes are not that great. it is pretty much like a previous reveiw said, go to star, complete task, go to next star, complete task ect. it is not as open ended as i expected it to be and is pretty linear. there are some hidden items to find in story mode and a cheat code that provides you with starting money, money for multiplayer and silver or gold weapons for multiplayer. it is a code sorta like a thank you for purchasing the game which is nice.
the online multiplayer was the best aspect of it. i have no idea what was going on with one of the previous reviews of not being able to play online. i purchased this from day one and have had no problems at all. basically as an example of one online match that was very fun, we (team of players) had to defend a bank vault from the opposing team, it is timed and you have so many minutes to complete the task. we won and it was our turn. we got to the vault, blew it open to "steal the contents"..the next phase of the multiplayer since we stole the contents was to break into the stables, which again was timed and we completed it, then we had to excape the town on horseback as the last segment of the multipleyer round. you are awarded with money to unlock new characters for online play.
over all i enjoyed the multiplayer more than call of duty 5 due to the way it was set up with different goals in each round instead of just one goal in mind. i like this game, and considering there are no other western games it is worth checking out. some will like it, some will not. i am not a western person but this game was a welcome change of pace from the sci fi/military shooters i am used to. my advise, rent it, if you like it purchase it, if not, you spent $6 to check it out, no big loss, and you learned for yourself wether the game is good or not.
What's great about it: online play
What's not so great: story is lacking
I would recommend this to a friend!
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SynopsisIn a vast and unforgiving Martian landscape, a new conflict is about to erupt. Fifty years after the events of the original Red Faction, the Earth Defense Force (EDF) holds the planet in its sway. As an insurgent fighter with the newly re-established Red Faction movement, you are igniting a battle for liberation against these oppressive overlords. In a war that will take you from the desolate mining outpost of Parker to the gleaming EDF capital city of Eos, you must utilize all the destructive power at your command to bring down the sinister EDF and achieve freedom at any cost.Red Faction: Guerrilla thrusts you into a gritty open world ripe for destruction. Employ fast-paced guerrilla-style tactics, improvised weaponry and modified vehicles to take down your EDF opponents. Destroy the world around you with tactical maneuvers, attacking enemy strongholds or changing the game environment to your advantage, and watch as walls, staircases and more crumble with realistic physics. Battle against other players in brutal online multiplayer combat as you put your powers of destruction to the ultimate test.
 
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5 out of 5
5
great fun
on June 19, 2009
Posted by: william09
from joplin, mo
if you want a sandbox game to destroy everything this is the game for you. use your sledgehammer to knock down support columns to bring a building down, or use bombs to take out the supports, and if that gets old, just drive through the place in a vehicle and call it done.
everything in the game can be destroyed. the physics are good and every building falls differently which keeps it awe inspiring. the story is ok but isnt grade A and you can read about it in the description so i wont get into it. this game is about destruction. once you destroy buildings, walls, vehicles, people you collect items to salvage to use to purchase new upgrades which is cool. the graphics are great and the landscape is your playground of destruction, go bring down some buildings already.
What's great about it: destruction
What's not so great: nothing
I would recommend this to a friend!
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5 out of 5
5
good remake
on June 13, 2009
Posted by: william09
from joplin, mo
this was a good remake of the first few friday the 13th movies and goes over some of what was missed in the origional like jason seeing his mother killed and getting his hockey mask, it also covers teh machette he is famous for using, most details left out of the origionals so there is new content included, also new kills and yes, jason now runs and seems more menacing than the origional films. hopefully they make another one and get jason back on track where the series should have been since everything past jason takes manhatten took the series in the toilet in my opinion. over all a good movie and worth seeing if you love the slasher genre.
What's great about it: the story of jason in more detail
What's not so great: nothing
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Use these Button Kickers to enhance your gameplay experience. Designed for the PlayStation 3 SIXAXIS controller, they attach easily to the R2 and L2 shoulder buttons. You'll enjoy extra grip, leverage and comfort as you excel at your favorite games.
 
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4 out of 5
4
great improvement for controller
on June 7, 2009
Posted by: william09
from joplin, mo
these are a great improvment over the origional triggers. i bought them last night and tested them on FUEL, Killzone 2, and Call of Duty: World at War. they are more comfortable than the default angle of the controller. i noticed a slight improvement over controlling the trigger buttons (as in how much pressure is applied). it also helped to prevent the controller from pressing the buttons when i lay the controller down on a couch or table. over all a good item, but it is seriously just 2 peices of plastic for $5 which is over priced for something that costs 20 cents to make, but with no other options to choose from and these being the only triggers i have found, i guess we are stuck paying the high marked up price if we want the improved funtionality. one does have a crack in it where it clips on but i beleive it was like that and it was either shipped that way or had something heavy on it. it isnt really a crack but you can tell the plastic was stressed somehow becuase there is white discoloration in a crack like pattern on both sides where it clips on. im not to worried about it, it works, it stays on, and i wont be taking them off becuase i bought 2 sets, one for each controller i have becuase i figured it would be cheap plastic and i would imagine if you take them off, and put them on repeatedly they will break.
overall the item is a great find, but it should be priced at $1.00 instead of $5. it is more of a comfort thing rather than a game improvment thing, though it is more comfortable in racing games like FUEL where you have to have the triggers depressed for long periods of time due to it being the accelerator button. other than that, no they dont improve shooting guns at all, you can either aim and hit a target or you cant, it will not improve your game to where you all of a sudden have 100 more kills than usual, so dont expect anything major, though it does feel more natural when using a sniper rifle in COD5.
if you are looking for more comfort buy these, if you are looking to improve your game, these wont help.
What's great about it: better angle for easier funtionality over the default trigger
What's not so great: price is triple what they are worth
I would recommend this to a friend!
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5 out of 5
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3 out of 5
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4 out of 5
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Learn more about Killzone 2 - PlayStation 3. (Flash demo) The foundation for war has been created on the harsh planet Helghan. The ISA is set on capturing the Helghast leader in an attempt to bring the Helghast war machine to a halt. As Sev, a special forces soldier, it's up to you and your squad to put an end to the ISA and secure Pyrrhus, the capital city. As the time for battle creeps closer, your crew realizes that the planet itself is as big of an enemy as the ISA. Are you strong enough to overcome the planet's obstacles and take out the ISA?Killzone 2 follows up its predecessor with even more futuristic war intensity. Realistic graphics create highly atmospheric environments that are fully responsive to the violent conditions on Helghan. Players must adapt their battle strategies as the devastating effects of Helghan's climate have a huge impact on war tactics. Learn to harness the power of the environment and use it to your advantage against the ISA.
 
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5 out of 5
5
great game
on June 5, 2009
Posted by: william09
from joplin, mo
this game is great, and fun. the graphics are awsome and the pyhsics are great. this game however is alot different control scheme wise from call of duty. once you get used to the controls and put aside the 10000 hours of call of duty controls programmed in your head it is great.
the story is good and better than most games. no corny plots or stupid characters. the job system is a good thing in multiplayer and mixes things up a bit. there are also alot of trophies, which most seem easy to acheive and realistic, nothing to demanding or complicated unlike some games.
the game is not a cod clone, it is its own game with a cool story and neat characters and awsome sound and graphics. worth purchasing, and it should be enjoyable to most FPS fans.
What's great about it: everything
What's not so great: controls take getting used to but are spot on once you play for a while
I would recommend this to a friend!
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SynopsisWith enormous sections of the United States devastated by the effects of accelerated global warming, many Americans have chosen to uproot themselves and make their homes in regions less ravaged by the elements. But for a group of racers consumed by a desire to conquer nature, these vacant expanses have become a vast new playground. Choose your vehicle and prepare to face down fearless competitors in closely fought races over stunning terrain. Do you have what it takes to triumph in the adrenaline-fueled competitions of an alternative present?In Fuel, you'll speed your way across some of the most awe-inspiring terrain in the United States, including the Grand Canyon, Yosemite National Park and Mount Rainier. Perform astonishing, death-defying moves on your vehicle of choice, whether a bike, car, quad, truck, buggy or dragster, as you conquer the road and the off-road. Explore the game's vast open landscape consisting of 5,000 square miles of stunning wilderness as you blaze across 100,000 miles of roads, tracks and trails and battle the elements, courtesy of a dynamic weather system that proves in spectacular fashion that Mother Nature isn't quite done ravaging this landscape yet.
 
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5 out of 5
5
AWSOME GAME< better than motorstorm
on June 5, 2009
Posted by: william09
from joplin, mo
Great game, awsome graphics, nice weather system. i took a change on this game since it had no reviews on it at all. i did a little research online and found out it won an award from guiness book of world records for holding the world record for biggest landscape area in a game, consisting over over 5000 miles. suprisingly the game is awsome, i was expecting a motorstorm repeat but was hoping against it, and it was nothing like that game. great visuals, great vehicles, and awsome racing pyhsics. i recommend it for any off road racing fan. great acheivment, and the weather affects are great, and gives you something to worry about besides the other racers. over all i give it a perfect 10 out of 10.
What's great about it: graphics, lots of vehicles, fierce races
What's not so great: nothing, go buy it
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Learn more about MotorStorm Pacific Rift - PlayStation 3. (Flash demo) SynopsisThe first MotorStorm featured off-road mayhem through the stark, stunning Monument Valley desert scenery. MotorStorm Pacific Rift moves you from the barren desert to a lush tropical paradise in the Pacific Ocean, ripe for racing action through thick, murky swamps, nearly impenetrable jungle, massively towering peaks and puffing volcanoes. Although the scenery is gorgeous, it's not just a great view ~ nature is ready to take you out with thick undergrowth, rapid rivers, toxic volcanic clouds and dangerously sizzling lava pools. Can you maneuver around the natural dangers and enjoy the festival atmosphere, or will you succumb to the environment?Jump into the driver's seat and drive into the excitement of The Island, a brand-new and wholly different location for the festival. Enter free-play action to create your own race tickets and rip up the terrain in your own unique style. Split-screen play lets up to four players compete at once, or shred anything in your way in races for up to 16 players online. Stay upright through every twist and turn of MotorStorm Pacific Rift and find out if you really have the skills to punch, duck and ram and win.
 
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1 out of 5
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not as great as everyone makes it out to be
on June 5, 2009
Posted by: william09
from joplin, mo
i hated this game, the addition of the monster trucks is cool, but this game is kinda lame in the way it plays, it is really difficult to get in front and stay in front to win, it also seems to be dependant on what vehicle you select. i didnt care for the game nor its prequel. there are no customization options to the vehicles outside of color/paint schemes. the graphics are great, but i dont like the gameplay at all. alot of people seem to like it, but i hated it.
i do like racing games and i am great at them, but this one i didnt fair to well in for some reason which kinda takes away from the fun. not sure why i appearently couldnt play it yet every other reveiw is good.
i do however love and recommend FUEL over this game, more vehicles, more land, cool graphics and weather effects. AWSOME GAME. purchase that instead of this game, its better.
What's great about it: graphics
What's not so great: everything else
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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5
great remake, better than the origional
on June 5, 2009
Posted by: william09
from joplin, mo
this movie is alot better than the origioinal, which was kind of slow paced and a little lacking. the remake is alot better in my opinion just like the remake of halloween compared to the slow origional.
the 3d version of the film is really neat, there are some scenes where it feels like you can reach out and touch things. it is amplified with the lights off on a good hd tv screen. my fiance and i enjoyed the movie and some scenes were very cool in 3d. the movie over all was a great remake and is worth buying in my opinion. i also bought the regular 3d dvd as well which i still need to return, this version i saw for 3 bucks more so i got it the same night i bought the regular dvd. since the price difference was only $3 i would rather have the blueray version rather than the regular dvd. great movie, worth purchasing, if you dont buy movies, definatly worth a rental.
What's great about it: 3d is neat on an hd tv with the lights off
What's not so great: dvd has an "unlock extra features" option which i had to register for, not sure if it did anything
I would recommend this to a friend!
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My shoulder button on my ds lite stopped working. Can you fix them?

My L and R buttons have stop working. Can bestbuy fix my ds lite and how much will it cost?
here is a link that tells how to fix them and what you will need, also if you call some game stores they may be able to repair them or maybe even bestbuy geeksquad can repair them for you, you would need to call the stores for pricing information though, hope this helps.

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_do_you_repair_Nintendo_DS_shoulder_buttons
15 years, 11 months ago
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   joplin, mo
 

Do best buy buy video games?

Do best buy buy video games?
bestbuy is currently testing buying video games in a few stores in texas, but it has not been decided on if it will go into every best buy store or not. so far it is still in the testing phase.
16 years ago
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william09
   joplin, mo
 

In this Sunday's paper , I looked in the Best Buy magazine and it said that you can trade in your ds lite for a dsi xl. Do I still have to pay money?

How much if I do? It said to go to www.bestbuy.com/gametradein but it never said anything about trading it in for a dsi xl.
best buy accepts trades on older electronics. the prices they give you are not that great. you will need to enter the information on the website to get a price, i assure you it wont be that much.
16 years, 3 months ago
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william09
   joplin, mo
 
PlayStation 3
PlayStation 3
 

ps3 backward compatibility

is any of the ps3 models backward compatibility
only the older models, when ps3 first came out. i beleive wikipedia has a chart that lists what models were backwards compatable. the new 80 gigs are not, i beleive the older 40 and 60 gigs were the only models with backwards compatability.
16 years, 10 months ago
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william09
   joplin, mo
 
PlayStation 3
PlayStation 3
 

ps3 price cut

is there going to be any kind of bundle or price cut coming this year that is less than $400?
as much as romors point to a price cut i highly doubt it will happen, especially since they have had rumors of a price cut for as long as i can remember. also since the whole activision threatening to pull out and the ceo of sony basically stating "how logical is it to lose money on every system sold" a price cut isnt happening any time soon.
if it makes the purchase any easier, when you consider an xbox 360 with a harddrive for 300, a wireless adapter for 99, and a charge kit for the controller for 20 and 60 for an xbox live membership...you are already looking at more than a ps3, and you get blue ray as well, which i dont really care about blue ray. also if you are willing to pay $40 as a one time fee, there is a download where you can do netflix on ps3 along with a few other movie sites. it is called play on and i personally use it and it was worth it.
sorry to say that a price cut isnt coming anytime soon, though i agree it would be nice, then i would buy a second ps3, but i highly doubt it will happen anytime soon.
16 years, 10 months ago
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william09
   joplin, mo
 
PlayStation 3
PlayStation 3
 

Call of Duty 3 ?

I am looking for a wwii era war/first person shooter game this looks to be the best(Besides battlefield 1943) is it ? (I am really clueless)
call of duty world at war is a WW era game, it features countries like the US/japan (which you play the us), and russian/germain (which you play russia) campains. the online multiplayer is great. i havent played 1943 yet, so i wouldnt know what it is like though i know it is multiplayer only.
hope this answers your questions, and if you decide to purchase this game, look forward to seeing you on the field.
16 years, 10 months ago
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william09
   joplin, mo
 
PlayStation 3
PlayStation 3
 

Play Station Store ?

I am looking in to getting a PS3, what is play station store and how does it work? (how do i put in money?)
the playstation store is where you can purchase themes, games, add-on content, rent/purchase movies and watch videos/tv shows. you have to either purchase a playstation network card in various amounts, or use a credit/debit card to add funds. you get the option to add funds when you add something to your cart and confirm the check out, then it will ask you to add funds.
16 years, 10 months ago
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william09
   joplin, mo
 
PlayStation 3
PlayStation 3
 

can i buy trade in games from best buy that have been traded in buy customers ?

at this time i dont think best buy has started to sell used games yet. i know they have kiosk's in dallas and austin that purchase used games. it is something recent to my knowledge, and i work in bestbuys call center, so far there is no word on when they will sell the games to customers..or exactly what they are doing with the games so far for that matter. granted i am no one big in the company but asking around no one has heard anything as of yet.
16 years, 10 months ago
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william09
   joplin, mo
 
PlayStation 3
PlayStation 3
 

corrupted data

my ps3 says the data is corrupted what can i do to fix it? i start games then they freeze help!!!
it sounds like you have either downloaded a bad file, turned the game off when it was saving, or got a virus from browsing the internet. my suggestion would be to wipe the hard drive and start over. Simply remove the hard drive from your PS3, and turn on the console. It should display a screen saying the hard drive will need to be reformatted. Then, plug the hard drive back into your PS3, and allow it to reformat. Your save game data will be erased but the system should work again, also here is a link to the same solution but worded differently. http://www.xomba.com/ps3_help_froze_up_ps3_hard_drive_reformat
17 years ago
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william09
   joplin, mo
 

In-camera cropping and rechargeable batteries?

I want to buy a digital camera $200 or less. it needs to have in-camera cropping and more than 7 megapixels. aslo, i would prefer for it to be 4x or more optical zoom and can record sound. i know its kind of specific, sorry about that
you are lucky. the perfect camera that fits that description is 1) commonly found in all best buy stores, 2) the highest rated camera on our website and highly rated on sites like cnet, and other sites. i did about 5 months of reasearch to find the perfect camera for my fiance, but i cant afford the price of a tv or car for a camera. the item i came up with is a canon PowerShot 10.0-Megapixel Digital ELPH Camera - Silver . the sku number for the item is 8800577. if you place those numbers in the search for box in bestbuys website it will take you straight to the item.
i personally bought this camera after researching and also wrote a review on it as well, it should be on the site under the item with in 72 hours. it is perfect for the price (200). you wont regret it and it has all the features you are looking for.
17 years ago
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william09
   joplin, mo