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The Final Statement
on December 15, 2019
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This final statement by Director Nolan on the Dark Knight trilogy left me with a sense that it was too much of a good thing. Entertaining to be sure but suspending my belief systems was challenged on several occasions. Nonetheless, it's an invigorating romp for the fans that I know. The image brings challenging shadow details out well if your display can handle the dynamic range.
Length of ownership: 14
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Batman Begins [ULTRA HD] 4K Mastering Released 2017 product/publication from Warner Home Video
 
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A Good Reboot
on December 15, 2019
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Christopher Nolan brings his special brand of direction to the mainstream with this first entry of a trilogy. It's dark, it's action oriented, filled with imposing set design and a soundtrack that will challenge your audio system at times.
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Christopher Nolan steps back into the director's chair for this sequel to Batman Begins, which finds the titular superhero coming face to face with his greatest nemesis - the dreaded Joker. Christian Bale returns to the role of Batman, Maggie Gyllenhaal takes over the role of Rachel Dawes (played by Katie Holmes in Batman Begins), and Brokeback Mountain star Heath Ledger dons the ghoulishly gleeful Joker makeup previously worn by Jack Nicholson and Cesar Romero. Just as it begins to appear as if Batman, Lt. James Gordon (Gary Oldman), and District Attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart) are making headway in their tireless battle against the criminal element, a maniacal, wisecracking fiend plunges the streets of Gotham City into complete chaos.
 
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A Good Reboot
on December 15, 2019
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Even if you're not a Batman fan, this first entry in what amounts to a reboot of the main character is a worthwhile viewing experience. Action, character development, SFX and better than reasonably good direction by Nolan gives this film an entertaining sense of depth while establishing a good premise for more to come in two sequels. Plenty of DARK scenes will give your display a run for its money.
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This set contains all three films from the Wachowski Siblings' The Matrix franchise. In The Matrix, a computer programmer discovers he is the only one able to save mankind from the machines; in The Matrix Reloaded, Neo must protect the Resistance from a rapidly approaching fate; in The Matrix Revolutions, Neo fights to end the war once and for all as the Machines locate the human city of Zion.
 
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Binge Worthy
on December 15, 2019
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This trilogy is a binge worthy endeavor although the third part takes the basic story concept way over the top. Despite the frequent Biblical references that may or may not be on point depending on your point of view, the series is an exciting escape-fest. The picture improves with each subsequent installment and the soundtrack has good impact.
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Over the Top and Full of Flash
on December 13, 2019
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The Iron Man technology gets a major boost and it works its way into the plot like a good comic book should. Stand back for loads of action and lots o' fun with this one. Beautiful 4K image.
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Not as Noteworthy as the first Thor but...
on December 13, 2019
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Not as noteworthy as the first Thor but it still packs an entertaining wallop. Turn up the volume knob if you want the soundtrack to have its prescribed impact.
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They Just Keep Getting Better
on December 13, 2019
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For my money, this second Avengers movie tops the previous one. The villain is more threatening and the effects are more creative. It also effectively sets up what's to come later in the series (if you're paying attention).
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The Best Iron Man
on December 13, 2019
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This is my favorite Iron Man entry. It's full of surprises. It has both respectable and despicable characters and has a denouement that is like no other in the series, except for Endgame.
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Almost Tops the First One
on December 13, 2019
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This sequel to Iron Man has a hard task in following up its predecessor but it doesn't disappoint. The follow through on the developing Iron Man technology is handled with aplomb and as usual Tony Stark's snappy dialog is worth hearing over and over. As expeccted, Marvel's special effects are seemless.
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The Hammer Strikes....
on December 13, 2019
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When the Hammer strikes you can feel it if your subwoofer is up to the task. Wonderful dialog and engaging repartee complements the action and special effects. Great looking image and visceral soundtrack but one must crank the volume for full effect.
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It's the year 2029, and much of the world's mutant population has succumbed to a genocidal, man-made virus. As a down-and-out Logan (Hugh Jackman, in his final appearance as the character) comes to terms with his failing healing factor, he and an ailing Charles Xavier (Patrick Stewart) must protect Laura (Dafne Keen)-a young genetically bred mutant with powers similar to Logan's-from the evil organization that created her. With Richard E. Grant, Boyd Holbrook, Stephen Merchant.
 
Overall5 out of 55 out of 5
ONE OF THE BEST COMIC BOOK MOVIES OF ALL TIME
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Great movie and to me, one of the best in the XMen franchise. Awesome final outing for Hugh Jackman as Wolverine and Patrick Stewart at Professor X. Great story and acting. Highly recommend.
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Must be Another Fred Out There
August 4, 2019
Not sure if something went amiss at the moderator's desk but that's not my review. Not from this Fred anyway. Mine appears next.
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Get to know the playful, wireless POP Mouse, designed to make personality shine on your desktop and beyond. Pick the POP Mouse you love most from our range of designs, and make it your own with fun emoji customization. With SilentTouch clicks, and up to 24 months battery life, take it anywhere you go. Connect POP Mouse to your desktop, laptop, or tablet using Bluetooth on Windows, macOS, iPadOS and Chrome OS. Glide between up to 3 devices at a time with FLOW, and shift instantly from high-precision to speed scroll mode with the SmartWheel.
 
Overall1 out of 51 out of 5
Seems to Have Lost its Blue Teeth!
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Purchased several weeks ago. Stopped working this morning. No amount of Bluetooth pairing, connecting, reconnecting, rebooting, reinstalling can solve it. Keep getting message to try reconnecting. Now outside return period. Will go to Logitech website for support on manufacturer 1 year warranty.
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June 17, 2023
Got it working after re-download of Logitech Options Plus. Followed prompts as usual to Add BT device, connected and seems fine...for now.
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Create an immersive entertainment system with this Epson Home Cinema 4K PRO-UHD projector. Full HDR color processing and 4K PRO-UHD projection technologies ensure accurate reproduction of premium, cinematic content for immersive viewing. The pixel-shift processor of this 2600-lumen Epson Home Cinema 4K PRO-UHD projector enhances the quality of lower-resolution videos.
 

Will using a fiber optic HDMI cable eliminate my handshake issues? It takes about 10 seconds for an Image to appear with a 35' HDMI active cable. Will a fiber optic cable be worthwhile? If so, how long might the handshake take to produce an image?

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The LG 17U70Q UltraPC unveils a new standard for a premium performance laptop with a large screen. A large 17" WQXGA resolution, non-Reflective, 16:10 IPS display means you spend less time scrolling and more time focusing and helping perform tasks efficiently. And with the 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series GPU, the UltraPC can help you power through any project thrown your way with speed and vibrancy. The stylish yet lightweight design and long-lasting battery of the LG UltraPC, you can get heavy work done anytime, anywhere.
 

Is the solitary usb c port the only way to power/ charge the battery? To me, this is not clear in the description or illustrations.

Using the included AC adapter charges the battery.
3 years, 5 months ago
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Store and play files on disk with this portable LG external DVD writer. Its 8x DVD and 24x CD write speeds let you produce optical copies efficiently, and its silent play technology optimizes read speed while reducing noise. This slim LG external DVD writer supports M-DISC formats for high-quality data storage.
 

Will this work with windows 11 and plug into my laptop

Yes. I'm using it with my new Win11 LG 17".
3 years, 6 months ago
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The LG 17U70Q UltraPC unveils a new standard for a premium performance laptop with a large screen. A large 17" WQXGA resolution, non-Reflective, 16:10 IPS display means you spend less time scrolling and more time focusing and helping perform tasks efficiently. And with the 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series GPU, the UltraPC can help you power through any project thrown your way with speed and vibrancy. The stylish yet lightweight design and long-lasting battery of the LG UltraPC, you can get heavy work done anytime, anywhere.
 

Does this have a direct ethernet port?

The specifications for inputs/outputs do not list Ethernet port but the photos seem to show a RJ45 port quite clearly, which presumably is for Ethernet connection. I have one of these laptops on order. When I placed the order in-store the sales rep pointed it out to me in the photo.
3 years, 7 months ago
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Meet the ultimate streaming player, Roku Ultra. It~s fast and powerful so you can to get you to the entertainment you want quickly. Enjoy a cinematic experience as you watch what you love in spectacular 4K and Dolby Vision picture with immersive Dolby Atmos sound. Get fast, seamless TV streaming in any room in the house with Wi-Fi or choose to wire up over Ethernet. Start streaming apps including Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+, Netflix, Sling, Freevee and Hulu in a snap with a lightning-fast interface. Say ~Hey Roku~ from across the couch to power up your TV, control your streaming, and even find your lost remote. Use the rechargeable remote to quickly search and type with your voice, enjoy Headphone Mode, and set shortcuts for your favorite apps. Plus, enjoy easy voice control with Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant. Roku is America~s #1 TV streaming platform based on hours streamed ~ Hypothesis Group, December 2023
 

Does the Roku Ultra work on a 5GHz network?

All of my Roku Ultras (4662, 4670, 4802) work on my 5GHz network.
3 years, 10 months ago
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Meet the ultimate streaming player, Roku Ultra. It~s fast and powerful so you can to get you to the entertainment you want quickly. Enjoy a cinematic experience as you watch what you love in spectacular 4K and Dolby Vision picture with immersive Dolby Atmos sound. Get fast, seamless TV streaming in any room in the house with Wi-Fi or choose to wire up over Ethernet. Start streaming apps including Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+, Netflix, Sling, Freevee and Hulu in a snap with a lightning-fast interface. Say ~Hey Roku~ from across the couch to power up your TV, control your streaming, and even find your lost remote. Use the rechargeable remote to quickly search and type with your voice, enjoy Headphone Mode, and set shortcuts for your favorite apps. Plus, enjoy easy voice control with Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant. Roku is America~s #1 TV streaming platform based on hours streamed ~ Hypothesis Group, December 2023
 

I have roku ultra that does not see my t mobile 5 ghz network. The 2.4ghz has jitter, buffering etc. Do I need a new roku?

It probably is too far from your router. You can try installing a WiFi extender. Doing so resolved a similar problem for me. Or use a wired ethernet connection direct to the Ultra.
3 years, 10 months ago
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Meet the ultimate streaming player, Roku Ultra. It~s fast and powerful so you can to get you to the entertainment you want quickly. Enjoy a cinematic experience as you watch what you love in spectacular 4K and Dolby Vision picture with immersive Dolby Atmos sound. Get fast, seamless TV streaming in any room in the house with Wi-Fi or choose to wire up over Ethernet. Start streaming apps including Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+, Netflix, Sling, Freevee and Hulu in a snap with a lightning-fast interface. Say ~Hey Roku~ from across the couch to power up your TV, control your streaming, and even find your lost remote. Use the rechargeable remote to quickly search and type with your voice, enjoy Headphone Mode, and set shortcuts for your favorite apps. Plus, enjoy easy voice control with Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant. Roku is America~s #1 TV streaming platform based on hours streamed ~ Hypothesis Group, December 2023
 

I bought a Roku Streaming Device from Amazon for an older TV that only has A/V Ports and the program that I choose will come on and then after 15 seconds or so the signal cuts out completely. I tried everything and nothing works why? The tv has no HDMI.

It's likely that your "older TV" is not High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) compliant which only current HDMI connections can negotiate properly.
3 years, 10 months ago
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Meet the ultimate streaming player, Roku Ultra. It~s fast and powerful so you can to get you to the entertainment you want quickly. Enjoy a cinematic experience as you watch what you love in spectacular 4K and Dolby Vision picture with immersive Dolby Atmos sound. Get fast, seamless TV streaming in any room in the house with Wi-Fi or choose to wire up over Ethernet. Start streaming apps including Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+, Netflix, Sling, Freevee and Hulu in a snap with a lightning-fast interface. Say ~Hey Roku~ from across the couch to power up your TV, control your streaming, and even find your lost remote. Use the rechargeable remote to quickly search and type with your voice, enjoy Headphone Mode, and set shortcuts for your favorite apps. Plus, enjoy easy voice control with Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant. Roku is America~s #1 TV streaming platform based on hours streamed ~ Hypothesis Group, December 2023
 

Hi, They actually did not directly answer my question earlier. My question is, does the Roku Ultra have a "ZOOM" feature on it to expand the picture that will fill the screen?" I have an older TV with HDMI but the Roku's that I have don't have "ZOOM".

No. There is no ZOOM feature. It's designed to display the content's original aspect ratio or whatever the provider is streaming.
3 years, 10 months ago
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Experience immersive viewing when you add this Samsung 40-inch smart TV to your home. The wide color enhancer and Full HD resolution deliver vibrant picture quality, while the Digital Clean View optimizes content for better results. A unique lifestyle gallery creates scenic views for any room in your home when this TV is not in use. This Samsung 40-inch smart TV features support for the Samsung SmartThings app to complete your home automation setup.
 

4 holes on the back are not threaded for wall mount. How do I mount to wall bracket

See this Samsung support link for the user manual. It has instructions for on-wall installation and for ordering a proper wall mount : https://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/EM/202104/20210405184119569/BN68-12552A-00_UM_N5200_ZA_ENG_210317.0.pdf
4 years, 6 months ago
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Transport food securely in this Crock-Pot Cook & Carry slow cooker. Three settings lets you cook on high and low temperatures and then keep food warm until served, while the 6-qt. capacity is ideal for big meals. This Crock-Pot Cook & Carry slow cooker has a removable stoneware pot, eliminating the need for additional serving dishes.
 

crock pot is good, but the lid broke Can I just get a new lid? How & where

Contact the manufacturer.
5 years, 5 months ago
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Fred
 
Transport food securely in this Crock-Pot Cook & Carry slow cooker. Three settings lets you cook on high and low temperatures and then keep food warm until served, while the 6-qt. capacity is ideal for big meals. This Crock-Pot Cook & Carry slow cooker has a removable stoneware pot, eliminating the need for additional serving dishes.
 

Does the outside of this crock pot get really hot?

It gets hot but not excessively so. Regardless, when it's hot we always use pot holders when lifting or taking off the lid.
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