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The Incredible "Bulk" Rocks
on February 19, 2020
Posted by: Fred
Verified Purchase:Yes
This Marvel "tweensy" movie doesn't get enough recognition. Edward Norton does a good Hulk (but Mark Ruffalo is more sublime as Bruce Banner). SFX are excellent as usual with Marvel, soundtrack can be in-your-face at times but otherwise the whole package is very entertaining.
Length of ownership: 83
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Improve your music-listening experience with this Insignia 2.0-Channel Mini Soundbar. The Optical (does not include cable), RCA or 3.5mm audio supports seamless connection to your television, while Bluetooth technology lets you wirelessly stream audio from a smartphone or tablet. This Insignia 2.0-Channel Mini Soundbar has a remote control for easy use, and the digital amplifier improves audio quality.
 
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"Sound" Enough
on February 19, 2020
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Verified Purchase:Yes
Small, convenient to set up, out of the way behind our small 24" HDTV but with sound that crushes the on-board-inside-the-TV speakers. Just have to remember to hit the "power" button twice to turn on the sound bar, which the instructions inconveniently missed telling us.
Length of ownership: 19
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Hook up home theater components with this Rocketfish digital optical audio cable. The compact connectors on the 1.5-foot wiring are precisely shaped to hold securely.
 
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perfect length
on February 19, 2020
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Couldn't find a short enough length of optical cable ANYWHERE for our new sound bar. This one hit the spot. No excess coiling behind the TV.
Length of ownership: 16
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Surprisingly Good
on January 10, 2020
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Not to be missed. Picked this up on a whim and it hit all the right buttons.
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Bring a cinema-quality experience home with this Panasonic Ultra HD Blu-ray player. The HCX processor maximizes the visual appeal of 4K UHD images to display your favorite films in stunning picture quality. Smart networking technology lets you create your own home streaming network with this Panasonic Ultra HD Blu-ray player.
 
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Awesome Player
on January 3, 2020
Posted by: Fred
Verified Purchase:Yes
This player replaced an Oppo. It's 4K image is gorgeous on my Epson projector. There's a setting that optimizes it for projector use. It doesn't have the built-like-a-tank chassis that higher priced players have but it's video output is in the top tier. When compared to my Panasonic DP-UB820 player, it's more expensive cousin, all it lacks are a few features that have no impact on it's high-end image.
Length of ownership: 33
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Worth a Holiday look
on December 27, 2019
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This is the story of a human boy raised by Santa's elves. It's not a knee slapping belly laugh of a movie but it has its moments. Ferrell does what he can with the role to good effect and James Cann plays it straight. The SDR BluRay has excellent color, good sound and a very stable image. Worth a Holiday look.
Length of ownership: 10
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Spielberg Does It Again
on December 17, 2019
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Far too many 80's references to keep track of but the filmmakers obviously had a field day with them. Gamers might even appreciate it more than the movie fans. Almost non-stop action that is so cleverly done it begs for repeat viewings. The image in 4K is reference quality and the soundtrack matches it. One of Speilberg's most entertaining efforts.
Length of ownership: 16
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The Terminator returns in this explosive action-adventure spectacle. Now he's one of the good guys, sent back in time to protect John Connor, the boy destined to lead the freedom fighters of the future. Sarah Connor, John's mother, a quintessential survivor has been institutionalized for her warning of the nuclear holocaust she knows is inevitable. Together, the threesome must find a way to stop the ultimate enemy-the T-1000, the most lethal Terminator ever created.
 
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Iconic Film
on December 17, 2019
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Verified Purchase:Yes
This movie is an icon even after almost 30 years. It's the role Arnold was born to play. Little is lost in those 30 years as its special effects and action direction leave nothing behind. The image, even though it's in 4k, has some age related artifacts or perhaps it's the video transfer. Soundtrack still has impact.
Length of ownership: 15
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Mark Wahlberg leads an all-star cast in this unforgettably powerful film inspired by a thrilling story of real-life heroes. For the one hundred and twenty-six people aboard the Deepwater Horizon offshore oil rig, April 20, 2010, began like any normal day. Before day's end, the world would bear witness to one of the greatest man-made disasters in U.S. history. DEEPWATER HORIZON reveals the brave acts of the men and women who rose to the challenge-and risked everything to lead others to safety.
 
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A Nail Biter
on December 17, 2019
Posted by: Fred
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This is a nail-biter. Even though one may know what's coming if they followed the news when the event occurred it still packs a wallop. The mostly accurate telling of what went down for how things went up grabs the viewer early on. Well drawn characters engage in tense, often reserved and rapid dialog that lends an aura of realism to the proceedings. The image is full of fine detail and color. The 4K made me almost feel the mud on the actors. Sound-wise there are no shortcomings when things go BOOM.
Length of ownership: 14
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A Sequel that Delivers
on December 17, 2019
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This highly anticipated follow-up to 1982's Blade Runner delivers the goods in all respects. While remaining true to the original vision it take the evolution of the concept to another level. Overly long for some but for fans it plays to its strengths in satisfying ways. The image is gorgeous and the soundtrack is spot on.
Length of ownership: 15
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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
By Fred
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!
By Fred
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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Fred
 
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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Fred
 
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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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.
 

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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