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    November 1, 2018
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When hot-dog piloting by star jockey Buzz Lightyear (voiced by Chris Evans) stranded his mission on a habitable but hostile planet, the crew sought to adapt as they jerry-rigged repairs. The remorseful Buzz manned the test flights for a hoped journey home-even though the time/space strains of each attempt leave him unaged as generations pass for his peers. Pixar delivers the '90s movie that everyone's favorite space toy was a tie-in for. Also with the voices of Keke Palmer, Taika Waititi, Uzo Aduba. 100 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack English.
 
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5 out of 5
5
I speak whale!
on December 16, 2022
Posted by: StrayCat25
Verified Purchase:Yes
Typical Pixar greatness…but it’s not a Toy Story chapter.
Length of ownership: 23
Mobile Submission: True
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Desperate to return to his Chicago home in time to spend Thanksgiving with his family, uptight businessman Neal Page (Steve Martin) encounters loutish shower curtain ring salesman Del Griffith (John Candy). During a disastrous-and hilarious-voyage back to the Windy City, both men experience the various aggravations of modern travel while forming an unlikely friendship. With Laila Robins, Michael McKean, Dylan Baker; written and directed by John Hughes. 92 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks English DTS HD 5.1 Master Audio, French Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles English, French; bonus footage. Two-disc set.
 
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4
You’re going to need a bigger boat.
on December 16, 2022
Posted by: StrayCat25
Verified Purchase:Yes
The movie is great. The transfer is good, not great.
Length of ownership: 23
Mobile Submission: True
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Stream HD broadcasts for free with this RCA indoor flat amplified HDTV antenna. Sleek and super thin, this powerful antenna offers excellent signal quality while seamlessly blending into your home decor. The multidirectional design of this RCA indoor flat amplified HDTV antenna needs no adjustment, leaving you free to enjoy your favorite programs.
 
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3 out of 5
3
Good Enough
on December 16, 2022
Posted by: StrayCat25
Verified Purchase:Yes
I wanted a cheap antenna that I could stick in the window and receive local tv stations. This antenna does that and nothing more.
Length of ownership: 26
Mobile Submission: True
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
3 out of 5
3
Value
3 out of 5
3
Ease of Use
5 out of 5
5
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The Award-Winning~ LG OLED C2 Is Better Than Ever. The versatile LG OLED C Series has gotten even more impressive with brighter colors, a new, more advanced processor and a sleeker, slimmer bezel. Self-lit LG OLED pixels create beautiful picture quality with infinite contrast, perfect black and over a billion colors, now even brighter.~ Make the impossible possible with our latest ~9 Gen5 AI Processor 4K, engineered exclusively for LG OLED to automatically adjust your settings to improve picture and sound qualities based on whatever you~re watching. Just add popcorn to get in the action the way directors intended on movie night with FILMMAKER MODE~and enhance every moment with Dolby Vision IQ and Dolby Atmos for the ultimate home theater experience. Be at the top of your game with NVIDIA G-SYNC, FreeSync Premium and VRR to experience real-time action stay. The LG OLED C2 is designed slim and sleek with a new silver bezel so you can focus on the screen and nothing else ~ not to mention the new, lightweight composite-fiber material that takes a load off installation.~ It~s not just OLED. It~s LG OLED. The gold standard in OLED TV from the creators of OLED.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Oled Nirvana
on September 9, 2022
Posted by: StrayCat25
Verified Purchase:Yes
I Purchased this tv as an size upgrade from my lg c8 in my media room and it did not disappoint.
Length of ownership: 21
Mobile Submission: True
I would recommend this to a friend!
Picture Quality
5 out of 5
5
Brightness
5 out of 5
5
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Detect intruders, and protect your space with this SimpliSafe motion sensor. This compact, easy-to-install device quickly integrates with existing systems and includes a powerful battery that offers years of use before replacement. The advanced motion detection technology lets this SimpliSafe motion sensor watch for intruders, while a unique human heat-mapping algorithm eliminates false positives by letting this sensor distinguish between pets and intruders.
 
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Works with Simplisafe system
on August 19, 2022
Posted by: StrayCat25
Verified Purchase:Yes
Very simple to add to existing Simplisafe system. Recommended
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5 out of 5
5
Value
5 out of 5
5
Ease of Use
5 out of 5
5
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It~s easy to transform your home into a safe haven with SimpliSafe~s award-winning security system. Everything is simple to set up, effortless to use, and designed to do one thing only: keep your home and family safe. Indoor and outdoor security cameras let you see everything happening in full HD. So you can spot trouble before it comes knocking and capture the evidence if it does. And if someone tries to break in, the burglary sensors will sound the alarm right away. But that~s not all. Whenever your alarm goes off, we~ll call you and send police, firefighters, or ambulances to your door in a snap ~ and stay on the line with you until they arrive. So no matter where you are or what you~re doing, your home is protected 24/7.
 
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The commercials are horrible but…
on August 19, 2022
Posted by: StrayCat25
Verified Purchase:Yes
Great product! Very easy to set up and you can add additional cameras and sensors.
Highly recommended.
Length of ownership: 6
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5 out of 5
5
Value
5 out of 5
5
Ease of Use
5 out of 5
5
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Outstanding performances, tense action and Oscar-winning special effects highlight this WWII suspenser based on the Alistair MacLean novel. Gregory Peck, David Niven and Anthony Quinn are members of a squad of Allied commandos whose mission to disable a powerful Nazi cannon battery on a remote island in the Aegean Sea is compromised when they learn there's a traitor in their midst. Richard Harris, Anthony Quayle, James Darren also star. 156 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks English Dolby Atmos, Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital stereo, French Dolby Digital mono, Spanish Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles English, Chinese, French, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai; audio commentary; documentary; featurettes; theatrical trailers.
 
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4 out of 5
4
Nobody Puts Baby in a Corner
on November 19, 2021
Posted by: StrayCat25
Verified Purchase:Yes
The best ever home version of a classic American film. What’s not to like?
Length of ownership: 11
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This set contains every episode from the thrilling final season of the hit HBO series based on George R.R. Martin's series of novels, following the brutal power struggle for the Iron Throne of Westeros.
 
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3
You can’t always get what you want
on December 21, 2019
Posted by: StrayCat25
Verified Purchase:Yes
The merits of this season have been discussed ad nauseam. Artistically, the 8th season of this great series was the 8th best. The good news: One of only two seasons available in UHD, the picture quality on this blu ray far surpasses that of the sometimes mediocre broadcast version.
Length of ownership: 12
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The heart-stopping story of the first black regiment to fight for the North in the Civil War, GLORY stars Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington, Cary Elwes and Morgan Freeman. Broderick and Elwes are the idealistic young Bostonians who lead the regiment; Freeman is the inspirational sergeant who unites the troops; and Denzel Washington, in an Oscar(r) - winning performance (1989, Best Supporting Actor), is the runaway slave who embodies the indomitable spirit of the 54th Regiment of Massachusetts. UHD Commemorate the 30th anniversary of GLORY the heart-stopping story of the first black regiment to fight for the North in the Civil War, starring Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington, Cary Elwes and Morgan Freeman. Broderick and Elwes are the idealistic young Bostonians who lead the regiment; Freeman is the inspirational sergeant who unites the troops; and Denzel Washington, in an Academy Award~- winning performance (1989, Best Supporting Actor), is the runaway slave who embodies.
 
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4 out of 5
4
Great transfer of excellent film
on August 15, 2019
Posted by: StrayCat25
Verified Purchase:Yes
Glory is a great historical drama, for me it falls just short of classic status. Great performances throughout, although at times (especially when he narrates) it's hard not to remember Matthew Broderick as Ferris Bueller. Picture and Audio are first rate.
Length of ownership: 15
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
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In this epic adventure of hope and empowerment, a cyborg, Alita (Rosa Salazar), searches for clues from her past when she awakens in a future world she does not recognize.
 
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Mostly Satisfying
on August 15, 2019
Posted by: StrayCat25
Verified Purchase:Yes
Doesn't break any new ground, but generally keeps moving. Dolby Vision picture and Dolby Atmos sound are excellent.
Length of ownership: 17
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Reference class quality is here with the DP-UB9000P1K. Our HCX (Hollywood Cinema Experience) processor optimizes color, clarity and detail in 4K/HDR formats like HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. The result is a exciting array of highest quality video and audio options from 4K UHD Blu-ray discs to 4K upscaling, VOD 4K streaming, voice assist and more.
 

How can I remove the black bars from my screen (top & bottom) while paying a blue ray disk. I like to watch movies with a full TV screen. I just bought the DP-UB9000 today.

https://www.empireonline.com/movies/features/film-studies-101-aspect-ratios/
3 years, 8 months ago
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Detect intruders, and protect your space with this SimpliSafe motion sensor. This compact, easy-to-install device quickly integrates with existing systems and includes a powerful battery that offers years of use before replacement. The advanced motion detection technology lets this SimpliSafe motion sensor watch for intruders, while a unique human heat-mapping algorithm eliminates false positives by letting this sensor distinguish between pets and intruders.
 

Will the motion detector sense motion if someone is looking into my house through a window?

No. The sensor is heat activated.
3 years, 9 months ago
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It~s the best of the best. We didn~t raise the bar, we shut it down. The Redline 360c sets the new standard for radar detectors with extreme detection range, 360~ directional awareness, 100% true stealth and the best overall performance from any detector. Get ready to REDefine the Road with the Redline 360c.
 

What firmware version

Firmware 1.6 is the newest version. You can check the firmware version on your unit by holding the “mark” and “mute” buttons during power up. If you have an earlier version it’s very easy to update to the newest firmware version (highly recommended) using Escort’s Detector Tools app or through a WiFi connection.
5 years, 3 months ago
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Take movie nights to the next level with this 5.1.2 VIZIO home theater sound system. It has Dolby Atmos technology built-in, so sound seems to come from all around you, and a six-inch powerful subwoofer creates thumping bass you can feel. This VIZIO home theater sound system has a main sound bar that produces rich, clear audio.
 

Is this a new unit

It depends on what you mean by new. If you mean not used, the answer is yes- the seller would have to list it as used or refurbished if that was the case. If you are asking if the soundbar was a recent addition to the Vizio product line, the answer is no. This model has been available for at least a year.
6 years, 3 months ago
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HP ENVY Desktop: Enjoy solid power while creating content with this HP ENVY desktop computer. The 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8700 processor and 16GB of RAM provide high performance for running editing programs and simple multitasking, and the Intel UHD graphics 630 produce fast framerates for quality visuals. This HP ENVY desktop computer has a 512GB SSD for swift startup and data access times.
 

Is the wireless keyboard back lighted?

No, it’s not, but it’s compact, the keys have just the right touch and it doesn’t slide around on the desk. I like it.
6 years, 4 months ago
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The Reference Premiere RP-280FA floorstanding speaker is built upon the same technology and power as the RP-280F floorstanding speaker, but with an elevation channel integrated into the top of the speaker to reflect sound off the ceiling to deliver the overhead Dolby Atmos experience.
 

What are the center and surround matching speakers?

The Klipsch website can be helpful. I would stay in the Reference Premiere(RP) line and not the lower priced, often on sale Reference(R) line. If you purchase the RP-280FA, you are getting an incredible deal on a great pair of speakers. You may have to buy the rest of the setup from the newest Reference Premiere line at full price, but you will have a great setup for hours of home theatre and music listening pleasure for years to come.
7 years, 4 months ago
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StrayCat25
 
The Reference Premiere RP-280FA floorstanding speaker is built upon the same technology and power as the RP-280F floorstanding speaker, but with an elevation channel integrated into the top of the speaker to reflect sound off the ceiling to deliver the overhead Dolby Atmos experience.
 

the authorized klipsch page claims the rp-280 fa is 150 watts continuous and 600w peak, while best buy is claiming 900w peak. are these an updated model? is best buy playing fast and loose with the specs?

The RP280FA is actually two speakers in one cabinet (including separate speaker wire terminals), a front firing floor speaker and an upward firing atmos speaker. The 900 watt figure quoted by Best Buy is a sum of 600 watts for the floor speaker and 300 for the atmos speaker.
7 years, 7 months ago
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StrayCat25
 
The Reference Premiere RP-280FA floorstanding speaker is built upon the same technology and power as the RP-280F floorstanding speaker, but with an elevation channel integrated into the top of the speaker to reflect sound off the ceiling to deliver the overhead Dolby Atmos experience.
 

To anyone wondering, these are NOT considered real Klipsch, they are department store speakers and nothing more, made dirt cheap over sea's. PWK would roll in his grave if he saw this with his name on it. You go to a Klipsch dealer to buy the real ones.

It’s true that these speakers, like the majority of current Klipsch products, are imported. RP-280SA are from the Reference Premiere line, which is a definite step above that Reference series found on the shelves at any Best Buy. The RP-280SA is an Atmos ready speaker. I purchased a pair as part of a major upgrade to my home theater room, and I don’t think you can touch their performance at the current clearance price.
7 years, 7 months ago
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