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Stream all your favorite shows on this 65-inch Samsung Smart TV. The variety of smart features and applications provides access to a range of streaming services, and compatibility with virtual assistants offers convenient voice-controlled functionality. This Samsung Smart TV has a Crystal Processor 4K that automatically enhances the image quality of movies and shows.
 
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Not as good as previous model
on October 9, 2020
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After reading the reviews I canceled this purchase and went with the RU-8000 model because it had a 120 processor instead of a 60.
Length of ownership: 16
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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3 out of 5
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3 out of 5
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3 out of 5
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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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Functional little sound bar, but not great
on August 17, 2020
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I purchased it because it was small enough to fit well in its assigned location, and the price was right. The sound is fairly good. It has three different sound modes and noticeable bass. Unfortunately it does not completely integrate with Dish remotes and I have to keep turning it on because it shuts itself off when there's no activity. All in all, I would go for something else if money was no object.
Length of ownership: 27
Mobile Submission: false
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3 out of 5
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4 out of 5
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2 out of 5
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Watch movies or check emails with this Samsung Galaxy Tab A. It has a 10-inch screen for easy viewing, and the octa-core processor keeps up with multitasking or streaming. This Samsung Galaxy Tab A has a battery life of up to 13 hours on one charge for convenient portability and long-lasting use.
 
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Good working Tab
on June 26, 2020
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I had an older 8.1 before, but this one is a vast improvement over previous versions. The battery life is longer and the software is faster. The graphics are sharp and although it does not quite live up to an I pad it certainly can do the job.
Length of ownership: 199
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John Sturges' The Magnificent Seven has finally gotten the treatment that it deserves, 41 years after its original release, complete with an accompanying narration, a feature-length documentary about its making, and a bunch of trailers. The movie, now considered one of a handful of classic Westerns -- alongside John Ford's Stagecoach and My Darling Clementine, Fred Zinnemann's High Noon, and Howard Hawks' Rio Bravo -- was dumped on the U.S. market in 1960, closed quickly, became a massive hit overseas, and was re-released here to massive success. United Artists, still oblivious to what they had, sold it to television very quickly, then degraded the original with a series of ever-poorer sequels. It was issued at least three times on laserdisc, the first two in totally unacceptable full-screen and letterboxed editions, then one last time in an improved version from a partly restored source, with an unmixed music track (not on the DVD) and with the first sequel, Return of the Magnificent Seven, appended. This DVD makes that last laserdisc almost irrelevant, except for the presence of the unmixed music on the latter -- but even that has been made somewhat obsolete with the release of the actual soundtrack from the film (there was no soundtrack LP released in 1960). The picture is sharp and the colors rich and solid (though one suspects a full-blown restoration might look even better in that regard), and the contrasts are about all that one could hope for. The audio is a little muted, but pumps up alright and very cleanly; overall this is the best way to see the movie in 40 years. The bonus materials are as big a treat as the presentation of the movie. Eli Wallach, Walter Mirisch, James Coburn, and Robert Relyea (the assistant to director/producer Sturges) are dazzling in their recollections, and glowing in their recollections of Sturges' work, but also in their appreciation of Akira Kurosawa's The Seven Samurai, the source for this movie. It's also interesting to hear the contrast between the recollections of how the project originated here, versus the material on the documentary film that also appears on the disc -- associate producer Louis Morheim rightfully claims credit on the latter for generating the idea, though Yul Brynner also claimed for years that he had conceived of the notion. The discussion is warm, funny, and lively, and the only thing that might have made it better would be if Sturges had lived to record this track; when Sturges recorded his audio track for Criterion's laserdisc edition of The Great Escape in 1992, he expressed the fervent wish that he be asked to do one for The Magnificent Seven. And one wishes that the producers could have gotten Brad Dexter to contribute, and that there were fewer long blank stretches, though the unnarrated portions are interesting and exciting to watch. The documentary makes for good viewing on its own, and would have been worth a ten dollar bonus charge. One key element of the production that has seldom been discussed anywhere are the problems that the film ran into with the Mexican government. It was considered essential, both for verisimilitude and to avoid an impending writers' strike, that The Magnificent Seven be shot in Mexico, but Robert Aldrich's film Vera Cruz, which had been shot there (and was also a UA film), had outraged the government with what it felt was the offensive portrayal of the Mexican population. It took some serious diplomacy on the part of Sturges and the other makers of the movie -- and the presence of a censor from the government on the set to approve virtually every shot and line of dialogue -- to get The Magnificent Seven approved. The menu opens automatically on start-up, the "Special Features" section is easy to access and manipulate, the chapter markers are generous and well chosen, and the disc is accompanied by a souvenir booklet about the production.
 
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Nothing like the Original
on June 26, 2020
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They keep remaking movies, but usually the only improvement is the technology. In this case is became clearly apparent that sometimes no remake can make up for the quality of the original cast.
Length of ownership: 233
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Inglourious Basterds [DVD]
 
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This movie was a hoot
on June 26, 2020
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Hand it to James Tarentino to give you a fun ride. This movie was preposterous, but at the same time very interesting and keeps your attention throughout.
Length of ownership: 233
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Meet Fitbit Versa 2--a smartwatch that elevates every moment. Use your voice to create alarms, set bedtime reminders or check the weather with amazon Alexa built-in. Take your look from the gym to the office with its modern and versatile design. See your stats with an always-on display mode. In addition, get Fitbit Pay, daily sleep quality scores, apps, notifications, and 24/7 heart rate for an experience that revolves around you. Fitbit is part of the Google family.
 
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Great price, and comes close to the Apple Watch
on June 26, 2020
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I had an older apple watch, and several Garmins. I never particularly cared for the Fitbit watches, but this one. although it has some flaws, like placing the home switch on the left side rather than the right, is giving Apple a run for the money.
Length of ownership: 157
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
4 out of 5
4
Value
5 out of 5
5
Ease of Use
3 out of 5
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Interesting remake but lacking
on June 26, 2020
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I really liked the previous version of Midway, and I also enjoyed this version, but not as much. The photography was slightly washed out, and the same airplanes were used over and over. On the other hand it did have new updated cg digital effects which made it very realistic. All in all I would still recommend it, but with caveats.
Length of ownership: 46
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Track fitness metrics and receive useful reminders with this lightweight Fitbit Versa Lite Edition smartwatch. Continuous heart rate tracking supports real-time exercise adjustments, while the high-resolution color touchscreen with durable Gorilla Glass 3 offers an intuitive user experience. Sleep, distance and steps monitoring delivers useful data. This charcoal-colored Fitbit Versa Lite Edition smartwatch has a maximum battery life of over four days for uninterrupted performance.
 
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Good but lacks some features
on March 16, 2020
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Initially I liked this watch, but when I checked out the Versa 2 I thought the 2 was the better way to go and exchanged it.
Length of ownership: 58
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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3 out of 5
3
Value
4 out of 5
4
Ease of Use
4 out of 5
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Throw away your extra remotes in favor of the Logitech Harmony 665 remote control. This functional remote works with a range of devices, from basic cable to Apple TV, and can combine up to 10 remotes in one versatile unit. This Logitech Harmony 665 remote control offers one-button setup for easy incorporation with your entertainment system.
 
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Good remote but not the best
on March 16, 2020
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I like the ability to program simultaneous activities with this remote. Unfortunately it gets confused and misses out the assignments from time to time, but good overall.
Length of ownership: 60
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3 out of 5
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3 out of 5
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Value
3 out of 5
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Meet Fitbit Versa 2--a smartwatch that elevates every moment. Use your voice to create alarms, set bedtime reminders or check the weather with amazon Alexa built-in. Take your look from the gym to the office with its modern and versatile design. See your stats with an always-on display mode. In addition, get Fitbit Pay, daily sleep quality scores, apps, notifications, and 24/7 heart rate for an experience that revolves around you. Fitbit is part of the Google family.
 
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Good watch, good value
on March 16, 2020
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This watch gives the Apple watch a run for its money.
Length of ownership: 55
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I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
4 out of 5
4
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4 out of 5
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4 out of 5
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Tackle various computing tasks with this refurbished 14-inch Dell Latitude E7470 laptop. The 2.4GHz Intel Core i5 processor keeps up with demanding operations, while the 16GB of RAM lets you multitask seamlessly across multiple apps and tabs. This Dell Latitude E7470 laptop boasts a 256GB SSD for quick access to files and Intel HD Graphics 520 to support your gaming activities. This product has been refurbished. Learn more.
 

Is this laptop touchscreen?

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Elevate your business with this pre-owned Dell OptiPlex computer. The combination of the Intel Core i5 processor and 8GB of RAM lets you power through tasks, and the 2TB hard drive has plenty of space for important data. The compact size of this Dell OptiPlex computer lets it integrate into any size workstation.
 

I asked whether this computer had windows 10 installed originally, and I got an answer that it did. But then why does the operator manual only refers to various versions of windows 7, and not a word about windows 10?

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Elevate your business with this pre-owned Dell OptiPlex computer. The combination of the Intel Core i5 processor and 8GB of RAM lets you power through tasks, and the 2TB hard drive has plenty of space for important data. The compact size of this Dell OptiPlex computer lets it integrate into any size workstation.
 

Did this computer come with windows 10 originally, or was it installed after it was returned?

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Accidents happen, so it pays to protect your cell phone's screen from scratches and other surface damage. Let a mobile phone specialist at your local Best Buy store install a screen shield (sold separately) for you. With our fast, friendly and professional installation, you can be sure it gets done right.
 

I have a xiaomi mi 11 ultra, its not a very common phone but I have a screen protector for it and was wondering if it was possible to receive some help applying it.

My answer would be to follow the instructions carefully. I would suggest to go to a place where they install screen savers all day, and watch them do it as well as try to get some pointers on how to do it from them.
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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.
 

Is it possible to purchase a replacement remote for this sound bar?

Insignia is very approachable. For an answer to your question you may reach them at: (877) 467-4289
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This Sony BDP-S6700 Blu-ray player with 4K upscaling has built-in super Wi-Fi through MIMO. This lets you stream live from online services. Built-in Bluetooth and SongPal Link stream movies and music or connect your devices through HDMI, coaxial output, USB or Ethernet. This Sony Blu-ray player with 4K upscaling also offers child lock and parental controls.
 

Does any 4K TV is supposed to display 3840 X 2160 when this Blu Ray player upscales content from 1080P? My 4K Samsung TV only showed 1980 X 1080P when playing a Blu Ray movie. I have a High Speed HDMI cable connected from the player to the TV.

If your TV, DVD player, and the DVD, are all 4K, then the image on the TV should be in 4K, otherwise there is something wrong, either with the equipment, or the settings.
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This Sony BDP-S6700 Blu-ray player with 4K upscaling has built-in super Wi-Fi through MIMO. This lets you stream live from online services. Built-in Bluetooth and SongPal Link stream movies and music or connect your devices through HDMI, coaxial output, USB or Ethernet. This Sony Blu-ray player with 4K upscaling also offers child lock and parental controls.
 

How do I connect audio to my receiver? Is there only one small mono output?! I have a larger size cable. My splitter is also too large. What size does it take?

You should be able to do it via your HDMI port
6 years, 5 months ago
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Enjoy 4K and HDR movies with this LG Ultra HD Blu-ray player. It supports CD, DVD and various audio and video formats for versatile entertainment. It's 4K upscaling capability provides enhanced display for lower-resolution videos. The USB port of this LG Ultra HD Blu-ray player lets you play content from an external storage device.
 

does any 4k player have a digital zoom?

Not this LG
7 years, 2 months ago
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Do more than tell time with this Garmin Vivoactive 3 smart watch. This high-tech timepiece has more than 15 built-in sports apps and provides fitness monitoring, stress tracking, GPS and mobile payment capabilities in a sporty design. Download unique watch faces and widgets to personalize this Garmin Vivoactive 3 smart watch to suit your style.
 

I understand that the vivoactive 3 does not come with any golf courses pre-loaded. My question is: once you download a course (or multiple courses) do they stay in memory so the next time you play that course, you do not have to download it again? Thanks

This watch has some limited internal memory that I use to store workout stats. I'm not so sure it would be able to hold much more than one downloaded golf course if it could do that at all, but it may be possible to link to them via the phone. Best way to get the most accurate information is to call Garmin directly and speak with an expert.
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