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![Godzilla [Blu-ray] [2014]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/fbd6fb97-63e8-4720-adfd-a8c15001ab67.jpg)
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4
Can you get enough of Godzilla?
on June 20, 2022
Posted by: Tomm
Verified Purchase:Yes
Yet another take on Godzilla - for me a decent "popcorn" edition. The Blu-Ray was clear with good sound, and still looked great on a 4K TV if you wanted to keep the investment down.
Length of ownership: 61
Mobile Submission: False
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![Europa Report [Blu-ray] [2013]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/4d26069a-688c-4c08-ab8a-42ee95d092cf.jpg)
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4
A unique SciFi thriller...
on June 20, 2022
Posted by: Tomm
Verified Purchase:Yes
The Blu-Ray is clear and has good sound. Go to IMDb if you're wondering about the plot and reviews. One thing to consider - most of the movie is shot from the standpoint of crew quarter cameras, or helmet cams to try and give the film a more documentary feel. It worked for me...
Length of ownership: 61
Mobile Submission: False
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![Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings - 4K Blu-Ray [Standard] [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/ea1521a2-eee0-4117-82d5-5b48c7e8093f.jpg)
Those who thought they knew slacking San Francisco car valet InchShaun XuInch (Simu Liu) best didn't know him at all. In actuality, he was the son of Asia's most dreaded crime lord-the centuries-lived Wenwu (Tony Leung)-who'd had him trained from the cradle to be the greatest martial artist alive... and whose patience with him to come home and claim his infamous birthright has just run out. Action- and fantasy-packed screen bow for Marvel Comics' Master of Kung Fu co-stars Awkwafina, Michelle Yeoh. 132 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack English.
Customer Rating
5
A treat in 4K...
on June 20, 2022
Posted by: Tomm
Verified Purchase:Yes
Very clear with great sound - and absolute treat to watch on a 4K big screen.
Length of ownership: 13
Mobile Submission: False
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With up to 40 hours of battery life, Beats Solo~ Wireless is your perfect everyday headphone. With Fast Fuel, a 5-minute charge gives you 3 hours of playback. Enjoy award-winning Beats sound with Class 1 Bluetooth wireless listening freedom. The on-ear, cushioned ear cups are adjustable so you can customize your fit for all-day comfort.
Customer Rating
3
Average sound, but comfortable...
on May 22, 2022
Posted by: Tomm
Verified Purchase:Yes
Good battery life and comfortable, but the sound is pretty average. Music over Bluetooth will always be muddled when compared to copper.
Length of ownership: 172
Mobile Submission: False
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Connectivity
4
Sound Quality
3
Battery Life
5
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![Blade Runner: The Final Cut [Blu-ray] [2007]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/b5468ec8-9749-4a82-a617-83d4850508a2.jpg)
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5
Good transform to Blu-ray...
on May 22, 2022
Posted by: Tomm
Verified Purchase:Yes
A very good transform to Blu-ray - very clean. While there are some subtle additions/deletions, the ending is the same as the Director's Cut. Go to IMDB to see if you like the movie...
Length of ownership: 33
Mobile Submission: False
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Simplify your drive with the Garmin DriveSmart 66 GPS navigator. Use Garmin voice assist to easily find and navigate where you want to go. The crisp 6~ display and map updates of North America show you the way, providing alerts for speed changes and potential hazards ahead. Make the most of road trips with Tripadvisor traveler ratings, a directory of U.S. national parks and the HISTORY database of notable sites. Pair with the Garmin Drive app running on your compatible smartphone for on-screen access to live traffic, fuel prices, parking, weather and traffic cams to help avoid delays and keep you on your way. With Alexa Built-in (Drivers should focus on driving and only use this function when safe to do so. Must pair with the Garmin Drive app running on your compatible phone), you can ask to play music, listen to audiobooks, hear the news and more ~ all while you keep your hands on the wheel and eyes on the road. Not compatible with truck routes.
Customer Rating
4
Good GPS in a nice, small package...
on May 22, 2022
Posted by: Tomm
Verified Purchase:Yes
I really like the Garmin DriveSamrt 66 - Garmin has crammed a lot of tech into this little box. I've put around 5,000 miles on this device over the first month of operation, including a 4,000 road trip that included multiple trip changes enroute using the voice control. Most of the time this was pretty seamless. In a nutshell, here are the highlights, and some lowlights... For reference, the device is being used in a 2015 Honda Accord XLE...
The good...
- Route calculations are pretty quick - seldom taking longer than 4 or 5 seconds. There is no aural message when it recalculates, it just does it - a plus in my book.
- The unit can use the car audio through an AUX port, or entirely over Bluetooth. I used the AUX port, using the plug provided in the device charger (and my own cable). I used this mode so the Garmin controlled audio when notifications were made, they didn't compete with the music.
- To get the most bang, use the Garmin Drive app on a smart phone which provides traffic, weather and amenities notifications. Delay notifications for the most part were pretty accurate, albeit I didn't use it in really congested areas. During the trip, we were rerouted due to a road closure without a hiccup, saving a headache.
- Using the "OK Garmin" interface, searches for rest areas, fuel and meals are now easy to get, and can be added to the current route without touching the device.
- The device is pretty light, the ball suction stuck to a dash-disk without any issues, even during hard braking or cornering. The supplied power cord was ample for my use, and the extra fast-charge port for a phone is a nice touch.
- Audio played on the phone using the media player was acceptable, and provided decent separation and clarity. If you want hands free Pause, Play, Next, or Replay functionality, you'll need to use Alexa, which I didn't enable. "OK Garmin, Show Volume" will display the control for use though, for example.
- Route planning options for fastest, shortest or cheapest routes (avoid tolls) are easy to use.
- The unit responded to when power was provided to the plug, and when it was removed - it turned on and off with the key.
- My phone is a 4 year old Android, Drive and other functions appeared to work well.
- The Drive phone app works with all Garmin Drive enabled devices - the same app runs an RV-890 in my tow vehicle.
- Updates are over Wifi, so for me, it can update in my car in the driveway using my home hotspot. Most updates are pretty quick, but full map updates can take 30 minutes or more.
- For the most part, the "OK Garmin" voice interface work well. Most searches worked just using the name of a location - "OK Garmin, go to Devil's Tower National Monument". If there are multiple responses available, voice commands can scroll the list, select the desired destination, add it to a current rip, or be canceled.
Critique...
- The unit can use the car audio through an AUX port, or entirely over Bluetooth. I used the AUX port, using the plug provided in the device charger (and my own cable). I used this mode so the Garmin controlled audio when notifications were made, they didn't compete with the music.
- To get the most bang, use the Garmin Drive app on a smart phone which provides traffic, weather and amenities notifications. Delay notifications for the most part were pretty accurate, albeit I didn't use it in really congested areas. During the trip, we were rerouted due to a road closure without a hiccup, saving a headache.
- Using the "OK Garmin" interface, searches for rest areas, fuel and meals are now easy to get, and can be added to the current route without touching the device.
- The device is pretty light, the ball suction stuck to a dash-disk without any issues, even during hard braking or cornering. The supplied power cord was ample for my use, and the extra fast-charge port for a phone is a nice touch.
- Audio played on the phone using the media player was acceptable, and provided decent separation and clarity. If you want hands free Pause, Play, Next, or Replay functionality, you'll need to use Alexa, which I didn't enable. "OK Garmin, Show Volume" will display the control for use though, for example.
- Route planning options for fastest, shortest or cheapest routes (avoid tolls) are easy to use.
- The unit responded to when power was provided to the plug, and when it was removed - it turned on and off with the key.
- My phone is a 4 year old Android, Drive and other functions appeared to work well.
- The Drive phone app works with all Garmin Drive enabled devices - the same app runs an RV-890 in my tow vehicle.
- Updates are over Wifi, so for me, it can update in my car in the driveway using my home hotspot. Most updates are pretty quick, but full map updates can take 30 minutes or more.
- For the most part, the "OK Garmin" voice interface work well. Most searches worked just using the name of a location - "OK Garmin, go to Devil's Tower National Monument". If there are multiple responses available, voice commands can scroll the list, select the desired destination, add it to a current rip, or be canceled.
Critique...
- When you open the box, there is a label stating "This device is ready use...". It's not. I returned my first one when it didn't turn on out of the box. After 30 minutes of charging, it wouldn't turn on. The replacement unit did the same thing. Instead of taking it back, plugged it into the car charger and left it - after around 45 minutes of driving around, it turned on by itself. I'm sorry Best Buy, as the first unit was also probably functional, but...
- Only 2 data elements can be displayed on the bottom of the display, and speed can't be removed. I like to have Speed, Altitude, Time of Arrival, and Distance to Arrival - so I have to adjust it if I want to change. The DriveSmart 86 8 inch display will provide up to 4 elements, but the 76 7 and 66 6 inch displays only provide 2. My 11 year old Garmin Novi (5 inch display), which this replaced, provides 4 elements...
- The Drive phone app (at least Android), doesn't have a quit function. Once you load it, it becomes a service, not an app. To turn it off, you have to go into Android, and disable it, or, forget the device. Since it does use some battery, it should have a "Quit" function. This issue is a bigger problem when 2 phones which talk to the same device are present they compete, and it isn't pretty. Such a simple fix for what can be a really annoying problem.
- When playing music (I use VLC for Android), when the Garmin turns off, the phone plays for a couple seconds until it senses the disconnection. Not a Garmin issue, but worth mentioning.
- When playing music through the Garmin, the sound quality is a bit less than playing directly off a flash drive, which I usually do. I suspect much of this is since my phone only has BT 4.0 - newer phones with a more recent version of Bluetooth will probably have better chips, and better sound quality.
- There were some locations "OK Garmin" just didn't understand. For example, "Go to La Grande, Oregon" didn't result in a find. Turns out with that location, it wanted "Grande" pronounced "Grandee" using 2 syllables. So some practice may be required. Saying the full address instead, usually got good results.
Indifferent...
- Only 2 data elements can be displayed on the bottom of the display, and speed can't be removed. I like to have Speed, Altitude, Time of Arrival, and Distance to Arrival - so I have to adjust it if I want to change. The DriveSmart 86 8 inch display will provide up to 4 elements, but the 76 7 and 66 6 inch displays only provide 2. My 11 year old Garmin Novi (5 inch display), which this replaced, provides 4 elements...
- The Drive phone app (at least Android), doesn't have a quit function. Once you load it, it becomes a service, not an app. To turn it off, you have to go into Android, and disable it, or, forget the device. Since it does use some battery, it should have a "Quit" function. This issue is a bigger problem when 2 phones which talk to the same device are present they compete, and it isn't pretty. Such a simple fix for what can be a really annoying problem.
- When playing music (I use VLC for Android), when the Garmin turns off, the phone plays for a couple seconds until it senses the disconnection. Not a Garmin issue, but worth mentioning.
- When playing music through the Garmin, the sound quality is a bit less than playing directly off a flash drive, which I usually do. I suspect much of this is since my phone only has BT 4.0 - newer phones with a more recent version of Bluetooth will probably have better chips, and better sound quality.
- There were some locations "OK Garmin" just didn't understand. For example, "Go to La Grande, Oregon" didn't result in a find. Turns out with that location, it wanted "Grande" pronounced "Grandee" using 2 syllables. So some practice may be required. Saying the full address instead, usually got good results.
Indifferent...
- As I noted earlier, while the device may be Alexa capable, I chose not the enable it. I'm wary of personal assistants in general as their primary purpose is to track user actions in order to target ads. Not using Alexa didn't notably inhibit the functionality I was looking for out of this device.
- I suspect my criticisms or appreciations for this device would apply also to the DriveSmart 76 and 86 units also (although the 86 should be able to display more data).
- My old Garmin Novi had an "At the pump" app that I really liked for tracking fuel mileage and usage - especially on trips. I really wish Garmin would add this back as an app.
In summary - I'd definitely recommend the DriveSmart 66 to anyone looking to use a standalone GPS in their vehicle. The display is very crisp, calculations are pretty quick, and overall, the Drive app is worth running when on a trip.
- I suspect my criticisms or appreciations for this device would apply also to the DriveSmart 76 and 86 units also (although the 86 should be able to display more data).
- My old Garmin Novi had an "At the pump" app that I really liked for tracking fuel mileage and usage - especially on trips. I really wish Garmin would add this back as an app.
In summary - I'd definitely recommend the DriveSmart 66 to anyone looking to use a standalone GPS in their vehicle. The display is very crisp, calculations are pretty quick, and overall, the Drive app is worth running when on a trip.
Length of ownership: 37
Mobile Submission: False
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Ease of Use
4
Quality
5
Value
4
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Customer Rating
4
The Longmire Collection in One Set...
on February 4, 2022
Posted by: Tomm
Verified Purchase:Yes
If you want Longmire as a complete set, I think this DVD collection is all there is right now. The mastering is pretty good - my Panasonic UHD player seems to up-sample the content well and displays nicely on my LG UHD screen. My major beef is the packaging of the discs - they are overlapped within the container, requiring more care than normal to remove and replace the discs.
If the series is ever released at a higher resolution (FHD or UHD), and you don't yet have the series, I would go that route since some of the scenery shots are pretty spectacular.
If you want a review of the Longmire series, head out to IMDB...
Length of ownership: 95
Mobile Submission: False
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The USB-BT500 is a Bluetooth Smart Ready USB adapter with new Bluetooth 5 capabilities. USB-BT500 enables wireless connectivity with a wide range of devices and enjoy up to 2X-faster transmit speeds and 4X-greater range. Slot ASUS USB-BT500 into your PC for an instant upgrade to the latest Bluetooth 5.0 technology and enjoy up to 2X-faster transmit speeds and 4X-greater range. Enabling Bluetooth on your PC lets you enjoy the convenience and freedom of wireless connectivity with a wide range of devices, including speakers, headphones and game controllers. The ultra-small USB-BT500 comes with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology, which lets you enjoy energy-saving connectivity. In dual mode, USB-BT500 maintains full backward compatibility with Bluetooth 4.x, 3.x, and 2.1. Bluetooth Low Energy technology for energy-saving wireless connectivity. Highly portable and easy to use.,
Customer Rating
4
Add BT 5.0 to Your Desktop...
on February 4, 2022
Posted by: Tomm
Verified Purchase:Yes
Fairly inexpensive way to add BT 5.0 capabilities to a desktop... I'm using in Win10 Pro, primarily to drive some Beats headphones. I'm getting around 35 feet of range with the unit setting primarily above surrounding furniture. Range will be less if it's inside an enclosure or is otherwise blocked by metal objects. You can use the Windows drivers or download some directly from ASUS - I didn't see much difference in performance.
Length of ownership: 22
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
Quality
4
Value
4
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Cut corded contact with this Insignia Bluetooth USB adapter. This adapter lets users connect up to seven Bluetooth-enabled devices to a Bluetooth-compatible computer. It works with laptops and desktops running Microsoft Windows 10. This Insignia Bluetooth USB adapter maintains connections with devices up to 20 feet away.,
Customer Rating
2
Inexpensive, but you get what you pay for...
on January 7, 2022
Posted by: Tomm
Verified Purchase:Yes
Despite its low cost, still only 2 stars for a rating. Pros are:
- low cost
- basic BT functionality
- basic BT functionality
Cons:
- drivers only available through Windows Update, which can take over a day to arrive
- very limited range (only around 12 feet with my Beats headphones
- the Bluetooth spec has progressed since 4.0...
- very limited range (only around 12 feet with my Beats headphones
- the Bluetooth spec has progressed since 4.0...
If cheap is the primary driver, then this will work, but the Qualcomm BT that comes with Alienware laptops has a range of over 40 feet for audio, and the sound, I think is a bit better. Also, the only place you can get a driver (for Windows) is through Windows Update. It took over a day for it to show up through WU, leaving me wondering if the device would even work.
Length of ownership: 33
Mobile Submission: False
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Ease of Use
2
Quality
3
Value
2
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Academy Award winner George C Scott gives a powerful performance as Ebenezer Scrooge in this truly heartwarming telling of Charles Dickens' beloved drama. At first, miserable, greedy old Scrooge can't tolerate the revelry of Christmas, much less comprehend it's meaning. But visits from his former business partner's ghost and three cautionary Specter's from the past, present and future force the man to soul-search. Grappling with his own losses, Scrooge recognizes the repercussions of heartlessness in this classic, timeless story that also stars Susannah York and David Warner. Directed by Clive Donner. Starring George C Scott, Edward Woodward, Susannah York, Anthony Walters, David Warner.
Customer Rating
5
The Best Scrooge...
on December 17, 2021
Posted by: Tomm
Verified Purchase:Yes
I think George C Scott was the best Scrooge, and this screenplay most faithful to the book. The film was originally released as a TV movie in 1984, and is presented in 4:3 full frame as a result. The rendering is clear, and doesn't suffer from viewing in HD.
Length of ownership: 13
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Get optimal gaming performance with this NZXT Kraken cooling fan. The fluid dynamic bearing delivers quiet operation, while the LED ring and rotatable top let you create remarkable visual effects. This NZXT Kraken cooling fan has fine nylon mesh sleeves that protect the tubing for impressive durability, and the CAM integration lets you manage performance with simple button clicks.
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The UHD 4K monitor that does it all. At 32" and 16:9 screen ratio, LG's UHD monitor features great color, contrast, clarity, detail and responsiveness. It shines as a productivity powerhouse, delivering a flexible workstation experience and easy setup, yet amplifies gaming with cutting-edge features and elevates entertainment with HDR10 and AMD FreeSync.
Would this monitor be good to use for editing photos with Photoshop and Lightroom?
One of the reasons I purchased this monitor was to curate and manage photos. It's advertised to be to provide 95% color accuracy, and it is much better than previous monitors I've used. But those were FHD monitors and this is UHD. I haven't compared it against any of the monitors that advertise higher accuracy, but all of those were at least $100 more, which was another consideration for me. It's good enough for me, but I'm sure there are better.
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