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- Review count46
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- First reviewOctober 2, 2018
- Last reviewMay 18, 2026
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- Average rating4.2
- Review comment count4
- Helpfulness votes12
- First review commentSeptember 3, 2018
- Last review commentAugust 28, 2021
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![A Star Is Born [Blu-ray] [2018]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/304b2327-370a-41e7-956a-951dd4939472.png)
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5
A Beautifully Made Movie
on October 5, 2020
Posted by: metaphase
Verified Purchase:Yes
This movie showcases the acting chops of Lady Gaga. Cooper's acting ability was already known but their chemistry is palpable and the entire movie is very well done. I highly recommend picking it up on blu-ray, since it's not very expensive at all!
Length of ownership: 56
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Stay entertained with this 55-inch Sony 4K smart TV. The 4K HDR screen provides a crystal-clear picture that brings your favorite movies and films to life, and the Android TV operating system is intuitive and easy to use. This 55-inch Sony 4K smart TV features a Bass Reflex speaker for a rich, well-defined sound.
Customer Rating
5
Great TV, Sony makes a fantastic product!
on October 5, 2020
Posted by: metaphase
Verified Purchase:Yes
Super easy to set up and use. It's a great value for a mid-tier 4K TV. The picture is great, and the audio is decent. I would recommend pairing with a middle-of-the-road soundbar as well for maximum home theater value.
Length of ownership: 6
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5
Value
5
Ease of Use
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![The Matrix [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray] [1999]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/d0f5b608-1a8f-4cff-be13-90ab34ca0448.jpg)
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5
Phenomenal movie!
on August 23, 2020
Posted by: metaphase
Verified Purchase:Yes
The Matrix is a sci fi for a reason - it’s phenomenal and 4K quality is even better.
Length of ownership: 14
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Drive confidently with this Cobra RAD 480i radar detector. The second-generation IVT filter reduces false alerts, while digital signal processing warns you quickly of all radar signals from the front and the back of your vehicle. This Cobra RAD 480i radar detector has a long detection range and updatable software for reliable performance.
Customer Rating
1
Too many false positives!
on August 23, 2020
Posted by: metaphase
Verified Purchase:Yes
Regardless of the sensitivity, this detector throws way too many false positives. Would recommend spending the extra money!
Length of ownership: 25
Mobile Submission: true
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Ease of Use
5
Quality
1
Value
2
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Immerse yourself in meaningful bass with this Kicker CompC subwoofer. The 10-inch circumference slides in easily with your speaker set up, and the signature yellow stitching catches attention. The single voice coil construction and spiraled tinsel leads deliver every bit of bass, and this Kicker CompC subwoofer has spring-loaded speaker terminals for easy connection.Geek Squad~ Installation RecommendedVisit your local Best Buy store for more information.
Customer Rating
5
Great subwoofer for a small car!
on June 14, 2020
Posted by: metaphase
Verified Purchase:Yes
I have a Scion FRS and this subwoofer sounds great in it! Lots of thump when placed in the trunk. Might not be noticeable in a larger vehicle but it's great in mine!
Length of ownership: 85
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5
Value
5
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5
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Communicate effectively with this unlocked Samsung Galaxy Note10+ smartphone. The 12GB of RAM ensure fast processing speed, while the 256GB hard drive offers ample storage space for media and documents. This Samsung Galaxy Note10+ has a 4300 mAh battery that provides intelligent power for all-day use, and the Bluetooth connectivity lets you access music and other media wirelessly.
Customer Rating
1
ADS in the stock apps.
on June 14, 2020
Posted by: metaphase
This phone is over a thousand dollars and Samsung is now putting ads in their stocks apps. The phone itself is great but Samsung needs to chill with the monetization of their applications. We don't spend this much money on a phone to get ads in the apps on it.
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No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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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
4
Good, but slow transfer speeds.
on February 1, 2020
Posted by: metaphase
Verified Purchase:Yes
Transferring a photo to my phone takes a very long time proportionally, compared to what Bluetooth is capable of. However, receiving a file through this adapter is really quite fast. Bluetooth audio headsets work fine as well.
Length of ownership: 608
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5
Quality
4
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3
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Upgrade your game play with this Corsair Gaming Void Pro wireless headset. Its mesh ear cups deliver airflow for comfortable wear, and the custom-tuned speaker drivers provide crystal clear sound. The 40-foot range and 16-hour battery life of this Corsair Gaming Void Pro wireless gaming headset let you game for hours.
Customer Rating
3
Massive delay when bringing mic down
on December 15, 2019
Posted by: metaphase
Verified Purchase:Yes
When bringing mic down from an upright state, there is a massive delay between when it's brought down and when it unmutes.
Length of ownership: 13
Mobile Submission: false
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Ease of Use
2
Quality
2
Value
2
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Upgrade your gameplay with this ergonomic Corsair Nightsword gaming mouse. Included software detects the center of gravity in real-time and automatically adjusts weight for superior grip. The adjustable 18,000 dpi optical sensor offers sensitivity customization, and 10 programmable keys provide versatility. This Corsair Nightsword gaming mouse works with Windows and MacOS systems, and the rugged construction handles over 50 million clicks.
Customer Rating
3
Good mouse, with flaws
on October 16, 2019
Posted by: metaphase
Verified Purchase:Yes
This mouse is great, but not perfect. The weight is very customizable, which I enjoy. However, the rubber on the left and right sides of the mouse was already beginning to wear away within the return period. In addition, the lift-off distance cannot be customized. This results in imprecision with FPS games where small fine-tuned movements are necessary. The lights look nice on the mouse, and over all it is very aesthetically pleasing.
Length of ownership: 54
Mobile Submission: false
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Ease of Use
4
Quality
2
Value
3
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Sony Alpha a6000 Mirrorless Camera with 16~50mm Retractable Lens: Start capturing realistic images and HD video footage for yourself or your clients with the Sony Alpha a6000, which features a 24.3-megapixel Exmor CMOS sensor and comes with a 16~50mm lens that's lightweight for easy transport. When you're all set, just connect your devices via the camera's built-in Wi-Fi to share photos with loved ones. .
Customer Rating
5
Great camera for people wanting to learn!
on July 19, 2019
Posted by: metaphase
Verified Purchase:Yes
I love this camera lot. It's one of the best values on the market as far as a digital camera goes. It's easy to pick up and learn if you're a beginner, but it's very verbose with its feature set and you can keep it for quite some time even if you become more acquainted with photography.
Length of ownership: 24
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Ease of Use
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Quality
5
Value
5
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The NETGEAR AC1200 WiFi USB 3.0 Adapter with high-gain antennas provides 3x faster access than USB 2.0. Wirelessly connect your notebook or desktop computer to an 11ac network for applications such as lag-free, multiple HD streams throughout your home.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Does not work for 5GHz on Windows 10. DO NOT BUY
By Erock
What can I say. I gave this adapter chance, after chance, after chance. I have had a Netgear AC 1200 router for about 2 years before I bought this AC 1200 USB adapter for a new Windows 10 computer I built. I built two Windows 10 computers within a 3 month time span. I built a cheaper, "budget" pc for my little sister as a birthday/college graduation present, and used a less expensive AC USB 3.0 adapter from a brand I have never heard of (brand: Netis, for ~ $45).
For my own personal build, I bought this AC 1200 Netgear USB 3.0 adapter, as I thought it would better go with my Netgear AC1200 wifi router, have better compatibility, and last longer/be better quality, and all the other things you would expect from a known name brand. Boy was I wrong.
Unfortunately, all I did was read reviews from this website, and my other favorite online retailers. Just Google "ac 6210 Windows 10". You will see a ton of other people with horrible issues with this device. For many, the drivers for this adapter completely ruined their Install of Windows 10, causing them to have to do a system restore, or even worse, a fresh install of Windows 10. Yikes! Luckily, for me the worst was just an endless cycle of disconnects and freezes every time I tried to connect to my 5GHz network.
I waited 5 months (since November, it is now March) for Netgear to make new drivers for this considerably expensive piece of hardware. This model has been out since before windows 10 launched, and Hardware/Software developers have had early access to Windows 10 since very early in 2015 (Windows 10 launched for retail sale in July 2015). Now, in March 2016, there are still no usable drivers for this device! I can get on the 5Ghz frequency, but lose/gain the signal every 10-15 seconds. This makes streaming, gaming, or even web browsing difficult (on the browsing side) to impossible (on the streaming/gaming side). I installed an AC wifi card in my laptop and one in my gf's laptop 2 years ago (intel 7260) when I got my Netgear AC1200 router, and have had 0 problems the entire time. The "Netis" 5GHz USB 3.0 router I bought for my sister's PC has had 0 problems (built in August 2015).
All of these computers are accessing the same router. It doesn't matter if I am the only one in the apartment and thus the only one accessing the router or not, I still have a constant signal drop/re-acquisition. Netgear has had a very long time to write good drivers for this device, and they have not. They are a huge company putting out very expensive products, especially compared to their competition. For them to have failed to write usable drivers so that I can use their product as advertised, as it is NAMED and AC wifi adapter, and that I cannot use it to reliably connect to an AC adapter, when I have 2 tablets (android & windows), 3 cell phones (2 android, 1 Windows Phone OS), 2 laptops, and 1 other desktop that have ZERO problems connecting is completely unacceptable.
It took me 90 minutes to write this review, by the way, with all the persistent connection issues. I wrote this using the PC in the picture, with the adapter clearly visible. Yes, I know what I am doing/talking about. Stay away from this one. Give Netis a shot. Cheaper, better antennae, and better DRIVERS
My build:
-i5 6500
-Asrock Z170 Pro4
-16 GB G. Skill Ripjaws 4 2133
-Intel 530 240 GB SSD, Sandisk Ultra II 480 GB SSD, Seagate 7200 rpm 500 GB HDD
-AMD R9 390X
-Corsair RMi 850 Watt PSU
-i5 6500
-Asrock Z170 Pro4
-16 GB G. Skill Ripjaws 4 2133
-Intel 530 240 GB SSD, Sandisk Ultra II 480 GB SSD, Seagate 7200 rpm 500 GB HDD
-AMD R9 390X
-Corsair RMi 850 Watt PSU
metaphase
September 3, 2018
Currently using this adapter on Windows 10, no issues on my end. 5 GHz works perfectly fine.
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Build a system that keeps up with you with the SanDisk Ultra~ M.2 NVMe~ 3D SSD. Whether you~re upgrading your current PC or building a new one from scratch, get lightning-fast, ultra-responsive performance in a powerful yet price-conscious drive. Sequential write speeds of up to 1,950MB/s ensure fast booting and rapid data transfer. Accelerate with next-gen NVMe performance to boot faster, work smarter and play longer.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Works, but should include screw for attachment!
By Randy
This serves as a caching memory for Microsoft's new version of flight simulator amongst other things. This significantly speeds things up compared to trying to run anything off a hard disk.
The only downside to the unit as I recall was there was little to no guidance included as to how to duplicate existing information, format the disk, etc. Fortunately, I have plenty of experience doing that so find some free tools on the web and off we go.
The other issue which was more significant is that it does not include the screws to attach it to the motherboard at the M.2 slot. I had to dig quite a bit to find a screw that small to anchor the stick.
Since this is pretty much a standard I would think that it would come with the screw necessary to affix it to the board. The cost is negligible but the inconvenience is significant if you do not have or cannot find a screw that fits you motherboard!
metaphase
November 1, 2020
The m.2 mounting screws should be included with your motherboard. If you don't have any, contact your motherboard manufacturer.
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Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G is crafted so you don~t need to choose between video and photo. With a single tap, you can pull super-clear stills straight from high-resolution 8K video. Or if you~re looking to capture stunning photos, the 108MP camera feels like you~ve brought your own professional studio with you. Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, designed to be epic in every way.
Overall3 out of 5
3 out of 5An overall good phone but when it rains it pours.
By Batman
Upgraded from a galaxy s9. Don't get me wrong. This isn't a bad phone. But it does miss the mark in a few areas where I feel it counts. I'll start with the pros first.
- The camera: coming from the s9 I do see some improvements notably in the software. Features which appear to be exclusive solely to the s21 ultra do to it having 4 cameras. Also has laser focus.
- The display: As always, Samsungs displays never cease to impress me. Though if you want the WQHD, you'll need to shell out the extra cash for the s21 ultra. The s21 and the s21+ feature only 1080p displays.
- Overall build - the physical built overall is quite nice. The back is plastic but not cheap plastic. Not a finger print magnet like it's predecessors. Metal frame and a nearly bezzless display combined to make a quite nice, even sophisticated package, though not a wide range of colors at launch. But for me, as long as I have my black, I don't care. So I subtract no points.
- Processor: Each new phone typically boasts the usual "more powerful processor" claim. I haven't put it through benchmark tests but from real world use, the OS is quite snappy and moving from app to app and menu to menu has no lag at all. Overall a pleasant experience.
- Battery life: The s21 features a much larger battery the the s21 and s21+. Two days in so far and it seems to hold up to daily activities rather well (texting, some light gaming, facebook, etc...)
- S Pen: if you just so happen to have an S Pen from an old Note or Galaxy Tab, it will absoluty and finally work on the Galaxy S line of phones. Though there is no storage on the phone itself for the pen, but you can purchase a case that has an integrated S Pen holder.
Okay. Now for the CONS....
- Camera: Now I know what you must be thinking. "But you said the camera was a PRO". Yes I did. However, even with the various software and hardware improvements, the image quality does not seem to be so strikingly amazing compared to my s9. Even when shooting in 108mp mode, the results seem only marginally better. Adding to this, I don't believe the sensor is truly 108mp, rather each mp is divided into 9 parts allowing the sensor to capture more detail and thusly produce an (in my experience) somewhat sharper image. Furthermore, I do not understand what the point is to put so many cameras into a phone. Sure you have your telephoto, for example, which should enable you to maybe get a nice shot of the moon. However, if lunarphotography or any other kind of long range shooting interests you, even an entry level DSLR will yield far superior results. My opinion: leave smart phone to the selfies and MAYBE wide angle. Leave everything else to actual cameras. It will make room for other things like my next point.
- 3.5mm Headphone/Mic input: The modern smartphones have become an especially handy and even accessible solution for vlogging. With the ability to shoot 4k and the s21 ultras 8k, you can yield some very acceptable results and very easily. But good video does not make up for garbage audio. And unless you are using a mic, garbage is what you will get. I don't care what smartphone you are using. The other reason the removal of the 3.5mm jack is problematic will become painfully clear if you're somebody who flies a lot. Once you put you're phone in airplane or flight mode, those Galaxy Buds Pros you just bought will be of no use to you. Now I'm sure there is a USB-C to 3.5mm adapter available, but my point stands and for this the entire s21 lineup loses 1 star.
- Expandable storage: Samsung have we not been down this road before? I know you guys know how much people value the option for expandable storage. Say goodbye to another star.
- No headphones or charge brick in the box: In an age where every single thing comes with a charge brick, I think this was probably a good move. We all have 500 of those kicking around at this point. But the lack of headphones is unacceptable. A decent pair of USB-C headphones absolutely should have been in the box. At the very least, a USB-C to 3.5mm adapter given that they removed the jack.
- Fingerprint sensor: Theres not much I can say other than that it has so far been nothing short of a frustrating experience. It was MUCH better on the s9 and when it was on the back of the phone as compared to under the display on the front. Maybe the next iteration will return to this design in lieu of featuring 75 different cameras.
I hope some of you find this review to be insightfull given that you will potentially be spending upwards of $1,000.00 or more on this phone. Again, I don't totally hate the phone but it feels as though there has been a bit of a departure from past years in terms of Samsung listening to the desires of the consumer. I think this will be something that will hurt them in the bigger picture.
metaphase
March 19, 2021
Echoing the above comments. Airplane mode will NOT disable you from using Bluetooth and WiFi on a plane. Please remove this false information from your review.
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Overall3 out of 5
3 out of 5The Theatrical Disc has issues, Grainy PQ
By Jeffers
This was my first time seeing the movie. Honestly, I didn’t like it. Did nothing for me. Also.. the Theatrical cut has some issues with it skipping and judder. Not every player does it, but a lot of people have had the same issue. As far as the PQ, that also didn’t look very good. Very grainy and no where near 4K crisp. It looked like I was watching a “ DVD “ most of the time. Arrow is aware of the issue and is looking into it, for a possible replacement disc. I will give the Director’s cut a shot, but as it is right now.. this is a one time watch and should have put the money else where.
metaphase
August 28, 2021
The initial review is correct - there is a UHD disc replacement program through Arrow Films. Do a quick search in your search engine of choice and it should pop right up. It's unfortunate that it's on the theatrical cut disc, as that's the one you really want to watch!
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Upgrade your gameplay with this ergonomic Corsair Nightsword gaming mouse. Included software detects the center of gravity in real-time and automatically adjusts weight for superior grip. The adjustable 18,000 dpi optical sensor offers sensitivity customization, and 10 programmable keys provide versatility. This Corsair Nightsword gaming mouse works with Windows and MacOS systems, and the rugged construction handles over 50 million clicks.