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Produce a welcoming ambience in your room with this Philips Hue candle bulb. It lets you wake up naturally by gradually increasing the light when you need it, and it allows you to go to sleep by slowly dimming the candle. Integrate this Philips Hue candle bulb with your smartphone for even more options.
 
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Another great Hue product by Philips
on March 25, 2019
Posted by: Josh
from Wichita Falls, TX
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These E12 LED lamps from Philips deliver Hue smart controls to a nightlight-sized fixture. The lamp itself is larger than a standard filament-driven nightlight bulb, so be careful when sizing. I purchased these for a specialty table lamp, and they work perfectly on my existing Hue hub for smart home controls across Amazon Alexa devices and Apple HomeKit. Only negative is the price. These are nearly twice the price of a standard Hue lamp.
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Rocky IV Part II - Son vs Sort-of-Son
on March 25, 2019
Posted by: Josh
from Wichita Falls, TX
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The transition to Adonis Creed as the central character has breathed new life into the Rocky franchise and hearkens back to when boxing was a much more central sport in the American (and global) consciousness. This film is essentially a retelling of Rocky IV, but with the children of the previous film substituted in this version. That said, the story still comes off as fresh and is entertaining from start to finish. The soundtrack is great, the visuals sparkle on the UHD BluRay transfer, and the audio mix is outstanding.
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Well-acted lead, unoriginal story, cringey images
on March 25, 2019
Posted by: Josh
from Wichita Falls, TX
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First, please let me say that the female lead is well acted. After that, the story is nothing original - just a modified version of I Spit on Your Grave (Day of the Woman). This version does deliver on the premise of the female revenge film, but it doesn't really bring any new depth to the genre. (Should this even be a genre?) The visuals are graphic and may be hard to watch at times, so buyer beware.
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An action-filled romp of the modern disaster film
on March 25, 2019
Posted by: Josh
from Wichita Falls, TX
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The Rock leads the way as Alexandra Daddario charms audiences as his somewhat unbelievable college age daughter (she's full grown and looks it). But, suspend disbelief and enjoy the action of this modern disaster film. There's little by way of new ideas, but the action makes up for it. The 3D BluRay delivers all of the depth of the cinematic adventure from the comfort of your living room. The digital version transfers as UHD 4K (at least mine did).
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Amazing UHD Transfer of a Modern Sci-Fi Classic
on March 25, 2019
Posted by: Josh
from Wichita Falls, TX
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This film continuation returns us to the world of the Firefly TV Series, and this UHD BluRay delivers the highest quality image available for home viewing. This combo disc is a must-purchase for Sci-Fi fans and can stand-alone as a great film, but is much enhanced if you've previously viewed the Firefly series.
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Good premise, good acting, but the film falls flat
on March 25, 2019
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The premise was good - sort of a "Redneck Oceans 11." The film is even well-acted by several high quality performances from Daniel Craig and Riley Keough. Unfortunately, the pacing is too slow and the film falls flat in its overall delivery. The comedic elements just don't come off as funny as they should. It's not a bad film, but it definitely not good either.
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Great image quality, same poor audio leveling
on March 25, 2019
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This is the fourth time I've purchased this film, each time hoping that the audio will be re-mastered and corrected. Unfortunately it has not. I really enjoyed the film's fusion of the different classic Universal Monsters into a special-effects beat-'em-up. Sadly, the film has always suffered from a poor audio mix that is short on bass levels and is clearly missing an entire range of sounds. The film was released this way in theaters, and has suffered the same flaws on DVD, HD-DVD, BluRay, and now UHD BluRay. I hope it's fixed in the future and remixed for Atmos.
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A Comedy Classic
on March 25, 2019
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from Wichita Falls, TX
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This BluRay version of the comedy classic is a fantastic addition to any collection. The transfer and audio quality is vastly superior to my previous DVD copy and looks amazing. The black levels are well balanced and details are visible across the darker parts of the film. Spend an evening an enjoy this cult-classic comedy - you will not be disappointed.
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Awesome Show, but product differs from listing
on March 25, 2019
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Firefly was an amazing Sci-Fi adventure that overdelivered during its too-short run on Fox. The show alone is 5-Stars. The lower rating here is due to Best Buy advertising the 15th Anniversary Collector BluRay, but delivering the standard BluRay version. The transfer quality is still amazing, and is far superior to the original DVD copy that it's replacing; however, the changed product was less than desired.
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Type notes and input data comfortably with this Microsoft Wireless Desktop keyboard, which features a 30' wireless range, quiet-touch keys and media shortcuts for intuitive control. The included mouse offers simple navigation.
 
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Not Feature Packed, But Solid Wireless Solution
on March 25, 2019
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This wireless keyboard and mouse combo is not feature packed, but does offer a solid implementation of the RF-based wireless standard for basic keyboard and mouse functionality. This was a replacement for a short-lived combo from Logitech that didn't even last a year. This combo utilizes a single dongle for both keyboard and mouse.
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Bring together your analog and digital music collection with this 2-channel Sony receiver. Its phono input lets you hook up a record player directly, and its Bluetooth capability allows convenient wireless streaming from compatible devices. This Sony receiver has a built-in power amplifier for clear, distortion-free sound, and the rigid chassis minimizes vibration.
 

Can you hook up a equalizer

I would say "it depends" on the equalizer. If the EQ has speaker-level (not Line-level) inputs, then yes. This unit does not have live-level outputs for an external amplifier.
4 years, 6 months ago
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Bring together your analog and digital music collection with this 2-channel Sony receiver. Its phono input lets you hook up a record player directly, and its Bluetooth capability allows convenient wireless streaming from compatible devices. This Sony receiver has a built-in power amplifier for clear, distortion-free sound, and the rigid chassis minimizes vibration.
 

will a power outage damage stereo receiver while on? i do have it plugged in to a power strip that is a surge protector. Thank you.

Any power disruption, surge, etc. always has the potential to damage electronics components. That said, mine is plugged into a surge-protector (not just a power strip), and I've never had any problems.
4 years, 6 months ago
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Bring together your analog and digital music collection with this 2-channel Sony receiver. Its phono input lets you hook up a record player directly, and its Bluetooth capability allows convenient wireless streaming from compatible devices. This Sony receiver has a built-in power amplifier for clear, distortion-free sound, and the rigid chassis minimizes vibration.
 

Will this receiver transmit to a wireless(Bluetooth) speaker?

No. It does not transmit out. It receives a Bluetooth signal for playback through wired speakers.
4 years, 6 months ago
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Bring together your analog and digital music collection with this 2-channel Sony receiver. Its phono input lets you hook up a record player directly, and its Bluetooth capability allows convenient wireless streaming from compatible devices. This Sony receiver has a built-in power amplifier for clear, distortion-free sound, and the rigid chassis minimizes vibration.
 

Does this have a subwoofer out to hook up powered subwoofer is it 2.1 channel

No. It's a 2.0 channel. My sub is connected to the Speaker 2 connections, then the second set of speakers connect to the sub. Sounds great.
4 years, 6 months ago
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Bring together your analog and digital music collection with this 2-channel Sony receiver. Its phono input lets you hook up a record player directly, and its Bluetooth capability allows convenient wireless streaming from compatible devices. This Sony receiver has a built-in power amplifier for clear, distortion-free sound, and the rigid chassis minimizes vibration.
 

Can I hook up Sirius radio with this receiver ?

This unit does not have a built-in Sirius XM decoder. But, if you connect your phone, you can stream Sirius XM through the receiver via Bluetooth.
4 years, 6 months ago
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Bring together your analog and digital music collection with this 2-channel Sony receiver. Its phono input lets you hook up a record player directly, and its Bluetooth capability allows convenient wireless streaming from compatible devices. This Sony receiver has a built-in power amplifier for clear, distortion-free sound, and the rigid chassis minimizes vibration.
 

How many CD do these hold?

It's a receiver, so on it's own... it does not "hold" any CDs. You can connect multiple CD players, jukeboxes, etc. I have a single disc CD player, 6x 300 disc CD changers, and 2x 200 disc CD changers connected (using a few input switches in between). I've also got a Hi-Res Sony audio player, an Onkyo Hi-MD, a U-Turn turntable, and a JVC dual cassette deck attached. This receiver is amazing for audio-centric use.
4 years, 6 months ago
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Bring together your analog and digital music collection with this 2-channel Sony receiver. Its phono input lets you hook up a record player directly, and its Bluetooth capability allows convenient wireless streaming from compatible devices. This Sony receiver has a built-in power amplifier for clear, distortion-free sound, and the rigid chassis minimizes vibration.
 

Will wireless speakers work with this unit?

Not without an external wireless "broadcaster" of some kind. The bluetooth is only for connecting to an audio source it does not send.
4 years, 6 months ago
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Bring together your analog and digital music collection with this 2-channel Sony receiver. Its phono input lets you hook up a record player directly, and its Bluetooth capability allows convenient wireless streaming from compatible devices. This Sony receiver has a built-in power amplifier for clear, distortion-free sound, and the rigid chassis minimizes vibration.
 

I assume this receiver has a built in pre-amp since it has a designated phono input. Can I connect a turntable with a built in pre-amp to the phono input? Will running the signal thru 2 pre-amps create any problems?

Yes you can. It won't cause any problems. The receiver will be able to identify that the signal does not need amplification and will not use the internal phono signal amp. You could use the phono input for another component (if you didn't have a turntable), but you cannot customize the label.
4 years, 6 months ago
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The travel companion for your Surface. Slim, light, and ready to travel, Surface Arc Mouse is designed to conform to your hand - and snaps flat to fit easily in your bag. The next generation of our best-selling Arc Touch Mouse, Surface Arc Mouse features numerous refinements, including the ability to scroll both vertically and horizontally. Connects via Bluetooth. Available in a choice of rich colors to complement your Surface device.
 

Does this mouse work with Macs?

Yes sir. Just pair it in Bluetooth settings.
6 years, 7 months ago
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These Apple-designed cases fit snugly over the curves of your iPhone without adding bulk. They're made from specially tanned and finished European leather, so the outside feels soft to the touch and develops a natural patina over time. The machined aluminum buttons match the finish of your leather case, while a microfiber lining inside helps protect your iPhone. And you can keep it on all the time, even when you're charging wirelessly.Just like every Apple-designed case, it's put through thousands of hours of testing throughout the design and manufacturing process. So not only does it look great, it's built to protect your iPhone from scratches and drops.
 

Is the lip on the case high enough to protect the face if it drops? Thx

Yes. The case edge protrudes slightly to protect the face of the phone if it lands or is set face down. That said, a fall is rarely straight down and surfaces are rarely flat - so their is no guarantee of protection.
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