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- First reviewJuly 26, 2018
- Last reviewJuly 23, 2024
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- First review commentJanuary 28, 2021
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- First questionNovember 8, 2021
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Hear a remarkable theater-like surround sound experience at home with BRAVIA Theater Bar 8. Featuring 11 speakers and 360 Spatial Sound Mapping, rediscover your favorite movies with perfectly optimized spatial audio designed to envelope you with every intricate sound just as the creator intended. And expand the experience with optional wireless subwoofer and rear speakers.
Customer Rating
5
IMPRESSIVE SOUND THEATER EXPERIENCE!
on July 23, 2024
Posted by: Snake
Verified Purchase:Yes
IT'S A SONY!
As I mention before in some of my reviews about Sony products, I’ve been a big, big loyal fan of Sony for decades due to the quality of their products, from Walkmans to TVs and AV systems, but I’ve been a little disappointed with their soundbars after testing a few of their latest models, including the 5 Stars rated HT-A7000 7.1.2 Channel Soundbar (with the SA-SW5 300W Wireless Subwoofer and SA -RS5 Wireless Rear Speakers) which couldn’t beat my 4 years old JBL 9.1 Sound bar (sorry Sony).
After reading about Sony’s upcoming 2024 line of soundbars and their new features, I was curious to test the Theater Bar 8, I found it more appealing for my needs (and space).
After reading about Sony’s upcoming 2024 line of soundbars and their new features, I was curious to test the Theater Bar 8, I found it more appealing for my needs (and space).
SET UP
I have a Sony A80J OLED tv so connecting and setting up the Bar 8 through the Sony Bravia app was a breeze since I already have a Sony account, same with pairing the Subwoofer and Rear speakers.
I have a Sony A80J OLED tv so connecting and setting up the Bar 8 through the Sony Bravia app was a breeze since I already have a Sony account, same with pairing the Subwoofer and Rear speakers.
SOUND QUALITY
In a word: AMAZING!
The Soundbar alone sounds really great with crisp highs, balanced mids, pretty decent bass and over all the clarity of the dialog, the new Voice mode feature is awesome, especially if you set the TV speakers as the central channel (Note that this feature is available only with recent Sony tv models), big improvement over the A7000 in sound quality IMO.
However, adding the SA -RS5 Wireless Rear speakers and SW3 (yes, I returned the big sibling because 300 watts is too much for me) and once I had the whole system set up…holy smoke, it is simply SPECTACULAR!
The high-quality sound performance of the 11 speakers of the Bar 8 paired with the Sub and the Rears gives a rich immersive audio experience. The whole setup can be pricey but It's worth the Money.
Sony finally made me happy with the new THEATER BAR 8!
In a word: AMAZING!
The Soundbar alone sounds really great with crisp highs, balanced mids, pretty decent bass and over all the clarity of the dialog, the new Voice mode feature is awesome, especially if you set the TV speakers as the central channel (Note that this feature is available only with recent Sony tv models), big improvement over the A7000 in sound quality IMO.
However, adding the SA -RS5 Wireless Rear speakers and SW3 (yes, I returned the big sibling because 300 watts is too much for me) and once I had the whole system set up…holy smoke, it is simply SPECTACULAR!
The high-quality sound performance of the 11 speakers of the Bar 8 paired with the Sub and the Rears gives a rich immersive audio experience. The whole setup can be pricey but It's worth the Money.
Sony finally made me happy with the new THEATER BAR 8!
Length of ownership: 21
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Value
4
Ease of Use
5
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Experience deep, rich bass in everything you watch with the SA-SW3 wireless subwoofer, designed to pair with the HT-A8000/A9000/A9M2/A9/A7000/A5000/A3000/S2000 Soundbars for advanced home theater sound.
Customer Rating
5
Perfect addition to my Sony BRAVIA THEATER BAR 8
on July 22, 2024
Posted by: Snake
Verified Purchase:Yes
I recently purchased the new BRAVIA Theater Bar 8, and even some reviews say that the bass response of the Soundbar alone is great, it didn't convince me enough, not for my taste so I needed to add a sub. I have read many reviews of the larger SA-SW5 as the best sub option so I was a little skeptical about the SA-SW3. For my surprise, this little fella (well, not too little) really did blow up my expectations. 200 watts of power is good enough for my new place. Set up was really easy, truly plug and play and the frequency response is awesome in my opinion. I am very happy with the SA-SW3 subwoofer, I highly recommended it for small to medium size rooms.
Length of ownership: 20
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Value
5
Ease of Use
5
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Spin your favorite classic LPs with this Audio Technica automatic turntable. The DC servo belt drive keeps the motor running at a constant speed for optimal performance, while a fully automatic mechanism lets you play vinyl records with the touch of a button. This Audio Technica automatic turntable has an RCA output for wired connectivity to powered speakers, computer or stereo.
Customer Rating
5
Great record player at low price.
on November 20, 2023
Posted by: Snake
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is the best (probably) entry level turntable I've ever try. It reminds me an old Sony 3 in 1 stereo sound system I owned back in the early 90's. It's extremely easy to set it up, it feels a little plasticly cheap but it looks good with my equipment. It's fully automatic and I love the option to connect it to my amp either to the phono (my preferred option) or the line input thanks to the built in pre-amp feature. It would be great to have the option to upgrade the cartridge for a better one, still this Audio Technica LP60X have a really good sound stage, my old and new vinyls sound great. I will recommend to upgrade the stylus that it comes with the turntable for the LP Gear Carbon Fidelity CFN3600LE, it improves the sound quality.
I purchased this LP60X in Balck/Gunmetal finish about a year ago and is still spinning with no issues at all, I may upgrade it for something more advanced with more options in the future but for now this my everyday way to go to enjoy my vinyl collection. It's a bang for the buck. I highly recommend it.
I purchased this LP60X in Balck/Gunmetal finish about a year ago and is still spinning with no issues at all, I may upgrade it for something more advanced with more options in the future but for now this my everyday way to go to enjoy my vinyl collection. It's a bang for the buck. I highly recommend it.
Length of ownership: 358
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
Quality
4
Value
5
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In late 19th century France, land baron Seamus Laurent (Alistair Petrie) didn't care for the Roma caravan on his property-or how brutal his means were for their removal, as an elder was slain. In short order, his young son Edward (Max Mackintosh) ran off, animalistic murders terrorized the community... and visiting pathologist John McBride (Boyd Holbrook) sought an explanation that might prove unholy. Old-school chiller also stars Kelly Reilly, Nigel Betts, Roxane Duran. AKA InchEight for Silver.Inch 111 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack English.
Customer Rating
5
A Great Supernatural Thriller!
on May 25, 2022
Posted by: Snake
Verified Purchase:Yes
This horror movie based in the Beast of Gévaudanis is amazing!
Extraordinarily well written. I absolutely love the atmosphere, the plot line, excellent acting and the special effects, beautiful cinematography. Finally a great, great supernatural thriller, I was totally drawn thru the whole movie, it kept me captivated from the very beginning, I really enjoyed it!
Extraordinarily well written. I absolutely love the atmosphere, the plot line, excellent acting and the special effects, beautiful cinematography. Finally a great, great supernatural thriller, I was totally drawn thru the whole movie, it kept me captivated from the very beginning, I really enjoyed it!
Length of ownership: 12
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Prepare food with hot air instead of oil by using this Ninja air fryer. It offers a temperature range from 105-400 degrees F to let you create dehydrated snacks or air-cook dishes with 75 percent less fat than traditional frying. Make up to 2 lbs. of food with convection heat in this Ninja air fryer.
Customer Rating
5
Finally got it and I LOVE IT!
on May 7, 2022
Posted by: Snake
Verified Purchase:Yes
I've been researching for the best air fryer for months and this one have been always the first recommendation, high ratings, great reviews from users so I decided to give it a try, the better: got for a discounted price so I'm so happy I waited.
The controls are just as simple and intuitive, it super easy to clean, and it cooks nearly everything fabulously and fast. It also saves my electricity bill compared to cooking on the stove or oven. I hardly recommend it!
The controls are just as simple and intuitive, it super easy to clean, and it cooks nearly everything fabulously and fast. It also saves my electricity bill compared to cooking on the stove or oven. I hardly recommend it!
Length of ownership: 25
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Ease of Use
5
Value
5
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![30 Days of Night [Blu-ray] [2007]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/65cbb7f4-66f7-45d6-a3eb-1e1ac64c2f45.jpg)
Customer Rating
5
Deserve to be a vampire classic, great film!
on April 26, 2022
Posted by: Snake
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is one of the best recent vampires movies I've seen. The concept of this movie is very unique, the location, the ambient, the effects and the acting is great. In my opinion this is an underrated vampire film that should get more recognition.
Length of ownership: 12
Mobile Submission: False
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![Annihilation - 4K Blu-Ray [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/758202a3-434b-4eeb-9403-2423688b9401.jpg)
Cellular biologist Lena's (Natalie Portman) husband Kane (Oscar Isaac) suddenly returns from a mysterious region known as the Shimmer after being missing for a year. When Kane falls into a coma, Lena joins a scientific expedition to the area where she and the rest of her team encounter mutated creatures and strange hybrids of plant and animal life while realizing that they themselves are being altered in bizarre ways. Based on Jeff VanderMeer's novel, this visually stunning sci-fi tale co-stars Jennifer Jason Leigh, Gina Rodriguez, Tessa Thompson.
Customer Rating
5
Probably the best Sci-fi film of 2018
on April 4, 2022
Posted by: Snake
Verified Purchase:Yes
Excellent, this is probably the best Sci-fi movie of 2018. It's a thought driven Sci-fi that plays like a disturbing but not entirely unpleasant dream. Totally amazing perspective of alien form of life. Natalie Portman is great and the rest of cast is excellent as well. I really enjoyed it!
Length of ownership: 21
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The new Apple TV 4K brings the best shows, movies, sports, and live TV-together with your favorite Apple devices and services.~ Now with 4K High Frame Rate HDR for fluid, crisp video.~ Watch Apple Originals with Apple TV+.~ Experience more ways to enjoy your TV with Apple Arcade, Apple Fitness+, and Apple Music.~ And use the new Siri Remote with touch-enabled clickpad to control it all.
Customer Rating
5
The Best Streaming Box Today!
on March 11, 2022
Posted by: Snake
Verified Purchase:Yes
Here's my review I wrote when I got my first ATV4K about 3 years ago:"
This was the best upgrade from my Sony 4K Smart TV apps to the ATV4K. Easy to use, have all the apps I needed and the 4k performance is awesome, even better after a few updates now I enjoy the stunning Dolby Vision quality as the awesome Dolby ATMOS sound as well. Some people hate the Siri remote but in it works great for me, it's small, no many buttons that sometimes is a headache to deal with and love the very convenient Trackpad and the Siri voice assistant.
I really love it and I'm so happy I decided to upgrade my streaming to APTV4K. Definitely nothing better on the Streaming Devices market today, the ATV4K remains the best streamer you can buy, as long as you don't mind its price and you are in the Apple ecosystem."
This was the best upgrade from my Sony 4K Smart TV apps to the ATV4K. Easy to use, have all the apps I needed and the 4k performance is awesome, even better after a few updates now I enjoy the stunning Dolby Vision quality as the awesome Dolby ATMOS sound as well. Some people hate the Siri remote but in it works great for me, it's small, no many buttons that sometimes is a headache to deal with and love the very convenient Trackpad and the Siri voice assistant.
I really love it and I'm so happy I decided to upgrade my streaming to APTV4K. Definitely nothing better on the Streaming Devices market today, the ATV4K remains the best streamer you can buy, as long as you don't mind its price and you are in the Apple ecosystem."
I won't change anything on this review about the new ATV4K (2nd. Generation). Same quality, same awesome experience, still a 5 Stars Streamer device if not the best.
But after a few weeks using it I realized that does not worth the upgrade from my previous ATV4K (1st. Gen.).
Honestly, I haven't seen any improvements on this new gen, the updated A12 Bionic chip doesn't really make justice for a better performance in audio or video in my opinion, I didn't find any difference in quality compare with my ATV4K first generation. I'm not a gamer so the HDMI 2.1 that support VRR doesn't apply to me. I will say (like others reviews) that the real deal is the new Siri remote and its couple new features, still I'm so familiar with the previous remote, that I don't find any benefit of this update personally.
Will I recommend to buy the ATV4K 2nd. Generation???
YES, if you're upgrading from the ATV HD all previous generations, or other streamer boxes you're not happy with, or smart TV apps and you're in the Apple environment and looking for a streaming box.
NO, if you already have the ATV4K 1st. Gen.
But after a few weeks using it I realized that does not worth the upgrade from my previous ATV4K (1st. Gen.).
Honestly, I haven't seen any improvements on this new gen, the updated A12 Bionic chip doesn't really make justice for a better performance in audio or video in my opinion, I didn't find any difference in quality compare with my ATV4K first generation. I'm not a gamer so the HDMI 2.1 that support VRR doesn't apply to me. I will say (like others reviews) that the real deal is the new Siri remote and its couple new features, still I'm so familiar with the previous remote, that I don't find any benefit of this update personally.
Will I recommend to buy the ATV4K 2nd. Generation???
YES, if you're upgrading from the ATV HD all previous generations, or other streamer boxes you're not happy with, or smart TV apps and you're in the Apple environment and looking for a streaming box.
NO, if you already have the ATV4K 1st. Gen.
Length of ownership: 24
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Value
4
Ease of Use
5
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![Underworld: 5-Movie Collection [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/304b2327-370a-41e7-956a-951dd4939472.png)
Customer Rating
5
Fantastic Underworld 4K 5-Movie Collection Set!
on December 26, 2021
Posted by: Snake
Verified Purchase:Yes
I'm a big fan of the "Underworld" franchise (and Kate Beckinsale), I've been waiting for this 4K Ultra HD Blue-ray collection set since I heard about it last year and I'm so happy to finally own it. The films looks and sounds amazing, I own all the movies on DVD and the upgrade to this format is just great, the transfers were well done!
If you're an Underworld fan, you must have this 4K collection set, totally worth it!
If you're an Underworld fan, you must have this 4K collection set, totally worth it!
Length of ownership: 14
Mobile Submission: False
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Apple~s thinnest and lightest notebook gets supercharged with the Apple M1 chip. Tackle your projects with the blazing-fast 8-core CPU. Take graphics-intensive apps and games to the next level with the 7-core GPU. And accelerate machine learning tasks with the 16-core Neural Engine. All with a silent, fanless design and the longest battery life ever ~ up to 18 hours.~ MacBook Air. Still perfectly portable. Just a lot more powerful.
Customer Rating
5
MacBook 2021 too perfect, Apple never disappoints!
on December 26, 2021
Posted by: Snake
Verified Purchase:Yes
If you are in the Apple world, you know you will never be disappointed by its products. I own a Mac mini (2014) and a MacBook Air with Intel chip besides other Apple devices. I bought this new new MacBook Air with the new Apple M1 chip (2021 model) for my daughter and wow, this is a big improvement to previous models (note that this review is for the MacBook Air 8GB memory - 256GB SSD as described). My daughter has the previous model with the Intel chip that was stolen, unfortunately, and she also realized about the difference in the response speed and the overall better user experience.
Nothing less than expected, just great!
Nothing less than expected, just great!
Length of ownership: 10
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Battery Life
5
Speed
5
Display
5
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Simplify control over multiple multimedia sources with this three-port Insignia HDMI switch. It supports 3D and 4K videos with DTS-HD and Dolby TrueHD audio for seamless playback of high-definition Blu-ray movies, video games and premium cable channels. Easily choose from connected input devices via the selection button of this plug-and-play Insignia HDMI switch.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Excellent 4K/HDR Pass-Through HDMI Switch!
By Snake
Hardly needed a solution to hook up my Apple TV4K streamer and my 4K Ultra-UHD Sony Blu-ray player to my new JBL 9.1 ATMOS Sound bar system which I love but unfortunately it comes with only one HDMI input and my tv lacks the eARC capability, so after trying a couple cheaper models, I found this Insignia HDMI switch and it really does the job. It's a plug 'n play device so it was really easy to connect it to my Soundbar. Perfectly transfer 4K HDR and Dolby Vision video signals to my TV through my Soundbar and I can enjoy Dolby ATMOS and DTH:X multichannel audio from both players. Doesn't come with a remote, which personally I don't find necessary because I have to reach my TV stand when I want to play a movie on my Blue-ray player then I change the input right after I'm done and it stays switched to the last selection (I usually keep it switched to my Apple 4KTV).
No "Handshake" issues at all, but *NOTE* that it takes a couple seconds to the AV system and TV to receive signals when you change inputs, something pretty normal according to my researches.
Cons: None at the moment.
I've been using it every day in over a month without a problem.
No "Handshake" issues at all, but *NOTE* that it takes a couple seconds to the AV system and TV to receive signals when you change inputs, something pretty normal according to my researches.
Cons: None at the moment.
I've been using it every day in over a month without a problem.
Snake
Maple Grove, MN
**UPDATE: Handshake issues with JBL 9.1 ATMOS S.B.
January 28, 2021
Ok so, this is an update to my previous review. The Ingsinia 3-port HDMI Switch did work with no issues for the first couple months that I used it to hook up my APTV4K and my Sony UBP-X-700 4K Blue-ray player to my JBL 9.1 ATMOS Sound bar.
Now I want to clarify that I don't think this is an issue with the switch itself, I think this is a problem with JBL 9.1 ATMOS soundbar, after I started experiencing Handshake issues between the APTV4K and my 4K Blue-ray palyer sonnected to the sound bar through the switch, I tested the switch connected to a one of the 4K HDMI ports in my Sony X900F tv for a week or so and I didn't have any handshake problems betweek both media players, the TV recognized the device that was on, either the APTV4K or the Blue-ray player and it work perfectly, unfortunately this didn't help me because I couldn't get the ATMOS sound effects, main reason why I got the soundbar.
I did a lot of research trying to find some information about it, before I returned the Switch, but it seems that nobody have used it the with the JBL 9.1 ATMOS bar so, any input will be appreciated, otherwise "JLB 9.1 ATMOS Soundbar Owners, be advise that it won't work properly."
Now I want to clarify that I don't think this is an issue with the switch itself, I think this is a problem with JBL 9.1 ATMOS soundbar, after I started experiencing Handshake issues between the APTV4K and my 4K Blue-ray palyer sonnected to the sound bar through the switch, I tested the switch connected to a one of the 4K HDMI ports in my Sony X900F tv for a week or so and I didn't have any handshake problems betweek both media players, the TV recognized the device that was on, either the APTV4K or the Blue-ray player and it work perfectly, unfortunately this didn't help me because I couldn't get the ATMOS sound effects, main reason why I got the soundbar.
I did a lot of research trying to find some information about it, before I returned the Switch, but it seems that nobody have used it the with the JBL 9.1 ATMOS bar so, any input will be appreciated, otherwise "JLB 9.1 ATMOS Soundbar Owners, be advise that it won't work properly."
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Simplify control over multiple multimedia sources with this three-port Insignia HDMI switch. It supports 3D and 4K videos with DTS-HD and Dolby TrueHD audio for seamless playback of high-definition Blu-ray movies, video games and premium cable channels. Easily choose from connected input devices via the selection button of this plug-and-play Insignia HDMI switch.
Will this work if connect my Apple TV 4k and Sony 4K Blue Ray player to the switch, then connect the switch to my JBL 9.1 sound bar and then from the sound bar to the tv?
2 years, 11 months ago
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Simplify control over multiple multimedia sources with this three-port Insignia HDMI switch. It supports 3D and 4K videos with DTS-HD and Dolby TrueHD audio for seamless playback of high-definition Blu-ray movies, video games and premium cable channels. Easily choose from connected input devices via the selection button of this plug-and-play Insignia HDMI switch.
Will this work if connect my Apple TV 4k and Sony 4K Blue Ray player to the switch and then connect the switch to the tv?
2 years, 11 months ago
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Snake
Simplify control over multiple multimedia sources with this three-port Insignia HDMI switch. It supports 3D and 4K videos with DTS-HD and Dolby TrueHD audio for seamless playback of high-definition Blu-ray movies, video games and premium cable channels. Easily choose from connected input devices via the selection button of this plug-and-play Insignia HDMI switch.
Can this work with JBL 9.1 ATMOS Sound bar? I want to connect two devices (Apple TVK4 and my Sony 4K/ UHD Blue-Ray player) to take vantage of the ATMOS feature from both devices but the sound bar have only one HDMI input and my X900F doesn't have eArc.
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Snake's Answers
Upgrade your home theater with this JBL BAR 9.1-channel soundbar system. The powerful 820W output offers an immersive movie and music experience, while Bluetooth, Airplay 2 and Chromecast connectivity lets you stream audio smoothly. This JBL BAR 9.1-channel soundbar system has detachable speakers with rechargeable batteries for flexible placement, and Dolby Atmos technology delivers quality surround sound.
Can the JBL 9.1 be directly connected to the back of an Apple 4K TV box and will that setup allow for Dolby Atmos to be decoced?
Absolutely! That's how I have my set up: Apple TV 4K to the HDMI IN of the JBL 9.1 and HDMI Out from the JBL 9.1 to the ARC/eARC HDMI IN of your TV.
Don't forget that you have to change the audio format to Dolby ATMOS on the Apple TV 4K. I hope this help.
Don't forget that you have to change the audio format to Dolby ATMOS on the Apple TV 4K. I hope this help.
4 years, 5 months ago
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Upgrade your home theater with this JBL BAR 9.1-channel soundbar system. The powerful 820W output offers an immersive movie and music experience, while Bluetooth, Airplay 2 and Chromecast connectivity lets you stream audio smoothly. This JBL BAR 9.1-channel soundbar system has detachable speakers with rechargeable batteries for flexible placement, and Dolby Atmos technology delivers quality surround sound.
Would like the rear speakers in the rear of my room . i Know they have a charging port what voltage cubes chargers to plug into Them do i need. Will rapid phone chargers work or should it be the slow charger. Or what charger would you Recommend THANK YOU
A Fast Charger will work but you don't really need that, any standard charger block will supply enough power. I'm using a couple of extra standard iPhone blocks and they keeps my rear surround speakers charged all the time.
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