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- First reviewJuly 20, 2018
- Last reviewAugust 25, 2025
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- First review commentOctober 2, 2019
- Last review commentDecember 5, 2019
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Watch movies at home on this Sony 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player. It plays video from nearly any type of disc or file format and displays images in crisp detail and vivid color, creating an immersive experience with life-like visuals. This Sony 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player also connects to your Wi-Fi for convenient video streaming.
Customer Rating
4
Good things and bad...
on September 28, 2018
Posted by: surfahdude
from Mililani, Hawaii
Verified Purchase:Yes
This player replaced my Samsung 8500 UHD player. The Samsung had a terrible lip synching issue when streaming video on my network which could not be adjusted.
The Good...
The Sony does not have that problem, the synching was perfect. It responds faster. You can have the player adjust the video output for displays without HDR. It also supports DolbyVision. Picture quality was without fault.
The Sony does not have that problem, the synching was perfect. It responds faster. You can have the player adjust the video output for displays without HDR. It also supports DolbyVision. Picture quality was without fault.
The Bad...
The Wi-Fi on this player is terrible. Signal Strength is a lot weaker than any other player I used on the network, including several older Sony Blu-Ray players and the Samsung. It does not have Bluetooth like the X800. The new screen menu system is not as good as the older Sony PS3 display. The remote is very tiny and the buttons are too close together.
The Wi-Fi on this player is terrible. Signal Strength is a lot weaker than any other player I used on the network, including several older Sony Blu-Ray players and the Samsung. It does not have Bluetooth like the X800. The new screen menu system is not as good as the older Sony PS3 display. The remote is very tiny and the buttons are too close together.
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![Nausica of the Valley of the Wind [Blu-ray/DVD] [2 Discs] [1984]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/f63cafbc-2646-4815-9749-31df92c3c002.jpg)
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4
The First of Many Ghibli films...
on September 22, 2018
Posted by: surfahdude
from Mililani, Hawaii
Verified Purchase:Yes
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind is considered to be teh first Studio Ghibli anime released. The animation is a bit crude but the storyline and pace is excellent. The music is great. I consider this to be one of the better Ghibli releases (only Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, When Marnie was There, From Up on Poppy Hill and Porco Rosso are better).
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4
A decent remake of an old movie
on September 8, 2018
Posted by: surfahdude
from Mililani, Hawaii
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is a remake of the 1964 movie Bedtime Story with David Niven and Marlon Brando. Michaal Caine and Steve Martin were made for this movie, as well as the late actress Glenne Headley. The premise is based on two con artists who try to rob a wealthy socialite but find the target is them.
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![Maleficent [2 Discs] [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2014]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/a7fbbb71-f54e-4acd-a6e5-254e3885b393.jpg)
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3
A different angle of the Sleeping Beauty story...
on September 8, 2018
Posted by: surfahdude
from Mililani, Hawaii
Verified Purchase:Yes
This movie twists the story of Sleeping Beauty around with Maleficient cast as a good fairy in this story. The CG is a bit over the top and distracts from the story a bit but still worth a watch...
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![Avengers: Infinity War [Includes Digital Copy] [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray] [2018]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/0a52cf91-1ab3-4c9d-b9ac-65a8c02e69fa.jpg)
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4
A good movie
on September 8, 2018
Posted by: surfahdude
from Mililani, Hawaii
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is the second of the Avengers trilogy movies. There is so much going on it makes you dizzy. I can't wait for the last chapter.
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The R~DE VideoMicro is an ultra-compact microphone designed to significantly improve the audio quality of your videos. It features a high-quality cardioid condenser capsule, rugged aluminium construction, and durable black ceramic anti-glare coating, making it a great addition to any vlogging rig. The VideoMicro has no complicated switches or settings and is powered by your device~s external microphone input, requiring no batteries to operate.
Customer Rating
5
A good video microphone for the price
on July 20, 2018
Posted by: surfahdude
from Mililani, Hawaii
Verified Purchase:Yes
I was looking at the Rode VideoMicGo but decided to purchase this unit instead. It is more compact, made of aluminum iso plastic and comes with a dead cat cover as well, all for $60. The Video MicGo would set you back $140 for the same setup.
What do you lose? The mic mount is not as stable and the frequency response is a bit smaller, you lose a tad on the bottom end but it still far better than the built-in mic on the camera. Also the sensitivity is a tad less. You can hear sounds a bit further than the other unit.
What do you gain? It is a lot smaller, cheaper and almost as good as the VideoMicGo. It is easier to pack with your gear on a trip.
Just a tip. Make sure you disable the camera BlueTooth/Wi-Fi settings if equipped. Otherwise you will get interference on the sound.
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surfahdude's Review Comments
Take your gaming performance to the next level with this MSi gaming motherboard. Compatible with up to ninth-generation Intel processors, it supports high-performance features like DDR4 RAM and USB Type-C, and the Gaming I/O cover offers enhanced lighting options. This MSi gaming motherboard includes thermal enhancement features for high-speed M.2 storage to provide optimal performance.
Overall
2 out of 5
2 out of 5A well designed board with a fatal flaw...
By surfahdude
The MSi Gaming Pro Carbon is a nice looking board with great features with one fatal flaw. The board utilizes a 4+2 voltage regulator design which is insufficient for the latest high (95+) wattage AMD Ryzen CPUs. Better boards have as much asa a 14+2 VRM deisgn (such as MSi's top boards). MSi cut corners here and it shows when the board is pushed under load.
When running under load, the voltage regulators will run a steady 95 degrees, extremely high where some other brands run only 65-75 degrees C. If you are using a 65 watt or lower Ryzen CPU, this should not pose a problem.
If you are looking to use a AMD 3900X or any CPU that draws 95 watts or more, I would look elsewhere, especially if you want to overclock the CPU. The motherboard will cause the CPU to thermal throttle, e.g. slow down until the temps go down.
surfahdude
October 2, 2019
Ahh!!! You're right... I wrote the review for the AMD X570 version of the motherboard and submitted it under the Intel version... Sorry for any confusion...
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Build a computer to dominate the competition with this MSI MPG X570 Gaming Plus motherboard. The four DDR4 memory slots accommodate up to 128GB of RAM, while the five PCIe expansion slots offer space for additional components. This MSI MPG X570 Gaming Plus motherboard works with select AMD Ryzen 9 processors for a powerful computing experience.
Overall2 out of 5
2 out of 5Not for 105-watt AMD CPUs
By surfahdude
If you are planning to buy this mobo for a 65-watt CPU, fine... Avoid this if you are planning to buy this motherboard for any 105-watt AMD CPU (3800x/3900x/3950x). The power supply design cannot supply the current required for those CPUs. The voltage regulators will overheat, hitting 100-120 degrees C. When this happens, t he board will throttle the CPU speed down until the VRs cool down. When the VR temps rise again, the process will repeat itself.
MSi really screwed up the board design on all of the MPG lineup of X570 motherboards. All of them have terrible VR designs causing the to overheat. I have one and it really sucks. Better boards will only hit temps of 60-70 degrees.
surfahdude
Honolulu
as requested...
December 5, 2019
Look at the ASUS X570 boards...
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Experience deep black and natural colors of OLED in a more compact size, powered by the Picture Processor X1 Ultimate. Complimented by Acoustic Surface Audio, sound comes from the entire screen to put picture and sound in perfect harmony. Enjoy OLED picture quality and cinematic audio packed into a beautifully compact form with Sony~s 48~ MASTER Series A9S BRAVIA OLED TV.
Is the supplied remote infrared or Bluetooth?
4 years, 7 months ago
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surfahdude
Play to your full potential with this GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1650 OC graphics card. The WINDFORCE 2X cooling system offers high airflow to keep components at optimal temperatures, while the NVIDIA Turing architecture provides realistic visuals for complete immersion. This GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1650 OC graphics card has 4GB of GDDR5 RAM and 896 CUDA processing cores for fast, responsive performance.
Does this require a power connector from the power supply?
5 years, 1 month ago
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surfahdude
Bring a cinema-quality experience home with this Panasonic Ultra HD Blu-ray player. The HCX processor maximizes the visual appeal of 4K UHD images to display your favorite films in stunning picture quality. Smart networking technology lets you create your own home streaming network with this Panasonic Ultra HD Blu-ray player.
I understand that this player can access a NAS via DLNA through Wi-Fi... My question is: 1. Does the player recognize chapter stops on MKV files that are on the NAS server 2. Does the player support only 2.4 GHz on Wi-Fi? Thanks in advance...
5 years, 1 month ago
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Enjoy fast online streaming with this NVIDIA SHIELD TV media player. The 4K HDR capability provides visual quality, while Dolby Atmos and DTS-X surround sound offer an immersive watching and listening experience. This NVIDIA SHIELD TV media player supports unlimited applications for movies, shows, games and music of your choosing, providing endless entertainment. GeForce NOW instantly transforms SHIELD TV into a powerful PC gaming rig. Play over 1000+ titles and nearly 100 of the biggest free to play games. The new GeForce NOW RTX 3080 membership unlocks GeForce RTX 3080 gaming servers in 4K HDR, with shorter wait times and longer session lengths, with RTX ON including ray tracing and DLSS graphics for supported games.
1. Does this recognize a NAS server on a Wi-Fi network using DLNA? 2. When viewing a MP4 or MKV video from the NAS server, does it recognize chapter stops 3. When fast forwarding or reversing, can you see a preview of what's being seen?
5 years, 1 month ago
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Enhance your creativity potential with this Adobe Photoshop Elements 2020 and Premiere Elements 2020 bundle. The Adobe Sensei AI technology powers automated options to get a starting point for creative exploration, and the Quick Edit mode allows you to easily put clips, transitions, and effects into your movies. The Adobe Photoshop Elements 2020 and Premiere Elements 2020 bundle lets you quickly upload your creations to YouTube or Vimeo for versatile use.
Does this program natively support CR3 RAW files? I am planning to buy a new Canon 90D which only supports CR3 RAW files (I understand that CR3 files has been out for nearly two years)
6 years, 4 months ago
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Get absolute precision with this Logitech wireless mechanical gaming keyboard. Place it anywhere you like thanks to the long-lasting battery and the efficient Bluetooth connection, and enjoy the feel of a mechanical connection that provides the perfect resistance. The full-size layout ensures this Logitech wireless mechanical gaming keyboard makes your games easy to control.
Are the left Windows and Alt keys the same size / can they be swapped easily? Want to use for both Mac and PC with the correct key location. Looks like it, but want to make sure.
They are the same size but you cannot easily swap the key caps or it's function...
7 years, 5 months ago
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Get absolute precision with this Logitech wireless mechanical gaming keyboard. Place it anywhere you like thanks to the long-lasting battery and the efficient Bluetooth connection, and enjoy the feel of a mechanical connection that provides the perfect resistance. The full-size layout ensures this Logitech wireless mechanical gaming keyboard makes your games easy to control.
is this compatible with pc
Yes, as long as it is not a laptop... You cannot enter a boot password as the keyboard will not be active until the OS is loaded.
7 years, 5 months ago
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surfahdude
Immerse yourself in room-filling sound with these Sony Core Series SSCS5 bookshelf speakers, which feature 5" woofers and 3/4" and 1" tweeters for precise instrument and vocal reproduction and dynamic acoustic depth.
Is a sub necessary? thanks
I would strongly recommend a sub with this speaker as the bass output is a bit weak.
7 years, 7 months ago
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surfahdude
Immerse yourself in room-filling sound with these Sony Core Series SSCS5 bookshelf speakers, which feature 5" woofers and 3/4" and 1" tweeters for precise instrument and vocal reproduction and dynamic acoustic depth.
I just hooked up the Sony SS-CS5 to my sony fm stereo fm-am receiver str-de415 and i got audio from my record player - do I still need an amplifier to get better sound?
I don't know if the receiver has a phono input. If it does not (and if the turntable does not have a built-in phono pre-amp), you cannot hear the sound correctly.
7 years, 7 months ago
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surfahdude
Immerse yourself in room-filling sound with these Sony Core Series SSCS5 bookshelf speakers, which feature 5" woofers and 3/4" and 1" tweeters for precise instrument and vocal reproduction and dynamic acoustic depth.
I have a insignia book shelf stereo system 25 watts a ch. would the sony core ss-cs5 speakers be compatible? thanks Ken
Yes... 25 watts will be fine with the speaker.
7 years, 7 months ago
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surfahdude
Immerse yourself in room-filling sound with these Sony Core Series SSCS5 bookshelf speakers, which feature 5" woofers and 3/4" and 1" tweeters for precise instrument and vocal reproduction and dynamic acoustic depth.
Are these 100watts rms each? Or 100watts rms for the pair/50watts rms each?
It handles up to 100 watts per speaker...
7 years, 7 months ago
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surfahdude
Watch movies at home on this Sony 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player. It plays video from nearly any type of disc or file format and displays images in crisp detail and vivid color, creating an immersive experience with life-like visuals. This Sony 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player also connects to your Wi-Fi for convenient video streaming.
I have a sony receiver, can i get atmos sound if i do not have a 4 k tv. Would i be able to rent a movie on vudu and get the atmos sound? With this blu ray I know it has just a audio hook up and a video hook up separate. Could i just hook up the audio?
You will need UHD movies as ATMOS is rarely pressed on Blu-Ray discs. Also, to get ATMOS, you will need a sound system that supports it. The TV has nothing to do with it.
7 years, 8 months ago
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surfahdude
Watch movies at home on this Sony 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player. It plays video from nearly any type of disc or file format and displays images in crisp detail and vivid color, creating an immersive experience with life-like visuals. This Sony 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player also connects to your Wi-Fi for convenient video streaming.
Does this support Hulu and Vudu apps in addition to Netflix and Amazon?
It does support VUDU and HULU...
7 years, 8 months ago
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