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Writer/director Taika Waititi (director of THOR RAGNAROK and HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE) brings his signature style of humor and pathos to his latest film, JOJO RABBIT, a World War II satire that follows a lonely German boy (Roman Griffin Davis as Jojo) whose world view is turned upside down when he discovers his single mother (Scarlett Johansson) is hiding a young Jewish girl (Thomasin McKenzie) in their attic. In spite of his idiotic imaginary friend, Adolf Hitler (Waititi), Jojo confronts his blind nationalism.
 
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Quirky comedy about a boy in Germany in WWII
on December 17, 2021
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This is a weird comedy. It might not be for everyone but it has its bits. It's about a boy living in Germany in WWII and is visited by a imaginary friend , Adolph Hitler.
His mom is anti-N*zi but he is unaware of it, She hides a Jewish girl in their home and the boy does not understand why.
Length of ownership: 37
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The dynamic range is killer
on December 17, 2021
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I can't really differentiate between HD and UHD resolution. I have a 96" projector screen and they both look the same to me. But what makes a difference is the HDR. Colors are more vibrant and the picture really pops.
Length of ownership: 20
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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ASUS USB-AC53 Nano USB Wi-Fi Adapter delivers an instant Plug and Play providing 802.11ac Wi-Fi standard for desktops and laptops. The dual-band wireless AC1200 USB adapter features 2.4GHz and 5GHz connectivity coupled with MU-MIMO technology.
 
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A good AC1200 Wi-Fi adapter
on December 17, 2021
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For the price, the ASUS dongle does the job. It was a lot cheaper than other brands that has AC1200 speeds.
Length of ownership: 11
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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4 out of 5
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Quality
5 out of 5
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Sould have been remastered
on December 17, 2021
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A good movie but the PQ could have been improved. Sadly, it uses the same transfer as the 1080P disc so the colors are a bit bright.
Length of ownership: 315
Mobile Submission: False
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Delve deep into your favorite games with this Dell 27 QHD gaming monitor with stunning colors and vivid visuals. Boasting a 27" screen, this Dell gaming monitor delivers swift and responsive gameplay thanks to the 165Hz refresh rate and a true 1ms response time. NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatability and AMD FreeSync Technology minimize stuttering and screen tearing for smooth graphics. Equipped with adjustable features to let you customize your gaming setup for optimum comfort and visibility
 
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Great FHD monitor for the price
on December 17, 2021
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Great monitor for the price. I do not use it for gaming but wanted the extra real estate. I could not place a second HD monitor on my desk but this one fits perfectly. The only nitpick is that using FHD means all the fonts and icons get correspondingly smaller.
Length of ownership: 20
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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5 out of 5
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Get extreme speeds for fast transfer, app performance, and 4K UHD with the SanDisk Extreme PLUS microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card. Ideal for your Android smartphone, action cameras or drones, this high performance microSD does 4K UHD video recording, Full HD video, and high-resolution photos. The SanDisk Extreme PLUS microSDXC memory card reads up to 170MB/s and writes up to 90MB/s. It~s also A2-rated for fast app performance.
 
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If you need write speed, this is the way to go
on August 8, 2021
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The Extreme Plus cards are a LOT better than the Sandisk Ultra Plus cards. The Extreme Plus cards are twice as fast at read and writing data compared to the Ultra Plus. Yes, you are paying nearly twice the price, but if you are using these cards as a storage in MP3 players, it is a lot quicker in transferring data. The Ultra card took six hours to copy 112 GB of data and the Extreme Plus took only three.
Note that the Ultra Plus specs does NOT give any write speed.
Length of ownership: 4
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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Enjoy nonstop entertainment with the Roku Streaming Stick+. Its wireless receiver provides a strong signal for smooth streaming in rooms far from the router, and it supports 4K, HD and HDR resolutions for crisp, colorful pictures. Take this compact Roku Streaming Stick+ with you on vacation for enjoying shows away from home.
 
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Has it good points and bad points...
on May 7, 2021
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It's cheap, you can access a lot of streaming services, but its implementation leaves a lot to be desired. When FF or Rew a video, it does not display where you want to go, which makes it hard to find out your desired location. It uses RF for the remote so line of sight is not required but it means it does not work with universal remotes, so you got another remote lying around.
Length of ownership: 273
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
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4 out of 5
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4 out of 5
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Easily manage your home automation system while you're on the go with this Logitech Harmony 915-000238 hub, which allows you to control up to 8 connected devices via a compatible Bluetooth-enabled Apple~ iOS or Android smartphone.
 
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You msu want this to enjoy it...
on May 7, 2021
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The Harmony Hub allows you to use your tablet or smartphone to control your devices. TBH, using a smartphone is a terrible way of using this device because the screen is too small. For my AVR, there are over 50 screens or pages you have to scroll through. Using a tablet makes things easier because you have larger real estate to work with.
I actually prefer using a regular Harmony remote because most of the buttons are logically arranged and you can reprogram them. The problem with the regular Harmony remotes is that you cannot rearrange the order of thescreen displays. Another issue is that programming the Harmony timings can be difficult on devices where timing is important.
The hub is not all that bad, you also can connect to Bluetooth devices (the regular Harmony does not), so you can actually program Roku or the NVidia Shield on the hub. What I do not like about the hub is that you always have to activate the display of the tablet and tap areas of the screen to do anything. The regular Harmony remotes are easier because you can shortly memorize the location of the buttons of most used commands.
Length of ownership: 24
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
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5 out of 5
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Transfer media between multiple devices with this SanDisk Ultra Fit flash drive. Its 64GB capacity provides room for storing music or photos, and it offers read speeds up to 130MB/sec. thanks to high-performance USB 3.1 technology. This SanDisk Ultra Fit flash drive is compact and lightweight, so you can take it with you anywhere.
 
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Cheap but Windows 10 has issues with USB devices
on May 7, 2021
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While i think USB 3.0 devices are great, Windows 10 has inherent issues with them. I have several external USB flash drives and portable drives. For some reason, the transfer rate is extremely slow. I have read through a lot of Windows 10 tips on this and nothing works. The transfer rate can be anywhere from 150 MB/s to 150 bytes/sec.
Length of ownership: 24
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Designed for use with a variety home automation and entertainment devices, this Logitech Harmony Elite 915-000256 remote allows easy control through closed cabinets or walls for flexible use. The remote works with Alexa, and the Harmony mobile app supports simple on-to-go operation.
 
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Expensive but worth it, get it before it's gone
on May 7, 2021
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Expensive but worth it. Luckily, i got it before the price went from $250 to $380. While i wish the Harmony One was still available, this unit does have one advantage. It supports Bluetooth.
Sadly, Logitech has announced the discontinuation of their Harmony line, which means there will be no viable universal remotes any more.
Length of ownership: 24
Mobile Submission: false
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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.
 
Overall2 out of 52 out of 5
A well designed board with a fatal flaw...
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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.
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 52 out of 5
Not 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.
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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?

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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?

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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...

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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?

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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)

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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.
 

This doesn't have an ox port does it? If it doesn't, how can I connect this to a device with ox line out output like an Echo Dot?

The speakers and Echo Dot must both be connected to an amplifier or receiver.
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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.
 

How would I hook these up to a Audio-Technica AT-LP60X-BK turn table?

You need to connect both the turntable and speakers to an amplifier or receiver. The speakers are passive, i.e. do not have any power.
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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.
 

How do you connect these speakers with banana jacks? The connectors on the back of the speakers appear to only accept raw wire.

You just pop off the colored caps on the connectors. They are there because of European regulations. They put them on all the speakers when manufactured instead of leaving them off for some markets.

They are there because they are the same connectors used for AC power in Europe and they don't want anybody plugging in a 240 volt line into the speakers.
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Capture stunning still images and brilliant 4K Ultra HD videos with this Canon EOS 90D digital camera. The LCD touchscreen and intuitive interface make it easy to change settings, while built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity let you transfer raw files effortlessly. This Canon EOS 90D digital camera has a 32.5MP CMOS sensor for enhanced clarity and dynamic range..
 

Is this the version of the EOS 90D imported by Canon USA, or by a 3rd-party, grey market importer?

They are from Canon USA.
4 years, 3 months ago
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Capture stunning still images and brilliant 4K Ultra HD videos with this Canon EOS 90D digital camera. The LCD touchscreen and intuitive interface make it easy to change settings, while built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity let you transfer raw files effortlessly. This Canon EOS 90D digital camera has a 32.5MP CMOS sensor for enhanced clarity and dynamic range..
 

Does this camera is able to do exposure bracketing?

Yes.
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Capture stunning still images and brilliant 4K Ultra HD videos with this Canon EOS 90D digital camera. The LCD touchscreen and intuitive interface make it easy to change settings, while built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity let you transfer raw files effortlessly. This Canon EOS 90D digital camera has a 32.5MP CMOS sensor for enhanced clarity and dynamic range..
 

Would the qualities of this camera be considered more for photography or videography?

It is more for photography, but this camera is considered to be one of the best for vlogging for the price. The articulating screen makes it a lot easier to shooting videos, especially with the 10-18mm IS EF-S lens. It also has a microphone jack for using with external mikes as well as a headphone jack for monitoring the audio.
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Capture stunning still images and brilliant 4K Ultra HD videos with this Canon EOS 90D digital camera. The LCD touchscreen and intuitive interface make it easy to change settings, while built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity let you transfer raw files effortlessly. This Canon EOS 90D digital camera has a 32.5MP CMOS sensor for enhanced clarity and dynamic range..
 

Does this camera support 70-300 mm LENS ?

As long as the lens has an EF-S mount, it will work.
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Capture stunning still images and brilliant 4K Ultra HD videos with this Canon EOS 90D digital camera. The LCD touchscreen and intuitive interface make it easy to change settings, while built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity let you transfer raw files effortlessly. This Canon EOS 90D digital camera has a 32.5MP CMOS sensor for enhanced clarity and dynamic range..
 

Can anyone tell me if this is a good camera for sports, fast action?

The camera is good for sports but the auto-focus does not always lock in on fast moving subjects. It is better than the Rebel series but not as good as their professional models.
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Capture stunning still images and brilliant 4K Ultra HD videos with this Canon EOS 90D digital camera. The LCD touchscreen and intuitive interface make it easy to change settings, while built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity let you transfer raw files effortlessly. This Canon EOS 90D digital camera has a 32.5MP CMOS sensor for enhanced clarity and dynamic range..
 

How long is the Factory warranty ? And are extended warranty available and do they cover accidental damage or Just factory defects and or parts failure !?

The warranty is only one year. You could probably buy an extended warranty from Best Buy. The warranty does not cover accidental damage, only defects and par failures.
4 years, 3 months ago
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Capture stunning still images and brilliant 4K Ultra HD videos with this Canon EOS 90D digital camera. The LCD touchscreen and intuitive interface make it easy to change settings, while built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity let you transfer raw files effortlessly. This Canon EOS 90D digital camera has a 32.5MP CMOS sensor for enhanced clarity and dynamic range..
 

Should one need A repair on theirvCanon Camera Bought from BEST buy ? Under either Factoryvwareantee or Extended Warrantee ? Are rge Repairs Done Buy Canon or one if its certified Facility's? Or whay?

The cameras must be sent to an authorized Canon repair center for servicing.
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