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Sony - PlayStation 4 Console Uncharted 4: A Thief's End Bundle - Black
Sony - PlayStation 4 Console Uncharted 4: A Thief's End Bundle - Black
Play online, enjoy single player and game on with this PlayStation 4 Uncharted 4 bundle. It includes a matching DualShock 4 wireless controller and Uncharted 4: A Thief's End so that you can instantly enjoy the latest title in this legendary series. Outstanding graphics and compatibility with Blu-ray ensures this PlayStation 4 Uncharted 4 bundle is a complete entertainment package.
 
Better graphics than initial PS4
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: jcpratt
on January 8, 2017
My son bought a PS4 several years ago, and we've all had a great time with it. Then he took it to college, and I spent quite a while researching what to do for home. It was a real toss up between the new XBox, the PS4 Slim , and the PS4 Pro. In the end it came down to already having lots of PS4 games, no issues with the PS4, an XBox 360 with the red light of death (i.e. not working), and the ability to interop with my son's PS4 online. So PS4 won over XBox, then I had to choose between the Slim and the Pro. Because of the price difference and the fact that the VR cost another $400, I went with the Slim and used the money saved to get a new Sony headset that uses a USB dongle instead of optical out plus some more games. And now the real review: the PS4 Slim made the graphics of older games ridiculously better on top of being smaller and more efficient. The clarity is incredible. Love it, happy I made the choice of the Slim over the Pro, cant wait for more time to game.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 3448600597
My Best Buy number: 3448600597
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Independence Day: Resurgence [DVD] [2016]
Independence Day: Resurgence [DVD] [2016]
 
An entertaining movie
Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: jcpratt
on December 19, 2016
But not as good as the original. They went for bigger, and it ending up being a bit too big. The character details got lost in the huge effects and globe-spanning attack. Great to watch, not sure how many re-watches it will get.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 3448600597
My Best Buy number: 3448600597
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Home [Party Edition] [DVD] [2015]
Home [Party Edition] [DVD] [2015]
 
Cute, funny family movie
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4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: jcpratt
on October 23, 2016
Yay, a movie I can watch with my younger son without death and mayhem (albeit with plenty of mean things done to others). Cliché jokes and a few really funny ones, with the typical life lesson(s). I was left feeling that the guy with the biggest tech wins (unless you have compassion and understanding, in which case you can put your tech away and just be nice to each other).
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 3448600597
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Unbroken [DVD] [2014]
Unbroken [DVD] [2014]
 
Another great historical drama
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4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: jcpratt
on October 23, 2016
This is another great story based on true events that we need to remind us how tough things can get and how tough (or not) we humans are. It did grind on a bit here and there, and like the Revenant you have to wonder just how much bad luck one man can have. But the amount of perseverance a person can muster, and the impact that teamwork can have in a difficult situation, are things that we can never forget.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 3448600597
My Best Buy number: 3448600597
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Samsung - 32&quot; Class - LED - 1080p - Smart - HDTV
Samsung - 32" Class - LED - 1080p - Smart - HDTV
Samsung J5500 Series UN32J5500AFXZA LED Smart HDTV: Turn your bedroom or small entertainment room into a home theater. With stunning 1080p picture quality and a world of streaming apps, you can enjoy TV and movies without needing a set-top cable box. Plus, you can wirelessly connect with smartphones and tablets to play videos and other content on the big screen.
 
Beautiful picture and great features
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5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: jcpratt
on October 23, 2016
My son was looking for a combo TV-PS4 screen-extended laptop screen for his college dorm, and we found this as an open box item. By far the best picture in it's class, and great features. The stand is solid and I looped a long wire through the grill on the back to a hook on the wall for extra tip protection. The only issue my son has reported is a slight lag with the response on certain PS4 games. Overall, a great buy for my son's first TV, which he knows he will be keeping through college and his first apartment/dwelling.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 3448600597
My Best Buy number: 3448600597
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Honeywell - QuietSet Whole Room Tower - White
Honeywell - QuietSet Whole Room Tower - White
The Honeywell HY-105 QuietSet Whole Room Tower Fan uses the new and revolutionary QuietSet technology which lets you choose from 8 levels of quiet operation as you adjust the cooling power of this fan. Use the HY-105 and stay cool and comfortable without the excessive noise of a standard fan! This sleek and elegant fan will cool your medium to large room while offering you a chance to save up to 20% on heating and cooling bills.
 
It's a vertical axis fan
Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: jcpratt
on October 23, 2016
This is a fan, not magic. It takes up less space in a tight dorm room as it oscillates on a vertical axis. It spits out very little air on the "quiet" settings, so if you really want to feel cooler in a hot humid dorm room you need to use the fastest speeds which are not quiet. There is no tilt like a round fan, so if your bed happens to be elevated you need to put the fan on your chair or desk to feel the air moving. Overall, it does the job.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 3448600597
My Best Buy number: 3448600597
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Insignia™ - USB 3.0-to-Gigabit Ethernet Adapter - White
Insignia™ - USB 3.0-to-Gigabit Ethernet Adapter - White
This Insignia™ NS-PU98635 adapter features a USB 3.0 interface on one side and a Gigabit Ethernet interface on the other, so you can easily add a wired Ethernet connection to your compatible PC or Mac laptop or Ultrabook.
 
After some Win10 config issues, works great
Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: jcpratt
on October 23, 2016
This device does exactly what it says, and allows network traffic to scream once it is working. The only issue was the lack of support for Windows 10 out of the box. The provided CD software had to be transferred to a flash drive to get it to the laptop (with no optical drive), and then it wouldn't install. I had to dig into my 22+ years of technical experience to force Windows to recognize the device and go searching for drivers on the internet. Now my son, who uses this on his laptop at college, is able to get off the slower and erratic Wi-Fi and use the hardline in his dorm room.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 3448600597
My Best Buy number: 3448600597
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Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice [Ultimate Edition] [Blu-ray] [2016]
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice [Ultimate Edition] [Blu-ray] [2016]
 
Better than I heard, but...
Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: jcpratt
on October 23, 2016
This one started off rather hokey and gimmicky, but as it got into the personalities and demons of both Superman and Batman, it got way more interesting. Wonder Woman seemed like an add on, and while I remember how her arm bands stopped bullets in the TV show, they seemed a little too fantastical in this movie. Amy Adams is a knockout, and the Superman/Lois component always seems to satisfy.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 3448600597
My Best Buy number: 3448600597
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2015]
Star Wars: The Force Awakens [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2015]
 
Star Wars returns!!!
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: jcpratt
on October 23, 2016
Saw it multiple times in the theaters and have already watched the DVD at home twice. Awesome movie, and it seems to grow on me each time. Btw, I saw the original Start Wars (New Hope) in the theaters as a kid, so this is the 3rd gen release for me. Some aspects area little "off", like the planet size weapon, but the personal interplay is off the charts awesome. Rey's "awakening" is intense and the scenes are captivating. The flight/battle scenes, while defying physics, are watchable over and over. I know I will see this movie many more times!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 3448600597
My Best Buy number: 3448600597
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Thule - Crossover 32L Backpack for 17&quot; Laptop - Black
Thule - Crossover 32L Backpack for 17" Laptop - Black
Thule Crossover 32L Backpack is made of water-resistant fabrics and zippers combined to create a durable bag made of dobby nylon. Dedicated electronics protection plus plenty of bulk storage and organization pockets with handle and shoulder strap for comfortable use.
 
Perfect for active college student
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5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: jcpratt
on September 24, 2016
My son picked this out to carry his college laptop, books, and other items all over the UConn campus. He has been using it for several weeks and absolutely loves it. It has compartments for everything, including a plastic shell in the eyeglasses pocket. The laptop pocket is padded on both sides, and there is an extra pocket large enough for a tablet. Great purchase!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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My Best Buy number: 3448600597
My Best Buy number: 3448600597
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WD - easystore 1TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black
WD - easystore 1TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black
Only at Best BuyHelp preserve your memories when you're on the go with the easystore External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive with plug-and-play USB connectivity and WD Backup software. The backup software allows scheduling of regular automatic file transfers, and WD Discovery software makes it convenient to manage drive settings, including formatting and LED control. USB 3.0 connectivity, offers fast transfer speeds.
 

Can i back up more than one windows pc? I would prefer to use just one external hard drive for the two pcs i use daily. Are there instructions on how to accomplish this? Thanks

If your network router has a USB 3.0 port (my ASUS wif-fi router has 2), you should be able to hook this up to the router and address it like a network drive.
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WD - easystore 1TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black
WD - easystore 1TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black
Only at Best BuyHelp preserve your memories when you're on the go with the easystore External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive with plug-and-play USB connectivity and WD Backup software. The backup software allows scheduling of regular automatic file transfers, and WD Discovery software makes it convenient to manage drive settings, including formatting and LED control. USB 3.0 connectivity, offers fast transfer speeds.
 

Is this compatible with my 500GB PlayStation 4 slim?

Yes. That is what I bought it for and it is working great!
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Samsung - 32&quot; Class - LED - 1080p - Smart - HDTV
Samsung - 32" Class - LED - 1080p - Smart - HDTV
Samsung J5500 Series UN32J5500AFXZA LED Smart HDTV: Turn your bedroom or small entertainment room into a home theater. With stunning 1080p picture quality and a world of streaming apps, you can enjoy TV and movies without needing a set-top cable box. Plus, you can wirelessly connect with smartphones and tablets to play videos and other content on the big screen.
 

How is this to watch sports like college basketball? Is there motion blur?

We were watching soccer as soon as the TV was set up. When the camera/broadcast signal was HD, it was clear as day even with fast action.
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Samsung - 32&quot; Class - LED - 1080p - Smart - HDTV
Samsung - 32" Class - LED - 1080p - Smart - HDTV
Samsung J5500 Series UN32J5500AFXZA LED Smart HDTV: Turn your bedroom or small entertainment room into a home theater. With stunning 1080p picture quality and a world of streaming apps, you can enjoy TV and movies without needing a set-top cable box. Plus, you can wirelessly connect with smartphones and tablets to play videos and other content on the big screen.
 

Can this tv be used with batteries, without electricity?

No. It is corded only, and therefore uses wall current which I believe is AC 120v.
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Thule - Crossover 32L Backpack for 17&quot; Laptop - Black
Thule - Crossover 32L Backpack for 17" Laptop - Black
Thule Crossover 32L Backpack is made of water-resistant fabrics and zippers combined to create a durable bag made of dobby nylon. Dedicated electronics protection plus plenty of bulk storage and organization pockets with handle and shoulder strap for comfortable use.
 

Is this the 32L or the 25L?

32L. Read it off the tag.
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Turtle Beach - Ear Force Headset - Multi
Turtle Beach - Ear Force Headset - Multi
Wireless Dolby Surround Sound Get blown away by your games AND movies in Dolby Digital Surround Sound with the Turtle Beach Ear Force PX4. With up to 15 hours of uninterrupted, crystal clear wireless play, the PX4 not only dominates for PlayStation 4 games, but lets you experience Netflix or Blu-Ray Disc movies in cinematic surround sound. Don't settle for less; get the Turtle Beach Audio Advantage today.
 

PS4 question

How does this work with the ps4 do you have to use a cable to the controller ? Also could I use this setup just to watch tv when my family is asleep ?
You have to connect the headset to the controller to use the mike in-game. Not sure about separate TV use. It does have Bluetooth, so if your TV has Bluetooth that should work. Otherwise, you have to somehow run the TV signal through the PS4.
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Turtle Beach - Ear Force Headset - Multi
Turtle Beach - Ear Force Headset - Multi
Wireless Dolby Surround Sound Get blown away by your games AND movies in Dolby Digital Surround Sound with the Turtle Beach Ear Force PX4. With up to 15 hours of uninterrupted, crystal clear wireless play, the PX4 not only dominates for PlayStation 4 games, but lets you experience Netflix or Blu-Ray Disc movies in cinematic surround sound. Don't settle for less; get the Turtle Beach Audio Advantage today.
 

What's the battery life like on this thing?

So far, a multi-hour gaming session seems to have little impact on the charge level. Combined with a super-long charge cable that can be used while playing, there should never be a time when it runs out of charge.
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Turtle Beach - Ear Force Headset - Multi
Turtle Beach - Ear Force Headset - Multi
Wireless Dolby Surround Sound Get blown away by your games AND movies in Dolby Digital Surround Sound with the Turtle Beach Ear Force PX4. With up to 15 hours of uninterrupted, crystal clear wireless play, the PX4 not only dominates for PlayStation 4 games, but lets you experience Netflix or Blu-Ray Disc movies in cinematic surround sound. Don't settle for less; get the Turtle Beach Audio Advantage today.
 

Use while charging?

Can you use the headphones while they are plugged in and charging or do you have to turn it off and let it charge?
Yes, you can use it while charging. And one of the pluses for this headset is that the USB charging cable is ridiculously long. I can easily sit on the sofa 10 feet away and play with the cable plugged in.
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Turtle Beach - Ear Force Headset - Multi
Turtle Beach - Ear Force Headset - Multi
Wireless Dolby Surround Sound Get blown away by your games AND movies in Dolby Digital Surround Sound with the Turtle Beach Ear Force PX4. With up to 15 hours of uninterrupted, crystal clear wireless play, the PX4 not only dominates for PlayStation 4 games, but lets you experience Netflix or Blu-Ray Disc movies in cinematic surround sound. Don't settle for less; get the Turtle Beach Audio Advantage today.
 

will the tv sound still be heard by others while these headphones are in use? i dont want to hear my son's video game while he is playing

Yes it will. You have to manually mute the TV/surround system sound when this headset is in use.
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