MnstrMike

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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey [Blu-ray] [2012]

Better than the 48FPS 3D experience

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3.0

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from Knoxville, TN

on April 24, 2013

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What's great about it: Similar cinematography as LOTR Trilogy

What's not so great: Bad Acting

Coming off of the LOTR Trilogy this story is good, however, they are taking a single book and turning it into 3 movies. Which if the writers had chosen to do extensive character depth that would be one thing, but no instead they opted to add adventures that never happened into the story to make a trilogy. What came across as a passion for the LOTR Trilogy, definitely feels like greed in this installment.

The movie is good, but it all feels subpar next to LOTR. The 48FPS 3D experience was horrid. I read the review heard the comments, but just had to see for myself. I went it thinking everyone was just being critical, but they were right.

I felt like I was watching a bunch of men dressed in costumes trying to act. It was bad.

The standard 24FPS is much better at giving the movie feel and it masks the bad acting.

Even though I wished they would have stuck to the script, the new adventures are fun and don't detract from the story, but just fills in things that might have happened with some tweaking to the original story.

I would recommend this to a friend!

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My Best Buy number: 2082864761

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Motorola - DROID RAZR 4G Cell Phone with 16GB Memory - Black (Verizon Wireless)

Easily chat with family and friends using this Motorola DROID RAZR cell phone that features a front-facing webcam with video recording. The 16GB total memory capacity offers ample space for your media.Requires a voice plan with a data pack $20 or higher.Early termination fee of $350.Verizon Edge option available. Learn more ›

Motorola Blur UI lacking common features

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3.0

Posted by: MnstrMike

from Knoxville, TN

on March 21, 2013

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Picture Quality

5.0

Battery Life

3.0

Sound Quality

4.0

What's great about it: Webtop 3.0

What's not so great: Motorola Blur UI

This review is heavily based on the use of the Webtop 3.0 application when docked; so star rating is based on this.

If you never plan to dock it and use external monitor, then 5 stars. As it still has missing features, but its a Droid, make it what you want!

UPDATE: Jelly Bean 4.1 was just made available. Not many noticeable changes, outside of fonts. Motorola Smartactions are not responding to triggers and Webtop 3.0 is really quirky.

This is a great phone. I will admit I am an iPhone convert (iPhone 5/iOS6 sealed the deal to switch). However, afer tinkering with other Droid phones and settling on the Droid Razr I have definitely felt its Pros and Cons.

Pro: Webtop 3.0, Smart Actions

Cons: Missing badge app icons, Skype/Gtalk applications have horrible sound quality compared to iPhone 4, Audio via headphone jack has noticeable distortion again compared to iPhone.

The biggest PRO: I am typing this on a keyboard while the phone is docked on a charger with HDMI hookup to a monitor and USB keyboard, BT mouse! Webtop 3.0. It is a tablet interface once docked. I will not say that Webtop is perfect. Most Apps work fine as do widgets. I use "The Weather Channel" widget and in Webtop mode it cuts of the sides of the widget. All information is visible, just looks weird.

Also, it changes the layout settings from the phone layout. For example, I had setup my phone screens to how I wanted them, but when switching to Webtop Mode, it didn't pull over those same screens. I didn't choose to setup the same as I only setup the Apps that would be most beneficial in this mode.

The Jelly Bean 4.1 update has caused some new quirks with Webtop, it still works, but wants to know how to render Apps either in Phone Mode or Webtop Mode. The render takes about 20 seconds per app, but it only does it if you select and it remembers how you have it set for each app each time you dock. So if you are using Skype w/out being docked it is rendering in Phone Mode, but when you dock the phone it will give an option to use in Phone Mode or Webtop mode. Webtop is higher res (I have mine set to full 1080p) so more of the screen can be seen.

The Smart Actions App is a set of commands that can be either automatically started or manually. For example, since I don't use BT unless docked for the mouse, when I dock the phone, the smart app sees the trigger I set being for "Dock" then it turns on BT, my mouse connects, and away we go.

It can also be location based, like when I get to church and forget to silence my phone, well if you have the trigger to be when you are at that GPS location it will auto silence.

I also have a Driving Mode set manually, so when I receive texts, it auto-replies that I am driving and will respond later. It can also disable incoming calls or allow you to have only certain contacts come through.

It can set actions based on time or events. So it can be quite useful. Not sure how it does with overlapping triggers.

Most of my dislikes though come with the Motion Blur UI. For example, the notification system does not have Badge Apps, something that is highly important to me for text messages and missed calls. Sure the notification bar at the top has it as well, but the icons are quite small and dark gray against a black background, so not easily seen.

Of course, being Android all one has to do is install a different "Launcher" and voila customizing galore! However, that comes at a cost as Motorola's default "Launcher" is tied into Webtop 3.0. So when you set a 3rd party "Launcher" as default, Webtop 3.0 is disabled.

Even if you don't set it as default, Webtop 3.0 has issues converting from 3rd Party to Webtop and it doesn't render properly on the screen.

Also, if you don't set a default Launcher every time you hit the home button it will ask which Launcher to choose from. That gets old in about 30 seconds.

I also don't like that you cannot customize the lock screen, again a download can fix this, but not if you plan to use Webtop 3.0.

It is hard to use one handed. I would say i have an average size hand. Coming from iPhone 4, I could easily do one-handed operations. It is quite a stretch to reach far sides depending on which hand you are using.

However, I love the 4.3" screen over the 3.5" when texting in landscape mode less cramped, less mistakes and auto corrects.

Also, for whatever reason UI does not allow landscape mode on home screen. So when driving I have it on a cradle turned sideways, no auto-rotate. Jelly Bean 4.1 was supposed to allow this, but doesn't work on Blur UI...not sure if others have this issue as well.

That's my 2 cents, if you don't like at least its cheap!

This product is... replaced iphone 4

About me... Heavy apps user, Business Professional, Need phone to keep me organized

I would recommend this to a friend!

Age:25-34

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2 [3D] [Blu-ray] [Blu-ray/Blu-ray 3D] [2011]

Must enter redemption code by expiration date to redeem UltraViolet offer. Does not include iTunes file.

3D Rendering Glitch

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2.0

Posted by: MnstrMike

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on November 12, 2011

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What's great about it: It's Harry Potter

What's not so great: 3D effects

Not sure if all have had this issue or not, but in scene 12 (maybe wrong in the number, but when the enchantments have fallen to buy Harry time and the Voldermort army is rushing down the hill) the 3D glitches as if the disc was scratched. Hardly the case, the Blu-Ray player is brand spank new as is the TV only a few months old. It is reproduceable every time, so this says me, it is the disc.
Running on an LG Cinema 55" & Panasonic 110 3D player.

The glitch or freeze caused the whole system to time out and restart at the menu screen. Didn't try to move to a scene past, just swapped out the disc for the 2D version to finish the movie.

Thinking back about the movie not lot of 3D effects. I can think of a few, but with spell casting I expected more. If memory serves correctly, I don't think this film was shot for 3D, but added it in later for the flare of 3D.

My 2 cents and experience.

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Rio [4 Discs] [Includes Digital Copy] [3D] [Blu-ray/DVD] [Blu-ray/Blu-ray 3D/DVD] [2011]

Movie great 3D not so much

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3.0

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on August 5, 2011

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I apologize for bad spelling but i posted from a smartphone and the browser will not let me scroll down to edit the text at the bottom. Either way i would be curious to know if others have problems with the 3D for these two films. So far I k ow that all films I have watched in theatre I cannot watch entirely without removing my glasses prior to Rio and Ice Age at home I have had no problems watching a 2 hour movie. For comparison I have watched thus far on my new 55" LG Cinema 3D Coraline and The Clash of the Titans. Both of which have stunning 3D. Titans was great in theatre but even better at home. This movie I was hoping for the same but unfortunately the 3D version is just too juddery. At this point I know it is not the TV as I bought Ice Age 3D and it does the same, which leads mento believe it is the 20 Century/Blue Sky Studio that is having the problems or just that both of these movies have so much color and a lot of unnatural white that renders the 3D juddery.

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

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Blink - Smart Wifi Video Doorbell – Wired/Battery Operated with Sync Module 2 - Black

Smart security that is designed for every home. Set up in minutes, and receive notifications from the app whenever a visitor presses your Video Doorbell or motion is detected. You can also choose to wire it to sound your existing home chime. Blink Video Doorbell lets you answer your door no matter where you are. Receive customizable alerts right from the Blink Home Monitor app, and experience helpful features like HD day and night video and two-way audio. Best part – Blink’s long-battery life technology provides peace of mind for up to two years.

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Can you record live videos with the module also ?

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No. The Sync Module will only record doorbell presses. Live View recordings require a subscription plan.

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eufy Security - SoloCam L40 Outdoor Wireless 2K Spotlight Camera - Black/White

SoloCam L40 2K is a completely standalone security cam that you can access via your app. No need for a Homebase, or wires, as SoloCam is completely wire-free and battery-powered, so you don't have to mess with anything. Every eufy Security product is engineered to ensure your security data is kept private. Have peace of mind that you will have a secure record of everything that happens around your home. Adjust the brightness and color temperature of the spotlight in case you don’t want to wake the neighbors. Takes just minutes to install the mount using a drill and the included pack of screws. No wires or cords needed. Chat to anyone passing by—invited or not—and hear their response up to 8 meters away in real-time via SoloCam L40’s two-way audio. Connect SoloCam L40 to the Google Assistant or Alexa for complete hands-free control of your home security. Designed to protect your home as well as your wallet, SoloCam L40 is a one-time purchase that combines security with convenience. Only receive the alerts which matter. Customize the area in which detection takes place to suit your home.

Can the SoloCam L40 (or any other SoloCam cameras) use the Solar Charger accessory?

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According to Eufy Support, no it cannot. The Solar Charger uses a MicroUSB charger style and the cable is hardwired to the panel. The SoloCam L40 is USB-C.

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ASUS - TUF Gaming 17.3" Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX3050 Ti - 512GB SSD - Eclipse Gray

The latest Intel 11th Core i5 processor with GeForce® RTX3050 Ti graphics also equipped with a large 17.3" FHD 144hz display. Personalize your laptop with RGB keyboard.

What type of ram module it is? Would like order another compatible 8 gb stick.

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got to Crucial.com to run a check, but it is Micron 3200 GDDR4

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ASUS - TUF Gaming 17.3" Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX3050 Ti - 512GB SSD - Eclipse Gray

The latest Intel 11th Core i5 processor with GeForce® RTX3050 Ti graphics also equipped with a large 17.3" FHD 144hz display. Personalize your laptop with RGB keyboard.

is it more than 60hz?

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144hz and 60hz

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ASUS - TUF Gaming 17.3" Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX3050 Ti - 512GB SSD - Eclipse Gray

The latest Intel 11th Core i5 processor with GeForce® RTX3050 Ti graphics also equipped with a large 17.3" FHD 144hz display. Personalize your laptop with RGB keyboard.

What is the clock speed of the ram? 2666 or 3200 and if it can be overclocked, to what speed should I upgrade? Can you add more than 32gb ram? And is both ssd slots nvme or the regular? What is the max ssd it can handle?

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Installed is Micron 3200; accepts up to 64GB @ 32GB + 32GB.

It may be possible to overclock the memory, but would need other software to do it.

Storage: both are M.2 NVME M-Key. Max size is what you can afford.

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Acer - Chromebook Spin 514 Laptop– Convertible-14” Full HD Touch –Ryzen 3 3250C– GB DDR4 Memory–64GB eMMC Flash Memory

Do More, See More, Anywhere: Watch your favorite movies, TV shows and other media—while on the move or traveling—on Acer’s exciting new convertible Chromebook Spin 514, which offers a 78% screen-to-body ratio to maximize your viewing experience on its 14” Full HD touch display. The Chromebook Spin 514 leverages the power of the latest AMD processor inside to ensure epic functionality when working on intensive and demanding applications—without the worry of ever slowing down! It features a 360° durable hinge to provide you with four different modes to enjoy, a high-quality, military-grade tested metal casing, and enough battery life to keep you fired up and running all day long!

Is the touchscreen corning gorilla glass?

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Yes

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Lorex - 2K QHD WIRE-FREE SECURITY SYSTEM - White

The Lorex 2K Wire-Free System is designed with flexibility in mind. With no wires to run, homeowners can get full home security coverage without clutter or difficulty accessing hard to reach power outlets. The whole system can be up and running in minutes. Wireless and compact, the Home Hub has a sleek design and provides homeowners the freedom to install up to 6 cameras indoors and outdoors. The system works with Alexa as well as Google Assistant, offering the ability to control and activate features with nothing more than voice commands. Featuring a suite of deterrence technology, homeowners get important alerts whenever there is relevant motion thanks to advance person detection and the ability to fully customize notifications in the Lorex Home App. Homeowners can access and manage their 2K Wire-Free System and footage from the App anytime, anywhere.

what comes in the box? Can these be mounted outside on a wall, or inside only? thanks

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They are Outdoor and Indoor use. Indoor only requires a flat surface, like a book shelf, recommends 6ft height.
In the Box:
Lorex Home Hub base station, 2 cameras with two exterior mounts, screws, and quick drill guide, 2 chargers and cables; 1 required for Home Hub power, instruction manual, ethernet cable for internet connection (recommended) or WiFi option also available.

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GE - Classic Drip 10-Cup Coffee Maker - Stainless Steel

At GE Appliances, we're bringing craftsmanship to your countertops, with reliable and durable drip coffee makers. Equipped with either a sleek glass or insulated thermal carafe, our coffee makers have convenient functions such as Delayed Start and Timer, to make the brewing process simple and user-friendly. And all GE Appliances drip coffee makers are finished with tasteful and durable stainless steel, making them the perfect accent for any kitchen or office – all from a brand you trust.