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A professional, ISF (Imaging Science Foundation)-certified Geek Squad Agent will use precision equipment to calibrate your TV, tweaking sharpness, black levels, white levels, brightness, color temperature and more to provide the best possible picture in your home.* The Agent will also create custom presets to complement different room ambiences. This service takes about 2 hours to complete. After completing your order, you will receive a confirmation e-mail that contains a redemption code. You can then schedule your appointment by calling 1-800-GEEK SQUAD (1-800-433-5778) and following the prompts for Home Theater and Installation.** Please print your Geek Squad confirmation e-mail and be ready when the Agent arrives at your chosen location.
 
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Content....
on June 11, 2015
Posted by: Ship
Verified Purchase:Yes
I have used the Geek Squad Calibration on several of my tv's, and the last was 2012. (Panasonic Plasma) There are usually components of the television that a normal user cannot access, which is one of the main reasons I would always choose to have my sets calibrated.
However, with the new Sony 4K television I just had recently calibrated this was not the case! The Geek Squad tech was great & considerate to my questions. However I guess the blame falls on me for lack of research about my particular TV.
I had the UHDTV close to perfect dynamic range by my own settings. (I'm a bit of nerd when it comes to setting up a television.)
So because this TV had no internal settings that I could not access myself this calibration was kind of a disappointment to me, due to the fact that I had already had it calibrated to my liking by myself....
Normally this is a wonderful service & this is no reflection on the quality of work that's associated with Geek Squad and their TV calibrations. I've still had no complaints about the service that they provide other than its about $100 to much for the time spent & what is actually done to calibrate a television.
I will in the future be more proactive in learning about what interfaces of the TV can be accessed without having the proper equipment....
My Best Buy number: 1040200856
My Best Buy number: 1040200856
Mobile Submission: True
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Learn moreabout Magnolia PremiumInstallation   Enjoy vibrant visuals with this Panasonic TC-65AX800U 4K Ultra HDTV that features a 2160p display for arresting picture quality. The built-in Wi-Fi provides simple access to Netflix, Pandora, YouTube and more.
 
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Better than advertised!!!!
on June 11, 2015
Posted by: Ship
Verified Purchase:Yes
This 65" Panasonic 4K television is a phenomenal purchase! Do not judge this UHD by in-store setup displays....
And here's why: This Panasonic UHD has a matte screen that reflects light the least out of all the other 4K sets that I have (Sony XBR, Samsung). It works fantastically in a well lit room to combat the glare.
If you have the set mounted the heavy stand will not apply. For non-mounted (which is how I have this UHDTV set up) the sets base is very different than most people are accustomed to, which is why some people do not prefer it. (It's different!!!!) This sets base has a slight lean towards the rear of the TV. (IMHO, this creates a free floating effect on the set. I hade not noticed any discrepancies in the visual aspects of the TV.) The base also has a heavy, block like piece for safety concerns. (This is to ensure that if this television is not mounted that it will not tip over on a person. This is also part of the reason for slight rear tilt of this tv.)
I have set this UHDTV to setting that I myself enjoy. This Panasonic has one of the best all around pictures of any TV I've ever owned. (Close to competing with my Panasonic ZT Plasma.) The colors pop, sports does not have that crazy judder that most 120hz refresh rates have. You don't have to use any crazy motion settings to try to compensate for the 120hz refresh rate. I watch Blurays, Comcast cable sports all connected by Audioquest Carbon HDMI cables. (Yes, IMO those expensive HDMI cables are worth it! You wouldn't put 4-cylinder engine in a Ferrari's body now would you!?!) Every aspect of TV is wonderful, and the discounted price is just the frosting on the cake! The remotes are user friendly & the set is future proof. I've had no issues with Netflix or any other internet connection required applications. The processor in this TV is superb!
All in all I've been more than pleased with the performance of this television, and don't be fooled by the discounted price. This TV is top of the line!
My Best Buy number: 1040200856
My Best Buy number: 1040200856
Mobile Submission: True
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Another chapter in the HungerGames Saga....
on April 17, 2015
Posted by: Ship
Verified Purchase:Yes
Honestly, I bought all 3 of the BluRays of the HungerGames series. I've enjoyed each of them equally. However, the Mocking Jay part 1 was a little off to me. I feel as if there was to many imperative plot points that had been left out. With that being said I still thought it was a decent movie. (Patiently Waiting for part 2!)
My Best Buy number: 1040200856
My Best Buy number: 1040200856
Mobile Submission: True
I would recommend this to a friend!
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LG 40UB8000 LED HDTV: Enjoy movies, TV shows and games in your living room or bedroom with this LG HDTV, which features a Tru 4K Engine that helps showcase your favorite media in 2160p 4K Ultra HD resolution. Wi-Fi lets you stream entertainment from Netflix, YouTube and other popular content providers.
 
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Specs are incorrect for this LG UHD Television.
on April 17, 2015
Posted by: Ship
Verified Purchase:Yes
After reading the online specs at BestBuy.com that specified that this UHD TV has a 120hz native refresh rate, as well as having an IPS backlit panel. (It's really 60hz native & edgelit. The CPU processor is also subpar as well.)
I then went to my local BestBuy to view this LG UHD TV, but it was not in stock at any of the BestBuy locations within a 150 mile radius at the time.
I ended up ordering the LG UHD TV from BestBuy.com. After it arrived and I got it hooked up & calibrated to my specifications I noticed a few discrepancies. (This TV in my opinion/recommendation could be a moderately acceptable CPU monitor.) The 4K upscaling was unnoticeable & the processor in this smart UHD TV is sub par.
I would not recommend this 4K television to anyone, but that is just my opinion from my personal experiences. I wanted a 46-40 in 4K UHD for the bedroom, so as not to be to visually overpowering. I ended up after looking at all the new 2015 models coming out settling on the late model 2014 Sony 49" XBR-850B. (This television worked out phenomenal & it's picture with upscaling is top flight! I went with the 2014 model because Sonys 2015 model doesn't have the Triluminos display in that 49" size. Also, the passive 3D is legit! Even the 2D to 3D conversion is mackin'....)
My Best Buy number: 1040200856
My Best Buy number: 1040200856
Mobile Submission: True
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Baseball is your passion and no one can deny your love for the game, but what you're really in it for is The Show. The feeling you get as you run out into the middle of the ballpark, awash in bright stadium lighting. The rows and rows of roaring fans that send thunderous reverberations rocketing up through the soles of your feet. You become enveloped in the raw emotion coursing around you. As you step up to the plate, your calloused fingers feel the smooth grain of the familiar bat, choking up on the wood until it becomes almost an extension of your own body. You try to read the pitcher's slight movements in the microseconds before he whips a ball in your direction, spiraling at seemingly lightning speeds. Your body reacts, followed by a deafening crack as your bat lines up with the ball. You can tell without even looking that you've just hit the first homer of the night.The highly rated sports franchise that you've grown to love over the years is back with new, exciting ways to play, more realistic gameplay physics and the most authentic MLB experience yet in MLB 15: The Show. This 10th edition of the MLB franchise provides year-to-year saves, so you can seamlessly continue your progress and gameplay from MLB 14 into MLB 15 — plus future releases. Partnerships with various brands bring MLB-accurate licensed equipment to the game, so you can enjoy realistic bats, gloves, cleats and more. You can earn Stubs just by playing the game, which can then be spent on licensed equipment, Road to the Show improvements and virtual baseball cards. MLB 15 introduces 30 MLB alumni players into the virtual player card pool, spanning the last 70 years and including one representative from each team, offering you the chance to find a historic virtual player and add them to your collection to be utilized throughout the game. Feel as if you're truly a part of the scene thanks to major graphical improvements, including real-time seasonal sun and shadows, realistic night and stadium lighting and enhanced player personalities. Players and teams feature more unique personalities and styles, exhibiting a diverse range of emotional reactions to occurrences both on and off the field. MLB 15 is the best edition yet with revamped commentary, improved load times, an action-packed field, an overhauled franchise mode and much, much more. Swing for the fences and celebrate the franchise with this 10th Anniversary Edition, which features the game and a host of bonus items, including an exclusive Steelbook and cover, 12K in Stubs, 15 bonus item packs, all 30 MLB Dynamic Themes and a MLB 15 Dynamic Theme. See if you have what it takes to round the bases in MLB 15: The Show.
 
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5
A Decade in the making....
on April 3, 2015
Posted by: Ship
Verified Purchase:Yes
So, a little but about myself before I get into the review as it definitely pertinent to the review itself. I am an EX-MLB player (Giants, High A) I am no stranger to baseball video games either! All started with Tecmo Baseball for Ninetendo, to Super NES, Sega Saturn, Dream Cast, PS2, PS3 & PS4. I have been playing MLB the Shows since the beginning. So I've seen it all & have pros & cons for each.
The Review of this anniversary edition. (I recommend purchasing the Anniversary Edition for the extra money, because it gives you so much more access to features within the game as well as unlocking hidden features. Trust Me! You'll get more for your money with this premium edition.)
The game play is smooth, controls are the same & all aspects from previous versions are somewhat similar. (4K upscaling is decent, but I always read the specifications to see what is the best running picture game play. For example it's normally been 720P for this franchise of games until 2014. I have this 2015 running @ 1080P with my Sony 4K/3D 49XBR-850B which is a late 2014 model 4K UHD. Naturally upscaling the content, & using the game mode settings offered through the UHD picture settings pannel.)
The game play is legit. This is the most realistic game of the franchise yet! Plus you can finally create a player or franchise & be capable of continuing your career through the next years version of the MLB the Show 2016. (I'm a big fan of creating myself on these games! There are multiple new and impressive options within this game. An example would be actual designs of real spikes used by players playing in the MLB today.
The scenery & stadium detail have undertaken a severe upgrade! The detail was great before, but now it is phenomenal! The sun & shadows actually change throughout the season. It's kinda crazy.... Also the hecklers vary from stadium to stadium.
All in all the game play is exponentially better, the A/V is incredible and all the new options & free hidden upgrades that are given away by simply purchasing the upgraded edition is tremendous!
If had this game for less than a week, but from all the previous years versions this years is definitely special! (You can be a first time user or a lifer like myself & still enjoy hours upon hours of game play. I actually get lost in this game due to how realistic the game is all around.) Money well spent & another great product once again from this MLB the Show franchise! (Please keep cranking out these masterpieces!)
I do believe the majority of people reading this will thoroughly enjoy this game! If your on the fence about this game, trust me you won't be dissapointed....
My Best Buy number: 1040200856
My Best Buy number: 1040200856
Mobile Submission: True
I would recommend this to a friend!
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With 1080p video output, this Samsung BD-F5700/ZA Blu-ray player makes it easy to enjoy your favorite media and Web content in stunning high-definition. Dolby Digital Plus and DTS surround sound decoders create an immersive soundscape.
 
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4 out of 5
4
Perfect Bluray player
on February 28, 2015
Posted by: Ship
Verified Purchase:Yes
Fantastic! Easy to set up & simple to use....
It has no flaws that I can deduce, but it is what it is.... It plays a fantastic 1080P Bluray picture & also has DVD upscaling capabilities as well.
Great all around product!
My Best Buy number: 1040200856
My Best Buy number: 1040200856
Mobile Submission: True
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Samsung 32" Class UN32H5500AFXZA Smart LED HDTV: Bring all your entertainment options to a single screen, as you watch live shows or mirror your mobile devices with stunning visuals and captivating audio. Connect this Samsung TV to your home network with built-in Wi-Fi, organize your content on the Smart Hub, and stream media faster with the power of a quad-core processor.
 
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4 out of 5
4
Wonderful Full 1080P LED
on February 28, 2015
Posted by: Ship
Verified Purchase:Yes
Fantastic picture with moderate tweeks to the settings. Colors really pop, Internet works great, but only concern is some of the settings cannot be accessed through the menu. Remote is easy to use & has the lumination feature for dark rooms. If you purchase a samsung Bluray player the compatibility is outstanding, even to a point where the bluray players remote (which also illuminates) can control both the BluRay player as well as the HDTV.
Great all around product for a smaller room, or television for college dorm! Samsung makes great LED's this one is no exception!
My Best Buy number: 1040200856
My Best Buy number: 1040200856
Mobile Submission: True
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Take your laptop on the go with this blue Structure slimcase for 14" laptop. The padded compartment holds a 14-inch laptop securely, protecting against bumps and knocks while traveling, and the essentials organizer lets you pack books and documents neatly. This SwissGear Structure slimcase for 14" laptop has a pass-through sleeve for easy carrying on a suitcase handle or luggage cart, and the polyurethane construction increases durability.
 
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One of a Kind!!!!
on January 3, 2015
Posted by: Ship
Verified Purchase:Yes
I originally bought this as a gift for a relative & was so impressed by the design, quality & capabilities of this carrying case that I had to buy a second one, because I kept the original for myself. It provides the perfect fit & protection for my 13" MacBook Pro, plus it has the perfect amount of storage for all the accessories for the 13" MacBook Pro. Oh yes, it's also comfortable to use the shoulder strap for carrying longer distances. Even has slots for pens/pencils in the zippered compartment!
My Best Buy number: 1040200856
My Best Buy number: 1040200856
Mobile Submission: True
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This mouse features a multitouch surface for easy scrolling through documents. Bluetooth technology provides wireless connectivity, so you don't have to worry about cable clutter in your workspace.
 
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Outstanding Product!!!!
on January 3, 2015
Posted by: Ship
Verified Purchase:Yes
This mouse was bought as a gift for the new MacBook Pro that I had purchased for my mother. I have purchased this product a couple years ago myself for my own personal use for my own MacBook Pro, & let me tell you that this mouse doesn't disappoint! I has so many features, uses & quick use tricks that no other mouse can even comes close to rivaling it. I've had mine for over 2 years with no issues & honestly have only had to change the batteries twice. (It comes with Energizer batteries too!) It makes running programs as well as Internet browsing exponentially easier due to all its functions. It will take a few days to get used to & learn how to apply all the features.
My Best Buy number: 1040200856
My Best Buy number: 1040200856
Mobile Submission: True
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Protect your 13" Apple MacBook Pro from bumps and scratches with this Speck SeeThru Satin SPK-A2476 case that features 2-piece, hard shell construction for reliable defense against damage. Vent slots help keep your device cool.
 
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Great Product!!!!
on January 3, 2015
Posted by: Ship
Verified Purchase:Yes
This protective case was a perfect fit for the 13" MacBook Pro. In my opinion it is much sturdier than my original "Incase" protective case. This cover is only mildly sheer, meaning that you can faintly see the Apple insignia when the Laptop is on. (Which assures me even more that this case is sturdier than my previous case as well.)
Simple installation & instructions. (I was very impressed when arrived at my residence, because I had not seen this product in person.)
My Best Buy number: 1040200856
My Best Buy number: 1040200856
Mobile Submission: True
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Turn your home into a cinema with the Panasonic Ultra HD Blu-ray player. The 4K resolution gives enhanced detail for outstanding images, and the high dynamic range format lets you enjoy crisp, vibrant color and a more realistic picture. High-resolution audio on this Panasonic Ultra HD Blu-ray player brings the movie theater experience to your home.
 

Does this player come with speakers?

Negative, this Panasonic item does not come with speakers. However, this specific Panasonic 4K-UHD/BluRay player is off the charts with the quality & features that comes standard with this particular model Panasonic media-player. Honestly, Panasonic has sincerely outdone the competition with this straight up OUTSTANDING 4K-UHD player!!!!
(Now if BestBuy would start carrying Panasonic’s 4K OLED Line! They are mind blowing & everything being sold in the states right now is a distant second to these Panasonic OLED’s!!!! Panasonic had the market all sown up with their phenomenal Plasma’s, and I’m here to tell you Panasonic is back & they ain’t playing!...)
I’ve been over seas doing military contract work & have been able to pick up one of these expensive but oh so worth it “beauties” from Panasonic. I’m hoping that they will soon be for purchasing in the U.S. soon! Panasonic has the best & only true 4k-UHD media player in the U.S. now all we need is that outstanding Panasonic OLED! Lastly, I’m all honesty even their 4K-UHD LED/LCD models are dynamic as well!
(Panasonic even has plans on releasing an 8K-UHD test-demo model for 2018, they are currently developing their own “THX” content for it, due to the fact that 8K would have zero material to view but it’s pretty stellar that their not raising the bar their pole-vaulting with it....
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A professional, ISF (Imaging Science Foundation)-certified Geek Squad Agent will use precision equipment to calibrate your TV, tweaking sharpness, black levels, white levels, brightness, color temperature and more to provide the best possible picture in your home.* The Agent will also create custom presets to complement different room ambiences. This service takes about 2 hours to complete. After completing your order, you will receive a confirmation e-mail that contains a redemption code. You can then schedule your appointment by calling 1-800-GEEK SQUAD (1-800-433-5778) and following the prompts for Home Theater and Installation.** Please print your Geek Squad confirmation e-mail and be ready when the Agent arrives at your chosen location.
 

Can a Sony 4K tv be Calibrated?

I just ran into this same issue. I just had my Sony XBR850B calibrated, and there is no internal menus that a user cannot access. So in my honest opinion it was not worth the money. My personal settings were already close to being perfect to having optimal dynamic range.
Yes, the TV can be calibrated but it's nothing that you cannot do on your own, with your own eyes....
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