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Another Fun Origin Story from Marvel!
on March 31, 2017
Posted by: cts383
Verified Purchase:Yes
The title sums it up--this is a great introduction to a character that follows the tradition of Iron Man, Thor, and Ant-Man in providing a fun origin to a new character.
You don't need to know anything about Dr. Stephen Strange, MD to enjoy this great Marvel movie!
My Best Buy number: 2723685779
My Best Buy number: 2723685779
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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A mysterious and unstoppable force threatens the galaxy, the Master Chief is missing and his loyalty questioned. Experience the most dramatic Halo story to date in a 4-player cooperative epic that spans three worlds. Challenge friends and rivals in new multiplayer modes: Warzone, massive 24-player battles, and Arena, pure 4-vs-4 competitive combat.**Online multiplayer features require Xbox Live Gold membership (sold separately).
 
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3 out of 5
3
Fine Game. Missing One Thing
on December 25, 2016
Posted by: cts383
Verified Purchase:Yes
More Halo. Halo-ing Halo. By yourself. This is a very fine game, and if you're a Halo fan you should get it.
For me, though, one of the stand out features of Halo is the ability be joined on the couch by a friend and play through the story. My wife enjoys Halo, and we can occasionally play together... but not on Halo 5
My Best Buy number: 2723685779
My Best Buy number: 2723685779
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Trigger your smart lights with movement. The battery-powered Hue motion sensor can be easily installed anywhere in your home.
 
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4 out of 5
4
Does What it Needs To
on December 25, 2016
Posted by: cts383
Verified Purchase:Yes
This little device does just what it needs to. Nothing fancy, but a useful addition to the Hue system. I've set ours up to turn on the lights in the stairway, which we only use when use when actually walking up or down the stairs. The lights go on, then when our travels are done the lights dim and turnoff after a minute (these settings are all customizable).
Obviously, you need some Hue lights and a bridge. A little pricey for what it does. But, worthwhile...
My Best Buy number: 2723685779
My Best Buy number: 2723685779
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Battle players in new war environments with Battlefield 2016 for the PlayStation 4. Fight your way through crowded cities and open plains, engaging others as infantry, driver, sailor or pilot. Whether you want to play through a complex, dynamic world solo or participate in a 64-person battle, the choice is yours with Battlefield 2016.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Best Shooter I've Played Years
on December 25, 2016
Posted by: cts383
Verified Purchase:Yes
The title says it all. I've played call of duty every year from the original (maybe the best single player ever), and my shooter history goes all the way back to wolfenstein in the early 90s. This rounds up the better aspects of most shooters available.
The single player has a fresh take on story: You don't play a campaign to determine the outcome of the war, but rather a set of stories from the point of view of various soldiers fighting in different ways. Excellent.
Multiplayer: You have all the standard modes and standard-seeming classes, but there is a lot of depth here. The class system is deep, balanced, and adds a bunch of strategy. You want to run around and shoot people in the face go for assault, you want to help the team and be the key to winning go for medic. Don't forget you get some of the best sniper play in gaming, and you can rock some awesome power in the support class. And let's not forget the game modes. Operations is the most war-like shooting I've ever played. Very cool...
Best shooter in years
My Best Buy number: 2723685779
My Best Buy number: 2723685779
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Prepare for battle in Ultra HD with this Xbox One S bundle. In a distinctive military green, this special-edition console comes complete with a matching controller and stand to help you get into the action. This Xbox One S bundle includes the Early Enlister Deluxe Edition of Battlefield 1, providing access to Hellfighter and other exclusive battle packs.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Great Game &a Media System
on December 25, 2016
Posted by: cts383
Verified Purchase:Yes
So, I've been a PlayStation guy since the original, and I've had every generation of PlayStation including the PS4. My lovely wife has enjoyed the Xbox for years and is a Halo girl, so for an early Christmas we got the house an Xbox One S.
Let me get the fanboy out first. I do think the PS4 is better. Better controller (quality, features, and layout), better operating system, slightly better performance. But that doesn't take anything away from the Xbox One, which is a great system and I really recommend it. There's just a certain flavor to it, and the Xbox One S has the right level of performance and offering of games to make it worthwhile as the sole gaming system in a house.
If your friends are on Xbox, or you like the Xbox game offerings, then the Xbox One S is awesome. Add in the great 4K blu ray support and you have a winner... I will say, unfortunately, the media player is a little buggy--but not enough to break it.
Go ahead and pull the trigger, you'll love it.
My Best Buy number: 2723685779
My Best Buy number: 2723685779
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Deliver your favorite playlist anywhere in your home with the Amazon Echo Dot voice-controlled device. Control most electric devices through voice activation, or schedule a ride with Uber and order a pizza. The Amazon Echo Dot voice-controlled device turns any home into a smart home with the Alexa app on a smartphone or tablet.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Alexa is your Friend!
on December 12, 2016
Posted by: cts383
Verified Purchase:Yes
The Echo Dot is, potentially, one of the best devices you can buy. The full Amazon Echo is better, but the only true difference is the speaker--which is phenomenal on the Echo, and just this side of okay on the Dot. The Dot overcomes this by providing two methods of connecting to external speakers. You can pair it to a powerful bluetooth speaker or plug it in using a normal 3.5mm jack. You can have it set up to a full home theater system if you like.
Aside from the speaker it retains full Alexa functionality and that means you have access to the best digital assistant available. Better and more charming than Siri, much more lively and in-tune with your life than Google. And your perfect gateway to a smart home.
Paired with various skills (apps), you can control just about any smart home device. We use our Alexa devices to control everything from the lights, via Philips Hue, our home theater via Logitech Harmony Hub, and our Christmas Tree with a Belkin WeMo smartplug :)
Highly, highly, highly recommended. We have an Echo downstairs in the Kitchen, and two other Dots to make things complete.
My Best Buy number: 2723685779
My Best Buy number: 2723685779
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Provide smart illumination for your space with this Philips Hue white light bulb. The equivalent to a 60W standard bulb, this advanced bulb can be used as a regular LED light or to enhance your enjoyment with the Philips Hue app. This Philips Hue white light bulb is compatible with Alexa, Apple HomeKit and Google Assistant.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Best Lighting Solution for the Smart Home
on December 12, 2016
Posted by: cts383
Verified Purchase:Yes
I enjoy my gadgets, so for years I've wanted to achieve the "Smart Home." This past year the smart home has become much more attainable through products like the Hue lighting system. There are lighting alternatives, from wifi switches to lights without a hub, but none of them offer the blend of value, flexibility, and power of the Hue system.
You do need the Hue hub to control the bulb, though it will simply turn off and on with a normal light switch. But, once paired to the hub you simply name the light in the Hue app on your phone or tablet and you have full control of it. Just leave your light switch on and control the light through the app. The real power comes when you integrate it with either Siri or, preferably, Alexa (through an Echo or Echo Dot). From there everything is controlled by voice.
My usage:
- 4 Bulbs in the Kitchen
- 3 Bulbs in the Dining Room
- 2 Bulbs in the Stairway
- 2 Bulbs in the Entryway
- 2 Bulbs in the Office
- Additional Color bulbs in the master bedroom and living room
Combined with my Echo I can walk into my house and say, "Turn on downstairs lights." And, voila, all the downstairs lights. Just as importantly I can ask Alexa to dim them to a certain percentage of light, which is particularly nice. Combined with third party apps I issue commands like, "Turn on Wait," and all the lights in the house turn off except my entryway. Or, my favorite, "Turn on Show Time." All the downstairs lights turn off except my living room lamps which dim to 40%. Sweet.
If that seems like a lot of money to spend, keep in mind that these bulbs are LED and draw very little power and they designed to last over 20 years! They are more expensive than normal LED's, but you're paying for the functionality and smart bulbs without a hub are much spendier--if you're doing a whole house then these are the bulbs to get.
I did almost dock a star for reliability, as I have had two bulbs fail quickly. I have not had to deal with Philips on these, but Best Buy's return policy was very easy to deal with. I do believe those two were an anomoly--these bulbs don't glitch, they don't do anything weird, they've been flawless. App integration across multiple programs is always interesting to set up, but these bulbs have been awesome.
My Best Buy number: 2723685779
My Best Buy number: 2723685779
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Copy, fax and print important documents with this Hammermill 150010 copy paper, which comes in a 500-sheet ream and features ColorLok technology to ensure bold blacks and vivid colors that dry quickly. The 8.5" x 11" letter size accommodates your needs.
 
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5
I grabbed it because it was less money and...
on June 19, 2015
Posted by: cts383
Verified Purchase:Yes
This turned out to be really good paper for the money. No jams, color comes out accurate and it has a good feel to it. Will buy more.
My Best Buy number: 0540972737
My Best Buy number: 0540972737
Mobile Submission: True
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Easily print documents from your compatible smartphone or tablet with this Canon PIXMA MX492 all-in-one printer, which features wireless networking and is compatible with AirPrint and Google Cloud Print for a simple mobile-print solution.
 
Customer Rating
4 out of 5
4
Great Simple AirPrint Printer
on June 19, 2015
Posted by: cts383
Verified Purchase:Yes
There are better printers out there, but this was perfect for me and my girlfriend. Easy setup with 2 computers, 2 iPads and 2 iPhones. We don't do any real batch printing, but no complaints for light use--event tickets and random recipes.
There are printers worth spending a little more money on, but if you're not interested in anything more than a simple value printer this is a good buy.
My Best Buy number: 0540972737
My Best Buy number: 0540972737
Mobile Submission: True
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Deliver your favorite playlist anywhere in your home with the Amazon Echo Dot voice-controlled device. Control most electric devices through voice activation, or schedule a ride with Uber and order a pizza. The Amazon Echo Dot voice-controlled device turns any home into a smart home with the Alexa app on a smartphone or tablet.
 

if I were purchase echo dot what else would need to get weather,answers to questions,appointment etc.

Wifi only for all that. Additional apps, devices, Amazon Prime, all just add extra layers of functionality--but, you do get Alexa just with Wifi. Which is awesome
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Deliver your favorite playlist anywhere in your home with the Amazon Echo Dot voice-controlled device. Control most electric devices through voice activation, or schedule a ride with Uber and order a pizza. The Amazon Echo Dot voice-controlled device turns any home into a smart home with the Alexa app on a smartphone or tablet.
 

What else do I need

Depends what you want to do. WiFi to use Alexa. Various devices and corresponding apps for a smart home. Amazon Prime for ordering by voice and some of the music functionality (but you're okay without it for Pandora, Tune-In, etc.)
7 years, 4 months ago
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Deliver your favorite playlist anywhere in your home with the Amazon Echo Dot voice-controlled device. Control most electric devices through voice activation, or schedule a ride with Uber and order a pizza. The Amazon Echo Dot voice-controlled device turns any home into a smart home with the Alexa app on a smartphone or tablet.
 

If you get the Alexa app on your cell phone and the Dot is at home, will she still work on your cell if you are not home?

No, Alexa is pretty much a voice-only, device-only system. The Alexa app allows you to manage setup and see a log of Alexa actions.
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