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FINISH THE FIGHTEA SPORTS UFC 2 innovates with stunning character likeness and animation, adds an all new Knockout Physics System and authentic gameplay features, and invites all fighters to step back into the Octagon to experience the thrill of finishing the fight. From the walkout to the knockout, EA SPORTS UFC 2 delivers a deep, authentic, and exciting experience.
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A very nice follow-up to a very good guy I like it
My Best Buy number: 0398573001
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Live stream your favorite channels, or watch the shows you love on demand. Get Sling TV free for 30 days and experience entertainment your way. You can stream on your TV or mobile device anytime, anywhere. Plus, personalize your channel lineup to get rid of useless options.
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4
I was very impressed
on July 28, 2017
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Very very very nice did excited what it was supposed to do
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Enjoy smart access to videos, games and apps with this Amazon Fire TV stick. Its Alexa voice remote lets you deliver hands-free commands when you want to watch television or engage with other applications. With a quad-core processor, 1GB internal memory and 8GB of storage, this portable Amazon Fire TV stick works fast for buffer-free streaming.
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4
Runs Better than first gen
on November 16, 2016
Posted by: TechBrother
Verified Purchase:Yes
first off kudos for giving voice remote for free. I first noticed that it runs a lot cooler than its older brother. And the User interface is noticeably more fluid performance. Get one you will love it.
My Best Buy number: 0398573001
My Best Buy number: 0398573001
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With Bluetooth 2.1 technology, this TDK Life on Record TREK 360 A360 wireless speaker allows simple pairing with select devices, so you can easily play back audio files. The 4 full-range drivers and ported subwoofer create an enveloping soundfield.
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Verified Purchase:Yes
There isn't much I can add to the other very positive reviews here (4.8 out of 5 at this time). The sound quality of this speaker is on par with TDK's legendary original Sound Cube, which I've owned and thoroughly enjoyed for years now: crystal clear highs and mids, spacious soundstage, and deeply satisfying bass. But that speaker is for indoor use only, so when I needed a speaker to use outdoors for stargazing, of course I returned to TDK and found their amazing TREK series.
Unlike the Sound Cube, which eats lots of big heavy D batteries when not on AC power, this TREK-360 has a built-in rechargeable battery that lasts all evening and well into the night at medium volume. I use a laptop or a digital audio player (FiiO's wonderful X1) for the sound source, plugged into the TREK's 3.5mm AUX jack. I used the Bluetooth connection only once and found the sound quality was not as enjoyable as the cable connection (using a decent audio cable from KabelDirekt or Zeskit).
With how much care TDK put into making this speaker so portable, I was surprised and disappointed that it did not come with a carrying case to protect it during transport. So I set out to find one, which was quite challenging given the TREK-360's unique size (6x6x7 inches and 4 pounds). But I finally found one that works quite well: the Zeikos ZE-260F Deluxe Soft Case. Its nicely padded main compartment holds the TREK laying on its side, face up. And it has lots of pockets for all the accessories.
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Fortify your Samsung Galaxy Note 5 cell phone against damage with this OtterBox Defender Series 45712BBR holster case, which features 3 layers of protection and locks on with a snap. The accompanying screen protector guards against scratches and dust.
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OtterBox, as you may know, is considered one of the best phone case manufacturers out there. After putting this case through its paces, I can see why.
The case is a total of 3-pcs. A 2-pc plastic shell lined with some thin foam matting that encases the phone itself, and a rubberized case to surround the plastic. The rubberized case makes it easier to grip than the bare phone. The headphone and charging ports have a rubberized cap that can be put into place when not in use to prevent dust and other foreign objects from getting in there. The case makes an already big phone seem a bit bulkier -- but this is the price you pay to protect your investment.
Screen Protection -- In terms of screen protection, the case comes with a built-in screen protector. For me, I found this to be a nice feature -- no need to purchase and separately install a screen protector (and have a bunch of annoying bubbles show up). The screen remains sensitive. Because the screen protector isn't stuck onto the screen itself, some dirt may slip through the openings to between the screen & screen protector (I've been using the case for about a week now, and already there is some dirt trapped inside)
The rubberized case extends approximately 0.4cm above the screen, offering a fair amount of protection from the occasional bumps and scratches, as well as scratches from laying your phone face-down.
The rubberized case extends approximately 0.4cm above the screen, offering a fair amount of protection from the occasional bumps and scratches, as well as scratches from laying your phone face-down.
My biggest gripe with this case would be that the protective rubber edge makes it difficult to slide down the notification menu on the Note5. It sometimes takes a few attempts with various fingers to get that menu to slide down -- this may be something that I'll just need to get used to.
All in all, this is good case that offers excellent protection from drops and scrapes. However, since dirt is able to get beneath the screen protector, and the rubber edge makes it difficult to slide down the notification menu, I am unable to give this 5-stars. Nonetheless, this is worth a look to protect your investment.
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The ominous thud of an AT-AT stomping down. Rebel forces firing blasters. Imperial speeder bikes zipping by. Intense dogfights between squadrons of X-wings and TIE fighters filling the skies. Immerse yourself in the epic Star Wars battles you've always dreamed of and create new heroic moments of your own in Star Wars Battlefront™.Fight for the Rebellion or Empire in a wide variety of multiplayer matches for up to 40 players, or in exciting challenges inspired by the films available solo, split-screen or through online co-op. Star Wars™ Battlefront™ combines this epic action on a galactic scale with stunning visual recreations of some of the most iconic planets, weapons, characters, and vehicles in the Star Wars universe and the original sound effects from the films, to give Star Wars fans the ultimate, authentic and immersive interactive experience they've been looking for.
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2
Luke I am your not your father
on December 16, 2015
Posted by: TechBrother
Verified Purchase:Yes
Don't believe the hype. I like most people were expecting a game with an actual campaign or story mode. Not some short missions you player over on higher difficulty. I'm glad I played this over a friends house instead of buying it. Which will never happen. Nice job ruining this game.
They should have given this a different name because this is not what SWBF is.The name will no longer sell this game alone. I'm glad this game is failing so maybe next time it will be returned to the game it was.
My Best Buy number: 0398573001
My Best Buy number: 0398573001
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Apple Watch (first-generation) is an incredibly customizable timepiece, has entirely new ways to stay in touch, and is a comprehensive health and fitness companion.
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3
Medicore But it was a gift
on December 16, 2015
Posted by: TechBrother
Verified Purchase:Yes
I'll start by saying I'm generally a fan of Apple products. In our house, we have iPhones, iPods, iPads and a Mac Mini. When the Watch came out, I figured that I'd give it a try even though I haven't worn a watch in probably 10 years. I was impressed with the design and the high quality materials used. I wanted the watch to serve as a fitness tracker, running watch and to receive call/text/calendar notifications from my phone. As an activity tracker and running watch, Apple has failed in my opinion. The lack of continuous heart rate measurement, no integrated GPS, no integrated sleep monitoring software and poor battery life made this watch not worth the money for me. If all you're looking for is a smart watch that seamlessly interacts with your iPhone, then this is probably the best product on the market to date. For me, however, I could not justify the cost.
Perhaps I am being too picky, but when you purchase the "sport" model, it should have more than just a sport band. Apple should take some tips from the Motorola Moto 360 2nd gen. It provides all of the features of an activity tracker, running watch and smart watch. I can't say, however, what the battery life is like. I tried one for a week and ended up returning it only because of the limited support for iOS. Android users have a pretty sweet watch to choose from.
In the end, I've decided to hold off for now and use my Fitbit Charge HR for activity tracking and my Garmin Forerunner 225 for running. Hopefully the next generation Apple Watch will have continuous heart rate monitoring (without keeping it in an activity mode), built in GPS and much better battery life. The Moto 360 improves battery life by increasing the depth and circumference of the watch. I would be willing to accept these trade offs on the Apple Watch if I bought the Sport model. I'm aware that everyone buying an Apple Watch has different expectations and needs, but it did not work for me given the $250 price tag.
My Best Buy number: 0398573001
My Best Buy number: 0398573001
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Never miss a call or text with this Samsung Gear S2 Classic smartwatch, which features Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and NFC technologies for simple connection to the Web or your compatible Android, iOS device.¹ Receive notifications and check your schedule, or stay active using S Health or Nike+ Running. The leather band offers a stylish look.
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Verified Purchase:Yes
I'll preface this review by stating this wasn't a purchase I made on a whim. I've been thinking about getting a smart watch for months, but after seeing the S2 and the reviews it was receiving before its release, I began to focus on this watch more and more. I purchased the watch the day it was released and though I'm certain there are facets to the watch that I may have not discovered, I feel I can provide some insight to those considering making a purchase.
First, I'll tell you I'm a man with smaller wrists. As such, a lot of the watches that I've looked at had proportional issues once placed on the wrist. This watch fits perfectly and looks great. I also wasn't a fan of how thick some of the smart watches look and I feel this watch doesn't look excessively thick on the wrist either. Size-wise, it's perfect.
Placing it on the wrist, I will concur with those who have stated the wristband is extremely comfortable. I wear it all day with no issues or discomfort. It feels great. The two buttons are intuitive enough and as many have stated, the rotating bezel is brilliant. The bezel combined with the touch screen allows for quick app finding and feels like an ideal method to use on a watch. I have no doubt others will be copying this format very very soon.
Battery is good, but falls short of the 2 day estimate provided by Samsung. I think of the battery rating as the same as estimated gas mileage when a car is purchased. You'll never attain the MPG's they claim, and frankly I don't expect to get the same battery life out of the watch. Having said that, you will easily get a full day to a day and a half of use out of the battery. Since I charge my phone every night, I don't have an issue charging the watch every night.
I actually wore the watch last night, wanting to take advantage of the sleep monitor. A note to those who are considering buying this. You'll want to turn off the function that activates the screen when your wrist is turned. It was like a spotlight in the room every time I adjusted my sleep position. It took a couple of minutes (likely because it was the middle of the night and my brain wasn't working) to locate the function to turn that off. It's a function that will be turned off every night, and turned back on in the morning. I'm wondering if they can put it on a timer at some point with an update as that seems like it would be ideal.
Apps are for lack of a better word, sparse. There are a number of clock faces that come stock with the watch, and there are quite a few more to shop through. Some are free and some cost a buck or two. Apps are downloaded from the phone and synced to the watch. There are different categories (Health, Finance, Lifestyle, Entertainment, etc). Some of the categories as of this writing had ONE app in the category. ONE. I really don't feel like I need a lot of apps for the watch as what I wanted it for comes stock with the device, but even so, the app store was surprisingly limited.
When I synced my phone to the watch, I was told I would need to use the Samsung messaging app on my Note 4 Edge. Bummer. I had tried out that messaging app when I first got my phone and didn't find it all that great. There was nothing inherently wrong with it, it just lacked a lot of the customization that other apps I prefer have. So, I did switch to the Samsung messaging app and it really hasn't bothered me. It does sync my Gmail accounts and I do get my texts and emails on my watch now. I've also used the small T9 keyboard on the watch to reply to messages but it's far from the ideal way to do so. There is a microphone button to dictate a text back and I do prefer that method if I don't pull my phone out of my pocket to use that instead.
So I guess it comes down to this...Would I buy it again and is it worth the price I paid for it? My answer to that is a resounding...yes. I hope Samsung continues to develop Tizen. The app store has me underwhelmed, but the watch and its hardware are excellent and have met or exceeded my expectations thus far. It's not perfect, but what really is? For those considering buying this watch, I would say this watch is recommended.
I'll provide further updates after I've had a bit more time with the watch.
My Best Buy number: 0398573001
My Best Buy number: 0398573001
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It's About to Get RealGuitar Hero Live is here. FreeStyleGames have reinvented the legendary Guitar Hero franchise, with two innovative new gameplay modes and an all-new guitar controller.GH Live mode puts you onstage, looking out: you get a heart-stopping first-person perspective as a real crowd reacts to the notes you play. Or switch over to GHTV — a playable music video network, where you can play along in real time, discover new music, and challenge friends around the world.Coming October 20th to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, XBOX One, XBOX 360, WiiU, and select Mobile Devices.
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2
Should Have listened
on December 16, 2015
Posted by: TechBrother
Verified Purchase:Yes
No training mode. Forced to farm tokens playing boring songs to unlock a cool song...and only for one play.
If you like to make scores in guitar hero forget this game. You will waste your time to farm tokens and then you will waste your token trying to master a song with no possibility to slown down, pause etc.
It cost $59 to have unlimited access to all the songs!!! that's a shame
If you like to make scores in guitar hero forget this game. You will waste your time to farm tokens and then you will waste your token trying to master a song with no possibility to slown down, pause etc.
It cost $59 to have unlimited access to all the songs!!! that's a shame
My Best Buy number: 0398573001
My Best Buy number: 0398573001
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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No expiration dates or fees; good toward qualifying purchases, online and in U.S. Best Buy stores.
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5
makes great gift giving
on July 19, 2015
Posted by: TechBrother
Verified Purchase:Yes
Always useful in Americas electronic super store pick what you want
My Best Buy number: 0398573001
My Best Buy number: 0398573001
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