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Relax with your favorite books wherever life takes you with this Amazon Kindle Paperwhite B00OQVZDJM, which features a 6" 300 ppi Carta ePaper antiglare touch screen with optimized fonts. The built-in backlight makes it simple to read at night.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Excellent e-reader
on July 8, 2015
Posted by: codeblue
Verified Purchase:Yes
This review comes with a caveat. Many tech sites say e-readers are dying, kind of like the "Nintendo is doooooomed" crowd, or the GPS is obsolete argument. I don't disagree. As our phones become more sophisticated and the phone screen sizes continue to balloon up to tablet-like proportions, dedicated devices will continue to go the way of the dodo. But sometimes, if you're interested enough, a dedicated device is precisely what you need. I had (key word: "had") an ipad mini 2 that I had been using as my all-round in-bed Netflix + reading machine. Except I'd get about 3 seconds in before getting nudged by my wife due to half the room being lit up. As I spend more time reading on my ipad than watching Netflix, I decided to sell my ipad mini and just buy 2 kindles - one for my wife and myself. The new Kindle Paperwhite feels just as solid as the outgoing model, but the resolution is now 300 dpi. The e-ink screen almost feels like a page of a paperback when you swipe, and in my personal preference, I like that.
The battery is rated to last 6-8 weeks on average between the various tech sites, which trumps my ipad mini by several life cycles. Yes the screen has to refresh unlike a tablet, but it's not very noticeable and I don't find it distracting at all for reading.
Cases aren't nearly as ubiquitous as for the ipad, so you've basically got the standard Amazon-branded leather case or offbrand cases from sites like Ebay.
I enjoy reading, and I frankly don't want to wear any thicker glasses than I already have. Backlight can cause bad eye strain, so that's another plus for the Kindle over the iPad.
In summary, TL;DR: if you want a dedicated e-reader, you can't go wrong with the Kindle PW. The price:performance ratio is much better than the Voyage IMHO.
But that's assuming that you're somebody who spends enough time reading to make the Kindle device worth carrying. If you only read for a few seconds here and there, adding an extra device to lug around isn't for you. So like a Garmin, the market has a specific niche and YMMV depending on your needs. For me, the Kindle was a great fit.
My Best Buy number: 2019113313
My Best Buy number: 2019113313
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Face the consequences of your choices in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for the PlayStation 4. Its complex open world lets you roam cities, mysterious islands and forgotten caverns as you seek a child whose destiny could save or destroy the world. Employ magic and superhuman skills to forge your own path in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Best open world RPG ever.
on July 8, 2015
Posted by: codeblue
Verified Purchase:Yes
I've played many RPGs and ARPGs that claimed to be "open world." Many games claim to have gameplay decisions that affect the game world. Fallout 3 and New Vegas (to a lesser extent) did a great job of making you feel like you actually affected how the world worked, but Witcher 3 takes it to a new level. I beat up some rowdy thugs early in the game, and several hours of gameplay later, a witness called me out in public when I was in a major city. Little details like this really immerse you in the game.
Controls: This is where I have to dock some points off. For such a great success in creating a gameworld that sucks you in, clunky controls aggravated me all too often. Geralt is a complete B-A casting signs, destroying mythical creatures with bombs, swords, and potions, but... he dies because he can't make a sharp left turn and thus falls of a ledge. Again. and again. Not the worst controls I've seen in a game, but definitely mars what would be an otherwise flawless experience.
Despite the clunky controls, the story and flexibility of the game are more than worth the cost of admission. Highly recommend.
My Best Buy number: 2019113313
My Best Buy number: 2019113313
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Print, copy and scan with this Brother HL-L2380DW laser printer, which features built-in wireless networking and an Ethernet interface for simple Internet connection options. The 2.7" touch-screen display simplifies operation.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Great all-round AIO printer
on July 8, 2015
Posted by: codeblue
Verified Purchase:Yes
After using inkjet printers and getting frustrated at having to replace ink cartridges after only using my printer a few times, I finally decided to make the change to a laserjet. Yes, the upfront costs are cheaper for an inkjet, and that's how they got me when I was in college. However, inkjet cartridges dry up (rather rapidly) if you don't use the printer for long periods of time. I don't run a small office in my apartment so I only need to print a few pages every few months. A laserjet cartridge will cost you much more than a single inkjet cartridge, but the upside is that after 2 months of not printing anything, I boot my printer up, and I can push "print" without worrying about whether the nozzles have dried up. Unless you want to print photos fairly often, I can't think of many reasons to purchase an inkjet over a solid laserjet printer. And of all the laserjets, this model not only provides scanning/copying, but the dependability based on hundreds of reviews gave me peace of mind.
My Best Buy number: 2019113313
My Best Buy number: 2019113313
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The world of Termina is facing a terrible fate thanks to an ancient evil. The moon is falling from the sky, and it's up to Link to save the day. After being dragged into the realm by a masked Skull Kid, Link embarks on a shadowy adventure to reverse time, solve puzzles, assist citizens and more. By slipping on various masks, Link will be granted new powers that will help him on his quest. He has three days to save Termina — will Link have enough time?Revamped, remastered and enhanced, The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D allows you to re-experience the classic Nintendo game in an all-new way. Become Link after he's been dragged into Termina, where the moon is threatening the realm. Reverse time and relive your last 72 hours in endless ways, as you help different citizens, battle different bosses and save the day. Slip on any of more than 20 masks to access new powers and solve puzzles. Turn back time to save Termina from an awful fate.
 
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5 out of 5
5
the greatness of the original with better graphics
on March 3, 2015
Posted by: codeblue
Verified Purchase:Yes
back when Majora's Mask was first released on N64, it drew a line. Even long time Zelda fans were split because Nintendo required you buy an extra expansion pack for your N64. The game was grand, and I loved it then. It doesn't really follow the typical Zelda formula as you've got a time limit (3 days in-game) before the moon destroys the world.
Now on 3DS, the graphics have been upgraded, and some of the more hardcore quests have been changed so more people can find them. Yes, some will argue that the game got "watered down," but I'm OK with that. I don't have all day to play video games any more, so I can't be fulfilling obscure unnamed objectives in order to unlock secret quests any more.
I played the original, and I'm playing the updated version. I love them both. If you have a regular 3DS, IMHO, it works better with the circle pad pro. If you were lucky enough to get the MM 3DS limited edition console... congrats, and, I strongly dislike you.
My Best Buy number: 2019113313
My Best Buy number: 2019113313
I would recommend this to a friend!
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You've dived down pipes with Mario and Luigi, teamed up for hairy, barrel-rolling fun with Diddy Kong, taken on boxers of all sizes and shapes as Little Mac and more. Now, you can bring your favorite Nintendo characters alive with new amiibo figures. Team up against bad guys, solve challenging puzzles and even Smash the competition in thrilling battles. Are you ready to discover a brand-new way to interact with everyone's beloved Nintendo characters?Jump into the fun-filled, thrilling adventures of your favorite Nintendo Wii U games, including Super Smash Bros. with your favorite Nintendo characters — who can now come to life. With this amiibo figure, you'll get to discover the power inside of Sheik. Tap your Sheik amiibo figure to your Wii U GamePad to bring him to life in your compatible game. Use multiple amiibo at the same time to expand your gameplay fun. Add your amiibo to the thrilling, action-packed combat of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo Wii U, and experience an all-new way to battle it out. Level him up to CRUSH your opponents, supercharge his stats and expand his abilities. When your favorite Nintendo characters come to life, the gaming possibilities are endless.
 
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5 out of 5
5
amiibo strikes again
on March 3, 2015
Posted by: codeblue
Verified Purchase:Yes
Sheik's figure is modeled well, shows a good amount of detail, and isn't nearly as frustrating to find as say MetaKnight or any of the big 3. Being a fan of Zelda, and seeing as how Sheik was one of my mains on Smash, I was excited to find one of these on the shelf. Literally last one left. If you see one, and you even think you might want it, might as well just buy it there or regret it later.
My Best Buy number: 2019113313
My Best Buy number: 2019113313
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Some travel to the rugged terrain of the Himalayas to experience the region's breathtaking beauty. Others come for the thrill of the exotic or the challenge of survival. Nestled deep in the mountains, Kyrat is a dangerous and stunning world, and you find it transformed under the malevolent rule of a despotic, self-appointed king.Step into the dangerous world of Far Cry 4 as you experience the heart-pounding shooter action you've come to expect from the Far Cry series in a thrilling new world. Journey deep into the Himalayas to Kyrat, a breathtaking, perilous and wild region. Explore an expansive open world where anything can happen and danger hovers all around you. Will you rise to the challenge and set Kyrat on the path to freedom?
 
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5 out of 5
5
great open world fun
on March 3, 2015
Posted by: codeblue
Verified Purchase:Yes
If you haven't heard of the Far Cry series, you either don't play video games or you live under a rock. TBH, I never really enjoyed the original Far Cry games. Great ideas, but I guess the consoles back then just didn't have enough horsepower to allow Ubisoft to really open up. Flash forward to the PS4, and you've got plenty of resources to make a superb open world game.
You can go ninja and do silent kills a la MGS, you can snipe, you can throw rocks to distract guards, or heck, you can throw bait and call animals to attack for you while you sit in the shadows. The point is, you've got freedom to play the game however you want. There's only a few story points where you're really pushed to play a certain way, and for the sake of not spoiling the story, I won't be specific. But for 99% of the game, you can be as sneaky or as guns blazing as you want.
Plenty of interesting characters, lots of optional quests to keep you buried in the game for weeks, and the guns have enough individual character to make you want to try different guns.
My Best Buy number: 2019113313
My Best Buy number: 2019113313
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Who would have thought there'd ever come a time when desperately searching the environment for what little resources you can find to survive was your idea of relaxing? While the daylight hours may be filled with scavenging for supplies and weapons, the fact that the sun shines in the sky eases your anxiety, because you know what happens the moment it dips beyond the horizon. With the dying light comes a host of horrors that turn the hunter into the hunted. Hoards of infected become aggressive and increase in numbers, searching for you as you searched for weapons to kill them just hours before. But the infected aren't even the most frightening threat. There's something else out there that lurks in the darkness, a more sinister predator that stalks its prey. You are that prey.Set in a vast and dangerous open world, Dying Light drops you in the middle of a waking nightmare in a first-person survival horror experience that will have your heart pounding and adrenaline pumping the second night falls. During the day, you're free to roam the expansive urban environment to scavenge for supplies and craft the weapons you need to defend yourself against the victims of a vicious outbreak. A variety of melee weapons, including knives, bats, axes, sledgehammers and more, are at your disposal, as well as guns and other firepower. The sizeable crafting system enables you to create a slew of more powerful, more potent weapons and equipment with specialized ammunition. You'll need every weapon you can lay your hands on to survive the night — when the infected roam free and the night-loving predators begin their hunt. Whether you're tracking prey or evading predators, you can seamlessly leap between buildings, grapple up walls and pounce on enemies with free running movement. With breathtaking visuals and immersive gameplay, powered by Chrome Engine 6, you'll begin to fear the night right along with your character. But your only chance is to face the dying light and use every ounce of wit, skill and courage you have to survive until morning comes.
 
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4 out of 5
4
new twist on played out genre
on March 3, 2015
Posted by: codeblue
Verified Purchase:Yes
I used to love all things zombie. Walking Dead, CoD, Left 4 Dead, 28 Days, if it had zombies in it, I watched/played/read it. All. But then, Hollywood and video game publishers caught on, and we just got slammed with zombie this and zombie that. Not to mention, Dead Island didn't exactly impress me, so I had low expectations for Dying Light.
Well, somehow, the simple addition of parkour makes this game stand out. Movement is fluid, interesting, and most importantly, fun. There's the usual zombie tropes like the big behemoth boss zombie (nemesis) and the spitters, but still, parkour is where it's at. Heck, even being able to make super OP weapons is less fun than zipping around the buildings like an urban ninja. Plus, you can dropkick zombies once you get enough skill points.
It's awesome. The campaign is medium length, so you probably won't be able to finish it in a day, and there's plenty of side quests and challenges to keep you busy long thereafter. Well worth the price of entry.
My Best Buy number: 2019113313
My Best Buy number: 2019113313
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The Dragon Ball universe has evolved into a familiar, well-loved world filled with vibrant, memorable characters over the years, thanks to series' creator Akira Toriyama — but sometimes traditions are meant to be broken. Dragon Ball Xenoverse — the newest addition to the Dragon Ball legacy — delivers a new-world setup and new gameplay design, incorporating familiar elements from the Dragon Ball universe with new, exciting possibilities and features. Explore an enigmatic city shrouded in mystery in Dragon Ball Xenoverse.A clock that once had stopped will start to tick again in Dragon Ball Xenoverse, which is set in an all-new futuristic city. Engage in epic encounters between Goku and his fiercest foes, including Vegeta, Frieza and Cell. With improved gameplay, you'll be able to unleash destruction on opponents in the form of fast-paced, savage battles, as well as transforming in real-time. Who's that new fighter? Reveal the identity of an unheard-of figure that appears with a uniform, cape and scouter. Your favorite manga will never be the same again after being depicted on the PlayStation 4 console for the first time ever. Rebirth the hostility between Goku and his enemies in Dragon Ball Xenoverse.
 
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4 out of 5
4
great idea, average execution
on March 3, 2015
Posted by: codeblue
Verified Purchase:Yes
The game starts with an interesting premise. Bad guys are going back in time and changing history. You create a character and tackle missions. The problem is, right now, the server seems to be unstable as I've been kicked off too often. Combat is fun at first, but as you get to higher levels, becomes cheap as the computer opponents can do things that you're not allowed. For instance, I can't use my ultimate evade while I'm getting hit, but isn't that the whole point of "ultimate" evade? But, mid combo, my opponents will break my combo and then start unleashing on me. Targeting in combat is wonky, as you're really not supposed to fight more than one person at a time. Whoops, because later missions will have you fighting 3 or usually more people at a time.
That being said, these are the technical negatives. From an overall package, despite the technical issues and flaws, I'm having a really fun time playing through iconic DBZ battles, using super moves from my childhood fave characters.
So in summary, if you like DBZ, this is probably the best DBZ game that's come out in America to date. If you're not a DBZ fan, then the mediocre combat and finnicky online will probably mean you should wait until the price drops.
My Best Buy number: 2019113313
My Best Buy number: 2019113313
I would recommend this to a friend!
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