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![The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies [Blu-ray] [2014]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/1433/1433952_sa.jpg)
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4
Good, not great, ending to the trilogy
on July 15, 2015
Posted by: JDG00
from Chattanooga, TN
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A fine ending to the trilogy and I enjoyed it more than the previous two installments, but like the first two it deviates quite a bit from the book, sometimes for the better but sometimes for the worse. As a movie, its great; but as a movie based on a book, its only fair.
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Get ready to enter a world of thrilling games and on-demand media that's ready to follow wherever your day takes you with the Nintendo New 3DS XL handheld system. Surround yourself with 3D images and heart-pounding augmented realities, and access movies, TV shows and more with powerful streaming media capabilities. The Nintendo New 3DS XL includes a 4GB microSD card, stylus and AR (augmented reality) cards, so you can start playing and viewing right away. Prepare for a world of excitement without boundaries with the Nintendo New 3DS XL system.Enjoy games, streaming media and more anywhere with this Nintendo New 3DS XL system. Step into the action of your favorite games with dual screens for an immersive 3D gaming experience that plunges you into arresting virtual worlds. Alter the world around you with AR (augmented reality) cards for a mind-blowing adventure. Enhanced controls make it easy to unleash devastating moves, and interaction with amiibo characters (not included) brings even more fun to your gaming sessions. When you're finished playing, it's time to stream your blockbuster movies and your favorite shows via Netflix. Best of all, your one-stop entertainment gateway is packed in a handheld console that lets you play at home or on the go. Stay entertained and connected with the Nintendo New 3DS XL system.
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from Chattanooga, TN
Verified Purchase:Yes
Improved 3DS model with faster processor, better 3D, improved controls, and a built-in NFC panel for Amiibo support. The processor upgrade isn't terribly useful yet but it'll eventually allow for New 3DS-specific games that require more power than the old unit. The stereospcopic front-facing camera can now track your eyes, providing for a 3D picture that doesn't fade out if the unit is tilted or you move your head - not perfect though as if you close an eye for a second or scratch your face it can cause the 3D to flicker as it loses track of your eye. The controls are now laid out in the same fashion as a Wii U gamepad, which will allow for greater cross-compataibility between games like Smash Bros. The new L2 and R2 buttons are a welcome addition but the right hand C stick seems stiff and doesn't repond as easily as either left hand control. It may be relegated to secondary purposes like rotating the camera angle, as in Majora's Mask 3D. Overall well worth the $25 price over the previous model.
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My Best Buy number: 2583191168
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One card, millions of ways to enjoy it. Use the App Store & iTunes Gift Card to get apps, games, music, movies and TV shows. Available in a variety of denominations - spend it on in-app content, books, TV show subscriptions or even iCloud storage to secure files from all your Apple devices.
Customer Rating
4
Gift / Christmas Stocking Filler
on January 27, 2015
Posted by: JDG00
from Chattanooga, TN
Verified Purchase:Yes
Good gift for someone who has or is getting an iPhone or iPad.
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My Best Buy number: 2583191168
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Your Xbox One opens up an entire universe of gaming entertainment — intense battles, alien planets, high-octane speeds, post-apocalyptic terror, edge-of-your-seat action and so much more. But gaming is really just the beginning. Combined with your Xbox One, Xbox Live Gold is your ticket to seemingly endless entertainment possibilities, from unrivaled multiplayer gaming that teams you up with your buddies against adversaries from around the world in blockbuster franchises, such as Halo, Forza Motorsport, Kinect Sports and more to accessing jaw-dropping high-definition movies, TV shows, live events, music and sports. Besides access to a stunning array of content, this Xbox Live Gold Membership offers an exhaustive list of features to tailor your experience to your needs. The One Guide offers TV shows and movies that are suited to your tastes and also makes it simple for you to browse what's popular and watch your favorites with smarter matchmaking constantly firing away in the background. Feel like you're in the room with distant friends and family by making and receiving video calls in jaw-dropping 1080p high-definition Skype sessions, right on your TV. Show off your amazing skills and capture epic moments with Game DVR, then easily create high-quality videos to share with the world. Anyone in your home can access these amazing features right on your Xbox One, so invite some pals over for unlimited multiplayer action. Play Titanfall, Halo and more on a network that's powered by more than 300,000 servers. You can enjoy Cloud-hosted multiplayer with select games to help eliminate lag and cheating. Access a library of free games and receive exclusive member discounts. Plus, enjoy Smart Match and Home Gold on your Xbox One. With your Xbox One and this Xbox Live Gold Membership in your arsenal, the sky is the limit.
Customer Rating
5
Online Multiplayer Requirement
on January 4, 2015
Posted by: JDG00
from Chattanooga, TN
Verified Purchase:Yes
Pretty much needed to take advantage of the Xbox 360 and Xbox One's potential, such as online multiplyer.
Comes with lots of free games and other stuff to help justify the cost.
Best to get these when they go on sale (which seems to be several times a year.) Better deal than buying four 3-month cards.
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Become the ultimate Master Assassin and join forces with up to three friends on the most advanced multiplayer network. Xbox One is the only place to play the best exclusives and all the biggest blockbusters of the year, and brings together games, live TV and your favorite entertainment apps. The bundle includes Assassin's Creed Unity, plus Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag, so you can play both on the Xbox One.
Customer Rating
4
High quality and feature-rich update over Xbox 360
on November 22, 2014
Posted by: JDG00
from Chattanooga, TN
Verified Purchase:Yes
Pros:
* Good quality, 3D capable BluRay drive built-in (requires free download from Live store to play BluRay or DVD discs)
* Console looks more professional in home theater environment than the oddly shaped 360.
* Instant On for standby power control so console turns on much quicker.
* Kinect is much improved over 360 versions, with better visual recognition and voice support.
* Slight refinements to controller for better thumb positioning. Much lighter. (And still much more natural than a Playstation controller.)
* TV input via HDMI to allow game and TV viewing at same time. Also support games and browser viewing simultaneously.
* Good quality, 3D capable BluRay drive built-in (requires free download from Live store to play BluRay or DVD discs)
* Console looks more professional in home theater environment than the oddly shaped 360.
* Instant On for standby power control so console turns on much quicker.
* Kinect is much improved over 360 versions, with better visual recognition and voice support.
* Slight refinements to controller for better thumb positioning. Much lighter. (And still much more natural than a Playstation controller.)
* TV input via HDMI to allow game and TV viewing at same time. Also support games and browser viewing simultaneously.
Cons:
* Not backwards compatible with Xbox 360 games
* 720p resolution for most games as opposed to full HD 1080p
* Required update upon initial setup is very large (almost 900 MB)
* Console should not be stood on end like 360. It physically can, but doing so blocks a fan and the unit will overheat. If Microsoft didn't want it stood on end they should have designed it so it couldn't with a different bezel, or a curved or slanted shape on ends.
* Assassin's Creed Unity is very slow starting compared to Black Flag. A couple of hours in now and it hasn't captured my excitement in the same way yet.
* Unity is also rather buggy. Facial graphics flicker too often; hand placement during climbs sometimes appear to grab thin air; too many times your climbing gets stuck where you can't move up, down, left, or right without changing camera angle.
* Not backwards compatible with Xbox 360 games
* 720p resolution for most games as opposed to full HD 1080p
* Required update upon initial setup is very large (almost 900 MB)
* Console should not be stood on end like 360. It physically can, but doing so blocks a fan and the unit will overheat. If Microsoft didn't want it stood on end they should have designed it so it couldn't with a different bezel, or a curved or slanted shape on ends.
* Assassin's Creed Unity is very slow starting compared to Black Flag. A couple of hours in now and it hasn't captured my excitement in the same way yet.
* Unity is also rather buggy. Facial graphics flicker too often; hand placement during climbs sometimes appear to grab thin air; too many times your climbing gets stuck where you can't move up, down, left, or right without changing camera angle.
Note that the included games, Unity, Black Flag, and Dance Central Spotlight are not physical discs but download codes. You'll need a Live account to download. (Comes with two 14 day subscription cards if needed.) Black Flag is 1.5 GB and Unity is nearly 5 GB so it takes some time to download and install these games.
My Best Buy number: 2583191168
My Best Buy number: 2583191168
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![Captain America: The Winter Soldier [DVD] [2014]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/5886/5886122_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
4
Good followup to Avengers, nice tie-in to Agents
on October 11, 2014
Posted by: JDG00
from Chattanooga, TN
Verified Purchase:Yes
A nice followup to Avengers, and ties in well with the last few episodes of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 1. Captain America and NIck Fury storylines are great, but the Black Widow and Falcon stories seem to drag on a bit. Definately more of an adult-oriented film than the fun-for-all-ages first Cap film. If you liked Avengers or Agents, you'll enjoy Winter Soldier. If you liked Captain America: The First Avenger and not those two, then you probably wouldn't like this one.
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My Best Buy number: 2583191168
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Players, start your engines. It's time to once again get on the racing circuit and compete against characters from the Mushroom Kingdom that you know and love. For the first time on the Nintendo Wii U console, you get to experience the racing action that has been a fan favorite for years, with a few added features to keep things interesting. So buckle up, push the pedal to the floor and get ready to turn this classic racing experience upside down.With new racing circuits, new gameplay features and a stunning new look, Mario Kart 8 certainly lives up to the legacy. The new anti-gravity feature will have you suddenly finding yourself racing on walls in a haunted mansion or upside-down over Princess Peach's castle — not to worry, the wheels on your kart will automatically rotate and shift into antigravity gear for an awesome racing element that allows mind-blowing new circuit designs. The previous games in the Mario Kart franchise introduced some amazing features, so they're back for more in Mario Kart 8. You can still see who's got what it takes in 12-player online competitive play. Hang gliders and motorbikes are back, as well as underwater racing and mid-air tricks, while Waluigi and Toadette rejoin the cast of characters. As the icing on the cake, the crisp, high-definition graphics and 60-frames-per-second frame rate of your Nintendo Wii U ensure a visually stunning and vibrant gameplay experience that you won't soon forget.
Customer Rating
4
Big improvement over Mario Kart Wii
on June 24, 2014
Posted by: JDG00
from Chattanooga, TN
Age:35-44
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Fixes major playability problems with the last console version, Mario Kart Wii (aka, MK 6), by providing less places to run off course in the form of more side walls and greatly decreasing the time it takes to get back on course after falling off. MK Wii always devolved into a race to see who keep from falling off the longest at end of lap 3 and that decided the winner more than anything else. Now, its back to picking good racing lines and making good use of your pickups, as it should be. Nice new speed bonus acquired for performing a show-off move during jumps. 12 racers now instead of 8, but courses are much wider to accomodate this so items like banana peels are less useful now as there are fewer bottlenecks to use them effectively. Very easy at the 50cc level. Absolutely no plot - just races.
My Best Buy number: 2583191168
My Best Buy number: 2583191168
What's great about it: No need for goofy wheel; less places to fall off the track; shorter penalty for mistakes
What's not so great: Difficulty level dropped too low
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues [2 Discs] [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2013]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/3921/3921123_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
4
Funny, but not quite as much as the first
on June 24, 2014
Posted by: JDG00
from Chattanooga, TN
Verified Purchase:Yes
Petty funny at first, slow in the middle, and then funny again at the end. Lots of cameos by other actors and actresses.
My Best Buy number: 2583191168
My Best Buy number: 2583191168
What's great about it: BlueRay version with more jokes
What's not so great: More jokes version not on DVD
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug [3 Discs] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2013]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/4307/4307094_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
4
Pretty, but messes with the narrative too much
on April 15, 2014
Posted by: JDG00
from Chattanooga, TN
Verified Purchase:Yes
Somewhat disappointing if you're a big fan of the book, otherwise highly enjoyable. I just wished some key scenes were left alone. In particular, the first time Bilbo goes in to the mountain and confronts Smaug is one of the best parts of the book, as Smaug stuggles to uncover Bilbo, who he can't see and doesn't recognize the smell. The movie blows it by uncovering Bilbo almost right away, completely drops the reasoning for why he was brought in as a burgler and the scene where he returns to the dwarves with a token of his success, has the dwarves in a completely imagined battle with the dragon, and then has to retcon why Smaug would turn his fury away from Bilbo and the dwarves and to Esgaroth instead. This whole sequence made excellent sense in the book, and while the new plot is a fun adventure to see on screen, its poorer storytelling.
My Best Buy number: 2583191168
My Best Buy number: 2583191168
What's great about it: Wonderful CG and special effects
What's not so great: Some scenes are ruined by rewrites
I would recommend this to a friend!
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When you sit down to lose yourself in hours of gaming entertainment, you're looking for an engrossing experience with a dynamic storyline that sucks you in and makes you engage in each adventure with a mental investment. You want to be able to make your own decisions instead of following a guided campaign and become the character in which you truly believe. Following the traditional Japanese RPG format with a few innovative twists, Bravely Default delivers all of these things and more, with the added benefit of visually amazing 3D graphics that are sure to stimulate your senses and get you in the zone.Lose yourself in the storyline of Bravely Default, where epic adventure awaits with multiple endings and incredibly engaging characters. Create your own character with more than 20 different job types that allow you to customize who you truly become in the game. Then, decide what outcome you will strive for — the innovative risk/reward battle mechanic encourages a deep level of strategy with the option to skip turns in exchange for more powerful attacks. Immerse yourself in the Japanese RPG universe — the experience is what you make of it.
Customer Rating
5
Final Fantasy series lovers will enjoy
on March 12, 2014
Posted by: JDG00
from Chattanooga, TN
Age:35-44
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Great RPG game for those that love the classic Final Fantasy series games. Lots of difficulty options and a huge number of job classes. Takes full advantage of 3DS capabilities to give a very good graphical and aural experience (although some graphics clipping occurs during battles, often with the special moves wearing certain job class outfits.) Not for kids though - its very long (100+ hours), requires alot of grinding to keep your characters at a sufficient level to topple the baddies, and requires a high school reading level. The T for Teen rating is appropriate. Excellent online features involving sharing special moves with internet friends and inviting them to help rebuild your town to acquire new weapons, armor, and powerful moves. It will even find random internet friends, avoiding the StreetPass-only problems that restrict the online features of similar games like Dragon Quest IX.
If you're still on the fence you can download a free demo from the Nintendo e-shop.
My Best Buy number: 2583191168
My Best Buy number: 2583191168
What's great about it: Classic turn-based combat, cute graphics and character designs, catchy background music, adjustable difficulty levels
What's not so great: Difficult and often unbalanced battles if not properly prepared
I would recommend this to a friend!
Other Best Buy Products I Recommend
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies — PRE-OWNED - Nintendo DS
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What is the difference between UN46D6003SF and the UN46D6000SF?
Basically nothing. Samsung changes the last digit of the model number for certain large customers, but there is nothing internally different. Its primarily a deterrent for price-matching, in which most stores require an exact product number match.
8 years, 2 months ago
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What is Hz? and what level of Hz gives the smoothest motion?
Hertz (Hz) is a measure of frequency, particuarly the numbrof times something occurs per second. The human eye can resolve movement at around 30 frames per second (or 30Hz). Most LED TVs display at (minimum) 60Hz to disguise movement and appear less jagged or blurry. Higher end TVs will increase the refresh rate to even higher levels, but divisible by 60Hz for hardware and singal simplicity. The higher the level, the better the picture should be, but its only apparent in really fast moving pictures (action films, etc.)
8 years, 8 months ago
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JDG00
Chattanooga, TN
How come my TV shows 1080/480p but we bought TV at 1080/120?
Doesnt sound like the same thing. 1080p, 1080i, 720p, and 480i are resolutions (vertical number of pixels followed by an i for interlaced or p for progessive mode)
120 probably refers to refresh rate of 120Hz, meaning 120 frames are displayed per second. The faster the refresh rate, the less blurry movement on screen appears.
Most likely, you've bought a 1080p TV (which probably also supports 720p and 480i, as most do) that has a refresh rate of 120Hz. TV might simply be saying that it's displaying HD content at 1080p and regular definition content at a psuedo-480p (a 480i singal that is rendered across two frames due to the "double rate" of 120Hz over the normal 60Hz rate)
120 probably refers to refresh rate of 120Hz, meaning 120 frames are displayed per second. The faster the refresh rate, the less blurry movement on screen appears.
Most likely, you've bought a 1080p TV (which probably also supports 720p and 480i, as most do) that has a refresh rate of 120Hz. TV might simply be saying that it's displaying HD content at 1080p and regular definition content at a psuedo-480p (a 480i singal that is rendered across two frames due to the "double rate" of 120Hz over the normal 60Hz rate)
8 years, 8 months ago
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JDG00
Chattanooga, TN
I use a mobile hotspot through my Verizon Wireless Droid for my laptop internet connection. Can I use the same for my smart TV?
Presumably yes. The TV should act just like any other IPv4 (or IPv6) internet-capable device with DHCP. But note that videos are heavy bandwidth consumers and will can drain a mobile plan dry after just a few movies. A standard unlimited bandwidth internet service provider is a better fit for Smart TVs.
8 years, 8 months ago
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JDG00
Chattanooga, TN
better sound without audio jacks from TV?
I have a 46" LCD Samsung TV that does not have audio out jacks on the back of it.I have u-verse TV with a DVR that has audio out jacks.Can I hook up a sound bar through my DVR for better sound?
You should be able to connect the audio out from your uverse box to a soundbar, but "better" is subjective. A good quality TV (like Samsung) may have better sounding audio in its built-in speakers than a low quality soundbar (though probably wont be as powerful as a soundbar, as TV speakers are usually in the 5-20 watt range)
8 years, 9 months ago
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JDG00
Chattanooga, TN
smart tv
i have internet already ,do i have to pay extra i a buy a smart tv?
No. There should be no extra cost to use a Smart TV than any other internet connected device on your home network (like laptops, tablets, and smartphones.) Generally speaking, you'll need a wireless router though as its not always possible to run a hardwire line to the TV (assuming the TV even supports wired mode)
8 years, 9 months ago
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JDG00
Chattanooga, TN
how do you surf the net on a smart tv with out a key board
how do you surf the net with a smart tv with no key board
There will be an onscreen keyboard that is controlled by the remote, where you move the caret left and right and up and down using the remote. Pressing another button on the remote will select that character. Exactly how it works depends on the brand.
Newer TVs are coming with remotes that give fine enough control to function like a mouse and while they use the same on screen keyboard, it simplifies the action to point and click.
Newer TVs are coming with remotes that give fine enough control to function like a mouse and while they use the same on screen keyboard, it simplifies the action to point and click.
8 years, 9 months ago
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JDG00
Chattanooga, TN
Samsung 55' 6000
Just bought this and not sure why it says 1280x720p/60p when I turn on the TV. Thought it was 1080p. Can someone help me figure this out. Thanks.
Samsung TVs identify the resolution from source input signal. You need to change the output signal resolution on your cable/satellite box. Note that alot of set top boxes only support 720p or 1080i (and usually 480i as well for standard definition.) To take advantage of 1080p you often need a BluRay player, a regular DVD player than can upscale content to 1080p, a modern video game system that supports 1080p, or some other device that can present content at 1080p.
8 years, 9 months ago
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