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- First reviewDecember 19, 2015
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![The Secret World of Arrietty [2 Discs] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2010]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/5102/5102902_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
5
Love anything from Studio Ghibli!
on December 29, 2015
Posted by: Pooky
Verified Purchase:Yes
I have seen this before on a DVD, and now that I had the opportunity to buy a Blu-ray version, I grabbed one right off the shelf. It simply looks amazing – I love the story, and the beautiful details from this hand-drawn movie can be watched over and over. It is a story of a boy who is sent to a house in the country where his mother grew up, to recuperate from an illness (it doesn't go into the detail why or how he was getting sick) – and he met, or rather almost stumbled on Arrietty - a tiny person who lives under the house with her family. They became friends but he never disclose this fact to the mean housekeeper who tried to interfere with their relationship. It is beautifully drawn, and can be enjoyed by all ages. I am so glad Best Buy had it at a discounted price, and it is a fine addition to my growing Blu-ray movies.
My Best Buy number: 2161634469
My Best Buy number: 2161634469
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![The Da Vinci Code/Angels & Demons [Blu-ray] [2 Discs]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/4364/4364402_sa.jpg)
This dual pack features the smash hits The Davinci Code and its sequel Angels & Demons. Both films are adapted from author Dan Brown's controversial best-selling novels about a powerful secret that's been kept under wraps for thousands of years. Both films are directed by Ron Howard and star Tom Hanks as Professor Robert Langdon, the most respected symbologist in the United States, who uses his knowledge to piece together clues that put him on the trail of an international conspiracy involving the Catholic Church.
Customer Rating
4
interesting movie and its sequel
on December 28, 2015
Posted by: Pooky
Verified Purchase:Yes
Beautifully filmed and looked gorgeous on my 4K upscale Blu-ray player and a 65 inch 4K TV. I have never read the book(s), but I've had heard about the movies when they came out. It was on sale at an incredible price so I had to get it. I watched the first one with a couple of friends, and we enjoyed it. Never heard Audrey Tautou speaking English before and thought she was charming. You have to pay attention and thus I'm happy to be able to watch this at home and was able to pause the movie when we needed to take a quick break.
My Best Buy number: 2161634469
My Best Buy number: 2161634469
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Resident Evil: Damnation [Blu-ray] [Includes Digital Copy] [2012]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/6438/6438046_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
4
Cheesy, but I like it!
on December 28, 2015
Posted by: Pooky
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is not a scary CGI filled movie. It's like watching somebody play a videogame – and I can follow along the story. The English dubbed is done fairly well, and the story is quite good. The main character is sent to a small East Bloc country but then was pulled out at the beginning of the movie. Instead of leaving the country, he decided to stay and investigated the monster that attacked him. I bought a Blu-ray version, and it looks very good on my big-screen (4K screen plus 4K upscaler). It was on sale for less than six dollars, and it really does cost less than the DVD version, so I thought I might as well pick up a copy for my growing collection on the way out. A good buy for me.
My Best Buy number: 2161634469
My Best Buy number: 2161634469
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This Samsung BD-J7500/ZA Blu-ray player allows Web streaming. To build a complete 3D home theater system, we recommend you purchase a 3D TV, 3D glasses designed for the TV, high-speed HDMI cable and an A/V receiver that is compatible with 3D products.
Customer Rating
5
I am happier with this player than the Sony!
on December 19, 2015
Posted by: Pooky
Verified Purchase:Yes
I have a Blu-ray, 4K up converter player from Sony, connected to a 65 inch 4K television that I bought from Costco. I was not unhappy with that combination – it didn't play DVD movies well. There was not setting for "progressive" and it showed too much interlaced (when 24p was set to on). This player has an additional setting which fixed that problem. I realize that a DVD, no matter how good it is, is not a Blu-ray, and it cannot be made to look that good with any player, but I am very, very happy with this one. The player is beautiful – it starts up fairly quickly and just like the Sony, it plays beautiful Blu-ray movies on a 4K television. Haven't been to a movie theater in years, and this is another reason I will never return.
My Best Buy number: 2161634469
My Best Buy number: 2161634469
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![Tut [Blu-ray] [MetalPak Packaging] [Only @ Best Buy] [2015]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/4401/4401205_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
4
Good show - better than average
on December 19, 2015
Posted by: Pooky
Verified Purchase:Yes
I have read a few below average reviews of this show, but I had the opportunity to buy the Blu-ray version when it was on sale at Best Buy, and I wanted to see what the fuss is all about. A couple of friends and I watched it, and we are not disappointed. This isn't "I, Claudius", but the production value is much higher. They put a lot of money into this – the location, the costume, and I thought the script was very good, too. Ben Kingsley did a great job, (his character is very manipulating) and I really like Avan Jogia, as well (he played the main character – a naïve, young, and good-looking king.) If you like costume melodrama, this is an enjoyable, better than average show.
My Best Buy number: 2161634469
My Best Buy number: 2161634469
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![Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope [Blu-ray] [SteelBook] [1977]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/4312/4312001_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
5
Oldie but very goodie!
on December 19, 2015
Posted by: Pooky
Verified Purchase:Yes
I grew up with this – I was in my teens when this came out and went to see it in theater with my family. Video cassette players were not even affordable then, but when it came out, I saved money, little that I was making as a teenager, to buy this movie on a VHS. I later had the opportunity to buy the DVD version, and now the Blu-ray version came out, I am very happy to own it. The price is very reasonable – nowadays it costs a lot of money to go to a movie theater, and I prefer to stay home and watch a good movie on my 65 inch 4K television. I don't particularly care for the "experience" of watching a movie with others in the theater when I realized that for the same price, I can own the Blu-ray copy of it and watch it again at home. It looks fantastic on the Blu-ray up convert 4K player, and it sounds great, as well. Now that I am older, I realize that the acting is a bit corny (other than the legendaries Alec Guinness and Peter Cushing), but it didn't win an Oscar for acting and I believe it wasn't created for such a thing. "Extras" were added, and the true fans of Star Wars had a fit over that – it doesn't bother me that much. I do like the Steelcase and I am happy to have added this movie to my collection. Thank you Best Buy for keeping the price reasonable.
My Best Buy number: 2161634469
My Best Buy number: 2161634469
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![The X-Files: The Complete Season 1 [Blu-ray] [6 Discs]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/4748/4748600_sa.jpg)
`The truth is out there,' and FBI agents Scully and Mulder seek it in this sci-fi phenomenon about their quest to explain the seemingly unexplainable. Their strange cases include UFO sightings, alien abductions and just about anything else paranormal. This release collects every episode from the debut season of The X-Files.
Customer Rating
4
I like Sci-fi!
on December 19, 2015
Posted by: Pooky
Verified Purchase:Yes
I am a big fan of sci-fi movies and TV shows. While I never got into Dr. Who (but will give it a chance again), I never had the opportunity to watch X-Files. Best Buy had X-Files on Blu-ray on sale, and I thought it was a perfect chance to see what the fuss is all about. The first episode (the pilot), was good enough for me. It somewhat appears dated (probably due to the budget constraint), and the actors were trying to get into their characters. I had to remind myself that David Duchovny (at least his character) speaks in monotone. This is no worse than the pilot episode of Star Trek (original, next-generation, Voyager, etc.) so I will continue to watch this, and perhaps built my Blu-ray collection of the show. If you are curious about the show and if you have not seen it, the price was very reasonable, and I am happy that I bought it.
My Best Buy number: 2161634469
My Best Buy number: 2161634469
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Ex Machina [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray] [2015]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/9128/9128128_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
4
an intelligent movie
on December 19, 2015
Posted by: Pooky
Verified Purchase:Yes
I am a fan of Domhnall Gleeson, and I like sci-fi movies, so I had the opportunity to watch this from Netflix, and now I had to buy a Blu-ray copy. His character is a young man who won the competition and was given the opportunity to "test" and unfinished robot – administering the Turing test. He had to go to a remote estate in the middle of nowhere (beautifully filmed), and the only other person was the head of the company. That character is played by Oscar Isaac a little too well because I found him to be not very likable. I do not wish to spoil you about how the movie ends, but I believe the acting is very good and it simply looks terrific on my big screen. Domhnall Gleeson dyed his hair blonde and looks much younger (almost in his late teens) and did very good American accent here.
My Best Buy number: 2161634469
My Best Buy number: 2161634469
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![The 100: The Complete First Season [3 Discs] [Blu-ray]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/9824e2bc-87be-4650-95c9-6284f32ca136.jpg)
The first season of The 100 introduces 100 young criminals who have been sent from their home in space to Earth in order to determine whether the planet is inhabitable 97 years after a nuclear war.
Customer Rating
5
Exciting show!
on December 19, 2015
Posted by: Pooky
Verified Purchase:Yes
I love sci-fi – and this show caught my attention. I would compare this show to be similar to Lost (which I also love), and Lord of the Fries. The characters are believable, even the "bad guys" – the desperation and their willingness to do whatever it takes to survive made that show more exciting. There are times that I actually had to pause to gather my nerve before I continued watching. The plot twists, here and there, made it more exciting. I know this is a TV show and not real life, I do feel sorry for the characters that they have to fend for themselves. I watched the original on Netflix, and now I have the opportunity to get a Blu-ray copy. (I did buy the DVD version of this, but I believe the compression rate was set too high, and there were parts that were pixelated.) I am hoping for the second season to go on sale, and I will buy that, too. If a sci-fi show with younger characters is for you, you will not be disappointed.
My Best Buy number: 2161634469
My Best Buy number: 2161634469
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Enhance your computing experience with this SanDisk Ultra 3D solid-state drive. Its nCache 2.0 technology provides enhanced data transfer speeds, and it’s more robust and power-efficient because of its advanced 3D NAND technology. This solid-state drive has a sequential read speed of 560MB/s for faster loading of large applications. You’ll notice that applications load faster and files move quicker—plus you’ll get longer battery life and much cooler, quieter computing.
The SSD SanDisk 256GB comes with the clooning kit?. Thanks
No, but the package I recalled has the address on it at their website.
It is here https://www.samsung.com/semiconductor/minisite/ssd/download/tools/
It worked well. It took me only 1/2 hour to copy everything over from a smaller drive. Thank goodness no installing Windows / other programs over again.
It is here https://www.samsung.com/semiconductor/minisite/ssd/download/tools/
It worked well. It took me only 1/2 hour to copy everything over from a smaller drive. Thank goodness no installing Windows / other programs over again.
5 years, 10 months ago
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Use your existing electrical wiring to extend your WiFi Internet access to any room in your house. Just plug the PowerLINE Adapter into your modem or router, then plug in the companion PowerLINE WiFi access point to an electrical outlet. It's that easy. With 1000 Mbps speed and Homeplug AV2 support, the PowerLINE WiFi 1000 is perfect for connecting smart TVs, streaming players, and game consoles wirelessly.
Why is it so hard to buy just an extra PowerLINE WiFi 1000 Access Point (PLW1000)? I already have an existing Pl1000 pair and just want to add adapters. Netgear makes it seem like I can but in reality, they want you to buy A PAIR each time!
Choose this HP LED monitor for dependable performance. Its backlit screen displays sharp images in Full HD, and it can be tilted from -5 to 20 degrees for more comfort during long work or gaming sessions. This 20.7-inch HP LED monitor has antiglare technology for ease of use in any location.
Is this monitor good for streaming? Also can I use any desktop with this monitor? And for streaming, i'm going to use Razer Equipment.
I just left a review for this monitor.
I'm using it just to watch movies. It is connected to a desktop running Windows via the DVI connector, and I use Cyberlink PowerDVD 16 program. It works perfectly fine, and Netflix stream works well too. It is an HD, full resolution high definition monitor which of course you will need the separate speakers for it.
I'm using it just to watch movies. It is connected to a desktop running Windows via the DVI connector, and I use Cyberlink PowerDVD 16 program. It works perfectly fine, and Netflix stream works well too. It is an HD, full resolution high definition monitor which of course you will need the separate speakers for it.
6 years, 11 months ago
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Pooky
This Seagate internal hard drive features a 4TB capacity, so you can store plenty of digital photos, music files, videos and more. Seagate OptiCache and AcuTrac technologies boost overall performance and ensure reliable operation.
Will this work for movie rendering. Will this work in an Alienware Area 51 x58 R2 desktop? I am wondering if this is the best for movie rendering.
This drive is really is not made to run very quickly. What I mean is compared to years ago, it is a fast hard drive, but I bought mine to save data only (I backup my DVD and Blu-ray movies to use with a multimedia server at home on this this.) So if you want to use this drive to save the data, it will work fine – but if it is a working drive, for the program to read and write a lot of temporary files to it, it may not be the best.
A suggestion that I do for myself is I use a solid-state drive for drive C and my computer (Intel i7 with 32 gigabytes of memory, Quadro workstation card running Windows 10) runs very quickly.
A suggestion that I do for myself is I use a solid-state drive for drive C and my computer (Intel i7 with 32 gigabytes of memory, Quadro workstation card running Windows 10) runs very quickly.
7 years, 4 months ago
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This Samsung BD-J7500/ZA Blu-ray player allows Web streaming. To build a complete 3D home theater system, we recommend you purchase a 3D TV, 3D glasses designed for the TV, high-speed HDMI cable and an A/V receiver that is compatible with 3D products.
Playing 4K Discs
The specifications tab states max video output at 1080p. Does this actually output 4k discs as 2160p? This is either an error on the specs tab or super confusing.
This generation of upscale 4K player will make your Blu-ray movies look very good at "near 4K". It is not actually display true 4K – that is the next-generation players which will be coming out in a few months, assuming at a premium price.
I was playing Harry Potter blu ray the other day, and it froze the scene, and I stood about a foot away from the TV (65 inch 4K that I bought from Cosco), and it simply looked amazing. Keep in mind that there are no real 4K Blu-ray movies available now and when they come out, it will not play on this machine. Those "4K Blu-ray" movies that you see are mastered from 4K source.
I was playing Harry Potter blu ray the other day, and it froze the scene, and I stood about a foot away from the TV (65 inch 4K that I bought from Cosco), and it simply looked amazing. Keep in mind that there are no real 4K Blu-ray movies available now and when they come out, it will not play on this machine. Those "4K Blu-ray" movies that you see are mastered from 4K source.
8 years, 4 months ago
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Pooky
This Samsung BD-J7500/ZA Blu-ray player allows Web streaming. To build a complete 3D home theater system, we recommend you purchase a 3D TV, 3D glasses designed for the TV, high-speed HDMI cable and an A/V receiver that is compatible with 3D products.
Is player able to play BD-Live?
Yes it does – it is connected to the Internet via the ethernet connection, or a Wi-Fi.
8 years, 4 months ago
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Pooky
This Samsung BD-J7500/ZA Blu-ray player allows Web streaming. To build a complete 3D home theater system, we recommend you purchase a 3D TV, 3D glasses designed for the TV, high-speed HDMI cable and an A/V receiver that is compatible with 3D products.
It upscales to 4k, does it display recordings at 4k, or just upscales lower?
It upscales to 4k, does it display recordings at 4k, or just upscales lower?
It does not upscale a blu ray movie to true 4K. It upscaled to "near" 4K.
Nevertheless, it looks amazing. The other day I was watching Harry Potter, and I froze a scene, and I stood next to the TV, just a foot away, (it is a 4K 65 inch), and the details are amazing. I do not regret buying this combination at all. Keep in mind that a true 4K player is coming out in a few months (most likely at a premium price) so if you want to invest a couple hundred dollars into this machine, that is something you must remember.
Nevertheless, it looks amazing. The other day I was watching Harry Potter, and I froze a scene, and I stood next to the TV, just a foot away, (it is a 4K 65 inch), and the details are amazing. I do not regret buying this combination at all. Keep in mind that a true 4K player is coming out in a few months (most likely at a premium price) so if you want to invest a couple hundred dollars into this machine, that is something you must remember.
8 years, 4 months ago
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Pooky
This Samsung BD-J7500/ZA Blu-ray player allows Web streaming. To build a complete 3D home theater system, we recommend you purchase a 3D TV, 3D glasses designed for the TV, high-speed HDMI cable and an A/V receiver that is compatible with 3D products.
What Region Blu Ray Format Will This Play?
Will this particular unit play Region Free disc?
If the disk is region free or "all regions", any Blu-ray player will play it.
I have an all regions Blu-ray disc (shipped from England), and it plays fine.
I have an all regions Blu-ray disc (shipped from England), and it plays fine.
8 years, 4 months ago
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Pooky
This Samsung BD-J7500/ZA Blu-ray player allows Web streaming. To build a complete 3D home theater system, we recommend you purchase a 3D TV, 3D glasses designed for the TV, high-speed HDMI cable and an A/V receiver that is compatible with 3D products.
does the BD-H6500 support 7.1 surround>
Yes it does – it does have the outputs on the back of the player. Although I connected mine via a digtal optical cable (5.1) to a sound bar.
8 years, 4 months ago
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