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- First reviewJanuary 16, 2011
- Last reviewJune 20, 2011
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- First review commentJanuary 16, 2011
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This 14.1-megapixel digital camera features optical image stabilization, face detection technology and motion detection technology to ensure images are clear and detailed. Smart Shutter technology automatically snaps a picture when the subject smiles or winks.
Customer Rating
5
What an awesome (and tiny) point and shoot!
on June 20, 2011
Posted by: SicDigital
from Atlanta, GA
Let's be honest here - I rated the picture quality as 5-star AS FAR AS POINT & SHOOTS GO - this camera isn't going to make magic/miracles happen, but for the type of camera and price range, this sucker snaps shots like a boss.
The macro setting showed every nook and cranny of my puppy's nose and it picked up strands of her hair like it was a Hubble deep field image.
The menus are intuitive. The button layout makes sense. Battery life is impressive.
Basically, if you purchase this little point and shoot with expectations of a point and shoot camera, you'll be happy you chose this one.
My only complaint so far is that in low or indoor lighting, the LCD screen (there is no viewfinder) looks terribly grainy, but the picture you take looks clear, and that's what matters most.
What's great about it: Picture quality, Compact size, Ease of use
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Use this Klipsch ProMedia 3-piece speaker system to enjoy brilliant sound when playing games, listening to music or watching videos on your computer.
Customer Rating
4
The best computer speakers for under $200
on June 20, 2011
Posted by: SicDigital
from Atlanta, GA
The in-store display for all computer speakers was out of commission, so I purchased these because they were on sale and the majority of the reviews are favorable.
When I first plugged these in and fired up iTunes, I was disappointed. But after messing around, finding the right EQ settings and the 'sweet spot' for both the bass and volume knobs, I'm happy with my purchase.
I live in an apartment and am actually considerate to my neighbors, so deep booming bass isn't exactly a selling point to me as much as crisp highs (I want something I can listen to at a moderate-to-low volume but still HEAR the music, if that makes sense). The sub is impressive. I have mine turned mostly down (about where 10 would be on a clock) and with iTunes all the way up and my Mac's volume at three, you can cleanly hear the bass throughout my whole apartment (sorry, neighbors!). These speakers come with removable shields, and I've found that the shields severely hamper them - which is probably why in every picture, including the packaging, they're shown without the shields on.
Considering the price range they're in, they're great, but overall I'd say this speaker set is okay. It's hard to recommend something like this to a broad audience because there's many variables here - the acoustics of a room, for example, can make or break the overall sound of a system - but they're definitely worth your consideration.
What's great about it: Clean, crisp sound. Uses traditional speaker wire.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![2001: A Space Odyssey [Blu-ray] [1968]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/8509/8509795_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
5
Just what do you think you're doing, Dave?
on January 16, 2011
Posted by: SicDigital
from Atlanta, GA
"2001" is one of those movies that you're either going to love or hate. I pity those who hate it, as its simply one of the best sci-fi films ever.
It starts off with "dawn of time," where humans were still primitive apes, who stumble across a mysterious monolith that aids their evolution to being human. Fast forward to 1999, another monolith is found buried on the moon and the origin is determined from Jupiter. The next evolutionary step is what "2001" focuses on: man and computer.
This movie's visuals are nearly poetic in nature. Kubrick's attention to detail is staggering. Keep in mind this was filmed before man landed on the moon in real life. In fact, conspiracy theorists to this day believe unused footage from this movie is what the US gov't used to "fake" the moon landing. Regardless of your own personal beliefs about that, it is a testament to how realistic and believable every aspect of this movie is.
Let me come back to my opening statement, that you'll either love or hate this. Though I clearly love it, I can see why some would not. For example, the first bit of dialogue is at 25:38, and up until then the camera and music tell the story. The last 23 minutes are the same way (there's about 88 min of dialogue-free footage total) and the visuals become the narrator. Those looking for fast camera cuts and laser guns and explosions and things of that nature will likely find this boring. The mood is relaxed, almost tranquil. The pace is slow. Take a deep breath and take everything on the screen in.
Something else that may be [unfortunately] seen as a negative is how open for interpretation the overall story is, especially the ending. Personally, I believe that's what makes it so great, but I do know some people like their plot spoon-fed to them.
"2001" was filmed in 70mm in the 2.2:1 aspect ratio, which means that though it was filmed over 40 years ago, the clarity and crispness of the picture makes it look like something that was filmed recently. For visuals alone, this is a Blu-ray worth owning just to show off your HDTV to friends.
This is one of those rare movies you "experience" more than you "watch."
What's great about it: Visuals, cinematography, soundtrack, HAL9000
What's not so great: Long dialogue-free sequences, slow pacing
I would recommend this to a friend!
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2 out of 5
2 out of 5High-Def Just Doesn't Work For Me
By kevman79
I have only one question to ask. Was '2001: A Space Odyssey' originally shown theatrically in high-definition? No, it wasn't...Was it originally shot and filmed with an HD camera? No it wasn't...And so here we have yet another perfect example of digitally altering artwork in order to make an image appear both crystal clear and 3-dimensional, even though it didn't in the theater. I've seen several high def-transfers, and overall I just do not care for either the Hd-dvd or Blue Ray formats as I think most of them just appear too digitally altered and overdone, giving us products that are quite different from their original theatrical counterparts.
SicDigital
Atlanta, GA
January 16, 2011
You ask if "2001" was shown theatrically in high-definition. Then you answer your own question with "NO" and then assume WB digitally altered the film for the Blu-ray release.
You're wrong on every account.
"2001" was filmed with 70mm film (which is a high resolution film), which only some cinemas can show in true resolution and aspect ratio (most cinemas had to use a 35mm transfer/downscale to play it) and up until HD-DVD/Blu-Ray, home video releases of 70mm films (VHS & DVD) simply just couldn't show the film in the same high resolution it was filmed.
So to answer your question, "2001" FINALLY looks exactly how it was meant to.
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