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    November 24, 2009
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Motorola Photon Q 4G Cell Phone with 8GB Memory for Sprint:On the go, or on the town, the Motorola Photon Q keeps you connected. The Snapdragon processor means speedy interaction with friends or co-workers. With front- and rear-facing cameras, you can be sure to capture all the events of your life — and quickly share with friends or on your favorite social media.Sprint Easy Pay option available in store. Learn more ›
 
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Customer Rating
1 out of 5
1
Almost a good slider
on April 25, 2013
Posted by: skaarj
from Round Rock, TX
Age:35-44
Phone size:Just right
I loved this phone for the first 6 months. The slide out keyboard is awesome. After 6 months my battery will only last about 7 hours in phone idle standby mode. After charging the phone and letting it sit without a single phone call, text, web search or any use of any kind the battery is exhausted after 7 hours. The phone indicates that phone idle is using 80% of the battery resource in that time. To make things worse the battery is not user replaceble. As a side note the photos from the phone are complete trash.
What's great about it: Slide out keyboard
What's not so great: Terrible battery and photos.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Picture Quality
1 out of 5
1
Battery Life
1 out of 5
1
Sound Quality
2 out of 5
2
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As a long-time fan of the Halo franchise, you agree that it's time to continue the story. Keep the action alive as Master Chief returns to face his destiny and battle an evil that threatens the fate of the universe. Set out on a whole new adventure that kicks off a brand-new saga that promises more action, excitement and adventure.Continue the action of the franchise that has left its mark on the gaming world. Halo 4 continues the thrilling excitement of the Halo campaign. Join the action as Master Chief returns to face his destiny and an ancient evil that threatens the fate of the universe. Immerse yourself in the dawn of an all-new Halo adventure. Lock and load for explosive new battles alone or enlist the assistance of up to three friends in split-screen co-op gameplay. Go aboard the Infinity to experience expanded multiplayer action with new modes, weapons, vehicles, armor abilities, loadouts and the Spartan-IV player progression system. Extend your Halo 4 campaign experience with the new Spartan Ops mode that includes episodic fiction-based, co-op missions on Xbox LIVE that you can embark on by yourself or with up to three friends. Immerse yourself in the thrilling battles and action-packed adventure of Halo 4 with stunning graphics, engaging sound and exciting gameplay. With the dawn of a new Halo saga on the horizon, how will you fight to save the universe?
 
Customer Rating
2 out of 5
2
Except for playing Master Chief...This Is Not Halo
on November 13, 2012
Posted by: skaarj
from Round Rock, TX
Age:35-44
Gender:Male
Junk graphics and terrible game flow make Halo 4 a disappointment. Some of the game is decent with aggressive fire fights. However, a lot of the time I was wondering through the battle field looking for a fight. This may have been a cool $39 game if it was named something else with a different main character. I will not be purchasing Halo 5 until it gets into the $19 range.
What's great about it: Playing Master Chief
What's not so great: Not Halo.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
-66points
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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28–300mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR Standard Zoom Lens: This lens lets you photograph a scene from multiple perspectives, whether you aim to capture the expanse of a bridge or the flight of a bird. The minimum focusing distance of 18 inches lets you can zero in close on your subjects. Its lightweight build and versatility make it an excellent lens for travel photography.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Wow. Super sharp bag of lenses killer.
on March 6, 2012
Posted by: skaarj
from Round Rock, TX
I have debated in agony about putting down 1K plus on this lens. I wish I would not have waited so long. It is a fantastic upgrade to my kit lens 18-105 VR. After taking 8000 pictures on my D7000 I realized I was using the wide portion of the kit lens only about 1% of the time. So this lens made more sense to me than the 18-200 DX version. Especially seeing a FX body in my future. This lens is super sharp. I can count the eyelashes on my subjects at any of the focal lengths and wide open apertures. It is very slightly soft at 28mm f/3.5 but sharpens a lot at 28mm f8. All focal lengths over 50mm are super sharp at any aperture.
What's great about it: Super Sharp
What's not so great: Over a grand most of the time and hard to find.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5 out of 5
5
Durability
4 out of 5
4
+62points
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Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70–300mm f/4.5–5.6G IF-ED Telephoto Zoom Lens: Leave the tripod at home and create stunning still images and HD videos from any distance with this Nikon telephoto zoom lens. The versatile focal length allows you to capture intricately detailed photos of sports events, wildlife and distant scenery. Vibration reduction technology reduces blur caused by camera shake for crystal clear handheld photos and action shots.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Worth every penny of $589
on February 7, 2012
Posted by: skaarj
from Round Rock, TX
This lense does what it is suppose to...give decent hand held images at long focal lengths. It does have VR2 technology built in and therefore makes some noise when using it. I use this lense on my D7000 without any problems with field of view or weight. The included picture was taken hand held at 300mm focal length. Cropped down to size for easy transfer.
What's great about it: Great images using long focal lengths hand held.
What's not so great: Cheap construction. What do you expect from low price Nikon lense?
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5 out of 5
5
Durability
4 out of 5
4
User submitted photo
+14points
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When you turn on your Xbox 360 and Kinect, it's just you and the game. There are no controllers and no cords to worry about. Your focus is on winning, not technology. Make sure the setup for your Kinect sensor is just as simple with this Sensor Mounting Clip. With no screws or assembly required, this Mounting Clip makes it easy to properly position your Kinect sensor and get back to the important part — gaming.This Sensor Mounting Clip for Kinect is officially licensed by Microsoft and is designed to fit virtually any HDTV. The easy-to-use design makes installation a snap and ensures reliable use. It's time to get back in the action with the incredible motion-sensing gameplay of Kinect.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Exceeded my Expectations
on November 12, 2011
Posted by: skaarj
from Round Rock, TX
This mount fits perfect on top of my 65" Panasonic Plasma. My TV is sitting on top of a console so the kinect sensor is now 6 foot up in the air. I was worried the kinect sensor would be too high and not work right. I was completely surprised it works better than it ever has. The kinect sensor is now very responsive and even works with my 3 year old niece. This thing is worth 20 bucks.
What's great about it: Mounts Easily on top of 65" plasma.
What's not so great: M$ did not include the mount with Kinect
I would recommend this to a friend!
+16points
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Fight for survival, ensure your mission's success and keep your fellow soldiers safe in epic battles throughout the world as the award-winning Call of Duty franchise makes its triumphant return. Featuring the brutality and intensity that have become cornerstones of this engaging series, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 has you locking and loading for epic battles in which you lay waste to your enemies in devastating hails of gunfire. With the world on the brink of disaster and Makarov stopping at nothing to bring civilization to its knees, you have no choice but to respond. Prepare yourself for adrenaline-pumping, heart-pounding action as you answer the Call of Duty.The thrilling sequel to the multiple Game of the Year award winner, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Modern Warfare 3 launches you into 16 new, objective-based missions that take you from New York to Paris, Berlin and beyond. As you gain experience, prove your worth in order to rank up in the progression system and earn access to more powerful weapons, redesigned Killstreaks, air support, equipment and abilities, all of which are customizable to your liking. Find out if you and your fellow soldiers have what it takes to survive and keep each other alive in the deadliest of conditions as you take on the all-new, cooperative Survival mode that helps you train for battles to come. Step up the action and defend yourself against swarms of rivals as you join the epic multiplayer battles that launched the series to the top of the gaming world. Now, the multiplayer action is even bigger than ever, with a focus on fast-paced, gun-on-gun combat and a bevy of new features, including a gun progression system and enhanced private match customization. Experience the blood, sweat, grit and glory of war when the astounding power of it comes alive in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.
 
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3 out of 5
3
CAN NOT TURN OFF MUSIC = - 2 STARS
on November 9, 2011
Posted by: skaarj
from Round Rock, TX
This would have been my favorite game in a long time. However, there is no option to turn off the music and it is extremely annoying and loud. The music is loader than the cool in game gun fire and war sounds, so it takes away from the game and takes cranking the the surround sound up out of the fun experience.
What's great about it: Cool graphics and game play
What's not so great: No option to turn off annoying music
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
-26points
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Acoustimass 10 Series IV Speaker System reproduces the full spectrum of multi-channel digital programming for a powerful and realistic home theater experience.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Just Do It. You won't regret it.
on September 25, 2011
Posted by: skaarj
from Round Rock, TX
I have been wanting a Bose Acoustimass system for years. I listened to the Bose haters and initially got a Sony HTIB, then Panasonic HTIB neither lived up to my expectations of home theater. Then I tried the Def Tech 600, and 800, mirage nanostats, and the Klipsch quintet. These were great for music but lacking for movies and video games. I finally went for the Bose Acoustimass 10 with Onkyo 509 and I need plastic surgery to get the smile off my face. I haven't even tweeked the onkyo 509 settings yet. The Bose Acoustimass 10 is the best sounding 5.1 package out there when considering the speaker size. The energy takes sounded very close to the Bose but the speakers are too large for my wife pleasing decor. Of course you could blow the Bose Acoustimass away with decent floor standing speakers and a center channel that requires its own power along with a 1500 watt sub. But you will spending a lot more money and losing living space.
What's great about it: Best sounding small speakers for movies and games
What's not so great: Need plastic surgery to get the smile off my face.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+22points
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Learn more about Kinect for Xbox 360. (Flash demo) Have you ever wanted to play video games, but feel intimidated by the number of buttons that populate the controller? Kinect delivers an exciting new way to play video games, and the only controller you need — is you. Kinect gets everyone in the room off the couch and right into the excitement of the game, laughing, cheering and moving together. See a ball on screen? Wind back and give it a kick. Revolutionary technology includes body recognition that captures your body movements and mirrors your motions in the game, making you the controller. Prepare to experience gaming like never before with the Kinect for Xbox 360. Innovative full-body tracking technology allows your movements to be captured and reflected on-screen. Kinect lets you compete in exciting sporting events in a track-and-field arena, paddle down roaring rapids, pet adorable lions and tigers, unleash your smooth driving skills on fast courses or show off your slick dance moves — all in the comfort of your living room. Control your Xbox 360 with a wave of the hand or a simple gesture and easily connect with friends and family for video chats, online gameplay and more. Kinect is fully compatible with all Xbox 360 models, and the easy-to-use controls make it simple to get off the couch and get into the game.
 
Customer Rating
4 out of 5
4
Lives up to the Hype
on November 18, 2010
Posted by: skaarj
from Round Rock, TX
I finally found one last night. We stayed up until 1:30 a.m. playing. Kinect is worth the $150 and more. It has a moderate learning curve and setup before you can start jumping around like a fool in your living room. The only downside I could see is that MS recommends you do not place Kinect on top of your TV. I wish MS would provide a free mounting kit. Nevertheless, it works as advertised and as seen on the video commercials. Hopefully Microsoft can keep up with demand and prevent the hoarders from scamming Christmas shoppers.
What's great about it: Works as advertised... Very Fun
What's not so great: Not easy to find due to Hoarders and Squatters
I would recommend this to a friend!
Design
4 out of 5
4
+10points
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Learn more about Halo: Reach. (Flash demo) The planet Reach is the last line of defense against the encroaching Covenant's ultimate goal of destroying Earth. Sacrifice and courage are the traits that make you and your Spartan brothers part of an elite group of soldiers known as Noble Team. In this tragic and heroic story that sets the stage for the Halo saga, you are faced with impossible odds to save countless lives and defend Reach from annihilation. If your mission fails, then humanity faces an inevitable demise.Halo: Reach places you in the role of a member of the elite Noble Team engaging in battle against the Covenant. You must defend Reach against the invading forces to protect humanity from devastation. Your weapons, armor and deadly skills are as unique as each of the Spartan soldiers' personalities. Prepare for this epic storyline alone or team up with up to three friends and launch a co-op assault against the incredibly cunning AI which adds a level of complexity to each encounter and battle. The multiplayer action that Halo fans have come to expect delivers once again by setting a new standard of competitive online gameplay, customization, matchmaking and community integration. Experience the adventure and excitement like never before in this incredible installment of the ground-breaking Halo saga.
 
Customer Rating
2 out of 5
2
This game should not even have Halo in the Title
on September 15, 2010
Posted by: skaarj
from Round Rock, TX
This may be a cool game to some. However, it is NOT Halo-like. You go around and earn points to buy stuff for your armored suit. You can fly with a jet pack and have a holo-clone of yourself. Bungie should have renamed the game and left the word Halo out. At least Best Buy gave me a $20 gift card. I became bored and shut the game off before yawning myself to sleep.
What's great about it: $20 gift card from BB
What's not so great: This is NOT a Halo-like game.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
-39points
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Only at Best BuyEnjoy vibrant CD-quality audio with this Rocketfish™ RF-WHTIB wireless rear speaker kit, which features a wireless range up to 100' for clear transmission. Multiple placement options allow flexible use.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Wow. Affordable "wireless" rear speaker setup
on November 24, 2009
Posted by: skaarj
from Round Rock, TX
This set up is NOT for those who think they are going to carry around and put their rear surround speakers in any place they want like a cordless phone. This is NOT a true wireless setup. No such thing exist for rear channel 5.1 surround setups. This setup is for those want to get rid of the wires stuck underneath carpet or along the side of walls to speakers in the back of their living "theater" rooms. You will have wires from your rear speakers to the transmitter and the transmitter requires power from an ac outlet. My set up for the last 5 years has been speaker wire running along the baseboard and carpet to the rear speakers in the back that are sitting on top of a buffet. Now the eye soars are gone. I was going to get the $250 Bose wireless setup until I found out I had to get a $700 to $3000 Bose system for the wireless setup to work. The $100 Rocketfish work great. I cannot tell the difference in my 5.1 surround sound system from my old wired setup. And NO they do not interfere with my wireless network. I am a very happy camper.
What's great about it: Easy setup, sounds good, great price compared to Bose
What's not so great: They didn't come out with this years ago
I would recommend this to a friend!
Sound Quality
5 out of 5
5
Range
5 out of 5
5
+2points
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Learn more about Halo: Reach. (Flash demo) The planet Reach is the last line of defense against the encroaching Covenant's ultimate goal of destroying Earth. Sacrifice and courage are the traits that make you and your Spartan brothers part of an elite group of soldiers known as Noble Team. In this tragic and heroic story that sets the stage for the Halo saga, you are faced with impossible odds to save countless lives and defend Reach from annihilation. If your mission fails, then humanity faces an inevitable demise.Halo: Reach places you in the role of a member of the elite Noble Team engaging in battle against the Covenant. You must defend Reach against the invading forces to protect humanity from devastation. Your weapons, armor and deadly skills are as unique as each of the Spartan soldiers' personalities. Prepare for this epic storyline alone or team up with up to three friends and launch a co-op assault against the incredibly cunning AI which adds a level of complexity to each encounter and battle. The multiplayer action that Halo fans have come to expect delivers once again by setting a new standard of competitive online gameplay, customization, matchmaking and community integration. Experience the adventure and excitement like never before in this incredible installment of the ground-breaking Halo saga.
 
Overall3 out of 53 out of 5
Another Halo Game!
By DJKalee from Battle Creek, MI
Alright to start I have been a huge fan of the franchise since well Marathon - the original Halo. The Campaign is great there's quite a few challenging mission. The graphics are up to par with Halo 3 and ODST.
There are the standard Halo glitches, I flipped a Warthog and couldn't get my team to get back in. I think the campaign is very interesting, but it's definently the same old Halo.
They've made a lot of great changes to Multiplayer. I will say that was the reason I bought the game was for XBox Live. I was addicted to Halo 3 Multiplayer for about a year after it's release.
I really like what they've done with the point system. There's lots of cool features to unlock. This will be addicting to the true Halo fans.
Since I have been playing COD games. After a good year of Modern Warfare 2, I was disappointed with Halo: Reach everything seems really slow. I would not reccomend for any Veteran COD Multiplayer Gamer.
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skaarj
Round Rock, TX
Exactly
September 15, 2010
I couldn't agree more.
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Acoustimass 10 Series IV Speaker System reproduces the full spectrum of multi-channel digital programming for a powerful and realistic home theater experience.
 
Overall5 out of 55 out of 5
Just Do It. You won't regret it.
By skaarj from Round Rock, TX
I have been wanting a Bose Acoustimass system for years. I listened to the Bose haters and initially got a Sony HTIB, then Panasonic HTIB neither lived up to my expectations of home theater. Then I tried the Def Tech 600, and 800, mirage nanostats, and the Klipsch quintet. These were great for music but lacking for movies and video games. I finally went for the Bose Acoustimass 10 with Onkyo 509 and I need plastic surgery to get the smile off my face. I haven't even tweeked the onkyo 509 settings yet. The Bose Acoustimass 10 is the best sounding 5.1 package out there when considering the speaker size. The energy takes sounded very close to the Bose but the speakers are too large for my wife pleasing decor. Of course you could blow the Bose Acoustimass away with decent floor standing speakers and a center channel that requires its own power along with a 1500 watt sub. But you will spending a lot more money and losing living space.
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skaarj
Round Rock, TX
I did run the Audyssey setup
May 9, 2012
I have different taste in sound than the Audyssey group. I know Audyssey has a lot of physics and sound engineering behind the name. However, I found the setup lacking. I like my music loud. I want my movies even louder. Audyssey setup put my speaker decible levels at a very low setting and put the big bass module at a very low decible level. Audessey also put my rear surround distance measurement too close for my taste. So to answer your question yes I tried the Audyssey setup and it did not live up to my expcectations. I have my entertainment in a strange long living room with a kitchen on one side and windows on the other. I imagine the Audyssey may provide a nice setup in a more closed up room.
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do i buy a monior or a tv for my computer screen ?

do i buy a monitor or a tv for my computer screen ?
This all depends on how far you are sitting from the display. If you are only a 12 to 15 inches from the display I would get a high quality monitor. If you sit further back I would get the larger TV display for less. There is no TV I am aware of or can afford that will give me the resolution of a regular monitor.
13 years, 2 months ago
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   Round Rock, TX
 

What is better lcd or plasma

looking for a new tv, confused as to get plasma or lcd. Whats the difference and which is sharper / better
I always preferred LCD due to reflections off plasma screens. However, it appears from my recent returns quality has gone down on LCD panels. Too many bad pixels becoming standard on LCD's. It has got to the point where people think it is acceptable to get a multiple thousand dollar TV with a few bad pixels. I have had three LCD TV's within the last month with bad pixels. I am going to start looking at plasmas. Do a web search on LCD and bad pixels.
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   Round Rock, TX