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- First reviewMarch 12, 2010
- Last reviewMay 31, 2013
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- First review commentDecember 12, 2012
- Last review commentDecember 27, 2012
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![True Blood: The Complete Fifth Season [7 Discs] [Blu-ray/DVD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/c2896276-3cab-4499-95f1-6045a1685bac.jpg)
This release contains every episode from the fifth season of HBO's True Blood, a run of shows that introduced a handful of new characters such as Authority Chancellor Nora and a werewolf named J.D. and developed the continuing political struggle between the Vampire Authority and a group who call themselves vampire fundamentalists.
Posted by: andrewbk
from Lawrence, KS
Really enjoyed True Blood when it first aired. It seems as though the writers have run out of gas and are just shooting from the hip at this point. If you are a hardcore True Blood fan go for it, if not, don't start now.
My Best Buy number: 2696896134
What's great about it: HBO
What's not so great: Plot has gotten out of control
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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![Game of Thrones: The Complete Second Season [Blu-ray] [Greyjoy]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/7218/7218105_sa.jpg)
Posted by: andrewbk
from Lawrence, KS
Love the show. Looks incredible on Bluray.
My only gripe is that my set showed up damaged from Best Buy.
My Best Buy number: 2696896134
What's great about it: Epic
What's not so great: Box arrived damaged
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy [Extended Edition] [15 Discs] [Blu-ray]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/2629/2629119_sa.jpg)
Posted by: andrewbk
from Lawrence, KS
Perfection on disc.
The movies alone are worth the asking price. Watching all of the behind the scenes gives you a greater appreciation of how truly groundbreaking these films were.
My Best Buy number: 2696896134
What's great about it: Everything
What's not so great: Nothing
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Random Access Memories [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/8927/8927188_sa.jpg)
Posted by: andrewbk
from Lawrence, KS
Let me start off by saying I am a huge Daft Punk fan and not a professional critic.
I really like this album, I have now listened to it 8 or 9 times in full as well as particular tracks numerous time. After my first listen through I was disappointed, I wanted the magic that is Discovery but this is not that. After accepting that fact I grew to really like this album. It has some truly epic robot voices we were all waiting for, disco groove, and killer drums. The only problem, in my eyes, is that due to the large number of collaborations and musical stylings that are used the album doesn't really flow well from start to finish.
Favorite Tracks: Instant Crush, Giorgio by Moroder, Lose Yourself to Dance, Doin' It Right, and Contact
Final Thoughts: This is a must buy for all Daft Punk fans.
My Best Buy number: 2696896134
What's great about it: Flawless production, great groove
What's not so great: Sometimes doesn't flow well
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Have your new portable GPS or radar detector installed neatly, reliably and professionally by a Geek Squad Autotech. Our Autotechs workmanship is warrantied for life. Additional materials fees apply; see below for more details.*
Customer Rating
5
Looks fantastic and professional
on December 27, 2012
Posted by: andrewbk
from Lawrence, KS
The installer made sure I knew exactly how much everything cost and what he was going to do before anything happened.
My GPS looks great on the dash. I can tell the installer took extra time in showing as little power cable as possible which I really appreciate.
Took less than hour and was super easy to setup an appointment.
If you have a portable GPS unit and you want the power hard wired to the car, this is well worth the $50!
What's great about it: Great price
What's not so great: Nothing
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Find your way with this Garmin nüvi GPS, which features lifetime traffic and map updates for enhanced on-the-go guidance. The 5" touch screen and voice recognition offer simplified navigation.
Posted by: andrewbk
from Lawrence, KS
This is the first GPS I have owned. I have borrowed friends units before for long trips but decided I needed my own.
Pros -
Large screen is great.
Touch screen is very responsive.
Voice commands work surprisingly well.
Free map updates.
Traffic updates (haven't tried yet)
Very speedy calculations and recalculations.
The friction mount that comes with this unit works very well. I was a bit nervous at first but it doesn't budge even around quick corners.
Large screen is great.
Touch screen is very responsive.
Voice commands work surprisingly well.
Free map updates.
Traffic updates (haven't tried yet)
Very speedy calculations and recalculations.
The friction mount that comes with this unit works very well. I was a bit nervous at first but it doesn't budge even around quick corners.
Cons -
The map update required me to have a MicroSD. Its unfortunate because the unit has more than enough room and didn't actually take up any space on my card I bought. I can only assume it is because it ensures the new maps are transferred before deleting the old maps. This is the only reason I gave the unit 4 stars instead of 5. If you have a MicroSD card lying around you can use it for the update and then remove it and be golden.
The map update required me to have a MicroSD. Its unfortunate because the unit has more than enough room and didn't actually take up any space on my card I bought. I can only assume it is because it ensures the new maps are transferred before deleting the old maps. This is the only reason I gave the unit 4 stars instead of 5. If you have a MicroSD card lying around you can use it for the update and then remove it and be golden.
Other -
I paid $50 for Best Buy to install the unit so that it didn't take up my outlet in my car. It also looks much nicer not having cords hanging everywhere. They did great work and I highly recommend having this done if your new GPS is going to be a permanent fixture in your vehicle, whatever unit you buy.
I paid $50 for Best Buy to install the unit so that it didn't take up my outlet in my car. It also looks much nicer not having cords hanging everywhere. They did great work and I highly recommend having this done if your new GPS is going to be a permanent fixture in your vehicle, whatever unit you buy.
What's great about it: Features, screen size, and lifetime maps
What's not so great: Need MicroSD to update maps
I would recommend this to a friend!
Other Best Buy Products I Recommend
SanDisk - Ultra 16GB microSDHC Class 10 Memory Card
(826)Durability
5
Ease of Use
4
Features
5
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Learn more about Magnolia Premium Installation These Sennheiser HD650 stereo headphones provide balanced and transparent sound for audio with minimal distortion. The headphones feature an over-the-ear design with an innovative elliptical shape adapted to the shape of ears.
Customer Rating
5
Fantastic cans, not for the iPod crowd.
on March 12, 2010
Posted by: andrewbk
from Lawrence, KS
I have had these headphones for about 4 months now and can safely say they are the best headphones I've ever owned.
I will start by saying these headphones are NOT meant for use with an iPod or other MP3 players. An iPod only has enough power to properly power small headphones. Headphones of this size need some sort of amplification to truly be taken advantage of.
Once properly amplified these are fantastically accurate and a pleasure to listen to. I listen to a lot of different music from classical to hip hop and I've yet to find any genre that these can't handle.
At first they weren't the most comfortable headphones ever but the headband seems to have loosened up and I can now listen for many hours without any discomfort.
Bottom Line:
If you are looking for great sounding headphones for use at home and don't want to spend a fortune, the HD650's won't disappoint.
If you are looking for great sounding headphones for use at home and don't want to spend a fortune, the HD650's won't disappoint.
What's great about it: Fantastic sounding, comfortable
What's not so great: Large, not very portable
I would recommend this to a friend!
Sound Quality
5
Durability
5
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Canon EOS 60D DSLR Camera with 18–135mm IS Lens: Great for the ambitious amateur or dedicated professional, this Canon DSLR camera makes it a snap to produce high-quality pictures and movies. The included UD zoom lens provides a high-resolution photo with reduced chromatic aberration and its refined image stabilization technology steadies the shot and reduces blur, resulting in a sharp and clear picture.Memory card sold separately.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Nice
By Steph27229
from Candor, North Carolina
Let me start by saying I wish I had waited just a few more weeks to purchase this. I paid the full price for it and I could have saved $300. I love Canon and upgraded from a T3 to this 60D. I am pleased with it. It takes great photos and is easy to navigate the features.
I don't really use it for taking video, but I did try that feature out and was not pleased with it. The camera had trouble staying focused in video mode and it was very noisy.
andrewbk
Lawrence, KS
Price Match
December 12, 2012
Depending on when you bought it you may be able to get that $300 back. Take your receipt into Best Buy and see if you qualify.
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Find your way with this Garmin nüvi GPS, which features lifetime traffic and map updates for enhanced on-the-go guidance. The 5" touch screen and voice recognition offer simplified navigation.
Overall
1 out of 5
1 out of 5Don't Buy
By mrzeek
from Florida
Went to purchase because it was on sale and then they tell me their are 2 versions of this model and the one on sale has NO BASE MAPS.
I told the manager who the heck would buy one without maps.
I was very dispointed because I thought I was going to have a new gps under the tree for xmas. I already have 3 Garmins but I was updating. In the ad it say nothing about 2 versions or NO BASE MAPS.
I told the manager who the heck would buy one without maps.
I was very dispointed because I thought I was going to have a new gps under the tree for xmas. I already have 3 Garmins but I was updating. In the ad it say nothing about 2 versions or NO BASE MAPS.
andrewbk
Lawrence, KS
What do you mean "NO BASE MAPS"
December 27, 2012
Not sure I understand. This unit most certainly comes with maps (lifetime updates to boot). So I'm unsure as to why you are upset.
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Learn more about Magnolia Premium Installation These Sennheiser HD650 stereo headphones provide balanced and transparent sound for audio with minimal distortion. The headphones feature an over-the-ear design with an innovative elliptical shape adapted to the shape of ears.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Fantastic cans, not for the iPod crowd.
By andrewbk
from Lawrence, KS
I have had these headphones for about 4 months now and can safely say they are the best headphones I've ever owned.
I will start by saying these headphones are NOT meant for use with an iPod or other MP3 players. An iPod only has enough power to properly power small headphones. Headphones of this size need some sort of amplification to truly be taken advantage of.
Once properly amplified these are fantastically accurate and a pleasure to listen to. I listen to a lot of different music from classical to hip hop and I've yet to find any genre that these can't handle.
At first they weren't the most comfortable headphones ever but the headband seems to have loosened up and I can now listen for many hours without any discomfort.
Bottom Line:
If you are looking for great sounding headphones for use at home and don't want to spend a fortune, the HD650's won't disappoint.
If you are looking for great sounding headphones for use at home and don't want to spend a fortune, the HD650's won't disappoint.
andrewbk
Lawrence, KS
Response to JBreezy
December 27, 2012
Sorry I missed your comment I thought I should answer it though in case others see it.
I would really take a look at head-fi.org and their forums. I'm sure you can find a portable amp that would be suitable to run these there if one is available. I don't know much about portables so I will abstain from giving a real answer.
I will say that these are open headphones and not super well suited for being in public. The open design means they leak audio and don't keep external noises out very well at all. Beyerdynamic DT770s come to mind first as portable high end headphones. Again head-fi.org is a great resource.
Hope this helps!
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