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Communicate like Kirk and Spock with this Star Trek Bluetooth Communicator speakerphone. Pair this highly accurate device with any Bluetooth-compatible mobile phone to enjoy the 20 authentic voice clips and Star Trek sound effects and feel like you're on the Enterprise. This Star Trek Bluetooth Communicator speakerphone comes with a foam-lined presentation case for protection and display.
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from Phoenix, AZ
The Star Trek Communicator from The Wand Company is a nerd's dream. It's an extremely faithful replica of the hero prop used in The Original Series, but it's built better than probably any prop ever was, plus it's fully functional as a Bluetooth speakerphone that connects to your smartphone. The body is made out of a very sturdy plastic material, and almost all of the trim is made out of nicely finished metal. The flip-open 'antenna' is a beautifully fabricated piece of mesh steel coated a bronze color. The bezel inside spins when the device is operating, and it produces sort of a kinetic 'spirograph' that looks really cool. The 2 buttons are multifunction, and the 3 LED 'jewels' light up differently depending on the function currently being performed. It was a little fiddly getting the charging tower snapped correctly into the base, but the USB plug is the standard size used by my Droid smartphone. It's also very cool that the speakerphone uses wireless inductive charging, so there's no unsightly hole for a charging plug in the Communicator itself. It's got a whole bunch of sound clips from TOS characters programmed into its memory, but once the device connects to your smartphone, you lose access to a couple of these clips. It isn't super practical for outgoing calls because it only has 2 buttons to operate it, but you can use voice commands to call out on it if your smartphone is configured properly, and also pushing a sequence of the buttons will redial the last number called. But when you flip the 'antenna' open to answer an incoming call, the Communicator chirps just like the ones in the TV show. About the only thing I'd like to see them do that they didn't include in this set is to have a magnetic holster of some sort that you could clip maybe to your belt or whatever, so you could then walk around with your Communicator stuck to your side just like Captain Kirk. But that's just a minor quibble. What a fantastic blast from the -- future!
My Best Buy number: 2763053422
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Boost the signal strength of your cable TV, off-air antenna or digital cable modem with this ultramini Channel Master 3410 1-port HDTV signal amplifier, which offers high-quality amplification for clean, clear reception.
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from Phoenix, AZ
I don't think the first reviewer really understands what he bought. This product amplifies broadcast signals but can't make up for an antenna that gets blown out of position by the wind. This Channel Master HDTV Signal Amplifier Model 3410 provides a very strong 15dB gain on your antenna's signal strength. If you have multiple TV outlets in your house and long cables coming from the roof into your house, you might also consider additionally getting a Channel Master amplified splitter with multiple coaxial outlets. Living in Phoenix, I also like that this amplifier is designed to work in temperatures as hot as 140 degrees. This amp helped me get more channels over the air than I was getting from a similar amp which was left on my house by the cable company after I cancelled their overpriced service, and the existing channels are also stronger. And this product costs less than half a month of cable TV dues!
My Best Buy number: 2763053422
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Celebration Day [CD/DVD] [CD & DVD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/6965/6965745_sa.jpg)
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One of the best concerts ever!
on January 17, 2013
Posted by: cswaing
from Phoenix, AZ
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I actually bought two of these: one for myself, and one as a gift. This is most likely the final concert of the best rock-and-roll band of all time, Led Zeppelin. The guys may be up there in years, but they still rock out to the max in this concert. Robert Plant doesn't quite have the vocal range he once had, but he's still very good. And what can you say about Jimmy Page? Quite possibly the best guitarist ever to have lived! John Paul Jones is outstanding on bass, and surprising proficient with the keyboards on a few songs. And John Bonham's son Jason is fantastic on the drums. The video editing is very stimulating, with very cool visuals throughout. They had a ton of cameras going, and the result was spectacular. I think it's one of the most entertaining concerts ever. The sound on the DVD seems to be slightly better than the CD, but the CD is still excellent. The music, the visuals, everything was simply amazing.
What's great about it: Best rock band ever, awesome sound, visually exciting
What's not so great: This is probably the last Led Zeppelin concert ever
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![The Rockford Files: Movie Collection, Vol. 1 [2 Discs]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/ee932eb8-c87f-4e95-8e61-bf8d48c04de1.jpg)
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Rockford is still cool even in his 60s
on June 25, 2010
Posted by: cswaing
from Phoenix, AZ
It's great to see Jimbo back in action after the original series. I must've somehow missed these when they were on TV in the 1990s. A lot of the old characters show up in these movies, especially Angel and Becker. The mobile home in Paradise Cove is still there, but significantly upgraded. The famed Firebird Esprit makes regular appearances, though it suffers a bit of abuse in the storylines. Jim has a noticeable limp in most of these movies, apparently due to knee issues in real life. But he's still throwing the occasional punch and trying to run after the bad guys. There are no DVD extras, but there are 6 hours of solid entertainment. I'm hoping to see Volume 2 (of the final 4 TV movies) released soon. And I'd like to wish James Garner the best of luck in recovering from his recent health issues. We love you Jim!
What's great about it: Great to see Rockford in a modern setting and with decent scripts, love seeing Firebird and other characters from series
What's not so great: No extras on the DVDs, Volume 2 not released yet
I would recommend this to a friend!
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