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- Review count23
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- First reviewNovember 5, 2009
- Last reviewJune 27, 2017
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- Average rating4.2
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- First review commentMay 22, 2013
- Last review commentMay 22, 2013
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See brilliant 4K action with this 65-inch Samsung smart TV. It renders fast-paced Ultra HD scenes smoothly with its Motion Rate 240 performance, and its 4K Color Drive Extreme technology lets you enjoy realistic viewing. The included One Remote device provides convenient centralized control over this Samsung smart TV and connected devices.
Posted by: CBar72
from Detroit
Great TV for a great price ($1699). OUTSTANDING picture when coupled with an HDR 4K BluRay disk player. Standard 1080p with Comcast is awesome as well. Very easy to use and the smart features are laid out perfectly. Razor thin and barely a bezel around the screen give it good looks too. Very happy.
My Best Buy number: 0964364866
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Reduce allergy symptoms with this Alen Paralda tower air purifier that features a dual airflow design that pulls air in through the back and then circulates purified air through 2 sides to maximize performance. An ozone-safe ionizer improves filtration.
Posted by: CBar72
from Detroit
Outstanding air purifier on sale for $199. Just bought my second. I have horrible allergies (pets, dust, etc.), and this air purifier has GREATLY reduced my sneezing and wheezing. As far as the fan noise goes, level 1 and 2 are very quiet, level 3 is a little louder but not too bad, and level 4 is quite loud but also is doing the most work. The only downside, like most air purifiers, is the replacement filter cost (around $50). You can expect, based on use, to change the filter every 3-6 months...money well spent to breath better! IF YOU CAN GET THIS UNIT ON SALE...BUY IT!
My Best Buy number: 0964364866
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LG 65UB9200 LED HDTV: With a generously sized 4K Ultra HD screen, this LG HDTV delivers breathtaking, sharp visuals. Easily connect to the Internet with the built-in Wi-Fi or a wired LAN connection to enjoy Netflix, Hulu Plus, YouTube and more.
Posted by: CBar72
from Detroit
VERY happy with this TV. Nice looks, easy remote, and great price to boot. The 4k content streamed via Netflix is jaw dropping. I have a Panasonic blu ray player which upscales 4k as well. I can't give enough praise to the quality of picture in all formats (4k, 1080p, 720p). Here are a few other observations...1) Only 3 HDMI ports...not a deal breaker but another would be better. 2) Major lack of 4k content...this is fairly well known but after getting a little taste of it, you will never want to go back. Its going to be a slow process but its on the way. 3) The stand...looks nice but is a little cheap feeling. 4) No 3D...who cares? All in all, the build quality of the TV is solid and the bezel is very slim. The screen is not super reflective so that is a bonus as well. Sound quality is fair but a sound bar is a must. No regrets.
My Best Buy number: 0964364866
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SynopsisYou feel the rhythm pulse through your body. You look to the left, then to the right. Your crew is stepping exactly on the beat, hitting their marks just like you knew they would. The score continues to rise as your rival crew sits on the couch, nervously awaiting their chance to redeem themselves. It doesn't matter though. Your dance crew is unstoppable. You guys know how to let loose and Just Dance.In Just Dance 2, you'll get to show off your moves to more than 40 hit songs, including new sensations like "A-Punk" by Vampire Weekend and "S.O.S." by Rihanna. A mix of old favorites, including "I Want You Back" by The Jackson 5, "I Got You (I Feel Good)" by James Brown and "Viva Las Vegas" by Elvis Presley will get you up on your feet. This Best Buy Edition features exclusive songs, including "Jai Ho (You Are My Destiny)" by A R Rahman and The Pussycat Dolls featuring Nicole Scherzinger, "Should I Stay or Should I Go" by The Clash and "Funkytown" by Sweat Invaders. Bring your own four-person crew and compete against friends in the Dance Crew Face-Off mode. Collaborate with a partner or compete head to head against a friend in the Dance Duet mode. Keep the music going all night in Party mode or just sing along to your favorite tunes with the on-screen lyrics. Use the Just Dance Sweat Meter to reach daily or weekly goals to burn calories and get in shape — all while having a blast dancing to music that moves you.
Customer Rating
4
Another great dance
on January 2, 2011
Posted by: CBar72
from Detroit
Just like the original "Just Dance", the sequel is just as fun. My daughter and wife love dancing and its a great game for them. My wife also mixes up her workout routine with this game. You can really work up a sweat!! Lots of fun and easy to play.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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SynopsisThe smell still lingers in the air, the delicious scent calling to you, teasing you. Your mouth waters but your heart drops. Your banana stash, the one you have conquered countless jungle foes and jumped deadly chasms in a mine cart to assemble, is missing. Controlled by a group of mischievous Tikis, the jungle creatures have betrayed you and raided your Banana Hoard. Now you'll have to jump, slap, run and fight to get back your bananas — but this time you'll have some major help. Equipped with his trusty backpack full of Peanut PopGuns and a Barrel Jet, Diddy Kong is ready to take on the Tikis with Donkey Kong, and this time, he's not leaving your side.For the first time ever in the Donkey Kong franchise, you and a friend will be able to play together at the same time in Donkey Kong Country Returns. You'll have even more abilities and special moves when you get a friend to navigate Donkey Kong's trusty sidekick, Diddy Kong. Navigate through lush jungles, tropical beaches and abandoned mines with the Wii Nunchuk controller's control stick, and express Donkey's outrage and brute force by having him slap the ground when you shake the Wii Remote. With mine carts, barrel cannons and side-scrolling action, this Donkey Kong adventure has all the features you loved in the original version paired with new challenges and enhanced graphics, including levels created with fully rendered 3D environments.
Customer Rating
5
Not a push over
on December 15, 2010
Posted by: CBar72
from Detroit
DKC Returns is a home run for platform game lovers. Its a challenging game that will take a while to beat. The levels look amazing and is fun to play. Great update to a classic. Totally worth the money.
What's great about it: Challenging, lots of play, nice graphics.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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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
See it for what its worth.
on November 7, 2010
Posted by: CBar72
from Detroit
First and foremost, a word to the "hard core" gamers...the Kinect is NOT for you. Microsoft never even gave you a second thought when developing this. It was developed for casual gamers, social gamers (you know, people with ACTUAL friends), and the young and old alike. So please stop bashing a product that was never created for you...just go back into your parents basement, crack open another Mountain Dew, put in Call of Duty, and keep dreaming of the day you lose your virginity (soooo sad!).
Now the review.
If you buy this thinking it will revolutionize your gaming experience, your going to be let down a bit. It is a fun concept and the game play in the included Kinect Adventures is easy to set up and easy to play, but that being said, at this point in the technology, your fairly limited to left, right, up, and down. Don't get me wrong, its pretty cool to play a game with no controller, but you can't do anything complex without a controller.
I haven't noticed a problem with lag time and my wife and 2 kids had no problem with being recognized by the system. Here are the 2 biggest problems...if someone walks in between you and the Kinect, it will get confused and pause. The bigger problem is room size. Please heed this warning...you have to have a large enough room (at least 6 to 8 feet of room between the Kinect and your play area). It will not work properly without the room to scan.
In conclusion, its a cool toy and definitly original in that fact you don't need a contoller. If you like the easier family friendly gameplay of the Wii, give it try. Hopefully, with future releases, it can become a little more submersive for the player.
What's great about it: Easy to play, cool idea.
What's not so great: Pricey, need lots of space, limited gameplay.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Design
4
Durability
4
Comfort
5
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SynopsisStart your body moving and kick the party into high gear as you let the music carry you away. Move your body in rhythm with an array of hits from across the decades, and gather your friends and family to dance the night away together. When the music starts, pulling you in with its irresistible rhythm, will you be able to let all your cares fall away and Just Dance?In Just Dance, you can enjoy the freedom of dancing with no need for any large or complex accessories. Simply use your Wii Remote and Nunchuk to relish the music and rhythm game's pick-up-and-play ease. Twist and shake to the beat of a killer soundtrack comprising tunes from the disco era, the '80s, the '90s and more, and learn real dance moves you can practice on your own or exuberantly in company with up to three friends.
Customer Rating
4
For the girls in the house.
on August 22, 2010
Posted by: CBar72
from Detroit
A fun game for my wife and young daughter to play. They aren't big into games but this is right up their alley! Gameplay is fun, easy to understand, and not super hard (you gotta shake it a liitle though!). My wife uses it to change up her workout routine and enjoys it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Rock out with these stereo headphones that feature a neodymium-iron-boron magnet and 11mm drivers for brilliant sound quality.
Customer Rating
4
Stylish and comfortable!
on August 8, 2010
Posted by: CBar72
from Detroit
Bought to match a purple Nano and looks great. 3 different sizes of ear piece assure a comfortable fit. Sound quality is acceptable and the cord is plenty long for workouts, jogging, or whatever. Overall a nice set of earbuds at a reasonable price.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Sound Quality
4
Comfort
5
Durability
4
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The beloved characters from the Toy Story films are back for an all-new dimension of fun. When Woody, Buzz and the gang decide to stage their very own carnival, the result will be a zany, rollicking experience for all concerned. Get ready to showcase your skills across a series of engaging mini games and exciting shooting galleries as favorite characters deliver carnival-style fun in true Toy Story style.Inspired by the Toy Story film and the Disneyland and Walt Disney World 4D Toy Story Midway Mania attraction, Toy Story Mania combines classic characters with the excitement of a carnival adventure. Test your aim and reflexes in 10 fast-paced shooting galleries, including a mix of galleries original to the game and adapted from the theme park attraction, and see if you're up to the challenge posed by a variety of wild mini games. Compete against or join forces with friends and family members in four-player competitive and cooperative gameplay, and unlock thrilling bonus levels you can experience in eye-popping 3D.
Customer Rating
4
Simple and fun game
on May 25, 2010
Posted by: CBar72
from Detroit
A great game for kids who are Pixar fans. Easy to play. Its just like the ride at Disneyworld (a little less cool). 3D is cool but hurts the eyes after a while. Good clean harmless fun.
What's great about it: Easy for young kids
What's not so great: Repeditive and fairly simple
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Keurig K65 Special Edition Brewer: This single-serving coffee maker allows you to brew the perfect cup of coffee or tea in about a minute, and its reservoir holds 60 oz. of water so multiple cups can be brewed without refilling. It features a variety of programmable options, including temperature, beverage size and auto-on/off, all conveniently displayed on the blue backlit LED screen.
Customer Rating
5
Wish there were 6 stars!
on April 25, 2010
Posted by: CBar72
from Detroit
Bought this for my coffee crazy wife and she loves it. Looks great, makes great coffee, and super easy set up. It comes with a nice sample pack of K cups and they offer you a buy one case, get a free case with free shipping when you register your product. Absolutley no complaints. This product is used multiple times every day.
What's great about it: Great coffee, easy to use
I would recommend this to a friend!
Durability
5
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Keep your Samsung Galaxy S III cell phone powered on the go with this mophie juice pack air 39225BBR case that features a 2300 mAh battery that recharges your encased phone in as little as 1-1/2 hours. Metal and rubberized materials offer durability.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Mophie for Samsung Galaxy S3
By mttnflnr
from Omaha, NE
The Mophie is a case for smartphones that contains a separate, additional battery. When the switch on the Mophie is turned on, it charges your phone as if it was plugged into a charger. The Mophie is charged using the same Micro USB cable as the Galaxy S3, and both it and the phone can be charged while the case is on the phone or separately. You can also still use data interaction with your computer while the case is on and plugged in.
I bought the black Mophie instead of the white one as the white one seemed to be made of the same material as the Galaxy S3 itself, so I expected it to be a bit slick. The black Mophie is smooth but with just a hint of friction so it's not in danger of slipping out of your hand easily.
It's easy to take apart the Mophie to slide the Galaxy S3 in, and the phone fits snug once the case is closed. You do NOT take the back cover off the Galaxy S3 so you don't need to worry about misplacing it, and you can easily take the Galaxy S3 out and use it normally by itself whenever you feel like it. The volume and lock buttons are just barely rattly, and make it a tiny bit harder to press the buttons. The bottom of the Mophie has an abrupt edge that is just a tad sharp, and can cause some discomfort if it rests on your fingers for a while (due to the weight of the device).
I wouldn't say the device doesn't store quite as much charge as I'd like, since everyone would like a device that could store an infinite amount of charge. Therefore, I would say that the Mophie doesn't store quite as much charge as I expected. I would guess that it stores about 2/3 to 3/4 the amount of charge that a Galaxy S3 battery holds. Even so, this provides a great convenience for Galaxy S3 users.
A series of 4 LED lights on the back of the case temporarily indicate how much charge the device currently has when a button is pressed. The case does not block the camera, flash, or speaker on the rear of the Galaxy S3.
The Mophie does add bulk to the Galaxy S3 since it contains a battery, but since the Galaxy S3 is so thin, this doesn't make the case all that much bigger. I can still easily fit it into pockets on my various pairs of pants. One thing to note is that the case is a bit bulky around the headphone jack and the charging port. Certain cables that have thick plugs may have trouble connecting to the phone's headphone jack through the hole in the Mophie or to the Mophie's Micro USB charging port.
In conclusion, the Mophie is a good buy for the convenience of having extra power for your Galaxy S3 at your fingertips. I cannot vouch for the durability of the case or the amount of protection, as I haven't dropped my device. I recommend buying it from Best Buy, testing it for a few days, and returning it if it proves to be too bulky for your cords or liking.
CBar72
Detroit
Get your facts straight...
May 22, 2013
Your comment about the mophie battery being smaller and not holding as much of a charge than the standard S3 battery is wrong. The mophie battery is 2300 mAh. The standard S3 battery is 2100 mAh.
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I want to buy a refrigerator for use in my garage, how would I go about selecting a model? Can I get a stimulus rebate for a garage fridge? Thanks!
Buy a cheap fridge for the garage. If your garage sees the action mine sees (buddies, kids with bikes, etc.), its gonna take a little abuse. Buy a unit that your not gonna mind if it gets a little dinged up here and there. Also, I live in Detroit so our weather is pretty much the same...in the winter I turn it off. Its plenty cold to keep everything in the fridge ice cold. If you plan on using a freezer, its kind of a bad situation. In the summer, your freezer will run and run but if your garage is hot like mine, nothing will stay deeply frozen. In the winter, its so cold that the freezer will rarely run. Again, items will be partialy frozen. Hope this helps!
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