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A True Fantasy Classic
on November 28, 2014
Posted by: TheLaughingMann
from Newark, DE
Verified Purchase:Yes
I am an 80s child born. I missed a lot of the old style fantasy that came in the old days, having only the 90s onward to cement my tastes in SFF (sci fi and fantasy). When I found this gem after seeing the big Lucas franchises in Star Wars and Indiana Jones, I was skeptical of it. Surprisingly, the story does step out on its own and bring some new elements to a classic story trope. You have Val Kilmer during the rise to fame that he'd further during the 80s, 90s, and to even the 00s, but he is only one of many others. The true star is Warwick Davis, who was only in his late teens when he did Willow. You also have various appearances from other great actors who have come and gone or are still with us. Overall, the movie brings a great story with a great soundtrack and a very nice remastering (this has both DVD and Blu, so you get both formats). This, along with Princess Bride and Highlander (and even Legend), show that the 80s were great in bringing us memorable fantasy flicks that should never be forgotten.
My Best Buy number: 2362300767
My Best Buy number: 2362300767
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This gritty and intense release from the thrilling series Hannibal includes all 13 episodes of the show's second season, following the story of an FBI special agent and his budding relationship with a cunning forensic psychiatrist named Hannibal Lecter, whose dark inner world is steadily revealed.
 
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Return of A Great TV Series
on November 28, 2014
Posted by: TheLaughingMann
from Newark, DE
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Now, NBC has had a great success in Hannibal so far. Season 1 set up a fascinating world. But Season 2 brings us back for another great adventure. From start to finish, it brings in new players, new elements...and has a great cliffhanger that makes Season 3's wait hard to bear. Definitely a great show!
My Best Buy number: 2362300767
My Best Buy number: 2362300767
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The second season of this sci-fi thriller continues to follow orphan Sarah Manning (Tatiana Maslany) throughout a deadly conspiracy after learning that she is not only a clone, but that there are others out there like her - some of whom don't have the best intentions.
 
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Another Great Season!
on August 15, 2014
Posted by: TheLaughingMann
from Newark, DE
Verified Purchase:Yes
Overall, what can I say? The lead actress is great, versatile...the show's been great for two seasons. And I am excited for season 3. This is just another great sci-fi show in the vein of Person of Interest and Continuum where it gives us a particular flavor and sticks consistently with it.
My Best Buy number: 2362300767
My Best Buy number: 2362300767
What's great about it: More of this great sci-fi
What's not so great: Waiting for season 3
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Prepare to travel to the new and beautiful realm of Eorzea and embark on the multitude of journeys that await you in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn. As citizens of this grand and magnificent world, players will explore the far reaches of the land while experiencing unparalleled customization and adventures and realizing objectives — with or without the aid of others. The entire experience has been created to suit a wide variety of play styles — from a throng of soldiers fighting for days on end to a lone mercenary with only a moment or two to spare during the day. The compelling storylines are narrated through high-definition cutscenes and real-time events that feature your highly personalized and versatile character.Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn is the revolutionary massive multiplayer online role-playing game that places players in the visually stunning realm of Eorzea. Players actively engage in the enthralling storylines while at the same time embarking on adventurous quests that have them exploring the far reaches of this massive world. Players are given the freedom to completely alter the gameplay experience by swapping out equipment or fulfilling objectives — solo or with a group. From immersive storylines to an endless cast of well-developed and fully customizable characters, A Realm Reborn lets players from around the globe join together for an adventure of infinite possibilities.
 
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One of the Best MMOs on the PS3
on June 14, 2014
Posted by: TheLaughingMann
from Newark, DE
Age:25-34
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Got this thanks to a price match and spent less than $20 on it (at this point, for the game alone on console, it's worth it). 30 days to try out, and their prices for subscriptions are reasonable. Entry for $13/month gets you one characters per world and up to eight per server (and there are a couple of US servers, so no worries), while Standard is $15/mo, then you can do 3 months for $14/mo (have to buy it all at once) or 6 months for $13/mo (same) for eight characters per world and up to forty per server (for the hardcore players). Also keep in mind that a single character can pursue ALL jobs and ALL classes in the game, so you don't worry on missing out on possible opportunities, regardless of subscription. In addition, you get a FREE upgrade to the PS4 version of the game when you buy the PS3 version, but you sacrifice your PS3 license and will have to rebuy it once you migrate to PS4. Overall, it has a great storyline that encourages you to keep up with your level (through doing hunts, dungeons, trials, side quests, killing enemies) and the end game content offers very difficult bosses and highly rare items you can get, along with PvP and all that. Overall, the new variant of this game from its launch counterpart are two different entities. And this one is definitely worth the jump (but also keep in mind if you were unfortunate to get the initial version of the game, you can download the new version for free and get a few days free to try it out; PC players even get a break on the subscription fees with their Legacy program).
In short, for my first paid MMO, I am having a blast with it.
My Best Buy number: 2362300767
My Best Buy number: 2362300767
What's great about it: Good graphics, good story, lots of challenges, FREE upgrade to PS4 when you go to new console
What's not so great: Has only a 30 day trial; installs to the hard drive instead of a bootable disk
I would recommend this to a friend!
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It's an 80s Classic...What's Not to Like?
on May 9, 2014
Posted by: TheLaughingMann
from Newark, DE
Verified Purchase:Yes
I'll keep it short and sweet. It's an HD treatment of one of the best fantasy movies of the 80s, alongside the likes of Willow, Legend, and however many others came along. But this one is a gem all can appreciate.
My Best Buy number: 2362300767
My Best Buy number: 2362300767
What's great about it: do you have to ask?
What's not so great: nothing
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Better Than the First
on March 14, 2014
Posted by: TheLaughingMann
from Newark, DE
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I saw the original movie for the heck of it and thought it was all right. If anything, the success of the movie called for a continuation of the adaptations. And it also put Jennifer Lawrence on the map as she did this around the time of another surprise hit: X-Men First Class. Ever since then, she's gotten a bigger list of performances, but had a chance to return to this. The plot brings some new twists along, expands the characters a bit, and shows more of the machinations that occur in such a society. In short, the movie is setting us up for Mockingjay which will be the climax of the series and show us what happens when rules get changed or broken and people get pushed too far.
My Best Buy number: 2362300767
My Best Buy number: 2362300767
What's great about it: A Darker, Deeper Take into an Established World, Actors Still Pull Their Parts
What's not so great: May Still Be Seen as a YA Flick
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Only at Best BuyThis portable CD player features an FM tuner with 10 station presets, so you can listen to your favorite stations on the go. The skip protection ensures your favorite tunes aren't interrupted.
 

how do I resume a Cd where I stopped?

i play books on CDs on my Insignia, purchased at Best Buy. When i stop a CD I can't figure out how to make it resume the next day at the same spot. Manual doesn't seem to address this.
I don't think you can. The player has an energy saving feature built in where it will shut itself off after a few minutes of no play. You can pause your place and try to resume it within a few minutes, but if you stop the disc or power the player off, it starts at the beginning.
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Only at Best BuyThis portable CD player features an FM tuner with 10 station presets, so you can listen to your favorite stations on the go. The skip protection ensures your favorite tunes aren't interrupted.
 

In overview, it says skip protection is 248 seconds, in specifications, itsays 45 seconds. Why is that, and which will it really have?

It's hard to say. The skip protection can vary. With regular CDs, it's one way. With MP3-CDs (CDs that are burned with .mp3 files to read), it's another. MP3 CDs are just data discs with files on them. CDs are a copy protected format that are filled with specific data in a certain format (like DVDs and Blu-ray's). The skip protection likely is determined by the disc type being read, how healthy the disc is (an immaculate one versus a scratched up one), so on.
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