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![The Bourne Trilogy [3 Discs] [Blu-ray]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/1017/1017308_sa.jpg)
The Bourne Identity, The Bourne Supremacy, and The Bourne Ultimatum are packaged together in this set. Each is presented with a wealth of special features including deleted scenes and director commentary.
Customer Rating
5
Some of the best filmmaking on the planet
on November 5, 2014
Posted by: Pinlight1
from Porter Ranch, CA
Verified Purchase:Yes
The Bourne Trilogy is perhaps some of the greatest examples of innovative storytelling and great acting that Hollywood has cranked out in recent memory. While James Bond is often brilliant, it is also sometimes goofy and unbelievable while the Bourne movies have the same flair for global locations, great story-telling, and an intelligent plot. The filmmaking and camera work is also incredible, thanks to two really great directors of this series, Doug Liman who did a stellar job in the first Bourne film. Also, Paul Greengrass on the next two installments took it to an even higher level.
I can't say enough about these films, except if would have been nice to have gotten all four Bourne movies which would have included the Bourne Legacy with Jeremy Renner -- also a very complex movie that keeps you on the edge of your seat. The first three movies were scored beautifully by John Powell, (Italian Job) who really gave Bourne a theme that endures along with his quirky and punchy rhythm track that just makes the scenes even better. All in all, a great series. Highly recommend.
My Best Buy number: 2363811330
My Best Buy number: 2363811330
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Take your favorite music and movies on the go with this Jensen VM9215BT in-dash deck that plays back DVD, CD, MP3 and WMA formats and lets you connect your Apple iPod or iPhone®. The 7" touch screen makes it easy to navigate the receiver's features.
Customer Rating
4
Good features but screen could be sharper
on May 16, 2014
Posted by: Pinlight1
from Porter Ranch, CA
Verified Purchase:Yes
I have a 2001 Corvette, so adding a DVD player gives me a limited choice of systems that will fit. Also, the car came with Bose speakers, so a new stereo had to interface with those as well. The biggest expense was having to buy all the adapters necessary to make it work, but the Jensen DVD player was quite reasonably priced and I liked the fact that the screen retracted when I didn't want it in the hot sun.
There is a remote control that also comes with the unit, and that also can remotely do things that would requite going into on-screen menus, so it's a must. There are a couple buttons for adjusting the screen's tilt, which is good.
The reason I needed this thing is because we produce videos and sometimes I need to see something on a DVD without running home to do it, or dragging out my laptop. This is a big help to have this in the car because the audio is also much better than resorting to a laptop to view a DVD. Also, the iPhone can connect to the system with a little microphone, and now it's a wonderful thing to simply answer the phone and hear whoever is calling through the speakers. It works wonderfully. The Bluetooth also allows me to listen to music from the iPhone, or from another iPod device via the Aux jack on the front -- so, you have a lot of options. This system can do a lot.
There is decent EQing on the screen, and there are several factory settings or you can make your own. It is a touch screen, and pivots out on a motorized platform. In my case, it covers the center AC vent, but you can easily hide the screen anytime you want to and your audio will still play. You can't watch videos while driving, it only works when the emergency brake is engaged. However, all the other on-screen functions are visible and work fine. The only downside is that the screen isn't the best as far as resolution. It's not terrible, but since so many of us are used to more modern forms like on an iPhone or iPad, everything else starts to look rather second rate. In this case, I think for the price and all the functionality this unit offers, it's still a good value. I used Best Buy's guy to install it, and he did a good job.
The demo unit in the store was broken due to someone forcing the screen manually, so best not to try and move the screen with your hand. Let the motor do that. If you have little kids, they need to know not to do that. There is a setting on the screen for controlling pretty much everything --- your phone, music cues, video chapters, radio channels, EQ, etc. The touch screen functionality works reasonably well --- not too much pressure is needed, but you will leave fingerprints on the display. There is a clock in the upper right of the screen, but again the screen's res makes it difficult to read and the numbers are probably too small in some cases to be useful if a bit of sun is on the display. You can also hit a button to make the clock appear on the backlit LCD display too, (front of the unit) if you've retracted the larger screen. I need to see if there's a way to input my own backgrounds for the display instead of the ones provided.
On the front is a USB port where you can connect a J-Link cable, (doesn't come with the unit). I would recommend you get one of those, since it adds more functionality when connected to an iPhone or other devices, and you can put your iPhone videos up on the Jensen screen if you use that optional cable. I'm sure there are other uses as well for this port, but I haven't had the time to try other options.
All in all, I give it five stars for functionality, minus one star for picture clarity. Other than that, I would highly recommend it.
My Best Buy number: 2363811330
My Best Buy number: 2363811330
What's great about it: Has Bluetooth that works great, screen retracts, decent audio output, aux input, can see iPhone video with special cable
What's not so great: Screen resolution is like what you get on airplanes, not like an iPad. On screen text can look rather low res.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Picture Quality
3
Ease of Use
4
Features
5
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Expand your GoPro camera mounting options with this grab bag of handy accessories compatible with most GoPro cameras.
Customer Rating
5
Grab bag of more mounting hardware
on October 4, 2013
Posted by: Pinlight1
from Porter Ranch, CA
Verified Purchase:Yes
This grab bag of parts is a good thing to have if you need to mount the camera on various things. All I needed was an extra swivel and more of the longer mounting screws for under the camera. The longer screw is very important, and if you lose one you could find yourself hosed while in the field since it's the only screw that was designed for under the camera case without bumping into it. I ended up writing GoPro to buy more of them as spares, but had to buy the grab bag first.
My Best Buy number: 2363811330
My Best Buy number: 2363811330
What's great about it: Gives you more ways to mount the cameras
What's not so great: Selection may not be suitable for everyone
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This tripod mount is compatible with select GoPro quick-release cameras allowing you to attach your camera to most tripods.
Customer Rating
4
Essential adapter for any Hero Cam
on October 4, 2013
Posted by: Pinlight1
from Porter Ranch, CA
Verified Purchase:Yes
I have two Hero cams from GoPro, a Hero 2 and a Hero 3. This is an adapter that allows the case to be used on a standard camera tripod / pan-head situation. It is also invaluable to mount a GoPro on the end of a monopod or other extension arm. These used to cost more, but the price has gone down. So, now I have a spare.
I've had some of the GoPro plastic pieces crack and fail, which they were quick to replace without charge. The acorn nut area can develop a crack, allowing the plastic to fall away leaving a void around the nut and rendering any of their plastic pieces useless. I have had less problems with that sort of thing recently, so perhaps they've solve the problem with their plastic. In general, GoPro stuff is well made and reliable.
My Best Buy number: 2363811330
My Best Buy number: 2363811330
What's great about it: Simple, lightweight
What's not so great: Sometimes can crack around the acorn nut
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Chill out with the Holmes 20-inch box fan. Three speed settings ensure that you can adjust the airflow in your room to match your desired comfort level, and it has feet for maximum stability. Wrap the cord around the back so that you can take this Holmes 20-inch box fan anywhere quickly.
Customer Rating
2
Inexpensive fan, works but is flimsy
on October 4, 2013
Posted by: Pinlight1
from Porter Ranch, CA
Verified Purchase:Yes
This fan works so far. It has three speeds, runs quietly and sort-of does the job. It is a cheap, no-frills fan, barely acceptable by any standards.
What you'd normally expect to see on a box fan of this nature is a rotary switch on top, a collapsable handle, a cord near the bottom, and a steel brace inside for the motor. This type of design has worked for the past 25 years. What you get here is a plastic bladed fan, a cord that plugs directly into the back of the motor, a rotary switch on the back and recessed in the motor area, (you can't see what you're doing, you have to feel for the control) and no handle on top other than a hand grip that is built in to the back grill. It's about the most minimal fan I have ever used. The thickness of the materials is also thinner than most and it feels wobbly. The feet are simple plastic tabs that snap into the bottom of the frame. They are meant to keep the fan from falling backwards.
I ordered this fan at the store over their internet feed since they were out. It cost less than $20, and I'm using this fan to exhaust hot air out of the garage when cars are brought inside. Had I seen this fan up close, out of its box and able to examine it, I might have tried to find something better. It's shocking what our choices are today for inexpensive hardware like this. It's yet another "use it today, and throw it away" product -- the reason that "made in China" has the same connotation that "made in Japan" had back in the 50s. It's perhaps worse.
My Best Buy number: 2363811330
My Best Buy number: 2363811330
What's great about it: Runs quietly
What's not so great: Construction goes beyond minimalistic
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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