FIREFLY TV Show Cast 8x10 Reprint Signed Photo By All 9

FIREFLY TV Show Cast

The picture is grainy and clearly over copied. I realize that it states "re-print" in the title, but also goes on to say how it is high quality and clear. This is not the case. I purchased this as a birthday present for my husband, and thankfully the price was cheap enough so I can afford to replace it with a different present. The picture used as the representation for the item is false. If you are ok with a fake looking copy, then this is the picture for you.

Very poor copy. It's cropped and I feel that I could have printed a better copy off of my own printer. 

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• Authenticity Provided By  : Seller
  Grade Rating                      : Not Rated.
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• Actor                                  : Firefly, Serenity

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NETGEAR PTV3000 Push2TV Wireless Display HDMI Adapter with Miracast (PTV3000) Certified for use with Kindle Fire HDX

NETGEAR PTV3000

I am taking the time to write an in depth review of this product, the Netgear PTV3000 Push2TV Wireless Display Adapter.

I ordered this unit from Amazon and just received it yesterday.

The first thing that you need to know about this device is that it does indeed work. There are however a few things that you need to know in order to get it up and running and also to optimize its performance once that has happened.

I have my PTV3000 plugged into my Sony Bravia HDTV via an HDMI cable in the back along with a USB cable plugged into the back of the TV as its power source. No need to take up another outlet so it is best to use a spare USB jack on your TV if you have one available.

After you have plugged the PTV3000 unit in to your TV the next step is to open the Intel WiDi software program on your PC or Laptop computer. I am using a Sony Vaio Laptop to run the Intel WiDi software.

Once you have opened the WiDi software you can enable the software to scan for the PTV3000. If it finds it then simply click on "connect" and wait a few moments and see if it establishes a connection with the PTV3000.

When I first tried this I was not able to establish a connection to my PTV3000 unit after trying to get it to connect via the Intel WiDi software about 20 times.

Here is what I would recommend that everyone who buys the PTV3000 do FIRST!!

Update/download the latest firmware for the PTV3000 via the Netgear web site. The instructions for doing this are included in the brief manual that comes with the PTV3000. After you have done that I would suggest that you also update the driver/software for the Intel WiDi program on whatever PC or laptop you will be using to send content to your TV. The Sony laptop that I recently bought had an older version of the Intel WiDi software on it and after I downloaded the update for the software, which was 265MB by the way, I was able to connect to the PTV3000 via my Laptop with no problems.

Now, here is something that Netgear does not mention in the user manual. The PTV3000 works best when you have your source, laptop, PC etc..., as close to the PTV3000 as possible. I would suggest keeping your source no more than 20 feet away from the PTV3000 for best results. The second tip that I can share with you is to stand the PTV3000 end on end like a book sitting on a shelf so that the top of the unit faces the direction of your laptop/source. After much trial and error I determined that the antenna inside the PTV3000 is located on the top of the PTV3000 so by standing it end on end and pointing it towards your source you will get a much stronger signal as opposed to setting the PTV3000 flat.

One thing you will notice is that if you walk between your source and the PTV3000 that the audio will sputter and cut out briefly. This ties in with my theory that the PTV3000 likes to have a direct line of sight to your source in order to deliver the best picture with no buffering or glitches.

I had originally placed my laptop about 10 feet away from the PTV300 and after I discovered that the antenna was located in the top of the PTV3000 and stood it up end on end and pointed it towards my laptop I was actually able to have my laptop about 24 feet away and it worked perfectly.

Most of the stuff that I have shared was nowhere to be found in the manual. I learned from trial and error and hopefully this review will help those of you so that you can save some time and follow my advice so that you can be up and running in no time.

Overall the picture and sound quality that the PTV3000 delivers is excellent. The night before I received the PTV3000 I hooked up my laptop to my TV via an HDMI cable and I can honestly say that the picture and sound quality that I was able to get using the PTV3000 was the same as if I was using an HDMI cable.

If you follow my advice I feel confident that you will be pleased with the Netgear PTV3000.

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• Wirelessly display content in up to 1080p HD video resolution.
• Flexible power option by using the USB port on the TV.
• Small size for easy placement and portability.

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Compitable Mitsubishi TV Lamp 915P049010 Lamp for Mitsubishi DLP TV

Mitsubishi TV Lamp

After replacing 3 lamps in my original Mitsubishi housing I decided to purchase this complete housing-lamp assembly. The first thing I noticed is the filter screens are much coarser. Especially the 5/8" x 2" small air intake filter screen for bulb cooling. The old housing had an ultra fine screen that would clog over with dust in a month or two blocking all the cooling air. Hot bulb means short life. This will not be a problem with this new housing. This one is perforated metal with .076" holes, a huge improvement to avoid clogging. The bulb is an Osram not an offbrand, that's good. The housing screws are not the large thumb screws like the original but I don't see a problem. The housing is an exact fit to match the original and installs easily. I won't know if the new more open screens will improve bulb life but I am optimistic.

I have a 65" HDTV and the replacement bulb from Mitsubishi was $249, but a friend told me about Amazon and his savings, so I checked it out. He was right!!! I saved almost $150 for the exact same bulb with the housing. It came with intructions right in the box on how to change out the old and new bulds. It took only minutes and we were once again watching our big screen. Just in time for all the bowl games and college basketball. I plan on shopping more from Amazon!!!! 

Good price, installed it about a year ago and still going strong.

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• Product Dimensions: 12 x 14 x 9 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B001AJ8RAA
• Item model number: 915P049010

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Proscan TV Reviews 24LED45QA 24-Inch 1080p LED HDTV (Black)

Proscan TV Reviews

How do people expect good sound from an LED? Are you just plain stupid? Bad reviews for what? Just for the sound people? Come on... It's not over two inches thick, what do you expect from a thin tv? You would expect people to know the difference between the old CRT's and the new flat screens, but no. No new flatscreen will ever have good sound period, they're just too thin to produce the same sound as older tv's. I have not heard a new flatscreen tv that has good sound and probably never will, it's just too thin to hold a speaker that a usual CRT would have. This is an excellent tv with excellent picture and excellent sound. Just put some other speakers on this tv and it will work great. I can't believe why people would actually put bad reviews just because of the quality of the sound. That's expected from a flatscreen , especially from an LED.

The TV arrived pretty fast at my door. Shipped in the commercial product box. Which was a little battered, I saw the UPS person put it face down on the truck bed and pile my four other boxes on top and then plopped it down a step before lifting it. Despite the handling, the Proscan 24LED45QA worked out of the box with my cable box. Of course, the sound is like the old 19" stereo tube jobs but its ok for a small TV. I played with the adjustments and used the preset Sound setting "ROCK". It also had "JAZZ", "Classical" & "USER"(if this is set than you can mess around with the equalizer...)If the sound really bothers you, attaching some external speakers or a sound system will makeup for the average speaker output.

There are two(2) HDMI, composite, PC, external cable or a TV screw on connector, optical PCM audio out and a separately marked headphone output. So, just about anything will connect to the input.

My cable signal is overdriven on most channels. I was able to make adjustments to compensate for a good picture. The adjustment menu was easy to find on the remote with no difficulties. Everything seemed pretty straight forward without the need to consult the instructions.

For the price of around $184, it's a good deal. I don't think, however, I would pay over $200 because of the picture quality. I can't really give a reasonable judgment on the picture quality, because like I said, my cable signal is overdriven. The picture seems to have a slight blurring or smear to it. Also, after setting up the screen I notice a brightness causing a slightly noticeable washout at the very bottom of the screen. It's not all that distracting but you know it's there.

This TV is being used in my home office. It fits perfectly for what was wanted for a small TV. The 24 inch size is better on the eyes than a 19inch. I would buy one again if a had a need for it. 

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• Tuner Mode : ATSC
• 1 VGA Input, 1 USB Slot, 1 HDMI Input
• Resolution: 1920 x 1080 Full HDTV - Contrast: 800:1 - Brightness: 300cd/m
• Response Time : 6.5ms
• 3D Digital Comb Filter and Noise Reduction

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Saatva Mattress Reviews Ultra-premium and Eco-friendly Mattress

Saatva Mattress Reviews

We've had our king size Saatva Luxury Firm for about 4 months now. We wanted a memory foam mattress because they're so comfortable to sleep on, but hubby is a big tall husky Texan and he sleeps really REALLY hot (as in no covers, not even a sheet, even when I would have a small heating blanket turned on). We tried 3 different memory foam mattresses and without fail, within the first year there would be a big uncomfortable depression on his side.Once we even flipped the mattress upside down (memory foam on the bottom), but it made no difference. So we finally decided to try something completely different. Reviews for the Saatva were outstanding (both the mattress as well as their customer service) so we took the plunge and ordered our latest new mattress. (we've been married about 13 years, and this will be our FIFTH mattress... maybe even sixth??).

I actually fought liking this mattress (cause I love sleeping on memory foam). But I have to say... this is without a doubt one of the most comfortable mattresses I have EVER slept on. You do feel your partner moving... but who cares when a mattress sleeps this nice. I'm crossing my fingers that at the end of our first year there isn't a depression on hubby's side... but so far so good. I love love LOVE this mattress! It feels different from any other mattress I've ever slept on. I can't even really tell you what that difference is, but it's awesome. We BOTH love this mattress.

Also, Saatva customer service is awesome... and their delivery service was amazing. This is not a shrink-wrapped mattress... it's the real deal. Our bedroom is upstairs. The guys went up the stairs, hauled out our old mattress, then back upstairs to set up the Saatva.

Oh, one more thing I love about this mattress. The memory foam mattresses were so heavy I had to struggle every time I made the bed. This mattress I can actually put sheets on without using any swear words... and without needing a chiropractor afterwards. What's not to love??

I have been sleeping on my Saatva Luxury Firm for about a year and I have never slept better! I used to think I had insomnia because I could never fall right to sleep but now I do. I can't speak for helping sore backs or anything since I don't have any back issues but if you are looking for a well made comfortable mattress, this one is great! And for how nice it is you couldn't beat the price. It didn't take me any time to adjust to it and it's made of really nice and green materials! 

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• This Saatva Mattress includes a no-risk trial where you can try out our mattress for 45 days.
• Get over 1,000 dollars off of an ultra-premium mattress when you buy from Saatva.
• We use a factory-direct model that allows us to sell at much lower prices.
• Saatva mattresses are built with a high quality feature known as coil on coil construction.
• Our beds are made to last 10 to 15 years and will continue to perform consistently well over time

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Walmart TV Mounts VideoSecu Articulating Full Motion TV Wall Mount for 32"-65" LED LCD Plasma TVs up to 165 lbs with VESA up to 684x400 mm

Walmart TV Mounts

I recently purchased 2 Samsung LCD TVs, 40" for the master bedroom and 52" for the family room. Initially I was planning to purchase one articulating mount for the master bedroom and one simple titling mount for the family room. However, based on the quality of this unit, I purchased 2 articulating mounts. In addition to providing flexibility in viewing angles/positions, articulating mounts are great for the initial set-up and subsequent rewiring or replacement of components (you do not have to take off the TV; you simply pull it out and the back of the TV is easily accessible).

This unit is heavy (definitely 2-person job to mount the wall plate), solid, and made with high quality materials. Installation was pretty straight-forward. Instructions were somewhat terse (small/tiny diagrams) and not clear (e.g., which screws/bolts/spacers to use when attaching the back beams to the TV), but they were not that difficult to figure out.

Here are some recommendations:
1) Make sure that the back beams are attached to the TV at equal height. Even if you use the same holes, there is about 0.125" play when tightening the bolts. Otherwise, the TV could be not level even if the wall plate is level.

2) If you have a low margin of error for the height of the mount (I had to mount them in a built in cabinets with 1" gap on all 4 sides), attach the back beams to the TV first and measure the distace between the top of the TV and the point where the beam will "hook" on to the plate. Then figure out where to drill the holes based on the distance between the point where the beam will "hook" on to the plate and the center of openings for the screws/bolts.

3) Always measure twice and use a high quality level to make sure that the mount is level.

This wall mount is pretty amazing. I'll go over the only downfall first. The bolts that come with the mount seem small. And I tightened one (because I freak out when I'm putting a 2k$ TV on a wall) way too tight where the head of the bolt popped off. I had extra bolts at the house and used those. So it's not really a downfall, just be weary of tightening them too much.

So the mount itself is really impressive. I mounted a 50" TV to it with little issues. It is extremely sturdy and it's great that it can come off the wall as much as it can. I thought it might have issues once it was fully extended, and granted it does angle down just slightly as the TV is fully extended, but not enough to notice. Even if it bothers you, you can angle up the TV so that it is perfectly even. Overall I think this mount was an amazing purchase and what more could you as for at the price it's going for?

The only other thing I could tell you, is that it doesn't go completely against the wall, it probably will always be 2-3" or so from the wall (if that much). But you get this mount so you can see it from the kitchen at an angle, or from the other side of the room. You get this mount for the different angles it makes available, not to make it flush with the wall. And that much from the wall isn't even noticeable. Great thing about it being able to pull out, is that when you need to add cables to the tv, you don't have to go through some cumbersome process, you just pull the TV out and plug in.

Ok that's all I got, hope it was helpful. 

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• Articulating arm TV wall mount fits 32" 37" 40" 42" 46" 47" 50" 52" 55" 58" 60" 62" 63" 65" LCD LED Plasma display; Mounting hole pattern compatible from 200 x100 to 684x400mm
• Supports display up to 165 lbs; Adjustable tilt +/-15 degrees and swivel side-to-side for comfortable viewing angle
• Arm fold less than 4" or extend 25" from wall; Post-installation level adjustment allows the TV to perfectly level
• Lock and release safety system design on both mounting bracket; Cable management on arm; Easy installation and adjustment
• Standard mounting screws and V1.4 high speed 10 ft HDMI cable included

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IKEA LAIVA IKEA TV STAND Television Rack

IKEA TV STAND

Like a bad online date whose pics look a lot better than they do in person. I have an IKEA coffee table that is much sturdier, bigger, and works better as a tv stand. This is small and looks cheap. It also arrived damaged, with a corner smashed so that I couldn't fasten it to one of the legs. I would recommend the seller either pack this better, or stop selling this item. With IKEA one can expect some inconsistency in quality, however, this is a new low as far as design and quality.

I am using it as a full tower computer stand. It is very sturdy, looks great, and an ideal height, width, and length for my needs. Honestly I would think it is a bit low as a TV stand, so make sure the height works for you. The only thing I don't like is its made of particle board, but at the price really cant complain. 

For the life of me I cannot see why others are whining about this TV stand. It is exactly the size described, arrived intact, and assembled in about 10 minutes. It seems quite sturdy and able to hold many times the rated weight. If your guests frequently crawl around on the floor examining the fit and finish of your furniture you should probably look elsewhere, but if you are looking for a stand that does not cost almost as much as a TV this will serve you well.

It actually stays together pretty well, but when assembling it, it was kind of a nightmare, typical Ikea instructions with weird cartoon pictures and no written instructions. A few of the bolts ended up puncturing the cheap particle board material, so be careful when assembling if you care about aesthetic appearances. 

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• Shipping Weight: 20.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0050PKUOQ
• Item model number: 901.768.39

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Ikea Lack LCD Plasma Ikea Tv Stand up to 58"

Ikea Tv Stand

This is a great item for the price, but do you realize that the item is available in store for $49.00. $75.00 is a way too steep, and when you factor in S&H, its definitely not worth it. Ikea is great, but this price is way too high, considering the LACK series is IKEA's most basic/inexpensive item. If you have an IKEA store nearby, just go buy it and save yourself $40; if you aren't near one, I would consider a different item.

First off, buy this ether at the store on online. They sell for 49.99 in store (plus a little more for shipping online).

That being said, this is a great stand. It was cheap, very easy to put together, and it looks great. Currently, I have a 60' Samsung Plasma on to, which fits perfectly. Below that, I managed to fit a blu-ray player, Onkyo reciever, Roku, 360, and a old Dell that I turned into a Steam Box. This is alot of bang for your buck, and is extreamly sturdy. The only thing I have against it is it can scratch and chip a little easier than some others, so just be careful with sharp ends.

Looks just like the picture. You can remove the metal dividers if you want. Also very easy to put together, no partner needed.

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• Product Dimensions: 58.7 x 13.8 x 21.6 inches 
• Open back; makes cable organizing easy. 
• Supporting leg increases the stability of the TV bench. 
• Color: Black-Brown

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Mohu Leaf Paper-Thin Indoor HDTV Antenna - Best Indoor TV Antenna Made in USA

Best Indoor TV Antenna

I am part of a small group of friends who are gadget enthusiasts. One of us was a cable TV technician for 20 years, before that a TV repairman who installed tower TV antenna systems. We find that the best indoor antennas tend to be inexpensive, about $14 tops. There are a lot of makers and retailers of "Amazing digital" indoor antennas that prove to be garbage and cost up to $130. We have tested dozens and in the end end up still recommending $4 RCA units sold by stores like Family Dollar and Dollar General. My favorite has been a no brand flat antenna made in China, sold by Big Lots for $14. With I pick up 9 to 11 digital & HD channels.

Every $30 plus unit I've found recommended by buyer comments, I've ended up returning as the Big Lots unit did as good or better. Then, I ordered the Leaf. I did expect some improvement given the many very high buyer ratings.I was also thinking I may end up returning it. 1st, I was sceptical. As one buyer here put it: "it didn't look like much". Paper thin and paper light sealed in plastic. I thought "what the heck?
I paid $44 for this?" My first placements and tuner scanning left me unimpressed. Then, I read the sheet that came with it. It read: 'best results from positioning it cable down. I recalled one buyer wrote she taped it up, I grabbed a thin tall box and taped the Leaf to it, so the cable could be at the bottom and the leaf hang down. I could move the box around the top of my entertainment system, which permits me to face the Leaf out a window.

This time when I ran 'scan channels' I was amazed. My TV found 14 channels! I was seriously impressed as I sampled the channels. I got 19 channels and three more (two of them analog) that do not work well. I cannot wait to connect a low power amplifier. With that I am sure I will get 22 channels, all with small indoor antenna. I cannot wait to see what happens when I position the Leaf to pick up stations to the North of me. I live in Canton, Michigan, an hour from Toledo, Ohio. I would not have believed it, if a nieghbor told me he could get one Toledo channel with an indoor antenna. I am getting three! I am also getting Canada's CBC 9, an analogue channel.

NOTE. I find many times buyers blame on an antenna, a fault I never see mentioned in buyer "reviews". I am surprised neither antenna sellers or makers educate buyers about this very real possibility, namely not all tuners are the same, not all tuners in the same TV model line work properly. For instance, I bought a Haier 10" portable as a gift recently. When I tested it, the TV worked fine. I bought another one a week later as a gift. The second Haier had a defective tuner. It finds only 2 to 3 channels with the same antenna and same locations and positions where I tested the first Haier I bought. The first TV found 9-11 channels and play them well, except for one or two. Also, the second tuner came up with different results each time I ran scan.

When you find your results with a highly buyer rated antenna is poor, you want to make sure the problem isn't your tuner, not your antenna or your location, the electronics near the area, your house construction, etc. I point this out because people mention every possibility beginning with sorry antenna and including where their home is, walls in their home, etc., but NEVER suspect the tuner (Or a neighbor's overpowered poorly tuned illegal CB radio station). Consider also Solar activity & atmospheric activity, at the time. that may deflect TV signals.

Product Details :

• 30-mile range to access Over-the-Air TV channels without a cable or satellite subscription (NOTE: Enables access to free channels only - does not enable access to paid channels such as such as ESPN/Fox News)
• The original paper-thin indoor antenna; The Leaf 30 is derived from advanced U. S. military technology.
• Paintable to match any decor and Reversible: No "pointing" needed. Comes with included 10 ft. high performance cable
• DISCLAIMER: Channel reception varies based on what is broadcast in your area, your distance from broadcast towers, and any geographical obstructions between you and the towers. Before you buy, visit http://dtv.gov/maps to see what channels are available in your area.
• Comes with 1 Year warranty

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NEW!! TV Ears Costco 3.0 Wireless Listening System

TV Ears Costco

I needed another set of TV ears and an extra headset and just received the new 3.0 variety. My old 2.3mhz set (which I still have) is excellent with good sound and volume (in fact, I had another old set a few years ago that finally sucumbed that was excellent too). The 2.3mhz is no longer available. The new 3.0 sets were both poor quality with about 1/2 the volume of the old set, and also made the tv sound muffled and fuzzy. TV Ears where good enough to send out two replacements for these that were supposedly tested and in great condition. I received them today and they sounded exactly the same as the ones they were going to replace - poor. TV Ears wanted to make it work and asked that I ship back all 4 headsets and my OLD set so they could listen and do what was necessary to send me two good sets. Anyway, since I'm way too afraid to lose the one good set that I have, this was not viable. TV Ears were going to send me a prepaid label to return the lot, and I expected it within the hour - it never came - in fact, they did sound quite unhappy that I wanted my money back (within the 30 day guarantee). After calling back and asking where the label was, I was told that since I would not send my OLD set in too and wanted my money back I could just pay for them ALL to come back. Needless to say, not a good experience. Sad to see a good product go down hill.

I ordered TV Ears for my 77 year old parents and they work great. My parents are living with us for the summer, and it's been working well except for the TV volume. They were turning the volume up to 34. My husband and I listen to it at 20-22. Ever since they got the TV Ears, the TV volume has gone down to a more "normal" level. In fact, they can put the TV Ears on and still hear the TV when it's on mute.

My form of hearing deficiency is caused by loss of upper frequencies. Because of this, turning up the volume does not help me hear better-- it only makes the inaudible noise painfully loud.

Because of that, it surprised me when my audiologist recommended TV ears for me. I purchased them on Amazon, and when I received them realize TV ears is merely a crude amplification system. Although it has a "tone" control, it cannot selectively adjust frequencies to improve my ability to understand what's being said. It only makes it louder. Hence, it amplifies my problem!

Needless to say, I got no benefit from TV Ears. If you have broad-spectrum hearing loss, you may benefit from this device. But if you're like me, all it will do is amplify the noise.

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• Item Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• ASIN: B00757DBES
• Item model number: 11341

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TV Ears Costco 3.0 Digital - Works With Any TV!

TV Ears Costco

TV Ears are fabulous. I have been using them for years highly recommend the product. I can listen to TV at the volume I want without bursting my wife's eardrums. I have recommended them to many people and everyone who has bought them has loved them. The purpose of this review is to warn potential buyers the wide variety of retail prices on TV Ears. I see vendors selling them from $99 up to $229. Shop around and save yourself a $100 or more.

Needed this for my husband as he is hard of hearing. We purchased a new tv which is digital so had to upgrade from the original ears. Much better product with excellent volume and clarity I would definitely recommendnd it. Also great if you do not want to hear the program.

I have a hearing problem, With my old TV i had RCA outputs for my wireless headphones. Now the new TV no longer give you this option. I have searched the world over for headphones with optical inputs and Wow These work better then i ever guessed. Yes I would buy them again.

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• 3.0 Digital Headset (wireless and rechargeable)
• 3.0 Digital Transmitter (holds and charges 2 headsets)
• Rechargeable battery (comes pre-installed in the headset)
• Power Supply
• Analog Audio Cord + Digital Audio Cord

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New VIZIO Smart TV Remote Qwerty Keyboard Remote For Almost all VIZIO Smart TV

VIZIO Smart TV Remote

I recently purchased the Vizio M651d-A2R (awesome TV by the way). The only problem was the remote. It looked nice but it you have to aim it right at the IR port on the TV. Plus after a short while the right button on the direction pad started miss firing. This remote doesn't have to be aimed towards the IR port nearly as much. It still has to be aimed at the TV more than other remotes but I'm pretty sure its the TV's fault and besides, its acceptable. Also, the buttons have a much more reassuring click and have more travel. I highly recommend this to anyone who purchased the aforementioned TV. The only button that's missing is the 3D button but you can access the 3D functionality through the menu. Oh and this remote doesn't have a backlight like my original remote did but thats the only real drawback in my opinion and its worth it. (Even though I loved the backlight.) The keyboard on the back of the remote is also awesome when using Netflix and Hulu and etc.

My new Vizio smart tv came with a regular remote, so I immediately checked out a "smart" remote since I do watch a lot of streaming videos, courtesy of Amazon Prime. The keyboard on the back side is sweet, for sure, and makes it easy to communicate with my tv! The price is awesome and certainly worth it. I'm glad I bought it! oh yes, the battery holder is a real trip to open, but right under the numbers on the main side of remote. Just keep trying is all I can say about that. 

I have the M501D-A2r. This works with it. My factory remote arrived Dead on arrival in the TV box, and support was being their normal nasty selves. I ordered this to fix the lack of remote while fighting with Vizio over my replacement. Worked from the minute it was pointed at it. Solidly built. Like it better than the factory one for my TV.

This remote makes typing on the tv ten fold easier. if you plan on using the smart apps alot (youtube, facebook, netflix) then this remote control is a must. It makes typing so much faster. I feel like all the new vizio tv's should all come with the remote. that is my only complaint. I have a vizio 39 inch smart tv E390i-A1.

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• This remote is Original brand new, do not need any setting, only put into battery can work!
• BRAND New VIZIO Qwerty dual side keyboard remote for Almost all VIZIO Smart TV
• Work for --- VIZIO e502ar xvt3d554sv E390i-A1 e390i-a1 E500i-A1 e500i-a1 M501-A2R m501-a2r xvt 423sv m420sv m470sv m550sv m420sl m470sl m550sl m420sv m470sv m550sv m370sr m420sr m420kd e551va e422vl e472vl e552vl m370sr m420sr m420sv m470sv m550sv tv
• Work for almost all VIZIO Smart internet TV
• USA Seller, quick shipping, good quality, 60 days warranty!

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DIRECTV CCK-W Wireless DECA DIRECTV Cinema Connection Kit (CCK-W)

DIRECTV Cinema Connection Kit

I had directv whole home dvr service installed in October 2012. I had a wireless adapter connected to my tv for on demand at time of install so the installer left it connected. I called directv and inquired about the cck-w and they sent me one for free. I installed it but did not notice a difference in speed so I reconnected my linksys adapter and boxed up the cck-w. I recently upgraded my wireless router and was curious as to whether or not there was some advantage to using the directv adapter as opposed to the linksys adapter. So far I do not see any difference but I can use my adapter for other equipment in the future. I have no issues with the directv adapter so far. Note that you can use 3rd party adapters to get access to streaming services from directv. The cck-w is not required to make steaming services work.

Great product but before you buy it here I would check with Directv because sometimes they give it to you for free depending on what your plan is. 

I love that Directv got with the program a while back and got on demand service. However, they wanted to charge me 100 bucks for the wireless connection kit. I said no thank you. Well a year later I happened to stubble upon the product on amazon and purchased it for more than 50 percent off and super quick shipping. So way better deal if you ask me.

The set up was quick and easy. I will say the learning curve was a bit hard as for learning how to actually find the on demand shows. I mean the free ones. It was plenty easy to find what they wanted to charge you for. But once I got the hang of it, it was just like using cable or fios on demand service.

If you want to connect your DirecTV receiver to the internet via wifi, this does the trick. It was quite easy to install and it is compact enough to be hidden behind the cabinet. Mine is actually attached to the back of the cabinet out of sight but well within range of my wifi access point. 

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• Easily access TV Apps on HD DVR at any time
• Instant Access to DIRECTV Cinema offering over 6000 shows and movies
• Stream YouTube videos to the TV using Smart Search
• Use the DIRECTV iPad App to turn any iPad into the ultimate DIRECTV Remote Control
• Compatible with the following three most common networking scenarios: Single receiver without SWiM, single reciever with SWiM, and whole home setup SWiM

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New VIZIO Smart TV Remote Qwerty keyboard remote XRT302

VIZIO Smart TV Remote

ThThis remote is even better than the original one that came with the TV. I really like the compactness of the remote and the amazon and Netflix buttons on the top of the remote make it quick and easy for access. I would recommend this remote to everyone and the price is great buy.

Works very well. As good as original for half the price. I would recommend as a god buy as a replacement. 

Recently the remote for my XVT323SV died, so I was in need of a replacement. A week later the XRT302 has been a wonderful replacement thus far. Having the qwerty keyboard on the backside of the remote makes accessing it even easier than the pack-in remote (with the sliding faceplate). The enlarged qwerty buttons as makes its use feel less cramped. And bluetooth pairing wasn't required as my XVT323SV recognized the XRT302 remote as soon as I inserted the AAA batteries.

Tried the R17, but it didn't work with my Vizio, was sceptical about the R15 but glad I tried it... Works great.

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• Original New Vizio XRT302 Keyboard Remote
• VIZIO Smart internet TV Keyboard remote
• 470VSE M650VSE M550VSE E420i-A1 E500i-A1 E601i-A3 E470i-A0 M420KD E420i-A0 E500i-A0 E470I-A0
• VIZIO Qwerty internet remote control
• VIZIO Smart TV remote

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Emerson 32 Inch TV LC320EM2 32" LCD Television 720p 60 Hz

Emerson 32 Inch TV

Just bought some of these from Walmart on Black Friday. The model number is slightly different, but it has the same specs. This is a good to very good TV overall, but an excellent TV for the $148 price and remains a bargain even after paying $10-$15 for an extended warranty.

1.) Based on the other reviews I read I bought the extended 2 year replacement warranty from Walmart for $15. You can buy this warranty for up to 30 days AFTER buying the TV, so it is still not too late if you bought the TV on Black Friday. If you do not want the Walmart warranty then the manufacturer also has an optional warranty for $9.99 that extends the labor warranty from 90 days to a year. With this the labor will match the parts standard one year warranty. Consumer reports said most problems occur within the 1st year so either extended warranty would cover this period.

2.) Like most HDTV's make sure to adjust the settings on the cable/satellite provider's box then adjust the TV settings. I had a friend that bought the same models and complained about the picture not being as clear as standard definition and returned the tv instantly. After questioning him in more detail it was his 1st HDTV and he did not adjust the settings.

3.) I have Time Warner and adjusted the cable box box resolution to auto select. Then I adjusted the picture to Personal and used the following customized settings:
Backlight 20, Contrast 38, Brightness 40, Color 54, Tint G2, Sharpness 16. For Advanced Settings I set the Color Alignment to Normal, left the Noise Reduction, Black Stretch, and Dynamic Contrast On, and the Gamma at Gamma 1
With these settings the picture quality is Very Good.

I am sure some other TV's on the market have better video quality and / or more features (Samsung Model UN32EH4050 Costco $239 today), but they cost at least 40% more than the Walmart $148 Black Friday price. However if you bought one of the Emersons on Black Friday and you take the time to buy the extended warranty and properly adjust the settings, then I believe you'll find out this was one of the BEST DEALS out there!

Product Details :  

• Shipping Weight: 23 pounds
• ASIN: B005RQMP5K
• Item model number: LC320EM2

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Emerson 32 Inch TV LC320EMXF 32" Class LCD HDTV

Emerson 32 Inch TV

I absolutely love this TV! I've had it for about 3 years now and haven't had one problem with it, Its a great TV for a bedroom or for someone getting their first flat screen. It has all the imports that the average person would need or use on a daily basis, and with the HDMI cable the picture is really nice and crisp, I was actually very impressed with the picture that i got from it when i switched to HDMI. Although their are much better quality TVs out their but If your just looking for good quality cheap TV then i would strongly recommend this TV.

I have had this TV going on 5 years now and have had no problems what so aver. I live it on all the time because I forget to turn it off. Still running like a champ. I play my Xbox 360 & One on it and PC sometimes.
All and All I love IT

This is a great TV with amazing endurance. It has a box connected to it, an Xbox, and my laptop sometimes when I'm working on a big project that requires multiple screens. Totally recommend it !

The Emerson LC320EMXF 32” HDTV is an entry level unit that has served well for over four years, though, admittedly, it sees less use now, than it did the first two years, as it has been moved to the spare bedroom from the master, where it did get fairly constant use. That said, I have experienced zero problems; it always turns on and shuts off, there are no dead pixels that I can see, etc. For a 720p HD unit it provides pretty good picture quality for the price. The best quality picture for BluRay/DVD will be delivered via HDMI (3 ports provided) but units may also be connected via standard RCA cables (2 sets of these ports). I would suggest a modest investment in external speakers if you plan to crank the volume up substantially. If you are only going to view with more normal volume settings the Dolby sound comes across pretty well but will not blow you away with quality. The included remote has served well, operates as it should and doesn’t drain batteries too fast. I have no accurate measurement for the time between replacements, but I can’t recall the last time I put in batteries (I use two AAA Energizer Max Alkaline), I rate this as an overall average, 3-star, unit for quality of picture and sound. However, if you can pick it up at a great on-sale price, as I did on Black Friday 2009 (and would do again), it might be worth considering.

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• he LC320EMXF includes a digital tuner to receive over-the-air digital broadcasts and
• The LC320EMXF provides the highest performance and quality at a most affordable price.
• It has a unscrambled digital cable channels.
• Emerson LC320EMXF 32" Class LCD HDTV

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Reebok ATV 19 Men's Trail Running Shoe

Reebok ATV 19

I have fat feet and running shoes are often too narrow for my liking. Not these - I have plenty of room and they're very comfortable. Great look, great feel. If you have fat feet like me, you'll be plenty pleased!

These are great running and work out shoes. I like to have shoes that I can use for running and for jumping rope. A lot of running shoes don't put padding for the balls of your feet/toes. These shoes fit true to size (I am a 13 and they fit great). They are very comfortable, I am usually disappointed with the lack of cushion at most new highly advertised shoes, not so with these. They are made as well as any running shoe and I am very happy with these shoes. 

hese running shoes are great! They are light and are colorful, but I'm not sure they would hold up "trail running" The soles have
large "pylon" type posts for traction. I wouldn't exactly call them cleats, but the sole is different than any running or training shoe
that I've ever owned. As I said they are colorful but not manufactured to hold up "trail running through the woods" in my opinion.
For jogging or walking around on streets or sidewalks they would be fine because the are made like most other runnng shoes.
Overall I really like them.

I got these shoes as the bottom of my feet were hurting from my Reebok zigmaze sneakers. At first these ATV19's were a little odd to put on, but the fit is snug but not too tight. After using them for 5 days, doing about 5 miles a day in them, the bottom of my feet feel like normal again. The shoes both look and work great. Would highly recommend them, but just don't be surprised by the attention they attract. 

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• ASIN: B00AU0LKF4
• Product Dimensions: 12 x 10 x 4 inches; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Origin: Indonesia
• Item model number: ATV19-M

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Beginnings Sauder TV Stand

Sauder TV Stand

I was really needing to update my furniture and decided to replace my outdated entertainment center with something with a more modern look. So of course I went to Amazon and found this little treasure. The price was right in my range and looked like what I was looking for. I Placed the order and actually got it two days earlier than I expected, which was pretty awesome. Took about 2 hours by myself to put it together. The instructions were very clear and everything was there. Not even a little finish nail for the backboard was missing. All in all I was pretty happy with this purchase and would definitely refer this to a friend or family member.

This TV stand is fantastic. It took a little while to put together but that's to be expected. The directions were extremely clear and even though it was time consuming, was fairly easy to put together. it's very sturdy and looks great! 

There is a very good reason why this item is not expensive- You must do a lot of work to put it together! Takes about two hours to put together. I like these projects though. It is very solid when it's completed and a nice, quality piece of furnature.

My advice: when you empty the box, lay out everything, get organized and familiar with all the pieces before putting anything togeter. Also, if you're like me and ignore the whole "hand tools only" warning and use a power tool, set it to one of the lowest settings, otherwise you will strip the wood ;)

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• Product Dimensions: 46.5 x 16.6 x 6.3 inches ; 78 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 78 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0085YH8RQ
• Item model number: 413045

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Sauder Deco Panel TV Stand, Black Sauder TV Stand

Sauder TV Stand

This was a great purchase! At first I thought this TV would be too low and too wide, but so not the case. This stand holds my 47" TV, contains so much room for storage (DVD's, PS3, etc.), and occupies hardly any space in the house. The instructions were quite simple and took me maybe 30 min. to an hour to put together. The safety glass it comes with gives this stand such a beautiful shine/reflection it will go with any decorum you may have. Shipping was fast for standard. For such a great price, enjoy a TV stand that will amaze your friends and family. Highly recommend it.

I was a little hesitant about ordering this item because it seemed on the inexpensive side but I thought it just might be a nice find. It is! The construction is quite stable and materials do not look or feel cheap. The styling fits our decor perfectly and, most of all, it's met my wife's approval. Usually putting these DIY items together is an exercise in frustration. As noted elsewhere, the instructions were straightforward and I had the stand assembled and in use in 45 minutes. If you have need of a stylish, unobtrusive TV stand, I recommend this one for your use. 

This is one well-put-together TV stand. The tempered glass is a beautiful smoked black, and the black metal frame offers a very sturdy, simple, yet elegant appearance. I am not the fastest at assembling items, but this only took me 15 minutes to put together. In fact, it took me as much time to unpack it from the wrap and extremely secure double box, as it did to assemble. If you are looking for a no frills stand at a price that I think is just incredible, then this is the right item for you. I highly recommend it as someone who over-researches EVERY product before a purchase.

You'll want to note the dimensions of the stand before buying. I prefer a stand that allows me to view at a height that is directly in front of me when sitting, and I am 5'9", and have a couch that sits off the floor at the same height as the stand, of about 2 1/2 feet. Some people prefer to view their TV at a bit higher location off the floor, so keep that in mind. It fit my 42" flat screen with about two inches remaining on each side, so it will definitely hold a 47" TV. This stand typically sells in retail stores for $149.00 before taxes. I got it through Target Decor and More on Amazon for only $73.95. Shipping was $37.95, so the total came to $111.90. Very happy with this purchase.

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• Product Dimensions: 42 x 20.2 x 22 inches ; 49 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 49.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Origin: Taiwan

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Yo Gabba Gabba TV Show!: Clubhouse

Yo Gabba Gabba TV Show

From a press release...

Clubhouse
Brobee and Muno build a boy's clubhouse but won't let Foofa and Toodee play. Meanwhile DJ Lance and Plex help Foofa and Toodee build an awesome treehouse where they allow everyone to play.
GUEST STARS: Erykah Badu, The Sounds, Mark Mothersbaugh.

Adventure
Muno and friends go on an Indiana Jones like adventure! They travel through a jungle under Gabbaland and find the golden treasure.
GUEST STARS: The Killers, Mark Mothersbaugh.

Summer
All the characters in Gabba Land use the outdoors and friends to capture the happiness of summertime. In "Bubbles", "Summertime", and "Jumpy Jump" all the characters have fun doing different outdoor activities. Then as all the characters have a pool party they learn to take turns on the slide in the "Wait your turn" song.
GUEST STARS: The Aquabats.

Animals
Foofa loves animals and she tracks an animal to find out about it. The Gabba gang also discovers some silly animals that only could be found in Gabbaland. Foofa teaches how to care for a pet friend or plant friend and becomes queen of the animals.
GUEST STARS: Jack McBrayer, Paul Scheer, Jimmy Eat World, Mark Mothersbaugh.

My son LOVES Yo Gabba Gabba, I can't wait for him to open this for Christmas! I have to say I enjoy the Yo Gabba Gabba episodes myself and have never disliked a single one that I have watched. Some people may think the show is "weird" but it is one of the kids shows that in my opinion actually teaches the kids something! My son tried BEETS on Thanksgiving all because of the "Try it, you'll like it" song! (He didn't like them but he DID try them!).

Product Details :  

• Format: Multiple Formats, Color, Dolby, Full Screen, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Nickelodeon
• DVD Release Date: June 15, 2010
• Run Time: 96 minutes

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Digital Stream Analog Pass-through DTV Converter Box

DTV Converter Box

Amazon has 2 Digital Stream units in their list. The other cost ~$30 more but looks identical (the other has a shipping weight of 200 lbs unless they fixed the error). The unit is made by NHENS Digital and is sold mainly at Radio Shack.

I've tried 3 units, the Tivax STB-T9 recommended by Consumer Report, the DTVPAL TR-40CRA, and this Digital Stream recommended by friends.

All 3 boxes converted the digital pictures well. All has the electronic program guide (EPG) but the DTVPAL and Digital Stream were the best.

The Digital Stream would be my top choice if it had a timer for the VCR. It has a very good universal remote(I was able to find the code for my old JC Penny TV), a seperate button for channel signal strength, a built-in transformer and manual On & Up/down channel buttons.

The DTVPal has a timer so you can program it to turn the box on and off for a specific channel to match your VCR timer. The remote is convoluted and non-universal so you can't turn on your TV with this remote. It has an little "brick" transformer, no manual control buttons, a very bright ON LED and a cheap looking plastic box.

The Tivax is built with a metal box instead of plastic and has a built-in transformer but seems to run warmer than the others. Manual On, Up/down channel buttons. Very basic but simple remote. I don't know why Consumer Report gave this unit such a high rating. I bought this unit from Amazon's link Solid Signal which handled the coupons easier than Amazon.

Product Details :

• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B001TO3L8Y
• Item model number: DTX9950

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Clear TV Digital Antenna Indoor HD Antenna

Clear TV Digital Antenna

The antenna does a good job of brining in a signal in a fringe area that is 30+ miles away from the transmitter. It is easier to deal with than rabbit ears and is about as effective as an outdoor antenna.

I thought it would bring in more channels clearly...it just brings in more channels with poor reception, But it works!. 

Reception with these has been poor since i am outside the effective range of 25-35 miles
I got great reception with analogue, now i can't get any public broadcasting channels.
They do not mention this limitation in the advertisment.. I'm only 60 mile from two towns
and i can only get one now.
When the wind blows up a dust storm or weather reception drops off.
They offer a two for one special and what i've found is that one
of my antennas only works if i lay the wire just right..
Save money and frustration and buy something else.

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 Brand Name            : ClearTV
 Item Weight             : 7.2 ounces
Product Dimensions : 8 x 8 x 0.2 inches

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Emerson 50 Inch TV LF501EM4F 50" Class 1080p LED HDTV

Emerson 50 Inch TV

To be clear, a lot of people are writing reviews about the LF501EM5F, which some observant reviewers have noted is basically a rebadged LF501EM4F, albeit - seemingly - with a few added features or marketing gimmicks.

It seems the only difference between the 5F and 4F, is the 5F is touted as having Brilliant Motion Rate 120. If that sounds like 120Hz, it's not. It's just a software trick to smooth the motion on the screen in some situations.

All in all, this appears to be a very solid unit - and a real bargain if you stood in line at Walmart and burned a couple hours for a $200 50" LED HDTV. 2 years ago, 3 years ago ... 50" screens were in the hundreds and thousands of dollars, so prices are certainly coming down.

This replaced a 7 year old, $500 32" Vizio - and though the screen is not as bright or crisp as my older TV, I'm enjoying the bigger size and flatter panel.

Listen, you get what you pay for. For its regular price of ~$450-500, this is a 3-star TV at best. But for the value, I'm bumping it up to 4 stars.

I just purchased this television for an amazing price. It is replacing a five year old Samsung that had defective parts. When I first opened the box there was a hunk of metal that I knew was part of the base. There should have been a paper that showed how to put it together, but there wasn't. It is pretty simple to assemble though. The t.v. is very sturdy and the stand is solid. The remote control is very simple and small. Even though it's a little flimsy, I like it way better than the ill shaped Samsung controller. The speaker on the t.v. sounds great and it even has a 5 band eq. I hooked the Emerson up to the same outside antenna and it pulls in channels much stronger than the Samsung. The box said 120 brilliant motion rate on the Emerson, but in the manual it said 60 refresh rate. Regardless, this picture is amazing and has tons of settings. I sit about 13 feet away in my living room and this size is perfect for me. My only complaint is no audio out for my old Pioneer stereo, but I've been meaning to upgrade anyway and with the 3 HDMI ports it will be easy. The functionality, sound, and picture quality of this t.v. are great. I'm so glad that I bought it.

Product Details :  

• Product Dimensions: 44.8 x 3.7 x 26.4 inches ; 34.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 39.4 pounds
• ASIN: B00NAB7U0E

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Longmire TV Show: Season 3

Longmire TV Show

It was a LONG wait for season 3. There are so few quality shows these days that when I find one like this 10 or 13 episodes and then a 9 month wait is too long. The White Warrior picked up right were the Season 2 finale left off. This episode was fast paced and did not disappoint. The episode flew by and left me wanting more, more, more. We welcomed back Walt and company and this cast is just stellar! Casting was just so spot on. We also got to see some supporting players that we don't get to see often enough like Jacob Nighthorse, Mathias, Barlow Connally, and the beautiful New Mexico landscape subbing as Wyoming. The Cinematography on this show is so good. Even the casting on the supporting players and guest stars is stellar. We get to look forward to guest stars Graham Greene and Nia Peeples (Walker Texas Ranger) this season amongst others I'm sure. We got some answers to some of the mysteries from last season but one of the things that makes this show so good is it also brought up more questions. This is a show that you have to pay attention to when watching as little clues that are easily missed are scattered throughout that you may not realize have significance until several episodes later. This show makes you think and is not mindless fluff as so many shows are these days. If you have not watched this show yet give it a try I think you will be surprised how good it is. Start with season 1. A modern day procedural with a western flare with the wide open spaces of the western landscape as a backdrop. If The White Warrior is any indication this should be an amazing season. This show just keeps getting better!

As with all good T.V. shows these days, it appears Longmire has been cancelled! What a bummer. You get something good that you look forward to watching each week and the powers that be yank it. Guess they didn't think there was enough smut or use of the "F" word every other word to keep the audience's interest. The story lines were believeable, stars Robert Taylor and Lou Diamond Phillips did an outstanding job of presenting the story in such a way as to keep you tuning in to see if and how (among other stories within the main story) they would catch the real perpetrators and/or clear their names as to their alleged involvement in the murders of Longmire's wife and her real killer. The story also portrayed a pretty accurate picture of the problems some real Native Americans have to deal with on a daily basis e.g., alcoholism, substandard living conditions on the Reservations and joblessness to name a few. I personally have written a letter to the network asking them to please return Longmire to the air, I hope other viewers will do the same. With a concerted effort, perhaps we, the fans of the show, can save it. 

loved the ending of season 3, if I had netflix, I would be able to watch season 4, since they bought the series from the cable channel. It was cancelled because too many "old people" i.e., those over 49 watched it and even though we have more money to spend, we're considered unworthy as viewers. Ah, the stupidity of studio heads.

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• Actors: Robert Taylor, Katee Sackhoff, Lou Diamond Phillips, Bailey Chase, Cassidy Freeman
• Producers: Greer Shephard, Michael M. Robin, Hunt Baldwin, John Coveny
• Format: Multiple Formats, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, Full Screen, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
• Subtitles: French, Spanish
• Subtitles for the Hearing Impaired: English

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Indoor TV Antenna Mohu Leaf Paper-Thin Indoor HDTV Antenna - Made in USA

Indoor TV Antenna

I am part of a small group of friends who are gadget enthusiasts. One of us was a cable TV technician for 20 years, before that a TV repairman who installed tower TV antenna systems. We find that the best indoor antennas tend to be inexpensive, about $14 tops. There are a lot of makers and retailers of "Amazing digital" indoor antennas that prove to be garbage and cost up to $130. We have tested dozens and in the end end up still recommending $4 RCA units sold by stores like Family Dollar and Dollar General. My favorite has been a no brand flat antenna made in China, sold by Big Lots for $14. With I pick up 9 to 11 digital & HD channels.

Every $30 plus unit I've found recommended by buyer comments, I've ended up returning as the Big Lots unit did as good or better. Then, I ordered the Leaf. I did expect some improvement given the many very high buyer ratings.I was also thinking I may end up returning it. 1st, I was sceptical. As one buyer here put it: "it didn't look like much". Paper thin and paper light sealed in plastic. I thought "what the heck?
I paid $44 for this?" My first placements and tuner scanning left me unimpressed. Then, I read the sheet that came with it. It read: 'best results from positioning it cable down. I recalled one buyer wrote she taped it up, I grabbed a thin tall box and taped the Leaf to it, so the cable could be at the bottom and the leaf hang down. I could move the box around the top of my entertainment system, which permits me to face the Leaf out a window.

This time when I ran 'scan channels' I was amazed. My TV found 14 channels! I was seriously impressed as I sampled the channels. I got 19 channels and three more (two of them analog) that do not work well. I cannot wait to connect a low power amplifier. With that I am sure I will get 22 channels, all with small indoor antenna. I cannot wait to see what happens when I position the Leaf to pick up stations to the North of me. I live in Canton, Michigan, an hour from Toledo, Ohio. I would not have believed it, if a nieghbor told me he could get one Toledo channel with an indoor antenna. I am getting three! I am also getting Canada's CBC 9, an analogue channel.

NOTE. I find many times buyers blame on an antenna, a fault I never see mentioned in buyer "reviews". I am surprised neither antenna sellers or makers educate buyers about this very real possibility, namely not all tuners are the same, not all tuners in the same TV model line work properly. For instance, I bought a Haier 10" portable as a gift recently. When I tested it, the TV worked fine. I bought another one a week later as a gift. The second Haier had a defective tuner. It finds only 2 to 3 channels with the same antenna and same locations and positions where I tested the first Haier I bought. The first TV found 9-11 channels and play them well, except for one or two. Also, the second tuner came up with different results each time I ran scan.

When you find your results with a highly buyer rated antenna is poor, you want to make sure the problem isn't your tuner, not your antenna or your location, the electronics near the area, your house construction, etc. I point this out because people mention every possibility beginning with sorry antenna and including where their home is, walls in their home, etc., but NEVER suspect the tuner (Or a neighbor's overpowered poorly tuned illegal CB radio station). Consider also Solar activity & atmospheric activity, at the time. that may deflect TV signals.

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Brand Name                 : Mohu
Item Weight                  : 9 ounces
Product Dimensions     : 12.5 x 11.7 x 1.5 inches
Item model number      : MH-110583
Color Name                  : white on one side / black on the other

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Deadwood TV Series: The Complete Series

Deadwood TV Series

Of all the TV series I have watched beginning to end, Deadwood is the one I keep coming back to. Even though I've seen every episode countless times, I still pick up something new with each viewing. It still makes me laugh. It still makes me think. It still gives me chills, and it still makes me cry. It is a brilliant man, executive producer and head writer David Milch, at the peak of his powers as a storyteller. Watching Deadwood is like reading a 1200 page novel from 150 years ago. Broad themes in a small setting, complex and conflicted characters, and detailed scenery make for a completely immersive experience.

The plot of the series revolves around where order and community come from. Deadwood was settled outside of U.S. territory in the 1870's after a gold rush, thus leaving it in complete anarchy. Each of the three seasons is well-structured in terms of conflict. The first season deals with how the inhabitants of the town arrange themselves in this lawless town. The second season has the varying factions band together to thwart an invasive government. The third season pits the town against the hyper-capitalism of mining magnate George Hearst. Within that structure is several smaller stories that both manage to stand alone and meld with the larger themes.

The real strength of Deadwood is the characters. Milch has created perfectly fleshed-out portrayals of historical figures and some made-up ones, too. Saloon owner Al Swearengen is a ruthless operator who cannot help but long for an easier, more peaceful way. Seth Bullock demands justice from those around him, but constantly surrenders to his temper and his libido. Calamity Jane is a many layered character, tough and kind, offensive and caring, vulnerable and impenetrable all at the same time. These are only a sampling of the many deep and conflicted characters in the show. By the third season, there were nearly 30 cast regulars, all of which were people you genuinely cared about.

The only thing that could keep people away from Deadwood is the language. Milch is a lover of dialogue, and he writes in complicated verse. More than one viewing is required to even catch the most basic plots and motivations. What can be equally off-putting is the vulgarity. Those with sensitve ears can expect to be bombarded with f-bombs on a semi-sentence basis. If you're having a hard time getting through the first couple episodes, check out the extras on the first season. Milch explains why he wrote the way he did in a way that made perfect sense to me, both from a creative and an historical sense. In those extras, he will divulge a lot of spoilers, but it's far better to experience the series than be turned off by its profanity.

The Complete DVD set, in addition to the many commentaries and extras included in the original single season releases, contains new material that makes the upgrade worth it. Milch explains where he would've taken Deadwood had he been allowed to continue it in the most valuable addition. A lengthy roundtable discussion with the actors is very entertaining. Also included is actor Titus Welliver giving a handful of convincing impressions of actors auditioning for the part of Swearengen. The size of this set also equals one single season release, so if your shelf space is limited, the complete series set gets another plus.

In closing, Deadwood affected me more than any TV show I've ever watched. I jumped out of my chair to cheer on Dan while he fought Hearst's man Captain Turner in a brutal fight to the death. I quote Calamity Jane's beautiful description of a revealing dream. I cried when Jewel asks Doc to "give her a whirl." I could feel the joy in the town after Tom Nuttal's big ride. For anyone who wants the most out of their TV shows, Deadwood is truly perfect.

Product Details :  

• Actors: Ian McShane, Timothy Olyphant
• Format: Multiple Formats, Box set, Widescreen, Subtitled, Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 5.1), French (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo), Spanish (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo)
• Subtitles: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
• Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
• Number of discs: 19

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