Reviews by rayman

rayman says "A few small problems, but good overall. " about Sears - Coralville, IA

rayman — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 19:28:49 GMT

Great store. It is clean, fairly new, But a cashier did not know about a sale despite that there were big signs all around about the sale! Also, the computer system is too slow! The store was nice overall though.

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rayman says "Fun Game!" about Nintendo - Mario Kart Wii

rayman — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:58:02 GMT

This game is fun. It is great for kids and kids at heart. Graphics are good, but not the best. You can use the Wii wheel, Wii remote, Wii classic controller, and the Gamecube controller. Do not buy an extra Wii wheel unless you have a another Wii remote. You must have a Wii remote to use the Wii wheel. I personally recommend using the Gamecube controller if you have one. It has rumble unlike the classic controller, and is easier then the remote or the wheel. Online is also fun, and while it's no Xbox Live, it's pretty advanced for Wii standards. It is a great game overall.

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rayman says "Great!" about The Muppet Show Season One 4 Discs

rayman — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:58:45 GMT

This is an amazing value. The Muppet Show is so funny. I enjoy watching the show with facts popping out. Fachts about Jim Henson I never knew before, things about the episode, and more. This is the first season, and fun to watch Miss Piggy, Gonzo, and Fozzie before they became developed the way we think of them today. There is a guest star in every episode, including charcters from another Jim Henson Show Ernie and Bert appear, and Bert sings with Connie Stevins! And it's great to hear the Muppets performed by their original puppeteers, no one can compare to Jim Henson and Frank Oz! I got it, and so should you!

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rayman says "Love It!" about Apple - iPod Touch 32GB 3.5 in. Screen Digital Media Player - Silver

rayman — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 02:10:15 GMT

I am hooked. Love using apps and listening to music. If you don't mind paying more then the iPod classic for less storage, get it. I would not reccomend it if you if you have a lot of videos, or too much music, bit is fun and very easy to use.

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rayman says "Mall of America Sears" about Sears - Bloomington, MN

rayman — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 03:13:30 GMT

I visited this store and was impressed by it's size in selection. The store was pretty nice on the inside, however some things were outdated, such as maps and signs. While the electronics section had too many employees, apparel did not have enough. The selection was good, however I thought the appliance selection was on the small side, but tools seemed a little bit too big. I thought the service desk was close enough to the mall and parking lot entrances, for an easy way to check out when leaving the store or the mall. Being located in America's largest mall, and one of the most visited shopping destinations in the world, I expected to see everything up to date. But the store signs are the same ones they've had when the mall opened in 1992 ,including the 3 story entrance inside the mall, and the exterior signs near the top of 80 foot high mall. Sears, please update this store, and have it become one the model of what people expect Sears to be like.

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rayman says "Seriously People Like It?" about Walmart Customer Service

rayman — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 12:53:43 GMT

People seriously like ******** service? They are slow and often rude. They are not very helpful. Kmart and Sears are not the best in service, but they a better. Most employees their leave in a year. Employees are underpaid, and you can often tell. Go to ******, Sears, or Kmart for service. It's hard to find at *******!

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rayman says "Good Store, But Understaffed and Some Cleaning Needed!" about Kmart - Algona, IA

rayman — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:26:16 GMT

This Kmart store is very well kept overall. The displays were up to date, well organized overall, and well stocked. My two main issues were smelly restrooms, and long check out lines, and too few checkout lanes open . The store was in good shape, and was very nice overall. Because this is a small town, without a *******, I would love to see this store updated. New signs with the current logo, and a paint job would really make this Kmart stand out even more!

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rayman says "Wonderful Movie, Great Remaster!" about Toy Story - Widescreen

rayman — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 22:38:16 GMT

Toy Story is a movie that changed how we look at animation. It's Pixar's first feature, the first fully computer animated film is still amazing today! In this edition, the entire movie has been redone for a much sharper image then seen in theaters. The reason that still makes it great today, and led to Toy Story 2 and leading Toy Story 3 next summer is the movie. The movie has an great cast, a great soundtrack, and is very light. Unlike Up and WallE, Toy Story is a very light film. The movie is just a joy to watch. That is why I own this DVD, planning on seeing the Toy Story 3D double feature in theaters, and planning to see Toy Story 3. The movie still holds up. And for such a fan, the bonus features are great too. Commentary, deleted scenes, and games, and of course the movie itself make this a must have of your collection! I still love Toy Story after 10 years from my first viewing of it!

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rayman says "Amazing Game!" about Super Mario Galaxy for Nintendo Wii

rayman — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 02:03:21 GMT

I think this game is amazing. The music is one of the best soundtracks ever(I wish it was on CD!), the graphics are very good for Wii standards. While many people complain about the Wii's remote, this games is perhaps the best game for it. With the exception of an occasional camera angle control proplem, it is very good.I would recommend this game to any Wii owner, and as a reason to get a Wii for someone considering buying a Wii. This is one of the best Mario games ever, just shy of Super Mario World. If anyone think's Nintendo has lost it's magic, they haven't played Super Mario Galaxy

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rayman says "Love It, But am stuck very early in the game! " about Microsoft Gears of War 2

rayman — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 01:59:56 GMT

This is one of the only games I own for my Xbox 360. I also own Gears 1, and it was fairly challenging for me, but that's part of what made it fun. If you are a hardcore gamer, I don't know why you're even reading this. If you are somewhere between hardcore and casual gamer, like myself you might have some trouble playing this game. I am stuck on what seems to be a short uncontrollable scene, which the vehicle falls every time. Gears of War is a great franchise, better then Halo in my opinion, but it may be too hard for some!

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rayman says "Understaffed and Slow Service!" about Kmart - Des Moines, IA

rayman — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 01:21:18 GMT

When I visited this store there were not enough lanes open. The employees that were working were not very fast either. the store was not in that bad of shape for Kmart standards, but it could at least get a new logo to go with the new paint job. The checkout lanes do need to be widened though. However, this is not a very bad store. If the had more staff, and the staff that was there were a little bit faster, this Kmart could get a four star review. Just keep working Kmart, you can do great things with just a bit more investment!

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rayman says "Updating Needed!" about Sears - Des Moines, IA

rayman — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 01:10:45 GMT

I went to this store today. If you are not specifically wanting to go to Sears, this store will turn you away. The rest of the mall has had its exterior redone, and there is also a very nice looking new ****** store! Sears did not have its exterior redone, despite needing it. The outside looks very ugly, and the doors are hard to see. The mall entrance is to the side on the end of the corridor, so you can not see inside the store until you turn right before you enter. The inside was dusty, and worn out. The tools section seemed like it had been updated recently though. Sears, please update this store! It is a mess compared to other Sears. It is very large, and has a good selection. However.

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rayman says "Poor Service!" about Kmart - Yankton, SD

rayman — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 19:08:33 GMT

When I when into this Kmart store, I thought it was very nice. The store was clean, it a a good selection of products, then I went to pay. There was a person in front of me in line and an item of hers did not scan right. When she was almost done, the cashier said I could use the service desk. After waiting for 3 minutes, she said I could use costumer service. Why did this Kmart cashier tell me this to begin with? I think this Kmart should be inspected. This is the worst experience I've ever had at a Kmart store. But I will say this one did not look in too bad of shape, and the exterior of the store looked pretty nice. Now if only their service matched.

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rayman says "Like The Home Appliances Inside!" about Kmart - Ames, IA

rayman — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 22:46:03 GMT

This is the first and only Kmart I have seen that has HA inside. The store was very clean, it was large, and the Electornics and the Entertainment (Cds and DVDs) were nice looking and well stocked. While it wasn't huge, the coolest part of this Kmart is the home appliance section. I think that the Appliance section with Sears logos and Blue Crew are the future for the Sears brand, as well as a sales booster at Kmart stores. I hope to eventually see most Kmarts feature some sort of Sears Appliance section over the next 5 years!

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rayman says "Good Interior, Needs New Signs " about Kmart - Clive, IA

rayman — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 21:07:54 GMT

This Kmart is nice overall. On the inside it is in one of the best shapes I've seen a Kmart. The store is different then others in design, with the nice bricks, and the part warehouse, part tiled celling. However the outside is different. The doors are new, and the parking lot is in good shape. But especially on a busy street in a Des Moines suburb, it needs a nice sign. On the building it simply says Kmart, but you can see where BIG used to be in front of it. But then it also says Big Kmart on the street. I would love to see the current logo, as well as having the signs match. However this store is quite nice. One more bad note. The Kmart Cafe has been closed, and it is right it the door, making the store seem dead. I would like to see that remolded and rented by, maybe Subway or Quizno's, and have the sign proudly on the building!

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rayman says "Amazing Store " about iTunes Music Library

rayman — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:49:41 GMT

The iTunes Store is the best online music store. It is easy to use, and if you don't want to use your credit card online you can just get a giftcard. The selection is great, even having exclusive albums, such as Disney and Pixar's Up score. One thing bad about it is that popular and new songs are now $1.29. However, it is the best and easiest place to buy Music, TV shows, Movies, and Music Videos. Becaue of selection, quality and ease of use, the iTunes store is the best place to buy music for download.

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rayman says "Hardware Improvements Needed, But Good Games! " about Nintendo Wii Console

rayman — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:34:08 GMT

I would like to say as a Wii and Xbox 360 owner that while 360 has more hardcore games, the Wii has simple fun games. Mario Kart Wii is a blast online, and another great game is Super Smash Brother Brawl. While graphic are weak compared to the 360 and PS3, Wii is a refreshment to the hardcore world. Anyone that doesn't think the Wii is the worst, needs to think again. The problem is is that the Wii is not the same. Thankfully it is not, because Mario is not past his prime, even if he isn't the best selling series anymore. The Wii has excellent games, which is what it needs most.

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rayman says "Just a converter box! " about Magnavox - SDTV Tuner Converter Box

rayman — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:36:22 GMT

I purchased 2 converter boxes at Kmart, and this one works. However there is nothing that stands out about it. It works fine, but it is an eyesore. Compared to my other converter box, this one is just okay. For the exact same price, the Zenith ones are better. That's the other one I own and it's great! But not this one. As I said there is nothing wrong about it, however, it is not the best out there. That would belong to Zenith. All well, it does work okay after all.

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rayman says "Works Very Well!! " about Zenith Digital TV Tuner w/ Analog Pass-Through

rayman — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:21:39 GMT

This is an excellent converter box. I gladly purchased this item at Kmart and I bought 2 converter boxes. This one works the best. It is easiest to use, good looking, really good compared to the Magnavox one I also own. I would also like to mention that they were the same price. For the money, even though I used two government coupons, this was the best run for the money. Anyone that needs a tuner should head over to there Kmart or Sears store, and get this one. You will not be sorry that you did. I wasn't.

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rayman says "Great Game!" about Nintendo DS - Mario Kart

rayman — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:37:41 GMT

I have owned this game for 3 years and I still think it's great. Playing online makes this game great for replay value. Playing as Mario and his friends or enemies is great fun. The only way I would not recommend this game is if you own Mario Kart Wii. They are both great games, but this version is too similar if you already own Mario Kart Wii. Mario Kart DS is another great game in the Mario Kart series that has entertained me for years. If you are new to the DS or DSi, this is the MUST HAVE GAME FOR DS. This game makes me proud to be a DS owner and not a PSP!

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