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- First reviewMarch 26, 2011
- Last reviewJuly 25, 2017
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- First review commentMarch 2, 2016
- Last review commentFebruary 26, 2017
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Bose~ SoundLink~ Mini Speaker: Enjoy full, robust sound anywhere you go with this speaker that features an ultracompact design for easy movement from room to room. Bluetooth technology allows you to wirelessly stream music and more from your compatible cell phone, audio player and more.
Customer Rating
4
full rich sound from a small speaker system
on November 19, 2013
Posted by: Camperjoe
from St. Paul, Minnesota
Type of Listener:Avid listener
Most Important to Purchase:Sound quality
How Often Used:Daily
Have had mine for a week now and am not disappointed in its sonic or build quality at all. Has bass just when you think you'll have to trade bass for portability in a small portable bluetooth speaker. Charges to 100% in 3 hours as spec'd and I get a full 9 hours of playing time on a full charge before the red light that indicates 20% or less power remaining appears and begins to blink.
Easy pairing with my LG G2X though I mostly use the 3.5mm connection.
The sound is rich full and at low to moderate volumes full of clean bass. At or near max volume the bass can get a bit muddy depending on source but also note it is only 7" long, weighs 24 ounces and the speakers are what, about 2" in diameter? Don't expect subwoofer enhanced music play back and you will be impressed and definitely not disappointed.
And it is striking to in appearance on or off its charging base
Easy pairing with my LG G2X though I mostly use the 3.5mm connection.
The sound is rich full and at low to moderate volumes full of clean bass. At or near max volume the bass can get a bit muddy depending on source but also note it is only 7" long, weighs 24 ounces and the speakers are what, about 2" in diameter? Don't expect subwoofer enhanced music play back and you will be impressed and definitely not disappointed.
And it is striking to in appearance on or off its charging base
What's great about it: over all sound quality, ease of use, battery life
What's not so great: should have come with a carry pouch
I would recommend this to a friend!
Sound Quality
5
Ease of Use
5
Features
5
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Look at the big picture with this wide-angle lens converter that captures a large angle of view for spacious panoramas.
Posted by: Camperjoe
from St. Paul, Minnesota
With provided adapters it'll fit most any camcorder with lens threading and provide a nice wider than normal view for minimal investment.
However, it turns out that image quality degrades quickly from the edges inward as you zoom in leaving you with a sharp center circle and all else has gone soft. A nice effect if thats what you're after.
I returned mine and got the SONY wide angle adapter and though not as wide and you can not use entire zoom range with SONY lens attached the quality is a noticeable improvement over the Sunpak
However, it turns out that image quality degrades quickly from the edges inward as you zoom in leaving you with a sharp center circle and all else has gone soft. A nice effect if thats what you're after.
I returned mine and got the SONY wide angle adapter and though not as wide and you can not use entire zoom range with SONY lens attached the quality is a noticeable improvement over the Sunpak
What's great about it: inexpensive, fun to use
What's not so great: not sharp corner to corner
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Durability
3
Ease of Use
4
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Keep this rechargeable battery on hand to help capture special moments with your camcorder. Long battery life means you spend less time recharging batteries and more time creating special memories.
Posted by: Camperjoe
from St. Paul, Minnesota
Going back to the 1980's SONY batteries for their camcorders have always worked well for me and I believe they represent a better value than the house/off brand batteries that may sell for less but don't last as long over the long run
What's great about it: enough stamina to get through most events
What's not so great: 1st time charge is slow
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Performance
4
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Take your Phantom 1, Phantom 2 or Phantom 3 series device and accessories on the go with this DJI Manfrotto Phantom BC.QT.000002 backpack, which features 6 outside pockets for organized storage. The nylon fabric construction protects stored items.
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5 out of 5
5 out of 5Great bag!
By 400orbelow
Great quality, holds everything you need, up to 9 batteries. Well engineered, YouTube videos show best how to utilize, but everything has its own spot, except for maybe a water bottle.
Camperjoe
St. Paul, Minnesota
nice well thought out pack but ...
March 2, 2016
.. based on the Manfrotto 3N1-35PL the customizing to make it more drone friendly is well thought out. However, the fit for the P3 is very snug and may frustrate some users. And a tool that frustrates is a tool that doesn't get used much. As a backpack it fits well, is well constructed and should last a long time. And the fact it was designed for camera gear gives it a second life.
FYI for the customizing you do pay a premium price compared to the 3N1-35PL.
FYI for the customizing you do pay a premium price compared to the 3N1-35PL.
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DJI Phantom camera with a 1-inch 20MP Exmor R CMOS sensor, longer flight time and smarter features.Fly Responsibly:Before takeoff, update all software and firmware, and read the instructions thoroughly.See the FAA website for registration requirements and information about flying a drone safely: https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/. Additional state or local requirements may apply. Check your local jurisdiction. The following websites may help you make informed decisions about flying your drone: www.knowbeforeyoufly.org and www.modelaircraft.org.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5The avoiding obstacles works only two modes
By Johnnyb
from Chicago
Beginer and tripod mode are using th obstacle avoidance.
Not happy with that for the price and features listed.
Best Buy was amazing with the delivery and the service.
Not happy with that for the price and features listed.
Best Buy was amazing with the delivery and the service.
Camperjoe
St. Paul, Minnesota
Check that manual again Johnnyb you are incorrect
February 26, 2017
The side facing infrared sensing system works only in Beginner Mode and Tripod Mode true enough. However, the forward facing and rear facing systems work in P Mode which is the most often and most common way the DJI drones are flown and they are designed to work at speeds up to 30mph when the conditions are favorable.
You cannot fly with abandon in any direction you choose as the system cannot detect small objects such a bare tree branch or telephone lines. So you still need to perform your due diligence and scout out your shooting location.
Its in the manual.
You cannot fly with abandon in any direction you choose as the system cannot detect small objects such a bare tree branch or telephone lines. So you still need to perform your due diligence and scout out your shooting location.
Its in the manual.
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Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon: Low dispersion lens elements, plus vibration reduction and ultrasonic silent drive technology, make this zoom lens ideal for shooting close-up action shots or wildlife in the distance. Antireflective eBAND coating reduces flare and ghosting for crisp images.
Will this work with my Nikon D700? (700, not 7000)
I have used mine on a Nikon D700 with no issues and the resulting images are really something to see IF your focusing is accurate. With the very shallow depth of field with long lenses if you focus is off even a little you and everyone will notice the miss.
8 years, 11 months ago
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Camperjoe
Nikon D7100 DSLR Camera Body: Open up to a world of finer detail with the Nikon D7100, designed without an optical low-pass filter for impeccably-detailed image and video capture. The 1.3x crop mode gives you extra reach from your lens without sacrificing the high resolution quality, and the 51-point autofocus system locks onto your subject for incredibly fast response times. Whether you're a semi-professional or a skilled photographer upgrading to a more advanced DSLR, the lightweight and compact D7100 will keep your creativity on the edge.Memory card sold separately.
Advantages between the D7100 vs. D7200 for the added cost of camera
Not intimately familiar with the D7200 and all its improvements over the D7100 but what I see right away is that the D7200 has the Wi-Fi function built in and the D7100 uses an optional small dongle that plugs into the side of the camera.
To my thinking, in order for that built in Wi-Fi feature to work well the camera's chassis had to be modified. This would be to make the electronics fit and to give it a clear access to the outside world for good Wi-Fi transmission. This imho makes the chassis just that much weaker and the internals more vulnerable to a strong impact in just the right place.
Then again, a lot of people never really put their cameras in that kind of harms way. If you don't count accidentally being knocked off a table or dropping it as you take it out of a camera bag, those kind of things.
To my thinking, in order for that built in Wi-Fi feature to work well the camera's chassis had to be modified. This would be to make the electronics fit and to give it a clear access to the outside world for good Wi-Fi transmission. This imho makes the chassis just that much weaker and the internals more vulnerable to a strong impact in just the right place.
Then again, a lot of people never really put their cameras in that kind of harms way. If you don't count accidentally being knocked off a table or dropping it as you take it out of a camera bag, those kind of things.
9 years, 2 months ago
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Camperjoe
Nikon D7100 DSLR Camera Body: Open up to a world of finer detail with the Nikon D7100, designed without an optical low-pass filter for impeccably-detailed image and video capture. The 1.3x crop mode gives you extra reach from your lens without sacrificing the high resolution quality, and the 51-point autofocus system locks onto your subject for incredibly fast response times. Whether you're a semi-professional or a skilled photographer upgrading to a more advanced DSLR, the lightweight and compact D7100 will keep your creativity on the edge.Memory card sold separately.
Is this a Nikon Factory refurbished camera? What Canadian warranty comes with this camera? Jamie in Dartmouth, NS
Best Buy in their ads denote products that are refurbished. Look the ad over, if it doesn't say open box item, refurbished, reconditioned, like new or other language to that effect then you can assume its factory new in the box.
9 years, 2 months ago
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Camperjoe
Nikon D7100 DSLR Camera Body: Open up to a world of finer detail with the Nikon D7100, designed without an optical low-pass filter for impeccably-detailed image and video capture. The 1.3x crop mode gives you extra reach from your lens without sacrificing the high resolution quality, and the 51-point autofocus system locks onto your subject for incredibly fast response times. Whether you're a semi-professional or a skilled photographer upgrading to a more advanced DSLR, the lightweight and compact D7100 will keep your creativity on the edge.Memory card sold separately.
Can I use the same lenses that I use in Nikon D90?
Yes you can. You can use almost any lens Nikon has made over the last, I don't know maybe 35-40 years. I have a Nikkor 500 f/8 mirror lens and a Sigma 16mm full frame fisheye lens. Both are totally manual focus, no electrical connection to the camera body at all. They both fit and work just fine.
9 years, 2 months ago
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Camperjoe
Nikon D7100 DSLR Camera Body: Open up to a world of finer detail with the Nikon D7100, designed without an optical low-pass filter for impeccably-detailed image and video capture. The 1.3x crop mode gives you extra reach from your lens without sacrificing the high resolution quality, and the 51-point autofocus system locks onto your subject for incredibly fast response times. Whether you're a semi-professional or a skilled photographer upgrading to a more advanced DSLR, the lightweight and compact D7100 will keep your creativity on the edge.Memory card sold separately.
Is this a US version and what is the Nikon warranty
The version sold by Best Buy is a USA version
9 years, 2 months ago
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Camperjoe
Protect your Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 with this Samsung EF-BT810PFEGUJ book cover, which features an auto on/off function to wake your device up when opened and put it to sleep when closed. The strong polyurethane material ensures durability.
Samsung keyboard Compatible
Does this cover have the same magnets to secure a Samsung keyboard like the model that actually comes with the keyboard. I like the gold color better than the black one I have and would like to place the keyboard in to a gold cover
It is not magnets that secure the cover to the tablet. Those small shiny studs on the cover snap fit to the back of the tablet to hold the cover to the tablet. The magnets are designed to hold the cover in various open positions. For that the magnets system work great.
9 years, 3 months ago
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Camperjoe
BLU-RAY TO MONITOR
CAN A BLU-RAY PLAYER CONNECT TO A COMPUTER MONITOR W/O A COMPUTER AND STILL PLAY THROUGH THE MONITOR?
My guess, maybe not. There needs to software at the receiving end to decode the surround sound data and monitors don't come equipped that way. But then maybe via the HDMI cable it will playback the stereo version of the soundtrack either through speakers built into monitor or other speaker PC type speakers.
Interesting question, I hope you get a definitive answer.
Interesting question, I hope you get a definitive answer.
10 years, 3 months ago
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Camperjoe
can the blu ray play the regular dvds?
Yes they can. And with upscaling technology built in they can often make prerecorded DVD movies look better.
11 years, 4 months ago
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Camperjoe
St. Paul, Minnesota
i want a blu-ray player with surround sound with it
Any stand alone Blu-ray player can decode the surround sound that is on a DVD or Blu-ray disc but it cannot reproduce the sound or send it to existing home theater speakers on its own
It must be connected to the rest of your sound system. If you're starting from scratch an easy entry to surround sound from a Blu-ray player would be on of the all in one combos that includes speakers, speaker wire and a Blu-ray player with the required sound amplification technology built in.
It must be connected to the rest of your sound system. If you're starting from scratch an easy entry to surround sound from a Blu-ray player would be on of the all in one combos that includes speakers, speaker wire and a Blu-ray player with the required sound amplification technology built in.
11 years, 4 months ago
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Camperjoe
St. Paul, Minnesota
Bose~ SoundLink~ Mini Speaker: Enjoy full, robust sound anywhere you go with this speaker that features an ultracompact design for easy movement from room to room. Bluetooth technology allows you to wirelessly stream music and more from your compatible cell phone, audio player and more.
Can this connect to a home stereo system?
you might need to get an adapter cable to match the 3.5mm headphone connection on the Sounslink Mini to match whatever connections you want to use on your stereo.
12 years, 5 months ago
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Camperjoe
St. Paul, Minnesota