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- First reviewJuly 31, 2018
- Last reviewJanuary 28, 2021
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- First review commentSeptember 25, 2018
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- First questionJuly 3, 2019
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Record footage of road incidents with this Garmin Dash Cam Mini. Crisp Full HD resolution makes footage look sharp and detailed, while the 140-degree viewing angle captures the whole road. This Garmin Dash Cam Mini fits discreetly behind rearview mirrors and helps protect parked cars by monitoring surroundings and recording moving subjects.
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4
Easy to install, Good Quality
on July 22, 2020
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Easy to install, Good Quality but seems like getting really hot even on average summer day, concerned about long term hot weather use
Length of ownership: 34
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4
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4
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![Little Women - BLU-RAY [Standard]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/e315acf0-0198-4832-83ff-b00f1c1b4bfc.jpg)
Writer-director Greta Gerwig (Lady Bird) has crafted a Little Women that draws on both the classic novel and the writings of Louisa May Alcott, and unfolds as the author's alter ego, Jo March, reflects back and forth on her fictional life. In Gerwig's take, the beloved story of the March sisters - four young women each determined to live life on their own terms - is both timeless and timely.
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5
Great Story and great product
on May 1, 2020
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Great Story and great product, keeping the digital file on VUDU and able to share and disk with the family.
Length of ownership: 7
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Take your data on the go with this PNY Attach~ USB 2.0 flash drive that features a spacious 128GB capacity for storing your files.
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5
Best value 128 GB drive
on April 10, 2020
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Best value 128 GB drive on the market and pretty fast too for photos and videos
Length of ownership: 792
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This SanDisk Ultra Plus SDSDUSC-064G-AN6IN SDXC memory card features Class 10 UHS-1 speed for high-quality video recording performance. The 64GB capacity offers ample space to store photos and high-definition videos.
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5
Sandisk is the Best
on April 10, 2020
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Verified Purchase:Yes
As a pro photographer I use Sandisk only, didn't fail me in the last decade not once
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Add this versatile gas range to your kitchen and enjoy cooking your favorite dishes. Bake cookies and cakes with the ease of the efficient convection system, and prepare delicious breakfasts and more on the stovetop griddle.
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5
Great range for the money
on April 10, 2020
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Great range for the money, easy hook up and looks very modern as well
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Power the devices you love with Energizer MAX AAA Alkaline Batteries. These Energizer batteries fuel the technology that helps you live, work and play, whether you need batteries for everyday electronics like your wireless mouse or toy batteries for your child's favorite toys. Energizer's #1 longest-lasting MAX, these triple A batteries keep your favorite devices running longer. Powerseal Technology helps protect your devices against damaging leaks for up to two years after these batteries are fully used. With a shelf life of up to 12 years in storage, these Energizer AAA batteries are ready to keep your devices operating when you need them most. Depend on the power of Energizer MAX AAA Batteries to power your everyday electronics.
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5
Value pack
on April 10, 2020
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good value for AAA batteries, last as long as best brands
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Tom Hanks delivers a wonderful performance as Fred Rogers in this affecting biopic. Reluctantly assigned to pen a piece on the iconic children's television host for Esquire magazine, journalist Lloyd Vogel (Matthew Rhys) has his pessimistic views unexpectedly altered when he strikes up a friendship with Mr. Rogers himself, who teaches him some valuable lessons about life. Chris Cooper, Susan Kelechi Watson, Enrico Colantoni, Maryann Plunkett co-star. 108 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack English. Two-disc set.
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5
Loved the movie
on April 10, 2020
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Blue-Ray HD quality as usual, loved the movie, saved the digital copy on Vudu
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Easily connect most Ethernet-enabled devices, such as a PC or Mac computer, to your 10/100/1000 Ethernet network using this 50' Insignia Cat-6 network cable that features gold-plated RJ-45 8P-to-8C connectors for optimal signal strength.
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5
Value and quality
on April 10, 2020
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Best Value and quality for a 50 ft Ethernet cable,
had to run it in the attic
had to run it in the attic
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Create documents and photos with vivid, rich colors with these Canon 251 CLI-251 ink tanks that are compatible with select Canon printers and feature quick-drying ink to help prevent smudges.
Customer Rating
4
good quality, expansive
on April 10, 2020
Posted by: photoman
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good quality ink but expansive and runs out pretty fast even if you not use it for photos
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The Pro Streamer Pack includes the Blue Yeti USB microphone and Logitech C922 Pro HD webcam to give you the magic combination of Blueaudio and Logitech video for professional-level gaming, streaming, podcasting, YouTube videos and more. With broadcast-quality sound and vibrant HD 1080p video, the Pro Streamer Pack delivers the ultimate streaming experience.
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5
Excellent quality sound, great package
on April 10, 2020
Posted by: photoman
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Excellent quality sound, the microphone really shines here, great package
Length of ownership: 22
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Mac mini now has fourth-generation Intel Core processors, increased graphics performance, and ultrafast 802.11ac wireless networking. It also features two Thunderbolt 2 ports, great built-in apps, and OS X Yosemite. And it's still the world's most power-efficient desktop.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5It's still a nice system
By Pablo
Don't be fooled by the Mac Mini's internal hardware. It may not have been updated in a few years but it's still capable of outputting to a 4K monitor and even editing 4K video with ease. I purchased a 12.9" iPad Pro last year and found myself using it more and more instead of my notebook. I would turn to my MacBook Pro only when I wanted to do very specific things, like encode a video in Handbrake. So I sold it off and decided a Mac Mini would fit that need just fine. At the time, it pretty much had the same internal hardware as the $1200 iMac but I didn't need the monitor (not when I have two 1080p monitors sitting at my desk).
Overall, I've been pleased with this little machine. The dual-core Core i5 is still a solid CPU and only marginally behind the current generation in terms of performance (it's about 15% the new Kaby Lake chips when it comes to benchmarks, big deal), 8GB of RAM is more than enough to accomplish basic and even more advanced tasks in macOS, and I forgot what it was like having access to so much built-in storage after migrating from a 128GB MacBook Pro. Apple also included Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11ac, there are four USB 3.0 ports, two Thunderbolt 2 ports, analog audio in, analog/digital audio out, an SDXC card reader, and HDMI output. There's also a front-facing IR port but I think it only works with the older, silver remote and not the new touchpad remote.
The one thing that still shocked me was how small this desktop is. It's about the same size as older set-top-box streaming units but packs a lot more power in an elegant anodized aluminum enclosure. Overall, I have found three negatives with the current Mac Mini. The positives were more than enough to outweigh anything I have against the Mac Mini but I will list them anyways.
First, it is a pain to upgrade the internal hardware of the Mac Mini and the only thing you can change out is the internal storage. The RAM is now soldered directly onto the logic board and is no longer user-replaceable. It takes quite a bit of time and effort to get the black rubber cover off. After you've spent 15 minutes doing this, you'll be greeted with an aluminum sheet held on by hex screws. It's only after removing those when you'll start to see the internal hardware but even then, it takes a couple of minutes to finally get to the hard drive. This really shouldn't shock anyone in this day and age as Apple has long been making non-upgradable PCs. The Mac Mini used to be the last holdout after the iMac but that's changed now. Make sure you get whatever features you want upfront as you won't be able to add anything else except external components later down the line.
Second, I really wish this would of come with a Fusion Drive as standard even if it was a 1TB Fusion Drive with only 64GB of SSD (instead of the 128GB standard). Going from a MacBook Pro with SSD to a Mac Mini with a hard drive has taken some getting used to. Programs take a good 4-5 seconds longer to open, it takes longer to load things, and rebooting the system takes a while. Once programs and things are loaded, the Mac Mini handles them well just like any other Mac with SSD. It' the initial opening and loading that adds time.
Lastly, I definitely wouldn't pay $699 for this. For that price, the internal hardware is too old and you should be getting an SSD (or at least a Fusion Drive) standard. I purchased my Mac Mini when it was on sale for $599 and I had another coupon that dropped it down to $499. For that price, it's a pretty solid desktop for those that prefer macOS to Windows. At $699, it's an expensive system that's not worth it. You would be better off saving up and getting a new iMac instead for $300 more.
That being said, I'm fine with the internal hardware at the price that I paid. It encodes 1080p, h.264 movies (with stereo AAC and 5.1 Dolby Digital sound) in less time than it took my 2015 MacBook Pro (and even Surface Pro 4), takes up very little desk space, is still a sharp looking machine, and it pretty quiet (I've never really heard the hard drive or fans kick on). It has served it's purpose and is exactly what I wanted out of a desktop.
I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to dip their toes into macOS or someone who needs a newer desktop but already has a monitor, keyboard, mouse, etc. Just make sure you wait until the Mini is on sale, otherwise it's not worth the $700 price.
photoman
Tampa FL
Suitable for Final Cut Pro ?
September 25, 2018
Is this Mac Mini Suitable for Final Cut Pro ? Thanks !
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MacBook Pro has a tenth-generation quad-core Intel processor with Turbo Boost up to 3.8GHz. A brilliant and colorful Retina display with True Tone technology for a more true-to-life viewing experience. A backlit Magic Keyboard and Touch ID. Fast integrated graphics. And the versatile Touch Bar for more ways to be productive. It's Apple's most powerful 13-inch notebook. Pushed even further.
Is this MacBook powerful enough to edit in full HD in Final Cut Pro? Thanks!
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Monitor your property from your phone, tablet or PC with the Ring Spotlight Cam Wired, a plug-in motion-activated security camera with two-way audio, LED spotlights and a siren alarm. Ring Spotlight Cam Wired lets you create and customize your own motion zones, so you can focus on the most important areas of your home. When anyone steps on your property and triggers your motion sensors, you~ll get an instant alert on your phone, tablet and PC. Answer the alert, and you can see, hear and speak to people on your property from anywhere.
How's the brightness of this Spotlight compared to the Ring flood lights? Thanks
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Simplify data storage with this SanDisk 128GB SD Ultra PLUS memory card. With transfer speeds of up to 130MB per second, this card lets you quickly copy photos, movies and other files from devices. This SanDisk 128GB SD Ultra PLUS memory card features durable construction for withstanding shocks, high temperatures and other damage.
Capture an expansive view of the road with the wide-angle lens of this Anker ROAV dash cam. It has a gravity sensor that~s automatically motion-activated to document hit-and-runs, and the Advanced Sony Exmor CMOS feature and Nighthawk Vision technology produce high-quality recordings of day and night events. This Anker ROAV dash cam has built-in Wi-Fi for wireless management.