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- Review count78
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- First reviewJuly 31, 2018
- Last reviewJanuary 28, 2021
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- Average rating4.8
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- First review commentSeptember 25, 2018
- Last review commentSeptember 25, 2018
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- First questionJuly 3, 2019
- Last questionSeptember 16, 2021
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- First answerJuly 22, 2019
- Last answerDecember 27, 2019
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Take gorgeous low-light shots and detailed daytime images with this Canon EF 85mm f/1.4 lens. Image stabilization helps create crisp, clean pictures whether you're taking candid action snapshots or formal portrait photographs with impressive bokeh. This Canon EF 85mm f/1.4 lens resists dust and water for reliability in the field.
Customer Rating
5
Very sharp and accurate
on January 10, 2020
Posted by: photoman
Verified Purchase:Yes
Outstanding lens for portraits, sharp image quality, fast accurate focusing and smaller then the 1.2 lens
Length of ownership: 32
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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5
Value
4
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5
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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.
Customer Rating
5
My first 128 GB SD Card
on December 27, 2019
Posted by: photoman
Verified Purchase:Yes
Super fast write and reading speed for my canon 5D Mark 4, no delays writing
Length of ownership: 25
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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5
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5
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Stock up on flexible storage with this five-pack of PNY Attach~ drives. Each unit holds 16GB of music, photographs or documents, with simple, fast transfers through a USB 3.0 port. These PNY Attach~ drives have collar caps that slide open to protect data while staying attached.
Customer Rating
5
Amazing value
on December 27, 2019
Posted by: photoman
Verified Purchase:Yes
Unbeatable value for the 5 pack 16GB usb drives! Never had any issues with these
Length of ownership: 25
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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5
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5
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5
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Only at Best Buy Add booming audio to your home theater with this LG Electronics 2.1-channel speaker kit. The lightweight carbon diaphragm reduces distortion for clean, crisp audio, while Adaptive Sound Control automatically adjusts settings for optimal quality. This LG Electronics 2.1-channel speaker kit comes with a wireless subwoofer for intense bass.
Customer Rating
4
Nice crisp sound, base not bad
on December 27, 2019
Posted by: photoman
Verified Purchase:Yes
Nice crisp sound, base not bad but I was expecting a little more
Length of ownership: 25
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4
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5
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5
Fast Delivery with no damage
on December 7, 2019
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Fast delivery, no damages or scratches and polite delivery guys
Length of ownership: 24
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No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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5
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5
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5
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This range cord is required for successful hook-up of your new appliance. Our delivery personnel will determine whether a 3- or 4-prong cord is needed based on the outlet behind your existing range.
Customer Rating
5
Good Quality
on December 7, 2019
Posted by: photoman
Verified Purchase:Yes
Very sturdy quality cord but would have been helpful to color mark the connectors so if a non professional hooks it up doesn't have to look for answers on line
Length of ownership: 23
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5
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5
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Cook what you love. This over-the-range Samsung microwave lets you heat healthy food with the touch of a button. Plus, the powerful ventilation system keeps your kitchen air fresh and free of steam or fumes, and Eco Mode turns off the LED display when it~s not needed.
Customer Rating
5
Great Value
on December 7, 2019
Posted by: photoman
Verified Purchase:Yes
Great Value microwave with very nice SS finish, easy to use as well
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The Samsung dishwasher features digital touch controls that make it easy to select functions with a gentle touch. The upper rack is height adjustable so that it can easily accommodate dishes of various shapes and sizes. The interior door is made of stainless steel that's more durable and hygienic.
Customer Rating
5
Very nice stainless steel dishwasher
on December 7, 2019
Posted by: photoman
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Very nice stainless steel dishwasher with SS door interior and bottom sprayer, so far very happy with it
Length of ownership: 24
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5
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The Samsung 5.9 cu. ft. Freestanding Electric Range offers a powerful, flexible cooktop that cooks faster with 5 specialized elements. True convection distributes heat throughout the oven faster and more evenly, saving more time than traditional ovens. Rapid Boil offers intense heat and precise control for fast and even cooking.
Customer Rating
5
Very nice!
on December 7, 2019
Posted by: photoman
Verified Purchase:Yes
So far the range is working great with nice features as Rapid Boil and looks very nice as well.
Length of ownership: 23
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Eat the way you love every day. From produce to poultry, dairy and more, this Samsung refrigerator will keep ingredients fresh, delicious and ready for use in your favorite recipes.
Customer Rating
5
So far Great
on December 7, 2019
Posted by: photoman
Verified Purchase:Yes
We have this fridge for about a week now, works great and has very nice features without being over complicated.
Length of ownership: 24
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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.