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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
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The SanDisk Extreme PLUS SDXC UHS-I Memory Card delivers performance that lets you take control of your creativity. With UHS speed Class 3 (U3) recording, you~re ready to capture stunning high-resolution, stutter-free 4K UHD video. The memory card's 150MB/s transfer speeds mean you can quickly move your photos where you want them. Plus, it~s built to withstand weather, water, shocks and other less-than-ideal conditions so you can rest assured that it~s good to go wherever you go.
Customer Rating
5
Best Memory cards
on June 14, 2019
Posted by: photoman
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Most reliable memory card, using them for many years
Length of ownership: 6
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5
Value
5
Ease of Use
5
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Store up to 3TB of data on this Western Digital My Passport Ultra hard drive. Choose individual files to save or do a complete system backup with this compact drive. The small format makes this Western Digital My Passport Ultra hard drive ideal for bringing lots of files with you when you're working outside the office.
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5
Fast Reliable External Hard drive
on June 14, 2019
Posted by: photoman
Verified Purchase:Yes
Fast Reliable External Hard drive at reasonable price
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Store and protect everything from cherished photos and videos to sensitive work files with the Cruzer Glide USB Flash Drive. The drive comes with SanDisk SecureAccess software, which lets you password-protect and secure files you want to keep private while permitting access to files you want to share. The compact drive features a red slider that glides shut to shield the USB connector. SanDisk products are constructed to the highest standards and rigorously tested. You can be confident in the outstanding quality, performance and reliability of every SanDisk product.
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5
Great Quality Value USB Drive
on June 2, 2019
Posted by: photoman
from Tampa FL
Verified Purchase:Yes
Great Quality Value USB Drive, much slower then USB 3 but it has all I need
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With the Logitech C270 Webcam, you can confidently join any video meeting knowing you~ll always have quality audio and video. Our most affordable camera, the C270 Webcam is an upgrade for your laptop or desktop with practical features that outperform most built-in laptop cameras. It supports crisp HD 720p/30 fps video calls with diagonal 55~ field of view. Logitech~s RightLight technology adjusts to your lighting conditions, producing brighter images to help you look good even in low-light and backlit situations. And the noise-reducing mic makes sure your voice comes across clearly, even in busy environments.
Customer Rating
5
Great Quality Value Webcam
on May 18, 2019
Posted by: photoman
from Tampa FL
Verified Purchase:Yes
Great Quality Value Webcam, very easy set up and works for live streaming as well
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Enjoy nonstop entertainment with the Roku Streaming Stick+. Its wireless receiver provides a strong signal for smooth streaming in rooms far from the router, and it supports 4K, HD and HDR resolutions for crisp, colorful pictures. Take this compact Roku Streaming Stick+ with you on vacation for enjoying shows away from home.
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5
The Best Option
on April 20, 2019
Posted by: photoman
from Tampa FL
Verified Purchase:Yes
Chose Roku and canceled TV provider, glad I did it, this is the best no cable option
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Protect your 42mm Apple Watch display with this Zagg HD clear screen protector. Self-healing smart molecules on its scratch-resistant surface maintain the screen's pristine appearance, and EZ Apply tabs make installation fast and simple. This Zagg HD clear screen protector comes with a lint-free cleaning cloth to keep your watch's screen visible.
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4
Low cost value screen
on March 29, 2019
Posted by: photoman
from Tampa FL
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Low cost value screen, softer then expected though, I would recommend rather a glass screen
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Only @ Best BuyConnect your tablet, mobile phone or camera to an HDTV for high-definition viewing with this Rocketfish~ RF-G1175 adapter that is compatible with most devices with a micro or mini HDMI connector. The 3D-ready design lets you enjoy most 3D formats.
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5
Fast & Reliable Adapter
on March 29, 2019
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from Tampa FL
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Fast & Reliable Adapter my Canon DSLR to external HDMI monitor
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Tackle your daily exercise routine while listening to inspiring songs with these Insignia Bluetooth headphones. The wireless design lets you move freely on exercise equipment, and the sweat-proof ear pads keep these headphones comfortably in place. Featuring echo cancellation and noise suppression, these Insignia Bluetooth headphones provide stunning sound clarity.
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5
Great Headphones and Good Value
on March 29, 2019
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from Tampa FL
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Great Comfortable BTooth Headphones and Good Value
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Wear your Apple watch confidently with the device protectors in this Modal bumper case pack. The TPU material provides reliable protection against scratches and impacts, and these bumpers fit all 42mm Apple watch models. Each Modal bumper case pack contains a gray and a clear bumper to vary the look of your smart watch.
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5
Nice case
on March 22, 2019
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from Tampa FL
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Nice durable case which doesn't make your watch bulky
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This Apple~ MD821ZM/A Lightning-to-USB adapter lets you connect devices that use a 3.5 mm audio plug to your Lightning devices.
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5
Headset Connection
on March 11, 2019
Posted by: photoman
from Tampa FL
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the only way to make a Headset Connection to my iPhone 7, works great and reliable
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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.