Tizeye
 
 
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    March 27, 2016
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 Sony - Alpha a7R II Full-Frame Mirrorless 4k Video Camera (Body Only) - Black
Sony - Alpha a7R II Full-Frame Mirrorless 4k Video Camera (Body Only) - Black
Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Camera Body: Photos and videos bring important moments to life thanks to a 42.4-megapixel Exmor R full-frame CMOS sensor. Instantly share images via your smartphone, PC or HDTV via built-in Wi-Fi..
 
My second A7RII
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Tizeye
from Orlando
on October 20, 2017
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  • My Best Buy® Elite Plus Member
I needed a second camera body, considered the recently introduced A9, as well as the a7II, a7sII and the a6500. While each have advantages, the best blend was the a7rII. This is a phenomenal camera that does everything I need it to do.Continually amazed with the dynamic range able to pull in shadow detail in post, and the truly silent shutter. Would highly recommend.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2171761995
My Best Buy number: 2171761995
Mobile Submission: False
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 Apple - 3.3' Lightning-to-USB 2.0 Cable - White
Apple - 3.3' Lightning-to-USB 2.0 Cable - White
Charge and sync your compatible Apple® device with this Apple MD818ZM/A cable, which features a Lightning connector for use with iPad® mini, iPad with Retina, iPhone® 6s or 6s Plus, iPod® nano 7th generation and iPod touch 5th generation.
 
Apple lightning cable
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Tizeye
from Orlando
on September 29, 2017
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Apple quality what more could be said...other than was on sale for the price of non-Apple cables.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2171761995
My Best Buy number: 2171761995
Mobile Submission: False
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 Apple - USB Power Adapter - White
Apple - USB Power Adapter - White
Use this ultracompact and convenient USB-based adapter to charge your iPhone or iPod at home, on the road, or whenever it's not connected to a computer.
 
Basic requirement
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Tizeye
from Orlando
on August 20, 2017
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While there are other ways to charge an iPhone, during my international travels I lost it somewhere. Had to buy what comes free with the phone.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2171761995
My Best Buy number: 2171761995
Mobile Submission: False
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 Arlo - Pro 2-Camera Indoor/Outdoor Wireless 720p Security Camera System
Arlo - Pro 2-Camera Indoor/Outdoor Wireless 720p Security Camera System
Arlo Pro takes the worrying out of life with the 100% Wire-Free indoor/outdoor home monitoring system. Arlo Pro includes rechargeable batteries, motion and sound-activated alerts, 2-way audio, a 100+ decibel siren, and 7 days of free cloud HD video recordings. Arlo covers every angle to help keep you safe and protected.
 
Unfortunately, will be returning due to...
Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: Tizeye
on August 5, 2017
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Overall provides a very good picture. It is ultra-wide angle so better for indoors covering rooms rather than outdoors as you need closeness for facial or auto tag recognition, but the blackout when activating the event may be during the desired close-up. Virtually no false alarms inside, and easy to deactivate when arriving home.
DOWNSIDE (Design flaws?)
1. Not truly wireless as advertised as base unit MUST be hardwired to the router. The provided short ethernet cable keeps it close to the heart of your internet system unless you have a longer cable.
2. Related to above, the alarm is part of the base unit as understandable requires a non-battery power source, and ideally should be separate module for placement near any power source (with battery backup). While the assumption is that a burglar would run with the loud alarm, it betrays the location of your base unit and entire computer/internet system.
3. Related to #2 above, the base unit that the alarm just attracted the burglar has one dual purpose button at the top (and only button on unit) labeled "Sync / Siren Off". So you see an event, remotely trigger the alarm and the burglar pushes a button to turn it off. GENIUS! More likely, they unplug the base unit and take the entire system down.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2171761995
My Best Buy number: 2171761995
Mobile Submission: False
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 ASUS - AC Dual-Band Wi-Fi Router - Black
ASUS - AC Dual-Band Wi-Fi Router - Black
Stream media, play games online, download files, and do it all at once on multiple devices. This ASUS router will keep everyone in the house connected without interruption. Plus, you can control your home network from anywhere with the ASUS router app.
 
The router everyone should have!
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Tizeye
on July 15, 2017
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Bought this router solely for it's advanced features that few other consumer level routers have, and frankly, everyone should use. Replaced a perfectly good Apple AirPort Extreme that served me well, but it's simplicity prevented advanced setup and Apple's rumor of getting out of the router business with no future models, it became time to move on. Setup hint - use same network name and password and most devices automatically recognized the Asus and set themselves up. I specifically got this router for the integrated VPN (Virtual Private Network) and supporting DDNS features. I am actually typing this review in Europe which works fine directly, but now have a secure channel that suggests I am in Florida. What mandated the change was setting up a security camera system and need for remote access, but benefits go far beyond that. The VPN provides private access to personal accounts - such as your financial accounts - from viewing eyes and intercepts. All you need is a host to access then internet and have activated the VPN from work and other public areas such as Starbucks. Another benefit, if I want to watch an NFL game or other TV programming that is blocked where I am but available online at home...guess what...they think I am at home. Now you see why everyone should have this feature supported in every router, but this is one of the few.
Weakness - Documentation, both in the manual and online FAQ is marginal. Gives the basics of setup but how to use (which user/password is it asking for) or troubleshooting common difficulties is missing. The same can be said of others though. Had trouble with Asus internal DDNS and eventually went with a free No-IP, but it also stopped at setup, troubleshooting hinted at port forwarding but very general even when discussing the Asus router setup. Slight learning curve, but well worth it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2171761995
My Best Buy number: 2171761995
Mobile Submission: False
+7points
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 Ricoh - Theta S 360 Degree Digital Camera - Black
Ricoh - Theta S 360 Degree Digital Camera - Black
Create exceptional movies that show off the world around you with this Ricoh Theta S camera. It takes 360-degree HD movies wherever you are, and Wi-Fi lets you control it from your smartphone or tablet. The Ricoh Theta S camera is small enough to fit in your pocket yet powerful enough to produce up to 25 minutes of continuous video.
 
Nice specialty camera
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Tizeye
on May 27, 2017
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Has unique uses with the 360 degree coverage, but among the competitors this is the Ricoh Theta is the reference standard.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2171761995
My Best Buy number: 2171761995
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 H&amp;R Block Tax Software Premium &amp; Business: Small Business Owners Federal and State - Windows
H&R Block Tax Software Premium & Business: Small Business Owners Federal and State - Windows
File tax returns electronically with this H&R Block Premium & Business software. The guided software creates IRS-required payroll and employer forms for small businesses, making it simple to prepare for tax season. This H&R Block Premium & Business software also reviews expenses, such as advertising and depreciation, to maximize tax benefits.
 
Discovered a flaw
Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: Tizeye
on May 19, 2017
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  • My Best Buy® Elite Plus Member
After using H&R Block since 2012 tax year, discovered a flaw. Total rebuild of my computer with clean install of Windows 10, did have the 2015 return on my harddrive, however 2016 couldn't find it as it was looking for the 2015 PROGRAM and not the tax return file. Couldn't find the 2015 Program to re-install it - but H&R Block would sell me a new copy! Bought the competing Turbo Tax to complete my returns and it had no problem identifying the file, importing the data. H&R Block uses a file extension that is unique to the tax year, and on a copy of the file to the 2014 extension and the 2014 program read and opened it. Didn't trust the data as suspect was re-calculated as AGI on the 1040 was different from AGI noted on a summary sheet. AGI from the prior year is required checkpoint info when electronically filing so ended up mailing in the return this year. Gave 4 stars due to 1) solid past useage, and 2) H&R Block is honoring their satisfaction guarantee and refunding, independent of Best Buy, the amount paid.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2171761995
My Best Buy number: 2171761995
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 HP - 131A Toner Cartridge - Yellow
HP - 131A Toner Cartridge - Yellow
Print images and documents with rich color using this HP LaserJet 131A CF212A yellow toner cartridge, which is compatible with select HP Color LaserJet printers and yields up to 1,800 pages to help meet your needs.
 
Solid and reliable
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Tizeye
on May 12, 2017
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I only use ink and toner designed by the manufacturer for that specific printer after have a generic brand destroy a printer. It may be more expensive...but it works.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2171761995
My Best Buy number: 2171761995
0points
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 Bowers &amp; Wilkins - Wireless Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black
Bowers & Wilkins - Wireless Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black
Lose yourself while listening to favorite tunes with these studio-grade Bowers & Wilkens P7 headphones. Music professionals and audiophiles enjoy hi-fi sound emanating from this headset, and the speaker baskets are vented to control airflow uniformly. These Bowers & Wilkens P7 headphones are conveniently wireless and have comfortable leather over-ear pads.
 
Excellent headset
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Tizeye
on March 17, 2017
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It was a long journey as I tried several, returning them, but this one is a keeper.Audio clarity is so superior to Bose and understandable why Bose sets up the display where it is difficult (impossible) to cross compare with your own source music. One of the biggest advantages of the B&W is the LACK of noise cancellation which you don't notice at listening levels anyway. The problem with every noise cancellation unit I tried was was a background hissing level during quiet passages or no music which impacted that frequency range, where the B&W P7 was pure. Did try the P5 but wanted over ear rather than on ear, and it is not quite as detailed as the P7, but excellent. Sennheiser Momentum was a close second but wanted wireless, and that was even more than the H&B. Bottom line...In terms of wireless over ear headphones, the B&W P7 is worth the extra $50 over the Bose and both are far superior to the boomy Sony 'extra bass' and Beats, each priced similar to Bose.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2171761995
My Best Buy number: 2171761995
+6points
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 HP - 131A Standard Capacity - Toner Cartridge - Black
HP - 131A Standard Capacity - Toner Cartridge - Black
Compatible with select HP Color LaserJet printers, this HP LaserJet 131A CF210A black toner cartridge easily produces rich, dark images and crisp documents and provides up to a 1,600-page yield to help meet your printing needs.
 
HP Quality
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Tizeye
on March 11, 2017
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As expected, quality product with great, reliable output. Expensive, yes...but have had poor experience with generic substitutes that really didn't save that much.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2171761995
My Best Buy number: 2171761995
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 FE 85mm f/1.8 Telephoto Lens for Sony E-mount - Black
FE 85mm f/1.8 Telephoto Lens for Sony E-mount - Black
Capture beautiful portraits with each click of the shutter with this Sony 85mm lens. The large F/1.8 aperture lets you deliver incredibly clear images with sharp or bokeh effects, and ED glass eliminates chromatic aberrations. This lightweight Sony 85mm lens travels easily in your bag and is compatible with Sony a7 Series cameras.
 

When will this lens be restocked?

If you have multiple Best Buys in the area, expand your search rather than limit to closes 'preferred." In my area, out of 9 stores in the nearby area, only 3 ever stock the expanded Sony line which this lens falls into.
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 Epson - Perfection V550 Photo Scanner - Black
Epson - Perfection V550 Photo Scanner - Black
Restore old photos, film, slides and more with this Epson Perfection V550 V550 - B11B210201 photo scanner that features Easy Photo Fix and DIGITAL ICE technologies to enhance faded colors and remove the appearance of scratches.
 

Can this model store photos onto a micro sd card?

It is not designed to, but if you absolutely, positively needed it to save to a micro sd card, might be able to creatively finagle something. First the scanner is not able to save anything internally, and is dependent on the computer with supporting twain driver and software which it connects to with a full size (not micro or mini) USB cord that virtually rules out anything that naturally would have a micro sd card. In theory you could direct the save to the SD card slot on the computer, usually full size SD, where you have inserted a micro sd card in an adapter. A lot of work. Just save to the hard drive on the computer and copy/paste to other instruments as appropriate.
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 Epson - Perfection V550 Photo Scanner - Black
Epson - Perfection V550 Photo Scanner - Black
Restore old photos, film, slides and more with this Epson Perfection V550 V550 - B11B210201 photo scanner that features Easy Photo Fix and DIGITAL ICE technologies to enhance faded colors and remove the appearance of scratches.
 

Is the lid removable to allow scans of books or other oversize media?

The lid is attached, but the hinge lifts an inch for bulky items.
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 Epson - Perfection V550 Photo Scanner - Black
Epson - Perfection V550 Photo Scanner - Black
Restore old photos, film, slides and more with this Epson Perfection V550 V550 - B11B210201 photo scanner that features Easy Photo Fix and DIGITAL ICE technologies to enhance faded colors and remove the appearance of scratches.
 

Can you scan large 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 negatives

Not really as it is designed for and provides film holders for 1" wide 35mm, and 2" wide 120 film. ...HOWEVER.... with careful placement, not using a provided holder, you MAY be able to get most with a little side cropping. The scanning lamp the shines through the film has an opening of 3 1/4 x 10. Never tried it, but in theory might be possible.
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 Epson - Perfection V550 Photo Scanner - Black
Epson - Perfection V550 Photo Scanner - Black
Restore old photos, film, slides and more with this Epson Perfection V550 V550 - B11B210201 photo scanner that features Easy Photo Fix and DIGITAL ICE technologies to enhance faded colors and remove the appearance of scratches.
 

Will it scan 120mm black and white negatives? from an old Brownie camera

Yes. While assume not a Brownie (camera unknown but of that era) one of the two trays accepts the 2" wide 120 film. Length (square vs rectangle) doesn't matter as you can put a strip of two or three negatives in the guide on the platen. The padding on the lid lifts off exposing a light that shines through the negative (or slide) during the scan. The negative will be converted to a positive by the scanning software so no other software is required...but I do clean up with Photoshop. I personally gave up on the auto scan as it couldn't find the separation bar between the negatives, and selected the area, scanning individually. Also, while in Photoshop, while I preserved the original scan file, knowing intended print was 4x6, I cropped the exact area I wanted and saved them to a 4x6 crop folder for printing. If I wanted a 5x7 or 8x10, would go back to the original scan and do the same rather than letting printing software choose the composition for me..
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 Epson - Perfection V550 Photo Scanner - Black
Epson - Perfection V550 Photo Scanner - Black
Restore old photos, film, slides and more with this Epson Perfection V550 V550 - B11B210201 photo scanner that features Easy Photo Fix and DIGITAL ICE technologies to enhance faded colors and remove the appearance of scratches.
 

1-Do pictures go into my computer? 2Can I write blurbs under pictures?

1) Yes. Storing in the computer is the default. For easy organization, make a folder, such as "Scans" and one of the last steps before scanning is selecting where you want to save it on your computer. It will remember it from the prior scan, so only need to do once unless you have another group you want in a different folder.

2) Sort of. After scanned, can go into the folder and change the file name from the default IMG(number sequence) to whatever you want. However, writing a blurb , not under, but technically on the picture, or in the border under, would require some special photo software with text capability.
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 Epson - Perfection V550 Photo Scanner - Black
Epson - Perfection V550 Photo Scanner - Black
Restore old photos, film, slides and more with this Epson Perfection V550 V550 - B11B210201 photo scanner that features Easy Photo Fix and DIGITAL ICE technologies to enhance faded colors and remove the appearance of scratches.
 

Is it compatible with the Apple home computer?

It should. While I haven't actually used it on my MacBook Pro, primarily using my PC desktop, Epson Support has drivers on their website for both PC and Mac. Personally, I never use the provided CD (and couldn't with my Mac as it lacks the drive) irrespective to what I am installing - from motherboards on up! . CD usually are not updated from the original fist unit manufactured date. You get the most recent if you go to the manufacturers site.
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 Epson - Perfection V550 Photo Scanner - Black
Epson - Perfection V550 Photo Scanner - Black
Restore old photos, film, slides and more with this Epson Perfection V550 V550 - B11B210201 photo scanner that features Easy Photo Fix and DIGITAL ICE technologies to enhance faded colors and remove the appearance of scratches.
 

Is there a tray size to be able to scan really old black & white negatives for 600, 616 and 620 film that are 2" x 2.25" ? And software that makes them a "positive" image?

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That is actually the reason I bought it, updating my old V100 which was 35mm only. My wife found some old 120 film negatives of her as a child she had never seen. Initial quote from camera store at $0.25 each to print was reasonable until I brought them in and discovered was not chemical based processing but needed to be digitized at $5 each to inkjet process. Did the math and that paid for a new scanner! It is not really a tray but the V550 comes with two plastic guide holders - one 35mm the other 120mm film/slides - that lays on the glass platten with the side tabs positioning it correctly. 600,616,and 620 are the 2" wide 120 film. Just a matter if 2 or 3 can go on the platic guide.The white pad in the lid pulls out and exposes the lighting unit for negative/slides which the film in the plastic guide will be directly under. Within the software, I use the "Professional Mode". When you select film as the document type, the resulting scan is a positive, so no other software is required...but I do use Photoshop later for cleanup and cropping before printing. I upped the scan to 1200 dpi for both slides and negatives to give large enough file to enlarge from such a small scan area. Also, while suppose to "smartly" identify breaks for one scan, but had problems recognizing the breaks. Loaded 3 negatives, previewed, selected and scanned individually
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 Epson - Perfection V550 Photo Scanner - Black
Epson - Perfection V550 Photo Scanner - Black
Restore old photos, film, slides and more with this Epson Perfection V550 V550 - B11B210201 photo scanner that features Easy Photo Fix and DIGITAL ICE technologies to enhance faded colors and remove the appearance of scratches.
 

Do you need to be connected to computer to scan. I would like me to take this to my fathers house and scan his photos and then store them on my computer when i get home

YES. Apparently Epson is picky and prefers its own USB cord rather than a generic, Take the scanner, power supply, and if appropriate, the negative/slide holder to you father's house. If you didn't bring your own laptop, attach to his computer and download the latest driver from Epson support if necessary. Make a folder "Scanned photos" somewhere on you father's hard drive and have that as the destination for all scans. When done, copy that single folder with its contents to a USB flash drive and take it home with you. Now both of you have copies.
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 HP - 131A Standard Capacity - Toner Cartridge - Black
HP - 131A Standard Capacity - Toner Cartridge - Black
Compatible with select HP Color LaserJet printers, this HP LaserJet 131A CF210A black toner cartridge easily produces rich, dark images and crisp documents and provides up to a 1,600-page yield to help meet your printing needs.
 

Is 131A toner compatible with HP LaserJet Pro m252dw?

131A toner was recommended in accessories and then I now see a new number 201A recommended...help? Will they both work? or did they steer me wrong? I spent a lot on this toner and want it to be the right one when the others run out.
Probably not. ON HP's website, 201a is the only cartridge recommended for the m252dw when looking at both the printer and toner specs. Neither suggested 131a as an alternative, nor did 131a specs list the 242dw as compatible. It appears that you m252dw is a replacement for my m251nw and they have dropped the Laserjet 200 as part of the name which appeared redundant. Technically, mine listed as "Laserjet Pro 200 Color m251nw" which was a mouthful but technically, the had two models "nw" for network capable, and plain 251 for direct connect only. Suspect in the model design, the toner seats or dispenses differently, requiring the new cartridge.
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