callmeageeth
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LG - XBOOM Go PK7 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Black
Party all night with this LG PK7 portable Bluetooth speaker. It uses Meridian Audio technology and dual tweeters for excellent sound quality, while the 22 hours of playback time keep you dancing. Get the perfect celebratory atmosphere with the LED multicolor mood lighting on this LG PK7 portable Bluetooth speaker.
Great features and sound
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: callmeageeth
from Louisville, KY
on September 11, 2018
The LG PK7 is heavy, big and stylish and I love the design. This is a durable speaker which is a must for me. While I don't intend on dropping it (nor have I) I certainly appreciate the build quality. It seems like it could take a beating. I also like the handle for carrying it around and the heft is welcome. Bottom line is that this is a well made speaker. It is purportedly waterproof, but I didn't really test that claim. I don't know if I would take it to the beach due to the sand, but I would feel comfortable if it was by the pool and got splashed on or was left out a tailgate when it rained.
While I've never listened to it for 23 hours straight to test the battery life claims, I can say that I used it day after day over a week and it still has juice from the first charge.That's with the lights on. The one big drawback is that it takes forever to charge. I didn't time it, but it took hours which is a bit of a pain, but otherwise no big deal if you plan ahead when you think you'll need it. I'd charge it overnight.
I find the sound quality to be pretty balanced and pretty good. Compared to other Bluetooth speakers of comparable size and features, it's definitely at the top of its class. It's comparable to the Sony XB41, which I think is a fantastic sounding speaker. I would give the Sony XB41 more points for bass, but the clarity of the LG PK7 is great. Obviously some people prefer more bass than others. It has buttons for enhancing the vocals and bass; I leave both on (they're on by default) because I think otherwise, the vocals are less pronounced. With these features off, the speaker sounds more distant. The big plus is how loud this thing gets. It's meant to be used for a large gathering or party (or if you just like dancing around your house with loud music).
Sound quality aside, my big concern was droppage or skipping in music. I had no issues pairing the PK7 to my Google Pixel (running Android Pie) but I found I couldn't take my phone but 10 feet before it skipped. Even with the phone literally next to the speaker, I heard some music skipping from time to time. It may be my phone or an issue with my speaker, but it's something to think about and it's why I only gave it 4 stars. It wasn't a deal breaker, but it was just enough to be noticeable and be annoying. I ultimately chalked it up to my phone.
As for the lights, I generally like party lights (I have Phillips Hue at home and sync them to my computer) but I found the party lights in the PK7 to flash randomly; they don't seem to sync with the music. If you plan on turning the lights off anyways, obviously it's no big deal, but if you are buying it for the lights, just know that the music doesn't really sync with it. The Sony XB41, in my opinion, has better party lights and does a better job of at least appearing to sync with the music. At least as far as the lights in the PK7 they appear to be more of a gimmick as not only do they not sync well with the music, it just seems like if you're going to have lights you should make better use of the real estate on the speaker (again, if for some reason the party lights are a priority, look at the Sony XB41).
But the lights don't distract from the quality of the speaker and the quality of the sound. This is a fantastic value when you combine the size, durability, battery life and sound. It's a nice package deal. I only wish I personally didn't experience as much skipping as I do.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Lorex - 8-Channel, 4-Camera Indoor/Outdoor Wired 4K 2TB DVR Surveillance System
Only at Best BuyMonitor the exterior of your home with this Lorex active deterrence DVR security system. An eight-channel 4K Ultra HD DVR records and plays back crisp, high-quality video, while the remote-triggered siren and bright LED light work to scare off intruders. With color night vision, the cameras included with this Lorex active deterrence DVR security system provide a clear look at your property even in low lighting conditions.
Great video quality; but difficult to install
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: callmeageeth
from Louisville, KY
on August 17, 2018
It’s difficult to rate this security system. On the one hand, the video quality and features are topnotch, but the installation is a GIGANTIC hassle and the system interface (UI) is dated and difficult to learn (i.e. unintuitive). If you are looking for something easy so that you can watch your house when you’re gone and don’t need to store a running loop of video, I’d go elsewhere (Arlo). But if you want high quality footage with lots of features (and no subscription costs for continuous recording) this might be the best consumer bet. But this device, for the sheer fact of the complexity of the installation, is better labeled as a “prosumer” device. I think this would be a fantastic option for a small business, but becomes more difficult to justify when you just want a few cameras here and there to check on a few locations in your house.
Bottom line is, if you are willing to put in the work, then this is one of the best security camera choices you can make.
What you Get:
You get everything you need (although, cable length is an issue, see below) including 4 cameras and cables, the DVR set top box, a computer mouse, ethernet cable, HDMI, power cord for DVR and power cord for ALL 4 cameras. The packaging is smart and everything is easily labeled. The instructions are easy to follow (re installation).
The cameras aren’t too big (although they look it in the promotional materials). I don’t think they’re much larger than an Arlo with a wall mount bracket. They are well built and sturdy. You can run the camera cables through a hole in the wall to the camera (so that you don’t see them) or there’s a notch to run the cable through the base of the camera so that you can run the wire along the wall. Obviously not as seamless but easier.
The DVR is sharp looking. It has minimal buttons and the inputs in the back are easy to understand. Plugging in what you need is simple. I actually like it’s larger platform (meaning it’s wide, but not as wide as a receiver, and they probably could have made it smaller) because I can place my computer monitor on top of it.
INSTALLATION:
This is BY FAR the biggest consideration when purchasing this product. How much time/effort/energy are you willing to spend installing. Not only that, but it requires strategic planning. One drawback is that there’s no wireless internet (to connect to the app/download firmware). Obviously, you would always prefer a stronger, wired connection, but you will likely already have a router in its spot in your house and you may not want to put the security system DVR in the same place. Me, for example, I have my router in the living room. Putting the DVR isn’t ideal, if someone broke in, all they’d have to do is take the DVR box with them and boom, footage on HDD is gone. You can obviously run another Ethernet cable, but when you are running camera cables through your house (behind walls) it is one more thing to do. Luckily for me I use Linksys Velop and can piggyback off one of the nodes for my wired Ethernet connection. But some people may not have that luxury. You can move the router, but that can be a pain.
Not only do you have to worry about placement of wired ethernet, but the DVR also has to be near plenty of outlets. You will need to plug in the DVR, plug in a monitor to see things, and an adapter that powers your cameras. So if you’re plugging the DVR near your router, you’ll likely need a lot of outlets.
My next complaint is the length of the cables provided. This isn’t that big of a deal, chances are if you’re embarking on this journey to install this bad boy, you’ll have extra ethernet and HDMI cables laying around, but know the ones in the box are 2-3 feet (I didn’t specifically measure them).
Once you find a good location for your DVR, you have to figure out where to put the cameras. Mine are all inside facing entrances, and I did this for ease of installation. I would prefer to have them outside, but I didn’t want to deal with the hassle of running wires from the outside, inside.
The installation of the camera itself is easy., Each camera comes with a hole template so you know where to drill, they come with drywall anchors, but if you’re installing outside in say brick, you’ll need some mason screws. I have a good sized house, and I installed my cameras on the inside, so I was able to make the length of the wires work. But I imagine that, depending on where you think it’s best to place the DVR, the included length might not be enough. I’m guessing you can get extension cables from Lenox, but again, another hassle and more money.
I won’t mention the running of the cables because each house is different, I luckily have a basement so I was able to drop them into the basement (where my DVR is located) and run them along the bottom floor of the main floor and “bring them up” through a hole in the wall near the location of the cameras. To put it nicely, it was a huge pain that took me an entire weekend. It felt good when I was done, but it was a process that came with a lot of headaches and having to walk away to get a breather (it’s frustrating when you can’t find a cable in the wall where you think you know it is).
USE:
Assuming you get everything plugged in, the device starts up in no time. The HDD is pretty loud, but the DVR is in the basement in a room where we don’t spend much time, so the noise is no big deal. But if you put it where you’ll be frequently, I might expect to hear a constant hum.
When you turn it on you use the cheap mouse it came with (although any USB mouse will do) to push a virtual keyboard to type in your new admin password. From there I saw 8 windows for video feeds (it supports 8, my system came with 4 cameras). From there, it took a lot clicking and dragging to figure out what to do. I eventually figured out how to have just four monitor showing at one time, I keep my computer monitor plugged in but turned off. I don’t think the interface is bad per se, but it looks and feels a little outdated and is clunky to learn how to use. Once you spend some time playing with it, you’ll get the hang of it. The one thing I didn’t like (it may be possible, I just didn’t figure it out) is that you can’t name the cameras. So when you pick a camera or record a specific feed, it says “1” instead of “Front Entryway.” It’s a minor complaint, as remembering the location of 4 cameras isn’t that difficult.
Once the video feed was in, I was blown away by the quality. What impressed me the most was the ability to click and drag a bright green box that zoomed in on the video feed. And while it’s a digital zoom, the simple fact that it’s in 4K resolution means that you can still see a lot of detail.
I didn’t try the “intrusion” zones, which allows you to isolate the portion of the feed that you want to detect motion, because mine are inside. I actually turned off the detection but would turn it on, while on vacation, we just haven’t gone anywhere yet.
The one thing that is both great and not so great, is the sheer amount of video collected. Yes, it’s great and I want it, but trying to pin down something that happened when you don’t know it happened, can be a chore. But that comes with the price of admission for any security system. I haven’t had it long enough to see how long it takes before it starts recording over (i.e. how far the videos stored goes back in time at any one point). But you can adjust the settings to record as much as you want, or just motion detection. It has alarms built into the cameras to deter intruders, but I haven’t tried that either. Again, that’s something I would do on a vacation.
CONCLUSION
If you are willing to put in the work (or pay someone) then this security camera system really can’t be beat. The video quality is second to none and I have a hard time going back to the Arlos I use on the exterior of my house. But it is a tedious and hard process if you want everything to look good and not show any wires. It’s high quality stuff and I have had no problems as of yet. But if you just want a few cameras just to observe what’s going on in or around your residence (and don’t mind charging batteries) there are easier solutions out there. But remember that the easier solutions bring their own problems (i.e. subscription fees, potential interruptions in the app itself, etc.). this baby is hired wired, so internet or not, it’s recording video. At the end of the day, the driving decision should be how much time do you want to invest in the installation. Also note that there is an app, but I haven’t tried it out yet.
Bottom line is, if you are willing to put in the work, then this is one of the best security camera choices you can make.
What you Get:
You get everything you need (although, cable length is an issue, see below) including 4 cameras and cables, the DVR set top box, a computer mouse, ethernet cable, HDMI, power cord for DVR and power cord for ALL 4 cameras. The packaging is smart and everything is easily labeled. The instructions are easy to follow (re installation).
The cameras aren’t too big (although they look it in the promotional materials). I don’t think they’re much larger than an Arlo with a wall mount bracket. They are well built and sturdy. You can run the camera cables through a hole in the wall to the camera (so that you don’t see them) or there’s a notch to run the cable through the base of the camera so that you can run the wire along the wall. Obviously not as seamless but easier.
The DVR is sharp looking. It has minimal buttons and the inputs in the back are easy to understand. Plugging in what you need is simple. I actually like it’s larger platform (meaning it’s wide, but not as wide as a receiver, and they probably could have made it smaller) because I can place my computer monitor on top of it.
INSTALLATION:
This is BY FAR the biggest consideration when purchasing this product. How much time/effort/energy are you willing to spend installing. Not only that, but it requires strategic planning. One drawback is that there’s no wireless internet (to connect to the app/download firmware). Obviously, you would always prefer a stronger, wired connection, but you will likely already have a router in its spot in your house and you may not want to put the security system DVR in the same place. Me, for example, I have my router in the living room. Putting the DVR isn’t ideal, if someone broke in, all they’d have to do is take the DVR box with them and boom, footage on HDD is gone. You can obviously run another Ethernet cable, but when you are running camera cables through your house (behind walls) it is one more thing to do. Luckily for me I use Linksys Velop and can piggyback off one of the nodes for my wired Ethernet connection. But some people may not have that luxury. You can move the router, but that can be a pain.
Not only do you have to worry about placement of wired ethernet, but the DVR also has to be near plenty of outlets. You will need to plug in the DVR, plug in a monitor to see things, and an adapter that powers your cameras. So if you’re plugging the DVR near your router, you’ll likely need a lot of outlets.
My next complaint is the length of the cables provided. This isn’t that big of a deal, chances are if you’re embarking on this journey to install this bad boy, you’ll have extra ethernet and HDMI cables laying around, but know the ones in the box are 2-3 feet (I didn’t specifically measure them).
Once you find a good location for your DVR, you have to figure out where to put the cameras. Mine are all inside facing entrances, and I did this for ease of installation. I would prefer to have them outside, but I didn’t want to deal with the hassle of running wires from the outside, inside.
The installation of the camera itself is easy., Each camera comes with a hole template so you know where to drill, they come with drywall anchors, but if you’re installing outside in say brick, you’ll need some mason screws. I have a good sized house, and I installed my cameras on the inside, so I was able to make the length of the wires work. But I imagine that, depending on where you think it’s best to place the DVR, the included length might not be enough. I’m guessing you can get extension cables from Lenox, but again, another hassle and more money.
I won’t mention the running of the cables because each house is different, I luckily have a basement so I was able to drop them into the basement (where my DVR is located) and run them along the bottom floor of the main floor and “bring them up” through a hole in the wall near the location of the cameras. To put it nicely, it was a huge pain that took me an entire weekend. It felt good when I was done, but it was a process that came with a lot of headaches and having to walk away to get a breather (it’s frustrating when you can’t find a cable in the wall where you think you know it is).
USE:
Assuming you get everything plugged in, the device starts up in no time. The HDD is pretty loud, but the DVR is in the basement in a room where we don’t spend much time, so the noise is no big deal. But if you put it where you’ll be frequently, I might expect to hear a constant hum.
When you turn it on you use the cheap mouse it came with (although any USB mouse will do) to push a virtual keyboard to type in your new admin password. From there I saw 8 windows for video feeds (it supports 8, my system came with 4 cameras). From there, it took a lot clicking and dragging to figure out what to do. I eventually figured out how to have just four monitor showing at one time, I keep my computer monitor plugged in but turned off. I don’t think the interface is bad per se, but it looks and feels a little outdated and is clunky to learn how to use. Once you spend some time playing with it, you’ll get the hang of it. The one thing I didn’t like (it may be possible, I just didn’t figure it out) is that you can’t name the cameras. So when you pick a camera or record a specific feed, it says “1” instead of “Front Entryway.” It’s a minor complaint, as remembering the location of 4 cameras isn’t that difficult.
Once the video feed was in, I was blown away by the quality. What impressed me the most was the ability to click and drag a bright green box that zoomed in on the video feed. And while it’s a digital zoom, the simple fact that it’s in 4K resolution means that you can still see a lot of detail.
I didn’t try the “intrusion” zones, which allows you to isolate the portion of the feed that you want to detect motion, because mine are inside. I actually turned off the detection but would turn it on, while on vacation, we just haven’t gone anywhere yet.
The one thing that is both great and not so great, is the sheer amount of video collected. Yes, it’s great and I want it, but trying to pin down something that happened when you don’t know it happened, can be a chore. But that comes with the price of admission for any security system. I haven’t had it long enough to see how long it takes before it starts recording over (i.e. how far the videos stored goes back in time at any one point). But you can adjust the settings to record as much as you want, or just motion detection. It has alarms built into the cameras to deter intruders, but I haven’t tried that either. Again, that’s something I would do on a vacation.
CONCLUSION
If you are willing to put in the work (or pay someone) then this security camera system really can’t be beat. The video quality is second to none and I have a hard time going back to the Arlos I use on the exterior of my house. But it is a tedious and hard process if you want everything to look good and not show any wires. It’s high quality stuff and I have had no problems as of yet. But if you just want a few cameras just to observe what’s going on in or around your residence (and don’t mind charging batteries) there are easier solutions out there. But remember that the easier solutions bring their own problems (i.e. subscription fees, potential interruptions in the app itself, etc.). this baby is hired wired, so internet or not, it’s recording video. At the end of the day, the driving decision should be how much time do you want to invest in the installation. Also note that there is an app, but I haven’t tried it out yet.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Modal - Diaper Backpack - Gray
Keep your little one's essentials organized and ready for use with this Modal diaper backpack. Quick access pockets provide a convenient place to stash bottles and sippy cups, while the included changing pad provides a soft, clean place for diaper changes. Two side pockets offer ideal spots for baby wipes and toys. This Modal diaper backpack boasts a hidden back pocket for your wallet and keys along with adjustable padded shoulder straps for added comfort.
Stylish and Handy Diaperbag
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: callmeageeth
from Louisville, KY
on July 23, 2018
Who would have thought you could get a nice diaper bag at Best Buy? I was impressed by both the style and build quality of this backpack. It's also extremely comfortable to wear with adjustable straps. I like how it sits high on my back which allows for greater posture.
The best part of this bag is that it's big without being big. It holds a LOT of stuff without feeling like a big bag. It's a testament to the thoughtful layout. Another plus was that it comes with a little diagram for suggested places to put things. I know that sounds stupid, but all too often I get a bag with all of these odd pockets in different places and I don't know how the maker intended to use them. But with the Modal backpack, you get a little diagram with suggested uses which allows you to take advantage of how the makers intended you to use the bag. It holds plenty of bottles on the outside pocket and I like how the side pocket has a nice zipper and size to hold a large bag of unopened wipes. I also like the "privacy" (?) zipper that is on the inside of the bag that faces your back. While I don't call it a hidden zipper, it is nice to put important papers or receipts or keys (small keys) in a place that you know is safe and won't fall out (Like when digging in the bag). I can take pulling something out and dropping a cheap toy, but I don't like the idea of digging through the bag, pulling out a diaper and inadvertently pulling out and dropping my wallet. It's nice to have a closed space for important things you can't lose.
Other than that, there isn't much to say. It even comes with a nice diaper pad (I'm always a big fan when those are included in diaper bags). The biggest pro is that it's a good looking bag that has nice style (IMHO).
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The Incredible Hulk [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray] [2008]
Underrated Marvel Movie
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: callmeageeth
from Louisville, KY
on July 16, 2018
I'm not going to debate who's the better Hulk, but I will just say that this movie is fun and underappreciated. If you're a fan of comic book movies or just like a good action flick, you can't go wrong with the Incredible Hulk (plus it always seems to be at a good price)
I would recommend this to a friend!
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My Best Buy number: 2706404977
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Mario Tennis Aces - Nintendo Switch
A new Mario Tennis game is bringing a new level of skill and competition to the Nintendo Switch system. Mario steps onto the court in classy tennis garb for intense rallies against a variety of characters in full-blown tennis battles. New wrinkles in tennis gameplay will challenge your ability to read an opponent's position and stroke to determine which shot will give you the advantage. And this time the game adds the first story mode since the Mario Tennis game on the Game Boy Advance system, offering a new flavor of tennis gameplay, with a variety of missions, boss battles and more. Up your game with Zone Speed and Zone Shot Unleash an arsenal of shots and strategies in all-out tennis battles with friends, family, and fan-favorite Mushroom Kingdom characters. Whether you play locally,* online,** or using simple motion controls, intense rallies await! In Adventure mode, experience a new favor of tennis gameplay, with a variety of missions, boss battles and more. Complete missions and boss battles in Adventure mode while mastering the controls. Test your hard-earned skills in singles or doubles with up to 4 players in local* or online** multiplayer, not to mention Tournament Mode, which lets you challenge the CPU. Store up energy and use it to pull off amazing feats: move so fast the world slows down around you or aim in first-person to send the ball crashing down! Your rivals may attempt to block you, but if they fail, their racket will take damage~and break after three hits. Fully charge your energy to launch the ball with enough force to KO your opponent! *Additional accessories may be required for multiplayer mode. Sold separately. **Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online play. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/switch-online
Plain Fun
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: callmeageeth
from Louisville, KY
on July 16, 2018
I've heard a lot of people complain about Mario Aces, saying it's too simple, but I think it's great. I don't have a lot of time to sit down for one continuous gaming session, so I really lean towards easy to pick up and play games. This is one of them. I enjoyed the (silly) story. The mechanics are easy to learn and (somewhat) difficult to master.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus Standard Edition - Nintendo Switch
Wolfenstein~ II: The New Colossus~ is the highly anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed first-person shooter, Wolfenstein~:The New Order~ developed by the award-winning studio MachineGames. An exhilarating adventure brought to life by the industry-leading id Tech~ 6, Wolfenstein~ II sends players to Nazi-controlled America on a mission to recruit the boldest resistance leaders left. Fight the Nazis in iconic locations such as small town Roswell, New Mexico, the bayous and boulevards of New Orleans, and a post-nuclear Manhattan. Unleash new abilities to blast your way through legions of advanced Nazi soldiers and ~ber soldiers in this definitive first-person shooter.
Great Port; FPS On the GO
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: callmeageeth
from Louisville, KY
on July 16, 2018
Wolfenstein II was a great game on PS4, and while you lose some graphical fidelity on the move to Switch, you cannot beat the portability factor. I love having a great FPS to take with me on the road.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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My Best Buy number: 2706404977
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Plantronics - RIG 500 PRO Wired Dolby Atmos Gaming Headset for PC - Black/Copper
Hear high-resolution in-game audio with this Plantronics RIG 500 PRO gaming headset. Its 50mm drivers and noise-isolating acoustic chambers provide optimal sonic performance, and the flip-to-mute microphone is simple to use. This Plantronics RIG 500 PRO gaming headset comes with a Dolby Atmos activation code for your Xbox One or Windows 10 system.
Decent Sound, but can't hear yourself talk
Customer Rating
3.0
Posted by: callmeageeth
from Louisville, KY
on June 26, 2018
When I first got these out of the box I thought they were made out of cheap plastic because they were so light. They feel like they would break easily. But they're made out of metal and they are extremely light. What I like most about these headphones is the versatility: I can use them on PS4, Xone and PC. I primarily play single player games on PC and play online with friends on Xone and PS4. It's nice to have one nice pair that can be used cross platform.
In terms of sound, they sound pretty good. I don't think they sound any better than my Razer Kraken, but they are more comfortable to wear. They let in some ambient noise, but that's okay for me.
The biggest drawback is the fact that you can't hear your own voice when talking with friends (at least on PS4). I can hear their voices fine and they can hear me, but I hate not knowing how loud I'm talking. I do like the simplicity of the microphone: to mute who simply swivel it up and to turn it back on you swivel it down.
All in all, these are good a set of gaming headphones but I don't think they really stand out in any way in a crowded market. And that's not necessarily a bad thing, there's just a lot of good choices out there. If you like the design and color scheme, and you want some flexibility with consoles/PC use (and don't mind not being able to hear yourself talk) then this is a great choice.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Black Panther [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray] [2018]
Great movie
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: callmeageeth
from Louisville, KY
on June 11, 2018
If you hate Marvel movies, you'll hate this, but if you like Marvel (and are one of the 6 people who haven't seen this movie) you should definitely pick it up. It's a classic that is worth watching over and over.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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My Best Buy number: 2706404977
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Insignia - 96" Inflatable Outdoor Projector Screen - Black
Enjoy a private movie theater experience in your own backyard with this Insignia inflatable screen. The 96-inch screen lets you watch your favorite films on the big screen anytime you want. This Insignia inflatable screen fully inflates in seconds with the included air pump, and the carrying case lets you easily transport it wherever you go.
Good Value but could be bigger
Customer Rating
3.0
Posted by: callmeageeth
from Louisville, KY
on June 11, 2018
I wanted a portable screen to play movies at our farm. This seemed to fit the bill. It has a sharp contrast screen, but it could be bigger. I also found it to be a pain to setup. For the money, it really can't be beat, but I would prefer some sort of foldable metal structure opposed to inflating and uninflating (it's hard to get in the carry bag).
But at the end of the day, it's a nice big screen and when it was set up, was a pleasure to use. Assuming you use it only occasionally, the set up isn't terrible, but I wouldn't want to set it up and pack it away on the regular.
Lastly, 96 inches is big, but when you're in an open field, it doesn't seem that big. I would have appreciated another 15-20 inches.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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My Best Buy number: 2706404977
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Google - Clips - White
Capture and share special moments with Google Clips. Engineered to recognize faces and expressions, this clever camera automatically takes several-second-long audio-free motion photos, leaving you free to focus on the occasion. Enhanced with Super Res mode, the Google Clips device syncs data with your phone and lets you save any frame as a high-resolution still photo.
Great in theory and practice, but req's planning
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: callmeageeth
from Louisville, KY
on June 11, 2018
First off, I'm a Google product homer, I admit it. I was super stoked with the announcement of the Clips. I thought it would be a great idea to have a camera that could take spontaneous pictures that you could actually be in (rather than being the person taking the photos). All in all, I say Google achieved their stated purpose, but it's not without limitations.
The idea is simple, place the Clips somewhere in a room (or clip it to your clothing) go about your business and it will automatically snap great photos of your family smiling and laughing. But in reality, it still requires a little planning. The Clips is supposed to be 3-8 feet from its subject, which is pretty darn close. I find myself needing to move the camera in front of my kids (and then moving it again) in order to achieve the best picture. I've gotten some great photos, but it's not quite the "set it and forget it" camera it purports to be. Don't get me wrong, it's great, it's still convenient, and it's probably the best solution to the problem of not being in the pictures you take, but I still found myself looking at the camera (rather than forgetting it's there) to see if it's in the best placement.
As far as hardware/software goes, the camera itself is compact and durable. The setup is simple, although you are required to download another app. This is a negative in my opinion. We're a dozen or so years after the intiation of the app craze, and there are literally apps for everything. In a time where I try to limit the apps on my phones to ones I actually use, I was bummed to see I needed another. Luckily, however, the Clips app isn't too invasive and it's so minimalist, it takes zero thought to learn how to navigate it. It's primary purpose is to view the photos taken by the Clips so you can save the ones you want to your phone (which is then automatically synced to the best app ever Google Photos). So it ends up being an extra step, in a perfect world, the Clips just saves the pictures you like without an additional app, but that does feel like you're getting into mind reading territory.
Anyways, back to the hardware. It's simple to use, it has a USB-C charging port and one shutter button. To turn on you simply turn the lens a quarter turn. That simple. Setting up on your phone was a breeze. Charge it, turn the lens so that the camera is on, and your phone should find it in seconds.
As far as photo quality, I thought it was pretty good. It's not going to blow you away, especially in low light, but if used with adequate lighting you'll be more than satisfied. Plus, these are supposed to be spontaneous photos, not necessarily nature landscape photos that will turn into computer desktop backgrounds.
Also re photos, it creates what are essentially GIFs. There's no sound, but it does record about 10 seconds of "footage," which I assume is so that it captures the best part of the image. Problem is, I have only figured out to capture the initial image. So if you turn "motion off" in google Photos when looking at a Clips photo/motion photo, you can only use the first frame as a photo. Maybe there's a way to capture a different frame in that 10 second window, but I haven't figured out how. Which then limits your ability to print the photo. You are then essentially stuck with essentially handing your phone (or sharing digitally) to someone to look at the great photo.
Battery life isn't bad, but isn't good. I haven't ran into any issues because I haven't been stuck without battery life when I needed to use it. But if you were to travel with it, I would keep an eye on the battery level. The only way to check battery life are the three LEDs on the front of the camera, or opening up the app to double-check. I simply drop it on the charger from time to time to keep it ready for when I need it.
All in all, this is a great, fun little device that is tailored for kids/pets/families. It's great to have around and makes for great photos when you least suspect it (it is great to go back through the app and see that it took a great photo you didn't think about taking). But it still requires some planning and staging, just less so than a typical camera. For those in the Google Ecosystem, I highly recommend it (I just can't speak for Apple users).
I would recommend this to a friend!
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