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- First ReviewDecember 16, 2012
- Last ReviewNovember 10, 2016
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Night Owl - 8-Channel, 4-Camera Indoor/Outdoor High-Definition DVR Security System - Black
Night Owl 8-Channel Security System: Safeguard your home or small business against intruders with this Night Owl security system, which includes 4 high-definition cameras that connect using your existing coaxial cables for easy upgrades from an analog system.
owned for 4 mo. - great system!
Customer Rating
5.0
I bought this 4 months ago and it hasn't let me down. The mobile app for Android is wonderful and is very responsive. The video clarity is really good and the motion recording works very well. Documentation was easy to follow; Night Owl puts in the effort to ensure a good customer experience. I can't say how the cameras would work outdoors as I'm forced to use them indoors but I'm sure they handle the elements without issue. The internal hard drive noise can become noticeable during periods of heavy recording but it's not annoying or distracting. I really wish the DVR could stream video to web browsers other than Internet Explorer; if using IE, you are forced to use an antiquated ActiveX plugin. The mobile app is much better for remote viewing. It's still early to tell if the system will fail or have issues, but so far, so good! I'm really happy with this system. I've owned other systems from other brands and this has been the best.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 2819889975
+1point
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Klipsch - Reference 10" 300W Powered Subwoofer - Black
Add booming bass to your audio setup with this Klipsch Reference R-10SW subwoofer, which features a built-in digital amplifier that offers 300W peak power. A 10" IMG (injection-molded graphite) woofer reduces cone breakup and distortion for clear tones.
Great bass, great value!
Customer Rating
5.0
This sub packs some excellent bass - warm and rich. The ported design gives quite a punch. I've owned mine now for 3 months and it's done very well with music, games and movies. Decent frequency response (it does hit the 20-30 hz. range but lacks a bit of the _feel_ you get with a more expensive sub). Perfect for a smaller room (20'x20' or so). It does get pretty boomy and distorted when cranked up 1/2 way or more; it only needs to be set at 1/3rd on the volume knob. It's not going to bring down the house like my old Sony dual-10" 250W-RMS sealed sub used to do but it certainly does the job very well for this price range. I'm very happy with it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 2819889975
+6points
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Logitech - G35 Surround Sound Gaming Headset - Black
Get the most out of your favorite game with this headset that features 7.1 surround sound technology and an adjustable, noise-canceling microphone for brilliant sound quality.
quality sound - not so quality design
Customer Rating
4.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Durability
1.0
What's great about it: crisp sound,immersive sound,volume control,software
What's not so great: flimsy quality,cheap plastic,pricey
Pros:
Crisp, high-quality sound.
Decent bass reproduction which doesn't oversaturate the sound.
7.1 surround emulation truly does provide a much more immersive gaming experience. It cannot replace the true 7.1 theater system experience though.
Volume control on the headset is very handy. (A great feature I originally thought I wouldn't use!)
Software is user-friendly and allows fine-tuning of the EQ.
Crisp, high-quality sound.
Decent bass reproduction which doesn't oversaturate the sound.
7.1 surround emulation truly does provide a much more immersive gaming experience. It cannot replace the true 7.1 theater system experience though.
Volume control on the headset is very handy. (A great feature I originally thought I wouldn't use!)
Software is user-friendly and allows fine-tuning of the EQ.
Cons:
Flimsy construction. I spent hours studying reviews of various 7.1 headsets. The G35 is plagued by cheap plastic used for the swivel design where the speakers connect to the head piece. From the moment I took the headset out of the packaging, I could hear the 'creak creak' sound of the plastic slowly getting weaker. See my 'other thoughts' section for my solution to this.
Flimsy construction. I spent hours studying reviews of various 7.1 headsets. The G35 is plagued by cheap plastic used for the swivel design where the speakers connect to the head piece. From the moment I took the headset out of the packaging, I could hear the 'creak creak' sound of the plastic slowly getting weaker. See my 'other thoughts' section for my solution to this.
Bass could be better. Seems most headsets nowadays don't deliver the bass of oldschool headsets from decades ago. (But they are much lighter, on the other hand.)
A little pricey for what it is.
Other thoughts:
Solution to the flimsy plastic:
Buy a $1 roll of black electrical tape and thoroughly wrap the plastic swivel points up. You'll lose the swivel action, but you won't end up with shattered plastic pieces.
Solution to the flimsy plastic:
Buy a $1 roll of black electrical tape and thoroughly wrap the plastic swivel points up. You'll lose the swivel action, but you won't end up with shattered plastic pieces.
Another recommendation:
Use electrical tape to reinforce about 3 inches of the cable starting at the point where the cable comes out of the left speaker. This will help keep the cable sturdy and should prevent internal breakage at the headset.
Use electrical tape to reinforce about 3 inches of the cable starting at the point where the cable comes out of the left speaker. This will help keep the cable sturdy and should prevent internal breakage at the headset.
Do your research - search YouTube for videos.
Overall, despite Logitech's shameful approach to engineering this headset, I'm very happy with my purchase.
I haven't used the mic so I cannot speak about that.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 2819889975
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Logitech - C310 Webcam - Black
Stay in touch with family and friends with this Logitech C310 960-000585 webcam that features up to 720p video resolution and Fluid Crystal technology for lush, detailed images. The built-in microphone with noise reduction ensures clear conversations.
in use 24/7 - perfect video - no problems
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
What's great about it: easy to set up, excellent quality video, nice features, no auto focus
What's not so great: auto lightness adjustment flickers sometimes
I use this 24/7 as a monitoring camera. It's worked perfectly without any problems. The video quality is excellent. The lack of auto focus is a plus because that causes issues with motion recording. I'm very happy with this purchase. The only very minor complaint I have with this camera is that for about an hour a day during sundown, it flickers between lighter and darker in short intervals as it tries to auto adjust the lightness. No big deal at all. Great webcam!
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 2819889975
+4points
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Samsung - 40" Class (40" Diag.) - LED - 1080p - HDTV
Samsung UN40EH5000FXZA LED HDTV: Get LED-quality images with crisp, clear picture details on this Samsung HDTV. A 1080p screen gives you a more vivid viewing experience and Clear Motion Rate technology enhances clarity.
just as good as my 55" Samsung - for much less
Customer Rating
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: beautiful crisp picture, solid features, light/slim, good remote
I've owned 3 different Samsung LED LCD TVs - recent models and varying sizes. A positive experience for me overall.
Right out of the box, this has been a great TV. Owned for a month now - no problems. It's just as good as my 55" Samsung 'SMART TV' which has 120 hz., for far less cost. This one has 60 hz. and I don't notice any difference while watching fast-motion Blu-ray movies. Sound is very good compared to some of the 5W speaker models. It doesn't have the Internet features; those are never used anyways since a media center device is better equipped for that (and more secure). It also doesn't have 'auto motion plus' which helps improve video quality; however, I have that featured turned off on my 55" TV because it causes more problems than it's worth (visual artifacts and the 'soap opera effect').
This TV offers a combination of great features, great price, and just the right size for most environments. Not too big, not too small.
This product has... Easy to set up, Great value and features for the price, Right number of connections, Easy to use remote control
About me... Technically savvy viewer, Gamer, Love to stream movies
I would recommend this to a friend!
Internet Connectable?No
+7points
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Logitech - C310 Webcam - Black
Stay in touch with family and friends with this Logitech C310 960-000585 webcam that features up to 720p video resolution and Fluid Crystal technology for lush, detailed images. The built-in microphone with noise reduction ensures clear conversations.
built in web cam
Whay is the difference in this and my built in webcam?
This has HD quality - looks much better than most built-in webcams. Also, it allows you to place it right where you need it - unlike a built-in cam.
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Logitech - C310 Webcam - Black
Stay in touch with family and friends with this Logitech C310 960-000585 webcam that features up to 720p video resolution and Fluid Crystal technology for lush, detailed images. The built-in microphone with noise reduction ensures clear conversations.
Will it work with Windows 7?
Yes - I used it with Windows 7 without any problems.
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Samsung - 40" Class (40" Diag.) - LED - 1080p - HDTV
Samsung UN40EH5000FXZA LED HDTV: Get LED-quality images with crisp, clear picture details on this Samsung HDTV. A 1080p screen gives you a more vivid viewing experience and Clear Motion Rate technology enhances clarity.
What is the ratio on this TV?
16:9 widescreen
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Samsung - 40" Class (40" Diag.) - LED - 1080p - HDTV
Samsung UN40EH5000FXZA LED HDTV: Get LED-quality images with crisp, clear picture details on this Samsung HDTV. A 1080p screen gives you a more vivid viewing experience and Clear Motion Rate technology enhances clarity.
LONGEVITY
MY TV GOES 7 DAYS A WEEK FOLLOWING BUSINESS NEWS AND STOCK PRICES IN MY OFFICE. HOW LONG CAN I REASONABLY EXPECT THIS SET TO LAST.
We run these same sets at work 24/7 displaying analytical stats and graphs. No problems at all. Even when the screen shows a static image for days at a time (highly not recommended), the screen retains its quality and no burn-in is noticed.
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