Camperjoe
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- First ReviewMarch 26, 2011
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Logitech - Harmony 650 8-Device Universal Remote - Silver
Control up to 8 devices using this Logitech Harmony 650 915-000159 universal remote that is compatible with more than 225,000 devices across more than 5,000 brands for wide-ranging use. One-touch activity buttons simplify option selection.
Nice to have but ....
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: Camperjoe
from St. Paul, Minnesota
on February 18, 2014
Ease of Use
4.0
Durability
4.0
What's great about it: Comes on just by picking it up
What's not so great: Still miss discreet buttons of original remotes
For 49.99 on sale hard to walk away as have been eyeing this for sometime. One of our original remote's buttons were becoming more and more unresponsive and this seemed a good alternative.
It is. Kind of.
Have had the remote for about a month and admittedly I have not spent a lot of time learning the ins and out of the device in part because I didn't think I would have to, it's advertised as an easy to use, greatest thing since sliced bread device.
Functions don't go to the keys I assigned them to when doing the online set up and order of devices has changed and IDK why. Wish that with all the buttons available that you could have separate sets of discreets button for various devices. Instead you have to push a button to bring up list of devices, push another button to select that device then puch more buttons to finally get to the function you want to use.
I still use the remote, it has a good feel when held and works well in left or right hand. But I tire of devices that do not work as advertised, maybe it's because I'm not so enthralled with technology as I once was and I want it to be transparent in my life, to be toaster easy to use and have it integrate into my lifestyle with having to alter my lifestyle to suit the technology.
Then again I haven't had my morning Coke and brerakfast mufin sandwhich yet so perhaps my opinion will improve later in the day.
Still glad I bought the Harmony, just not knock my socks off thrilled.
It is. Kind of.
Have had the remote for about a month and admittedly I have not spent a lot of time learning the ins and out of the device in part because I didn't think I would have to, it's advertised as an easy to use, greatest thing since sliced bread device.
Functions don't go to the keys I assigned them to when doing the online set up and order of devices has changed and IDK why. Wish that with all the buttons available that you could have separate sets of discreets button for various devices. Instead you have to push a button to bring up list of devices, push another button to select that device then puch more buttons to finally get to the function you want to use.
I still use the remote, it has a good feel when held and works well in left or right hand. But I tire of devices that do not work as advertised, maybe it's because I'm not so enthralled with technology as I once was and I want it to be transparent in my life, to be toaster easy to use and have it integrate into my lifestyle with having to alter my lifestyle to suit the technology.
Then again I haven't had my morning Coke and brerakfast mufin sandwhich yet so perhaps my opinion will improve later in the day.
Still glad I bought the Harmony, just not knock my socks off thrilled.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0767688725
My Best Buy number: 0767688725
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Bose® - SoundLink® Mini Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Black
Bose® SoundLink® Mini Speaker: Enjoy full, robust sound anywhere you go with this speaker that features an ultracompact design for easy movement from room to room. Bluetooth technology allows you to wirelessly stream music and more from your compatible cell phone, audio player and more.
full rich sound from a small speaker system
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: Camperjoe
from St. Paul, Minnesota
on November 19, 2013
Sound Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: over all sound quality, ease of use, battery life
What's not so great: should have come with a carry pouch
Have had mine for a week now and am not disappointed in its sonic or build quality at all. Has bass just when you think you'll have to trade bass for portability in a small portable bluetooth speaker. Charges to 100% in 3 hours as spec'd and I get a full 9 hours of playing time on a full charge before the red light that indicates 20% or less power remaining appears and begins to blink.
Easy pairing with my LG G2X though I mostly use the 3.5mm connection.
The sound is rich full and at low to moderate volumes full of clean bass. At or near max volume the bass can get a bit muddy depending on source but also note it is only 7" long, weighs 24 ounces and the speakers are what, about 2" in diameter? Don't expect subwoofer enhanced music play back and you will be impressed and definitely not disappointed.
And it is striking to in appearance on or off its charging base
Easy pairing with my LG G2X though I mostly use the 3.5mm connection.
The sound is rich full and at low to moderate volumes full of clean bass. At or near max volume the bass can get a bit muddy depending on source but also note it is only 7" long, weighs 24 ounces and the speakers are what, about 2" in diameter? Don't expect subwoofer enhanced music play back and you will be impressed and definitely not disappointed.
And it is striking to in appearance on or off its charging base
This product has... great all round sound bass included
I would recommend this to a friend!
Type of Listener:Avid listener
Most Important to Purchase:Sound quality
How Often Used:Daily
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Sunpak - 0.5x Wide-Angle Converter Lens for Digital Cameras
Look at the big picture with this wide-angle lens converter that captures a large angle of view for spacious panoramas.
remember its only 40 dollars
Customer Rating
2.0
Posted by: Camperjoe
from St. Paul, Minnesota
on April 3, 2011
Durability
3.0
Ease of Use
4.0
What's great about it: inexpensive, fun to use
What's not so great: not sharp corner to corner
With provided adapters it'll fit most any camcorder with lens threading and provide a nice wider than normal view for minimal investment.
However, it turns out that image quality degrades quickly from the edges inward as you zoom in leaving you with a sharp center circle and all else has gone soft. A nice effect if thats what you're after.
I returned mine and got the SONY wide angle adapter and though not as wide and you can not use entire zoom range with SONY lens attached the quality is a noticeable improvement over the Sunpak
However, it turns out that image quality degrades quickly from the edges inward as you zoom in leaving you with a sharp center circle and all else has gone soft. A nice effect if thats what you're after.
I returned mine and got the SONY wide angle adapter and though not as wide and you can not use entire zoom range with SONY lens attached the quality is a noticeable improvement over the Sunpak
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Sony - InfoLithium Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
Keep this rechargeable battery on hand to help capture special moments with your camcorder. Long battery life means you spend less time recharging batteries and more time creating special memories.
performs ok, has a snug fit
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: Camperjoe
from St. Paul, Minnesota
on March 26, 2011
Quality
5.0
Performance
4.0
What's great about it: enough stamina to get through most events
What's not so great: 1st time charge is slow
Going back to the 1980's SONY batteries for their camcorders have always worked well for me and I believe they represent a better value than the house/off brand batteries that may sell for less but don't last as long over the long run
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Tamron - SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon - Black
Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon: Low dispersion lens elements, plus vibration reduction and ultrasonic silent drive technology, make this zoom lens ideal for shooting close-up action shots or wildlife in the distance. Antireflective eBAND coating reduces flare and ghosting for crisp images.
Will this work with my Nikon D700? (700, not 7000)
I have used mine on a Nikon D700 with no issues and the resulting images are really something to see IF your focusing is accurate. With the very shallow depth of field with long lenses if you focus is off even a little you and everyone will notice the miss.
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Nikon - D7100 DSLR Camera (Body Only) - Black
Nikon D7100 DSLR Camera Body: Open up to a world of finer detail with the Nikon D7100, designed without an optical low-pass filter for impeccably-detailed image and video capture. The 1.3x crop mode gives you extra reach from your lens without sacrificing the high resolution quality, and the 51-point autofocus system locks onto your subject for incredibly fast response times. Whether you're a semi-professional or a skilled photographer upgrading to a more advanced DSLR, the lightweight and compact D7100 will keep your creativity on the edge.Memory card sold separately.
Advantages between the D7100 vs. D7200 for the added cost of camera
Not intimately familiar with the D7200 and all its improvements over the D7100 but what I see right away is that the D7200 has the Wi-Fi function built in and the D7100 uses an optional small dongle that plugs into the side of the camera.
To my thinking, in order for that built in Wi-Fi feature to work well the camera's chassis had to be modified. This would be to make the electronics fit and to give it a clear access to the outside world for good Wi-Fi transmission. This imho makes the chassis just that much weaker and the internals more vulnerable to a strong impact in just the right place.
Then again, a lot of people never really put their cameras in that kind of harms way. If you don't count accidentally being knocked off a table or dropping it as you take it out of a camera bag, those kind of things.
To my thinking, in order for that built in Wi-Fi feature to work well the camera's chassis had to be modified. This would be to make the electronics fit and to give it a clear access to the outside world for good Wi-Fi transmission. This imho makes the chassis just that much weaker and the internals more vulnerable to a strong impact in just the right place.
Then again, a lot of people never really put their cameras in that kind of harms way. If you don't count accidentally being knocked off a table or dropping it as you take it out of a camera bag, those kind of things.
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Nikon - D7100 DSLR Camera (Body Only) - Black
Nikon D7100 DSLR Camera Body: Open up to a world of finer detail with the Nikon D7100, designed without an optical low-pass filter for impeccably-detailed image and video capture. The 1.3x crop mode gives you extra reach from your lens without sacrificing the high resolution quality, and the 51-point autofocus system locks onto your subject for incredibly fast response times. Whether you're a semi-professional or a skilled photographer upgrading to a more advanced DSLR, the lightweight and compact D7100 will keep your creativity on the edge.Memory card sold separately.
Is this a Nikon Factory refurbished camera? What Canadian warranty comes with this camera? Jamie in Dartmouth, NS
Best Buy in their ads denote products that are refurbished. Look the ad over, if it doesn't say open box item, refurbished, reconditioned, like new or other language to that effect then you can assume its factory new in the box.
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Nikon - D7100 DSLR Camera (Body Only) - Black
Nikon D7100 DSLR Camera Body: Open up to a world of finer detail with the Nikon D7100, designed without an optical low-pass filter for impeccably-detailed image and video capture. The 1.3x crop mode gives you extra reach from your lens without sacrificing the high resolution quality, and the 51-point autofocus system locks onto your subject for incredibly fast response times. Whether you're a semi-professional or a skilled photographer upgrading to a more advanced DSLR, the lightweight and compact D7100 will keep your creativity on the edge.Memory card sold separately.
Can I use the same lenses that I use in Nikon D90?
Yes you can. You can use almost any lens Nikon has made over the last, I don't know maybe 35-40 years. I have a Nikkor 500 f/8 mirror lens and a Sigma 16mm full frame fisheye lens. Both are totally manual focus, no electrical connection to the camera body at all. They both fit and work just fine.
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Nikon - D7100 DSLR Camera (Body Only) - Black
Nikon D7100 DSLR Camera Body: Open up to a world of finer detail with the Nikon D7100, designed without an optical low-pass filter for impeccably-detailed image and video capture. The 1.3x crop mode gives you extra reach from your lens without sacrificing the high resolution quality, and the 51-point autofocus system locks onto your subject for incredibly fast response times. Whether you're a semi-professional or a skilled photographer upgrading to a more advanced DSLR, the lightweight and compact D7100 will keep your creativity on the edge.Memory card sold separately.
Is this a US version and what is the Nikon warranty
The version sold by Best Buy is a USA version
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Book Cover for Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 - Gold
Protect your Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 with this Samsung EF-BT810PFEGUJ book cover, which features an auto on/off function to wake your device up when opened and put it to sleep when closed. The strong polyurethane material ensures durability.
Samsung keyboard Compatible
Does this cover have the same magnets to secure a Samsung keyboard like the model that actually comes with the keyboard. I like the gold color better than the black one I have and would like to place the keyboard in to a gold cover
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It is not magnets that secure the cover to the tablet. Those small shiny studs on the cover snap fit to the back of the tablet to hold the cover to the tablet. The magnets are designed to hold the cover in various open positions. For that the magnets system work great.
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BLU-RAY TO MONITOR
CAN A BLU-RAY PLAYER CONNECT TO A COMPUTER MONITOR W/O A COMPUTER AND STILL PLAY THROUGH THE MONITOR?
My guess, maybe not. There needs to software at the receiving end to decode the surround sound data and monitors don't come equipped that way. But then maybe via the HDMI cable it will playback the stereo version of the soundtrack either through speakers built into monitor or other speaker PC type speakers.
Interesting question, I hope you get a definitive answer.
Interesting question, I hope you get a definitive answer.
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Samsung - Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 - 8" - 32GB - Black
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 Tablet: With a vivid Super AMOLED touch screen and adaptive display technology, this versatile tablet brings your photos and videos to life. Dual quad-core processors make it easy to navigate home screens and apps. SideSync and Quick Connect technologies integrate your other Samsung devices, so you can easily transition to working and playing on your smart TV or smartphone.
can i add this tablet to my existing data plan with my carrier?
Not the Wi-Fi version you can't. However if you can create a hot spot with your existing phone the tablet can use that connection to access the internet.
It is my understanding that the 4G LTE versions of this tablet that Best Buy carries are not unlocked versions, so you must use the carrier(s) Best Buy promotes
It is my understanding that the 4G LTE versions of this tablet that Best Buy carries are not unlocked versions, so you must use the carrier(s) Best Buy promotes
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can the blu ray play the regular dvds?
Yes they can. And with upscaling technology built in they can often make prerecorded DVD movies look better.
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i want a blu-ray player with surround sound with it
Any stand alone Blu-ray player can decode the surround sound that is on a DVD or Blu-ray disc but it cannot reproduce the sound or send it to existing home theater speakers on its own
It must be connected to the rest of your sound system. If you're starting from scratch an easy entry to surround sound from a Blu-ray player would be on of the all in one combos that includes speakers, speaker wire and a Blu-ray player with the required sound amplification technology built in.
It must be connected to the rest of your sound system. If you're starting from scratch an easy entry to surround sound from a Blu-ray player would be on of the all in one combos that includes speakers, speaker wire and a Blu-ray player with the required sound amplification technology built in.
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