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- First reviewFebruary 1, 2008
- Last reviewJune 20, 2017
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- First review commentMay 8, 2011
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GoPro Chesty Chest Mount Harness: This GoPro chest mount for your camera makes it easy to capture exciting video and photos from the level of your chest. Perfect for any activity where you want a lower-than-the-helmet view of the action.
Posted by: Gibhunter
from Maine
As far as downhill mountain biking goes, I have the camera mounted pointing as far up as possible due to the design of the mounting system. Without a screen on the gopro I had no idea how my video was turning out, and sure enough at home all my video footage from the chesty was pointing straight down to the ground.
It is impossible with both me and the person I was with and his chesty to get useful footage of the bike and trail ahead while going down a mountain. The only good footage was while i was sitting up - which only happened for a few seconds at a time while going slow.
It is impossible with both me and the person I was with and his chesty to get useful footage of the bike and trail ahead while going down a mountain. The only good footage was while i was sitting up - which only happened for a few seconds at a time while going slow.
This mount I am sure is great for other things, but come on, make it more adjustable!!!!
What's great about it: comfortable compared to helmet cam mount, shakes least of all mounts but still shakes a lot.
What's not so great: price, plastic, design
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
4
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Take dynamic action shots with your GoPro camera when you mount it to a radiator cap, bike frame, surfboard or tube with a diameter of 1.4-2.5" with this roll bar mount.
Posted by: Gibhunter
from Maine
I took this to Sunday River with hopes of mounting it to the seatpost for a behind my bike shot of the person in back of me. I had it mounted and tightened with a screw drive since this mount will move no matter how hard you hand tighten it with only a little force.
When mounting it, it felt cheap and I thought it might break at the base since the half circle grips are really really thin and flex a LOT when tightening.
Anyway, I got down the mountain using Level 2/5 (easy - step up from a gravel trail down the mountain) trails. At the bottom I noticed it was gone.. see pictures below for the break off point. My camera made no sound or feel when it popped off.
Anyway, after 2 trips walking down the mountain and wasting an hour I gave up. Lucky for me though the guy I was with spotted it on the chairlift up reflecting back at us.
The camera corrupted the last 20 seconds of the video so I lost the part where it fell off unfortunately, but in putting the camera back up against the broken mount I know with 100% certainty that my back wheel did not hit the camera - it is impossible at the height it was mounted.
When mounting it, it felt cheap and I thought it might break at the base since the half circle grips are really really thin and flex a LOT when tightening.
Anyway, I got down the mountain using Level 2/5 (easy - step up from a gravel trail down the mountain) trails. At the bottom I noticed it was gone.. see pictures below for the break off point. My camera made no sound or feel when it popped off.
Anyway, after 2 trips walking down the mountain and wasting an hour I gave up. Lucky for me though the guy I was with spotted it on the chairlift up reflecting back at us.
The camera corrupted the last 20 seconds of the video so I lost the part where it fell off unfortunately, but in putting the camera back up against the broken mount I know with 100% certainty that my back wheel did not hit the camera - it is impossible at the height it was mounted.
GoPro NEEDS to make $30 mounts out of metal, the place this mount snapped off has no effect from how tight it is mounted which wasnt overly tight IMO or loose, it was at the start of a plastic arm!
I almost lost a $300 camera because GoPro cheaped out on ALL of their mounts. A $30 mount shouldnt be made of thin flimsy plastic.
What's great about it: the idea
What's not so great: plastic, breaks easy, almost lost camera
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Quality
1
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The all-new thinner and lighter design makes iPad 2 even more comfortable to hold. It's even more powerful with the dual-core A5 chip, yet has the same 10 hours of battery life.1 With two cameras, you can make FaceTime video calls,2 record HD video and put a twist on your snapshots in Photo Booth. And the iPad Smart Cover attaches magnetically and wakes up, stands up and brightens up your iPad 2.3
Posted by: Gibhunter
from Tennessee
This thing is slow for any multi tasking in comparison to android tablets my friends have recently purchased. This device is outdated arleady - it costs more than the better new tablets out there, and has far far fewer features. I will be selling mine shortly online to get some honeycomb action.
EVERY website I am interested in still uses flash, and since flash has been moving towards GPU acceleration and been getting more efficient I dont see it dying out as fast as apple thinks. And no, I am not going to download the app for every website I goto that occasionally has a flash video embedded.
I cannot wait for windows 8 tablets in a few years. The future is promising for these devices, and as usual apple will be behind in features, while every other company pounces ahead, if apple didnt make the tablet popular someone else would have - and done it right.
EVERY website I am interested in still uses flash, and since flash has been moving towards GPU acceleration and been getting more efficient I dont see it dying out as fast as apple thinks. And no, I am not going to download the app for every website I goto that occasionally has a flash video embedded.
I cannot wait for windows 8 tablets in a few years. The future is promising for these devices, and as usual apple will be behind in features, while every other company pounces ahead, if apple didnt make the tablet popular someone else would have - and done it right.
What's great about it: slim light
What's not so great: screen bleeds, no flash, slow multi tasking, price, look, no USB, non user replacable/upgradable parts.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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1
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Cool off your computer with this adjustable 3-speed case fan that allows you to aim cool air where you need it.
Customer Rating
5
Works fine
on May 13, 2011
Posted by: Gibhunter
from Tennessee
Build or modify your own PC:Yes
Level of Expertise:Expert
Primary reason for building/modifying PC:Gaming
I used this to replace the northbridge chipset fan on my computer because the intel DX58SO board comes with a horrible sounding fan. This fan is silent in comparison, and I can flex the fan right over the chipset for perfect airflow probably better than the tiny fan the board came with stock. This is easy to install, just remove a mobo screw, slip the base of the fan under and screw the mobo screw back in.
Video attached to this review is over 2 years ago when I bought this fan, so don't make fun of the now out of date components, things have changed a lot.
Video attached to this review is over 2 years ago when I bought this fan, so don't make fun of the now out of date components, things have changed a lot.
What's great about it: air flow, speed of install, price
What's not so great: pole is a little soft - not ridgid enough
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
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Take your mark for a race filled with wild off-road thrills. In DiRT 2, the excitement and aggression of off-road racing explodes onto your screen with new levels of attitude and adrenaline. Take control of any of an array of powerful vehicles, and push your ride to its limits as you navigate a series of exhilarating real-world environments. Will you have the skills and fearlessness it will take to roar past the competition and leave them to eat your DiRT?In DiRT 2, you'll have the opportunity to savor the power of a wide variety of officially licensed best-in-class rally cars and off-road vehicles, covering seven vehicle classes. Select your favorites, upgrade them and use different vehicles strategically in different events for maximum impact. Race your way through stunning real-world locations, such as the rally cross at the massive Los Angeles sports stadium's "Stadium King Shootout" and edge-of-control canyon racing of Utah's "Creek Trailblazer" event, each rendered with incredible, eye-popping graphics. Then prove your talents are truly world class as you compete in an adrenaline-fueled World Tour that will have you testing your skills in aggressive multicar and intense solo race events.
Posted by: Gibhunter
from Tennessee
This game is awesome, and I love the focus on the Subaru Impreza. I wish DiRT 3 didnt switch over to a focus on the ford fiesta, which hasn't won anything amazing yet. Used game came in like new shape, but half the competitions used price.
What's great about it: price, fun,
What's not so great: nothing yet
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This magenta ink cartridge lets you add a touch of color to your documents or lets you print colorful photos on your compatible Canon printer.
Posted by: Gibhunter
from Tennessee
Seems to be the best value for ink out there. Only competition would be the Kodak printers, but those arent single tanks, so when yellow goes dead first (most colors take yellow to make), then you have to buy a new cartridge and replace them all.
What's great about it: price
What's not so great: nothing
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
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Add color to your documents and photos with this yellow ink cartridge.
Posted by: Gibhunter
from Tennessee
The ink lasts long, and the colors are much better than my previous HP printer.
What's great about it: Price, colors
What's not so great: nothing yet
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
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Print more for less with this Canon color ink cartridge pack. It includes cyan, magenta, yellow and black inks enhanced with the proprietary ChromaLife100+ system to produce stunningly-pigmented, long-lasting colors for personal and business documents. Use this Canon color ink cartridge pack with specialized Canon photo paper and select PIXMA printers to bring your treasured memories to life.
Posted by: Gibhunter
from Tennessee
I have a canon MX870, and this ink makes great looking photos, and lasts a lot longer than my previous HP printer with separate "Model 02" ink tanks. Good value, for me and I do a LOT of photo printing.
What's great about it: Lasts long, price
What's not so great: could be even cheaper??
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
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Take your favorite tunes on the go with this MP3 player that features 4GB* of storage space and a built-in digital FM tuner. The built-in clip provides easy portability.
Customer Rating
4
Nice size
on January 17, 2011
Posted by: Gibhunter
from Tennessee
Age Range:18-24
Type of Listener:Audiophile
Number of MP3 Players Owned:More than 5
Top MP3 Accessory:Headphones
Pretty easy to lose this thing! I had accidently set it on European instead of USA, and apparently the volume is limited to ~1/2 and I was going to return the thing angry. Then after researching, I realized it was because it was on EUR that the volume was so low and reset the thing.
Works great, the sound quality seems on par with the ipods - so average. The size makes it a great gym player with no need for additional accessories.
What's great about it: size, price, upgradable
What's not so great: battery life is not great compared to an ipod
I would recommend this to a friend!
Durability
4
Sound Quality
3
Features
4
Ease of Use
4
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Only @ Best BuyShare your favorite tunes with a friend with this dual mini headphone jack adapter.
Posted by: Gibhunter
from Tennessee
I must have bought 10 of these over the past 4 years. Use them all the time for various setups I create. Never had one break. I just lose them. Work perfectly, and these are much better to work with than the short block style splitters.
What's great about it: durable,handy,
What's not so great: nothing
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Performance
5
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Samsung Gear VR for Select Samsung Cell Phones: Mobile virtual reality is finally here. Watch movies in your own private cinema, be at the center of your favorite games, and socialize with friends in a virtual world all your own. The lightweight design and intuitive touchpad drop you right in the action and allow for hours of immersive entertainment.
Overall
3 out of 5
3 out of 5It really isnt quite there yet.
By Gibhunter
from Maine
I have a new Galaxy S6 and watched tons of reviews on youtube before buying this but it didnt quite seem to stand up to the hype out there. My first impression when putting it on was "wow so that is the screen door effect everyone talks about". Yes, it is very noticeable, it is a gray screen like pattern that doesn't move when you move your head and it dulls the colors. I never really noticed it on my google cardboard using a GS5 - maybe it is the lens? My second thought after putting it on was. "wow, this moves so much smoother than my google cardboard". The sensors are much better in this device.
Initial setup is done by plugging your phone in and it will download the oculus store. The initial app setup failed on mine - I left it for 20 minutes and it was stuck on installing one of the experiences. After force closing it and trying again it went. The Oculus store selection isnt great right now and apps/experiences/games can get very pricey and most have 3 star reviews but there are some good ones out there. About 7 minutes in on actually using the device my S6 was overheating and a message popped up saying it needed to cool down. I saw this a lot on youtube videos but figured it was because they were recording the screen while using it. Later in the day it took 40 minutes to overheat - Watching videos in oculus theatre is less intensive than an app where you are constantly moving your head around. I've noticed in comparison to my google cardboard that I have felt 0 motion sickness using this product while ~10 minutes of google cardboard is enough. I am also having a hard time fining the navigation buttons on the side when I need to. I have ordered a game pad to solve that issue. I had Sony bluetooth headphones paired only to find out they dont work in the VR world - sound is choppy or delayed - look it up if you don't believe me.
In the VR world one thing that was a let down is that objects that are far away really arent crisp or in focus. In the real world I can look up at a tree and see leaves/pine needles. I haven't seen any experiences where distant objects look real because of this. I think maybe it is equipment limitations? In a perfect world, the inside of the device would have retina trackers and software to focus the screen based on where you are looking... but that would be resource intensive. The Oculus theater though gives you that weird feeling when you look around the room and dont see anyone, and you look down at your arm rest and your arm isnt there. Pretty cool!
The device being wide hasnt been an issue for me, but my wife has quite a gap letting light in.. it didnt seem to bother her much though. I do unfortunately see the edges of the phone screen as cut off in my peripheral vision.. I wonder if the larger galaxy devices wouldnt have this issue.
Yes it is better than a $5 google cardboard - but if you have used a google cardboard you arent going to put this on and compare it to the first time you saw N64 graphics that people keep saying. I'm not sure it even justifies the high cost of this device retailing at $100.
If you think you'll be able to show this device to several friends who want to see it.. be prepared for disappointment when it overheats on the second person.
Another disappointment related to this device is that the apps/experiences are HUGE.. 700mb for <5 minute videos. Meanwhile Samsung removes the SD card slot on their flagship products. Where was the thought process there? They say SD cards are outdated and the cloud is the future... well... not if the future is GearVR. It is a shame samsung went backwards in making the galaxy S6 because making it a little thicker like the galaxy S5 to allow SD cards or improve on cooling/battery would have been a step in the right direction.
In Summary:
The good:
- More sensitive than google cardboard
-No Motion sickness
- Fits over my fairly wide glasses well - and focuses with my -8.5 Rx glasses
- There are some pretty awesome experiences available
The good:
- More sensitive than google cardboard
-No Motion sickness
- Fits over my fairly wide glasses well - and focuses with my -8.5 Rx glasses
- There are some pretty awesome experiences available
The Bad:
-Overheats GS6 phone in minutes!
-Drains battery from 100-46% in 40 minutes (brightness on second to lowest)
-Expensive for what it is.
-Screen door effect which dulls colors.
-Edges cut off in peripheral vision with GS6
-No motion tracking - if you move your head closer it doesnt move in the VR world.
-Supported controllers are outrageously expensive, and should be included.
-App store is sparse, expensive, and you don't get to see many details before buying.
-Overheats GS6 phone in minutes!
-Drains battery from 100-46% in 40 minutes (brightness on second to lowest)
-Expensive for what it is.
-Screen door effect which dulls colors.
-Edges cut off in peripheral vision with GS6
-No motion tracking - if you move your head closer it doesnt move in the VR world.
-Supported controllers are outrageously expensive, and should be included.
-App store is sparse, expensive, and you don't get to see many details before buying.
Final Thoughts:
Had I seen the list of issues above I might have skipped on buying this. I would really point people interested in this to a google cardboard with a head strap because it really gives you that new experience for a good price. Know the limitations and dont expect a huge amount more than smoother head motion and comfort with this product over the cardboard. I have been wanting an oculus rift for several years now, and followed it closely in the news, but after seeing the screen door effect so strong on such a high resolution display Im going to move more cautiously.
Had I seen the list of issues above I might have skipped on buying this. I would really point people interested in this to a google cardboard with a head strap because it really gives you that new experience for a good price. Know the limitations and dont expect a huge amount more than smoother head motion and comfort with this product over the cardboard. I have been wanting an oculus rift for several years now, and followed it closely in the news, but after seeing the screen door effect so strong on such a high resolution display Im going to move more cautiously.
Gibhunter
Maine
Reply:
December 7, 2015
"Samsung Gear VR ( Reg price $200), Google cardboard (Reg price $5 ), how can you compare these two headset ?"
Samsung GearVR regular price is $100. You are talking the innovator version. How can I compare them? Well.. because they are essentially the same thing. Many of the gearVR experiences run on google cardboard. Plus you must not have understood what I was getting at because your statement doesn't make sense.
If you read it.. I was comparing the Google Cardboard to the GearVR and saying its is not really worth a $95 price difference - this is not a case of comparing a $100 and $5 item where the expensive item would obviously blow away the cheap one - in this case its nearly a wash.
Anyway, after a few more days with the device the over-heating issue is really ruining the experience. Its often only 10 minutes I get at a time before it needs to cool down and drops framerate - often during a video/game/experience. This is in a 70F room with a ceiling fan on with low humidity.
This is NOT a consumer device. A consumer device would have this issue resolved.
My fear is that Samsung will suddenly drop support for the S6 as soon as the S7 comes out instead of offering a solution. I'm looking into heatsink or fan options currently. Samsung could have made that plastic cover that covers the phone, which I dont use, into a heatsink instead of a heat trap .
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Samsung Gear VR for Select Samsung Cell Phones: Mobile virtual reality is finally here. Watch movies in your own private cinema, be at the center of your favorite games, and socialize with friends in a virtual world all your own. The lightweight design and intuitive touchpad drop you right in the action and allow for hours of immersive entertainment.
Overall3 out of 5
3 out of 5It really isnt quite there yet.
By Gibhunter
from Maine
I have a new Galaxy S6 and watched tons of reviews on youtube before buying this but it didnt quite seem to stand up to the hype out there. My first impression when putting it on was "wow so that is the screen door effect everyone talks about". Yes, it is very noticeable, it is a gray screen like pattern that doesn't move when you move your head and it dulls the colors. I never really noticed it on my google cardboard using a GS5 - maybe it is the lens? My second thought after putting it on was. "wow, this moves so much smoother than my google cardboard". The sensors are much better in this device.
Initial setup is done by plugging your phone in and it will download the oculus store. The initial app setup failed on mine - I left it for 20 minutes and it was stuck on installing one of the experiences. After force closing it and trying again it went. The Oculus store selection isnt great right now and apps/experiences/games can get very pricey and most have 3 star reviews but there are some good ones out there. About 7 minutes in on actually using the device my S6 was overheating and a message popped up saying it needed to cool down. I saw this a lot on youtube videos but figured it was because they were recording the screen while using it. Later in the day it took 40 minutes to overheat - Watching videos in oculus theatre is less intensive than an app where you are constantly moving your head around. I've noticed in comparison to my google cardboard that I have felt 0 motion sickness using this product while ~10 minutes of google cardboard is enough. I am also having a hard time fining the navigation buttons on the side when I need to. I have ordered a game pad to solve that issue. I had Sony bluetooth headphones paired only to find out they dont work in the VR world - sound is choppy or delayed - look it up if you don't believe me.
In the VR world one thing that was a let down is that objects that are far away really arent crisp or in focus. In the real world I can look up at a tree and see leaves/pine needles. I haven't seen any experiences where distant objects look real because of this. I think maybe it is equipment limitations? In a perfect world, the inside of the device would have retina trackers and software to focus the screen based on where you are looking... but that would be resource intensive. The Oculus theater though gives you that weird feeling when you look around the room and dont see anyone, and you look down at your arm rest and your arm isnt there. Pretty cool!
The device being wide hasnt been an issue for me, but my wife has quite a gap letting light in.. it didnt seem to bother her much though. I do unfortunately see the edges of the phone screen as cut off in my peripheral vision.. I wonder if the larger galaxy devices wouldnt have this issue.
Yes it is better than a $5 google cardboard - but if you have used a google cardboard you arent going to put this on and compare it to the first time you saw N64 graphics that people keep saying. I'm not sure it even justifies the high cost of this device retailing at $100.
If you think you'll be able to show this device to several friends who want to see it.. be prepared for disappointment when it overheats on the second person.
Another disappointment related to this device is that the apps/experiences are HUGE.. 700mb for <5 minute videos. Meanwhile Samsung removes the SD card slot on their flagship products. Where was the thought process there? They say SD cards are outdated and the cloud is the future... well... not if the future is GearVR. It is a shame samsung went backwards in making the galaxy S6 because making it a little thicker like the galaxy S5 to allow SD cards or improve on cooling/battery would have been a step in the right direction.
In Summary:
The good:
- More sensitive than google cardboard
-No Motion sickness
- Fits over my fairly wide glasses well - and focuses with my -8.5 Rx glasses
- There are some pretty awesome experiences available
The good:
- More sensitive than google cardboard
-No Motion sickness
- Fits over my fairly wide glasses well - and focuses with my -8.5 Rx glasses
- There are some pretty awesome experiences available
The Bad:
-Overheats GS6 phone in minutes!
-Drains battery from 100-46% in 40 minutes (brightness on second to lowest)
-Expensive for what it is.
-Screen door effect which dulls colors.
-Edges cut off in peripheral vision with GS6
-No motion tracking - if you move your head closer it doesnt move in the VR world.
-Supported controllers are outrageously expensive, and should be included.
-App store is sparse, expensive, and you don't get to see many details before buying.
-Overheats GS6 phone in minutes!
-Drains battery from 100-46% in 40 minutes (brightness on second to lowest)
-Expensive for what it is.
-Screen door effect which dulls colors.
-Edges cut off in peripheral vision with GS6
-No motion tracking - if you move your head closer it doesnt move in the VR world.
-Supported controllers are outrageously expensive, and should be included.
-App store is sparse, expensive, and you don't get to see many details before buying.
Final Thoughts:
Had I seen the list of issues above I might have skipped on buying this. I would really point people interested in this to a google cardboard with a head strap because it really gives you that new experience for a good price. Know the limitations and dont expect a huge amount more than smoother head motion and comfort with this product over the cardboard. I have been wanting an oculus rift for several years now, and followed it closely in the news, but after seeing the screen door effect so strong on such a high resolution display Im going to move more cautiously.
Had I seen the list of issues above I might have skipped on buying this. I would really point people interested in this to a google cardboard with a head strap because it really gives you that new experience for a good price. Know the limitations and dont expect a huge amount more than smoother head motion and comfort with this product over the cardboard. I have been wanting an oculus rift for several years now, and followed it closely in the news, but after seeing the screen door effect so strong on such a high resolution display Im going to move more cautiously.
Gibhunter
Maine
December 12, 2015
Yes, 3 out of 5 stars is 90% due to it overheating. Ive now had it over a week and every single time I use it, it as overheated. Just now it took a whopping 6 minutes in game. It needs a fan or heatsink.
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This WD My Cloud drive features a 4TB capacity and lets you stream media to compatible DLNA-/UPnP-capable devices or upload and access data on the go via PC, Mac and compatible mobile phones and tablets. Automatic backup helps safeguard your files.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Easy to setup and use. Free backup program.
By cat0w
from Killeen
I have had my WD My Cloud (4GB) for a week now. It was very easy to setup and start using. You can download the Smartware for backing up your computers and upgrade to Pro for free. I have backed up both my desktop and laptop on it. There are apps for using it on your laptop and cell phone etc. I have downloaded both User Manuals for the My Cloud and the Smartware. I did upgrade the Ethernet cable from the CAT5 that came with it to a Belkin Premium Flat High-Speed CAT6 cable. It has worked fine when I use my cell phone to view my content. You can email files, pictures and video for family and friends to view.
Gibhunter
Maine
May 5, 2017
Just so others are aware - the cat5 cable this comes with is capable of 1 gigabit/sec transfer rate which is the max speed of the port on the hard drive. There will be no benefit to switching it out for a cat6 cable. The included cable is far too short to cause any sort of slowdown.
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Is there a wireless internet connector available for either of these products? Prefer TV connector over Blu-ray due to equipment position.
Samsung Blu-ray disc player - Model BD-1500 - XAA (In closet behind a wall)
Samsung Television - Series 750 / Model LN52A750R1F ( open line of sight )
Samsung Television - Series 750 / Model LN52A750R1F ( open line of sight )
Samsung makes a wireless USB dongle for their blu-ray players (most of them). Other than that, you could try a "Powerline Network Adapter Kit" which usually run $60-100, the kit is 2 small boxes that plug into the wall and basically create a network through the power line in your home. So you can plug one in by the router and one in back of the TV, and they have ethernet plorts on the back which your Blu-Ray player has. From there, I hear new HDMI cables have ethernet built in, so if you get internet to the Bluray player the new cable can then transfer it to the TV as well.
14 years, 9 months ago
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Gibhunter
Tennessee
What type of adapter would I need, for a laptop with Windows 7, to connect to the internet when away from my home network.
If you have a windowns 7 laptop, there is a near 100% chance your laptop has a wireless card built in, meaning you can connect to the internet from any place that has WIFI (hotels, airports, coffee places, libraries, college campuses, book stores, etc..). If you want internet EVERYWHERE you go with little to no exception, you will need a wireless boradband card which is sold through Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile. These go through cell phone towers, and the service is nearly everywhere in the country. There is a monthyl fee of $40-60 for mobile broadband cards.
14 years, 9 months ago
by
Gibhunter
Tennessee
i cracked my garmen 3750 screen can it be fixed?
They generally cost much more to fix than to replace unfortunately. I dont think best buy can send them out.
14 years, 10 months ago
by
Gibhunter
Tennessee
Is Tom-Tom or Garmin better than cell phones?
Is Tom-Tom and/or Garmin better than the GPS a cell phone provides? I am thinking of buying my husband one but we will also upgrade our phones early next year...
The GPS in cell phones is more of a pain than it is worth. There are fewer antennas connecting to the satelites which means they are less accurate than a real GPS system (I notice lag and disconnects all the time on my iphone 3GS), and also it drains the battery horribly fast and is inconvient when a phone call comes. Also, if you enter an area will slow or no data service on your cellphone your GPS becomes useless. The maps are preloaded on a GPS not on a cellphone.
I find the cell phone GPS useful for navigating by foot in the streets of large cities though.
I find the cell phone GPS useful for navigating by foot in the streets of large cities though.
14 years, 10 months ago
by
Gibhunter
Tennessee
Xbox 360
Xbox 360
Black ops upgrade?
If I preordered Black Ops standard edition can I upgrade to the hardened when I pickup my standard copy?
As far as I know you can upgrade if it is in stock, and usually they try and upsell it anyway to people who want it. Worst case scenario is you are out $5 for the preorder.
14 years, 11 months ago
by
Gibhunter
Tennessee
--> Any Point & Shoot Digital Camera for godo rock concerts? <---
So I go to concerts a lot and I want a type of camera that fits these requirements:
-Shoots clear and fast.
- Motion Still feature ( like when something moves, the camera capture the image still)
-Price range about $100-$200
-Shoots clear and fast.
- Motion Still feature ( like when something moves, the camera capture the image still)
-Price range about $100-$200
A camera with those needs wont be found for a price range of $100-$200
I really think you will need a DSLR camera because nothing on the point and shoot market (which is the $100-$400 price range) now has a large enough aperture to capture the low light and movement at a concert.
I was going to recommend either a Canon Rebel because they do take HD video now which is awesome for concerts and it meets all your other needs except price. I also would recommend the Panasonic DMC-TS2 because it is a rugged camera that is small and takes HD video also with a good low light sensor (the catch being that camera doesn't have motion still or the ability to shoot super clear with low light.
The pics attached are from a concert taken with a Panasonic TS1. The older version of the TS2 attached.
I really think you will need a DSLR camera because nothing on the point and shoot market (which is the $100-$400 price range) now has a large enough aperture to capture the low light and movement at a concert.
I was going to recommend either a Canon Rebel because they do take HD video now which is awesome for concerts and it meets all your other needs except price. I also would recommend the Panasonic DMC-TS2 because it is a rugged camera that is small and takes HD video also with a good low light sensor (the catch being that camera doesn't have motion still or the ability to shoot super clear with low light.
The pics attached are from a concert taken with a Panasonic TS1. The older version of the TS2 attached.
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Gibhunter
Bangor, Maine
? about focusing options?
I want a camera that will allow me to focus through a fence when taking photos of my kids playing sports without focusing on the fence itself.
You will likely need a camera with manual focusing to do this, which means a DSLR camera.
Other options I can think of would be the Panasonic cameras often have a setting that is quick to get to that has either macro (up close) or infinite focus, so it will always be looking far away instead of focusing on a nearby object.
If you are close to this fence, you could always choose a camera with a lens small enough to poke through the holes too.
Other options I can think of would be the Panasonic cameras often have a setting that is quick to get to that has either macro (up close) or infinite focus, so it will always be looking far away instead of focusing on a nearby object.
If you are close to this fence, you could always choose a camera with a lens small enough to poke through the holes too.
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Gibhunter
Bangor, Maine
I have a an 8GB San Disk Card that won't fit into my Epson picture mate printer. What kind of an adapter do I need?
I purchased a new Sony digital Camera from Best Buy and purchased the memory card . Memory seems to be a little short for my Epson Picture mate printer. I'm sure I need an adapter but I don't know what kind.
You might have to re-ask your question with more details. What kind of card is your 8GB San Disk? (thats the brand not type)
If it is SD it should fit no problem, if it is memory stick pro duo you will need a memory stick to SD adapter, which usually you have to buy a new memory card to get. It is possible the card you bought didnt come with an adapter because a lot of people are able to plug them into their computers. So, when you go to pick out another, just pick the cheapest card that includes the adapter.
Bestbuy.com sells the adapter, but I have never seen on in store. Ill attach it to this response.
If it is SD it should fit no problem, if it is memory stick pro duo you will need a memory stick to SD adapter, which usually you have to buy a new memory card to get. It is possible the card you bought didnt come with an adapter because a lot of people are able to plug them into their computers. So, when you go to pick out another, just pick the cheapest card that includes the adapter.
Bestbuy.com sells the adapter, but I have never seen on in store. Ill attach it to this response.
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Gibhunter
Bangor, Maine
Do they make adapters for older lenses to fit a newer camera?
I have an older Canon Vivitar AV-1 with various lenses and I just bought a new Canon Rebel XS Digital. Do they make an adapter to fit my Vivitar 75 - 205mm 1:3.8 closed focusing auto zoom lense to my rebel camera?
There are adapters available online but not through best buy. I would do a google search for what you need, example: "vivitar to canon adapter" I found a lot of them available ranging in the sub $20 range. Im sorry I cannot link to an outside site through this.
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Gibhunter
Bangor, Maine
optical viewfinder
I am looking for a DC with screen plus optical viewfinder.
I looked through a lot on bestbuy.com and only found that the larger cameras have room for the viewfinder. Companies are making the LCD screens brighter and brighter to work better in high sunlight conditions and the space and technology to have a viewfinder is costly. I would just recommend going for whichever camera you like and if it doesn't happen to have a viewfinder, just get a good sized SD card and always take a couple shots at a time and one should come out good.
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Gibhunter
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