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- First reviewJune 6, 2014
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The Canon Vixia HF R700 Full HD camcorder captures important memories in HD video quality and can record videos in fast or slow motion. It has an SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slot so you can choose your storage. The 57x advanced zoom lets you capture every detail with the Canon Vixia HF R700 Full HD camcorder.
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from Andover, MA
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I record videos for the church. A previous church camcorder stopped working properly. Therefore, I used my iPad mini for several months. I use it to take personal videos. It works good (and shoots in widescreen), but it is not as good as a camcorder. After seeing people with camcorders while out and about and watching reviews on YouTube, I decided to buy one for myself. The Canon Vixia Hf R700 is great for general use. It is so much easier to use than the iPad mini. The Vixia shoots much better videos in various light conditions. The adjustments are more than enough for my use. The Canon Vixia Hf R700 has audio in, av out, HDMI out, and easy access to the other necessities. Once you charge up the battery, it lasts quite a while. There are some things that I found out by doing. 1) If you are going to shoot a long video (say over 30 minutes), record in the "native" AVCHD format -not mp4. With mp4, your videos will be divided into about 30 minute segments which results in more than one created "file". That can be an annoyance when editing. 2) Watch your sound levels closely when recording in something other than fully automatic mode. Loud sounds can distort if loud enough. This is especially true when using an external mic - which I very highly recommend for best sound. Speaking of that, if the mic has adjustable sound level (or if you are getting sound from a soundboard or something of that nature) boost it up very carefully and turn the cameras internal level way down to reduce background hiss. Always keep the instructions handy. They are very helpful. The Canon Vixia Hf R700 has lots of features and adjustments. EXPERIMENT with it to see what works best for you.
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Only @ Best BuyEasily connect a variety of analog stereo audio and video components using this Insignia™ NS-HZ302 female-to-male RCA Y-adapter, which provides 2 RCA outputs when connected to an RCA jack.
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Readily Available
on January 16, 2017
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from Andover, MA
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Since Radio Shack has gone by the wayside, I thought simple connectors like these would no longer be readily available anymore. Evidently, Best Buy had this connector available and as a result, I did not have to deal with some mail order outfit.
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Quickly input commands with this Logitech M510 mouse that features laser technology for precision tracking on most surfaces. The Logitech unifying receiver allows simple wireless connectivity.
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5
I Know These
on January 6, 2017
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from Andover, MA
Verified Purchase:Yes
I went with what I new. This Logitech M510 and some of the lower end Logitech models are about all we use at work these days. Not only is the price fair, but Logitech mice seem to take a beating. Those of you who work in an office environment might know what I mean by the word "beating". For my personal use at home, the Logitech M510 has the features I want without the overly high price.
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Enjoy powerful low-end sound while you're on the road with this JBL CX Series CX1200 single-voice-coil subwoofer, which features a 12" polypropylene woofer cone for rich, robust audio. The progressive spider delivers optimal control.
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5
NOT Just For Car Audio
on December 17, 2016
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from Andover, MA
Verified Purchase:Yes
I wanted to replace a 12" driver in my home powered subwoofer. The original wasn't up to par anymore. The JBL CX1200 looked near perfect for sealed box duty judging by the specs. As it turns out, CX1200 is quite better than the original. By the way, unlike ported boxes, sealed boxes are not very "fussy" about driver to box matching. The subwoofer is working great.
I also decided to buy 2 more to replace the woofers in a pair of large rather high quality 12" 3 way speaker systems (sealed boxes also, not ported). Evidently the system uses a 4 ohm woofers. That also worked great. Note: these woofers do not use binding posts. Instead, JBL uses the normal slide on clips - which made the job easier in my case. Great job JBL.
I also decided to buy 2 more to replace the woofers in a pair of large rather high quality 12" 3 way speaker systems (sealed boxes also, not ported). Evidently the system uses a 4 ohm woofers. That also worked great. Note: these woofers do not use binding posts. Instead, JBL uses the normal slide on clips - which made the job easier in my case. Great job JBL.
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Keep your LG Stylo 2 in top condition with this Incipio NGP case. Its soft, flexible polymer material is tough and tear-resistant to protect your phone. This Incipio NGP case is slim, so it fits easily in your pocket, and it has a smooth nonslip surface to ensure your device won't easily slide off the table.
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Finally Found A Case
on November 25, 2016
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from Andover, MA
Verified Purchase:Yes
I had an aweful time finding a case for this phone. Several places I went to treated me like I was from another planet. Best Buy just happened to have one in stock for this phone. It is doing the job and I cannot complain.
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LG Stylo 2 Prepaid Cell Phone for Boost Mobile: Capture beautiful pictures with the 8-megapixel BSI laser autofocus camera on the LG G Stylo for Boost Mobile. The 5.7-inch HD IPS display lets you view vibrant colors. Use the live shot and video trim features to create unique movies, and use the optimized stylus pen to create art or easily navigate this LG G Stylo.
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5
A LOT BETTER Than What I Had
on November 25, 2016
Posted by: bikdav
from Andover, MA
Verified Purchase:Yes
I had to replace a Samsung Galaxy S3 that gave me lots of trouble and was dying. All I really wanted was something that worked reliably. Not knowing anything about LG, I took a chance and bought this Stylo 2 because of its screen size and its price. Just a few years ago, screens this size along with a "stylus" were only available at heart attack inducing prices. This model was priced much more reasonably. To put it in as little words as possible, this Stylo 2 is a lot better than any of my previous phones.
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Store and protect everything from cherished photos and videos to sensitive work files with the Cruzer Glide USB Flash Drive. The drive comes with SanDisk SecureAccess software, which lets you password-protect and secure files you want to keep private while permitting access to files you want to share. The compact drive features a red slider that glides shut to shield the USB connector. SanDisk products are constructed to the highest standards and rigorously tested. You can be confident in the outstanding quality, performance and reliability of every SanDisk product.
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from Andover, MA
Verified Purchase:Yes
All SanDisk Cruiser thumb drives that I bought always worked. This one is no different. Every time that I need to move files from one place to the next, SanDisk always seems to work.
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Connect up to 4 USB 3.0 devices to your computer through a single port with this Insignia™ NS-PCH5431 USB hub, which features 4 USB ports that support data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps for fast uploads and downloads.
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5
Powered Plug and Play
on September 23, 2016
Posted by: bikdav
from Andover, MA
Verified Purchase:Yes
This powered USB hub is pretty much plug and play. It does not require any extra software downloads. It provides extra power to USB devices that "guzzle" power and can't be adequately powered by the receiving device itself. It did just that with an Android tablet that I tried to connect accessories to. The powering part of it worked great. But, my Android tablet is so "old" that nothing would work beyond getting plenty of power. I would still recommend this powered USB port for what it is capable of doing - supplying power.
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Expand your PC or Mac connectivity with this Insignia™ NS-PCH6430 USB hub, which interfaces with a single USB 3.0 port to enable connection of up to 4 USB devices. A 5V, 500 mAh/port output delivers a rapid charge to compatible devices.
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from Andover, MA
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I have quite a few items connected to a laptop that mostly stays on the desk. While it has more than enough USB connections, they are not conveniently located. With this 4 port adapter, the connected items are neatly organized.
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This SanDisk Pixtor SDSDUSC-032G-AB6CN SDHC memory card resists water, shocks, extreme temperatures and x-rays to allow use in a variety of harsh environmental conditions. The Class 10 rating enables smooth, high-definition video capture.
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In all truthfulness, I've had no problems with any memory cards that I've bought regardless of brand. This SanDisk Pixtor 32GB is no different. The only reason that I chose this one was because I needed this size and this particular one was on sale.
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Quickly input commands with this Logitech M510 mouse that features laser technology for precision tracking on most surfaces. The Logitech unifying receiver allows simple wireless connectivity.
Quickly input commands with this Logitech M510 mouse that features laser technology for precision tracking on most surfaces. The Logitech unifying receiver allows simple wireless connectivity.
Quickly input commands with this Logitech M510 mouse that features laser technology for precision tracking on most surfaces. The Logitech unifying receiver allows simple wireless connectivity.
Keep your LG Stylo 2 in top condition with this Incipio NGP case. Its soft, flexible polymer material is tough and tear-resistant to protect your phone. This Incipio NGP case is slim, so it fits easily in your pocket, and it has a smooth nonslip surface to ensure your device won't easily slide off the table.
Connect up to 4 USB 3.0 devices to your computer through a single port with this Insignia™ NS-PCH5431 USB hub, which features 4 USB ports that support data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps for fast uploads and downloads.
Does anyone know for sure if this is compatible with a system using Windows 10 ?
That should be no problem. You'd be surprised how many things work with Windows 10, some better than the older Windows operating systems.
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Connect up to 4 USB 3.0 devices to your computer through a single port with this Insignia™ NS-PCH5431 USB hub, which features 4 USB ports that support data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps for fast uploads and downloads.
Can this hub be power from the device bus if a power supply is unavailable?
If there is no available power supply, will the device still function using the power from the device bus?
I haven't tried it on this one. But, I have seen other powered USB hubs still work without the power supply - but they did not work adequately.
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This SanDisk Pixtor SDSDUSC-032G-AB6CN SDHC memory card resists water, shocks, extreme temperatures and x-rays to allow use in a variety of harsh environmental conditions. The Class 10 rating enables smooth, high-definition video capture.
Does this card work with the GoPro Hero+?
I don't see a problem doing this. All you can do is try it and see what happens.
7 years, 11 months ago
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Enjoy immersive movies, games and more with this Onkyo TX-NR646 home theater receiver. Includes HDMI 4K Ultra HD and 3D pass-through technologies for compatibility with 3D TVs, Blu-ray players and gaming consoles and 4K Ultra HD TVs.
Is this unit blue tooth
Yes.
8 years ago
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Enjoy immersive movies, games and more with this Onkyo TX-NR646 home theater receiver. Includes HDMI 4K Ultra HD and 3D pass-through technologies for compatibility with 3D TVs, Blu-ray players and gaming consoles and 4K Ultra HD TVs.
Has Onkyo finally released the update on the 646 for the DTS:X update that was supposed to be available at the end of 2015.
I just got word that the DTS:X system is coming sometime this summer (July, but I am not certain of that). Go on Onkyo"s Facebook page and ask them what the real deal is.
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Enjoy immersive movies, games and more with this Onkyo TX-NR646 home theater receiver. Includes HDMI 4K Ultra HD and 3D pass-through technologies for compatibility with 3D TVs, Blu-ray players and gaming consoles and 4K Ultra HD TVs.
Can we watch TV in one room while playing music streaming Pandora on zone 2 simultaneously?
According to the manual that I received, that is an option. Download the manual from Onkyo and double check that just in case.
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