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    August 31, 2013
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Customer Rating
3 out of 5
3
Somewhat Disappointing Return to the Force
on May 8, 2016
Posted by: COCStrong
from Atlanta, GA
Verified Purchase:Yes
Ok, I'm not the biggest Star Wars fan, but I am a fan and was somewhat disappointed with JJ Abrams' take. After his masterful reboot of Star Trek, he creates a meandering, somewhat dull film with two characters who aren't all that compelling in Rhey and Poe. Finn is actually a welcome addition, although John Boyega tends to overact a time or two here. It was great to see Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford again, albeit much older. Overall, the movie doesn't strike the right balance between the story and the action, and it is exceedingly obvious throughout what is going to happen next. The next film needs to step it up a bit.
My Best Buy number: 2358722511
My Best Buy number: 2358722511
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Dyson Tangle-Free Turbine Tool: Kiss pet hair good-bye with a tangle-free attachment tool that easily removes dirt and hair from upholstery, stairs and car interiors.
 
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4 out of 5
4
A bit pricey, but does the job well
on July 19, 2014
Posted by: COCStrong
from Atlanta, GA
Verified Purchase:Yes
So, you already pay (or overpay, depending on your perspective) for an award-winning vacuum, then you discover it doesn't have all of the accessories that you need to get the job done. Enter the Dyson Tangle-free Turbine Tool, a nifty piece of engineering that works well but, in my opinion, should have been included in the box with ALL Dyson vacuums. To add salt to the wound, the purchase price just includes the tool and there is no carrying or storage case. When you finish cleaning up and start wishing the tool would stow away neatly like on other vacuums, this flaw becomes significant, especially considering its premium pedigree and cost.
As for the performance, this thing hums along so quietly it's almost impossible to hear its motion over the roar of the vacuum's own engine. It seems to be slightly smaller than other brands' turbo tools but it performs flawlessly, leveraging the full, legendary suction of a Dyson and not tangling on items with stray threads such as rugs. I have no complaints in the performance. Now, we could just work on that price...
My Best Buy number: 2358722511
My Best Buy number: 2358722511
What's great about it: Design
What's not so great: The price is outrageous!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
4 out of 5
4
Performance
5 out of 5
5
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Whether your photography experience is newsstand magazine-level expert or family picnic-level beginner, there will always be aspects of your photos that can be improved upon. When you're capturing a moving, changing environment with unpredictable subjects and constantly evolving conditions, your images are bound to contain unplanned and unwanted facets that, while not ruining the entire photo, may detract from the final product. Then there are characteristics of every photo that can be tweaked, increased, lowered or adjusted to elevate the quality of the image — things like lighting, contrast, saturation, shadows and more. With Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5, you've got the solutions you need to remove those unwanted aspects and make adjustments in an easy-to-use format that puts intuitive tools at your fingertips.You may be looking for the ability to fine-tune your photographs or you may have the intention of adding artistic adjustments to the images you've captured. Either way — and no matter what your proficiency level is — Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5 gives you the freedom to edit your photos to your preference. Make unwanted objects vanish from the image with precise swipes of the advanced Healing Brush. Selectively adjust brightness, contrast, white balance, sharpness, noise reduction, moiré removal and more in targeted areas of your images with selective adjustment brushes that expand your creative control. Add interesting and eye-catching vignette effects to emphasize the more important aspects of your image with the radial gradient tool. Take your high ISO images and create amazing, natural-looking results with the state-of-the-art noise reduction technology. Bring out the details that might be missed in dark shadows or bright highlights with highlight and shadow recovery. Straighten tilted images, even when the horizon is hidden, with just one click of the Upright tool. With all of these editing tools, Lightroom 5 allows you to change your image in a nondestructive environment that makes it easy to reverse your steps and edits without altering the original image. When you've made the changes to your photos and you've edited them to perfection, print them into beautiful photo books with the software's customizable book templates, or share them with the world on social networks, such as Facebook or Flickr. With Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5, it's easy to go from simply capturing an image frozen in time to sharing a piece of your art with the world.
 
Customer Rating
4 out of 5
4
Still Learning Lightroom
on July 6, 2014
Posted by: COCStrong
from Atlanta, GA
Verified Purchase:Yes
I just happened to see Adobe Lightroom 5 as Best Buy's Deal of the Day and I snagged it, particularly since I could apply Reward Points to the purchase. Lightroom is the standard non-destructive photo-editing tool that all prosumer and professional photographers use, and it's very good. The feature set is solid. One note though is that it takes some navigating around Lightroom to begin to understand all the bells and whistles and appreciate how powerful it is; be prepared to do a deep dive if you're going to get the maximum usefulness from it. It is for this reason I say the ease of use is only average - it definitely requires patience to master, and some things are not intuitive. That said, the reward is awesome: well-developed photographs that make you push to the next level. Since Apple announced the end of Aperture, maybe one of my greatest gripes about LR will go away: a path to publishing the photos in Photos for iOS.
My Best Buy number: 2358722511
My Best Buy number: 2358722511
What's great about it: Great Price, Ease of Installation
What's not so great: Interface seems a little overcomplicated
I would recommend this to a friend!
 
Other Best Buy Products I Recommend
Nikon - D7000 Dslr Camera (Body Only) - Black
 
 
 
 
 
Ease of Use
3 out of 5
3
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Designed for use with Apple iPad Air, this Apple® MF051LL/A smart case features aniline-dyed leather material to guard against damage and folds into a stand, so you can easily type or enjoy stored media.
 
Customer Rating
4 out of 5
4
Among the best cases out there
on January 2, 2014
Posted by: COCStrong
from Atlanta, GA
Verified Purchase:Yes
I purchased this Smart Case for my iPad Air after having the polyurethane version on my iPad 2. I appreciated that design, and this smart case mimics that, plus it's in leather. I did return this item, though; the leather is a good deal heavier than the synthetic cover. One of the amazing things about the Air is how light and maneuverable it is, but this cover totally negates both of those qualities. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing wrong with this case per se, and I'd definitely recommend it over a third party solution, but it adds almost 50% of the device's weight back. I've decided instead to go with a screen protector, Luvvitt Silverback Grip and carrying sleeve when I transport my iPad.
My Best Buy number: 2358722511
My Best Buy number: 2358722511
What's great about it: Design, versatility
What's not so great: Weight
I would recommend this to a friend!
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ZAGG InvisibleShield HD Screen Protector for Apple iPad, iPad Pro 9.7", Air and iPad Air 2: Protect your display without sacrificing image quality. The InvisibleShield HD is made with strong components that shield your tablet from harsh impacts and drops, but you'll still enjoy a high level of image clarity.
 
Customer Rating
3 out of 5
3
Not Quite Right
on January 2, 2014
Posted by: COCStrong
from Atlanta, GA
Verified Purchase:Yes
ZAGG has the top-rated screen protectors out there for digital devices. I've used their products for my iPhone 5 and my iPod Nano with great success. Because of my experience, I bought the clear protector for my iPad Air. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to get it to adhere properly--the packaging is a little confusing, and once you get to the screen protector, you have to use copious amounts of the screen spray. Even after using nearly the whole bottle, I couldn't get all of the bubbles out. On top of that, my original installation got scratched and the surface didn't "heal" enough to my liking. To their credit, ZAGG forwarded me a replacement quickly. Unfortunately, I've had issues with it as well (bubbles - I'm somewhat of a perfectionist). I've since tried the Luvvitt dry-application screen protector, and I've been much more satisfied by its ease of application, clarity and lack of bubbles. Don't get me wrong - I'm still a ZAGG fan, but this particular product just didn't work for me.
My Best Buy number: 2358722511
My Best Buy number: 2358722511
What's great about it: Support from the company - they back their products
What's not so great: Installation, clarity
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Operate your compatible Nikon camera at a distance with this Nikon ML-L3 4730 wireless remote, which features immediate-release and 2-second-release modes and a 16' range for flexible shot composition.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Refreshingly Simple & Works Perfectly
on August 31, 2013
Posted by: COCStrong
from Atlanta
Verified Purchase:Yes
The ML-L3 wireless remote is a refreshingly simple (one button...that's it) companion to your compatible Nikon camera. (NOTE: This IS compatible with the Nikon D7000/D7100...the Best Buy website does not indicate that.) As I try to pick up the mantle of photography once again, I needed a remote to trigger the shutter on my Nikon D7000. During the old days of film, I had a wired shutter release, and from that experience, I know the positives and negatives of wired remotes, so I was happy that my camera was compatible with this wireless remote. The ML-L3 is tiny--even tinier than the Best Buy in-house Rocketfish remove--but not dainty or flimsy at all. Once the included battery is loaded (pull out the plastic strip to establish contact), you just set your camera to the remote mode and it works. I have had no issues so far. I don't know how long the battery lasts or how it compares to other remotes of its type, but I like it.
My Best Buy number: 2358722511
My Best Buy number: 2358722511
What's great about it: Small size, storage pouch
What's not so great: Nothing so far
I would recommend this to a friend!
 
Other Best Buy Products I Recommend
Nikon - D7000 DSLR Camera with 18-105mm VR Lens - Black
 
 
 
Nikon - D7100 DSLR Camera (Body Only) - Black
4.9 out of 5(550)
 
 
 
Nikon - AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED Telephoto Zoom Lens - Black
4.7 out of 5(536)
 
 
 
 
 
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Operate your compatible Nikon camera at a distance with this Nikon ML-L3 4730 wireless remote, which features immediate-release and 2-second-release modes and a 16' range for flexible shot composition.
 

can the wireless webcam work 5 to 7 miles away?& can i get a clear picture?

No, this only works in a range of up to 16 feet from your camera. I'm not sure what you would do for your situation; it sounds like a computer solution might be appropriate.
10 years, 7 months ago
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COCStrong
   Atlanta, GA
 
Operate your compatible Nikon camera at a distance with this Nikon ML-L3 4730 wireless remote, which features immediate-release and 2-second-release modes and a 16' range for flexible shot composition.
 

Does this remote require a wireless transmitter?

Does this or any wireless remote require a wireless transmitter? If so, could I please get some suggestions.
No, this remote does not require a transmitter provided your camera is compatible. For full compatibility, go to nikonusa.com.
10 years, 7 months ago
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COCStrong
   Atlanta, GA