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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR Super Telephoto Zoom Lens: Designed for use with most Nikon cameras with an F-Mount, this super telephoto zoom lens lets you capture birds, wildlife, motorsports and events in crisp clarity. The f/5.6 constant aperture helps you achieve out-of-focus backgrounds and lets you shoot in dim lighting.
 
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Excellent Choice
on June 18, 2016
Posted by: Bill
Verified Purchase:Yes
I had been drooling over this lens but just couldn't pull the trigger on buying it. While on a driving trip out to Texas my wife suggested I should pickup the lens and use it on the trip. Looked on Best Buy, found that a store about 1 hour ahead of us on the journey had the lens so I made the purchase. Very glad I did.
Several have commented that the lens is heavy. True enough, but any lens of this size is going to be heavy. While I find it heavy, I have been able to handhold every shot I've made with it due to the incredible VR system. Using it with my D7100. In low light focus can be a little hard to achieve. Also, if you focus in very close and then switch to a distant object, the lens has difficulty finding focus. Both of these situations are easy to overcome and have not hindered my enjoyment of the lens.
Photos are very sharp and pleasant. I recommend using back focusing (Google it if you don't know what it is), manual shutter and aperture with auto-ISO. This allows you to keep the shutter speed up, depth of field as you want it, and auto-ISO makes up the difference. I wondered if f5.6 maximum aperture would be a problem but I can say I have not given it a consideration while shooting.
See the shots I've attached for results. Quite pleased.
My Best Buy number: 2292665585
My Best Buy number: 2292665585
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Create customized DVDs with this Apple® SuperDrive 8x external DVD±RW/CD-RW drive that features support for double-layer media, so you can easily back up your important files. The built-in USB cable ensures simple connectivity.
 
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Nice Looking, Works
on January 8, 2016
Posted by: Bill
Verified Purchase:Yes
DVD drives are not the sexist technology out there now. Bought this to work with my iMac. Does a great job if you still need access to CDs or DVDs. Works great to play DVD movies on the iMac.
My Best Buy number: 2292665585
My Best Buy number: 2292665585
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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Access important files at home and on the go with this Seagate Personal Cloud STCR5000101 external USB and Ethernet hard drive, which offers a personal Cloud with a 5TB storage capacity for secure file sharing, streaming and remote access.
 
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Would Not Remain Connected
on January 8, 2016
Posted by: Bill
Verified Purchase:Yes
The concept of this system is great but in practice it just didn't work. Setup is accomplished by connecting the drive to your wireless router. Once the drive indicates it is connected, you interface with the drive via a browser based UI over your network. I was able to connect to the drive from my iMac but the drive would drop after a few minutes. Turning it off and back on fixed the problem but it occurred every 15 minutes or so. Trying to troubleshoot the problem I realized that even the software UI, being served up from the drive, was up and running and also reporting that the drive was off-line. After conducting some on-line searches I found that several others have the same issue with no real solution. I returned the drive to BestBuy and purchased the Western Digital WD-MyCloud system. It has worked flawlessly and is easily accessed anywhere on the web from my iPhone, PC at work, etc. I'm sorry the Seagate drive didn't work out. They've had a great name in technology for years. Perhaps they'll figure out the problem.
My Best Buy number: 2292665585
My Best Buy number: 2292665585
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No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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With 14.7 million pixels, the 27-inch iMac with Retina 5K display is the most powerful iMac ever. It features quad-core Intel® processors, the latest AMD graphics, a 1TB Fusion Drive, and great built-in apps. All in the same ultrathin design that's just 5mm at the edge.
 
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Excellent Choice
on January 8, 2016
Posted by: Bill
Verified Purchase:Yes
As a longtime PC user, but an iPad/IPhone fan, when my PC failed I decided to go with the iMac. Yes, the iMac is more expensive but the quality build, the compatibility with the iPhone/iPad, and the intuitive user interface make this an excellent choice and alternative to the PC. Easy setup, no matching up colored connectors and ready to go in minutes. The only downside for me is the keyboard. My huge paws are often hitting the wrong keys. I'll probably need to change out the keyboard for something with greater spacing between the keys.
My Best Buy number: 2292665585
My Best Buy number: 2292665585
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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Sony 2.1-Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer: Add booming bass, extra voice clarity and captivating virtual surround sound to your home theater. The soundbar is easy to mount on the wall, and the wireless subwoofer offers multiple placement options around the room. Plus, control the sound system and stream your music library or favorite Internet radio stations right from your devices.
 
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Great soundbar for the price
on February 5, 2015
Posted by: Bill
Verified Purchase:Yes
The decision to purchase the Sony soundbar was based on the positive reviews and the fact that I tend to like Sony equipment. I have not been disappointed. The sound is rich with adequate control over subwoofer level. All programming sounds better with the soundbar than with the TV speakers, and my Sony TV has really great sound already.
One of the main reasons I purchased the soundbar is the bluetooth capability. My wife had been looking for a way to play music from her iPad on better quality speakers without having the iPad tied down with direct connected wires. The Sony soundbar is excellent for this purpose and easy for her to use.
I have had some difficulty with certain devices connected through HDMI. For example, my DVD player wanted to take over control and various issues resulted such as unwanted muting of the soundbar when trying to change the volume. I found a setting on the DVD player that turned off HDMI control and that seemed to fix my problem. Also, the remote must have exact line of sight exposure to the soundbar or it will not respond. No bouncing off a wall or ceiling to get control. That is a bit aggravating because our soundbar sits on the entertainment center top and occasionally someone will set something beside it on the top. If there is any block of line of sight for the remote, the soundbar will not respond.
None of these difficulties would keep me from purchasing the soundbar again and they can be overcome. For the money, I don't believe you can beat it. Enjoy!
My Best Buy number: 2292665585
My Best Buy number: 2292665585
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Nikon 85mm f/3.5G Macro Lens and 35mm f/1.8G Portrait Lens: Create stunning portraits and easily control the depth of field using the 35mm lens, or rely on the 85mm lens to shoot close-up, macro photos with minimal blur thanks to VR II (Vibration Reduction) image stabilization.
 

What is the warranty on these lenses? The site says 1yr, but a best buy associate told me that nikon gives 5yr extended warranty by default. Is that true?

1 year out of the box, 5 years if you register the lens within 10 days of purchase
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Sony 2.1-Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer: Add booming bass, extra voice clarity and captivating virtual surround sound to your home theater. The soundbar is easy to mount on the wall, and the wireless subwoofer offers multiple placement options around the room. Plus, control the sound system and stream your music library or favorite Internet radio stations right from your devices.
 

Can I use the Sony TV remote to control soundbar volume?

or, do I need to use both remotes?
That probably depends upon what your TV remote features are. I have a Cisco cable box that has an AUX device button for control. By experimenting with the various Home Theater remote codes for Sony devices, I was able to find one that controls Power and Volume for the soundbar. Nothing else though.
9 years, 1 month ago
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Sony 2.1-Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer: Add booming bass, extra voice clarity and captivating virtual surround sound to your home theater. The soundbar is easy to mount on the wall, and the wireless subwoofer offers multiple placement options around the room. Plus, control the sound system and stream your music library or favorite Internet radio stations right from your devices.
 

Connected with optical audio, bass only goes to 12 which is barely heard.

How do I increase the bass output?
Check two things that I can think of right off. Be certain that Night Mode is OFF. Also, be certain that your subwoofer is paired with the soundbar. Both can look "on" but not be paired. Mine worked fine with the optical cable though I ended up opting for HDMI.
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