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- First reviewNovember 15, 2014
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The Smart Battery Case is engineered specifically for iPhone 6s and iPhone 6 to give you even longer battery life and protection. The soft microfiber lining on the inside helps protect your iPhone, while the soft elastomer hinge design makes it easy to put the case on and take it off again. On the outside, the silky, soft-touch finish of the silicone exterior feels great in your hand.Charge your iPhone and battery case simultaneously for increased talk time up to 25 hours, Internet use up to 18 hours on LTE, and even longer audio and video playback.* With the Smart Battery Case on, the intelligent battery status is displayed on the iPhone Lock screen and in Notification Center, so you know exactly how much charge you have left.The battery case supports Lightning accessories, such as the Lightning to USB Cable (included with your iPhone) and works with the iPhone Lightning Dock (sold separately). Choose from two complementary colors.
Posted by: lazarus31415
from Madison, Wisconsin
1) ignore the reviews that say that this battery case has a low capacity compared to other battery cases on the market. While it may have lower specifications, it does more with less. The power management is active and intelligent. I find that the battery case lasts me at least 12 hours of moderate to heavy use. By dinner time, it's starting to think about actually using the on-board battery. This is far better performance than I've seen with Mophie.
2) This device does pass through charging. You never need to take the case off. It charges both.
3) the power meter are on your phone (software) rather than on the case. I like it this way better.
4) The tumor isn't that bad. I like how it fits in my hand.
I do not regret this purchase in the slightest.
My Best Buy number: 3300968797
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Standard Lens: Capture important moments in your life with this standard lens, which works with your compatible Canon DSLR EF-mount camera. A circular aperture with 7 blades helps you add creative background blur.
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from Madison, Wisconsin
The old 50mm 1.8 ii lens has been around for 25 years. It had suburb optics and a terrible focusing drive.
This new Lens has the same optics. But, has a much more sturdy build, an excellent STM drive, and a 7 leaf circular aperture.
This is a huge update. Everyone needs it in their kit.
FYI... it has 49mm filter threads. I just picked up a 49mm to 52mm step-up adapter. It works fine. Now I don't have to get another set of filters in a less common thread size.
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Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Standard Lens: This compact, lightweight lens features excellent Gaussian optics and multicoated glass to produce consistently exceptional results, making it ideal for everyday use. It's versatile enough to be effective in a variety of shooting situations and has a fast 1.8 maximum aperture for excellent low-light performance.
Posted by: lazarus31415
from Madison, Wisconsin
You will hear the same thing over and over again about this lens... and it's very true.
Pros
Wicked sharp. This lens has NO business being this inexpensive and this sharp. But, it is. The image quality is spectacular. f1.8 is perfect for many uses.
Wicked sharp. This lens has NO business being this inexpensive and this sharp. But, it is. The image quality is spectacular. f1.8 is perfect for many uses.
But, it has limitations.
Cons
The focusing drive is squishy and just this side of useless in low light environments. It's not that great for action photography either.
The focusing drive is squishy and just this side of useless in low light environments. It's not that great for action photography either.
On an APS-C camera, it's going to have a 35mm equivalent of 80mm. This, along with the wicked sharpness of the optics make this lens a spectacular portrait lens.
I've not used this lens on a full frame camera. But, if you want to use this on a full frame camera, enable Peripheral Illumination Correction and stop it down at f4.
But, if you are using an APS-C sensor... you have a chance to have a lens for $125 that has better optical performance than the $2000 L Series equivalent.
Oh... don't try manual focusing while the AF mode is on. You will eventually ruin the gearing.
Canon... if you are reading this... you've had this lens unchanged since 1990. How about you update to an STM drive while keeping the same spectacular optics? I would wait in line to buy that lens.
My Best Buy number: 3300968797
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This travel charger is designed for use with select Canon DSLR batteries to ensure your digital camera is powered and ready to use. The lightweight design allows easy portability.
Posted by: lazarus31415
from Madison, Wisconsin
I lost my charger for my T2i. Shame. But, I got this as a replacement and like it more than the OEM charger.
Pros: It has plugs that work both in the US and Europe... which is very nice if you travel. It has many modules that cover a wide range of batteries. If you are traveling with someone that has a different model of camera, you can both use it.
Cons: it's a bit larger than the OEM charger. The build is not as solid... it feels just a little bit cheap.
If I had a choice between my old OEM and this one... I think I would take this one. The added functionality is worth a slight increase in bulk and a slight decrease in build quality.
My Best Buy number: 3300968797
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Only at Best BuyEasily charge and sync your compatible Apple® iPhone®, iPad® or iPod® with this 3' Modal MD-LA5SCP Lightning cable that features flashing blue lights that indicate the charge status.
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3
This cable is very cool... But, keep the reciept
on November 16, 2014
Posted by: lazarus31415
from Madison, Wisconsin
I absolutely LOVE this cable. But, it has some limitations.
The Pros:
The light show is AWESOME. it's fun. it makes your phone look like it's going nom nom nom with the electricity.
The light show is AWESOME. it's fun. it makes your phone look like it's going nom nom nom with the electricity.
The Cons:
The durability is not spectacular. Keep the receipt. The nice thing is that it is a Best Buy branded item; which means that the warranty can be taken care of in store. Warranty repair and replacement doesn't get more convenient than that.
The durability is not spectacular. Keep the receipt. The nice thing is that it is a Best Buy branded item; which means that the warranty can be taken care of in store. Warranty repair and replacement doesn't get more convenient than that.
There is also a compatibility issue with my car radio. My car stereo does not like this cable... which is ok. the light show can be distracting while driving.
My Best Buy number: 3300968797
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Canon EF-S 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6 IS STM Standard Zoom Lens: Versatile, compact and lightweight, this lens is great for a variety of situations from weddings to family vacations. With image stabilization to reduce motion blur, you can get stunning pictures without a tripod, even at slower shutter speeds.
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I upgraded my original 18-55mm to the STM after I fell in love with the STM drive on the 40mm pancake. This upgrade had a number of useful advantages.
The all internal focusing is an improvement over the external focusing of the previous model. The manual focusing control is a vast improvement over the previous model. The ability to manually focus when in Auto-focusing mode is worth the upgrade money alone. If you do video, you really want the STM focusing drive. It's very silent and focusing motor noises in a video is really annoying. This eliminates focusing noise while providing fast, accurate auto-focus.
The image quality is very close to, if not identical to the previous kit lens. I have a strong preference for prime lenses; because, I demand more control over my depth of field and cannot afford L series lenses.
The build quality is reasonable. This is, after all, an inexpensive kit lens. The mount in plastic.
This lens will NOT fit on a full frame body. But, if you can afford a full framed body, what are you doing spending money on kit lenses? That doesn't make any sense.
In short, the improvements are many and all of them very useful. The limitations of this lens is built into the nature of kit zoom lenses. It's a nice lens. But, because of the nature of zoom lenses, I don't use it that much. But, when I need it... it's there and does a good job.
Just don't expect L series performance.
My Best Buy number: 3300968797
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Only at Best BuyOnly at Best BuyLenovo Yoga 2 59440471 Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: Invite more flexibility into your work and play with this Lenovo Yoga 2-in-1 laptop. The flip-and-fold design lets you operate in four different modes — laptop, stand, tent or tablet — for the best viewing experience at home or on the go.Learn more about the New Windows ›
Posted by: lazarus31415
I'm not a big gamer. Although this computer does run Portal 2 without any issues. As a flexible, sold workhorse this machine cant be beat for the price.
Pros: It's zippy. The different media screen positions are very useful. It's a light machine with a very solid build. Lenovo did NOT fill it full of bloatware AND they also have a couple of very useful proprietary utilities like the the facial recognition log-in software. The keyboard is nice and the screen is lovely.
Lets be clear here... this is my first Lenovo laptop and I am a FAN! This is an excellent machine for not a lot of money. I've owned a round dozen laptops over the past two decades. This is one of my favorites.
Cons: When I first purchased the Yoga, there were Linux support issues with the graphics card. That may have been fixed. If you're not a linux user... ignore this and buy this machine. If you are a linux user, make sure it's supported before buying.
My Best Buy number: 3300968797
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Capture stunning images of wide perspectives with this Canon 9522B002 EF-S wide-angle lens that features an aspheric lens element for high image quality from the center to the edges. The circular, 7-blade aperture delivers soft backgrounds.
Customer Rating
5
Brilliant. A+ Value. You need this in your kit
on November 15, 2014
Posted by: lazarus31415
I used the EF-S 24mm f2.3 today. Excellent. A wide angle prime for $150 convinces me that canon is paying attention to what we want.
The build quality is excellent. It has a solid metal mount.
The image quality is very good. There's a little bit of chromatic aberration with the aperture wide open (to be expected). But, it produces nice images with a lovely bokeh. the focusing is a little weak at infinity. But, otherwise nicely sharp. It's a spectacular lens for the price and will take up only a small corner of your camera bag and budget.
STM drive is noiseless and fast focusing.
The image quality is very good. There's a little bit of chromatic aberration with the aperture wide open (to be expected). But, it produces nice images with a lovely bokeh. the focusing is a little weak at infinity. But, otherwise nicely sharp. It's a spectacular lens for the price and will take up only a small corner of your camera bag and budget.
STM drive is noiseless and fast focusing.
I'm thrilled. Canon... if you are reading this. Please continue to make affordable prime lenses of this build quality. You build em... I will buy them.
Still... This is an excellent lens for not a lot of money. This is an A+ value.
My Best Buy number: 3300968797
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Only at Best BuyOnly at Best BuyLenovo Yoga 2 59440471 Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: Invite more flexibility into your work and play with this Lenovo Yoga 2-in-1 laptop. The flip-and-fold design lets you operate in four different modes — laptop, stand, tent or tablet — for the best viewing experience at home or on the go.Learn more about the New Windows ›
Can this laptop be locked with a cable lock?
There seems to be no lock point on the side.
It does not have that port built in. There may be a way to do it by attaching extra hardware. I wouldn't.
9 years, 4 months ago
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lazarus31415
Madison, Wisconsin
Only at Best BuyOnly at Best BuyLenovo Yoga 2 59440471 Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: Invite more flexibility into your work and play with this Lenovo Yoga 2-in-1 laptop. The flip-and-fold design lets you operate in four different modes — laptop, stand, tent or tablet — for the best viewing experience at home or on the go.Learn more about the New Windows ›
Does it run on full windows or windows RT
full windows 8.
9 years, 4 months ago
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lazarus31415
Madison, Wisconsin
Only at Best BuyOnly at Best BuyLenovo Yoga 2 59440471 Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: Invite more flexibility into your work and play with this Lenovo Yoga 2-in-1 laptop. The flip-and-fold design lets you operate in four different modes — laptop, stand, tent or tablet — for the best viewing experience at home or on the go.Learn more about the New Windows ›
can you connect this to two monitors?
It's only video out port is a Micro-HDMI.
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