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- First reviewApril 11, 2013
- Last reviewAugust 7, 2017
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- First review commentJune 24, 2013
- Last review commentAugust 3, 2017
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Monitor your travels with this Full HD THINKWARE dash cam. It begins recording automatically when you start your vehicle, and its 140-degree viewing angle and high-resolution camera capture the action as you drive. This THINKWARE dash cam has a file lock feature to let you save important videos.
Posted by: Smouse
from Denver
I've been through a few of these now and this , by far, has been the best. The app is quick and easy to use. Downloading clips takes under 30 seconds and the app is very responsive. There is an issue with set up on the android app and I have emailed support about that. Other than that Issue which I am sure will be resolved as this is brand new I would recommend this dash cam.
My Best Buy number: 095123836
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The Celestron EclipSmart 3-Piece Solar Eclipse Observing, and Imaging Kit is a must-have to view and photograph partial and total solar eclipses—like the upcoming 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse and 2024 Total Solar Eclipse. Affordable, easy to use, and best of all, Solar Safe, the Celestron EclipSmart 3-Piece Kit features solar film that conforms to the current ISO standard. With this kit, you’ll be totally prepared for eclipse day. You receive one pair of premium, durable plastic eclipse glasses with wraparound-style arms for a comfortable fit. The glasses are equipped with sturdy plastic lenses with Solar Safe film on the inside. The handy photo filter will help you capture images and video of the Sun with your smartphone or camera. Simply place the filter over your camera lens, and its delicate imaging sensor is protected. It works with phones, camcorders, action cams, point-and-shoot cameras, and DSLRs. Only remove the filter when the camera is no longer pointing at the Sun. Finally, this kit includes a 32-page booklet packed with helpful information, including observing tips, a detailed eclipse map, and a city-by-city timetable. Solar Safe Technology - EclipSmart solar products feature Solar Safe filter technology—the ultimate protection from harmful solar radiation—including IR and UV light—plus 99.999% of visible light. Celestron Solar Safe filter technology is SAFE for direct observation of the Sun and has been independently tested to conform to and meet the transmission requirements of ISO 2312-2:2015(E), Filters for Direct Observation of the Sun, EN 1836:2005 + A1:2007 (E) for an E15 Filter for the Direct Observation of the Sun and AS/NZS 1338.1:2012, Filters for Eye protectors. Important safety note: inspect your glasses and photo filter before every use. Do not use and discard if the solar film is damaged, torn, punctured, or separated from the frame in any way. Do not use the glasses or photo filter in combination with any magnifying optical device (i.e., telescopes, binoculars). Upcoming Eclipses: 2023 - On October 14, 2023, the famed “Ring of Fire” will encircle a darkened Moon during a spectacular annular eclipse. This special type of partial solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is too far from Earth to cover the Sun completely. The Sun’s corona is not visible during an annular eclipse. 2024 - On April 8, 2024, the Moon will completely cover the Sun during an awe-inspiring Total Solar Eclipse. Observers within the path of totality will witness the Sun’s dazzling corona, observe the “diamond ring” effect, and see day turn to night.
Posted by: Smouse
from Denver
Glasses are comfortable and work as advertised. Plastic frame. Comes with a nice book with eclipse info and a filter for cameras/cell phones.
My Best Buy number: 0951238361
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Sony XBR-55X900B 4K Ultra HD TV: Bring the future of entertainment into your living room or home theater space with stunning Ultra HD resolution — 4x the resolution of Full HD. Whether you're viewing in 2D or 3D, enjoying a video game or taking advantage of the bevy of included Web features, this TV displays your content with incredible clarity.
Customer Rating
5
After much research Sony wins my money
on December 3, 2014
Posted by: Smouse
from Denver
I've spent way too much time researching TVs. I had a Pioneer Elite 42" panel and tend to be really picky with my electronics. Nothing I had seen looked better to me than the Elite I already owned. After talking with the Best Buy Sony salesperson for a few weeks I decided the 55X850B would be a good replacement. The price was very attractive, and although the TV looks great and it's better than its competition the color and black levels could be better. I resisted the 55x900B because of the price but after returning the 850B and getting the 900B into my home the difference is clear. I was really impressed with the way this TV handles movies, watching the fight sequence from Batman between him and Bane in the dark was a great test. It handles the darks like my plasma did. I use this TV for gaming most of the time, I've connect my Xbox One and you would swear the icons are 4K. The upscaling on this TV is the difference between Sony and other brands. I know 4K content is sparse right now but with the upscaling this TV make the jump to 4K worth it, and we get 4K blu-Rays next year. Watching Comcast 720p broadcast TV looks very clear and Motion is excellent. If you've been waiting to upgrade to 4K and want the quality of a high end plasma this is the TV to get. My only gripe is the Speakers, they sound great but I don't need them. If I had the money I would have the 65x950B, better picture and no speakers. I'll live with it for the picture quality. If you're debating between the 850 series or the 900 don't let the speakers stop you from getting the best picture for your money, unless you can afford the 950.
My Best Buy number: 0951238361
I would recommend this to a friend!
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With Bluetooth 4.0 technology, this LG G Watch LGW100.AUSAKT smart watch lets you easily sync with your compatible Android device, so you can receive and view important mobile notifications on the 2.2" touch-screen LCD.
Posted by: Smouse
from Denver
It's not a bulky as I expected and I really enjoy Android Wear. It works great for navigation, weather, texts, email. I moved from a pebble and I wish the watch had physical buttons to make it easier to switch music tracks while biking or snowboarding. Overall I'm pretty impressed.
My Best Buy number: 0951238361
What's great about it: Android wear, screen
What's not so great: size
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This window fan features 2 fans that can simultaneously draw cool air in from outside, expel hot air from inside or work independently of each other to keep your bedroom or office cool. The included remote allows you to adjust the fan speed from across the room.
Posted by: Smouse
from Denver
My only complaint is that is need a bit more of a buffer between on/off when set to a temperature. For example if I set it to 67º it will run when the temp reached 68º. A lot of times the fan will kick on for 15-20 seconds and reach that temp and cut off. I wish it would wait till the room is 69º or so and then bring it down. Too much on off is distracting when I'm trying to sleep.
My Best Buy number: 0951238361
What's great about it: Works well and has a thermostat.
What's not so great: Kicks on/off too often
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Smouse
from Denver
This is some of the best AOR music to date. This album is a bit hard to find and took a while to get but in the end it was worth it.
What's great about it: Really good AOR
What's not so great: A bit Pricey
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Locate and observe objects in the night sky with this telescope that features StarBright XLT coatings for optimal light transmission and a StarPointer finderscope that helps you find and align objects easily.
Posted by: Smouse
from Denver
I was able to see Saturn my first night. I read some reviews before I purchased and everybody loved it. They are all right it's an awesome telescope and for the price is one of the best choices for a starter telescope.
What's great about it: Easy to use, solid, works as advertised
What's not so great: More advanced functions will take a bit of reading,
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Easily transport your DSLR camera with this Lowepro Rover Pro 35L LP36447 camera backpack that features a hydration-ready pocket and a modular camera case for a variety of storage options. Nylon and polyester materials offer a durable, protective design.
Posted by: Smouse
from Denver
This is a great pack for hiking with or with out camera gear. It has plenty of room for a day hike, room for a few meals and water. Good balance as you can put your water and tripod on separate sides. Feels really solid no cheap zippers or things that look like they will break. Built in rainfly and the pack has a frame making it pretty comfortable even on long hikes. To me it is larger than the picture but they do say 35L and it is.
My Best Buy number: 0951238361
What's great about it: Good size, solid construction, lots of pockets, great build quality
What's not so great: Could use more dedicated camera pockets, need more room for larger lenses.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Other Best Buy Products I Recommend
Lowepro - Rover Pro 45L AW Camera Backpack - Galaxy Blue/Light Gray
Durability
5
Comfort
5
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Gamers occupy two distinct, staunchly divided worlds. On the move, app addicts tap away at the touch screens of their mobile phones, slinging birds at pigs or battling zombies with flowers and trees. In the living room, die-hard franchise fans disappear into the battlefields of blockbuster video games that explode onto large-screen HDTVs. From these two separate realities, we all want one thing — gaming's best. OUYA is a new kind of console that turns the gaming world upside-down — bringing the open mobile model to TV for the first time. It looks like a piece of artwork, is developed like a mobile phone, delivers high-definition like a console — and yet is so very different from anything you've seen before.Introducing a whole new way to experience games and entertainment on your TV, OUYA runs on the Android operating system — becoming the first and only console to lets you develop and publish your own games. If you can program for Android, you can program for OUYA — it comes with an SDK built in, giving you all the tools you'll need to make, submit and publish a great game. The Android OS also means you'll have a custom user interface and game store right at your fingertips, stocked not only with games, like the legendary Final Fantasy franchise, but also tons of your favorite Android apps, videos from VEVO, music from iHeartRadio, streaming games from TwitchTV and more entertainment options. There are no discs to buy or scratch — download games directly to OUYA. When it comes to taking the action on screen, OUYA does it the right way, with impeccable graphics rendered by the NVIDIA Tegra3 quad-core processor, high-definition picture via HDMI and wireless navigation with the 2.4GHz controller. Bringing the fractured gaming world together and giving the power to the people — that's what OUYA can do. OUYA
Overall
1 out of 5
1 out of 5Dont Bother
By OUchYeAh
from VA
I am not happy with this purchase one bit. After all the hype in the media I got really excited for this system to become available but there is not much that was done correctly with this little box. If you want some honest reviews I would look to the kickstarter comments page for the OUYA, I know I wish I did before my purchase.
Smouse
Denver
Kickstarter
June 24, 2013
It's true the comments on kickstarter are not all positive, seems like a 50/50 love hate. But that was kickstarter and that is a risk you take when backing a project that is not yet proven. Luckily purchasing form Best Buy I have a 15 day return policy on my side.
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Sony XBR-55X900B 4K Ultra HD TV: Bring the future of entertainment into your living room or home theater space with stunning Ultra HD resolution — 4x the resolution of Full HD. Whether you're viewing in 2D or 3D, enjoying a video game or taking advantage of the bevy of included Web features, this TV displays your content with incredible clarity.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5After much research Sony wins my money
By Smouse
from Denver
I've spent way too much time researching TVs. I had a Pioneer Elite 42" panel and tend to be really picky with my electronics. Nothing I had seen looked better to me than the Elite I already owned. After talking with the Best Buy Sony salesperson for a few weeks I decided the 55X850B would be a good replacement. The price was very attractive, and although the TV looks great and it's better than its competition the color and black levels could be better. I resisted the 55x900B because of the price but after returning the 850B and getting the 900B into my home the difference is clear. I was really impressed with the way this TV handles movies, watching the fight sequence from Batman between him and Bane in the dark was a great test. It handles the darks like my plasma did. I use this TV for gaming most of the time, I've connect my Xbox One and you would swear the icons are 4K. The upscaling on this TV is the difference between Sony and other brands. I know 4K content is sparse right now but with the upscaling this TV make the jump to 4K worth it, and we get 4K blu-Rays next year. Watching Comcast 720p broadcast TV looks very clear and Motion is excellent. If you've been waiting to upgrade to 4K and want the quality of a high end plasma this is the TV to get. My only gripe is the Speakers, they sound great but I don't need them. If I had the money I would have the 65x950B, better picture and no speakers. I'll live with it for the picture quality. If you're debating between the 850 series or the 900 don't let the speakers stop you from getting the best picture for your money, unless you can afford the 950.
Smouse
Denver
Lag
December 5, 2014
When you chose the scene mode for gaming, it turns off most signal processing, I can not see a noticeable lag and from what I've read Sony has the lowest. I like the look of the LG TVs and I love their OLED but LG has a noticeable input lag. I was looking for a bigger 1080p Pioneer elite on craigslist for gaming but I can honestly say this TV gives me the motion and quick input signal that we need for gaming. Hope this helps!
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Sony XBR-55X900B 4K Ultra HD TV: Bring the future of entertainment into your living room or home theater space with stunning Ultra HD resolution — 4x the resolution of Full HD. Whether you're viewing in 2D or 3D, enjoying a video game or taking advantage of the bevy of included Web features, this TV displays your content with incredible clarity.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5After much research Sony wins my money
By Smouse
from Denver
I've spent way too much time researching TVs. I had a Pioneer Elite 42" panel and tend to be really picky with my electronics. Nothing I had seen looked better to me than the Elite I already owned. After talking with the Best Buy Sony salesperson for a few weeks I decided the 55X850B would be a good replacement. The price was very attractive, and although the TV looks great and it's better than its competition the color and black levels could be better. I resisted the 55x900B because of the price but after returning the 850B and getting the 900B into my home the difference is clear. I was really impressed with the way this TV handles movies, watching the fight sequence from Batman between him and Bane in the dark was a great test. It handles the darks like my plasma did. I use this TV for gaming most of the time, I've connect my Xbox One and you would swear the icons are 4K. The upscaling on this TV is the difference between Sony and other brands. I know 4K content is sparse right now but with the upscaling this TV make the jump to 4K worth it, and we get 4K blu-Rays next year. Watching Comcast 720p broadcast TV looks very clear and Motion is excellent. If you've been waiting to upgrade to 4K and want the quality of a high end plasma this is the TV to get. My only gripe is the Speakers, they sound great but I don't need them. If I had the money I would have the 65x950B, better picture and no speakers. I'll live with it for the picture quality. If you're debating between the 850 series or the 900 don't let the speakers stop you from getting the best picture for your money, unless you can afford the 950.
Smouse
Denver
Speakers and Size
December 25, 2014
If you can find a TV stand that is the same width as the TV it looks better. I have a small townhouse and at first it looked huge. After a few weeks now it fits fine. At least you have 15 days to give it a go and see. Just keep in mind the only TV with a better picture and no speakers is the 950. Other than that if you get something else it won't be as good. Could always wall mount too. that helps free up space :)
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The Celestron EclipSmart 3-Piece Solar Eclipse Observing, and Imaging Kit is a must-have to view and photograph partial and total solar eclipses—like the upcoming 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse and 2024 Total Solar Eclipse. Affordable, easy to use, and best of all, Solar Safe, the Celestron EclipSmart 3-Piece Kit features solar film that conforms to the current ISO standard. With this kit, you’ll be totally prepared for eclipse day. You receive one pair of premium, durable plastic eclipse glasses with wraparound-style arms for a comfortable fit. The glasses are equipped with sturdy plastic lenses with Solar Safe film on the inside. The handy photo filter will help you capture images and video of the Sun with your smartphone or camera. Simply place the filter over your camera lens, and its delicate imaging sensor is protected. It works with phones, camcorders, action cams, point-and-shoot cameras, and DSLRs. Only remove the filter when the camera is no longer pointing at the Sun. Finally, this kit includes a 32-page booklet packed with helpful information, including observing tips, a detailed eclipse map, and a city-by-city timetable. Solar Safe Technology - EclipSmart solar products feature Solar Safe filter technology—the ultimate protection from harmful solar radiation—including IR and UV light—plus 99.999% of visible light. Celestron Solar Safe filter technology is SAFE for direct observation of the Sun and has been independently tested to conform to and meet the transmission requirements of ISO 2312-2:2015(E), Filters for Direct Observation of the Sun, EN 1836:2005 + A1:2007 (E) for an E15 Filter for the Direct Observation of the Sun and AS/NZS 1338.1:2012, Filters for Eye protectors. Important safety note: inspect your glasses and photo filter before every use. Do not use and discard if the solar film is damaged, torn, punctured, or separated from the frame in any way. Do not use the glasses or photo filter in combination with any magnifying optical device (i.e., telescopes, binoculars). Upcoming Eclipses: 2023 - On October 14, 2023, the famed “Ring of Fire” will encircle a darkened Moon during a spectacular annular eclipse. This special type of partial solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is too far from Earth to cover the Sun completely. The Sun’s corona is not visible during an annular eclipse. 2024 - On April 8, 2024, the Moon will completely cover the Sun during an awe-inspiring Total Solar Eclipse. Observers within the path of totality will witness the Sun’s dazzling corona, observe the “diamond ring” effect, and see day turn to night.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Not what I expected
By Stargazer
Glasses were disappointing - the lenses are made of the same flimsy film as the cardboard frame variety not hard plastic like I expected. I regret that I paid so much for these in light of the quality. My items also didn't appear to be in new condition. One of the lenses has scratches on it and there was a lot of lint and white flecks of unidentified material stuck to them right out of the box. The envelope with the camera filter was unsealed and wrinkled. I do not recommend.
Smouse
Denver
August 3, 2017
Definitely comes with a plastic frame. You need to return those and get another one.
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