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Panasonic Home Monitoring System DIY Surveillance Camera Kit

Save 33% on Panasonic’s DIY Indoor/Outdoor Home Surveillance Camera Kit July 15th on Amazon.com

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Panasonic Home Monitoring System DIY Surveillance Camera Kit

I keep a close eye on the front door when I know a delivery is due.   Cody, our dog, barks when he hears knocking or the doorbell – something I like to avoid at all costs.   I’ve run down the stairs faster than I could slide down them on many occasions just to avoid his endless barking.   When the kids were babies, I’d do the same thing when they were napping so a knock or ring of the doorbell didn’t wake them up.     Now, what seems like eons later, there are affordable monitoring systems available to homeowners that are easy to install, allowing us to keep an eye on what’s going on inside and outside our home.

Panasonic’s Home Monitoring System DIY Surveillance Camera Kit is easy one home surveillance kit that’s easy to install and use.   The kit includes two Indoor/Outdoor Cameras, 4G SD Card and one Hub Unit and allows parents to monitor indoor and outdoor areas such as entrances, baby’s nursery, the driveway, and yard.

Panasonic Home Monitoring System DIY Surveillance Camera KitReceive alerts and arm/disarm the system via a smartphone/tablet.  Easy, right?  There are no fees after the purchase of the kit and July 15, 2015 you can get Panasonic’s Home Monitoring System DIY Surveillance Camera Kit for 33% off the regular price of $299!

Do packages go missing from your doorstep?  Is a squirrel digging up your container garden on your back patio?  Record video to Micro SD card, view on your computer.  I’m not sure what good the recording will do in the case of the squirrel but it sure would be nice to know what’s ruining my potted plants!

Don’t miss out on this great deal July 15!  Learn more about the Panasonic Home Monitoring System here on Amazon.com.

Solo Smart Drone at Best Buy

3D Robotics Solo Drone, Fun for the Entire Family, at Best Buy Now!

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You might think it’s too late to get Dad a great gift for Father’s Day but think again!  It’s never a bad time to give Dad a fun gift.   Best Buy has the 3D Robotics Solo Drone, the first-ever drone powered by two integrated Linux computers, making capturing the perfect shot easy for anyone!  Imagine all the fun videos and photographs you could get with a drone like the kids swimming in the pool, practicing soccer, jumping on the trampoline, Dad mowing the lawn. 😉  Best Buy is the destination for drones, including the new Solo™ by 3DR.  Now is the time to explore for Father’s Day – and beyond!

3D Robotics’ Solo Drone, the world’s first Smart Drone, has LED lights for directional awareness, an accessory bay, and live HD streaming to your mobile device. The Solo’s familiar video game-style controller feels natural, even if you’ve never flown a drone.  The Solo controller is the only drone controller with its own 1 GHz computer giving the user extraordinary control over the drone.  Pushbutton commands on the controller put both camera and copter at your fingertips.  Take off, land or instantly pause your flight midair with a single touch. Click to start and stop recording or snap a photo, even adjust camera angle while you fly.

Solo Drone at Best Buy

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Solo’s Smart Shots feature allow users to capture speciality photographs and videos quickly and effortlessly.

Smart Shot modes include:

  • Selfie
    Automatically put yourself in the middle of a scenic aerial pullout shot. As Solo flies itself up and back, your surroundings expand, building and revealing more and more of the world around you—it’s a portrait and a landscape all at once. Record the clip directly to your phone for easy saving and sharing.

 

  • Cable Cam
    Locked on a virtual cable in the air, you’re free to pan and tilt the camera without worrying about piloting the copter

 

  • Orbit
    Get an iconic wraparound shot by locking your GoPro® onto any object with the push of a button. Orbit mode puts Solo on a circular track with an adjustable radius. Fly around the circle in either direction and Solo will keep the camera locked on your subject. You can also adjust altitude and flight speed to create dynamic and sophisticated aerial shots.

 

  • Follow
    Go completely hands-free. Whether you’re taking the road less traveled with your friends, cruising your boat around the lake or just out exploring the world, Solo will automatically follow along in the air. This mode keeps the camera centered on you at all times, capturing your every move.

 

Solo Smart Drone at Best Buy

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It seems unreal doesn’t it? 

The Solo app  (for iOS and Android) make it easy to get the most out of Solo’s smart features. 

Solo, the Smart Drone, arrived in over 400 Best Buy stores on June 8, just in time for Father’s Day. It’s .  The Solo retails for $999.  This intelligent drone is also the first to support full control of GoPro® cameras and deliver live HD video either wirelessly to your mobile device or through the controller’s HDMI port for live broadcasts.  What are you waiting for?

 

Best Buy 3DR Solo Drone Offer:

  • If you purchase a 3DR Solo Drone by July 11, 2015, you’ll get a FREE Solo Smart Battery (Reg. Price: $149.99) (Sku: 5354101).
    Valid 6/7-7/11 at Best Buy.
  • Offer valid with purchase of the 3DR Solo Drone SKU: 5351035

 

We have been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.

Jabra - Sport Pulse Wireless Earbud Headphones

How Jabra Sport Pulse Fitness Wireless Headphones from Best Buy Will Help Keep Your New Year’s Resolution

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Best Buy disclosure

If you know me, you know I’m not a big fan of New Year’s resolutions.   It’s probably because of my fear of failure and thus I prefer not to commit to a resolution I am not 100% sure I can achieve and maintain.  While I didn’t officially announce New Year’s resolutions this year, this year is different.   I started my personal and very quiet New Year’s resolutions in December when I followed up with my physician’s request to see Jabra - Sport Pulse Wireless Earbud Headphonesa neurosurgeon and the neurosurgeon’s request for me to see a Yoga Therapist – amongst other professional physical therapy types.   I have been told by my physician and other doctors for a few years that spine surgery is a very real possibility for me and if I want to reduce that possibility I need to move forward, quickly forward, with a few types of therapy including yoga therapy, aqua therapy, dry needling, and trigger point massage.   In addition to these therapies, I need to exercise regularly, even if it is a slow-paced walk or going up and down our steps several times consecutively several times a day.  Sounds like a blast right?  Well… it is when I have my music or my podcast playing through my headphones.   Even though because of my injury I can’t pick up the pace to the beat of a good pop song, upbeat music or a super geeky tech podcast keeps me going for at least 30 minutes a couple times a day.

If you’re like me and you have a fitness or physical therapy goal you’re working to achieve and know the added boost of good music, an audiobook or podcast helps you get through the walk, run, steps, or strenuous workout, visit your local Best Buy store, the place to shop for headphones.  You will find dozens of brands, styles, fits, and price ranges.  One pair that I particularly find very cool are the Jabra Sport Pulse Fitness Headphones.

Jabra - Sport Pulse Wireless Earbud Headphones

 

The wireless Jabra Sport Pulse Fitness Headphones take training to the next level.  Jabra Sport Pulse Wireless is an all-in-one training solution that combines an in-ear biometric heart rate monitor, immersive Dolby® Digital sound and real-time voice coaching.  It’s like having a personal trainer during your workout!  It’s US Military grade durability certifications will inspire runners, cyclists, and exercisers of all types to beat their best performance.

Jabra - Sport Pulse Wireless Earbud Headphones

With a built-in intelligent app – Jabra Sport Life – exercisers will also get the most out of their Sport Pulse Wireless earbuds, helping them plan, track and evaluate each workout.  It has never been so easy to test fitness levels and aerobic capacity, adjust heart rate zone levels to optimize training, and set goals based on distance, time or calories burned.

More Jabra Sport Pulse Wireless Headphone Features

In-ear heart rate monitor

Offers a precision biometric reading of your exercise intensity to help you reach your fitness goals.

Ergonomic Audio Response Science technology

Delivers a compact, lightweight design and secure fit that lets you concentrate on your training.

Earbud design with earwings

Provides a secure, comfortable fit during your workout.

Rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Provides up to 5 hours of talk time or music play time or up to 240 hours of standby time.

Personalized audio coaching

Provides feedback on your workout in real time.

iOS- and Android-compatible Jabra Sport Life app (download required)

Helps you plan, track and evaluate your workout.

Wind-noise reduction

For crystal-clear audio while outside.

Volume buttons, voice mute, play/pause music and skip track controls

For easy operation of your device’s features.

Compatible with smartphones with BT capabilities.

Product: Jabra Pulse SKU 8954664

Learn more about Jabra Sport Pulse Fitness Headphones online at BestBuy.

 

 

Audio Technica Sonic Fuel ATH-CKX9iS In-ear Headphones with In-line Mic & Control

Gift Guide: Audio-Technica’s SonicFuel™ In-ear Headphones + Giveaway!

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There’s still time to get these in time for a Christmas or New Year’s gift! Order Audio-Technica’s SonicFuel In-ear Headphones on Amazon.com with your Prime account and get free 2-day shipping!

Gone are the days when earphones with a price point of less than $100 are expected to not provide deep bass and great sound.   Audio-Technica’s SonicFuel™ In-ear Headphones are the answer to many-a-teens request this Christmas with their affordable price of just $49, bass boosting sound, 360˚ rotating eartip, and in-line volume and microphone controls.

Music is likely your teen’s energy for life.   Listening to podcasts gets me through long days whether it’s while I work, while doing laundry, or waiting in the carpool line.  My 15-year-old son gets his chores done quicker when he listens to music while doing chores or yard work, just like you and I might burn more calories if we listen to our favorite jams from the 80’s while working out.  🙂  SonicFuel™ headphones are specifically designed for active, daily use, to power your teen forward by delivering extraordinary comfort, style and an immersive listening experience that never sounds artificial, processed or filtered. Just pure sonic goodness for the high-octane tempo of your life.

Audio Technica Sonic Fuel ATH-CKX9iS In-ear Headphones with In-line Mic & Control

The ATH-CKX5iS SonicFuel in-ear headphones feature stay-in-place fit, providing unique comfort in addition to optimal sound. The C-tip configuration nestles within the ear where it locks in place for extra stability. A 360˚ rotating eartip adjusts to the unique angle of your ear canal for personalized fit and improved sound isolation.

You can adjust the size and fit to your ear, making a HUGE difference when it comes to comfort and sound quality.   The ATH-CKX5iS headphones offer 4 different size eartips (XS, S, M, L), and three c-tips (S, M, L) for a customized fit designed to stay in place, no matter what you’re doing.   The unique eartips rotate a full 360° to automatically align with the angle of your ear canal, directing the sound towards your inner ear to avoid pressure and discomfort, while the c-tips fit the curvature of your ear for maximum stability.

Audio Technica Sonic Fuel ATH-CKX9iS In-ear Headphones with In-line Mic & Control

Thanks to an in-line microphone and controller, the ATH-CKX5iS headphones function as an extension of your or your child’s smartphone allowing you to quickly answer a call, then return to your music.  No more excuse for not answering your call or text while your teen is listening to music!

If you, your partner, or your child love listening to music, podcasts, and being able to talk on your smartphone without holding the phone to your ear for a long period of time, Audio-Technica’s SonicFuel™ In-ear Headphones are a perfect fit for you!

Win Audio-Technica’s SonicFuel™ In-ear Headphones!

We are giving a lucky reader Audio-Technica’s SonicFuel™ In-ear Headphones! Entries accepted December 23, 2014 through 9:30am January 5, 2015. U.S. residents over 18 years of age may enter. Prize will not be shipped to a P.O. Box. This contest is not affiliated with Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. The winner will be randomly chosen by noon January 6, 2015 and will be notified via email. Winner must respond within 24 hours to claim his/her prize.

Purchase Audio-Technica’s SonicFuel™ In-ear Headphones on Amazon.com or check your local Best Buy for availability.

Best Buy holiday gift guide

Gift Guide: Holiday Gift Ideas From Best Buy

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Best Buy disclosure

I’ve employed what my husband says is a sneaky technique the last couple of years come holiday wish list time.  I don’t ask my kids to provide me with a wish list but instead I pay attention to what my kids have said they want from starting in September.  If they mention something several times, I consider getting the item as a Christmas gift.  Otherwise, I get a circular with stars and circled products throughout from my daughter and a long list of gadgets from my son.   A few things that have stuck in my son’s and husband’s minds and thus made it to my final list of what they really want for Christmas are the XBOX One, a wireless speaker, headphones, and a GPS unit.  You know what store sells all of these products, right?  Best Buy!  If you want to skip the traffic and parking space wars, click over to Best Buy online and get your shopping done without leaving the house!

Best Buy holiday gift guide

 

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 Xbox One offers gaming at its best with access to tv shows and apps

XBOX one game console

 

Xbox One was built by gamers, for gamers. With the best exclusive titles (Halo, Sunset Overdrive), the biggest blockbusters (Assassin’s Creed and Call of Duty) the hottest sports franchises (Madden 15, FIFA 15, NBA 2K15) and top family titles (Fantasia: Music Evolved, Just Dance 15, Skylanders) Xbox One takes gaming to a whole new level.

Learn more about XBOX One at Best Buy

In addition to being a great gaming console, Xbox one connects consumers unlike any other device.  Xbox One gives consumers access to the latest TV shows and movies through your favorite apps like Netflix, HBO Go and Amazon Instant Video.  With Xbox One all of your media is at your fingertips when you want it.

holiday gift guideJBL offers superb sound in small packages

 

JBL offers consumers superb sound at affordable prices with products ranging from headphones to wireless speakers.  When Sebastian, my 15 year old, wears headphones while working in the yard and doing his chores he stays more motivated and usually gets finished quicker.  Good trade off if you ask me!

JBL Holiday gifts

JBL Charge 2 – Between the twin passive radiators for deep bass, the massive 6000mAh battery and the hands-free conference speakerphone the key benefit is the Bluetooth Social Mode which allows up to three different users to take their turns to play their own playlists on a single speaker.

Learn more about these and other JBL audio products at Best Buy

JBL Flip 2 – Aside from the dual performance-tuned JBL drivers and a built-in bass port, the key benefit of the JBL Flip 2 is the SoundClear echo and noise cancellation combined with the state-of the art microphone system to pick up calls on the speaker.

JBL Reflect Earbud headphones –  Sweat proof ergonomic design.  With a 5 hour rechargeable battery and a reach of about 40 feet, the JBL Reflect BT’s key benefit is the design of the ergonomic eartips along with the built-in magnets which keep your buds on standby without loose cables.

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Garmin and TomTom offer peace-of-mind with portable navigation units

 

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For those who don’t want to use their smartphone’s battery life or data, a portable navigation device is a great gift.  The units below feature bluetooth connectivity for hands-free calling, traffic and weather updates, lane assist, lifetime traffic and map updates as well as  Voice Recognition Technology.

Learn more about these GPS units at Best Buy

Garmin 52LM

  • 5.0” display
  • Maps of 49 U.S. states, plus lifetime map updates1
  • Lane assist with junction view
  • Displays speed limit and accurate arrival time
  • Easily find addresses and millions of points of interest
  • Spoken turn-by-turn directions
Learn more about these GPS units at Best Buy

Garmin 2597LMT

  • 5.0” display
  • Maps of 49 U.S. states, plus lifetime map updates
  • Lane assist with junction view
  • Displays speed limit and accurate arrival time
  • Easily find addresses and millions of points of interest
  • Spoken turn-by-turn directions
Learn more about these GPS units at Best Buy

TomTom Go 50s

  • Lifetime TomTom Traffic: Drive with TomTom Traffic for the lifetime of your device
  • Lifetime Maps (US, Canada, Mexico): Always drive with the latest map
  • 3D Maps. See buildings and landmarks in stunning 3D
  • 5″ touchscreen with advanced lane guidance

With Best Buy’s expert service and unbeatable prices these gifts can be a reality for your family this Holiday season!