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Say Hello to the new video doorbell from Nest

We are still working on smartening up our house, and we decided we wanted to finally get a video doorbell.  We had actually ordered a Ring doorbell, but I’m going to return that.  We decided we’d stick with the Nest system once we realized their video doorbell was available for purchase, because we already have the Nest learning thermostat, a Nest camera, and a couple of the Nest Protect smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.  The Nest Hello doorbell will fit right in with our current system and will minimize the number of subscription services we’ll need to pay for.

Features of the Nest Hello, as shown on the Nest website:

  • 24/7 streaming and continuous video recording
  • 4:3 HD video designed to show people head to toe
  • HD video and night vision
  • HDR video shows sharp details even in bright and dark areas
  • 160° field of view
  • HD Talk and Listen reduces ambient noise for clear communication with visitors
  • Person, motion, and sound alerts to detect visitors
  • Can recognize family and friends and send a special alert
  • Prerecorded quick responses

The Nest doorbell requires a wired doorbell connection and chime, and it requires a 16-24VAC, 10VA doorbell transformer.  It connects to your home WiFi to upload a continuous feed to the extra-cost Cloud subscription service.  It works with the Nest app to give you alerts when it detects people, motion, or sounds.  You can use the app to customize notifications, and you can set up areas of interest, which will help us stop the camera from alerting us to people waiting at the elevator bank, for example.

It has a built-in microphone and speaker so you can talk to visitors.  There’s also some prerecorded responses you can use if you are alerted to someone while you’re in a meeting at work, for example.

Nest Hello is available now for $229.00.  We bought ours at the local Best Buy, or you can order Hello directly from Nest for the same price.

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The Shure Super 55 Deluxe Vocal Microphone is super in every way!


Early last year, I got a great opportunity to work with a few “underground” musicians, and one in particular was so original and had such a great bluesy sound, that I decided to film a music presentation with her and a bass player. When I considered the visual effect that I wanted along with the audio quality, I decided to use the opportunity to purchase a specific Shure microphone to accomplish my vision.

The Shure Super 55 is a Super-cardioid Polar Pattern microphone with an absolutely amazing sound. The clarity and the warmth that seems to come from a unique place within this microphone, is undeniable. I also believe that its vintage styling helps the experience by setting the mood and expectations. The microphone comes in black and chrome, and for my film shoot I chose the chrome for that really vintage effect. It has a built-in shock-mounted cartridge that makes sure that its operation is free of any unwanted noise from handling or any other vibration. It is also built like a tank to withstand heavy use.

If you are in the market for a microphone that is smooth and has a pleasing effect on any performance, head over to Amazon or Adorama and pick one up for the great price of $249.00

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There’s nothing kinky about the Bernini Pro Series garden hose

Are you tired of those traditional, green rubber-pipe garden hoses that get kinked up so badly water won’t pass through or spring so many leaks your yard looks like a water feature?  Replace that old hose with a Bernini Pro Series hose and you won’t have to deal with kinks again.

The Bernini hose is made of Spiroshield 304 stainless steel for toughness while keeping it lightweight.  The metal stops kinks and keeps its shape when the hose is pulled around corners.  Billet aluminum couplings with rubber comfort grips makes for tight connections to the faucet.  The included billet-aluminum spray nozzle adjusts from a steady stream to a gentle spray, or you can replace it with your own spray nozzle.  The hose is corrosion- and UV-resistant, and it even stays cooler in the sun than most hoses.

The Bernini Pro Series hose is the Today’s Special Value at QVC through 12:00 AM PST tonight.  Learn more and order at the limited-time price of $34.98 at QVC.

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Save $100 on a Huawei Mate 10 Pro

I posted my review of the Huawei Mate 10 Pro a few weeks ago and I still miss that phone. It had almost every feature that I look for in a smartphone, from a great display, HDMI out, micro SD card, and a great camera. I especially loved the blazing fast way it would snap a picture just by double pressing the down volume button. I think it’s the fastest smartphone camera ever. The only thing missing from the Mate 10 Pro is wireless charging, but it charged so crazy fast that I didn’t even care. Have you been thinking about buying one? If so, you are in luck because Huawei is currently offering a $100 discount now until Saturday, March 24th bringing the total down to $699.99. The unlocked GSM phone is available via Amazon, Best Buy, NewEgg, and B&H.

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Keep your tablet close at hand but out of the mix with this cutting board

If you use your tablet as your cookbook or for watching cooking videos while you work in the kitchen, have you found a safe place for it while you work?  If you need a new cutting board, you should check out this bamboo board that has a built-in stand for most tablets 10″ and smaller.  It even comes with a bamboo capacitive stylus that stores in the stand area.  The stand can be attached magnetically to either the top of the board (left) or to the end of the board (right).

The cutting board has the antimicrobial properties of bamboo, and it’s easy to clean.  It measures 14.25” L x 14.125” W x 0.75” D.  The raised stand height is 5.375”, or the extended board is 18.75″ long with the stand added to the end.  There are also a total of 8 slots in the sides to store knives.

The Bamboo Cutting Board with Stand for iPad and Knife Storage is $35.00 at the Fancy website.

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