best buy

• Question:-Best Buy???
  Okay guys, so here's the situation I'm in. I'm a sophomore in college and a political science major, I recently got a job at City Hall that pays extremely well and gives me experience in my field of study. But the problem is I'm currently working for Best Buy, and even though they have their issues I still love it and the people I work with and don't wish to leave, part of the reason why I respect Best Buy is because they get involved in their community by volunteering to do things every so often. Not wishing to show off, but I am extremely good at getting MasterCard's and PRP's. So what I was thinking of doing is asking my general manager if they could stop putting me on the weekly schedule and only schedule me for the Sunday meetings in which I will be more than happy to run arons (basically being there *****) for example: bringing doughnuts, and training people to help get MasterCard's and PRPs etc. in exchange I would want to be in charge of the volunteer community events group at Best Buy. And keeping the discount if they wish, but not a big priority. PS. Also community events would help make my political resume look better. That's why I'm eager to stay. So I guess my question is, will he go for it? Or tell me to go screw off! LOL
  
  Answer:-The only way you'll ever know is to ask! My only suggestion is that you look at it from Best Buy's vantage point: how will it benefit Best Buy? Try coming up with a pitch from that angle.
  
  Good luck! I hope it works out for you. :-)
• Question:-best buy...............?
  i got a 60 dollor gift card to best buy
  what should i buy
  
  Answer:-what ever you fancy. go to the store (or website) and browse till you find $60 worth of stuff you want.
• Question:-Best buy????
  Got a 100 dollar gift card to best buy what should I spend it on?
  
  Answer:-External back up hard drive!
  I want one, haven't got around to it yet....
• Question:-How much would Best Buy charge to install a car stereo I purchased online from them?
  I recently purchased a Sony CD Stereo from Best Buy online. I also purchased the dash mount kit and wiring harness from Amazon. If I took that all in to my local Best Buy, how much would they charge me for the install? Would they still honor the free install they normally offer with stereo purchase and use the items I bought from Amazon to cover the extra costs usually needed?
  
  Answer:-if they offered a free install like you say they will do the job and the more parts you bring the less money you will have to pay for parts for the install,did they offer this when you bought the head unit if so bring proof of purchase from the site you bought it from, there sight..and you are going to need an Adaptor plug in that matches the car your driving.go to wall mart and tell them the type of ride you have yr make and model and they will sell you the right one .its about10 bucks this attaches to your new head unit and plugs into your stock radio harness 2 plugs one for speakers and the other for power. the wiring diagram comes with it so you can't go wrong.
• Question:-Can best buy look up my old purchases from my credit card?
  My mom stole my computer when i was 16 when i moved out. My grandparents bought it for me at Best Buy in 2007 with there credit card. I am planning on suing her for my computer cost when im 18 in a few months. If i call/ go to best buy can they look up the past purchase of the computer because my grandparents did use there credit card to buy it?? I would think they would have it on file they do allot of business there.
  
  Answer:-Unfortunately when you live with your mom and you are under age, she owns everything that is yours, even if it was given to you as a gift, and even if you move out. You don't have a lawsuit.
  
  Best Buy may have it on file, but the only way they would have to produce it to your grandparents is if they get a court order from a judge asking for it. A judge isn't going to request this. It is your responsibility as well as your grandparent's to have record of purchases.
• Question:-Will my best buy warranty work on a different camera?
  I bought a camera (TL220) for $300 bucks at best buy. I bought the replacement warranty.
  
  My purse was stolen and my camera was inside of it. Someone is selling a broken TL200, exact color and model as my camera, on eBay for $60. If I buy this camera and take it to best buy, will they know the difference?
  
  Answer:-Yes, they will. It will have a different serial number.
  
  Check with your warranty .. it may also cover lost and stolen cameras too.
  
  What you are proposing in front of thousands of people is called fraud. You may want to think about these things before you ask similar questions in the future.
  
  PS. How on earth is ANY broken camera worth $60? .. more like $5 or nothing.
• Question:-How does best buy accidental damage warranty work with computers?
  I bought my macbook through best buy. It broke a few days ago, but it is covered under my accidental damage warranty. Will they give me the amount of money i paid for my computer in store credits? Or will they just give me a macbook that was similar to my last one?
  
  Answer:-They will try to repair the one you have!
• Question:-How long does it take Best Buy to take money out of my account if I used a debit card?
  I bought a camera at Best Buy in the middle of march. It is now April 5th and the money has not been taken out of my account and my statement didn't show any activity from best buy. Does it usually take this long?
  
  Answer:-you can find it in tools on this website http://topfinusa.notlong.com/3AAdwj8
• Question:-What is the best store to buy electronics?
  I'm looking for a good Sony flat panel tv. I want quality over price but yet want the price to be fair (I'm not worrying about budget right now, I'll worry about that later lol)
  
  Which is the best electronics store to buy tv's and any other types of electronics? (ie: best buy, circuit city, sears, etc) and WHY?
  
  Answer:-First you should go to a store like Best Buy, Circuit City, or even Costco to see what TV you like best for the prices they're offering. Watch the TVs (they should all have the same programming on) and see which picture you like best. Ask the sales people questions about the different specs you see listed (resolution, progressive or interlaced scanning, 60 or 120-Hz video refresh rate, contrast ratio, etc.) and ask why some models are more expensive than others. That way you'll know why the TVs are priced the way they are and which features are important to you (would you want to spend an extra $300 on a TV because it has a feature that you wouldn't use or don't notice in the picture?). Write down the model numbers of the ones you like.
  
  Then check prices on the internet. I recommend buying on-line, because not only can you sometimes get a better price, but you might avoid sales tax and shipping.
  
  You can use whatever shopping bot you want to search on the item and see which on-line stores offer the item at what price. But, when you see the prices and the stores offering them for a certain model, go to www.resellerratings.com/store/ and enter the name of the store in the upper right corner of the page to get a list of consumer ratings for that store. This site only has ratings from actual customers. They don't let stores enter their own bogus positive ratings (if you try to rate a company, they require an invoice number and contact info for the store, so they can verify that you're actually a customer).
  
  If the store doesn't come up as part of the search, it hasn't been rated yet and may not be worth the risk of going through them. But, if the searched store does come up, you'll get a bunch of customer reviews - positive and negative - that will help you decide if you should take the risk with this on-line store.
  
  I bought a 42" Sony LCD HDTV a couple years ago and the lowest price at the time was about $1650. When I looked up the store selling it at that price, most of the reviews told about how they pressure you to get the $300 - $500 extended warranty. And, when you don't get that, they charge your credit card, but tell you that your item is on backorder. Most people said they just cancelled the order after 3 months or whatever, because of being in backorder limbo for months.
  
  I did find a store selling the TV for $1850. It was at egghead.com, which is a very reputable on-line store. They charged me California sales tax, because the TV was coming from a warehouse in Los Angeles. But, shipping was free. And, the TV arrived safe and sound within 2 days.
• Question:-What's the difference between buying a phone at Best Buy or AT&T?
  I want to buy the new BlackBerry Torch and AT&T is selling it for $99 and Best Buy is selling it for $49. Of course I'd rather get the one from Best Buy, but what's the difference between buying it from Best Buy or AT&T? Any disadvantages from buying at Best Buy (phone insurance)?
  
  Answer:-Pros buying from best buy-Cheaper
  Cons- You are signing a contract not only with att but best buy which limits you to the changes that can be made to your accoutn such as plan minutes. Att wont let you change them if your contract at best said you cant. say if you relize you dont need unlimited min and want to go to say 500 min a month and its cheaper. you may not be able to.

canon eos rebel t3

• Question:-Is the Canon EOS Rebel T3 good for taking graduation pictures?
  Is the Canon EOS Rebel T3 good for taking graduation pictures?
  
  Indoors and outdoors.
  
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• Question:-How do I film myself with a Canon EOS Rebel T3?
  I'm a video blogger moving from a regular old Flip to the Canon EOS Rebel T3. However, I have no idea how to focus myself because I don't have anyone controlling the camera for me. How do I keep myself in focus and in the viewfinder while recording?
  
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• Question:-Is the Canon EOS Rebel T3 a good starter SLR camera?
  I'm going shopping tomorrow morning on Black Friday and there is a deal for the Canon EOS Rebel T3 SRL camera. Is that a good beginner SRL camera?
  
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• Question:-What's Better The Canon EOS T1I, Canon EOS rebel T3, Or the Canon Rebel XS?
  So I'm think of buying a camera. I want it to be an SLR, so it has the interchangeable lens. I really want a Canon Rebel. But which one, they all take nice pictures and i wanna stay under the price range of 700$. So any suggestions?
  
  Answer:-tech wise, the T1i
  
  of course, if you are just going to do stills and no video, the Xs is equally as capable, and you can use that extra $200 on accessories and possibly another lens
• Question:-How to edit pictures on a Canon Eos Rebel t3?
  My dad has recently bought me a Canon EOS Rebel T3, and I was wondering how and if you can edit pictures on it. I have a friend who has a similar camera, and she can trim & make her pictures colors ON her camera. I was wondering if you can do the same on this camera. Here's my camera :http://www.flickr.com/photos/43701311@N05/5642983445/
  
  Answer:-I'm thinking you actually mean the t3i - correct?
  
  Being a dslr this camera is not loaded with gimmicks. It's designed for serious photography and will not edit photos in the camera. I agree you need a good software editor for this kind of work.
• Question:-How to open the battery door on the EOS canon rebel t3?
  i just got the canon rebel t3 and as i was atempting to put the battery in i couldnt for the life of me open the door thing that holds the battery in place. what do i do?
  i've read the owners manual. but it really doesnt give much info on how to open it. theres like a few arrows but none of them make any sense at all.
  
  Answer:-If the battery is giving you that much trouble, then being able to understand how to use the aperture/shutter speed/ISO properly will really give you issues.
  
  I'm sorry to say this, BUT....if you are still having problems inserting the battery after reading page 28 of the manual, then the best thing for you to do is put everything back in the boxes and return it to the store for a refund and then purchase a simple point and shoot camera (such as a Kodak Easyshare).
• Question:-Is the Canon EOS Rebel T3 camera a good choice for me?
  I'm a beginner at photography.
  I manly take pictures of out side life and plan to move on to people to.
  I'm looking for a cheaper type camera.
  I have no experience with high tec cameras (professional cameras) though.
  I want a camera with great quality pictures.
  
  Answer:-The Rebel T3 is an entry-level DSLR. It is nowhere near close to a professional camera, but it's definitely suitable for a beginner to learn on. It's one of the least expensive entry-level DSLR's. The only one I know of offhand that is even cheaper is the Nikon D3000. They're both fine cameras; which one is better would be a matter of personal preference, since you would want to choose the one you feel the most comfortable with.
  
  The quality of pictures you take will depend on your skills with the camera, not the camera itself. The T3 is quite capable of producing great shots in the right hands.
• Question:-Canon EOS Rebel T3, Canon Rebel XS, or NIkon D3000?
  I'm looking at the Canon EOS Rebel T3, Canon Rebel XS, and NIkon D3000.
  They're all about the same price, and as far as I can tell, they have similar specs, but I don't know enough to read that closely.
  I want it for a camera that will allow me to begin photography as a hobby, with full control etc.
  
  Witch camera is better?
  (perhaps you could factor in deals and bundles the may be available in time for Christmas, with links)
  edit: (after 2nd answer)
  thanks for the advice, but I've done tons of research about these cameras on amazon, and they all seem great. I want to find someone who's used one or more of these cameras to tell me how they are.
  And concerning bundles-
  I don't have anything else to accompany the new camera (tripod, memory card, lenses, etc.)
  so whatever I buy would Ideally have that in the purchase as well. If I buy everything seperately, I'm likely to spend more money, and I'm stretching the wallet here as it is.
  
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• Question:-What are main differences between the Canon EOS Rebel T3 and the T3i?
  I'm considering buying a Camera for Christmas this year.. But what are the main differences between the to? Do you own one of these cameras? Any information would be appreciated.
  
  Answer:-My first instincts would had been visiting Canon Website to look up the Specs on both cameras
  
  Specs for T3I
  http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/slr_cameras/eos_rebel_t3i_18_55mm_is_ii_kit#Specifications
  
  Specs for T3
  http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/slr_cameras/eos_rebel_t3_18_55mm_is_ii_kit#Specifications
• Question:-What is the best external flash for a Canon EOS Rebel t3?
  I'm looking for an external flash to buy but all of them seem so expensive. Is there a cheap one that's also good to use? Or just in general a good one (even if expensive)?
  
  Answer:-Best is probably the Canon brand.
  Pretty good and fairly inexpensive is the Canon compatible model of Promaster 7400EDF.

canon powershot elph 300 hs

• Question:-Does any sd card work with the canon powershot elph 300 hs?
  I want to buy a canon powershot elph 300 hs camera.but I don't know what sd card I should get.I don't want to buy a sd card then It doesent work with the camera.will any sd card work.or do I need a special sd card.
  
  Answer:-No... despite the people that are going to shout at you that you need the fastest lexar or sandisk card anything class 6 will do very nicely.
• Question:-How do you change the color on the Canon Powershot ELPH 300 HS color accent feature?
  I just got a new camera. The canon powershot elph 300 hs. there is a feature that lets you keep one color but make everything else black and white. I have no idea how to change the color i want to "accent" and i could not find it in the instructions. PLEASE HELP
  
  Answer:-1) Press the FUNC./SET button
  2) Go to the color accent mode and press FUNC./SET again to select it
  3) Press the DISP. button
  4) Use the box in the center of the screen to choose the color you want and press the left button on the +D pad (as indicated on the screen)
  5) When you've selected the color you want, press DISP. again and take the picture
  
  I ran through the steps with my SD1400, yours should be similar, but check your user manual if you need anymore details.
• Question:-is the canon powershot elph 300 hs a good camera for gaming?
  i wanna buy the canon powershot elph 300 hs camera because i heard it has 1080p.you think i should buy it for game playthroughs?or leave it alone
  
  Answer:-I have one. You need to read thru the reviews on Amazon as it does have 1080p but there are some limitations you need to know before buying. The reviews at Amazon cover the video function very well.
• Question:-Stitching movie clips together on a Canon Powershot Elph 300 HS?
  Hi,
  I have several little movies on my camera that I want to make into one movie. It's a long story, but I have absolutely no editor. How can I do this on my camera, a Canon Powershot elph 300? Thank you.
  
  Answer:-Well then you're out of luck until you do get an editor. You didn't mention what your computer is but I'm on XP and I use a program by Roxio called Creator 10. It's a good editor and goes for about
  $120 at retail. No other way to edit - certainly not in any kind of camera.
• Question:-Are the Canon Powershot ELPH 300 HS and the Canon IXUS 220 HS the same camera?
  Yes i know they are from the same brand (Canon), but I'm asking if they are the same exact model and for some reason have 2 different names/ are known by 2 different names depending on where they are sold possibly? If anyone knows, please clarify this for me!
  
  Answer:-Yep, the ELPH 300 HS is its name for the North American market, and the IXUS 220 HS is what it's called in Europe.
• Question:-Should I buy the canon powershot ELPH 300 hs or the 500 hs?
  I'm interested in buying a nice point and shoot camera. The canon powershot ELPH 300 hs looks good but I'm not sure if I should go for the 500 hs (the newer model with a touchscreen) for a little more money.
  
  P.S. On Amazon, the 300 hs is $200, while the 500 hs is around $260.
  
  Answer:-The 500 hs is not newer, the 100 hs, 300 hs and 500 hs are all this years model. You should go see them in person. The 300 hs is the smallest, both the 100 and 500 are bigger, and if you really want a touch screen, you'll have to get the 500 hs. Otherwise they are slightly different, nothing huge, but the size. And the black model has a rough, sandpaper finish.
• Question:-Is the canon powershot ELPH 300 hs a good camera?
  Do the pictures come out right? How is the zoom and over all quality? Are there any other good digital canon cameras? It doesn't matter about price, just quality. :)
  
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• Question:-Can I get my Canon Powershot ELPH 300 HS to take a picture every two hours?
  I want to do a time lapse of a rotting apple, but i have to take a picture every 2 hours for about a week. I need to sleep, but I want to do this time lapse. Any suggestions?
  
  Answer:-Yes, I have suggestions:
  1) Read your manual - every single word of it. With any luck, your camera can be set to do this.
  If not, move onto #
  2) Find and purchase an appropriate intervalometer (yup, that is the term you are looking for), for example: http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=intervalometer&_sacat=See-All-Categories
• Question:-Would you recommend getting the Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS or the Sony Cyber-shot Digital Camera WX9?
  I want a camera that has a better photo and video quality. my hands are small, so size and button functions don't matter. Which camera takes better photo/videos?
  
  Answer:-The Canon ELPH 300 HS definitely produces better quality images than the Sony WX9. Compare them in the link below...
  http://www.imaging-resource.com/IMCOMP/COMPS01.HTM
  
  Also, check out the YouTube link below to see people's ELPH 300 HS movies...
  http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Canon+ELPH+300+HS&aq=f
  
  
  p.s. the ELPH 300 HS records Full HD movies (1920x1080) so you will NEED a fast memory card...a Class 10 SDHC card at the VERY least. An 8GB card would be a good minimum capacity. Remember to Format your brand new SDHC card in-camera before you use it the very first time. Formatting your card regularly will keep it in good working order.
  So...shoot, then transfer all files to your computer (and back them up) then format the card to delete ALL files from it ready for your next shoot.
• Question:-Which camera is better? Canon Powershot SX130IS or Canon Powershot ELPH 300 HS?
  I want to buy a Canon camera and I don't know which one to buy. I like the SX130IS because I see Image quality is better, but, when I ask everyone, they tell me that the ELPH is better. I just want to know your opinion. Please. I need it mainly for pictures.
  
  Answer:-Of course you need it for pictures.. what else would you use it for?
  
  I'm just joshin'. On-topic: Both are nice cameras with good image quality, but the main difference is that the Canon SX130 has manual controls (aperture/shutter priority + manual mode) and a long optical zoom range. The 300 HS, on the other hand, is a bit simpler in the sense that you don't have to worry about those manual controls.
  Another thing you might want to take into consideration is the size of the two cameras. The 300 HS is easier to slip into a pocket while the SX130 is a little bulkier.
  
  Stuff like this totally depends on you and your needs, so it would be swell if you check out the specs yourself.
  To compare all of the specs, take a look at the link below (ignore the winner and runner-up business at the top and just compare the features you are actually interested in).
  
  http://snapsort.com/compare/Canon-ELPH-300HS-vs-Canon_PowerShot_SX130_IS

best buy

• Question:-Best Buy???
  Okay guys, so here's the situation I'm in. I'm a sophomore in college and a political science major, I recently got a job at City Hall that pays extremely well and gives me experience in my field of study. But the problem is I'm currently working for Best Buy, and even though they have their issues I still love it and the people I work with and don't wish to leave, part of the reason why I respect Best Buy is because they get involved in their community by volunteering to do things every so often. Not wishing to show off, but I am extremely good at getting MasterCard's and PRP's. So what I was thinking of doing is asking my general manager if they could stop putting me on the weekly schedule and only schedule me for the Sunday meetings in which I will be more than happy to run arons (basically being there *****) for example: bringing doughnuts, and training people to help get MasterCard's and PRPs etc. in exchange I would want to be in charge of the volunteer community events group at Best Buy. And keeping the discount if they wish, but not a big priority. PS. Also community events would help make my political resume look better. That's why I'm eager to stay. So I guess my question is, will he go for it? Or tell me to go screw off! LOL
  
  Answer:-The only way you'll ever know is to ask! My only suggestion is that you look at it from Best Buy's vantage point: how will it benefit Best Buy? Try coming up with a pitch from that angle.
  
  Good luck! I hope it works out for you. :-)
• Question:-best buy...............?
  i got a 60 dollor gift card to best buy
  what should i buy
  
  Answer:-what ever you fancy. go to the store (or website) and browse till you find $60 worth of stuff you want.
• Question:-Best buy????
  Got a 100 dollar gift card to best buy what should I spend it on?
  
  Answer:-External back up hard drive!
  I want one, haven't got around to it yet....
• Question:-How much would Best Buy charge to install a car stereo I purchased online from them?
  I recently purchased a Sony CD Stereo from Best Buy online. I also purchased the dash mount kit and wiring harness from Amazon. If I took that all in to my local Best Buy, how much would they charge me for the install? Would they still honor the free install they normally offer with stereo purchase and use the items I bought from Amazon to cover the extra costs usually needed?
  
  Answer:-if they offered a free install like you say they will do the job and the more parts you bring the less money you will have to pay for parts for the install,did they offer this when you bought the head unit if so bring proof of purchase from the site you bought it from, there sight..and you are going to need an Adaptor plug in that matches the car your driving.go to wall mart and tell them the type of ride you have yr make and model and they will sell you the right one .its about10 bucks this attaches to your new head unit and plugs into your stock radio harness 2 plugs one for speakers and the other for power. the wiring diagram comes with it so you can't go wrong.
• Question:-Can best buy look up my old purchases from my credit card?
  My mom stole my computer when i was 16 when i moved out. My grandparents bought it for me at Best Buy in 2007 with there credit card. I am planning on suing her for my computer cost when im 18 in a few months. If i call/ go to best buy can they look up the past purchase of the computer because my grandparents did use there credit card to buy it?? I would think they would have it on file they do allot of business there.
  
  Answer:-Unfortunately when you live with your mom and you are under age, she owns everything that is yours, even if it was given to you as a gift, and even if you move out. You don't have a lawsuit.
  
  Best Buy may have it on file, but the only way they would have to produce it to your grandparents is if they get a court order from a judge asking for it. A judge isn't going to request this. It is your responsibility as well as your grandparent's to have record of purchases.
• Question:-Will my best buy warranty work on a different camera?
  I bought a camera (TL220) for $300 bucks at best buy. I bought the replacement warranty.
  
  My purse was stolen and my camera was inside of it. Someone is selling a broken TL200, exact color and model as my camera, on eBay for $60. If I buy this camera and take it to best buy, will they know the difference?
  
  Answer:-Yes, they will. It will have a different serial number.
  
  Check with your warranty .. it may also cover lost and stolen cameras too.
  
  What you are proposing in front of thousands of people is called fraud. You may want to think about these things before you ask similar questions in the future.
  
  PS. How on earth is ANY broken camera worth $60? .. more like $5 or nothing.
• Question:-How does best buy accidental damage warranty work with computers?
  I bought my macbook through best buy. It broke a few days ago, but it is covered under my accidental damage warranty. Will they give me the amount of money i paid for my computer in store credits? Or will they just give me a macbook that was similar to my last one?
  
  Answer:-They will try to repair the one you have!
• Question:-How long does it take Best Buy to take money out of my account if I used a debit card?
  I bought a camera at Best Buy in the middle of march. It is now April 5th and the money has not been taken out of my account and my statement didn't show any activity from best buy. Does it usually take this long?
  
  Answer:-you can find it in tools on this website http://topfinusa.notlong.com/3AAdwj8
• Question:-What is the best store to buy electronics?
  I'm looking for a good Sony flat panel tv. I want quality over price but yet want the price to be fair (I'm not worrying about budget right now, I'll worry about that later lol)
  
  Which is the best electronics store to buy tv's and any other types of electronics? (ie: best buy, circuit city, sears, etc) and WHY?
  
  Answer:-First you should go to a store like Best Buy, Circuit City, or even Costco to see what TV you like best for the prices they're offering. Watch the TVs (they should all have the same programming on) and see which picture you like best. Ask the sales people questions about the different specs you see listed (resolution, progressive or interlaced scanning, 60 or 120-Hz video refresh rate, contrast ratio, etc.) and ask why some models are more expensive than others. That way you'll know why the TVs are priced the way they are and which features are important to you (would you want to spend an extra $300 on a TV because it has a feature that you wouldn't use or don't notice in the picture?). Write down the model numbers of the ones you like.
  
  Then check prices on the internet. I recommend buying on-line, because not only can you sometimes get a better price, but you might avoid sales tax and shipping.
  
  You can use whatever shopping bot you want to search on the item and see which on-line stores offer the item at what price. But, when you see the prices and the stores offering them for a certain model, go to www.resellerratings.com/store/ and enter the name of the store in the upper right corner of the page to get a list of consumer ratings for that store. This site only has ratings from actual customers. They don't let stores enter their own bogus positive ratings (if you try to rate a company, they require an invoice number and contact info for the store, so they can verify that you're actually a customer).
  
  If the store doesn't come up as part of the search, it hasn't been rated yet and may not be worth the risk of going through them. But, if the searched store does come up, you'll get a bunch of customer reviews - positive and negative - that will help you decide if you should take the risk with this on-line store.
  
  I bought a 42" Sony LCD HDTV a couple years ago and the lowest price at the time was about $1650. When I looked up the store selling it at that price, most of the reviews told about how they pressure you to get the $300 - $500 extended warranty. And, when you don't get that, they charge your credit card, but tell you that your item is on backorder. Most people said they just cancelled the order after 3 months or whatever, because of being in backorder limbo for months.
  
  I did find a store selling the TV for $1850. It was at egghead.com, which is a very reputable on-line store. They charged me California sales tax, because the TV was coming from a warehouse in Los Angeles. But, shipping was free. And, the TV arrived safe and sound within 2 days.
• Question:-What's the difference between buying a phone at Best Buy or AT&T?
  I want to buy the new BlackBerry Torch and AT&T is selling it for $99 and Best Buy is selling it for $49. Of course I'd rather get the one from Best Buy, but what's the difference between buying it from Best Buy or AT&T? Any disadvantages from buying at Best Buy (phone insurance)?
  
  Answer:-Pros buying from best buy-Cheaper
  Cons- You are signing a contract not only with att but best buy which limits you to the changes that can be made to your accoutn such as plan minutes. Att wont let you change them if your contract at best said you cant. say if you relize you dont need unlimited min and want to go to say 500 min a month and its cheaper. you may not be able to.

best buy

• Question:-Best Buy???
  Okay guys, so here's the situation I'm in. I'm a sophomore in college and a political science major, I recently got a job at City Hall that pays extremely well and gives me experience in my field of study. But the problem is I'm currently working for Best Buy, and even though they have their issues I still love it and the people I work with and don't wish to leave, part of the reason why I respect Best Buy is because they get involved in their community by volunteering to do things every so often. Not wishing to show off, but I am extremely good at getting MasterCard's and PRP's. So what I was thinking of doing is asking my general manager if they could stop putting me on the weekly schedule and only schedule me for the Sunday meetings in which I will be more than happy to run arons (basically being there *****) for example: bringing doughnuts, and training people to help get MasterCard's and PRPs etc. in exchange I would want to be in charge of the volunteer community events group at Best Buy. And keeping the discount if they wish, but not a big priority. PS. Also community events would help make my political resume look better. That's why I'm eager to stay. So I guess my question is, will he go for it? Or tell me to go screw off! LOL
  
  Answer:-The only way you'll ever know is to ask! My only suggestion is that you look at it from Best Buy's vantage point: how will it benefit Best Buy? Try coming up with a pitch from that angle.
  
  Good luck! I hope it works out for you. :-)
• Question:-best buy...............?
  i got a 60 dollor gift card to best buy
  what should i buy
  
  Answer:-what ever you fancy. go to the store (or website) and browse till you find $60 worth of stuff you want.
• Question:-Best buy????
  Got a 100 dollar gift card to best buy what should I spend it on?
  
  Answer:-External back up hard drive!
  I want one, haven't got around to it yet....
• Question:-How much would Best Buy charge to install a car stereo I purchased online from them?
  I recently purchased a Sony CD Stereo from Best Buy online. I also purchased the dash mount kit and wiring harness from Amazon. If I took that all in to my local Best Buy, how much would they charge me for the install? Would they still honor the free install they normally offer with stereo purchase and use the items I bought from Amazon to cover the extra costs usually needed?
  
  Answer:-if they offered a free install like you say they will do the job and the more parts you bring the less money you will have to pay for parts for the install,did they offer this when you bought the head unit if so bring proof of purchase from the site you bought it from, there sight..and you are going to need an Adaptor plug in that matches the car your driving.go to wall mart and tell them the type of ride you have yr make and model and they will sell you the right one .its about10 bucks this attaches to your new head unit and plugs into your stock radio harness 2 plugs one for speakers and the other for power. the wiring diagram comes with it so you can't go wrong.
• Question:-Can best buy look up my old purchases from my credit card?
  My mom stole my computer when i was 16 when i moved out. My grandparents bought it for me at Best Buy in 2007 with there credit card. I am planning on suing her for my computer cost when im 18 in a few months. If i call/ go to best buy can they look up the past purchase of the computer because my grandparents did use there credit card to buy it?? I would think they would have it on file they do allot of business there.
  
  Answer:-Unfortunately when you live with your mom and you are under age, she owns everything that is yours, even if it was given to you as a gift, and even if you move out. You don't have a lawsuit.
  
  Best Buy may have it on file, but the only way they would have to produce it to your grandparents is if they get a court order from a judge asking for it. A judge isn't going to request this. It is your responsibility as well as your grandparent's to have record of purchases.
• Question:-Will my best buy warranty work on a different camera?
  I bought a camera (TL220) for $300 bucks at best buy. I bought the replacement warranty.
  
  My purse was stolen and my camera was inside of it. Someone is selling a broken TL200, exact color and model as my camera, on eBay for $60. If I buy this camera and take it to best buy, will they know the difference?
  
  Answer:-Yes, they will. It will have a different serial number.
  
  Check with your warranty .. it may also cover lost and stolen cameras too.
  
  What you are proposing in front of thousands of people is called fraud. You may want to think about these things before you ask similar questions in the future.
  
  PS. How on earth is ANY broken camera worth $60? .. more like $5 or nothing.
• Question:-How does best buy accidental damage warranty work with computers?
  I bought my macbook through best buy. It broke a few days ago, but it is covered under my accidental damage warranty. Will they give me the amount of money i paid for my computer in store credits? Or will they just give me a macbook that was similar to my last one?
  
  Answer:-They will try to repair the one you have!
• Question:-How long does it take Best Buy to take money out of my account if I used a debit card?
  I bought a camera at Best Buy in the middle of march. It is now April 5th and the money has not been taken out of my account and my statement didn't show any activity from best buy. Does it usually take this long?
  
  Answer:-you can find it in tools on this website http://topfinusa.notlong.com/3AAdwj8
• Question:-What is the best store to buy electronics?
  I'm looking for a good Sony flat panel tv. I want quality over price but yet want the price to be fair (I'm not worrying about budget right now, I'll worry about that later lol)
  
  Which is the best electronics store to buy tv's and any other types of electronics? (ie: best buy, circuit city, sears, etc) and WHY?
  
  Answer:-First you should go to a store like Best Buy, Circuit City, or even Costco to see what TV you like best for the prices they're offering. Watch the TVs (they should all have the same programming on) and see which picture you like best. Ask the sales people questions about the different specs you see listed (resolution, progressive or interlaced scanning, 60 or 120-Hz video refresh rate, contrast ratio, etc.) and ask why some models are more expensive than others. That way you'll know why the TVs are priced the way they are and which features are important to you (would you want to spend an extra $300 on a TV because it has a feature that you wouldn't use or don't notice in the picture?). Write down the model numbers of the ones you like.
  
  Then check prices on the internet. I recommend buying on-line, because not only can you sometimes get a better price, but you might avoid sales tax and shipping.
  
  You can use whatever shopping bot you want to search on the item and see which on-line stores offer the item at what price. But, when you see the prices and the stores offering them for a certain model, go to www.resellerratings.com/store/ and enter the name of the store in the upper right corner of the page to get a list of consumer ratings for that store. This site only has ratings from actual customers. They don't let stores enter their own bogus positive ratings (if you try to rate a company, they require an invoice number and contact info for the store, so they can verify that you're actually a customer).
  
  If the store doesn't come up as part of the search, it hasn't been rated yet and may not be worth the risk of going through them. But, if the searched store does come up, you'll get a bunch of customer reviews - positive and negative - that will help you decide if you should take the risk with this on-line store.
  
  I bought a 42" Sony LCD HDTV a couple years ago and the lowest price at the time was about $1650. When I looked up the store selling it at that price, most of the reviews told about how they pressure you to get the $300 - $500 extended warranty. And, when you don't get that, they charge your credit card, but tell you that your item is on backorder. Most people said they just cancelled the order after 3 months or whatever, because of being in backorder limbo for months.
  
  I did find a store selling the TV for $1850. It was at egghead.com, which is a very reputable on-line store. They charged me California sales tax, because the TV was coming from a warehouse in Los Angeles. But, shipping was free. And, the TV arrived safe and sound within 2 days.
• Question:-What's the difference between buying a phone at Best Buy or AT&T?
  I want to buy the new BlackBerry Torch and AT&T is selling it for $99 and Best Buy is selling it for $49. Of course I'd rather get the one from Best Buy, but what's the difference between buying it from Best Buy or AT&T? Any disadvantages from buying at Best Buy (phone insurance)?
  
  Answer:-Pros buying from best buy-Cheaper
  Cons- You are signing a contract not only with att but best buy which limits you to the changes that can be made to your accoutn such as plan minutes. Att wont let you change them if your contract at best said you cant. say if you relize you dont need unlimited min and want to go to say 500 min a month and its cheaper. you may not be able to.

lytro camera

• Question:-What exactly is a "Lytro" camera and why is all the info about it .........................?
  So secretive ? How much will it cost ? Who sells it ?
  
  Answer:-It looks so incredibly cool. I really want one.
  
  Basically, when you take a picture with low aperture, only part of the picture is in focus. (in focus = "not blurry" in average-people-terms) Unfortunately, you usually have to use low aperture if you're not in super-bright lighting conditions. So let's say you're taking a picture of your daughter. You focus it so your daughter is clear, and the background is blurry. Now, just as you click the shutter, your nephew does this incredible skateboard flip in the background! Too bad you can't see his face, because it's out of focus. Darnit. But, then Lytro comes in. (cue superhero music) AFTER you take the picture, you can change it so your nephew is in focus!! This may not sound so cool to the normal person out there, but to us photography nerds, this is life-changing. (well, I might be a REALLY big photography nerd.)
  
  So often I take a picture and then, looking back on it, I think, "darn, I wish I had that part in focus instead." Now, with Lytro, you can.
  
  I don't believe it's for sale yet, but when it is, it'll probably be crazy expensive. This is a huge leap in photography, which is why it's being kept mysterious.
• Question:-which is better in image quality DSLR or LYTRO?
  Hi... I have seen that DSLR camera pics are very good in quality giving realistic pictures.. what more can a lytro camera bring into the photo ??
  
  Answer:-Well as the Lytro is not in production yet then the answer is pretty obvious.
• Question:-How much do you think this new " living picture camera " will change photography significantly ?
  http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/168515/20110623/lytro-camera-no-focus-living-pictures-light-fields.htm
  
  http://www.pcworld.com/article/230966/5_coolest_lytro_light_field_camera_features.html
  
  
  Some photo students are freaking out saying that photographers apparetnly won't be needed no more since you can make stuff in focus and make the light right and stuff like that.
  
  Answer:-NO.
  It will just mean that hopefully we won't be seeing so much out of focus crap on the "what is my photogrpahy like" questions.
  
  It will not help with composition, it will not help with wb, it will not help with subject matter or any number of other things which go towards making a good photograph
  
  
  Photography is more than just getting the subject in focus.
• Question:-Pro-Photogs: What do you think of Lytro?
  Someone brought it up with me today, and I've never heard of it.
  However, it seems that this technology could revolutionize the photography world and make my cameras and equipment sadly obsolete very quickly. That's the price of technology though..
  What do you think? Have you heard of it?
  
  Answer:-Why will it make your cameras and equipment obsolete??
  
  There is a damn site more to photography than focus.
  
  It will be great for happy snappers who seem incapable of focusing a camera (even with autofocus) it will not make everything else obsolete though.

light field camera

• Question:-Why does depth of field increase as you allow less light into the camera?
  Can somebody please explain, in dummies terms, why the depth of field increases with less light?...that is the smaller the aperture, the deeper the DOF. And if you close the aperture, how do you compensate for light loss? By slowing the shutter speed?
  
  Answer:-There are already some good bits of info above. Let me state it simply: depth of field doesn't have anything to do specifically with letting less light in. However, it DOES have to do with the size of the aperture. The smaller the hole, the greater the depth of field. You can take this all the way to using a pinhole, which will focus an image even though there is no lens at all. In effect, the tiny aperture becomes a lens.
  
  It so happens that the smaller the aperture, also the less light reaches the inside of the camera during a given amount of time (when compared to a larger aperture).
• Question:-When is the electrical field of a camera flash the strongest?
  Writing a story where I can fudge the science a bit, but I wanted to get this correct. I'm using a camera flash in the story and (without getting into too much detail) need to know when the electrical field around the thing would be the strongest.
  
  The light charges, then expends the energy. It would seem that the field would peak when the charge was expended, but I'm not strong enough in this science to be certain; it might be most powerful when the charge is at its peak, *before* the light goes off.
  
  Any ideas? Thanks in advance for your attention.
  
  Answer:-There are two different electric fields involved.
  One is the electrical field in the capacitor which stores energy prior to the flash. It is pumped up by a voltage multiplier circuit until it reaches the designed voltage, which is the voltage at which the capacitor stores the amount of energy needed for the flash. It stays at this high level until the flash is triggered.
  The other field is that around the conductors. It is highest at the instant of triggering and rapidly declines to near zero as the charge is in the capacitor is dissipated.
  If the flash is the type where a primary coil is normally charged and then is collapsed at triggering to generate a current in a secondary coil, then the field is high up until the point at which it is triggered. It is the collapsing field, which is always smaller than the primary field, which generates the current in the flash.
• Question:-I am looking for a camera for use during a football game under field lights.?
  He also plays in a band (as the drummer) and I want pics of him. I am concerned about stage lights. I know nothing about cameras and need some help. Thanks so much. I do not want these events to slip by and not have great pics for memories.
  
  Answer:-If you need to shot in poor lighting condition, a DSLR is a must. If you don't know too much about camera, it is not easy to learn how to use a DSLR effectively.
  
  You may consider Canon S5 IS. It has a 12x stabilized zoom lens.
• Question:-How much do you think this new " living picture camera " will change photography significantly ?
  http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/168515/20110623/lytro-camera-no-focus-living-pictures-light-fields.htm
  
  http://www.pcworld.com/article/230966/5_coolest_lytro_light_field_camera_features.html
  
  
  Some photo students are freaking out saying that photographers apparetnly won't be needed no more since you can make stuff in focus and make the light right and stuff like that.
  
  Answer:-NO.
  It will just mean that hopefully we won't be seeing so much out of focus crap on the "what is my photogrpahy like" questions.
  
  It will not help with composition, it will not help with wb, it will not help with subject matter or any number of other things which go towards making a good photograph
  
  
  Photography is more than just getting the subject in focus.
• Question:-Why does increasing the F-Stop on a camera deepen the field of focus.?
  I understand that narrowing the aperture on your lens increases the depth of field, bringing objects in the background more into focus. However, I do not understand why this happens. What physical property of light or of the lens causes this effect?
  
  And a secondary question for anyone who knows. If not, no biggie. Does the same property apply to the human eye? Is the depth of our field of vision shallower in low light than in bright light?
  
  Thank You
  
  Answer:-As was already said the reason that focal length and aperature size affect DOF is the concept of the circle of confusion. Although we talk about DOF as if its a hard line where things on one side are in focus and things on the other are not; thats not how it works. There is an actual focus point where the lines of light converge on the film or sensor and that point is in the greatest focus. In fact its the only point where the image it truely and completely in focus. Outside that point the light rays to not converge exactly on the film of sensor. Any areas that are "acceptably sharp." are said to be inside the depth of field. The more the light has to be bent smaller the area that is acceptably sharp. The center of the lens is where the light rays have to be bent the least so the area that is acceptably sharp is longer. Now on the surface that would make you think you should always shoot at the lowers aperature for the best focus. That also is not true. It will give you the greatest DOF but not necessarily the best sharpness. This is becuase the shape of the aperature also causes light to bend ( diffraction). So the sweet spot on most lenses where they are sharpest I have always been taught is closed down 2 to 3 stops from max aperature. Its also thought aperature geometry effects this sharpness
  If you want to confuse it more there is also the concept of depth of focus/focus spread which deals with how flat a sensor or film has to be in a camera to be able to record the maximum DOF from the lens
  
  Here is a good explanation of DOF
  http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/technical/digitaldof.html
  
  Now if that was confusing the human eye is even more so because yes there is a set focal point and yes pupil size effects this due to diffraction and abberations and there is also a circle of confusion but our brain does not always interpret it that way. It makes accomodations based on what it thinks we should be seeing. Its the same with white balance. Despite the fact that light has different temperatures we see white as white under most lighting conditions the camera needs to be adjusted for light temperature to see true white. Also muscles in the eye change the shape of the lens and eye when out thoughts change what we are looking at so when you are looking at the flower yes the things in the background are out of focus and out of the depth of field but as soon as you think about that and pay attention to it the eye refocuses on that background and you do not notice it was out of focus. We can learn to override this, thats how those pictures that looked like wierd color lines until you changed your focus then you saw an image in them worked. We notice DOF in a picture because even though things were at different distance when we looked though the lens on the print or screen they are the same distance from the eye on that output. We cannot refocus the eye to make the back of the picture come into focus the way we could when we looked at the actual scene. I hope I am not babbling and making this too confusing. When we get older the ability of the eye to change shape lessens, one way to say it is that the eye is less flexible, this is called presbyopia and its what martin is talking about. If you really want to get into it a good book on the way we see is Optics of the human eye By David A. Atchison, George Smith.
• Question:-Are there any camera flashes with a zoom?
  Short version: I want a camera flash with a zoom.
  Long version: A regular camera flash sends light to a wide field of view, which is perfect for photography at low magnification. On the other hand, now that there are digital cameras with zooms beyond 10X, it doesn't make sense for the flash to light up the huge field of view that the camera isn't even looking at. Wouldn't it be cool to adjust the divergence (field of view) of the flash so it would work at higher magnifications and therefore longer distances? If one is available already, let me know.
  
  Answer:-There are indeed flashes that zoom - many of them. I don't konw if one is made for your camera or not, but find your camera at B&H Photo (available through Yahoo! Shopping) and they will show accessories under the camera. Sometimes they show flash units. If not, this is a good site to search anyhow.
• Question:-Looking for a high dof macro camera most often in low light?
  Hi, I have a very specific application in which I need a high depth of field using the macro setting and most often have low light conditions. I can get some more light in the end if that is what I need but that would be inconvenient. I'd also like optical image stabilization, aperture priority and as some insurance, the ability to use a wide angle lens. I was looking at the G7 or G9 but reviews I have read of them say that the macro is no good in low light (although it is great in good lighting conditions). Also looking at the Nikon Coolpix 5000. I'm looking for something in that size range. I'd like to end up with a depth of field of about an inch at a range of around 2-4cms. Thanks
  
  Answer:-I believe you need a (d)SLR with a serious lens. Eventually a special macro lens (like these here: http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ProductCatIndexAct&fcategoryid=155). DOF becomes lower with bigger aperture and with magnification of image. Since you have low light you might need big aperture which will lower the DOF. A higher ISO setting might help. If you need to work macro (say 1:1, which means image size on senzor equals real image size), again you will loose DOF.
  dSLRs have bigger sensors than compact cameras and usually give usable image quality also with higher ISO --> so you may use narrower aperture and thus longer DOF. But I am afraid your question has no stright answer, at least I do not know it.
  There is also an Adobe PS technique to make more photos, each focused on different distance, then combine them in one image with big DOF. I saw details in a recent Outdoor Photography, I believe. But you need a static subject. Also, if your subject is static put the camera on tripod, use smallest aperture you have (you might need long exposure time) and shoot.
  Good luck!
  Cristian
• Question:-Ran red light in Massachusetts/NH border, camera flashed, question?
  Hi, I just moved up to Massachusetts and live in a town on the border of Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Today, as I was returning from shopping, I was coming up to an intersection when a car came out of left field and got in front of me. He proceeded to go slowly through the light which had turned green then yellow immediately. It was still yellow when I was going through it; after I had already passed the white barrier line, it went to red and the camera flashed. If this helps, I believe it was at the southern border of NH in Plaistow, NH that turns into Haverhill, MA (believe it is called RT. 108). My questions are: does Massachusetts have red light cameras that ticket people and if so, would this warrant me getting a ticket? Also, because I am out of state and don't have a license plate on the front of my car such as people do up here, could I get one anyway?
  Finally, please no criticisms. We all run red lights sometimes and I am not a crazy driver.
  
  Answer:-I've never seen a red light or speeding camera in NH or MA.
  
  What is common, particularly in NH is a strobe light in the red light to get the drivers attention that light is red. These don't take a picture - just there to be sure you notice the red light.
• Question:-Are there any camera flashes with a "zoom"?
  Short version: I want a camera flash with a zoom.
  Long version: A regular camera flash sends light to a wide field of view, which is perfect for photography at low magnification. On the other hand, now that there are digital cameras with zooms beyond 10X, it doesn't make sense for the flash to light up the huge field of view that the camera isn't even looking at. Wouldn't it be cool to adjust the divergence (field of view) of the flash so it would work at higher magnifications and therefore longer distances? If one is available already, let me know.
  
  Answer:-I have an SB-800 flash unit for my Nikon D200. The computer in the flash communicates with the computer in the camera which inturn talks to the computer in the lens.and adjusts for the lens I'm using.
  
  I also have an SB-16B for my 35mm. It while not as sophisticated, it does have a zoom function on the flash head that I can adjust for ultra wide angle, wide angle, normal, meduim telephoto, and telephoto.
  
  You need to get a flash unit made by the camera maker. They match their units so they can communicate various bits of information.
  
  Although you can find some older flash units, like my SB-16B that have a manual adjustment.
• Question:-Good camera high school sports in low light.?
  Requirements ...
  
  1. Sports in low light (high school football field with mediocre lights at night, high school gym with mediocre lights.)
  2. I also want it to be a well rounded camera for portraits, landscape, etc
  
  $1500-$2000ish for body is bearable. I like the price of the Nikon D90. :) ... but don't know if it will handle the above lighting situation.
  
  Just interested in body right now ... glass is a whole 'nother deal.
  
  Answer:-The D90 is an excellent choice as it brings you near-D300 quality at a lower price. The low-light, high-ISO performance is outstanding, and that's what you'd need under the two scenarios you've described.
  
  Currently, I use a D200 for basketball and football, and find myself wishing I could push beyond the self-imposed 1600 ISO ceiling. Anything above that, and the digital noise is really a problem.
  
  On the D90, that problem is history and I'd be able to shoot at ISO 3200 or higher with even better results.
  
  Here's some samples I found on Flickr.com of D90 basketball photos.
  http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=basketball&s=int&cm=nikon%2Fd90&z=t
  
  And here's a photographer who's gotten some great nighttime high school football shots with his D90.
  http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrence_campbell/2941148121/in/set-72157601668152965/
  
  Hope this helps.