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I picked up a Nextbase 122 Dash Cam from the retail store Dirt Cheap. The cam offers 720p/30fps recording with a 120° viewing angle. Items purchased at Dirt Cheap cannot be returned, so if this dash cam does not work, them I'm out of luck! Is the QFX radio a DEAL or a DUD? About the Nextbase 122 HD RECORDING AT 30FPS & 120° WIDE VIEWING ANGLE - The 122 Dashcam records speed in 720p HD resolution at 30fps with a 6G lens to provide high quality images and footage for your journey on the road. The 140° wide viewing angle ensures that a wide coverage of the road ahead will be recorded for insurance claims. EXCLUSIVE CLICK&GO PRO POWERED CAR MOUNT – The 122 Dash Cam is wireless as it connects to a powered mount via magnet. The integrated magnetic power connectors allow you to install and remove your dash cam easily. HIGH PRECISION MOTION SENSOR - In the event of an accident, the G-sensor will automatically safeguard recorded footage and move to a folder where the recordings will not be overwritten. INTELLIGENT PARKING MODE - The intelligent parking mode informs the dashcam that your car is parked and will immediately record any bump or physical movement of the car when left unattended. 2" HIGH RESOLUTION SCREEN – Vehicle Accessory for protection - View all your footage on the 2" award-winning IPS screen with upgraded picture resolution and clarity for high quality recordings. Allows for easy installation. 00:00 Intro / Open 00:18 About Dirt Cheap 01:15 Unboxing 02:35 Dashcam Menu 03:31 Mounting Gear 05:03 Nextbase Footage 07:52 Nextbase vs Pilot cams 09:10 Night Footage 09:58 Nextbase Video File Specs 10:29 Conclusion My Website https://thriftyav.com​​​ Bonus Content & Early Access on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ThriftyAV​​​

ClonerAlliance has come out with a Stand Alone 4K video capture device that can encode with either H.264 or H.265 compression. It also has an adjustable microphone audio input and can adjust the audio level of the HDMI audio. The UHD Pro is available through the following affiliate link, ThriftyAV receives a small commission at no additional cost to the buyer when purchased through this link. https://amzn.to/36YAAvE More information about this product is available from the official ClonerAlliance website: https://www.cloner-alliance.com/cloneralliance-uhd-pro/ ClonerAlliance Store: https://www.cloner-alliance.com/store.html Description about this product: No PC required. Record 4K UHD video to the USB storage device with H.265/H.264 hardware encoding. 4K@60fps input and 4K@30fps/1080p/720p recording are supported. Instant video playback and schedule recording with remote control. Various 4K UHD devices are supported, such as media devices, game consoles, etc. Easy to use, press one button to record or take a snapshot. Live stream by To PC port with UVC standard. Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android OS are supported. Ultra-Low Latency. Capture your commentary or voice-over with gameplay video together. [The device does not support any content protected by HDCP. When connected to an HDCP (Content Protection) source, it will output an error message or nothing. This does not indicate a defect. Press one button to record 4K UHD videos from any HDMI video source onto your USB storage device! No PC required. Standalone 4K HDMI video recorder. Capture and record videos up to 4K at 30fps. Playback and schedule record videos & snapshots on USB storage devices with the remote control. H.265/H.264 hardware encoding technology. Supports a variety of HDMI video devices such as disc player, set-top box, media stick, PS4/5, Xbox One X/S Series, Switch, DSLR, etc. Capture video to PC by UVC standard. Compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, Android OS. Ultra-low latency technology (less than 100ms) - you can play and live stream your gameplay with no lag at all, especially for PS4/5, Xbox One X/S Series, Switch console games. Capture and mix live commentary or voice-over together with gameplay video. Supports 4K at 60fps video input and 1080p60 capture. Capture 1080i60 video and record at 1080p30; Capture 1080i50 video and record at 1080p25. Save files quickly. No storage capacity limit. Bundled video capture, live broadcasting and editing programs for Windows OS and Android. 00:00 Intro / Open 00:51 Contents 01:20 Ins & Outs 01:51 Remote 02:40 Operation 04:25 Menu 06:28 PC Hookup 07:09 Footage Example 08:10 Waveforms 09:20 Capture File Specs 09:49 Android Streamer 10:38 Roku / Blu-ray 11:28 Gaming Capture 13:22 Conclusion My Website https://thriftyav.com​​​ Bonus Content & Early Access on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ThriftyAV​​​ FULL DISCLOSURE: This HDMI capture device is a sample product that was provided for the purpose of this review. The opinions expressed about this product are my own. Review samples are considered to be on loan from the vender. The vender may request the sample back by providing pre-paid postage or reimbursement for shipping cost. ThriftyAV is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. #HDMICapture #4KCapture #StandAloneCapture

If you are using the built in microphone on your DSLR or smart phone, then you might not be getting the best audio on your video. Built in microphones are typically omni-directional and consequently pick up too much background noise. The are also poorly suited for windy conditions. The Kimafun KM-CAM20 Video Mic Kit offers two types of windscreens and two different connection cables for use with either a smart phone or DSLR type camera. The Kimafun KM-CAM20 Microphone Kit is available through AliExpress https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002718001367.html This microphone is not currently available on Amazon. If this product becomes available on Amazon, I will post a link at that time. This Kimafun Video Mic is hyper-cardioid, so it mainly picks up the audio directly in front of it, and it comes with both a foam windscreen and a fuzzy "dead cat" windscreen. This microphone has a similar design to a Rode VideoMicro, Movo Photo VXR10, Boya MM1, or similar at a significantly lower price. 00:00 Intro / Open 00:45 Unboxing 01:40 Specs 02:00 Installation 03:43 Kimafun FZ300 Indoors 05:00 Lumix Built-In Mic 05:21 Kimafun FZ300 Outdoors 07:58 Pixel 3A Mic Tests 09:30 Conclusion 10:08 Close My Website https://thriftyav.com​​​ Bonus Content & Early Access on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ThriftyAV​​​ FULL DISCLOSURE: This Microphone Kit is a sample product that was provided for the purpose of this review. The opinions expressed about this product are my own. Review samples are considered to be on loan from the vender. The vender may request the sample back by providing pre-paid postage or reimbursement for shipping cost.

The Panasonic HC-V100M is featured in this video, but the HC-V100 is the same camera without 16GB of built-in memory. It's odd thinking of an SD Card based camcorder as "vintage", but this model first became available in 2011. This is a long time ago as far advancements in video technology, but this model holds up well with quality optical image stabilization, decent image quality, and high reliability. Unlike trouble-prone tape-based camcorders, if you find one of these used, it will probably be in working order, as there are few things that can go wrong with it. Replacement batteries are affordable and widely compatible with other Panasonic camcorders, and prices on used units are quite low. The picture quality of this camcorder is better than any standard definition tape based format (VHS, S-VHS, Betamax, Video8, Hi8, Digital8, Mini DV), and SD cards offers greater reliability and convenience than video tape. So if you are wanting to shoot steady HD footage, but you cannot afford a new camcorder or HD smart phone, you should consider a used Panasonic HC-V100M or HC-V100. This camcorder offers 34x optical zoom (42x i.Zoom) 32.5mm wide lens (F1.8) 2.7" Wide LCD (230,400-dot, not touch screen) Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) 1080i Full HD image quality 16GB memory Still camera functionality iA (Intelligent Auto) HDMI connectivity Date first available: January 9, 2011 0:00 Intro/Open 0:39 Tape Based Cams 1:04 SD Card Advantage 1:33 Why it's cheap 2:07 Controls 4:22 Menus 6:36 Outdoor Footage 7:17 File Specs 7:47 Indoor Footage 8:41 Conclusioin My Website https://thriftyav.com​​​ Bonus Content & Early Access on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ThriftyAV​​​ #HDCamcorder #CheapCamcorder #VintageCamcorder

I found this shortwave radio at the retail store Dirt Cheap for a deeply discounted price. This radio is likely a product return from another retailer. Items purchased at Dirt Cheap cannot be returned, so if this radio does not work, them I'm out of luck! Is the QFX radio a DEAL or a DUD? In this video, I try out the radio and see if it work. It may be a Deal! It may be a Dud! Fore more Dirt Cheap Deals or Duds, check HERE! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_6HOAybADu5w8nVkLMsCv-87xyvYMA6R If you want to see if there is a Dirt Cheap store near you, you can find out on the company website. https://ilovedirtcheap.com/ 0:00 Intro / Open 0:18 About Dirt Cheap 0:40 QFX Radio Details 2:01 Radio Test 2:51 Conclusion My Website https://thriftyav.com​​​ Bonus Content & Early Access on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ThriftyAV​​​ #DirtCheap #ShortwaveRadio #ThriftyAV

I found this sealed, new old stock Vivitar Mini Digital Camera with Accessory Kit at Goodwill for $4.99. The packaging says Copyright 2008. More text from the packaging: One of the most compact 3-in-1 Digital Cameras every! 1. Still Camera Stores up to 243 photos* 2. Video Camera Catures several seconds of live action 3. Web Camera Connects to your PC to send images simultaneously through the internet Includes Everything You Need to Get Started! Easy to use software USB cable "AAA" Battery Carrying Case Photo Impressions 4 Easy-to-use Interface allows user to manage, enhance, organize, share photos, create greeting cards, calendars & more! Minimum System Requirements Microsoft Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista Pentium Processor 64MB RAM 50MB free hard drive space Available USB port and CD drive UPC 694202102480 0:00 Intro / Open 0:33 Unpackaging 1:32 Battery Test / 1st Try 2:41 Modes 3:37 Windows 10 Attempt 5:15 Windows 98 Attempt 5:48 Windows XP 6:26 Webcam Mode 7:23 Picture/Vid Specs 7:45 Picture and Vid Examples 8:44 Conclusion & Close My Website https://thriftyav.com​​​ Bonus Content & Early Access on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ThriftyAV​​​ #Vivitar #MiniCamera #VivitarMini

This electret lavalier microphone cost me $1.99 with Free Shipping on ebay. The seller has since added a shipping fee, so this deal is no longer available, at least from the seller I got it from. After waiting over two months for it to arrive, I was finally able to test this thing out and see how it works! 0:00 Intro / Open 0:27 Microphone Details 1:11 Mixer Test 1:35 Phone Test 1:54 Mic Comparison 2:29 Pickup Pattern Test 2:54 Test Results 4:08 Conclusion My Website https://thriftyav.com​​​ Bonus Content & Early Access on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ThriftyAV​​​ #CheapMicrophone #LavMicrophone #Microphone

The Olafus 2x25W RGB Flood Light with Effects is available on Amazon through this affiliate link: https://amzn.to/35VOk9M Through this link, ThriftyAV receives a small commission at no additional cost to the buyer. In this video, I test out features including color adjustment, flash, jump, and fade. Here is how this product is described on the Amazon product page. DIY Multicolors: Flood Light Bulbs, 20 different colors are available, it offers you 6 kinds of color changing patterns, including flash, jump, fade and auto etc. You can easily set different color and pattern to match your theme and mood. Remote Control & Memory Function: 25W RGB LED Flood Lights with 44-Key remote controllers, Timer, memory function.The color and mode will be memorized, and there is no need to reset it next time you use it. Brightness and speed are adjustable. It is possible to make flood lights last 3/6/12 hours with the timer buttons. IP66 Waterproof: IP66 weatherproof rating can ensure the exterior lights work properly no matter rain, snow, heat or cold environment. Ideal for lighting up the trees, house wall, yard, backyard, patio, garden, lawn, landscape. Innovative Cooling & Easy To Install: The innovative heat dissipation can prolong LED lifespan to 30,000 hours. This is approximately 8 years of illumination(10 hours per day). With adjustable bracket, no wiring is required, just plug in! Can be installed on the ceiling, wall, floor, etc. Widely Used: Our Landscape Lighting perfect for indoor and outdoor, such as party ambient lighting, stage, wedding, yard, garden, landscape, tree. Use the color led lights all season for different events, Halloween, Christmas, Lent and so on. Use the remote control to adjust brightness and color as desired. Dozens of colors, six modes and 30 adjustable speeds are available for you to choose from, which can meet the needs of most of the place. Our latest 44-key remote has three DIY archives. Press ↑ ↓ to adjust the ratio between red, yellow and blue, and save it when you find the color you like. In the future, just press the DIY button to immediately switch to the set color. A total of 17 * 17 * 17 colors are adjustable, totaling more than 4900, which can meet all your color requirement. It can be set to automatically turn off after three, six or twelve hours to meet your needs flexibly. Each time you turn on the flood light, it will automatically restore the settings when it was last turned off. Accurately remembering your favorite colors and modes. Different brightness can be adjusted to create different atmosphere. Olafus Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3tWd6kr Olafus Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Olafuslife Olafus Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OLAFUSOFFICIAL Olafuslife youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/c/OlafusLife 0:00 Intro / Open 0:45 Unboxing 1:40 Features 5:19 Remote & Mount 6:00 Conclusion My Website https://thriftyav.com​​​ Bonus Content & Early Access on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ThriftyAV​​​ FULL DISCLOSURE: This set of RGB Floodlights is a sample product that was provided for the purpose of this review. The opinions expressed about this product are my own. Review samples are considered to be on loan from the vender. The vender may request the sample back by providing pre-paid postage or reimbursement for shipping cost. ThriftyAV is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

Hey Thrifters! It's blooper time again! It has now been THREE years since the launch of ThriftyAV. This past year has seen a lot of growth with my subscriber count approaching 5K, an update of the thriftyav.com website, and expansion to more social media platforms! Another year of videos means another year of goofs and silliness! Here are 3 1/2 minutes of the highlights! My other blooper vids and other ThriftyAV humor can be found on the "Funny Stuff" playlist! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_6HOAybADu5ErzfdVq4T8jZzaQqR8nSS Music: Jigsaw Puzzle by The Green Orbs from the YouTube Audio Library "Spiral Party" Graphic Background Courtesy sgprolab https://youtu.be/zvaRsmE8bzI Short, vertical aspect ratio version: https://youtu.be/nizNmzePSsI An exclusive extended version of this video is available to my supporters on Patreon and Subscribstar! Any small pledge is appreciated and will provide access to this extended blooper reel. Bonus Content & Early Access on Patreon & Subscribestar! https://www.patreon.com/ThriftyAV https://www.subscribestar.com/thriftyav Stay Thrifty, Everyone! https://thriftyav.com Music: Jigsaw Puzzle by The Green Orbs from the YouTube Audio Library "Spiral Party" Graphic Background Courtesy https://youtu.be/zvaRsmE8bzI Paypal ME contributions can be offered HERE: paypal.me/ThriftyAV Bitcoin (BTC) contributions are appreciated: bc1q0ht079p05kep43p725qht6xj3w7q2ukjs37azv

The full 3+ minute widescreen version of this vid is HERE: https://youtu.be/bHq0dIrXpCY There is even a longer version available for supporters on Patreon and Subscribestar. Background Music: Cuckoo Clock by Quincas Moreira, from the YouTube Audio Library https://youtu.be/8r4ykVFpi-Q "Spiral Party" Graphic Background Courtesy sgprolab https://youtu.be/zvaRsmE8bzI #shorts #bloopers #ThriftyAV

Short version of the 1st Anniversary Blooper Reel! 4+ minute version is HERE https://youtu.be/j2OSzq077bE There is an even longer version available to supporters on Patreon and Subscribestar! Piano Music: If I Had a Chicken - Kevin MacLeod https://youtu.be/fewLXi6GATM From YouTube Audio Library "Spiral Party" Graphic Background Courtesy https://youtu.be/zvaRsmE8bzI #shorts

The Hernido Portable CD Player can be found on Amazon through this affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3vFQKUp Through this link, ThriftyAV receives a small commission at no additional cost to the buyer. Portable CD players were big sellers during the heyday of Compact Discs, but in the age of streaming, what features can be found on a NEW portable compact disc player? In this video, I unbox and check out the features on the Hernido. If you still use CDs, or mp3 CD-Rs, then this item may be of interest! From the Amazon description: 【IDEAL CAR CD PLAYER】Hernido CD player for Car portable has built-in FM transmitter for wirelessly pair with car radio, totally compatible with all cars. The small personal discman can help you enjoy music or listen to audio books in the car while going to work or traveling. What’s more, an 3.5mm AUX cable was also included to connect the player to the car or other external speakers. 【HIGH-QUALITY SOUND】5 Sound effects are support: BBS, Pop, Jazz, Rock and Classic. Immersive Stereo earphones is included, makes you enjoy CD music and audio books anytime and anywhere. Connection of FM transmission is stable and without signal interference , will also brings an excellent auditory feast. 【20-HOUR BATTERY LIFE】Hernido CD player has a built-in 2000mAh rechargeable battery, supports up to 20 hours of working time after once full charge. The rechargeable CD player is charged by USB cable, don't need to use AA batteries any more, you won't have to spend a ton on replacing batteries. What's more, USB powered CD players can reduce environmental pollution caused by disposable batteries. 【ANTI-SHOCK & RESUME PLAYBACK】Hernido Walkman CD Player compact with good vibration isolation, equipped with 60 seconds anti-skip protection for CD discs and 120 seconds anti-skip protection for MP3 discs, Which provides a stable audio experience. And the CD player supports playback from the position where the playback was stopped last time. 【LIGHTWEIGHT & USER-FRIENDLY】 Perfect CD Player portable for kids, adults and the elderly to listening to music or audio books. Weights only 0.5 lb, small enough to handheld, put in pocket, or put anywhere in the car. ALL Hernido Products offer 18 months warranty time, any questions about the player, please feel free to contact us, we will offer 24 hours one-to-one service. 0:00 Intro / Open 0:28 Unblxing 1:26 Features 4:53 Battery 5:15 Listen Tests I tested this CD player using music from the band Clutch: https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialClutch http://www.pro-rock.com/ And The Bakerton Group (Clutch side project). My Website https://thriftyav.com​​​ Bonus Content & Early Access on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ThriftyAV​​​ FULL DISCLOSURE: This CD Player is a sample product that was provided for the purpose of this review. The opinions expressed about this product are my own. Review samples are considered to be on loan from the vender. The vender may request the sample back by providing pre-paid postage or reimbursement for shipping cost. ThriftyAV is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. #CDPlayer #Hernido

The DIGITNOW USB 2.0 Video Capture Device is available from the following Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3ghcdO0 Through this link, ThriftyAV receives a small commission at no additional cost to the buyer. In this video, I unbox and test out the DIGITNOW USB 2.0 Video Capture Converter with a VHS tape. I then feed it test signals from the DVD "Sound & Vision Home Theater Tune-Up" and the CD "NAB Broadcast and Audio System Test CD". Info from Amazon Description: EASY TO USE: With One Touch, Transfer/Capture Video and Audio from Almost Any Analog Video Source (VHS/VCR/Hi8/DVD/TV BOX) to Your Mac(except for MAC OS 10.14 and above) or PC(XP/Vista/Win7/Win8/Win10 32bit&64bit ) ALL IN ONE: Captures Video in the Universal H.264 Digital Format AVI, MPEG2, MPEG4 and MP3(Audio only) to preserve your vinyl records in digital format, Ready for Windows Live Movie Maker, and YouTube. allows you to share with all your friends and family on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Snapchat and many other Social Media networking services. World-ready; Handles NTSC, SECAM, PAL and PAL/60 video ANALOG VIDEO CONVERT: Convert LPs and Audio Cassettes to CD or MP3 Format, Identifying Tracks Automatically to add Title, Artist, and Genre Information CONVENIENT TO EDIT: Create Polished Videos with Professional-grade Tools for Reducing Video Noise, Stabilizing Shaky Video, Color Correction, Transition Effects, and more. Split Videos to Span Across Multiple DVDs for Sharing or Storage PACKAGE CONTENTS: Comes with Digitnow Video Capture, Composite video/RCA Stereo Cable. Please feel free to contact us if you have any problems 0:00 Intro / Open 1:05 Unboxing 2:22 Hardware Setup 3:21 Software 3:49 Capture Process 5:47 mpg file info 6:11 Sample Footage 6:48 DVD Test Signals 7:40 Audio Test Signals 8:23 Magnavox Audio 8:44 Windows Audio Properties 8:57 Conclusion My Website https://thriftyav.com​​​ Bonus Content & Early Access on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ThriftyAV​​​ FULL DISCLOSURE: This video capture device is a sample product that was provided for the purpose of this review. The opinions expressed about this product are my own. Review samples are considered to be on loan from the vender. The vender may request the sample back by providing pre-paid postage or reimbursement for shipping cost. ThriftyAV is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. #DIGITNOW #EZCap #VideoCapture

Bargain Blu-rays, Dirt-Cheap DVDs, and Low Cost Compact Discs! In Media Mania Vol.11, I discuss the abundance of optical media that has been showing up at thrift stores lately. As folks switch to streaming, they are giving away their old CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays, creating a thrift store media goldmine! In this video I discuss this phenomenon, talk about how optical media can be ripped and streamed on a home network, and show my recent media hauls over the past few weeks. I mentioned a video about digitizing CDs. Here is the link: https://youtu.be/mgxPyTBgu74 I used the program MakeMKV during this video. Here is the link. http://www.makemkv.com/ 00:00 Intro / Open 01:16 Streaming vs Discs 01:57 Advantages to Discs 02:20 Digitizing Media 03:00 Make MKV 05:18 Streaming Local Media 06:02 The Haul! 17:11 Close My Website https://thriftyav.com​ Bonus Content & Early Access on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ThriftyAV​ #MakeMKV #ThriftHaul #DVD

Electronic Items from the store Dirt Cheap are often customer returns from other stores. This Surf Onn 8" Tablet was originally a Walmart product. Items purchased at Dirt Cheap cannot be returned, so if this tablet does not work, then I'm out of luck! Is this tablet a DEAL or a DUD? If you want to see if there is a Dirt Cheap store near you, you can find out on the company website. https://ilovedirtcheap.com/ 0:00 Intro / Open 0:42 Pricing at Dirt Cheap 1:13 Unboxing 1:44 Test / Setup 2:48 Camera Test 3:38 Benchmarks 5:16 Conclusion My Website https://thriftyav.com​​​ Bonus Content & Early Access on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ThriftyAV​​​ #DirtCheap #OnnTablet #DirtCheapDeals

For Media Mania Vol.10, I digitize music CDs to the mp3 file format using three different FREE software programs: Windows Media Player, CDex, and Exact Audio Copy (EAC). I am looking for the program that is most convenient for this purpose. Windows Media Player (English) https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/media-player/9p5mvrnlgg2q CDex https://cdex.mu/ Exact Audio Copy (EAC) https://www.exactaudiocopy.de/ 00:00 Intro 00:45 Windows Media Settings 02:06 Ripping w. Windows 04:00 Metadata / Tags 05:12 CDEX Setup 08:36 CDEX Rip 10:07 EAC Setup 12:06 EAC Rip 14:10 Conclusion My Website https://thriftyav.com​ Bonus Content & Early Access on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ThriftyAV​ #ThriftyAV​ #CDex​ #ExactAudioCopy

It may look like an alien spacecraft, but the round device shaped like a flying saucer is actually a Parker Brothers electronic gaming device from 1981 called Reflex, Five Electronic Games of Quick Reaction. In this edition of ThriftyAV Plays, I try out all 5 of the built-in games and discuss the gameplay. Due to the fast nature of the gameplay, I recorded and uploaded this video at 60fps. This device runs on 6 AA batteries and offers 5 games to test your reflexes. 3 of the games are single player, with 2 games for two players. Information from the box. Parker Brothers No. 4000. 1 or more Players, Ages 8 to Adult. REFLEX is a game of streaking lights and whirling sounds that cause your mind to race and your fingers to fly. It's a game of quick reactions and precise timing. REFLEX can be a personal challenge or a one-on-one contest. Most of all, it's five different fun and exciting games that will keep the whole family coming back for more! 1. JUGGLER (1 player). It's an age-old skill with a new twist. But the object is the same - keep a ball of light going back and forth without "dropping" it. 2. WINDUP (2 players). Imagine you're trying to wrap a ball around a pole while your opponent is trying to do the same from the opposite direction - and you've got the idea behind this game of speed and timing. 3. ACCELERATOR (1 player). Boost the speed of a ball of light faster and faster and then "launch" it. If your timing is just right, your score will "soar"! 4. POUNCE (1 player). Discover the patterns of two rapidly-moving lights. Then stop them as quickly as possible - and stop them at the same time. 5. POUNCE (2 players). This 2-player version of POUNCE pits you against an opponent to find out who has the keener eye and the faster fingers. Required, but not included, are 6 AA-size alkaline batteries OR an AC Adaptor. See enclosed rules for AC Adapter requirements. The five games built into the unit are included in the time stamps below. 0:00 Intro / Open 1:17 Juggler 2:28 Windup 3:46 Accelerator 5:22 Pounce 1 5:55 Pounce 2 6:44 Conclusion Infomation from the box. Parker Brothers No. 4000. 1 or more Players, Ages 8 to Adult. I forgot to include a "Thank You" slate for the Top 4 Patrons when I uploaded this video. Thank you to Zack W, Jason G, Yasha, and Brayden K. My Website https://thriftyav.com​​​​​ It's good to get the DOT COM too! https://www.patreon.com/ThriftyAV​​​​ #Reflex #ParkerBrothers #ThriftyAV

The ClearClick VHS to DVD kit is available through this Amazon Affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3vFvfUA Through this link, ThriftyAV receives a small commission at no additional cost to the buyer. Regarding burning DVDs on the fly, I've been told by ClearClick this feature is only recommended for those with a fairly powerful CPU & GPU. This is likely the reason my test bench machine had difficulty with this task. Amazon Description: Convert Any Video Tape, VHS To DVD or Digital MP4, MOV Video File Included: USB Video Capture Device, 3-RCA to 3-RCA Cable, Digital Software License, & Step-By-Step Instructions for PC/Mac No Drivers Required - ClearClick USB Video Capture Device Automatically Installs on Windows & Mac Free USA-Based Tech Support + 2 Year Warranty from ClearClick, a USA-Based Small Business Designed for PC & Mac - Windows 10,8,7,Vista or Mac OS X 10.9 or Higher Easily convert your VHS tapes and camcorder tapes to digital format or DVD with the ClearClick VHS To DVD Kit for PC & Mac. Easily convert your VHS tapes and camcorder tapes to digital format or DVD with the ClearClick VHS To DVD Kit for PC & Mac. This kit includes: USB video capture device, 3-RCA to 3-RCA video transfer cable, software, step-by-step instructions, and USA-based email tech support from ClearClick. 1) PC: Install the included "Golden Videos VHS To DVD Converter" Software (published by NCH Software) & activate it using the included license. Mac: Follow the instructions to use the built-in video recording which is already pre-installed on your Mac. 2) Connect the ClearClick Video Capture Device, Included. Next, plug in the included ClearClick Video Capture Device to any USB port on your computer. Your PC/Mac will automatically install it - no drivers required! Then, connect your VCR or camcorder to the USB video capture device using the included video transfer cable. Note: this device is NOT intended for modern HD/HDMI video sources 3. Transfer Your Video & Burn To DVD PC: Open the "NCH Golden Videos" software on your computer, and click "Create Recording." A step-by-step wizard will guide you through the conversion of your video. Recording resolution: 640x480. You can then save the video on your computer in digital format or burn it to DVD. Mac: Use your Mac's built-in video capture software, see instructions, and click File - New Movie Recording. Set the software to the correct input source and click "Record." After saving your video, you can burn a DVD using the included DVD burning software. Easy, step-by-step instructions are included as well as USA-based email tech support from ClearClick. Software Included For PC: NCH Golden Videos VHS To DVD Converter. Full license included For Mac: "Burn" DVD Burning Software. For capturing video, use your Mac's built-in video capture feature as instructed in manual System Requirements: PC: Windows 10, 8, 7, or Vista Mac: OS X 10.9 or higher Intel i5 CPU or higher or equivalent 4 GB or more of RAM 10 GB or more free hard drive space DVD burner & blank DVDs, optional - to burn DVDs 00:00 Intro / Open 00:43 Review Sample 01:07 Unboxing 02:29 Setup Software 06:19 Video File Details 06:42 Captured Vid 07:27 Test Signals 08:25 Audio Test 09:36 DVD Test 11:09 Conclusion My Website https://thriftyav.com​​​​​ Bonus Content & Early Access on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ThriftyAV​​​​ FULL DISCLOSURE: This video capture device is a sample product that was provided for the purpose of this review. The opinions expressed about this product are my own. Review samples are considered to be on loan from the vender. The vender may request the sample back by providing pre-paid postage or reimbursement for shipping cost. ThriftyAV is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. #ClearClick #EZCap #VHStoDVD

In Volume 5 of Risky Thrifting, I test out 10 more thrift and garage sale electronic items. If you would like to play along, feel free to pause and comment at around the 4 1/2 minute mark! You can guess how many items will work, or be more specific about what will or will not work! Items tested include: Aiwa Compact Disc Stereo Radio Cassette Recorder CSD-ED27 Emerson AC/DC Television / VCR Model EWC0903 Zenith Digital TV Tuner DTT901 Philips Dual DVD / VCR Model DVD740VR Optimus Dual Well Cassette Deck SCT-36 Impecca All Region DVD Model: DVHP-9117 Realistic Cassette Recorder Jet Set AC/Battery CTR-6 HP 21kd 1080p Monitor Bar Code Reader Yamaha Digital Percussion DD-20 00:00 Intro / Open 00:45 Items Tested 04:26 Guess! / Jambox 06:07 Digital Converter & TV/VCR 07:33 Philips DVD/VCR 08:12 All Region DVD 09:20 Optimus Cassette Deck 10:37 Realistic Jet Set 12:49 HP 21" Monitor 13:41 Bar Code Reader 14:17 Yamaha Drum Machine 16:11 Conclusion Risky Thrifting Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_6HOAybADu6m0GGZsTs5cjo1Z1PdILLk Correction: At 7:21, I call the Zenith an "analog to digital converter". It is actually a digital to analog converter. My Website https://thriftyav.com​ Bonus Content & Early Access on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ThriftyAV​ #ThriftyAV​ #RiskyThrifting​ #ThriftHaul

This video was uploaded at 1080p. I prefer to upload at 4K, but recently I've been experiencing extended processing times on my 4K uploads. My most recent upload has been rendering for TWO DAYS and still isn't complete. In this video, I discuss this issue, and what I found researching this issue. I also ask for feedback in the comments if you are experiencing the same problem! In the video, I mentioned having an Odysee channel. It is HERE (invite link): https://odysee.com/@ThriftyAV:0?r=5FzAaeJypd84X3nQu4kaDdwtyGP1Xuyz And my Utreon channel is HERE: https://utreon.com/c/ThriftyAV/ My Website https://thriftyav.com​ Bonus Content & Early Access on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ThriftyAV​ #YouTubeProcessing #RenderTime #ThriftyAV

The EZBNB RD207 is available from Amazon HERE: https://amzn.to/3bbfGM7 Through this link, ThriftyAV receives a small commission at no additional cost to the buyer. The folks at EZBNB sent over this portable weather radio that runs on an 18650 Li-Ion cell. In this video, I check out FM, AM, and weather band reception, check out the flashlight and the emergency "SOS" feature, and discuss why it is important to have an emergency radio. From the Amazon Description: NOAA Weather Alert Radio, [2021 New] Portable AM FM Radio with Best Reception and Longest Lasting Transistor - 2200Mah Rechargeable LI-ION Battery Operated with Flashlight, SOS Alarm, Headphone Jack About this item A LIFE SAVER RADIO--You will get notified first for every weather alert in your area, such as hurricanes, tornadoes and severe storms, earn a critical time to prepare and save you and your family to live through the hurricane season and snowstorm season with this spectacular NOAA weather radio. BEST RECEPTION IN THE MARKET--Thanks to our upgraded DSP Chip, 6-inch telescoping antenna and a high-performance built in speaker, you can get weather broadcasts at a crystal-clear sound from anywhere in the US. AUTO ALERT & SOS ALARM--Switch to the alarm function, the radio enters the auto alarm mode. When an emergency is detected, the radio will alarm to signal to people.And you can switch it to SOS mode, it will comes with flashing light and a warning sound, the radio will also be warning while it detects some dangers. FLASHLIGHT--This emergency radio with flashlight. It can help you illuminate dark space when there is a power outage, or read children's stories under normal light on camping nights, As a life-saving device, suitable for daily use, sports, crime prevention, disaster prevention, earthquake countermeasures. 3 BANDS & BUILT TO LAST--Three bands to meet your favor.This transistor radio supports AM FM WB. You can turn to the station you want by the turning key on the right side of the radio.The hand hold portable radio is used by rechargeable button top 2200Mah lithium battery, it will last for days after the storm have passed and the power will back on. 》This small radio could pick up the NOAA weather channel loud and clear. 》LED Flashlight: 2W-strong light, can be used for lighting, reading, signals, etc. 》SOS alarm: pushd and clear. the sos button to emit an alarm sound, and it is a good helper in danger or emergency. 》2200mAh power : With 2200mAh batteries as standard, you can replace better 18650 li-ION batteries by yourself. 》Can receive, AM FM weather band, can start the alert by itself, also send out alarm sound and flash light manually. 》Weather auto alert: This weather radio can automatically monitor and alert hazard weathers in your area like hurricanes, tornadoes and sever storms, earns a critical time for you to get full preparation advance, keeping you and your family safe with this noaa radio. Specifications: FM: 87-108MHZ AM:520-1710 KHz NOAA Weather:162.400/ 162.425/162.450/162.475/ 162.50/ 162.525/162.55 (continuous band) Input:5V-1A, light:2W 0:00 Intro / Open 0:41 Unboxing 2:13 Charging 2:31 Using the Radio 2:48 FM 3:21 AM 3:31 Weather Band 3:56 Headphones 4:21 Flashlight 4:48 SOS 5:11 convenience 5:29 conclusion My Website https://thriftyav.com​ Bonus Content & Early Access on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ThriftyAV​ FULL DISCLOSURE: This radio is a sample product that was provided for the purpose of this review. The opinions expressed about this product are my own. Review samples are considered to be on loan from the vender. The vender may request the sample back by providing pre-paid postage or reimbursement for shipping cost. ThriftyAV is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. #WeatherRadio #NOAAradio #EZBNB

In this video I review the JREN AdultPad J10 10" Android Tablet with 3GB RAM 32GB Storage Octa-Core Processor. I discuss features of this tablet, show an unboxing of the product, conduct some performance benchmarks, and demonstrate some gameplay with the Fortnite App. The JREN AdultPad J10 tablet is available through the JREN website LINK below. Free shipping with orders of at least $100. AdultPad J10 5G: https://bit.ly/3xV47me Through this link, ThriftyAV receives a commission at no additional cost to the buyer. SPECIFICATION: Color: Black Dimension: 9.50x6.40x0.31 inch Operating System: Android 10.0 CPU type: SC9863A CortexTM 1.6Ghz Octa-core 64-bit high-speed processor DISPLAY: Screen type: FHD IPS Screen size: 10.1 inch Screen resolution: 1200*1920 STORAGE: RAM: 3GB ROM: 32GB Expandable Storage: 128GB through micro SD slot (Support SDHC/SDXC) NETWORK: WIFI: 2.4G+5G Bluetooth: 5.0 version GPS/FM: Supported MEDIA FEATURES: Battery type: Lithium-ion polymer Battery Capacity: 5V/6000mAh G-sensor: Built-In Power adapter: 5V/2A Speaker: Built-in 8Ω/1W speakerx2 FM/GPS/MIC: Support Language: Support multi-languages CAMERA: Front camera: 5.0 MP Rear camera: 13.0 MP INPUT/OUTPUT PORT: 1*Micro USB TYPE-C port 1*3.5mm earphone jack port 1*Micro SD card slot WARRANTY: 100% money back guarantee for any issue within 30 days, tech support for long-lasting service. WHAT YOU GET: 1* Tablet 1* USB Cable 1* Color Box 1* AC Adapter 1* User Manual JREN Geekbench Scores. For interpretation of these scores with andriod devices, visit the Geekbench website. https://browser.geekbench.com/android-benchmarks Single Core Performance Single-Core Score 129 AES-XTS 171 Text Compression 200 Image Compression 120 Navigation 306 HTML5 104 SQLite 113 PDF Rendering 143 Text Rendering 137 Clang 133 Camera 71 N-Body Physics 73 Rigid Body Physics 216 Gaussian Blur 58 Face Detection 135 Horizon Detection 114 Image Impainting 132 HDR 219 Ray Tracing 150 Structure from Motion 63 Speech Recognition 121 Machine Learning 45 Multi-Core Performance Multi-Core Score 469 Crypto Score 673 Integer Score 483 Floating Point Score 406 AES-XTS 673 Text Compression 690 Image Compression 479 Navigation 739 HTML5 403 SQLite 452 PDF Rendering 543 Text Rendering 489 Clang 467 Camera 259 N-Body Physics 286 Rigid Body Physics 838 Gaussian Blur 210 Face Detection 1590 Horizon Detection 452 Image Impainting 458 HDR 875 Ray Tracing 663 Structure from Motion 240 Speech Recognition 372 Machine Learning 155 0:00 Intro / Open 0:30 Features 1:41 Unboxing 2:50 Setup 3:47 Built In Cams 4:46 Benchmarks 7:04 Fortnite 7:29 Conclusion My Website https://thriftyav.com​​​​ Bonus Content & Early Access on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ThriftyAV​​​​ The tablet is also available through the following Amazon Affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3xQ7bA0 Through this link, ThriftyAV receives a small commission at no additional cost to the buyer. FULL DISCLOSURE: This tablet is a sample product that was provided for the purpose of this review. The opinions expressed about this product are my own. Review samples are considered to be on loan from the vender. The vender may request the sample back by providing pre-paid postage or reimbursement for shipping cost. ThriftyAV is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. #JREN #JRENtablet

ThriftyAV received a generous donation from an anonymous viewer! In this video, I unbox the audio items I received and test them out! 0:00 Intro / Open 0:23 ATUS Lavalier Mic Unbox 2:15 Microphone Test 2:34 Califone Amp Unboxed 3:21 Califone Audio Test 3:59 Instructions 4:56 Other Califone Audio Test 5:30 How to Donate Music Played during Califone Test is "Falling in Slow Motion" by the Grateful Kings hosted by KRVC on the YouTube Audio Library. My Website https://thriftyav.com​​​​ Bonus Content & Early Access on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ThriftyAV​​​​ #Donation #ThriftyAV

The Jiga Stream Webcam is available through the following Amazon Affiliate Link. https://amzn.to/3veY3CP Through this link, ThriftyAV receives a small commission at no additional cost to the buyer. Full Amazon Description 2021 JIGA 1080P Webcam with Microphone and Ring Light, Web Camera Plug and Play Streaming Webcam HD USB Advanced Auto-Focus Adjustable Brightness Privacy Protection for PC Desktop, Laptop, Mac, Gaming 【 Streaming Webcam with 3 Adjustable Ring Fill Light】The Full HD 1080p webcam with ring light for PC equipped with white ,warm & natural light with 24 LED. You can achieve ideal brightness by adjusting the ring light even in dim light environments. The light is milky white and it is so soft that it doesn't create a glare. It can makes you look more confident and professional in live streaming. 【Adjustable Angle Webcam with Ring Light】Professional full HD 1080P webcam with 90° wide-angle lens, 360° rotating base, and 120° vertically to protect privacy perfectly by adjusting the angle. The MAX resolution is true-to-life 1920 x 1080 pixels, features Crisp Images and clearer display effects. The computer camera with light provides a fabulous quality image at 30FPS. 【Full HD 1080p PC Streaming Webcam with Microphone】Built-in noise reducing microphones with digital noise filtering technology gets clear voice recording and crystal audio quality for you.Even in noisy surroundings, your fans,friends and family can capture your voice in real-time. 【 Plug and Play USB Web Camera】The JIGA webcam with ring light works with USB 2.0/3.0 for PC Desktop Laptop and no additional driver required. Ready to use in less than 30s! The mounting clip can be flexibly placed on any desktop/PC. You can also install it on a metal tripod. 【Wide Compatibility 】 The 1080p webcam supports live streaming on social gaming & entertainment sites, such as Twitch, Zoom, Skype, Xbox one, Xsplit, Mixe, Facetime, Facebook live Vlogging, OBS, and universally compatible with Mac, Windows XP/2000/7/8/10, Mac OS, Android 11.0 Smart TV 0:00 Intro / Open 0:32 Unboxing 2:21 PC Setup 3:36 Sample Footage 5:02 Jiga vs Logitech 5:59 Conclusion My Website https://thriftyav.com​​​​ Bonus Content & Early Access on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ThriftyAV​​​​ FULL DISCLOSURE: This Webcam is a sample product that was provided for the purpose of this review. The opinions expressed about this product are my own. Review samples are considered to be on loan from the vender. The vender may request the sample back by providing pre-paid postage or reimbursement for shipping cost. ThriftyAV is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. #jiga #webcam #RightLightWebcam

The most intriguing item I picked up on my most recent thrifting trip was a big box of audio gear with the top cellophaned and taped shut! I could see a few items inside... a microphone, cabling, a wireless device, but most items were hidden behind an owners manual for a mixing board. In this video, I go through my entire thrift haul, both the known items AND this mystery box! I discover the items as I shoot the footage! 0:00 Intro / Open 1:03 Known Haul 2:29 Mystery Box! 9:08 Conclusion My Website https://thriftyav.com​​​​ Bonus Content & Early Access on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ThriftyAV​​​​ #ThriftHaul #Thriftin' #Thrifting