50 episodes
Before You Buy (Video) TWiT's Retired Podcasts
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4.6 • 17 Ratings
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Before You Buy is a product reviews show on the TWiT Network. TWiT staff get together to test out the latest gadgets--everything from phones to cameras--to help consumers make wise buying decisions. You've got to watch... Before You Buy!
Although the show is no longer in production, you can enjoy episodes from the TWiT Archives.
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iPad Pro, Pixel C - Apple Pencil, Mini-Drone Roundup
Reviews of the iPad Pro with the Apple Pencil, the Scanadu Scout: a scanner to read your vital signs on your smartphone, Google's Pixel C Android tablet, a mini-drone roundup with the Parrot Airborne Cargo MiniDrone, Parrot Hydrofoil MiniDrone - Orak, Swann Xtreem QuadForce 720p Video Drone, Axis Aerius, the Axis Turbo X, and a first look at the Fizzics Beer System.
Host: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ
Guests: Megan Morrone, Greg Burnett, Bryan Burnett, Brian Chee, Leo Laporte, Carly Perkins, and Tony Wang
Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/before-you-buy.
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Sponsors:
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OnePlus X, Dremel 3D Idea Builder - Asus ZenWatch 2, Makeblock mDrawBot
Reviews of the Asus ZenWatch 2 smartwatch, the OnePlus X Android smartphone, Dremel 3D Idea Builder 3D printer, and first looks at the Petzi Treat Cam and the Makeblock mDrawbot Kit.
Host: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ
Guests: Jason Howell, Carly Perkins, and Myriam Joire
Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/before-you-buy.
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Sponsors:
RING.COM/beforeyoubuy
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Ricoh Theta S, Sonos Play 5 - Logitech Create Keyboard Case for iPad Pro, Audio-Technica MSR7
Reviews of the Ricoh Theta S 360° camera, Logitech Create Keyboard Case for iPad Pro, Sonos Play:5 Wi-Fi speaker, grow herbs and vegetables any time of year with the AeroGarden, and Padre's Christmas gift sampler with the Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7BK headphones and the Parrot Jumping Sumo minidrone.
Host: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ
Guests: Leo Laporte, Myriam Joire, and Megan Morrone
Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/before-you-buy.
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Sponsors:
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Apple TV, LG V10 - Bellabeat Leaf, Master Lock Bluetooth Padlocks, Peri Duo
Reviews of the new Apple TV (4th generation), Bellabeat Leaf health tracker, LG V10 Android smartphone, Master Lock Bluetooth Padlocks, and a first look at the Peri Duo an iPhone charging case with bluetooth and Wi-Fi speakers.
Host: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ
Guests: Megan Morrone, Carly Perkins, and Myriam Joire
Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/before-you-buy.
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Sponsors:
RING.COM/beforeyoubuy
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iPad Pro First Look, Microsoft Band 2 - HTC One M9+, Asus MB168B+ USB Monitor
A first look at the iPad Pro, and TP-Link Archer C3200, reviews of the Microsoft Band 2, HTC One M9+ smartphone and the Asus MB168B+ USB Monitor.
Host: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ
Guests: Leo Laporte, Megan Morrone, and Myriam Joire
Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/before-you-buy.
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Sponsors:
automatic.com/twit - promo code: TWIT20
RING.COM/beforeyoubuy -
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HTC One A9, Maverix Urban Spirit Electric Skateboard - Mionix Castor Gaming Mouse, Bobine Watch Apple Watch Charging Stand
Reviews of the HTC One A9 Android smartphone,Maverix USA Urban Spirit Electric Skateboard, Mionix Castor Gaming Mouse, the Bobine Watch Apple Watch charger, and a padlock that uses your phone to unlock from Master Lock.
Host: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ
Guests: Myriam Joire, Mike Elgan, Bryan Burnett, and Megan Morrone
Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/before-you-buy.
Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show.
Sponsors:
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beforeyoubuy.ting.com
Customer Reviews
Troubling editing
3 Stars ("It's ok") for the Live Version but only 2 for the edited version available here. For their iPhone 5s review, during the live recording the much ballyhooed fingerprint reader failed repeatedly, I don't think it ever worked. It wasn't until after the live version of the show was over that he finally got it to work, and in the final edited version all they showed was that post-show success and made no mention of all the failures! The reviewer said he "has no patience for passcodes" and even said during the live recording that he was holding the phone wrong which was the cause of the failures! Gak!
The reviewers for this show aren't professional reviewers and that often comes through, in fact I'd say it's part of the charm and you have to keep that in mind. In editing out negative aspects of a review and not even making any mention of them is unforgivable. I can't trust their opinions and analysis presented in the final edited podcasts here on iTunes but I think there's still value in seeing the products being handled and used and I like their production selections.