B&H Photo in NYC - What's new / fun tech should I check out in person while there?
Jun 29, 2014, 9:47 pm
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B&H Photo in NYC - What's new / fun tech should I check out in person while there?
B&H Photo's superstore in New York City has the largest inventory of serious tech and photography that you can actually look at in person that I've ever seen.
On next trip to the city in August I will probably make the time to stop in, though its hours of operation can make that a challenge..
I plan to lay hands on:
- Laptops / All in ones (Lenovo's latest A___ model all in one looked interesting)
Laptops are the priority since I'll be procuring 2 in the next 6 - 8 months.
- 3D printers
- Mirrorless cameras.
I enjoy photography but have never ventured beyond anything small-ish. Have always bought the Canon Digital Elph / Powershots. Current fave = the Canon SX 280hs because of the 20x zoom and auto- geo-coding of photos.
- Binoculars -to see if I can distinguish between expensive vs cheap
... all while those packages on conveyor belts swoosh above my head.
What else should I check out in person while there?
On next trip to the city in August I will probably make the time to stop in, though its hours of operation can make that a challenge..
I plan to lay hands on:
- Laptops / All in ones (Lenovo's latest A___ model all in one looked interesting)
Laptops are the priority since I'll be procuring 2 in the next 6 - 8 months.
- 3D printers
- Mirrorless cameras.
I enjoy photography but have never ventured beyond anything small-ish. Have always bought the Canon Digital Elph / Powershots. Current fave = the Canon SX 280hs because of the 20x zoom and auto- geo-coding of photos.
- Binoculars -to see if I can distinguish between expensive vs cheap
... all while those packages on conveyor belts swoosh above my head.
What else should I check out in person while there?
Jun 29, 2014, 11:25 pm
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I'd also check out the used gear department. All kinds of random interesting stuff is usually there at deep discounts.
Jul 2, 2014, 7:53 am
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I'd see if they have any of the Android Wear watches yet... the Moto 360 won't be available to purchase, but maybe they have a display. The LG G watch and Samsung Gear Live aren't showing up on their website, but I'd be surprised if they didn't have them around.
Jul 2, 2014, 9:28 am
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B&H Photo's superstore in New York City has the largest inventory of serious tech and photography that you can actually look at in person that I've ever seen.
Jul 2, 2014, 10:19 am
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I would skew the two towards different niches... B&H is more geared to professional photography/videography while Frys tilts towards a Best Buy with the additoin of hobbyist electronics, RC, DIY computers, etc. They both share a middle-ground around your standard consumer electronics like Home Theater, Computers, and the like. Frys has home appliances and the like as well.
Jul 2, 2014, 10:30 am
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Jul 2, 2014, 1:21 pm
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I would skew the two towards different niches... B&H is more geared to professional photography/videography while Frys tilts towards a Best Buy with the additoin of hobbyist electronics, RC, DIY computers, etc. They both share a middle-ground around your standard consumer electronics like Home Theater, Computers, and the like. Frys has home appliances and the like as well.