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Publisher |: TWiT TV

Media Type |: audio

Podknife tags |: Gadgets,; Reviews,; Technology

Categories Via RSS |: Technology

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.

People |: Rev. Robert Ballacer, SJ (@padresj)
Country Of Origin |: USA
Produced In |: San Francisco, CA
Frequency |: Periodic
Explicit |: No

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51 Available Episodes (51 Total) / Average duration: 00:41:54

Date Duration Most Reviewed Highest Rated

51 Available Episodes (51 Total)Average duration: 00:41:54

Feb 03, 2019

00:01:21

Subscribe to Hands-On Tech. This new show brings you hands-on reviews, previews, and unboxings of the hottest tech gadgets like the latest smartphones, notebooks, wearables, smart home devices, and more; featuring Leo Laporte, Jason Howell, and other TWiT friends.

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jason Howell, and Megan Morrone

Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech.

Dec 19, 2015

00:51:13

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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Dec 12, 2015

00:48:34

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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Dec 05, 2015

00:48:54

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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Nov 21, 2015

00:43:08

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.

Thanks to Cachefly for the bandwidth for this show.

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Nov 14, 2015

00:45:45

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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Nov 06, 2015

00:44:05

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

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Oct 31, 2015

00:47:08

Nexus 6P, Martian Watches, Microsoft Band, Surface Book, and SlimPort Nano Console.

Host: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ

Guests: Leo Laporte, Jason Howell, and Megan Morrone

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Oct 24, 2015

00:56:25

Reviews of the Nexus 5X smartphone, TP-Link AV500 Powerline Network Adapter, The new Chromecast, a first look at the Surface Pro 4, Lumia 950, Lumia 950 XL and the Surface Book, and we talk with the inventor of Kickstarter project Skreens.

Host: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ

Guests: Myriam Joire, Leo Laporte, and Jason Howell

Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/before-you-buy.

Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show.

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Oct 17, 2015

00:48:26

Reviews of the Magellan MiVue 658 HD Dashcam, Shure Motiv MV88 iOS Digital Condenser Microphone, Mattel View-Master, Asus Chromebook Flip C100 and a first look at the Zeiss VR One headset.

Host: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ

Guests: Mike Elgan, Leo Laporte, Jason Howell, 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.

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Feb 03 | 00:01:21

Subscribe to Hands-On Tech

Dec 19 | 00:51:13

BYB 204: iPad Pro, Pixel C - Apple Pencil, Mini-Drone Roundup

Dec 12 | 00:48:34

BYB 203: OnePlus X, Dremel 3D Idea Builder - Asus ZenWatch 2, Makeblock mDrawBot

Dec 05 | 00:48:54

BYB 202: Ricoh Theta S, Sonos Play 5 - Logitech Create Keyboard Case for iPad Pro, Audio-Technica MSR7

Nov 21 | 00:43:08

BYB 201: Apple TV, LG V10 - Bellabeat Leaf, Master Lock Bluetooth Padlocks, Peri Duo

Nov 14 | 00:45:45

BYB 200: iPad Pro First Look, Microsoft Band 2 - HTC One M9+, Asus MB168B+ USB Monitor

Nov 06 | 00:44:05

BYB 199: HTC One A9, Maverix Urban Spirit Electric Skateboard - Mionix Castor Gaming Mouse, Bobine Watch Apple Watch Charging Stand

Oct 31 | 00:47:08

BYB 198: Nexus 6P, Microsoft Band and Surface Book - Nexus 6P, Martian Watches, Microsoft Band, Surface Book.

Oct 24 | 00:56:25

BYB 197: Nexus 5X, Chromecast - TP-Link AV500 Powerline Network Adapter, Skreens, Microsoft Device Night

Oct 17 | 00:48:26

BYB 196: Asus Chromebook Flip C100, Shure Motiv MV88 iOS Microphone - Magellan MiVue 658 HD Dashcam, Mattel View-Master

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