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Before You Buy (Video)

Before You Buy (Video)

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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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Published: Feb. 3, 2019, 7:35 p.m.
Duration: 1 minute 21 seconds

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BYB 204: iPad Pro, Pixel C

Published: Dec. 19, 2015, 4 a.m.
Duration: 51 minutes 12 seconds

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

Published: Dec. 19, 2015, 4 a.m.
Duration: 51 minutes 13 seconds

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BYB 203: OnePlus X, Dremel 3D Idea Builder

Published: Dec. 12, 2015, 2:22 a.m.
Duration: 48 minutes 33 seconds

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

Published: Dec. 12, 2015, 2:22 a.m.
Duration: 48 minutes 33 seconds

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BYB 202: Ricoh Theta S, Sonos Play 5

Published: Dec. 5, 2015, 2:44 a.m.
Duration: 48 minutes 54 seconds

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

Published: Dec. 5, 2015, 2:44 a.m.
Duration: 48 minutes 54 seconds

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BYB 201: Apple TV, LG V10

Published: Nov. 21, 2015, 2:35 a.m.
Duration: 43 minutes 7 seconds

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

Published: Nov. 21, 2015, 2:35 a.m.
Duration: 43 minutes 7 seconds

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BYB 200: iPad Pro First Look, Microsoft Band 2

Published: Nov. 14, 2015, 2:33 a.m.
Duration: 45 minutes 45 seconds

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

Published: Nov. 14, 2015, 2:33 a.m.
Duration: 45 minutes 45 seconds

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

Published: Nov. 6, 2015, 11:28 p.m.
Duration: 44 minutes 5 seconds

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BYB 198: Nexus 6P, Microsoft Band and Surface Book

Published: Oct. 31, 2015, 12:54 a.m.
Duration: 47 minutes 8 seconds

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

Published: Oct. 31, 2015, 12:54 a.m.
Duration: 47 minutes 8 seconds

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BYB 197: Nexus 5X, Chromecast

Published: Oct. 24, 2015, 2:35 a.m.
Duration: 56 minutes 24 seconds

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

Published: Oct. 24, 2015, 2:35 a.m.
Duration: 56 minutes 24 seconds

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

Published: Oct. 17, 2015, 1:20 a.m.
Duration: 48 minutes 26 seconds

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BYB 195: Moto 360, ActiveOn CX Camera

Published: Oct. 10, 2015, 12:17 a.m.
Duration: 38 minutes 58 seconds

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BYB 195: Moto 360, ActiveOn CX Camera - Onion Omega, Griffin Apple Watch Cases, Slimport Nano-Console

Published: Oct. 10, 2015, 12:17 a.m.
Duration: 38 minutes 58 seconds

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BYB 194: iPhone 6s Plus, Amazon Kindle Fire 7"

Published: Oct. 3, 2015, 3:10 a.m.
Duration: 45 minutes 47 seconds

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BYB 194: iPhone 6s Plus, Amazon Kindle Fire 7" - Huawei Watch, HTC Desire 626

Published: Oct. 3, 2015, 3:10 a.m.
Duration: 45 minutes 47 seconds

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BYB 193: LG Tribute 2, BB-8 By Sphero

Published: Sept. 25, 2015, 11:58 p.m.
Duration: 33 minutes 7 seconds

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BYB 193: LG Tribute 2, BB-8 By Sphero - Vizio 5.1 Sound Bar System, Nomad Pod Apple Watch Charger

Published: Sept. 25, 2015, 11:58 p.m.
Duration: 33 minutes 8 seconds

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BYB 192: Moto X Pure Edition, Master and Dynamic MH40 Headphones - Touch Mini BoomBox Speaker, NOON VR Headset

Published: Sept. 19, 2015, 2:33 a.m.
Duration: 38 minutes 37 seconds

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BYB 191: Nuu Mobile Z8, Magellan RoadMate 5322-LM GPS - Trinity Delta Earphones, Pronto Peel Remote, NoPhone

Published: Sept. 12, 2015, 12:48 a.m.
Duration: 32 minutes 24 seconds

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BYB 190: Samsung Galaxy Note 5, ECS LIVA X2 PC

Published: Sept. 5, 2015, 2:42 a.m.
Duration: 33 minutes 51 seconds

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BYB 190: Samsung Galaxy Note 5, ECS LIVA X2 PC - E-TWOW S2 Booster Electric Scooter, Audiofly Clublife Tiesto Headphones, Mod-3 Radius Ti Case

Published: Sept. 5, 2015, 2:42 a.m.
Duration: 33 minutes 52 seconds

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BYB 189: OnePlus 2, Sony a7R II

Published: Aug. 29, 2015, 1:49 a.m.
Duration: 54 minutes 40 seconds

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BYB 189: OnePlus 2, Sony a7R II - Sennheiser OCX 686 G Sport Earphones, Rode SmartLav+, Maingear Shift SuperStock X99

Published: Aug. 29, 2015, 1:49 a.m.
Duration: 54 minutes 40 seconds

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BYB 188: Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime, OnePlus Two Unboxing - Samsung Galaxy Note 5 unboxing, Grain Audio OEHP, Journo Bluetooth Keyboard.

Published: Aug. 22, 2015, 12:48 a.m.
Duration: 42 minutes 14 seconds

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BYB 187: Moto G, PhoneSoap

Published: Aug. 15, 2015, 12:58 a.m.
Duration: 42 minutes 26 seconds

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BYB 187: Moto G, PhoneSoap - Broan SPK110 Sensonic Speaker Fan, NOTTI & DOTTI notification lights, Synology DiskStation DS1515+.

Published: Aug. 15, 2015, 12:58 a.m.
Duration: 42 minutes 26 seconds

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BYB 186: Devialet Phantom Speaker, Kingston HyperX Savage SSD - Pebble Time redemption, Puro Kids Wireless Headphones.

Published: Aug. 8, 2015, 12:08 a.m.
Duration: 36 minutes 6 seconds

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BYB 185: Acer Chromebase Touch, Dell Inspiron 13 7000 Series - OnePlus 2 Preview, ZVOX SoundBase 450, ArcSoft Simplicam

Published: Aug. 1, 2015, 3:16 a.m.
Duration: 45 minutes 23 seconds

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BYB 184: Google Fi, Sennheiser Urbanite XL headphones, LG Urbane - Clean your phone with Phone Soap

Published: July 25, 2015, 1:34 a.m.
Duration: 43 minutes 14 seconds

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BYB 183: Huawei P8 lite, DJI Phantom 3, Acer S277HK 4K Monitor - Synology BeyondCloud DS214se, The SoundBender Stereo

Published: July 18, 2015, 2:23 a.m.
Duration: 40 minutes 45 seconds

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BYB 182: Pebble Time, Microsoft Surface 3

Published: July 11, 2015, 2:16 a.m.
Duration: 48 minutes 43 seconds

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BYB 182: Pebble Time, Microsoft Surface 3 - Drop Kitchen Scale for iPad, ECBC Lance Executive Daypack

Published: July 11, 2015, 2:16 a.m.
Duration: 48 minutes 43 seconds

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BYB 181: Dell Venue 10 7000, Sony A7R Mark II

Published: July 3, 2015, 9:01 p.m.
Duration: 37 minutes 38 seconds

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BYB 181: Dell Venue 10 7000, Sony A7R Mark II - Sony RX100 Mark IV, Flir One, Boogie Board Jot 4.5

Published: July 3, 2015, 9:01 p.m.
Duration: 37 minutes 38 seconds

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BYB 180: LG G Stylo, ZTE SPro 2

Published: June 27, 2015, 12:40 a.m.
Duration: 37 minutes 4 seconds

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BYB 180: LG G Stylo, ZTE SPro 2 - Lumia 640, Kensington KP400 Switchable Keyboard

Published: June 27, 2015, 12:40 a.m.
Duration: 37 minutes 4 seconds

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BYB 179: Fujifilm X30, COIN Wallet

Published: June 20, 2015, 1:38 a.m.
Duration: 36 minutes 35 seconds

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BYB 179: Fujifilm X30, COIN Wallet - Contour RollerMouse Red Plus, Kinivo M2 Bluetooth Big Bass 2.1 Speaker System, Pebble Time unboxing.

Published: June 20, 2015, 1:38 a.m.
Duration: 36 minutes 35 seconds

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BYB 178: Asus ZenBook UX305, Kingston HyperX Predator SSD - Leo Laporte reviews the Asus ZenBook UX305.

Published: June 13, 2015, 1:19 a.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 13 seconds

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BYB 177: Dell XPS 15, Ztylus Metal Camera Kit for iPhone 6+ - Fr. Robert Ballecer reviews the Dell XPS 15.

Published: June 6, 2015, 1:45 a.m.
Duration: 35 minutes 56 seconds

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BYB 176: The New MacBook, Sennheiser Momentum Wireless Headphones - Leo Laporte reviews Apple's new MacBook

Published: May 30, 2015, 2:34 a.m.
Duration: 35 minutes 4 seconds

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BYB 175: HP Spectre x360 Notebook, Speigen Apple Watch Stand S330 - Myriam Joire reviews the HP Spectre x360 laptop.

Published: May 23, 2015, 1:16 a.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 20 seconds

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BYB 174: Samsung 27" SD590C Curved LED Monitor, EnerPlex Surfr Solar Case - Mike Elgan reviews the Samsung 27" Curved LED Monitor.

Published: May 16, 2015, 2:31 a.m.
Duration: 33 minutes 49 seconds

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BYB 173: Apple Watch vs. LG Watch Urbane

Published: May 9, 2015, 1:36 a.m.
Duration: 48 minutes 34 seconds

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BYB 173: Apple Watch vs. LG Watch Urbane - Myriam Joire reviews the LG G4 smartphone.

Published: May 9, 2015, 1:36 a.m.
Duration: 48 minutes 34 seconds

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BYB 172: Samsung Galaxy S6, Aries BlackBird X10 Quadcopter - Jason Howell reviews the Samsung Galaxy S6.

Published: April 29, 2015, 6:56 p.m.
Duration: 43 minutes

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BYB 171: Apple Watch First Look, Microsoft Lumia 535 - Leo Laporte unboxes the Apple Watch.

Published: April 25, 2015, 1:02 a.m.
Duration: 47 minutes

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BYB 170: XYZ DaVinci Jr., Sol Republic Shadow Wireless Earphones - First looks at the 3DR Solo Drone and Sony HDR 4K Monitors at NAB.

Published: April 18, 2015, 1:36 a.m.
Duration: 43 minutes 48 seconds

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BYB 169: Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge, Kubi Telepresence Robot - Nokia Lumia 735, Maingear Shift Superstock, Fuel Ion Wireless Charger

Published: April 11, 2015, 1:50 a.m.
Duration: 43 minutes 48 seconds

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BYB 168: Nvidia Shield Tablet, Acer Aspire R 13

Published: April 4, 2015, 1:44 a.m.
Duration: 35 minutes 56 seconds

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BYB 168: Nvidia Shield Tablet, Acer Aspire R 13 - Olloclip 4-In-1 Lens, Kinivo Bluetooth Earbuds, OGIO Ascend Backpack

Published: April 4, 2015, 1:44 a.m.
Duration: 35 minutes 57 seconds

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BYB 167: HTC One M9, Tesoro Lobera Spectrum Gaming Keyboard - Parrot Bebop Preview, Vivitek Qumi Q5 projector

Published: March 28, 2015, 1:40 a.m.
Duration: 43 minutes 55 seconds

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BYB 166: Chromebook Pixel, Acer Chromebook 15, Withings Activité - Zensorium Tinké redemption, Nyne Bass Bluetooth Speaker

Published: March 21, 2015, 2:06 a.m.
Duration: 53 minutes 57 seconds

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BYB 165: VSN V.360 Camera, Acer Switch 11

Published: March 14, 2015, 2:17 a.m.
Duration: 38 minutes 58 seconds

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BYB 165: VSN V.360 Camera, Acer Switch 11 - First look at the new Chromebook Pixel, Sennheiser MOMENTUM headphones

Published: March 14, 2015, 2:17 a.m.
Duration: 39 minutes 1 second

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BYB 164: FiiO X1 High Res Audio Player, Sony Xperia Z3 - Dell Venue 8 7000, Raspberry Pi 2

Published: March 7, 2015, 3:34 a.m.
Duration: 46 minutes 16 seconds

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BYB 163: Huawei Honor 6+, Samsung Chromebook 2

Published: Feb. 25, 2015, 3:02 a.m.
Duration: 37 minutes 44 seconds

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BYB 163: Huawei Honor 6+, Samsung Chromebook 2 - K-Tor Pocket Socket Hand Crank Generator, Action RocketSkates

Published: Feb. 25, 2015, 3:02 a.m.
Duration: 37 minutes 44 seconds

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BYB 162: LG G Flex 2, WinBook TW700 Tablet, New Nintendo 3DS, and more! - LG G Flex 2 review.

Published: Feb. 18, 2015, 4:03 p.m.
Duration: 49 minutes 6 seconds

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BYB 161: HP Stream 13, Amazon Echo, E-Scooter, and more! - HP Stream 13 review.

Published: Feb. 11, 2015, 4:34 a.m.
Duration: 56 minutes 53 seconds

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BYB 160: Dell XPS 13, HP Stream 8, Bass Egg Verb, and more! - Dell XPS 13 review.

Published: Feb. 4, 2015, 4:51 a.m.
Duration: 46 minutes 18 seconds

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BYB 159: BlackBerry Classic, Sparki Robot, Movo Wave Fitness Band, and more! - BlackBerry Classic takes us back in time.

Published: Jan. 28, 2015, 3:55 a.m.
Duration: 52 minutes 15 seconds

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BYB 158: Papago GoSafe 520 Dashcam, UFCIT Selfie Stick, and HTC RE - Preview of Samsung Galaxy Gear VR

Published: Jan. 21, 2015, 4:21 a.m.
Duration: 47 minutes 27 seconds

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BYB 157: Izon View Security Camera, Beyerdynamics T51i headphones - Rapoo A600 speakers, Amazon Fire HD 6 and HD 7

Published: Jan. 14, 2015, 2:30 a.m.
Duration: 36 minutes 45 seconds

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BYB 156: Cavalier Hydrophobic T-Shirt, Nextbook, Papago GoLife Smart Scale, and more! - Leo tests out the hydrophobic T-shirt.

Published: Jan. 7, 2015, 4:02 a.m.
Duration: 36 minutes 15 seconds

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BYB 155: Samsung Galaxy Note Edge, Sony SmartWatch 3, and more! - Leo Laporte reviews Samsung Galaxy Note Edge.

Published: Dec. 31, 2014, 3:28 a.m.
Duration: 39 minutes 58 seconds

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