![]() ![]() If someone else takes out their phone and swipes a photo then their pic will replace the previous picture. If family members or friends have the Bevy app installed on their mobile device, and they're connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the Bevy itself, they can transfer a local photo wirelessly to the Bevy by swiping their respective touch screen toward the device to make their photos appear on the TV screen instantly. The main reason to use the Bevy is to view pictures on an HDTV with the included HDMI cable, bringing back the idea of gathering around the family album, but in a digital way. ![]() You can plug in an external hard drive, too. Additionally, you can copy pictures from a Windows or Mac computer using a desktop app. And if you run out of room, you can sign up for Bevy's unlimited cloud storage backup for $60 per year once it's up and running-it's not online at this time. You can also transfer pictures directly from an SD card or USB thumb drive and transfer shots from there. You can choose to upload photos automatically-as soon they are taken-or you can manually pick and choose the shots you want to store. With those devices, you can wirelessly upload all of your photos using a free app. As for PCs, it supports Windows 7 or later, or Mac OS X 10.9.5 or later. The Bevy works with devices that run iOS 8 or later and Android 4.3 or later. ![]() Inside you'll find an Intel 2.16GHz dual-core Celeron processor with 2GB RAM and a 1TB (or 2TB) hard drive. There's dual-band 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 to connect to Android and iOS devices. A six-foot HDMI cable comes included in the box. On the back, you'll find two more USB 3.0 ports for four in total, an Ethernet port, a VGA port, an HDMI-out port, a headphone/optical-out port, and the AC adapter port. One the side is where you'll see the SD slot, a Kensington lock slot, and a vent. On the Bevy's front you'll find two USB 3.0 ports and a headphone jack. The box is brushed aluminum, and you can choose either black, blue, or purple accents. The Bevy itself is a small rectangular box that measures 4.6 by 4.4 by 2.0 inches (HWD) and weighs 1.5 pounds. Since 1982, PCMag has tested and rated thousands of products to help you make better buying decisions. ( Read our editorial mission (Opens in a new window) & see how we test everything we review (Opens in a new window).) And you can get a 1TB external hard drive for about $50 these days. For less than half the price, you could buy a relatively inexpensive digital frame with more features like the Nixplay Edge 8-Inch Wi-Fi Cloud Frame. Its price is very steep, too, and it's missing many features that the company promises will be added later. It's a noble goal in this fragmented age of multiple accounts on Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, and elsewhere, but Bevy is hampered by its inability to pull photos from those popular services. Using a combination of USB ports, an SD card slot, and a computer and smartphone app, it aims to bring the singular family photo album into the digital age for friends and families to share. The Bevy Smart Photo System ($299 1TB $349 2TB) is basically a hard drive you can hook up to your TV and view pictures in a social group setting. Missing basic features including cloud support, slideshow options, and Facebook, Flickr, and Instagram integration.How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.How to Block Robotexts and Spam Messages.If you're a fan of artisan bath products or just love self-care, this is a subscription box worth checking out. This is the subscription for someone looking to add a little extra luxury to their monthly bath routine with the added bonus of being surprised by the products curated around a fun theme. As a lover of baths I was stoked to see three bath bombs inside, but if you don't take baths, don't let that deter you from subscribing- they also offer a "tubless" subscription offer. I really enjoyed the "Hello, Summer" theme, and all of the scents of the products inside really made connected me back to some summer memories I've made over the years. I thought this month's Bath Bevy box was fantastic and spot on. The Cost: $43.21 per month + $7.95 shipping.Įverything in this box was handmade by Bath Bevy and the total added up to $60, which is about $10 more than the cost of the box once shipping is taken into account. What do you think? Value – Was This Box Worth It?
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