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 The Observations $14.00 The Observations found its way onto my All-Time Favorite Books list by the third or fourth chapter. Beautifully and cleverly written, with a well-developed mystery threading throughout. The narrator's voice is charming and absorbing. The setting is vibrant. The secondary characters are as alive as the main character. I couldn't get enough of this book. I can't believe this was a debut novel. Jane Harris is obviously too talented to be a mortal human. I can't wait to read more of her work. I want to find her and hug her for writing such an extraordinary novel. Don't be fooled by those who claimed in reviews that this is a "ghost story." It is definitely NOT a ghost story, as you will find out if you persevere past the very well-done ghosty bits. It's a funny, vivid, occasionally dark and disturbing, Victorian joyride. Buy it. Read it. Love it. Hug the author.  Audiovox ACA250 Wireless Vehicle Rear Observation System $149.99 To start off with this product did what I expected. I did call tech support and they explained that this is designed to transmit on an average of 15 feet; basically it is designed for cars and SUV's. Something about the FCC and the legal range. I have an F250 and I was worried about the last two reviews. It made sense that it would not work in a bus or trailer, it's not made for that. Install was easy, the included Scotchloks worked fine. Yes the wire was a bit thin but they included the red ones for small wire, I just doubled up the camera power wires. My kit included a long lead to power the monitor in case of interference and the Tech explained that in some areas there is more then other. I had a VR3 product before and they wanted $19.95 for the same lead. The camera is also metal, my VR3 camera cracked in a few months. They also included special anti theft screws so no-one can just take the camera. The monitor has a swivel base so I mounted it next to my rear view mirror. Ran the power wires to the fuse box and I was done. I do not get the flickering, but every now and then I can see someone else's camera from a house or security camera. I had this with the VR3 piece too. I am guessing if it was 5.8Mghz it would see other 5.8 stuff too ??? The camera had a much better viewing angle then the other and the night vision helps a lot too because the back up lights on my truck are useless. I can also see my hitch with no problem at all. There is a little static but not bad. We put one in a 4Runner and that one works great. For the price I am happy with it.  Wisecomm?7" Observation System w/Two Night Vision Cameras (Black & White) $148.00 At first it started to work great and I could see clearly on the screen but after a month or two, the screen started getting darker and darker and now I can't see anything on it. I still use it because the sound that comes through is ok and I can hear when people pull in the driveway... but it's not too convenient since leaves rustling in the wind sounds like a car pulling into the rocky driveway. Save your money and buy something that will work more than a few months. |
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