Motorola Nursery VM483 – Video Baby Monitors – Video Baby
Motorola Nursery VM483 – Video Baby Monitors – Video Baby Monitor – 2.8 Inch Parental Unit – Infrared – Digital Zoom – Talk-Back Function, White (VM 483)
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| Weight: | 510 g |
| Dimensions: | 12 x 2 x 7 cm; 510 Grams |
| Model: | VM 483 |
| Batteries Required: | No |
| Composition: | Pl |
| Dimensions: | 12 x 2 x 7 cm; 510 Grams |
Cant fault this Motorola VM483! its so much better than the no brand camera I was using, from the picture and sound quality to the range! the range was a welcome improvement for me as the last camera struggled to get through what was a gable wall into my extension where my living room is, we ended up leaving it at the bottom of the stairs with the volume on max incase my little one stirred in the evening, this Motorola unit is not besides me which puts my mind to ease, price wise at 80 I think its a steal with some of the other high street brands pushing the 200 mark, all in all I highly recommend to new and experienced parents!
Overall it’s a decent monitor and works well with decent picture quality but I just feel for the price point there are better ones with bigger displays out there.
I brought this product on amazon prime day, the camera is very good quality. The picture is clear and night vision is very good. The only downfall is that the camera itself gets very hot, even for short periods of time. This is being used for watching my baby sleep.
After using it for a few days, it feels very easy to use. With the screen on, you can see the baby in any corner of the house. You can eat and do things with peace of mind, and the connection is smooth without any delay.
It is very convenient to monitor children at night. I used to have to open the door every time to come in. Opening and closing the door is easy to wake the child. Now I can see it with the screen in the living room. The child sleeps a lot more, the clarity is very good, and it is Motorola, the brand It’s very reassuring.
I was really shocked at how grainy the video is in night mode, you can still see what’s going on but it’s just annoying how grainy the video quality is
The battery doesn’t last very long, it does seem like the fundamental technology this uses hasn’t been updated in a long time
It’s not the cheapest baby monitor around either, I was expecting more from Motorola
Ignoring the fact that my test unit arrived with some box damage (this is nothing to do with the manufacturer, so will have no impact on my review), I’ve been pretty impressed with this baby monitor from Motorola. There are a few issues though, which I’ll go into shortly.
The build quality appears to be pretty good for the price (89.63), For context, this price puts it roughly in the middle of the market, price-wise. So I went into this review expecting some missing features vs higher end units. The camera comes on a stand, which you can adjust the camera on. However, I couldn’t move the camera with controls, which I have been able to do with pricier units. I like that the camera has an independent on/off switch. I think with modern technology, there’s always a bit of paranoia around webcams and cameras, so it’s nice to be sure it’s shut off.
The monitor unit is quite nice and logical to use, but the screen is far too small in my opinion. It’s my main criticism of this item. Most baby monitors now will come with more than a 2″ screen. The controls are quite intuitive and easy to navigate.
There’s a decent range between the two units, advertised at 300m, though note this would be outdoor clear range in optimal conditions. This is reduced to around 50m indoors, and I suspect much further if your house has thick walls. That said, even if it was 25m, this is more than enough for most homes.
Signal is based on only 2.4GHz, it would be nice to have dual band, including 5GHz too, because 2.4GHz is often in use already with routers and cordless phones etc, which could lead to interference.
I found the sound quality was good, minimal feedback or distortion. Though obviously this largely depends on the quality of the connection you have between the units.
Video quality is pretty good, though on a 2″ screen, I imagine pretty much any camera would look ok. The digital zoom (not optical) is OK. Night vision seems OK, but is probably my least used feature as our son often ends up with us at night-time.
Overall it’s a pretty nice item, but I’d describe this as quite basic. I’ve used monitors before with features such as movement alarms, full HD cameras, optical zooms and pans. Obviously the trade-off here is price, so you have to weigh up what is important for you. This isn’t a feature rich set, but it does the basics you need to make sure you can keep safe eyes on your young one(s) when they’re alone. If you want something with more features, you’re likely to be looking at 150+, so that should also be taken into consideration. But as a no-frills camera set I’m really happy. I’m not going to penalise my score heavily based on my criticisms, because I think the price, comparatively, makes up for it. But I do think that a 2″ screen isn’t enough, not for comfortable viewing anyway. There simply isn’t enough screen space in my opinion.
Currently priced at 89.63 at time of review
This is a small monitor for use indoors.this required charging up before use.there is also a battery which goes into the monitor.so once charged this can be carried around .
This requires no downloading of apps.
Once charged switch both camera and monitor on and little two inch screen lights up..
What ever angle you aim the camera the monitor picks this upthe camera also has sound ..
I will personally use this for my elderly motheras she is prone to falls.so when I’m in the garden I can take the monitor with me and keep a check on her.
Camera is on a stand that can be turned in any directionhas quite a long lead to plug.
Small white unit with black circle in middle for lens .
The monitor has a zoom in buttonthere are a few setting on this but I’ve not set up anything..
Both are light to hold .
Picture quality is good.
You don’t have to worry about WiFi connection.apps..just ensure monitor is charged.
Overallreally impressed .would recommend.
The baby cam is fantastic. I compared numerous items in this area, and I’m glad I made the proper one.
The finest part is that the night vision is excellent, in addition to the excellent clarity. Now, even when I’m outside, I can see my child.
The noise is quite audible. I immediately become aware of my baby’s crying. The camera itself is very adorable.
Both the packaging and the configuration are flawless. Getting access to your mobile phone merely takes a few minutes.
Excellent camera; the night view is amazing; and the timing of the pictures is perfect. You can always see your baby because the camera doesn’t go off (unless you programme it to); you can always turn your head and see the infant. I can watch this while sitting in the living room while the baby is sleeping in her room. It is a signal bar that lets you know if you are moving out of range. Additionally, you can converse with the webcam to soothe your child using your voice.
I’m quite pleased with all around.
This baby monitor works perfectly with clear sensitive audio and great night vision. I feel good this baby monitor is made by a proper and trustworthy brand Motorola as it puts me and my family at ease that the baby monitor won’t be hacked and we won’t be spied on! The instructions are really easy to follow and this baby monitor is easy to use. It has brilliant range and is of excellent quality.
This camera has great picture and sound quality and really good night vision. It comes with portable parents screen too which is great. It comes with clear instructions and easy to set it up, pairs really quickly. Camera and monitor has great signAL so it works from an even bigger distance. You can actually zoom in or out, that is good little feature that not all of them has.
Seamless set up with this excellent Motorola Nursery VM481. It performs brilliantly, it’s really clever.
With such features as a long range of approx 300 meters. A bit overkill. But it works if you are wanting to sit out in the garden. You can keep a good eye out.
Sadly. It only works on 2.4ghz. So it might struggle to get your router to connect. As that is more than likely running on 5ghz. In the end i just reset my entire wifi and added only 2.4ghz to connect. After its connected you can go back and switch on your 5ghz which most modern items use these day. So a bit of a faff.
Overall once it is set up, there are some serious pictures coming your way.
The picture quality is excellent, day and night thanks to the infra red.
If i was to be honest. I do feel the screen is a bit tiny. Its a shame really as it performs excellently.
So i am giving only 4*
There is an upgraded Motorola Nursery, go from VM481 to VM483 which has a bigger screen 3.8inch not a 2 inch screen.
I feel this may be end of the line product which could explain why it was being made available for vine customers for free. Don’t get me wrong, this is a great product. But it does have a couple of flaws.
Will be interesting to see what the nipper does every night.
The monitor to watch the camera feed through is great, I am really happy that this isn’t just a phone app, whilst the phone apps are good and I do like them, it’s not super practical if you for example want to go out and need to have your child babysat. Having a separate monitor you can leave at home is perfect. You also have the piece of mind that this is a private connection that no-one unwanted can access your feed of your child. The controls of the device are simple and easy to use as well.
The set up was a dream, nothing complicated, just connect and away you go. This is such a great selling point in my opinion that you can just get it up and running without messing around or spending ages setting this up.
I am really impressed with this monitor, it performs fantastically in audio, video and usability and highly recommend this to someone that is looking for a good quality monitor that performs well.
Motorola Nursery VM481 is fantastic for many reasons. First, one of its primary functions is to keep an eye on your baby while sleeping, playing or being outside. But not only that you can monitor your baby but you can use it for pets as well, there is nothing wrong with that.
To jump straight to the point of its functionality, I can say it works flawlessly and just as it should. Good condition, excellent and clear picture and sound are good too. With high sensitivity microphone in the device, you can hear every hum or lower noise that comes from the other side.
I really cannot fault this device, for over a month I did not find any issue with it and it is connected without problems. It helps to do daily tasks while “multitasking” and allows you to have a third eye in the house.
A wide range lens allows you to side wide enough picture to cover nearly the whole room if you put it in one of the corners and with the digital zoom you can focus on a particular spot of the same. This gives you great flexibility and perfect adjustment if required.
Motorola Nursery VM483 – Video Baby Monitors – Video Baby Monitor – 2.8 Inch Parental Unit – Infrared – Digital Zoom – Talk-Back Function, White (VM 483)
This is really good multi use camera although most used to keep watch over babies this actually helps with any house security as you can watch while your out of the house too
EXTENDED RANGE, TWO-WAY COMMUNICATION, DIGITAL ZOOM, NIGHT VIEW, BABY MONITOR WITH CAMERA, ROOM TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Very clear vision and speake
This baby monitor is brilliant for keeping an eye on your little ones or pets. Very easy to use with excellent picture and sound quality. It has many features and comes with a handset which is great. The microphone is very sensitive so it picks up noise quickly if your little one is unsettled. Very happy with the product and price.
This is a fantastic quality baby monitor. The picture is good even in night vision it’s very clear, the sound is good and the battery life also lasts 2 x hour naps and the evening before we go up to bed. Would recommend!
Comes well packaged with the camera, monitor, 2 powder plug cables, battery and simple quick start instructions. A good quality camera and a compact 2 inch lcd portable monitor. Easy to use and set up. Clear and precise picture in both day and night. In daylight it’s in full colour mode, night time viewing is greyscale infrared image to see all delicate movements of your little one clearly. The camera needs minimal set up, easy as plug in and paired almost instantly. No need for a lengthy set up, apps, wifi or anything like that. It has a built in microphone and speaker to enable 2 way talk. The camera itself can be set on a side, and has a 2x digital zoom. It’s so clear and a great picture quality. Strong and stable signal range, no worry of it dropping in and out anywhere. Battery life is okay, you can always use the monitor with the cable plugged in if needed. You do get a low battery alert, so wont just automatically switch off. The monitor screen is easy and simple to navigate. Personallly i prefer a monitor with a slightly larger viewing screen, but thats just personal preference. You are able to get ones at a similar price or something with a few more features. Would benefit at this one being slightly less at cost. Still happy with this set. Gives you a great piece of mind.
This really is a top quality baby monitor.
The camera is small and unobtrusive, and due to its small size, is easy to set up in a convenient location. The microphone is sensitive too and picks up even small sounds. Having an LED sound indicator is a nice touch.
The receiver unit only has a very small screen – at only 2″, if you’re used to using a smartphone, it’ll seem tiny. However, it is perfectly large enough for the purpose and I guess a smaller screen uses less power (does it?). The image is clear in both daylight and night vision modes.
Obviously, it’s important to keep the unit charged – this is the only slight drawback for me, but I guess you could keep it on the charger permanently.
The price isn’t particularly cheap, but Motorola is a well respected name and I think the extra peace of mind of having a known brand is worth a little extra expenditure.
I’m very happy with this and would recommend it to any parent of a very young child.
This arrived well packaged, I ordered it for my sister to use to keep an eye on my nephew now that he is in his own room.
It was very easy to set up and the picture quality is amazingly clear, there is also no hissing noises etc in the background like some of them do have.
Overall a fantastic quality baby monitor that works well.
I am quite impressed with this monitor which I am using as a pet monitor and not in a nursery It was so easy to set up and despite it only having a two inch screen the picture quality is surprisingly good. Night mode is extremely good too which was important to me and is an area where many cheaper monitors fall down. Range is apparently up to 50 meters which is enough for most peoples properties, any larger and you will probably need to be looking at a more expensive set up than this one. It works fine in my place and does the job I want it for very well indeed, especially at this price point.
One of the best in market baby monitors full easy to follow instructions very high quality materials with protected wifi channel & colour screens makes this an all round baby with sound monitor at a good value for money price full five stars
Motorola nursery video monitor is great quality. This is just great, its nicely presented and so easy to set up, and yes its not the biggest screen, but it is a very clear picture quality, and I would rather have small and detailed that larger and not so detailed. It’s a really nice piece of kit, and I am so sure that any new parent would be so happy to get this. It does exactly what you want, and is a good price from a brand that has always provided great quality.
I’ll be honest, this isn’t being used as a baby monitor, so to speak but rather a “fur baby” monitor for keeping an eye on the 5 week old kittens and their mother. Believe it or not, it’s actually perfect for this purpose and we have managed to name three of the kittens based on observing the litter through the camera. Chunk – As he’s always eating; Twitch – As he twitches in his sleep(and my son whose keeping him, is a gamer); squeaky toy – as the name suggests, has a squeaky meow and never stops complaining.
The camera itself records incredibly good quality video and is able to show images in the dark clear enough to see everything that’s happening. It also features a microphone that’s pretty clear and useful for hearing if the baby or “fur baby” is in distress. This has actually come in handy a couple of times when we have heard squeaky toy complaining, looked on the monitor and seen that Coco has been trying to carry her away to take over the mothering. Something community cats will apparently do once they are comfortable with the fact there’s new kittens in the house.
The kit also has a monitor which has several useful features; Speaker so that you can hear what’s going on in the room that’s being recorded, plus buttons to turn the volume up or down; digital zoom allowing you to zoom in for a closer look; a volume indicator that shows you a rough idea of the amount of noise in the baby’s room and finally a nice crisp and clear 2″ monitor so you can actually see what’s going on at the glance of an eye.
This is an incredibly useful baby monitor and as I stated, it’s not just good for use in baby’s room but can also be set up to monitor other things. The monitor itself has a lot of purposes that it can be used for.
Good product from a company that makes several high end products and knows what they are doing.
Picture quality is OK for the price, it’s only a 2in screen, it’s certainly good enough for it’s intended purpose. Night vision also worked surprisingly well. Audio pickup is good, but not so great on the monitor end. Again, good enough for it’s intended purpose and price point.
I liked how the monitor unit worked both wired, and wireless with the inbuilt battery, it’s a shame there isn’t a charging dock, again, at this price point, it’s hard to criticise too much on that point. It also appears Motorola missed a trick in the positioning and type of the charging socket, so it’s not even possible to sell you a charging dock. It’s also annoying it uses proprietary 5V 1.2A chargers, when USB is perfectly suitable for this voltage and amperage.
Aside from those minor niggle around charging, I think this is a pretty well presented and well performing bit of kit, which for the asking price, won’t disappoint.
Motorola is a great brand with quality products. This one is not an exception. It is very easy to set up, image quality is very good, very clear daylight and night vision, has a good price comparing with other big brands for same product, audio quality is excellent.
This is a good item to purchase as a new parent.
Came very well packaged with fast delivery.
I would highly recommend it.
In the box you get the device itself well packaged with some simple instructions. Will confess last Motorola product I used was a phone from years ago so was not sure how this would fair. Very well is the result.
The device is very easy and simple to get using and pairs within 10 mins done and dusted. The modes are easy to use and you can take the monitor around with an apparent 1000ft range. They have tested upstairs to downstairs 3 floor’s and no problems with signal quality.
The night mode works well. With others they have used, they suggested massive ghosting on the Night vision modes, not an issue here at all which is good to hear.
The battery life on the unit also seems to last a decent chunk of time which instils confidence. Volume is also very good. Baby making noise is clear, but there is not static hissing noise or anything like that you can get with some models which can be annoying. Overall very good bit of kit.
You can and they have had cheaper products from the market. But this one just works so they are largely happy with something that does everything they want, even if it costs a few bit more, the box is effectively ticked.
This is a very nice and easy to use baby monitor. The screen size of the monitor is small but works very well, its not heavy, you can keep next to you when necessary, it picks up every sound coming from the baby’s room
The video quality is not perfect, but overall it is a great way to check on your child.
Overall, a great monitor with minor nuances that may not bother anyone else.
This baby monitor can give peace of mind . It can run of battery or mains. Having said that, the mains are better as battery life not great. You don’t need to have an app to set it up which makes a nice change. I love the peace of mind it gives.
Easy to set up, it only takes 10 minutes to configure.
It pairs the screen and the camera with ease.
The image is crisp and clear in both daylight and dark.
Audio is also clear and concise.
It’s a reliable device at a reasonable price.
Offers a parent perfect peace of mind.
In this day and age with the common place use of home security cameras, it might be arguable that these sorts of devices are on the way out. However this definitely still has some benefits.
The main one that springs to mind is that there is no reliance on an app to operate, meaning you don’t have to worry that one day the app either stops getting updates or is pulled.
All components are well made and everything is included as you would expect and I like that the power cables for both units (Camera and Receiver) are good and long so you should be able to get a good position. The camera also features good levels of angle adjustment (see my collage photos) and can also be wall mounted.
The receiver features a rechargeable battery pack so that you can be wire free if needed – handy for those times such as being in the garden etc, though battery life is only so so. It can also be used without the battery and simply run off the mains.
Connection was as easy as it could be. As soon as I switched on the camera and then the receiver, it was paired – I didn’t have to do anything further.
Picture quality is acceptable for checking on your little one but don’t expect 4K quality here. The zoom is OK as well. I’ve included a collage photo of a tea candle, one image is normal and the other is using the zoom function.
In screen menu graphics are dated and wouldn’t look out of place on an early digital camera. They are functional though.
If you are after a dedicated baby camera, one where you don’t have to keep checking your phone, this is a good one but you may feel you have stepped back in time a bit, especially if you are used to 4K and slick smartphone interfaces.
I love that the cameras allow for 2 way audio channels as this will allow you to listen and communicate with your baby when you’re in another room. This is perfect for when your baby is having a nap and you’re cooking in the kitchen and don’t want to disturb his/her slumber by checking up on them every few minutes.
As for the video quality it is good enough and to be honest you won’t really need Ultra HD quality. I would say that the visual resolution quality is compatible to that of 1080p which is more than enough. Furthermore, the camera allows for night vision thanks to the infrared integration in the cameras.
I love the design of the camera and the 2.8 inch monitor. They are very compact, modern and sleek in design so won’t stick out like a sore thumb when installed in a room. The monitor is just about large enough to see your baby though whilst taking up the least amount of space on a table top.
Overall, a great set by Motorola a very fair price tag of 100 (at the time of writing this).
Thank you for reading my honest review, I hope you found it helpful! 🙂
Around 100 (at the time of this review), it seems a bit pricey for what you get. The monitor is easy to set up and use, but the camera/picture quality isn’t the best and I know that there are similar quality monitors on Amazon and less priced. Other than the price, the monitor picks up sounds quite easily, shows the view, is easy to operate and is portable. Battery life lasts a while and you can be at peace with going into another room. When I’m in the kitchen and cooking, I can’t hear my child, but with a monitor, I instantly know when I need to go. Overall, for the price the camera quality could be better, but it works well.
This baby monitor set isn’t the clearest picture I’ve seen but it small and portable and the picture is good enough for the occasional use. Perfect for holidays etc. the camera is small and comes with a plug to power it. The monitor is pocket sized and also has a plug to power it but also contains a battery that lasts for hours. Give it a 16 hour charge before use then you can keep the monitor in your pocket or using the built in stand out it down where you can keep an eye on it. Picks up sound very well and also monitors room temperature too which is useful. The picture is quite grainy as I said before which really is a shame, night mode works well and the picture actually looks a little better in the dark. Other cameras can be paired to the same display, up to 4 it looks like which could be handy if you need more than one. Even with the poor display it’s still a good setup.
Priced at 99 for this baby monitor – is a good value for money and affordable in my opinion. This is definitely worth the price tag as this gives me ease and comfort knowing my baby is safe .. as a housewife, I’m always getting wrapped up in chores and cannot keep a eye on my child at all times, hence this was super convienant and easy for me to use. This gives me a peace of mind and allows me to do what I need to do without worrying too much. I put this in my bedroom when my baby is sleeping and keep a close eye on her from downstairs without having to run upstairs so often. This was very easy to set up and comes with good features, such as night vision/ 2 way talk and so much more. Overall this is a excellent product to have and I’m super happy with this would definitely recommend!
Got this to keep a eye on my autism daughter. Great monitor, we have been using it for about a month and it works well. The sound is so clear and the picture is so clear as well. This is so simple to use, can set up anywhere, really long range and a nice clear image in day and night. Love that I can carry the monitor in my pocket and that it’s rechargeable.
This is a very nice and easy to use baby monitor. The screen size of the monitor is perfect and its not heavy. You can keep next to you when necessary and the stand feature is useful. The Motorola Nursery has a two-way communication function that allows you to hear all the sound signals coming from the baby’s room. You also have the option of talking to your baby through the parent unit.
The video quality is not perfect, but overall it is a great way to check on your child.
Overall, a great monitor with minor nuances that may not bother anyone else.
This baby monitor has a greast feature set for less than 100 pounds, room temperature monitoring and also digital zoom and two way audio, the video quality in both the daytime and also in the dark is excellent quality, both the camera and screen units are well made and the system overall is high quality throughout.
Great monitor for babies, the overall picture is amazing, its sound is perfect, we can even talk to the baby clearly, its functions are easy to access, its signal is long, I’m really happy and calm because my baby sleeps in his room and I can know everything that happens there.
A baby monitor from a reliable brand.
The camera and monitors are easy to set up and functions exactly as you would expect.
I being a grand parent remember only too well the anxious times when my young children were left alone in a room with nothing more than a sound monitor that picked up interference from a neighbouring property.
Life is a little easier for a parent that can view, listen and communicate without mostly having to leave the arm chair.
I am amazed still by todays technology that we all take for granted.
Easy set up and picture and sound quality are about what you expect from a small unit and the features function well over distance.
A very intuitive and responsive menu.
There is a tripod like fixing under the camera so will attach to a wall bracket or remain free standing.
It’s wireless too so much safer than corded types.
This is a really good monitor system.
Very easy to setup there are two clear parts.
The parent unit has a decent size screen and is not overly cluttered with pointless info. Picture quality is good and it has handy features like temperature monitor, 2 way talk etc
The camera unit is light and easy to situate and performs well.
A simple, no nonsense unit that performs well. Range is decent. In a new build I suspect would be really good.
I’m pleased to see Motorola moving into the direction of baby monitors, As i have found them to be a reliable brand in general. The baby monitor boasts night vision using infrared, And a useful zoom function. The setup is much less complex than others i have had in the past, As it took me around 8 minutes to navigate the functions and install it.
The camera itself is decent quality, With a clear enough picture with a zoom function that allows me to see small details and check on my daughter close up. This is a great help for me, As i can’t always see any serious issues without being able to move in closer with the camera. I like that i can talk to my baby from any room with the direct 2 way communication function, So i can let her hear my voice to calm her down if she’s a little hyper. Overall, It does the job well and is very affordable.
After very easy set up and using for one day, i can say this is a game changer. We live in the house, baby sleeps upstairs and I have to do a lot of chores while my husband is working.
The camera is brilliant! I can see my baby also I can hear and talk if i need to from my kitchen while baby is upstairs in the cot. Night vision is good and clear, i can zoom in and out!
Very simple to use, didnt really need to read the manual. The camera comes with tripod hall, which is briliant for me, also the cable lenght is perfect. Overall very happy with this item.
Convenient nursery camera which is compact and very easy to use. Great size, lightweight. Comes with 2 chargers. There aren’t many features but has everything you need. Cameras quality is average, nothing special and has a bit pixelated image. But you can clearly see all the movements of the child.
Sound quality is great from each side when you speak. But i noticed some white noise which come from the parent unit when the volume is turned up. It shows the room temperature which is important for parents.
It’s just good standard device. But only thing i don’t like is that this camera doesn’t react to movements, only to sound.
First impressions of this Motorola baby monitor are that this is a sturdy, well made product with plenty of features that you feel confident using straight away. The screen isn’t super high quality , but it’s good enough to see the baby clearly – even down to seeing the subtle breathing motions. There is only minimal lag (maybe only a second or two) so you can be confident that you’re seeing an up to date image. Night vision is absolutely essential on any baby monitor and this Motorola model features a very effective night vision mode. Another great feature is the 2-way communication which is simple, clear and effective. There is even a function for adjusting the baby’s room temperature if it reaches a certain level – although I haven’t had the chance to dabble with that, it’s nice to know the facility is there if I need it. It isn’t wise to prioritise cost with something as crucial as a baby monitor, but this model manages to be cost effective and fully functional at the same time. I doubt there are many better alternatives at a sub 100 price point, so I’d highly recommend this.