Are They Worth the Price Bump?

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Amazon’s Blink just dropped three shiny new security cameras that’ll make your current 1080p setup look like it’s from the Stone Age.

The company’s going all-in on 2K resolution, because apparently watching blurry footage of raccoons raiding your trash just isn’t cutting it anymore.

The star of the show is the Blink Arc ($99.99), a dual-camera frankenstein that stitches together 180 degrees of panoramic surveillance.

It’s basically two Blink Mini 2K+ cameras having a very committed relationship, delivering nearly 6-megapixel clarity that’ll catch every detail of your neighbor’s questionable landscaping choices.

For the budget-conscious paranoid, there’s the Blink Mini 2K+ at $49.99 – a compact powerhouse that can venture outdoors with the right adapter.

Meanwhile, the Blink Outdoor 2K+ ($89.99) brings weather-resistant durability, 4X zoom, and noise-cancelling two-way audio for when you need to yell at delivery drivers in crystal-clear quality.

But here’s the kicker: just as Blink’s pushing these feature-packed cameras, they’re also jacking up subscription prices for the first time ever.

Starting October 8th, the Basic Plan jumps to $4/month ($40/year) for single-device coverage, while the Plus Plan hits $12/month ($120/year) for unlimited devices.

That Plus subscription isn’t optional if you want the Arc’s seamless 180-degree feeds – it’s basically ransom for the camera’s coolest feature.

All three cameras are available for preorder now, so you can start planning your surveillance empire and budgeting for those inevitable subscription fees.

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