Astar LTV-2701 27" LCD HDTV

Amazon.com Product Description

Perfect for watching your favorite standard and high-definition TV programs in smaller rooms, the 27-inch Astar LTV-2701 HD-ready LCD TV can also double as a PC monitor. The LTV-2701 features sleekly modern lines and a table stand, and it also includes wall-mounting hardware. It features a built-in, 216-channel CATV/NTSC tuner and can receive high-definition (ATSC) broadcasts from an optional HD tuner. It also pumps out great sound from the two side-mounted speakers that provide 10 watts per channel (20 watts total power)

This set has a 16:9 aspect ratio that's great for high-definition television programming and widescreen movies, and is capable of displaying 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i video formats. It features an 1280 by 720-pixel resolution, 170-degreee viewing angle, fast 16 ms (millisecond) video response rate, 550 cd/m2 (candela per square meter) brightness rating, and 600:1 contrast ratio. (The higher the contrast ratio, the greater a TV's ability to display subtle color details and not get washed out by ambient room light.)

The 2D Y/C comb filter helps to improve detail, clean up image outlines, and eliminate extraneous colors. This set also performs 3:2 pulldown detection--a handy feature for watching progressive-scan movie programs in their native 24-frame format. To adapt 24 frames-per-second movies to 30 fps video, frames in the original movie must be duplicated; 3:2 pulldown digitally corrects this duplication by removing the redundant information to display a frame-accurate picture. Other features include a sleep timer, picture freeze, PC picture-in-picture, multiple-language on-screen display, V-Chip parental controls, closed captioning, MTS/SAP stereo output, and auto power shutdown. It offers the following video and audio connections:

Composite AV (RCA) In: 2
S-Video In: 1
Component Video In (Y PB PR): 2
DVI In: 1
RF In: 1
VGA PC input: 1
PC Audio In: 1

What's in the Box
LCD TV, remote control (with batteries), table stand, wall mount kit, AC adapter, printed instruction manual

Product Description

The Grand Daddy of widescreen, this 27" has an aspect ratio of 16:9, is HD Ready, and is the perfect balance between work and play. Enjoy your favorite TV programs in PIP while you finish up that project or answer emails on your computer. This widescreen handles everything from work to cinema, all in a one durable package.

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful LCD with a number of minor flows.......2006-04-30

I've had this tv for over 6 months. The panel looks gorgeous, it is probably the best looking lcd (esthetically.) However, there is a trade-off, while it looks beautiful, the large speakers on the side plus all the glass and this 27-inch lcd takes more space than my mother's 32-inch Westinghouse LCD (which has speakers on the bottom)

Here are the all the important things about the panel.

Video:

2 component inputs: ONLY ONE OF THEM is High-Def (accepts 480 through 1080i). The second component input only accepts 480i.

DVI - very important, I called the technical support and they are clueless, they just say the DVI only supports up to 720p. What I believe after experimenting with numerous HD-boxes and DVD-players, that 1) This DVD player is not HDCP compliant and I also would not be surprised if this is a Analog DVI (yes there is such a thing) not a Digital DVI. And yes, it won't go above 720p , it will show "Out of Range" if you try to connect a 1080i source. However, it will accept 1024X768 source, it will also accept various PAL sources (500some lines). So be aware, the HDCP problem: you may have handshake problem with some sources; I've been fortunate to have no problems with all my sources.

VGA input: works as advertised

Audio: very good with lots of different options and surround sound modes and these speakers are large but good on the sides of this set.

On certain inputs during certain times, the unit makes noise, like a loud fan noise. It is hard to say when it happens.

Remote is really nice but weak: you have to point it directly at the set. Sometimes I have to hit the power off button twice to turn it off.

Picture is excellent: this panel is really dark, comparing to many other lcds, so blacks are pretty good (obviously not plasma-good) but pretty good for $600 LCD. Lots of various screen modes: however, you cannot adjust screen in any HD mode, except 1024X768, where you can alternate between 4:3 and 16:9. In 480i mode and Composite mode, there are numerous screen ratio adjustments.

So I gave it 3 stars because 1) DVI does not upconvert to 1080i, 2) Weak remote, 3)noise, 4) about 10-15 times over the life of the set, the picture froze and I had to turn the unit on and off.

Good price, poor quality.......2006-03-27

The TV has three main flaws:

* Ripple when using the analog inputs
* Buzzing in the speakers
* Hairline cracks in the glass border

The picture quality is good when using the HD inputs, but the speaker buzzing can only be eliminated by setting the backlight to bright. The cracks are cosmetic, but annoying for a newly purchased product. Tech support attempts to be helpful, but cannot speak english well and starts converstaions with "... but the manual says..."

Bottom line: If you want a 27" LCD for a low price, plan on using HD inputs and do not care about cosmetic imperfections than this is the TV for you .. otherwise you will be dissapointed

Super value for the money.......2005-10-17

This TV has styling and functionality usually only found on products costing at least half again as much. The picture is clear, sharp and bright with excellent contrast and great performance displaying action scenes. There is no noticeable "ghosting" of images so commonly found on cheaper LCD displays. The styling is phenomenal, a real thing of beauty. It adds a touch of class to our wall. The included wall mount (a big deal when wall mounts bought separately can cost $100 and up) is of excellent quality and simple to install. It took us 15 minutes. The software in this unit is higher-end as well, incorporating a "smart" setting to adapt 4:3 broadcasts to widescreen with minimal "fattening" of the image. It supports every I/0 interface you could want, including a full set of audio/video out, which is lacking on many TVs. We only have two minor gripes: The closed caption settings do not include a cc1-when-muted option and the remote is a bit cheap and less sensitive than it could be. You have to aim it right at the receptor. Except for those two items we would have given it a wholehearted 5 stars.

*** UPDATE *** Exactly one year and one week after we bought this thing it started acting up. It became slow to start, often going into some software neverland, you had to power it off and try again. It got more and more difficult, to the point where we just had to leave it on all the time to avoid trying to start it. That worked for about 2 weeks, and then it failed completely and now it does NOTHING AT ALL. Thrilling to spend $1000 on a TV and have it die in one year. We've got 15-year-old tvs that we paid a lot less for. WHAT A PIECE OF JUNK

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ADS Tech USB Turbo 2.0 WebCam with USB 2.0 PCI Card

Manufacturer: ADS Technologies
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Wired | Webcams | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
Product Features:

640 x 480 video resolution

Microphone required for sending audio

High-speed USB 2.0 interface

Includes iSpQ VideoChat, SimpleStar PhotoShow, and Microsoft NetMeeting software

Compatible with Windows 2000 and XP

ASIN: B00007CJJ8

Product Description

Videoconference, Video Chat, and e-mail snap shots to family and friends. The USB Turbo 2.0 WebCam is fun and easy to use. Just plug into a USB 2.0 port on your Windows PC and send snapshots of yourself and your family to friends around the world in seconds. Share a special moment with far-flung family members or make new friends with the included iSpQ video chat software. It allows you to chat and videoconference with up to 5 people in real time!This USB Turbo 2.0 WebCam comes with high speed USB 2.0 PCI adapter.

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Apollo P-2250

Apollo P2500U Inkjet Printer

Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Accessories:

Belkin F2A046-10 IEEE 1284 A-B Parallel Printer Cable (10-FT)

Monster Cable MP AV600 Power Protector

Monster PC700 Computer PowerCenter¿ with Surge Protection

HP Premium Plus Photo Paper, Matte (C6950A, 8.5x11, 20 Sheets)

Canon 1029A004 Photo Paper Pro for BJC-8200 (8.5"x11", 15 Sheets )

Product Features:

Affordable color printing for home use

Built-in photo frame

600 x 300 dpi color resolution

USB connectivity

Powered by Hewlett-Packard inkjet technology

ASIN: B00005TNUU

Product Description

The APOLLO P-2500 series adds affordable style and practicality to your desktop. Choose the stardust white exterior with starry blue accents or select another color - atmosphere. And check out the modern design touches: a space-saving fold-up paper tray and a built-in photo frame for your personal memories. Plus, these features are standard with whatever interface you choose - either the USB connectivity of the P-2500U or the parallel port compatibility of the P-2500P. You, your "tired" eyes, and hours in front a computer's screen. Sound familiar? If so, avoid another caffeine blast. Forget about a cold splash of water. The APOLLO P-2500 series provides the eye-opener you need - clean, vivid HP-powered output for all of your documents. Relax and let a P-2500 deliver sights for your sore eyes. The P-2500 offers brilliant color and black printing from a single snap-in cartridge. If that sounds simple, you'll love how the printer adapts to your needs as you grow more creative and productive. The P-2500 lets you upgrade to an optional HP Photo cartridge for impressive photo-quality color or crisp, true blacks, when you purchase the optional black ink cartridge. You'll enjoy the ease of set up and everyday use for just about anything: letters and reports, school work, home budgets, greeting cards and Internet printing.

Customer Reviews:

Apollo P-2250.......2004-06-27

Printer worked fine and continues to print okay but will not print envelopes any more. Envelopes stop and difficult to remove. Very frustrating!
Big problem is customer service, this is NONE.
No tech support except under 90 day warranty. No phone numbers, no response to e-mails.

Average customer rating:
1PK T020201 Color Radian Ink for Epson Stylus Color 880

Manufacturer: Radiantec
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Ink & Toner | Printer Accessories | Accessories & Supplies | Categories | Electronics | Dot Matrix Printer | Inkjet Printer | Laser Printer
Accessories & Supplies | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
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1PK T019201 Black Radian Ink for Epson Stylus Color 880

Product Features:

Package: 1 Retail

Package Details: 1 x Cartridge(s)

Product Type: Ink Cartridge(s)

Print Technology: Inkjet

Print Color: Black

ASIN: B0006TZHY4

Product Description

Radian is an innovative brand committed to bringing value to the marketplace without sacrificing product performance, quality, technology and support.This product is designed for Epson Stylus Color 880.For a complete compatibility list please refer to the original manufacturer's web site.

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44in X 82ft Doubleweight Matte Paper for Stylus Pro 9000 & 9500

Manufacturer: Epson
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Matte Finish | Photo Quality Paper | Paper & Other Media | Printer Accessories | Accessories & Supplies | Categories | Electronics
Accessories:

Epson S041408 Premium Luster Photo Paper 8.3 X 32.8 FT

Epson Ink Jet Transparency Film for Epson Ink Jet Printers, 8-1/2 x 11, 30 Sheets/Box

Product Features:

Genuine Epson Printer Paper

New Product

ASIN: B00006B7P0

Product Description

Epson has earned a strong reputation for first-class printers, which offer an outstanding combination of quality, reliability and value for money. However, unless these products are complemented by Epson consumables, users cannot expect to fully capitalize on their investment. Epson understands that printing is a process, with printer, inks and paper working together to offer the ultimate in quality output. With this in mind, Epson produces consumables that offer optimum performance throughout a long, trouble-free, working life.Epson offers its high-quality double weight matte paper, perfect for most applications. Economically priced the double weight matte paper features excellent color reproduction, instant drying with inks and non-glare matte surface.

Product Description

The 21-inch p1500 is a part of Cornerstone's professional level, the pinnacle of industry standards for performance, features, and ergonomics. Professional level monitors feature the highest standards available with the highest refresh rates, making them perfect for demanding applications including CAD/CAM, document imaging, and cutting edge graphics design. Users who spend extended periods of time in front of their computers will appreciate the crystal clear imaging, and easy-to-use controls.The p1500 sports the perfect blend of performance, value and features in a 21 inch high-resolution monitor. A short depth cabinet leaves a smaller footprint and tucks perfectly into any corner thanks to right angle cables and beveled corners. With a resolution of 1600 x 1200 at 85Hz, the p1500 looks like a winner on paper, and performs like a champion in the field.

Average customer rating:

nice subwoofer

ok price no kick

a lot of BANG for your bucks

Great Subwoofer

Great so far !!

Advent ASW1200 12" Powered Subwoofer, with Auto Turn-On

Manufacturer: Advent
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Subwoofers | Speakers | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
Audio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
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Product Features:

100-watt RMS powered subwoofer with 33 to 150 Hz frequency response (+/-3 dB)

Adds dramatic, powerful audio to 5.1- and 6.1-channel soundtracks

Down-firing, long-throw 12-inch woofer enables deep, rich bass

Variable crossover lets user tailor sub's output to match other speakers

Measures 15.4 x 18 x 16.5 inches (W x H x D); 5-year warranty

ASIN: B0002L596M

Product Description

Special J&R Perchase Finish - black Dimensions - 18H x 15 3/8W x 16 1/2D

Amazon.com Product Description

Bring your home theater or hi-fi stereo system to life with Advent's ASW1200 active subwoofer. This affordable, nondescript black box is capable of conveying dramatic realism and exciting effects from both music and movie programs. The 12-inch sub delivers 100 watts of clarity and stability--and you can place it just about anywhere in the room since human ears are so much less sensitive to directionality in low-frequency sounds than high-frequency sounds. The speaker has a frequency response of 33 to 150 Hz with a variable crossover to help you match the upper range of its output with the lower range of your other speakers.

The ASW1200 offers inputs for either line- (RCA) or speaker-level (clip-type) inputs, with speaker-level outputs, too, in case you want to run speaker cables from your amplifier or surround receiver to the subwoofer, and then on to your speakers, putting the sub "inline" with 100 percent of your audio listening. Alternately, you can run a dedicated monaural RCA subwoofer cable from your surround receiver's subwoofer preamp output (for authentic ".1" effects from 5.1- or 6.1-channel programs) or from any level-dependent analog audio output.

When used in conjunction with smaller, bookshelf-type speakers, the subwoofer extends system capability to full-range frequency response. With larger, floorstanding speakers, the sub helps shoulder the burden of reproducing low-frequency information, and its variable crossover lets you scale its output to cover only frequencies deeper than those most efficiently reproduced by your floorstanders in your room (rooms have a huge effect on audible bass response).

What's in the Box
Subwoofer, 4 feet, and a user's manual with warranty information.

Customer Reviews:

nice subwoofer.......2007-05-18

I am using this sub for about two years. I am pretty satisfied with it, nice quality of a sound, deep basses.

ok price no kick.......2007-05-17

I had a dual 6.5" polk audio that put it to shame

a lot of BANG for your bucks.......2007-05-08

I needed to replace our massive studio monitors with bookshelf speakers (my cats destroy speakers and they took up too much space). I purchased the top rated/award winning bookshelf speakers, but the sound was not as "Full" as we liked. This subwoofer faces downward, which for me was ideal. We were shocked at the strength of subwoofer and pleased by the look of it (you would think it was a table). For the $, you can't do any better. You need to relieze the speaker faces downward before purchasing this.

Great Subwoofer.......2007-04-25

I have used this subwoofer now for over a year. It is absolutely a great item!

Great so far !!.......2007-01-10

Can't beat this for the price... Easy hook-up, clean solid sound... Wish I had bought another...

Product Description

Sony Tape Library 8-cartridge carousel, one 230M 50GB AIT-2 data cartridge with MIC. MODEL: LIB-81/A2 VENDOR: SONY STORAGE FEATURES: AIT-2 External Autoloader 8 Cartridge Capacity The LIB-D81 StorStation AIT autoloader comes in a convenient and easy to use desktop configuration, which is perfect for backing up critical data for your workgroup, department, or small to medium- sized businesses. Achieve one week or more of unattended backup in convenient space saving desktop design. Front panel provides clear information for ease of use. Increased data media security with locking front door. Investment protection through full backwards read/write compatibility across three AIT performance and capacity configurations. Supported by major ISV s and Operating Systems. Best in class reliability, backed by a 3-year Limited Warranty and an Advanced Replacement Program. Up to 1.04 TB Capacity (2.6:1 compression) The AIT LIB-D81/A2 tape library, with a unique 8 slot configuration, holds up to 1.04 TB of data for department, workgroup or small to medium sized business storage requirements. High Reliability With an MTBF of greater than 300,000 Power On Hours (100% duty cycle) and greater than 1,000,000 cycles MSBF, the Sony AIT LIB-D81/A2 can provide years of trouble-free operation. Utilizes One AIT-2 Tape Drive With one AIT-2 tape drive, the AIT LIB-D81/A2 can deliver data transfer rates of up to 56.16 GB per hour (2.6:1 compression) to meet your storage needs and decrease your data backup window. SPECIFICATIONS: - INTERFACE/BUS- Wide Ultra SCSI LVD/SE Low Voltage Differential/Single Ended 68-pin connector CAPACITY - Media Maximum: 130 (2.6:1 compression) Hardware Maximum: 1.04 TB Capacity (2.6:1 compression) Native Maximum Capacity: 0.4 TB Compressed Maximum Capacity: 1.04 TB Number of Cartridges: 8 Number of Drives: 1 SPEED - Access Time: less than 13 seconds RELIABILITY - MTBF: > 1,000,000 times MEDIA TYPE - Advanced Metal Evaporated (AME) ACCESSOR

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Linux Modem

A modem that works with any operating system

Does not install in XP or OS X

56K V.92 EXT Data/FaxModem

Manufacturer: Best Data Products
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

External Modems | Modems | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
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RCA RCU811 Thomson 8-in-1 Learning Remote (Silver)

Logitech H-688BLK Internet Powered Remote

Product Features:

56Kbps Fax/data modem

Internet call waiting feature

Doesn't use PC processing power

Advanced fax features

Five-year limited warranty

ASIN: B00007FS06

Product Description

The Smart One 56K V.92/V.44 data/fax modems feature the new generation technology of accessing the Internet at super fast speeds with features that add convenience and performance for modem users. Put the Internet-on-hold with the use of a single phone line! QuickConnect reduces the start-up time required to establish a connection. Cut your connect time by up to 40% or more. The 48Kbps maximum upload speeds reduce the time it takes to send files, emails, graphics and video. The V.44 compression delivers up to 40% more throughput for HTML documents and pages. The V.92 standard features Modem-on-Hold, allowing you to receive an incoming call and stay connected to the Internet.

Customer Reviews:

Linux Modem.......2007-03-12

The purpose of buying this modem was to enable my computer to connect to the internet while running a live Linux distribution.

Since my internal modem is a software modem it could not be recognized easily by Linux. So I needed this external modem.

It worked fine with Simply Mepis and Knoppix.

Ubuntu, Fedora, and Kubuntu failed to recognize this modem.

I have no doubt that someday they will.

A modem that works with any operating system.......2006-01-30

I bought this modem so that I could use the internet on a Linux operating system. All my other modems were winmodems --that is, they required Windows to work. This modem was delivered within a week of ordering, and shipping and handling were free. My only problem with it was that while the description stated it would work with Linux, the manual didn't mention anything other than Windows. Also, the only things on the included CD were a copy of the manual in PDF and a Windows driver. This would confuse most users who do not know if a corresponding Linux driver is necessary.

Does not install in XP or OS X.......2005-08-22

I bought this and tried to install it. CD provided did not meet XP certification and it warned me not to proceed/ I did anyway and modem never ran.

Also stated to bne Mac OX X compatible. No driver on CD or web. I could not use it for either platform so I returned it.

Average customer rating:

56K V.92 EXT Data/FaxModem

Manufacturer: Best Data
ProductGroup: CE

Product Description

MODEL- 56SX92WB VENDOR- BEST DATA PRODUCTS FEATURES- External 56K V.92/K56flex Fax/Modem- White Box Package with V.44, G3-14400bps Send/Receive Fax. The Smart One 56K V.92/V.44 Data/Fax Modems feature the new generation of accessing the Internet at super fast speeds with new features that add convenience and performance for modem users. The V.92 standard introduces new features like Quickconnect which reduces the start up time required to establish a connection. This makes getting on and off the Internet a breeze. Quickconnect works with your Internet service provider's central site equipment to cut the connect time by 50% or more. With the V.92 56K modem, the maximum upload speed has been increased from 33.6Kbps to 48Kbps, which will reduce the time it takes to send files, emails, graphics and video. Now you also get faster download speeds with V.44/6:1 compression, delivering up to 25% more throughput. The ITU-T standard compression algorithm allows you to download files, graphics and video faster from the Internet. Now you can receive phone calls while on-line and put the Internet on-hold! With Internet call-waiting (Call-Waiting service from your phone company is all that is required), you will never miss a phone call. V.92 has a standard method of disconnecting the modem long enough to let you know that someone is trying to call you without losing the connection. There is no longer a need for a separate modem line. Includes fax/modem, telephone cable, power supply, software, and manual. -- SPECIFICATIONs ------------------------------------- INTERFACE/BUS

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