Cambridge SoundWorks Newton Series M50 Bookshelf Speakers (Mahogany)

Average customer rating:

Exceptional Sound

Great speakers

Cambridge SoundWorks Newton Series M50 Bookshelf Speakers (Mahogany)

Manufacturer: Cambridge SoundWorks
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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

Real-wood finish

Gold-plated binding posts

10-year Manufacturer's Warrantee

ASIN: B000068PJS

Customer Reviews:

Exceptional Sound.......2002-11-07

The Newton M50's from Cambridge SoundWorks are top-notch speakers. I was forced to go out and buy new booklshelf speakers when my old and much out of date pair had decided to retire. I bought these, really more for the look and the fact that they were suttle and would hide fairly well in a room. Well, I have been more than pleased with the execptional sound these speakers release. I love them. Such great sound from such a small speaker... and yes, they do hide well in a room

Great speakers.......2002-09-26

I purchased these speakers a few months ago, and each time I listen to them I'm amazed by the quality. Believe me, size does not matter when it comes to these speakers. I was skeptical that I could get great sound out of little speakers like these, but they won me over. I have other bookshelf speakers that I paid a lot for, and they don't hold a candle to the Cambridge Soundworks M50s.

Cambridge SoundWorks Newton Series M50 Bookshelf Speakers (Pair), Slate

Average customer rating:

M50 rock
unbelieveable sound from a small package

Cambridge SoundWorks Newton Series M50 Bookshelf Speakers (Pair), Slate

Manufacturer: Cambridge SoundWorks
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Bookshelf | Speakers | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics

Audio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
Product Features:

Real-wood finish
Gold-plated binding posts
10-year Manufacturer's Warrantee

ASIN: B000068PJR

Customer Reviews:

M50 rock.......2002-11-07

I wasn't prepared for the great sound these speakers have.They don't have the best bass I've ever heard but their midrange and high frequencies are much better than other speakers at their price.

unbelieveable sound from a small package.......2002-09-26

not only unbelievable sound, but cool looking too. can't believe that these tiny things can create such great sound. even my wife's music sounds good on them!

Cambridge SoundWorks Newton Series M50 Bookshelf Speakers (Pair), Blonde Maple

Average customer rating:

Fantastic Speakers!!!
Excellent return policy
Big Sound

Cambridge SoundWorks Newton Series M50 Bookshelf Speakers (Pair), Blonde Maple

Manufacturer: Cambridge SoundWorks
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Bookshelf | Speakers | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics

Audio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
Product Features:

Real-wood finish
Gold-plated binding posts
10-year Manufacturer's Warrantee

ASIN: B000068PJT

Customer Reviews:

Fantastic Speakers!!!.......2006-10-14

I've had these speakers for only a single day and I've been completely blown away by the quality of the sound and the craftmanship of these speakers. First of all, the finish is wonderfully smooth and elegant looking. I am suprised by how well designed these speakers are for the price. Sound quality is exceptional: far superior to similiar speakers by Infinity or Polk Audio. Bass is excellent for speakers of this size: tight and controlled without being overpowering. The treble and midrange is well-balanced with great seperation of sound. Overall, I am very pleased with the quality of these speakers. These speakers are my first Cambridge Soundworks purchase and I'm sure to be a repeat customer in the future.

Excellent return policy.......2005-03-15

This is sort of an atypical review: I never actually heard these M50 speakers play. You'll have to read the other reviews posted to get a feel for their sound quality. But I have to say that the fit and finish on these was impeccable: the joinery and wood finish was at a level one would expect from fine furniture--flawless joints, miters, and dados. And these are heavy units--11 pounds apiece, according to my bathroom scale.

But what is especially worthy of recognition is that Cambridge SoundWorks took these speakers back--even paid the return shipping on them--because they had posted the incorrect dimensions for them (off by a critical 0.25 inch) on their Web site and, consequently, they would not fit the space I had allocated for them. Within one day, Cambridge had corrected the dimensions on their site, and I received a postage paid return address label that week. They credited my card for the full purchase price after the return was received. Their phone personnel were uniformly helpful, apologetic, and clear in helping solve the problem.

In short, if you are perhaps concerned about buying speakers sight unseen and sound unheard, you needn't be with Cambridge: they made it clear to me that they stand behind their product and are totally committed to customer satisfaction. Rest assured that I will certainly look to Cambridge again when I need speakers because I am convinced that complete customer satisfaction is their overwhelming goal.

Big Sound.......2002-09-26

I can't believe the big sound that these little speakers put out. I got them for my girlfriend as a gift a few months ago, and now I'm picking up a pair for myself. They're replacing the expensive speakers I bought a couple of years ago. Cambridge Soundworks is a great company and I love their stuff.

Average customer rating:

Best DVD player for the price

1 Very Important Flaw!

APEX Digital AD-2100 DVD Player

Manufacturer: APEX
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

All | DVD Players & Recorders | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
Accessories:

Monster Cable J2 BSTVSV S-10 Big Screen TV from A/V Receiver S-Video Cable (10 ft.)

Product Features:

KODAK Picture CD Compatible

Integrated HDCD processing to enhance encoded discs

Pass-through digital outputs allow you to run Dolby Digital (AC3), DTS, or PCM signals directly to an outboard processor or receiver

Integrated Dolby ProLogic

You can also select wide-band, warm sounding analog outputs for music or movies

ASIN: B00006I51J

Product Description

The AD-2100 is designed for you to enjoy several different forms of disk media. This player will allow you to enjoy full-length motion pictures with "at-the-movies" picture and cinema quality sound. It also supports CD, MP3 and WMA. AD-2100 also has several unique features, including AFF, APEX Full Screen Function that allows you to view widescreen movie presentations in full screen mode via remote control, S-video and component video output for greater picture clarity, Parental Control (to prevent children from viewing inappropriate content) and Kodak Picture CD compatibility (so you can show photos on your TV). This is a true multimedia machine designed for the multimedia world to enjoy. The digital age has never been easier to enjoy than with APEX Digital.

Customer Reviews:

Best DVD player for the price.......2002-11-20

For the price, this is the best DVD player on the market. It will play just about any format you want to play. MP3 CD, Kodak Picture CD, SVCDs, VCDs, CD-R/W, DVD-R/W...everything.

As for the player not having progressive scan, it is a total non-issue. Most people on this planet don't have $5000 to waste on an HDTV. And with the new digital standards coming out in a few years, you'll have to buy all new TVs and DVD players anyways. So again, if you have an HDTV, you need progressive scan. If you have a regular TV, you don't need progressive scan.

As for just the basic controls on the player, again, that is a non-issue. You'd be hard pressed to find any DVD player that has more than the basic controls on the face. I work with DVD players at work and home and I can only think of a few models that have more than the basic controls. Also, your controller is designed to be dropped a lot and still work. I have a DVD player that is 3.5 years old and I've dropped the controller more times than I can count and it works. My Apex player is 5 months old and the controller still works after being dropped a lot. If your controller stops working, you may want to put in fresh batteries.

As for the player supposedly having bad sound, that is a load of hooey. I'm a trained sound engineer and record songs for many local bands. I know about sound. The Apex player sounds great. Most people blame the sound on the DVD player when it is their ancient stereo receiver most of hte time. I have a new Yamaha Dolby 5.1/DTS receiver and the sound is great.

Also, no optical outs? WHO CARES? Gods...get a life will you? It comes with digital coax out, and that sounds better than optical out.

Bottom line:
For [price], this is a really good player. You can't go wrong with it. It may not be the 100% perfect player on the market, but if you want perfection, you will need to pay a lot more money.

1 Very Important Flaw!.......2002-10-23

PROS:
-Plays all DVD formats including: Kodak Picture CDs, Picture CDs, Windows Media Audio, and HDCD (for all those enhanced CDs that are not able to play in most DVD players).
-Has 2 Sets of L/R Analog Audio outputs, which allows you to plug a set into your TV (or VCR) and additional subwoofer speakers.
-Full Function Remote Control.
-Digital Audio-Coaxial Input and S-Video Output.
-AFF Function - Allows you to fill the television screen veiwing area when using a widescreen formatted DVD.
-Advance Playback - 2x to 8X Fast Forward, 2X to 8X Rewind, Frame by Frame, Slow Motion, and Last Play.
-Automatic Slideshow of Picture CDs.
-Allows you to zoom into a picture as well as shift the zoom point.
-Allows you to select form several different angles and languages.
-You can combine your favorite titles, chapters, or tracks and play them back in any order (You can program up to 99 items).
-Allows you to display the subtitles from thse included on the disc, on to your TV Screen.

-On-Screen Display including, current title, track number, and total playing time.
-Parental Lock feature (only with DVD video discs equipped with the parental lock feature).
-Customizable Function Settings including, general setup, speaker setup, audio setup, and preferences.

CONS:
-Poor Audio Quality
-No Progressive Scan
-No Optical Out
-Only Basic Buttons on Front Panel (Thinking of if the remote stops working).

This DVD player has all the features of the high price players, and much more. But, it lacks the most important factor, audio. The audio quality is very poor, sounds very spacey compared to another dvd player that I had. Even with high priced subwoofer speakers plugged into them (yes, the speakers works great on other player, so, it's not the speakers!!). If you're a trained sound engineer and think this system has good sound, you're in the wrong field!!

If sound is important to you when playing your DVDs and music CDs then I wouldn't recommend this DVD player.

Product Description

Whether it be music, videos, multimedia or documents, Hawking Technologies' USB My Drive lets you store and transfer any file you need in a USB drive that fits in your fingers. The "My Drive" is an ideal solution for anybody on the go. Students can use it to transport reports from one part of campus to the other, while business representatives can use their "My Drive" to carry important presentation or work files on business trips. No matter who you are, or what you do, the Hawking USB "My Drive" is suitable for any situation.With "My Drive" there's no need to burn a CD that may scratch and lose your data, or save to a floppy and wait forever. The durable solid-state storage design allows for data retention for at least 10 years! Transporting files from one computer to another has never been easier or safer.

Average customer rating:
300GB 128 Bit Key Encrypted HDD Conforms To Hipaa Specific

Manufacturer: BUSLINK
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

CD-ROM Drives | Drives & Storage | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
Product Features:

300GB EXT HD USB2 7200RPM H/W ENCRYPT 128BIT KEY

ASIN: B0009RKKT0

Product Description

Backup your own critical files, photo, or video. The CipherShield Hard Drive protects data from theft and uses hardware encryption.

Product Description

A leader in consumer electronics and computer products, Aiwa has thrived by identifying and satisfying the market needs. Aiwa offers a wide range of products in consumer electronics, multimedia, and computer storage devices and peripherals. All deliver outstanding performance and value.

Portable CD/MP3 Player w/ 40-Second Electronic Shock System & Car Kit Accessories

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Portable CD/MP3 Player w/ 40-Second Electronic Shock System & Car Kit Accessories

Manufacturer: Aiwa
ProductGroup: CE

MP3 CD Playback For CD/CD-R/CD-RW
400 Sec. EASS For MP3 (40-sec. For CD)
Neckband Headphone Included
3-Preset Equalizer (Classic/Jazz/Rock)

ASIN: B0008EH1OG

Product Description

Aiwa's XP-MP3 is an MP3-capable portable CD player with excellent audio quality and perhaps the best song/directory navigation on the market. The XP-MP3 plays standard audio CDs, as well as MP3 files. It supports both CD-R and CD-RW discs and will even play back multisession discs. Sound quality is quite good for all audio files. Aiwa's consumer audio experience shows in the XP-MP3's control panel. Controls are logically laid out in an oval pattern, with dedicated keys for moving between directories. You can play MP3 CDs in Disc mode, where all operations affect the entire CD, or in Album mode, where they work on a single directory. The LCD screen shows the current track and album number, as well as the various playback options such as random, program, and resume.There's more - along with MP3 playback, the XP-MP3 gives you all the accessories you need for MP3 CDs in the car! With the included car cassette and car power adapters, you really can take your MP3s everywhere. On top of that, you get Electronic Anti Shock System Plus (to reduce skipping when listening to regular audio CDs), Dynamic Super Linear bass boost, and a sturdy design that can handle rough treatment.

Product Description

Capacitive solutions are the clear choice wherever performance demands are high. From kiosks to gaming applications, they're environmentally robust, and durable, yet highly sensitive with superb optical clarity.3M's capacitive touch screens are the preferred touch solution for applications that require fast and accurate touch performance with a thin, sleek design and robust touch characteristics.This capacitive touch screen is designed for Microtouch CRT monitors.

Average customer rating:

Apex Digital is a horrible company.

Apex PD-840 Portable Progressive-Scan DVD Player with 8" Widescreen LCD

Manufacturer: APEX
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Portable DVD Players | Portable Audio & Video | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
All | DVD Players & Recorders | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
DVD Players | DVD Players & Recorders | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
DVD Players | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
DVD Players | Portable Audio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
Audio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
Home Office Electronics | Electronics | Categories | Target
Accessories:

Monster Cable THX-Certified Fiber Optic Digital Interconnect Cable (4 Feet)

Monster Cable THX V100 AV-4 Audio / Composite Video Cable Kit

Tahiti 10" DVD Case - 82404422

3-Year Extended Service Plan - Covers Electronic Items $0-$200 - Replacement

Product Features:

Portable DVD player with DVD/CD/MP3/JPEG image disc playback and 8.4-inch 16:9 progressive-scan LCD

Digital surround-sound output for enveloping surround sound from compatible AV receivers and multichannel speaker systems

Plays for up to 2.5 hours per charge; includes AC and DC power adapters and a wireless remote control

Dual headphone outputs so you can listen with a friend (headphones not included)

Measures 8.3 x 1.2 x 6.1 inches (W x H x D)

ASIN: B0007MGCJE

Product Description

Apex Digital provides you with home entertainment solutions at a reasonable price. Technology, efficient processes, strategic partnering, and a focus on providing the consumer with the best value hallmark the success of Apex Digital.PRODUCT FEATURES:8.4" TFT LCD 16:9 Screen;AFF (Active Fullscreen Function);Progressive Scan;MP3 Playback;Kodak Picture CD / JPEG Playback;Audio CD/CD-R/CD-RW Playback;Variable High-Speed Scan;Video Status Display;Remote Control;AC/DC Adapters & NiMh Battery Included.

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Apex Digital's PD-840 portable DVD player features a broad, 8.4-inch widescreen (16:9 aspect ratio) LCD, whose progressive-scanning and thin-film-resistor construction render exceptionally smooth, vivid images wherever you are. The player's rechargeable NiMH battery keeps your discs spinning for up to 2.5 hours at a time, and the player comes with both AC and DC power adapters for in-home and in-car enjoyment. Non-progressive-scanning S-video and composite-video outputs simplify hookup with your home TV.

The player also offers built-in stereo speakers for headphones-free listening and compatibility with DVD-Video, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3-encoded audio discs, and JPEG and Kodak Picture CDs for custom slide shows from your favorite digital photos. You can route digital surround-sound signals through the player's coaxial digital-audio output for direct connection to a full-featured audio/video receiver and multichannel speaker system.

Perfect for watching with a friend (or for keeping both kids engaged in the back seat), the player sports dual mini jack (.125-inch) stereo headphone jacks. (Headphones are not included.)

What's in the Box
DVD player, remote control, DVD and remote-control batteries, an AC power adapter, a DC power adapter, a user's manual, and warranty information.

Customer Reviews:

Apex Digital is a horrible company........2005-03-17

Apex Digital products often fail within the first year. They have horrible customer service, false advertising, and fail to honor their warranties. Please check www.labbb.gov (Better Business Bureau) and search for Apex Digital to see the F rating the better business bureau has given them. Saving 10-15 dollars is not worth the hassle they cause.

Product Description

The TravelMate 240 series has been designed to fulfill the needs of outbound and mobile business users from small and home offices in addition to small and medium sized corporations, looking for an all-in-one multimedia work tool that offers long lasting mobility and the generous benefits of flexible connectivity and functional security. The compact, fully integrated TravelMate 240 series offers multimedia power at an affordable price.

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Adtran NETVANTA 1224R ENET SWITCH BNDL ( 4200513L1 )

Manufacturer: ADTRAN
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Networking & Online Communication | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics | Broadband Access | Telephony | Wired Networks | Wireless
Product Features:

W/ INTEGRAL ROUTER T1+DSX-1 NIM

ASIN: B0002H0CTA

Product Description

ADTRAN NetVanta 1224R with T1/FT1 + DSX-1 NIM - Switch - 24 ports - EN, Fast EN - 10Base-T, 100Base-TX - 1 U - rack-mountable

Average customer rating:
8port 10/100 Switch with 1 Giga 1000/100/10MBps Ports

Manufacturer: CNET
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Switches | Wired Networks | Networking & Online Communication | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
ASIN: B00006B6IY

Product Description

This Giga Switch provides one Giga port with 2, 000Mbps, full duplex, collision free bandwidth, tailored for backbone data exchange on any Ethernet Local Area Network. In addition to the Giga port, there are eight 100/10Mbps N-Way ports providing perfect bandwidth versatility for enterprise and medium sized networks. A full range of LEDs is provided on the front panel for real time viewing and diagnosis of network operations. The CNSH-801G is a wise investment for networks using the latest technology and bandwidth hungry applications. The switch delivers stable 3, 600Mbps bandwidth with cutting-edge technology that allows devices with any speed to communicate freely on a single network.

Product Description

For simple, reliable, and compatible wireless connections, choose the 3Com OfficeConnect 11 Mbps Wireless LAN CardBus PC Card. Setup and operation are extraordinarily easy, making this PC Card great for first-time wireless users and small businesses.This PC Card works with the 3Com Access Point 2000 and the 3Com Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway to create an all-wireless network in minutes - providing notebook users with reliable, cable-free transmissions up to 100 meters (328 feet).Wi-Fi certification means the PC Card communicates with any wireless network, or directly with any device that conforms to the Wi-Fi specification. Plus, it supports 64- and 128-bit WEP encryption to protect your wireless transmissions.

3Com® OfficeConnect® 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card with XJACK® Antenna

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3Com® OfficeConnect® 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card with XJACK® Antenna

Manufacturer: 3Com
ProductGroup: CE

3Com 3CRSHPW196 card has a patented XJACK antenna that can be extended for use, then retracted for travel. it supports 64- and 128-bit WEP encryption to protect your wireless transmissions.

ASIN: B000MM3B98

Product Description

3COM 11MBPS WIRELESS LAN W/ XJACK

3Com OfficeConnect 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card with XJACK Antenna. Type II 16-bit PC Card. Both 64- and 128-bit WEP encryption. cable-free transmissions up to 100 meters (328 feet).

Average customer rating:

Keeps dropping the connection
love the Xjack!
Excellent range
One of the best PC cards for wireless connectivity
Great!

3Com OfficeConnect 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card with XJACK Antenna. Type II 16-bit PC Card. Both 64- and 128-bit WEP encryption. cable-free transmissions up to 100 meters (328 feet).

Manufacturer: 3Com
ProductGroup: CE

3Com | Brands | Electronics Features | Electronics
ASIN: B00006HX60

Product Description

3Com OfficeConnect 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card with XJACK Antenna. Type II 16-bit PC Card. Both 64- and 128-bit WEP encryption. cable-free transmissions up to 100 meters (328 feet).

Customer Reviews:

Keeps dropping the connection.......2004-06-17

When I first bought this XJack card, I thought that it was a great idea; I could collapse it so that I wouldn't have to eject the card when putting my laptop away. However, I have used it in several different environments with several different APs and it will drop the connection every once and awhile.

Right now I'm sitting about 80 feet away from the access point and have the speed turned down to 1Mbps and it still drops the connection every couple of minutes. The signal strength seems to very a lot from Very Low to Good when the laptop is just sitting stationary.

Anyways, I hope this helps you make a smarter purchase.

love the Xjack!.......2003-10-13

When I first find this model on cnet, I decided immediately that this is what I am looking for! the only reason is its Xjack Antenna. I don't care much about how fast a pc card would work, I care about the convienence. My laptop is ibm x series, I don't like(actually hate)the design of a big head antenna outside my laptop body. It's so clumsy and ugly!
Now I really love this xjack antenna, it work well, very convenient to use and looks just like integrated in my laptop. the max download speed I got so far is 300k bytes/sec, not best but fast enough for me.

Excellent range.......2003-09-22

I was able to get a strong signal in every corner of my house and out in the backyard. That's about a 120-ft radius. After I moved into a college dorm last week, the card could pick up strong signal from my Netgear MR814 router all the way down the 150' hallway, thru all the wooden doors and cement walls. In my room I could even push the x-jack in and still pick up a signal. The only thing that stops the signal from reaching the social lounge was a thick steel fire exit.

One of the best PC cards for wireless connectivity.......2003-07-18

The XJack is a great product for those of us with laptops that did not come with built in wireless LAN capability.

The antenna can be pushed in and tucked away without having to remove the PC card from the laptop.

When the antenna is pushed in, you CAN still get connected to a wireless LAN as long as you are less than 3-5 feet away from the wireless router.

Once you are more than 5 feet away from the wireless router, you will have to pull out the antenna to get connected.

The reception is much better than the Linksys card I used earlier.

I wish I had bought the XJack first.

In my opinion, this is the best wirless LAN PC card out there in the market since the card is in a way "integrated" into the machine instead of sticking out all the time.

Performance, design, and functionality are all excellent.

Great!.......2003-06-25

It's just better than I expected. It works even when the antenna is pushed in! (with enough signal strength around you)
I recommend it!

3Com® OfficeConnect® 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card ( 3CRSHPW696 )

Average customer rating:

No Pain installation, works perfectly

3Com® OfficeConnect® 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card ( 3CRSHPW696 )

Manufacturer: 3Com
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Product Description

For simple, reliable, and compatible wireless connections, choose the 3Com OfficeConnect 11 Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card. Setup and operation are extraordinarily easy, making this PC Card great for first-time wireless users and small businesses. This PC Card works with the 3Com Access Point 2000 to create an all-wireless network in minutes - providing notebook users with reliable, cable-free transmissions up to 100 meters (328 feet). Wi-Fi certification means the PC Card communicates with any wireless network, or directly with any device that conforms to the Wi-Fi specification. Plus, it supports 64- and 128-bit WEP encryption to protect your wireless transmissions.

Customer Reviews:

No Pain installation, works perfectly.......2002-09-09

This is a perfect unit as part of your home wireless system. This was the easiest install I had in a long time. I purchased this card together with 3Com wireless OfficeConnect Gateway. The installation process took less than 10 minutes.

Positives;

- Very easy install
- Low packet loss
- Works well in brick house with many interfering signals (Microwave, cabling...)

Not so good:

- Thirsty. Using the PC Card with my laptop made my battery life decrease by 50% (worse than even a normal modem)
- Short product support (30 days...)
- Range not so good.

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