AMW M520P Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player with 10.2-Inch Widescreen LCD (Pearl)

Average customer rating:

Portable DVD Gift of Life

AMW DVD player

not good these are refurbished units

Not bad, but where's my warranty?

this is an excellent dvd portable that is availble in pearl color or black.The unit has a 10.2 inch screen.

AMW M520P Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player with 10.2-Inch Widescreen LCD (Pearl)

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Product Features:

Portable DVD player with 10.2-inch LCD display, built-in speakers, cigarette lighter adapter, and earphone jack

Supports DVD, CD, CD-R/RW, HDCD, VCD, SVCD, DVD Audio, MP3-CD, WMA-CD, and Kodak Picture CD formats

Selectable aspect ratio (4:3 and 16:9), multi-angle playback, zoom, slow motion, and multilingual dialogue options

Built-in Dolby Digital decoder and Dolby/DTS SPDIF digital output for connecting to 5.1 A/V surround sound receivers

S-video and composite video outputs; measures 10.83 x 1.46 x 7.68 inches (W x H x D); 1-year warranty

ASIN: B0009RMGTC

Amazon.com Product Description

Dedicated to providing a full-bodied entertainment experience on the go, the portable M520P DVD/CD/MP3 player includes a 10.2-inch TFT LCD display that makes your movies look great, along with both built-in speakers and a headphone jack for private listening--all in an attractive pearl-colored housing. The all-in-one entertainment bundle is a great way to entertain kids in the backseat, keep yourself amused on long plane trips, or bide time in a hotel room on rainy days. Among the unit's favorite features are a selectable aspect ratio (4:3 and 16:9), which lets you view movies in traditional format or full widescreen depending on your taste; multi-angle playback, which shows select movie scenes from several angles (requires compatible DVD); and a multilingual dialogue option for listening (or reading subtitles) in a variety of different languages. More traditional functions include slow motion, multi-speed forward and reverse scan, track programming, and zoom.

Of course, DVDs are just one of the playback options, as the M520P also supports CD, CD-R/RW, HDCD, VCD, SVCD, DVD Audio, and Kodak Picture CD formats, along with MP3 and WMA files stored on a recordable CD. The variety of compatible formats is vastly superior to most portable DVD players, especially the DVD Audio and HDCD formats, both of which offer far better fidelity than audio CDs. To ensure the best possible audio performance, the M520P includes a built-in Dolby Digital decoder for DVD soundtracks, along with a Dolby/DTS SPDIF digital output that connects directly to 5.1-channel A/V receivers. By employing the latter option, users can enjoy full-bodied surround sound through their home theater system while watching films on the DVD player.

Additional features include an S-video and composite video output for connecting the DVD player to a larger TV, a built-in PAL/NTSC tuner for traditional cable reception, a full-function remote control, and a car adapter that lets you power the device through your vehicle's cigarette lighter plug. The M520P measures 10.83 by 1.46 by 7.68 inches (W x H x D) and is backed by a one-year warranty.

What's in the Box
DVD player with LCD screen, AC adapter/power cord, remote control, earphone, user's manual.

Customer Reviews:

Portable DVD Gift of Life.......2006-07-06

I have been so pleasently surprised by this item. Not only is it beautiful, but it works so well. It was a gift for my father, who has to sit through 4 hours of dialysis 3 times a week. This DVD Player has made his treatments bearable.
Thank you ever so much!

AMW DVD player.......2006-06-28

I am enjoying it very much. It is everything I had hoped for.

not good these are refurbished units .......2006-06-26

It has a great picture and good sound I really liked it, but I should have had a clue. Stamped on the front of the manual it says products sold as is. It lasted for about a month and that was that. I'll try and contact Amazon to see if I can get it repaired. I should have know better. Amazon should have posted that they are AS IS!

Not bad, but where's my warranty?.......2006-05-15

My kids agree that this dvd player performs well. My only two complaints so far in the two days I have used it are:

1) The manual is stamped NO WARRANTY - AS IS. I believe it is because the company is out of business. However it doesn't leave a warm feeling in your tummy when you see that. I checked the box before opening it, and it appeared, for all intents and purposes to be brand new with no scratches, sealed plastics on everything, etc.

2) The old laptops had a problem with viewing angles - a little to the side and you could not see anything.....
This has it to a lesser degree. A little to the side and you don't get the entire glory of the picture. The colors seem off and the features are a bit untinted. This is a biggie to me, as we bought it for use on long car trips so that all the kids in the second and third row of the minivan can see the screen. The kids have not complained though.

Bear in mind - a 10 inch widescreen is not a ten inch monitor. It's a rectangle that only goes up vertically 5 inches. I didn't realize that before purchasing. Beware before you purchase.

I bought an FM transmitter to play the sound through the van's sound system, because the one that goes into the tape player makes a lot of pop and hiss. Great buy for the money. Next cheapest at a decent price is the Cyberhome 1010a. Good luck.

this is an excellent dvd portable that is availble in pearl color or black.The unit has a 10.2 inch screen........2006-01-04

This is an excellent dvd widescreen portable.It is avaible in pearl or black...The unit works with its supplied battery..You get about 3 hours of use on one charge...The unit also comes with an ac adapter/charger...A car adapter is included,with this package...Mine was skip free,with a good picture and sound,with its built in little speakers...You can feed your stereo and tv from this portable for better performace...The unit states there is no skip protection,a consideration for road trips...My unit did not skip under these conditions...Please note most portable dvd players,are not as rugged as they should be...You cannot charge and watch a dvd at the same time...The unit will work off ac power...If you want to charge the battery,while on ac,you would need,a second a/c adapter...I hope my review was helpful to you...Please note when purchasing,please buy from a retailer with a good refund/exchange policy of at least 30 days...Thank you stewart L...Update 2/16/06...Amw is out of business..They dont answer their phones,and this item is being sold as is by most retailers,despite listing this item as new..My units work well,but like many others,you will find you cannot get the set fixed for free...It is common for some retailers to sell repacked refurbished,and factory B,and rejects as new...Always check your purchases carfully.. look for extra lables or repair tags,that will show your item might not be new...I hope my update was helpful,for all concerned..

Nickel-Metal Hydride Portable Audio/Video Battery For AMW M270

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Nickel-Metal Hydride Portable Audio/Video Battery For AMW M270

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Nickel-Metal Hydride Portable Audio/Video Battery For AMW M270

Nickel-Metal Hydride Portable Audio/Video Battery For AMW M280

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Nickel-Metal Hydride Portable Audio/Video Battery For AMW M280

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Nickel-Metal Hydride Portable Audio/Video Battery For AMW M280

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Nickel-Metal Hydride Portable Audio/Video Battery For AMW M280

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Nickel-Metal Hydride Portable Audio/Video Battery For AMW M280

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Nickel-Metal Hydride Portable Audio/Video Battery For AMW M270

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Nickel-Metal Hydride Portable Audio/Video Battery For AMW M270

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M280 Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player

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AMW Progressive-Scan DVD Player (P460)

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ASIN: B0000CEYEW

Product Description

Utilizing the power of world class manufacturing, together with the passion from the engineers of Amphion MediaWorks, the company builds exceptional and affordable audio and video consumer electronic products. PRODUCT FEATURES: Dolby Digital output; Dolby down-mix dual channel (2ch); Dolby Digital decoding; DVD, VCD, SVCD; CD, MP3, CD-R, CD-RW; Kodak Picture CD (JPEG); 48K/96K, 24bit; E.Q. Genie (6 modes to select); Diversified Sound Effect; Video Decompression; MPEG-2 (ISO/IEC-13818), MPEG-1; 10bit Video Decoding; PAL, NTSC playback; Screen aspect ratio selectable (4: 3 and 16: 9); Smart Content editor; Multi-Angled View; Multi-language OSD (8bit On Screen Display); Multilingual Dialog up to 8 tracks and 32 subtitles; Advanced Progressive Scan; S-Video output; Composite Video output (AV); Component (Y-Pb-Pr) output; AUX Stereo output; Coaxial output.

AMW M520B Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player with 10.2-Inch Widescreen LCD (Black)

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Not a good investment!
Good but not great
Almost Perfect....
Would not recommend - no warranty
A great Value

AMW M520B Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player with 10.2-Inch Widescreen LCD (Black)

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Product Features:

Portable DVD player with 10.2-inch LCD display, built-in speakers, cigarette lighter adapter, and earphone jack
Supports DVD, CD, CD-R/RW, HDCD, VCD, SVCD, DVD Audio, MP3-CD, WMA-CD, and Kodak Picture CD formats
Selectable aspect ratio (4:3 and 16:9), multi-angle playback, zoom, slow motion, and multilingual dialogue options
Built-in Dolby Digital decoder and Dolby/DTS SPDIF digital output for connecting to 5.1 A/V surround sound receivers
S-video and composite video outputs; measures 10.83 x 1.46 x 7.68 inches (W x H x D); 1-year warranty

ASIN: B0002YXTRK

Product Description

The ultra portable home entertainment system dedicated to provide the ultimate entertainment experience on the go. With 10.2" TFT LCD Display, you can watch your favorite movie and listen to your tones whenever and wherever.

Amazon.com Product Description

Dedicated to providing a full-bodied entertainment experience on the go, the portable M520B DVD/CD/MP3 player includes a 10.2-inch TFT LCD display that makes your movies look great, along with both built-in speakers and a headphone jack for private listening--all in an attractive black housing. The all-in-one entertainment bundle is a great way to entertain kids in the backseat, keep yourself amused on long plane trips, or bide time in a hotel room on rainy days. Among the unit's favorite features are a selectable aspect ratio (4:3 and 16:9), which lets you view movies in traditional format or full widescreen depending on your taste; multi-angle playback, which shows select movie scenes from several angles (requires compatible DVD); and a multilingual dialogue option for listening (or reading subtitles) in a variety of different languages. More traditional functions include slow motion, multi-speed forward and reverse scan, track programming, and zoom.

Of course, DVDs are just one of the playback options, as the M520B also supports CD, CD-R/RW, HDCD, VCD, SVCD, DVD Audio, and Kodak Picture CD formats, along with MP3 and WMA files stored on a recordable CD. The variety of compatible formats is vastly superior to most portable DVD players, especially the DVD Audio and HDCD formats, both of which offer far better fidelity than audio CDs. To ensure the best possible audio performance, the M520B includes a built-in Dolby Digital decoder for DVD soundtracks, along with a Dolby/DTS SPDIF digital output that connects directly to 5.1-channel A/V receivers. By employing the latter option, users can enjoy full-bodied surround sound through their home theater system while watching films on the DVD player.

What's in the Box
DVD player with LCD screen, AC adapter/power cord, remote control, earphone, user's manual.

Customer Reviews:

Not a good investment!.......2007-01-10

It would have been a great buy. I bought back in May of '06. I used it on a trip to Jamaica, and for movies in bed. Unfortunately, all of a sudden, the screen has gone completely black and you can't watch anything anymore. The features didn't work well, the menu button never worked. I was happy but after occasional use, it is already not usable after only 8 months of owning. I wouldn't recommend for anything other than the big screen. Very disappointing, not a good investment.

Good but not great.......2006-12-13

I bought this player with the impression that it is an all region DVD player. Turns out that this isn't one. The remote sucks, doesn't work well with it, if at all. The only BIG positive is the screen size. Can't find one as big as this one at this price.

Almost Perfect...........2006-05-02

The video and sound playback on this unit is pretty awesome. The only thing that kind of sucks about it is the short battery life. I was only able to get about 2 hours of movie time per full battery charge. My solution to the short battery life was to pick up a batterygeek dvd battery which gave me an additional 7 hours of movie time per charge. In short, if I could go back in time I still would have bought the AMW-M520 however I just would have picked up that extended battery pack sooner.

Would not recommend - no warranty.......2006-04-25

I just purchased this item and even though Amazons website says there is a warranty, I just got off the phone with amazon customer service and they confirm these are refurbrished units and were going to update the website to indicate that there is in fact no warranty provided.

A great Value.......2006-04-19

Bought this DVD player 4 days ago and have enjoyed it ever since. It has many features and a good picture. You can't beat the large screen. I like the zoom feature especially. Another feature I like is that the battery fits flush with the dvd player in back so that you don't have a bulky protrusion when it's attached.The sound is not loud as others have said but I have yet to find a portable DVD player that has good sound. You'll have to use external speakers or ear phones(included). Another thing I notice is that DVD-RW or DVD+/- R are not supported. They play but the menu system does not work. You have to access the file manually. That being said I cannot find this size dvd player anywhere else for less than $299. The shipping was fast and free. There is a stamp on the manual stating that the unit is sold "as-is" but the unit I got was brand new and not refurbished. So far so good. I don't thonk you will be disappointed.

AMW T-352 Dolby Digital Home Theater System

Average customer rating:

Scrolling problem Fixed
Stay Away!
Pretty bad machine
Fair for the money.
Don' Buy it ......stay away...I did the mistake of buying it

AMW T-352 Dolby Digital Home Theater System

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Complete home theater system includes progressive-scan DVD player with built-in Dolby Digital and DTS decoder
Plays DVD, VCD, SVCD, CD, MP3, CD-R, CD-RW, and Kodak Picture CD (JPEG) discs
Features S-video, component video, and composite video outputs
Built-in digital AM/FM tuner with 40 station presets
Subwoofer, center-channel, and satellite speakers provide 125 total watts of dynamic sound

ASIN: B0000A12TD

Product Description

The T352 is a Home Theater System with user-friendly menu, and 125-Watt speakers.

Customer Reviews:

Scrolling problem Fixed.......2007-01-21

For everyone that has written reviews about the scrolling issue. I've found the fix. Mine was doing the same same thing when I had it hooked up with regular a/v cables. I bought a new tv recently, and it supports S-video. So I thought maybe that would fix my scrolling problem, and sure enough after buy an S-video cable and hooking it up, no more scrolling problem. I got up, gave my girlfriend a Hi-five, and it hasn't had any trouble since then. seems this dvd player was made for S-video. The only issue I still have with this player is the front satellite speakers. They are not magnetically shielded so they do some wacky stuff to my TV if they are not far enough away. looking into a cheep shielded pair to replace them. All and all, this is a good dvd and surround system for the price. If your still having scrolling trouble, try out the S-video fix. I hope it helps.

Stay Away!.......2005-09-03

The unit worked well for a short time. Now the video has a terrible scrolling problem making it totally worthless. Save your money and buy a "real" system. You get what you pay for.

Pretty bad machine.......2005-03-29

The good: It cost me $70 for a DVD/receiver combo with six speakers. I never had any of the humming subwoofer, crackling, scrolling video or any other obvious audio or video faults reported on here. I haven't had any serious trouble with the remote The bad: It doesn't play DTS. Dolby Pro Logic II (from Gamecube and PS2 on AV inputs) can be very iffy. Sound seems to jump in and out of the rear speakers a lot. Playing with menu options usually results in an inexplicable loss of sound from some or all speakers. Or sometimes it sounds different when you set an option, then it sounds even differenter when you try and set the option back to normal! Most settings aren't remembered if the unit is switched off and on again. If your rear speakers are too close to you (like i have in my apartment), you must lower their individual volumes every time the player is switched on. The remote is nice looking, but spells all its words out (like "play" intead of > and "stop" instead of []) You can't skip crappy DVD menu intros and other certain things like you can on many other DVD players. conclusion: good price, but only get it if you really really can't afford a better DVD/receiver combo, or better yet, separate components. note: to set the region on the player, go to setup with no disc inserted, press right to get to prefs page. then press 1,3,7,9 on the remote's keypad. Of course it doesn't save this, so you'll need to change it every time you want to play an import DVD.

Fair for the money........2004-12-24

I purchased this unit a few months ago, Had my issues. 1. The remote is hard to read. 2. My cable remote when used to change volume ejects the dvd. 3. The FM reception is the worst. Why would they use a 75 ohm connector when you can't use it. The FM antenna they give you is worthless. 4. Don't mess with the units speakers too much it causes the rear speakers to stop working. The fix is a follows. * Remove any CD/ DVD's in unit * goto setup * next goto Preference Page * Goto Default and Reset to check if working. Goto speaker set up , then test tone, you should hear each speaker turn on. It's is really good with DVD movies which is what I purchased it for. The hassle is I have to use a separatemy FM Tuner for the radio. Better off speanding a little more to get a Sony. Hope this helps

Don' Buy it ......stay away...I did the mistake of buying it.......2004-06-02

I bought one a month back. The picture kept scrolling all the time specially when using the AV1 or AV2. I don't own an HDTV but that shouldn't make a diff. Even in dvds if some scenes are too bright it starts scrolling. I called their customer service and they told me that it shouldn't do that and I should return it. I returned it to circuity city and got a new one. Got home and connected it and guess what it does the same thing again. I wasted my money in buying this. Should've bought an apex for a few more $$s. Just stay away from this product.............

Average customer rating:

Little dvd player that could
DO NOT ORDER THIS DVD PLAYER OR ANYTING ELSE FROM NORTHSTAR ELECTRONICS
Simple no frills player at a low price
Super Bang for Buck!
DVD FOR CHEAP stuff. DH&AS

AMW DVD Player (S99) (S99)

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Product Features:

Plays DVDs, CDs, MP3s, JPEGs, and Kodak picture CDs
Single-disc DVD player
1 composite audio/video out
1 digital optical audio out
3 months labor, 1 year parts warranty

ASIN: B0000VB7MY

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Customer Reviews:

Little dvd player that could.......2005-11-28

I got this dvd player as a gift and I thought,hey,this dvd player will be no good,but I tried it anyway and it performed incredibly well.So combine great price and great perfomance and you got yourself a great dvd player.

DO NOT ORDER THIS DVD PLAYER OR ANYTING ELSE FROM NORTHSTAR ELECTRONICS.......2005-11-15

Not only did they take over 2 weeks to send me the item. The DVD player I received was defective. Then they made ME pay the postage to return it. Nice huh? I strongly advise that you DO NOT order from this company.

Simple no frills player at a low price.......2004-08-29

We bought this player two days ago at Circuit City and got their $10 2 year warranty. We figure this should be the lifetime of a $27.00 player.

Pros
1. Low, low price
2. Excellent picture via RCA connectors (Apex 21in TV)
3. Slim and light
4. Can do slide shows off CDs with JPGs

Cons
1. Remote control is crowded
2. No S-video (...)

Super Bang for Buck!.......2004-07-11

Player yields good quality playback of everything I've thrown at it. DVD-R, DVD+R and DVD+RW, even VCD. It was able to play cheap disks that Cyberhome unit couldn't.
It doesn't have progressive scan outputs, but since my TV doesn't have the inputs, I won't loose any sleep over it.

DVD FOR CHEAP stuff. DH&AS.......2004-05-20

When I ordered this DVD system, I thought, hey, cool a player for so less(...). I was a little wrong. When I tried putting in a DVD, sometimes, it would say,"NO DISK". I was outraged. When it did work, there would be this blinding red light throughout the movie. This DVD player didn't even read "Star Wars"!!!! I hate this thing. It's junk!(...)

Product Description

No larger than a personal CD Player, the ARCHOS MiniCDRW is the ultimate CD-Recordable and CD-Rewritable device for reading, duplicating, and compiling CD media. The ARCHOS MiniCDRW is the ultimate, compact storage device, small and lightweight - just over 500 grams. The MiniCDRW provides the perfect solution to store data, music, video or other large capacity files at home or on the road.The MiniCDRW is 'Hot Swappable', with 'Plug and Play' convenience, to allow you to move quickly between different computers. So whether at home or on the move, you can efficiently record your own music, data, photo or video CDs.

Customer Reviews:

Best buy for the money!.......2001-05-02

I purhcased this unit from Best Buy. I had a few problems installing the CDRW on Win98SE, but after a quick call to Archos tech support, they solved the problem. (I had the power plugged in to the audio out jack! DOH!). Since then I have burned 100's of CD's. I had read this was a poor choice for CDRW's but I really do not see what the problem is, unless others just had a hard time installing the drivers for it. All I know is I love mine. Thanks Archos.

Size does matter, and simplicity is pricelessý.......2001-04-30

I love this!

This tiny CD R/W is convenient and has that sexy look of slick new technological devices. Included in the packaging was a zippered case that holds everything and fits easily into my notebook carrying case. This unit is not a space thief, and it adds very little weight to my carrying bag. That makes me happy.

Unlike other reviewers, I found the minidrive worked beautifully on four different laptops. The operating system for all of these laptops is Win98 2nd edition, and was preinstalled by the manufacturer. Neither the two F580 Sony nor the two IBM X20 laptops contain hardware that has been upgraded from earlier systems. This may be significant for the ease of this installation, and is certainly an aspect that should be addressed by the buyer and technician before purchase.

The installation:

I had it up and running in mere minutes on the Sony machines in both the PCMCIA and USB modes. It took a little longer on the IBM laptops because these delightful two- pound models do not have floppy or CD drives. My solution was to connect the X20s to my home network. Then I installed the drivers across the net.

Like the Sony laptops, the IBMs worked beautifully with the PCMCIA and USB ports -- I tested each. I also tested this drive by successfully reading CD ROMs created with my Iomega USB CD RW and Bantam Backpack CD RW. I also performed a reverse test by successfully reading CD ROMs created by the Archos in these drives, as well as my Sony laptop's DVD drive.

The features that caught my attention were the size of the unit, the carrying case, the choice of PCMCIA or USB, and that it is bundled with all cards and connectors. The special bonus is the Adaptec Easy CD Creator software that ships with the drive.

The issue: it is sometimes difficult to get the drive to eject the CD. It's a glitch, and may be frustrating to other users.

USB Advice: if you purchase this, or any other brand of CD RW that uses the USB port, make sure you have no other USB devices connected when you are burning CDs. USB ports share the hardware interrupt signals, therefore you will not have a 100% success rate. It is similar to driving when there is traffic when a 10 mile, 10 minute ride becomes a thirty-minute nightmare.

I found this out the hard way with other drives; the Archos is no exception. I use the PCMCIA connection with mine and recommend the same for all users who have other USB devices active.

If you are looking for a truly portable, reliable CD RW this is an excellent choice. I love mine and have carefully hidden it from anyone who might want to "borrow" it for their own travels. I will loan the Iomega USB CD RW or Bantam Backpack CD RW -- but do not touch my Archos!

Four stars and a wish that others had found the unit as easy as I have -- the lost star is due to the glitch. I, however, am still very happy with mine.

Victoria Tarrani

Worst Drive, Even Worse Support.......2001-01-23

I purchased this drive thinking it would be the ultimate laptop add on, it turned out to be the ultimate headache nightmare. Archos does not supply a specific driver for the drive. Archos claims you can use the Windows drivers just fine, however, the PCMCIA Card interface never did work. The tech support person told me to "just run it on USB and don't use the PCMCIA card, it doesn't work". Also per the tech service guy, it does not support the 800 mb cd's. Don't waist your time or money buying it only to return it disappointed.

Worst drive ever!.......2001-01-22

I got the PC version of this drive, which comes with PCMCIA and USB cables. PC performance is erratic, but at least the thing works. But I cannot get this drive to work on my Mac. I've got the correct cable, drivers and a new copy of Toast. Nothing. Forget support. I have sent many emails to Archos with no response. There is hardly any support information on their website. A company that does not support its products does not deserve our money.

Returned it!.......2000-11-18

I was really happy after getting the software installed. It worked once... Then it would not lock again. At the store I saw another customer returning the exact same model...

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