Canon Power Shot A50 Powershot 0.8MP Digital Camera

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AS PORTABLE AS IT GETS

Canon A50 Excellent Camera, Poor support from Canon.

great camera, great software

Where's the Power?

Great SLR replacement, but get the charger, too!

Canon Power Shot A50 Powershot 0.8MP Digital Camera

Manufacturer: Canon
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

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HP PhotoSmart 1215 Photo Printer

Product Features:

1.3-megapixel captures 1,280 x 960 images for sharp prints at sizes up to 5 x 7 inches

2.5x optical zoom lens with autofocus

Included 8 MB CompactFlash card holds approximately 25 images at default resolution

Connects with Macs and PCs

Uses 2CR5 lithium battery or optional rechargeable battery pack

ASIN: B00001P4YW

Amazon.com Product Description

Designed with the same easy-to-use controls as Canon's PowerShot A5 and A5Zoom, the PowerShot A50 remains portable and easy to operate, but its added features provide better image quality and more speed and functionality than its predecessors.

The 1.31-megapixel CCD (charge-coupled device) and Hardware Image Processing help produce sharper images and increase the shooting speed. Features such as Night Shooting mode, Slow Shutter mode, white balance control, and exposure compensation help eliminate color irregularities and allow for a wide variety of shots. This camera also offers a 28 to 70mm-equivalent zoom lens with both wide-angle and telephoto settings.

The PowerShot A50 is Canon's first digital camera to support new industry standards for image storage and printing. Its DCF (design rule for camera filing system) format and DPOF (digital print order format) make it simple to print and transfer images between the camera and other peripherals. The PowerShot A50 comes with a rechargeable battery, power adapter, and an integrated set of Mac- and PC-compatible software; however, you have to buy the battery charger separately.

Customer Reviews:

AS PORTABLE AS IT GETS.......2001-12-04

Pros: pocket sized, sturdy aluminum clad body, largest optical zoom in the Canon Elph-based series
Cons: eats alkaline batteries, need to purchase the power pack and extra battery; better outdoors than indoors
Recommended: Yes

This digital camera fits easily into a shirt pocket, so it's as portable as it gets, and your 'best friend' on vacation. An important feature that is too often overlooked is the fact that it is aluminum clad, so dropping it won't easily result in the heartache of a broken camera that costs hundreds to be replaced immediately or a costly repair that will deprive the owner of its use for an extended period.

It's outdoor shots are excellent; its 2.5X OPTICAL zoom is the largest presently available in the Canon Elph-based repertoire of digicams; its 1.3 Megapixel resolution gives 35mm equivalent 4"x6" prints on either H-P or Epson photo printers.

The drawbacks often reported with shots taken using the internal flash are not critical; although the power of the flash is effectively limited to a range of within 10 feet, the A-50 has multiple modes that deal well with red eye reduction, fill flash, or no flash at all, to the extent of being the virtual match for any digicam list priced under "$1,000". Its controls are easy to master; its playback mode extends to a "slide show" in the LCD (which is larger than the average digicam's at 2 full inches diagonal) or on TV. The camera DOES eat batteries, so TWO batteries and the optional power pack (now readily available for under $80 with one battery, second battery about $25) is a MUST. If you upgrade to higher resolution Canon "Elph-based" digicams, you can use this battery and charger. These lithium batteries will last for up to 100 shots using the LCD as a preview and thus are good for a full day of shooting. The second battery permits full operation while the first battery is charging.

The A-50 will handle most sizes (under 200 MB) of Compact Flash Type I, and puts 161 photos on a 48 MB card. That's enough for a week's worth of vacation shots. (...)It is the BEST optical zoom 1.3 Megapixel camera on the market for ease of use, portability and versatility. Another nice feature, not found in all cameras, is a "raw mode" that permits uncompressed photos. Its JPEG compression on "best mode" does little to adversely affect the photographs, and there are a host of other features that will appeal to the more advanced photographers.

All in all, the A-50 was well designed and a good value for the money. Of course, at this time, with the advent of 3.3 Megapixel cameras, and the S-100 Digital Elph at 2.1 Megapixel with a 2X optical zoom, the A-50, at 1.3MP and its serial interface can be considered obsolete, but, at its current price, it's my choice as a gift for my preteen daughter. It's just right without spending more than necessary for someone who can use the zoom lens effectively, adapt the camera to slide shows and does not need to print anything larger than 5" X 7" photos on a color inkjet.......and if she drops this sturdy little aluminum 'tank' of a camera, I won't be out a fortune for replacement or repair!

Canon A50 Excellent Camera, Poor support from Canon........2000-03-02

I have been waiting a long time to buy a really good digitalcamera that I can afford. I got the A50 for $399.00 plus I got a 16meg compactflash card as a bonus in addition to the 8meg card. I was surprised by the excellent pictures I get with the Canon A50. Compares to 35mm SLR cameras. Also it is very easy to setup and use. I was disappointed in the lack of support from Canon. I asked where I can find accessories online, they told me to call an 800 number and order from them. The dk110 power supply kit does not exist and I am beginning to wonder if it ever will. I have looked around for the 2cr5 battery and found a range in price from $6.95 all the way up to $19.95. So shop around. The dumb outfit that wanted $6.95 also wanted $13.95 for shipping. Average price is $9.95. Meanwhile, I won't use the LCD very much. Camera gets 5 Stars for quality, Canon gets 1 star for lack of support. I'd still recommend this camera to all inspite of Canon's poor support.

Danny Fye

great camera, great software.......2000-02-18

I love the camera. It's great for a snapshot camera and has some useful manual functions (flash off, exposure compensation, slow shutter). Another great feature is the Mac software that comes with it-- TimeTunnel. This is awesome. You plug in the camera (or in my case, put the CompactFlash card into a PCMCIA adapter and into the slot in my PowerBook) and upload the photos into this easy-to-use and very well designed program. You can zoom through thumbnails of all of your photos, arranged on a spiral thing which classes them by date. When you click on a thumbnail, you get all the info about it (date, shutter speed, aperture, file size, etc) and when you double click it opens the full size image. You can easily "send" any image to another program, such as the included Adobe PhotoDeluxe, or better yet, Photoshop.

I'm very happy with the camera, and the only reason it doesn't get a 5 star rating from me is that the battery charger and replacement rechargable batteries are on worldwide backorder and have been for months. This is very irresponsible of Canon and is costing me a fortune in batteries.

Where's the Power?.......2000-02-15

The camera is excellent. You can read a hundred reviews as I have on the great job that Canon has done on the design and convience of this little guy. But don't buy it unless you can assure that you can get a rechargable battery kit with it. I've been waiting since just before Christmas to find a supplier who has one in stock (at a reasonable price). In the meantime buying batteries is eating me alive in cost! Apparently, Canon produced two-to-one the camera's to the rechargable battery packs... thus all us unsuspecting buyers got a camera and a backorder notice on the rechargables! BEWARE!

Great SLR replacement, but get the charger, too!.......2000-01-26

I'm in love with this camera after 24 hours, and I'm glad I got the battery+charger power kit (~$80) with it. (more on that below.)

I'm a "serious amateur," experienced photographer. I got this camera to replace a dead 35mm SLR. I like that the Canon lets me over/underexpose by 2 stops, in half-stop increments, control the flash and red-eye separately, and use a slow shutter speed for motion blur.

The photos look great and are about 300K each in "best" mode. I was especially impressed when it worked the first time I took a photo, imported to Photoshop, viewed on TV, etc. It really delivers on the promise of digital photography for the average user.

I was prepared to spend $500 on a new SLR. With the power kit, the A50 is about the same $399+80+shipping).

If you can spend closer to $600, check out the Panasonic, with 3x optical zoom and dual CF card slots. In a slightly lower price range than the Canon, look at the comparable Kodak 215, a little less compact.

The non-rechargable Lithium 2CR5 batteries last less than 72 flash exposures and cost $20 each. The charger charges its included NB-5H battery in 90 minutes or less. I can't find the $40 spare NB-5H batteries anywhere--Canon dealers all have them on backorder.

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As part of the 3Com Wireless LAN Mobility System, the 3Com Wireless LAN Controller WX4400 with 3Com Wireless Switch Manager software centrally manages and controls 3Com wireless LAN Managed Access Points (MAPs) for those networks demanding complex deployments, or with multiple offices or highly secure LAN requirements.Control MAP configuration and optimize radio-frequency (RF) coverage and performance using the wireless controller managed from the 3Com Wireless Switch Manager accessed anywhere on the network. With a few keystrokes, change parameters for multiple MAPs, eliminating the time-consuming task of individually configuring each device, and providing simple setup.Because wireless clients are mobile, 3Com uses innovative Identity-Based Networking to deliver network services based on user identity instead of ports or devices. Multiple controllers and switches, grouped into a Mobility Domain, share user databases to support mobility and security across the entire network infrastructure, including remote offices.The 3Com Wireless LAN Mobility System significantly enhances 3Com's existing foundation of wireless security with centralized security management. The exchange of user-based information within the Mobility Domain adds an entirely new level of control for user and group access to network resources. Once more, sharing user-specific security policies between WLAN controllers and switches results in a consistent enforcement of user and group attributes across the WLAN as the user roams.he user roams.The WX4400 wireless controller comes configured to support 24 MAPs and is expandable in increments of 24 MAPS to support up to a total of 96 MAPs for "pay-as-you-grow" flexibility. WX4400 wireless controllers and WX1200 wireless switches can be mixed and matched together within a Mobility Domain to manage and control thousands of MAPs for unparalleled scalability.

3Com 3CWX4400RPSA Wireless LAN Controller WX4400 Spare Power Supply

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3Com 3CWX4400RPSA Wireless LAN Controller WX4400 Spare Power Supply

Manufacturer: 3Com
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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ASIN: B0006B46S0

Product Description

3Com is committed to helping its customers achieve their business goals with solutions that provide a more rewarding experience for end-users and a more productive and cost-effective IT organization. Today, 3Com is focused on offering innovative, feature-rich products and solutions that excel at low cost of acquisition and ownership.

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Apus-EZ CD is a high performance, compact automated CD/DVD duplication system. With its unique patented vertical in-line loading hopper, it is capable of storing and burning up to 100 CD or DVD unattended. Integrated with a single touch, intelligent controls, variable 3 speeds LED control and high-speed reader and recorder, duplication has never be easier. The Apus-EZ offers reliability, durability and performance all at an affordable price. It is the ideal choice for any organizations, offices and small office/home office operations.

Acronova Apus-EZplus Automated DVD/CD Duplicator

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Acronova Apus-EZplus Automated DVD/CD Duplicator

Manufacturer: Acronova Technology, Inc.
ProductGroup: CE

Standalone
One-to-One Auto-Duplicator
One-Touch Button Operation
100 Disc Capacity
40GB HDD

ASIN: B000B795MQ

Product Description

Apus-EZ Plus is a high performance, compact automated CD/DVD duplication system with a 40GB hard drive. Where the Apus-EZ comes with a CD or DVD drive for your master, the EZ Plus comes with an internal HDD, which is ideally suited and recommend for audio copying. With its unique patented vertical in-line loading hopper, it is capable of storing and burning up to 100 CD or DVD unattended. Integrated with a single touch, intelligent controls, variable 3 speeds LED control and high-speed reader and recorder, duplication has never be easier. The Apus-EZ offers reliability, durability and performance all at an affordable price. It is the ideal choice for any organizations, offices and small office/home office operations.

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Buslink USB 2.0/FIREWIRE 200GB EXT HD ( CO-200-U2FE )

Manufacturer: BUSLINK
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

CD-ROM Drives | Drives & Storage | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
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IO Card, PCMCIA, Firewire, 2 Port, 6 Pin, w/ Cable, I/O Flex

Cables to Go 29554 Port Authority 6-Port USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Adapter Card

7 outlet 1250 Joule Surge

ASIN: B000234RGI

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The BUSlink Combo Hard Drive is fast and provides a quick, easy solution for storage. The BUSlink Combo Hard Drive is Plug and Play, so installation is a snap. You can be using your BUSlink Combo Hard Drive within minutes after taking it out of the box. It enhances the capabilities of your existing laptop or PC. It's perfect for businessmen, home users, mobile users, MP3 storage and Gamers.

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Undoubtedly

The little engine that could.....

does the job (depending...)

Not bad..,just not right for me

Excellent DVD player

Apex AD-1201 DVD Player

Manufacturer: APEX
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

All | DVD Players & Recorders | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
DVD Players | DVD Players & Recorders | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
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Product Features:

Single-disc multiformat DVD player

Compatible with CD-R/RW discs, MP3 audio, and Kodak Picture discs

Produces Dolby Digital/DTS audio output with compatible receiver

1 coaxial output, 2 RCA video outputs, 1 RCA audio output, 1 S-video output

Includes remote control

ASIN: B00006IQ8W

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.

Amazon.com Product Description

The Apex AD-1201 is a multiformat DVD player that's compatible with DVD movie and CD music discs, CD-R/RW discs with MP3 audio files, and Kodak picture CDs (to view JPEG images from your digital camera). You can connect the AD-1201 to a stereo receiver with a Dolby Digital/DTS decoder for cinema-quality surround sound.

The AD-1201 has fast-forward (2x, 4x, 8x, 20x speeds) and slow-motion (1/2, 1/4, 1/6, and 1/7 speeds) modes, as well as the ability to return to the same disc location if you continue playback after stopping. Other features include picture zoom, enhancing video effects (such as to sharpen/soften the edges), and ordering of chapters or audio tracks into playlists. With a Kodak Picture CD, you can show a photo slideshow (with 12 transition modes) to your friends and family.

It features 1 coaxial output, 2 composite-video outputs, 1 composite-audio output, and 1 S-video output.

What's in the Box
This package contains the Apex AD-1201 DVD player, remote control, 2 AA batteries, video cable, and printed instructions. It's backed by a limited warranty of 1 year for parts and 90 days for labor.

Customer Reviews:

Undoubtedly.......2007-08-12

the best DVD investment I have made. This is the first and most inexpensive player that I have bought, and it has outlasted a slew of high priced trash. The major plus is that it plays most dvds without sending copy protection to your recorder enabling you to make back-ups of those hard to replace out-of-print dvds.

The little engine that could............2006-12-11

I bought this at Christmas time 3 or 4 years ago (along with the Apex AD-1200)from Circut City for $25 a piece. Let me tell you, these are the most dependable DVD players I have. Nothing fancy or flashy, but I wasn't looking to pay for that. They blow away my expensive Panasonic players. I can not express how happy I am and will be looking into more Apex products!!!

does the job (depending...).......2006-02-03

cheap from wal-mart. problem... doesn't play DVD+R which sux. will only play my DVD-R. i think manufacturers should make this very clear somewhere in the description or packaging.

another problem is this thing hums real loud like a shaky internal motor or something. i fix the problem by inserting disc and then turning it on its side vertically upright. make sure you turn it back normal when ejecting (a dvd once fell into the player).

if you want a regular player for standard movies, this will play them. however, if you burn your own, make sure you get the right format blank DVD (DVD-R). 3 stars for good price...

Not bad..,just not right for me.......2005-05-03

I've had my Apex 1201 for a few years and it's worked well, but we use it as our "spare" dvd player in the guest room. This DVD player will NOT play DVD+R discs, so I really have no use for it since most of my movies are on DVD+R. It plays DVD-R's and CDR's with no trouble.
This player is also very loud, so I wouldn't recommend it as your primary DVD player.

Excellent DVD player.......2005-03-31

Are you in the need for an inexpensive DVD player? Apex is the one for you. I purchased mine for a low price, not expecting much. However, this player amazed me. For the price, it is a high-quality item, capable of playing DVDs, CDs, mp3s, and photo cds. While its looks may not be stylish, it offers a great performance for the price.

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StarTech.com's 2-in-1 KVM cables combine the USB and coaxial VGA monitor cables into one, easy-to-use cable designed to keep your workspace cleared of clutter.

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Atlantic Technology 1200C-BLK Center Channel Speaker, Black (Single)

Manufacturer: Atlantic Technology
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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

Compact center channel speaker with unique tilting base for reproducing home theater dialogue

Dual 4-inch graphite-loaded homopolymer midwoofers and 1-inch soft dome tweeter

3-position, high-frequency tweeter level switch compensates for "live" or "dead" acoustics

95 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response; 10 to 125 watts RMS power handling; 3.5 kHz crossover frequency

Magnetically shielded against video interference; 12.4 x 6.1 x 6.5 inches (W x H x D); 90-day warranty

ASIN: B000FECFDG

Product Description

The perfect center channel companion for the 1200 or 920 systems, this speaker employs a closely grouped M-T-M driver array for optimum coverage of the listening area. In addition, as with all of the company's center channel speakers, the 1200C comes with a unique tilting base so the speaker is always precisely aimed at your ears. This aiming capability ensures high intelligibility of voices, dialogue, and on-screen effects.The 1200 C has a three-position switch to compensate for 'live' or 'dead' room acoustics so the sound is never too bright or too dull. The high frequencies will always be in perfect proportion.Placing a center channel speaker directly on a large-screen TV or in a bookshelf unit can cause a buildup of lower midrange energy that makes voices and instruments sound unnaturally thick and heavy. To compensate, Atlantic Technology has developed a boundary circuit that counteracts this problem. When activated, the boundary compensation switch will return the lower midrange - particularly male voices - to its natural, uncolored state.

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The AHA-1542CP 16-bit SCSI-2 host adapter with BIOS and floppy controller is the ideal connection to bootable peripherals. This package only includes the SCSI adapter, without applications or documentation. The AHA-1542CP features Direct Memory Access architecture that provides more effective multi-tasking and higher system performance. It provides high-performance I/O and low-cost connection to SCSI CD-ROMs, tape drives, DATs, scanners, WORM drives, removable hard disks, and magneto-optical drives. Its on-board BIOS supports boot capability and up to two hard disk drives under Windows 95 -- without requiring additional software. Installation is also a snap with full Plug n' Play support for Windows 95. The AHA-1542CP board also has an on-board floppy controller that supports up to two standard AT floppy drives.

Adaptec AHA 1542CP - Storage controller - Fast SCSI - 10 MBps - ISA

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Adaptec AHA 1542CP - Storage controller - Fast SCSI - 10 MBps - ISA

Manufacturer: ADAPTEC
ProductGroup: CE

Product Description

For compatibility and ease of use, the AHA-1540 family of ISA-to-Fast SCSI host adapters is the ideal connection for the widest choice in SCSI peripherals. Rigorously tested with more than 300 systems and peripherals from major manufacturers, these adapters are the recognized standard for SCSI compatibility. Fully Windows 95 and SCSI Plug-and-Play capable, the AHA-1540/1542 host adapters also set the standard for ease of use. Configuration of the adapters is automatic in any Plug-and-Play system.

Product Description

Small, cool CD transportation - super compact, impact-resistant storage case goes everywhere in style. Soft, non-abrasive, removable CD mitts allow "no-touch" handling. The case stores a combination of 10 CDs, DVD, or CD-ROM. Clip Strip is available.

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