Average customer rating:
- fun starter camera back then
- Simple Camera, Good Quality
- just OK
- Great for the money!!!
- Please don't buy this!!!!
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Canon PowerShot A300 3.2MP Digital Camera with 5.1x Digital Zoom
Manufacturer: Canon
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics
 Digital Cameras
| Canon
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3 to 3.9 Megapixels
| Digital Cameras
| Camera & Photo
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| Electronics
Under 4x Optical Zoom
| Digital Cameras
| Camera & Photo
| Categories
| Electronics
Point-and-Shoot Digital Cameras
| Digital Cameras
| Camera & Photo
| Categories
| Electronics
Accessories:
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Canon NB4-300 Battery Pack for the S5 IS, S3 IS, S2 IS, S1 IS, and PowerShot A Series Cameras
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Canon ACK-800 AC Adapter for A310, A430, A520, A530, A540, A700, A710, A720IS & SX100IS ISDigital Cameras
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SimpleTech STI-CF/512 512MB CompactFlash Card
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Ceiva Advanced Digital Photo Receiver
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Canon NiMH Battery NB4-200 for Powershot Digital Cameras
Product Features:
- 3.2 megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality 8 x 10 prints and medium-quality prints up to 11 x 14
- 5.1x digital zoom
- Up to 3 minutes of video with sound
- Compatible with CompactFlash Type I cards; 16 MB card included
- Powered by 2 AA batteries (alkalines included); connects to PCs and Macs via USB 1.1
ASIN: B00008OE43
Release Date: 2003-04-15 |
Product Description
The PowerShot A300 is an easy to use camera but is packed with Canon's advanced technology to give fantastic results. Its 3.2 Megapixels allow photo prints to be made up to A4 size. Like every digital camera in the PowerShot range, the PowerShot A300 has a high-quality Canon lens. The high-performance DIGIC processor at the heart of this camera ensures true-to-life colors and enhanced performance, while iSAPS technology means quick and accurate focus and exposure. It offers a digital zoom of approx. 5.1x and 5 point AiAF for perfect pictures every time.Shooting modes include full auto, manual mode that offers greater shooting control, and stitch assist to create stunning panoramas. There is even a movie mode, which allows movies to be captured for up to 3 minutes with sound recording and playback. Canon Direct Print allows connection straight to a Canon Bubble Jet direct or Card Photo Printer for photos without a PC in sight. For even more fun, the PowerShot A300 has the My Camera feature, which allows you to customize your camera just how you like, by choosing start-up sounds, images and operation sounds. The PowerShot A300 is ideal for people taking their first steps in digital photography.
Amazon.com Review
The Canon PowerShot A300 offers the entry level solution to digital camera users new to the field. Packed with a host of features and a 3.2 mega pixel CCD sensor, this little camera produces great pictures.
Like Olympus digital cameras, the camera is turned on via a sliding lens protector at the front that forces the camera into life. Two AA batteries and the CompactFlash compartment are housed behind a sturdy door that will easy take a beating over the lifespan of the camera without snapping or falling apart. The other side the camera offers a DC and USB port, but unfortunately no video-out to watch your pictures on the TV.
On the rear of the camera, the user is offered a 1.5" TFT screen that is sharp and responsive to changing lights and focuses, as well as, a host of buttons - most of which are self explanatory and you can easily access flash modes, picture review and other options like this without having to plough through plenty of menus.
The camera offers a 33mm f3.6 fixed focal length lens with a 5.1 digital zoom option that offers the equivalent of a 33mm - 168mm lens in a 35mm camera. This combined with shutter speed range of 1-1/2000 sec and ISO ratings of 50 - 400 and a range of pre-programmed settings to cope with landscapes and portrait shooting makes for a nice little camera for beginners. For the more adventurous there is a macro mode up to 5cm, as well as, the option to record up to 3 minutes of movie clips with sound.
For an auto focus fixed lens camera with a digital zoom the quality is quite good. Detail is captured well and greens are differential when it comes to photographing landscapes. The digital zoom is useful for getting into the action, but should not be replied upon for crisp images. Overall as a starter's camera this is an okay place to start. If you are starting out and need a camera that will get you going, this is as good a place as any to start, just don't expect the world. --Jason Denwood, Amazon.co.uk
Amazon.com Product Description
The PowerShot A300--replacing Canon's A200--is ideal for beginners in digital photography. Bumping up the megapixels from the previous model, the PowerShot A300 features a 3.2-megapixel sensor that can capture images up to 2,048 x 1,536 pixels, producing print enlargements up to 11 by 14 inches. Stylishly designed with a silver body finish, the PowerShot A300 has a sliding lens cover and sleek, rounded corners.
The PowerShot A300 is equipped with a 33mm f/3.6 (35mm equivalent) moderate wide-angle lens, suitable for scenic views and group portraits, as well as general photography. A 5.1x digital zoom facility enhances reach, creating an effective maximum zoom length of 168mm (35mm equivalent).
The PowerShot A300 also features Canon's intelligent five-point focusing system--AiAF (Artificial intelligence Auto Focus). With AiAF, the subject is always in focus wherever they are in the frame. Simply point and shoot for great digital images.
A 60-second voice memo can accompany each image captured, while the movie mode records clips of up to 3 minutes with sound. A special high-resolution movie mode is capable of recording 30 seconds of moving images in VGA resolution (640 x 480 pixels). Images and video are stored on CompactFlash memory cards (Type I only) and the included 16 MB card holds approximately 16 images at the Large/Fine setting.
The PowerShot A300 is also directly connectable to optional Canon printers, such as bubble jet direct printers S830D and S530D and card photo printer CP-100. You can print a photo in just over 80 seconds by simply connecting the digital camera to the direct printer by means of a dedicated cable and selecting an image.
The camera is powered by two AA batteries (alkalines included; rechargeable NiMH batteries recommended). It measures 4.4 by 2.3 by 1.4 inches and weighs 6.2 ounces (without batteries). This package includes the PowerShot A300 digital camera, 16 MB CompactFlash card, two AA batteries, USB cable, wrist strap, and ArcSoft Camera Suite CD-ROM and USB drivers for Windows and Mac.
Customer Reviews:
fun starter camera back then.......2007-08-28
i got this camera a few years ago because i really like how their is a lens cover, it had a pretty good price for its features and it had a movie mode but i used norecharable bateries when i first got it you have to get 2500nah batteries for best results i recomend this camera for kids because its durable cheap easy to use and it dosn't have an optical zoom so the lens dosn't pop out which makes it easy to break but i lost it a year and a half ago but now im geting the powershot 570is hopefully its good too i hope this was helpful
Simple Camera, Good Quality .......2007-07-23
The Powershot A300 is a good beginner's digital camera and the price is fairly decent. The actual picture quality is great in my opinion for a 3.2 mp camera. The build quality is also solid. I've owned this for three years and it still works like new. I would not claim to be a photographer or even a photo enthusiast, but I am definitely a gadget type of person. There are some decent features such as red eye reduction, landscape setting, ability to record short videos and 5.1 digital zoom.
The most substantial downside to the camera is the lack of physical zoom (i.e. telescoping lens). Because of this really any picture taken while in digital zoom is going to be pixelated. Secondly, pictures are difficult to recall. In order to get back to the taken picture you must cover the lens and then turn the camera off and then on again. Another problem is there are not many features to speak. However, considering the age of this camera I can't really say it is a problem. For the average person this is a perfect camera. It is easy to use, has great picture quality and is fairly cheap.
just OK.......2007-02-07
Have owned this camera for a few years. Never happy with image quality. Battery life is sucked dry very rapidly. Much better cameras out there I'm sure, even back then...
Great for the money!!!.......2007-01-03
I had it for few years and worked great for what I paied for it. I bought the new Canon SD700 and very happy form Canon stuff.
Don't expect $100.00 camera to do a $1000.00 camera's Job!!!!
Please don't buy this!!!!.......2006-09-02
It might take ok pictures, it might be an entry level camera, but..IT'S CUMBERSOME TO USE AND THE BATTERIES DON'T LAST MORE THAN 15 MINUTES. PLEASE, DON'T BUY THIS PRODUCT....AVOID IT LIKE THE PLAGUE!!!!!!
Product Description
Amazon Imaging manufactures, packages and distributes inkjet consumable products to distributors, wholesalers; and retailers throughout the world. From replacement cartridges and refill systems, to photo print paper and T-shirt transfers, Amazon Imaging products and services are known for both innovation and reliability.This cartridge is designed for HP Laserjet 4100 series.
Product Description
Information is the lifeblood of today's successful organization. Information bottlenecks and outages are not only costly, they impede progress and cut right to the bottom line. Ensuring fast, continuous and reliable access to your critical information is what Adaptec RAID solutions are all about. The ARO-1130U2 RAID card upgrades Adaptec SCSI chips mounted on motherboards equipped with a RAIDport III slot to perform as high-performance SCSI RAID channels.
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725VA Unit UPS Battery Backup System, 6 Outlets, 825 Joules, 6-ft. Cord (CYPCPS725SL)
Manufacturer: Cyber Power Systems
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Kitchen
Uninterrupted Power Supplies
| Batteries, Chargers & Power Supplies
| Accessories & Supplies
| Categories
| Electronics
Product Features:
- 725VA Unit
- Runtimes up to 42 minutes. 825 joules. $100,000 connected equipment guarantee.
- Sold as: Each
ASIN: B00076YA30 |
Product Description
Item #: CYPCPS725SL.
Customers also search for: 6-Outlet;725VA;Battery Backup;Black;CYBERPOWER;Electrical;Power Outage;Power Surge;Surge Protector;Surge Suppressor;Universal Power Supply;UPS;UPS System
Amazon.com
Easily one of the most affordable 24-inch stereo TVs around, the Apex AT2408S offers basic and convenience features for home theaters on a budget. Its stylish silver exterior complements many other audio/video components, and its three picture modes--normal, theater, and personal--lend the set to compact home theater use. The set includes a 181-channel NTSC broadcast tuner. Standard RF, composite-, and S-video inputs accommodate DVD players, cable boxes, VCRs, and other AV equipment (up to three devices total), and a set of rear-panel AV outputs lets you route the TV's audio and video to a surround receiver (for Dolby Pro Logic decoding from select programming) or to a VCR for off-air recording. The set also features a trilingual onscreen display (English, Spanish, French), closed-caption display, V-Chip parental control, auto-off, and a full-function remote control.
What's in the Box
TV, remote control, batteries, and a user's manual.
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: 24" Screen; AV Stereo Sound; Full Feature Remote Control; 3 Picture Mode (Normal, Theater, Personal); 181 Channel Tuner; Trilingual OSD (English, Spanish, French); Closed Caption Display; V-Chip; Auto Off; Recall; Channel Scan; Parental Control.
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6port Gigabit Enet Switching Module for Smartswitch 6000
Manufacturer: Enterasys Networks
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics
Switches
| Wired Networks
| Networking & Online Communication
| Computer Add-Ons
| Computers & Add-Ons
| Categories
| Electronics
ASIN: B00006B9X8 |
Product Description
Ethernet has become the undisputed LAN technology of choice, accounting for over 85% of all network connections. As new applications have driven the need for increased bandwidth, Ethernet has cost-effectively scaled from 10 Mbps to 1000 Mbps. Currently, the leading desktop network technology is 10/100 Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet is becoming dominant for backbone and server connectivity. Network infrastructure is a source of competitive advantage for enterprises and service providers. Switching solutions for 10/100 and Gigabit Ethernet must therefore be high performance, intelligent, manageable, and cost effective. The 6G306-06 High-Density Switching Modules are the first of Enterasys' third-generation 10/100 and Gigabit Ethernet switching solutions for the Matrix E7 and SmartSwitch 6000. These modules deliver pinpoint control to critical network entry areas, without the expense and complexity of routed solutions. The third-generation modules also provide the throughput and port densities needed to eliminate bandwidth concerns and serve in the largest networks.
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Enterasys 6G302-06 6-Port 1Gbps Ethernet Switch
Manufacturer: Cabletron Systems
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics
Switches
| Wired Networks
| Networking & Online Communication
| Computer Add-Ons
| Computers & Add-Ons
| Categories
| Electronics
ASIN: B00006LHO9 |
Product Description
Designed to provide connectivity to high-speed servers and power users, as well as for Gigabit Ethernet workgroup aggregation, the 6-port Matrix 6G302-06 high-density switching module for the Matrix E6 and E7 delivers pinpoint control to critical network-entry areas, without the expense and complexity of routed solutions. The Matrix 6G302-06 also offers the throughput and port density needed to eliminate bandwidth concerns and serve in the largest networks. Using embedded Layer 2-4 services and NetSight Atlas Policy Manager, the Matrix 6G302-06 brings comprehensive Quality of Service, security and traffic containment to desktops and servers at the network edge, automatically. Network managers can now guarantee delivery of high-priority applications, enable service level agreements (SLAs) by provisioning bandwidth, and prevent security breaches by stopping them at their sources. With comprehensive security features, including IP Access Control Lists, Radius Authentication, security passwords and SNMP management VLANs, the Matrix 6G302-06 is protected from intruder attacks. The module also delivers user-based security and authentication via port-based MAC address locking and support for the IEEE 802.1X authentication standard. The Matrix 6G302-06 provides a broad, yet standards-based, feature set. Unlike many competitive switching solutions, advanced multilayer switching services, 9 groups of RMON, and feature-rich configuration/classification capabilities are available at no additional charge.
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Audiopipe GM-1002 2 Channel 1000 Watts Power Amplifier
Manufacturer: Audiopipe
ProductGroup: CE
Component Amplifiers
| Receivers & Amplifiers
| Audio & Video
| Categories
| Electronics
Audio & Video
| Refurbished & Used
| Special Features
| Electronics Features
| Electronics
ASIN: B000FEFUDI |
Product Description
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Product Description
The Adaptec PCI Fast/Wide Ultra SCSI Adapter permits the attachment of high-speed Ultra SCSI devices to network server computer systems and commercial desktop computers. With data transfer speeds as high as 40 Mb/s and the adoption of innovations such as "Disconnect/Reconnect, " the PCI Fast/Wide Ultra SCSI Adapter will accommodate fast storage devices with ease. This high data transfer rate is further enhanced by the use of "Busmastering" Direct Memory Access (DMA) that allows the adapter to control the transfer of data from the peripherals to the system memory, relieving the system processor of this time-consuming burden.
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IBM - Storage controller - Ultra Wide SCSI - 40 MBps - PCI
Manufacturer: IBM
ProductGroup: CE
Networking & Online Communication
| Computer Add-Ons
| Computers & Add-Ons
| Categories
| Electronics
| Broadband Access
| Telephony
| Wired Networks
| Wireless
IBM
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ASIN: B0009MF0OU |
Product Description
This 32-bit PC Server Wide Ultra SCSI PCI adapter is designed for attachment of devices that meet SCSI-1, SCSI-2, SCSI-3 and Ultra SCSI standards. The adapter is capable of supporting very high-performance data transfer rates of up to 40MB/sec over the SCSI bus when using Ultra SCSI hard drives. It provides: automatic SCSI termination, two internal connectors (one 68-pin and one 50-pin) and one 68-pin external connector as well as flashable EEPROMS. It offers support for up to 15 SCSI-2 devices.
Product Description
IBM offers Logical Drive Migration to let you add or remove disks or redefine arrays without shutting down your system. The adapter provides both twice the bandwidth of SCSI-2 Fast/Wide and advanced 32-bit high-performance PCI interface to help with bottlenecks and make you more productive. Supports 4MB of read/write EDO cache standard, with optimal 8MB/Battery-Backup Cache for superior data hit rates and improved system performance. It offers support for RAID levels 0, 1 and 5, plus the ability to change RAID level of existing configurations on-the-fly and redundant storage of vital RAID configuration data for greater system availability.
Product Description
The AHA-2940UW Ultra Wide adapter is a PCI to Ultra Wide SCSI adapter that provides connections for up to 15 wide UltraSCSI devices and transfers data at up to 40 MBytes/sec.
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Aiwa In-Dash Cassette Player (CT-X411)
Manufacturer: Aiwa
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics
Cassette Players
| In-Dash Receivers
| Car Audio & Video
| Car Electronics
| Categories
| Electronics
Car Accessories
| Refurbished & Used
| Special Features
| Electronics Features
| Electronics
Audio & Video
| Refurbished & Used
| Special Features
| Electronics Features
| Electronics
ASIN: B00005UKAS |
Product Description
Aiwa presents its CT-X411 stereo car cassette receiver with a detachable front panel. This complete, hot cassette receiver puts you in the fast lane. Easy-to-use features matched with Aiwa class, maximize your cruise-time. Great looks, great sound, top-notch technology, this Aiwa creation has it all. Just add the wheels!
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805-FLEX Headset
Manufacturer: Jabra
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics
Computer Add-Ons
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| CPU Processors
| Computer Cases
| Computer Speakers
| Docking Stations
| Drive Enclosures
| Drives & Storage
| Game Hardware
| Graphics Cards
| I/O Cards
| Internet Appliances
| KVM Switches
| Memory
| Mice & Keyboards
| Modems
| Monitors & Projectors
| Motherboards
| Networking & Online Communication
| PC Components
| Presentation Pointers
| Printers
| Scanners
| Sound Cards
| Video Capture & Editing Devices
| Webcams
Headphones
| Computer Accessories
| Accessories & Supplies
| Categories
| Electronics
Headsets & Microphones
| Computer Accessories
| Accessories & Supplies
| Categories
| Electronics
Office Electronics
| Refurbished & Used
| Special Features
| Electronics Features
| Electronics
ASIN: B00008PXBL |
Product Description
GN 2120 series is the next-generation answer for noisy environments.PRODUCT FEATURES: DuraFlex II microphone boom for precise mic positioning; Noise-canceling microphone; Choice of over-the-head or on-the-ear; Full-size leatherette ear cushion; Amplified and direct connect models; GN 2127 NC is an amplified SureFit earhook model.
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GN Netcom 805-Flex - Headset ( behind-the-neck ) - black
Manufacturer: GN
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics
Audio & Video
| Categories
| Electronics
| CD Players & Recorders
| Car Audio & Video
| Compact Stereos
| DJ Equipment
| DVD Players & Recorders
| Equalizers
| Home Theater Systems
| MP3 Players
| Minidisc Players & Recorders
| Multiroom Digital Music Systems
| Network-Ready Home Entertainment
| Portable Audio & Video
| Radio Scanners
| Receivers & Amplifiers
| Satellite Radio
| Satellite Television
| Shortwave & All-Hazard Radios
| Speakers
| TVs & HDTVs
| Tape Decks
| Tuners
| Turntables & Accessories
| Two-Way Radios & Accessories
| VCRs
Microphones
| Accessories & Supplies
| Categories
| Electronics
| Microphone Accessories
| Unwired
| Wired
Microphones
| Microphones & Accessories
| Sound & Recording Equipment
| Products
| Musical Instruments
| Corded
| Wireless
ASIN: B000H362PW |
Product Description
There is a comfortable alternative to the traditional, headband-style binaural headset: the GN Netcom 805-Flex. The 805-Flex loops under the chin or wraps behind the neck, and comfortably provides sound to both ears - without disturbing hairstyles. The 805-Flex also features a flexible microphone boom for precise mic positioning, a noise-canceling microphone to nullify distracting ambient noise, and a single cable for maximum user comfort and convenience.
Average customer rating:
- Should get a ZERO
- Everything I Wanted
- AV400 series rocks, AV500 series is complete crap
- YOU MAY SORELY REGRET BUYING ANYTHING ARCHOS
- AV480 is great, except.....
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Archos AV400 80 GB Video Player / Recorder and MP3 Jukebox Player AV480
Manufacturer: Archos
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics
MP3 Players
| Portable Audio & Video
| Refurbished & Used
| Special Features
| Electronics Features
| Electronics
Audio & Video
| Refurbished & Used
| Special Features
| Electronics Features
| Electronics
Archos
| Custom Brands
| Custom Stores
| Specialty Stores
| Electronics Features
| Electronics
| MP3 Players
| Portable Media Players
| Accessories
Portable Digital Media Players
| MP3 Players
| Audio & Video
| Categories
| Electronics
Accessories:
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6FT 3.5MM Stereo Extension M/f
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Shure Sound Isolating Earphones - E2C
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Cables To Go 6IN CABLE 3.5MM PLUG-M TO-2 3.5MM JACK-F STEREO ( 18843 )
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Rca PD6SA 6 S Video/stereo Upc
Product Features:
- Archos 500648 AV480 80 GB Video Player / Recorder and MP3 Jukebox Player
- Record your favorite video programs--up to 320 hours on 80 GB hard drive
- Connects to TVs, VCRs, and cable/satellite receivers
- Watch video on 3.8-inch LCD screen
- Store and play MP3, WMA, and WAV digital audio files
ASIN: B0002IHP62 |
Product Description
Archos AV480 Pocket Video Recorder and MP3 Player 500648 - Record movies and music and play them virtually anywhere. When on the go, you can watch videos and view photos on the large color LCD screen, listen to and record music, transfer photos from your digital camera and data files from your PC.
Package includes: AV 480, TV Cradle with audio/video connections & SCART adapters for European version, Remote Control with 2 AA batteries, Protective case, USB 2.0 cable, Stereo headphone, Manual, AC adapter/charger with US plug. Download / transfer / record between up to 1200 hours of music as WMA or MP3 files Store and view up to 800,000 JPEG photos Play MP3, WMA (including protected files) and WAV music files Listen to and record off the radio (with optional FM Radio & Remote Control) Download and store files from a PC with USB 2.0 port (also backward compatible) Composite A/V ports and S-Video connectivity Works with Windows 98 SE, ME, 2000 or XP / Macintosh 9.2 or X (10.2.4) Unit Size - 4.9 x 3.1 x 1 / 11 ounces Built-in mic and speaker Firmware updates available directly from Archos
Amazon.com Product Description
The 80 GB Archos Pocket Video Recorder AV480 is the ultimate handheld digital video recorder that offers TV recording and a portable home entertainment center in one pocket-sized device. Watch videos and view photos on the large color LCD screen, listen to and record music, and transfer photos from your digital camera and data files from your PC. It features a TV Cradle, an external speaker for enjoying music and video without headphones, and a built-in Compact Flash reader for transferring photos directly from digital cameras.
The AV480 has an 80 GB hard drive, which can record up to 320 hours of video content from a TV, VCR, or cable/satellite receiver using the TV cradle. It plays MP3 and WMA digital audio files (included protected files) as well as WAV audio.
Once the TV Cradle is connected to a TV, VCR or cable/satellite receiver, you won't have to reconnect the cables again--just dock the AV400 and you're ready. The Recording Scheduler directly controls the tuner inside your VCR or cable/satellite receiver to automatically adjust the channel and record based on the time and duration of the schedule. The Scheduler will also synchronize with Yahoo TV Guide (where available) from the Internet so you can prepare your recordings for the week or month in advance.
What's in the Box
Archos AV 480, TV cradle with audio/video connections, remote control with 2 AA batteries, protective case, USB 2.0 cable, stereo headphone, manual, AC adapter/charger with US/UK/EU plug
Customer Reviews:
Should get a ZERO.......2006-11-21
Don't buy this company's products....They SUCK!!!!!
Pick from a more competent company to do business with.
Unsuspecting buyers avoid this company at all costs because I have NEVER seen
this level of incompetence with a company. It's the customers that allow them
to exist ....but they seem to forget that most important concept.
Everything I Wanted.......2006-07-17
If I had to do it over again I'd probably go with the 40G version just because of the problems others have had with the 80G. With that said though I've had no problems whatsoever. I've had mine about 8 months now. My main use is recording TV shows and then using the Archos on trips. The 2nd use would be as an MP3 player and I also use it as a portable hard drive.
If this product were released right now I'd probably have to give it 4 stars, but considering it's almost 2 years old now I see it worthy of being 5 stars. Archos is way ahead of the competition in this market.
Problems -
All the problems I've had are very minor.
1.) The battery life is not great. It's good for about 2 hours of video.
2.) The screen is difficult to clean. Fingerprints wouldn't be such an issue if there was a case that had a clear cover so you could see the screen.
3.) My biggest problem is with the playlists for music files. It's not easy to use. I never did figure out how to add a song to a playlist without creating a new playlist. I ended up taking all my songs off and organizing them in folders and then putting them back on the Archos.
I won't list all the great things about Archos as I think they're pretty well known.
AV400 series rocks, AV500 series is complete crap.......2006-07-14
I used and abused my AV420 for over a year and never had any troubles with it. My AV420 went on every backpacking trip I went on, was exposed to drastic temperature and humidity changes, and still kept rocking! I was rather fond of it, seeing all the weenie iPod users with their limited media playing abilities. Whenever I showcased it to an iPod owner, they quickly realized their iPod was inferior in almost everyway, and wished they went the way of the AV400.
At the time of purchase I added an instore no questions asked warranty, which one day I decided to make use of, for an addional 10Gb of space on the AV500. This was a horrible mistake. I have had to format the AV500 drive about every three weeks since the time of purchase. This was not due to a poor disconnect from a PC, like I have seen other posts state to watch out for. This happened while listening to it using headphones.
Due to the problems with my AV500, I found the hard way that Archos has possibly the worst customer support I have dealt with. The responses you get are insulting at best, and are in no way helpful. Such a shame for such a great product like the 400 series Archos DVR/PVR.
YOU MAY SORELY REGRET BUYING ANYTHING ARCHOS.......2006-03-11
Too bad there's not a zero star rating, because they deserve it.
That is, when your Archos breaks someday - as it surely will.
Their customer support and tech support are as close to the bottom of the barrel as you can get. Maybe even under the barrel.
Out of about 10 attempts to call them in the first week I tried to get ahold of them, 9 of those attempts disconnected me after being on hold for 5 minutes or so. That was back in January.
When I did reach someone, the retard couldn't spell worth a damned and completely failed to listen to my instructions to correctly spell my name, address or anything else and gave me a number that was supposedly an RMA that wasn't and told me that someone would contact me about an estimate on repairing my unit.
Well, I never got a call or an e-mail from Archos at all.
I responded to an e-mail I got as a result of filling out the form on their site, but they wouldn't work with me on e-mail and told me I had to call them. Well I went through another bout of not being able to reach them on the phone. When I did reach them, they promised someone would call me back with an estimate and told me that my RMA number was different than the number that was given to me initially.
Another two weeks went by an I managed to reach someone on the phone who finally sent me the RMA form. I corrected a bunch of gross misspellings, and packed and shipped the unit to them.
A WHOLE MONTH GOES BY and I hear nothing. I call them again and find out that they don't even know where my unit is. Then I yelled at them on the phone and told them they need to have someone call me ASAP. WELL, I finally got a call back for once. They can't repair my unit because they no longer have parts for it (which is fair), so I told them to just send it back to me (I can salvage the HDD out of it at least). A week later, I get an e-mail from UPS and it's completely showing my address as the screwed up one that the idiot I first spoke to two months ago put into their system. Now I have to call UPS next week just to make sure I get my old unit back.
Geez, I cannot imagine worse customer service than Archos'.
They plainly suck.
Please don't torment yourself by buying their stuff.
AV480 is great, except............2006-03-10
After I did a firmware upgrade, I have had issues with the 480 not remembering my last settings when I turn it off. I send it in to their customer service, that's where the nightmare begins.
I get an email asking for proof of purchase (which UPC code counts for most companies), they require something with date of purchase (real handy for a B-day present) and are not swayed by the logic that it's been out for a year, maybe it falls within the 1 year requirement on the warranty.
I ask for a manager to call me back, that never happens.
I finally call back after 2 weeks and get a manager, he tells me that it will get sent back immediately.
I call back 2.5 weeks later, still hasn't been shipped, no one knows what's going on.
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Allied Telesis AT-RP48-80 48-Port 100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch
Manufacturer: Allied Telesyn International
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics
Switches
| Wired Networks
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ASIN: B00006HONF |
Product Description
Allied Telesis'' Rapier family of 10/100Mbps Layer 3 switches delivers an unprecedented level of integration and switching performance, at affordable prices. With wire-speed Layer 2 switching and wire-speed Layer 3 IP routing on all ports, these switches are designed for high-performance desktop connectivity, workgroup and server farm aggregation or backbone applications. All Rapier Layer 3 switches feature two Gigabit Ethernet uplink slots. Each uplink slot can be configured with either a 1000BaseSX, 1000BaseLX or 1000BaseT interface module. This flexibility provides high-speed connectivity in the wiring closet, server farm or campus with fiber and copper cabling. The two gigabit uplink ports can be configured as redundant links for greater bandwidth and load sharing. All Rapier Layer 3 switches include a suite of advanced Layer 2 switching features such as IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Tagging, 802.1p Traffic Prioritization and IGMP Snooping to optimize network performance. All switches include Layer 3 IP Static Routing, RIP, RIPv2 and OSPFv2 routing protocols. The Rapier family of Layer 3 switches provides redundant operation with an optional Redundant Power Supply (RPS). If the internal power supply fails, the external RPS will provide power to the switch. The Spanning Tree Protocol, port trunking and multiple WAN interfaces provide redundant links for failure protection. Although the Rapier family of Layer 3 switches are easy to install and configure an extensive range of management support is provided. Switch management support includes Web-browser, SNMP, RMON, Telnet and a Command Line Interface, allowing the switches to be controlled by a variety of mechanisms.
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