Navman iCN 635 64MB Vehicle GPS with 128 MB Secure Digital Memory Card
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • More like Lostman 635
  • Okay but Customer support lets this product down
  • By far the best.
  • Broke twice in one week, had prior model for 3 years
  • Unreliable
Navman iCN 635 64MB Vehicle GPS with 128 MB Secure Digital Memory Card

Manufacturer: Navman USA , Inc.
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Vehicle GPSVehicle GPS | GPS & Navigation | Categories | Electronics | In-Dash Vehicle GPS (Installed) | Motorcycle GPS | On-Dash GPS
All GPSAll GPS | GPS & Navigation | Categories | Electronics
Travel GPSTravel GPS | GPS & Navigation | Categories | Electronics
Vehicle GPS SystemsVehicle GPS Systems | Navigation Systems | Car Electronics | Categories | Electronics
GPS & NavigationGPS & Navigation | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
GPSGPS | Navman | Brands | Electronics Features | Electronics
Accessories:
  1. SmartST V3 North American maps for iCN 600 series GPS SmartST V3 North American maps for iCN 600 series GPS
  2. SmartST V3 Western European maps for iCN 600 series GPS SmartST V3 Western European maps for iCN 600 series GPS
  3. SmartST V3 Australian maps for iCN 600 series GPS SmartST V3 Australian maps for iCN 600 series GPS

Product Features:
  • Powerful in-car GPS navigator with 3D map view
  • 64 MB of internal memory; includes 128 MB Secure Digital memory card
  • SmartST v3.0 3D navigation software and TeleAtlas North American map data
  • 3.8-inch LCD monitor with 320 x 240 resolution and 65,000 colors
  • Comes with windshield/dashboard mounting bracket and 12-volt vehicle adapter

ASIN: B00065HLZQ

Product Description

Based on the award winning iCN 630, the new Navman iCN 635 is a first-class Drive-Away navigation system delivering awesome performance and functionality. This intuitive in-car GPS solution boasts the very latest Navman SmartST V3 navigation software.The iCN 635 is driven by the very latest Navman SmartST V3 navigation software giving you masses of features and boasts an awesome 3.8inch TFT screen delivering a highly detailed 3D map view. The iCN 635 also gives you clear turn-by-turn voice guidance, Back-On-Track rerouting, postcode search and the very latest map data.You also have a huge fully customizable Points-of-interest database where include your own petrol stations, restaurants, supermarkets and speed cameras. A new feature to SmartST V3 is 'Active POIs'. This function allows you to set an alarm to tell you when a particular POI is approaching and also allows you to navigate to your nearest one, e.g petrol station.

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars More like Lostman 635.......2007-05-26

Avoid Navman like the plague or leprocy!! Nothing good to say about this unit. Slow to acquire satelite. Also slow to adjust if get off course (tells you to turn left at an intersection after you are already in a different lane) making it hopeless on downtown city streets. Not user-friendly (not touch-screen) - have to "type" everything in perfectly or you won't find addresses and POIs. Speaking of points-of-interest, this unit has very few, and no way to search for POIs other than knowing the exact name of what you want - ex: no way to find the closest petrol station... must know the exact name and location - yeah right. POI is one of the great features of using a SatNat and this one is useless. Choose any SatNav other than this one! Have used both Tom Tom and Garmin and both are far superior - better to give one of these a go instead of the Navman, particularly a Garmin Nuvi model.

3 out of 5 stars Okay but Customer support lets this product down.......2006-04-09

Okay product ,novelty wears off pretty fast (already got gps for boat),voice thing gets annoying but you can turn it off,easy to see where you going in 3D mode,would be good for courier ,taxi driver,but maps are expensive,i found it very hard to obtain power cable which makes this useless if it breaks (better keep a map in your car) and customer support lacking,don,t wish to reveal too much but all i can say is that in New Zealand they must be very under staffed. But service was friendly when i did finally hear from them.

5 out of 5 stars By far the best........2005-11-30

I dont know about Navman's customer service because i never had any problem with my unit after using it for more than a year now.

I travel a lot and I use it everyday. I would say: for the price, this is the best GPS. I've tried some other products such as Tomtom (touch screen creates glare, looks ugly too), Magellan (too bulky, i dont like the maps, higher price).

I notice people complain about wrong directions or poor maps, well it's true with any GPS. The problem with some users is that as soon as they turn-on their GPS, they turn-off their logic.

I like this one and have no plans of replacing it.

2 out of 5 stars Broke twice in one week, had prior model for 3 years.......2005-03-25

I have had an ICN630 for 3 years that worked flawlessly then broke. I was going on a trip and couldn't wait for two weeks to have the old model repaired so I bought a new ICN635 (current model). It worked well for one day. Four hours into the trip it failed. After trying many things and speaking with Navman they decided that it was the portable cord. They told me it was unavailable from anyone but them and that when they had a supply problem last year (2004) there was no other source. They sent a new cord. While I waited for the new cord I left the unit running on the 110 volt power source (not much good unless you have about a 50 mile long extension cord--I did so just to be sure that the unit itself was O.K.) I received the replacement cord, plugged the unit in and . . . . . . it ran for about 5 seconds and turned off. I tried this several times--first in a 2005 Mercedes then in a 2004 Cadillac--I suspect that the problem lies with Navman and not with the cars.

Navman support had suggested that I buy a 12 volt to 110 volt inverter from Radio Shack as a backup for their equipment cord--I guess that would be not unlike trailering a spare car in case your primary vehicle breaks down.

All of the above said, the Navman ICN630 was great while it worked and the ICN635 was even better. However, a navigation system that works sporadically or not at all is worse than none at all. On the bright side, when the ICN630 was working, I used it in my 2002 Mercedes S class instead of the factory installed system--simply, the Navman system covered much more territory than the factory installed system.

I'm hooked on GPS having used it for three years but can't recommend a product that fails (the old ICN630) or a product that fails right out-of-the-box (the new ICN635) and that continues to fail after receiving the "repair". At this point I'll have to look at Garmin or Magellan because who wants to be stranded again in Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C. as I was when this product failed.

1 out of 5 stars Unreliable.......2005-02-02

Navman has let me down in the following ways:

1. customer service - empty promises, idiot support, and get this one... this is the best... a few times i called and their customer support line couldn't recieve calls becouse the freaken mailbox was full. YEA! Get that!!??? Navman's customer support voice mailbox was filled. No calls allowed for abotu one week. Idiots!!!


The maps are bad too. GPS doesn't hold position well with cloud cover.


They could easily improve the company if they replaced all personnel (developers, customer sup[port, admins) with chimps. WOuld be a much better company then.

Bottom line.... do not buy from this dump of a company!


Buslink 8X IDE DUAL SPEC DVD-RW ( DVRW882D )
Average customer rating: 1 out of 5 stars
  • Buslink needs to provide firmware ASAP
Buslink 8X IDE DUAL SPEC DVD-RW ( DVRW882D )

Manufacturer: BUSLINK
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

DVD-RWDVD-RW | DVD Recordable Drives | Drives & Storage | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics | External Drives | FireWire Drives | Internal Drives | Mac Drives | USB Drives
ASIN: B0000Y7W3O

Product Description

The BUSlink Internal 8X DVD +-R/+-RW Drive has high-speed DVD +/-R and +/-RW recording and writing (CD-R/CD-RW/High-Speed CD-RW 8cm and 12cm) capabilities; and supports fixed and variable packet, TAO (Track-At-Once), SAO (Session-At-Once), DAO (Disk-At-Once), and multi-session. Features Windows Plug-and-Play; buffer under-run prevention technology; high-speed Digital Audio Extraction; and tray design for easy insertion and ejection of CD.

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars Buslink needs to provide firmware ASAP.......2004-06-24

Buslink needs to provide firmware ASAP. I have tried many burning software. Got only two DVD successful in 3 weeks. Failed 7-8 of them already. Tried DVD+R and DVD-R. Something is wrong with this drive. I wish I could get a refund.
BTW, I have a very good Dell machine, 640MB RAM and 13G HDD space.

Buslink 64 MB CompactFlash Card
Average customer rating: Not rated
    Buslink 64 MB CompactFlash Card

    Manufacturer: BUSLINK
    ProductGroup: CE
    Binding: Electronics

    Memory Cards & ReadersMemory Cards & Readers | Accessories | Used Photo & Camera | Specialty Stores | Camera & Photo Features | Electronics
    Secure Digital CardSecure Digital Card | Memory Card Readers | Memory | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
    MultiMediaCardMultiMediaCard | Memory Card Readers | Memory | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
    ASIN: B00006HU6W

    Product Description

    BUSlink Palm Drive accommodates rugged and removable ATA-compatible Type II PC storage cards and IBM Microdrives. The Palm Drive is an ideal way to bridge the gap between your PC and devices like digital cameras, personal digital assistants (PDAs), and handheld/palmtop PCs. No matter where you go, your Palm Drive allows you to easily bring your Digital images and data with you. Just plug the Palm Drive into your computer's USB port and you're ready to go in seconds.

    60GB USB2.0 Hi-speed 2.5IN Slim Line HD ENCRYPTED40 Bit Key
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      60GB USB2.0 Hi-speed 2.5IN Slim Line HD ENCRYPTED40 Bit Key

      Manufacturer: BUSLINK
      ProductGroup: CE
      Binding: Electronics

      Audio & Video AccessoriesAudio & Video Accessories | Accessories & Supplies | Categories | Electronics | Antennas | Audio & Video Furniture | Batteries | Blank Media | Cables & Interconnects | Cleaning & Repair | Connectors & Inputs | Crossover Parts | Distribution | Home Audio Crossovers | Media Storage | Microphone Accessories | Plugs & Adapters | Portable Audio & Video Accessories | Remote Controls | Screws & Nuts | Selector Boxes | Sound Dampening Products | Speaker Accessories | Speaker Parts & Components | Speaker Repair | TV Accessories | VCR Rewinders | Video Converters
      Hard DrivesHard Drives | Upgrades | Products |
      ASIN: B0009RKKTU

      Product Description

      Your Files can't be stolen, if they can't be seen. 60 GB Hard drive conforms to HIPAA regulations regarding patient privacy.Buslink's chip encrypted key matches a chip on the motherboard. Removal of the key prevents unauthorized access to the hard drive. Unlike password, fingerprint or other "security" approaches, removal of the case and connecting directly to the PC bus continues to prevent access to the drive contents. Units are supplied with two keys and registration is required for key duplication. Buslink Cipher Shield drives are available in 2.5" and 3.5" size from 40, 60, 80, 100, 120 GB (2.5") and 160, 250 and 400 GB (3.5") size with 40, 128 or 192 Bit Encryption. All Buslink drives are housed in a stackable metal alloy case which dissipates heat and are pre-formatted for 100% quality control and convenience to the user.

      Amoisonic NPD-9200 Net-Play Progressive Scan DVD (Silver/Blue)
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        Amoisonic NPD-9200 Net-Play Progressive Scan DVD (Silver/Blue)

        Manufacturer: Amoisonic
        ProductGroup: CE
        Binding: Electronics

        AllAll | DVD Players & Recorders | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
        Accessories:
        1. Monster Cable Interlink 200 Interconnect Cables 2 Meter Monster Cable Interlink 200 Interconnect Cables 2 Meter
        2. Monster Cable ILS100-2M Interlink LightSpeed 100 High-Performance Digital Fiber-Optic Cable, Toslink-to-Toslink (2 Meters) Monster Cable ILS100-2M Interlink LightSpeed 100 High-Performance Digital Fiber-Optic Cable, Toslink-to-Toslink (2 Meters)
        3. Monster Cable MP HT800 Home Theater PowerCenter Monster Cable MP HT800 Home Theater PowerCenter
        4. Monster Cable MV2CV-2M Monster Video 2 2-Meter Component Video Cable Monster Cable MV2CV-2M Monster Video 2 2-Meter Component Video Cable
        5. Monster Cable MV2R-2M Monster Video 2 High Resolution Video Cable with RCA Connectors (6.56 ft.) Monster Cable MV2R-2M Monster Video 2 High Resolution Video Cable with RCA Connectors (6.56 ft.)

        Product Features:
        • Wireless 802.1 Connection to PC and TV
        • Progressive Scan DVD, compatible with DVD, CD, VCD, SVCD, CDR, CDRW, MP3 and Kodak Picture CD
        • Supports MPEG I, II, 4, JPEG, MP3 WMA
        • 2 Mic Inputs Karaoke
        • Parental Lock Memory Playback

        ASIN: B0000UUTTM

        6FT 3-IN-1 Ultra Thin KVM Switch PS2/VGA Cable
        Average customer rating: Not rated
          6FT 3-IN-1 Ultra Thin KVM Switch PS2/VGA Cable

          Manufacturer: STARTECH.COM
          ProductGroup: CE
          Binding: Electronics

          Data SwitchesData Switches | Computer Accessories | Accessories & Supplies | Categories | Electronics
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          KVM SwitchesKVM Switches | Wired Networks | Networking & Online Communication | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
          Product Features:
          • Ultra-thin construction saves space and has a neater appearance
          • Single cable design improves flexibility
          • Coaxial video wires provides crystal clear display quality
          • 3-in-1 design reduces tanglin

          ASIN: B000085BAV

          Product Description

          StarTech.com's thin, universal 3-in-1 KVM switch cables are designed to be the highest quality tangle-free KVM switch cables available. These cables combine separate keyboard, monitor, and mouse in to one cable split apart at each end, which helps to reduce confusing tangling - making troubleshooting and maintenance easier. Their thin cable construction saves spaces and gives a neater appearance in the cable's application. The single-cable construction also increases flexibility while the reduced weight limits the stress placed on KVM switch connectors.This design makes them inherently tangle-free and easier to manage since the total cable count is reduced to 1/3 PC99 compliant color-coded connector ends. They are compatible with any KVM switch capable of using standard console connections like the StarView, OmniView, SwitchView, Compaq, IBM, or the MasterView. The VGA video section of the cable is coaxial which eliminates picture "ghosting" and fuzzy images.This cable is designed for connecting KVM switches to servers inside a cabinet.

          Athena AS-B2.2 Audition Series 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers, Black Ash (Pair)
          Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
          • Worthy
          Athena AS-B2.2 Audition Series 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers, Black Ash (Pair)

          Manufacturer: Athena
          ProductGroup: CE
          Binding: Electronics

          BookshelfBookshelf | Speakers | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
          Audio & VideoAudio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
          Similar Items:
          1. Athena AS-C1.2 Audition Series Center Channel Speaker, Black Ash (Single) Athena AS-C1.2 Audition Series Center Channel Speaker, Black Ash (Single)
          2. Athena AS-B1.2 Audition Series 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers, Black Ash (Pair) Athena AS-B1.2 Audition Series 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers, Black Ash (Pair)

          Product Features:
          • Pair of high-quality 2-way bookshelf speakers for use in a stereo or home theater system
          • 6.5-inch injection-molded polypropylene cone woofer and 1-inch Teteron dome tweeter per speaker
          • 50 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response; 150 watts power handling; 8 ohm impedance
          • Magnetically shielded against video interference; gold-plated 5-way binding post connections
          • Attractive black ash finish; 7.9 x 15.75 x 9.5 inches (W x H x D) each; 5-year warranty

          ASIN: B0009Y2EX8

          Product Description

          Power handling: 150 watts rms 6 1/2" injection-molded composite woofer with rubber surrounds 1" teteron dome tweeter 91dB efficiency, video shielded 15 13/16" H x 7 7/8" W x 9 1/2" D 5 year limited warranty

          Amazon.com Product Description

          Whether you're looking to round out your home theater system with a good pair of front or rear speakers or you need a compact speaker duo for your stereo amp, the AS-B2.2 bookshelf speakers qualify with flying colors. Each speaker is equipped with a 6.5-inch injection-molded polypropylene woofer with a rubber surround that handles the lows and mids, along with a 1-inch Teteron dome tweeter that reproduces amazingly crisp, detailed highs. The drivers combine to create an impressive 50 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response that blends beautifully with the other speakers in a surround sound configuration. More significantly, the speakers' bass-reflex enclosure and tuned ports deliver an extended bass response that easily belies their small size, so you needn't worry about the AS-B2.2s sounding excessively tinny. In other words, they perform well in stereo applications even without a subwoofer.

          The AS-B2.2s excel because of their elite cabinet design and quality driver construction. The speakers are made of medium-density fiberboard (MDF), a dense, consistent wood material that ensures both great sound and minimum resonance. The MDF front baffle is also specially shaped to improve the dispersion and highlight the speaker aesthetics. The woofers, meanwhile, are built for high performance, high efficiency, durability, and--of course--topnotch sound. The cones' injection-molded polypropylene stays rigid during the most extreme excursion, yet is light enough to enable fast movement, which means an accurate and tight bass response. Plus, the rubber surrounds are the best available, and provide quiet woofer movement and durability.

          The Teteron tweeters, however, are the speakers' focal point. Arguably the most important element of a high-performance speaker, each tweeter disperses loud, clear, and accurate highs in a wide window from its unique faceplate. The durable synthetic Teteron material is also specially contoured to reduce distortion and fit into the custom-designed bezel, which amplifies and optimizes the tweeter's dispersion. Teteron is even impervious to moisture, so it won't change over time, nor does it have any inherent ringing problems--unlike the tweeters built into many conventional home theater speakers. And the best part is that Athena uses the Teteron tweeter in all its Audition series models, making it easy to create a seamless sounding home theater system.

          Additional audio specifications range from a crossover point of 2.0 kHz to a sensitivity rating of 91 dB to power handling of 150 watts. And as with all quality speakers, the AS-B2.2s boast sturdy gold-plated, five-way binding post terminals that work with audiophile-grade cable up to 12 gauge in thickness. Want to use standard pins or banana jacks instead of bare wire? No problem. All this in an attractive black ash cabinet that looks great next to modern flat-panel displays and traditional tube TVs.

          Though the AS-B2.2s work with almost any home theater system, they sound particularly good when teamed with other speakers from Athena's Audition series. All Audition speakers are tonally matched for the best possible performance and are magnetically shielded to protect the onscreen image. In other words, you can place the AS-B2.2s near the TV without distorting the picture. Finally, the speakers--which measure 7.9 by 15.75 by 9.5 inches (W x H x D) each--are protected by a five-year warranty on parts and labor.

          What's in the Box
          Two AS-B2.2 speakers, user's manual.

          Customer Reviews:

          5 out of 5 stars Worthy.......2007-01-24

          It was risky to buy the product which is not reviewed by e.g. CNET, not offered by, say, JR, and does not have extensive customer reviews.
          But the parameters were so impressive that I made the final decision which appeared to be right.
          The sound is very clear - no high or low frequency noise even with low volume. I did not make measurements but what comes through my ears provides very good impression.
          I'm listening classic music and rock. The Bach organ as well as Clapton unplugged both sound great.
          Because of not widely known brand and high quality of the thing you might have great deal.
          In case of shopping for my next speakers the Athena brand will be the first option I will seriously look for.

          Adaptec 2910C 10Pk SCSI PCI 1Ch No Cable withMan Nt Net Ux No Bios
          Average customer rating: Not rated
            Adaptec 2910C 10Pk SCSI PCI 1Ch No Cable withMan Nt Net Ux No Bios

            Manufacturer: ADAPTEC
            ProductGroup: CE
            Binding: Electronics

            Host Bus AdaptorsHost Bus Adaptors | Drives & Storage | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
            ASIN: B0000515VA

            Product Description

            The SCSI Card 2910 offers a Fast SCSI connection to non-booting peripherals. Its bus mastering capability enhances the performance of graphics and multi-media applications. Broad capability and high-performance make this card the best value. The SCSI Card 2910 has its own on-board processor, freeing your computer?s CPU to perform other valuable tasks. This low CPU utilization gives a real performance boost to desktop applications like graphics and multimedia. Add up to seven internal or external SCSI peripherals just by daisy-chaining them together and enjoy super performance with each of them. Add this SCSI card to gain the best performance from your CD-Recordable, CD-Rewritable, Iomega?s Jaz and Zip drive, scanner, removable and tape drives. Adaptec SCSI cards are tested with hundreds of computer systems and peripherals to ensure the widest possible support, now and in the future. Operating system software companies also test their products with Adaptec SCSI Cards and include Adaptec drivers in all operating systems. And all the leading peripheral manufacturers design to Adaptec products. So you can count on compatibility with Adaptec.10-pack includes cards, 7800 Family Manager Set software and documentation.

            AGAIN & AGAIN RC-6013 Hard-to-Find Camcorder Battery
            Average customer rating: Not rated
              AGAIN & AGAIN RC-6013 Hard-to-Find Camcorder Battery

              Manufacturer: AGAIN & AGAIN
              ProductGroup: Photography
              Binding: Electronics

              Other Camcorder AccessoriesOther Camcorder Accessories | Camcorder | Accessories | Camera & Photo | Categories | Electronics
              Other AccessoriesOther Accessories | All Accessories | Accessories | Camera & Photo | Categories | Electronics
              All Batteries, Chargers & Power SuppliesAll Batteries, Chargers & Power Supplies | Batteries, Chargers & Power Supplies | All Accessories | Accessories | Camera & Photo | Categories | Electronics
              CamcorderCamcorder | by Use | Batteries | Batteries, Chargers & Power Supplies | Accessories & Supplies | Categories | Electronics | Lithium Ion
              Product Features:
              • Sony NP-22 eq.
              • 6 volt, Nickel Cadmium
              • 2-year warranty
              • 1600mAh

              ASIN: B00006JP7R

              Product Description

              Again & Again batteries have now been upgraded to Ultra! With more power, the best packaging, and the most competitive pricing structures in the industry, consumer electronics distributors choose Again & Again Ultra as their #1 supplier for camcorder batteries, related chargers, and an extensive line of cordless phone batteries. This product is equal to Sony NP-22.

              Acoustic Research HT191 Component Video 3-Piece with RCA Male Ends (6 Feet)
              Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
              • What more could you ask for at the price?
              • Great sound for a VERY reasonable price!
              • Digital Audio Rules
              • Great cable
              • Great value!
              Acoustic Research HT191 Component Video 3-Piece with RCA Male Ends (6 Feet)

              Manufacturer: Acoustic Research
              ProductGroup: CE
              Binding: Electronics

              Component VideoComponent Video | Video Cables | Cables & Interconnects | Audio & Video Accessories | Accessories & Supplies | Categories | Electronics
              Composite VideoComposite Video | Video Cables | Cables & Interconnects | Audio & Video Accessories | Accessories & Supplies | Categories | Electronics
              All RecotonAll Recoton | Recoton | Custom Brands | Custom Stores | Specialty Stores | Electronics Features | Electronics
              Video AccessoriesVideo Accessories | Recoton | Custom Brands | Custom Stores | Specialty Stores | Electronics Features | Electronics
              Acoustic ResearchAcoustic Research | Brands | Electronics Features | Electronics
              Product Features:
              • Oxygen-free copper with silver center conductor for optimum conductivity
              • Double shielded cable with machined, gold plated red, blue & green connectors
              • Improves overall audio and video performance
              • Male-to-male connectors
              • 6 ft. in length

              ASIN: B00000J1FZ

              Product Description

              Recoton is a global leader in the development, manufacturing and marketing of branded home and mobile audio products, video and computer game accessories and other consumer electronic accessories. Recoton offers more than 4, 000 high-quality, high-performance items under its many distinctly positioned brands.The company offers this new oxygen-free copper with silver center conductor for optimum conductivity and double-shielded cable with machined, gold-plated red, blue & green conductors.

              Customer Reviews:

              5 out of 5 stars What more could you ask for at the price?.......2003-09-12

              This cable has served me well for 2 years now, and with a silver core, O2 free copper, double shielding, machined ends, 24K gold plated ends, silver soldered, etc., what more could you want in a component video cable in this price range?

              It's a far better value than M _ _ $ _ _ R.

              5 out of 5 stars Great sound for a VERY reasonable price!.......2003-01-04

              I highly recommend getting this Optical Digital Cable if you own both a surround sound theater system and a dvd player that have slots for this type of fiber optic connection. But make sure they both do or else you will waste time and money.

              I am admittedly a novice when it comes to audio equipment...but I know what my ears tell me. Before I bought this cable, I had the basic RCA cables that come in the DVD player box. I thought my surround sound system sounded good...after plugging this cable in, the good sound quality has improved leaps and bounds (and I am not kidding here).

              Sounds now go precisely into the surround speaker it was meant to go to...the sound is much cleaner and definitely in the proper location. When I had the RCA cables, the "surround" effect also wasn't as good...now, it is no doubt perfect.

              Buy this cable...it improves sound quality 10 fold...plus it is much cheaper than the bigger name.

              5 out of 5 stars Digital Audio Rules.......2002-05-18

              The Acoustic Research HT181 Optical Digital Cable is a wonderful choice if you are looking to take your stereo system to the next level.

              As I've come to notice, it seem that the only cables out there where the Monster cables. Not true. The great news is, for a cheaper price and without sacrificing quality, the Acoustic Research cable is the perfect match for those of us who are watching our money and want a good quality product.

              If you have a DVD player (mines an RCA...) that has an optical audio plug and a stereo receiver that receives optical audio, don't wait any longer!! Stop using those RCA left and right plugs and buy an optical cable.

              The AR HT181 cables will expand you're listening please due to the fact that every speaker in your system (front: left/right, back: left/right, Center & subwofer) will receive it's own independent audio signal creating incredible audio effect and enhance your listening pleasure to any DVD movie.

              To try and be super technical about these cables and compare them to Monsters is overkill and every room has it's own unique acoustics. The point being . . . if you're looking for a digital optical cable and are looking for a good price these should be an excellent choice.

              The construction of the cables are good. They are well packaged and protected with plastic caps on the tips (remove before using) and they fit snug and properly into the jack on my DVD and stereo receiver.

              5 out of 5 stars Great cable.......2000-12-25

              This is a good value cable. I don't have any of those problems faced by an earlier reviewer. The connections stay connected. So I don't see how it can be loose.

              5 out of 5 stars Great value!.......2000-10-03

              I bought this product from amazon after looking around at circuit city, best buy online etc. All of them carry only the monster cable product... They have no other option which is really annoying. I use a Sony receiver and have a Panasonic DVD player & this product works perfectly well with both of them. The product fits perfectly and the cable is long enough if you are using an entertainment center. Now, I am not a sound engineer but I've seen the Monster product used at stores and this product works as well as the Monster product. I would highly recommend buying this and not forking out the extra money for monster.

              RCA 20F500TDV 20" Flat Screen TV/DVD/VCR Combo
              Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
              • Do not hesitate to choose RCA because you will not be disappointed!
              RCA 20F500TDV 20" Flat Screen TV/DVD/VCR Combo

              Manufacturer: RCA
              ProductGroup: CE
              Binding: Electronics

              TV-VCR CombinationsTV-VCR Combinations | TVs & HDTVs | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics | HDTV TV-VCR Combinations
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              3. Atlantic 3010 5-Tier Adjustable Multi-Media Shelving (Black Steel) Atlantic 3010 5-Tier Adjustable Multi-Media Shelving (Black Steel)
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              Product Features:
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              • TruFlat picture tube reduces geometric distortion and unwanted ambient light reflections
              • 4-head stereo hi-fi VCR with 1-touch recording and 1-month, 8-event programming
              • Stereo front and rear audio/video inputs accommodate camcorders, gaming consoles, satellite receivers, and other devices
              • Coaxial digital audio output passes Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel surround signals to compatible AV equipment

              ASIN: B0000B137R

              Product Description

              Get rid of all your extra components and replace them with this 20" Diagonal TruFlat Television with DVD/VCR Combo. The TruFlat picture tube reduces peripheral screen reflections and glare by over 60% compared to standard tubes. With a TruFlat picture tube you will enjoy a wider effective viewing area from any angle - making placement options numerous! Watching your favorite movies has never been easier - choose between the built-in DVD player or the 4-Head Hi-Fi VCR. The DVD player incorporates the newest electronic software to allow wider compatibility with CD-R and mp3 audio playback. With the essential functions of DVD and VCR built-in, this television is perfect for the bedroom, dorm room or study area!

              Amazon.com Product Description

              Small enough for a kitchen or bedroom and potent enough for a dormitory home theater, RCA's 20-inch 20F500TDV TV/DVD/VCR combination unit plays all your favorite movies and your music, too, accommodating DVD and VHS concert videos, CD albums, and even homemade MP3 compilation CDs. Listen through the set's 1.5-watt stereo speakers or hook it up with a larger entertainment system--this versatile unit lets you have it both ways.

              The TV element uses a TruFlat picture tube, which not only looks cool compared to a conventional, bulbous screen, but also provides a high-quality, high-contrast picture because of the screen's ability to reduce reflected ambient light. The 20F500TDV's comb filter enhances resolution by removing blurred edges between colors and reducing dot crawl (tiny, moving dots of color along a sharp color separation in a vertical line, as in a depiction of a character's striped T-shirt).

              The DVD player offers compatibility with recordable DVD+R and DVD+RW discs, 2x to 4x picture zoom, and scanning speeds from .125x to 15x. The VCR includes features four-head, hi-fi audio/video, one-touch recording, autorewind, autorepeat, and Quick Start, which gets your programs up and running in no time.

              Standard composite-video inputs accommodate most video equipment, from DVRs to laser disc players. You can choose between a set of rear AV inputs and a set of front AV inputs for convenience in hooking up camcorders and gaming consoles. A rear AV output lets you hook the set up with a stereo receiver. Looking for home-theater excitement? Hook the unit's coaxial digital-audio output up with a compatible audio/video surround receiver and multichannel speaker system for immersive, 5.1-channel Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound. Or, take advantage of the built-in 3D audio feature, which simulates surround sound from any two speakers.

              The unit also features a trilingual onscreen display (English, Spanish, French), V-Chip parental control, a sleep/power-on timer, and a remote control.

              What's in the Box
              TV/DVD/VCR combo, remote control, remote batteries, and a user's manual.

              Customer Reviews:

              5 out of 5 stars Do not hesitate to choose RCA because you will not be disappointed!.......2006-06-04

              I purchased this TV VCR/DVD combo for my office because I wanted something small, and easy to use. And of course I wanted to get an RCA because RCA offers the most value for the dollar. I am very pleased with this combo unit. It was very easy to install and use. The only component I have hooked up to it is a digital cable box. I also use the VCR timer to program & record some of my favorite TV shows. This is very simple to use. Please know that the VCR does not have it's own tuner; so when the timer is recording the TV cannot be changed. Also, after you set up the programing to record your show(s) you must hit the button "timer rec" on the remote control so these functions take effect; I suppose this is the equivalent to "shutting" off your VCR when you timer record off a standard VCR / TV. This is also an RCA "TruFlat" TV. This is my second RCA "TruFlat" TV and I enjoy it immensely because there is little glare, the picture tube is smaller, and the TV picture can be viewed from any angle. Do not hesitate to choose RCA because you will not be disappointed!

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