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JVC GRDV800 MiniDV 1.33MP Camcorder with 3.5" LCD, 10x Optical Zoom, and 8MB MMC Card
Manufacturer: JVC ProductGroup: Photography Binding: Electronics Accessories:
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ASIN: B0000899YJ |
Product Description
Sometimes you have to test the limits. See just how far you can go. Feel what it's like to go a step beyond. And experience a moment of a lifetime. The GR-DV800 makes it easy to get a grip on quality and creativity. The 1.33 Megapixel CCD for Superior Video (540 lines of resolution) and Still Pictures (1600 x 1200), 123k-pixel 3.5" LCD, 300x digital zoom with Spline Interpolation, Power-Linked operation so your ready to shoot, a powerful software package and much more. The GR-DV800 will allow you to explore the imagination.Amazon.com Product Description
Elegantly styled with an easy to use design, JVC's GRDV800 takes full advantage of the MiniDV system and provides a sharp 540 horizontal lines of resolution, ensuring outstandingly vibrant images. Some of the features of the camcorder include a huge 3.5-inch LCD screen, 10x optical zoom, accessory info shoe, the ability to record MPEG4 clips, and remarkable still camera performance.
Lens
The 1/4-inch CCD sensor captures images with detailed accuracy so that images will be sharp and defined. The optical zoom magnifies up to 10 times while the digital zoom, which works by electronically enhancing the optical image, reaches up to 300 times. The digital image stabilization system keeps the picture steady and solid throughout zooms and camera shakes. You can shoot visible video at night using the night shot function, which allows the camera to shoot full-spectrum video in little or no light situations. Manual controls such as focus, exposure, and white balance give the user greater flexibility in shooting.
Digital Stills
The CCD sensor has a 1.33 megapixel rating, which creates images with resolutions of up 1600 by 1200 pixels. There are three lower quality settings (1280 x 960, 1024 by 768, and 640 by 480) that you can use to save memory. The DV800 includes an 8MB MultiMedia card and is also compatible Secure Digital memory cards.
Inputs and Outputs
The DV800 comes with the standard DV IEEE1394 port which provides a lossless connection to a PC or other DV machines, as well as a USB port for image transfer. The common RCA AV connections are used for direct viewing on a television or VHS dubbing.
Customer Reviews:
gets the job done.......2007-02-19
Fairly neat camera.......2005-05-13
Poor focus, bad in low ligh.......2004-08-25
I think this is a Terrific Camcorder.......2004-06-07
I haven't tried using the camcorder in especially low light situations, and I guess my expectations are lower than many other users. I don't really expect to be able to take video in the dark. Without going into details, I would say the camcorder has met my expectations for shooting without a video light, although I don't doubt that some camcorders may do better in low light.
I've seen mixed reports on the supplied battery, which is a 400 mA-hr lithium, with some claiming the battery is useless after a few charging cycles. I haven't pushed it, but I seem to be able to get at least an hour of recording out of the battery (but I also bought a 2500 mA-hr model for flexibility).
Many reviewers have severely criticized the 3.5" LCD for low resolution/sharpness. It's true that it isn't "stunning", but it's extremely useable, with sort of a matte appearance, rather than the glossy appearance of, say, a Sony. Unless you're trying to do a precise manual focus, however, I don't see the LCD as a liability, and I don't assume most users sit around watching their videos on the LCD.
Most others have also criticized the still image capability of this, and all camcorders, stating that they are far inferior to digital cameras. The DV800 has a 1.3 MP CCD, and the Sony digital camera I've been using for several years is also 1.3 MP, and I've yet to be tempted to upgrade to a higher resolution camera for our family usage, since I typically don't crop and blow up my pictures. I use both the Sony and now the JVC DV at 1280 resolution, and aside from the camcorder not having a flash (standard), I've yet to notice any difference in the pictures from the two, in good light, other than a slightly different aspect ratio. Since my Sony camera only has an LCD, and no viewfinder, I'll probably tend to use the JVC DV through its viewfinder outside in bright light, where the Sony LCD is nearly impossible to see.
As far as operation of the camcorder with a personal computer, I've found the JVC to work extraordinarily well in all modes with Windows XP, after an initial intensive debugging of the FireWire (IEEE 1394/i.Link) capability. (I have a very long thread on the Dell Community Forum documenting this process.) JVC supplies Pixela USB drivers and an application (ImageMixer) that makes good use of those drivers, within the limitations of the program. JVC, like most DV manufacturers, relies on supplied Microsoft drivers for operation over the 1394 bus.
In still camera mode (Memory mode), with a memory card installed, and when connected to a computer via USB, the JVC requires no custom drivers. It looks like a removable USB disk drive, and all images are accessible as JPEG files for copying from or to the camcorder. For retrieving video or using as a webcam over USB, the Pixela drivers must be installed, and they present a separate Video Capture and Audio Capture device. With Image Mixer, I could capture 320x240 video (Video CD) from the camcorder, either by playing back a DV tape (in Video-Play mode) or as a webcam (in Video-Auto or -Manual mode). I couldn't get the camcorder to work reliably for video over USB with the other applications I had available, so I don't know if resolution above VCD is possible over USB. DVD resolution is 720x480 @ 30 frames/second, for a data rate of almost 30 megabits per second (Mbps). USB 1.1 is limited to 12 Mbps, so unless the JVC USB implementation is 2.0, DVD-quality video transfer isn't possible over USB.
Moving on to operation over the IEEE 1394 bus (FireWire), here is where the full video capabilities of the camcorder are possible. It is possible to download still images from the memory card over 1394, but it's much more convenient to use the USB disk mode for still image operations. Contrary to another review on this site, I don't believe there is any inherent limitation in the JVC 1394 implementation that limits it to working with particular 1394 interfaces. That limitation appears to be in the Windows XP drivers, and isn't particularly specific to given camcorders, as documented in many places on the web, including my thread elsewhere. After switching to using the Microsoft 1394 bus drivers, instead of those supplied by the interface manufacturer, my JVC has worked flawlessly with my 1394 interface, which has a Texas Instrument chipset, and it also worked flawlessly with a Dell laptop with a built- in 1394 interface with TI chipset, as well as with the built-in DV interface of a Macintosh iMac.
After the initial debugging cycle, I have downloaded lots of video from my camcorder's DV tape over the 1394 interface, produced video that I burned to DVD, which played back and looked great on my 27-inch TV, and copied the edited video back to a DV tape in the camcorder (all using Ulead Video Studio 8.0, which I will be reviewing in the software section of this site shortly).
In short, the JVC GR-DV800 has done everything I've asked of it thus far, and with its flexible input and output connections, and availability of useful accessories, including lenses and filters, I consider it to be a great product.
Great Camera...But...........2004-05-03
JVC is a bit dishonest in its claims to be compatible with OHCI-compliant connections, but the camera's good and (best part) it has a MIC IN jack, which is the main reason I bought it.
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Cobra FRS1102SB Sun Burst MicroTalk 2-Way Radio (Pair)
Manufacturer: Cobra ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics Accessories:
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ASIN: B00004TKUD |
Amazon.com Product Description
Cobra's FRS 110-2 is a family radio service (FRS) walkie-talkie. The external slide switch allows you to talk on all of the 14 available FRS bands, and it includes 38 sub-bands per channel. And with 500 milliwatts of output power, the Cobra FRS 110-2 transmits as well as higher-end models. With a two- mile range, this walkie-talkie is well suited for most family outings.An audible incoming-call alert lets one unit ring another to initiate a conversation, and the talk confirmation tone indicates the completion of your transmission and signals others that it's clear to talk. The electronic memory remembers the last channel used, while the key lock, when activated, prevents accidental channel change. Other convenient features include a backlit LCD display, a monitor function, a headphone/speaker jack, a belt clip (which doubles as a desk stand), and a low-battery indicator.
The Cobra FRS 110-2 is powered by four AAA batteries (not included) or an optional NiMH rechargeable battery (not included). Charge pads allow a trickle charge of the NiMH battery pack by placing the radio in a charger (not included). You can expect 20 to 25 hours of operation with either battery type.
Cobra offers a two-year warranty on parts and labor.
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BUSlink Disk-On-The-Go Combo Pocket Hard Drive - hard drive - 20 GB - FireWire / Hi-Speed USB ( D-20-U2FMN )
Manufacturer: BUSLINK ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics ASIN: B0002H4UIO |
Product Description
The new BUSlink Combo Hard Drive is smaller, lighter, faster, 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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BUSlink Disk-On-The-Go Combo Pocket Hard Drive - Hard drive - 20 GB - external - FireWire / Hi-Speed USB
Manufacturer: BUSlink ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics ASIN: B00006BAI1 |
Product Description
The new BUSlink Combo Hard Drive is smaller, lighter, faster, 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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Belkin 500VA UPS W/ S/W 6 OUTLET-$100K CEW ( F6C500-UNV )
Manufacturer: Belkin Components ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics Accessories:
ASIN: B0000ANEYY |
Product Description
The 500VA offers protection for your computer against surges, spikes, blackouts and lightning strikes. It features serial and USB ports, 3 battery backup sockets with surge protection and 1 dedicated surge outlet.
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Cobra HG S500 Noise Canceling External Speaker w/Talkback
Manufacturer: Cobra ProductGroup: CE ASIN: B00069QDSS |
Product Description
15 watt max power. Shock resistant rugged construction. 4" 8 ohm permanent magnet driver. Aluminum dust cap. Ear piece jack. Black metal mesh grille. Gunmetal gray shell. 10' cord. 5" x 5" x 3". 2 year warranty.
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Benwin S20 Economical 2 Piece Multimedia Speaker System (3d surround)
Manufacturer: Benwin Kwong Quest LLC ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics Accessories: ASIN: B0000695AN |
Product Description
Kwong Quest offers innovative multimedia products under the brand name Benwin. Benwin SmartSeries multimedia speaker systems deliver enhanced design and exceptional value to consumers. Each product features dynamic, colorful new packaging designed to better inform customers and drive brand awareness at the point of sale.The Benwin S-20 is a lightweight, two-piece speaker system designed for use with a wide variety of audio devices including desktop and laptop computer systems. It is provided with an On/Off button, a volume control, a headphone jack and an LED indicator.
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Compaq Deskpro EN - DT - 1 x PIII 733 MHz - RAM 64 MB - HD 1 x 10 GB - Win95/98 - Monitor : none
ProductGroup: Personal Computer Binding: Electronics ASIN: B0009LY8KI |
Product Description
The Deskpro EN series of personal computers sets a new benchmark for performance, adaptability, and cost control in large enterprise computing environments by offering powerful Intel processors. Increasingly powerful hard drives and networking capability make these products the new standard for business computing.The modular design redefines serviceability. Components that are commonly replaced are easily accessible once the hood is removed. No tools are necessary to remove the hood, the hard drives, or even the system board. Coupled with the use of industry standard components, service calls, parts replacement, and the training required performing service and upgrades are minimized and simplified. These and all Deskpro personal computers include a full set of intelligent manageability solutions that deliver easy centralized control and management throughout the PC lifecycle. Perfect for enterprise customers who value comprehensive manageability and maximum expandability from a stable, consistent platform, the Compaq Deskpro EN is the ideal PC for corporate networks. Deskpro EN delivers power and performance and ensures you enjoy the lowest possible cost of ownership over time.
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CMS Peripheral 60GB HDD UPGRADE FOR IBM ( TPX-60.0 )
Manufacturer: CMS ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics ASIN: B0000ALWDZ |
Product Description
CMS, the recognized leader in notebook hard drive upgrades, offers the most comprehensive line of hard drive upgrades (Easy-Plug Easy-Go) for notebook computers. Easy-Plug Easy-Go notebook hard drives are complete upgrade solutions for all popular brands of notebooks. Easy-Plug Easy-Go drive upgrades are manufactured to meet or exceed the original equipment manufacturer's specifications and are fully tested for compatibility and reliability to ensure the utmost quality.This hard drive is designed for IBM ThinkPad X Series.For a complete compatibility list please refer to the original manufacturer's web site.
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CMS Peripherals TPAT-60 4200 RPM 60 GB Hard Drive Upgrade for IBM
Manufacturer: CMS ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics Product Features:
ASIN: B00006HXOO |
Product Description
CMS, the recognized leader in notebook hard drive upgrades, offers the most comprehensive line of hard drive upgrades (Easy-Plug Easy-Go) for notebook computers. Easy-Plug Easy-Go notebook hard drives are complete upgrade solutions for all popular brands of notebooks. Easy-Plug Easy-Go drive upgrades are manufactured to meet or exceed the original equipment manufacturer's specifications and are fully tested for compatibility and reliability to ensure the utmost quality.This hard drive is designed for IBM ThinkPad "A", "T" and "R" Series.
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60GB CMS HDD UPGRADE IBM ( TP570-60.0 )
Manufacturer: CMS Peripherals ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics ASIN: B0001N9VY2 |
Product Description
CMS, the recognized leader in notebook hard drive upgrades, offers the most comprehensive line of hard drive upgrades (Easy-Plug Easy-Go) for notebook computers. Easy-Plug Easy-Go notebook hard drives are complete upgrade solutions for all popular brands of notebooks. Easy-Plug Easy-Go drive upgrades are manufactured to meet or exceed the original equipment manufacturer's specifications and are fully tested for compatibility and reliability to ensure the utmost quality.This hard drive is designed for IBM ThinkPad 570, 570E.
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Bushnell Night Vision 2.5x42 Built-in Double Infrared (Green)
Manufacturer: Bushnell ProductGroup: Photography Binding: Electronics Accessories:
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ASIN: B0000A0AFH |
Product Description
Thirteen state-of-the-art, compact designs that offer superior vision in the lowest light conditions. Setting the standard in light-gathering technology, each product features built-in infrared illuminators for enhanced images, even in the darkest shadows. Bushnell Night Vision is ideal for camping, caving and observing wildlife under the veil of darkness. This technology is equally suited for patrolling warehouses and similar surveillance operations where no detectable ambient light exists. The audio monocular model even features a boom microphone, headphone and recording port, so you'll see and hear exactly what you're looking at. Bushnell Night Vision is the ultimate in stealth, and that's a quality no flashlight can ever claim.Customer Reviews:
Not a bad deal for the price........2006-07-05
Over hyped.......2006-03-01
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