JVC GRDX97 MiniDV Digital Camcorder w/12x Optical Zoom

Product Description

Be prepared to capture beautiful, brilliant videos wherever you go – on vacation, kids' sporting events or special moments you want to remember forever.

This miniature marvel literally fits in the palm of your hand and weighs only a pound, so there is never a reason to leave it at home. New lens technology is smaller than ever, making this design approximately 15 percent smaller than other models – the hallmark of JVC's Celebrity Series. Yet, it delivers the ultimate in performance – including a super bright, 12x optical zoom and F1.2 lens opening. Plus, a big, colorful 3-inch LCD screen makes it easy for you to see what you're filming. You can even capture photo stills with the built-in digital still cam!

Features:

Large 3.0" crystal view LCD screen
F1.2 super bright lens
12x optical zoom
700x digital zoom
680,000 pixel CCD
3D Noise Reduction to eliminate up to 30% of noise in low-light situations
Picture stabilizer
Illumi-Light: Built-in auto light using twin LED lights for 1/10 the power consumption
PCM stereo digital audio
Digital photo mode
Auto and manual focus
i.LINK digital A/V jack
A/V output, including S-video
USB (1.1) interface
MMC Card slot
8MB MMC Card
A/V cables
Remote control
AC adapter/charger
Rechargeable lithium ion battery
Software CD-ROM (for Windows and Mac)

This MiniDV camcorder has a compact, stylish design that's a pleasure to hold and use. An excellent v

Customer Reviews:

this is a great camcorder. it's so cool........2006-01-15

I have this cam almost 2 years. Before i will buy it.I have to read any review and check at the store.I have many choice to buy another brand cam like sony, canon, pana, etc. When i think again and again . I think this is the great one.And for the problem that someone got it.I know how to fix it by yourself.
If Zoom function is wrong like when you zoom in and it automatic
zoom out . the solve is you have to close LCD and viewfinder,the
open viewfinder and close it and open LCD again. I am not sure you will understand me or not but this the way to solve this problem.

Zoom gone mad!.......2005-09-13

I bought the grdx97 camera new, back in march 2005. This past month or so, the camera has begun malfunctioning. When turned on, within a few seconds of recording, the zoom automatically starts, resulting in a blur. I tried changing the zoom feature to limit the max zoom at 12x, but still, it zooms to the max of 12x, thus limiting my ability to film anything at home.

The warranty is labor 3monts, parts 1 year. There is no customer service I can talk to at the toll free JVC number. Therefore, I have to drive to the nearest service center which is apparently an independent business. All of the service centers are > 30 minutes away.

I never thought I would be having problems 5 months after purchase!

Good overall performance. Some motor noise.......2005-07-16

I just received this camera. I bought it to replace a 5yr old JVC GR-DVM90 which was about the same size. That one died and had the dreaded E04 error.

This camera is nice and compact and, based on two days of filming and editing on my PC seems to produce good video. The one niggling issue I see is a persistent background whine from the tape drive. Not enough of an issue to return it, but a little bothersome. You can attach a remote microphone if you want to avoid that noise, but I think that defeats the purpose of buying one of these mini sized cameras, having things hanging all over it and around it.

I think they are making these cameras "cheaper". It doesn't quite seem as robust as my older camera. The black finish on the top portions looks like it was spray painted a little. Lack of an off-camera battery charger was another thing I thought was a little cheap. Plus they don't give you a firewire cable. I got all that with the older camera (I reused its firewire cable for this one). Having said that I think that most of the newer DV cameras look more "plasticky".

Its a little fatter than my older camera making it a little tricky to reach the zoom buttons on top. However (and they don't tell you this in the advertising) it actually has 2 sets of zoom buttons, which is great! The second set faces you just below the viewfinder and are easy to use.

On the good side I find low light video drastically better than my old camera. The digital image stabiliser works well when panning to (for example) follow horse riders in a ring.

I still have some old 8mm film that I'm hoping to be able to convert to digital with this camera. I think it has an analog-to-digital pass through feature. Haven't tried it yet.

If you are looking for a good, portable DV camera for home movies, I would recommend it. Its inexpensive and should hold you over until the HD cameras come down to reasonable prices!

4 star... not 1 star.......2005-01-20

Russian Texan's 1 star rating needs to be corrected. Just because the USER doesn't know how transfer video to pc via USB... doesn't make the GRDX-97 a 1 star camcorder. If Russian Texan's is using XP, there is no need to install driver. Plug in USB cable to camcorder, plug USB into pc, turn on camcorder, USB Mass Storage Device Manager will recognize new hardware. No need to purchase firewire cable.

Problems transferring you video to PC.......2004-09-29

1) The provided with the camera Streaming USB Video Driver will not install on Windows XP. Read the p.8 of the manual. It will warn you that XP Hardware Wizard will fail, but promise that after four attempts, you will succeed. Guess what, you won't! XP will tell you that it cannot install this hardware since "The third-party INF does not contain digital signature information".
2) If you give up and decide to go with Firewire connection, you are up for another surprise - JVC Firewire cable is not included and you might not be able to use another manufacturer cable (e.g., the one that comes with STARTEC kit sold by Amazon). It will simply not fit into the camera socket. According to JVC website - "JVC doesn't guarantee that computer, firewire card and JVC camcorder will interface flawlessly in everybody case." If you want to buy JVC recommended cable (VCVDV206U), it will cost you extra $$$.

Average customer rating:

Don't Waste Your Money on this POS!

Bought this years ago, and it is still going...

POS if you want to set up a more secure system

DOES work with Mac OS 10.4

Does NOT work with Mac Ibook

Belkin F5D6050 Wireless USB Network Adapter

Manufacturer: Belkin Components
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Enables you to share data, printers, or high-speed internet access over your network

Working range up to 1800' and speeds up to 11 Mbps

Compatible with any 802.11b compliant wireless device

Plug and play convenience of USB for quick installation

Easy set-up and configuration with included SOHO networking software

ASIN: B000063WPA

Product Description

Wireless networking is the perfect solution for homes and offices where installing cabling is not practical or cost-effective. The Belkin Wireless USB Adapter fits into an available USB port on your PC and you're ready to share data, printers, or high speed Internet access over your network. The plug-and-play card is easy to set up and works with Windows 98, 2000, NT, and Millennium Edition. Using the 802.11b wireless Ethernet standard, the Wireless USB Adapter is interoperable with all 802.11b wireless devices. With a range up to 548.5 m, you can stay connected around the house or office at speeds up to 11Mbps (faster than a 10BaseT Ethernet connection).

Customer Reviews:

Don't Waste Your Money on this POS!.......2007-07-30

It never worked, factory support was non-existant, and that pretty much sums up our experience with Belkin.

Bought this years ago, and it is still going..........2007-05-18

This is one great network adapter. I bought this many years ago, and have used it with my Tivo Series two and both have worked flawlessly with my home network. I dont know what I would do without it, and dont know what I will do should it ever give up the ghost! So far so good!

POS if you want to set up a more secure system.......2005-09-20

I bought it for the price (it was on sale). I have DSL so the .b speed is plenty. Worked initially when there was not much security. But, the moment you enabled WAP etc, it worked when the PC was on, but lost its settings after a reboot. You have to enter wep keys every time !!! Tech support -- after loooooog waits, flounders around, abliet very politely. After 2-3 calls, they escsalated the levels to "level 3" who was supposed to call back with a solution, but does not. Basically, they will drag / delay etc till you give up & tey do not have to honor the lifetime warranty they advertise. Also, I had XP related problems (as did a few others). I have been working on PCs for 20 yrs, and this is a bust. Avoid if you want security. If you live in the farm and do not care about neighbors, I think it will work provided you do not load the adapter with encryption etc.

DOES work with Mac OS 10.4.......2005-06-11

I have this working just fine right now on my Mac G4 desktop with Tiger. HOWEVER - I downloaded the driver for 10.2 and installed the adapter, and THEN upgraded from 10.2 to 10.4. I know they don't yet have a driver for 10.4 available, but if you can get it to work with a eariler OS then it can work in 10.4

Does NOT work with Mac Ibook.......2005-03-06

Instructions are useless - they're just a description - I spent over 2 hours with Belkin Customer service and was completely unable to make the thing function.

Average customer rating:

My ultra litlle big disk

BUSLink DL-60-U2 External USB 2.0 60 GB Ultra-Slim Hard Drive

Manufacturer: BUSLINK
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

USB 2.0 | External Hard Drives | Hard Drives | Drives & Storage | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
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Product Features:

60 GB storage capacity

7,200 RPM

USB 2.0 interface

9.5 millisecond seek time

Compatible with Windows operating systems

ASIN: B000083KG3

Product Description

The new BUSlink USB 2.0 Pocket Size Hard Drive is smaller, lighter, faster, and provides a quick, easy solution for storage. The BUSlink USB 2.0 Pocket Size Hard Drive is Plug and Play, so installation is a snap. You can be using your BUSlink USB 2.0 Pocket Size Hard Drive within minutes after taking it out of the box. It enhances the capabilities of your existing laptop or PC. It is perfect for businessmen, home users, mobile users, MP3 storage and gamers.

Customer Reviews:

My ultra litlle big disk.......2007-01-06

Its wonderfull ultra thin and portable disk. I connect at any computer.
No more lost files. I'm an instructor at university, at arquitecture school. I need show a many pictures and books that i previous scanning.
All are in the disk.
And at my vacacions, I carried 4 movies and with my laptop I connect at the TV the hotel.
Very funny and compact.
The especial cable to connect simultaneus ps2 and usb is very usefull.
I recomended at 110%

Product Description

The Regulator Pro Gold Series 650VA with AVR technology and USB interface is the most complete power protection solution available. AVR technology allows your computer an other connected equipment to receive clean and cosistent power at all times, while the USB interface allows for faster communication, easier installation and virtually limitless expandablity when using the shutdown software feature. Combined with the units long back-up time, The Regulator Pro Gold Series 650VA outperforms the competition in features, benefits and reliability.

Customer Reviews:

Customer service is terrible.......2006-07-14

For each of the last three days, I've spent half an hour trying to reach Belkin UK Customer services. A UPS I bought simply does not work, and I'd like one that does.

And the phone just keeps on ringing... but no answer.

very dependible and tough as nails.......2003-03-26

-2003-The first UPS system I purchased was some [off] brand. When I set it up and turned on my PC, the instant I unplugged the cord, it lost it's charge. That wimpy system does not work on a game machine. At the time I thought nothing would, then I tried this. The most powerful model sold on this site(couldn't get it locally). I got a charge for a good fifteen minutes when I disconnected the AC. The Computer worked flawlessly and I even tried it in graphic intensive games like Quake III and Morrowind no stuttering or crashes, not one! When you have spent the money to get a powerfull PC, you should also spend it on a powerful(and dependable) Back up powersystem. I have a power hungery video card(PNY Geforce III Ti 500 at the time of testing) and Athlon along with a 17" monitor and USB hub hooked up to the battery. I also have a home and a towne where brownouts and power surges are commonplace. Even when my lights dim, my computer is still running strong(doesn't reboot) and the monitor shines bright.
Get this system...-2003

April 2004 update.

This unit is still going strong. I have had it since 2001 when I took a PC class at vo-tech speaking of the need for UPS backup on all PC's. I cannot believe the reliablity but it's there. I have done absolutely nothing to this unit as far a maintainence. It still has the original battery(which can be replaced via Belkin Customer service at five year end). As far as this unit is concerned it's battery health will probably out last my own ;} Why in heaven's name doesn't Amazon carry this item anymore. It's better than the garbage their peddling today.

P. S. My current computer(it's a Falcon Mach V) makes my other one look like a wimp. Ole smokey here drinks up a lotto gas from my still chugging UPS.

Belkin Beats APC.......2003-01-11

Never again will I use APC products to protect my electronics. In the first 6 months that I bought APC products 3 of the 5 batteries failed, APC's customer service was non-existent, the charge never held, and they did not do what they were rated for. I have had 2 of the Belkin 650 Gold for over a year and I am buying more, because they do what they say, their customer service is easy to reach (like I needed it), and they do hold their charge. This is just my opinion and experience, but if you really want to waste you time and money with APC, then to each their own.

Budget-minded protection.......2002-09-06

I was lucky enough to get a "like-new" 650V Regulator Pro for about fifty dollars less than retail, but it's well worth full price if you're looking for competant surge protection.

Those power bars that most Retail Computer stores try to sell you when you purchase a new computer will not protect your computer from lightning strikes or regulate "dirty power". Having a stand alone Surge Regulator is every bit as important as having an Anti Virus program these days.

In addition to the amount of protection you'll get from this particular protector, you'll also get about five minutes of battery power (the box says more, but the higher-end computer you have the more power it will consume and the less time the battery will give you), which has come in handy three times since I bought it in june.

Belkin lost a star because I had problems installing the included software package and have yet to resolve the problem (though I'm running Windows XP, which seems to have problems with everything). It will work without the software, but it's irritating to not be able to use the full capabilities of the product. Still, highly reccommended.

Very Satisfied.......2001-07-01

Over all, a very good addition to my growing computer fetish. The software installed with no problems, and it's easy to use. The first night that I had the unit charged and installed, a storm caused six power failures throughout the night. My computers were safe and remained fully powered all night.

I've also noticed a reduction of ground noise in my audio components when I plug them into the surge protected side. Very stable wattage free of gound noise.

I highly recommend this product and I plan on ordering another.

-davidjsoltis

Product Description

CRA67 is a big display AM/FM alarm clock.PRODUCT FEATURES:Contemporary Sleek Design;Sensitive AM/FM Tuner;Digital Clock with Big Red;LED Display;Wake to Music or Alarm;Timer Function - Sleep/Alarm;Snooze Function;PM LED Indicator;Battery Back Up with 9V Battery (Not Included);UL Approved;Gift Box Packaging.

Customer Reviews:

Average Product Bad Reception.......2004-05-08

Looks good for a cheap radio. Strog Built doesn't sound bad.
But you can only get one or two stations outdoors or in a big room in the house, don't take in to a small room or office because you wont get anything.
I wont recomended, for that money you can get something wiht better reception.

Not Bad.......2004-01-11

Got this product for my son for Christmas. Overall works well,and has a very large clock face. We were only able to tune in a few stations,but the ones that did come in had a pretty strong signal.
We would recommend this clock .

Product Description

Canon has poured all the Know How of its extraordinary history of developing innovative office machines into each of its copiers, printers, and networked office systems. The same superiority of design and manufacture goes into all of the Canon-branded consumable imaging supplies and parts for this equipment. Naturally, no one makes better parts and supplies for Canon products than Canon. Using genuine Canon parts and supplies is your best insurance against equipment damage, and possibly voiding your equipment warranty.

Customer Reviews:

Box had been opened.......2007-01-31

The package looked as if it had been opened and resealed with packing tape. I am hoping that I didn't buy an empty cartridge; but, I have not used this item yet. I am taking it to Africa to be used in a photo copier there and if I have been swindled, I won't know until then.

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Compaq Deskpro EN - DTS - 1 x PIII 733 MHz - RAM 64 MB - HD 1 x 10 GB - Win98 SE - Monitor : none

ProductGroup: Personal Computer
Binding: Electronics

Desktops | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
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ASIN: B0009LY8I0

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 Peripherals 12.0GB Hard Drive In Custom Enc Compaq Armada 7700 & 7800 Series

Manufacturer: CMS Peripherals
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Notebook | Internal Hard Drives | Hard Drives | Drives & Storage | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
ASIN: B00005150Y

Product Description

Need more hard drive storage for a notebook computer? CMS offers hard drive upgrades that can boost your notebook's hard drive capacity up to ten times the notebook's original drive capacity. CMS hard drives are fully tested for compatibility and reliability and meet or exceed the original notebook manufacture's drive specifications. This hard drive is designed for Compaq Armada 7710MT, 7730MT, 7750MT, 7770DMT, 7790DMT and 7792DMT.

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