Konka DT138U 13" TV-DVD Combo

Average customer rating:

Nice littleTV

The dvd player will not play dvd's

Not a bad product, great value for price

good product

Cheap, but shoddy.

Konka DT138U 13" TV-DVD Combo

Manufacturer: Konka
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Case Logic DVA20 Koskin DVD Album (20-Disc Capacity)

Monster Cable MP AV 800 PowerCenter AV 800 with Surge Protection

Product Features:

13-inch TV and DVD combo set plays music CDs as well as DVDs

MTS decoding and analog stereo outputs

Cable TV input and audio-video inputs for camcorder or VCR

Unified, full-function remote control for TV and DVD player

V-chip parental control

ASIN: B00004U54E

Product Description

The TV/DVD combination set brings together the digital revolution and traditional entertainment in one compact package. Konka combo units provide the best of both worlds - crystal clear images, CD-quality sound, and hassle-free access to digital technology. DVD delivers pictures that are twice as sharp as those from VHS. Plus, the integrated DVD player is compatible with audio CDs. A single easy to use remote controls all DVD and TV functions. And everyone will appreciate the attractive styling and space-saving design.This unique TV/DVD combo features 13" stereo color TV with A/V inputs, audio output, parental channel lock, and three-language, on-screen displays, integrated DVD player, and all-in-one remote control.

Amazon.com Review

Konka's DT138U TV is a rare breed. To begin with, it has a built-in DVD player, making it one of the first TV/DVD combos on the market. What makes the DT138U a bit of a novelty, however, is that Konka is a Chinese company.

If you haven't yet heard of Konka, you should be aware that the company has been making TVs for two decades. In fact, an article in the New York Times points out that the company "started assembling small, portable television sets for Thomson (RCA and GE) and others in 1979."

Konka, which has U.S. offices in San Jose, California, began selling TVs under its own name in 1993, according to the New York Times, "and now has 25 percent of China's television market-- more than Panasonic or Sony." In addition to TVs, Konka sells DVD players and other mainstream consumer electronics products. It seems natural, therefore, that Konka's DT138U TV incorporates a DVD player.

The first thing that impressed us about the DT138U is its modern design. There are no controls on the front of the TV. The DVD drawer sits under the Konka label, flanked by a pair of oval-shaped stereo speakers. The all-black set, which Konka has nicknamed "Art TV," is stylishly trimmed with a pair of blue caps that resemble feet on the lower front corners.

On top of the set you'll find basic operating buttons for the TV and the DVD player, including a menu button for the TV, which is great if you happen to misplace your remote.

The remote control is both attractive and feature-laden, if a bit excessive. In combining the TV and DVD controls, Konka has covered all of its bases by offering every button imaginable for both devices, making for a rather cluttered handheld controller.

The channel up and down keys double as menu navigation tools and are easy to locate. Unfortunately, the user interface for the TV menus is complicated. For example, to adjust the picture settings, you need to hit TV Menu. To access a given setting, you must scroll down using the Channel Down arrow. Instead of hitting the enter button, which seems most natural, you have to hit TV Menu again. You're then given a side menu with more choices.

You must then hit the Channel Down arrow to reach the next subset of selections. In order to change the color, contrast, brightness, or tint, you have to follow these procedures, then use the volume up/down bar to increase or decrease the settings.

This is one of the least intuitive and most bizarre user interface systems we've encountered. To make matters worse, the menus and submenus disappear if you don't make a selection within five seconds. So if you get halfway through a procedure and you need to look up the next step in the manual, you have to repeat each step until you get the system down pat.

Accessing the DVD menu is a little less complicated, but not much. In order to change aspect ratios, for example, you have to stop the DVD and press the setup button on the remote, which brings up a function bar with choices for aspect ratios and audio formats. You must then use the arrows and enter button to make your selections. In order to get out of the menu and back to the DVD, you have to hit the setup button again, and hit play or enter.

Since the TV has no built-in Dolby Digital processor, and since there are no digital outputs, you can't hook the set up to an external amplifier for 5.1-channel surround sound. Of course, that's not really the point. The DT138U was designed as a standalone TV/DVD player for bedrooms, kitchens, and recreational vehicles. For the same amount of money you could buy a cheap DVD player and an inexpensive portable TV, but then you'd have to connect the two components and make room for them.

The picture tube's video quality is not on par with most big-screen TVs that incorporate digital comb filters, but the image is quite acceptable. Likewise, the DVD player lacks those state-of-the-art internal components found on most of today's standalone players--including 24- bit digital-to-analog audio decoders. However, we were able to play concert DVDs in PCM stereo, as well as The Matrix, without any problems (such as chapter skipping or picture freeze-ups).

On broadcast television, with a VHF antenna hooked up to the RF input, we were able to pull in a fair number of stations, but we recommend hooking the set up to a cable source if you can.

All things considered, the Konka DT138U is well made and attractive. The DVD player worked without a hitch, and the picture is acceptable, though far from gorgeous.

Sound quality through the stereo speakers is mediocre, and we do fault Konka for not offering a headphone jack (think bedrooms and dormitories). We anticipate that Konka's next-generation TV/DVD combo will retain the positive characteristics of the DT138U, while improving on its flaws. --Eric Gill

Pros:

Stlyish, compact design
Covenient built-in DVD player with impressive playback
Side-mounted audio-video inputs for VCR or camcorder

Cons:

Confusing operating menu makes navigating difficult
Poor sound quality from built-in speakers
No headphone jack

Amazon.com Product Description

Konka's DT138U is a 13-inch TV with an integrated multiformat DVD player. The TV can simulate Dolby surround sound through the two front speakers. The 181-channel tuner has both MTS and SAP decoding, which allow you to receive stereo broadcasts and second audio programs, where available. The space-saving design is well suited for your bedroom, studio, or office.

Audio output jacks let you connect a pair of external speakers for fuller sound. The side audio-video jacks allow you to connect a VCR, video game system, and other home entertainment goodies. Additional convenience features include trilingual onscreen programming (English, Spanish, French), closed captioning, a programmable sleep timer, individual bass and treble controls, and V-chip parental control. A remote control is included.

Konka offers a one-year warranty on parts and labor.

Customer Reviews:

Nice littleTV.......2003-11-25

We have this little TV as a viewer at the Brookstone store I work for for our product DVDs. I love it. I actually tried to track one down. It's menus are a bit of a pain to get through(unless you know how to get to them quickly), but I like the idea of having a TV and DVD all in one.

The dvd player will not play dvd's.......2002-04-20

We received this t.v. as a gift for Christmas 2001.My daughter lost the receipt so we couldn't return the t.v where she bought it from. The t.v. itself is just fine it also plays regular cds fine but she got it for us for the tv/dvd player. If anyone could help us figure it out I'd appreciate it.The phone number for service is no longer in service so we cannot contact anyone to help us.We are really disappointed.The store says they are discontinued so it couldn't be returned anyway.I sure wouldn't buy another one like it unless I saw it working first.

Not a bad product, great value for price.......2001-04-04

This is a first generation new product. There are some strange things about the intergration and the menus, but it's a great little machine for the money. Others say they have had problems, I've had none.

Generally first generation products do have strange quirks, that's the price you pay for having the "newest" electronic products. It's rare to find a 13" TV with stereo sound (speakers could be better) and the price is unbeatable for a TV/DVD to fit in a small space or room.

One item in the specs is wrong, there is no treble/bass control.

Although the menus as confusing at first, after 15 minutes I figured it out. And this machine does everything and more you would expect from a DVD player...all built in to a little TV.

good product.......2001-02-24

I think it was great of konka to have integrated the DVD/TV. It seems that the menu's may need a little work. But then again the menus for my panasonic TV needs a little work. Other then that, it was a great buy, would recommend.

Cheap, but shoddy........2001-01-16

After spending a few months with this unit, I have come to realize, very acutely, its shortcomings. First off, its menu system is horrible -- separate menus for the TV and DVD parts, as if the product simply were a TV and a DVD player hacked together (reminiscent of the Qualcomm PDQ Palm/cell phone, but that's another story). But more importantly, it fails to properly play some discs, most notably "The World is Not Enough." Sometimes it will make it up to half an hour without skipping on this disc, but constant skipping and screen artifacts are inevitable. And quite annoying.

My advice to those looking for a DVD player and TV on the cheap is to get an inexpensive player from a different brand, not Konka, please and simply hook it up to a TV, instead of trading off ease of installation for playback ability as this unit does.

Average customer rating:
Coby TF-DVD1550 15" LCD TV with Side-Loading DVD Player

Manufacturer: Coby
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Monster Cable High-Resolution S-Video Cable (6.6 Feet)

Product Features:

15-inch flat-panel TFT LCD TV with built-in side-loading DVD player

Standard 4:3 aspect ratio, native 1,024 x 768 resolution

Built-in NTSC TV tuner lets you switch between DVD and terrestrial broadcast viewing

Stereo speakers with 3 watts per channel; includes full-function remote control

Permits desktop or wall positioning; onscreen display simplifies setup and operation

ASIN: B0000X85TA

Product Description

Coby Electronics is a manufacturer of quality consumer electronics products designed to deliver outstanding performance for value conscious consumers who do not compromise on product performance. Coby incorporates new designs with innovative technologies to produce great looking and great performing consumer electronics products.PRODUCT FEATURES:Built-in High Sensitivity TV Tuner;Plays DVD/MP3/CD/CD-RW;Headphone Jack for Private Listening;Compatible with NTSC/PAL System;Multiple Subtitles/Viewing Angles;Convenient on Screen Display;Full Function Remote Control.

Amazon.com Product Description

The ultimate cost- and space-saving entertainment system, Coby's TF-DVD1550 combines a flat-panel TFT LCD television and side-loading DVD player. Now you can enjoy your favorite movies, concert videos, and broadcast TVs shows from your office, kitchen, bedroom, or living room, in vivid, 15-inch-diameter images. The standard, 4:3 aspect-ratio set offers 1,024 x 768 native pixel resolution, high 350 cd/m2 brightness, a commendable 400:1 contrast ratio, wide viewing angles, and stereo 3-watt speakers. It'll spin your homemade MP3 CDs, too--load one in and sit back for hours of uninterrupted music.

An onscreen display simplifies setup and use, while its multiple video inputs and single stereo analog audio input let you hook up everything from a PC (VGA/D-Sub 15-pin) to a camcorder, VCR, and satellite receiver.

The set also includes a full-function remote control for hassle-free operation. Taking the set on business? No problem--it works in the U.S. and overseas with its AC 100 to 220V power supply and PAL-format TV display. (Be aware, however, that the DVD player is configured for Region 1 or All-Region discs, so region-encoded media you purchase abroad may not play in the set's DVD drive.)

What's in the Box
TV, remote control, remote batteries, an AC power adapter, a user's manual, and warranty information.

Product Description

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Product Description

The viewable size of the FP731 is larger than an average 17" CRT monitor providing a screen, which ideally, can be used for big screen operations like documentation. BenQ FP731 is equipped with the "Auto adjustment" function and can adjust the phase, vertical and horizontal position automatically three times under each timing. With the auto-adjustment-key - iKey on the monitor itself, users can easily adjust the display quality and settings. The LCD Monitor is only about 40% the depth of a regular CRT with the equivalent screen size. It saves more than two thirds of your precious desk space. The FP731 is ideal for environments where space is a luxury. BenQ understands that every user requires different viewing angles. This BenQ LCD Monitor has a tilt function of 20 degrees and can be equipped with a VESA wall mounting kit. The monitor can be adjusted to fit your profile.

Product Description

The D-Link VisualStream DSB-C110 PC camera is a streaming USB digital video camera. With 352 X 288 resolution and support for up to 30 frames per second, the DSB-C110 captures flicker-free still images and records seamless video clips. As a fully contained unit, no video capture card or additional hardware is necessary. The unit simply attaches via a standard USB type A connector to a PC or downstream USB hub. From videoconferencing to taking digital snapshots, the D-Link VisualStream DSB-C110 PC camera gives you a variety of options to communicate over the Internet quickly and simply. The bundled Arcsoft software allows you to create and edit video and images, and also provides features for creating digital content, making the VisualStream PC camera a great addition to any home PC. The DSB-C110 comes complete with hardware and software for anyone to begin making digital videos immediately. The DSB-C110 is also fully compatible with Microsoft NetMeeting for one-on-one videoconferencing. Make your communications with your family and friends truly memorable with the VisualStream DSB-C110. It is the next best thing to being there personally.

Customer Reviews:

Windows 98SE - No Issues.......2003-05-19

Installed easily except for a brief scare where my laptop started beeping furiously after installation.. and then shut down. It did ask for the Win 98 CD but didn't seem to have issues when it wasn't provided.

After reboot it worked perfectly and hasn't given me any problems.

Picture is not great - and you require front lighting, but everything else works fine with Yahoo!

Average customer rating:
D-Link 100K PIXEL WEBCAM/DIGITAL ( DSC-100 )

Manufacturer: D-Link Systems, Inc.
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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ASIN: B00006HQSI

Product Description

D-Link DSC-100 100k pixel USB webcam can be used as digital video camera and digital still capture camera. It supports video with 24 million colors at 30 frames per second by using the high bandwidth of USB, and advanced light-sensing CMOS technology. As a fully contained unit, no video capture card or additional hardware is necessary. The unit simply attaches via a standard USB connector to a PC or downstream USB hub. DSC-100 ships complete, providing the necessary hardware and software for a user to begin making digital photos and videos immediately. Software is included to upload digital photos or record digital video directly to a PC to edit, save to hard drive or floppy disk, e-mail, or print. The still images are saved in JPG format, and the video is saved in AVI and MPEG format for compatibility with most Windows applications. As a webcam DSC-100 can be connected with any USB enabled PC to deliver 352x288, 320x240, or 160x120 video at 30 frames per second. When used as a webcam it draws its power from the USB bus, extending its battery life and making it a perfect solution for desktops and laptops alike. It features a manual focus to allow the digital capture and transmission of documents and other close objects. DSC-100 is compatible with all popular video conferencing and email programs.

Average customer rating:
Cabletron Fast Enet Stackable Switch with 24 Port 10/100Tx

Manufacturer: Cabletron
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Switches | Wired Networks | Networking & Online Communication | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
ASIN: B0000515K4

Product Description

Cabletron Fast Enet Stackable Switch with 24 Port 10/100Tx

Product Description

Creative CardCam Value - a great-value fun camera, with the size of a credit card and only 13mm (0.75 inches) in depth, - can be kept in a pocket and is always ready to capture the action. It will store up to 99 images at 320x240 resolution and up to 22 at 640x480 (interpolated) on its built-in 2MB memory. It is powered by standard AAA batteries and quality is assured by the advanced CMOS sensor. The resolution achieves a perfect balance between image quality and file size, making it easy for users to share images via email with family and friends, especially over standard modem connections. For users who sometimes need webcam capability, the Creative CardCam Value connects to a PC via USB and will capture desktop snapshots or live video at resolutions up to 320x240 at 30fps, making it suitable for use with instant messaging services.

Customer Reviews:

Don't waste your money.......2004-12-30

This is the worst camera I have ever bought. As soon as I replaced the battery the thing went dead. The pictures were decent but the quailty of the camera is awful!!

electronic fan i totaly agree with u...........2004-12-08

These Other Reviewers are Rediculous!, December 25, 2003
Reviewer: An electronics fan i agree with 100 %. this camera is 20 bucks and just a little cheap cam to take fun pics. i bought a 150$$ 1 off hsn and i could see me writing a bad report about that cuz it was over 100$$ but not over 20$$!!!!!! relly did u did u actualy think that this camera would be all that great??? im buying 1 of these 2morrow and will write another review about how really bad this $20 camera wuz.

Look somewhere else..........2004-11-03

I bought this item thinking it might be fun to have a webcam that doubles as a handy digital camera. It was cheap enough, so I ignored the bad reviews for this item. And now here I am giving my own bad review.

The quality of the images you capture with this camera (as a webcam or a digital still camera) is just plain horrible. Everything turns out very fuzzy and color washouts everywhere. As a webcam, it's quite difficult to position this thing. You'd have to come up with your own make-shift stand of somesort.

If you're looking for an affordable webcam, look somewhere else. This one's a horrible lemon. I've learned my lesson the hard way. Shopping for a new webcam right now.

Don't.......2004-05-02

Once you get this camera your going to wish you spent the extra money to pay for real camera. It takes good pictures out side and terrible pictures inside, it doesn't have a flash so don't expect to see anything. After I got this camera I bought the Kodak EasyShare CX6200. Which is a better camera and just about 50 bucks more. So spend the extra dough and get a better camera. You'll be disappointed when you get it. Basically you get what you paid for 26 bucks for a digital camera, Come on Get Real

Not worth even 5 dollars.......2004-02-10

For twenty dollars, I'd expect the item to work at least more than a week. Seriously, invest in some other product. I returned this item; a new one was sent. The second one broke in less time than the first. Seriously negative recommendation? Yes.
Amazon was really great about getting the merchandise replaced though. 5 stars for Amazon. Negative stars for this product.

Creative CardCam Value - Digital camera - 0.08 Mpix / 0.3 Mpix (interpolated) - silver

Average customer rating:

Creative CardCam Value - Digital camera - 0.08 Mpix / 0.3 Mpix (interpolated) - silver

Manufacturer: Creative Labs
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

All Digital Cameras | Digital Cameras | Camera & Photo | Categories | Electronics

Under 4x Optical Zoom | Digital Cameras | Camera & Photo | Categories | Electronics

Digital Cameras | Used Photo & Camera | Specialty Stores | Camera & Photo Features | Electronics
ASIN: B00008DMDY

Product Description

The super thin Creative CardCam Value makes snapping digital pictures easy. Pop it into your pocket or purse when you go mobile, then just point and shoot. The 2MB of photo storage memory makes storing pictures simple, and download files with a few easy steps. Video instant message with friends, or keep in touch with family using the CardCam Value as a webcam - just attach the CardCam Value to your computer and launch your video-enabled instant messaging application. Don't miss memorable moments - take the CardCam Value with you wherever you go.

Product Description

Cobra Electronics is a leading global manufacturer of mobile communications products for consumers, having attained a leadership position in every market in which it currently does business. Cobra has a track record of designing innovative and award-winning products.PRODUCT FEATURES:Includes 2 GMRS Radios (without chargers or batteries); 2 Watts (output) delivers up to 5 mile range; NOAA all hazards alert radio; Digital compass; Works with all FRS radios; 836 privacy channel combinations with 22 channels and 38 privacy codes; Water resistant; Hands free operation with built-in VOX; VibrAlert; 10 channel memory.

Product Description

Holds up to 12 Mini-DV or 8mm Camcorder Tapes

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