Liteon DVD Recorder LVW-5007

Average customer rating:

lousey service

Echoing Steinberg, Great Doorstop

Very good basic DVD+R recorder with easy upgradeability

Great recorder, but some drawbacks

Great doorstop!

Liteon DVD Recorder LVW-5007

Manufacturer: Liteon
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

All | DVD Players & Recorders | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
DVD Recorders | DVD Players & Recorders | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
Product Features:

Transfers Memorable Home Videos to Long-Lasting DVD Discs.

Built in Interactive Programming Guide By TV Guide no Subscription Required!!!

ASIN: B00081NSVY

Product Description

Records From TV,VCR or Camcorders to DVD Discs, Records DVD+R or DVD+RW Media, Subscription free Interactive Program Guide, User freindly Easy Guider Menu, DV Link Digital Camcorder Connector, Progressive Scan output.

Customer Reviews:

lousey service.......2007-02-19

I sent a 5007 to Liteon for repair under warranty in July of 2006 and have never received it back yet. I got a e-mail in Autust saying it was in testing but still no unit. About Sept 2006 I called tech support and ask them about the unit. They said they were having trouble with their shipping dept, but I would soon arrive. Here it is Feb 2007, and they still have the dvd recorder. They have to have the WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE EVER.

Echoing Steinberg, Great Doorstop.......2006-12-16

The recorder worked fine for about two months. Then it stopped recognizing blank disks.1) Called customer service, which for Liteon is an oxymoron. Told me it would only take certain brands of disks. It did -- for about two weeks.
Repeat 1), told me I needed to update firmware. I did. It worked for about one month.
Now it is a playback machine which will playback some but not all discs, and will not recognize blank discs of any brand, and hence will record nothing.

Very good basic DVD+R recorder with easy upgradeability.......2006-02-23

This unit is out of production, but is still available new at Sears for $100 (some stores).

The really big pluses it has are that it easy to upgrade to region free, 3h record mode (recording as good as 2h mode), and Macrovision-free using the firmware writing programs from Mr. Wizard on the internet, free. The last two let you convert the VHS tapes you own to DVD's...an excellent capability. The quality of the copies is identical to the source, even in 3h mode, and using the Liteon is far better and easier than doing this with a capture device and you PC.

I have also done transfers of digital channel captures from a Tivo DVR with excellent results. Same for Firewire captures from a Digital 8 camcorder.

The TV Guide Plus feature is OK, but nowhere near Tivo in ease of use.

I have used Verbatim, TDK, Memorex, and OfficeMax DVD+R blanks with no trouble. The recorder is pickier about DVD+RW's.

The remote is very simple, but adequate.

For $100 plus $15 for a two year service contract, this thing is peerless. The up-scale brands like Panasonic or Sony have nicer remotes and (maybe) better reliability, but no TV Guide Plus, no macrovision-free, no region-free, no 3h mode. Too many negatives for very little benefit plus higher cost.

Great recorder, but some drawbacks.......2005-12-30

I purchased this DVD recorder on Ebay from Sears as a clearance item. It was an impulse buy but so far I have been very pleased. The first thing I did was to upgrade the firmware. It took a couple of trys because the unit is fussy. I then set up the machine by teloing it my zip code, the time and ect. Then I set it to record Ice Age off TV and left for vacation.
I came back from vacation to a pleaseant surprise. Ice Age had recorded perfectly and all of my TV listings (including a few Canadian stations) had been downlaoded onto my machine. Wow! it's just like the listings on my old satillite reciever only I do not have to pay for them!
Now for the nit-picks...
Their is a slight amount of snow when I view a TV signal through the unit to my TV. However, the DVD record and play clear. Could be a setup issue but I do not know. I have my antenna go into the unit, then it outputs S-video and L&R audio to one of the aux inputs to my TV. I also have an rf cable running from the usit to my tv so I can use my TV tuner. Picture is fine when the unit is off. Not a big deal because I watch TV with the TV tuner, DVD tuner is for recording which it does just fine.
The sound is just so-so. I think it only records and TV in mono. It seems I have turn up my TV some when viewing TV or a recorded DVD through the DVD recorder. I could get around this by using my TV as a source to record from but that just adds complication to my setup and I don't think it's worth the hassle.
When setting up the unit, I had to set the clock. What's up with that? It downloads the TV listing info of the air...with the times they are on...why can't it be smart enough to set it's own clock with this info? Seems strange to me.
Now for a couple of cool things...
Recordings done on DVD+RW will play in other DVD players without being finalized. At least in my Philips player they will. This is great because I can lend them to friends or record from another DVD player to get out the commercials.
Firewire input - I can record from my digital camcorder with no image loss. I bought the cheapest firewire cable I could find ($5 off Ebay) and it works fine. The video displayed as you are recording is choppy and the sound cuts in and out but the resulting DVD is fine. I was able to fit two hours of DV tape onto one DVD without sacrificing quality.

4/12/06 Update: I'm still very pleased with my recorder. I've installed the revised firmware to disable the macrovision, enable LP (3hr) mode and make it region free. No macrovision is great, it's nice to be able to back up kids DVDs. The 3 hr mode is OK, but DVDs recorded this way will not play correctly in my other DVD player. I could care less about the region free thing since I don't travel the world picking up DVDs to watch as I go.
The recorder can be moody at times. It can lock up, sometimes to the point where it must be unplugged or run the system restore. When I do this, the clock displays the wrong time and cannot be set. It resets to the correct time after being turned off for one night to allow the TV guide to update. Annoying, but I can live with it.

Great doorstop!.......2005-10-02

This product is not worth anyones' money. It has not gone for more than week without something going wrong. Refuses to recognize previously recorded discs,declaring them either invalid or blank. This includes those just recorded by it! Will freeze up when the menu button is touched. A circle with a slash in it will appear and it will not acknowledge any remote (or on unit) button at all. This unit is a piece of trash! Would rate it 0 stars if possible. I'm going to RCA or magnavox for my next recorder.

Average customer rating:
Buffalo Technology WHR3G54 Wireless, 125 Hi-Speed Mode Wireless Cable/Dsl Router W/AOSS

Manufacturer: BUFFALO
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Networking & Online Communication | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics | Broadband Access | Telephony | Wired Networks | Wireless
Product Features:

Wireless cable/DSL router with 125 Mbps high speed mode

Security: WPA (TKIP, AES), Built-in SPI firewall, Privacy Separator

Dynamic packet filtering

Built-in DHCP server

Built-in 10/100 4-port switch

ASIN: B00023LTLY

Product Description

The AirStation 125 High Speed Mode Wireless Cable/DSL Router, model WHR3-G54, combines blazing fast wireless performance with Buffalo's AirStation One-Touch Secure System (AOSS). AOSS automatically detects and configures AOSS-enabled wireless clients, seamlessly creating secure wireless connections, making setup a snap. Security features include WPA (TKIP and AES) or standard WEP, along with Buffalo's Privacy Separator. The AirStation takes 802.11g performance to the extreme, while maximizing the throughput of your high speed WAN/LAN connections and conforming with 802.11g/802.11b standards. The combination of speed, security, and push-button setup, makes it a perfect choice for any wireless network.

Amazon.com Product Description

Buffalo's WHR3-G54 AirStation 125 High Speed Mode Wireless Cable/DSL Router combines blazing fast wireless performance with BuffaloÕs exclusive AirStation One-Touch Secure System (AOSS). AOSS automatically detects and configures AOSS-enabled wireless clients, seamlessly creating secure wireless connections, making setup a snap. Security features include WPA (TKIP and AES) or standard WEP, along with BuffaloÕs Privacy Separator. The AirStation takes 802.11g performance to the extreme, while maximizing the throughput of your high speed WAN/LAN connections and conforming with 802.11g/802.11b standards. The combination of speed, security, and push-button setup, makes it a perfect choice for any wireless network.

When operating in High Speed Mode, this AirStation achieves an actual throughput of up to 34.1 Mbps, which is the equivalent throughput of a system following 802.11g protocol and operating at a signaling rate of 125Mbps.

What Is AOSS? Setting up a secure wireless network can be too complicated, involving many tedious steps and requiring a certain level of expertise to complete. BuffaloÕs AirStation OneTouch Secure System (AOSS) allows you to create a hi-speed secure wireless connection with a push of a button and a click of the mouse. AOSS automatically detects and configures other AOSS enabled wireless devices and clients and seamlessly creates secure connections. As you add additional devices, security is negotiated at the highest level possible for all devices on the network. Say, for example, that you have one AOSS client that supports both WEP and WPA level encryption, while another client that supports only WEP. The AirStation automatically adjusts the security level to one that both clients will support.

What's in the Box
This package contains the AirStation 125 High Speed Mode Wireless Cable/DSL Router, power adapter, Ethernet cable, CD-ROM with drivers and manual, and printed Quick Setup Guide. It's backed by 24/7 toll-free tech support and a 2-year warranty.

Tech Talk

AES: The Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) is the U.S. government's next-generation cryptography algorithm, phasing out the older DES format.
TKIP: The next generation of WEP, the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP, pronounced tee-kip) provides per-packet key mixing, a message integrity check and a re-keying mechanism to secure 802.11 wireless LANs.
WEP: A data encryption method used to protect transmission between 802.11 clients and access points, the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) standard is now considered insufficient, with WPA encryption a more secure choice.
WPA: Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) improves the security of 802.11 networks, using 802.1x and EAP to restrict network access and its own encryption (TKIP) to secure data during transmission.

Average customer rating:

Love it.

Factory-Reconditioned Canon BJC-85 Color Bubble Jet Printer

Manufacturer: Canon Computer Systems
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Accessories:

Netgear FWG114P 802.11g Wireless Firewall with USB Print Server

Netgear USB Mini Print Server (PS121)

Belkin F3U133-06 Pro Series Hi-Speed USB Cable (Six-Feet)

Belkin F2A046-06 IEEE 1284 PC A-B Parallel Printer Cable; DB25M/Cent36M (6-Feet)

Canon BCI-10 Black Ink Tank

Product Features:

This is a refurbished product with a 90-day manufacturer's warranty

USB and parallel ports, Mac and PC compatible

IrDA technology for wireless printing

720 x 360 resolution in color or B&W

Up to 5 ppm black printing

ASIN: B00005AC7M

Amazon.com Product Description

The Canon BJC-85 color Bubble Jet printer is an exceptional combination of lightweight portability and professional-quality desktop printing--a remarkably fast, commanding little printer, enabling you to produce letters, memos, and reports on all your excursions. The perfect companion to your desktop or laptop, both Mac and PC compatible, the printer is practical for travel and use just about anywhere with its long-life battery (and optional battery pack) and the AC adapter. Plus, fast built-in infrared IrDA wireless technology lets you print without a cable connection.

Sleek size is just an introduction to the printer. Documents print in crisp 720 x 360 dpi black and at a surprisingly fast 5 ppm in black and white and 2 ppm in color. These rates are supported by a 30-sheet paper feed for continuous printing. The crisp and vibrant colors delivered by the Canon BJC-85 color Bubble Jet printer on charts, graphs, and photos are of the high quality you want, both at home and on the road. With the addition of the optional IS-12 color image scanner cartridge, you can transform the BJC-85 into a sheet-fed color scanner, which is an outstanding opportunity to gain two compact and portable machines in one.

Even with the AC adapter and optional battery included, the Canon BJC-85 weighs in at just 4.5 pounds. A universal power adapter, color and black ink cartridges, and a CD-ROM with printer/scanner drivers are included.

Customer Reviews:

Love it........2002-04-19

It may not be fast, but it is very reliable. I use it every day.

Product Description

What would you call a camera that lets you get close to the action, capture it digitally, and share it with family and friends? Ezonics calls it the Bino Cam LX! The Bino Cam LX is a professional-quality 8X magnification binocular with an integrated quality digital camera! It's the perfect camera for concerts, sporting events, outdoor adventures... anytime that you need to get in close for a great picture! The onboard digital camera takes quality pictures every time! What's more, the Bino Cam LX gives you automatic exposure and focus-free settings, making it easy for anyone to use! Ezonics packed the Bino Cam LX with some of the hottest digital photography software titles available anywhere, making it EASY for you to produce professional-quality digital image projects... right from your desktop! Get the Bino Cam LX today, and see what you've been missing!

Customer Reviews:

Ezonics - Good while they last!.......2005-07-06

I bought a pair of those EZ Bino Cam LX in the Spring of 2004. Initially, I was quite pleased with them; Although they would only work properly with NiMtl Hydride batteries (and even at that, you could not leave the batteries in the camera for any length of time), and the cycle time between shots was quite long (several long seconds), they proved quite useful for outdoor and bird photography. That is, until one day this Spring (2005), when I found out that the file system allowing the camera to store pictures was completely corrupted, rendering the camera useless. I first tried the EZonics technical support page on the company Web site, and nobody got back to me. I then pointed that out in a message to the EZonics Webmaster: No reaction. I then called the company phone line (no 1-800- number) and spoke to a technician for assistance. The guy had no idea about my problem, could not send me a program so that I could re-burn the ROM in the camera, and told me that OUT OF WARRANTY CAMERAS COULD NOT BE REPAIRED, even if I was willing to pay for the repair. This is poor product support if I have seen it. Stay away.

Product Description

Day/Night Weatherproof Color Bullet Camera w/ 66 Infrared LED's Just released, high resolution Sony 1/3" CCD Exview Image Sensors in conjunction with 66 High Power IR LED's make this a very popular camera. This compact camera has an extraordinary picture in pitch-black conditions with the truest color reproduction available in a day / night camera. With this rugged, top of the line High Resolution cameras you will be able to see up to 150 feet in absolute darkness (0.0 Min Illumination). Includes: Power supply and mounting bracket.   Specifications: - Image Sensor: 1/3" Sony - CCD Total Pixel: 542 (H) x 496(V) - Sync System: Internal - Scanning Systems: 525 Lines, 60 fields/Sec - Min. Illumination: 0.1 Lux F2.0/0.000Lux (IR Led On) - Lens Option: 3.8~9.5mm Varifoval, DC Auto Iris Lens - Resolution: 380TV Lines - S/S Ratio: 50dB Min. (AGC Off) - White Balance: ATW - White Balance Range: AWB, ATW (3200~10000K) - Auto Iris: DC Auto Iris Lens - Electronic Shutter: 1/60 ~ 1/100,000 sec. - Video Output: 1.0Vp-p Composite video at 75ohm - IR LEDs: 54 unit infrared LED - IR Distance: up to 131 feet - Gain Control: AGC - Water Resistance: IP65/NEMA4 - Operating Temperature: -20 C~ 50 C - Operational Humidity: Within 90% RH - Dimensions: 92mm (W) x 98mm(L) - Power Supply: 12 Volt/ 1.A Max

Day/Night Varifocal IR Bullet - Wired Camera with Plug & Play

Average customer rating:

Day/Night Varifocal IR Bullet - Wired Camera with Plug & Play

Manufacturer: Combined Safety
ProductGroup: CE

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Product Description

Day/Night Weatherproof Color Bullet Camera w/ 66 Infrared LED's Just released, high resolution Sony 1/3" CCD Exview Image Sensors in conjunction with 66 High Power IR LED's make this a very popular camera. This compact camera has an extraordinary picture in pitch-black conditions with the truest color reproduction available in a day / night camera. With this rugged, top of the line High Resolution cameras you will be able to see up to 150 feet in absolute darkness (0.0 Min Illumination). Includes: Power supply and mounting bracket. Resolution Specifications: - Image Sensor: 1/3" Sony - CCD Total Pixel: 542 (H) x 496(V) - Sync System: Internal - Scanning Systems: 525 Lines, 60 fields/Sec - Min. Illumination: 0.1 Lux F2.0/0.000Lux (IR Led On) - Lens Option: 3.8~9.5mm Varifoval, DC Auto Iris Lens - Resolution: 380TV Lines - S/S Ratio: 50dB Min. (AGC Off) - White Balance: ATW - White Balance Range: AWB, ATW (3200~10000K) - Auto Iris: DC Auto Iris Lens - Electronic Shutter: 1/60 ~ 1/100,000 sec. - Video Output: 1.0Vp-p Composite video at 75ohm - IR LEDs: 54 unit infrared LED - IR Distance: up to 131 feet - Gain Control: AGC - Water Resistance: IP65/NEMA4 - Operating Temperature: -20 C~ 50 C - Operational Humidity: Within 90% RH - Dimensions: 92mm (W) x 98mm(L) - Power Supply: 12 Volt/ 1.

Product Description

Canon printers are renowned for quality and results - especially when using genuine Canon consumables. Enjoy a wide range of Canon consumables - there's no time like the present to give your printer the finest it deserves.

Amazon.com Product Description

The Canon BCI-5C is a yellow ink refill tank for the Canon BJC-8200 color bubble jet photo printer. The tank holds enough ink to cover approximately 120 8-by-10-inch pages.

Customer Reviews:

DISCONTINUED!!!.......2001-04-26

This is a great print cartrage, at a great price. I have had good success with them...

HOWEVER, Canon has discontinued them. You should use the new BCI-6 inks! If you have the Canon BJC-8200, register it and you will get a new set of BCI-6 inks (all 6 are now different), and the new drivers -- FREE.

The new drivers can also be downloaded from Canon's website.

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Crystal Acoustics Home Theater Speaker System with Slim Speakers and SmArt 4 & THX?? Select Certified 10" Subwoofer, Maple Veneer

Manufacturer: Crystal Acoustics
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Surround | Speakers | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
Home Theater Speaker Systems | Speakers | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
Speaker Systems | Home Theater Systems | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
Audio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
Product Features:

AFFORDABLE HI END HOME THEATER WITH THX SELECT CERTIFIED SUBWOOFER

Power: 150 WRMS (SmArt Tower-4 & SmArt CSF-4), 120WRMS (THX-10SUBt)

Absolutely Flat Frequency response: 120 - 22kHz (SmArt Tower-4 & SmArt CSF-4), 35 - 200Hz (THX-10SUBt)

Warranty: 5 year parts and labor (1 year parts and labor for Subwoofer)

ASIN: B000E83DUM

Product Description

Crystal Acoustics Smart 4 system is fun, elegant, easy to place and great sounding! SmArt 4 Home Theater Systems feature interchangeable side panels in High Gloss Lacquer finishes. This Smart 4 system, comes with four Smart 4 speaker towers for the front and surround channel reproduction, a set of Warm Maple High Gloss side panels, a black 10 THX® Select Certified, Down-firing table Subwoofer, bevel edged with glass top and an elegant, high performance center channel that changes its side panels! Slim cabinets and a 120Hz crossover point offer best performance for their size. Their small footprint/big sound performance is perfectly suited for today's Integrated Home Entertainment Lifestyle. SmArt 4 Systems satisfy the Discriminating Audio/Video Enthusiast, the Family Decorator, or Single with Style with handsome, sturdy, contemporary, slim-line good looks with those convenient interchangeable side panels for ultimate versatility. Choose from high gloss lacquer finishes like Warm Maple, Deep Dark Cherry, Classic Piano Black or modern Silver. CRYSTAL ACOUSTICS LLC is a subsidiary company of CRYSTAL AUDIOVIDEO LTD, situated in Baltimore MD. Crystal Audiovideo is based in London, UK and is a leading European Home Theater manufacturer, producing Home Theater Systems with THX components. Our production is in China, and we also do OEM for famous manufactures all over the world. Our group designs and produces speakers with THX Certification by combining low production cost with Hi-End quality certified by THX. Therefore we are able to offer retail prices for less than half, compared to other, well known similar quality products.

Product Description

CD-RW technology provides a variety of options for storing and distributing information. This technology offers a unique solution, with the flexibility and compatibility that other storage media just can't offer. This CD-RW drive offers industry-leading features, performance, quality and value.

Average customer rating:

Orb Drive is Amazing

Terrible product

Orb drive wonderful

orb drive is awesome

Castlewood Systems ORB2II01 2.2 GB EIDE Removable Media Drive

Manufacturer: Castlewood Systems
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Zip Drives | Drives & Storage | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
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ASIN: B000031KJJ

Product Description

Castlewood's removable media drive product, named ORB uses 3.5" removable media with a capacity of 2.2 GB, more than any other product in its category. Additionally, at an impressive 12.2Mbps maximum ORB sustained data transfer rate-the fastest transfer rate of any removable media product available today-is completely "video ready." ORB disks can be used in a variety of applications that require storage of large amounts of large files and digital data, such as music and video editing, graphic design, publishing and multimedia presentations. Information technology (IT) markets are expected to use ORB drives as a way to easily and quickly back up data, and increase PC storage.Castlewood is providing ORB Tools, a feature-rich suite of functions designed to help manage your ORB disks and make backups as intuitive for the novice as the professional. ORB Tools feature: Write Protect, Disk Partitioning and Formatting, Set ORB as Fixed or Removable, a file archive called "tracker," ORB Disk Duplicator, SCSI Mounter, and other useful maintenance functions. The ORB Tools Backup Suite includes 1-Click Backup, Volume Copy, Image Copy and Professional Backup. For the novice, ORB's one-step backup sets a new standard for thoroughness, simplicity and security by automating system disk and file backups. Also, ORB drives use a new design, called "headerless ID," thus eliminating the need for disk formatting.

Customer Reviews:

Orb Drive is Amazing.......2000-07-24

I've had my Orb drive for six months, and it has been great. It's so fast you'd never know it was removable.

Terrible product.......2000-07-17

The orb drive is terrible. After owning it for 4 months the discsturned corrupt and ruined the drive. I sent it back (paying 20 bucks for shipping) and got a new one. 4 months later same thing. I sent it back again and 4 months later it is screwed up again. If you wanna buy a POS drive buy this. I will sell you mine and my 2 ruined discs...

Orb drive wonderful.......2000-02-04

The Orb drive has kept me from needing a new computer, since I can infinitely increase my hard drive space for my mp3 fetish. The one problem is it's extrodinarily loud when it's "thinking," but it's a small price to pay.

orb drive is awesome.......1999-12-30

I have been stuck with a 2GB hard drive and haven't wanted to outlay the cash to upgrade an old system with a new hd. The internal orb drive is as fast as my old hd and holds more. If thats not enough I can buy new 2.2Gb disks for only 30-40 bucks. I just hope they stay in business long enough for support and media issues

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