Memorex MPD8081 Portable Mini-CD/CD-R/MP3 Pocket Player

Average customer rating:

The worst player there is....

You can do much better.

Still a great value and practical mp3 player

It's time is over

LCD problems make this a bad buy.

Memorex MPD8081 Portable Mini-CD/CD-R/MP3 Pocket Player

Manufacturer: Memorex
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Rayovac NM715-8 Rechargeable NiMH AA Batteries, 8-Count Package

Mac Vision Mobile DVD and VCR FM Digital Modulator for MP301 and MP501

Memorex High Performance AA Alkaline Batteries, 12 Pack

Memorex High Performance AA Alkaline Batteries, 50 Pack

Motorized SkipDoctor by Digital Innovations (Model 1013000)

Product Features:

8 cm pocket CD player plays mini CD/CD-R/CD-RW/MP3-CD

2-line dot-matrix text display for artist and track information

MP3 file search by subject, title, or artist

120 seconds antiskip protection (MP3 tracks), 45 seconds protection (PCM audio)

ASIN: B000068U29

Product Description

Memorex is a manufacturer and distributor of brand name consumer electronics worldwide. Memorex is keeping abreast of the latest trends in consumer electronics, so that it can provide the most innovative, quality products to you.PRODUCT FEATURES: Plays only mini CDRs (8 cm format); Plays MP3 files; Search by subject, title, or artist; 64 selections programming memory; Multi-session; 45-second anti-shock system (120-second ESP in MP3 mode); Dot matrix LCD display with 2 lines of text; Track skip, repeat, random play; 1 bit D/A converter.ot matrix LCD display with 2 lines of text; Track skip, repeat, random play; 1 bit D/A converter.

Amazon.com Product Description

With its handy MP3 song-search feature and pocket-friendly size, Memorex's MPD8081 takes full advantage of the tiny 3-inch (8 cm) CD-R format, playing full-quality CD tracks as well as MP3 compressed-music files. An 8 cm disc holds more than three hours of compressed music (compared with about 21 minutes of CD-quality PCM audio). Memorex boasts nearly two minutes of electronic skip protection (ESP) in MP3 mode (45 seconds for PCM), so the device is ready to go anywhere you do.

The MPD8081's search feature lets you hunt for tunes by subject, title, or artist. The player also offers 64-selection programming memory (program by track or album), multi-session-disc playback, random play, repeat play (one/all), and a single-bit digital-to-analog converter for optimal sound quality. The player comes with compact earbud headphones.

Customer Reviews:

The worst player there is...........2007-03-02

This thing worked for 5 days after I bought it...stone age and not worth the money.

You can do much better........2006-08-15

Pros: Plays music in a standard format on standard discs (no MTP or other proprietary systems to deal with.) Cheap.
Cons: TOO cheap. Old and outdated. Limited format support (no WMA for example.)

Oh wow! These things are still being sold? I bought one years ago when it was a brand new thing. Back then it was good because flash-based MP3 players used the MTP-style proprietary method of transfering files so they were a pain to work with (not to mention that back then 256MB of flash was "high end" and extremely expensive.) Today you can do a lot better and frankly I recommend against buying this. I'll write from memory what I remember (I gave it away a long time ago.)

First, it doesn't remember any settings. I can't remember where it left off, and it doesn't remember settings like shuffle. That means that every time you start it, unless you go through the 5 or so button presses it required to enable the correct shuffle mode, it would play your music in the same order.

To make things worse, the displays do seem to be made more cheaply or something. I too had one where the display simply stopped working after about a month or so. While with most MP3 players a broken display is hardly fatal (you need to hear a lot more than you need to see) the fact that it couldn't remember any settings or where you left off and that it required you to go through several button presses to enable basic options such as shuffle made it become all but completely unusable since I wasn't aware I needed to memorize the exact key presses to do such things. If you want to play something in order this is fine, but, unless you rotate your discs very often, going in order will get old very fast.

Also, I recently tried to help the person transfer an audiobook to the player. In an effort to make the files fit on a single disc, I elected to decrease quality somewhat. I used low bitrates, mono, and 22KHz audio. All I got out was silence though. Officially it supports sample rates from 8KHz to 48KHz, so I guess it just won't allow mono.

Finally, if I remember correctly, I would occasionally actually get skipping despite the skip protection. If I recall correctly, it was certain VBR files it would skip on. I think I had the impression that it was primarily caused by files that could hit numbers like 320Kbps bitrate and the maximum the player was perhaps made for was 256Kbps. I may be mistaken about that, but, unmistakably whatever the cause was, it had troubles with some VBR. Either way, my current modern MP3 player has no such troubles.

So, I give it two stars. It is functional, and will still work today -- and it's actually small enough to fit within a large pocket, so even still has some convenience factor compared to a full-sized mp3 cd player. Unfortunately, it lacks a lot of modern features and the main advantages -- the large amount of storage for such a small size at its price range -- no longer apply today with flash based players hitting 4+GB of storage and micro/mini harddrive players in the area of 4-80GB and costing less for the same amount of storage.

Still a great value and practical mp3 player.......2006-06-01

I managed to get one of these refurbished off Amazon, so hopefully the defective-LCD screen issue has ben resolved on this unit. It gets great battery life, plays mini CD-RWs flawlessly (even multi-session discs). I use Memorex brand "Pocket" CD-RWs. The 2 minutes of skip protection is more than enough to prevent interuptions in playing. The player is small enough to fit into most pockets, probably not tight jeans, though. The included headphones are decent. The on- screen-menu is a bit tricky to learn, but once you get used to it, it's pretty easy and quick to naviagte folders and songs. The only qualm I have is the lack of a backlight for the screen.

It's time is over.......2005-09-30

I've had one of these for a little under two years and when I had it I rarely used it. It holds so little music per mini-CD that I just kept burning the much cheaper full sized CDs. Now, I have a flash based player.

If you're really considering this. Don't. Look at one of the cheaper flash players. The mini-CDs only hold 212 (if I remember correctly) and you can get a Sandisk DAP 256 for around $50 now (Sept 05).

However, for a collector of odd gadgets and obsolete tech, sure, this is an interesting anomoly.

LCD problems make this a bad buy........2005-09-01

The lcd which is a very vital element in knowing what is being played for MP3 cds stopped working after a month. I was very disappointed as this was a gift for my dad.

The battery compartment lid is very tight and I think that is one of the reasons the lcd stopped working as some connection may have gotten loose inside because of the pressure needed to open the battery compartment.

The sound quality of the headphones is not good. Used a sony headphone instead and the sound was great. So no complaints about the sound quality here. If the LCD worked, this player would have been a good buy.

I bought a Philips Expanium 431 instead. Not only is it smaller than this player and the lcd works great too.

Product Description

The CanoScan N676U scanner is a truly remarkable addition to your home or workplace. Its intelligent, state-of-the-art features save you time, and the unbelievable price can save you money. Its sleek styling and handsome, high-tech metallic finish look great on any desktop. And the results you'll achieve are simply spectacular. At just over one inch high, the N676U scanner is one of the smallest flatbed scanners in the world. It's also one of the easiest to set up and use. Connect with just a single USB cable to any compatible Mac or PC - no power cord or bulky transformers are necessary. Then scan, copy or e-mail your images in just one step using the three convenient external buttons. You can even burn complete photos onto CDs with ease. So it's easier than ever to take advantage of this scanner's full capabilities: remarkable 48-bit and 600 x 1200 dpi resolution that gives you over 281-trillion possible colors for richer, more robust scans. The accompanying stand allows you to stand up the N670U scanner to make room on your desk, and still use it to scan at anytime.Canon's advanced Z-Lid Expansion Top will forever change the way you scan bulky items, such as books and magazines. Other scanner covers lift only at an angle and become uneven and awkward when scanning anything that isn't completely flat. The N676U scanner cover includes a special expansion hinge that lifts vertically and lays flat to create the space needed for bulky items, and to help ensure clear scans.

Amazon.com Product Description

Featuring a unique Z-lid design, the CanoScan N676U combines a slim 1.4-inch depth with the capability to easily scan images from bulky originals such as books and magazines. No matter what thickness the original, the 600 x 1,200 dpi resolution and 48-bit color provide crisp detail and richness to all scans, with a maximum size of 8.5 by 11.7 inches.

The one-touch design allows home users to print, copy, or send scanned images via e-mail, while the single power cord keeps your desktop free of clutter. Canon provides a one-year warranty that covers parts and labor.

Customer Reviews:

Great inexpensive scanner.......2002-09-05

Had to dump my 4 year old Umax when I was unable to get the latest drivers for Windows XP. I had my doubt's as to what you get in this [less expensive]scanner, but I can tell you I was not disappointed! Was up and running in a matter of minutes and I really like having just the one USB cable to deal with. Unit scans at good rate of speed and the quality of the scans is fine for most applications. Overall, I am very pleased with this scanner and would not hesitate to reccommend it to anyone.

Excellent Value.......2002-08-28

I purchased an N676U for a budget system I built for a family friend. I had the system set up within 10 minutes. Truly easy to setup and easy to use, especially with Windows XP.

The N676U comes with all the hardware and software needed to get up and running, including a USB cable and all the software you need. Even computer beginners should be able to set this up. One BIG plus is that the scanner is actually powered by the USB cable! This is genius in my book (no seperate power cord/ugly power brick required)! I mean, who doesn't already have a mess of cables hidden behind their computers? Like I said, truly plug and play. Plug the USB cable in, install the necessary software, and you should be ready to go.

The scan resolution is relatively low (compared to entry-pro scanners), but then again, this system is not designed for professional graphic designers, it's for casual users who just want to scan pictures quickly and easily. Overall, a great piece of hardware that I would recommend to anyone looking for a quick scan on a budget.

A very good scanner - can not beat for the money.......2002-06-21

Very good scanner. Can not beat for the money. True Plug and play (Not like some stuff I have bought that says plug and play and hours later your still in the plug stage)lol. Very slim and not obtrusive. Slick design. Nice quality. Thumbs up.

IT BROKE 1 YEAR. STINKS. WILL NOT WORK. I USED IT VERY LITTLE TO SCAN. BUMMER. BUY AT OWN RISK.

Just What I Needed.......2002-04-10

I have had this scanner for about four months now and use it nearly every day with great satisfaction. It is easy to use and gives great results. I love the size of it too as it fits well into a small space.

Windows XP compatible: ).......2002-04-05

I was a little skeptic when I ordered it, not sure whether it is compatible with Windows XP. To my surprise, it did include a driver CD for Windows XP. Unfortunately, it seesm to be the basic driver, I still need to download the newest TWAIN drivers from their website.

Once setup, this scanner is pretty easy to use and the scan quality is pretty good. The software package that came with it is just so so, but adaquet. Once you installed the TWAIN driver, you can just use your own softwares like Photoshop for more advanced graphics editing.

The whole unit is very thin, looks pretty nice from the outside. The connection between the lid and the flatbed is weak, so probably need to be careful with it. And it makes strange sound when you turn on the computer.

Average customer rating:
Fellowes Body Glove Scuba Cellsuit - Soft case for cellular phone - black, silver - Sanyo SCP-8100

Manufacturer: Fellowes
ProductGroup: CE

CD Player & Media | Media Storage | Audio & Video Accessories | Accessories & Supplies | Categories | Electronics
ASIN: B000IFUS0E

Product Description

Enhance the look of your cell phone, but still protect it with the Body Glove Cellsuit. The Cellsuit provides a shock absorbent and water-resistant case, but it also has a sleek and fashionable design that will fit your phone like a glove!

Customer Reviews:

absolutely necessary.......2002-07-13

I recently received a Fuji Finepix F601 as a gift; the giver, a professional photographer, included this 128MB Smart Media Card as a matter of course. Thank goodness he knew what he was doing -- the 601 only comes with a 16MB card, which on the 601 is only enough for 5 images at the highest recording level. If you're getting a compatible fuji camera, you really need this.

I have no complaints about card quality, and because the camera interfaces directly (USB) with the PC, there won't be a need to remove the card. Ever. That security, and the ability to store over a hundred 8x10 print-quality pix on one wafer-thin card, makes this product easily worth the extra cost if you're getting a fuji digital camera.

Average customer rating:
FUJIFILM - Flash memory card - 128 MB - SmartMedia

Manufacturer: FUJIFILM
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Memory | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics | Memory Finder | Memory Cards | Memory Card Readers | Memory Card Adapters | PC Memory | Mac Memory | Printer Memory Modules
ASIN: B0009LYYKW

Product Description

SmartMedia is a new powerful storage card, which helps electronic devices - including the digital still camera and various forms of portable information equipment - become even smaller in size. Compared with conventional memory cards, which use a semiconductor memory assembled on board, SmartMedia has an extremely simple structure.Each SmartMedia card features an embedded NAND-type flash memory chip, and thus it is less costly than other types of memory card. As a result, SmartMedia permits the user to have many cards to store a large library of favorite images and sounds. SmartMedia card can be used in portable devices that require internal file data storage and in equipment that processes such data, including digital cameras, PDA, electronic musical instruments, voice recorders, faxes, printers, scanners, word processors and handy terminals.

FUJIFILM - Flash memory card - 128 MB - SmartMedia

Average customer rating:

FUJIFILM - Flash memory card - 128 MB - SmartMedia

Manufacturer: FUJIFILM
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Product Description

Today the uses for Flash Memory are rapidly increasing. Flash Memory is ideal for dozens of applications, they all need a reliable and easy way to store and transport vital information. That's why Flash Memory has quickly become one of today's hottest storage technologies. Manufactured to exact industry standards, Fuji's Flash Memory cards are fully compatible with digital products that use Flash Memory technology.This Smartmedia memory is intended for digital cameras.

Average customer rating:
Design Acoustics DAT26D Speaker System

Manufacturer: Design Acoustics
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Home Theater Speaker Systems | Speakers | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
ASIN: B00000J3WR

Average customer rating:
Casio CP1280 900MHz Black Cordless Phone with Call Waiting, CID and Speakerphone

Manufacturer: CASIO
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

900 MHz - Analog | Cordless Telephones | Telephones | Office Electronics | Categories | Electronics
Office Electronics | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
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RCA RC920 Wireless Phone Jack Extension

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AT&T 90800 Mini Headset

Plantronics T100 Practica Headset with Built-in Telephone

Plantronics S10 Convertible Headset with Amplifier

Product Features:

900 MHz cordless phone with speakerphone, intercom

Caller ID/call waiting with 50-number memory

3 dedicated 1-touch auto-dial buttons

Dual keypads on both handset and base

20-number speed dial

ASIN: B000056VHQ

Amazon.com Product Description

Get 900 MHz clarity plus caller ID, call waiting, and a speakerphone with the Casio CP-1280 cordless phone. The phone's caller-ID memory holds up to 50 names and numbers, while caller information is displayed on the three-line LCD display. More than 20 numbers are available for one-touch dialing and there are three dedicated one-touch auto-dial buttons for frequently called numbers.

Other phone features include dual keypads, two-way page-intercom, and three-way conference calling. Functions include last-number redial, flash, mute, hold, handset volume, and ringer control. The phone can be mounted on the wall and comes with a one-year warranty.

Note that caller ID and call waiting require subscription services offered by local telephone companies.

Average customer rating:

Great Idea - Hope for firmware update

Pretty neat toy for the price

You get what you pay for

It works but I'm very disappointed

D'zign Digital Video Camera - DV5

Manufacturer: NHJ
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

All Camcorders | Camcorders | Camera & Photo | Categories | Electronics
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Product Features:

3.2 MP effective resolution Sensor: 1/2.7 inch

2-inch Color LCD

2 GB HDD

Camcorder Digital Camera MP3 playback Storage device

ASIN: B0009MI01A

Product Description

Unlike conventional videotape, you will not accidentally take double images or erase important data with the D'zign DV-5. Of course you can immediately playback data from the position you wish to see. There is no need for troublesome operations such as fast-forward or rewind.In addition, the large capacity hard disk drive allows for long recording times, unlike flash memory recording media. The D'zign DV-5 can store a maximum of 3 hours and 14 minutes of video recording, 10, 699 still images, and 68 hours of voice recording. Digital cameras with hard disk drives are becoming the standard by which all other digital cameras are judged.

Customer Reviews:

Great Idea - Hope for firmware update.......2006-02-16

For what I paid for this unit ($179), I shouldn't be disappointed. There are a bunch of great features on this camera; I love the 2gb hard drive, the handy size, the belt-loop case, the built in MP3 player, the usb charger (yes, the battery charges just by plugging it in to your computer or laptop). What I am not satisfied with is the picture and video quality. Outdoor day-time pictures work pretty well when the lighting is good. You can take a ton of high quality pictures (about 2000 in the 2048x1536 mode). Unfortunately this camera is about worthless in normal indoor lighting. The color is distorted and washed, and there is about a 30% chance to get a focused picture. The flash is at an awkward place (I keep putting my finger over it when I grip the camera), which doesn't matter, because the flash doesn't help the indoor picture problems anyway. I'm hoping that the NHJ comes out with a firmware upgrade which fixes the low light issues. I'm confident the camera is mechanically capable of taking good pictures indoors, because every once in a while I can get a decent photo.

Pretty neat toy for the price.......2005-12-28

I've gotten this little gadget a few weeks ago and I am pretty happy with it. The still image quality is decent, but the lack of a real flash makes inside images tricky. The video looks good too, but has issues with low light conditions. The build in LED lamp is not very useful and has a bit of a blue tint. Run time is 100 to 120 minutes and unit charges pretty quick (2 hrs, either via USB or the power supply). Overall more then happy with it :)

You get what you pay for.......2005-11-30

I disagree with the previous reviewer who panned this item (and also didn't seem to find the 640x480 resolution video mode). For the price it met expectations (and was smaller than I expected). You aren't going to get briliant results with a pocket-sized mpeg4 realtime codec and fixed focus lens. This camera will not replace your DV tape camera - and I don't think that's its intention. It is really compact and lightweight and fits easily in a pocket, and that is its real strength.

Rather than comparing this to tape-based cameras (or even the much larger and more expensive Panasonic HD-based cameras), this camera should be compared to products like the Aiptek range of CF-based cameras. And, having owned an Aiptek previously, I must say that this is much better. The video results are way better than the Aiptek cameras (which use CMOS sensors rather than the more expensive CCD that this camera has). I found the still photo results mixed - when I took photos indoors under strip lighting I needed a very steady hand to prevent blurring, but photos taken outdoors came out well.

All in all, I think that this camera fits well in a niche between the totally crap CMOS cameras, and tape-based video cameras. It won't replace the latter, or your still camera, but if you want a video camera that you can just keep in a pocket or handbag and have accessible all the time, this is about the best one available right now.

You can see a short video and still photo I took with this camera here

It works but I'm very disappointed.......2005-11-20

Update****
Here is a video I shot on Christmas Eve 2005 at me mums.
http://www.robdrew.com/ce2005.wmv

**If you are going to by this device, make sure you buy a spare battery and keep it fully charged. The unit will not stay powered up by the usb port while working with it to transfer files to or from. My recommendation is that you give it a full charge after shooting video for more than 2 hrs. Then with your fully charged spare, transfer your audio or video files to your HD. Depending on how many files you have on the unit, transfer times could take up to 20mins via its usb 2.0 port.

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I spent a lot of time searching for an actual user review on this product but had no luck. So I volunteered to be the sacricial lamb. I bought this unit as a secondary throw it in my pocket cam. Folks, do yourselves a favor and forget about buying this camera. The video resolution is very poor, the LED flash is a joke and the pics come out blurry 95% of the time. I had really high hopes for this cam but I knew it was too good to be true. The company does a good job of marketing the unit. The presentation on their website makes it seem like the best thing since sliced bread, but it's all just hype. Let me put it this way. Most digital cameras with a movie mode take better video than this unit, which was really designed to be a dedicated DV recorder. It does have an MP3 player and voice recorder and they work ok, but that's not why I bought it. I paid $149 for the unit and would love to return it but the fact is the unit works, just not very well. Checkout my site for actual video and pics taken with this cam. http://www.robdrew.com/gadgets/dv5.html

Product Description

Information technology professionals rely on HP quality to ensure maximum productivity. As the power of applications, processors, memory adapters and storage devices increases, high-end computer users are seeking ways to optimize their system performance. HP provides leading solutions, adding new levels of performance, availability, flexibility, and management.The HSV100 controller comes with Foundation Service Solution.

Product Description

Celestron's top-of-the-line binoculars feature phase coating for improved image quality and contrast, creating a sharper view especially noticeable when viewing fine detail. The Regal LS Series gives you all the optical performance of a high-quality Porro prism binocular in a lightweight, compact roof prism design. Fully multicoated optics make the details come alive with bright, true colors. These fully waterproof binoculars stand up well in all weather conditions. Their rubber-covered bodies are rugged in design with large center focus wheel for smooth, easy adjustment. Eyeglass wearers will appreciate the twist up (and down) eyecup feature.The Regal LS Series binoculars are sure to satisfy even the most discerning viewer and have the additional advantage of being quite reasonably priced, a most gratifying feature that Celestron never fails to deliver.

Amazon.com Product Description

The Regal LS series gives you all the optical performance of a high-quality Porro prism binocular in a lightweight, compact roof-prism design. These 10 x 25 Regal LS series binoculars feature a field view of 5.0 feet, eye relief of 17mm, near focus of 6 feet, and a weight of 16 ounces.

Fully multicoated optics make the details come alive with bright, true colors. These waterproof binoculars stand up well in all weather conditions. Their rubber-covered bodies are rugged in design with a large center-focus wheel for smooth, easy adjustment. Eyeglass wearers will appreciate the twist up (and down) eyecup feature.

Other features include:

Smooth, click-stop style of diopter adjustment
Large center focus wheel for ease of focusing
Included deluxe soft case
Included padded cloth neck strap

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