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Panasonic SC-PM71SD MP3 SD Micro System with 5-CD to SD Recording
Manufacturer: Panasonic ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics Accessories:
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ASIN: B000816XH0 |
Product Description
Panasonic's SC-PM71SD Micro Audio System gives you superior digital music in multiple formats. This small audio system accepts SD Cards for record and play -- load up the digital music you play on your PDA or MP3 player and enjoy. You can also record directly from CD to the SD card, for easier file transfers. Apart from that important feature, this compact sound system performs like those that are 4-times its size. Panasonic's hybrid bi-amp drives independent speakers for low and high frequencies for more precise sound integrity. Using the optimum drive system for each speaker assures reproduction of the high frequencies over an extended range, which results in wide-range audio reproduction. You also get an exceptionally powerful sound at 40 watts per channel. At 4 channels, that's 160 watts total power. And since it's a low-noise amp, you can enjoy clear reproduction of even quiet sounds. There's even a built-in AM/FM digitally tuned radio. If your mobile phone, PDA, notebook or other device has an SD card reader and is capable of having a speaker or headphone, you can listen to music you've recorded directly to an SD card. At home, you'll just love listening to this system. Park yourself in a comfortable chair and stay there thanks to the included full function remote control. The large, bright display makes it easy to see disc and track info from a distance. Sit back and listen. MP3, CD-R/RW, WMA and HighMAT playback with re-master function for excellent sound covering the recording's full dynamic range SD Audio playback Hybrid Bi-Amp System H.BASS Sound - Harmonized Bass sound enhancement selectable MASH 1-bit Digital Analog Conversion System Programmable timer for recording, play, and sleep Wood Grain Speakers with detachable grillesAmazon.com Review
With the ability to record audio straight from a wide range of digital and analog sources onto an SD card, and with a highly capable portable SD audio player and SD card thrown in for good measure, there's no doubt that the Panasonic SC-PM71SD SD Micro System is working hard to impress. If you're on a budget and are looking for a bookshelf unit with a full range of features, and you're also ready to send your portable CD player out to pasture, this system could be exactly what you're looking for.
SD Recording Capability
One feature that sets this system apart from all others is its SD recording capabilities. Believing that the demand for products with SD cards will only continue to rise, Panasonic loaded this micro-system with the ability to record directly from cassettes, CDs, the radio -- or even external sources such as television -- onto an SD card for playback on SD-compatible devices. The system lets you rip CD tracks directly onto the SD card without the need for a computer, and it even gives you the option of creating play lists directly through the system's remote control. From there it's just a matter of sliding your SD card into your device, into the unit's built-in SD card reader, or into the included portable SD audio player, and you'll be on your way to enjoying hours of sound files. (The SC-PM71SD's included portable SD audio player and gigabyte SD card offer up to 2000 minutes of recording capacity.)
If you're like many of us who have shoe boxes of cassette tapes we can't bear to toss, then the SC-PM71SD will be a godsend. Simply drop a cassette into the top loader, insert your SD card, start recording, and voila -- you've got yourself digital files that you can upload to your PC (with the help of included software) or directly onto your portable player.
In our tests, there was no discernible sound degradation in our recording. CDs record up to 4x speed, while cassettes record in real-time. The quality of cassette-to-SD recordings, which was entirely dependant on the quality of the source tape, happily surprised us. Although each side of cassettes record as a single track, the SC-PM71SD allows you to place tags at five-minute increments so you can conveniently fast forward in your listening.
But there are some downsides. The unit does not come with ID3 tagging and only records in AAC format. So after you've ripped your music to the SD card, you've got to manually plug in track information either on your PC (sorry, no Macs), or with the included remote. Either way, you're looking at spending many more hours creating the track information than you did recording the actual music. This becomes a major bummer when it's time to create play lists and song sequences. And if you want to play your SD Card on anything other than the included SD audio player, you'll need to make sure it's AAC compatible.
Despite those drawbacks, after easily loading a dozen CDs onto the SD card (you can record up to five CDs at a time), we spent many happy hours listening to the tracks on the unit's portable SD audio player. Our only complaint was that in the outside light, the display on the portable player was virtually impossible to read, but without the ID3 tagging, we figured we weren't missing much anyway.
The Rest of the Story
The SC-PM71SD also sports a five-disc changer with the full-range of playback features, along with the ability to change out a CD while another disc is playing. The remote's intuitive functions are easy to use, and the LED display lays out all the information you need, including the time, clearly and concisely. If you want to fall asleep to the music, you can dim the display and set the sleep timer up to two hours, in increments of 30 minutes. The AM/FM tuner offers excellent reception and gives you up to 15 presets each in each band.
It took us all of five minutes to set up the SC-PM71SD. Clearly coded speaker wires made the job easy. If you're looking for high-performance sound, however, the SC-PM71SD will disappoint. The 2 x 80 watt system's three-way speakers were somewhat underwhelming. Trebles can quickly sound tinny at higher volumes, and the "H. Bass" function doesn't have much discernible impact on the deeper tones. The unit's "Surround Sound" feature, however, effectively adds depth to the sound and will likely become your default setting. In short, although the Panasonic SC-PM71SD is a few tweaks away from being a truly great product, it's still got plenty going for it.
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Amazon.com Product Description
With the ability to record audio straight from a wide range of digital and analog sources onto an SD card, and with a highly capable portable SD audio player and SD card thrown in for good measure, there's no doubt that the Panasonic SC-PM71SD SD Micro System is working hard to impress. If you're on a budget and are looking for a bookshelf unit with a full range of features, and you're also ready to send your portable CD player out to pasture, this system could be exactly what you're looking for.
The AVR-786S receiver features intuitive controls and comes equipped with a universal remote control. Detailed view or view larger. |
If you're like many of us who have shoe boxes of cassette tapes we can't bear to toss, then the SC-PM71SD will be a godsend. Simply drop a cassette into the top loader, insert your SD card, start recording, and voila -- you've got yourself digital files that you can upload to your PC (with the help of included software) or directly onto your portable player.
In our tests, there was no discernible sound degradation in our recording. CDs record up to 4x speed, while cassettes record in real-time. The quality of cassette-to-SD recordings, which was entirely dependant on the quality of the source tape, happily surprised us. Although each side of cassettes record as a single track, the SC-PM71SD allows you to place tags at five-minute increments so you can conveniently fast forward in your listening.
Load dozens of CDs onto the included 1 GB SD card. |
Spend hours listening to your favorite tunes on the portable SD audio player. View larger. |
Despite those drawbacks, after easily loading a dozen CDs onto the SD card (you can record up to five CDs at a time), we spent many happy hours listening to the tracks on the unit's portable SD audio player. Our only complaint was that in the outside light, the display on the portable player was virtually impossible to read, but without the ID3 tagging, we figured we weren't missing much anyway.
The Rest of the Story
The SC-PM71SD also sports a five-disc changer with the full-range of playback features, along with the ability to change out a CD while another disc is playing. The remote's intuitive functions are easy to use, and the LED display lays out all the information you need, including the time, clearly and concisely. If you want to fall asleep to the music, you can dim the display and set the sleep timer up to two hours, in increments of 30 minutes. The AM/FM tuner offers excellent reception and gives you up to 15 presets each in each band.
It took us all of five minutes to set up the SC-PM71SD. Clearly coded speaker wires made the job easy. If you're looking for high-performance sound, however, the SC-PM71SD will disappoint. The 2 x 80 watt system's three-way speakers were somewhat underwhelming. Trebles can quickly sound tinny at higher volumes, and the "H. Bass" function doesn't have much discernible impact on the deeper tones. The unit's "Surround Sound" feature, however, effectively adds depth to the sound and will likely become your default setting. In short, although the Panasonic SC-PM71SD is a few tweaks away from being a truly great product, it's still got plenty going for it.
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Customer Reviews:
1 of a kind.......2007-08-02
Great buy.......2007-01-10
Please check the item carefully.......2006-11-11
Crippled Recording: NOT for converting cassette recordings into AAC or MP3 format........2006-08-29
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Hoodman Hood / Hoodcap Combo Kit for the LCD Screen of the Nikon D-1 Digital SLR Camera.
Manufacturer: Hoodman ProductGroup: CE ASIN: B0000V41CM |
Product Description
The Hoodman Corporation pioneered the Glare Reduction Industry over 15 years ago. Hoodman continues to be the market leader in the design and manufacture of glare reduction devices for Digital Cameras & Digital Camcorders LCD Screens, Desktop & Laptop Computer Screens, Television & Video Monitors as well as Studio Viewfinders. Hoodman's innovative & patented sunshade technology allows both the home electronics consumer and the film/video professional to use their equipment in bright light or outdoors.This hood fits 1.5-inch to 1.8-inch LCD view screens.
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Compact Flash Trio Adapter SD/MMC/MS to CF Card
Manufacturer: VERBATIM CORPORATION ProductGroup: CE ASIN: B00078U2F8 |
Product Description
Compact Flash Trio Adapter
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Conair CID100 Big-Button Slim Design Corded Telephone with Caller ID
Manufacturer: Conair ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics Accessories:
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ASIN: B00000J1M4 |
Product Description
Conairphone built its business with standard corded telephones, which are still its foundation. However, Conairphone continues to strengthen its leadership role in the consumer electronics industry by introducing dynamic telephone designs. This reinforces Conairphone's commitment to design, fashion and value.Conair CID-100 is a slim caller ID phone. It features 64 name-and-number caller ID memories, caller ID callback, caller ID review and erase, 10-memory dialing, last number redial, new call indicator, a ringer with high/low/off control, and more.Amazon.com Product Description
With its Caller ID, you'll know who's calling you. With its big buttons, you'll never misdial when placing your calls. Conair's big button Caller ID telephone makes practical sense.Customer Reviews:
Built in radio receiver!.......2003-06-23
OK.......2000-06-09
Great Phone for the money.......2000-04-22
Not bad for price........2000-02-22
Nice Little Phone.......2000-01-31
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Globe Medium Base Clear Bulb, 40 Watt 3 1/8"
Manufacturer: Feit Electric ProductGroup: Home Improvement Binding: Misc. Product Features:
ASIN: B000I2XJL2 |
Product Description
Designed for vanity light fixtures. Brass bases resist vibration and corrosion. 3-1/8" diameter G-25 bulbs average 4,200 life hours when used at 120 Volts.
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Compatible Canon BCI Ink Cartridges Combo 9-Pack: 3 Black / 2 Cyan, Magenta, Yellow - Sold by Abacus24-7
Manufacturer: OA100 Brand - Sold Exclusively by Abacus24-7 ProductGroup: CE Product Features:
ASIN: B000BVS3S4 |
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Compatible Canon BCI Ink Cartridges Combo 9-Pack: 3 black / 2 cyan, magenta, yellow. Our high quality compatible cartridges are manufactured to meet or exceed the original manufacturer's specs and performance standards.
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Compatible Canon BCI-3 (BCI3) Ink Cartridges Combo 9-Pack: 3 Black / 2 Cyan, Magenta, Yellow - Sold by Abacus24-7
Manufacturer: OA100 Brand - Sold Exclusively by Abacus24-7 ProductGroup: CE Product Features:
ASIN: B000BX500Q |
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Compatible Canon BCI-3 (BCI3) Ink Cartridges Combo 9-Pack: 3 black/2 cyan, magenta, yellow. Our high quality compatible cartridges are manufactured to meet or exceed the original manufacturer's specs and performance standards.
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FARGO 4250 - Printer - color - dye sublimation - 3.37 in x 2.13 in - 300 dpi x 300 dpi - up to 10 ppm (mono) / up to 1.7 ppm (color) - capacity: 300 sheets - Parallel
Manufacturer: Fargo Electronics ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics ASIN: B0009MFK54 |
Product Description
The FARGO 4250 is a fast, mid-sized, full-color and monochrome card printer. It prints high-quality, continuous-tone photo ID cards in about 35 seconds each. The 4250 ships with either a Windows parallel or Macintosh serial interface and provides edge-to-edge printing capabilities, LCD display, oversized card capacity, Ethernet network compatibility, fast 32-bit print spooler, color matching software, 2MB standard memory, and much more. The printer is available with built-in magnetic encoding for both high and low coercivity and/or a smart card contact station.This model has Smart Card Encoding Contact Station, ISO Magnetic Stripe Encoding Module, dual high- and low-coercivity and tracks 1, 2, and 3?.
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Digital Prod. CANON 1200 SERIES COPIER-TONER NPG-1 ( F41-5902-740 )
Manufacturer: DIGITAL PRODUCTS ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics ASIN: B00006HXE0 |
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Canon is a leader in professional business and consumer imaging equipment and information systems. By developing innovative, high-quality business solutions Canon makes it easy to create, manage, and share images and information better, faster, and more efficiently.
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Diablo Red 80mm Aluminum LED Fan with 3 and 4-Pin Connectors
Manufacturer: Diablo Tek ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics ASIN: B0002IJREA |
Product Description
Marketing description is not available. Please refer to the manufacturer web site for any updated marketing information.Customer Reviews:
Diablo Red 80mm Aluminum LED Fan.......2005-01-29
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