HP DVD Movie Writer dc3000

Product Description

The HP DVD Movie Writer dc3000 is an external DVD writer with built-in video transfer that allows people to easily transfer their video memories from tape - video recorder or camcorder - to DVD via a PC in one simple step.

Amazon.com Product Description

Early Adopters Pick: October 2003 The first DVD ReWritable Drive with built-in analog video capture lets you quickly and easily transfer home video directly from tape (via camcorder or VCR) to DVD.

The HP DVD Movie Writer dc3000 is an external DVD writer with built-in analog video capture. It lets you quickly and easily transfer home video directly from tape (via camcorder or VCR) to digital format on your PC and to DVD+R/+RW discs. It provides a full suite of software to enable video editing along with photo, music and data applications, and it lets you write and read CD-R and CD-RW discs as well as DVD+R/+RW.

The DVD Movie Writer dc3000 lets you better preserve your family memories by easily transferring outdated VHS and other analog videotapes to DVD. HP created the DVD Movie Writer dc3000 as a simple tool to convert videotapes by combining the analog-to-digital conversion and video compression function with a full-fledged DVD writer.

Connected to a desktop or notebook PC through either the USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 port, the HP DVD Movie Writer transfers VHS or other analog tapes and creates digital negatives on long-lasting DVD+R/+RW discs. It can convert video from a variety of formats including VHS, Hi8, Digital 8, Mini DVD and BetaMax, as long as the appropriate format player connects to the Movie Writer. The DVD Movie Writer also functions as a standard DVD/CD writer to burn music, photos and data to CD and DVD backup program files.

After the analog tapes are converted by the Movie Writer to the digital MPEG-2 format--the same format all commercially available DVDs are written to--consumers can edit and share their DVD masterpieces with friends and family. And, users can get as detailed as they want in editing their DVDs. The DVD Movie Writer comes with a number of video-editing software packages, including a full-suite editing package, ArcSoft ShowBiz 2, and MuVee autoProducer, a quick and easy video editing software.

ArcSoft ShowBiz 2 lets consumers add or delete scenes, add music or special effects, or create slideshows set to music. Easy-to-use screens allow users to drag and drop video clips, digital photos and music files in either storyboard or simple timeline editing formats. MuVee autoProducer is a fun and easy editing software that quickly turns digital movies into music videos with a few clicks of a mouse.

The HP DVD Movie Writer also comes with software to help save data, video or music on DVDs and CDs, including Veritas RecordNow and Simple Backup. SimpleBackup reliably backs up, protects and restores individual files or folders or helps restore an entire PC hard drive. Additionally, Cyberlink PowerDVD software makes it easy to play DVD movies on a PC.

What's in the box

HP dvd movie writer dc3000 external USB drive
Software CD including electronic user's guide and integrated install software
Quick start placement
Getting help guide
How do I? Guide
USB cable
Composite video/audio cable
One blank DVD+RW disc and one blank DVD+R 4x hi-speed disc

Customer Reviews:

Product just doesn't work........2006-10-16

I am very technical and paid very close attention to the instructions. I even went to a forum where the HP Product manager was giving advice and distributing patches. I made numerous changes to the WinXP operating system trying to speed things up. As others have reported, I made many coasters (bad DVD's). Yes, I tried several brands. I finally gave up and sent it back for a refund after a month and many, many hours of effort. I think the USB interface is the weak link. The unit had trouble reading marginal VHS tapes, it had timing problems where the voice would not match the actions and even got worse as you progressed through the movie.

I got rid of the unit and bought an internal ATI video card, a plextor drive and Nero burning software. I had this running the first night. Sure wished I'd done this at first, but I was depending on the HP quality - which I didn't find this time.

HP dc3000 is a Great Coaster Maker.......2005-08-04

My first unit arrived nonfunctional. HP Customer Service quickly replaced it. (Thank you.) The second unit was installed May 2004 and has slowly failed more and more often to burn a disk with only moderate use. First every third dick failed. Then ever other disk failed. Then only CD-RW disks would burn. Now, NOTHING. I have tried four different brands of CD and DVD including HP. It fails between 5 and 55% of the burn by ejecting the disk saying there is an error on the disk. NUTS! HP customer service hid behind their expired warranty and wanted $140 for a replacement unit.

I am writing this only after giving HP a chance to give me a more satisfactory answer than to buy the same unit again. I believe they must have know there was a general problem considering all the negative reviews and the discontinuation of the Movie Writer line, (dc3000, dc4000, dc5000).

PS: Good luck on getting both an HP customer support person who can speak English and a proper phone connection. It took me four tries to understand the voice that was probably half a world away. I consider myself very able and willing to understand many dialects of English. The people I talked two were more related to the Muppets Swedish Chef than capable of the English language. The only native speaker I talked to was a person in "Presales"! HP bounced my call to Presales so they could pitch me to buy another one of their drives or an HP Medial Center computer. I never asked to talk to Presales. I wanted a technician. I got mumbled communications and a determined attitude to avoid HP in the future. Great printers but...

Thank you HP for making me a LiteOn buyer. Your poor product and terrible customer service sent me straight to your competition. I paid $75 for the most up-to-date DVD Burner rather than the $140 for another copy of your failed product. I can do the video capture with my video card.

Worthless junk.......2005-06-29

Over the past 30 years, I've bought countless electronic items, including at least half a dozen computers. This DVD recorder from HP was one of the worst items I've ever bought (Acer gets the grand prize, but that's another story). After countless conversations with HP's customer support and endless uninstalls and reinstalls of the software, I never did get the unit to work. Finally, I've given up.

Terrible support for a poorly made device. .......2005-06-09

The device would not properly be recognized by my OS half of the time. I called tech support, and they hung up on me. I wasn't even arguing with them, so I have no idea why they did that.

Don't buy this if time is important to you.......2004-10-22

Yesterday, I started a VHS tape conversion to DVD+RW. This project started at 2:00pm, and while the movie itself was 2:00 hours...the final DVD burn was complete at 10:00pm. The single, most time consuming part is the cumbersome Arcsoft Showbiz software that comes with it. The process for "transcoding" and "authoring" take forever, even at the lowest resolution. Admittedly, the final product is beautiful with exquisite sound. I've been converting old VHS tapes to DVD format so they'll be preserved without degradation. When compared to other similar items, it's a very user-friendly if you use the HP software for direct-to-DVD burning. But, as stated earlier...the ArcSoft software is a huge pain in the ___!

HP DVD Movie Writer DC3000 Factory Refurbished

Average customer rating:

HP dc3000 is a Great Coaster Maker
Great device
Never got it working

HP DVD Movie Writer DC3000 Factory Refurbished

Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

All Hewlett-Packard | Hewlett-Packard | Computers Brands | Computers Features | Electronics
Product Features:

Make original DVDs and CDs
Transfer and edit home videos (and even print DVD case covers) with one easy-to-use device
Preserve your video memories on long-lasting DVDs
Bring photos and home movies to life with special effects, music, and more
Transform home movies with digital magic; enjoy them in a whole new way

ASIN: B0006OHVQ6

Amazon.com Product Description

At the time of its release, this DVD ReWritable drive was the first to offer built-in analog video capture to help you quickly and easily transfer home video sources from tape (via camcorder or VCR) to DVD. This product has been factory refurbished by Hewlett-Packard to perform as if it were new; it comes with a 90-day limited warranty from HP.

The DVD Movie Writer DC3000 provides a full suite of software to enable video editing along with photo, music and data applications, and it lets you write and read CD-R and CD-RW discs as well as DVD+R/+RW. Preserve your family memories by transferring all your old VHS and other analog videotapes to DVD. HP created the DC3000 as a simple tool to convert videotapes by loading a full-featured DVD writer with the ability to perform analog-to-digital conversion and MPEG-2 video compression.

Connected with a desktop or notebook PC through either the USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 port, the HP DVD Movie Writer transfers VHS or other analog tapes and creates digital negatives on long-lasting DVD+R/+RW discs. It can convert video from a variety of formats including VHS, Hi8, Digital 8, Mini DVD and BetaMax, as long as the appropriate format player connects to the Movie Writer. The DVD Movie Writer also functions as a standard DVD/CD writer to burn music, photos and data to CD and DVD backup program files.

ArcSoft ShowBiz 2 lets you add or delete scenes, add music or special effects, or create slideshows set to music. Easy-to-use screens allow users to drag and drop video clips, digital photos and music files in either storyboard or simple timeline editing formats. MuVee autoProducer is a fun and easy editing software that quickly turns digital movies into music videos with a few clicks of a mouse.

What's in the Box
A refurbished HP DVD Movie Writer DC3000 external USB DVD drive, a software CD (including an electronic user's guide and integrated install software), a quick-start placement, a getting-help guide, a How do I? guide, a USB cable, a composite-video/stereo analog audio cable, 1 blank DVD+RW disc, and 1 blank DVD+R 4x high-speed disc.

Customer Reviews:

HP dc3000 is a Great Coaster Maker.......2005-08-04

Great device.......2004-12-24

My dell dimension 8200 immediately recognized it after i installed the software. More software documentation would be helpful, Had an issue with the analog to digital converter and my computer not recognizing it, however tech support did help me out with the problem. Would have given it 5 stars if the process for creating and burning slideshows was faster.

Never got it working.......2004-12-16

Even with support from HP, I never could get this thing to work. Waste of money. Get the Sony DVDirect.

HP DVD Movie Writer dc3000 - Disk drive - DVD+RW - Hi-Speed USB - external

Average customer rating:

HP DVD Movie Writer dc3000 - Disk drive - DVD+RW - Hi-Speed USB - external

Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

All Hewlett-Packard | Hewlett-Packard | Computers Brands | Computers Features | Electronics

Product Description

HP DVD Movie Writer dc3000 lets consumers better preserve their family memories by easily transferring outdated VHS and other analog videotapes to DVD. HP created the DVD Movie Writer dc3000 as a simple tool to convert videotapes by combining the analog-to-digital conversion and video compression function with a full-fledged DVD writer. Connected to a desktop or notebook PC through either the USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 port, the HP DVD Movie Writer transfers VHS or other analog tapes and creates digital negatives on long-lasting DVD+R/+RW discs. It can convert video from a variety of formats including VHS, Hi8, Digital 8, Mini DV and BetaMax, as long as the appropriate format player connects to the Movie Writer. The DVD Movie Writer also functions as a standard DVD/CD writer to burn music, photos and data to CD and DVD backup program files.After the analog tapes are converted by the Movie Writer to the digital MPEG-2 format - the same format all commercially available DVDs are written to - consumers can edit and share their DVD masterpieces with friends and family. And, users can get as detailed as they want in editing their DVDs. The DVD Movie Writer comes with a number of video-editing software packages, including a full-suite editing package, ArcSoft ShowBiz 2, and MuVee autoProducer, a quick and easy video editing software. ArcSoft ShowBiz 2 lets consumers add or delete scenes, add music or special effects, or create slideshows set to music. Easy-to-use screens allow users to drag and drop video clips, digital photos and music files in either storyboard or simple timeline editing formats. MuVee autoProducer is a fun and easy editing software that quickly turns digital movies into music videos with a few clicks of a mouse.

Average customer rating:

Not for me

Forget those CD-R's

Consider another product.

Cute but fuzzy

looks don't count in this case!

GPX C991CT Purple CT CD AM/FM Stereo Cassette Recorder

Manufacturer: GPX, Inc.
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

CD Players & Recorders | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics | CD Players | CD Recorders | DJ CD Players | Portable CD Players
Boomboxes | Portable Audio & Video | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
Boomboxes | Portable Audio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
Audio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
GPX | Brands | Electronics Features | Electronics
Electronics Available for International Shipping | Specialty Stores | Electronics Features | Electronics
Accessories:

Fellowes Nylon CD Wallet (224-Disc Capacity)

Fellowes 128 CD Album

CDProjects Steel CD Case Silver (60 Capacity)

Fellowes Nylon CD Album (320-Disc Capacity)

Product Features:

Lightweight, see-through purple design

Top-loading CD player with 2-digit LED display

Includes 16-track, repeat, and skip/search programming

Full-function cassette player/recorder

Records directly from CD player or AM/FM radio to cassette

ASIN: B00004TKLG

Product Description

GPX exclusively offers one of the most comprehensive consumer audio and video electronic product portfolios imaginable. GPX has built a solid reputation with excellent product quality, reliability and value pricing. The company's success is based on the principal of exceeding expectations by offering the latest in technology, features, and fashionable designs that make customers feel good about their selection.

Amazon.com Product Description

The GPX purple CT CD AM/FM stereo cassette recorder features a top- loading CD player, stereo cassette recorder, AM/FM radio, and two 5-inch stereo speakers.

The CD player offers repeat, skip, search, pause, and 16-track programming functionality. Its LED display lets you select from these CD features. The cassette system records from either CDs or radio. The AM/FM stereo radio has analog controls for tuning and volume and an external antenna for reception.

This unit comes with UL-approved line cord and can run on eight C-sized batteries. The GPX C991CT CT CD AM/FM stereo cassette recorder has a limited 90- day warranty.

Customer Reviews:

Not for me.......2002-09-13

I purchased this CD player at a local store. I needed a portable device and this one was recommended by the store employee. I was only able to use the CD player sucessfully once, then it stopped working. I was trying to play a CD I purchased, not one that was CD-R. I would not recommend this CD player.

Forget those CD-R's.......2002-03-04

This player works OK, except with CD-R's, which was one of the reasons I wanted it to begin with. My CD-R's play fine on my old player, but not this cute portable one. I was very disappointed.

Consider another product........2002-03-03

I received this as a gift, so I'm glad I didn't have to shell for this. I am in agreement with the others who say that this product has defects. In my case, it is the radio. I listen to the radio more than I play cassettes or CDs, but it takes a ton of jiggling the settings slider before it will come on and stay on. And forget turning the radio off...then I must start the ritual again. It is very frustrating. The cassette player works well, and the cd player is adequate--not great--but adequate.

Cute but fuzzy.......2001-12-19

This cd player is compact, cute and handy. However, especially when listening with headphones at low volumes there is a very annoying background buzz. It goes away at higher volumes. But- for the visually inclined, it looks great on my desk!

looks don't count in this case!.......2001-11-11

I got this CD boombox because it looked awsome! But, in this case, looks do NOT count! I got this ONE year after I ordered it...and the sound is all crackly and uneven. The plastic (yes, PLASTIC) cover to the CD broke within half a week, and the speakers got scratched up and full of dust, though I tried cleaning it (WITHIN TWO WEEKS!) So, I suggest you TRY to look at other boomboxes before you buy this one, okay? (...) In my opinion, just stay on the safe side...

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Crosley Radio CR663 Candlestick Phone

Manufacturer: Crosley Radio
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Novelty Telephones | Telephones | Office Electronics | Categories | Electronics
Office Electronics | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
Phones | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
Product Features:

Telephone replica recalls a vintage instrument from the 1900s

Bell-shaped mouthpiece and cloth covered receiver cord

Rotary dial fashion plate, tone/pulse switch

Earpiece volume control

90-day limited warranty

ASIN: B000063CK6

Product Description

HP is a leading technology solutions provider for consumers and businesses with market leadership in fault-tolerant servers, UNIX servers, Linux servers, Windows servers, storage solutions, management software, imaging and printing and PCs. Its R&D investment fuels the invention of products, solutions and new technologies, so that HP can better serve customers and enter new markets. HP invents, engineers and delivers technology solutions that drive business value, create social value and improve the lives of its customers.

Product Description

Each Contivity Extranet Switch is a single hardware device which provides routing, firewall, bandwidth management, encryption, authentication, and data integrity for secure tunneling across managed IP networks and the Internet. With Contivity Extranet Switches, you can connect remote users, branch offices, suppliers, and customers with the cost and performance advantages of shared IP networks and the security and control you would expect from private networks. For enterprises, the Contivity Extranet Switch taps the Internet to create a powerful, low-cost Virtual Private Network solution to replace expensive, dedicated wide area networks. For service providers, the Contivity Extranet Switch is the perfect answer to capitalize on the growing market for managed IP VPNs - intranets, extranets, and remote access applications.

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CONTIVITY EXTRANET SWITCH 2600

ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Product Description

Product Description

The Elite Color 16 DN series with "single pass" print technology was designed to make a vibrant impression. Combining high quality output, speed, and ease of use with the excellence you've come to expect from GCC printers this workgroup printer provides the ability to produce powerful, professional output that makes a positive impact. Single pass print technology, a 400 MHz processor and 256 MB of RAM mean you'll be printing a snappy 16 pages per minute in both color and black and white at razor-sharp resolutions of up to 1200 dpi. The new and improved printer software installation process has never been easier which means the Elite Color 16 DN series will be up and running within a matter of minutes. As with all GCC products, the Elite Color 16 DN series comes network ready out of the box! The Elite Color 16 DN series offers reliability, revolutionary color print technology, the speed you need, ease of use, and standard connectivity options. With the lowest operating costs for a single-pass color laser printer on the market today, it's the perfect choice for all your color printing needs.

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DVD/cd Auto Publisher One Autoloading Desktop Dvd Publisher

Manufacturer: Alera Technologies
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

DVD-R | DVD Recordable Drives | Drives & Storage | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics | External Drives | FireWire Drives | Internal Drives | Mac Drives | USB Drives
Product Features:

Capacity - Up to 75 discs

Writes to 16x DVD+R/-R, 48x CD-R, 8.5GB DL

Supports most industry-standard DVD/CD formats

Unattended, robotic operation

Fully-enclosed mechanism

ASIN: B000EH8KAQ

Product Description

The AleraTech DVD/CD Auto Publisher One automates your disc reproduction. With this robotic DVD/CD disc publisher, you can record or copy audio, video, and data on DVDs or CDs. You can also print custom labels directly on each disc, in brilliant color. It's a compact, attractive, totally integrated package enclosed in a heavy duty metal case. Sculptured transparent access doors protect the publishing process, while letting you view the operation. Just open the box, connect one USB 2.0 cable, and install the software. There's no assembly, no printer to mount, no alignments to make. Anyone can put DVD/CD Auto Publisher One to work in a few minutes. Heavy-duty metal construction Direct-to-disc inkjet printer -- 4800 dpi with 16.7 million colors Single USB 2.0 connection Uses standard HP ink cartridges Data Writing Speeds -

* DVD+R - 16x (21.6MB/s)

* DVD-R - 16x (21.6MB/s)

* DVD+R Double Layer - 4x (5.4MB/s)

* DVD+RW - 8x (10.8MB/s)

* DVD-RW - 6x (8.1MB/s)

* CD-R - 48x (7.2MB/s)

* CD-RW - 24x (3.6MB/s)

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Da-Lite 240" Diagonal Video Format Home Theater Fixed Frame Screen with Dual Vision Fabric and Pro-Trim

Manufacturer: Da-Lite Screen Company, Inc.
ProductGroup: CE

All Home Theater Systems | Home Theater Systems | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
Compact Stereos | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics | Shelf Stereo Systems | Executive Compact Stereos
Audio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
Product Features:

Da-Snap with Dual Vision fabric and Pro-Trim finish.

Permanent Wall Mount Screen. Suitable for mounting on the wall or into wall opening. Easily attach front or rear projection screen surface with snaps.

Provides a perfectly flat viewing surface for video projection applications. Surface mounts to back of black powder coated frame that provides a masking border. Frame available with Pro-Trim finish. Pro-Trim is a fabric frame covering that aesthetically enhances the appearance of the installation while absorbing light that surrounds the viewing area.

Dual Vision is a unity gain flexible projection fabric capable of both front and rear projection. The Dual Vision surface is ideal for video projection under controlled light conditions. With an exceptionally wide viewing cone, each seat in the audience will observe a uniform, sharp image with no color shift. Surface requires tensioning due to its flexible nature. 1.0 Gain with a 50-degree viewing half angle.

ASIN: B0002919PY

Product Description

The Da-Snap, available in sizes from 60" to 240" diagonal in video format and 77" to 220" in HDTV format, is standard with a handsome 1-1/2" black powder coated square tubing suited for any home theater installation or where a stylish fixed wall screen is needed. Choose from eleven available fabrics for specific projection requirements. Benefit from Da-Lite's optional Pro-Trim fabric frame covering which absorbs bleed off projected light and adds the distinguishing touch to an installation. Fabric snaps to the frame for a tensioned, perfectly flat viewing surface with effortless installation.

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