Sharp MDMT15 VQ MiniDisc Player/Recorder with Voquette Web Audio Manager

Average customer rating:

Lousy Quality

....As far as the MDMT-15 goes

Buy a MiniDisc player without the Voquette adapter

You Can Split Tracks!

Not Too Bad

Sharp MDMT15 VQ MiniDisc Player/Recorder with Voquette Web Audio Manager

Manufacturer: Sharp
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Accessories:

Case Logic MDW24 Minidisc Organizer (24 Capacity, Nylon, Black/Silver)

Koss KTX-Pro Portable Stereophone

Koss SportaPro Stereo Headphones

Sony MDR-V700DJ DJ Style Monitor Series Headphones

Memorex 74-Minute Minidisc Media (Colors, 20-Pack)

Product Features:

Portable minidisc player/recorder with Voquette Web Audio Manager

Synchro recording automatically records from CD or minidisc

Text input for naming discs and tracks

Records live audio via microphone (not included)

Accepts optional rechargeable battery and comes with AC adapter

ASIN: B00004SY5O

Amazon.com Review

Ready to take your portable audio to the next level? This minidisc bundle starts with a fully featured player/recorder, then adds the hardware and software you need to bring your PC's Web audio, music, and information with you wherever you go. With Sharp's MD-MT15 and the Voquette NetLink adapter, your minidisc player becomes an Internet-enabled recorder.

The Sharp MD-MT15VQ itself lets you record your favorite songs from various sources, including CD players and satellite broadcasting tuners (thanks to the sample rate converter), and then play your selections back in 24-bit ATRAC sound. True digital recording is possible from a digital source via the optional optical cable, while analog dubbing can be performed from the RCA left/right-out on your stereo to the optical/line-in jack on the player, using the included wiring.

The MD-MT15VQ also features comprehensive editing functions and text input to identify your minidiscs and individual tracks, along with a three-mode extra bass system and 10 seconds of buffer memory to reduce skips. The player, which sports a compact design with a clamshell opening mechanism, comes with headphones, an AC adapter, and a drawstring carrying pouch.

Of course, the real star of this system is the Voquette Media Manager software, the key to downloading, recording, and controlling Web audio content. Creating custom play lists of songs, live Webcasts, news, and other spoken information is remarkably simple, thanks to its friendly and intuitive user interface.

Voquette is all about taking Web audio, with its wealth of content and personalized play lists, beyond the PC. Voquette converts MP3, Microsoft Media, and Real Audio files and transfers them in real time. Unfortunately, once you've gotten used to the minutes-in-seconds downloads of MP3, real time suddenly seems slow. For this reason, Voquette allows you to schedule copying sessions at convenient times, like when you're sleeping.

We're also spoiled by MP3's ability to compress 10 CDs' worth of music into the space of one. Since Voquette duplicates files in their uncompressed form, a 74-minute disk is still only good for 74 minutes worth of music.

Voquette's NetLink hardware consists of a four-headed cable adapter with special pass-through plugs that patch in between your keyboard and your PC's keyboard port, as well as between your multimedia speakers and your sound card. The cable also connects to the player at the line-in and DC-in jacks, acting as a bonus power supply. One downside to this configuration is that it's a bit of a tangled mess.

After the usual learning curve, the Voquette software easily manages music, talk, and even converted text from a variety of sources.

In addition to the Voquette software recognizing Real Audio, Microsoft Media Player, MP3, WAV, and CD tracks, an optional upgrade can convert HTML and Microsoft Word documents into speech (albeit in a less-than-mellifluous computerized voice) and automatically record it to minidisc. Having done so, you can listen to e-mail, text, and even Web pages on the go. You can also schedule automatic program downloads on an ongoing basis once you've specified your personal preferences, or just drag and drop the desired files from a Web site onto the Media Manager for instant or future playback. The proprietary technology "translates" from the various sources, so there are virtually no worries about incompatible audio formats. It's rather difficult to imagine Web audio getting much easier.

With so much focus on MP3 these days, we should not forget that the most impressive aspect of using the minidisc format to download computer music files lies in its editing capabilities, which are second to none. MD accesses, rearranges, and deletes files easily at any time. It also offers the freedom to erase and re-record frequently on an affordable medium.

Surprisingly, the MD-MT15VQ is one of the most affordable minidisc player/recorders on the market. The Voquete NetLink makes for a happy, rewarding marriage of two popular entertainment (and information) technologies. This is a uniquely liberating bundle for anyone wanting to take their PC content beyond the desktop.

Pros:

Excellent sound quality
All-in-one-solution records, plays, and links to your PC for next-generation features
Extremely stable playback, even under active conditions
Unparalleled content editing and access

Cons:

More cables for your desktop to contend with
Traditional audio recording (without MP3 compression) means a 74-minute disc is good for 74 minutes of music, period
No blank minidiscs included with player

Amazon.com Product Description

With Sharp's MDMT15 and Voquette's NetLink analog adapter, your minidisc player becomes an Internet-enabled Web recorder. You can download MP3s, RealAudio, Windows Media Player, and WAV files from your PC for more portable music. Also, your e-mails, Microsoft Word documents, Web pages, and text files can be automatically converted to audio and recorded onto your minidisc player.

Sharp's MDMT15 provides 7.5 hours of recording and 15 hours of playback from a single NiMH battery or two AA batteries. You can digitally record your favorite songs from various sources, including CD players and satellite broadcasting tuners, thanks to the sample rate converter. Then, play your selections back in 24-bit ATRAC sound. The Sharp MDMT15 also features editing functions and text input for your minidiscs.

The compact design features a clamshell opening mechanism. There is a three-mode extra-bass system and 10-second memory buffer so the player won't skip if it's jarred or knocked about. Headphones, an AC adapter, RCA cable, and a carrying case are included.

Sharp offers a one-year warranty on parts, 90 days on labor.

Customer Reviews:

Lousy Quality.......2001-07-17

I have had TWO of these MDMT15 players fail on me. One did not work out of the box. I returned it and the new one failed one month out of warranty. Sharp would not repair it. I am an audiophile and keep my electronics in pristene condition. This player is of horrible quality and I would encourage anyone to buy a sony over sharp's bad quality.

....As far as the MDMT-15 goes.......2000-12-07

I would give it a 4. It's a little large, but it is an older design. As far as Voquette goes, it is indeed a glorified patch cord. It gets a 1. There is no communication with the player except to pass along the audio exactly as a patch cord would. Strangely, in the Voquette software, there is a choice to specify what model Sharp recorder you are using, like it makes any difference. Maybe it just lets Voquette know when you register it what kind of player you have without asking. Who knows... It is nice to leave the power supply at home and use the Voquette cord for power at work, where most of my recording is done (with a faster connection). .... I bought the Voquette ... after I bought the MDMT-15, thinking it was going to be this neat gizmo that would communicate with my MDMT-15. The box art and copy is a little deceptive, in my opinion.

It saddens me to think that people may be put off from purchasing the MDMT-15 because of ... claim(s) that it cannot divide tracks. It certainly does, with 4 keypresses. For the price, it's more than adequate.

Buy a MiniDisc player without the Voquette adapter.......2000-08-28

I bought the Voquette adapter separately after I had purchased the Sharp MD-MS722. I'm happy with the player and the whole MiniDisc technology in general. However, I do take issue with the Voquette adapter. I had expected it to actually communicate with the player as far as when to start and stop recording, and with titling tracks. It does neither.

I had become somewhat tired of titling songs by scrolling through the alphabet one letter at a time and was looking forward to being able to simply type the title on my keyboard and have the adapter transfer it to my disc as part of the recording process. It doesn't do this.

The adapter is basically a fancy cable that connects your computer's sound card to the line-in jack on your player. You still have to use the synchro record feature of your player to record songs, and this, while fine for a lot of recording, doesn't work in all cases. The first few seconds of a song can be cut off, or pauses in a track can be misinterpreted as the end of the song. I thought the adapter would solve this problem by communicating with the player and telling it when to start and stop recording. Not true.

Just to make sure I'm getting my point across, the actual hardware piece that Voquette supplies does nothing aside from connect your sound card to your player. There IS a fancy little box with two lights on it (one red, one green) that the cord passes through on its way from your PC to your MD, but I'm pretty sure its only purpose is to look pretty.

My recommendation, just buy a 3.5mm plug to 3.5mm plug cable to connect your sound card to your player, and then use a program like Winamp or Windows Media Player to play whatever you want to record. You'll basically have the same setup at a much lower cost.

You Can Split Tracks!.......2000-07-29

I think the guy that talked about not being able to split tracks didn't read the manual that came with the MD player. You can split tracks, combine tracks, re-arrange the order of the tracks. I bought one and loved it. I have British Airways to thank for destroying it while it was in my luggage while I was flying (I hope you can sense the sarcasm). The only thing that was annoying was that it skipped sometimes. Other than that it's a great recorder. I did not have a chance to test the MP3 recording capability because I only had it for a week before British Airways destroyed it. In the future I may buy one that does not skip so easily.

Not Too Bad.......2000-07-26

This is not a bad machine, for the price. For someone just getting into MD sound, it's perfect. I don't care about all this stuff about is the MD here to stay, etc. This format is not going away. Yes, the earphones are nt the best, so get some new ones!

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EIZO 15In Black Ditital 1024X768 LCD L371-Bk TFT Desktop To Vesa

Manufacturer: EIZO
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

All Monitors | Monitors & Projectors | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
15-Inch & Under | LCD | Monitors & Projectors | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
Accessories:

Jensen JF25 Stereo Headphones

Belkin HDDB15M/F PC Monitor Extension Cable (6 FT)

Belkin F2N025-10 VGA HDDB15M/F Monitor Extension Cable (10 FT)

Koss TD-80 Closed-Ear Home Stereophone

Koss R-10 Home Headphones

Product Features:

15-inch viewable TFT color LCD panel

0.297mm dot pitch

16.7 million display colors

1024 by 768 at 75 Hz maximum resolution

140 degree horizontal viewing angle

ASIN: B000051656

Product Description

The FlexScan L371 provides both digital and analog support with a Digital Visual Interface - Integrated (DVI-I) connector. It also features a second analog connector. Digital interface gives the FlexScan L371 higher image quality than previous LCD monitors. This 15-inch model comes loaded with other features such as image scaling and smoothing and a USB hub with two downstream ports. The FlexScan L371 is designed to be easily converted to a free mount display by following the VESA industry standard for arm/wall mounting. Cabinet color is available in serene gray or sleek black.

Amazon.com Product Description

The EIZO FlexScan L371 provides both digital and analog support with a Digital Visual Interface-Integrated (DVI-I) connector. It also features a second analog connector. Digital interface gives the FlexScan L371 higher image quality than other LCD monitors have. This 15-inch model comes loaded with other features, such as image scaling and smoothing and a USB hub with two downstream ports. The FlexScan L371 is designed to be easily converted to a free-mount display by following the VESA industry standard for arm/wall mounting. EIZO backs this offer with a three-year warranty on parts, labor, and backlight.

Average customer rating:

Speakerphone generates feedback

Faulty Design

Inferior to our old speakerphone

Terrible audio quality

Great corded phone!

GE 29393GE1 Corded Call-Waiting Caller ID Speakerphone

Manufacturer: General Electric
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Accessories:

RCA RC920 Wireless Phone Jack Extension

RCA RC930 Caller-ID-Compatible Wireless Modem Jack

Southwestern Bell FM112 Caller ID Unit (White)

Privacy Technologies TeleZapper

AT&T 24101 Phone Splitter Cord

Product Features:

Speakerphone for hands-free operation

12-number memory

Handset/ringer volume control

99-name-and-number caller ID memory

Large 3-line display

ASIN: B00005NGRF

Product Description

GE corded telephones offer reliable and affordable communication in any phone jack-equipped room in your home. All models include built-in memory to store your favorite numbers, one-touch redial to quickly reconnect with friends, tone/pulse switchable dialing, and volume control that lets you adjust - or even mute - the intensity of your phone's ring.

Amazon.com Product Description

GE's 29393 is sensibly designed in a classical corded form. It has a 12-number memory for your most frequently dialed numbers, and the speakerphone frees your hands for more important tasks. The 99-name-and-number caller ID memory keeps track of all your missed calls, displayed on the three-line LCD for easy reading and quick callback. The one-touch redial button is extremely convenient when you've just remembered something important to tell a friend after hanging up. Separate volume controls for the handset, speakerphone, and ringer let you customize the proper audio levels, and the phone is wall mountable. GE offers a one-year limited warranty.

Customer Reviews:

Speakerphone generates feedback .......2005-06-13

The speakerphone on this phone is poor. If you turn the volume up to 2/3 or more, the phone generates high-pitched feedback. If you turn it down lower, the speaker is very quiet.

Faulty Design.......2003-09-22

This phone doesn't works properly, the audio level when speaking on the phone (i.e. the level that the caller hears) is much too low. I guess the amplifier design is faulty as you can hear the noise level increase at it vainly tires to compensate. I brought two models back to the shop for a refund. It is disapointing at it is the only phone I can find that has the all features I want.

Inferior to our old speakerphone.......2003-08-19

We tried to replace our old speakerphone with a newer model. This one has a very soft speaker volume and makes loud noises if you get too close to the speaker. I like the old version better.

Terrible audio quality.......2003-06-23

I have purchased three of these phones now in an attempt to get one with acceptable handset audio quality. (I bought one in an attempt to upgrade my phone service; it was bad - terrible handset audio quality. I returned it to the store, replaced it and bought one extra thinking that the problem was solved. I have two phone lines, hence two phones. Also it is a 40 mile drive to the store!)

All three are essentially unusable. When you are speaking into the handset microphone, properly designed telephones provide some audio feedback to the handset speaker so you can hear yourself as you would when speaking normally in, say, a face to face conversation. The feedback on this telephone is terrible; it is highly distored and it overloads easily.

All in all, a 0 on a scale of 10 for human factors. For $... you expect some quality.

Great corded phone!.......2003-03-09

I love this phone! I have found the sound to be quite clear (with volume settings), the set-up was simple with the enclosed instructions. Using it on the wall, the caller ID display is large and easy to read (has 5 different contrast settings). The speaker phone has clear sound and has volume settings; I like mine nice and loud. In fact, I can't find anything I DON'T like about this phone!

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JVC RX-8040B Audio Video Control Receiver

Manufacturer: JVC
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Kitchen

Receivers & Amplifiers | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics | Combo Receivers | Component Amplifiers | Home Theater Receivers | Stereo Receivers
Product Features:

130 watts x 2 min

130 watts x 6 min

DVD Multichannel Audio Compatible (5

Texas Instruments 32/64-bit Floating-Point DSP

Virtual Surround Back: allows users to playback 6

ASIN: B000AO4GKG

Product Description

The JVC RX-8040 features premium performance with high current 130 WATT x 6 This receiver also incorporates new convienience features such as Virtual Surround Back and Quick Speaker Set-up. The DSP processor enables the RX-8040 to provide the highest level of accuracy in decoding Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES and Dolby Pro Logic IIx. It also makes possible All Channel Stereo, and the JVC exclusive DAP soundfield. * 130 watts x 2 min. RMS, both channels driven into 8 ohms from 20Hz to 20kHz with no more than 0.08% THD * 130 watts x 6 min. RMS, into 8 ohms, 1kHz, 0.8% THD * DVD Multichannel Audio Compatible (5.1 channel analog input and 5 separate amps) for connection to existing and future multichannel sources such as DVD Audio * Texas Instruments 32/64-bit Floating-Point DSP * Virtual Surround Back: allows users to playback 6.1 channels without adding a surround back speaker * Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS NEO:6, DTS * Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1 and Dolby Prologic IIx decoders built-in for theater quality surround from digital sources * RF LCD Glow Multi-brand A/V remote control for operation of other brands cable set top boxes, VCR's, TV's, DVD's, and satellite dishes. * Quick speaker setup: The user can easily setup their system simply by inputing the number of speakers and the room size, then the receiver will do the rest. * Fully Discrete Outputs to ensure greater fidelity * Digital Acoustics Processor (DAP) with 7 multi channel preset sound fields and 8 2-channel presets * 3D-PHONIC Virtual Surround Sound creates dramatic home theater sound with just two front speakers * AV COMPU LINK provides simple one touch operation between your JVC audio and video components. For example, pop a pre-recorded VHS tape into the VCR and it will automatically power up your receiver and your television and then turn them each to the proper inputs. * Enhanced COMPU LINK Control System * P.E.M. D.D. Converter for front channels * Dot Matrix Fluorescent Display * Line lev

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Fluke Networks 660TE-PACK Serial Frame Relay Network Testing Device

Manufacturer: FLUKE NETWORKS
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Networking Kits | Wired Networks | Networking & Online Communication | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
ASIN: B00006L4BB

Product Description

Fluke Networks' 660 Frame Relay Installation Assistant automatically determines frame relay and line configurations, provides a one-button AutoTest to replace multiple-step provisioning procedures, and enables the frontline technician to run IP tests with no prior knowledge of IP technology. Technicians can use the 660 to emulate Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) prior to installation to determine whether a frame relay service is ready for use. The tester can also emulate a Service Provider's Network (NET) to confirm that an access device such as a router or FRAD is configured correctly. The 660 can also be used as a basic troubleshooting test tool to monitor in-service links.

Fluke Networks 660E-PACK Serial Frame Relay Network Testing Device

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Fluke Networks 660E-PACK Serial Frame Relay Network Testing Device

Manufacturer: FLUKE NETWORKS
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Pictures of the kids, vacation photos, and shots for on-line auctions are a snap with the HP PhotoSmart 612 digital camera. The 2x optical and 2x digital zoom features let you get close to the action. You can preview photos on color LCD with 3x and 6x magnification. User-friendly features like auto exposure, red-eye reduction and auto flash make it easy to get great results.

Customer Reviews:

great camera.......2007-01-04

even though this is an older model digital camera it has great quality pictures easily downloaded to my computer and the battery life it maintains is much greater than i expected. and it came in the mail quite quickly too. thank you.

Product Description

The Hawking HPS1P 10/100M Internet Print Server is a powerful and convenient tool to connect your parallel printer to a 10/100M Network. Use the HPS1P instead of a dedicated computer to be the main contact point for all of your network printing requests. With the HPS1P and Internet Printing Protocol technology, printing over a WAN or the Internet becomes much easier. You can send a print job to a printer in another country just as easily as sending a print job to your home or office printer. IPP eliminates the need for fax communications between offices. Simply print an original document through the HPS1P's IPP capabilities and send it from one office to another. The print quality from IPP printing is equal to that of a document printed from your local office. With the HPS1P, your printer becomes a fully functional network print station.

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Da-Lite Tensioned Ceiling Recessed HDTV 54" x 96" - Video Format 54" x 72" Multiple Aspect Ratio Home Theater Electric Screen with High Contrast Cinema Vision Fabric

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

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Audio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
Accessories:

Da-Lite Laser Pointer - Red

Da-Lite Laser Pointer with Blinking Mode - Red

Da-Lite Jumbo Laser Pointer - Red

Da-Lite Dual Motor LVC System - Remote control unit

Da-Lite Dual Motor Low Voltage Control with Radio Frequency Remote 110 Volt

Product Features:

Tensioned Dual Masking with High Contrast Cinema Vision fabric and 110 volt motor.

Dual Motor Multiple Aspect Ratio Electric Screen. View from HDTV to NTSC Format. Tab guide cable system maintains even lateral tension to hold surface flat while a custom slat bar with added weight maintains vertical tension.

Ideal for home theaters or where a variety of image formats are projected. Screen is tensioned for an extra flat surface for optimum image quality. Unique "step-back" masking design eliminates shadows. Second motor lowers and raises black masks into position to convert screen to different format.

High Contrast Cinema Vision is designed for today's moderate output DLP and LCD home theater projectors. With its specially designed gray base surface and a reflective top surface, this screen material is able to provide very good black levels without sacrificing the white level output. Where ambient lighting is moderately controlled, High Contrast Cinema Vision offers deep life-like colors and greater detail and sharpness to the image. Gain 1.1 with a 45-degree viewing half angle.

ASIN: B000293SHQ

Product Description

Da-Lite's Dual Masking electric screen was designed for the avid home theater enthusiast. Choose the Dual Masking that best suits individual viewing needs and preferences: Letterbox to video or HDTV to video format. View DVDs and HDTV broadcasts without losing image detail due to the inability to change aspect ratios. Available in both a tensioned and non-tensioned version with Da-Lite's exclusive "step back" masking system eliminating shadows, the Dual Masking will vividly enhance the home theater experience. Control options abound with optional low voltage control and networkable RS-232 availability for connected homes.

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