Wharfedale Diamond 8.4 Floor-Standing Loudspeaker, Maple (Single)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • flawless
  • cheap looks, but good sound - great deal
  • Superb Sound Staging!
  • Excellent Performance (especially for the Sale price).
  • Great sound, great value
Wharfedale Diamond 8.4 Floor-Standing Loudspeaker, Maple (Single)

Manufacturer: Wharfdale
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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  2. Monster Cable SS4 Multi-Speaker Selector Monster Cable SS4 Multi-Speaker Selector
  3. Monster Cable SS-6 Speaker Switcher for 6 Pairs of Speakers Monster Cable SS-6 Speaker Switcher for 6 Pairs of Speakers
  4. Acoustic Research AP071 Performance Series Audio Digital Coaxial Cable with RCA Connectors Acoustic Research AP071 Performance Series Audio Digital Coaxial Cable with RCA Connectors
  5. Acoustic Research Spikemaster SM-BG8 8 Outlet Block, Standard Protection Surge Protector (White) Acoustic Research Spikemaster SM-BG8 8 Outlet Block, Standard Protection Surge Protector (White)

Product Features:
  • Two 6.5-inch Kevlar woofers, 1-inch silk-dome tweeter per speaker
  • 86 dB sensitivity
  • 20 to 150 watts recommended power (per channel)
  • 6 ohms impedance
  • 30 to 20,000 Hz frequency response

ASIN: B000065USS

Product Description

Make no mistake - these don't just lead the class, they completely redefine it! The Diamond 8 series has totally redefined the expectations at the price. No longer will sloppy drive units, poor build and single wire terminals suffice - even in budget loudspeakers. If you are serious about sound, but restricted by cost, there is no other choice.The Diamond 8 series is nothing short of a revolution in audio. The unique bi-directional KEVLAR weave creates a cone that can start and stop in an instant - for detail and resolution that will amaze even the most skeptical listener. Coupled with the most refined Ferro-fluid cooled, neodymium powered, textile tweeter in its class, this range has it all - detail, dynamics, one of the most impressive soundstages you will ever hear and the kind of excitement and involvement that many who spend 100 times as much on their loudspeakers would envy. The latest model, the Diamond 8.4 includes a new dedicated bass driver and larger cabinet enclosure for even more impressive bass, still with the refinement and control of the rest of the series - especially for the larger room.

Amazon.com Product Description

The Wharfedale Diamond 8.4 speakers have totally redefined the expectations for sound and appearance at their price. "The hi-fi products of the decade," raved the U.K.'s HiFi World. "The most amazing loudspeakers for 25 years," said Ken Kessler of Hi-Fi News. No longer will sloppy drive units, poor build quality, and single-wire terminals suffice--even in budget loudspeakers. If you are serious about sound but restricted by cost, there is no other choice.

Wharfedale's Diamond 8 series represents nothing short of a revolution in audio. Wharfedale's unique bidirectional Kevlar weave creates a cone that can start and stop in an instant, conveying detail and resolution that will amaze even the most skeptical listener. Coupled with the most refined Ferro-fluid-cooled, neodymium-powered, textile tweeter in its class, the Diamond 8.4 has it all: detail, dynamics, one of the most impressive soundstages you will ever hear (at any price), and the ability to generate the kind of excitement and musical involvement that many who spend 100 times as much on their loudspeakers would envy.

The Diamond 8.4 includes a dedicated bass driver and large cabinet enclosure to deliver impressive bass for its size.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars flawless.......2005-09-24

I received the speakers very quickly. I love them. They sound great! The best speakers I have ever owned. I can hardly believe the price was so low. Research and listen to these speakers before you spend a mint on any others!

4 out of 5 stars cheap looks, but good sound - great deal.......2005-01-02

the 8.4s are a bunch of pretty nice speakers. well suited for classical, jazz, generally any unplugged music. i got them because i want accurate representation. you will hear details that you never thought were on your CDs. on the other hand, if you just want a bunch muddy bass-over-emphasizing boxes that make you feel manly, do yourself a favour and seek elsewhere, these are really, really not for you. that said, even bass-heavy electronic music comes across reasonably well, it's just not the stomach massage that seems to be the recent trend with speakers.

they are reasonably well built, especially given the price. the fake wood veneer is just that: obviously fake. maybe the black ones would actually look better. the grille is a joke. luckily, none of this affects the sound. if you want great speakers for little money, they're the obvious choice.

5 out of 5 stars Superb Sound Staging!.......2004-03-17

Bought it December last year, been listening to 8.4s since the purchased date and it sounds more better each day. I tried max volume of up to -20dB on a Yamaha RX-V640 and I'm please with what sound and detail it produced. Even with different genre Jazz, Classical, Rock, Pop, R&B, etc. The bottomline is that this speakers are professional performers.

Though it takes sometime to break-in, listening to it out-of-the-box will annoy your ear, it's muddy at first power-up then became nicer and nicer. The grills are flimsy but for the price this speaker are really best buy.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent Performance (especially for the Sale price)........2004-03-08

I got these babies about 2 weeks ago from Amazon.
They are not as compact as I thought.
I think that this is an excellent speaker for the price I paid (400$ / Pair), but I don't think spending the original price (600$) is reasonable, and not because of sound quality.
Actually I haven't decided if I'm going to keep mine or not.
I live in Oklahoma and it's very difficult to buy speakers over here, because you don't have selection of speakers that you can audit.
I love British speakers and they are very expansive in the States.
Let's get to business: sound quality is superb. Very effective and punchy low end without neglecting the high end which performs great clarity and a very open sound.
Bi-Amping is significantly, unbelievably effective. I did it with a pretty powerful NAD receiver and the compatible power amp. Amazing sound and capability.
The negative side (critical to me but does not effect the rate, just because of the price I paid): UK speakers which are made in China, I don't think that this is suitable for speakers (and I didn't notice any comment regarding that on Amazon), terrible grills - I don't know how long they will last, also I don't like the finish (vinyl that I'm not sure how durable it will be and how they will look like in few years).
Bottom Line: great sound but still hesitating due to the built quality, I'm eager to get something like Monitor Audio Silver 6/8 or the astonishing Wharfedale Pacific Evo 30 but they are more than twice the price I paid and I'm not sure that the sound is any better.
If you can compromise about the built and you get them, try Bi-Amping with quality compatible Amps and you get a high end sound.

5 out of 5 stars Great sound, great value.......2004-02-25

It's somewhat hard to describe the sound quality of a speaker in words -- it's kind of like when people wax poetic about a fine wine.
So, I'll cut to the bottom line: I have been very pleased with my Diamond 8.4s. At this price point, nothing comes close to the combination of outstanding sound quality, build quality, and good looks. If I had to do it over again, there is no question I'd go with Wharfedale.

GE 2.4 GHZ  Cordless  Phone, Dual Keypad, With Call Waiting Caller ID and Digital Answering Machine
Average customer rating: Not rated
    GE 2.4 GHZ Cordless Phone, Dual Keypad, With Call Waiting Caller ID and Digital Answering Machine

    Manufacturer: Thomson
    ProductGroup: CE
    Binding: Electronics

    CategoriesCategories | Electronics | Accessories & Supplies | Audio & Video | Camera & Photo | Car Electronics | Computers & Add-Ons | GPS & Navigation | Home Automation & Security | Office Electronics
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    Product Features:
    • GE 2.4 GHZ , Dual Keypad
    • Digital Answering Machine with 14 minute recording time
    • Call Waiting Caller ID
    • Speakerphone with volume control
    • Remote Message Retrival and Digital Message counter

    ASIN: B0001W9HMY

    Product Description

    CALLER ID, CALL WAITING CALLER ID 40# CALLER ID NAME AND NUMBER
    GE 27959GE6 2.4 GHz Cordless Phone With Call Waiting Caller ID
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      GE 27959GE6 2.4 GHz Cordless Phone With Call Waiting Caller ID

      Manufacturer: GE
      ProductGroup: CE
      Binding: Electronics

      Cordless TelephonesCordless Telephones | Telephones | Office Electronics | Categories | Electronics | 900 MHz - Analog | 900 MHz - Digital | 900 MHz - DSS | Corded-Cordless Combos | Expandable Multi-Handset | Extra Handset Included | Kids' | Multi-Line | Speakerphones | With Answering Device | With Caller ID
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      Product Features:
      • Call Waiting Caller ID
      • Digital answering machine
      • Base-to-handset call conferencing
      • Dual Caller ID display with message counter
      • Dual keypad

      ASIN: B000BSFWL8

      Product Description

      * Call Waiting Caller ID * Digital answering machine * Base-to-handset call conferencing * Dual Caller ID display with message counter * Dual keypad * Speakerphone * 1-year warranty Model: 27959GE6

      IBM 06P5750 10000 RPM 18.2 GB Ultra 160 SL Hard Drive
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        IBM 06P5750 10000 RPM 18.2 GB Ultra 160 SL Hard Drive

        Manufacturer: IBM
        ProductGroup: CE
        Binding: Electronics

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        Product Features:
        • 18.2 GB storage capacity
        • 10,000 RPM
        • Ultra-160 SCSI interface
        • 8 KB buffer size
        • No operating system requirements

        ASIN: B00006B8VR

        Product Description

        This high-performance, 10, 000rpm Ultra160 hard disk drive (HDD) delivers next generation technology to complete your IBM eServer xSeries or IntelliStation storage solution. Through advanced areal density technology, this HDD stores a large amount of data on its platter. This optimizes the storage capacities of supported systems, while providing solid storage subsystem performance.The HDDs 3.5-inch, 1-inch high, slim-line form factor allows maximum installations in supported xSeries servers and Netfinity systems. This HDD option supports enterprise server and workstation applications.

        Amazon.com Product Description

        This high-performance, 10,000 RPM Ultra 160 hot-swap hard drive delivers next-generation technology to meet your IBM eServer xSeries or IntelliStation data storage requirements. Through advanced areal density technology, this drive stores a large amount of data on its platter, enabling high data-storage capacities on supported systems, while providing excellent storage subsystem performance.

        The hard drive's 3.5-inch, 1-inch high, slim-line form factor allows maximum installations in supported xSeries servers and IntelliStation workstations. This drive option supports high-performance enterprise server and workstation applications.

        Financial Calculator, 5-1/10"x3-1/10"x3/5, Platinum
        Average customer rating: Not rated
          Financial Calculator, 5-1/10"x3-1/10"x3/5, Platinum

          Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
          ProductGroup: Home Improvement
          Binding: Misc.

          Financial & BusinessFinancial & Business | Calculators | Office Electronics | Categories | Electronics
          CalculatorsCalculators | Classroom Math Supplies | Classroom Supplies | Educational Supplies | Categories | Office Products
          Product Features:
          • Usually Ships the Same Day
          • Usually Delivered within 24-72 hours
          • Highest Quality Product

          ASIN: B000EFMD7Y

          Product Description

          Hewlett-Packard / Financial Calculator, 5-1/10"x3-1/10"x3/5, Platinum / HEW12CPT / Algebraic and RPN (Reverse Polish Notation) includes over 130 built-in functions and allows 30 different cash flows for internal rate of return and net present values. Calculates loan and mortgage payments, converts interest rates, figures bond prices and yields. Includes algebraic entry mode. Through keystroke programming, user enters up to 400 keystrokes into memory and then executes with the push of a single button. / HP 12C Platinum Financial Calculator / Hewlett Packard Graphic & Scientific Calculators / Calculators, Graphic & Scientific / Office Machines & Electronics / Calculators / Graphics and Scientific / Sold as 1 EA / Technology Products

          Kodak I160 Scanner 40PPM Duplex 200DPI
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            Kodak I160 Scanner 40PPM Duplex 200DPI

            Manufacturer: Kodak
            ProductGroup: CE
            Binding: Electronics

            ScannersScanners | Office Electronics | Categories | Electronics | Flatbed | Handheld | Sheet-Fed | Slide & Photo
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            Product Features:
            • Perfect Page Scanning with iThresholding delivers sharp, clean images without rescanning
            • Renowned SurePath paper handling that minimizes jams
            • Scans up to A3-size documents to handle your full workload
            • 3-D ultrasonic multi-feed detection lets you scan with confidence

            ASIN: B000A6P63U

            Product Description

            All the scanning performance and flexibility your busy office or department needs. PRODUCT FEATURES: Duplex (i160) model for color, bitonal and grayscale imaging; Perfect Page Scanning with iThresholding delivers sharp, clean images without rescanning; Renowned SurePath paper handling that minimizes jams; Scans up to A3-size documents to handle your full workload; 3-D ultrasonic multi-feed detection lets you scan with confidence; Easy setup and operation; Worldwide service and support for your peace of mind.

            Hawking Technology PN9239 DSL/Cable Router with 4-Port Switch
            Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
            • Very good for VPN
            • Product description is wrong
            • DSL Router that Works
            Hawking Technology PN9239 DSL/Cable Router with 4-Port Switch

            Manufacturer: Hawking Technology
            ProductGroup: CE
            Binding: Electronics

            SwitchesSwitches | Wired Networks | Networking & Online Communication | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
            RoutersRouters | Wired Networks | Networking & Online Communication | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
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            ASIN: B00006594C

            Product Description

            Hawking's PN9239 DSL/Cable Firewall Router provides cost-effective, high level security for Small Office and Home Office (SOHO) users sharing a high-speed DSL/Cable internet connection with true, hardware-based firewall protection. The PN9239 is designed with the advanced Stateful Packet Inspection Firewall technology to prevent Denial of Service (Dos) attacks such as Ping of Death/Teardrop, SYN Flood/LAND Attack, Smurf Attack, IP Spoofing, Port Scan, etc. from outside intruders. It also provides Internet content filtering capability (based on time of day, URL or URL keywords) that allows parents to be worry-free about kids surfing on the net. The Logs and Alert features will audit browsing activities and notify you immediately via email when your network is attacked. The VPN (Virtual Private Network) Pass-through feature allows you to have fast, reliable and secure to access your corporate network via a public Internet network.

            Customer Reviews:

            4 out of 5 stars Very good for VPN.......2003-09-07

            Used to have a Linksys, but the wife could never use it to VPN into work, always had to connect straight to the cable modem, leaving me without net access. Lots of complaints on the net for this exact problem - seems to be an MTU size problem. Threw it away and bought the Hawkings and we are both so very happy now! The wife no longer has her Windows XP machine straight on the internet, we can both be online at the same time.

            There is a problem with using the web interface for management of the unit: can not use Safari; can not upgrade the firmware with IE. Have to use OmniWeb to complete the upgrade (at least for Mac OS X, don't know what to expect on a Windows machine).

            One feature that the Linksys had that I would like is the logging of incoming and outgoing traffic, showing which ports and addresses are being used.

            The logging feature on this one that I really like is that I can see when there is a port scan attack against me.

            The unit is much smaller than the Linksys, great for a small desktop.

            1 out of 5 stars Product description is wrong.......2003-04-09

            I purchased this router specifically for the Time of Day content filtering. When it arrived I could not find how to set it up or even set the system time. When I contacted Hawking's tech support they said it does not have taht feature even though it is listed on their own web site and in the data sheet I downloaded from them. The data sheet also says the package contains a CD. It does not. I wonder what other features it does not have in reality.

            5 out of 5 stars DSL Router that Works.......2003-02-06

            Hawking does it again. SBC finally updated our area for DSL availability, so I ordered their service. I wanted a router/firewall to protect my home network. After looking at units, such as SonicWall, I settled on something that I could actually afford - the Hawking PN9239 DSL Router.

            This router has similar features of other, costlier ones. It has switch-selectable support for dsl or cable service. It has built-in web-enabled set-up that allows quick and easy set-up. The service I use employs PPPoE and the Hawking unit was up and operational after entering the account name and password information for the account. Static and dynamic IP addresses are supported and the unit can serve as a DHCP server if needed.

            I am very impressed with the quality and ease of set-up and operation of this router, as well as the affordability of the unit. I have never been disappointed in any of the Hawking products I have used.

            IBM THINKCENTRE A30SMB CEL-2.2G ( 819832U )
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              IBM THINKCENTRE A30SMB CEL-2.2G ( 819832U )

              Manufacturer: IBM (Aap Misc Parts)
              ProductGroup: Personal Computer
              Binding: Personal Computers

              DesktopsDesktops | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
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              Accessories:
              1. Targus NW03BM Noteworthy Optical Screen Scroller Mouse Targus NW03BM Noteworthy Optical Screen Scroller Mouse
              2. Targus PA235U Universal Monitor Stand - Black Targus PA235U Universal Monitor Stand - Black
              3. Targus PAUM01U Ultra Mini Retractable Optical Mouse Targus PAUM01U Ultra Mini Retractable Optical Mouse
              4. Netgear WGR614 54 Mbps 2.4 GHz Cable or DSL Wireless Router Netgear WGR614 54 Mbps 2.4 GHz Cable or DSL Wireless Router
              5. Netgear WG311 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter Netgear WG311 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter

              ASIN: B0000E659T

              Product Description

              ThinkCentre desktops make power seem effortless. They feature steel-chassis designs for durability and serviceability and support the latest technology to help keep you ahead of the game.The ThinkCentre A30 desktop offers great technology and affordable prices. The A30 is designed with the best blend of essential features and technology, like Intel Pentium 4 or Intel Celeron processors, high-speed hard disk drives and integrated Intel Extreme Graphics.

              HP P4 2.8GHz 512MB 80GB CDRW/DVD 17 in. Widescreen w/XP
              Average customer rating: Not rated
                HP P4 2.8GHz 512MB 80GB CDRW/DVD 17 in. Widescreen w/XP

                Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
                ProductGroup: Personal Computer

                NotebooksNotebooks | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
                ASIN: B000CO808S

                Product Description

                With this notebook, you get power and quality in one package! Truly made with the end user in mind, this notebook has all the bells and whistles that most people ask for! You get hot styling, and the latest technology that you need. Buy it for the quality, the power, the styling or for the super-low price - but buy this super notebook today!

                Interact 64131A Universal Keyboard Cover
                Average customer rating: Not rated
                  Interact 64131A Universal Keyboard Cover

                  Manufacturer: Interact
                  ProductGroup: CE
                  Binding: Electronics

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                  Product Features:
                  • Safeguards equipment
                  • Protects from dust and spills
                  • Prevents static charge buildup
                  • Heavy-duty construction

                  ASIN: B00000J4DY

                  Hi-Capacity NiCad Cordless Phone Battery for Bell South, Cobra, GE, Northwest Bell
                  Average customer rating: Not rated
                    Hi-Capacity NiCad Cordless Phone Battery for Bell South, Cobra, GE, Northwest Bell

                    Manufacturer: Battery Biz
                    ProductGroup: CE
                    Binding: Electronics

                    Cordless TelephoneCordless Telephone | by Use | Batteries | Batteries, Chargers & Power Supplies | Accessories & Supplies | Categories | Electronics
                    Product Features:
                    • Guaranteed to meet or exceed original specifications
                    • 100% OEM compatible
                    • Full one year warranty

                    ASIN: B0000X5ZHK

                    Product Description

                    BatteryValues.com is your one-stop-shop online for replacement batteries, home and car chargers, home and car AC/DC adapters, and all your battery accessories requirements.

                    Lexar Media LDP-200 SD Digital Audio Player with 512 MB SD Card
                    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
                    • Best 2GB MP3 player for under $[...]
                    • Major File System Limitations
                    • MP3 with easy change Memory
                    • Lexar Media LDP-200 SD Review
                    Lexar Media LDP-200 SD Digital Audio Player with 512 MB SD Card

                    Manufacturer: LEXAR MEDIA INC
                    ProductGroup: CE
                    Binding: Electronics

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                    128 MB to 512 MB128 MB to 512 MB | Flash Drive-Based | MP3 Players | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
                    Accessories:
                    1. Lexar Media WALLET-JG-231 JumpGear MP3 Carrying Case Lexar Media WALLET-JG-231 JumpGear MP3 Carrying Case
                    2. Shure E4c Sound Isolating Earphones Shure E4c Sound Isolating Earphones
                    3. Belkin F8V3080 TuneCast II Mobile FM Transmitter Belkin F8V3080 TuneCast II Mobile FM Transmitter
                    4. Sony MDR-E828LP Fontopia Earbuds with Winding Case Sony MDR-E828LP Fontopia Earbuds with Winding Case
                    5. Sony MDR-IF240RK Wireless Headphone System Sony MDR-IF240RK Wireless Headphone System

                    Product Features:
                    • Store music files, data, & pictures
                    • User selectable Play mode (10 second intro & Normal)
                    • User selectable Repeat mode (Repeat Once, Repeat All, & Normal)
                    • User selectable Equalizer (Normal, Rock, Jazz, Classical, & Pop)
                    • Compatible with Microsoft Digital Rights Management (DRM) for playback of downloaded songs from popular online music services

                    ASIN: B0007M60XC

                    Product Description

                    Ideal for consumers looking for a compact, easy-to-use digital music player, the Lexar LDP-200 offers a convenient and simple management system, versatility and portability. Music is stored on SD memory cards and accessed using the player's SD card slot - providing users with unlimited storage capacity. Using multiple SD cards, users can create favorite music playlists, and manage entire music libraries stored on removable SD cards.

                    Customer Reviews:

                    5 out of 5 stars Best 2GB MP3 player for under $[...].......2006-04-04

                    PROS:
                    Best 2GB MP3 player for under $[...]
                    My NiMH 1000mAh AAA battery lasts 9 to 10 hours.
                    Nice sound quality if you have good headphones.
                    Tiny and lightweight.

                    CONS:
                    As noted by others, there is a maximum limit of 128 files per folder, and maximum limit of 40 folders+subfolders. That's not too bad considering 40 folders x 128 files = 5,120 songs. If each song is 4 MB in size, that's 20 GB which will not fit in your SD card anyway. With a 2GB card, you only have room for 500 four-megabyte songs. Therefore the file system is more than adequate for the purposes of this small inexpensive device.

                    CONCLUSION:
                    Basic functionality at rock-bottom price, so don't expect iPod performance.

                    1 out of 5 stars Major File System Limitations.......2006-03-31

                    I purchased the LDP-200 so that I could play Windows Media files that I store on the SD card that I usually use in my PDA phone. I don't want to risk damaging the phone while participating in adventure recreation.

                    The only thing weaker than the LDP-200 firmware is Lexar's customer support. They are uninformed, lazy, unresponsive, and entirely too quick to dismiss problems.

                    In theory it's a great device. Cheap, small, simple, flexible. For the price you can forgive that it doesn't include features like playlists, and doesn't resume tracks where you left off. What is not forgivable are the MAJOR undisclosed limitations of the file management system programmed into the Version 0.5 firmware (the only known publicly available firmware version).

                    With no playlist capability it's critical to be able to sort music by folders. The problem is that the LDP-200 is only able to read 40 folders / directories regardless of how they are organized! The count begins with all folders in the root path of the SD card and then continues with the next level of subdirectories in alphabetical order and so on. So let's say I sort my music by artist then album, if I have an average of two albums per artist and I cherry pick my tracks so that I only have an average of 3 songs for each album I can only play 76 songs. Worse yet if I'm storing photos or data in other directories on my SD card as Lexar says you can do, depending on how many folders I have dedicated to them I might not be able to browse/play ANY music at all! Furthermore even if I opted to place all media files in one folder the LDP-200 is limitted to reading only 130 music files per folder. This is especially bothersome for someone who shelled out the extra cash for a high capacity card.

                    As for Lexar's customer service. Before purchasing the device I inquired with customer support if the device could support SD cards larger than 1GB. I was told no. I reserched reviews and discovered it supports all FAT32 Formatted SD cards. So I bought the device and verified it. (Note: I also performed my file management tests on a 128MB SD card). When I reported to them that directories and media files in certain directories were not visible to the player and that I could make them visible by renaming directories to start with letters earlier in the alphabet they told me to format my card and recreate my files. When I pushed the issue and provided them links to similar customer feedback with examples on how to recreate the problem they told me they used my file structure and there "should not" be a limit to the number of directories. When I provided them with further guidance on how to recreate the problem they simply sent me a form letter response saying they were sorry I was having problems with my device (not acknowledging that there is a problem with their firmware) and they'd get back to me. It's been over a week and I haven't heard anything.

                    For those of you that already own the device I strongly encourage you to perform the tests yourself and report back here with your results and DEMAND that Lexar resolves the firmware bug to make it function AS ADVERTISED. If you don't already own one don't buy one until they have released a firmware and you have read reports that the problem has been resolved. In the meantime you may be interested in a different MP3 player / SD card reader such as:
                    SanDisk e100 Series
                    Grand MP3
                    MyMusic PD201
                    Coby MP Series
                    I can't say that any of these work better but I would certainly reserearch them before purchasing the LDP-200

                    5 out of 5 stars MP3 with easy change Memory.......2005-09-12

                    I have had my Lexar MP3 for a few weeks now and have greatly enjoyed it. My girlfriend and I both purchased one to match our red and blue New Beetles as a cheap alternative to a CD Changer. This isn't my first MP3. I purchased one last year and since have listened to the same music repeatedly. It is such a hassle to reconnect it to the computer and change the internal memory. With the Lexar Media LDP-200 SD Digital Audio Player You just change the SD Card. We purchased a few extra 64 MB cards and plan to get a Memory Card Wallet. Whenever we get the chance we transfer 2-3 CDs from our library onto a card. At any time we can switch out the Cards to change the music. For longer road trips we just grab the 512 MB card that has a collection of all of our favorite songs. Some of the features we have noticed due to having two players is that when you stop the player it will come back on at the last song you were listening to. Remove the card and place it the other player and it starts at the last song played on that player. Return it to the original player and it still starts up where you turned it off at. The ability to scroll through the menu to find a particular song is also a nice addition.

                    I have already recommended this player to many other people. I don't know of any other player that has removable memory cards. This is a feature that stands out from all the other MP3s on the market that I am aware of at the moment.

                    4 out of 5 stars Lexar Media LDP-200 SD Review.......2005-08-22

                    As of this review, the LDP-200 SD was one of the least expensive digital music players available. Considering the price and the contents of the package, you do get a considerable value:

                    - The actual player, with Drag & Drop SD card support within Windows - quick and easy file management! The LCD display shows a 3-line directory structure and song names for easy navigation during playback.

                    - a 512mb Lexar SD card. Not bad!

                    - Decent ear bud speakers, at least the equal to my old Sony MDR-WO8 headphones.

                    Battery life is fine as long as you use rechargeables. A normal alkaline Energizer AAA battery is included with the package, but you will only get 3-4 hours of use of it.

                    There are some small negatives:

                    - The beginning and last fraction of a second are cut off on each song. This isn't good for songs that start off and end right away without any buffering quiet space.

                    - The central control stick/button seems fragile and may one day break. Still, easy enough to use through a t-shirt by touch alone.

                    - During playback, Menu operations sometimes make crackling noises when you are loading the directories navigation or while changing options. This seems to happen with just a few of my 192 and 160 KB/s songs but not with anything lower so far.

                    - Rock is the only good equalizer setting - everything else is muffled. However, the Rock setting is perfectly fine with it's heavy bass and sharp treble. Clear and strong.

                    This is my first digital music player. After a week of ownership, I am very pleased with it and it helps the long hours at work fly by.

                    HOSA VIDEO CABLE - S-VIDEO CABLE, GOLD-PLATED CONTACTS, 100 ft.
                    Average customer rating: Not rated
                      HOSA VIDEO CABLE - S-VIDEO CABLE, GOLD-PLATED CONTACTS, 100 ft.

                      Manufacturer: Hosa
                      ProductGroup: CE
                      Binding: Electronics

                      S-Video CablesS-Video Cables | Video Cables | Cables & Interconnects | Audio & Video Accessories | Accessories & Supplies | Categories | Electronics
                      Product Features:
                      • Gold Plated Contacts
                      • 100 Foot length S-Video Cable

                      ASIN: B000068OGP

                      Product Description

                      100 Foot Male to Male S-video cables feature gold plated contacts for stellar picture quality and resistance to corrosion due to oxidation from the air.
                      S-Video Cable 100 ft. Gold Plated
                      Average customer rating: Not rated
                        S-Video Cable 100 ft. Gold Plated

                        Manufacturer: Parts Express
                        ProductGroup: CE

                        S-Video CablesS-Video Cables | Video Cables | Cables & Interconnects | Audio & Video Accessories | Accessories & Supplies | Categories | Electronics
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                        ASIN: B0002MQGL8

                        Product Description

                        High quality S-Video cables with molded gold male S-Video connectors on each end. For use with video cameras, DVD, VCRs, DSS, and TVs with Super VHS/S-video capability.

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