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Price-wise, you can't beat Zenith's DVD2200 DVD-Video player. By today's standard, it's a basic model, with a single digital-audio output and no built-in Dolby Digital decoder. However, the DVD2200's price is amazing when compared to the first generation of DVD players.
This model is compatible with both Dolby Digital and Digital Theater Sound (DTS) formats. Using the coaxial digital-audio output, you can connect the DVD2200 to a preamp or AV receiver with DTS and/or Dolby Digital processing and enjoy surround-sound movies in either format. That's a big plus, especially as more DVD titles are released in DTS. The DVD2200 has a 10-bit digital-to-analog video decoder, as opposed to the 8-bit models that were common when the DVD format was first introduced. It also incorporates a 24-bit, 96 kHz audio D/A converter, which translates into higher-quality sound--particularly when using the DVD2200 as a CD player. Zenith supplies a full-function remote control that lets you enlarge images to either four or 16 times their normal size--a great feature for zooming in on credits at the end of a movie. Additional features include a single S-Video output, an intuitive onscreen menu, parental control, and 3D Virtual Surround.
Customer Reviews:
- Super Player but get units made in MAY 2000 or later ONLY.......2000-06-26
This is a GREAT unit.... but units made before MAY 2000 may have a bad "firmware chip-set" which MUST be replaced (Zenith will do this for free! if you INSIST on it) So if your unit has problems with the Matrix DVD, you've got the OLD chip-set. Note that the manufacture date is on the OUTSIDE of the box... so insist on one made in or after MAY 2000.
The NEW units are super units.... they've played every DVD I've put in... and the price is right... CC has them for 179 also. They only drawback is the lack of Component Video and an Optical Digital output.... but these aren't big problems at all.
Easy to use features... great picture, great audio, cheap price.
Okay - until The Abyss.......2000-06-20
I received this DVD Player as a Christmas gift & I was so excited to use it. I watched numerous DVD's & was just so happy until...The Abyss came out on DVD. It is my one of my favorite movies & I couldn't wait to watch it on DVD. But alas, it would not play. I actually thought it was the DVD & took it back to the store. Then I tried the new DVD - same thing. I called Circuit City. They told me it would need an upgrade & that they would send it back to the manufacturer FREE OF CHARGE. Well wasn't that nice of them to offer. Seeing that it was a manufacturer defect and all. So now I have to send it back. I haven't done it yet - but will do it this week. But I really didn't want to go through the unhooking & re-hooking of my system.
Avoid this product.
Could be Better.......2000-06-14
This DVD Player is a descent Player for the money, However it does have several drawbacks. 1> Any DVD that has any sort of multitrack contiguous playback will not play either at all or it will skip all over the place. (Some movies with this problem are The Matrix, The Abyss, Alien, and several others that have multiple editions coinciding together). There is no statement on the DVD movie itself to warn you of this problem. Be warned that most retail sales store will NOT take back any movies for this problem, if they are open. 2> DVD Player has no optical output (Minor problem, if you are looking for the top of the line)
Electronic Guru's.......2000-05-16
This DVD is nice! I read reviews before I bought this product, yet I took a chance. It was worth it! Bottom line... I rented DVD's from Blockbuster and one was sort of dirty. I had to use my cleaner wipes and it was brand new. Some folks don't know how to handle discs, that's the only time it paused! I like it!
Has defect, but can be fixed........2000-05-15
When I first got my DVD player. I could not play any of the dual layered disk wiht out some sort of problem. But i called them and they told me send it back to have it upgraded. Since I got it back it has played relatively fine. 1 star for product quality. and 4 stars for customer service.
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Zenith DVC 2200 - DVD player - dark gray
Manufacturer: Zenith
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Amazon.com Product Description
JVC's XV523GD is a deluxe DVD player at an affordable price. The XV523GD has all the features you'd expect from a high-end DVD player, including Dolby Digital and DTS compatibility, optical and coaxial digital audio outputs, and component-video jacks.
The XV523GD also offers 3D-Phonic virtual surround sound for two-channel speaker systems. In addition, you can play recordable CDs in both the CD-R and CD-RW formats.
JVC uses separate construction throughout the player to isolate key components, including the power supply, digital circuitry, analog-video, and analog-audio components. The XV523GD has a 24-bit, 96 kHz digital-to-analog audio converter and a 10-bit, 27 MHz video D/A converter.
The handsome player comes with a full-function, universal remote control and a jog-shuttle dial on the front panel that offers precision control over step-frame advance, fast-forward, and rewind.
Customer Reviews:
More like 3.75 stars.......2004-10-16
My family bought two of these players about 3 years ago - one for downstairs, one for my room. The one downstairs has never had any problems, whatsoever.
The player in my room has worked almost perfectly up until about a month ago. I bought a new DVD, and it played without a problem the first time. The second time I put in the DVD it played fine, but the disc was caught; the tray came out empty. I called customer service and talked with a technical staff worker, and he had me try punching a few buttons, unplugging while holding down a couple buttons, etc., but the disc is still stuck inside. We're debating whether or not to take it to a service center, or purchase a new one. Considering how long it's lasted, I think it got it's share of good play time.
Both sets played every CD perfectly, and all but a couple CDRs worked fine. The ones that didn't work were faulty in other units (CD player, computer, etc.), so it's not the player's fault!
Overall, I think for the price you pay for this set, you'll get good use out of it. It seems like things always need to be replaced after a few years anyway.
Double trouble.......2003-12-29
We purchased two of these DVD players at the same time. One stopped playing DVD's right away. We chalked it up to dust from construction of our home. The second was never subjected to any of that as it was packed safely away. Now, it has just quit playing the DVD's. The lights come on, but the unit does not function. Do not buy this product.
Solid DVD Player.......2003-02-14
I have never had any problems with this DVD player besides a rare pause between seens (which I have seen on many DVD players of about the same price range/quality). Many people seem to be trashing this DVD player and maybe they have good reason, but I have owned mine for about two years and have had no problems with the unit or its ability to ready DVDs, CDs, CDRs, or CDRWs.
Excellent DVD Player.......2003-01-30
I have had my DVD player for a almost 2 years and have never had a problem. Great player for the price.
poor thing.......2002-11-08
My review is that when you by something ,and you always stick with a brand you trust j.v.c and your d.v.d player goes south within 3 months and 1day that really sucks but i thought it was just bad luck untill i seen your reviews on this product thank you john
Product Description
The Infinity Modulus MS-1 is a compact, efficient satellite speaker that is ideal for reproducing music and home theater sound. With their versatile design, the satellite speakers can be placed virtually anywhere - on shelves, or mounted on a wall using the integrated base/wall-bracket.
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Leica Minilux Zoom Date Back 35mm Camera
Manufacturer: Leica
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Leica CF Flash for Minilux Zoom (18541)
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ASIN: B00004U0DA |
Customer Reviews:
An amazing machine........2001-09-09
after much thought, I chose this camera above other more complicated SLRs so that my husband would feel comfortable using it. As an amature photographer, this is my first "point and shoot" camera and I couldn't be happier. You can have the confidence of the best optics available with this camera- I would use it in an art class in a second. The options are extensive and actually allow for a lot of control. I am thinking of getting the seperate flash unit to eliminate red-eye, though (it has the red-eye reducer but those rarely work in all situations). Buy with confidence and enjoy fine photos for the rest of your life! Such a good idea if you're used to good cameras and have children, who generally don't wait for their parents' focusing efforts with old-time SLRs (and their failing eyesight). Also, it's practically an heirloom. You'll get a kick out of envious photo-finish store staff peoples' comments as an added bonus.
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Leica Minilux Date Back 35mm Camera
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ASIN: B00004U0DD |
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KONICA MINOLTA Zoom 60C Compact 35mm Camera
Manufacturer: Minolta
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Product Features:
- Built-in 35mm wide-angle to 60mm telephoto lens
- Snapshot mode automatically sets the zoom at the widest setting of 35mm, ensuring that everything from 1.5 to 5 meters will be in perfect focus
- Night View Portrait mode captures foreground subjects and background scenery beautifully together
- Long Distance mode enables scenery to be taken through glass, and is also excellent for night views
- Even beginners can take professional looking photos with this camera!
ASIN: B0001LXQGS |
Product Description
MINOLTA Zoom 60C -- This state-of-the-art 35mm compact camera is the perfect portable companion for trips and family events. Ease of operation and compact size enhance your creativity, and you'll find yourself bringing home amazingly natural portraits and scenic shots. 35mm film required -- not included
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Minolta Zoom60Date Compact 35mm Camera
Manufacturer: Minolta
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Product Features:
- Built-in 35mm wide-angle to 60mm telephoto lens
- Snapshot mode automatically sets the zoom at the widest setting of 35mm, ensuring that everything fr
- Night View Portrait mode captures foreground subjects and background scenery beautifully together
- Long Distance mode enables scenery to be taken through glass, and is also excellent for night views
- Even beginners can take professional looking photos with this camera! Model: 2484X006
ASIN: B000AO4GLU |
Product Description
This state-of-the-art 35mm compact camera is the perfect portable companion for trips and family events. Ease of operation and compact size enhance your creativity, and you'll find yourself bringing home amazingly natural portraits and scenic shots. * Built-in 35mm wide-angle to 60mm telephoto lens * Snapshot mode automatically sets the zoom at the widest setting of 35mm, ensuring that everything from 1.5 to 5 meters will be in perfect focus * Night View Portrait mode captures foreground subjects and background scenery beautifully together * Long Distance mode enables scenery to be taken through glass, and is also excellent for night views * Even beginners can take professional looking photos with this camera! Model: 2484X006
Product Description
A PC monitor is the line of communication between the user and the computer. That makes choosing a monitor one of the most important decisions to be made when planning a computing environment. Hewlett-Packard, a major supplier of PC monitors in a wide range of sizes and capabilities, has prepared this monitor for you. It features crisp, bright, high-contrast images, low screen glare and multiple user controls. This model meets the most critical demands and possesses a real quality from Hewlett-Packard.
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IBM ThinkCentre M50 8189 - P4 2.6 GHz ( 8189NU4 )
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ASIN: B0006G35XW |
Product Description
The ThinkCentre M50 model features a tool-free chassis design, which simplifies and enhances usability. Encased in a durable steel chassis, components inside the machine, such as the hard disk and memory, can easily be removed by the customer, making the PC serviceable and upgradeable, helping to limit the downtime and cost associated with on-site support. Cable routing is bundled out of the way for easy access to components and cable ends and user touch points are colored blue to be easily identified by the user.ThinkCentre models also feature an innovative "caddy" that surrounds the hard disk drive, locking it into place without the use of tools or screws. Rubber bumpers on the caddy decrease vibration and deliver quieter operation. Other mechanical improvements have been made to the overall design of the ThinkCentre PCs, including improved airflow and reduced noise. The ThinkCentre range includes many of the latest industry standard technologies to improve overall system performance and efficiency. ThinkCentre models incorporate the latest Intel processors.
Amazon.com Product Description
Access your digital audio library wherever you roam with the HP Pavilion dv1340us notebook PC, which weighs just over 5 pounds and comes with 100 GB of storage space. It even includes dual headphone jacks so you can watch a DVD movie with a friend on the widescreen, BrightView 14-inch display--which provides improved viewing in direct sunlight. And you'll keep the party going thanks to the battery-friendly 1.86 GHz Intel Pentium M (Centrino) processor. This notebook also features 1 GB of installed memory, built-in 54g wireless connectivity, dual layer DVD+/-RW drive with LightScribe capability, and multiformat memory card reader.
The Basics
- Hard Drive: The 100 GB hard drive (4200 RPM) is above average in size, and is befitting of such an entertainment-centric laptop. You'll be able to store a hefty digital audio library.
- Processor: The 1.86 GHz Pentium M (Centrino) Processor 750 is in the middle the speed spectrum for this processor class (October, 2005). It is well equipped for office productivity software tasks, from complex spreadsheets to databases. The Pentium M processor is designed specifically for low-power mobile usage, and it features the latest in power-saving technologies--ensuring you push your battery and productivity to the max. It also has a large 2 MB L2 cache--which will help speed up your system's performance--and a fast 533 MHz front-side bus (FSB).
- Memory: The 1024 MB (1 GB) of installed RAM is a great start, providing enough power for today's demanding multimedia and business productivity software. For immersive gaming and video editing, you'll want to take advantage of the roomy 2 GB of total RAM capacity (2 x 1 GB).
- CD/DVD Drive: Offering the latest in DVD writing technology, the dv1340us's multiformat DVD/CD drive is compatible with both DVD+ and DVD- disc formats as well as dual-layer (DL) DVD+R discs, which can store up to 8.5 GB of data. It features 8x DVD+R, 8x DVD-R, 4x DVD+/-RW, 2.4x DVD+R DL, 16x DVD-ROM, 40x CDR, 24x CDRW, and 40x CD-ROM ROM speeds.
This LightScribe DVD+/-RW drive lets you laser-etch silkscreen quality text and images on to CDs and DVDs. Your software, PC and discs work together for a no-hassle way to burn just the labels you want. After you burn content, just flip the disc over, reinsert and burn your label--anything from a simple title to a full-disc work of art.
- Keyboard & Mouse: This notebook has a 101-key keyboard and a touchpad with on/off button and dedicated vertical/horizontal Scroll Up/Down pad.
Screen, Graphics and Sound
While this notebook is actually as wide as standard 15-inch displays, the high-definition, widescreen 14-inch display (1280 x 768-pixel resolution) has the same form factor as a 12-inch screen--taking up less space on your desk. Video is powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900, which uses Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) and provides up to 128 MB of shared video memory. The integrated audio card (Realtek ALC250) provides 16-bit stereo sound via the built-in stereo speakers.
Connectivity and Expansion Slots
The dv1340us has an integrated 54g wireless LAN that's fully compatible with 802.11b/g wireless networks. You get a decent offering of connectivity options, which does include super-fast USB 2.0 and Firewire:
- 3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
- 1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
- 1 VGA monitor port
- 1 S-Video port for connecting to a TV
- 1 PCMCIA (or PC Card) slot (Type I/II, 32-bit)
- 1 headphone jack and 1 microphone jack
- 1 notebook expansion port
- 1 IR receiver
- 6-in-1 Digital Media Reader for Secure Digital cards, MultiMedia cards, Memory Sticks, Memory Stick Pro, SmartMedia, and XD Picture Cards
It also has an integrated 56K modem (V.90) and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10/100 Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems).
Preloaded System and Software
This system comes with the Windows XP Professional Edition (which adds Microsoft's IIS Web server, back-up and recovery utilities, Remote Desktop, and other enhanced business features) with Service Pack 2 featuring Advanced Security Technologies, which helps to reduce unwanted downloads and pop-ups while surfing the Web. It also comes pre-loaded with Norton Internet Security 2005 (with 60-day complimentary live update), Apple iTunes, Microsoft Works, Microsoft Money, Microsoft MSN Encarta Plus, Sonic Digital Media Studio, Intervideo WinDVD Player, InterVideo Home Theater, muvee AutoProducer, and Apple iTunes.
The included HP Image Zone Plus photo and imaging software makes it easy to organize, edit, share, print, protect, and store your photos and video clips. Organize and find your photos easily by timeline, keywords, and/or location using the unique photo-globe mapping tool. Remove red eye and fix other common problems. Share your photos quickly via e-mails that include thumbnails with links to the full-sized images--without downloading time-consuming attachments.
Dimensions and Weight
This notebook PC measures 13.15 x 9.24 x1.18 inches and weighs 5.33 pounds.
Power
It's powered by a 6-cell rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which has a battery life of up to 3 hours (depending on usage).
What's in the Box
This package contains the dv1340us notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions. It is backed by a limited warranty for parts and labor for one year from date of purchase as well as technical telephone assistance for one year. Software is also covered for 90 days from date of purchase.
Product Description
The COMBO ION drive is a 3.5" hard drive enclosure fully compatible with FireWire (a.k.a. iLink and IEEE1394) and USB 2.0 specifications and IDE ATA 100 peripheral devices. It supports high-speed data transfer rates of up to 400 Mbps or 480 Mbps respectively, and it is also backward compatible with USB 1.1 specifications. It accepts up to ATA-133 hard drives. This enclosure is very easy to install, hot swappable and Plug-n-Play. The compact size and attractive design of this unit make it perfect for mobile professionals.
Customer Reviews:
It's good for a HD Enclosure.......2004-04-06
Unlike the other reviewer, I knew that this was only a hard drive /enclosure/. I purchased this one specifically because it supports Firewire 400 (aka IEEE 1394) and USB 2.0 (aka USB Hi-Speed). I had only one issue (which is likely a defect), I had connected my drive through the Firewire interface but when I later attempted to connect it to the USB interface, the system didn't detect it.
All considered it is a great device that supports 2 of the most popular interfaces and allows me the ability to customize the amount of space I need.
This Is NOT A Harddrive!.......2004-01-09
Just a word of warning. Even though the box says "Hi-Speed External Hard Drive" and boasts "expand your storage capacity" and "more than a hard drive", this is just an ENCLOSURE and contains no hard drive. Almost $100 for a plastic enclosure? You have got to be kidding. This is false and misleading advertising.
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