Canon ZR40 MiniDV Digital Camcorder with 2.5" LCD, & Digital Still Mode

Amazon.com Review

At just over a pound, the lightweight ZR40 from Canon makes an excellent camcorder for the beginning digital-video enthusiast. This compact and comfortable camcorder offers high-end features found on much more expensive cameras, yet is easy enough to use that a novice can begin filming right away.

The camera is sleekly designed, and pieces pop out of the ZR40 from all sides. On top, the adjustable lens viewer also slides in and out so you don't have to hold the camera too close when filming. You can also use the 2.5-inch LCD screen, which swings out of the left side of the ZR40. It also twists and can be flipped over, providing myriad filming angles.

While we were suitably impressed with the image of our capture video, the sound of the camera's motor could be heard during some of the playback. It's a minor annoyance, which can be overcome with an optional external microphone.

With an 18X optical zoom (as well as 360X digital) intuitively placed next to the right thumb, the ZR40 is able to get up close to the subjects you're filming. Canon's image stabilizer worked well at correcting the "shake" common to handheld cameras. And the camera functions as a digital camera as well, taking snapshots in addition to video.

The ZR40 offers a variety of connectivity options, including FireWire ports, composite AV, and S-video. You can input from an analog source such as a VCR, TV, or camcorder and convert the signal into digital video. It also ships with a handy remote control (with a range of 16 feet) that handles the record functions and can even zoom the lens in and out.

Various special effects modes are incorporated into the camera as well, in addition to a new low-light mode that allowed us to shoot footage in the evening. There are DV cameras out there that do more than this one, but for most users, the ZR40 does plenty and does it well. --J. Curtis

Pros:

Compact and comfortable
Easy to use
Excellent zoom

Cons:

Some motor noise

Amazon.com Product Description

Improving on an original can be a daunting task. Canon has succeeded quite well, thank you. The ZR40 is the successor to the ZR20. Canon increased the optical zoom to 18x--the digital now sits at 360x--and added an analog pass-through port. Although the ZR line featured analog-in for dubbing your movies to MiniDV, the new pass-through port allows you to go straight to the computer, eliminating a possibly cumbersome step.

The ZR40 also has a lot of the same features that made the original a lot of fun. A 2.5-inch LCD is swivel-mounted, permitting the shooter to use the camera at odd angles. Various digital effects and autoexposure modes help ensure your footage turns out well. Finally, Canon threw in a low-light color-shooting mode that makes the ZR40 that much more attractive.

Customer Reviews:

OK for several years...then it got hungry........2006-10-07

Yes it does eat tapes. I have the camera and I have owned it for about 3 years. It did some fine work. I have no complaints except if you need a camera that will never eat tapes, be very wary.

I posted my movies on a couple of websites. I make short movies. I used the Canon ZR40 and made movies with the Sonic Foundry Vegas 4 editing system. It made fine movies in the wmv or rm or mov for Quicktime web formats. My short films are at hollywoodscreams and myhollywoodstar and those are dot com, of course. They are family friendly.

Recently I tried to rewind a tape. It got mangled. I figured it was just the tape. I tried a second tape and another. Each time I would record something OK but the tape would get jammed during rewind. On the movie Hollywood Screams I rewound each scene by hand. That is very hard to do. I had to use two toothpicks to hold the cassette lid open so I could pull the tape out and then wind the spool by hand. It was very time consuming.

The video looks good and I never noticed noise. I am sure each brand of camcorder has some problem. Canon has a mechanism that mangles tapes in rewind after several years of use if my camcorder is typical.

Tom Willett

Fine until it started eating tapes.......2006-07-14

Like many of the other reviewers, my ZR40 is now giving me the infamous "Remove cassette" message and is mangling tapes. I have used it to record maybe 7 hours worth of video over the last two years. Search the web for "canon zr users group" and "eating tapes" to hear similar horror stories. Stay away from Canon camcorders.

Worked Great - eats tapes after some use.......2005-10-24

Like many who have found this camcorder, I liked the canon name and bought based on Canon and value. It was a mistake because I don't feel I should have already used up the life of this camera yet. If you go to several discussion groups you will see it has several issues with the deck, i.e. "transport". Just google zr20/40 etc. and "eat tapes". Suggest you try Sony or Panasonic.

Awful Company. Awful Product. Run! Run! Run!.......2005-01-05

Well where do I begin? After a month of use, the battery stopped working. Contacted Canon via email. They replied battery is not under warranty. Would you like to buy another one? Please.

6 months later. I started transferring video to my computer only to find out this stupid camera eats tapes. I have lost two tapes so far. One of them was my son's birth!!!!

The eating tapes issue is a major problem with this unit. They have known about it and continue to ignore it. Do a search on "zr40 tape problems" to see what I am talking about. There are even more results on sister product, zr10. I will never buy a product from Canon again. They are idiots for doing this to their customers.

always "remove the tape" message.......2004-10-26

I bought this model 18 months ago. Now it has big problem. I can't rewind the tape well. "remove the tape" mesasge always pop up. I sent it back to Canon for repair. They asked me $169 for repair. What can I say now? Too bad camcorder.

Product Description

Looking to get your whole office online without shelling out thousands of dollars? If so, the XRouter Internet Sharing Hub offers the perfect solution. This amazing Ethernet-to-Ethernet hub connects an entire network of up to 252 users to the Internet using only one ISP account and one Cable or DSL modem. The high-speed bandwidth is divided among the users who are online at any one time. The XRouter offers a familiar, intuitive Web-based configuration. With its DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server, the XRouter eliminates the hassle of typing long, messy strings of IP addresses by automatically assigning TCP/IP values to each computer. The XRouter also doubles as a 4-port hub to provide networking services as well. And it is the least expensive solution of its kind on the market today. Whether your environment is a small company, home office or a classroom, the XRouter is the affordable choice for you.

Customer Reviews:

Good Unit - But CHECK THE FIRMWARE.......2002-11-08

I've installed several of these XRouters, and everything is great wth one Glaring Exception. They are still shipping units that need a firmware update, and the last firmware update is from mid 2001. A year and a half isn't enough time to get the new firmware into the unit? Terrible waste of troubleshooting time. So, just be sure to check what firmware # is in there, against their website, before wasting any time configuring it. Once that's done, it's a rock-solid little unit, and works great with PPPoE, DSL, Cable, your server, PC, Mac, whatever. They just need to get the newer firmware into the unit.

Set it up once and forget about it. It just works!.......2001-05-28

I've been using the Xrouter Pro for almost a year now and it totally rocks - I've had zero problems!! This is the router that I recommend to all of my friends - even my mother.

Setup is very easy and straight forward; it only took me about 10 minutes to get it up and running. The built-in PPPoE support works flawlessly (I'm on BellSouth.net).

The unit passes VPN traffic with no problem. I've even got an 802.11b access point plugged into the Xrouter Pro and can establish a VPN connection between my wireless laptop and my corporate intranet.

For more advanced users who want to do more than just surf the Internet there are plenty of features: DMZ support, access control list support, built-in DHCP client and server, supports static routes and RIP, ability to block port scanning, ability to disable ping response, etc.

While the name (Macsense) may sound like this product is designed for use with Macintosh systems, make no mistake this unit works with any platform. In fact I don't even own a Mac - all of the computers that I have plugged into the Xrouter Pro are PC compatibles.

Buy this one. Not the Netgear RT314. You'll be happy........2001-04-04

The MIH130 works. Plain and simple. It was very easy to install. Easy to upgrade the ROM. I needed to talk to their tech support. They picked up after about 15 seconds and offered some excellent advice which helped speed the throughput by about 300 percent. I can pretty much say the opposite for Netgear. They used to be a good company with good products. The first RT314 I got was broken. I think. That's what they told me. 24/7 support? Ha! I was on hold over the weekend for over 30 minutes. I hung up. On a weekday their tech support kept me on hold for about 25 minutes. They were not willing to go through my settings with me to troubleshoot. They simply said to return it. I did. However, I got another one just for kicks. It, too, was a dog. Don't let that pretty blue metal box of the Netgear products dazzle you. It's not the box you're buying; it's the stuff inside. By the way, I'm on PacBell DSL. The MIH130 is working fantastically! The only reason I didn't give it a 5 is because I'd like to see a more durable casing. No big deal. It's a guy thing.

Great For PPPoE.......2001-02-24

I am very pleased with my MacSense XRouter Pro. I am using DSL with Earthlink as my ISP, and they had me using MacPoet, a program which implements the PPPoE protocol and needs to be running before you can get to the internet. The XRouter handles PPPoE internally, so that your individual computers no longer have to run MacPoet or anything else. The "always on" promise of DSL is at last a reality! Now all I have to do is start my browser or email client, and I'm connected. The MacSense web site also had an *excellent* explanation of how to set up PPPoE, an important supplement to the well-written operations manual. Comparable routers may also support PPPoE, but I'm completely satisfied with this one.

If I ever decide to run Airport, it will be literally a snap. A plastic attachment allows you to mount the Airport base station on top of the XRouter, saving desktop space. The PPPoE protocol is already taken care by the XRouter, so Airport/PPPoE compatibility isn't even an issue.

Simply simple;.......2001-02-20

I searched the web for days looking at review after review, looking for the best router that would split internet access between My Mac G4, and my Pentium 3. The MIH-130 never came up and I only happened upon it at Amazon. Well it has to be one of the best products I have ever bought. It was SOOOOO easy to set up(took less than five minutes), and it works like a dream. Truly a first class product

Average customer rating:

Nice size, decent price, impossible to configure

Not a company writer.

Absolute Best drive for the money

fast...fast...fast

Maxtor ST0151500U 15GB Hard Disk Drive

Manufacturer: Maxtor
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Internal Hard Drives | Hard Drives | Drives & Storage | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics | Notebook
Maxtor | Brands | Electronics Features | Electronics
Product Features:

Internal hard drive with 15 GB storage

Supports Ultra Mode 5 for up to 66 MBps data transfer

Fast 7,200 rpm spin speed

2 MB cache buffer

Cables and mounting hardware included

ASIN: B00004R7OF

Product Description

Unleash your computer's maximum performance with the DiamondMax Plus 40 series from Maxtor. Available in capacities up to 40 GB, these 7, 200 RPM drives include Maxtor's unique DualWave twin processor technology for a 10x boost in host command processing speed. Coupled with 2 MB of high speed 100 MHz SDRAM for the cache buffer and an UltraDMA 66 interface, give Maxtor DualWave-equipped hard drives superior benchmark performance and maximum throughput. As a result, they're an ideal choice for consumers working with large files, including audio and video applications.

Amazon.com Product Description

Along with its impressive 7,200 rpm spindle speed, the ST0151500U 15 GB hard disk drive comes with Maxtor's enhanced ShockBlock head disk assembly offering even more shock resistance and endurance than previous products. This 15 GB drive is ideal for working with large files, including audio and video applications.

Customer Reviews:

Nice size, decent price, impossible to configure.......2000-08-04

I consider myself extremely capable on computers, and have installed many harddrives, yet I find this drive and the included MaxBlast software the most difficult thing I have ever encountered. I had a problem installing Windows 98 and NT numerous times, and found the software extremely hard to work with, since it is required to utilize all 15 gig, or else I would have used FDISK and FORMAT. Anyway, only buy this if you are extremely confident and have the number of your favorite Computer Technician handy.

Not a company writer........2000-07-19

The drive itself is good. The software is good as far as formatting and partitioning. Beyond that--forget it.

When their software tells you your BIOS cannot recognize the hard drive, and do you want to install EZ BIOS? Try NO. You might save a week of wonder.

EZ BIOS can cause some weird start up problems.

Best bet: Forget the EZ BIOS and do your own copy routine. Check out CNET for a procedure to do this.(Maxtor still has no clue why their copy utility does not work--it has to do with the 386 swp file (virtual memory).

Note: Not from a Maxtor employee.

Absolute Best drive for the money.......2000-05-10

I'm a system VAR. I've sold a ton of drive upgrades. When people ask me what brand I prefer I tell them I've had 1 Maxtor drive fail since 1985. That's less than 1 in 3000! I sell other drives occasionally but I see far more failures in my shop with drives from other manufacturers. This drive is a great size also. I use this one specifically for systems running Promise FastTrak Raid arrays. The size is not too unweildy for avarage maintenance tasks.

fast...fast...fast.......2000-04-21

I just bought this Maxtor 15gig, 7200 rpm hard drive and also a controller card (UltraATA66). I had no problems installing both and performing a clean install of Win2000. I can now run up to 6 hard drives!

Average customer rating:

Midland GXT300 Radios

Midland Xtra Talk GXT300VP3 3 Watt 22 Channel GMRS Radios with Rechargeable Batteries and Charger (Pair)

Manufacturer: Midland
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

All Two-Way Radios | Two-Way Radios & Accessories | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
GMRS-FRS Two-Way Radios | Two-Way Radios & Accessories | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
Midland | Brands | Electronics Features | Electronics
Two-Way Radios | Radios & Communication | Emergency Preparedness | Custom Stores | Specialty Stores | Home Improvement | Home & Garden
Accessories:

Midland Dual Desktop Charger with 2 Rechargeable Battery Packs and Vehicle Adaptor (Model AVP3)

Product Features:

3 Watts Output Power

22 Channel

38 Codes

2 Levels of Vox Operation

3 Call Tones

ASIN: B00029U0VS

Product Description

Midland is a world leader in wireless two-way and weather/hazard alert radios, with an extensive line of land mobile radios, CB, GMRS and FRS radios, MURS radios, weather-monitor alert radios, itinerant radios and a line of quality antennas and accessories.PRODUCT FEATURES: Pair of radios; Charger & batteries included; 3 Watts of power; Up to 10-mile range; 22 Channels; 38 sub channels per channel; Vox, call tones, scan, water resistant; Works with all FRS/GMRS; Keylock, roger beep tone; Power High/Power Low option; Auto squelch; Durable belt clip; Optional headsets, AVP-1; Uses 4 AA Batteries or AVP-3 Rechargeable battery pack.

Customer Reviews:

Midland GXT300 Radios.......2007-01-23

These radios seem to work very well. The voice clarity is excellent. I have motorolas, as well. I think the sound is as good, or better with Midland. The range is good, though I never get close to the 8 miles advertised. Any hill between you will block the communication, as seems true of any of these radios. My motorolas with only 1 watt, seem to have about the same range, and longer battery life.
What I don't like about these, is the fact that when the battery dies, it will not hold the settings. The channel reverts back to "1", regardless of the channel you were on. The battery meter seems useless. On motorola, it is displayed continuously, on Midland it apparently only comes on as it dies, not to helplful, there!!
When it comes to handsfree use, I like the Motorola earbuds much better than the headset Midland offers.
The supplied battery pack is not very good. Mine lasted a year of occasional use, then wouldn't hold a charge. Duracell AA rechargeables work well in it though.
All said, it is a very good radio, but I tend to like the features of the Motorolas better.

Average customer rating:

This machine got almost everything

Panasonic DVD-RV60 DVD Player

Manufacturer: Panasonic
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

DVD Players | Home Video | Panasonic | Brands | Electronics Features | Electronics
Audio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
All | DVD Players & Recorders | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
DVD Players | DVD Players & Recorders | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
Accessories:

Panasonic Optical Cable (1 Meter)

Panasonic Optical Cable (1 Meter)

Panasonic Remote Control

Product Features:

Built-in Dolby Digital decoder

Component-video output

Cinema mode enhances details of dark scenes

Jog/shuttle dial

5-speed smooth scan

ASIN: B00004U5G4

Product Description

Enjoy your favorite movies like never before with this high-performance DVD player from Panasonic. An advanced built-in Dolby Digital decoder converts digital signals to analog audio, sends them to your receiver and speakers - so you can enjoy a natural sense of ambience and dynamic realism. The Chapter Preview feature conveniently refreshes your memory if you should miss part of a movie (if, for example, you've fallen asleep right in the middle of the story!). It has a 96kHz/24-bit audio D/A converter. Further contributing to audio performance is Advanced Virtual Surround Sound (VSS). When active, viewers can enjoy a simulated 5.1 channel effect, downmixed from either a 5.1 channel or two-channel Dolby Digital soundtrack, from the stereo speakers of any home audio system. This feature is ideal for anyone who wants the superior video quality and film buff extras that DVD offers, but doesn't have the room or the budget for a full-blown surround sound system. Dialogue Enhancer increases the center channel volume of a Dolby Digital 5/5.1-channel disc, making the dialogue easier to hear during loud scenes. Hi-Speed Smooth Motion Scan gives 5-Speed up to x100 thus providing crystal clear scan quality in both forward and reverse. Quick Start and on-screen menu icons make it easy to operate.

Amazon.com Product Description

The Panasonic DVD-RV60 DVD player offers a built-in Dolby Digital decoder for AC-3-ready audio-video receivers. It also has advanced virtual surround sound (VSS) so that consumers who don't have the room or the budget for a full-blown home theater audio system can still enjoy superb audio. Advanced VSS creates a simulated surround sound effect, downmixed from either a 5.1- channel or 2-channel Dolby Digital soundtrack. Other audio features include analog audio outputs as well as digital-audio outputs, for DTS and Dolby Digital surround sound.

The Panasonic DVD-RV60 is equipped with S-Video outputs and component-video out. Component-video out digitally separates the video signal into its luminance (Y) and separate chrominance (PR and PB) elements, allowing delivery of a reference-quality picture with precise color reproduction. (The connected TV or monitor must be compatible to attain the benefit of this feature.) Cinema mode enhances the picture by reducing glare, softening resolution, and improving visibility of details in dark scenes--resulting in a more realistic, cinema-like image.

Every Panasonic DVD player features high- speed, five-step, smooth-motion scan. This feature provides crystal-clear forward and reverse scan in five speeds. At the highest setting, the unit scans at 100 times normal speed. The Panasonic DVD-RV60 also offers icon-based onscreen programming, a jog/shuttle dial, title/chapter preview (with marker function), still frame, repeat play mode, and a quick start mechanism, which begins playback in about five or six seconds. A backlit remote control is included. It also includes a warranty for one year on parts and 90 days on labor.

Customer Reviews:

This machine got almost everything.......2002-02-16

This is a very good DVD player, has all the posible outs for video signal (composite, s-video, component), and beside has one L&R out for sound, and six more for the multichannel Dolby Digital Format (Left, Right, Left Surround, Right Surround, Center and Subwoofer), plus the digital out in two formats (coaxial & optical). Mine had 8 months, and there's no one problem yet. The only thing that I missed is the DTS decoder: I can only hear the movies in the Dolby Digital Format, not those with DTS. If you need both decoders, buy the DVD-RV61 from Panasonic.

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Magellan 980666 Replacement Antenna

Magellan 980666 Replacement Antenna

Manufacturer: Magellan
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Uninterrupted Power Supplies | Batteries, Chargers & Power Supplies | Accessories & Supplies | Categories | Electronics
All GPS | GPS & Navigation | Categories | Electronics
GPS & Navigation | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
Office Electronics | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
Magellan | Brands | Electronics Features | Electronics | Accessories | Companion GPS for PDAs | Marine GPS | Outdoor GPS | Vehicular GPS
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Magellan 980637 External Antenna

High Performance Active remote external GPS Antenna for Magellan RoadMate 300, 500, 700, 760, Meridian Color (SMB-F)

Product Features:

Replacement Antenna

For the RoadMate 500

For the RoadMate 700

0.28 Lbs (WxLxH) 5.00" x 10.25" x 1.50"

ASIN: B00066XTAG

Product Description

Increase the GPS signal reception of your Magellan Meridian Color in the most demanding environments. Perfect for use on boats or RV's, this external antenna features a built-in signal amplifier and 9-foot antenna cable. Maximize the efficiency and accuracy of your Meridian Color with the easy addition of this external antenna.

Amazon.com Product Description

Should your Magellan RoadMate 500/700 GPS antenna somehow be damaged, replacing it couldn't be easier. These sturdy antennas are so quick to replace that you can do it yourself in only a few seconds. Remember to always replace damaged Magellan parts with high-quality, Magellan replacements if you want to guarantee a longer life and better performance for your Magellan products.

Customer Reviews:

Magellan 980666 Replacement Antenna.......2007-01-03

It works fine but takes a little longer to catch the signal than I would like.

Magellan 980666 RoadMate Replacement Antenna

Average customer rating:

Magellan 980666 RoadMate Replacement Antenna

Manufacturer: Magellan
ProductGroup: CE

Electronic Organizers | Office Electronics | Categories | Electronics
ASIN: B000S2NLD8

Product Description

ANTENNA, ROADMATE 500/700 REPLACEMEN

Magellan RoadMate Replacement Antenna 980666

Average customer rating:

Magellan RoadMate Replacement Antenna 980666

Manufacturer: Magellan
ProductGroup: Kitchen
Binding: Kitchen

Replacement antenna for all of the RoadMate Series GPS Systems

ASIN: B000EHWF4S

Product Description

Replacement antenna for all of the RoadMate Series GPS Systems

Average customer rating:

Going Back To the Store

Great player to listen to!

Good player for 1 or 2 months

Good deal

Did, get it

Mac Vision MA833A-2P 256 MB MP3 Player Pink

Manufacturer: Nextar
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

CD Players & Recorders | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics | CD Players | CD Recorders | DJ CD Players | Portable CD Players
128 MB to 512 MB | Flash Drive-Based | MP3 Players | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
MP3 Players | Portable Audio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
Audio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
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Mac Vision MA833A 128 MB MP3 Player

Product Features:

Pink 256MB MP3/WMA Digital Music Player

5 Songs Repeat/7 Bands Mode EQ System

Voice Recorder Function

Dot Matrix LCD Display w/ blue backlight ID 3 tag

Direct USB plug/Synchro Lyric during Playing

ASIN: B000BCEY40

Product Description

MAC Vision uses the highest quality materials available in the manufacturing and design process that sets it apart as one of the industry's best. From its products, to its customer-focused service, Mac Vision is setting the standard by which all mobile DVD players and portable multi-media players will be judged.PRODUCT FEATURES:MP3/WMA digital Music;7 Bands Mode EQ System;5 Songs Repeat;Dot Matrix LCD Display with blue backlight ID 3 tag;10 Hours Life of one AAA Battery;Direct USB plug;Synchro Lyric during Playing;Voice Recorder Function.

Customer Reviews:

Going Back To the Store.......2006-03-17

Ok, got a deal from TRU.com stating it was 24.99 for this at half off, I called 12 locations nearby, and found the pink one which I wanted, display model (in case, wasn't ever touched other than person who put it in there) and came home

Wasn't as the store stated in the ad, plus I couldn't get the ear buds that came with the player to stay in my ears. It is a really a nice design though, the pink being very soft suprisingly, with almost a velvety feel to it. I LOVE the fact that the player you just open one end of it and plug it into your pc vs lugging out one of too many usb cords that I already have, though it does come with a usb cord for back of your pc hookups too I suppose. Plus the voice recorder is a big plus. I opted to purchase the additional 2.99 (along with the sale price) 1 year warranty from TRU in case it dies, I can get a replacement at no additional cost.

This will be going back for the FM Tuner MP3 player that they show in the ad though. If I cant find it, I might just keep this one though, it is really nice and compact, with no frills buttons that get me where I need to be.

Another thing, the cd that has the software on it, is one of those 3" cds, I dont know if my pc will even read it, but I've heard some computers can't recognize them. Just passing that along too.

Great player to listen to!.......2006-03-14

The backlight is a definite plus. With the neck cord and lanyard, it's very easy to transport. The sound quality is awesome, but the included headphones could be a bit better, with a longer cord.
The controls are easy to use, and the little joystick switch is also easy to use. A nice feature is fading tracks in and out when tracks are changed manually, or the player turned off. The display is clear with lots of information.
I would recommend this player to anyone loking for an entry-level player. Great value for the price.

Good player for 1 or 2 months.......2006-03-11

For the money it is a good MP3 player, WHEN IT WORKS!! The problem is reliability. Mine quit working after a couple months. Called MacVision Customer service (now Nextar) and got an answering machine. Left msg, no reply. I went online to macvision.com and got information to send the unit back for repair/replacement. This is a good example of getting what you pay for.

Good deal.......2006-01-16

THe sound quality on the MAC VISION is really great. THe headphone are not that great, but I had some extras that worked better. The only complaint I have is that it doesn't hold as much music on it as I wish it did. the small size is perfect for the gym and I love the blue light background.

Did, get it .......2005-12-25

Do not know how it is. was estimated to be here on the 22nd for Christmas But it is the 24th and no MP3.
False advertising Shop now get it for christmas.
I do not think so.
My sons Mp3 is 300 miles away.
This is what is great about the usa I do not have to come back and shop here agian.
Thanks for the time and hope it works.
Rob Davis

Product Description

Making the power of a workstation mobile. Certified for graphics-intensive applications, ThinkPad T42 mobile workstation offers high performance in a thin and light notebook. A ThinkPad mobile workstation is an ideal solution for displaying detailed designs, dramatic demos and high-powered presentations - in the office or on the road.

Product Description

The Maxell Corporation of America is a leading manufacturer of consumer and professional media products. Offering industry's broadest line of data storage media no one gives you more quality options to choose from than Maxell.Maxell quarter-inch data cartridge technology features all of the latest refinements in cartridge mechanics to ensure error free data recording and retrieval. All Maxell quarter-inch data cartridges meet or exceed QIC and ANSI specifications for data recording purposes.

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