Compaq Presario R3140US Notebook PC (1.8 GHz Athlon 64 3000+, 512 MB RAM, 60 GB Hard Drive, DVD+R/RW/CD-RW Combo)

Average customer rating:

Great Procesor! Nice Design! Perfect Laptop

Awesome Laptop at an Awesome Price

amd athlon 64 = Perfection

Compaq Presario R3140US Notebook PC (1.8 GHz Athlon 64 3000+, 512 MB RAM, 60 GB Hard Drive, DVD+R/RW/CD-RW Combo)

Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
ProductGroup: Personal Computer
Binding: Personal Computers

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Sennheiser MX500 Lightweight In-Ear Headphones (Blue)

Portsmith USB Port Replicator Supporting 10/100 4 USB Mouse

Kensington Microsaver Slim Security Cable Upgraded Version of Mircosaver

Kensington 62210 Saddle Bag Pro Computer Carrying Case

Targus CBT600 BlackTop Deluxe Notebook Backpack - Blue/Black

ASIN: B0001Z95KU

Product Description

If you 're seeking a notebook with the latest technology and features, take a look at the Compaq Presario R3140s notebook. Its powerful processor is ready for action. This laptop is ready for fun, too: the combo DVD+R/RW and CD-RW functionality lets you listen to music, challenge yourself to fast-action video games, even view movies - wherever you may roam.

Amazon.com Product Description

Get all the power you expect out of a desktop PC with the Compaq Presario R3140US laptop. Road warriors will appreciate its 60 GB hard drive for storing important documents and productivity applications, as well as its built-in 54g wireless connectivity. The R3140US also features a fast, 64-bit 1.8 Ghz Mobile Athlon 3000+ processor, a DVD+RW/CD-RW combo drive, 512 MB of installed RAM, and a 15.4-inch widescreen display that's powered by Nvidia's GeForce4 420 Go video/graphics card with 32 MB of dedicated memory. For a step up in price, the Compaq R3160US offers a massive 80 GB hard drive and an AMD Athlon 3200+ processor.

The Basics

Hard Drive: The 60 GB EIDE hard drive is at the high end of the storage spectrum (with 80 GB being the current leader), and offers more than enough capacity for storing business applications and data for road warriors.
Processor: The 1.8 GHz AMD Athlon 64 3000+ processor offers a high level of performance that's equivalent to a 3.0 GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor--speedy enough for PC gaming, graphic design software, and multimedia creation. And with its 64-bit architecture, the R3140US is built for the increased demands of future software applications that take advantage of this architecture. It also features a 1 MB L2 cache.
Memory: The R3140US comes with a 512 MB built-in memory (2 x 256 MB modules, DDR SDRAM, 333 MHz)--a good start for power users. However, only one slot is accessible for upgrading; it has a maximum RAM capacity of 1280 MB (1 x 256 MB, 1 x 1024 MB).
CD/DVD Drive: It is equipped with a combo drive that is capable of reading and writing of both DVDs and CDs. It uses the DVD+RW format, one of two formats for rewriteable DVDs.
Keyboard & Mouse: This notebook PC has a 101-key keyboard and touchpad with on/off button and dedicated vertical scroll up/down pad.

Sound and Graphics
The R3140US includes Nvidia's GeForce4 420 Go video/graphics card, which produces good 3-D and DVD playback performance, helps save on battery life, and can drive an external monitro. It also features 32 MB of dedicated video RAM. The 15.4-inch flat-panel screen has a 1280 x 800 native resolution.

The audio card is integrated into the notebook's circuitry, which helps save on cost. The R3140US features two built-in JBL Pro Performance stereo speakers.

Connectivity and Expansion Slots
The R3140US offers a decent variety of external connections:

3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
1 parallel port for connecting older printers and scanners
1 VGA monitor port
1 S-Video out (for connecting to a TV)
1 PCMCIA (or PC Card) slot (Type I/II compatible and 32-bit card bus)
1 headphone jack and 1 microphone jack

It also has an integrated 802.11g wireless LAN (which is compatible with the more widespread 802.11b and offers faster data transmission rates), integrated 56K modem (V.92), and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10/100 Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems).

Preloaded System and Software
The R3140US comes with the Windows XP Home Edition operating system, and it also features Microsoft Works (for working with word processing and spreadsheet documents). Other preloaded software includes Norton Antivirus 2003 (with 60 days of complimentary live updates), Quicken, Microsoft Money, Microsoft Encarta Online Deluxe, Adobe Acrobat Reader, InterVideo WinDVD SE (for playing DVD movies) and WinDVD Creator, and MusicMatch Jukebox.

Dimensions and Weight
Measuring 11.18 x 14.25 x 1.8 inches (L x W x H), it's not the thinnest notebook available. It weighs a moderate 7.8 pounds.

Power
The included rechargeable lithium-ion battery has 8 cells (which refers to the number of charge-storing components within the battery) and offers a standard amount of power for a notebook PC (around 2 hours of typical use).

What's in the Box
This package includes the Compaq Presario R3140US notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, phone cord, and operating instructions.

Customer Reviews:

Great Procesor! Nice Design! Perfect Laptop.......2004-06-20

I got this ltop about 2 months ago so i no what its about. Heres may review!

1. Amd Athlon 64 3000+. It can run the 32 and 64 bit but there isnt any 64 bit yet so its good to be prepared for the future.
2. Graphics card is Sub-Par(only 32mb). You would expect 64mb for a 1500 dollar ltop.
3. Cool Color aand nice design
4. Very nice speakers. Much louder than my previous laptop.
5. Battery is only 2 hours buy you can purcahse a 12 cell(like I did) and the life is now about 3 hours.
6. Dvd burner is only + but that was not problem for me. Also cd burner and dvd player.
7.No memory card reader or fire wire port, but i wouldn't need them anyway.
8. No floppy but i dont care. I prefer to just plug in my usb drive.
9. Tuch pad with on/off button and scroll is a very nice addition.
10. Nice screen which is WXGA(most screens are only xga) gives a ver nice performance
Overall if your looking for a fast, future proof laptop I recemond this 101%.

Awesome Laptop at an Awesome Price.......2004-05-28

I needed to get a bew laptop for my business, and after shopping around for a few months I found and got this one. I am VERY happy with it. The DVD R/W drive is great and the built in wireless is geat too.

The only cons are that the battery only lasts about 2.5 hours and the fact that HP/Compaq feels the need to load it up with about a gigabite worth of software that you do not need unless you have a HP camera or printer, and even if you did it would come with the software you needed.

amd athlon 64 = Perfection.......2004-04-13

I recentely upgraded from a P4 2.8ghz and this just blows it away, at the same price.
Pros
1. Amd Athlon 64! Will run 32 and 64 bit unlike Pentium 4.
2. Nice, big, Bright screen
3. Dvd/cd burner + dvd burner
4. Dedicated video memory
Cons
1. Battery life is average

Average customer rating:

Simple but useful card scanner

Already broken

Very good and cheap business card scanner

Software would not load

Microtek Scan-in-Dex 1000 Business Card Scanner (1108-03-990014)

Manufacturer: Microtek
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Wacom Graphire3 6X8 USB Tablet - Pearl (CTE630PE)

Wacom Intuos3 4x5 Pen Tablet, PTZ430

Product Features:

Single-pass business card scanner

Just 8 seconds per card scanning speed

Weights just 2.5 ounces, perfect for travel

Software, cable, and carrying pouch included

No external power supply, USB 1.1 interface; PC compatible

ASIN: B0002QVMNQ

Product Description

Microtek Scan-in-Dex 1000 Business Card Scanner - Includes: USB cable, carrying pouch, scanner calibration card. Microtek Scan-in-Dex 1000 business card scanner helps you turn an endless stack of business cards into electronic contact info that you can take anywhere. In under 8 seconds, each card is scanned, recognized, and the information is automatically filed in the included Scan-in-Dex database software. Card information can just as easily be exported to Outlook, Outlook Express, Windows CE / Palm devices, cellular phones and various personal information managers (PIMs). Smaller than most cellular phones, it's the perfect portable laptop accessory for the business person on the go.

Customer Reviews:

Simple but useful card scanner.......2006-11-10

This is an inexpensive but useful device to scan business cards.

Already broken.......2006-07-24

I used it once and now it no longers works. I do not know why

Very good and cheap business card scanner .......2006-07-22

The installation was easy on both desktop and notebook. I had to calibrate the instrument twice, but then everything was working well. Given the low cost, this is a great scanner for busy people who do not have time to type the information into palmpilot!

Software would not load.......2006-02-19

Attempting to load the software for this reader resulted in an error and would not load. I atmepted on another computer with the same error message. (Both were laptops.) I then atempted to load onto a desktop PC. Here it loaded fine. After several attempts to solve this problem with tech support. We both gave up and decided this will not work on my computer, so I returned it. Full refund came promptly with out any hassel.

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NEXTEL i1000 PLUS PLASTIC SWIVEL HOLSTER

Manufacturer: Empire
ProductGroup: CE

Audio Conferencing | Telephones | Office Electronics | Categories | Electronics
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ASIN: B000RP9BBC

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NEXTEL i1000 PLUS PLASTIC SWIVEL HOLSTER

Nextel i1000, + Plastic Holster Faces In

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Nextel i1000, + Plastic Holster Faces In

Manufacturer: NEXTEL
ProductGroup: CE

Product Description

Nextel i1000 Holster with Swivel Belt Clip will keep your Nextel i1000 Motorola iden Southern-LINC Clear-NET cell-phone out of the way! This aftermarket swivel holster allows you to wear your phone on your belt providing safety and convenience. Swivel allows your Nextel i1000 cell phone to be pushed around rather than jab your side.Package contains one holster with integrated swivel belt clip. Nearly equivalent to Nextel NTN9861 holster for Motorola iden Southern-LINC Clear-NET i1000 cell phone models. Battery side outward also features a heavily reinforced swivel belt clip that really stays on your belt! Plastic prongs at the top & bottom hold your Motorola iden Southern-LINC Clear-NET i1000 cell-phone model securely in the holster. Our One year warranty is faster and easier than the manufacturer's if you should ever need it. Nextel i1000 Holster with Swivel Belt Clip Makes answering your cell-phone fast and easy!Supported Models and Categories:Nextel i1000/ i1000-plus Nextel/ Southern-LINC/ Clear-NET/ iDen/ Motorola-2-Way-Multicomm Cell Phone Accessories

PLASTIC HOLDER W/ SWIVEL NEXTEL i1000 PLASTIC HOLSTER I1000 PLUS

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PLASTIC HOLDER W/ SWIVEL NEXTEL i1000 PLASTIC HOLSTER I1000 PLUS

Manufacturer: eBatteries
ProductGroup: CE

Product Description

Whether you need regular output of continuous multi-part forms, fine business correspondence - or combinations of both - 24-pin OKI ML490/491 printers are the single solution. They handle the printing needs of the most demanding environments - including point-of-sale, automation and utility applications such as wholesale or retail sales counters, financial departments, and manufacturing or warehouse sites. Yet they also produce letter-quality type and high-resolution graphics for the office and executive suite. The ML490/491 sport features that give them a strong edge over their predecessors as well as the competition. An internal cooling fan provides continuous airflow for the printhead - maximizing throughput productivity for long, unattended print jobs. Additional feed rollers provide precise forms handling and printed-character placement accuracy. 3-piece top cover provides easy access and unsurpassed break resistance. The ML490/491 printers run the gamut of paper types and envelopes at lightning speed - reaching 475 cps in Utility/Draft mode and 105 cps in Letter-quality. Their rugged printhead (200 million-character average life expectancy) is made up of powerful samarium magnets and stored-energy pins that deliver precise, sharp characters all the way through to the last page of a 5-part form. The patented OKI closed-loop feedback system assures character placement accuracy. And a zero-tear feature accurately positions continuous forms for a clean tear at the perforation to eliminate wasted stock.

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Control is in your reach with the Panasonic Mini Home Theatre System. Enjoy effortless set-up and exceptional quality with the 5-DVD/CD changer, five speakers and 330 watts of total power. Customize your own sound experience with the 3-D Acoustic Image Equalizer and powerful DSP effects. This is all further enhanced by the Super Woofer Drive System for dynamic bass and amazing overall sound. Plus, it has a dual auto-reverse cassette deck and AM/FM tuner to complete your theater at home.

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Midland RG2W 25 Watt 88 Channel VHF Marine Fixed Mount with DSC and NOAA Weather, White

Manufacturer: Midland
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Garmin GPS 152i with Internal Antenna

Aqua-Vu 12-volt 1.2 Ah Replacement Battery For Aqua-Vu SP-80 and SPC-80

Xantrex 852-1840 XPower Powerpack 300 Plus Portable Backup Power Source

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XANTREX PROWATT 1750 INVERTER

Product Features:

25 Watt 88 Channel Marine VHF Fixed Mount

Digital Selective Calling (DSC)

NOAA Weather

Emergency Channel 16 Button

Waterproof

ASIN: B00081UROU

Product Description

REGATTA-2 is a high performance, mobile VHF DSC marine transceiver. PRODUCT FEATURES: Equipped with all international channels available (correctly assigned); High transmission power of 25W, which allows the user to maintain contact from large distances, and a low transmission power of 1 W to reduce power consumption during short-distance communication and for in harbor use; Principal commands duplicated on the microphone for faster accessibility channel selection and channel 16 recall; Backlit LCD display and adjustable contrast - constantly shows REGATTA 2's parameters and settings on an easy-to-read display; Extraordinary capability for water resistance, conforms with the standard IP54; Recall button for Channel 16 - for instant access to channel 16 (the universal marine channel for emergency contact); NMEA connection - use the interface cable supplied for easy connection from transceiver to optional GPS system. Once connected, the display will show the automatically updated coordinates (latitude and longitude) and time data; DSC Digital Selective Calling - for security on the water and the ability to make quick calls automatically; MMSI directory, which simplifies the sending of DSC calls to frequently called contacts and allows viewing of contact name on the display; Mounting on adjustable bracket for stable and comfortable positioning in any condition; Connection to an external speaker (optional) - for listening to communications further away from the transceiver.

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Take as many photos as you want with Mobile Mini Compact Flash Cards from EP Memory. Your digital images will be stored quickly and securely with EP Memory's rugged solid state design. You won't miss a chance to capture all of your photo opportunities since these Compact Flash cards use the latest high speed transfer rate technology.These cards can be written to, erased and reused thousands of times without loss of quality. Mobile Mini Compact Flash Cards use the standard Compact Flash slot on all compatible digital cameras, MP3 players, laptop computers, PDA's and digital voice recorders.

Average customer rating:

mmm.. not realy at 100%

LG Double Layer DVD Review

LG Double Layer 16x8x6 DVD±RW/RAM & CDRW IDE Drive (Black)

Manufacturer: LG
ProductGroup: CE

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Product Features:

16x maximum write speed (DVD+R) / 4x maximum write speed (DL DVD+R)

8x maximum rewrite speed (DVD+RW) / 16x maximum write speed (DVD-R)

6x maximum rewrite speed (DVD-RW) / 5x maximum write speed (DVD-RAM)

16x maximum read speed (DVD) / 48x maximum write speed (CD-R)

32x maximum rewrite speed (CD-RW) / 48x maximum read speed (CD)

ASIN: B000EBI5GG

Product Description

Burn a variety of DVD and CD media the fast and easy way! This LG GSA-4167B Double Layer DVD drive can write to DVD±R discs at 16x and DVD±R DL discs at 4x. The GSA-4167B rewrites to DVD+RW at 8x speeds, DVD-RW discs at 6x, burn DVD-RAM discs at 5x and reads DVDs at 16x. It is capable of burning CD-R media at 48x, 32x CD-RW rewrite speeds and 48x CD-ROM read speeds. The 2 MB buffer offers fast, reliable writing every time! Buy it today! NOTE: Drive ONLY - Burning software NOT included

Customer Reviews:

mmm.. not realy at 100% .......2006-07-27

well i got this dvd drive and it works it reads cd - dvd - dl dvd and i like it.... but the only thing i didnt like about it is that it DOES NOT read blank cd - dvd - dl dvd an error pops out.............

but if i usse nero or alcohol 120% it burns it good and il read perfectly...

i dont know if its damaged or not...

buy at your own risk.

LG Double Layer DVD Review.......2006-05-22

It came, I hooked it up, it works like a charm. It was the first to be recognized by the Roxio DVD software I also bought. This appears to be a good solid little machine that takes some time to make DVD's, but they work.

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Micro Innovations MM640D 3 Piece Speaker Cube

Manufacturer: Micro Innovations
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Monster PC700 Computer PowerCenter¿ with Surge Protection

Wharfedale MovieStar 60 Speaker Stands, Pair (Speakers Not Included)

Product Features:

3 piece flat panel design, with 2 stand-mounted satellites and subwoofer

Total power output - 13 watts RMS

Subwoofer frequency response - 20Hz - 20kHz

Bass Control and 3D Sound

Master Volume Adjustment

ASIN: B000078CQR

Product Description

For gaming, watching DVDs, or general computing, your computer experience can only be enhanced with this superb, lightweight powered Speaker System. They can also be plugged into your portable CD or MP3 player with amazing results! Built-in Headphone Jack (headphones sold separately) Space Saving Profile Includes Cables, Power Adapter, Warranty Card Lifetime Limited Warranty

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The Madge Smart Wireless 802.11b adapters provide secure connectivity for wireless Laptops and Desktops for enterprise class customers. Optimum security is available when the Smart Wireless adapters are used in conjunction with the comprehensive security services of the Smart Wireless Access Server. Madge has implemented the Madge Security Model to assist in the planning and implementation of wireless security.To support the increasing use of mobile computing and wireless LANs, the Madge adapters feature broad Operating System support to allow single adapter use over a range of applications. The Smart Wireless adapters are standards-based to ensure interoperability with other standards compliant 802.11b networks.

Madge Networks 95-20 Rapidfire Smart Wireless Adapter 802.11B

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Madge Networks 95-20 Rapidfire Smart Wireless Adapter 802.11B

Manufacturer: Madge Networks, Inc.
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Product Description

The Madge Smart Wireless 802.11b adapters provide secure connectivity for wireless Laptops and Desktops for enterprise class customers. Optimum security is available when the Smart Wireless adapters are used in conjunction with the comprehensive security services of the Smart Wireless Access Server. Madge has implemented the Madge Security Model to assist in the planning and implementation of wireless security.To support the increasing use of wireless LANs, the Madge adapters feature broad Operating System support to allow single adapter use over a range of applications. The Smart Wireless adapters are standards-based to ensure interoperability with other standards-compliant 802.11b networks.

Product Description

The ViviCam 3935 is a compact, feature-packed, digital camera with both digital-still, and movie recording capabilities. The ViviCam 3935 is an affordable choice for anyone seeking a versatile, high quality digital camera.The stylish ViviCam 3935 is equipped with a 5.25-mega-pixel image sensor and a sensational 3X optical zoom lens. The ViviCam 3935 records directly to its internal memory, or to a Secure Digital (SD) memory card. Images may be viewed on the 1.6" color TFT LCD display.ViviCam 3935 offers a maximum resolution of 2560 x 1920 for still-images or 320 x 240 for movie clips with audio. As a digital-still camera the ViviCam 3935 is an ideal camera for a variety of digital imaging needs ranging from email and web applications to images that are ready for display or print. Quality 11" x 17" prints are not a problem with the ViviCam 3935.Other features of the ViviCam 3935 include an integral four-mode flash with red-eye reduction, 4X digital zoom, auto focus operation, macro (for close-ups) automatic white balance, automatic exposure compensation control (with manual compensation, if desired), video output, multi-lingual operation, and a self-timer. The ViviCam 3935 comes with USB and video output cables to download images for viewing and editing. The ViviCam 3935 uses two AA batteries or a single CR-V3. USB mass-storage operation offers ease of use for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux-based Desktop/LX users.

Customer Reviews:

Eats batteries, totally unreliable in cool temperatures, does not save date........2006-03-11

This little camera does fine in warm/hot temperatures and has great picture quality, but runs through batteries at an unbelievable pace. Also, you're lucky if you can get 3 or more pictures if the ambient temperature is below 40 degrees. Another annoying feature that I wish I had known about is that there is no memory battery, meaning that everytime you change the main batteries (which is quite frequently) the camera totally resets and you have to set the date all over again. This is a pain. All that being said, I took this camera on a trip to Taiwan recently and I was very pleased with the pictures it produced. It's not the best, and could be improved in several ways, but it's not the worst 5MP camera out there either, especially for the price.

Important for first time digital camera buyers!.......2005-09-02

Do NOT use AA batteries! Even on the reviews where people have given this camera 5 stars, they've commented on battery life. I repeat, do NOT use AA batteries, not even if they're rechargeable. Instead, take $15 and make an investment in a couple of CRV3 batteries (don't quote me... I'm not 100% positive if that's the right collection of letters and numbers for the type of battery I'm referring to, do your research). The CRV3's are like 2 AAs in one and are Li-ion (Lithium Ion) batteries, unlike your typical alkaline AAs. A two pack of CRV3s will cost you around $15, but are well worth it, especially since you've already or are planning to make a several hundred dollar investment in a digital camera. Not to mention the fact that you will quickly go through $15 worth of AAs if you don't take this advice. But do not get the new rechargeable CRV3's... there have been reports of the batteries having power surges that have damaged cameras. The battery life is infinitely longer on these batteries because these are the batteries built for taking the kind of abuse digital camera's (and other high end equipment) put them through. I've been using my Vivicam V3935 constantly for the past month or so with my first CRV3 battery, and the battery indicator on the camera is still full.

On to the acutal camera: I'm very happy with the purchase. Of course, I was lucky to get it for close to $150 before the price went back up. Still, at $300 it's cheaper than many of the other 5MP cameras available. The quality is more than satisfactory. I'm not very camera savvy, but I've found manual settings that work well for what I use my camera for, and keep it on the manual setting for most of my pictures without adjusting any of the settings. The automatic setting isn't bad... I just prefer to tell my camera what to do rather than the other way around.

There is one automatic seting that I can't live without however, and that is the automatic flash. The camera calculates how much light there is and then determines whether or not flash is necessary. This will save anyone that is rather camera illiterate lots of time and energy when trying to get those "perfect shots".

Another setting I constantly find myself using is the "micro" setting. It disables flash and adjusts other camer settings so that you can acheive spectacular extreme close-ups.

The camera includes your three basic color modes (color, black and white, and sepia), and a host of other customizable settings: Image size and quality (of course), white balance, exposure compensation, ISO speed, saturation and sharpness, f-stop, and I believe one other option (shutter speed seems to come to mind, but I don't have the manual on hand). I haven't done so personally (though I plan to), but at least look up f-stop and the option that I think is shutter speed... I can't really give you any advice, but I can say that if you want to take action photos (sports?) you will need to master the use of these settings... otherwise you'll end up with the dreaded "out of focus" photo. So, if you've ever tried to blame your camera for taking poor actions shots when you know other people can... now you know why they can.

The Vivicam V3935 is slightly larger than most cameras on the market today. In my opinion, that's a good thing... I'm very good at losing things, and the smaller they are the easier they are to lose. Not to mention the fact that I always feel that I'm going to break smaller electronic gadgets because of their size and weight. If you haven't made the switch to a digital camera yet, then this is probably still slightly smaller than what you're using now... and if not, it at least shouldn't be any larger. Another plus is that anything that opens or comes off the camera does so easily... there's never any doubt about whether or not a certain part of the camera is supposed to open or not.

I'm in love with the zoom feature. I've handled cameras before where I could not tell when the the camera had switched between optical and digital zoom. I avoid digital zoom at all costs because of the loss in quality (minor though it may be), and this camera makes it obvious when it's switched to digital zoom. It even "protects" you from digital zoom. You can hold the zoom button while you're doing an optical zoom and it will stop and require you to push the button again before it will do any zooming digitally.

The only thing I can really say bad about this camera is that there IS a certain amount of uncertainty about how your pictures turn out. Once you get them on the computer, you can see that they've turned out excellent... but sometimes it's hard to tell one the LCD whether or not your photos are in focus and a handful of other things. If you aren't in the general vicinity of a computer... I suggest taking too many rather than too few pictures.

In closing... it takes excellent quality photos, almost too good. On the highest settings pictures can easily end up being between 6 and 10MB, depending on color complexity and a whole bunch of other things. I do use this camera to take pictures for online classified ads, and for the sake of people still using dial up (and the bandwith usage on the sites hosting the pictures) I use FastStone Image Viewer (a free program not included with the camera) to easily reduce the size of the photos from the massive 2560x1920 to a much smaller size and reduce the quality slightly... often reducing my pictures from a whopping 6MB to only 20KB. Also useful if you want to send pictures through e-mail or instant messangers. It's a powerful program for doing simple editing and photo managing, but if you plan on using the extra features go with an editing program like photoshop or GIMP (also free and very well made).

vivitar 3935.......2005-08-31

This is a great little 5mp camera . Will fit in your pocket or on your belt with supplyed carring case. super pics. the zoom is great. would by again.I have a d70 but some time's I don't like to take it to some events at night.

Easy, Easy, Easy.......2005-08-30

This camera is very easy to operate. Just point and click, or turn the dial to the desired type of picture you wish to take. It is also easy to transfer the pictures to your computer. I know next to nothing about computers, and was able to transfer my pictures. I would recommend this camera to anyone. I bought this camera to sell stuff on e-bay. It took good pictures for that purpose.

Good pictures, short battery life.......2005-08-10

I'm new to digital and wanted an easy camera for quick shots. So far the vivitar 3935 has done well. It takes much better outdoor photos, it appears to need lots of good lighting. The software sent with the camera is very basic but alows you to make some minor editing, resize images, etc. I've been using a 128mb sd card for memory and it has worked very well with no problems. I stored aproximatley 50 pictures on it from one day and had space left for more. In the "fine" quality setting, pictures were about 10mb a picture, so if you want a lot of large photo's you may need a bigger memory card.
My only concern so far is the poor battery life. It lasted me aprox 45 minutes taking 15 photos-After that it was spent. I purchased a pack of 4 w/charger. They seem to work well for swapping.
I purchased the camera for $149 and belive that the battery hassle is worth the $1-200 saved compaired to other models.

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