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Creative Zen Vision:M 30 GB MP3 and Video Player (Pink)
Manufacturer: Creative Labs ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics Similar Items:
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ASIN: B000CS7UTY |
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Creative Labs' ZEN Vision:M is the fusion of music, photos and video into one compact player. With its 30GB of storage you can store up to 15,000 songs, and up to 120 hours of video. Use it as a portable storage device, for sharing all your audio, video and photos easily. In between listening and viewing session you can hear the top songs on the FM tuner. Sync your player's personal organizer with Microsoft Outlook to transfer your calendar, contacts and task list so you won't miss your important appointments and anniversaries. Watch TV, film and video clips on the LCD monitor -- or connect the Zen Vision:M to a TV and enjoy video that's larger than life. Photo formats - JPEG, GIF, TIFF, PNG and BMP Video Playback - Up to 4 hours Syncs with and views Microsoft Outlook Contacts, Calendar & Tasks 8 EQ settings - Acoustic, Classical, Disco, Jazz, New Age, Pop, Rock and Vocal Contacts, calendar and tasks Repeat, resume, and random play Sleep and wake timers Outputs - TV-out with stereo audio; 3.5 mm mini-jack composite Battery life - Up to 14 hours (Charge time - 6.5 hours USB, 2.5 hours AC) Dimensions(WxHxD) - 4.1 x 2.4 x 0.7 Weight - 5.7 oz.Amazon.com Review
In its own right, the Creative Zen Vision:M is a very capable digital audio player, video player, photo viewer, FM radio, and more. Indeed, one could go on and on about how it has the right specifications to make it a constant companion for entertainment on the go. The really big news about this device, though, is that it's the first device to boast complete compatibility with Amazon Unbox, the new digital video and music download service from Amazon.com.
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The Zen Vision:M has the features, ease-of-use, and power to become your constant media companion. See the Vison:M interactive demo. |
Creative takes a somewhat different approach with the Vision:M's controls, answering the iPod's Click Wheel with a vertical touch pad--which allows you to scroll up and down menus and control volume--plus four buttons that offer navigation through the user interface. The contextual menu button on the bottom right is a welcome addition, allowing you to make quick settings changes and view information about media files on the fly--functions that are more cumbersome on an iPod. Creative could have made the buttons a bit more sensitive--they require a firm press that gives an overall feeling of clunkiness to an otherwise well-designed user interface. Another annoyance is the touch pad's over-sensitivity; it's easy to make selections unintentionally, sending you on a wild ride through the user interface.
The Vision:M's screen, which measures 2.5 inches diagonally, offers sharp details, vibrant color, and excellent response with little or no video ghosting during high-action sequences. The 320 x 240 resolution is to be expected from a device this size, and although it's small, you'll likely have no trouble enjoying video while you're sitting on the subway or a flight, or in the back-seat of a car. Our only nitpick was the screen's less than stellar viewing angle, especially when compared side-by-side with a video iPod. While this can be good for maintaining privacy, the narrow viewing angle also means that friends beside you will struggle to see anything other than a black screen.
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Playback of Windows Media DRM'd video files (WMV9) was also hassle-free. Purchased videos delivered crisp colors and detail, with no frame drops. Video playback consumes a lot of power, bringing Creative's claim of four hours of video playback into serious doubt. Expect under three hours when watching videos continuously. Thankfully, if you need to come back to your video later the Vision:M's software remembers the timecode of where you left off--unless you power the device down between viewing sessions. In addition to protected and unprotected WMV files, the Vision:M can play MPEG 1/2/4, Motion-JPEG, DivX 4 and 5, and XviD formats, making it a very flexible device with respect to encoding options.
The Vision:M can also store thousands of photos, letting you browse through them or set up a slideshow. The device's TV-out option comes in handy here, as you can present slideshows on a TV or projector. Videos can be displayed this way, too. An FM radio with easy preset tuning functions and great signal reception, plus a voice recorder feature, round out the extra media features. There's also a handy tool to format a portion of the drive for use as a USB 2.0 mass storage device, letting you set aside up to 16 GB for data storage.
Connectivity and Synchronization
A Creative Sync Adapter ships in the box with the Vision:M, making it a snap to connect the device to a USB 2.0-capable PC. With the connection made, Windows XP recognized the device right off the bat and Windows Media Player immediately asked us if we wanted to load the PC's music onto the Vision:M. Music management and synchronization has come a long way on the PC, and the experience of organizing and transferring music to and from the Vision:M was, barring a few curious click-through boxes, pretty seamless. The Vision:M also supports synchronization of your Outlook contacts, calendar, and tasks, in case you want to use it as a personal organizer of sorts.
Amazon Unbox Integration
To be truly successful, the Vision:M has to be more than a great media device, it has to integrate with Amazon Unbox and make the process feel like second nature. Although the Vision:M was tested using a beta version of Amazon Unbox, things are looking good already. Amazon Unbox and the Vision:M go together like peas in a pod, making the process of purchasing, downloading, and enjoying content on the go a real cinch. The Amazon Unbox Video Player, which queues, downloads, organizes, and plays your purchased movies and TV shows, recognized the Vision:M right off the bat. An icon for the Vision:M appears in the devices panel of the application, and you can immediately begin transferring downloaded content to the device. Once you're all loaded up, the Vision:M offers a great way to bring Amazon Unbox entertainment along for the ride.
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Amazon.com Product Description
The Zen Vision:M MP3 and Video Player lets you take all your movies, music and photos in a light, pocket-sized device that is loaded with 30 GB of memory. At this capacity you can carry tens of thousands of photos, 120 hours of movies (500 Kbps MPEG4-SP), or up to 15,000 songs (WMA encoded at 64 Kbps), all in the palm of your hand. You can also tune in the radio (32 station presets), record your favorite talk show, or make personal voice memos with the built-in microphone.
The Zen Vision:M can hold thousands of songs, photos, and movies in its 30 GB memory. View larger. See the Zen Vision:M in 3D. |
You can also connect the Zen Vision:M to a projector or TV with the included AV cable, and put on a big show from this little device. Synchronize music files with photo or video montages for a taste of spectacular, personalized big screen magic. Viewing images on this device is a pleasant experience. The 2.5-inch, high definition LCD screen features a 320x240 resolution and hundreds of thousands of colors. What this means is you see crisp, clear detail in every movie and photo, even under bright light.
Creative didn't scrimp on design, either. The Zen Vision:M features an ergonomic design with an innovative touch pad control that enables quick, comfortable access to menus and settings. And you'll get loads more playback time with the built-in rechargeable, battery. Enjoy up to 13 hours of music or 4.5 hours of movies on a single charge. The optional extended-life battery pack lets you double playback time, so you can enjoy days of uninterrupted entertainment. Other features include a personal organizer that you sync with Microsoft Outlook, and an integrated voice recorder that can store hundreds of hours worth of recordings. Take a closer look at all the Zen Vision:M features.
The Zen Vision:M MP3 and Video Player uses PlaysForSure technology. Look for the PlaysForSure logo if you're shopping for a portable music or video device and you want to make sure the digital music and video you purchase will play back on it every time. Match the PlaysForSure logo on a large selection of leading devices and online music stores. If you see the logo, you'll know your digital music will play for sure. Choose from a large number of digital music and video stores, including MTV's Urge, Rhapsody, Yahoo!, MSN Music, MusicMatch, MusicNow, Napster, Wal-Mart Music Downloads, and many more.
What's in the Box
Creative Zen Vision:M, earphones, sync adapter, USB 2.0 adapter, pouch, user's guide, and installation CD.
Customer Reviews:
I love this, superior to the 30G iPod in many ways........2007-09-13
Creative Zen .......2007-09-10
Great, great product........2007-09-08
Potential But Beware Hard Drive Issues.......2007-09-08
Swing and a miss.......2007-09-07
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Motorola SD4504 Wireless Camera/Intercom Module for SD4500 System Phones
Manufacturer: Motorola ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics Similar Items:
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ASIN: B0008JFJP4 |
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Add this wireless camera/intercom module to a SD4500 phone system base with handset to enjoy full-motion video and audio monitoring. When used with the cordless video/audio expansion handset, this module creates an affordable, customized color video/audio monitoring and intercom system for your home or office. Night vision capabilities help to ensure that you'll be able to see what's going on in and around your home or office even in low-light situations.Customer Reviews:
SD4502 and SD5404 Phones and Camera.......2006-07-03
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No. 12, Ink Cartridge for Business Inkjet 3000 Printer, 55 ml, Cyan (HEWC4804A)
Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard Pcdo ProductGroup: CE Binding: Kitchen Product Features:
ASIN: B00078VHAM |
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Item #: HEWC4804A. Ink Cartridges and Printheads for HP Designjet Colorpro CAD and GA Series Printers
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HEWC4804A No. 12, Ink Cartridge for Business Inkjet 3000 Printer, 55 ml, Cyan
Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard ProductGroup: Office Product Binding: Office Product ASIN: B000JCUT5A |
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It all starts with the print cartridgein an HP inkjet printer, printer speed, image quality, permanence, durability and print quality are all affected by the outwardly simple, inwardly complex print cartridge. 498794-B5 498794B5 750-514-864 750514864 2043-0017 20430017 042-C4804A 042C4804A HEWC4804A HEW-C4804A 10808736270943 0808736270
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Motorola Talkabout T4900 AA Two-Way Radio Double Pack (Orange)
Manufacturer: Motorola ProductGroup: CE ASIN: B000QE04E2 |
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22 Channels: -7 GMRS/FRS -7 FRS -8 GMRS. 38 Interference Eliminator Codes. 0.5 W Power. 5 Audible Call Tones. Talk Confirmation Tone. Battery Meter Indicator. Audible Low Battery Alert. Transmit LED. Audio Accessory Connector (Single Pin). Keypad Lock. Scan. One Year Manufacturer's Warranty. User's Guide. Motorola Talkabout Comparison Chart.
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Philips 20PF8946 20" Flat Panel LCD EDTV-Ready TV
Manufacturer: Philips ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics Accessories:
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ASIN: B0002KQR14 |
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Here is a LCD TV that not only enhances the d?cor of your home, but also provides a great audio visual experience with features like Crystal Clear III, Active Control, Virtual Dolby Surround and unique flat speakers. Enhanced video performance: Crystal Clear III for natural images with enhanced qualityActive Control to optimize the picture, whatever the sourceEnhanced Definition VGA panel for better picture resolutionWide viewing angle for best entertainment experience sharingSuperb sound reproduction: Unique new flat speakers for better stereo performanceVirtual Dolby Surround needs no extra rear speakers2 full-range stereo speakersGreat convenience: LCD TV with integrated tuner for terrestrial receptionFM radio tuner to enhance your personal enjoymentProgressive scan input (480p)Design that blends into your interior: Glossy finish to enhance your decorCompact and slim design that saves space and fits anywhereAmazon.com Product Description
Philips' compact 20PF8946 TFT LCD television brings you 20 diagonal inches of high-quality image and silver Euro style. Perfect for use just about anywhere--living rooms, dens, offices, bedrooms, kitchens, dorms, you name it--the TV offers a standard 4:3 aspect ratio (suited to full-screen viewing of most television broadcasts), high brightness (450 cd/m2), and high contrast (500:1), as well as an integrated TV tuner for off-air reception of all your favorite programs.This is an EDTV display, which means it's a step closer to high-definition or HDTV than standard TVs. When used with a progressive-scan DVD player (or 480p-output DTV set-top box) you'll get seamless, razor-sharp images from your favorite movies and concert videos.
LCD technology allows screens to be thinner and televisions to be lighter and more energy-efficient than ever before. The result is television that not only fits on a wall, but fits in places conventional televisions cannot. The 20PF8946's comes outfitted with Digital Crystal Clear III technology, a suite of picture innovations including Dynamic Contrast, green/blue stretch, and a 3D digital comb filter. The comb filter removes blurred edges between colors and reduces dot crawl (tiny, moving dots of color along a sharp color separation in a vertical line, as in a depiction of a character's striped T-shirt).
A feature called Active Control continually adjusts picture settings at over 60 times per second for all inputs, correcting both sharpness and noise reduction. Auto Picture lets you change--at the touch of a button--the picture settings (color, tint, contrast, etc.) for various types of programming, including sports, movies, multimedia (games), or weak signals.
Auto Sound allows you to select from 3 factory-set controls and a personal control that you set according to your preferences. Use the factory-set controls (voice, music, and theater) to enhance appropriate programs. Virtual Dolby surround simulates enveloping surround sound from any 2 speakers.
The set's 2 stereo speakers flank the screen, offering improved audio balance over earlier-generation Philips speakers, as well as patented technology using a hi-fi-like magnet system and unique speaker cones.
Inputs include 1 component-video (YPbPr/progressive-scan), 2 S-video, and 3 composite-video connections. Side-panel AV inputs accommodate a camcorder, gaming device, or VCR hookup, and a headphone output (minijack .125-inch) lets you listen in private.
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TV, stand, remote control, remote batteries, and a user's manual.
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Multiplayer Link Cable Gba Asst
Manufacturer: Pelican ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics ASIN: B00008KXQ4 |
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Minox MX Subminiature camera with 8 x 11 mm film format - set with MX Flash, strap & film - USA
Manufacturer: Minox ProductGroup: Photography Binding: Electronics ASIN: B000EQ7E9K |
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Maxelerate with 250GB Boot Drive and Storage Hub for Apple Mac Mini.
Manufacturer: WIEBETECH ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics ASIN: B000BWCU3M |
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Maxelerate boasts a disk read and write performance that is 30 percent faster than the drive that comes inside of the Mac mini. And because it's bootable, use it as a startup disk, taking full advantage of FireWire technology.Continuing WiebeTech's tradition of using intelligent metal design, Maxelerate is thermally engineered with heat issues in mind. Its aluminum design with very quiet fan allows for excellent cooling.Maxelerate sports daisy-chainable ports: three USB2 ports and three FireWire ports, making it an ideal central station for more hard drives, digital cameras or many other computer peripherals.Best of all, you can achieve this speed, storage and all of the new ports in a space no bigger than the Mac mini itself. Beautifully designed out of aluminum to complement Apple's design, Maxelerate fits perfectly underneath any Mac mini.
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Logitech Optical Blue MouseMan Traveler (USB/PS2)
Manufacturer: Logitech ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics Accessories: Product Features:
ASIN: B000066SAK |
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Travel anywhere with this sleek, elegant mouse. It is especially designed for notebook use, so you can forget about that awkward touchpad. It is the mouse designed for mobile professionals: compact, convenient, and comfortable. With a protective carrying case that fits neatly next to your notebook, the MouseMan Traveler goes where you go. And its optical sensor and elegant design let you mouse just about anywhere.Amazon.com Review
Logitech's MouseMan Traveler makes a sleek and nimble companion, providing reliable optical mousing on the road or at your desk. It's light, easy to set up, and perfectly suited for use in either the right or left hand. The mouse is optimized for a USB connection, but a handy PS/2 adapter accommodates older computers, too.
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Besides being small and fast, the MouseMan Traveler simplifies Web browsing through Logitech's handy WebWheel. The WebWheel, like the mouse's left and right buttons, can serve any purpose you choose--you can easily assign functions such as click/select, auto scroll, double-click, etc. in the Mouse Properties window. When designated specifically as the default, however, the wheel not only scrolls up and down within a given browser window, but also performs standard browser functions like Reload, Back, and Stop, reducing your mousing time and, accordingly, your wrist strain.
Within your browser, simply press the wheel like a button to access the WebWheel menu, and all additional options appear in a small, circular field immediately beneath the cursor. You can even configure the menu to let you zip to your favorite sites without so much as having to move your cursor to your favorites list. WebWheel functionality requires Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT 4.0, Me, or XP for the PC and Mac OS 8.6 or later for Macintosh computers, as well as an Internet service provider (ISP) account.
Compatibility
If you're using a PC, make sure you have Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT 4.0, Me, or XP; an available USB or PS/2 port (Windows 98, 2000, Me, or XP is required for USB hookup); and a CD-ROM drive. Mac users need to be using Mac OS 8.6 or later, with both a USB port and a CD-ROM drive. --Michael Mikesell
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Small hands I've got!.......2006-07-23
nice mouse, beware the software.......2004-12-10
For my desktop!.......2004-11-08
The perfect laptop companion.......2004-06-09
Mouse Hunt.......2003-10-10
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