HP Pavilion zx5040us Notebook PC (2.8 GHz Pentium® 4, 512 MB RAM, 60 GB Hard Drive, Combo Drive)

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HP Pavilion zx5040us Notebook PC (2.8 GHz Pentium® 4, 512 MB RAM, 60 GB Hard Drive, Combo Drive)

Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
ProductGroup: Personal Computer
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Sennheiser MX500 Lightweight In-Ear Headphones (Blue)

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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

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15.4" WXGA wide viewing angle (1280x800) display

Mobile Intel Pentium 4, 2.8GHz 533 MHz processor

60GB (4200 rpm) enhanced-IDE hard drive

Combo DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive

ASIN: B0001B1AK2

Product Description

Desktop power and digital imaging features in a stylish notebook for creating and experiencing morePRODUCT FEATURES: Featuring Microsoft Windows for a familiar and intuitive environment;Enjoy digital entertainment on the move with a DVD+RW drive, an integrated docking bay for the HP USB Digital Drive, impressive ATI MOBILITY RADEON graphics, great sound, a built-in 5-in-1 digital media reader and extensive software;Benefit from extensive connectivity with optional 802.11 b/g for wireless Internet connection and optional Bluetooth, USB 2.0 and IEEE 1394 ports and a pocket-sized HP USB Digital Drive. For more flexibility, there's a HP Notebook Expansion Base port;Sleek and stylish, the HP Pavilion zx5000 notebook doesn't compromise on features or performance. This ideal design partner for your HP digital photography peripherals lets you enjoy a harmonious look and feel for your complete home computing set-up.

Amazon.com Product Description

Offering powerful mobility options, the HP Pavilion zx5040us notebook PC is a great choice for a family multimedia laptop or a get-up-and-go workstation for your home office. The zx5040us features a fast 2.8 GHz Mobile Intel Pentium 4 processor, a combo DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive, 54g wireless LAN, large 60 GB hard drive, and 512 MB of installed RAM. For a step up in price, the HP Pavilion zx5070us offers an 80 GB hard drive and a DVD/CD writer.

The Basics

Hard Drive: The spacious 60 GB hard drive (4200 RPM) offers more than enough storage for both your work and home files as well as a good-sized multimedia library.
Processor: The 2.8 GHz Mobile Intel Pentium 4 processor will come in handy for tasks such as digital photo or video editing. Thanks to its Mobile features, the processor can save power when it's not needed, thus conserving battery life. It also has a 533 MHz FSB (front-side bus).
Memory: The zx5040us comes with a 512 MB built-in memory (DDR SDRAM, 333 MHz)--a good start for power users--with a maximum memory expansion up to 1.28 GB (1 x 256 MB, 1 x 1024 MB). It also has an L2 cache of 512 KB.
CD/DVD Drive: It comes equipped with a combo DVD/CD-RW drive, which enables you to play DVD-ROM discs and DVD movies as well as burn data and record music to CD discs (at 24x speed).
Keyboard & Mouse: The zx5040us has a 101-key keyboard and touchpad with on/off button and dedicated vertical scroll up/down pad.

Sound and Graphics
You'll get crisp, clear sound via the integrated 16-bit Sound Blaster Pro-compatible audio card. The zx5040us features internal Harman Kardon speakers.

The installed ATI Mobility Radeon 9200 IGP video/graphics card is a relatively strong 3-D graphics renderer, and it has 64 MB of shared video memory. The 15.4-inch WXGA WVA TFT active matrix LCD has a native 1280 x 800 pixel display.

Connectivity and Expansion Slots
You get a good offering of connectivity options with the zx5040us, including both high-speed 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) ports for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
1 parallel port for connecting older printers and scanners
1 RGB monitor port
1 TV-out (S-Video)
1 PS/2 port for connecting keyboard or mouse
1 PCMCIA (or PC Card) slot (Type I/II compatible)
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 zx5040us 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), MusicMatch Jukebox, Muvee AutoProducer, and Roxio Easy CD and DVD Creator (Basic).

Dimensions and Weight
Measuring 11.6 x 14.25 x 1.8 inches (L x W x H), it's not the thinnest notebook available. It weighs a moderate 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 HP Pavilion zx5040us notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions.

Customer Reviews:

I love this laptop.......2004-10-08

Mostly I'm writing to respond to some other comments on this page. For one thing, the video memory is not shared. Another reviewer writes do not buy this or any other HP/Compaq product, which seems rather harsh but of course he has a right to his opinion. I'd really like to know what the same problem he's been having is, perhaps some of us would know how to fix it? I successfully stumped the support team myself for a few days with a hardware problem until I realized, oops, it was really a software problem, silly me! I've had my laptop for about 6 months now and I've enjoyed using it more than any other machine I've had. I don't find the laptop to be monstrously heavy, but I'm a pretty big guy; I do travel with it over about a 200 mile radius throughout the week. I've found HP's online support team to be very helpful and fast in replying. Anyway, I've really enjoyed this laptop so far for games and schoolwork and would definitely consider HP my first choice when buying off the shelf again. I think it's a good choice for gaming when on the run (though frankly, it's a little under-powered for something like FarCry which demands the latest graphics cards & drivers, but for Half-Life, Morrowind, etc., it's great) and a delight when doing programming work.

Do not get this Notebook.......2004-09-23

Do not buy this or any HP/Compaq Notebook... Unless you are prepared to keep sending it back for same problem, and be in limbo for the same problem after warranty is over. Really bad experience with HP. I am disappointed...

Does what it's supposed to do.......2004-08-21

I really recommend this computer for someone who wants to replace their existing desktop. It's fast, has a decent sized hard drive, and looks pretty nice too. If you plan on traveling with your laptop frequently keep in mind that it's REALLY heavy.

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The KV-SS905C high-speed scanner is the perfect solution for handling a large volume of documents. The KV-SS905C handles almost everything - at an incredible 98ppm. If your originals are an irregular size or less than perfect, the KV-SS905C can still handle it - from business card to ledger, plus long paper requirements with document sizes from 11" wide to a length up to 180 feet (additional software is required for long paper).

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Procom Technology's CD Tower-E3, available in 7- or 14-drive configurations, is a simple, plug and play CD-ROM Array that is compatible with Windows NT Server, OS/2, Novell NetWare, Macintosh and UNIX networking environments. This powerful system enables valuable CD-ROM/DVD based data to be simultaneously accessed across the network by Windows, Macintosh, OS/2 and UNIX users. CD Tower-E3 operates independently of your file server, so information can be accessed directly from the workstation. All Procom Technology products incorporate meticulous design and superior engineering to ensure all solutions deliver uncompromising quality. Each Procom Technology product is rigorously tested under the most adverse conditions.

Customer Reviews:

Easy and Very High Quality photos!.......2002-02-15

I took this camera to Italy with me this past Thanksgiving. I decided on a modestly priced camera, but was afraid I wouldn't find anything of great quality. This Samsung zoom camera is perfect. It wasn't so high priced, that if it got stolen, I would go bananas. It was priced extremely well considering the features and the quality of the photos I returned home with. I took this camera into St. Peter's Basilica to capture a photo of Michelangelo's "Pieta". The light was dismal and I thought hope was lost. I returned home and my film looked like postcards! They were bright, rich, colorful, and perfectly focused. I couldn't have been more pleased. Others who brought fancy cameras did not have such luck. This camera allowed me to capture once-in-a-lifetime moments. I enjoyed using auto-focus for perfect poses and turning it off for quick snapshots. The zoom feature was undeniably the best part of the camera. It makes taking photos in large crowds so much easier. I own a very expensive camera and I still believe for the price and quality, this camera is better than most higher priced models. Amazon is offering this Samsung at a lower price than I paid, so buy it and enjoy hassle-free fun! By the way, I wasn't offered a free radio with my purchase! What more could you ask for?

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Panasonic Toughbook 37 - PIII 500 MHz - RAM : 64 MB - HD : 10 GB - CD - LS-120 - NT 4.0 - 12.1" TFT 800 x 600 ( SVGA )

ProductGroup: Home Improvement
Binding: Tools & Hardware

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ASIN: B00008D9GW

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The Toughbook 37 series offers an entry-level notebook computer of exceptional value for money with all the features, performance and quality you expect from Panasonic. With a performance that beats many desktop computers, the Toughbook 37 offers a real alternative to a desktop computer, and all the benefits of mobile computing. An all-in-one notebook solution, the Toughbook 37 offers truly flexible computing with the latest and fastest processor and exceptionally clear, bright and large screen. Go for the power and speed you need to achieve high-performance productivity in an economical, fully dependable notebook. You will not find a notebook of this specification and quality at such competitive prices. This is a notebook with an all-in-one desktop convenience with a price to challenge value-end desktops.

Panasonic Toughbook 37 - PIII 500 MHz - RAM : 64 MB - HD : 10 GB - CD - NT 4.0 - 12.1" TFT 800 x 600 ( SVGA )

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Panasonic Toughbook 37 - PIII 500 MHz - RAM : 64 MB - HD : 10 GB - CD - NT 4.0 - 12.1" TFT 800 x 600 ( SVGA )

Manufacturer: Panasonic
ProductGroup: Personal Computer

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ASIN: B0009MMC0U

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Panasonic Consumer SCPM91D Micro System

Manufacturer: PANASONIC
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Kitchen

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Special Features/Suggested Use - Dolby Digital, 5-Disc DVD/CD Changer

ASIN: B000E17AM6

Product Description

Panasonic Consumer SCPM91D Micro System

PCESCPM91D CD/DVD Micro System, 5-Dics Changer, Remote Control

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PCESCPM91D CD/DVD Micro System, 5-Dics Changer, Remote Control

Manufacturer: Panasonic
ProductGroup: Office Product

Product Description

This Compact CD/DVD Micro System offers a 5 CD/DVD changer for your listening convenience, hexagonal speakers for dynamic sound, Bi-amp Bi-wiring system, power output 140 watts, advanced surround sound (2-modes), built-in DTS & Dolby digital decoder, pre-set EQ (heavy, soft, vocal, flat) and bass/treble control, three-step subwoofer level control, quartz synthesized digital tuning system, remote control, detachable speaker grills. DVD features include multi format playback (DVD-audio, DVD-video, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, WMA, MP3,& JPEG), progressive scan, 4:3 TV zoom, cinema mode, dialogue enhancer, component video out, S-video terminal. PCESC-PM91D PCE-SC-PM91D PCESCPM91D PCE-SCPM91D 037988252909 3798825290

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Panasonic CE Toughbook 48 Semi Rugged notebook:Cent 1.5Ghz,40GB,256MB,56K,enet, DVD/CD-RW,802.11b,Win XP Pro ( CF-48G4KFFKM )

Manufacturer: Panasonic
ProductGroup: Personal Computer
Binding: Personal Computers

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Targus PA410U DEFCON CL Notebook Computer Cable Lock

Targus PA090U USB Mobile Port Replicator with Ethernet

Targus TSB312 16 Sport Deluxe Notebook Backpack

Targus NW03BM Noteworthy Optical Screen Scroller Mouse

Targus PAUM01U Ultra Mini Retractable Optical Mouse

ASIN: B0001CJEGI

Product Description

Full-featured desktop alternative, the Toughbook 48 has an Active Matrix Color display for group presentations, magnesium alloy LCD case, and optional SmartCard reader for added security. Durable and full-powered, it can handle your large programs and critical software applications with the reliability to help you get the job done right.

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Power 2000 ACD-223 Rechargeable Battery ( Nikon EN4 Equivalent )

Manufacturer: Power 2000
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Rechargeable lithium battery pack for cameras using Nikon EN4 series batteries

Compatible cameras include - Nikon D1 - D1H - D1X

May be suitable for use with other models, as indicated here or by manufacturer

ASIN: B0000C5NY8

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Substitute or extra rechargeable lithium battery pack for Nikon D1 Digital Camera batteries / Nikon EN4 equivalent

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Increase the versatility by adding a Sigma EX Apo Tele-Converters to Sigma 180mm f3.5 EX lens. By using the 1.4x EX Apo Tele-Converter, you can increase the magnification to up to 1.4:1 or retain same life-size reproduction at an even greater working distance, great for photographing difficult subjects like butterflies or small animals, which can be difficult to approach.

Amazon.com Product Description

Sigma's 1.4X APO teleconverter lens features gives you a high-performance optical design with five elements in three groups. It is optimized for use with long telephoto and telezoom lenses, and is ideally suited for use with the 70-200mm f2.8 APO EX HSM zoom lens. Using 10-pin electrical interfaces, there is no loss of autofocusing speed when these teleconverters are used with compatible HSM type lenses. This model is dedicated to Nikon AF SLR cameras.

Customer Reviews:

Excellent Teleconverter.......2002-01-29

Works wonderfully with my Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 HSM. Fast, very sharp. Seems to be very well made. A great addition to any fast Sigma lenses.

Excellent converter........2002-01-25

I use this converter on my Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 HSM Nikon mount. I used it first last fall at the Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta and was very impressed with the results. Aperture is reduced to f/4, which is still a bright finder, and autofocus operation is not negatively effected. All electronic functions such as HSM and D coupling still work. Very sharp from my experience.

Sigma 1.4x EX DG APO Tele-Converter AF for Nikon AF Cameras

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Sigma 1.4x EX DG APO Tele-Converter AF for Nikon AF Cameras

Manufacturer: SIGMA
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Accessory

LensCoat Lens Covers for the Sigma 1.4x and 2x Tele Extender Set - Forest Green Woodland Camo

ASIN: B00005LE8U

Product Description

The dedicated 1.4x APO Teleconverter features a high performance 5 element/3 group optical design, and it is optimized for use with long telephoto and telezoom lenses.The high performance optical characteristics of these teleconverters maintain the optical performance of the compatible lenses with which they ca n be used. Sigma APO Tele Converter 1.4x and 2x are dedicated Tele Converter lenses, which should be used only with the listed lenses. The 1.4X Convertor will fit the following lenses 180mm f/3.5 APO MACRO EX HSM - MF 300mm f/2.8 APO EX HSM - AF 300mm f/4.0 APO MACRO - MF 400mm f/5.6 APO MACRO /HSM - MF 500mm f/4.5 APO EX HSM - MF 800mm f/ 5.6 EX HSM - MF 70-200mm f/2.8 EX HSM - AF 70-210mm f/2.8 - MF 50-500mm f/4-6.3 APO - MF 100-300mm f/4 EX HSM - AF 120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO - AF 300-800mm f/5.6 EX APO - MF Will also fit the following Orginal Nikon AF Lenses 300mm f2.8 AF-S - AF 300mm f4.0 ED AF - MF On the lists, the lenses marked "AF" will retain auto focus operation when used with a Tele Converter. The lenses marked "MF can only be used for manual

Customer Reviews:

Range extended.......2007-09-03

I did have a Nikon tele-converter for my S3 Pro but it would not work correctly with the Sigma lens. My logic became, as I've grown to somewhat more than new as a photographer, tele-converter has to match lens. Perfect match!

Customer Reviews:

struggling to get this working on a mac..........2006-01-03

Frustrating that I can't hook this up to my iMac. We first got a Sony laptop- but couldn't edit our discs on that. More than a year later- we got an iMac (which we love)- wish the Sony camera would connect via USB to the iMac. the imac doesn't support miniDVD. Any suggestions (besides get a Canon)?

Otherwise- the camera is ergonomic and works well - so long as you don't intend to edit on an iMac.

Comment on review by: A Customer from Maine.......2004-01-07

I was just commenting on the previous review, questioning why a reviewer would copy/paste info and submit it for three different cameras. What I found was that the reviewer was trying to explain the differences between the three cameras, so that the consumer can make an educated decision as to which camera suits them best comparing features and price. I found the reviews very helpful, and it actually helped me to decide which model I wanted to buy. I'm sure that is what makes this individual a reviewer in the top 100 at amazon.

Great camcorder.......2003-12-19

While the price is higher than other camcorders on the market, I think this product is worth it. It's easy to set up and use, the editing software for the computer is decent, and I'm able to get high quality footage and share it with family and friends.

One note of caution: the software really does require a higher speed computer and/or updated platforms like Windows XP. It ended up leading to the demise of our old computer (a Windows ME), but functions much better on our new one that has XP.

Great videocamera.......2003-12-19

This camera made it to Oprah's 2003 Favorite Things List. That prompted me to take a look at it, and I was really impressed! We ended up buying it, and we're so glad that we did. Wow, what a great video-camera! It's compact, quiet, and very easy to use. We were able to set it up & record without even opening the instruction manual. The playback quality on the LCD screen is amazing, and the sound quality is near-perfect. I'm so happy with this camera. I highly recommend it for its ease of use, light & comfortable size, and the simplicity of recording directly onto a dvd. No more copying from small tapes to larger VHS tapes for me! That was such a frustrating experience and the editing quality was horrible.

I'm really pleased that I'll be able to share video of my daughter with friends and family who have dvd players, or video viewing capability on their computers.

FOLLOW-UP: We took this camcorder to Sea World and the footage was excellent. It was nice not to have to lug around a heavy piece of equipment while trying to transport a toddler, stroller, etc. Once we got home, I put together a 5 minute edited video using the ImageMixer software from Sony (included when we purchased the camera). Wow, it was so user-friendly! I added some of my own music to it, as well as some text to some scenes. Then we burned the edited project to a simple, inexpensive CD-R instead of DVD-R, for family/friends to view on their computers. I checked, and many in-home computers have some sort of video viewing software such as Windows Media Player, or another compatible program.

Very Pleased with this product!.......2003-12-06

I purchased this product when my son turned 7 months old, just 1 month before his first x-mas.
I looked at all the competition and quickly singled it down to either the Sony DVD200 or DVD300. For an extra 100 or so dollars I could have bought the DVD300, but the 3.5 LCD screen was not important to me. The only difference in the DVD200 and the DVD300 is the LCD Screen size.

The ease of use is great! 5 Stars there!
The noise and vibration is almost un-noticable. Don't be worried by others comments about the vibration and noise. I noticed it as soon as I put the DVD Disk into the camcorder, but while video "taping" I didn't feel a thing.
The zoom is great, and I am very happy with the lens. I like the special features such as being able to change the lens, put filters on the lens, add flash and mic. hardware as well.

If I had to find something I didn't like about the camcorder it would have to be the Pixela software that comes with it. I own a Sony Digital Camera that came with similar SW, and was not pleased with that either. I wish sony would just get away from Pixela!

Overall, if you are in the price range of 600 - 1200 dollars for a camcorder, there is really no other reasonable product to compare it to. I was planning on spending approx. $600, but the benefits of doing this right out weighed the 300+ I haad to shell out.

Things I don't use that got bad reviews: 1 meg. pix. still shots. If you are buying a camcorder for still shots don't buy this or any camcorder. BUY A CAMERA!

Also, the only concern I had going into this product was how do you stop and start again with DVD technology. I was so happy to find out that when you stop recording the DVD is indexed. So if you start and stop 6 times, you will have 6 imaged indexes to look at. If you just want to keep recording after every time you stop, simply press the record button and it will take off from your last track. Nothing to worry about with respet to stopping and starting over and over again.

----This review was based on about 10 hours of use, and was not used with DVD-RW DVD's. I only used DVD-R DVD's. DVD-RW's offer in camera editing, but might not work on all DVD players. However, if you don't edit inside the camcorder, it will work fine and you can use the Disk up to 1000 (one thousand) times.

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Monster Cable Studio Pro 1000 Instrument Cable Straight-Angled, 12 Foot

Manufacturer: Monster Cable
ProductGroup: CE

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Accessories:

Kyser KSC Quick Change Capo

Rolls CT1 Cable Detective

Dunlop Trigger Curved Guitar Capo, Black

Planet Waves CM - ChordMaster for Guitar

EBow PlusEbow Electronic Bow for Guitar

Product Features:

Multiple gauge high- and low-frequency wire networks for accurate, natural sound reproduction

MicroFiber dielectric-wrapped wire networks for the fastest transients, maximum clarity, definition and presence

MultiTwist impedance-balanced construction for maximum signal transfer and noise rejection

Double shielded with 97% coverage copper braid and carbon-infused dielectric for superior noise rejection

24k gold-plated contact, heavy-duty, high-current connectors are durable and corrosion resistant

ASIN: B0002E390C

Product Description

Monster Studio Pro 1000 Instrument Cable achieves Monster's ultimate performance standard for both studio and live applications. Uses 3 Time Correct multi-gauge wire networks for extreme accuracy in imaging. Ultra quiet. Lifetime guarantee.

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