KiSS DP-600 Networkable DVD Player

Average customer rating:

Awesome

Disappointing array of Features

Device to ship this summer

Don't expect it to play WMV-HD-DVD's !

KiSS DP-600 Networkable DVD Player

Manufacturer: Kiss
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

DVD Players | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
DVD-VCR & Other DVD Combos | DVD Players & Recorders | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
All | DVD Players & Recorders | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
DVD Players | DVD Players & Recorders | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
Product Features:

Progressive-scan DVD player compatible with DVD-RW, DVD+RW, MP3, WMA/Windows Media 9, and JPEG image files

Also processes DivX (3.11, 4, and 5), ISO MPEG-4, and XviD video and Ogg Vorbis open-source audio format

Networking ability lets you hook the player up with your PC or broadband Internet modem for streaming media playback

PAL/NTSC video outputs; Internet-upgradeable firmware

Measures 17 x 3 x 11.5 inches (W x H x D)

ASIN: B00062KRFA

Amazon.com Product Description

Unify your media entertainment viewing and listening with the KiSS (Keep it Simple Solutions) DP-600 networkable DVD player. This full-featured player is great for movies, of course, but it also fields disc-based music and digital photos alongside streaming content from your PC. Hook it up via a wired Ethernet connection or take advantage of the player's WLAN wireless 802.11g capability and skip the cable hookup between your PC (wherever it is) and the DVD player.

The versatile DP-600 plays DivX video, MP3 files, WMA files, JPEG digital photos, and Windows Media Video 9 (WMV9) files--including video on demand. You can connect the DP-600 directly to the Internet via a broadband connection or through a network (LAN) with a PC whose media contents can be read using the supplied KiSS PC-Link software. Powered by the Sigma Designs EM8500 decoder chip, the player itself reads DVD-Video (PAL and NTSC) as well as DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs.

The DP-600's support for DivX, ISO MPEG-4, XviD, and WMV9 video-compression formats gives you the ability download full-screen, full-motion videos from the Internet that look and sound close in quality to what you get from your television or DVD player. Audio compatibility extends to the open-source Ogg Vorbis format for music compression (slightly higher quality than MP3 for a same-sized file).

When you plug the player in for the first time, a user-friendly interface prompts you to select language, video connection type, screen size, and audio connection, and IP address, an easy 5-step setup. To enjoy the player's networking abilities, you'll need to install and run the KiSS PC-Link software (PC only, Windows 98 or higher). With PC-Link, all you have to do is select the files and you want to view and they'll be routed to your DP-600 and on to your television for viewing in any connected location.

The player's networking ability means it can also deliver Internet radio. Just select this feature from the player's WebRadio menu and you'll have access to a few thousand streaming radio stations you can enjoy right in the comfort of your living room. Once you've registered, WebRadio will let you choose, customize, and add as many radio stations as you wish.

Whether or not your living room is currently home to an HDTV, the DP-600 is ready to deliver the full potential of your uncompressed, commercial DVDs. Progressive scanning, referred to as 480p for the number of horizontal lines that compose the video image, creates a picture using twice the scan lines of a conventional DVD picture, giving you higher resolution and sharper images while eliminating nearly all motion artifacts.

Outputs include component, composite-, and S-video connections, a coaxial digital-audio jack (for passing Dolby Digital and DTS surround signals to a compatible audio/video receiver), and even analog RCA outputs for decoded Dolby Digital surround (in case your AV receiver offers multichannel analog inputs but no digital processing).

KiSS will continue to update the player's firmware with improvements based on the latest research and development; the updates will be available from the support section of the kiss-technology.com Web site.

What's in the Box
DVD player, remote control, remote batteries, CD-ROM with KiSS PC-Link software, a user's manual, stereo analog audio interconnect/composite-video cable, a component-video cable, and an AC power cord.

Customer Reviews:

Awesome.......2007-02-14

Picture Playback Excellent
Sound Level Excellent
Range of Features Excellent
Durability Excellent
Value for Money Excellent

Advantages: Plays Anything, Wireless Streaming, Quick Set up, PC Link
Disadvantages: Can't think of any

Recommend to potential buyers: yes

The Kiss DP-600 is unreal. I have seen negative reviews on this product but I still went ahead and bought it because I thought even if these reviews were correct that the offering was too good to miss.

The negative reviews stated the following
1) The DVD drive gives out a constant whine that is so loud you can hear it over the TV
2) The PC link software is rubbish it doesn't work and they had to use windows media connect.
3) The box will crash on occasion and you have to power cycle it.
4) The wireless capability is limited you need to have your access point right next to the DP-600
5) It has no Hard drive

In answer to 1
I suspect that this person had a faulty drive,Tinitus or is using it as a pillow because I can't hear anything lout of the ordinary let alone over the tv.

In answer to 2
I had my Kiss DP-600 up and running and streaming content from my PC Over wireless using PC link in under 10 minuts. It was very easy I didn't even read the instructions. If you are having problems with PC Link download the latest version from the Kiss site and make sure that your firewall is not blocking it. If you are using Win XP SP2 remember that windows firewall is on by default.

In answer to 3
This box has played everything that I have thrown at it. Things that my old DP-500 couldn't play. If you put something in to the DP-600 that it can't handle and it crashes powere cycle it and either look for an update or don't play unsupported formats. remember also that the people who encode the media that you are downloading don't always know what they are doing. I had this problem with my old DP-500 but I would power cyle and not play that file. I'm sure that you will have the exact same issues on other similar products. For the price I can live with it.

In answer to 4
I live in an old Victorian house my TV is in one room and my Wireless router another, there is probably 15 meters between the Router and my DB-600 and a Brick wall. I have 95 % signal strength. need I say more.

In answer to 5
If you are streaming content why do you need a hard drive? it has wireless and an ethernet port. But if you are that fussed about it, there is also a USB port so you can connect an external Hard drive if you want to

I love this product, I loved the DP-500 and Old as it was it still out performed any of my firends dvd players. The DP-600 is light years ahead of the DP-500 which to my mind and from my personal experience makes it the best that you can buy for the money.

Ease of Use Very Easy
Ease of Installation Very Easy
Remote Control Excellent Quality
Instructions Very Helpful / Very Easy to Understand

Buy it you wont be dissappointed

Disappointing array of Features.......2006-05-13

This thing has been vaporware for as long as I can remember and now if it comes out this summer, it won't have near the options it should have. It doesn't have SMB support (windows directory sharing), it can't show GIF images, it has no Linux support, no FLAC support, no AAC support, no playlist support (i.e. m3u, asc, etc), no confirmed multiregion support (albeit someone will probably figure it out). It has some redeeming features like tv listings and games (who would want to play games on their tv anyway?). For the kind of money you'll have to pay for this thing (selling for $435 in the UK right now), the feature list falls quite short. Do yourself a favor and look into the competition (Zensonic z500) which provides (shipping internationally from AU or from US in July 2006) all the above support and more minus the TV listings (not that you'd use that anyway because you're really using this to watch time shifted programs from your server computer anyway right?).

Device to ship this summer.......2005-04-25

Don't listen to the negative review below: the item hasn't shipped yet. I saw a prototype at NAB last week, and I was very impressed with the picture quality. They were showing WMV-HD DVDs (German pressings), so it will play those at full res. Not only will it do 1080i, it will do 1080p, according to the brochure, and the salesperson: the first consumer device to support it. Check this out for yourself when it ships in the summer! ( I know I will...)

Don't expect it to play WMV-HD-DVD's !.......2004-11-14

The device was announced with the feature to play not only 480p, but also WMV-HD DVD's with 720p or even 1080i. The product description does not say it can do that, so be warned: you might get a good DVD-Player, but don't expect it to feed the DVI-Connector of your Flatscreen-TV with WMV-HD in 1280x768 Pixel Resolution and progressive scan. It is max. 480p = 640x480 Pixel in progressive scan.

Product Description

How do you make industry-leading products even better? By adding Polycom's convenient and easy-to-use accessories that help you to save time, be more productive, and add more enjoyment to the use of your conferencing products. Whether it's cables, headsets, or a protective carrying case for your voice conferencing products, Polycom makes it easy for you to find the accessories you need.

Amazon.com Product Description

With a cable length of 6 feet, these two Polycom cardioid microphones will nearly double your area of use during phone conferencing, allowing you to walk anywhere in the room while still being picked up clearly by your SoundStation EX. Polycom microphones are easy to use; they plug in quickly and easily into the RCA port.

This Polycom product comes with a one-year limited warranty.

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ONKYO TX-SR702S Home Theater Receiver for Audio System REFURBISHED

Manufacturer: ONKYO
ProductGroup: CE

Receivers & Amplifiers | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics | Combo Receivers | Component Amplifiers | Home Theater Receivers | Stereo Receivers
Onkyo | Custom Brands | Custom Stores | Specialty Stores | Electronics Features | Electronics | Home Audio
Product Features:

Lucasfilm THX Surround EX and THX Certified Select

DTS Neo - 6 modes

Dual 32-bit processors

Dual-room/dual-source audio output (powered speaker-level and preamp-level stereo audio output for second room)

100 Watts x 7 Channels Into 8 Ohms at. 08% THD 10 Hz to 100,000Hz / Passive output for subwoofer

ASIN: B000BLALQG

Product Description

This Onkyo TXSR702S A/V Home-Theater receiver has been Factory Refurbished by Onkyo to perform as if it were new. Onkyo provides a 1-Year warranty coverage for this product. This home component receiver is THX Select Certified and THX Surround EX compatible. Packing 100 watts per channel, more than enough to drive the most demanding of home theaters, the TX-SR702 now sports an extra channelÂ?seven in allÂ?to further enliven the complete entertainment experience. But how do you align such power with the unique dynamics of your home listening environment? You don't. Set up with microphone using theater room calibration automatically adjusts the parameters of the audio output with the confines of your room. With Powered Zone 2 for audio listening in other rooms, Pure Audio Mode and component upconversion with Time Base Correction, the TX-SR702 is your home theater's powerhouse. Add optional speakers and a widescreen TV for an astounding home entertainment experience. Wide Range Amplifier Technology - WRAT Composite-to-S-video conversion Illuminated learning/multibrand remote with macros On-screen display (requires TV with direct video input) Component video switching (3 in, 1 out, 50MHz bandwidth) Digital inputs - 6 Digital output - 1 optical, 1 coaxial 3 audio (including phono) and 5 A/V (including 5 S-video, 1 front-panel, and one 5.1-channel) inputs 7.1-channel preamp output 5-way binding posts for all speakers Aluminum front panel Oversized power transformer, filter capacitors & heat sinks Digitally-tuned radio with up to 40 AM/FM presets Unit Size - 17-1/8W x 6-15/16H x 17-9/16D Silver Finish This item has been Factory Refurbished to peform as new and includes Onkyo USA 1-Year Limited warranty coverage

Product Description

SimpleTech is a leading global supplier of DRAM and flash memory products for a wide range of OEM and consumer applications, including personal computers, network servers, telecommunications, digital photography, aerospace and personal digital devices.This memory is designed for Cisco 3725 router.For a complete compatibility list please refer to the original manufacturer's web site.

SimpleTech 128 MB CompactFlash Card (CIRCCF128)

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SimpleTech 128 MB CompactFlash Card (CIRCCF128)

Manufacturer: SimpleTech Technology
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

100% compatible with digital cameras, handheld PCs, voice recorders, and any other CompactFlash device
Ultra-small, removable data storage system
Provides industry-standard compatibility since the 50-pin card can be easily slipped into a passive 68 pin Type II adapter card that fully meets PC Card electrical and mechanical interface specifications

ASIN: B00005U223

Product Description

SimpleTech CompactFlash cards are the most popular form factor of flash storage used in embedded and consumer devices today. These removable, small factor cards are ideal storage solutions for digital cameras, MP3 players, PDAs, palmtops, handheld PCs, and various industrial applications such as single board computers, set-top boxes, and portable medical/diagnostic equipment.CompactFlash cards are about the size of a matchbook, weigh only half an ounce and can be used in PC Card slots by using a low-cost passive adapter.

SIMPLETECH 128MB NAPSTER COMPACTFLASH CARD - 128 MB - COMPACTFLASH (CF) CARD (NAP-CF-128)

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SIMPLETECH 128MB NAPSTER COMPACTFLASH CARD - 128 MB - COMPACTFLASH (CF) CARD (NAP-CF-128)

Manufacturer: SIMPLETECH INC
ProductGroup: CE

Product Description

SimpleTech 128MB Napster CompactFlash Card - 128 MB - CompactFlash (CF) Card

Average customer rating:

Long Lasting and Inexpensive

Great value

Sharp- but not to Bright...

Good at first, horrible over time

excellent product

Sharp 25R-S100 25" TV (Black)

Manufacturer: Sharp
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

TVs | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
Audio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
Sharp | Custom Brands | Custom Stores | Specialty Stores | Electronics Features | Electronics | All Sharp | Accessories | Calculators | Compact Stereos | DVD Players & Recorders | Handhelds & PDAs | Home Entertainment Projectors | Home Theater Systems | Office Products | TVs | VCRs
By Size | TVs & HDTVs | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
All Analog TVs | CRT TVs | TVs & HDTVs | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
Accessories:

Monster Cable MP HTS800 Home Theater PowerCenter HTS800

Monster PC700 Computer PowerCenter¿ with Surge Protection

Sanus Systems TV27 TV Turntable (Black, 27 Inch)

Monster Cable B SV1SV-1M Monster Standard S-Video Cable (3.28 ft.)

Sima SUR-20 8-Device LCD Touch Screen Learning Universal Remote Control

Product Features:

25-inch color television with dark-tint picture tube; 24.6 x 22.1 x 20.3 inches (W x H x D)

Stereo speakers with 1.5 watts per channel; closed captioning on mute

1 front, 1 rear AV input accommodates a VCR, camcorder, or digital camera

Personal Preference customizes your channel surfing (up to 16 favorite channels using 4 programmable buttons)

EZ Setup automatically sets TV channels to receive standard cable broadcasts

ASIN: B00006GO2O

Amazon.com Product Description

Small in bulk, big on convenience, Sharp's 25-inch 25R-S100 stereo television offers high contrast and low reflectivity with its dark-tint picture tube, while its front and rear audio/video inputs simplify connections with other AV equipment such as VCRs, camcorders, gaming consoles, and even digital still cameras.

A feature called Personal Preference lets you set your favorite channels using the supplied remote control to customize your channel surfing (four programmable buttons for a total of 16 favorite channels). EZ Setup automatically sets TV channels to receive standard cable broadcasts, while TV-rating blocking technology lets you control programming to keep young eyes off mature content.

Other features include a universal-plus glow-in-the-dark remote (which operates TVs, VCRs, and most cable boxes, even in dimly lit rooms) and a view/sleep timer, which you can use to limit a child's viewing or to save energy by having the set power off after you've fallen asleep in front of it.

What's in the Box
TV, remote control, remote batteries, and user's manual.

Customer Reviews:

Long Lasting and Inexpensive.......2006-12-28

A friend bought this TV about 4 years ago, and he's still using it. When I was looking for a TV for my apartment, he recommended me to try and find the same model used because I'm only staying in the US for about 2 years and a used TV makes most sense. I found the same model from a family who upgraded theirs to a HD Plasma recently. This Sharp is now sitting in my apartment, with great sound and great picture.

Great inexpensive buy - Perfect for anyone who's looking for a low budget long lasting TV!

Great value.......2004-04-28

Originally bought at Bestbuy.com last year. It's still working just fine. Have no problems at all so far. Makes an excellent second tv.

Sharp- but not to Bright..........2004-02-27

This TV by Sharp lasted about 3 hours until the blasted thing shut off. The power supply must be faulty as I tried the TV in several WORKING outlets, but stopped trying after detecting a burning smell and hum from the power supply. I even consulted the manual. I do not recommend this model of Sharp. Usually, companies use cheap power supplies to sell a cheap TV set. I guess you get what you pay for. I bought it at a BestBuy in CO for $169.99+ tax. I think I'll spend a little more and get something from Sony. I have 2 computers, a digital camcorder and a list of other stuff from Sony and never have had a problem with their brand.

Good at first, horrible over time.......2004-01-28

I purchased the 25RS100 television because I'd had good luck with Sharp in the past, I liked the relative simplicity of this TV, and the price was very reasonable. It worked great for about a month. Then it started making a buzzing noise whenever it was plugged in for more than an hour or so, even if the TV was not turned on. I exchanged it for a new TV of the same model. I've had the second TV for about four months, and now one of the speakers is making a strange noise. I give it two stars instead of one only because I've had good luck with Sharp in the past. As for this particular model, I've had two of them with flaws within a few months of purchase. I wish I'd looked elsewhere after the first one broke.

excellent product.......2003-11-26

excellent television for the price,great for a kids room,picture is sharp.hehe and clear.
excellent tv for a great price!

Product Description

Digital & Analog Steering Wheel Modes. Rubberized Grips For Maximum Control. Auto Centering For Improved Handling On Curves. Analog Buttons For Realistic Acceleration & Braking. Feel The Bumps, Crashes & More With Vibration Feedback.

Customer Reviews:

GREAT!!.......2006-01-25

I bought this last weekend and it works great! It is awesome with my Nascar games also has a built in force feedback (rumble) And 17.99 for this! Awesome deal must have for any TRUE ps2 gamer! All the people saying junk are mistaken there just mad because they cant drive! lol

junk.......2006-01-08

My daughter bought this racing wheel for her ps2. You are better off using the ps2 controll pad. It is awful! We returned ours and got our money back. Giving it 1 star is being generous.

A Piece of Junk.......2006-01-04

I bought this racing wheel with the idea that my kids would use it and I would use it also sometimes I don't know if i got a bad one or not but, only 1 button works the lower x button, and once you get into the game menus you can't exit back out unless you turn the ps2 off. None of the other buttons work on this thing so I'm sending it back and exchanging it for a different one

BUYER BEWARE!!!! CAUTION!!!!

Love it!.......2005-09-26

I bought this for my 14 yr old son and he loves it! It looks very cool and he said it works great with his racing games. He's very happy with it, so I would recommend it to others who love racing games too.

Needs some Improvement!.......2005-09-26

This Is not a bad controller, once you get use to It. Other than that...

1. The size Is more for a kid than an adult.
2. The steering on this controller Is not very effective at all.
3. The suction to hold your controller down Isn't very effective unless you place It on something that will hold It down tightly.

For a kid this would be a great beginner controller to use. For an adult, save you money and Invest in something more better!

Product Description

Photosmart 245 Photo Ink Jet Printer
ICD/Card readers. With pre-print edit/preview.

Average customer rating:

Not a good buy

The description can be confusing.

Don't read that guy's comment

SUPER SPEED!

QPS QPDVRW44244FEM External 4x4x24x4 Firewire DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive with o Controller Card

Manufacturer: QPS
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

External Drives | CD-RW Drives | Drives & Storage | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
FireWire Drives | CD-RW Drives | Drives & Storage | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
Product Features:

Combination CD-RW and DVD drive for PC and notebook computers

1394 FireWire interface

24x read, 4x write, and 4x rewrite CD-RW speeds

4x DVD playback speed

2 MB buffer

ASIN: B00004YMZW

Product Description

QPS offers the convenience of CD-R/CD-RW technology, together with DVD-ROM playback, all on your desktop! The Que! Combo Firewire Drive is the sleek and exciting new addition to the QPS line of products. The Que! Combo Firewire drive, with its fast IEEE 1394 interface, provides users of PC desktop or notebook computers with the best of both worlds: CD-R and CD-RW functionality along with DVD-ROM capabilities.The Que! Combo Firewire Drive gives users the ability to watch full-screen feature DVD films, directly from a monitor or TV screen with the Power DVD MPEG2/DVD decoding software (additional cables included). DVD/CD Games, presentations and more are also part of the incredible possibilities this drive is capable of reading.

Customer Reviews:

Not a good buy.......2001-05-11

I made a big mistake of buying this external drive without reading other users opinions. This combo firewire drive heats up fast and stops burning CDR/CDRW after 2 successful tries. I ended up with dozens of coasters with this drive. It's a good thing this drive comes with the firewire card that I can use with my other firewire devices. I would like to return it to the vendor but I wouldn't waste my money for the shipping fees and get another .. replacement in return...

The description can be confusing........2001-01-28

The review below is not correctly stated. The fastest burner/speed on the market is 16x (Yamaha LightSpeed). Also there is no such thing as 24x CDs! 4x is not a fast burner, obviously this guy is pretty dumb he probably got a 3 min. burn time because he was only writing a little bit of data to a "700 MB" disc.

Don't read that guy's comment.......2000-12-10

Streko claims that this burner writes at 24x, and does a cd in 3 minutes. Actually, this burner reads at 24x, and writes at only 4x. That is the slowest speed for cd burners on the market today. I don't own this burner, but just thought you'd like to know the truth.

SUPER SPEED!.......2000-12-01

i'll tell you, this is the fastest burner for the cheapest price. the only reason i gave it 4 stars was because i already had a dvd rom drive and didn't really need that feature. 24x burning speed is extremely fast (burns full 700mb in less than 3 min), but speaking for myself, i don't need that fast of a burner. also, 24x wasn't the best in some cases because you had to find 24x certified cds, which are kinda hard to find.

Product Description

Command Communications' On-Premise Paging Systems are perfect for the home, office or business! Whether you run a small local diner, an international chain, an on-the-go catering business, or just need to keep in direct touch with key people during your day, Command Communications offers products that will help meet these needs. The PrivatePage family of products brings truly affordable On-Premise paging systems developed for both commercial and consumer use! And since you own the system, enjoy unlimited paging and never pay a monthly service charge!The VP100 pager is capable of working in the vibration mode.

Customer Reviews:

Isssssssssssssss great !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2002-09-26

This product is great for people that need a great pager i mean its the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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