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Panasonic DMR-E30S Progressive Scan DVD Recorder
Manufacturer: Panasonic ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics Accessories:
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ASIN: B00006HCJ4 |
Product Description
DMR-E30 is the world's first DVD video recorder to offer Time Slip function. It provides the extended-time recording DVD-RAM: up to 12 hours (EP mode) and DVD-R: up to 6 hours (EP mode). Its Hybrid VBR technology delivers a high-quality picture. But that's not all! DMR-E30 features simultaneous recording and playback, advanced MPEG2 encoding, Dolby Digital (Dolby AC-3) 2-channel audio recording, and more.Amazon.com Product Description
A terrific all-around player and recorder, the Panasonic DMR-E30 offers the flexibility of recording on both DVD-RAM--ideal for instant chapter access and for multiple rerecordings--as well as DVD-R, regarded as the most widely compatible of the many DVD formats (great for sharing camcorder footage with loved ones). With the DMR-E30S you can digitally record superb picture and sound--up to 12 hours on a double-sided DVD-RAM disc and up to six hours on a single-sided DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc, thanks to Panasonic's original Hybrid VBR (variable bit rate) technology. (Rewriteable DVD-RAM discs can be rewritten over 100,000 times and offer 4.7 to 9.6 gigabytes per disc.)The unique Time Slip feature lets the DVD recorder be used like a personal video recorder, or PVR. Because of DVD-RAM's extremely fast transfer rate, it's possible to view the recorded portion of an ongoing program from the beginning, while still recording the program in progress. In addition to recording new video content, the DMR-E30 lets you transfer favorite VHS recordings to durable, space-saving discs. The Direct Navigator instantly accesses recorded material from an onscreen menu that lists recording dates, times, channels, and titles. Finding and viewing recorded material are simple, because there's no need to search, fast-forward, or rewind.
As a player, the DMR-E30 offers a progressive-scan video output for optimal picture quality when viewing a DVD movie on a high-definition or HD-ready TV. Progressive scanning doubles the scan lines of an interlaced signal by scanning all 525 lines in 1/60 of a second for each full pass. The higher-density video signal creates filmlike DVD images with rich detail, extraordinary depth of field, and precise color reproduction.
Customer Reviews:
Pain to use.......2003-07-14
The good points:
The recording quality is pretty good. There were no surprises. In that area, I am satisfied. Getting the recording, on the other hand, was the hard part.
The bad points:
This is probably the most difficult to use consumer electronics unit out there, of any kind that I have used. The user-interface was so non-intuitive that it took a lot of playing around to even figure out what to do. After I figured it out, the design struck me as so boneheaded that it seemed that Panasonic rushed this out to market at the expense of a good interface.
Here is why:
-The manual is terribly written. It reads as smoothly as riding a bike on cobblestone. Take a look at it and you'll see what I mean. It is a poorly designed jumble of pictures, text and icons. Even the simplest task is difficult to decipher.
Further, the index (on the back page of the manual) doesn't even have a "Recording" section. It has ONE line item called "Recording Mode". Now, since this is a DVD RECORDER, I would think that it would have a "Recording" section with several sub sections such as "How to record", "Selecting the quality of recording", etc. Instead "Recording Mode" is the only item listed that has anything to do with recording, which seems to indicate to turn to a page which describes how to do something while the unit is recording.
-The remote control is terribly designed. It is difficult to navigate using the up, down, left and right arrows because they are spaced so far apart. By the way, these are integral to the usage of almost every screen activity, so I constantly found myself stretching my fingers all the time in weird ways to do even the simplest task.
Also, the remote control has a little "door" that you have to slide down, which reveals another set of buttons. Strangely enough, the open/close button is located under this door, which is an inconvenience since inserting and removing DVDs is central to what this unit is all about. (insert DVD, record, remove DVD, repeat). I would have placed the open/close button at the top left of the control, like most other remote controls out there. But no, with Panasonic's unit, you have to first slide down a door and then press the small button which is located in a non-obvious area.
The "play", "pause" and "stop" buttons are not labeled. The only indication of what these buttons can do is indirectly suggested with a small graphic on the center of the buttons. The play icon is a small triangle pointed right, the pause icon is a pair of fat vertical lines and the stop icon is a square. At first glance, that "seems" fair enough, however I tend to watch TV with the lights turned down, and at lower light levels the stop and pause button's icons look the same. All three buttons are the same size. It would have been helpful if Panasonic has made such important buttons more obviously visible. It struck me that either: Panasonic thinks that everybody who watches TV does so with the lights full on, or either they didn't think this one through. Read on, and you may agree that Panasonic fell victim to the latter of these choices.
-There is a button called "F REC", which allows you to specify how much time to allocate for the remaining recording on the disc. So let's say that you want to record at the slowest speed (poorest quality), which will allow you to record 6 hours to the disc, this is the place to set it. (By the way, this button is located under the little "door" that you have to slide down). Once it has been set, you can start recording from this screen. There are "Start" and "Cancel" screen buttons, which are navigated to via the up/down/left/right too-far-spaced-out buttons. Here is a representation of the screen:
Recording Quality/Time on disc left:
X Hours Y Minutes
Record:
Start Cancel
If the cursor is selecting the "Hours" area, you have to press the "down" too-far-spaced-out button to highlight the Start graphic. Once this is highlighted, you press the Enter button (which is the button on the remote control located in the center of the up/down/left/right too-far-spaced-out buttons) to begin. Problem is, when you press the "down" too-far-spaced-out button, the unit defaults you over to the "Cancel" button on the screen, whereupon you have to then press the "left" button to get to the "Start" area. Apparently, the unit always assumes that you have made a mistake with your selection, because no matter where you are, even if you are hovering directly above the "Start" button, you can NEVER simply press the "down" button to get to your intended location. You have to press the "down" and then "left" remote control buttons. It's a real pain after a while.
Panasonic, in their infinite wisdom, apparently decided to "protect" the users against accidental recording by defaulting them to the Cancel button every time you want to record. Ironically, if you did accidently record something, you could simply DELETE it, but Panasonic decided that you should have to explicitly "confirm" you selections in a non-obvious way.
The same thing goes with Erasing a section. The unit defaults you to the Cancel button no matter where the starting point of the cursor was. This is a little more acceptable because erasing a program has more serious ramifications than recording a program, however to add insult to injury when you DO decide to erase a program, there is no *obvious* indication of what is going on during the several seconds that the erase takes to finish.
This next point is perhaps the dumbest design flaw of all related to on-screen indicators. Let's say you are recording a program, and you press the "pause" button to pause the recording. The on-screen pause graphic comes up in the upper right of the screen, and the DISAPPEARS is about two seconds! So, there you are, paused, with NO WAY to realize this fact because there are no indicators on the screen!
I'd like to add to this that for the past 20 years, VCRs have an on-screen indicator that indicates that recording is paused. The indicator is a pair of fat vertical lines that stay on the screen during the span of being paused. It's quite obvious. Why Panasonic decided to remove ALL icons from the screen when you pause a program makes no sense to me.
Overall, very poor design but the recording quality seemed fine. Getting that ok recording was a pain.
I do not like!!.......2003-07-01
Good deal depending on how you use it.......2003-06-16
Does what its supposed to..........2003-06-09
An awesome unit!.......2003-01-05
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Sharp DV-SL80U Progressive-Scan DVD Player
Manufacturer: Sharp ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics Product Features:
ASIN: B00068V0CS |
Product Description
Sharp's DV-SL80U DVD player can play a variety of audio and video disc formats including DVD-Video, DVD-RW/R, DVD+RW/R, Audio CD, and CD-RW/R, including MP3. DVD-RW Playback allows you to watch DVD-RW re-writable formatted discs (Video Recording mode), which removes the need to record in DVD-R format (Video mode) to playback on a standard play only DVD player. "Fast forward with audio" allows you to view the DVD at a 1.3x speed, but with almost normal audio, enabling you to quickly locate your favorite scenes.Amazon.com Product Description
The DV-SL80U progressive-scan DVD player from Sharp is ideal for any home theater, offering Dolby Digital and DTS surround output, MP3 playback, compatibility with DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/RW, and top-of-the-line progressive-scan video outputs (selectable for standard 480i or progressive 480p).The DV-SL80U also offers resume play, picture zoom to magnify the current display by 2x or 4x, and direct search to locate the desired title, chapter, and track from either playback or stop mode. DVD-RW playback lets you watch rewritable DVD-RW discs (Video Recording mode), which frees you from the need to use write-once DVD-Rs when you intend to watch a disc on your DVD player.
Whether your living room is currently home to an HDTV or you're merely thinking of "someday," the DV-SL80U is ready to deliver the full potential of your 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. Standard composite- and S-video outputs accommodate most other TVs.
The player sports a single set of stereo analog RCA jacks and a coaxial digital-audio output for routing both Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel surround-sound signals to a full-featured audio/video receiver and multichannel speaker system for enveloping, state-of-the-art sound from your favorite movies.
A feature called Rapid Play spins a DVD at slightly faster or slightly slower than normal speed (approximately 1.3x to 0.8x normal speed) while maintaining normal pitch for the soundtrack. This feature works only with Dolby Digital-encoded DVDs. Resume play (DVD/CD) lets you resume playback from the point at which the player last stopped.
Other features include custom bookmarking (up to 10), random playback (CD and MP3 CD only), program play, repeat play, dynamic-range control for CD playback (great for making the music heard across the din of a party), a display dimmer, a screen saver, parental controls, and a bit-rate indicator so you can monitor the player's performance during instances of peak demand.
What's in the Box
DVD player, a remote control, remote batteries, a user's manual, and a stereo analog audio interconnect/composite-video cable.
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Panasonic SL-SW945D Shockwave Portable CD Player, Orange
Manufacturer: Panasonic ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics Accessories:
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ASIN: B0001OHGNO Release Date: 2004-03-01 |
Product Description
Panasonic SHOCKWAVE Portable CD Players are rugged enough to withstand shock and vibration - plus they're both water-resistant and heat-resistant. They're also equipped with a special lock and release system, designed to keep the top cover firmly closed. So if your life is action-packed, pack a player that lives for action!Advanced D.sound technology is comprised of four components that work together to elevate your audio experience to the next level. A Digital Amplifier helps reduce distortion and also helps you achieve crystal-clear sound - even at higher volume levels. The S-XBS and Digital Audio Gain Control help to improve bass response at higher volume levels.The SL-SW945 is designed to reduce or eliminate CD skipping during most active uses. It even has a backup memory feature that helps provide further assurance of a skip-free listening experience.Easy access to music, advance tracks, volume, and fast forward from the water-resistant remote control. Even if your player is packed away while your on the go, you can still have control over your music.
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Rhinotek RHINO TEKTRONIX 016-1827-00 ( R016-1827-00 )
Manufacturer: Rhinotek ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics ASIN: B0002K6YA8 |
Product Description
Rhinotek offers a full range of computer consumables manufacturing and marketing OEM compatible toner and inkjet cartridges, ribbons, and copier and fax supplies. Rhinotek products are 100% guaranteed, and Rhinotek's quality control standards rank among the highest in the industry.Rhinotek Ink Xerox Laser cartridge is designed for printers Tektronix Phaser 850 / Phaser 850. number 016-1825-00 for printers Tektronix Phaser 850 / Phaser 850.For a complete compatibility list please refer to the original manufacturer's web site.
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SimpleTech STV-MSP01H/512 512MB PC66 ECC SDRAM 168pin DIMM
Manufacturer: SimpleTech Technology ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics Product Features:
ASIN: B00006HV1L |
Product Description
SimpleTech is a leading worldwide manufacturer of SDRAM memory products, offering upgrades for the latest Digital systems. Adding more SDRAM will improve the performance of your Digital system to open more applications simultaneously and run them quickly. System specific designing and testing means your SimpleTech SDRAM will have 100% compatibility.This memory module is compatible with Digital Personal Workstation 433au, 500a, 500au, 600a, 600au.
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SONY SU43HT5 Big Screen TV Stand
Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics ASIN: B00005Y4QO |
Product Description
Sony created the perfect stand for the KP-43HT20 43-inch Hi-Scan 1080i big screen projection TV - the SU-43HT5. This TV stand reaps of style as its exterior will complement your television whether the power is on or off. A cabinet is provided so that you may set up your A/V components for maximum entertainment without messy wires. Present your KP-43HT20 on the SU-43HT5.
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Samsung DVD-P731M Progressive-Scan DVD Player (Titanium)
Manufacturer: Samsung ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics Accessories: Product Features:
ASIN: B00008N6YH |
Product Description
Get Multi flash memory playback and MP3 & WMA CD-R/RW Playback Capability with this sleek new progressive scan DVD player.Amazon.com Product Description
The titanium-hot-stamp-finished DVD-P731M integrates most digital audio and video media, offering high-tech features like progressive-scan video and MP3/WMA (Windows Media Audio) CD playback alongside a dedicated Multi-Flash memory port that makes this the perfect companion for digital cameras and MP3 players. It also offers compatibility with JPEG image CDs and Kodak Picture CDs so you can enjoy a slideshow of digital pictures right on a television.Whether your living room is currently home to an HDTV or you're merely thinking of "someday," the DVD-P731M stands ready to deliver the full potential of 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, providing higher resolution and sharper images while eliminating nearly all motion artifacts. In addition, top-of-the-line component-video outputs help minimize digital and line-scan artifacts on compatible advanced televisions, while composite- and S-video outputs bring compatibility with nearly any television.
The memory port expands the player's capabilities to include digital photo slide shows, image manipulation, and easy MP3 transfers from a flash-memory digital-music player. A .25-inch stereo headphone jack sports a convenient rotary volume control--perfect for listening in private, and always a nice touch on a DVD player. A set of left/right analog-audio outputs channel audio to Dolby Pro Logic receivers and stereo televisions. Both Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel surround-sound signals can be routed through the player's digital-audio output for direct connection to a full-featured audio/video receiver. Supplied accessories include a composite-video/stereo analog-audio interconnect, instruction manual, and a multi-item joystick remote control.
Customer Reviews:
Good value.......2004-08-20
is this truly the best we can get.......2004-01-28
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SimpleTech STN2600HD/30000 30GB Internal Notebook Drive Hard Disk Drive (Caddy Drive Upgrade for NEC)
Manufacturer: SimpleTech Technology ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics Product Features:
ASIN: B0000TN2SS Release Date: 2003-08-20 |
Product Description
SimpleTech features a comprehensive line of hard drive upgrades for popular portables by NEC. SimpleTech designs its hard drive upgrades with your portable's special power and space requirements in mind. So you can be sure you're installing a hard drive that meets the performance and technical specifications set by NEC.This hard disk drive is designed for NEC Versa 2630CD, 2635CD, 2650CD, 2650CDT, 2655CD, 2655CDT.
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SimpleTech STA-G4266/512 512MB PC2100 Non-ECC DDR 184pin DIMM
Manufacturer: SimpleTech Technology ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics Product Features:
ASIN: B00006RVPH Release Date: 2003-08-20 |
Product Description
SimpleTech provides one of the most complete offerings of performance memory solutions in the industry, unsurpassed in quality, performance, and price. With over a decade of design and manufacturing expertise, SimpleTech knows what it takes to build quality and reliability into every memory solution. SimpleTech takes the complexity out of choosing the right solution for your system. With support for hundreds of desktop, notebook, workstation, server, and printer models, it offers thousands of memory upgrades made for your system.This memory is designed for the following systems: Apple Power Mac G4 Dual 867MHz (M8787LL/A); Apple Xserve (M8627LL/A), (M8628LL/A).For a complete compatibility list please refer to the original manufacturer's web site.Electronics: