Sylvania DVC840E DVD/VCR Dual-Deck Combo

• Progressive-scan DVD video output; four-head VCR
• 181-channel cable-ready autoset PLL tuner
• CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, and MP3 playback
• Zoom, search, slo mo, still frame
• Front A/V jacks and headphone jack; all-in-one remote

DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME WITH THIS,DVD PLAYING IS CHOPPY AT BEST, DOESNT RESPOND TO THE REMOTE HALF THE TIME,WAY TOO MANY STEPS FOR RECORDING SHOWS AND I THINK THE REMOTE WAS LEFT OVER FROM 1984.

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The warranty is for 90 days. After about 4 months we started having problems with it, but wasn't terrible. After one year, we are getting rid of it.

Frustrating!

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Delivery was just fine but within 2 months the DVD stopped working then a short time later the VCR stopped working. Now know why this product is not available. Will never buy Sylvania again.

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Great combo unit at a great price. On-time delivery. Works well. Very happy.

Maxell 3.5 1.44MB IBM MF2HD High Density Preformatted Disk (10-Pack, Assorted Colors)

I actually have customers that are still using a DOS based Point-of-Sale system that I wrote back in 1988. Therefore, I still have a 25 year old DOS computer that can only be backed up via flex disks. I recently moved and felt that I really needed to back up the computer before I even thought about moving it, due to its age. Therefore, I was very grateful to see that I could still buy new 3.5 flex disks since my older ones failed everytime. Needlesstosay, the move went well and the software is still safe on these new diskettes. I can't give these disks any higher rating than pure perfection because they came through when I needed them the most!

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Olympus ME-52W Noise Canceling Microphone

My first reaction to this microphone was astonishment at is its small size. It's larger than most lapel microphones, but that's because of the physical requirements for noise-cancellation. Still, it's very small, especially for a true "cardioid" (noise-cancelling) microphone.

The performance is superb! As Jim wrote, it is very sensitive. I tested it in a quiet room at distances up to 10 feet away. At about 3 feet, my voice was strong and clear. At 10 feet, it was obviously remote, but the sound was good and very clear, with no echo. Off-axis, the sensitivity drops rapidly. At about 70 degrees, the sound weakens noticeably, and beyond 90 degrees, it is almost inaudible.

M. L. Strickland is correct in warning that the microphone requires external power. The instructions on the box specify 1.5 10 volts. Writers who reported that the microphone was very weak were almost certainly using a recorder that does not provide the necessary excitation voltage. This energizer voltage draws negligible power from the recorder's batteries.

However, he is wrong when he writes, '... the noise "cancelation" is only provided by a directional shield. True cancellation is obtained by using a stereo mike with the two pickups wired to cancel noise that arrives at both equally.'

Noise-cancelling microphones have existed almost from the start, long before stereo ever existed. The close-up photo on this page clearly shows a slot ("port") in the side of the microphone's body. There is another on the other side. These ports channel sound to the back of the transducer (the sound-sensitive element) so that it is 180 degrees out of phase with the sound striking the front. These opposing signals cancel each other acoustically, but there is always some sound "leakage" through the case and because of imperfect cancellation, resulting in a weak output.

This microphone is intended for recording sounds at a distance, which is the purpose of all cardioid (unidirectional) microphones. Its output level is higher than on most microphones, so there is a possibility of distortion, especially if the sound source (such as the speaker) is too close. For a normal voice, I suggest it be held 8 to 12 inches from the speaker's mouth.

This microphone was bought to be used on an Olympus DS-330, a six-year-old monophonic digital voice recorder. The internal microphone is sensitive and effective, but because it is omni-directional, recordings in a noisy environment, or at a distance from the speaker, are unclear. The ME-52W mic worked equally well in the "Dictation" (low-sensitivity) and "Conference" (high-sensitivy) modes, but the "Dictation" mode is preferable. It's almost identical in sensitivity to the "Conference" mode, and omits residual background noise, such as radios and air conditioners.

With a rated frequency range of 100 15,000 Hz, and depending on your equipment, the ME-52W makes excellent voice recordings, and respectable, but not perfect, music recordings. It essentially eliminates echoes, and strongly reduces background sounds. If it's compatible with your equipment, it should be a winner.

Edit; 16 Jun 2012:

Several inquiries regarding the use of this microphone on stereo recorders prompt me to add this comment.

This microphone is monophonic, and two-channel recording from this mic requires one of two conditions:

1: The recorder has a "mono-input" or "mono-recording" mode, which delivers the signal from the microphone to both recording channels,

or

2. A mono-to-stereo adaptor must be used. These adaptors are available at Radio Shack stores, and usually in the electronics departments of Wal-Mart and Best Buy stores. The "plug" end of the adaptor will have two contacts: the tip, and a "ring" below it. The plug on this microphone has only the tip contact. These adaptors usually cost about $2 to $3.

Stereo hand-held recorders have become very popular, but most of the less-expensive models do not have cardioid microphones. A couple of notable exceptions:

TASCAM TASCAM DR-07MKII Portable Digital Recorder

Zoom H1 Handy Portable Digital Recorder

Both recorders cost about $100.

When searching for stereo recorders, be sure to look for "cardioid" or "uni-directional" in the descriptions of the microphones

Edit; 19 Jul 2012:

This microphone will not work with the iPad, iPhone, or iPod, as many users have discovered, for two reasons:

1: The jacks on these devices are non-standard

2: The microphone requires power from the device to which it is connected.

While browsing through the comments today, I came across a reference which I immediately checked out, and I learned that these Apple devices do have excitation power available for external electret microphones, but a special adaptor is needed to access the power connection. One supplier of such adaptors is Their web-site describes the configuration of the jacks in the Apple devices, and lists a number of adaptors and cables to connect unpowered electret microphones, such as this Olympus ME-52W, to them.

For a cheapo microphone, I was pleasantly surpised with how well this worked at picking up speakers who were a distance away. You may have to adjust the sensitivity of the recorder, because the sensitivity of this mic is significantly higher than the built-in stereo mic, and recording to 'hot' will result in garbled, distorted sound.

The Olympus recorders seem to select sensitivity with labels like 'dictate' and 'conference', where 'conference' would normally be used in a distant recording situation but if the record bar hits the right side of the screen you want to set it to the lower sensitivity mode 'dictate'. In any case, with this (mono) mic you should change your recording mode to Mono so you can get double the record time.

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I did an interview in a noisy restaurant and put the recorder on the table with the mic pointed straight up. The mic picked up both voices very well and cut down the background noise by at least 70%. The interview would have been impossible otherwise.

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The audio comparisons start at 2m 05s.

For this review we are in my office with many ambient noises: office banter, HVAC fan, etc. There are 8 voice tests after the video review. "Shotgun" style: 2 camcorder, 2 voice recorder. Lapel style: 2 camcorder, 2 voice recorder. Per recording device, the sensitivity levels are changed (high/normal and low).

The mic performs best when paired with a voice recorder and placed on the subject. It works as a "shotgun" mic using a camcorder on its normal microphone sensitivity, keeping the microphone at least a foot away. But it's very sensitive on a camcorder. Listen for the HVAC fan, especially.

PROS:

Good value for money.

Small, like most lavalier mics.

Works well with voice recorder.

Removes ambient noises.

Can be used as shotgun-type mic.

CONS:

Alligator clip is big.

Audio level relatively loud on camcorder.

Omits mono-to-stereo adapter (included with similar Olympus product)

FYI: The audio for the first portion of the review was taped using a digital voice recorder with its on-board mic, not the product because I wanted to handle it while doing the review.

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Be careful. This microphone requires power to be applied from your recording device. This is described on the box and in the enclosed spec sheet, but I don't see anything about it on the Amazon site.

Did not work at all with my laptop.

Also the noise "cancelation" is only provided by a directional shield. True cancellation is obtained by using a stereo mike with the two pickups wired to cancel noise that arrives at both equally.

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Complete High End 8 Channel Real Time (1TB HD) Full D1 DVR Security Camera CCTV Surveillance System

Purchase was delivered early and arrived exactly as described.

I purchased this system to replace an older system at my house. The quality/clarity of the image is a HUGE improvement over the older cameras. I will agree with another reviewer that it does "white out" faces at night if they get to close to the camera. Fortunately, in my setup most of the cameras are high enough for this not to be an issue. For the few locations where this presented an issue, (i.e. front door), we added a motion detector light which now illuminates the area when someone/something approaches eliminating the "white out" issue. I did not spend any time playing with the camera configuration menu so I am not sure if those settings could be modified to help on this issue.

My hats off to the technical support!!! I called for help and within 20 minutes I received a call back, 30 minutes later I was viewing my cameras on my laptop and my iphone. My knowledge of router configurations is limited, therefore I have spent many hours over the years with different help desks, and this time was by far a superior experience to any other.

Good price, good quality, good technical support.

We purchased this system several months ago for our snowbird place in southern California. We have now got everything installed (did it ourselves) and up and running. Our purchase was only made after extensive research and looking at other reviews of various alternative systems. It seemed to me that the cameras supplied by GW are a cut above the average Costco/Sam's or Walmart type camera system. In fact they are built like little tanks and anything but unobtrusive. If you want something discreet these may be a little bulky but we think they are great.

Installing the cameras was not difficult if you don't mind drilling holes and stringing wiring. Hooking them up to the power box and DVR was pretty straight forward even though the instructions were lacking big time.

Once the cameras were hooked up to the DVR, we noticed how much noise the DVR fan made. This was noted by other reviewers but it is a smooth fan sound which while somewhat intrusive, we find we don't pay much attention to. Great, so now we have all cameras activated and pictures on the DVR. So far so good! That's where the fun began.

We could not figure out how to zoom the cameras or adjust the focus. The little booklet that comes with each camera makes sense only after you've figured out how to do things by some other means. I looked at the very limited number of reviews of these cameras and that is where I found the following important information:

Re ZOOM and FOCUS: !!!!!THE ZOOM AND FOCUS ARE ADJUSTED USING TWO SETSCREWS ON THE BOTTOM OF EACH CAMERA!!!!! They look like they are ordinary fastener nuts of some kind. It turns out they can be rotated with the hex key that is supplied with the cameras to tighten the mounts. Note that manually adjusting the focus is a very sensitive proposition and we ultimately set the cameras up for auto focus.

RE CAMERA SETUP: Again the instructions didn't seem to address this, but as I said earlier, it makes sense after you've sorted it out yourself. The setup is done using a black toggle switch that is located on the wiring that comes already attached to the camera. It looks like a little joystick and has "up", "down" and "left", "right" printed on it. This looks nonsensical until you realize that pushing the toggle stick straight in brings up the setup menu on your DVR monitor. After that it makes sense and you are good to go, although you will need to have someone watching the monitor to let you know what is happening. It's a little tedious but the results are worth it.

We have not finished the setup of all cameras and we note that while the night vision of these cameras exceeds the manufacturer's claims (it's nuts how good they are!!!!!!!!!!!) we find that a person approaching the camera in the dark is lit up so well by the infrared LED's that they are totally whited out. There is no doubt an adjustment for that and when we work that out, I'll update this review.

The next and most important thing for us was setting up the ability to monitor the cameras remotely from our home in British Columbia. While my wife and I are computer literate we are anything but techies. We had figured out that we needed a DDNS (dynamic domain name system) but did not know how to go about setting it up or connecting it to our laptop and DVR. Again the instructions supplied were no help whatsoever.

My wife sent GW an email and they replied with a phone number we could call (626-350-0555). When called they hooked us up with a technician and once she talked to him our problems VANISHED! He took over our computer remotely, got us signed up with a DDNS service of our choice (DYN DNS Pro) and set up everything else we needed. Voila!!!! We can now go to our laptop, type in our server name and bingo, and see the same pictures on our laptop that we can see on our DVR and do it from anywhere.

We want to especially note our appreciation for the assistance of Quyen Nguyen, the technician who assisted my wife. He was friendly, articulate and very professional and man does he know his stuff. GW Security is fortunate to have him to assist its customers. It turns out he is located near Los Angeles, not far from us in the Palm Springs area, so no worries about talking to someone offshore who perhaps does not speak English as well as they should.

In summary, the hardware all seems to be first rate despite a loud-ish fan on the DVR. Now that it's all up and running, it is very impressive. The only AND BIG downside is the failure of GW to retain a qualified technical writer to rewrite their installation and user manuals. With the greatest respect to the individual or individuals who were responsible for GW's current instructions, it is abundantly clear that English is not their first language, with the result that some of the verbiage borders on nonsense.

To GW Security: Please hire a technical writer, you have a great product and you are almost certainly hurting yourself when you frustrate your buyers with terrible documentation!

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3 Pack Foscam FI8918W Wireless IP Camera with Pan & Tilt, Night Vision, 2 Way Audio, Apple Mac and

I purchased this 3 pack after experimenting with a similar camera from another brand. These were definitely a better quality. They were an easier setup, finish was better, and they provided more features. They work equally well day or night (range at night limited) and are well supported by desktop and mobile apps. If you are installing as a first time camera user read the instructions! Twice! Be familiar with your router's Port Assignment procedures. Lot's of options...pick the one that's right for you.

THe camera can be dificult to set up if your not familiar with networking. Aside from that, the video and pictures are adequate. If you want these camera's for sound,forget it. Basically useless in that category. One of the three crackles and pops like it has a short circuit and the other two are barely audible to any listener and or from any speaker to you. (if not within a foot or so from the unit).

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Honeywell Ademco L5000 Lynx Touch Wireless Alarm Keypad

I love this system! I have installed Honeywell's Vista model and after installing the Lynx in my own home, I have decided that I will never install anything else but the Lynx. It is super easy to install and set up and is equally effective as even the most sophisticated systems out there. Not only does it do home security, it also does property perimiter protection, water sensors, and temperature sensor. You can also install a camera system to it and monitor it through Total Connect on your computer or cell phone.

I installed the basic package which included 3 door/ window contacts, 1 motion sensor, 1 keyfob and the base unit, in about 1 hour. Next, I am going to add smoke detectors and CO detectors.

The touch screen is fragile, it got broken with a finger big pression. No way to buy a spare part. It is difficult to understand how to connect a remore wired siren.

Also instruction how to use a cellular phone connection is too complicate, it is not possible to understand if it can work with any provider or in any country outside USA and Canada.

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Canon PowerShot A2300 16.0 MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom (Blue)

We've had this camera now for a few weeks and have come to really like it. It is so thin and lightweight that it can easily be carried in a pocket, purse, or backpack. Compared to the size of today's smartphones, this is actually smaller than some.

The pictures are decent. I find some of the interior pictures are a bit grainy, even with the flash. The flash is plenty bright so no issues there. Switching to low light mode made all the difference. This quick change off the menu function made for clear crisp pictures.

Outdoor pictures are really outstanding. Super clear and crisp. Sometimes it has problems figuring out what to focus on. However, when a face appears, it is really pretty good at identifying it and focusing on it.

One of my favorite features is the rechargable lithium ion battery. I hate having to deal with batteries. However, it is a bit of an annoyance to get it charged as it requires the battery to be ejected from the camera and placed into a charger.

The final reason why this inexpensive camera does not get a five star rating is the long time it takes between pictures. Even on a fully charged battery, it takes on average 5 seconds for the camera to process each shot. If you are trying to take a bunch of group photos, this can seem like forever.

Overall I like this camera. It is relatively inexpensive and takes great snapshots.

The Canon A2300 is a great point and shoot camera for casual users. It's easy to use, and takes very clear pictures with wonderful color rendition. It has reasonable resolution (clarity) in zoom mode, and performs well for action shots at sporting events. The auto mode settings are fine for most photos. Low light zoom shots (such as stage shows in dark auditoriums)may not be completely acceptable, but that's a tough condition for any camera and should NOT be considered a serious flaw. The movie mode works well, with good clarity and color. Bottom line: for everyday shapshots (condidering the performance, features, and price) you'll be happy with the A2300. For more details you can download the user manual from the Canon website.

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This is a pretty neat little camera.

This is not a power house this is a small camera to carry for quick shots of your kids or even something light to travel with when you larger camera is packed up in your luggage.

It has a few simple really useful functions, a modest zoom (though 5x out does some of the other cameras like this)the lens seems to be doing it's job. 16 mega pixels makes for a pretty clear photo.

There is small shutter lag but a good sd card seems to help that and it's on par with other digital cameras of this kind.

I really like this little camera and I look forward to using it.

So far...

Cute

Light

Compact

easy to use

decent photos

A+ for this sort of camera.

I will update at a later date after I use it a bit, maybe even post a sample photo or two.

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I have owned several canon cameras, including SLR, DSLR, and several point-and-shoots, and this one is by far the most disappointing. Looking at the specs, I couldn't figure out why this camera was only a third of the price of other recently released Canon point-and-shoots, so I decided to try it out. I got it just in time for a trip to the Grand Canyon and Sedona, AZ... and now that I'm looking through my photos, I wish I would have just stuck with my DSLR. The colors are very dull on auto mode. We were at Red Rock National Park, and the rocks look brown in my photos, not red like they actually were... I tried the vivid color setting, hoping it would help... but that setting added TOO much color. It made a cactus look neon green and the red rocks look bright orange. And if you use the vivid color setting to take a photo of a person, they will look like tan mom. (i.e. orange)

Besides the colors being either very dull or unnaturally bright, the photos from this camera are just not very crisp. The sky is pixelated/noisy in almost every image, and the photos of us are just kind of flat and blurry looking. I wish I could blame this on a lack of knowledge about cameras, but I can't... I use a two thousand dollar DSLR in manual mode every day for my job.

For less than a hundred bucks, it isn't terrible... but I was just hoping it would be as good as my Canon Powershot SD1200IS, which only cost fifty dollars more (3 years ago) and took amazing photos.

It is a cute camera though (although the entire body is plastic)... so if you don't want to spend more than a hundred bucks, I think it's an okay deal.

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I was about to make a trip to China for five weeks and was worried about the camera I was already planning to take, a Nikon Coolpix, getting lost or stolen. So I went to the store to look at buying a back-up camera that wouldn't cost much just in case my Nikon failed me during the trip. This camera was on sale for only $99 and had a good rating on the store website, so I bought it on the spot thinking it would just be a nice replacement if needed.

However when I took it home and was playing with it, I was amazed at how much better this camera works than my Nikon. It is a lot better at adjusting to different settings automatically, and most pictures come out almost professional quality even without focusing and setting up the shot. It works really well in low light settings which I definitely can't say for the Nikon and which is something I was going to look for the next time I seriously went shopping for a new digital camera. Now that "next time" will be a long way off because I'm so satisfied with this one.

Like most cameras, this one will work best if you stop to choose the right setting and focus your picture properly, but in most environments even a quick point and shoot will deliver a good quality picture. I also love that I was able to get it in bright blue, and I've even dropped it on stone but it still works perfectly! Considering I only spent about 100 dollars on this camera, I'm extremely satisfied with it.

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Lorex 4-Channel H.264 DVR with 4 Wireless Cameras (LH1140501C4W)

The biggest problem with this system is the very reason I bought it. The wireless system is not consistent and drops the connection constantly. I should have known that this would be an issue when I read all of the reasons why it loses communication in the instruction manual. If you have an average size home, you will have this problem. The actual componants do work fine, when it works. If you have a small house or apt,

This system is right for you.

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Sony DCR-DVD92 DVD Handycam Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom

My 8 year old learned to use this within 5 minutes. It has a touch screen with easy to find controls. Pop the mini DVD in--format--record--finalize--and play on DVD player. This model does not have a USB connection to your computer or a remote. It is really designed for minimal editing--tape and go. Buy an extra battery and lots of mini DVDs as they only last 30 minutes.

I have never used/purchased a mini camcorder before. This one was very easy to setup and understand. The video quality seems to be very good. I have not used the camera/photo option yet. The DVD played on my DVD player without any problem. The touch screen menu is super easy to use. I don't plan on editing my video's, or downloading them onto my PC, so I went with this model. Pretty much, using a DVD-R, it's load, record, finalize. That's it. Then pop it into your DVD player to watch. I guess the limitation is only 30 minutes of recording time on the DVD, but that's plenty for me. Cost of the DVD-R's is about $3.00 each, so that is bearable for me as well. I played around with a DVD-RW. Rewriting the disk was easy, and the VR mode allows you to do some editing if you need to. I would have purchased this item on Amazon, but didn't because I was unsure if I'd be happy with it, so I purchased from a local retailer for about $50 more than I could of from Amazon. I paid $570 for it at the retailer.

All and all, I am very pleased with my purchase thus far. I did however order an extra battery and battery charger through Amazon saving myself about $20 from what it would of cost me at the store.

Again, I am not an expert on camcorders, nor have I used anything comparable before, so for me, I have nothing to complain about by comparison. Some of the limited reviews available on the Internet say that this is still a developing technology, and may be worthwhile reading if you already own a mini camcorder, or are looking for something that may be a bit more flexible, or has more features, or better resolution. I can only say this camcorder works exceptionally well for my needs.

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Most people, when it comes time to buy a camcorder, are overwhelmed with the overabundance of choices on the market these days. Either this is the first time that they've decided to purchase a camcorder or they haven't upgraded since they purchased their old 8mm or VHS-C 10 or 15 years ago. With all of the choices and relatively little difference between them, this camcorder is definitely one of your best bets. It is probably the simplest camcorder on the market today. If you are ready to join the DVD camcorder craze, this is the perfect place to start. First of all, the DVD92 is very easy to understand and set up. It's as simple as: 1.) Load the disc. 2.) Press record. 3.) Finalize the disc. That's it! The mini-DVD's play in virtually any DVD player on the market. The mini-DVD's are relatively inexpensive, depending on where they are purchased. Ebay is a great place to find deals on any type of camcorder media. The DVD92 also features a 3.0 MegaPixel still-shot function which is absolutely wonderful. You can enlarge your still images up to a 5x7 without any distortion or "digitizing". The still photos are conveniently separated on the DVD from the video, allowing easy transfer to your computer. The video quality is a given, DVD-quality is as good as it gets without venturing into the higher priced High Definition camcorders. The sound quality is phenomenal, featuring a built-in surround sound microphone. The only drawback I could find was that the DVD's can only hold, in standard DVD quality, 30 minutes each. Then I got to thinking...How many times do you record for more than 30 minutes at a time? Anyhow, you can lower the video quality if you have to, and give yourself a total of 60 minutes on each disc, the same amount of time you would get on a standard MiniDV tape. So if you're in the market for a new camcorder and you want something that is very user-friendly and of exceptional quality (as Sony camcorders have been for the past 15+ years), then look no further. I guarantee you won't be disappointed.

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For all the people giving this camera bad reviews here and everywhere .. What do you expect from a camera in that price?

This cam has it all .. get an extra battery, external flash if you want and you're all set!

Whoever complains about the still picture quality..GO GET A DIGITAL CAMERA INSTEAD! i have both .. Sony DVD92 and Canon Ixus 40 .. both small and nice.

Videos taken at night were ok .. i mean OK! I used it in the desert with NO LIGHTS at all .. and this baby performed VERY WELL! just switch "super nightvision" and shoot!

miniDVD's carry 30mins of video .. which is enough . get a double sided miniDVD .. format on cam..edit on cam and go :D

There isnt a USB port .. but still YOU CAN EDIT YOUR DVD's using 3rd party software. why pay more for a camera with usb port when you can edit your videos on your pc?

Minus one star because sony tries to fool people and say there isnt a USB port..there IS but no drivers and why not supplying a better battery? why do we have to buy the FP90?

Buy this camera for travelling .. fun and indoor :)

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Pros:

1) 20X zoom is nice which is very imp for an handycam.

2) Easy to use. You don't have to read the manual.

3) looks wise its awsome.

Cons:

1) If you need to download the DVD recorded video to your laptop you have to look for a ripper software. Sony should have provided this software along with the Handy Cam.

Viking Electronics RAD-1 Line Powered Remote Access Device

Our new VOIP phone system would not work with our existing paging system. After buying this product everything worked perfectly!

I do a lot of International phone calls, but billing was killing me. got this device and hooked it up to a dedicated phone line at home and to my VOIP modem. Now all I have to do to call overseas is call home (regular cell phone plan), punch in a code and dial overseas. Great way to save money.

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Panasonic AG-HVX200 P2 HD Camcorder

This one is a winner. I havent put it to too much test because I am still waiting for my 32GB P2 cards. I had done a bit of testing with the FS-100 HD and had to return it double fast. If you want to fully enjoy the use of this camera, its best to go with the P2 cards, they are light-weight and dont have any moving parts. The FS-100s are clumsy, although a great idea, you could easily pull the firewire cord without realising it and waste several hours of valuable recording in the process.

The camera was in great condition and came with lots of awesome extras, though some unnecessary items. Card reader that came with the camera did not work, and seller was unresponsive to questions, but the product was quality and at a great price.

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Smaller components, such as the headphone jack, IEEE1394 jack, etc will fail on you and repairs will cost you hundreds of dollars. I purchased one of these cameras in august of 2009 only to have both the headphone jack and IEEE 1394 port fail only days out of the one-year warranty expiration period.

Do NOT buy this camera because for what your paying (an extremely expensive $3,000+ price tag) you would expect a much more quality product. **These various ports and jacks failing are a known issue with these cameras. See the panasonic forums and other websites**

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Sony produces some of the highest quality full body video cameras on the market.

I produce commercials for a living, and this bad boy never fails me.

Take good care of her, and she will take care of you. Treat it like shit, and of course, delicate parts will fail on you.

The color, and exposure you can achieve with this camera, makes it a great investment.

I do not know how good the stock mic is that comes with it, because I use wireless microphones anytime I need audio. Im sure the quality is there though.

Anyway, If you have the money, and are looking for a quality product that will stand the test of time, this camera may be for you.

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These CD cases are the nicest thin ones I've found. They are clear and crisp, and the flaps have their corners cut so that you can tuck them in, which keeps the CDs from falling out. They have a neat, professional look, and don't get bent or messy like the paper ones. The price is good as well.

Rando HD Mini Car DVR Video Camera Recorder 2-inch LCD w/ HDMI Cable built-in Microphone

Just recieved the camera today. There are 3 resolutions, 1080p, 720p and native(i think thats what its called) i took videos on all 3 but i cant really tell the difference.

Took it for a stroll during the day. I think the reflection of my radar detector & car made most of everything out of focus, i will need to retest this again and hopefully, it would be clearer.

The so called "Night Mode" is BS. They just added 2 super bright LEDs and it doesnt really do much of anything. On well lite roads, it records pretty well, but on dark roads, u can only see what ur headlights are shining, its not bad though. Wide Angle? It doesnt look to wide to me.

As for most ppl ask, i actually saw license plates better at night than day. Need to be at least 1-2 car lengths to read the plates clearly though. Not sure if theres a way to make it clearer.

watching it on screen also shows this pixalated video, but im watching it no a 27" monitor was i cant blame the camera.

Overall, i like it, though i think my iPhone4 with the same megapixel can probably record a lot better...

I received a package with the camera very quickly in less than a week.

For comparison, a colleague of mine got the same camera from another seller about a month.

For its price the camera is very good clear images during day, and night is quite acceptable.

At the highest resolution of the video is approximately 95mb/min.

Mounting the camera on the windshield is very reliable.

The only negative the complexity of placing the camera behind the rearview mirror on a jeep.

PS. Jelly watch to trash!

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I bought this camera to keep me covered legal wise while I was on the job driving. It works fine but it doesnt want to stay on. Out of no where, it will turn itself off for no reason. It also freezes up and stops recording for no reason. That results in me having to constantly take my eyes off the road and make sure it is still recording. This is a cheap product. I suggest spending a little more money and buying something more reliable.

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The camera worked for about two days then the micro video card stopped working so I got another video card and the same thing happened. For some reason the cards will not work at all now. I had to return the camera. Camera was returned and money was refunded.

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This car cam works great, even after it slipped from my hand and dove straight into my large cup of orange juice I had in the car. After a good drying off in front of a space heater, I'm completely amazed it still works, 2 months later. Initially it took about a month before it arrived in the mail (coming from Hong Kong) and required a signature, which were not ideal, but I'm thrilled with the product. The camera records in 2-minute segments and saves them as separate files. An 8GB mini SD card (separate purchase) holds about 7 hours' worth of driving, then the camera starts overwriting what's there until it says it's full. You don't want to get stuck with a long commute and a full card, so just buy 2 of them. Also, the cards get lost easily because they're so tiny. I've already captured several near-miss roadway incidents, which are exciting to watch later on.

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Sony SLV-D370P DVD/VCR Progressive Scan Combo Player

• Combo DVD/VCR unit with component video output for progressive DVD playback
• Playback support for DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, VCD, SVCD, CD-R/RW, JPEG CD, and MP3 CD
• VCR can record programming while DVD plays; 8-event recording
• Video connections: Composite A/V (2 in, 2 out), S-Video (1 out), component (1 out)
• Dolby Digital/DTS output via digital optical audio output

This has many features and is a very good product for the price. The DVD and CD players are good. I send the sound to my home theater receiver and it sounds wonderful. The VHS portion plays better than my other stand-alone SONY VCR. What I really liked is that this unit has Quasi-S Playback so I can play my S-VHS tapes. The picture is good. What I found amazing was that the EP record mode (6 hour) looked better than the SP (2 hour). I played some EP recordings made on this unit on my parents' JVC and the picture was outstanding. You can also view CD ROM (JPEGS, etc.) images with this unit on your TV. My only complaint with this unit is that the remote is too small and too "busy" with all the buttons very close together. If you want to watch DVDs, record and play VHS tapes without going beyond that I would recommend this SONY unit as a possible choice if you are in the market for a combination unit.

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I have been looking for a unit that will play both DVDs and VHS tapes. I have a pretty good-sized collection of DVDs and pre-recorded VHS tapes. This SONY unit fits the bill. I can play everything with this single unit. I can still record tapes off the cable too if I wish. One remote handles everything. I can also hook this unit to my TV using an RF cable or RCA type cables if I wish. You do not get that option with a stand-alone DVD player. So far I am very pleased with this unit. All my tapes look very good and the Fast Forward and Rewind is very fast. The price is right to.

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The remote control might drive you batty. You have to point it directly at whatever it's controlling in order for it to work. Besides the obvious, this means that unless you've memorized the buttons and can feel which is which, you must hold the remote level and then lean forward to read its labels and press its buttons.

Otherwise, the thing is nice. I like the fact that its remote is actually a universal remote that can control channel, volume, and power to many makes & models of TV, including my 15-year-old Panasonic. We're finally able to use a single remote for the TV and its media player while still having full access to the media player's features, such as "subtitles on/off".

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My old DVD would not play some of the many new formats, i.e. DVD-R, etc. This unit plays every DVD I've put in it with no hassles. The VCR has an auto tracking adjustment feature that seems to be fool proof, no stutters or static in the sound. And the icing on the cake is the remote. I understand it! Plus it controls my television functions. Excellent price and standard excellent Amazon service. Well done.

I have purchased two other DVD-VHS players in the past. This one is the best!! Picture is great, and the fast scanning is terrific. The price can't be beat either. Very happy I purchased it.

Aurum Gold Series Toslink Cable - Digital Optical Audio Cable - 50 Feet

these are very good quality cables. i ran these in walls and int the attic for a home theater setup.

The cable appears to be very well made and was easy to install through the attic at home. Audio is excellent as you would expect from fiber. Good solid connect to our amp. Time will tell if it can hold up to the heat of a Florida attic in the summer.

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ProofPronto Voice Pen Recorder - 1GB

I bought this for grocery list use, but it is difficult to use, the color light signaling record mode is hidden once pen part is put on, so you have to twist it apart before you can set it from one mode to another.TOO complicated, too much to remember without dragging the directions around!And having to use the ear pieces to listen thru is awkward, always falling out of ears, and if you break these fragile things you can't listed to a playback from the pen. Might become a gift for someone.That colored light mode changing has GOT to go!!Expensive keychain, yes, useful recorder,no.As a SPY unit? "Hey, wait until I unscrew my pen, set the record mode, put pen back together, NOW let me secretely tape you." Don't think so.

Unit is a little bulky and it is not easily used without conspicuous attention to the unit. I have seen the more expensive unit and regret not having spent the extra few bucks.

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Veho VCC-005-MUVI-HD10 Muvi HD 1080p Mini Handsfree Camcorder with Remote Control and Wide Angle Le

I bought this device to record all my traffic stops and cases I come across. All I can say is that every department should have this issued. It's already saved my job! As cops, we get complaints all the time from citizens claiming this or that! It's an awesome feeling to say " No I didn't, here's the video!" This Muvi HD10 is awesome! Excellent picture / voice quality. The wide angle lense captures all the action especially when you're dealing with multiple subjects. There's cheaper and smaller ones available, but it's just that! Cheaper and smaller because it doesn't offer the quality higher models like this one offers. This thing easily clips to my uniform or can be mounted anywhere as a bunch of mounting accessories come with it. The only con to this is the small 4gb sd card that comes with it. When you're recording video especially in 1080p or even 720p, you run out of room pretty quick, good enough for about 30 mins of video. I've upgraded to 32gb and used a class 10 card for faster speeds in transferring and hours of recording time. At the end of my shift I just view, edit, rename, and transfer to my bigger flash drive or laptop. Just a word of warning to my fellow officers......don't get the ear mounted cams, they'll easily fly off your head if you gotta chase or take someone down, unless you're some fat desk sergeant that never patrols or wants to record himself downing jelly rolls. This Muvi HD 10 comes with a solid alligator clip. I've rolled around with a suspect and it stayed on my shirt the whole time. Oh yeah, it works good for other stuffs too! Bottom line, it works...and works well!

Camera is solid and well made. Easy to see the display even in sunlight. Came with a variety of mountings and a remote control. Remote control and VOX works great. It's very easy to operate. The touch controls are sensitive.

Video Outstanding quality videos and four resolution choices.

Photos The pics it takes are they are wide angle and towards the edges objects curve. It's an interesting photo effect but if you want plain photos this may not be the cam to select.

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OK, first lets clear things up. It is VERY easy to turn off the time and date on screen (read the instructions). Second YES,. you can turn off the beeps too (read the instructions) This cam is MUCH better than the GoPro because: It has a screen. With the GoPro,m you either guess and get home to find you have recorded an hour of the sky, or pay another $100.00 for a clumsy clamp on screen. Also the veho has a 160 degree field of view. The GoPro SAYS it has a 140 degree field, but what they don't tell you is that's only for photo, video goes down to 180 degrees. The veho HD 7 and HD 10 are used by more motorcycle cops than any other and does not look like a grey cardboard box. The remote control is worth twice the price itself. Just too cool. Also the VOX feature instantly makes this a great security cam. Love it!!!

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I bought this camera based upon the reviews and example footage I've found on YouTube. The reason I purchased this to begin with was to have a wearable camera to wear while on patrol (Law Enforcement). I needed something that would be of quality, use as little space as possible, and be solid in construction. When it arrived, I immediately started testing it out using the 1080p and 720p settings:

Video Quality: Amazing quality on HD settings. Eats up memory space like a mad man, but looks pretty solid. I was able to transition from light to dark with little problems, and see clearly in all recordings. I could read license plates, street signs, etc. when mounted in my vehicle, and see small text when worn.

Audio Quality: Decent "to the rear" recording when worn, but amazing "to the front" as the mic is mounted on the from face beside the camera. I even ran some music in my vehicle and turned up the radio and it came across as clear as if I added the music onto the clip afterwards.

When speaking to different people I'm able to fully understand every word spoken within about 20 feet or less. Comes in handy in almost every regard.

Construction: It's made of hard and soft plastic. Has what feels like a rubbery feel to the front (which seems like a layer added on top). The screen on the back seems sturdy enough to take a few bumps, though I did leave the screen protector on it when wearing the aligator clip (the screen is put up against the clip with a small gap).

Downsides: Eats up memory. A single 40 minute clip on full 1080 HD fills an entire 4GB MicroSD card. I'm not entirely sure why, but the footage breaks itself down into multiple files. One file was 3.42GB (31 minutes) and a second one less in length and size to fill the card. I see no option for ONE continous file which would be ideal.

One the of the most major flaws which caused me to give this a 4 star review is that if you leave the unit on and then try to record a few things happen. I usually keep it on and plugged in while wearing it (with an extended USB cord plugged into a laptop). When I go to record I pull the cord and began hitting record. The camera goes into a standby when not in use, so it takes roughly 15-20 seconds to get out of that and start up. This requires you to hit the record button over and over until it starts. You run the risk of stopping the recording this way as well.

I then noticed after doing a VERY crucial recording... that while it recorded the video in full HD perfectly fine (albiet two files), it had NO audio. ?! That's what I said. There were some very specific statements and observations on the video that were completely lost. I tried three different players (VLC, KMPLayer, Quicktime) and the audio was simply gone. I attribute this to the fact that I had been keeping the camera on for too long regardless of whether it went into standby or not.

Bottom Line: It's an amazing camera. It's discrete. When mounted to chest I've had people look at it and not even notice it's a camera (I did apply black electrical tape to the MUVI logo which is bright white on the front, and to the two lights on it). It's sturdy... not a single problem even after some drops. It comes with an amazing variety of mounts for the dash, body, etc. The price is decent, and the qualty is worth every penny. I'm tempted to buy a second one to dash mount it and run it in conjunction with the chest camera.

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Got this camera as a replacement for a smaller Muvi camera that failed.

The touch controls are very sensitive. The zoom will not work in movie mode.

Comes with an easy to use remote control that allows the user to take movies, or still photos.

The movie feature takes very good quality movies, even without the zoom.

The still photos are hit and miss, about half turn out blurry.

Battery life has been much better than expected.

The instructions that come with the camera are very minimal, and the controls can be a bit confusing, especially deleting and viewing files.

The camera is a bit large for mounting on a helmet, and for mounting on a motorcycle, it has lots of accessories, but no method of mounting on handlebars.

So far, the quality of this unit has been good, hope it lasts better than the first one I bought.

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Sylvania DVC845E DVD/VCR Dual-Deck Combo

• Plays DVD video, DVD+ or - R/RW, audio CD, CD-RW, CD-R, and CD MP-3 Files
• 181-channel autoset PLL frequency
• Audio/Video Inputs, combined output
• Digital & analog audio output
• Menus in English, French, and Spanish

This is a good price and a good device. It plays videos and also DVDs. While there are several things missing from the features list and the manual shows many limitations it does what you want it to. I have had no trouble with my cassettes, even the old ones (for which I bought this device). DVD playback is simple and is lead by an on screen display.

Bear in mind that the device may have trouble with a few discs. I have yet to try any homemade DVDs but when I do I will update.

All in all, a good DVD player and a great VCR. Best of both ages and a good price.

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This was a purchase for my husband and I who are not that techno. We needed something easy to use and this is it. It is also very good looking when it's up and being used. We are enjoying using this item very much and would buy and/or recommend it to anyone else. The price wasn't bad either and we've used the Sylvania brand before and find it to be very reliable.

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It has performed beautifully thus far with zero problems and over 50 disks without a reject. Just follow instructions...

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Bought this to replace my aging VCR and DVD players in living room. Simple, easy to use buttons on face of unit. Remote not so user friendly, but programmed my master remote, so don't need it much. Does the job well, plays burned cd's, dvd's with no problems. Plenty of options to hook up, S-Video, Component video, Coaxial compatible with just about anything you have. I figure it will last me 2-3 years & then I'll need an excuse to upgrade again for 69.99 plus free shipping, well worth the cost.

I use it primarily as a VCR. I haven't found a way to playback on a different channel when recording on the timer setting. Also, when doing a quick rewind during playback, it makes an unpleasant noise before resuming

GiSTEQ TripBook TB-100 GS Mileage Logger

• Easily organize mileage details by date, location, mileage, meeting
• Export trip records to Microsoft Excel for further analysis
• Create IRS compliant mileage reports
• No monthly fees are required
• Supports trip merging, splitting and exporting

I had been looking online constantly for around 3 months to see if I could find some way to automate my mileage log for tax/reimbursement purposes. I had not had any luck finding just what I was looking for... until I stumbled upon this. Most of the loggers out there are the "Mileage Logger/Vulocity" type which have either a huge investment upfront ($199+), monthly service charges ($15+) or both!!

I recently started my own business and wanted a way to be able to reimburse/deduct business use of my vehicle. I had been told by 3 CPA's that I couldnt simply "write off" my vehicle just because it has an advertising wrap on it. They all advised that I would have to create a log every time I got in the car to show each trip I made and then record the purpose, only then would I be able to take the percentage of usage for business and multiply it by costs or use the number of miles and reimburse $0.55/mile (2009). Hearing this I knew there had to be an easier way as I was not one to keep up with logs and notes at all.

This logger has no monthly service charge and is very reasonably priced compared to the most direct comparison I found which is the "Shadow Tracker" unit for around $199. I just happened to do a Amazon.com search and came up the first day it was released. I had a couple of teething issues getting the data downloaded and the reports formatted initially, however Gisteq support was amazing!! They helped me through the entire process of configuring it with my computer.

I even gave them a couple of pointers on how I would like a total on the reporting just so I could directly use those to reimburse myself and a few other tweaks and within a week they added all the additional functionality I would have liked/wanted!!!!! I couldnt believe how great they have been to work with, several emails to make sure I am having no issues and to ask for any feedback.

I now have a great way to keep track of my Business and Personal usage of my vehicle and I can take it from vehicle to vehicle as I please just incase I wanted to take the minivan for loading which is great. When downloading I simply plug it in to the computer and download the log. I then can go in and quickly select the trips and Business or Personal and add a comment or two to make my CPA happy and im done. I usually do this once a week since its just easier for me to remember but I havent seen it even reach 15% capacity so I am sure you could probably go a whole month without downloading your trip data.

I would definately recommend this to anyone looking for a Tax/Mileage logger as its the most affordable solution on the market right now and still has all the features and ease of reports as the most expensive units out there.

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I bought it with high hopes.

The concept is simplicity itself: plug it in your car, then plug it in your computer. Once the software shows you the trips and stops you've made in Google Maps, all you need to do is write down if there was a business purpose for the trip so you can later justify to the IRS your mileage deductions. Exactly what I needed.

However I could never make its software work properly with my Vista 64 laptop. When downloading data into computer, it frequently locked up, which resulted in lost information (trips = $). I contacted support twice, and was able to promptly talk to someone who then emailed me drivers and updates, to no avail. Still the same issues, and in fact worse after the last update.

So now I don't use it anymore, resorting instead to the old ways of data keeping: pen and paper. I wish it worked, or that I had a XP computer to try it on I'll bet it would work.

In fact, if you are interested in this product and have a XP computer, I have an almost new unit here in the office looking for a new home (or car).

DEC-2010 UPDATE: About 6 months ago I bought a newly-released Android smartphone, that not only replaced my old Garmin GPS (now retired somewhere in the trunk) in giving me driving directions, but ALSO LOGS MY TRIPS! So no more pen and paper, only the cell phone that is always along anyway. In the Android marketplace I found software that helped me sort out and classify the datapoints, so I'm all set now for tax reporting. In fact, my CPA (also a tax attorney) was so impressed that he will suggest this idea for his other clients.

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I bought this for one of my employees to use to track his mileage. We are having trouble getting it to download, have emailed the customer care 6 times with no response.

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Overall works very well but has one minor issue. Needs a longer cord to get the unit up into the front window for better reception. Before I added a longer cord, the track on the map tended to veer off road fairly often due to dropping satellites.

No problems running software in Win XP Pro (32-bit). Downloaded and installed current software v1.5.426.0 (dated 05/01/09) prior to first use. Reports are fairly simple to produce. I have not been able to get the GPS unit to connect to MS Streets & Trips, but I haven't found claims that it is supposed to.

Overall very pleased with unit. It does what it claims it will do and does it very well. And the best part: No more writing down mileage!

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This tracking tool is amazing. But the only Cons it has is the software. While I run the software on my laptop with Windows Vista I faced many errors and the software many times stops responding and quit. I think these issues can be solved by a software patch...

VideoSecu Wide Dynamic Range WDR 700TVL Infrared Security Camera Built-in 1/3" SONY Effio CCD DSP 9

This camera offers 700TVL resolution and very good features, with a good 9-22 zoom range. The field of depth is quite shallow so careful focus on the point you wish to capture is essential. The focus and zoom controls are internal to the device, so it may be awkward to adjust when mounted, but this does add some security to the install as well.

On my unit the IR stopped working after a couple of days of testing, but this was traced to a loose wire from the control board. Re-seating the connector fixed the problem.

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