Excellent recorder...sensitive, holds a lot of audio, easy to transfer to a PC.I record my parrots on it, and can share the funny things they say with others. =)
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Monday, November 17, 2014
Digital Recorder with headset-blk
Excellent recorder...sensitive, holds a lot of audio, easy to transfer to a PC.I record my parrots on it, and can share the funny things they say with others. =)
Sunday, November 16, 2014
Sylvania SDVD9004 9-Inch Swivel Screen Portable DVD Player with Splitter + 2 Earphones, Car Bag/Kit
- 9 Inch LCD swivel screen, portable DVD player
- Includes 2 x earphones and splitter, car bag/kit, remote control, ac/dc adapter - perfect for automobiles or homes!
- Plays DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, VCD, S-VCD, CD, MP3, MPEG4, WMA, JPEG
- Built-in rechargeable battery, stereo speakers
- SD, MMC Card reader, USB port to play all your digital media files
Other than that I like the fact that it plays multiple formats. That is the reason i picked this particular player.
After one year this player stopped playing the dvds consistently. I purchased the Hiteker tvdvd combo and it works great.Very satisfied with the DVD player, serves the purpose. The carrier bag which came with it absolutely useless. Wish they reduce the price by a few bucks and stop supplying that bag or add a few bucks and provide a quality one. I had to purchase another bag.Got this for my daughter for Christmas. I love the USB option. But the USB won't stay in. She hasn't even had it for even a month and now the DVD stopped working. It says no disc or it starts to play and freezes. Complete waste of time and money.I bought this for my husband and he loves it. He loves the tilt of the screen and the sound is awesome. Thanks so much for the quick service.
Monday, November 10, 2014
Dane Elec High Speed 32 GB Class 10 Secure Digital Card DA-SD-1032G-C
Card made in Taiwan; well known making electronic stuffs. I got blue body not grey as photo. Great price for the 32GB class 10.
oh well. seems to work fine. have not filled it up yet.
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It electrically works but the plastic surrounding the electrical contacts is extremely thin and brittle with no adhesive reinforcing them. Some of those plastic bits broke off inside my DSLR's slot and I had a hell of a time getting it unjammed.Read Best Reviews of Dane Elec High Speed 32 GB Class 10 Secure Digital Card DA-SD-1032G-C Here
Works like a breeze with my somewhat outdated dSLR as well as my somewhat outdated point-n-shoot. No glitches, no errors, no problems and with 32 Gigs at my disposal, I'm swapping batteries before I swap memory cards!Want Dane Elec High Speed 32 GB Class 10 Secure Digital Card DA-SD-1032G-C Discount?
Since it was in explanation with SLC, although it expected, it is doubtful in whether it is really SLC from speed.Sequential Read : 36.751 MB/s
Sequential Write : 14.198 MB/s
Random Read 512KB : 33.394 MB/s
Random Write 512KB : 0.656 MB/s
Random Read 4KB (QD=1) : 3.089 MB/s [ 754.2 IOPS]
Random Write 4KB (QD=1) : 1.138 MB/s [ 277.9 IOPS]
Random Read 4KB (QD=32) : 3.112 MB/s [ 759.7 IOPS]
Random Write 4KB (QD=32) : 0.833 MB/s [ 203.5 IOPS]
Test : 1000 MB [L: 0.0% (0.0/29.3 GB)] (x5)
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Tuesday, November 4, 2014
JVC Everio GZ-HD6 3CCD 120GB Hard Disk Drive High Definition Camcorder with 10x Optical Image Stabi
Excellent image quality, good color and contrast, amazing resolution. Very easy to use and setup. I have owned Sony cameras almost exclusively and wondered how the joystick control would work over the touch screen it worked very well if fact I liked it better. My largest concern and the reason I returned this unit was because of the wind noise. No matter what the setting, the slightest breeze would create an awful muffling sound drowning out important sounds even kids screaming and having fun at the pool. However, to be fair, the indoor audio quality is right up there with best in my opinion.If you want to edit videos created by this camera consider this -the iLink (IEEE 1394) firewire connection does work however you must record in the lower quality 1440 CBR (Constant Bitrate Mode) in order to get the video over the link and into popular capture software such as Adobe Premier, Sony Vegas and Apple's Final Cut Pro. I found this to be a little confusing and not well documented. Moreover, the camera will NOT stream video over this link only playback previous recording footage.
Batter life is remarkable and the included software works great. You can create DVDs and Video CDs right over the USB cable using the supplied software.
Also, I read a ton of reviews about the awful image quality when taking video in low light conditions. I have to disagree with these prior reviews. I found it to perform about even with the Sony HDV-A1U a professional HD camera.
As a professional who has worked in the industry for a while, I've invested a lot of money into equipment over the years. Recently, I took a look at my stock of standard definition prosumer cameras and compared them to the prosumer HD rigs out there. I found that I just couldn't stomach dropping another $3K to $10K on a rig that would likely be obsolete in a month. So when I needed an HD solution for a small project, I decided to buy a consumer-grade camera and "make do."
I had no idea at the time that I'd be able to find a camera that can not only shoot full frame HD but do so in a sleek, compact package that has almost all of the features I would look for in a professional rig.
Don't get me wrong ... there are features missing here, or buried in menus when they should be a button on the camera's body. But overall, I have to say that I am very impressed with this inexpensive HD solution. The 120GB hard drive means I can shoot 10 hours of full-frame HD, and the three CCDs mean I get the full range of detail, color, and data that I would expect. Two options for transfer--USB 2.0 and Firewire--are handy. And the simple fact that it has both a mic input and headphone outputs already puts it in a league above other consumer cameras.
This camera is an indie's dream. Cheap, outstanding quality, and plenty of room to shoot without worrying about tapes or other expendable media. And with 120GB onboard, you don't even have to worry about transferring! I could shoot an epic trilogy on this thing.
I highly recommend this camera to anyone who wants HD at an affordable price.I own this camera for 12 months now. I agree to the positive reviews about the video quality and light handling. However when it comes to PC connectivity this camera simply don't! The only way to get your videos on your PC is through the supported software. You can't stream live video and you can't use common software such as Movie Maker or Windows Media Encoder to capture live video or to immediately edit the recorded video (on the HD). The computer seems to recognize the camera as an AVC compliant device but nothing more than that. And when it comes to using the supported software is sucks! The software is very cumbersome to use, it uses a quite rare video format (some MAC type of TOD files) and the video editor software has very limited options for even the basic edits. If you need to edit your videos on your PC be prepare to for a tedious job.I bought this for my wife and it worked amazing! I liked it very much. Takes good photos too. Battery life is decent. The only thing I do not like is the movie file type it creates.This was a very good investment. The price was very good and the quality of the video is excellent. The HD video is supurb. I have had it for a few years now and finally getting around to write the review.
My only complaint is the video extension I wish were more of a standard format. I believe it writes to a .TOD which needs to be converted.
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Western Digital 80 GB SATA internal hard drive with cool and quiet operation
These drives now run at a 300 mb transfer rate so a jumper on pins 5 & 6 are needed for SATA 150 users. Other than that they run great and are quiet.
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This drive is a SATA-300 hard drive. They (2) replaced IDE drives and the speed is unbelievable. They are noticeably faster and much quieter. As a note, this drive is a 300 SATA drive, so a 300 controller is preferred although not necessary. If the drive is attached to a 150 controller, it will not spin up unless jumpered to a speed of 150. Conversion from IDE to SATA (this is a Windows machine) requires the SATA drivers to be loaded to Windows before the drive is copied.This disk replaced a failing Western Digital drive of the same capacity that was failing. The Dell system ran significantly faster with the new drive vs. the old drive.Want Western Digital 80 GB SATA internal hard drive with cool and quiet operation Discount?
Using item for security system DVR without any problems so far. I was able to format and plugin and its perfect.Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Hauppauge Computer Works Wintv-hvr-1950 Usb Tv Tuner (1192) -
I have purchased several different Hauppauge products in the last ten years. I use this product primarily to record western movies for personal use. I had to deactivate Windows Media Center to get this product to work properly. Once properly installed, it is of the same high quality I came to expect from Hauppauge products.Tuesday, August 12, 2014
SONY DVP-NC615/B 5-Disc DVD Changer
- Supports the playback of DVD-R / DVD-RW / DVD+RW / CD-R / CD-RW / MP3 media
- Dynamic Tilt Compensation
- Block Noise Reduction
- SmoothScan Mode
- SmoothSlow Mode
It was then I noticed it would stall, freeze, and then cut off periodically. At first it was so infrequent that I tried to attribute it to disc abnormalities and let it go.
Dealing with defective products is such an incredible hassle . . . expensive shipping, multiple calls and many, MANY minutes on tech support hold lines, pulling out entertainment centers and dealing with a mass of wires and dust in a small spaces, etc. Also, since the measly 90 day labor warranty (by far much more important than parts) had long passed, I knew I'd likely be footing 90% of any repair bill at that point anyway, so I succumbed to the denial that the player was at fault.
I could only delude myself a few months longer as the problem got worse and worse, the player eventually freezing and shutting off 5-10 times during any viewing session longer than 20 minutes. Of course by this time, the parts warranty had also conveniently expired.
But since I've dropped over $20,000 on professional Sony video equipment in recent years, I thought Sony customer service just MIGHT want to keep me happy, so I phoned them. I was wrong. I was met with absolute indifference, abruptness, and a refusal to consider the individual circumstances which made it a travesty of fairness for me to have to pay for the repair of this product, which cost well over $200 at the time I purchased it.
To make matters even comically worse, my sister was given the same player for Christmas of 2002, and hers started to exhibit similar problems late in 2003, also conveniently well after the labor warranty had expired and just as the parts warranty was expiring.
Two out of two identical products with the same defects in one family is hard to attribute to sheer bad luck. This was very likely a lemon product, an inherently defective player with an abnormally short useful life that Sony is refusing to stand behind, even for a loyal customer that's given them many thousands of dollars in business. Because of this unforgivable customer service breach, I will never buy another Sony consumer electronics product and will certainly try to avoid purchase of as many of their pro products as possible.
I advise others to STEAR CLEAR of this player and all those in direct succession to it, which is likely to be anything with a model number like NC6##.
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I'll admit, I'm demanding of my MP3 devices. I purchased this product with the desire to get a good DVD that would allow me to play my MP3 CD's and remove my 5 disc CD player from my entertainment center. The DVD is great. It plays nasty DVD's from the library and doesn't skip. Very nice.The down side is the audio features. I have a Sony portable MP3 player and it has all the features I need and use. Unfortunately that spoiled me. I expected similar features and friendly interface from this player. If you're into MP3 CD's here are some warnings.
when it says it will randomize your MP3/CD/DVD discs, it won't go into the actual tunes on the CD. An MP3 CD or a DVD is considered one track and will want to play start to finish.
The on screen MP3 selection is a neat start but do you really want to go to the TV to select an individual song? Selecting a folder is logical but more often I would like to pick a bunch and set it running. Most importantly, you can't really get around without the TV on.
The interface is ugly and far from intuitive. There is no randomize button on the face so if you'd like to put 5 audio Cd's in and randomize you have to turn on the TV and navigate through several steps. And that setting is not persistant so plan on going there often if your a randomize fan like me.
With the lousy Audio features, I still use my portable hooked up to the stereo. And with the ugly Audio CD features, I still need my 5-disc CD. And I really see no reason for 5 slots of DVD so I pretty much wasted $80 by not going with the one disc model. If you're an MP3 fan, go run it at a store before you commit. You might find you're as irritated with the features as I was.
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The one good thing about this product is this. When the motor that spins the discs burned out, I was able to buy the identical product with a different problem off of ebay for $20 and replace the motor. So many people have a problem with this product that you can easily pick up an extra one for spare parts.....sad.I tried to just buy the motor, but Sony has some deal with the manufacturer so they won't sell this $2 motor to anyone but them.
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I've always recommended and purchased Sony brand. I didn't buy mine at Amazon.com, but I'm here 10 months later to buy a replacement. It stopped reading DVDs yesterday. I removed the cover expecting to find the sensor needed cleaning. What I found was that the disc motor isn't spinning it up to speed any more. Reading the other reviews, it's clear this isn't an isolated incident.Wednesday, August 6, 2014
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Toshiba SD-V295 Tunerless DVD VCR Combo Player
- DVD and VCR Combo Player
- One Touch Recording
- ColorStream Pro Progressive Scan Component Video Outputs
- Simultaneous DVD Playback and VHS Record
- 7.70 Lbs (WxLxH) 9.00" x 16.95" x 3.53"
My television lacks RCA jacks so I have an RCA/Coax converter. So far so good but the annoying part that I can't figure out is that I have to move the cables from VCR OUT to VCR IN when I want to record something, then back to VCR OUT when I want to watch!
The DVD part worked fine, no real problem there, picture quality looks good and the VCR recording quality looks great. The remote is a joke. You have to press combination keys to get things to work and it was very confusing to learn. It also hates to leave DVD mode. You cannot turn off the DVD side and only focus on the VCR ergo you'll be programming a timer or something and suddenly you're in DVD mode!
The other model at BestBuy was the Sony SLV-D380P. As far as I can tell it's just as bad but with an extra $10 Sony markup!
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The unit itself worked fine and seems like a good value for the price. BUT. The remote control requires a full 5 seconds after you press a button before you can press that button again, or any other button. That's a long slow count of 5 in between button presses. The manual warns of a delay in the fine print, but 5 seconds for each button press? It would have taken me a week to set the clock!Perhaps my particular unit was an outlier in this regard (can they all be like this?) so if you want this product you should probably check out your exact unit right at the store before buying.
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This is exactly what we needed and it works just the way that I would expect. We have had it for several weeks now and we watch movies and shows with it daily. It hasn't given us a moment of trouble and let's face it; vcr's are not as easy to find as they use to be.I don't see any other product like this being a better deal than this.
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I haven't had this very long, so I can't comment on it's reliability, just it's function. It works fine as far as recording and playback of VHS tape, and the DVD is good. I esp. like the DVD feature that remembers where you left off viewing a DVD. When you power the unit up, it starts right where you stopped the DVD. Great for those 3 and 4 hour movies it takes 2 (or 3) days to watch. The function indicators for DVD or VCR are tiny little boxes on the unit, and are both the same color. I wish they would have just made them different colored lights, or 1 led for VCR and 2 for DVD or some such...of course you can tell which function you're on if the TV is on, but if you just want to eject a disk or tape, you have to be right in front of the player to see which function you've got. The remote control is the big problem with this otherwise nice deal. It's only 6" long and 2" wide, and the buttons are tiny, and the print by the buttons is microscopic. And you can see the labels for the DVD functions OK (barely), but for the VHS functions, they used a dark mustard colored print that is awful to try and see. You need to keep a flashlight handy, which (along with the tiny buttons) kind of takes away that "braille" method of getting used to your remote. Luckily, I had a larger remote from another Toshiba DVD player I own. It's cream colored (as opposed to black, like the new one) and has big, easy to read labels, but I still have to use the new one for the VCR. So why the tiny remote for this job-ee-do? I don't know. Also, on the remote, they put the REW and FWD buttons right in between the SKIP FWD and BACK buttons, so you try to go for the rewind or forward on a DVD, and end up skipping froward or back a whole scene! Very painful! And also, they put the SLOW button up and right, away from the other play buttons, NEXT TO THE OPEN/CLOSE button, so there's more potential fun. Remember, it's tuner-less, so you can't hook it up with your coaxial cable, it has to hook up directly to a cable or satellite box. You need one of those 3 lead cables, with two audio and one video, which, by the way the cheapskates don't provide with the unit, so don't forget to get one. Well, otherwise, it works well, is inexpensive, and is pretty.This replaced my previous Tobshiba VCR and DVD player. Operation was integrated and much simpler than with the previous two pieces of equipment. Installation was almost nothing. Plugged it in as described in the summary sheet, turned it on, and all worked without a problem.
Monday, July 7, 2014
Cables To Go 29160 Velocity S-Video Cable, Blue (25 feet)
I needed an S-video cable to output video from my Powerbook to my TV, and this cable certainly did the job. I had been using a shorter RCA plug and the difference in quality was noticable, as was to be expect. S-video provided a clearer, more rich image compared to the RCA cables I was using.This 4-pin cable is constructed well, and feels sturdy in one's hands. If you need to output video to a device 25 feet away, this cable works well. Just make sure that a 4-pin cable will fit into whatever device you're using.
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I bought this product in Apr'2006. I am giving the review now only.I bought this to connect my computer / laptop to CRT TV. It worked so well for almost 2 yrs.
Will recommend.
Now I have LCD TV. So moved to DVI to HDMI.
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I bought this cable when I thought that s-video would carry both audio and video. It doesn't. As with all S-video cables, this one only carries video. I was going to use it as a temporary across-the-room cable. I ended up using Cables To Go 17916 25ft Value Series RCA-Type Audio Video Cable (Black) to temporarily run A/V across the living room.This 25' s-video cable replaced the long video line running to my TV. Sound takes another route. The cable is of perfectly good quality and I really like the price. I can't tell if the picture is better. A dust rag to the TV screen produces more tangible results.
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Friday, May 30, 2014
Sony ICDTX50 Digital Flash Voice Recorder
This Sony unit is an excellent voice recorder with only a couple of negatives (resulting in a 1-Star deduction). It is not only a very high-quality product, but it's packed with many nice advanced features and options. So here are most of the unit's Positive Features, Official Sony Specs, and at the very end of this review, the Negatives.ULTRA THIN & LIGHT: There is nothing else on the market today that even comes close to being this thin. So for this reason ALONE, it could be a great reason to buy this recorder (if you can afford the premium price that is). It is absolutely PERFECT for a shirt pocket or clipping onto a notebook (all without the bulkiness and extra weight of other voice recorders). *See my above 2 photos for a "side-by-side comparison" of my 2-year-old Sony ICD-PX820 voice recorder vs. this ultra-thin recorder.
RECORDING FORMATS:
WAV (CD quality) 95Hz 20,000Hz, 44.1 kHz/16 bit, (stereo).
MP3 192 kbps, 95Hz 18,000Hz (stereo).
MP3 128 kbps, 95Hz 16,000Hz (stereo).
MP3 48 kbps, 95Hz 14,000Hz (mono).
NOTE: 192 kbps is considered to be "FM radio" quality, or 75% of CD quality...and 128 kbps is considered to be 50% of CD quality. Also, a "WAV" format (CD quality) records at exactly 1,411 kbps, which is why the audio quality is so superior).
RECORDING TIME: The unit's 4 GB's of Internal Memory will hold...
WAV = 6 Hours.
192 kbps = 44 Hours.
128 kbps = 67 Hours.
48 kbps = 178 Hours.
(The Micro SD/SDHC card slot can hold up to 32 GB's of additional memory).
BATTERY TIMES: Depending on which one of the above 4 recording formats you use, the "Recording Time" on a SINGLE CHARGE will range between 18-24 Hours. "Playback Time" using the Internal Speaker will range between 10-11 Hours. Playback Time with Headphones will range between 19-26 Hours (which largely depends on the size of the headphones).
EQ: There is no Equalizer, but it does have 7 optional "EQ presets" for Playback listening, which are: Clear Voice-1, Clear Voice-2, Pop, Rock, Jazz, Bass-1, Bass-2.
MIC: Has 3 Mic Sensitivity settings: LOW (for dictation/loud sounds), MEDIUM (for small-room meetings/interviews), HIGH (for extra-large rooms/far distances).
"TRACK MARK" side button: Pressing this button at ANY TIME during a Recording or Playback sets a "bookmark" for easier locating later. You also have the option to instantly "divide" ALL of the Track Marks within a recording into their own separate files.
OTHER FEATURES INCLUDE: **Has both "Power Saving Mode" and "Stand-by Mode" options. **DPC option (allows slower or faster playback without changing the "pitch" of the voice). **Cue/Review side buttons (allows you listen to "bits of audio" while in fast-forward or rewind). **Customizable "Easy Search" (allows you to set the length of the "time jumps" when pushing the fast-forward or rewind button, and these times can be set anywhere from 5-Seconds to 10-Minutes). **Allows the option of turning OFF all the unit's "beep sounds" and/or LED lights for your secret recordings. **LCS option (this is a special noise filter that diminishes low-frequency background noises while in the recording mode, such as an air conditioner, "ruffling" of a shirt while in the pocket, outside wind, etc). **VOR option (automatically pauses a recording after a short period of silence, and the unit's "recording buffer" enables the unit to catch "nearly" 100% of the very first word spoken after a pause...as long as the mic's sensitivity is set correctly). **Has convenient Drag-n-Drop capabilities for moving recorded files around. **The unit can PLAY virtually ANY pre-recorded audio format, which include: MP3's between 32 kbps 320 kbps, VBR's, WAV's, AAC's, and WMA's. (How well it sounds as an MP3 music player using the 7 EQ presets I don't know). **The unit can double as a USB Storage Device for pictures, videos, documents, etc.
THE BATTERY: The fact is, the battery in this unit is NOT replaceable, and Lithium-ion rechargeables DO have a limited life span. So when the battery has reached the end of its life cycle, this voice recorder WILL turn into a $120 PAPERWEIGHT. Therefore, I want to talk about prolonging the life of this very expensive voice recorder, which is to say, its battery.
If Sony were to be completely transparent, their spec sheet would have to state the "minimum life" of the Lithium-ion battery...which is 300-500 "discharge life cycles". That means if you let it go completely dead before each recharge, after 300-500 recharges, the battery will have reached a permanent end to its life, and will no longer take a charge... rendering this Sony recorder useless.
So how do you get the longest life out of your recorder? Well, the highly-respected "National Institute of Standards and Technology" (NIST), has published the following results concerning their extensive studies on the life of a Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery.
Charging a Lithium-ion Battery after a...
100% Discharge (dead) = 300-500 cycle life (when it becomes 100% non-usable).
50% Discharge = 1,200-1,500 cycle life.
25% Discharge = 2,000-2,500 cycle life.
10% Discharge = 3,700-4,700 cycle life.
As you can see, a lower discharge before recharging can significantly extend the battery's life, that is to say, its relative "full" cycle lifespan. In other words, the less discharge before recharging will result in "extra" full cycles. A good rule-of-thumb might be to try and recharge the unit after a 25% discharge, which according to the Sony specs, is equal to every 4.5 to 6 hours of actual Recording Time (depending on the recording format used). It doesn't have to be "every" time of course, let's just say "more often than not". But most of all, it is very important not to let Li-ions go completely dead. There is really no faster way to shorten the lifespan of Li-ions other than letting it go completely dead before each recharge.
Also, since Li-ions have NO "memory effect" (unlike nickel-cadmium rechargeables for example, which DO have a memory effect), it is perfectly fine to charge this unit at ANY battery level. However, keeping it ALWAYS plugged-in and charging when not in use is not very good for Li-ions either. Li-ion electrons like to "move around" a bit, and they do not like being charged while at 100%. It puts sort of an "overcharging strain" on the battery, or more officially called "voltage-related stress". (This is exactly why all Apple iPads are designed with a safeguard to automatically STOP the charging current once they hit 100%, and they will not start recharging again until it drops to around 98%). BTW, all this advice goes for ALL Li-ion rechargeables, which include the Li-ion in your smartphone and laptop. However, many smartphones/laptops go into a safe "trickle-charge" mode once they hit 100%, and will then only accept a charging-current that is equal to its natural discharging rate when not in use (which makes it safe to keep plugged-in). So unplugging a Li-ion device when at 100% is not necessarily a universal recommendation...just for this voice recorder.
Various other factors contribute towards reducing the lifespan of Li-ions as well, such as the "charging current" (how many volts/mA/watts are sent out from a USB slot or a/c plug adapter)...and elevated temperatures (anything above 86-degrees Fahrenheit). However, the charging-current for Li-ions is not as critical of an issue as it is to avoid extremely high temperatures, like keeping the unit stored inside a parked car on a hot summer day for example. And lastly, whenever you DO decide to charge, always make sure the unit is turned OFF. When left ON, something called a "parasitic load" will occur, and it will confuse the charging process. A parasitic load is when the unit is actually charging & discharging at the exact same time. Nothing critical here, just a recommendation to keep in mind.
3 NEGATIVES (a 1-Star Deduction): Well, I do agree with other fellow reviewers in saying that the tiny side buttons are fairly difficult to read, locate, and push. Large fingers may have to resort towards using their fingernail tips to push the buttons..."when" you can locate the right one to push that is. Transferring 3 of the more commonly-used side buttons (FF, PLAY, REW) to the FRONT of the unit (where the Stop & Record buttons currently are) would have been a MUCH BETTER design...or at the very least made the side buttons more of an easier to "see & distinguish" color other than all black. (*See the above 2 photos of all the side buttons). A 2nd negative is that the unit WILL automatically shut down after 10 minutes of non-use while in the "Stop" mode, and there is NO WAY to change this. It's a battery-saving feature, but it really should be an "Option" for people who would like to use the recorder on a very frequent basis throughout the workday. Being forced to turn the unit back on every 10 minutes could easily become a significant inconvenience. And why they force you to do this when the unit is supplied with an incredibly long 24-Hour battery makes very little sense. Plus, on a more minor note, there is no "physical" paper manual, only a digital English manual on the CD. You could of course print-out the massive 120-page manual on your own printer, but that's a whopping 120 pages of your ink! However, I found the digital 120-page English manual to be highly detailed and very easy to understand. Though as one reviewer correctly pointed out, some features may take awhile to find in this long manual.
Well, I hope all this info helps! Yes, it has a few negatives, but overall it's a very nice, "hi-tech" looking, top-quality voice recorder, with many great features & options. With proper battery care, this Sony unit should last you many, MANY years, with absolutely no need to upgrade to a newer model.
Bill in Denver
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For several years I've been trying to be more productive with respect to academics after suffering a major illness that significantly weakened me in many areas, one of which was concentration.I used this to record myself speaking my ideas into it. This allowed me to get all my immediate thoughts out quickly when I was reading papers for my research. And with Dragon Speak I could put those onto pages to read later.
In any event, great recorder, and I give it a strong recommendation!
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I have the Sony ICD-BX112, PX312 and now the TX50. I also have an Apple Ipod with the feature of the voice recording. They are all good, depending on your needs. But this last, the TX50 is awesome. I've been in meetings with more than 100 people as audience, seating in the rear of the room, placing it into my pocket shirt and recording it's been amazing. And then, being able to save the recording in MP3 format, what a convenience! I highly recommend the Sony ICD-TX50.Want Sony ICDTX50 Digital Flash Voice Recorder Discount?
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Saturday, April 26, 2014
DIGISTOR 25GB 6X Blu-ray Disc Recordable BD-R Blank Media, White Inkjet Printable Surface (25 pack)
I purchased another brand (Verbatim) and after about 4 of them had burn failures I decided to look into why and also to find other discs. I found out that the Verbatims were LTH type (low to high) which is some kind of dye type. Unfortunately, most recorders and players can't use this type disc and you need firmware upgrades for them to work. Well I had everything up to date and they kept failing. So, the Digistor's after doing a lot of reading were reviewed well so I thought i'd try them. The color of the dye is a grey blue unlike the Verbatims that were gold. I don't care what color they are as long as they work. Right out of the spindle, the Digistor's worked flawlessly! And you can even print right on the disc if you have a disc printer.Pros:
Works with every burner and player
Inkjet printable surface
6x speed
No burn fails
Cons:
More expensive than other brands but well worth it.
I'll be buying more of these when I get low. I hope they keep making them!
The write speed was 12X and the disk was played on this burner and another blu ray player set without any lag or any other possible problem.
I wish it also had light scribe but anyway I personally recommend this to everyone.Although I'm glad to see that others had successes with these discs, so far I have had nothing but bad luck. I have attempted to use this media with two separate writers one internal, one external, both LG with the latest firmware and I have yet to have a successful burn.
Most of the incidents return with a write error at about the 2/3 point when writing a 23 GB ISO image using different BD writer programs. The one incident that was reported as a successful burn came up as "incompatible media" when I inserted it into my Panasonic set-top player. Meanwhile, the same ISO image when burned to Verbatim (non-LTH type) and Memorex discs writes and plays back without a hitch no errors or compatibility issues.
I'll hold onto them and purchase a non-LG drive to see how they behave. (I can always use a spare drive anyway.) It's certainly possible that these particular LG drives simply don't like this media. DVD writers still have that problem, so I'm not surprised that it happens with Blu-ray. But as it stands right now these discs have a 100% failure rate with me.
FOLLOW-UP
I bought a Samsung external BD burner and got better results with these discs, but I still ended up with some coasters that failed verification and one or two that failed on burning. So, it's pretty clear that this is an issue of needing to know exactly what drives are compatible with this media. Unfortunately, I still have that problem with DVD media as well. For example, Sony media consistently gives me problems but Memorex and (believe it or not) Staples brands DVD give me no problems at all. You would think that just about *any* DVD media would be reliable at this point, but apparently not; so it's reasonable to expect compatibility problems on Blu-ray which is obviously a much newer technology. I'm changing this to a 3-star review because although a newer burner did help, it did not solve the problem. Be careful about compatibility when buying this media.I have the LG GGW-H20L and was having trouble with these discs: they wouldn't burn, not even coasters. They just seemed not to be compatible. I updated the drive to the latest firmware and still the discs are unusable. Because of this I have to rate this product 1-star.
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Friday, April 18, 2014
Belkin AV360 Mini DisplayPort Converter for 27" iMac
Using it with my iMac11,3 and Xbox 360 works brilliantly.Just bought a 2 Way HDMI Switcher so I can switch screens rather than unplugging the USB cable to switch off the AV360.
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I wish it supported 1080p, and I wish it came with instructions on how to switch back to the computers OS screen. (had to look it up)Otherwise great product! Allows me to sneak away to the office and play games with the lady wants to use the TV.
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Works no issue there, if you use an Apple Display with the wires coming out from the back of the screen then be aware that although it works you need to change the volume setting via the Mac first then repugnant into this adapter for your next device. Use it with a Roku and it works well.Want Belkin AV360 Mini DisplayPort Converter for 27" iMac Discount?
These HDMI-to-miniDisplayPort converters are popping up left and right...and disappearing just as quickly. I have owned Belkin products before, and they have been solid overall.After seeing a YouTube video for a $39 converter, I searched, and found out that it's not available. Then, I found an $89 converter that was discontinued. My search led me to the AV360, which, at a whopping
$159, wasn't that attractive at first. However, I couldn't find anything else that's cheaper and available, so I bought it.
It was super-easy to set up; just plug in the cables and go. No AC power; it uses USB. So, you connect USB, MiniDisplayPort, and HDMI to the respective devices, and it works instantly.
I'm using it to play my PS3 on my 27" iMac. Once everything was connected, I turned on the PS3, and the screen filled with colored bars for a few seconds. Then, the intro screen popped up. Easy to use, no problems...if it keeps working this well, I'll consider it worth the hefty price tag.
Sunday, April 13, 2014
1 Blue 12-Disc Capacity CD DVD Disc Album Wallet Book Storage # CDBR17ALBBL12
A very inexpensive way of keeping CD associated with my computer in one place and easy to find. Just enough to hold the OS and Programs.
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Purchased 3 of these cases because my old case kept leaving a kind of residue on the backs of my discs... This one works great and leaves no residue. It was cheap too!There are many uses for this storage book. I used it for my granddaughter's view master reels worked out quite nicely.Want 1 Blue 12-Disc Capacity CD DVD Disc Album Wallet Book Storage # CDBR17ALBBL12 Discount?
For someone who's looking for a fancy, nice looking CD album this might not be the best choice. But if you are looking for something just economic, not too sustainable, and cheap, this would be the best choice. It's the like the old style type. It can hold up to 12 different CDs. I also put the lyric booklet with the CDs in it and it becomes just the tolerable size to be placed in my car.Monday, April 7, 2014
TASCAM DR-05EB Portable Digital Recorder
- Built-In Stereo Condenser Omnidirectional Microphones with sensitivity up to 125db SPL
- Up to 96kHz/24-bit WAV (BWF) linear PCM recording and Stereo MP3 recording from 32-320 kbps bit rate
- Automatic or manual level setting
- Bullet-style Ear Bud Headphones with In-line Phone Microphone and Carrying Pouch
- MicroSD (54MB - 2GB)/microSDHC (4GB - 32GB) card slot (2GB card included)
First, skip the ear buds. Get the DR-05 instead. The ear buds are mono only with a temporary stereo switch. That means, to hear any stereo recordings, you have to continuosly press the tiny button. I can't hold it for more than about 30 seconds without fatigue. Also, the recorder sends a stereo signal whether the source is stereo or mono and the buds simply combine this signal into one channel (if you are not pressing the stereo button) which can easily overdrive the speakers. I found the ear buds to be useless.
Second, Beware of the Delete selection on the Quick Menu it deletes the currently selected file, but, depending on how you use the recorder, the selected file may not be the last one you recorded. It changes automagically. I found out the hard way that you really have to be aware of the selected track number at the bottom of the display...
You may want to change the LCD backlight to ALWAYS, or the auto shut off to something other than OFF. I set the recorder aside, the light shut off and I forgot to power down. The next day, the batteries were nearly dead. I know, not really the fault of the recorder, but I don't like the default settings. Ignore this if you're perfect.
Lastly, the mics are quite sensitive and you will most likely want a wind screen for even the slightest breeze. I have a common round ball foam screen that stretches snuggly over the rectangle shape. Not sure if they sell actual custom ones.I keep finding new ways to use this recorder. I first got it as a way to record random sounds to sample for songs or sound effects for my film projects and it works great! The sound is crisp, it's really easy to use and the headphones paired with it are convenient for quick monitoring to make sure I'm getting the right levels. I then started using it to improve the audio on my camera and I use it to demo out songs when I'm in a rush or have limited resources. I highly recommend this recorder. I'm a clumsy person, I've dropped it a few times and it still works great. The sound is extremely high-quality, especially for such a small device and I have had no problems figuring out the menu-set and getting it to do exactly what I want it to.
Monday, March 17, 2014
Belkin Pure AV Silver Series HDMI Cable (8 ft.)
I had initially purchased an HDMI cable from another manufacturer, and it was loosing connection to my receiver. I figured it was time to upgrade the cable so I wouldn't drop during a movie. I have had this cable for over a year, and it hasn't lost connection once. What I wasn't expecting to happen, was an immediate improvement in the quality of the picture. More vivid and clear...nice added bonus.Bottom line...quality cables matter, and this is a great cable.
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i thought a high quality cable would make everything look better, but it doesn't. nothing really bad to say about it, but i'd just buy the amazon basics HDMI next time.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Sony DVP-NS55P/S Single Disc DVD Player, Silver
- Precision Cinema Progressive Technology
- 12 Bit Video DAC with 108Mhz Processing
- Precision Drive 3 System For Flaws in DVD Discs
- DVD-RW (Video & VR mode) DVD-R/DVD+RW/DVD+R Playback
- MP3 (CD-R/RW, DVD+RW/+R/-R/-RW) Playback1
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I use Netflix, so the DVDs I watch are frequently scratched. My old DVD player would frequently skip or stop being able to read the DVDs. I tried cleaning the DVD player's reading head with a cleaning DVD disk. No help. It became very stressful for my wife and I to watch any movie, living in fear that half way through the movie, the DVD player would stop being able to read the DVD. So we bought the Sony DVPNS55P/S based on other reviews. The Sony has played everything we've put in it flawlessly. We're very pleased.Read Best Reviews of Sony DVP-NS55P/S Single Disc DVD Player, Silver Here
I have had an extremely poor track record in producing DVDs that play consistently well over a wide range of DVD players owned by me, friends and family. Whether I make the DVDs on a personal video recorder (PVR) off the air, or on a computer using two differnet brand DVD writers, the results have always been spotty. I have tried many different brands of media, different recording speeds and both DVD-R and DVD+R disks. The DVDs usually play fine on the PVR and on the computer drives, but not on consumer DVD players. I assume this is because most consumer DVD players are geared more for commercial DVDs and are not engineered to be as capable of reading home-made DVDs.The Sony DVPNS55P/S stands out from the crowd in a big way! It plays virtually all commercial and home-made DVDs that I have tried on it. I liked it so much, I bought a second one for my girlfriend who complained about how incompetent I was at burning DVDs. This one works works as well as my first one, and she is very pleased with it. Now, I plan to buy a third one for my father.
Apart from playing any type of DVD, the one feature I like the most is the track position memory that remembers where you left off playing the most recent six DVDs and allows you to resume from that last point. This is a HUGE plus for my 88 year old father who has troubles with the small buttons on all remotes and wants the DVD player to work like a VCR player. This feature will allow him to simply turn the unit on and off without having to search for the last play point.
Another amazing feature is the fast foward mode that uses a DSP algorithm to deliver sound at the same pitch (frequency) but faster pace. I don't use this much, but it is impressive.
The only downside was mentioned earlier when zooming, the magnifying lens symbol stays on the display and cannot be disabled. I've gotten used to that as a minor inconvenience that is more than made up for by the solid performance and outstanding features.
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This is a great basic DVD player for someone who isn't ready for or just doesn't want to dish out the cash for the new HDMI or Blue Ray models, and this DVP is also well-suited for HDTVs.I just bought this player a month ago, so I can't really comment on reliability, but Sony does have a good reputation only 4% between 2001 and 2005 have needed to be repaired or had serious malfunctioning probs according to Consumer Reports, and Sony has the best reliability rating tied only with Panasonic and Sanyo. (I'm a nerd and usually reasearch electronics before buying)
It Has great features like zoom, replay, slow/fast play with sound, etc. and is extremely easy to set up and operate. It has great picture & sound quality and comes equipped with Sony's "precision drive 3 system" to compensate for damaged & warped disks. I really like how the player will remember where you left off on up to 6 DVDs, so no more having to fast forward through a scene to find where you left off. Also supports 5-channel surround sound and Dolby Digital sound. After doing lots of research I found that it got great reviews from epinions, Consumer Reports, Cnet, etc.
I watch alot of rented (Netflix) and burned DVDs and it plays almost everything I throw at it. Only two probs to date: One rental skipped during one section, where as it played fine on my laptop. And a "heads up display" on one of my work out DVDs does not show up with this Sony, even though it did on my old cheepo Polaroid DVP.
PROS: Easy to setup and use, lots of functions on the remote, slim design, plays burned, MP3 & JPEG discs, remembers where you left off on up to 6 DVDs, well-suited for HDTVs, precision drive scan, very nice pic & sound quality, low price.
CONS: Slow to load disks. Analog outputs instead of optical digital outputs, no individual 5.1 channel output for surround sound receivers (although none of these are a big deal). Also has minimal disk playing problems.
All in all, a great DVD player for the price!
Sunday, February 16, 2014
Coby CX-R189 Digital Voice Recorder with Integrated Speaker
The recorder works well. the problem is the transfer/conversion software. The file format is non-standard and I must transfer, then convert to "WAV" format. The s/w(PowerSunSoft, Voice Manager) is not fully developed yet as I can only use one of 4 qualities to record and convert; no MP3 option or space-saving options.Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Audio Trigger Conversation Recorder by Brickhouse Security
The unit has a metal look but it's plastic. It works okay when placed in discrete locations. It doesn't work great though. It picks up lots of background noises and sounds other than voices. It is sometimes hard to hear voices over the noise during playback. I would have preferred additional buttons. The buttons serve multiple functions so sometimes you end up with a detrimental unintended result when using the buttons. The screen would be better if it were backbit. I would also recommend that the unit come with a rechargeable battery that is capable of being recharged while still inside the unit. AC power should also be supplied.The unit works ok. It's not bad. But, it is not excellent either.
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