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Tuesday, November 18, 2014

P-SB7 Paranormal Spirit Box FM Sweep Rate - Paranormal CD

P-SB7 Paranormal Spirit Box FM Sweep Rate - Paranormal CD
  • Super Bright Custom Blue "Nightview" Display
  • Enhanced FM Frequency Sweep
  • A Seven Step Adjustable Sweep Rate
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This device is very interesting and not hard to use. If you record the conversations plus this device you will be amazed on what you catch on feedback. We had a full conversation with the unknown people.

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They responded immidiately to me and i am satisfied with service provided and recommend ghost hunting source. I got the psb 7 and the emf detector

Thursday, November 6, 2014

HONEYWELL ACCESS LAN485KIT KIT,W/LANSRL100 & N485PCI2L

HONEYWELL ACCESS LAN485KIT KIT,W/LANSRL100 & N485PCI2LThis photo is from my eBay listing #200567909269. Ultra Electron copied and posted this picture of the actual item without my permission. Please respect other people's property rights.

I put a great deal of time and work into my photos. I do not appreciate someone just taking advantage of that.

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Sony ICD-B500 Digital Voice Recorder with 256 MB Built-in Flash Memory

Sony ICD-B500 Digital Voice Recorder with 256 MB Built-in Flash MemoryI've only had this for a few days, but my intial reactions are:

Very compact and fairly easy to use.

Good price for a Sony product.

The instruction manual is a mess and needs to be totally re-written and re-organized.

Would be nice if it came with a carrying case, even if a cheap, basic one. I bought a cheap cell phone case to house it in.

Sound quality is good; with the mic at high level I find it picks up too much background noise but at low level it's pretty good.

After using this for a couple of months, further comments are that it does what I want it to do, but one more complaint is that it takes 9 button pushes to change folders. To navigate between folders should be easy, they make it complex.

As a journalist who uses the Sony ICD-B500, I can tell you I'm super happy with it. It's not going to make podcast-quality sound files, or even upload into your computer, but it does exactly what it says it will -it records interviews with good enough clarity to transcribe later. I used this recently to do an interview with a soft-spoken guy at a crowded party, and the recording came out just fine. There was background noise, but he was perfectly audible. In my experience, this is a bargain digital recorder that's of solid, reliable quality. It's not a top-of-the-line model, but it is perfect for my needs.

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The recorder has good sound and it is easy to start recording. Setting up a folder and inserting recordings into that folder is not intuitively obvious. In fact, all the features are not intuitive. You have to read the manual which is not well organized.

However, once you get the hang of it it's a good recorder.

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This is a great product to record lectures. It doesn't matter where you sit in the classroom, the audio quality is great. The only problem is that you can't transfer the tape recordings to a PC, you can only listen to it on the device. It should be PC compatible.

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I bought this product to record my voice lessons and practice. The sound quality of recordings would suffice for speech alone, but is not sufficient for singing. No matter how far away I am from the device, certain pitches cause the sound to become horribly buzzy and full of static. Plus, it's made out of the cheapest plastic in existence.

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Tuesday, November 4, 2014

BestDealUSA HD 1920x1080P Portable Car DVR 8 IR LED Auto Night Vision Camera Video Recorder

BestDealUSA HD 1920x1080P Portable Car DVR 8 IR LED Auto Night Vision Camera Video Recorder
  • Super miniature size, smart design and portable
  • Built-in 140° wide angle lens, 180° rotating lens, 270° rotating display screen, convenient for multi-angle & high-resolution video shooting/photographing.
  • 2.0" LPTS high resolution panel
  • Built-in 1/3.2 inch low noisiness high quality sensor, which can capture high resolution pictures.
  • Double mode DAY/NIGHT switch function

Headline claims 1920x1080P resolution. Okay, they have your attention. Read the fine print below and the best I see is 1280x720. Either its just an honest overlook or its a bit more. Bottom line is beware trying to find an honest 1080P at this price. For me, Ill move on rather than chance it.

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This wasn't the cheapest device I found on Amazon, but by-far the best in comparison with the two. This device works with no problem what-so-ever, the battery holds it's charge, and the functions are wonderful. That said, once I did slide the sd card in and it went in between the slot and the plastic and I did have to unscrew it to recover the card.

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Sony DCR-HC32 MiniDV Handycam Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom

Sony DCR-HC32 MiniDV Handycam Camcorder w/20x Optical ZoomI almost purchased the 42 instead of the 32, but after checking them out at the store I decided on the 32. The Samsung 353 was also in the running but one look in the store and I knew Sony was the way to go. I am glad I decided on the 32 because the only real difference was the CCD, which is 340k instead of 680k effective. It turns out the 32 does such a good job with the 340k I can't tell the difference, and for $150 less. The other only real difference is the color viewfinder on the 42, but who uses a viewfinder anymore. It doesn't come with a firewire (iLink) cable so be prepared to purchase one, especially if you have a mac. I am happy with our choice and look forward to many edited videos to share with the family.

I wanted a miniDV camcorder that had a Analog to Digital passthrough capability so that I could convert all my old Hi8 tapes to DVD's. I wanted one that was small and light, had a large zoom range, and was good on batteries. After agonizing over choices between Canon ZR, Elura models or the Sony HC32 I finally settled on the Sony. So far, no regrets.

The video looks great. Colors appear very accurate and bright. I just turn on the camera and it does all the work. I don't mess with manual features much. If you do, this is probably not the best choice of cameras.

The management of the battery is uniquely good with Sony camcorders. You get a constant rundown of how many minutes of battery life you have left that is pretty accurate. The optional extended batteries are expensive, but provide amazing battery life. Even the small battery that ships with the camcorder gives me over an hour of use.

The camcorder is very small yet is still comfortable to hold.

The LCD screen is top notch.

The Analog to Digital Passthrough works great. I converted a 2 hour tape to my Mac with no problems. The audio and video remained in sync for all two hours.

I cannot hear any camera noises on the tape. Some people complain about the built in microphones picking up camcorder noises on these little camcorders. I looked for it and did not hear any, even after transferring video to my computer.

Some other thoughts on the camcorder.

The touch menu system is not so bad, easier than most other camera menu systems. The only problem is that certain options go away when you are not in the correct mode.

The camera does fine with low light until it is dark enough to want lights on in the room. The night shot really goofs up the colors (like a poorly colorized movie). My old Hi8 camcorder actually does better when it gets dark out (I guess this is not surprising since the CCD is bigger yet it has less pixels).

The docking station is fine if you only connect the camera to one TV or device. If you need to move it around, then I would perfer not to deal with it but this is a pretty minor detail.

The camera is a bit expensive and accessories are even more expensive. The Canon ZR-200 is very similar in capabilities (not sure if the video quality is as good) and a good bit less expensive. I borrowed a friends ZR-85 and thought the video qualitiy was not as good especially in less than ideal lighting. I think Canon improved the low light video for the ZR-200's however.

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Just an FYI for some of the previous reviewers: the problem of CCD failure that affected earlier versions of this Sony camcorder line is not an issue in the 2005 models. For complete information on the Sony CCD problem, see;

http://www.imaging-resource.com/badccds.html

Functionally, this is a great camcorder for the price. The ergonomics are particularly nice very comfortable and easy to use. Good low light performance. Just wish it had a colour viewfinder and that Sony had included a small Memory Stick.

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This is a very good camera for the price range. I have always had good luck with Sony products, unlike some of the reviewers here. The resolution of the viewer window and the image quality itself is more than what I would expect from a camera in this price range.... it's pretty decent. For what most people use DV cams for, this is camera doesn't suck at all.

I like how tiny it is. It doesn't go much past the palm of my hand when I'm holding it. Also it was very easy to figure out just by exploring the menu on the touch pad. Color graphics & icons on the menus add a nice touch. A beginner could start filming very soon after opening the box, I think. The camera feels sturdy in my hand, I mean I don't feel like the viewer window is going to break off when it's open or that I could easily break the buttons with normal use.

As others have mentioned, you have to buy a 4 to 6 firewire if you have a mac because the iLink cable that comes with it is a S-video input for TVs. Also the battery that comes with it is the 30 minute battery but I would have bought an extra one anyway because you never want to wait around while your only battery is charging. The software CD is a do-it-yourself install, at least for Mac. It might not be for PC. I'm used to being guided through the installation process... (since at least the early 90's!) but I had to drag the folder to my hard drive my darn self. A minor thing but I would have expected more from a major company like Sony.

But the reason I give it a 4 star rating instead of 5 is because the firewire goes into the base, not the camera so you cannot have the camera on a tripod while it's connected to your machine. I realize this will not be a big problem for very many people but since I do stop-motion animation and use frame grabbing software, I need to have it connected to firewire and on a tripod in while I'm working. I almost returned the camera when I discovered this but instead I hot glued velcro to the bottom of the base and to my tripod adaptor so I could have the firewire plugged in and attached to the tripod....kinda ghetto. I figure it was worth it though since I got such a good camera for the price (I paid $299 on sale for it.)

If you're looking for a decent but cheap camera I would recommend either this one or the hc42 if you want to shoot in widescreen.

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I love this camcorder it has a great resolution video and easy to use,

the only thing is that mac users have to buy the iLink cable 4pin to 6pin.

Saturday, October 25, 2014

Zmodo 8 CH Security DVR Surveillance Camera System With 1TB Hard Drive 4 Sony CCD Video Audio Outdo

Zmodo 8 CH Security DVR Surveillance Camera System With 1TB Hard Drive 4 Sony CCD Video Audio Outdoor Cameras 3 Sony CCD Video Camera 1 PTZ CameraThe kit arrived and as the manual recommended I un boxed and checked all the components. One of the cameras was dead and took some coaxing to fire up. As I removed the casing on the DVR, I noticed that the 1TB drive inside was being held on to the base by a single screw and it was only partially tightened allowing the drive to flop about and into a portion of the mother board. Thankfully no damage had been done as far as I can tell. The PTZ cam was a much larger unit than I had expected it to be but other than those mentioned the whole kit was a super value for what features and functionality it has. I replaced an 8 channel system with cmos cameras and WOW, what a difference in picture quality ccd cameras make. Crisp clear and full of very sharp color! These cameras wont have any problem identifying any one who steps into view. Overall it's a good solid investment for the cost as there are not many other systems with this level of features, quality, and Sony cameras in this price range.

Saturday, October 18, 2014

Nokia 700 Unlocked GSM Phone with Touchscreen, 5 MP Camera, Symbian Belle OS, and NFC--U.S. Warrant

Nokia 700 Unlocked GSM Phone with Touchscreen, 5 MP Camera, Symbian Belle OS, and NFC--U.S. WarrantyAfter month or so with the phone, I am really happy with it according to my criteria in this order:

1. I can use it as I please any operator, any country, no contract. This is great for money, time and environment.

2. it is not too expensive for unlocked, no contract phone with so much functionality

3. it is phone by form factor easily pocket-able and light not a huge screen brick/pad

4. it is phone by battery life lasts days, not hours like other smart phones. There are days when I do not use it at all. So what would be the point of charging it for the sake of it

5. it can be charged over standard USB cable great for travel/work/anywhere no need to worry about where to get charger or your "special" cable.

6. can sync with Outlook properly and without the need for network or on-line service. USB cable is ideal simple and safe. Does calendar, notes, tasks. Perfectly replaces aging but excellent Palm pilots. There is no way many people can share calendar and tasks ... with anybody, even if they wanted to

7. works just fine without persistent internet connection and you can disable data usage in one place to control your bill. In this respect it is better than most smartphones you disable network services and it stops communicating no exceptions

8. does maps and navigation off-line This is absolutely brilliant about Nokia just download the maps you need and it works and does not need any data. This is low point of Android .. in my opinion

9. No nonsense, logical User interface (UI) well done to Nokia for fixing the bloat. It was pretty frustrating on older phones. This UI honestly works better than anything I've seen, including ICS

10. talks to any bluetooth headset/headphones and GPS receiver no other phone I know of can just do this ... especially external GPS which saves power and you can place the receiver better than phone.

11. can talk to wifi network when needed, and reliably ... connects to any network. Even those bizarre hotel setups where other not full computer devices fail.

12. runs Skype reliably when needed while traveling

Anything else is just great bonus: uSD card, PDF, fantastic screen, document reader, calculator, convertor for imperial measures, .... app shop is basic, but has more stuff than I'd put on a phone

Camera is not that great ... got way better quality + auto-focus on relatively old 3Mp cheaper feature phone. Not a major problem ... it is phone, not camera

I can recommend it to anybody looking for nice and light phone ... not a monster ... Must say this Symbian rocks, I'm pleasantly surprised.

You really have to try this phone in person to appreciate how compact and well built it is. If you have large pockets, want a big screen, and don't mind the extra weight, there are many other options out there. But if you want a compact phone, with decent email, messaging, calendar, map, etc. there really is no competition right now.

Symbian Belle is a vast improvement over previous versions of Symbian, and on my phone it's been solid, and the battery life is good.

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I'm from Europe and a sucker for Nokia products, so this review will be biased.

This phone is very stylish. It's clearly a Nokia design bar form factor but with a touchscreen, very very thin, no huge screen or plastic construction. The chassis feels very sturdy. I have been put off with the "bigger is better" trend in current smartphones this phone is perfect for me.

The display is gorgeous. Comparable to my roommate's Galaxy S2, but not as bright. Battery life is okay, but the phone will die within a day and a half of heavy 3G/gaming.

Speaker is loud and clear, louder than my iPod Touch. The "lip" design worried me but is much more subtle in person. Phone came with a 4GB microSD card plugged in for some reason, which was a nice bonus; the support of 32GB microSD cards was a big selling point for me.

Symbian Belle is great. It's definitely not Android, but I like it more than iOS it's polished and very customizable. There is a severe lack of Apps in the Ovi store, so if you're the kind of person that likes 5 different Fart apps, this phone isn't for you. Nokia tries to integrate some things with their Ovi "suite" but the implementation seems half-assed. Probably because they've given up on Symbian and switched to Windows Phone, which I think is a huge mistake after using this phone. Symbian has just started coming into it's own. Browser is much improved over previous Symbian versions, but from what I can tell, still slow compared to other mobile browsers.

In the end, it's a nice mid-range smartphone with great functionality; it's not superduper quadcore with a discrete GPU, but it's got a solid smartphone feature set and great design. The price is maybe a bit high, but the phone is quite new to the market.

I found these specs and review helpful when deciding to buy:

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It's a great phone, very easy and intuitive to use thanks to the operating system that brings Nokia, it is also faster because it has 512MB of RAM, has all the necessary applications for what you need in a cell, is a good buy if looking for a decent phone that is commensurate to the mobile world of today

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I bought my phone the first week of June. I needed an unlocked, contract-free phone and I wanted it to have manufacturer warranty, valid in the US. I discarded the "latest and greatest", either for their price, size or lack of US warranty, and started looking for a so called mid-range smartphone. My search was over when I found this one at Amazon for $204.

I admit price was its top selling point. But I can tell you today without hesitation that I end up with much more than I bargained for because this is indeed a very good phone. In my humble opinion, it has excellent build quality, excellent call quality, comprehensive and easy to use software (not as fancy as an iphone but easy to use nevertheless), a full year Nokia warranty valid in the US, and the right price, size and weight. And it is a fast phone with an impressive display.

Please keep in mind my opinion is determined by my specific needs, so when I say "comprehensive" is because I'm thinking about contacts, calendar, instant messaging, Skype, e-mail, MS office documents, web browsing, maps, 3G, Wi-Fi, voice commands and so on and so forth. I don't pay too much attention to other stuff like camera, video, games, music and the whole "social" thing (with the exception of Twitter, which I use as an alternative source of news), and even at this point I can say it is very easy to take and share pictures and video, and their quality is good, especially the video. And when I say "the right size and weight" is even more subjective: ladies wouldn't mind much about some extra inches and grams in their already overloaded purses, but when we, old-school (definitively no purse) gentlemen have to slip our phones in our pockets, then they do matter.

Of course, it is not perfect. Some might find the screen to be too little for their sight or their hands. Other might find its battery life to be short.

I have found myself wishing for bigger fonts in some applications, such as WhatsApp (it is my current understanding that only its iphone version allows selecting a bigger font). As for writing, is not really hard. The phone comes with a very good prediction and correction software that practically fixes every mistake and works in English, Spanish and French. Even so, it took me a couple of weeks to get used to the landscape full QWERTY keyboard. In portrait mode I discarded the QWERTY keyboard (way too little) and I'm using the traditional alphanumeric keypad, which allows me to write single handed, once again thanks to software. The phone automatically switches from alphanumeric keypad to landscape full keyboard depending on the way you hold it.

As for battery life, so far I've always got home with some charge left in it, even in my busiest days, with lots of calls, messages and e-mails coming and going, but no YouTube, Facebook or Angry Birds. And for those of you who like to have their phone "up to date", a word of advice regarding the Belle Feature Pack 1 (FP1) software update: remember the old southern saying "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". Some people are complaining about reduced battery life and some other problems after upgrading their phone to Belle FP1. I think the phone is fast enough as it is and there is no need to sacrifice battery life to get a faster phone, which seems to be the most appealing feature of this pack.

So, briefly stated this is the right phone, for me. I hope this information help you decide if it is also right for you.

Saturday, August 30, 2014

Samsung SmartMedia 128MB Smart Media Digital Flash Memory Storage Card

Samsung SmartMedia 128MB Smart Media Digital Flash Memory Storage CardWas new in the package, but does not work. Tried it in three cameras and all three cameras would not accept it as valid media

using in my MC 900 and it works flawlessly. If only I could find a tool to allow my EX5 to read/write smart cards!

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This was a dud. When installed in the camera it said no memory left. It came from China so I had no recourse to return it

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I have an older Olympus camera and was not able to find this card locally. I am now using my camera again and am completely satisfied with the product and shipment. Thank you!!

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I had one of these before it just suddenly stopped working...However I hope to not have the same experience with this one...

Sunday, July 27, 2014

Transcend USB 2.0 8x DVD Writer External Optical Drive (Black)

Transcend USB 2.0 8x DVD Writer External Optical DriveThe Transcend TS8XDVDRW is supposed to be Plug&Play for Windows XP SP3. However, my PC could not install the drive and gave me error code 39 (driver problem). There was no driver included with the software CD. After 8 days, Transcend still had not responded to my e-mail for help. I asked Microsoft for help. They recommended KB articles # 982116, 321641,308577. Editing the registry and deleting Upper and Lower Filters per KB # 982116 solved the problem. The software Power2Go worked fine. The CD/DVD Writer requires two original 2.0 USB ports and does not get enough power if using a USB hub. The manual suggests buying a USB power adapter TS-PA2A if needed.

End result: Easy installation is not guaranteed. Help from Microsoft's knowledge base may be needed to fix installation problems. A driver is not included. Instruction manual did not give help for installation problems. Transcend did not respond to e-mail request for assistance. The unit looks attractive and is convenient to use once the installation problems have been resolved. I like the Power2Go program for burning disks.

I plugged it in and burned a DVD, no set-up. It uses two USB ports, I didn't try it on one. I have a powered 7 port Belkin hub. I plugged both into that and it worked perfectly. I can't say about long-term durability, but if it craps, I'll leave an update.

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GREAT FOR READING DVDs,CDs AND PLAYS

GAMES WITHOUT A CINCH. WRITING CDs

AND DVDs IS AS EFFORTLESS AS USING

THE INTERNAL DVD/CD READER/WRITER.

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Seems to work just fine with windows 7 starter and samsung netbook. writes as expected and plays as expected movies required additional software

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plugged it into my laptop and was ready to go in about 30 seconds (windows vista). reads and writes just fine. no problems thus far.

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Thursday, May 15, 2014

Archos DVR Station Gen 5 for 405, 605, and 705 Players

Archos DVR Station Gen 5 for 405, 605, and 705 Players
  • Play back on TV in DVD quality (in video formats supported by your ARCHOS) through the composite, S-video, RGB or YPbPr video outputs.
  • Listen to music on your stereo system. Listen to 5.1 sound included in videos on your home cinema system through the SPDIF output.
  • Connect your PC, hard disk or most mass storage devices to play or to transfer content (video, photos,music).
  • Charge your ARCHOS device.
  • Stream Media from your PC to your TV using your WiFi home network.

Yes, the station is a must have for the 05 series, but be seriously warned . . . . I have had three stations, 2 of the remotes have died so far, and both after the 30 day warranty, and ARCHOS tell me that since I did not purchase it from them it is not their problem and I am waiting to see if any Amazon merchants will source or sell the remotes only . . . . by the way, just in case you don't know, the station is all but useless without the remote.

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A "DVR" without a tuner seems hardly worthwhile. You can't connect your cable to the unit, you're going to have something else to tune and convert your cable signal to composite, RGB, or S-Video. Then you're going to have to carefully position the IR emitter of the Archos DVR station so that it's pointed into the IR receiver of your tuner. In all likelihood this means you can't put the DVR station where you want it.

You'll be better off without this. Get a tuner for your computer, use it as your DVR and transfer the recordings via USB.

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The DVR Station works as described. The DVR function is a significant portion of the 605 capability. It was a snap to cable it, and the IR setup, to control the S-Video source, was one of the easiest yet. The programming guide was also easy to configure, and use (not sure about the fee structure after the "free" one year period).

I also liked the external charger (didn't have to wait 24 hours to charge before "playing with it"). The docking station makes it easy to connect & disconnect, which is often during the setup phase.

I gave it only four stars because of the lack of a Tuner.

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overall, the DVR station is very good at its jobs. as a video recorder, it is excellent. there are some learning curve items, but once you get smart, it works as advertised. the only issue i have is the charging side of the DVR station. my Archos 605 gets very warm while charging. this heat will cause the battery to have a reduced lifecycle.

since it is the only game in town. you will have to get one.

i am not a crackpot.

I needed to copy content from my cable DVR box to the Archos for viewing on business trips. The 'Travel DVR adapter' would have done the job, but for $25 more, you get the full DVR docking station. This provides a nice, stable place to leave the A605 while it's charging, you get AV output connections as well as input, AND you get the QWERTY remote control. Buy the travel DVR and you're paying nearly $60 for nothing more than a socket that does input only. I'm now $500 into this system, what with the browser, codecs and input adapters.

It's kind of clunky looking very square and a weird, slope-like design. I found the 'DVR adapter' in the original A605 box luckily the misses hadn't thrown it away. This is a piece of silver plastic that you have to clip onto the top of the DVR station to enable your particular type of Gen5 Archos to sit on top. It's quite tricky to dock the A605 without straining the connectors you have to insert it into a channel between 2 pieces of plastic with about a +/2° tolerance. if you get it right, it drops straight in.

I haven't even bothered trying the DVR functionality yet, since I already have a cable DVR box. All I do is set the cable DVR playing and make the Archos do a manually started but timed finish record from its A/V inputs. Incidentally, according to Archos tech support the Travel DVR can do the timed manual recording that I wanted; it just doesn't enable the DVR scheduler. This isn't mentioned at all in the ridiculously sparse user documentation.

Once the A605 is docked, it enables the 'Recorder' menu icon. The choice of encoding options is rather limited, with only AVI files with compressed WAV audio possible. I leave the aspect ratio settings on 'Auto' and it seems to figure out what size the input video signal is. Video bitrate choices are 500, 1000 or 1500kbps. Audio is either 32k or 48k. On the highest quality setting, files aren't that small about 700MB for a 30 min TV show. I can get a whole DVD movie into that space using Handbrake. I will do some experimenting with settings and post results...

I have tried using the video editing features built into the A605 firmware. This enables you to remove sections from media e.g. commercials from a TV program. You have to manually scroll through the video file and set a start/end point for each section you want to cut out. You can only set one pair of start/end points at a time. When viewing the edited content, I notice that it always fails to cut the last 0.5s or so of video even though I placed the marks accurately. At that point you can choose whether to save your edited file to a new file, which takes AGES since it's reading and writing several GB from/to the same HDD lots of head movement.

Saturday, May 10, 2014

Digital Voice Recorder - USB Dictaphone

Digital Voice Recorder - USB DictaphoneThis voice recorder starts recording several seconds after you flip the switch, but you never know when it has started. I think it averages about 15 seconds (that's a long time). Then when you turn it off, it somehow deletes the last 15 seconds or so that you should have recorded. This makes it a flash drive only to me, and an expensive one for the amount of memory. Sound quality is horrible anyway.

useless, I haven't been able to record anything... I've turned it on for more than 3 minutes but nothing happens.

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Got this product in plenty of time for Christmas for my Dad, who's elderly and he has become forgetful. I thought this would come in handy for things he wants to remember.

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Very good recorder, but you should know how to use because it's very sensible. I recommend to put it into a pocket to filter the extreme frequencies.

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Complete waste of money. It only records! You cant replay it unless you download it to your computer. I wanted something small that I could record things like pick up milk at the store,etc. and then be able to play it back on the recorder. This does not help me AT ALL. Very disappointed!!

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Monday, April 28, 2014

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

Foscam FI8918W Wireless IP Camera with Pan & Tilt, Night Vision, 2 Way Audio, Apple Mac and Windows --WhiteThis little camera is everything I read about it. I had it running in no time at all out of the box. It is Chinese made (Shenzhen), but it has all the software on board. The instructions even tell you how to set up a free DNS so, if you have service through Cox/SBCGlobal/Verizon and your IP address changs, you can maintain your web presence to use the camera over the internet.

I set passwords on mine, because I have no desire to share it with the world, but I also have a great little iPhone app that lets me connect whenever I want to it and see what is going on. Slightly dissatisfied with the timing, as I expected a day earlier, but I won't hold that against them.

I bought this to install as a baby monitor. Installation was to be expected with any IP device and its hurdles. I plugged the camera into my network via cat5 and the camera was found quickly. I made some configuration changes to the camera and placed it where I wanted it. The wireless works great!

I currently am having problems with the audio and video running at the same time as well as a clicking sound when audio is initiated. Picture quality is ok for 320*240. Night-vision is very nice in low/no light.

I am currently rating this 2 stars because of the bad sound quality. I have sent a message to Foscam support for assistance but their site clearly states "Foscam.us does not provide support or warranties on behalf of any Foscam cameras purchased directly from China and sold on Amazon, Ebay, or other through other resellers."

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This remote camera works great. I use it to watch what is happening with my dog when I am gone. The night vision is excellent with such a low light source at night. The one drawback is that if you are technologically challenged (me) you need to purchase the tech support with the camera which would make the install easier. I happened to have a friend who helped otherwise I would have nice paperweight.

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Saturday, March 15, 2014

Vizio VBR135 3D Smart Blu-ray Player with Wireless Internet Application

Vizio VBR135 3D Smart Blu-ray Player with Wireless Internet Application
  • Wireless (Wi-Fi): Wi-Fi 802.11n
  • Up to 7.1 Digital Audio via HDMI
  • Apps Capable, Including: NetflixTM, VUDUTM, Pandora®, Hulu PlusTM, Amazon Instant Video, YouTube®, Picasa
  • Resolution Supported: Blu-ray Disc Resolutions of 1080p / 1080i / 720p / 480i / 480p
  • Package Contents: Blu-rayTM Player, Remote Control with batteries, Enhanced Quick Start Guide

We bought this player as a 3D upgrade for our Vizio TV. While we have been very pleased with the TV, the player was a disappointment.

Blurays (both 3D and standard) look sharp and clear, but colors are slightly dull compared to our older LG player. DVD up-sampling is not at all good, very soft edges, very dull colors, and an overall "VHS" look to the image.

This was reason enough to return the player, but the proverbial straw that broke the camel's back was the remote. The remotes for the TV and Bluray conflict with each other. We'd be watching Netflix or YouTube or cable TV and try to make a selection with the TV remote, which would inadvertently activate the Bluray player, initiating HDMI control of the TV, and kicking us out of Netflix or whatever we were watching. It would take seven minutes to turn off the Bluray player and regain control of the TV, so we would have to pull the HDMI plug out of it to speed up the process.

The player came with lots of interesting apps, but I never had a chance to check them out because I knew I was going to return it. The YouTube app has better buffering than the same app on Vizio TVs, although again the image is dull and soft. Some of YouTube's 3D content is still incompatible with the player/TV because you can't swap the left/right images like you can on the website version of YouTube.

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Dont buy from this seller,this seller has one of the worst return policy despite the fact thatthe product HE SELLS IS bad.You will end up paying for sellers deffective product.This product does not connect to wifi and if it does under 1 minute it disconnects.This seller charges you 20% restocking fee and you will also pay for return shipping.It is a terrible deal.I will not advice buying from this seller.".THIS SELLER RIPS OFF AND SUCKS.HAS NO GOOD CUSTOMER RELATION.THE PRODUCT IS BAD ALSO.I HAD TO RETURN AND BUY VBR 337 FROM ANOTHER SELLER.THE VBR 337 IS MUCH BETTER.

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Its very nice i like watching utub on my tv! shiped fast matches my vizio tv well only wish the remotes worked wit both

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it meets well with my vizio smart tv vizio makes for a great product with many chocies to choose from

Sunday, January 26, 2014

Transcend Information 32 GB MicroSDHC Class 10 UHS-1 Memory Card (TS32GUSDCU1)

Transcend Information 32 GB MicroSDHC Class 10 UHS-1 Memory CardI have been using this brand for a long time, never a problem, will continue to buy them, works well in cameras, Tabs, and phones

I was looking for a fast microsdhc for my mobile phone. This transcend is a little less expensive but really fast, perfect for my LG P990. Also backups with CWM are more faster.

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Friday, January 24, 2014

Dish Network 6.4 DVR PVR Remote Control

Dish Network 6.4 DVR PVR Remote ControlI got this 6.4 IR/UHF PRO remote because it is better than the 21.0 IR/UHF PRO remote that my system came with. The UHF portion works better: (1) functions better from greater distance from the receiver and (2) the keys are easier to push and the keys function for a longer period of time. (The 21.0 remote started having key issues within 9 months of use and was very sensitive to the orientation in ones hand as to whether it changed channels, etc., or not.)

This is exactly the product I needed for my DISH Network DVR. It's a factory piece, not a work-alike, so it works perfectly with my equipment. Compared to what the DISH installer would have charged me, this remote is a steal. Delivery was so fast I couldn't believe it.

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WHen my factory remote died, this was the perfect replacement. tech support was great in helping me to set it up correctly for my unit as well. A++++

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This was the perfect replacement for the controller my grandson tore up (the 2nd time). Also the cheapest price So far so good.

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Works just like the one that came with my receiver. It was a little tricky to program, but all that I had to do was follow the directions that were included!

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Friday, December 27, 2013

Sony VMC15FS A/V Cable for most Sony MiniDV and DVD Camcorders

Sony VMC15FS A/V Cable for most Sony MiniDV and DVD CamcordersThis cable works fine for my Sony DCR-DVD403 Handycam. I can play and record in S-Video with this cable. The key is to change the setting in the camera so that it uses S-Video instead of the default composite video connection. I found this in my Handycam's user manual.

It works exactly as it should. Perhaps this is not the case for all Sony Handycams.

The Sony VMC15FS AV Cable is a very nice cable that is used on several Sony Camcorders. My Camcorder is the Sony DCR-HC28. This cable allows you to transfer Audio and Video from the camcorder to your VCR, TV, or an external DVD Recorder. This cable may do more things that I am not aware of as I have never used the "S" cable that is part of this cable.

The Sony VMC15FS A/V Cable for most Sony MiniDV & DVD Camcorders does the same thing that the Sony 18231661 AV Cable does plus it has an S-video cable added to it.

I have both the Sony 18231661 AV Cable and the Sony VMC15FS A/V Cable. Both cables are great but if I had to choose it would depend on if I used the "S" cable portion of the Sony VMC15FS A/V Cable and if I did I would pick the Sony VMC15FS A/V Cable.

If I didn't use the "S" cable I would pick the Sony 18231661 AV Cable. I have both cables and recommend both cables.

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SONY has manufactured their cord with a propreitary connection so that you have to order directly from them. Most cords can be purchased for about $7 locally in stores but SONY's has to be ordered. Amazon had the best price on this item and it works great but it is annoying that you have to purchase a SONY original part.

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When trying to make a DVD using my Sony Handycam and my Sony Multifunction DVD Recorder I discovered, after studying both manuals, that I was going to need this cable (Sony VMC15FS). I went to Walmart and Circuit City and couldn't find it. Then I went to Radio Shack and was told that I won't find it in a store it's a specific item that only Sony sells...I'd have to order it from Sony. So I went on line and found it and ordered it, and, indeed, it does exactly what it's supposed to do. Ordinarily, I'd give it a 5-star rating, but I'm only giving it a 4-star because it's so difficult to obtain.

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I specifically plugged in my camcorder model number to be sure I located the proper cord, and this is the one Amazon identified for me. I took for granted they knew what they were talking about. Very disappointed.

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Wednesday, December 25, 2013

RCA EZ200 Small Wonder Digital Camcorder with 60 Minutes Recording and 1GB Included Memory

RCA EZ200 Small Wonder Digital Camcorder with 60 Minutes Recording and 1GB Included MemoryMy wife decided to get one of these just before our daughter was born. As most will tell you, the video is not perfect.

However, like the commercial says, having it in your pocket to capture at a moments notice is priceless. I have a miniDV camera as well. The Small Wonder traveled with me to the Hospital, and was no problem to shoot some video of our girl. I would much rather have the Small Wonder video than no video at all.

The convenience factor is second to none you won't be shooting a full lenght HD feature film, but you will be capturing memories that are typically gone in a flash.

PERFECT gift for a new mom to carry in the diaper bag standard issue. Don't miss the opportunity.

I prefer the replaceable AA batteries as I can use NiMh in a stand alone charger my preference. Small wonder is very solid feeling doesn;t feel cheap like some of the others I picked up in the store.

The Small Wonder is a great little gadget for the price.Very compact and easy to use. Takes good videos. The only thing I wished it had was a bigger zoom.

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It is both easy to use and very compact, so easy a child could operate. Besides being great for video it takes pretty nice still photos. With the fold out display monitor you can easily take pictures of yourself and a friend without being behind the camera.

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I purchased this two years ago because my digital camera was stolen. I enjoy the ease of use and the simplicity of uploading my pics on my laptop. I always lose SD cards so having the built in connector is awesome. The picture is not the greatest but it has been more than worth what I paid for it so far :)

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this choice is very good for users wanting a simple, compact, sturdy camera for "simple, reasonable" results when more expensive, heavy, complicated equipment, etc., might be inconvenient. i've purchased three of these so far...and the price has increased with each repeat--can't say why, etc. the ability to use two AA-cells for powering this camera is particularly practical, and worth special note.

Monday, December 9, 2013

Sylvania 9-Inch Dual Screen Portable DVD Player with USB/SD Card Reader

Sylvania 9-Inch Dual Screen Portable DVD Player with USB/SD Card Reader
  • Portable DVD Player with 2 x 9-Inch Color TFT LCD Screens
  • USB and SD Card reader allows you to play all of our downloaded media on the 2 screens
  • Includes Car Bag and Mounting Kit making it easy to mount the screens on car seatbacks
  • Compatible with almost all movie, music and photo formats
  • Accessories Included in the Box; Remote Control, Carrying Bag, Mounting Kit, 2 x Earbuds, Car Cord, Car Adapter, Home Adapter

Fast let me start by saying that my order arrived before the due date which shocked me because the shipping was super fast. The product is great, I really enjoy and it looks really good with my Buick. My daughter loves it too and even falls asleep very often now. I am now at more ease driving with her.

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The system designed to hold the 2 monitors in place are junk. Plus, because of the design, you have to fully remove the player from the straps to load a CD. very poor design.

But, the DVDs play well and the monitors seem to be good quality

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This portable DVD player was exactly what my 2 yr old needed for a 3 hr drive for our vacation. It works great. Had no problems with the system. If you have kids and drive for more than 30 mins at a time I highly recommend this product.

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This was just what we needed for our trip cross country with two little kids! It works great. I do wish the power cord was a little longer and the headrest attachments were not very durableI broke a plastic buckle trying to get it tight enough to stay in place. Now we keep it in the car in its handy case so we have it if we need it on a trip!

It was a great price and I received my package well before the due date! I highly highly recommend this company! great job! Well done.

Monday, November 18, 2013

JVC XVN310BK Progressive-Scan DVD Player , Black

JVC XVN310BK Progressive-Scan DVD Player , Black
  • Plays DVD-Video, DVD-R, DVD-RW (video format), CD, CD-R/RW, VCD, SVCD, MP3, JPEG, and MPEG-4 (Simple Profile) formats
  • Digital direct progressive-scan output, high-bit-rate/high-sampling-rate D/A video converter, express play start
  • Video outputs: component video, S-video, composite video; audio outputs: coaxial digital outputs for PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS; AV CompuLink
  • Dolby Digital, DTS, and PCM with direct digital (coaxial) output
  • Measures 17.19 x 1.7 x 7.9 inches (W x H x D)

Although a good DVD player, it is NOT a region-free (multi-zone) DVD player, despite technical descriptions posted on various seller internet sites (the official JVC website does not provide any useful technical information on which you can rely). I bought this player (XV N310B/312S) but figured out that it plays only DVDs with the following encoding: ALL, 1, 1-2, 1-2-3-4, 1-2-3-4-5-6. It does not play DVDs that do not include code "1". When I asked JVC about the discrepancies between technical information provided by seller websites and the player's real technical configuration, I received the following e-mail reply on January 6, 2005: "The information you have seen on the internet is incorrect. All DVD Players manufactured by JVC-America can only play Region 1 or discs that are Multi-Region discs that include "1"." THE SOLUTION: If you plan to buy a DVD player, first ask the manufacturer directly about technical details (do NOT rely on any other websites).

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The first one I received, my cable man installer told me the video and audio output on the unit were defective. So I returned it, got a second one, and on the 2nd one, the audio worked fine, but the video output was defective. I am not trying for a 3rd time. If I decide a need a DVD player, I will spend the extra bucks to get a decent one. Don't waste your time and money on this product.

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I paid $49 for this player. Great product for theprice. Great flexibility in what it can play. Picture quality was just fine.

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Based on the reviews here, I wasn't expecting much. I purchased this item on 8 June 2005 and have been waiting for it to crap out on me. My Sharp TV is dying out before this thing.

I haven't had a chance to try out all the different formats but it plays DVDs and Music CDs just fine.

I put this thing through hours of constant play and it's performed very well considering. When I say constant, I mean "I left it on Repeat Play all night and all day long" constant. Pretty good for the fifty bucks I paid for it.

As I recall, I also got very fast delivery too from Crutchfield(?) Electronics. I'll certainly check out JVC in the future.

I bought this player on 05/27/2005 and was very happy with it. Unfortunately, as of 04/29/2005, it has stopped working. I typically watch about 5~10 DVDs a month and I don't consider that very heavy use. NOT pleased.