Memorex Mini DVD+RW 10 Pack Review

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(More customer reviews)$1.50 disks!!Yeah!!! and the cure to bad mini-dvd disks is +RW

had a problem with dust, dirt or defects on disks in your sony mini-dvd camcorder?symptoms are you get a horrible message 13:c:02 and you lose all your pictures when you try to finalize it (or sometimes when taking pix it hangs so bad you have to take out battery because it can't write disk)

the sony 3.3 megapixel cam has unlimited storage - 1.4 gig = 1000 pictures, about a day of shooting, and way cheaper than memory stix - about 1/20th the price, plus you can keep these as an archive, don't need to ever erase the disks at this price.Just this one problem with bad disks.

The solution is mini DVD+RW disks.They don't need finalizing.Whatever pictures wrote OK are available even if you can't finalize disk.While not all dvd players except newer ones will accept this format, (and put them in a player you may still need to finalize them), they are the solution to lost pictures.- isobuster.com program MAY be able to recover some of these disks.

You can always transfer pictures and movies to your PC - plug in USB cable to camcorder and PC (you've already installed sony software), switch to preview pictures and the pc takes over.select all the pictures (from dvd tab, movies or stills) and click 'copy to hard disk'.

And while they're available in 3 packs (at $3 each), these bulk packs get you disks for $1.50 each.to cut down on shipping costs of about $12, order 4 packs of 10 at once.Computer brain shipped them real quick for amazon.Just to check them, I formatted them ahead of time, all 10, about 47 seconds each.No problems. Keep some extra soft sleeves or small or large cd-rom if you want to separate the disks to send someone.

I'm just finishing 1st 10 pack and no lost movies or pictures.Sorry I didn't know about them when mini DVD-R wiped out because of dust at San Antonio zoo..

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Sony 25CRM80RX CD-R Audio Color in Color Slim Jewel Cases (25-Pack) Review

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(More customer reviews)I have used Sony, Maxell, TDK and Memorex. Memorex is my least favorite of the four as the sound quality is not as good as the others. Sony, however, is the best. I've read reviews on all CD-R Music recordable CDs and some have stated they have problems including skipping and poor sound reproduction. While Sony is light years ahead of Maxell and Memorex (especially Memorex), I don't understand the problems some reviewers have had. I have had no problems and have used all (mostly Sony) for nearly two years with excellent results. Perhaps some simply do not take care of their CDs (mishandling, scratching them, not putting them back in the case after play, using inferior equipment to record/burn, etc.) I have burned over 100 CDs using the Sony CD-Rs and, in some cases, the Sony CD sounds better than the original CD or LP. I burn CDs using my laptop and also my Sony CD recorder. I've burned songs from my iTunes library (excellent sound quality!!) and from old records (both 45s and LPs) and have been very pleased. Making my own compilation CDs from my personal CD collection has also been rewarding with these Sony CD-Rs. So, forget the bad reviews. Sony has always been top quality in everything electronic and, likewise, their music CD-Rs are the best. If you are looking for a rewriteable CD (CD-RW), I also recommend the TDK. I've discovered the CD-RW comes in handy if you are wanting to convert your vinyl collection as there may be times when you'll need to erase recorded tracks due to operator error. Keep in mind, though, that CD-Rs seem to have better sound quality than CD-RWs. Also, remember that you must use "music" CDs for best quality. My only complaint is now Sony is no longer including the CD inserts with their 20-packs. I prefer to use these slimline inserts to handwrite my tracks as opposed to using the printable inserts. None of the others provide CD inserts either. I also like the slimline cases as they take up less space.

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Designed expressly for music or audio recording, Sony CD-R music discs provide the excellent sound quality of pre-recorded compact discs, and the ability to hear them on conventional home, auto and portable CD players. Sony CD-R music discs record digital music and audio in the standard compact disc 16-bit, 44.1kHz format. Each CD-R holds up to 80 minutes of music for continuous recording and listening enjoyment.

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Panasonic DMP-BD80 High Clarity Audio Blu-ray Disc Player, Black Review

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(More customer reviews)With the BD80, Panasonic has taken its popular BD55, with its excellent picture and sound quality, and added the ability to access online content via the new VIERA Cast feature.Currently VIERA Cast is limited to YouTube, Picasa online photo sharing, stocks and weather via "widgets" but Amazon's on-demand movie service will be available on the BD80 in May.Other internet-based content can be added by Panasonic over time, based on user demand (without the need for a hardware upgrade).

Overall, the BD80 works well as a multi-media player - they added a USB jack on the front for viewing photos, Divx and Xvid videos and listening to MP3 files.This is in addition to the SD card slot (and BTW, an SD card is still required for BD-Live).It would have been nice if the player supported MKV videos, WMV, WMA and M4P files, but I guess we can't have everything.Viewing YouTube is pretty straightforward - you can even log in to view your favorites - and it's nice to be able to do that without a PC connected to your TV.

For Blu-ray and DVD playback, the unit performs extremely well.It isn't the absolute best upconverting DVD player available, but it does a good job wringing detail out of standard def content.And it really shines as a Blu-ray Disc player with top-notch video and audio performance.The player decodes all of the latest surround sound codecs (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, etc.) to multi-channel PCM and to multi-channel analog outputs (5.1 or 7.1-channel) for compatibility with older receivers and surround processors that lack the latest HDMI audio support.If you do have a newer receiver with HDMI audio support, then you can set the player to bitstream these soundtracks to your receiver for decoding.The player also offers standard coax and fiber optic digital outputs though these do not support the new codecs.

In addition to VIERA Cast and the USB port, Panasonic adds a new "High Clarity Audio" feature which allows you to turn off analog video processing if you're using HDMI for your video output (improving sound quality) as well as a new "3D NR" noise reduction feature for cleaning up noisy Blu-ray and DVD transfers.

It's too bad Panasonic could not improve the load times for Blu-ray and DVDs.As it is, they're pretty much identical to the BD35 and BD55.But at least they did provide a "Quick Start" mode which allows the player to power on/boot up quicker than its predecessors.Even still, the player is a bit slower to load discs than the latest offerings from LG and Samsung.

For those who don't need the multi-channel analog outputs or Divx support, the less expensive DMP-BD60 may be a better choice as it offers the same audio and video processing as well as the same VIERA Cast feature.

Overall, the BD80 is a solid performer. I would have liked Panasonic to include an SD card in the box for BD-Live access (as well as an HDMI cable, instead of those silly composite video/analog audio cables), and it would have been nice to have a Wi-Fi option, instead of requiring a hard-wired Ethernet cable for internet access, but Panasonic is not the only vendor who omits these things.While the online content offerings are currently a bit light and the operational speeds are only average, the excellent audio and video performance and flexible media playback options make this a strong contender in the 2009 Blu-ray model line up.

You can view our more detailed review on Big Picture Big Sound (dot com).

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Toshiba XDE600 1080p Upconverted DVD Extended Detail Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this one on a whim just to try out the extended detail enhancement feature.Of the three (Sharp, Color, Contrast) Sharp worked very well.I have a properly calibrated set, so the other two were pretty much of no use.On newer films Sharp added just the right amount of sharpness to scenes without additional halos or other edge enhancement artifacts (the better the film's cinematography the better it works).With older 4:3 aspect films or non-HD TV shows from the 90s the image is stretch and there is nothing I can do to fix it.My Vizio TV can't adjust for it (it just sees a 1080P image coming from the player and keeps it in its "normal" state - stretched in other words) and neither can the player.That's pretty frustrating and I may end up sending this back for that reason.Need to take stock of how many DVDs I rent that are 4:3.The audio is good/average.Nothing to write home about, but perfectly acceptable.The build quality of the unit is very light.The case of the player feels like a tin can and the remote is as tiny and lightweight as a child's toy.The buttons are very small and unintuitive.

Again, for what its basic purpose is (DVD upscaled playback), it does a great job on 16:9 widescreen material, particularly with Sharp enabled.The image quality rivals at times the Oppo DV-980H (no joke) and is slightly better than the Pioneer Elite DV-49AV.I wished Toshiba had chosen to put the XDE feature into a more quality player from a feature and build standpoint.It would have a real winner then - even at another say, $50 for that quality.

Edit:Well, after a week or so of ownership I feel I was a bit too harsh on the XDE-600, so I bumped the rating up to four stars.The image quality is so good for the low price that I can overlook the deficiencies.Plus I found a work-around of sorts for the 4:3 aspect problem.Set the HDMI resolution to 480p in the player and it will display in the proper aspect ratio on the TV.The only snag is that the XDE settings won't work in anything but 1080p, but since they are mostly older movies (that use that format) I can live with it.

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Sony BRAVIA DAV-HDX285 5.1-Channel Theater System (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this product but am not using it for any kind of video display so I can't speak to it for that. I'm using it as a sound system for my ipod and computer and it hasn't let me down. The sound really packs a punch and is really nice if you use the right equalizer to get the proper balance in sound. The only drawback is that it doesn't put out any sound when using these functions through the center speaker so really its just like having a 4.1 system unless you use it as a surround system for a tv. It goes pretty loud considering i haven't really gone above 22 volume even though it goes up to 34. The balance is really good, although I tend to like a little more bass in my music, which it offers plenty of. Great system that isn't too pricey. Would recommend to anyone who wants an easy way to get out of having to use a 2.1 system on a laptop.

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Make your movies come alive with the DAV-HDX285 BRAVIA theater system. It combines a 5-disc DVD/CD changer, 1000 watts of home theater power, and an included iPod dock for enjoying your tunes in a big way. With the optional S-AIR receiver/speakers system, you can now easily send your music wirelessly to another room in your home. Using exclusive Sony S-AIR technology, multi-room audio distribution is a cinch to set up. The DAVHDX285 can even control a select number of BRAVIA televisions with BRAVIA Sync via the HDMI interface. In other words, you can control your components easily with just one remote while maintaining the proper settings in each. Also, HDMI interface up scales DVD media up to 1080p This BRAVIA System optimizes speaker placement in just 30 seconds with Digital Cinema Auto Calibration.

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Sony D-NE710 ATRAC3/MP3 CD Walkman Portable Disc Player Review

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(More customer reviews)First, let me say this player is the best one I have ever owned.Now that doesn't mean a thing unless I explain that I've owned about 8 portable CD players, and this is my 3rd mp3 CD player.
I got this player to listen to books on CD while at work (often times converted to mp3 or Atrac so that I don't have to change CDs.)As such I often push the envelope of compression and at times I'll have 400+ mp3 files on one CD.I've found you can really tell a lot about how well the player is made by using it under these extreme cases, so here's a feature list and my thoughts on each feature.
Batteries:
A definite plus.If you have regular CDs, this player will last about 30 hours, and with mp3/atrac you get that near 100 hours of play time on 1 set.Oh, and using NiMH batteries work great with this player, I highly recommend adding a set and a 1 hour charger.It took a week before I had the battery meter go down one notch, but it went down quite quickly after that.Also, it should be noted that this player uses a technology where it conserves power by using the spinning down CD to recharge an internal battery.Really cool to show your friends.
Atrac:
This was a surprise to me.
Atrac is a proprietary format (used with mini-disc) and it offers better compression than mp3.The software that came with this player will convert from mp3 to Atrac, but it is painfully slow.On the other hand, if you are ripping a CD for the first time, converting to Atrac is faster than ripping to mp3 by a factor of 1.5.The part that was disappointing was that you couldn't save your CD and add more files at a later time, it had to be done all at once.
The sound quality is the same, and quite frankly my advice is this; if you already have mp3s, just burn them on a CD.However, if you have a bunch (10 or more) CDs that you want to put on a single CD use Atrac (but remember it is only compatible with Sony players.)
Something else to consider is that there is no equivilent tool for Linux users, which is a real shame.If Sony was to support Linux, then I'm sure there would be easy ways to re-configure the software to better suit those power users
Overall, I rate this feature a mixed bag.
mp3:
Perfect.Quite a surprise, as my mp3s are often variable bit rate and on the high end of compression.Other players have trouble at the level of compression I use, not knowing when a track really ends, this player worked perfectly.One annoyance, sometimes there's a 1-2 second gap when loading the next mp3.
Random mode:
Good algorithm.I've had players that would play the same song 3 times in a row, because they didn't have a good method for choosing a random song.This player doesn't do that at all.Another plus for the Sony developers.
File System:
If you're like me, you like a nice, organized file system to order things.This player works great with folder and such.The only downside is sometimes folder names get cut off due to the display, so put the disc number first if you want to see it using the jump wheel.Also it is alphabetical, case sensitive, so don't be surprised if Zebra comes before aardvark.Finally, as adding leading zeros is automatic for me, I don't know how this player will work without them, so make sure you leave them on (not needed for Atrac.)
Oh one more thing, because I may have hundreds of files on a CD I was expecting a long time to load the CD.However, this player loaded it quite quickly, a very nice surprise.
Resets/Resume Mode:
This is another annoyance with this player.Every once a while it will reset and you'll loose your place in a CD.This happens so infrequently though, one shouldn't worry about it.On flip side, this player remembers where you were when you stopped, so you can always pick up right where you left off (even in the middle of a track.)Very cool.Another plus.

This player is solid.I have no worries about it breaking like my Panasonic did.It's quite rugged, and will take some real abuse.
Remote:
Remotes on these types of players are inline with headphones, so you don't have to mess with the unit to skip past a track or such.This player has the spot for a remote, but it doesn't come with one.I contacted Sony about finding one, as it would make this player even better, but I didn't get a response.I'd really like a remote for this player, it is one of the only things I can find lacking with it.The remote is included in the next step up, but that version has no controls on the player it's self.
Summary:
If you have the money, this player will satisfy even the most discriminating user.I have been using it for two months, and love it.The only thing that could make it better is a remote, and some improvements with the software.Overall, definitely worth the money, and the +5 rating.

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Don't make another move without Sony's New D-NE710 ATRAC3 /MP3 CD Walkman Portable CD Player. This player sports a Slim Body with a Full Circle Design and a Clear Lid to add to its High Tech image. Its sleek style is just the beginning? ATRAC3plus, ATRAC3 and MP3 Format Playback, and the supplied SonicStage Simple Burner Software will enable you to create your own music mixes with the ability to get up to 490 songs on 1 CD-R/RW disc @ 48kbps. Ready to listen? Experience the benefits of features like Jog Dial Control, a Bookmark Playback Function, a 3 Line Dot Matrix Display, CD Text and ID3 Tagging Capability, and Over 95 Hours of Continuous Playback with 2 "AA" batteries for ATRAC3Plus Playback and 55 Hours for CD Audio Playback. Take your music anywhere? the D-NE710.

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Onkyo CS-325 CD Receiver System Review

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(More customer reviews)In the price versus performance competitions, I always think Onkyo gives you the biggest bang for the bucks. I have a full size Onkyo 5.1. Itsounds great and has been very reliable. Lately I have been looking for a mini system for my mom's apartment. After listening to Bose and other brands, I think the CS-325 gives the best value for the same money. I am an electrical engineer and had opened countless electronic equipment packagings. Let me tell you, I've never seen any packaging as neat and impecable as this one. The set up was simple and straight forward. The speaker feels very substantial, a sign of quality. Overall, the system looks very nice. Once set up, the controls are very user friendly. It is an excellent choice for a smaller space such as a city apartment. I am happy with its high to mid frequency range. I could ask for better bass perhaps due to its smaller woofer. Some may complain that the Ipod docking is optional. Still, it beats many systems that cost twice as much. At $200, it is a great buy. Onkyo CS-325 CD Receiver System

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The Onkyo CS-325 CD receiver system combines functionality and style in an integrated package. With the CS-325, Onkyo has applied the same approach used in its acclaimed 2-channel audio line-up. The system's multi-format-capable receiver sports a robust chassis designed to suppress vibrations. Accompanying speakers feature a gloss finish on the front, as well as proprietary Onkyo speaker developments designed to deliver audio signals with punch and clarity. It has an AM/FM radio with up to 40 programmable station presets. A CD player also plays discs encoded with MP3 files. Support for an optional iPod dock is available so you can play your iPod through the Onkyo CS-325. Neat and compact, this mini stereo system delivers sound quality and entertainment that is better than can compete with many more expensive systems.

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Panasonic DMP-BD35K 1080p Blu-ray Player Review

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(More customer reviews)I take my home theater hobby pretty seriously, that's why when it came time to invest in a Blu-Ray player (finally the wait is over!!!), I did a ridiculously great amount of research. I was willing to spend much more money on a blu-ray player, but the prices have come down so much, you don't have to! I narrowed down my extensive search for the right player to the Panasonic DMP-BD35K and the Sony BDP-S350. **I BOUGHT THEM BOTH AND DID A "SIDE-BY-SIDE" TEST!**

I have some nice equipment, so I feel that the test was an excellent representation of the capabilities of these two players. My equipment includes a 100-inch Stewart screen with a 1080p Sony Pearl front projector, an Integra 9.8 DTC processor (with all the latest surround sound goodies), a 7-channel NAD amp, 7 Paradigm Signature speakers, and a dual M&K subwoofer (for full 7.1 surround sound).

I do understand electronics, but the Sony manual was really hard to follow. After only one call to Sony, I eventually got the player set up properly. After I set up the Panasonic, everything became much clearer. The Panasonic manual is so much better. But, who really cares about manuals? How do these two players perform side by side?

Audio for BOTH Blu-ray discs and standard DVDs: The Panasonic unquestionably has better audio. Compared to the Sony, the highs were much clearer. The 7.1 surround sound put me right in the middle of the "explosion" (my first test blu-ray disc was National Treasure I) when the Charlotte blew up. The biggest Audio difference was the bass. The bass in the Panasonic was so much better than the Sony. In fact, my old Sony standard-DVD player had better audio than the Sony BDP-S350. I'd give the Sony 3 stars with the audio. The Panasonic had outstanding treble, bass, and surround: 5-star audio!

Video for BOTH Blu-ray discs and standard DVDs: The Sony's video was good, but the Panasonic's video was fantastic! The skin tones were more realistic and the colors were more vibrant with the Panasonic. The Sony seemed to have a thin gray film over everything -- like looking through a filmy-dirty window. The Sony had 4-star video (it looked good, but not nearly as good when directly compared to the Panasonic).The Panasonic and its upscaling gets an easy 5 stars!

Both my wife and I did the "side-by-side" test by going back and forth between Blu-Ray discs and standard DVDs. We didn't discuss any of our thoughts until we each independently formed our own conclusions. After seeing and hearing both players, we were both in complete agreement that in every way the Panasonic DMP-BD35K was superior to the Sony BDP-S350.

By the way, the card slot on the Sony for BD-Live is very hard to get to. I do like Sony as a brand for some things, but not Blu-Ray players.

For those of you who are doing your research, hopefully I can save you some time to answer if you should buy the Panasonic DMP-BD35K or DMP-BD55K. I called Panasonic and asked the differences; besides the price, there are only two differences. The 55K plays DivX's. If you don't have any DivX's like me and most of the people on planet Earth, this doesn't make any difference to you. The only other difference is that the 35K can only output Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master Audio to a receiver/processor that has an HDMI input. If your receiver doesn't have an HDMI input, you won't be able to get them out of the 35K. If your receiver does have an HDMI input and you'll be using an HDMI cable, then you have absolutely no need to buy the 55K. With the 55K, if you have an older receiver that does not have an HDMI input, you can use the 55K's analog audio outputs so that you can have Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master Audio. That's a nice feature of the 55K if you have an older receiver but want the latest surround sound formats.

Also, to save you some research time, I've already checked out all of the professional reviews including the ones on CNet.com: The Sony is considered ok, and CNet liked the Panasonic so much that it is the first Blu-Ray player EVER to receive CNet's "Editor's Choice Award."

I have to go to the store now and return the Sony player that I bought. I'm keeping the Panasonic!! :-)

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Panasonic's two new slim, BD-Live compatible, feature-filled Blu-ray players, the DMP-BD35 and DMP-BD55, offer cutting edge technologies focused on producing the ultimate movie-viewing experience.

The BD35 and BD55 both feature an HD Audio Decoder (Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTSTM-HD Master Audio Essential), delivering 7.1-channel surround sound through a 7.1-channel receiver equipped with an HDMI terminal. The DMP-BD55 features high-end audio components and can also output analog signals for 7.1-channel sound, so even receivers that are not compatible with HDMI can produce the newest 7.1-channel surround sound.

Both models are equipped with an SD Memory Card slot that makes it easy to transfer images from an HD camcorder or digital still camera that uses SD Memory Cards and are compatible with Panasonic's VIERA Link function so they can be operated by the VIERA HDTV remote control.

The combination of a Panasonic Blu-ray player, Home Theater audio system and a VIERA HDTV converts the home entertainment experience into a true-to-life cinematic experience. Consumers can now view and enjoy movies the way the film maker intended -- in stunning High Definition video and audio – right from the comfort of their own home.

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True-To-Life Colors with PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus

The PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus video processor was developed after more than 15 years of collaboration between Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory and professional cinema studios in Hollywood. With PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus, users viewing content on Blu-ray Discs enjoy crisp, vivid colors that are extremely close to the original. A high-precision 4:4:4 function creates video signals in which each pixel of the signal from the Blu-ray Disc is color-compensated, so when the player is connected to a Panasonic VIERA HDTV, the colors are even sharper and more vivid.

UniPhier System

UniPhier is a Panasonic-created system LSI developed by applying 45-nanometer processing to a consumer product – a world's first. This single-chip integration technology also contributes greatly to the BD35's world's slimmest height of 49mm.

Blu-ray Video Features

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See Everything Your HDTV Can Show You with Full HD.


6 Times the Picture Data on DVDs
See everything your HDTV can show you. Blu-ray Disc's Full HD 1080p resolution produces over 2 million pixels per frame to produce a razor-sharp picture with unmatched depth and clarity that takes full advantage of the capabilities of today's 1080p HDTVs. That's six times the picture data contained on DVDs, which are encoded at only 480p.


24p True Cinema Video Output
Most of all Hollywood movies are shot at 24 frames per second, and Blu-ray Disc movies are mastered at 24 frame per second. Blu-ray Disc Players can output films at 1080/24p for a true film-like experience at home, as well as 1080/60p for more traditional HDTV sets on the market.
Backwards compatible and Upscaling
All existing Blu-ray Disc players will play your standard DVD collection without a problem. And with built-in 1080p video upscaling, they'll look even better.


More Space Blu-ray Disc has 5x more storage capacity than DVD, which allows more content to fit on the disc. The extra storage capacity also means more room for special features like inline navigation, Bonus View, interactive games, deleted scenes, director commentary and more Navigate to special features, other scenes, or settings without leaving the content you are watching.

Bonus View lets you watch special features and commentary inline without leaving the movie.


More Bits

In the digital world, picture quality is not just about resolution, but also about bit rates. The higher the bit rate, the more data that is processed, typically resulting in higher video quality. DVDs have a maximum video bit rate of about 10 megabits per second (Mbps). In comparison, Blu-ray Disc is capable of video bitrates up to an incredible 40 Mbps. The bottom line, higher bit rates allow for the least amount of data compression for HD video that looks closest to the original video source.

BD-Live

Both the BD35 and BD55 feature BD-Live compatibility which enables users to connect to the Internet to download images, subtitles and other data, and take part in interactive activities and multi-player games linked to bonus cinema content found on Blu-ray Discs.

BD-Live is a Blu-ray feature that enables you to access special content via an internet-connected Blu-ray player. Because it's not coded into the disc, BD-Live content is always updated, always fresh. With BD-Live, your Blu-ray disc is different every time you view it.

Check out the latest previews, download special scenes, exclusive features and ringtones, and participate in online communities or games.

As BD-Live continues to grow and expand, even more features will become available, customizing features and content to your location or preferences.

Life-Like Surround Sound

The BD35 and BD55 both feature an HD Audio Decoder (Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTSTM-HD Master Audio Essential), which supports the 7.1-channel surround sound newly adopted in Blu-ray Discs. Users can enjoy 7.1-channel surround even with systems that do not support HD Audio -- as long as the DMP-BD35/55 is connected to a 7.1-channel receiver equipped with an HDMI terminal. The DMP-BD55 can also output analog signals for 7.1-channel sound, so even receivers that are not compatible with HDMI can produce the newest 7.1-channel surround sound by simply connecting to the DMP-BD55.



Dolby TrueHD, Dolby's next-generation lossless technology developed for high-definition disc-based media, delivers tantalizing sound that is bit-for-bit identical to the studio master.

Delivers enthralling studio-master-quality sound that unlocks the true high-definition entertainment experience on next-generation discs.
Offers more discrete channels than ever before for impeccable surround sound.
Compatible with the A/V receivers and home-theaters-in-a-box (HTIBs) of today and tomorrow.
Dialogue normalization maintains the same volume level when you change to other Dolby Digital and Dolby TrueHD programming.
Dynamic range control (Night mode) enables you to customize audio playback to reduce peak volume levels (no loud surprises) while experiencing all the details in the soundtrack, enabling late-night viewing of high-energy surround sound without disturbing others.

The Panasonic BD55 goes a step further with a high-end audio design and components. Thanks to a 192kHz 24bit audio digital-analog converter and high quality insulators, electrolytic capacitors, copper-foil film capacitors and ultra-low-impedance electrolytic capacitors, the DMP-BD55 delivers the same kind of exciting surround effect and lifelike ambience as today's finest cinemas. The DMP-BD55 can also output analog signals for 7.1-channel sound, so even receivers that are not compatible with HDMI can produce the newest 7.1-channel surround sound by simply connecting to the DMP-BD55.

HDMI Features

x.v Color


RGB Color Range

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TEAC PD-D2610 5-CD Carousel Changer with MP3 CD Playback Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased two of these after reading the reviews.I am totally happy with them.As one of the reviewers said, they are easy to hook up.I wanted to make sure I had a CD player that would read my cd/r's -and they do!No more crazy error messages!!I haven't had the opportunity to check out any MP3 CDs yet.The price makes this cd changer a great value.Would recommend this item to anyone.

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The Teac PD-D2610 5 CD Player/Changer with Remote lets you enjoy more of your favorite music, at your convenience. Features Shuffle Play/Intro, Check Play, Multi-function flourescent display, and 10-Digit direct access keys (front panel & remote).Outputs: 2 digital out (Optical, Coaxial), and 1 analog out . Includes full-function remote control.

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Sony RDR-GX7 DVD Recorder Review

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(More customer reviews)I've had my Sony RDR-GX7 recorder for two weeks now, as of the date of this review.I decided to buy it in part because of the raves it got from consumers here on the amazon.com website.Let me tell you, they didn't steer me wrong!This recorder has already become an indispensible asset to my home theatre system.
As a devoted film fanatic, I've been wondering for years how I was ever going to replace some of the scarcer titles in my movie collection once my old hardware players die (I own movies in several now-defunct formats).It's no longer a worry - I'm transferring everything to DVD-R discs!And the new DVDs look incredible, even on my 57" widescreen TV ... the Sony DVD recorder is cleaning up some of the video "noise" on my old software, and the results are amazing.I also have an extensive library of home movies featuring loved ones who are no longer alive, and it's such a relief to be preserving my cherished - but fading - VHS tapes onto DVDs!I'm even doing some re-editing with my new Sony Recorder, and although I'm strictly an untalented amateur, I'm very happy with the results I've achieved so far.
The RDR-GX7 has some very cool special features that I wanted, but didn't think it had when I bought it.You can set up the recorder to automatically make Chapter Stops on your DVDs, at either 6 minute or 15 minute intervals, making the discs easy to search.You can record several programs onto one DVD, and then create a menu - including the names of each separate title - using a simple feature on the remote control.There are six recording modes, allowing you to control the quality and total recording time of each disc you make.If you make a mistake while starting to copy something onto a disc, it's no big deal!Just "erase" the bad footage using your remote control, and start over - your mistake will still be on the disc, but it will be permanently "hidden" and unplayable, so no one will ever guess you're not the perfect DVD-masterer.If you want to record raw footage and then edit it later, you can do so by using a DVD-RW disc and recording in a special editing mode.
The Sony RDR-GX7 is also very easy to set up ... I was afraid it might be a nightmare to integrate into my existing home theatre system, but the Quick Start Guide made it simple.I had never used a DVD-recorder before, but I had it hooked up to my DSS dish, AV receiver, TV, VCR, and LaserDisc player - and was creating my first disc - within an hour of unpacking the box!
I'm admittedly not familiar with all the other DVD-recorders on the market, so I really can't compare them all.However, I can tell you that I debated making this purchase for about four months while I debated formats and features and prices, and that I have aboslutely no regrets about choosing the Sony RDR-GX7.It's everything I hoped it would be ... and much, much more.Good luck making your product decision, and I hope that whatever your choice, you end up being as completely satisfied as I.Happy DVD recording!

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Sony RDR-GX7 component DVD recorder is the world's first standalone, dual-RW (DVD-R/-RW and DVD+R/+RW) home DVD player/recorder. Its format versatility gives you nearly complete recording and viewing freedom--the flexibility to create or view optical media for or from most computer DVD recorders. Further, the machine can accommodate the recordable optical formats required by any of your friends and family, regardless of their DVD players (though some older players do not play recordable media).
The RDR-GX7's sophisticated camcorder control capabilities lets you manage a range of dubbing and editing functions when you connect a Digital Handycam or Digital8 camcorder through the i.LINK (IEEE 1394) interface. One-touch dubbing fosters easy tape-to-disc conversion, and you can delete unwanted scenes or make a compilation of your favorite scenes with flexible editing functions such as program edit and advanced program edit.
Several picture-enhancing technologies are aimed at creating high-quality recordings, especially when transferring images from video sources such as VHS or 8 mm camcorders. The unit can play back DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD+R, CD, CD-R and CD-RW discs--offering a wealth of musical enjoyment alongside its extensive video capabilities.
The playback capability of the DVD recorder is said to be comparable to the high-end DVD players in Sony's acclaimed ES line. The player/recorder delivers stunning home-theater effects through a variety of high-performance features that optimize picture quality and effectively remove noise, such as a 12-bit, 108 MHz video digital-to-analog converter with Noise Shaped Video technology, motion-adaptive field noise reduction, pre-frame noise reduction, and pre-video equalizer technologies. Variable bit-rate MPEG encoding ensures maximum efficiency and recording time (60 to 360 minutes) for all applicable DVD media.
Whether your living room is currently home to an HDTV or you're merely thinking of "someday," the RDR-GX7 stands ready to deliver the full potential of your DVDs. Progressive scanning, referred to as 480p for the number of horizontal lines that compose the video image, creates a picture using twice the scan lines of a conventional DVD picture, giving you higher resolution and sharper images while eliminating nearly all motion artifacts. Using Sony's Precision Cinema Progressive technology, the recorder also encodes your DV (digital video) input sources in pristine 480p formatting.
During playback, the RDR-GX7 also performs 3:2 pulldown. DVD mastering introduces a common distortion when adjusting 24-frames-per-second movies to 30 fps video; 3:2 pulldown digitally corrects this distortion, removing the redundant information to display a film-frame-accurate picture. Top-of-the-line component-video outputs help minimize digital and line-scan artifacts on compatible advanced televisions, while composite- and S-video outputs bring compatibility with nearly any television.
Two sets of left/right analog-audio inputs and one set of outputs channel audio to Dolby Pro Logic receivers and stereo televisions. Both Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel surround-sound signals can be routed through the player's digital-audio outputs (one each of RCA coaxial and Toslink optical) for direct connection to a full-featured audio/video receiver.
Despite its advanced functionality, the RDR-GX7's intelligent onscreen graphical user interface (GUI) is entirely user-friendly, helping you create personal DVD titles with thumbnail pictures and operate the recorder through the sophisticated Remote Commander remote control. There's no need to cue or rewind tape here, so accessing precise points in your programming is nearly effortless.
What's in the Box
DVD player/recorder, user's manual, audio/video cord, 75-ohm coaxial video cable, Remote Commander remote control, and two AA batteries.

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OPPO BDP-93 Universal Network 3D Blu-ray Disc Player Review

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(More customer reviews)Oppo has created quite a name for itself with their Blu-ray players for home theater devotees. Priced between extraordinarily high end equipment and players that you can buy at warehouse clubs, the Oppo units have wowed users by truly being worth the extra dollars while providing a high-end experience. So here we have Oppo's brand new BDP-93. This new unit isn't quite on the market yet but those who kept in close touch with Oppo were offered the chance to buy the player - at the standard price - a few weeks early. Oppo told us that we'd be getting the unit with pre-release firmware, easily updated through the unit's Ethernet connection, but frankly I haven't observed any major issues with the firmware (mine is version 26-1108).

First thoughts: This is a well packaged machine with subdued highlights on the front panel, clearly labeled inputs and outputs on the back panel, and an informative and useful display. Drop in a DVD-A disc, for instance, such as the one within the Lord Of The Rings complete soundtrack sets, and the front panel informs you that you're listening to a DVD-A. The intuitive setup panels, accessed via the well designed and internally lit remote, quickly allow you to adjust your playback desires - you can listen to the multi-speaker output from the DVD-A or the mixed-down stereo version at the touch of a button.

And I've started out with audio discussion for a reason. Many of us with high end CD players still have an extra box in our audio stack; finding a DVD player, Bluray or otherwise, that can play back a standard CD with sufficient quality to allow removal of the CD player has been a difficult task. Most reviewers of DVD players seem to ignore the stereo audio component entirely. Here, you not only have the ability to listen to DVD-A versions of audio sources when available, but you have a real reason to disconnect your CD player for good. I have one of Sony's wonderful ES models from years ago which until now has been unparalleled by any reasonably priced component. The staging of the audio, though, is really improved on the Oppo over other DVD players and is at least on a par with the Sony ES CD player, if not somewhat better. Taking, for example, "Blackbirds" from the new remastered Beatles White Album, Paul is clearly staged just to the left of my right speaker. His vocals are pure and clear to an exquisite extent (sometimes to a fault as you can now clearly hear a sibilant s in the lyric - a fault of the microphones of the era - that is somewhat muffled on other equipment). Orchestral and pop music alike are impressive and clear.

The Oppo's front drawer operates smoothly, quickly, and quietly, and the entire unit itself is inaudible in operation. Playback of DVD-A's and CD's are quick and straightforward. No delays in loading were apparent.

After testing audio, I moved to streaming. Getting my Netflix account set up to stream to my BDP-93 took all of one minute. Seriously, this was far faster than I thought possible. Click the Home key on the remote, then move the cursor to select Netflix, click Select, and you're given a code. Type the code in at the Netflix website and in a few seconds you'll see your Netflix Instant Viewing menu loading. I quickly and easily watched the first few minutes of a movie and a TV series, both in HD. Mind you, Netflix doesn't stream 5.1 or 7.1 audio nor is their HD of the same quality that you're used to from Bluray. Streaming is NOT a replacement for Bluray discs (and isn't really a replacement for DVD's if it's quality that you're after), BUT it's a great way to quickly watch a movie with the family that you don't have available in your home library. Coming out of Netflix, I found myself stuck. I couldn't return to the disc player and inserting a DVD got me nowhere...this was the only bug I found in this pre-release firmware and I simply turned the unit off and on to get back to everything working properly.

I didn't test Blockbuster on Demand, but that's available as well.

As we move to video, I should point out that I utilized a direct HDMI 1.4 connection between my Oppo and a 53" Sony XBR (last year's model, not 3D). 1080p and 24p Video were both selected for my first test disc - the JJ Abrams Bluray of Star Trek. This disc was one of the tougher discs for my previous player (a Sony BDPS550) to handle, and I would wait and watch the Enterprise spin for quite some time while the player loaded the disc. No more. By the time I walked back to the couch to get comfortable, the first preview was starting. I quickly skipped to the main attraction - no delays in doing so, by the way - and was floored by the audio difference between the Oppo and my earlier Sony player. Now I should point out that I haven't tested the 7.1 capabilities, as my system is set up as a 5.1; I took the time to set up the 5.1 downmix in the setup menu (again, an intuitive and straightforward few steps). I felt enveloped in the soundstage and drawn in to the picture, which looked remarkably film-like and free of artifact. Just before the movie presents the "Star Trek" title, there's a fadeout which glowed as it would on a movie screen. The title card is presented in black, gray, and silver, a tricky combination of "color" that is difficult to see on many systems without at least some banding. None here that I saw, however. And any problems with bright red that you've seen on older DVD players are entirely absent as well.

The Oppo has a secondary HDMI output that can be routed to your processor. For those with, say, the newest Anthem processor, that's a reasonable way to go. I have an older Sunfire TGP-V, however, so ran the 6 analog cables into my direct inputs and utilized the Oppo's internal decoding. This is perhaps the greatest advance over my older Sony which has the same decoding capabilities but with far less resulting quality. With the Oppo, dialog remains pure and pristine, easily understood over the sound effects bouncing from speaker to speaker, with the low bass routed appropriately to the Sub. The two HDMI outputs allow you to utilize a direct connection to a new 3D TV while using the other connection to go to an HDMI 1.1-1.3 processor without losing the 1.4 capabilities in the interconnect over to the TV. What does that mean? It means you don't have to upgrade your processor! You get everything you could possibly want with a 3D-capable TV and your old processor. Let the Oppo handle the sound decoding and the TV handle the video with a direct HDMI feed. (And those with a non-3D TV shouldn't feel badly at all. The picture quality is so perfect, you won't notice 3D's absence).

I have lots left to try: the Oppo has two USB ports and an eSATA drive port. Bring on your FLAC files, your AVCHD files, your Kodak Picture CDs, your SACD's, and multiple other formats. Connect to your network and access your music files from your networked computers. The Oppo will handle it all. And yes, I ran a few non-Blu DVD's just to see how those work. There's up-conversion, of course, and you'll find the quality to be far better than you've seen before. I'd still get the Blu-ray when available, but it's nice to know that my DVD library won't go unused.

One tiny nit has been raised by folks on the web: the eject button on the face of the unit is difficult to find in a darkened home theater. True. However, there is an open/close button on the remote, which has an internal light, so I'm not going to nit-pick there. I'll raise one of my own: push a button on the remote and the internal light comes on. It stays on for a couple of seconds, then turns off. That's annoying in a dark room and I'd rather see the light stay off unless I ask for it by pushing the button for the light. I'd also like to be able to turn the light off as well as on but the remote light button works only to turn the light on; you then have to wait a few seconds for the light to automatically extinguish. That's about the toughest criticism I can offer on a splendid follow-up to the BDP-83.

As I mentioned earlier, Oppo distributes firmware updates online directly to the BDP-93, so that, plus the very sound pre-release firmware leads to my strong recommendation for this Bluray player as a worthy addition to your home theater - now, as opposed to waiting several months (my usual recommendation for a new product like this). Finally, the manual. Clearly written by those familiar with the language, the manual is both entertaining and informative. There are numerous technical points made with the reader clearly informed as to which choice and which selection is likely to be the most useful. We're at an incredibly complicated stage of home theater development. There are numerous potential sound outputs, video outputs, and connector possibilities, and everything has to talk together just right...the TV, the remotes, the processor, the player...Oppo makes this very easy, even to the point of having a "wizard" guide you through the basics on initial start-up. I was up and running in a few minutes, and it was a while before I returned to the Setup menu for a full and final set of adjustments. No gripes at all and kudos to those at Oppo for a well designed and implemented component.

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(November 2010)
Oppo's BDP-93 gives you universal playback of Blu-ray, DVD, CD, SACD, DVD-Audio, and a wealth of digital files, with solid picture and sound quality no matter the format. With access to streaming content from Netflix or Blockbuster on Demand, USB and eSATA ports for your external drives, and wide connectivity including dual HDMI 1.4, this player defines versatility.

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Panasonic DMP-BD60 All Region Zone free Blu-Ray DVD Player. To play PAL DVDs you must have a PAL TV or Multi System TV Review

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(More customer reviews)This product (so far) is exactly as advertised.My wife was able to play a DVD from overseas without any issues.This is my first blue-ray player and it hooked up to my Panasonic Viera Plasma in no time at all.Thanks Amazon for saving me $100!It was that much cheaper than going to a popular all-region DVD player seller!

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This Region free version of the Panasonic DMP-BD60 features state-of-the-art technologies for superb picture and sound quality with high-definition Blu-ray Discs. This powerful region free blu ray dvd player can output video in full-HD 1080p resolution and at a film-faithful rate of 24 frames per second. Just connect it to a compatible HDTV, and you'll enjoy smooth images with extraordinary depth and detail. SD Card Slot Also plays VCD, SACD, DVD-Audio, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, MP3 on CD-R/CD-RW, JPEG Plays Blu-ray high-definition discs with selectable output resolution of 1080p signals available through HDMI only or 720p/1080i signals available through HDMI or component video. plays DVD-Video, DVD-R & DVD-RW, and DVD+R & DVD+RW plays high-def AVCHD files on home-burned DVDs plays MP3 and JPEG files recorded to DVD plays CDs Selectable 720p/1080i/1080p video up-conversion for DVD (upconverted video available through HDMI output only) built-in audio decoding for Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, and multi-channel uncompressed PCM 7.1-channel bit stream audio output via HDMI BD-Java interactive capability BRAVIA Theatre SyncTM for control of compatible Panasonic TVs and components via HDMI HDMI digital output (combines video and multichannel audio with HDCP copy protection) HDMI version 1.3 with x.v.Color support 1 set of A/V outputs (composite video, S-video, and component video) stereo and 5.1-channel audio outputs coaxial and optical digital audio outputs motorized front panel Built-in Dolby Digital, dts, decoders with 5.1 analog outputs 24/96 compatible digital outputs - optical and coaxial Enhanced Convenience: 216MHz/12-bit video D/A conversion for high picture quality 192KHz / 24BIT Audio D/A Conversion Audio equalizer and 3D reverb

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Aquos 1080P Blu-ray Disc Player with Upconversion Review

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(More customer reviews)Sharp doesn't even list this orphan model on their web site.And judging by their support area they don't pay any attention to these products.Presumably they are OEM (meaning they slap their label on some unknown manufacturer's work).This machine is absolute junk.The front panel buttons are non-responsive.You have to physically unplug the unit to force it to power down (not easy when the cords are behind equipment).I've updated the firmware 2x since I've had the unit and it still won't play the most recent discs.I'm an electronic engineer and it took me an hour to do the update, I'd imagine most consumers would have to spend a hundred dollars to ship it off for service.I honestly don't know if any other vendors have better equipment.Apple's Steve Jobs once said that Blu-Ray was a "world of hurt."I think I see what he was referring to.The standards for this platform seem to be a moving target.Even discs that work can take 15 minutes to "boot up."Even the worst DVD is up and running in a minute.Don't buy Sharp and proceed carefully if you buy another brand.Be sure you can take the unit back with a full refund.Try renting discs before you buy any.

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The BD Live 2.0 feature allows you to access special Internet content with an Ethernet connection as well. HD upscaling improves the picture on the rest of your DVD collection to high-def quality, while 7.1 channel surround sound combines with the latest audio decoders to deliver master-quality notes.

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Sony VRD-MC6 DVDirect DVD Recorder + Accessory Kit Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm satisfied with this device.It i easy to use and does what it says it will.I have only used it to transfer my VHS tapes to DVD and I'm able to show them on two different TVs with the VHS/DVD players.My only complaint at this time is that it takes a long time to do the transfer as it must run at the regular speed.

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Transfer home movies and digital pictures to DVD, quickly and easily without a PC. Connect with virtually any camcorder, VCR, even DVR for recording video DVDs playable in standard DVD players. Built in slots accept the 5 most common memory cards for recording digital pictures to DVD as a slideshow or for photo storage. Record high definition AVCHD video from Sony HDD or Memory Stick Handycam camcorders to DVD playable in Blu-ray Disc compatible devices.

KIT INCLUDES:
* 25 DVD-R SPINDLE.
* DVD DISC CASE.
* DVD LENS CLEANER.

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Sony DVP-NS700H/B 1080p Upscaling DVD Player, Black Review

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(More customer reviews)Just hooked-up this player to my new Sony 40" LCD TV via HDMI cable and the results from standard DVDs is excellent. Not HDTV quality, but very, very close and an improvement from my older Panasonic player. By the way, the complaint about this unit not displaying older 4:3 aspect ratio films, ie older classic movies, is not correct. I just watched a portion of the Wizard of Oz and several other older movies in the correct OAR. The answer is on page 56 of the manual. I am always amazed at how people complain about products without reading the manual. After a 15 second click of several buttons on the remote, the player automatically shows both widescreen and old-style 4:3 format films in the correct aspect ratio.

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Breathe new life into your DVD collection with the DVP-NS700H in both black and silver. Enjoy your DVD collection now upscaled to 1080p via the HDMI connection. Plus with BRAVIA sync, you can easily power on and synch the inputs of compatible Sony AV devices connected to the players via HDMI for hassle-free enjoyment.

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TEAC GF-350 Turntable / CD-Recorder Review

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(More customer reviews)Here's a new electronic wonder that could have been truly great, but isn't.

On the plus side, it's great looking and very easy to use. Put in an Audio CDR or Audio CDRW (it won't take blank computer discs), adjust the recording volume, push a button and voila... you have a CDR of your old favorite record album or cassette. It can automatically insert track breaks as well, but it is probably better to use the manual track break insertion method (as recommended by the instruction manual), as many original musical sources have quiet spots that can "trick" the Teac into adding one where you don't want it.

Now for the negative... as previous reviewers have stated, the playback sound is disappointment, and by this I am referring to what you get when you put your newly created CDR into your stereo system. The bass response is not adequate. This is the result of Teac chosing to use a ceramic cartridge for the tonearm. This otherwise great machine would have been better served with a magnetic cartridge. Yes, it would have cost more, but would have been worth it.

A few lesser negative points include the fact that Teac chose to include an AM/FM radio rather than a cassette player. My guess is most people would buy this machine to transcribe their old collection of LPs and cassettes that have not been received official release in compact disc format. So why the radio instead of a cassette player? You can record cassettes using the input jacks and provided cables, but you also have to "tie" the Teac to your stereo system in order to do so. Also, what's the story with having input jacks, but no output jacks? You have to listen to the records on the okay, but small speakers provided in the unit, but you cannot listen directly through your stereo system.

In summary, this is a fine machine for those who are not audiophiles. Again, it is easy to use and after a couple of "practice" recordings, you can burn CDRs as fast as it takes the records to play. But if you're expecting CD-quality results, you'll have to use the input jacks to connect to your old magnetic cartridge turntable. This could have been best electronic invention since the advent of the CD, but it falls a little short.

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Finally, there's a way to burn vinyl to CD that doesn't require a computer or an engineering degree. With Teac's GF-350 turntable and CD recorder combo system, you simply load a blank CD-R or CD-RW, put on your LP, press "record," lower the tone arm, and press "play." You can record the entire album or simply pull select favorites from your entire collection to make your own unique compilations. Monitor your recording through the systems amplifier (3.5 watts per channel x 2) and twin 3-inch speakers, or avail yourself of the convenient front-panel .125-inch headphone jack.
The system is finished in black with a handsome woodgrain texture. Level meters and other CD feedback is visible from the system's backlit LCD. Please note that the GF-350 records only with CDs designated as "music" or "digital audio" (also CD-DA); computer-grade data CD-Rs are incompatible.
The GF-350 also offers features like automatic or manual track increment options (with 2 different level thresholds to choose from), manual record-level control, and an auxiliary set of RCA stereo analog audio inputs for recording from external sources like cassette, reel-to-reel tape, or even another CD player or MP3 player. Playback features include shuffle play, repeat play (1/all), and 32-track programming.
Tune in your favorite swing or big-band station on the rotary analog AM/FM tuner. The turntable supports 33-1/3, 45, or 78 rpm records, so you can play your entire collection--it even comes with a handy center-hole adapter for your 7-inch/45 rpm singles. A remote lets you operate everything from the comfort of your easy chair (but remember, you still have to get up to flip the records!).
What's in the Box
GF-350 system, 7-inch record adapter, a remote control, remote batteries, a user's manual, and warranty information.

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USB External CD DVD RW Burner Drive For Acer Aspire one Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought 3 Acer Aspire One computers as Christmas presents this year and needed at least 1 external drive to share between them.2 of the computers had Windows 7 Starter as the operating system ansd the other had Windows XP.The drive was basicly plug & play on the XP computer, but would not work on the Windows 7 computers at all.The disc that came with the drive had old drivers on it that didn't include Windows 7.The instruction sheet was of no use at all.There was no manufacturers name or model number on the drive, nothing I could reference any kind of a search with.I downloaded several different codec's but none would operate the drive.Fianally I called Acer for help and found out that they hadden't released any drivers for the Aspire One with Windows 7 Starter.The reason, "Windows 7 is too new, and to keep checking back with them."
The seller of the drive wasn't aware that it was not compatable with Windows 7.I gave it 3 stars overall rating because it did work fine with XP computer.I only gave it 1 star for ease of use and ease of installation because I had so much trouble with it trying to get it to work.I don't think the vender screened the product for compatibility with Windows 7.

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Features: 1. External slim DVDRW Drive 2. Powered by USB or external ac adapter3. Plug & Play, travel easily 4. Hot-swapping capability5. Support windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista 6. Disk Load Type: TrayPackage Includes: 1 pc DVDRW drive1 pc USB data cabel1 pc USB Power Cable (PS2)1 pc AC Adapter (5V)Unit dimension: 160 x 137 x 19mm USB data cable: 60cmUSB power cable: 60cmFit Laptop models: Work with any laptop and desk pc with USB portPacking: Single retail box.Brand New Replacement Product, works as genuine parts, 100% OEM Compatible!!Full 6 months warranty! Compatibility:Replace Part Number:Fit Laptop models:ACER Aspire One A110 series laptop, ACER Aspire One A150 series laptop, ASUS EEE PC 700 series laptop, ASUS EEE PC 900 series laptop, ASUS EEE PC 1000 series laptop, DELL Latitude C400 series laptop, DELL Latitude D400 series laptop, DELL Latitude D420 series laptop, Dell Insprion Mini 9 series laptop, HP Compaq NC4000 series laptop, HP Compaq NC4200 series laptop, HP Compaq NC4400 series laptop, HP Mini 1000 Series laptop, HP Mini 2133 Series laptop, IBM ThinkPad X20 series laptop, IBM ThinkPad X30 series laptop, IBM ThinkPad X40 series laptop, IBM ThinkPad X60 series laptop, IBM ThinkPad X300 series laptop, Toshiba Portege R100 series laptop, Toshiba Portege R150 series laptop, Toshiba Portege R200 series laptop,

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