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- One Touch Irecord
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Best Connectivity SD-NET50033 NAS & USB 2.0 Device Server
UPnP Media Server share your multimedia content to compliant player. File Server for file sharing (supports Samba, SMB); Disk format support: FAT32, NTFS (read only). iTunes Server share music store to other PCs. Built-in BitTorrent download station. Print Server (supports LPR). Web Server (supports HTTP). User friendly web management. Compact Size (112x70x26 mm)
Brand: Best Connectivity Model: SD-NET50033 Dimensions: 6.50" h x 3.50" w x 5.00" l,
Most helpful customer reviews 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Runs perfect By Grwarlock You know I read the other review and I want to point out that he did say he was newto NAS. I believe his review is based on the lack of that knowledge.I own 4 of these and have NO issues with them.They work seamless for me and have for 6+ months.I like them and would purchase again if I needed more. 2 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Paperweight; don't bother; you will lose [...] - like I did By Alexander Lee Why a paperweight?(1) So buggy it locks up like 50% of the time. Click on one button, (like when you're navigating the directories for example), and 50% of the time the NaS locks up and is inoperable -- yes, that means, broken until you restart the NaS. It is sssoooooo very buggy, and when you restart the NaS, you have to restart it manually -which can take 10 minutes to wait around for. With such a egregious failure rate, this is not a NaS, but a paperweight.(2) Virtually no product support. Why. At the time I bought this NaS adapter, the amazon.com description of it was like one small paragraph. And each sentence was too brief to describe what it actually does. For one, as a Newbie myself to NaS, I had a hard time understanding what each Very Brief Sentence was saying. And when I checked the manufacturer's product website, their information was almost just as sketchy. = No Product Support. Technically, you can e-mail their support, but there are no product support on their product website to begin with, and no forums on this product (so people with questions can post their questions and get answers from either the manufacturer or other users), and who wants to e-mail support everytime one has a question? = no product support.(3) Made in China . Okay. I don't like to talk negatively about what country a product was manufactured in, but after noting this product, was bottomline, a paperweight after I used it and gave up on it as a paperweight, I thought to myself, "Made in China" -- figures. I have nothing against "Made in China", but this product will not be a service to people or customers who want a quality NaS.****************************************************************************************************************************************I apologize that I didn't write a review sooner, that is entirely my fault. I should warn people about this product and tell them to spend their hard earned money on something that I feel Amazon.com reviews gave a high rating to when buying a NaS. I don't like to thrash products with a negative review like "1 star- paperweight", but I can't go with my feelings of compassion here, I feel it is my duty, in the end, to warn customers that basically, if a product is a waste of their hard-earned money, and that their money is better spend on other products, then I should do so, because in the end, that would be my duty to do. So I apologize, and here is my review.I have nothing against the manufacturer, or products made in China, but customers are better off spending their hard-earned money on NaS's that works, not ones that don't.*****************************************************************************************************************************************One good thing about this product: The NaS can be used as a printer server, and it works just A-Okay as a printer server. I didn't have too much trouble hooking up my desktop Windows Vista Computer to the printer connected to this NaS, that part worked out fine. So yes, as a printer server, it worked just fine for me. But I wanted to buy a NaS (which happens to also be able to act as a printer server), not just only, yes only, a printer server. If I wanted a printer server, I would have bought just a printer server. But I wanted to buy a NaS, and bottomline, this is not working as a
Toshiba RS-TX20 DVD Recorder with 120 GB TiVo Series2 Digital Video Recorder
Toshiba RS-TX20 DVD Recorder And Digital Media Server - Optical TosLink Digital Audio Output DVD/DVD-R/RW/VCD/CD/CD-R/RW/MP3 Playback TiVo Basic Service included 120 GB hard drive for up to 120 hours of video record time Up to 3 days advance program guide to record your favorite programs Control Live TV - pause, rewind, instant replay Fully upgradeable to TiVo Plus Service and Tivo Home Media Option (Subscription fee required. For details visit www.tivo.com) Easy-to-use TiVo User Interface Front Panel TiVo Service & DVD Controls Instant Replay IR Blaster for Cable and DBS Box Control Front Panel A/V, S-Video & IEEE1394 Firewire DV Input for camcorder connection
Amazon Sales Rank: #67034 in Home Theater Brand: Toshiba Model: RS-TX20 Dimensions: 7.81" h x 16.25" w x 19.25" l, 13.00 pounds DVD recorder/player with built-in 120 GB hard drive and free TiVo Basic service (pause, rewind, instant replay, 3-day advance recording) Up to 140 hours of audio/video storage on hard-disk drive (HDD); records to DVD-R or DVD-RW DVD offers ColorStream Pro progressive-scan output for use with high-definition and HD-ready TVs Front-panel IEEE 1394/DV input provides a quick and easy connection with a compatible digital camcorder Measures 16.5 x 3.3 x 13 inches (W x H x D)
Toshiba's RS-TX20 Digital Media Server is two high-tech components in one: a full-featured DVD recorder/player and a TiVo Series2 digital video recorder with free TiVo Basic service included with purchase. The unit's high-capacity, 120 GB hard-disk drive (HDD) stores up to 140 hours of audio/video storage (depending on the quality level you select), while DVD recording gives you the option for archiving your VHS and camcorder footage and for easy recording of your favorite TV programs. A convenient, front-panel DV input (IEEE 1394) is perfect for quick transfers of camcorder material onto the hard-disk drive and then to DVD. The unit also comes with a 45-day free trial of the TiVo Plus service so you can try features unique to the TiVo Plus service, including the ability to search for programs by title, set up Season Pass recordings for your favorite shows, and create actor, director, and keyword WishLists searches. With TiVo Basic Service included and without paying a subscription fee, you can record your favorite TV shows onto the HDD and watch them on your schedule. You can also record content from the hard disk drive to a DVD media (DVD-R or DVD-RW--does not record to DVD-RAM discs) quickly and easily. The easy-to-use TiVo interface can automatically create a DVD menu for easy navigation. DVDs can be named according to your program selections, or you may manually enter a title. This is a great DVD player, too. Whether your living room is currently home to an HDTV or you're merely thinking of "someday," the RS-TX20 will deliver the full potential of your commercial DVDs. Progressive scanning, referred to as 480p for the number of horizontal lines that compose the video image, gives you higher resolution and sharper images than standard 480i signals while eliminating nearly all motion artifacts. Toshiba's Digital Cinema Progressive feature (3:2 pulldown detection and reversal) digitally corrects frame distortion in film-based material to display a film-frame-accurate picture. The recorder/player offers 1 set of ColorStream Pro component-video outputs (selectable for 480p/480i), 2 composite-video-based AV inputs, 1 S-video input, and 1 RF coaxial input (for an antenna signal or a feed from an older VCR or cable box). A set of left/right analog-audio outputs channel audio to Dolby Pro Logic receivers and stereo televisions, while both Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel surround-sound signals can be routed through the player's Toslink optical digital-audio output for direct connection to a full-featured audio/video receiver. The DVD drive is fully compatible with your MP3 and WMA music CDs and will even play discs full of your favorite JPEG digital photos for ready-made slide shows right in your living room. A supplied IR blaster cable for cable-box and satellite receiver control (C3 Control) connects to the back of the recorder and transmits an infrared (IR) signal to change channels on your cable or satellite box, as needed, for advance recording--freeing you from having to pretune the correct channel ahead of time. The included, no-fee TiVo Basic service features a 3-day rolling program guide, TV "Trick Play" features (such as the ability to pause and rewind live TV), instant replay/instant skip, and manual recording capability with repeat function. The unit is fully upgradeable to the TiVo Plus Service (subscription required: $12.95 per month or a "product lifetime" fee of $299 that's good for as long as your RS-TX20 remains operational), which includes TiVo's Home Media Option for remote (online) scheduling, access to MP3/JPEG digital media files from your PC, and multi-room viewing with no additional TiVo receivers. What's in the Box DVD/HDD recorder/player, a remote control, remote batteries, an IR blaster cable, a user's manual, a stereo analog audio interconnect/composite-video cable, and warranty/registration information.
Most helpful customer reviews 116 of 118 people found the following review helpful. A TiVo I can (affordably) live with... By Jeff Erz This is a pretty nice unit. 120GB hard drive, which means 32 to 141 hours of recording capacity depending on video quality. MPEG encoding artifacts become pretty apparent in motion scenes at medium quality (94 hrs) so I'm sticking with High for most recordings, which means 46 hrs storage on the hard drive. Of course the great positive here is that you can archive to DVD the stuff you want to keep. There's no editing of the material before you burn, but if you have a PC at home, you can always rip the DVD and probably edit more easily there. This unit, as well as the Pioneers, has a major advantage in that it comes with TiVo basic (3-day program guide, no "season pass", "wish lists" or home media features) so you don't have to pay TiVo the $13/mo subscription unless you really want that stuff.A few nits:* menus can seem pretty slow at times, as does the program guide* does not display amount used/free on hard drive* even "live tv" is displayed with "best" compression (i.e. not the native line-in signal)* DVD burns are only at the same quality you originally recorded the show* remote is too symmetrical; i've pointed it the wrong way 3 times already!* $100 rebate requires perhaps 10-12 weeks of premium TiVo subscriptionAs for the HD complainers, come on. How many people are even receiving HD content, let alone recording it? Since the dawn of analog videotape, home recording options have always been inferior in quality to broadcast/prerecorded-content. I agree that if you have satellite HD, it's much more compelling to go with an integrated DVR/converter box that can save the programming in its native format. But most of us don't live in that world. We just want to time-shift our shows. I had been using a VCR up till now and this is much better. I don't doubt there will be better recorders in the future, but this is a nice combo IMHO.BTW, I suggest doing a websearch/price-compare as you may not find your best deal here (hint hint). 15 of 15 people found the following review helpful. A Nifty Machine By Peter Eavis PROS:1) The unbeatable feature is the ability to record to DVD. The recording is fast and the quality is always solid. A lot of cable companies' DVRs make archiving to DVD impossible. It is also very easy to do the recording, since the machine tells you how much of the blank dvd you will use up.2) The other huge pro is the fact that this can be added to your home network, meaning you can port over songs and photos to the Toshiba.3) Though somewhat lengthy, set up is very easy -- even the remote.4) TiVo interface much more useful than anything put out by my cable company. I much prefer to use it over the cable DVR.CONS:1) No HDTV through this, but I just rented an extra cable box for $9/month for recording shows in HD. I use that for shows that I know will be in HD (and there aren't that many). The fact is, no DVD player plays in HD yet (soon to arrive at a high price). However, you can't have the two cable boxes in the same room easily, due to remote confusion (the cable remote will change the TiVo box and mess up recordings, so use separate rooms if you want the 2 box solution).2) A small con. If you do want to hook this into the network you do need a wireless adapter that is now discontinued. These are plentiful on eBay (and cheaper than the new generation adapters), but you can't just walk into your local electronics shop and pick up the adapter you need. TiVo does list the adapters that work. Networking it was no problem whatsoever. 14 of 14 people found the following review helpful. The good, bad and the ugly... By FrankNL Good: It works, it is addictive, it changes the way you watch TV...Bad: Well, the picture quality is not too good, the free TIVO service only has a three-day TV schedule (although you can plan manual recordings further ahead), the connectivity is complicated, the
One Touch Irecord
IRECORD allows you to record your favorite movies or TV shows directly to your iPod.
Amazon Sales Rank: #54877 in Consumer Electronics Brand: PreSonus Model: IRECORD Dimensions: 4.50" h x 4.75" w x 9.75" l, 1.56 pounds Package includes - iRecord device; S-video cable; RCA Audio/Video cable; Power adapter; User Manual and Quick Start Guide Records directly to audio and video iPod - PSP&any USB 2.0 mass storage device Records from any analog video source including DVD player, TV, TiVo, VCR, or any cable/satellite set-top box One touch recording makes iRecord simple to use Supports NTSC, PAL and SECAM video standards
Most helpful customer reviews 29 of 29 people found the following review helpful. Finally, a simple solution for LP collections By Robert G. Powell I'd been looking for something to convert many of my LPs to ditigal formats. The iRecord is the first that makes the job simple, easy and convenient. No sound board, no having to drag the computer around the house. Just plug the iRecord into your audio set-up and play your records on the phonograph. I use a datastick for transfer to my computer and, ultimately, to my iPod via iTunes. (You can record directly to an iPod, but the interface with iTunes becomes more complicated.) The folks behind the iRecord are responsive and helpful with a less than 24-hour turnaround to my questions. All in all, a great experience. (Why 4 rather 5 stars? Just that recording LPs is not as simple as CDs and DVDs. I did have to communicate with the company, but got prompt, accurate support.) 24 of 28 people found the following review helpful. irecord By Hr Block Client I think the irecord is great, although, they should let you know that any DVD with anti-piracy restrictions can only be uploaded directly to your ipod. They will not transfer to flash drives or external hard drives. I bought the irecord to create an extensive mp4 video collection. This is going to be really tough to accomplish unless they come out with a 1000GB ipod. The discription of the irecord is misleading, at best, hence the 2 stars. I would have never spent the $199.99 had I known this before. Also your external hard drive has to be in fat-32 format. I bought three of them before I found one that I could format to fat-32. Many store reps. have told me that they don't even make fat-32 hard drives anymore. They do. Use a Black Passport 80GB, 120GB, 160GB external hard drive. Other than that, I would have to say that their tech. support team has been wonderful. That is the only reason they get 2 stars instead of 1. The irecord also gets really hot after about 30 minutes of use. I always allow time for it to cool down, but I am expecting this will be my next issue. Good luck. 7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Worth every penny!! By Paul Schmidt This product is fabulous!!!! It does everything that is promised. I was able to put music from old LPs, and 45s into my IPod as well as a bunch of movies. The on-line directions could be more clear but IT WORKS! I suggest you put everything into your computer using a flash drive first, import to ITunes and THEN sync your IPod or ITouch. If you put movies and music directly into your IPod, it gets erased the next time you sync. Well worth the $$$$$$$. See all 15 customer reviews...
Toshiba 46WX800U 46-Inch 1080p 240 Hz Cinema Series 3D LED TV, Black
Toshiba 46WX800 46-Inch 1080p 240 Hz Cinema Series 3D LED TV, Black
Amazon Sales Rank: #20160 in Consumer Electronics Size: 46WX800 Color: black Brand: Toshiba Model: 46WX800U Dimensions: 20.00" h x 2.00" w x 48.00" l, 53.00 pounds Native resolution: 1920 x 1080 Display size: 46 46-inch 3D LED TV with full-HD 1080p resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, and 7,000,000:1 contrast ratio Pair with Toshiba Active Shutter 3D glasses to enjoy broadcast and Blu-ray 3D content in HD resolution Built-in Wi-Fi for accessing Net TV services including Facebook, Flickr, Twitter, Pandora, YouTube and many more Wide media support with DLNA certification and playback of several digital video, music, and image formats PixelPure 5G 14-bit internal digital video processor increases gradation levels for smoother, clearer images
3D Technology Checklist This product is 3D-related. To help you get a great 3D experience, use the checklist below to ensure you have everything you need. 3D viewing requires: A DisplayFirst, you'll need a 3D-ready display--whether it's a 3D HDTV, 3D projector, or 3D computer monitor. These displays have more processing power than standard 2D models for displaying 3D images in rapid succession. A SourceYour display may be ready for 3D playback, but you'll still need a device to read 3D content. This can be a cable box with a subscription to a 3D channel, a 3D Blu-ray Disc player, or a PlayStation 3 system. 3D Content3D content--the actual entertainment, in other words--will be played back using the source mentioned above, whether it's a 3D broadcast from your cable provider, a 3D Blu-ray Disc, or a 3D video game. 3D GlassesFor now, the vast majority of 3D HDTVs require glasses for 3D viewing. Many use powered "active shutter" glasses, others polarized "passive" glasses. You'll need one pair per viewer, and they'll have to be compatible with your display, whether they're the same brand, or a pair of "universal" glasses designed to work across brands. HDMI CableTo connect your source (such as a 3D Blu-ray Disc player) to your display, you'll need a high-speed HDMI cable. Cables with this designation feature bandwidth speeds up to 10.2 Gbps (gigabits per second), for carrying the 3D signal without any loss of quality. If you want to get more information about 3D, shop our 3D products, watch videos, or interact with other customers, we invite you to visit 3D 101, our customer center about everything 3D. Internet-Ready Television Internet-ready TVs use your broadband connection to deliver dynamic content, whether it's streaming video from Netflix, new music from Pandora, or a quick glance at today's weather forecast. Although there is overlap, each manufacturer offers a unique bundle of free or paid services, including streaming video and music, social networking apps, online photo galleries, news and financial updates, weather info, sports scores, and a variety of other smartphone-like applications. Manufacturers continue to add new content to their offerings, keeping customers current through firmware updates, and making a bit of research a prudent step in your buying decision. Learn more about Internet TVs, how they work, what services are offered by different manufacturers, and exactly what you'll need to get started at our Internet TV 101 customer center. The WX800 Cinema Series 3DTV combines elegant design, 3D-ready LED picture quality, and a wide array of available Internet content to create a new dimension in quality and style. Get full 1080p high-definition video, built-in wi-fi and networking abilities, wide media support, and plenty more with this 46-inch 3DTV from Toshiba. Immerse Yourself in Entertainment Get lost in your entertainment, with striking 3D visuals brought to you in full HD, thanks to a 1080p Full HD CineSpeed Display with LED Backlighting. You'll savor brilliant high-def 3D images with a 7,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio for serious detail. Toshiba technologies like PixelPure 5G further ensure your movies and games will come to life, with incredible sharpness and smoother, purer, more natural images. For real 3D video, just pair the WX800 with Toshiba Active Shutter 3D glasses, and enjoy Blu-ray 3D discs, along with a growing amount of broadcast content. 3D footage is shot with two special cameras spaced apart 2.5 inches to mimic our eyes. These state-of-the-art glasses (sold separately) create a dazzling 3D effect by opening and closing lenses 120 times per second. This requires a television iwth exceptional video features, and that of course will benefit all your 2D viewing. And while the WX800 delivers 3D video, its own elegant, ultra-thin design approaches 2D. The choice of 46-inch or 54.6-inch screen sizes make Toshiba 3D TVs perfect for building a big, beautiful home theater. Even the stand looks great. In back, the WX800 features an Ethernet port, along with built-in 802.11a/b/g/n wireless networking. This lets you access Toshiba's Net TV content, for streaming video from services like Netflix, social networking with Twitter and Facebook, Internet radio from Pandora, and a whole lot more, for entertainment beyond the included three dimensions. Finally, minimizing their televisions' impact on the planet--and your pocketbook--is a concern for Toshiba. LED backlighting is one of the most power-efficient backlight technologies, and with features like a brightness sensor to automatically adjust backlighting to suit ambient light, this HDTV is designed to run with only the power it needs. It meets the strict ENERGY STAR energy efficiency guidelines set forth by the EPA and US Department of Energy. Pair the WX800 with Toshiba Active Shutter 3D glasses to enjoy broadcast and Blu-ray 3D content. Toshiba's Net TV content is available with just a few clicks of the remote--includes Facebook, Flickr, Twitter, Pandora, YouTube and many more. 46WX800U Features ClearFrame 240 Get awesome viewing for quick-action sports and other entertainment with a 240Hz anti-blur effect for enhanced picture quality and fast-motion video. ClearFrame quadruples the original frame rate from 60 frames per second (fps) to 240fps for the smoothest, blur-free picture available. PixelPure 5G With a 14-bit internal digital video processor, gradation levels are increased, creating smoother, clearer images. LED TV Experience a superior picture and higher Contrast Ratio with Edge LED backlight technology, producing brighter whites and deeper blacks than traditional CCFL backlight televisions. Built-in Wi-Fi This television can access your home wireless network without the need for a wired connection. Toshiba's Net TV personalized Internet content is available with just a few clicks of the remote, with Yahoo! TV Widgets. Simply visit the Widget Gallery on your TV and choose from a vast selection that includes Facebook, Flickr, Twitter, Pandora, YouTube and many more. Digital Tuner Integrated digital tuning (8VSB ATSC and QAM) eliminates the need for a separate digital converter set-top box (in most cases). Toshiba has taken steps to reduce the impact of their HDTVs, with a power-conscious design and full ENERGY STAR qualification. An attractive, ultra-thin cabinet design makes Toshiba 3D TVs perfect for building a big, beautiful home theater--even the stand looks great. Great Expandability and Convenience Build that entertainment center with four HDMI inputs and Toshiba InstaPort for fast switching between them. And because Toshiba 3D TVs are DLNA-certified, you'll also be able to work all suitably equipped components--receivers, home media servers and more--using a single remote control. Home theater without the headache. Stunning Sound Toshiba 3D TVs don't skimp on audio, either. They come with built-in stereo speakers, plus advanced audio technologies including Audyssey EQ to equalize sound for the entire room, Dolby Volume to maintain loudness as you change channels or encounter blaring commercials, plus Dolby Digital Plus, which delivers full audio potential from Blu-ray discs, HD broadcasts, along with streamed and downloaded media. AutoView To give you the best entertainment around the clock, the image on your TV should be bright enough for high-contrast viewing during the day, but not so intense that it strains your eyes at night. Making those adjustments yourself can be a hassle, so Toshiba's AutoView takes care of it for you. Green Engineering Though powerfully entertaining, LED HD TVs are built with a power-conscious design. Each is ENERGY STAR-qualified, so you can reduce your impact while upgrading your television. Gaming Mode Gaming Mode supercharges your playing by reducing game controller delay, allowing the video signal to bypass select internal TV circuitry, shortening signal-to-screen time. Perfect for modern gaming systems. Media Player This TV allows you to enjoy photos, movies or music files stored on a USB device or SD Memory Card. You can also enjoy photos, movies, or music files directly from your PC by connecting the TV to your home network. DLNA certification means the TV can also access DLNA-enabled devices such as network storage drives, etc. 46WX800U Select Specifications Video Screen Size: 46-Inch Diagonal Widescreen Display Type: LED Resolution: 1080p Native Display Resolution: 1920 x 1080 Refresh Rate: ClearFrame 240Hz Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 7,000,000:1 Tuner: NTSC/ATSC/QAM in the Clear Media Formats Video: MPEG2 PS, MPEG2 TS, AVCHD, MP4 Music: MP3, MP4 (AAC), LPCM Photo: JPEG Internet Capability: Net TV DLNA Certified: Yes 802.11 Wi-Fi Capable Yes Inputs/Outputs HDMI: 4 Component Video (Y/PB/PR): 1 PC Input (15-Pin D-Sub): 1 USB Ports: 2 Ethernet Port: 1 Digital Audio Output 1 (Output) Weight and Dimensions Dimensions (WxHxD): 43.00 x 26.11 x 1.15 Inches (43.00 x 28.94 x 11.34 Inches With Stand) Weight: 42.11 lbs. (49.8 lbs. with stand) What's in the Box Toshiba 46WX800U, Remote Control With Two Size "AA" Carbon Zinc Batteries, Cleaning Cloths, Securement Clip, Two Cable Clamps, Four Spacers for Wall Brackets, Tool Set, AV Adapter Cable, Component Adapter Cable, Owner's Manual, Pedestal Assembly Manual, Quick Setup Guide, Registration Card
Most helpful customer reviews 92 of 93 people found the following review helpful. Outstanding By cdew002 SELECTING: I was in the market for a new TV, but I had no intention of getting a 3D TV until I saw the sale Amazon had that included the Bluray player and glasses for $1299. Too good to pass up since I was going to spend close to that on a regular LED/LCD TV anyway. There were a few sales on Samsungs and Panasonics, but I chose Toshiba. The TV being replaced was a 3.5 year old 50" HD Toshiba DLP. That was a great product, so I decided to exercise a little brand loyalty. Additionally, because Toshiba was one of the last "big" manufacturers to release their 3D TV, I figured they would probably have the best picture since they had more time to perfect their technology. That may be incorrect logic, but it worked for me. There were almost no reviews when I bought the TV, so I kept my fingers crossed.SHIPPING: I waited like a little kid for this thing to get to me - even though I got it in 5 days, it seemed like forever! The box had a huge hole in it (looked like it had been kicked) and the back of the TV had a small dent. I signed for it with the acknowledgement that it was dented so if it didn't work, I could send it back. These things are shipped via freight, and freight is known to be rough on packages. The dent didn't bother me (provided it worked), so I took it home.SETUP: Got home, took it out of the box. This thing is skinny! It is also surprisingly heavy (not overly cumbersome, but it is heavier than it looks). The base attaches like it should - pretty self explanatory. Got it hooked up and turned on. The TV walked me through the setup as it should. The picture was great - I don't have cable (I know, I know), but the OTA stations looked wonderful. It was a very clean look. The response time changing channels was very quick (it was somewhat slower on the DLP TV). The options Toshiba has to change the picture are limitless - I am still tinkering with the picture (although the way it is set up out of the box is great).3D SETUP: I bought A Christmas Carol, Open Season, and Monsters Vs. Aliens (off eBay) in 3D. Setup is identical to a regular DVD player, except I believe you need to have a 1.4 HDMI cable (not a standard HDMI) to transmit the 3D image. I wish they mentioned this up front, but luckily I did some research before the TV arrived and ordered an Amazon cable for $7. Not a big deal, but I would have been pretty irritated if I would have had to make a trip to BestBuy to buy a $50 cable. For the glasses, you just pull the clear battery saver tab (you'll see it if you don't know what I'm talking about) and you're good to go. You can tell when the glasses are on because the light allowed through the glasses changes. I believe I had to change the TV to auto-detect 3D, but a message pops up and tells you what to do once it sees a 3D disc, so that's all there is to it.STANDARD/BLURAY PICTURE: Fantastic. There's not much more to it. It is a great picture with incredible detail. I thought the old HD DLP Toshiba had a great picture, but I don't know if I'll be able to watch it again because of the improvement this TV is over that one. Bluray really did blow me away on this TV. There are countless adjustments you can make to the picture, which is nice (doubt I'll use them, but it's more of a comfort thing).3D PICTURE: Didn't know what to expect. After I ordered the 46", I began reading that you needed a bigger screen to appreciate 3D and got worried. Luckily, this wasn't true! The picture is much more "crisp" than in the theaters. When I first put on "A Christmas Carol," all I could do was smile. I had read a lot of blurbs here and there regarding the issues people were having with 3D TVs making "ghost" and "double" images. It actually did happen during one scene of "A Christmas Carol," but I'm not really sure why (it was actually just a character's nose had a ghost image during one scene), and it didn't happen at any other
Archos DVR Station Gen 5 for 405, 605, and 705 Players
Amazon Sales Rank: #28101 in Network Media Player Color: grey Brand: Archos Model: 500982 Released on: 2007-09-01 Original language: English Dimensions: 6.00" h x 2.00" w x 4.00" l, 2.63 pounds 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.
Amazon.com Product Description .caption { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica neue, Arial, serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; } ul.indent { list-style: inside disc; text-indent: -15px; } The Archos home DVR station provides a convenient way to record TV and most video sources in MPEG4 format straight onto any Archos generation 5 device for later playback with DVD quality resolution. You can even set a personalized schedule with the DVR station and a generation 5 device to record your favorite TV shows. For added convenience, the DVR station is compatible with WiFi-enabled generation 5 devices, which allows you to stream video files from a PC onto your TV. What's in the Box DVR Station Gen 5, remote control, AC/DC power adapter, two 2RCA/2RCA cables, two S-Video cables, and owner's manual. The DVR station provides a convenient way to record TV straight onto any Archos generation 5 device. Record TV and most video sources in MPEG-4 format, or use it as a USB Host to exchange files.
Most helpful customer reviews 21 of 21 people found the following review helpful. REMOTES ARE SHORT LIVED By Fitz-George Rattray 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. 23 of 25 people found the following review helpful. Understand What You're Getting By A TV Watcher 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. 15 of 16 people found the following review helpful. A Must Have for the 605 By TC 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. See all 67 customer reviews...
Toshiba RS-TX60 DVD Recorder with 160 GB TiVo Series2 Digital Video Recorder
Toshiba RS-TX60 changes the way you experience home entertainment by incorporating a DVD CD Player, a DVD recorder, a 160GB Hard Drive recorder and TiVo service in one compact unit. By bringing together all of these amazing conveniences in a single machine, Toshiba delivers everything you need to take total control of your TV viewing. TiVo Basic Service Included - Easy recording from up to 3 day on-screen program guide and TiVo channel banner with program description. The unit also offers manual recording capability including scheduling, repeating, recording of specific time and channel slot via the on-screen user interface. Enjoy on-screen display of content with program name, rating, station identifier, and time and date. Auto Title/Chapter Disc Content Viewer IR Blaster C3 IR Control for DBS and Cable boxes Disc Play DVD-Video/CD/CD-R/CD-RW*/VCD/DVD-R/DVD-RW Disc Record DVD-RAM, DVD-R Hard Disc Drive 160 Gigabytes for up to 200 hours of video recording Video D/A 10-Bit/54MHz Component Video Output ColorStream Pro Progressive-Scan 3 - 2 Pulldown Digital Cinema Progressive Resolution 500+ Lines 3-D Y/C Comb Filter Outputs (rear panel) - Y/Pr/Pb 1 set / S-Video 1 / RCA-Video 1 / L-R Audio (pair) 1 / Optical Out 1 / RF 1 (tuner pass through only) Inputs - S-Video 1 front & 1 rear / RCA-Video 1 front & 1 rear / L-R Audio (pair) 1 front & 1 rear / IEEE1394 DV 1 front / RF 1 rear TV Trick Play Features (Pause Live TV, Rewind, Instant Replay) - This feature allows the user to begin watching a recording that is already in progress Toshiba USA 1 Year Limited Parts and Labor Warranty Internal dubbing of copy-protected DVD video media is not possible Unit Size - 17W x 3-1/4H x 14-1/2D TiVo service is not available in Puerto Rico or Canada Includes Remote Control
Amazon Sales Rank: #103035 in Home Theater Brand: Toshiba Model: RS-TX60 Dimensions: 7.81" h x 16.25" w x 19.25" l, 17.00 pounds DVD recorder/player with built-in 160 GB hard drive and free TiVo Basic service (pause, rewind, instant replay, 3-day advance recording) Up to 200 hours of audio/video storage on hard-disk drive (HDD); records to DVD-R or DVD-RW Component-video output for both DVD and TiVo content; DVD offers progressive-scan output for use with high-definition and HD-ready TVs Front-panel IEEE 1394/DV input provides a quick and easy connection with a compatible digital camcorder Measures 16.5 x 3.3 x 13 inches (W x H x D)
A digital entertainment device for both movie buffs and technophiles, Toshiba's RS-TX60 digital media server features DVD recording abilities alongside TiVo Series2 technology with free TiVo Basic service included with purchase. The unit's high-capacity, 160 GB hard-disk drive (HDD) stores up to 200 hours of audio/video storage (depending on the quality level you select), while DVD recording gives you the option for archiving your VHS and camcorder footage and for easy recording of your favorite TV programs. A convenient, front-panel DV input (IEEE 1394) is perfect for quick transfers of camcorder material onto the hard-disk drive and then to DVD. The unit also comes with a 45-day free trial of the TiVo Plus service so you can try features unique to the TiVo Plus service, including the ability to search for programs by title, set up Season Pass recordings for your favorite shows, and create actor, director, and keyword WishLists searches. With TiVo Basic Service included and without paying a subscription fee, you can record your favorite TV shows onto the HDD and watch them on your schedule. You can also record content from the hard disk drive to a DVD media (DVD-R or DVD-RW) quickly and easily. The easy-to-use TiVo interface can automatically create a DVD menu for easy navigation. DVDs can be named according to your program selections, or you may manually enter a title. This is a great DVD player, too. Whether your living room is currently home to an HDTV or you're merely thinking of "someday," the RS-TX60 will deliver the full potential of your commercial DVDs. Progressive scanning, referred to as 480p for the number of horizontal lines that compose the video image, gives you higher resolution and sharper images than standard 480i signals while eliminating nearly all motion artifacts. Toshiba's Digital Cinema Progressive feature (3:2 pulldown detection and reversal) digitally corrects frame distortion in film-based material to display a film-frame-accurate picture. The recorder/player's ColorStream Pro component-video output (selectable for 480p/480i) works for both DVD and TiVo content. There are 2 composite-video-based AV inputs, 1 S-video input, and 1 RF coaxial input (for an antenna signal or a feed from an older VCR or cable box). A set of left/right analog-audio outputs channel audio to Dolby Pro Logic receivers and stereo televisions, while both Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel surround-sound signals can be routed through the player's Toslink optical digital-audio output for direct connection to a full-featured audio/video receiver. The DVD drive is fully compatible with your MP3 and WMA music CDs and will even play discs full of your favorite JPEG digital photos for ready-made slide shows right in your living room. A supplied IR blaster cable for cable-box and satellite receiver control (C3 Control) connects to the back of the recorder and transmits an infrared (IR) signal to change channels on your cable or satellite box, as needed, for advance recording--freeing you from having to pretune the correct channel ahead of time. The included, no-fee TiVo Basic service features a 3-day rolling program guide, TV "Trick Play" features (such as the ability to pause and rewind live TV), instant replay/instant skip, and manual recording capability with repeat function. The unit is fully upgradeable to the TiVo Plus Service (subscription required: $12.95 per month or a "product lifetime" fee of $299 that's good for as long as your RS-TX60 remains operational), which includes TiVo's Home Media Option for remote (online) scheduling, access to MP3/JPEG digital media files from your PC, and multi-room viewing with no additional TiVo receivers. What's in the Box DVD/HDD recorder/player, a remote control, remote batteries, an IR blaster cable, a user's manual, a stereo analog audio interconnect/composite-video cable, and warranty/registration information.
Most helpful customer reviews 84 of 86 people found the following review helpful. Great Toshiba Tivo/DVD unit By Martin Krajci I have upgraded from Toshiba SD-H400 to RS-TX60 2 weeks ago. Aside from being able to continue using the Tivo basic service, which is completely free (except the cost of phone calls to a local number which provides program information), here are additional benefits:1. Huge Tivo hard drive seems impossible to fill up. I know one day even 200 hours will seem too small, but for now it seems infinite.2. Copying Tivo'd programs to a DVD-R or DVD-RW. As I fly a lot, I am able to bring my DVD-R's, and watch them on a plane with my portable DVD player or a laptop. I found no problems playing the DVD-Rs on other equipment. I was slightly concerned what happens when the recorded program is longer than 2 hours (limit what would fit on a single DVD-R in High quality mode), but the unit seamlessly fills up 1 DVD-R, and then continues on another with the rest of the recorded program.Creating a 2-hour DVD-R takes about 45 minutes; creating 30-minute DVD-R takes about 20 minutes. The initial on-screen estimate is always 57 minutes for the DVD-R, but the number decreases somehow faster than the real time. At the same time, the front display of the unit shows how many percent of the DVD have been recorded.3. The unit is much quieter than SD-H400.4. Occasional audio sync and pixelization annoyances have not come up yet on the new unit.I also found a few annoyances on the new unit:1. The remote is not as logical as the SD-H400's seemed to be. The two jump forward/jump back buttons have been replaced with one "jump forward than jump back" button. Live TV/Guide buttons have also been combined into one. The Stop and pause buttons are at unexpected locations, but I guess this is just a matter of getting used to it. And the worst, there is no standby button on the remote for the unit, so I either have to navigate the menus to put it in standby, or stand up and press the button on the unit itself! If I didn't do it, I would have to turn off the audio system (which I keep always on), or I would have TV sound on at all times. (By the way, the unit does turn on just by pressing the Tivo button on the remote.)2. The Tivo on-screen font is slightly smaller and toned, so it is somehow more difficult to read on a 27" TV.Overall, I am very satisfied with the product, and would recommend it. 89 of 93 people found the following review helpful. Perfect for Advanced Tivo'ing By S. Margolis The RS-TX20 works like a charm. The instruction manual and quick start guide made cabling a fairly straightforward affair. The variety of cabling options includes cable box, satellite box, both, or straight from the cable. The unit came with enough cables to make all the connections needed and to then get going. You can also output to a variety of components including a VCR. We have ours going to a theatre amp and the improvement in the sound by selecting Dolby 5.1 from the Toshiba/TiVo set-up menu is noticeable.The only caveat's:1 - If you have VONAGE or other VOIP - I had a hard time getting the onboard modem to hook to TiVo Central. This is where all of the data about what is on your local channels comes from. I had to call Vonage and explain to them what I was doing. Kudos to Vonage - they were very helpful and with only 20-30 minutes, I was able to hook up to get the initial program load. If you are doing this, use dialing prefix ",#034" (comma-pound-zero-three-four)((don't forget the comma!!)2 - The unit is enabled for wired/wireless networking once the initial program load is in. What they (Toshiba/TiVo) don't tell you is the wireless must be 802.11b. Not "a", not "g". "B"! A pair of USB ports facilitates the network connection, so you will need to troop down to your local electronics store and purchase a USB wireless dongle. [...] Make sure you get a "B"! The onscreen setup for network connections is a snap and works well. Only suggestion for
SanDisk 2GB MicroSD / TransFlash Card w/SD Adapter camcorder
2 GB Memory (SDSDQ-2048-A10) in TransFlash/ Micro SD/ Mini SD/ SDIO format is an ideal way for you to add more memory to your cell phone!2 GB Memory Card: will Easily expand and customize your cell phone entertainment experience and share content with other personal electronic devices. You are no longer constrained by embedded cell phone memory limitations.How much Memory do you need? Click here for a Storage Chart.WHAT YOU GET2 GB Micro SD memory carda (May be SanDisk Kingston or Dane-Elec). SD/ SDIO adapter to hold TransFlash/ Micro SD in other devices using SDIO slots. Mini SD adapter to hold TransFlash/ Micro SD in other devices using MINI SD slots. Jewel case. Lifetime warranty applies. Motorola TransFlash/ Micro SD 2 GB Memory Card + MINI SD adapter + SD/ SDIO Adapter can be used with USB SD Card Readers to Easily transfer files from your cell phone to your computer or other memory device. Be certain you have the correct Memory card desired as Memory cannot be returned unless replacing a defective memory card.If you cannot locate your cell phone owner's manual refer to SanDisk cell phone compatibility chart here. Supported Models and Categories:Audiovox SMT-5600 / SPV-C500 (HTC Typhoon) Cell Phone AccessoriesUTStarcom SMT5800 Cell Phone AccessoriesUTStarcom XV6800/ PPC6800/ HTC Titan Cell Phone AccessoriesAudiovox CDM-8940 Cell Phone AccessoriesUTStarcom CDM8945 Series AccessoriesAudiovox PPC4100 PDA Series AccessoriesAudiovox PPC5050/ HTC Falcon AccessoriesAudiovox PPC6600/HTC Harrier AccessoriesAudiovox PPC6700/ HTC Apache AccessoriesAudiovox Sharp TM150 Series AccessoriesDanger Sidekick 1 Series AccessoriesDanger Sidekick Slide Series AccessoriesPalm Centro 690 Series AccessoriesPalm Treo 600 Series AccessoriesPalm Treo 650 Series AccessoriesPalm Treo 680 Series AccessoriesPalm Treo 700 Series AccessoriesPalm Treo 750 Series AccessoriesPalm Treo 755 Series AccessoriesHitachi G1000 AccessoriesHP 510 Series AccessoriesHP 6300 Series AccessoriesHP iPAQ hw
Brand: SanDisk Model: SDSDQ-2048 Dimensions: .20" h x 1.80" w x 2.70" l, .5 pounds SanDisk 2 GB MicroSD/TransFlash CardGeneral Features: 2 GB capacity Compatible with all MicroSD/Tran Includes a Secure Digital MicroSD/TransFlash adapter with lock Sandisk SDSDQ-2048 (Bulk Package)
From the Manufacturer SanDisk® microSDHC™ 2GB Memory Card with SD™ Adapter Your phone goes everywhere you do, so put it to good use. With a SanDisk® microSDHC™ memory card, you can fit more on your phone and move it between devices with ease. Videos, tunes, pics, ring tones, games, data—it all fits, with room for more. So wake up your phone™ with: More tunes — up to 250 songs with you everywhere you go More photos — over 1,200 shots of whatever you want More videos and movies — up to 3.5 hours worth—great for your next flight from Chicago to Charlotte More games — enough games to keep your thumbs toned 11 megabyte (MB) = 1 million bytes. 1 gigabyte (GB) = 1 billion bytes. Some of the listed capacity is used for formatting and other functions, and thus is not available for data storage. 2Number of MP3s. Approximation based on 4-minute MP3 songs at 128 Kbps. 3JPEG images. Approximation based on 5MP camera. Actual number of photos may vary based on phone model, resolution and compression. 4Length in hours. Approximation for MPEG-4 video at 1.5Mbps. Actual time may vary based on resolution and compression. 5Memory space for e-mail or games. Actual map data size varies by the country and region. Check with GPS Navigation map data provider for actual memory space required.© 2009 SanDisk Corporation. All rights reserved. Other brand names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. Choose SanDisk, the minds behind flash memory As the pioneers of flash memory, SanDisk is known all over the planet. Wherever people take pictures, listen to music, use cell phones—or do much of anything at all with digital devices—they’re likely to be using a SanDisk memory card. That’s because, after 20 years in the business, SanDisk is still making some of the most trusted memory products anywhere.
Most helpful customer reviews 71 of 74 people found the following review helpful. Great Card. Bulk Packaging. By Michael Jackson As described at the top of this page, this is a "bulk package" card, meaning it doesn't come in a pretty package. All you get is the carrying case with the Micro SD card and SD adapter inside. Who need the packaging anyway? You're just going to throw it away as soon as you get your card out ;) Rest assured, it is in fact a brand new, official card (well... at least the one I got from the seller "a-depot" was).FWIW, I chose the seller "a-depot" because, if you include shipping costs, they were the cheapest seller period. 2gb transflash for $30.39 shipped. Just wow.Use:I plugged in into my card reader and it mounted instantly. Actual usable space on the card showed up as 1.89 GB. I did a couple tests with a 30MB file and found that the transfer rates over USB2 (on my system at least) are consistently 1mb/s for both read AND write.After copying over a few MP3's, I moved the card into my Verizon Motorola Krzr. Everything showed up right away. Not much more to say. 42 of 42 people found the following review helpful. Great price, works well By Peter Headland There's not much to say about this kind of product. Either it works or it doesn't - this one works just fine, and the price is definitely right.I'm using mine in a Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx, and it holds the whole of City Navigator North America, plus a ton of Topo maps with plenty of space left over. 22 of 22 people found the following review helpful. SanDisk 2 GB MicroSD card By Ronald L. Gillum Arrived promptly and in perfect condition, and works very well with the SanDisk e280 MP3 player for which it was purchased. See all 265 customer reviews...