Video Reviews

I am quite pleased with both the quality and workmanship on this product.

All the openings allow for simple access to the various controls and sockets without any difficulty. In fact they matched up almost perfectly. I would have preferred to see the gap a little wider for the scrolling wheel, as bigger fingers may have a minor problems with negotiating it otherwise.

The belt clip seems quite seviceable and should perform its function well. My preference would have been for it to be slightly wider so as to provide some more stability.

Overall the product looks good and is well worth the money for the protection it affords.

To this day, I still use my Nomad Jukebox 3 on a daily basis. I don't think I'd be saying that if I hadn't purchased this last year. Not only does it make it easier for me to carry the, now massive, Jukebox 3 around, it's also kept it in perfect shape. When I originally received it, it was a very tight fit, over time it's loosened a bit and made it easier to remove if needed. I only mention this because occasionally the holes for the rear ports get slightly covered by the case. Not a big deal but still worth mentioning. If you still have the Nomad Jukebox 3 or are just now getting one, I seriously recommend picking this up as well.

I think this item is a good price a CD and MP3 player is very good if you want to listen to a CD instead of downloading the music or just download from the internet its still a good deal

I've had this unit for several months now and I love it. In comparing it with other models having the same features, I believe the slightly higher price is justifiable. There are plenty of audio inputs for the average user, and each channel (all 6) has a line-level output. Compared to other brands which only provide Center and Sub, or just Subwoofer line outs, this is a nice touch. The sound quality is excellent, even through lower-end speakers, and there's power to spare.

The multi-room feature may seem unneeded, but it's nice to have. You can send a line-level signal to another amp, and listent to the same thing in separate rooms. You can also have the HK send a different signal to the second room than you're currently listening to on the main channels. It would be nice to have more video switching inputs, since I have used them all at this point. I think the next model up (AVR500) has at least one more video option.

I've only had one problem with my AVR300, and that's heat. I had mine in a glass-front cabinet along with my other equipment, including a DVD palyer and computer. After enough time with everything running, the amp would cut out on one or more channels. I eventually removed the glass door, and haven't had any problems since.

The AVR 300 Combines Both Dolby Digital And DTS Processing With A Powerful High-Current Capability, Ultrawide Bandwidth Amplifier To Carry The Harman Kardon Heritage Forward Into The Digital Era. With Sophisticated Features Such As S-Video Switching, On-Screen Displays And Multiroom Control, The AVR 300 Provides An Exceptional Combination Of Performance And Convenience In An Affordable Package... Specifications...Amplifier Section...Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC) per channel: 60 watts per channel @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz - 20kHz, both channels driven into 8 ohms...Surround Modes Continuous Average Power (FTC) per channel 50 watts per channel @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz - 20kHz, all channels driven into 8 ohms...High Instantaneous Current Capability (HCC): ± 35 amps...Input Sensitivity/Impedance Linear (High Level): 250mV/47k ohms...Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A): 95dB...Surround System Adjacent Channel Separation - Pro Logic® Decoding: 40d,B Dolby Digital (AC-3): 55dB, DTS Mode: 55dB...Frequency Response at 1W (+0dB, -3dB): 10Hz - 100kHz...Transient Intermodulation Distortion (TIM): Not Measurable...Rise Time: 16µsec...Slew Rate: 40V/µsec...FM Tuner Section...Frequency Range: 87.5 - 108MHz...Usable Sensitivity: IHF 1.3µV/13.2dBf...Signal-to-Noise Ratio, Mono (measured at 1mV RF Input Level): 70dB... Signal-to-Noise Ratio, Stereo (measured at 1mV RF Input Level): 68dB...Distortion Mono/Stereo: 0.3%/0.3%...Stereo Separation: 40dB @ 1kHz... Selectivity: ± 400kHz, 65dB...Image Rejection: 80dB...IF Rejection: 90dB...Tuner Output Level: 1kHz, ±75kHz Dev 500mV...AM Tuner Section...Frequency Range: 520 - 1710kHz... Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 45dB...Usable Sensitivity: Loop 500µ...V/M Distortion:1kHz, 50%...Mod 0.8%...Selectivity:± 10kHz,30dB...Video Section...Television Format: NTSC...Input Level/Impedance: 1Vp-p/75ohms...Output Level/Impedance: 1Vp-p/75ohms...Video Frequency Response: 10Hz to 8MHz (-3dB)...General...Power Requirement: 120V AC/60Hz...Power Consumption (2 channels driven): 72W idle, 694W maximum...Dimensions...Width 17-5/16"...Height 6-1/2"...Depth 17-1/8"...Weight 31 lbs...Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and terminal connections. Height measurement includes feet and chassis... All In All, This Receiver Is Really A Good Choice For The Entry Level Home Theatre Nut, But For Some, The Amp Could Stand To Have More Power (Even With The High Current)...

For me, this is one of those well spent "Once in a lifetime" Purchases. The unit does everything I ever wanted an A/V system to do, plus much more. EXAMPLE: With it's on-screen display system, I can delay the sound output of any specific speaker to the nano-second so that every speaker delivers sound to my ears at the exact same time. It's spectral range goes below and above what the human ear can detect and is incredibly sharp on both ends, thanks to the reserve amps. From the rumble of a 747 take-off, to the high-pitched chirp of a bird in a surround speaker. Add to this no audible hiss or distortion at all, even at peak volumes. This unit also actually switches all of your Audio AND video feeds together with either coax, s-video, digital, or fiber cable inputs and outputs. This feature truly eliminates multiple remote controls for ALL of your other A/V components. After all of this techno-babble, the instructions were very clear and the unit was fairly easy to set up. It did take me a few hours, but the time spent was well worth it. This unit was built with top notch quality. You will probably never have to (or want to) purchase another reciever.

The HK AVR35 is my first home theater system, which I combined with Yamaha surrounds, custom built front and centre speakers, and a Pioneer DV414 DVD player.

The whole system intergrates nicely and DVD's sound great, although after a couple of months and many DVD's and CD's later I have picked up a couple of short comings of this receiver. The main downfall of the AVR35, is the serious lack of power. Many reviews say that the HK produces more power than one would expect from it's rated power output, put this is not the case. I feel that power is one of the most important factors to consider when chosing an AC-3 receiver or amplifier. With the HK what should be solid bass is actually more like a pat on the back!. Another quibble I have is the harsh tops that this unit produces. This unit is a very poor performer when it comes to musical reproduction. The HK does not produce a clean reproduction of the original source material. This is normally the case with low end equipment, but unlike many other systems the HK seems to take away alot of the musical information in an attempt to some how filter the frequency bands. This results in a loss of low frequency response, and clinical sounding tops. I have found that adding a subwoofer improves the low end some what, but there is still a lack of response above 100Hz. Even the head phone jack lacks sufficient output, and there is not even enough range in the bass and treble controls to compensate for this. Adding bass with the bass control knob only adds boom anyway!.

On the positive side, this unit is very well built, and there are plenty enough adjustments for all speakers, even from the remote. The tuner section is good, and all fuctions are easy to operate once you get the hang of it!. The remote works with all my other components which I have found very useful.

Although this is a negative review, I must admit that the HK does a good job with DVD's. You cannot even compare stereo or dolby pro logic to dolby digital, the AVR35 only comes to life with DVD's, and if the only reason you want this unit is to watch DVD's, then I would give it the thumbs up!.

I had a look at a review from a gentalman from JHB South Sfrica
I have a AVR35 and it has a lot of punch good all round sound and excilent head room. The lows or low and the highs are crisp and clean. The system does need high end speakers though cheep custem home made setup will not work well with this system. I have a set of ecco kefs front center and siround and bileav me it does sound good.

After owning two very average Pioneer receivers, I decided that I wanted to step up to a better brand to best complement the new JVC DVD deck that I had just bought. Wow! I really missed the boat by not going this route a long time ago. The salesman at Circuit City steered me away from more expensive units that had too many bells and whistles, and I couldn't be happier with my choice. This is an awesome unit with plenty of power and versatility. I especially enjoy the incredible fiber optic audio that can be used eith the purchase of an interlink cable. Great sound. I would recommend this unit to all that like ease of use and functionality in a mid priced receiver.

This was my first wireless mouse. To start off, physically, I didn't really like how the base station was so oddly shaped, hard to fit in somewhere. The mouse seemed a little big. Installation was super quick and easy. I had my mouse running in less than 10 minutes. No problems functioning except when it is low on battery life which seems quite often. It is a quality product, but changing the batteries annoy me. I have to replace my batteries every 3 months or so it seems. Overall, perfermance is excellent, just didn't like how it used up batteries so fast.

That's about it! No more wires all over the place, the wireless joysticks are great for playing away from the chairs! the keyboard never skips a bit! and the mouse is super accurate, best investment in wireless I ever made! Did I mention NO WIRES?!?! The mouse use to need a battery change every 5 or 6 months, then I changed to alkalines... they are still kickin'!

The base station does its job. It doesn't run on batteries as the mouse and gamepad does, but on an ac adapter like most electronics, so no need to worry about the battery dieing on you. The range on this is far, so I have it behind my computer where it doesn't get in the way and frees up desk space.
You only really need in front of you when setting up the wireless mouse, gamepad and/or keyboard for the first time.

This reciever has been great for the apartment that I'm currently in. Since I can't play it too loud at certain times its prefect. I choosed JVC cause most (JVC recievers) have nice crisp sound thats not destorted and very clear, compared to others. The 100X2 when listening to music sounds like studio quality and 100X5 surround sound is also great, a JVC DVD player onscreen control. Very easy is to operate was/is a plus. As far as speakers I have Klispch quintet which are nice also. I would reference this reciever to someone starting out that wants to have a great sounding system thats not to beefy, sounds crisp, a nice look.

The JVC RX-778VBK is an excellent sounding receiver, with a great digital surround sound section. With a DVD player & good speakers, it sounds terrific. No noticible distortion and plenty of power. Easy to use & set-up, very good FM reception, as well. Certainly not the equivalent of top-of-the-line receivers like the Denon 5700, it does share a number of the features of the most expensive units. I compared this to the equivalent receivers from Technics, Sony, and Onkyo, and thought the JVC offered better sound quality, more features, and greater value for the money.

I purchased this reciever in a package along with the Cambridge Soundworks Movie Works II Home Theater Speaker system and i must say that I am pleasantly surprised. Because it came in a set, i assumed that it would be under-powered, and have sub-par sound quality. When i took it home, i was very surprised. It not only exeeded all of my expectations, but i have not come upon a better reciever for the money. DTS? Who needs it? Instead of shelling out all that extra money so that you can play the select few DTS dvd's, buy this little guy and save that extra money for purchasing a Cambridge Soundworks Movie Works II (which i am also extremely satisfied with). This reciever has 110 watts for the front speakers, and 100 everywhere else. Not only that, it also has outputs for TWO SETS of main speakers. I have another set hooked up in my living room which i use for music. I have them shut off for movies so that i may take full advantage of this recievers spectacular dolby digital decoder. It even has TWO optical digital inputs! One slight misfortune- the remote can only control JVC dvd players, which i remedied by purchasing a Sony LCD Touchscreen Remote commander. (sounds as good as it is!) This reciever fits right in with the best of systems-mine.

This is one of the best keyboards on the market for a reasonable price. the good thing is it size. It's small enough to fit in your lap as you send messages to your friends with the control in your hand. It works great with online titles such as socom2 and resident evil outbreak. I highly recommend this product if you play on-line a lot.

This keyboard is basically the same kind you use for school. If you like that then by all means purchase the keyboard. I use a different one for computer but this one is still pretty nice.

The only problem is that this keyboard can't be used in that many games. RPG Maker is the big one. Maybe some online games will utilize it though.

This keyboard is perfect for any online PS2 game. I bought it for Final Fantasy XI and have been very happy with it. If you can afford it, though, I would recommend the Logitech Netplay thing that has the keyboard and controller in one unit so you don't have to switch between the keyboard and the controller.

Considering the fact that this is not a new model, the camcorder offers a decent variety of features, clear recordings, and, most impressively, a long-lasting battery.

I bought my Panasonic PV-D209 when it first came out a year ago, and I absolutely love it! Though I'm very tech savvy (I'm an IS Manager by trade), this was the first camcorder I ever owned, and I still use it. (Hey, it's only been a year!) The PV-D209 is a VHS-C recorder, but it shoots gorgeous, bright, and detailed video. Superb monaural sound (you'll swear it's hi-fi stereo) from the built-in mike. The PV-D209 is a palmcorder - you slip your hand in through the palm strap to hold it - which means that it's a lightweight, comfortable unit that makes for smooth pans and transition shots. The camcorder may be small, but it's packed with goodies. The four-speed power zoom feature offers up to 26x natural and 150x digital zoom, backlight compensation, automatic or manual focus, and digital electronic image stablization (EIS). The built-in special effects include time lapse recording, 7-color fade-in/out screens, Y2K compliant time/date stamp, and titling. It even has a security mode whereby the camcorder starts recording as soon as motion is detected - great for hidden-camera monitoring at home or in the office! This is a great little camcorder for newbies - it comes with everything you need to start taping, and with the menu-driven screens, it's easy to add professional-looking effects. You won't be scratching your head in confusion - an easy-to-understand instruction manual is included. You also get a 70-minute battery, battery charger, cables to connect the camcorder to your TV or VCR, and an adapter for playing camcorder tapes in a regular VCR, and a shoulder strap. The battery charger doubles as an AC adapter, so you can run the camera off AC power for indoor taping and save battery juice. To get the most out of your PV-D209, I recommend recording in SP mode exclusively (SLP mode isn't that bad, though) and using premium VHS-C tapes. Invest in a good 3 or 6 hour battery and keep it charged. The charger provides for refreshing the battery - purging the voltage completely before recharging - which should be done after every 5 recharges to keep your batteries in good working order. If you want to copy your videos to standard VHS tapes for friends, connect the camcorder directly to your VCR. There is a big difference in picture quality - you get superior results if you copy directly from the camcorder. To sum up, the PV-D209 offers great quality video recording and the professional features and effects you would expect from a name like Panasonic. It's easy to use, even for rank beginners, though powerful enough for a pro. [For the money], it's an affordable, high-quality alternative to spending [more on] an 8MM camcorder ... or a digital camcorder. Whether preserving precious memories or just having fun, the PV-D209 is the camcorder for you!

Only two words. Buy it. I mean, it's even convenient in busy Chicago. I'm tellin' ya, if it works here, it works everywhere. It's durable, with awesome quality! It is, as we would say here in Chicago, "Da Camcorder"

Very good camcorder for those looking for less buttons, easy to use and great results. The LCD screen is great for recording yourself and with others, knowing you got the shot you wanted and those tri-pod shots to difficult looking through a view finder. A movement activation option for those who what to see what goes on while their away is rather cool. It works so well in low level light, we haven't used the built-in light source yet. A camcorder you don't have to carry a manual around and with the quality of those you do.

I researched camcorders for 4 weeks straight before deciding upon this Panasonic. It has all the features (LCD screen, built in light, best optical zoom-focus available 26x, 150x digital zoom, remote, digital fades, titling, image stabalization...the list goes on! ) of other quality camcorders, only at half the cost! We absolutely LOVE this camera! My only concern was that is was VHS-C, as opposed to 8mm...BUT that is definately not a concern anymore. The picture quality of this Panasonic VHS-C is outstanding, and has great sound too! Another awesome feature is you don't have to hook up your camera to your tv or vcr everytime you want to watch what you taped (like the 8mm camcorders...ugh!)....this Panasonic comes with the VHS-C adapter tape cartridge the you just insert into your VCR like a regular VHS tape. All you do is push PLAY! If you've been looking for a quality camera but don't want to fork over tons of money....this is definatlely your BEST bet!

Great camera for a first time buyer. It comes with a simple to understand manuel. All the features of the more expensive models at an attractive price. Great value.

for this price, i would recommend buying a Sony Hi8.

Ah, the Sharp Hi-8. You'll feel like Hitchcock, with the weight of Truffuat. It's the everyman's dream for spontaneous and painless camcording. Light and convienient, durable and stellar for evening recording. It's all you'll ever need.

We were in Gatlingburg, TN and used the camcorder at night. The quality of the picture when we reviewed the tape was extrodinary. This camcorder recorded at night just as well as if it were daytime. This is probably why it doesn't come with a light from the factory.

This camcorder is wonderful, anyone who buys it will love it I'm sure. Your fingers soon become familiar to the controls.It is also a good price for its great quality. I highly reccomend this to anyone who is just starting Filming.

I have owned this camera for a few years now and I think all of the features and quality are the best around. The newer Sony hi8 cameras don't even have this many features!

Exelent camcorder at the best price