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Philips VR621CAT 4-Head Hi-Fi VCR

Made by Philips

Quasi S-VHS playback lets you play (but not record) Super-VHS tapes at standard-VHS resolution
Front A/V inputs accommodate a camcorder or gaming console
19-micron heads deliver the clearest possible picture when recording or viewing in EP (extended-play) mode
1-year, 8-event programming, 1-touch record, digital autotracking, autorewind, autorepeat
Measures 14.2 x 3.6 x 8.8 inches (W x H x D)

Amazon base price: $
List price: $109.99 (that's NaN% off!)

Average review score:

Buying this VCR was a mistake

I purchase this item on the basis of high reviews posted. After using it I think it was vastly over-rated. The programming interface is pathetic. Takes about 10 steps to schedule or delete an item to record. You can display what you have programmed only by viewing one item at a time. You cannot edit an item programmed -- have to delelte it entirely.

Recording on one channel while watching another channel is a mess.

My Mitsubishi was far superior in this regard.

A great product for a great price

I've had this VCR for over a year now. I've had absolutely no problem with it. If you're looking for a good VCR for a reasonable price this is the VCR for you.

An Excellent Hi-Fi VHS VCR At A Great Price!

I just got this and connected it to my Philips real flat screen dbx hi-fi stereo TV with P.I.P.(32PT81S) using only A/V cables. I put in a video immediately. It has an excellent picture! And it is very easy to use.

Its menu can either be set in English or Spanish. It has a 1-year/8-event program timer. Its clock can either be set manually or programmed to set automatically through a PBS station's signals. I have DirecTV. So, I set the clock manually. I found it can not be set automatically through DirecTV like it can either with cable or an antenna. And I have its D.S.T.(Daylight Savings Time) activated. That way, its clock will automatically go back an hour in the fall and forward in the spring.

I also like its auto tracking, instead of having to manually adjust that. Plus, in addition to its excellent picture, it has an excellent hi-fi stereo sound. And I like to be able to play it either in regular speed or slow.

It does not have VCR Plus like prior hi-fi stereo VHS VCR's I have owned. But with DirecTV, I do not need that feature.

I also like its various automatic timer adjustments for recording shows, movies or sports events. And I do not have to be home or have my TV turned on to record. As long as I have the right station tuned in and have the timer set to record, it does the rest.

As easy as it is to use and set up, as well as its excellent Philips Magnavox quality and features, not to mention its low price, I highly recommend this hi-fi VCR to everyone!

Sony CCDTRV36 Handycam Hi8 Camcorder

Made by Sony

330x digital zoom
Night video capability
6 programmed exposure modes
2.5-inch swivel LCD screen
Wide range of special effects

Amazon base price: $
List price: $699.00 (that's NaN% off!)

Average review score:

C:31:23 error

I've been getting the C:31:23 error message on CCD-TRV36 model. Bought this unit four years ago and used it rarely (max 60hrs). I have contact SONY several times. The off-shore tech support suggest I spend $200 and send this to Sony and they will fix it for me (all labor and no parts needed!) They probably have an easy fix for it and are not willing to post it on their web site. Why should they when they can make $200! I told tech support I can buy a brand new digital one for $350 and it will defiantly not be a Sony brand. I have put in brand new Sony tape and brand new rechargeable battery and it did not fix this issue.

Compact, convenient, and great battery life.

The camera really is easy to use and is loaded with features. The remaining battery life indicator is a GREAT feature. The special effects are fun to use. The night shot is cute but my use would be minimal. Overall, it is a very good camcorder. I would buy it again.

Amazing!!!!!!

Great features. Easy to use. Incredibly fun. With the birth of my first child, Alexis, I needed a camcorder that would help me capture every exciting moment in her life. This handycam does that and more. Probably, the best investment of my life. You can't go wrong with this camera.

Sony VAIO USB Visual Communication Camera (PCGA-UVC10)

Made by Sony

Built-in microphone
Compatible with some VAIO notebooks and desktops
Compatible with Windows. Messenger and NetMeeting
Sony original 370,000-pixel CMOS VGA (640x480) sensor and picture control technology for high quality images
Sleek and compact design

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Must NOT miss this webcam.

I have been used this webcam almost two years. First of all, I want to say it's much better than Creative Labs' which I had used before. Second of all, it's work perfectly either image or voice. There is a new driver for update built-in microphone. After that it has very nice quality on voice, which saves lots of international phone fee for me. The benefits of image as other people said. I have nice time chat with my family and friends via it. Then, it's very easy to install. No useless and complicated software which Creative usually does. Moreover, it's save the desk space. Just hang on top of the screen, which also good looking for laptop. Finally, I HIGHLY RECOMMAND this for people who going to buy webcam, especially for laptop using. There is already a new model in the market which is PCGA-UVC11.

Most Overlooked Webcam on the Market

I just don't understand why stores like Best Buy and CompUSA and even most stores online don't seem to carry this Sony webcam. It's like somebody woke up one day and said that anything that is not shaped like a stupid egg is not worthy of being called a webcam and we should not carry it in our stores. So now stores are are all obsessed with anything made by Logitech, Creative Labs or some brand no one has ever heard of. I am able to use my Sony webcam and I bought one for my dad and mom who live overseas and it is INCREDIBLE! We use it for Netmeeting and Yahoo! and it's great. Especially when we can use Supermode. Anyone who uses any other camera is wasting good money and is not truly experiencing what today's web conferencing technology has to offer. I am also very disappointed in Sony for not promoting their own product more effectively and actually writing on the front of the box "For Sony Vaio Computers Only". I mean how stupid is that? Do you not want more customers to purchase your product?

The BEST webcam in the market

I just bought a SONY Visual Communication Camera after trying several more expensive webcams. It works perfectly in low light and daylight conditions thanks to True Color Technology and Flicker Canceling Function.

The lens are very good. If you compare this Sony webcam with other Sony Digital HandyCam camcorders used as webcams, this small webcam does the job better with larger capturing angle and flicker control. Of cause, I do not want you to compare this Sony webcam with other webcams at its price in the market, because this Webcam does far more better. The picture is clear with vivid colors. Its focus system is realy powerful thanks to SONY professional quality lens. Very good Laptop mounting mechanism is a big plus for this webcam.

I do not know why other reviewer gave it such a bad review. May be, he/she used this webcam with slow Pentium II laptops or so. I have a SONY NV190 Pentium IV 1.7Ghz, it works with the webcam perfectly.

Overall, This webcam can give you more than what you ask for.

Panasonic PV-C1341 13" TV/VCR Combo (Black)

Made by Panasonic

13-inch TV with built-in four-head VCR
FM radio with auto scan
Commercial skip lets you jump ahead during playback in one-, two, or three-minute increments
Program end search lets you find the end of a recorded program
Auto clock set with 24-hour backup sets the date and time automatically

Amazon base price: $
List price: $219.95 (that's NaN% off!)

Average review score:

No TV/VCR Combinations For Me!

I have always been a believer in Panasonic products, but I am rather disappointed in this one. Not too long after the warranty ran out (of course!) I started having problems with the VCR. It did not want to play Long Play or Extended Long Play tapes. You would hear a continuous clicking sound and the picture would jump between the tape and the blue screen. At first I thought the tapes were causing the problem, but they played fine in several other VCRs. I decided to check the VCR for any visible causes. What a nightmare! The VCR is directly under the picture tube and considerable disconnecting and removal steps were necessary just to be able to get the VCR out for an examination. Then the entire procedure had to be repeated in reverse before its operation could be checked. If Panasonic had designed this unit so the VCR was placed above the picture tube, as was the case with their previous 20" model, the procedure would have been greatly simplified. After several unsuccessful attempts at repair, I finally gave up and rented a VCR so I could rerecord my tapes in Standard Play just to be able to use my VCR. The important lesson for me is never to purchase a TV/VCR combination again! Keeping them separate makes life a lot easier.

Panasonic 13" TV/VCR

The picture is excellent. However, the sound quality is poor, especially for the VCR. When using the VCR, the sound must be turned up to near the maximum volume to adequately hear tapes. Upon stopping the tape and returning to the television, one is subjected to a blast of volume.

Why did I wait so long to get one?

I am so pleased with the one I just purchased that I am getting a second one. People told me not to buy a combo in case one system breaks. Dispite the comments, at this price I didn't think I would lose that much, so I purchased my first combo a month ago. No more cable hook-up hassles, no more awkward VCR placement on top of the TV, it is so easy to use. Just plug it in and you're ready to go. I just gave it to my 4 year old so he can watch his video's, he mastered the controls in 5 minutes. It's light weight and easy to move around. I appreciate that this four head was only a little more then the 2 head. I'm going to buy another one and take it to work.

Panasonic TC-11LV1 11" LCD Flat-Panel TV-DVD Combo

Made by Panasonic

11-inch widescreen 16:9 TFT-LCD TV/DVD combo; 12.8 x 9.9 x 6.7 inches (W x H x D) with stand
DVD player offers DVD-Video, VCD, and audio CD playback with single-disc resume and aspect-ratio control
Stereo speakers with 1 watt per channel; headphone jack allows private listening
Dolby Digital and DTS surround-sound output to compatible AV receiver and speaker systems; offers simulated surround sound from 2 speakers
Active Light Control circuitry automatically detects the brightness levels of the input signal and adjusts the backlight accordingly

Amazon base price: $
List price: $1,299.99 (that's NaN% off!)

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I can't review it until I receive it

Where the hell is it...I haven't even gotten a confirmation from J & R & I need to give the gift on Sunday & although I have speedy PAID delivery...J & R doesn't deliver on weekends????

Forget the delivery-angry review

The product has nothing to do with the delivery of one company. This innovative product deserves 5 stars. Finally someone got it right!

Amazing DVD player and LCD screen

Hello,

This is one well thought out piece of equipment. DVDs load and
play well. The remote works well and is convenient. What's
really amazing about this unit is that unlike many LCD screens
this one can actually provide pretty satisfactory black levels.
As a result, the picture looks *great*, not just "good for an
LCD screen".

Using the "Avia" test/set up DVD this unit performs quite well.
Black levels can be accurately set, Gray scale tracking is quite
good, color accuracy is also quite good. The backlight control
is very adjustable so the LCD looks great in all lighting
conditions and the black levels are appropriate.

Despite what the manual says, this player can actually playback
some DVD-Rs. Four of the five DVD-Rs I have load and play
correctly.

The tuner also works well and has MTS stereo and SAP function.
No closed captioning. Using cable TV produces a very pleasing
picture. The tuner also receives pictures off the air. The

tuner seems to be quite sensitive and all local and some
weaker distant channels are received.

I wish Panasonic had gone just a bit further and incorporated
a radio -- it would have been a complete unit then! Cannot
play MP3 discs.

The TC-11LV1 isn't cheap but it is unique, eye-catching device
that also happens to perform quite well. Highly recommended.

Pioneer Elite Pro200 60" Projection TV

Made by Pioneer

Piano lacquer urushi finish
Component video input
Whole screen IR receiver for custom installation
3 color temperature settings
New improved GUI menu system

Amazon base price: $
List price: $4,140.00 (that's NaN% off!)

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Pioneer pro-200

Cabinet a beauty and pix quality great, but I have had continued service problems with my unit. First the convergence was a problem, In house service attended twice to fix. The screen saver has bowed and does not fix well. On Oscar night the unit stopped working and I have been waiting over two weeks to a part. Poor quality and poor service from Pioneer. The unit has been out of service more than in service.

Great TV, especially for a rear projection, but...

If I could do it over again, I would go with the Mitsubishi. I saw them physically next to eachother in a store and knew I had made a mistake. The Elite is really nice though and very functional, the only serious irritant being the "gray bars" on the side of a 4:3 standard TV signal (because the screen is actually 16:9 - wide screen). I called Pioneer and asked if there were any possible way of getting rid of them and they said "why would you want to?" My response was of course "would you like to watch a movie with gray bars on the top and bottom?" Alas, you cannot change the gray bars. That being said, this is a great TV with very sharp images when watching DVD's. But, if you plan on watching alot of VIDEO TAPES -DO NOT GET A REAR-PROJECTION TV! They are un-watchable, grainy and just all around horrible. Something about a picture tube (a regular TV) makes tapes much more watchable. If you do plan on watching tapes, I recommend the Sony Wega 32", 36" or 40".

Great Picture

Couldn't be happier w/ this TV. Great picture and very reliable. Would recommend to anyone.

Sony KP-48V80 48" Projection TV

Made by Sony

48-inch rear-projection screen
3-D digital comb filter
2-tuner picture-in-picture (PIP)
Luminous joystick remote control
2 rear S-Video inputs

Amazon base price: $
List price: $2,549.99 (that's NaN% off!)

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Big disappointment

Bought my new Sony and in less than four weeks did not work. Calling Sony just left me with buzy signals. Finally got through and they gave me no help, finally got fixed and is broken again after 6 months........WON`T buy another Sony.....

Projection or Tube?

The TV quality on this Projection TV is so good that I often forget it isn't a tube. Sony's are always superior in quality and this TV lives up to the Sony name.

Best of the Big Screens

Agonized for many months deciding on a rear projection TV formy house and compared just about every model available (except forHDTV models) and found the Sony KP-48V80 to be the best out there. Keep in mind that the picture quality is only as good as the incoming signal (many stores have projection TVs connected to DVD players only, be sure to view TV with other sources when comparing). True, the Sony is the most expensive analog for it's size out there but there's a reason for that. This TV can't be beat (except maybe by the XBR rear projection series). END

Panasonic PV-C2023 20" TV/VCR Combo (Black)

Made by Panasonic

2-head monaural TV/VCR combo unit with auto clock set, auto channel setup, and 24-hour backup memory; 20.3 x 19.9 x 18.7 inches (W x H x D)
Compact 20-inch screen and optimizes the set for kitchen or dormitory use
Front AV input accommodates a camcorder or gaming console
FM radio with auto tuning, sleep timer/alarm clock with auto power on/off
Commercial skip lets you easily skip past commercials during playback

Amazon base price: $
List price: $199.99 (that's NaN% off!)
Used price: $141.10

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Not compatible with DVD player -- avoid!

I purchased this unit off of Amazon.com and discovered only later that it will not work with any DVD players. If connecting your television to a DVD player is important to you, do *not* buy this unit.

Great tv small price

I bought this tv for my Mother when she insisted on a white tv, I was a little concerned because it was so reasonable. When I opened the box and plugged it in I could not believe how crystal clear the picture was. The sound is great too, I recommend it highly.

Great unit for the price

I bought this for my 89 year old mom and she loves it. She watches her videos, listens to the radio and sees all her shows without much fussing at all. She enjoys television more now that she has access to close-captions. Recently I needed to replace a television of my own and opted to purchase this same unit. I tried the Toshiba 19" tv/vcr combo, but it gave me grief after three days. This is the one I'd recommend.

Panasonic PV-C2033W 20" TV/VCR Combination (White)

Made by Panasonic

20-inch diagonal mono TV with 2-head VCR; 19.9 x 20.3 x 18.7 inches (W x H x D)
Index search, commercials skip, and program end search features
V-Chip Parental Guidance system; MTS/SAP reception; FM radio with autoscan
Front A/V and earphone jacks
Front-firing speaker

Amazon base price: $
List price: $199.99 (that's NaN% off!)

Average review score:

Not compatible with DVD player -- avoid!

Great tv small price

Great unit for the price

Sony CCDTRV128 Hi8 Analog Handycam Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom

Made by Sony

Compact Hi8 Handycam camcorder with 320,000-pixel CCD
20x optical zoom lens (digital zoom to 990x) with manual focus
2.5-inch rotating LCD and black-and-white viewfinder
Low-light recording settings and built-in white LED light
NP-FM30 InfoLithium Rechargeable Battery

Amazon base price: $237.49
List price: $299.99 (that's 21% off!)
Used price: $179.99
Buy one from zShops for: $207.00

Average review score:

Not so good buy

The main thing I was upset about this camera is it's not equipped with the steady shot. Personally I need the steadyness without it my filming was shaky and Sony confirmed that THIS camera doesn't come equipped with that feature. It took nice pictures just returned it because of not having stady shot!

Good out of box performer

This is my third video camera. I have previously owned VHS-C cameras that perfomed well. I needed the Nightshot feature for the investigations I do. The first time out, knowing general camera operation, I found this camera very easy to use. The flip out viewer is very sharp and the sound playback is good for instant review of videos. The compact size makes it easy to handle. I have yet to use all features, but I am confident that they will be satisfactory also. If you need a video feed to a computer, you'll need a capture device or get one of the digitals that have the USB/Firewire hookups. Basically, it seems to be a durable easy to operate camera.

Great first-timer

I had been kicking around the idea of buying a camcorder for a couple of weeks and bought this model just two days before going on vacation. I didn't do a whole lot of research, I just liked the look and the price. It is small and sleek and super easy to use. It can use regular 8MM tapes, Hi8 or Digital8. I used it for recording live music performances in Nashville and was happy with the quality of the video and audio on playback. There are 8 effects for shooting (sepia, stretch, etc.), along with three fade-ins/outs. So I have more options than I really know what to do with at this point but I'm sure I'll get into them as I use it more. The display is sweet and can rotate around.

My one complaint is the battery area. The battery clips on the back, but there is no cover - my Sony digital camera has a locking compartment the battery slides in. I'll probably also be picking up a spare, even though it seems to hold a charge well. I really like the size because I have small hands and short fingers, but I can still use the strap and reach all the buttons.

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