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Uniden EZI996 900 MHz Extended Range Cordless Telephone Review

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(More customer reviews)This phone is GREAT!! I wear glasses and have low vision, but do not need one of those giant BIG button phones, well this phone is superb, the buttons are big, but not too huge. heck, they look normal size to me, not so teeny-tiny like all the phone makers are making them nowadays lol. and that is what i was looking for. the 2nd plus, is that you can actually cleaarly read the caller i.d. area, it too, is larger. thirdly, as an extra bonus, the audio on the phone is adjustable. i'm not hard of hearing yet, i'm only 49, but do have one ear that is better than the other. well now i can adjust the volume to fit both ears comfortably.all in all, this is a superb phone and i heartily recommend it!

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Product Description:
If you're missing calls because you can't hear the phone ring, and if you don't find much comfort in those annoying (and tiny) blinking lights that aren't much help from across the room, consider the Uniden EZI-996. The practical design helps solve a number of problems for users with minor sight or hearing challenges.
Two large red lights on the base indicate when the phone is ringing and when you have a voicemail message--and they're large enough to see more clearly from a distance. A belt clip is included, so you can keep the handset with you as you walk around the house. You can also keep your hearing aid connected and wear the handset comfortably at your waist. Separate controls adjust the ringer and the handset volume, and a handset indicator sound helps you locate the unit if you've lost it in the couch cushions. The keypad is backlit and has large buttons, making it easier to see when dialing.
The EZI-996 operates with a reliable 900 MHz transmission and tried-and-true analog technology. With subscription to service through your local phone company, the 30-station caller ID tracks your recent calls and returns them at the touch of a button. A separate 10-station memory stores your most frequently dialed numbers, with a one-touch dial for an emergency contact. Uniden includes a one-year warranty covering parts and service.
What's in the Box
Base, cordless handset, AC adapter, battery, battery cover, telephone line cord, belt clip, user's guide, warranty and registration card

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Sony 15.5" VAIO VPCEB15FM/T Laptop 4GB Notebook 500GB Computer PC Review

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(More customer reviews)I was a desktop owner for over 6 years. This is my first laptop, but I did a lot of research before deciding on this one and I am overall very happy with the purchase.
I really love the new processor, is is very quiet and the laptop is much cooler, although I still use a cooling fan and recommend one. The keyboard is flat and quiet, but is prone to trapped dust and particles and super hard to clean, so don't eat or take this around food. I recommend the specially made for this laptop silicone keyboard covers, Sony offers them in a variety of nice colors including matching mouse covers for Sony mouses only. Another great feature is the blu-ray player, and lit LCD screen, I wish they would have included a light up keyboard and fingerprint pass-code device. The laptop itself is lightweight, sleek and shiny, but the attractive finish is also very prone to fingerprints and beware! don't wipe with any alcohol as it will damage the finish.
Windows 7 is a great improvement, I love the convenient and much faster start search tool and the customization options are wide (important for a artist and visual person like myself), but there is still a whole lot of room for improvement as far as security issues are concerned.

Positive+
Intel i3 Core processor
500GB/4GB space
Bright, light up LCD screen
Energy Star approved
Blu Ray player
Sleek and lightweight
Keyboard and mouse customization options
Windows 7

Negative-
Although it's much cooler than all my friends laptops, it still requires a fan
Very much prone to fingerprints on exterior and screen, use only cloth to wipe
No outer volume buttons/controls
3, not 4 usb spaces
Keyboard prone to trap small particle
No light up keyboard
No fingerprint password logon

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Franklin Merriam -Webster Dictionary & Thesaurus, downloadable content Review

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(More customer reviews)I tutored a 9th grader who owned this model.When I first tried to look up a word and needed to scroll down I couldn't figure it out, but that was with no manual and 2 minutes of examination.Shortly after that I purchased the Spanish English version by Franklin for myself - exact same layout - I READ the MANUAL - the up down scroll is on the side of the unit - left of the screen - not on the keyboard portion of the Spanish/English one.That scroll button is quite functional.Don't let the previous review dissuade you from purchasing this item.The only thing I can say about it is that with only 100,000 words its use becomes less valuable the older you are and the greater your vocabulary - you have to remember that the words a, the, an, it, he, she, etc. are part of that 100k.Would definitely recommend to high school students and below.Hope that helps.

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Product Description:
Merriam-Webster w/Calculator & Databank

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GE G1 7MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver) Review

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(More customer reviews)Very nice but too bad the USB is proprietary-like Sony products-so if you loosed it you have to order straight from GE.

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Product Description:
GE's most compact camera is big on performance, proving once again that great things come in small packages. The camera boasts an ultra-slim body that measures a mere 3.62 by 2.5 by 0.82 inches (W x H x D), yet still delivers an ultra-sharp 7-megapixel resolution. The 3x optical zoom and 4.5x digital zoom, meanwhile, combine to capture superior close-ups whether displayed on a computer screen or printed out on your photo printer. And users will love the vibrant 2.5-inch LCD screen, which makes it easy to frame your subject and review your images, with a resolution of 153,600 pixels ensuring a crisp image every time. Plus, users aren't restricted to still images, as the G1 takes MPEG4 movies as well.
Packed inside the A730's sleek and stylish body are several editing functions and shooting modes, including in-camera panoramic stitching, red-eye removal, face-tracking, electronic stabilization, multiple scene modes (sports, children, indoor, snow, sunset, etc.), and continuous shooting. In addition, there's no shortage of playback options, ranging from single photo to slideshow to histogram display. Powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery (included), the G1 even includes an SD/SDHC memory card slot that's expandable up to 4 GB. You'll be hard pressed to find a more feature-rich camera in such a small housing. Best of all for beginners, the G1 offers a simple, intuitive interface that's a breeze to navigate.
Other details include a macro mode (5cm to infinity); 26 MB of internal memory; support for PictBridge-compatible printers; a USB 2.0 interface; and a sleek silver housing. The G1, which weighs 0.21 pounds, carries a one-year warranty.
What's in the Box
G1 camera, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, battery charger, USB cable, AV cable, wrist strap, CD-ROM, quick-start guide, warranty card, user's manual.

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JVC Everio GZMC200 2MP 4GB Microdrive Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom Review

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(More customer reviews)While there is much I really like about this camera, its short comings prevent me from recommending it to people who want just one video camera.The problems I am experiencing deal mostly with the camera's POOR performance in medium to low light conditions.While many camcorders excel at producing images in standard room lighting, this camera does a dismal job.In normal room lighting the auto focus will occasionally fail and even at the best of the times the images lack adequate saturation.The manual white balance settings improve the situation only marginally.If you are going to be shooting inside your house, use another camcorder.

Now the upside - the camcorder delivers good quality images when shooting outside.Motion artifacts are occasionally detectable when objects in the scene move quickly but not annoying at all.The zoom is quite satisfying and the auto focus only lags slightly behind when quickly zooming in the 10x optical zoom range.The compact size is spectacular! The standard tripod mount socket is a welcome addition.

And, of course, the whole video editing experience is greatly enhanced by the direct transfer of the camera's hard drive to your editing station's hard drive.(I recommend you get a card reader or PCMCIA adapter, so the camera isn't involved in the video transfer.You can be charging the camera while you are working with the saved video - something you'll do often as the battery only lasts an hour).

The saved video files have a .mod extension.The manual says you should only use the supplied software to edit/play the video files.The supplied software is from Cyberlink and it is adequate.I have found that by renaming the files to .mpg after I have copied them to my editing station, I can edit/play the video files with software not supplied with the camera.Don't know if this will work in all cases, but so far so good.

The still camera images are actually quite nice for a 2 mega pixel camera.They are always saved as JPEG files.I have found no option to save as a lossless TIFF.A real shame since the supplied 4GB microdrive really has enough room to store these big files.

The audio quality is excellent, no complaints what so ever.

One last disappointment - the camera limits maximum file size to 4GB, even if you have a compact flash card that can hold more.As a result it shall forever be impossible for this camera to record more than 60 continuous minutes using the highest quality video setting.Sure, an 8GB card can hold 2 of these 60 minute recordings but something will be missed when the first file hits the 4GB wall and the recording is stopped and the camera waits for you to manually start a new recording session.

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Still images or video--capture either 60 minutes of DVD-quality MPEG-2 movies or thousands of super-high resolution UXGA-size JPEG pictures with the Everio--the first camera to use Microdrive technology. The included 4GB Microdrive card, though it is the same size as Compact Flash card, has such unprecedented capacity because it is has its own built-in HDD (hard disk drive).
The completely tapeless Microdrive format lets you choose higher video quality or longer shooting times. Store more photos than you ever thought possible on the included 4GB Microdrive card.
Until now, tapeless formats have been severely limited in the length and quality of video capacity, but the Everio's Microdrive lets you shoot up to 60 minutes of high quality MPEG-2 video--and even more in lower resolution modes.A selection of recording modes lets you choose more quality or more shooting time. The highest quality ULTRA mode records at a constant bit rate of 8.88 Mbps with AC 3 audio -- comparable to the DVD data rate (average 4 Mbps video/9.8 Mbps maximum). Essentially what you get is DVD quality, with the same video and audio format as a movie DVD. And the number of still photos that will fit on the Microdrive card is nothing less than awe-inspiring: More than 5000 of the highest resolution images (1600x1200 fine).
2.12 Megapixel CCD
This 1/3.6" CCD with a total of 2.12 million pixels (effective: 1.23 million for moving pictures, 2 million for still pictures) offers the high resolution capabilities needed for high quality digital videography and photography. And the Megabrid Engine applies separate, optimized processing to moving and still images, for videos with a high signal-to-noise ratio, and high-resolution still pictures.
Versatile, Lossless Data
Store what you've shot on the provided Microdrive card, optional CompactFlash or SD Memory Cards. size as a CompactFlash card, but with many Gigabytes of capacity. You can eject the Microdrive card, just as you would a CompactFlash or SD Memory Card, and load data into your PC via optional card adapter. Or simply connect the camera via its USB2.0 interface for quick downloading to a PC. All transfer is digital-to-digital, so you won't lose any quality in the process.
DVD Creation & Sharing
Three advanced applications are provided:
Multi-Format Support
In addition to making it easy to create DVDs, the supplied software converts to a variety of file formats for distribution via the Web or by e-mail. Supported formats include DV-AVI, Windows-AVI, MPEG-1 and MPEG-2, as well as Windows Media Video and RealVideo that can be streamed over the Internet.

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Sony Clie PEG-NX73V Handheld Review

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(More customer reviews)I gotta say, I bought this thing thinking that I would probably just use it to store numbers and play MP3's.I've owned the old Palm Pilot Original, the Palm V, and now this Clie.I must say that the Clie simply blows everything else out of the water.It's like a mini computer! I can view pictures, PDF's, XLS, DOC with the bundled software. The screen resolution is really awesome.
I've found myself taking it wherever I'm going (which is the point of a PDA!!!). This never happened before with my older PDA's because they were simply calendars and phonebooks... I enjoy having the camera on me at random times.Taking a little picture of my favorite dish at a restaurant or capturing a great picture of my dog at the park.Those are times you always wished you had brought your digicam but never had it on you!
The DECUMA input sucks... you need to write really neatly and separate e a c hl e t t e rso that it knows what you're talking about.I much prefer Graffiti 2.Graffiti 2 is soooo much cooler than Graffiti 1 that I have been using previously.BUT best of all, this thing has a QWERTY keyboard. I cannot stress how much nicer it is to use the QWERTY.I haven't used the stylus much at all. Most of my inputs are now a process of using my fingertip and then using the keyboard.It REALLY is much faster.
I also enjoy the fact that the thing doesn't have to boot up to get to the digicam or the voice recorder. One click of either button and the unit automatically snaps to the application you are requesting.I am enjoying taking oral notes with the voice record feature when I'm on the go and don't have time to type.
Overall, I'd suggest that you also check out the NX80 due to the better camera.I think I'll buy an NX80 eventually, but right now, for the price, the 73V does exactly what I need without costing TOO much.

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The PEG-NX73V redefines the popular NX-Series CLIE handhelds with a new design, improved hardware features, and upgraded application software. Palm OS 5 and ARM-compliant 200 MHz CPU provide enhanced overall performance and an exceptional multimedia experience.The built-in 310, 000 pixel digital camera supports VGA (640 x 480) resolution, and can be used to save JPEG images or MPEG4 motion video onto Memory Stick media (sold separately).Designed for the CLIE Wireless LAN Card (PEGA-WL110, sold separately), the CompactFlash slot also provides limited support for CompactFlash Memory Cards as optional data storage. When the CompactFlash (Type-II) Slot is not needed, it can retract into the back of the unit, maintaining the slim profile.With the optional Wireless LAN Card equipped, you can check email, browse the web, and synchronize data wirelessly with your PC via wireless Local Area Network (LAN access point sold separately, and Internet Service Provider required).Three methods of text entry are provided to give you maximum flexibility. In addition to the built-in QWERTY layout keyboard and standard Graffiti method of entering text, the PEG-NX73V also features Decuma Input Handwriting Recognition Software, which converts your natural handwriting into text. Use the text entry method that's easiest for you.The PEG-NX73V also includes a built-in MP3 player and stereo headphones. You can listen to music on the handheld while using other applications or with the screen turned off to conserve battery life.The built-in Voice Recorder lets you take notes even if only one hand is free, and the adjustable microphone sensitivity helps keep voice recordings clear.Plus, most of the CLIE software that comes with the PEG-NX73V is pre-installed into ROM memory, leaving the RAM memory free for you to add your own software applications!

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HP Pavilion DV2-1110US 12.1-Inch Entertainment Laptop Review

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(More customer reviews)Just one week after I buy this notebook from Amazon, the price falls by $27 and Amazon refuses to match the price drop. Quite disappointing in that regard. I ordered this on a Wed, Amazon shipped on Sunday and it arrived on Tuesday with free shipping. So that was good.

On to the notebook. First the pros:

Build quality is good and it feels expensive compared to most sub $500 note/netbooks.

Large keys on the keyboard while not as spacious as a regular keyboard works better than than those from Acer that use the chicklet size keys. One of the reasons why I chose this over the Acer Timeline series.

Screen is bright and sharp.

Small compact and lightweight since it doesn't have a built-in DVD drive (uses an external drive). Design looks clean and modern with none of that clunky look from the low end Lenovos or Toshibas.

Uses Vista 64 bit edition

Has HDMI port to plug into HDTVs

Dedicated graphics processor and memory.

Now the cons:

Battery life is average 2-3 hours

Uses single core AMD Athlon Neo processor which is underpowered for Vista. There're occasional lags when running basic things like browsers, Word, etc. The CPU is maxed out at 100% most times.

The initial applications and drivers installed seem to make the notebook run really slow. I tried to watch videos on Hulu.com and they were jerky and slow. After installing updated video drivers and IE8 and Firefox, it worked better. Strange for a notebook professing to be an "Entertainment" notebook to be that bad at video until the drivers were updated. Despite the dedicated graphics processor and memory, video performance is just average and can a bit slow at times.

Bloatware. There are several but not too bad.

HP MediaSmart: this is pretty useless since the notebook already has Windows Media Center. The software itself is nothing great and eats up additional memory and CPU cycles.

Bottom line: This notebook is just barely able to run Vista 64 since the CPU is underpowered. It's a compromise between a full blown notebook and netbook since it has a decent size hard drive and screen. To make it perform better, you'll have to remove all the bloatware and unnecessary applications, and download the latest software updates and drivers. I'll be upgrading to Win 7 when it arrives so hopefully, that'll improve the performance further. Also probably look into upgrading the 2gb ram to 4gb.

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Product Description:
EXQUISITELY THIN: Refining the dv series to achieve optimal mobility, the new dv2 wears a magnesium-aluminum alloy case, an LED display and a 92% of full-size keyboard. It offers optional WWAN, runs on breakthrough energy-efficient AMD processors and removes the internal optical drive. The elegant modern lines and metalized finishes that define the dv series remain but with a profile less than 1" thin and starting weight of just 3.81lbs. Lustrous magnesium-aluminum alloy casing on the outside is complemented by color-matched HP Imprint finish on the inside in Moonlight white. External optical drives are available in Espresso black. HP-s mobile products have won coveted International Red Dot, iF and CES Innovation design awards and been recognized by other leading design institutions.SURPRISINGLY ENTERTAINING: Carry on your favorite entertainment with the standard, large-capacity hard drive.Burn CDs and watch DVD films with the external optical drive. Providing more choices than ever, HP MediaSmart enables access to DVDs, videos, photos, music, and Internet TV at the touch of a button.Get access to watch the best video clips from Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, and MTV. Built-in demos show you how to add music to your slide shows or videos with drag-and-drop functionality - and much more. An HDMI port enables you to watch films on an HD TV. Muvee Reveal makes creating films complete with effects and transitions a snap! SRS Premium Sound pours through Altec Lansing speakers delivering great audio.What's in the box: dv2-2110us laptop, 65W AC Adapter, 6-Cell Lithium-Ion battery, Symantec Norton Internet Security 2009 with 60 days complimentary live update, Microsoft Works, HP MediaSmart. Muvee Reveal,Cyberlink DVD Suite, Adobe Acrobat Reader and HP Games Powered by Wild Tangent.

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Sony DCR-PC1000 MiniDV Handycam Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom Review

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(More customer reviews)I've had this camcorder about a month, I got it as a gift for my 40th, I chose it.

Pros: Under good lighting it produces wonderful video, great sound. I love the menu system (though the LCD needs constant cleaning). The weight is just right, not too heavy for long use, not so light that it feels unstable.

Cons: Not great under low light conditions such as dimmed room lights; the picture goes grainy and red. I also noticed a bit of wind noise from the internal mic. Short battery life. I had problems with the drivers for the USB under windows XP, never bother to fix this as I bought a firewire card.

All things considered, I'm very happy with the camcorder.

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With high performance video recording and a fresh new body design, the DCR-PC1000 MiniDV Handycam(R) camcorder takes form and function to a new level. The 3 CMOS imaging sensors provide superior detail and clarity in both video and still image recording. The 2.7 Megapixel digital still memory mode captures beautiful, high-resolution still images onto Memory Stick(R) Duo and Memory Stick(R) PRO Duo media for picture perfect prints. The Super SteadyShot(R) picture stabilization system provide smooth video recording for the best possible picture.Up to 530 horizontal lines of resolution Professional Quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T Lens- 10X optical zoom lens with up to 120x digital zoom Super SteadyShot(R) Image Stabilization SystemProgram AE Modes -Portrait, Beach & Ski, Sports, Landscape, Spotlight, Sunset & Moon NightShot Infrared System -Color Slow Shutter Exposure -Touch Panel, Dial (24 Steps) 2.7 Megapixel Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory Stick(R) Duo MediaMiniDV Video formatUSB Streaming IEEE1394 iLink DV portWhite Balance -Auto/Outdoor/Indoor/One Push Tele Macro Function Active Interface Shoe Assignable Manual Dial Built-In Flash Picture Effects Unit Dimensions -2.13 W x 4.48 H x 4 D / Weight -1.06 lbs.Remote Control

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Nurian X35: Two Way English Korean Electronic Dictionary Translator Review

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(More customer reviews)This thing is awesome! It comes with a great, easy to use, translator; a MP3 player; touch screen; full keyboard; and much more! BUY THIS PRODUCT

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Product Description:
? 66 Contents. ? The new upgrade 13-language dictionary (English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Thai, Russian, Indonesian and Vietnamese.) All language offers an authentic native-speaker voice in your search results. ? Large 4.3" Wide TFT Screen with 65,000-color liquid crystal display. ? Built-in with Minjung's English-Korean Dictionary, approximate 230,761 words. ? Allows secondary search; Spelling check, similar word and add new word. ? Definition screen include cross search with KOREAN-ENGLISH (K/E) and English-English (E/E). Provide cross search with other dictionaries. ? Built-in with Minjung's Korean-English Dictionary, approximate 183,279 words. ? Built-in with Collins Cobuild Advanced Learner's English-English Dictionary, Idioms, Thesaurus, and English Usage. ? Built-in Korean-Japanese, Japanese-Korean, Chinese-Korean, and Korean-Chinese dictionaries. ? Incorporating MP3, Voxware and Bestalk voice technologies ? FM Radio Tuner. ? Support various multimedia Avi (Xvid) / Flash file formats. ? Digital Voice Recording, learn & relax at one go. ? Pronouncing 13 Languages in Human Voice: Japanese / Chinese / French / Germany / Spanish / Italian / Dutch / Korean - only in Travel Dialogues. ? Touch panel control and handwriting recognition in all Korean, Chinese, Japanese, English languages. ? Personal information management: Name card, schedule, to do list, E-book & text browser. ? USB transmission media and portable hard disk function. ? Powered by international standard AC 100-240V Switching adaptor or Lithium-lon rechargeable removable battery.

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Olympus iS-50 QD Date 35mm Camera Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this camera wanting some control and great zoom with, at least moderate picture quality.What turned me on most was the fact that I didnt have to buy and carry around another lens to get "closer" to the object I wanted to capture.I havent owned many SLR cameras but, I have to say this is easily the best camera I have ever owned.I thought for the price, I would just be getting a mediocre camera with marginal picture quality at best, but I was pleasently mistaken.This camera takes great pictures with incredible detail.If you do not know anything about apurature, and how to generally opperate an SLR camera this is the camera you should seriously look into.It is fully automatic.It will sellect the best settings for the light and focus for you with only a push of a button.If your a control freak, dont worry, you have that option as well.You can sellect a manual setting that will give you total control.The zoom is unbelievable, and the camera is well balanced.For the price, you cant beat it!Ive really enjoyed taking pictures with this camera.Enjoy!

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Sleek and expertly designed, the Olympus IS-50 35mm camera provides all the manual controls you need to give photos that personal touch; or, you can sit back and let the automatic functions take over effortlessly. The powerful wide-angle 4.3x zoom lens provides you the range of perspectives you need without having to lug around various lenses.
The advanced flash system has variable power to provide the right amount of light for different conditions, and you can also set the flash to red-eye reduction, fill, and manual off. The predictive autofocus system keeps the subject sharp and clear. Shoot in different exposure modes like landscape, night scene, portrait, and stop action for the ideal look. You can easily keep track of these settings with the large LCD panel.
Film operation is a cinch with fully automatic film load, advance, and rewind. The 12-second self-timer is useful for shooting self-portraits and group photos. You can also imprint the date and time onto photos for record-keeping purposes. Given its ergonomic design, the IS-50 is easy to hold and carry around for any purpose.

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Sony Clie PEG-NZ90 Handheld Review

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(More customer reviews)Well, let's start by the basics. This machine is HUGE by any means if you compare it to any other PDA. It's like, well, the Darth Vader of all the Palm Powered devices. It's black, it's menacing, it's all-powerful. You can stun an attacker with it if you whirl it over your head and hit him (it includes a convenient hand strap for that purpose).
Jokes aside, it is well built (i used to have a Clie NR70V and it was very fragile), the hinges and swivels are tight, it won't open inside your backpack and get all scratched inside.
It is also a nice PDA, with all the useful stuff that any common handheld has. (Memo, Agenda, Address, To Do, Whatever). But it excels on the add-ons. That's the best part.
The digital camera is awesome (autofocus/manual focus, flash, 2.0 MP) and it can store hundreds of pictures. There are many options and settings to play with.
It also has audio recorder software. The sound is crisp, clear, and you can record many, many, many hours of speech, enviromental audio or anything.
As any other Clie, it has its own mp3 player. There's no need to buy the special SONY smartmedia card to use it: a Lexmark alternative will do the trick.
Of course, if you combine audio + pictures, you'll get a video camera. It works as one. Not great quality, it might be compared with having a webcam with you all the time.
What else ? Integrated keyboard, speaker, remote control, a couple of headphones, infrared port.
I can even speak about Bluetooth. I don't have any bluetooth gear in my house, but i'm leaving the wake-up option enabled and see if i find any BT devices in my office. Besides the blinking blue led looks cool :).
It has many improvementes since the last Clie versions. The memory stick has changed its place, so it doesn't flip out every time you put it in your pocket. The craddle is now foldable and you can take it everywhere to charge and/or connect your clie. You can even attach it to the PDA and carry it around.
Even when it is bulky, it is very well built and with a nice eequilibrium... you can hold it in your hand and it won't fall easily. That happened with the NR70V: the screen was heavier than the body, so it fell backwards always.
The keyboard is a lot better and easier to use by now. Also the back button has been moved a little and it's easier to use than before.
The camera doesn't rotate anymore... but i didn't miss the feature, since you can still use it in the open or closed form, to take pictures of yourself or others.
I would complain only about few things:
- The pen is thin ! It looks thinner compared to the huge agenda. And it has a very weird way to attach to the PDA.
- The picture browsing is waaaay slow. I'll better find a better program to handle the pictures.
- I can't recall anything else, but i'm sure that there were some things that bothered me. Ah ! The memory !!! Yes. That's upsetting: you see, there are 16 Mb of RAM but you can access only 11 of them. Why ? I don't know. However the better use of the memory stick features compensates the lack of actual memory. I would have expected at least 64 Mb RAM for a beast like this. Well, let's say it's 4 and a half stars. Oh, the price !!! Wait a little until it drops. But even now it's worth every cent. For a journalist is the perfect tool. And for a physician (who i am) too.
- And, it might seem crazy, but i find this size more comfortable for me than before. I don't think of it as a PDA, instead i think of it as a pocket sized notebook.

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The new Palm-powered PEG-NZ90 Clie handheld pushes the envelope of handheld computing, featuring the new Palm OS 5.0 as well as an ARM-compliant 200 MHz CPU for enhanced overall performance and exceptional multimedia experience.
The built-in 2-megapixel camera supports UXGA resolution (1,600 x 1,200) for high-quality still photos, and includes several enhancements, such as 2x digital zoom, strobe flash, auto focus, and manual exposure adjustment, to help make your photos look their best. You can also record and play back video (MPEG-4) and store it on Memory Stick media.
Built-in Bluetooth technology allows you to pair your Clie handheld with other Bluetooth-compatible peripheral devices. HotSync your Clie handheld with a Bluetooth-enabled Vaio PC, exchange data or play games between Clie handhelds using Bluetooth, or connect to the Internet via a mobile phone with built-in Bluetooth--all wirelessly (Bluetooth-compatible peripherals sold separately and Internet service provider required).
The PEG-NZ90 is also equipped with a wireless communication slot for adding an optional wireless LAN (802.11b) card. Browse the Web, check e-mail, and synchronize data wirelessly with your PC via wireless local area network (LAN access point sold separately and Internet service provider required).
This new Clie also incorporates a voice recorder feature to record and play back voice memos. A 128 MB Memory Stick can hold approximately 535 minutes of voice recording in LP mode. The PEG-NZ90 also includes a slim and stylish multifunction USB cradle, with folding mechanism for portability. It is USB compatible for HotSync operations and printing JPEG still images directly to a printer. You can also display JPEG pictures on a monitor using the AV output.
Another new feature is the removable lithium-ion rechargeable battery pack. The "Smart" lithium battery pack indicates the remaining battery life in minutes. Additional battery packs (PEGA-BP500) sold separately.
Note: Compatible with Sony's wireless LAN card (PEGA-WL100) only. PEGA-WL100 sold separately.
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Sony HDR-HC5 4MP MiniDV High Definition Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom Review

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(More customer reviews)I am writing this as someone who is not a true videophile, but who nonetheless pays some critical attention to picture quality and ease of use. I have no interest in making any videos other than reasonable quality family videos. I have owned a SD miniDV camera for 7 years before buying this one. The picture quality was observed on a Sony SXRD 60" HDTV using component cables. I didn't have the HDMI cable with the mini connector to try out a digital connection.

I bought this camera last week and tried it out during a Memorial Day trip with the family. The picture quality is extremely good. It's not quite as good as a top-notch HD feed (such as Discovery HD), but appears to me to be equal to most HD channels we receive over Comcast cable. Another poster said the quality is not much better than DVD, but for me this is clearly not the case--it's *much* better than DVD. Although in some detailed reviews online there are still images showing interlace artifacts, in viewing running video I have been unable to notice any effects of interlacing at all, even in fast-moving objects. Pans work well, with no objectionable artifacts or lagging. For outdoor scenes the picture is really stunning. Indoors at night, with ordinary light levels, the picture is not as good, with a graininess that is especially apparent on objects with a smooth texture, such as painted walls. Still, the picture is acceptable to me.

The camera has lots of features, mostly accessable from its touchscreen display. However, you can set the camera in "easy" mode, which selects a reasonable set of default settings. I confess that's the only mode I used, and the results were impressive. As I learn more about the camera I may fiddle with more advanced settings.

The camera can also take decent still photos, not up to par with a good digital camera but perfectly acceptable for when you don't want to lug around a separate camera. One cute feature is that it's possible to take still pictures in 16:9 mode while filming. This doesn't interrupt the filming, and the pictures are stored on the Memory Stick. Up to three such pictures can be taken in any filming sequence (from start to stop).

[Added 6/4/07] I have used the still camera some more. I compared the 16:9 pictures taken in video camera mode to those taken in the standard 4:3 camera mode, and I couldn't see any significant differences in quality (other than the 16:9 being wider). This in spite of the fact that Sony states the 16:9 mode pictures have an "effective resolution" of 2.3 Mpixels while those in 4:3 have a resolution of 4.0 Mpixels. (Note that, as far as I can tell, the camera doesn't actually have a 4 MP sensor, but uses some sort of interpolation to get 4 MP.) I also compared these pictures to ones taken with my 2001-vintage Canon Powershot digital camera; those from the Sony HDR-HC5 were clearly better. HOWEVER, the low-light capabilities of the Sony still camera modes is very poor, much worse than its low-light video capabilities. In ordinary indoor lighting the pictures are very grainy. Even in outdoor shots, faces that are in shade have a certain graininess. So in good light the stills are fine, but in low light they're not very good. [End]

The battery life was OK. I estimate I got an hour or so from the included battery. This was enough for shooting perhaps 30 minutes of video under real world conditions.

I was able to read in and edit the video using iMovie HD on my Mac. I couldn't send it back to tape because of a FireWire problem with my computer, but I assume it would look just as good as the original.

Overall, I can heartily recommend this camera to anyone who cares about picture quality, but is not an advanced videographer needing special features. For instance, there have been some complaints about the lack of a manual focussing ring, but in my daily use (and my 7 years with my SD camera) I have never felt the need for this. Now I'm waiting for inexpensive HD-DVD or Blu-Ray burners!

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HP Jornada 820 - Handheld - Windows CE H/PC Pro - SA-1100 190 MHz - RAM: 16 MB - ROM: 16 MB - 8.2" color CSTN ( 640 x 480 ) Review

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(More customer reviews)(This review is for the Jornada 820 mini laptop.)

A nice write-up Eric (another Reviewer here on Amazon.com).I really enjoyed reading your review.

I agree, the Jornada 820 is a great mini laptop!I think it is physically much better made than almost any of the current batch of netbooks (MSI Wind, Asus Eee, HP Mini, and even the Samsung NC10).Absolutely no flex in the screen or the keyboard.Amazing!What a great keyboard!I have not seen another mini laptop with a 3 mm travel on each key press (all the others are around 2 mm).And the light grey-blue color, textured hard plastic cover, is beautiful and very practical - shows no fingerprint marks whatsoever.No cracks even after 10 years.If it only had a full Windows XP functionality and still keeping the fantastic instant-on/instant-off feature!Actually, for my purposes, the one and only real problem with the Jornada 820 is not being able to enter websites with a greater than 40-bit encryption security (i.e., all those that need 128-bit).And web surfing on such a small screen with a very basic browser is not the greatest experience (it gets tiring after a while).But high-speed Internet with a wired Kingston Ethernet IC PC Card (or with a Cisco Aeronet 350 series Wireless LAN Adapter) is very fast.Many people claim that you don't need an anti-virus program to protect your Jornada 820, but this is not correct.You CAN get bugs from surfing the Internet.(Unfortunately, I am not aware of an anti-virus program suitable for the Jornada 820.)If you do encounter a problem, you will need to do a hard-reset.

I've owned about four of these over the years in various used condition (purchased them used from eBay), all with the 32MB RAM upgrade installed, and I still use one of them currently.The only physical problem is that the supporting lid hinge would eventually come loose or break away (always on the right side of the laptop), even though I really try to be gentle on the unit.It still happens after a while if you keep using the machine.Another problem buying a much used unit is that the screen tends to be a bit spotty or blotchy (uneven shadows - looks like as if someone smeared it with a cloth or pressed on it too hard).And there can be a little light-bleeding around the edges too.You can really see this when the unit is turned on and you have set a black desktop background color on the screen.But if you can find a really good one (near new condition), you won't have any of these issues with the screen image.Also, the screen is not very bright for outdoors (but more than sufficiently bright indoors).

Other than that, the Jornada 820 is an incredibly great mini laptop with the best keyboard I have ever used (even after years of use, the white bold characters printed on the keys don't wear off at all).It is a very solid, very well constructed, sturdy laptop.Very reliable; you don't get the strange temperament as with "normal" Windows laptops - the Jornada 820 always behaves the same; no blue-screen problems here, or applications hanging up with no response.And if ever something does go wrong, it is very easy and quick to either soft or hard reset the unit (if hard-resetting, save your data first - and hard-reset only if you want to put everything back to original factory settings).Another plus: your PocketOutlook (i.e., Contacts, Calendar, Tasks, etc.) on the Jornada 820 can be easily synchronized with your desktop's Outlook (using ActiveSync 3.8).

If you like reading books on your mini-laptop, Mobipocket.com has a compatible reader (and lots of books available) for the Jornada 820.Reading printed text on this unit is very easy because the font type and size is adjustable (both in the laptop and also in the Mobipocket reader software).

Why did I give it a 5-Star rating with all the concerns I've listed above?Well, because it is still a fantastic mini laptop and very satisfying to own and use one on a day to day basis.The Standard Rechargeable Battery, even after many years of use, still lasts around six hours.And with the High Capacity Battery, you get OVER ten hours of use on a single charge, and it is the SAME size as the Standard Battery (i.e., it doesn't stick out of the unit in the back or anywhere else)!It is also great to take notes on at a conference, while the Jornada is sitting on your lap or on a table/desk.

I sure wish I could get my hands on a brand new unit!

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Hewlett Packard ushers in the next era of handheld computers with its Jornada 820, a notebook/PDA hybrid that dramatically increases your computing power without sacrificing convenience or portability.The Jornada 820 has the power you need to operate the latest editions of pocket productivity applications. Impressively, all this functionality is packed into a package that's easy to stow in a briefcase or purse and take anywhere. Don't endure any more dull moments traveling with nothing to do - let Hewlett Packard's Jornada 820 maximize your productiveness on the road, in the air, or at home. The 820 is also packed with features such as an efficient power management that lets you work up to 10 hours at one go, instant-on ability so there is no more needless waiting and one-step connectivity to your desktop computer for seamless data exchange and synchronization.

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Sony VAIO VPC-EB15FX/BI 15.5-Inch Laptop (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)Got the brown color just to be different...WOW!! Great looking.Fast, not too much add-on trash software to uninstall.Kinda wish I had gotten the i5 processor (not offered w/Blu-Ray) but this i3 is really a go getter and I'm just as happy.Boots up really quickly, never a blue screen (thanks Windows 7 64bit) and hav had no compatibility issues yet other than difficulty running an old scratchy disk of AOL 9.0.Since AOL on disk didn't load well so I just downloaded it and got the new AOL 9.5 and that runs super. I've had the item for a couple of weeks and placed Word-2003 that works great, my own Norton2010 that I already had (deleted the Norton Trial ware of same name offered). Put my ESPN, NFL, Amazon and EBay and various other web site ICONS up without a hitch.My only issue is the speaker(s) are pathetic.I searched for new drivers but have not found any.Purchased a Case Logic Model R-110 USB laptop speaker and they sound is great although the speaker is kind of awkward.

Connected to my Toshiba 62" HD via the HDMI and Blu-ray and picture and sound were excellent.Its a little clumsy and awkward what with the remote controls, mouse/keypad, and cables but possible.Upgraded my home from a "g" Wifi hotspot to an Extreme-"N" wifi and this laptop flies at 150MBps without a hitch.

Very nice keyboard.I like the IBM/Levono keyboard of my old T22 laptop better but all-in-all this is a fine machine and I recommend to anyone (except gamers).More than likely, gamers will need a separate graphics card but I've never experienced any problems with normal things.

If you want a nice perfect fitting neopreme case (w/handles) get the MICROSOFT I have already reviewed.It fits perfectly.

UPDATE:Gave R-110 to friend and got almost as good sounding but much easier handling Logitech Clip-on Z205 USB Speaker.More very happy (?) with this one. Haven't found any improved drivers for the Sony speakers, they still suck!I recorded in HD one of the NBA playoff games. Sooooooo effin great picture.Windows Media Center works like a TIVO.You can go eat or bathroom and come back and go back to point you left to continue watching and the game has been continued to be recorded. Cool stuff...

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Display: 15.5" (1366 x 768 Resolution)
Processor: 2.10GHz Intel Core i3-330M
RAM: 4GB DDR3 Memory
Hard Drive: 500GB Hard Drive
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium (64 Bit)
Run Time: Up to 3.5-hour (6 cell Li-Ion Battery)
Approximate Weight: 5.9 lbs

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Sony DCRTRV900 MiniDV Handycam Digital Video Camcorder with Builtin Digital Still Mode Review

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(More customer reviews)I've been using my 900 now for 9 months and I am very pleased with the quality of picture and manual controls. I previously only rented cameras and only used the Canon XL-1 and Sony VX1000 previously of which got mevery interested in digital camcorders.
At first I had doubts about the900 as it looks so much smaller and cheaper when compared tothe XL-1 orVX1000.It just didn't give that professional look (You have to admit theXL-1 is pretty cool looking).That has been somewhat of a hinderance whenmaking professional video productions and I show up with what looks like asmall family video camera.So as first impressions go clients sometimesthink your joking.But it wasn't long before people were very impressedwith the picture and sound quality (I use seperate mics as in allcamcorders I have found the built in mics pic up motor noise of the digitaltape - for those who don't know these use MiniDV tapes so even though theyare digital they still store the video on a cassette).On the plus side tobeing small camera it allows me to do things I couldn't do with the largerXL-1 and it is also lighter, easier to manoeuvre, and has a much moreuseful battery life.
I found the controls behind the LCD a littlebothersome when I needed to quickly access those controls when the LCD isclosed but fortunately most manual controls are easily accessible on theback or front of the camera.I also loved the manual audio level featurebut I wished it had it on an outside knob/button and not have to select itfrom multiple pull down menus on the LCD screen.But I found the manualcontrols more useful than the VX1000.The XL-1 had easy to access manualcontrols as well and in fact if I had to choose I would pick the XL-1controls setup over the TRV-900 but that could be because that was thefirst digital camera I learned to operate and get familiar with.
My videoquality is I believe clearer for most shots on the 900 than the work I didon the XL-1 and it also was easier to avoid hot spots if an interviewsubject turns causing a bad reflection from the lighting as it has a nicezebra mode to show you hot spots.On the downside I did find the XL-1 abit better in lower light levels and it has what I feel is a better qualitylens which is also interchangeable.It is most likely due to the betterlens on the XL-1 that it didn't resort to digital enhancements that washedout blacks to a slightly towards grey in poor light conditions when filmingmotion. The 900 has low light level settings but can only be used for stillshots as the frame rate is too slow for normal video, but it does sharpenup a still image quite nicely in poor light.
Overall I am very happy withthe product.I did a fair amount of research before buying it and it paidoff for my needs.I was able to find I could get this camera along withXLR adapters and a basic steady cam for the same price it was going to costme for just the XL-1.And I much preferred the 900 over the VX1000.
Forthose curious I use this camera to make video productions (mostlypromotional videos) and I can obtain broadcast quality video using thiscamera along with a good video editing card on a PC.If you plan onpurchasing a DV camera to make a production or even a movie I wouldrecommend the TRV-900 or at least a digital camera with the 3CCD feature. (Yes you can have a DV recording converted to 35mm film for theatres butyour looking at probably $45,000US plus for a 1.5hr feature and then thereis the whole issue of getting someone to run with it).
If your interestis not in professional or near professional quality and don't want theexpense of the 3CCD camera I would still highly recommend a digital camera(either DV or miniDV).I also use a TRV-9 and in good lighting it can comepretty close at first glance to my TRV-900 for sharpness.It also has avery cool night shot feature where you can get a black and white image inabsolute blackness (only for about 10-20 feet from the camera though).Thebiggest advantage to digital video is it has a much higher bandwidthdesignated for image colors than your standard home video camera includingHi-8, VHS, S-VHS and even the Digital Hi-8 (which is in between Hi-8 andDigital Hi-8).Higher color bandwidth means a better picture quality andthere is more information there for your editor to work with thus there isless loss in rendered edited video.The advantage of the 3CCD feature oncameras such as the TRV-900 means more realistic colors (one chip isdedicated for each of the 3 primary colors)
I hope this review is usefulfor those of you debating the should I get a 3CCD camera or not.

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Sony now offers professional quality 3-CCD imaging in a consumer-friendly design, the CCD-TRV900. This model offers state-of-the-art video and still imaging with 3-CCDs for accurate color reproductions and progressive scanning for still images. Combine these with Optical SteadyShot and a wide array of other performance and convenience features and you have complete, professional-quality solution for both video and still imaging. Using Sony's unique Adaptive Frame Interpolation for better image quality, you can store over 700 individual still photos on a 60-minute tape in the LP Mode. Get creative with your video by changing the background to six different digital effects that also have variable levels (still, flash motion, luminance key, slow shutter, trail, and old movie). For added creativity there are six picture effects (slim, stretch, solarization, monotone, sepia, and negative art). Select from three different fader modes for the transition between scenes (black, overlap and monotone). The camcorder is encased in a magnesium alloy cabinet, making it both rugged and lightweight.

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