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Samsung HT-TX72 DVD Home Theater System Review

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(More customer reviews)I recently purchased this system when it's price was sub $300 and I'm glad I didn't pay any more for it.
The system kicks out a MAJOR PUNCH in the sound department, with deep bass that will rumble the room thanks to it's HUGE subwoofer. It's as big as a PC tower case and blasts!
Sadly, you have to have it blast if you want to hear anything. There are few controls for the sound levels and trying to listen as low volumes was worse audio quality than listening to the TV with it's built in speakers.
The system is either too quiet to hear anything but voices, or too loud to hear anything other than boom.
Also, when in stereo mode, the back speakers shut off. There is one option that will do stereo with them on (Matrix Mode) but it tries to separate sounds and ends up with the speakers just making some noises sometimes and is a bit disconcerting.
The upconverting DVD player looks pretty poor on a high def television. There also is no difference with upscale from 480p to 1080i, it's just as blocky. If you've not seen a better upscaler (as found in the PS3 for example) then it might look okay, albeit blocky, but if you have seen a better one you won't be able to watch DVD's on your HDTV with this without feeling as if you're missing something.
Lastly... the fan. After a while a fan inside the receiver will kick in. This thing is LOUD. That shouldn't happen on a sound system - having something that makes listening to things worse.
Overall, I'm very dissapointed in this product and suggest you look elsewhere for a home theater system. I'm considering returning this item and wished I'd read a review like this first, so I'd know to stay away.

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Sony VRD-MC1 DVDirect External USB 2.0 Multi-Function 16x DVD Recorder Review

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(More customer reviews)I just got one of these babies. I am an IT professional and have the PC equipment for burning DVDs and capturing video, but I still felt that I wanted this unit.
The features that appealed to me were:
- 16x write speed
- Sony brand name
- DV input
- Dual Layer burning support
- Stand-alone mode (no PC needed)
I have this hooked up to my home theater. I have an HD setup and a Motorola 6412 Hi-Def DVR. So far I have been able to make excellent copies of kid's shows from Nick and Cartoon Network, etc, in the SLP format (6 hour record time). Those are GREAT for long trips with the portable DVD player.
I have also made excellent DVDs of my home movies shot with our Sony HC30 digital video camcorder. That's where the DV firewire (IEEE-1394) input comes in handy. You will have to buy a firewire cable if you don't already have one. I needed the 4 to 4 cable that has the mini d-shaped connectors on each end and I got that cheap from my favorite online auction site.
Now if you want to copy old VHS tapes that you have, or make backups of DVR'ed material then you may be out of luck as this unit does do a good job of honoring Macrovision copy protection when it detects it. I have been told there are "digital video stabilizer" like the "SIMA CT-2" (do a Google search) that will clean up the video signal and allow backup of your legally owned and obtained materials, so all is not lost in that area should you want to make backups of your old VHS tapes or make a backup of the Sopranos from your DVR.
Lastly, there are three different inputs: RCA composite video/audio (yellow, red, white plugs), S-Video and DV (firewire). I haven't tried S-Video, only the firewire and composite. If you plan to hook this up to a DVR, like the Mot 6412, getting audio into the device can be a challenge because the Mot 6412 seems to only have optical audio out and this device has no optical audio input. If you have a receiver then you can probably run the audio from one of your outputs (VCR, or TAPE) to the Sony unit, and the video directly from the 6412 to the Sony. That's what I did, and other than some lower than expected but acceptable volume levels on the digital channels all was fine.
Lastly, use good quality media. Don't go cheap. Use Memorex or better yet Sony DVDs. I use the DVD-R format because that's what my stand-alone player supports. When setting up the unit plan on burning and finalizing several DVDs each with material a few minutes long until you get all the cabling and quality settings right and the way you want them, especially if hooking up to a DVR.
I found the preview LCD to be very helpful, but you will have to have the unit close to you and not deep on a shelf or a rack to see it as the angle of viewing requires you almost be over top of the LCD to view it...the next model should have a pop-up tilt screen, IMHO.
Initialization and finalization of a DVD doesn't take that long. The unit is a little loud, but not too much so, and does throw some heat when burning. I suggest putting it in a well-ventilated area. I have mine on top of my home theater rack instead of inside it. It's small footprint and attractive finish, coupled with the fact that I will use this frequently for dubbing from my camcorder made that placement make sense for me.
I hope this review was helpful.

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Onkyo HT-S6200 7.1-Channel Home Entertainment Receiver/Speaker Package with Dock for the iPod Review

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(More customer reviews)Pros
* Has the latest HD Decoders for Dolby TrueHD and DTS Master Audio (lossless audio for bluray movies).
* HDMI passes through sound, therefore no need for extra audio cables (unlike the HT-S5200)
* Sound gets very loud, but maintains clarity. Bass response, tonal balance, dynamic range are very good.
* Several listening modes that enhance your experience (Virualize stereo sound into surround sound, i.e. DTS Neo:6)
* IPOD dock included. This is normally a seperate item to purchase. Get more use out of your IPOD.
* Quality product all around, solidly built. Sleek piano black finish for the speakers. Receiver, clean and simple. Not too large or heavy either, unlike past Onkyo HTIBs.
* Affordable! (Amazon had the cheapest price, plus free shipping, plus no tax!)
Cons
* Does not upconvert sigals to 1080P. Therefore, if your Nintendo Wii displays 480P, then this receive will not upconvert and you will still see 480P.
* Does not convert analog signal to digital. Basically, does not convert component signal to HDMI. Therefore, if you have a component connection like an old DVD player, you will need to install component out to the TV as well. You cannot connect all connections to this reciever, and have them output through the HDMI. No conversion between signal types. Component in/Compononet out, HDMI in/HDMI out, Composite in/Composite out.
* Remote control is average at best, which is to be expected. Currently working with Onkyo support to use remote as universal remote for all components. I just dont want to invest in an expensive universal remote :-)
Additions
* Bought my own speaker wire and speaker stands from [...]. Very cheap, good quality products.
* Ran speakerwire under carpet and baseboards. Suprisingly, very clean, although its not the most ideal.
Overall, I am very pleased with this purchase. I recommend this to everyone is looking to install a quality HTIB, that sounds as good as more expensive custom systems. Of course, you can get better sound, but you maybe paying three to four times more. Therefore, for the price and features, you are getting a great value. Five stars.

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Klipsch XF48 Gloss Black Icon X Series 2-Way floorstanding speaker Review

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(More customer reviews)I never thought that I'd be able to afford speakers that had a retail cost of $2,500 a pair or $1,250 for each. That time finally came when I decided to replace my Polk setup. I ended up purchasing the Klipsch XF-48 towers that I use as my left and right speakers along with the matching XL-23 LCR center channel and two additional XL-23 LCR's as the surrounds on the XFS matching stands. I must say that they are absolutely incredible, even being used as stereo sound. They have a large range for frequency response, and handle the highs, mids, and lows extremely well. The highs aren't too bright and overall the speakers give out a warm sound that I love.
The XF-48 towers have a line-level input (digital coax cable) as well as a speaker-level input (speaker wire). Not many speakers give you this option but it's available on the XF-48's because each speaker has a built in 110-watt amplifier. I used the speaker-level input for about a week but ended up using the line-level input since I thought it sounded better and it also allowed for my receiver to not waste it's power on these speakers since they are already amplified.
Sound during music was great and even sounded better with movies. The design and looks of the speakers also helped in making my decision. They are very classy looking and don't take up as large of a space as many other floor standing speakers. I also like the blue light that glows on them. The only bad thing I can say about this speaker is that each speaker needs to be plugged into an outlet since they have a built in amplifier. If you know a store that you can demo these, please take a listen. I'm not sure what else I can say other than order these now. You'll be happy with your purchase, I know I am.

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Bose Wave - Audio system - radio / CD - graphite gray Review

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(More customer reviews)I've seen the Wave Radio compared to products from Kloss,
Cambridge Sound Works, Sony, etc. Typical reviews put
the Wave Radio ahead in styling and behind in sound quality
and price. That matches up with our experience.
However, in the bedroom, styling is important. I look at
our clock radio every morning and night, and if it looks like a
transformer robot or a leftover from a karaoke bar, it isn't
worth the "good deal". The Bose is one of only a few I've seen
that is understated, with elegant lines and no chrome. Is styling
worth $500? No. But I won't buy an ugly box, even for $20.
In terms of sound quality, this is a Bose: no highs, no lows.
Well, it does have lows, but is quite boomy. This is reduced
by the "aux" stand that Bose is giving away with the radio.
The highs are muted. There are no tone controls. You can turn
it up loud enough to hear clearly down the hall, and the sound
is still OK (in fact, pretty good). Not quite what Bose would
have you believe, but good. Worth $500? No, but better than most
$200+ "executive" clock radios, few of which are nice looking,
or have the true clock-radio features. Nowhere near as good
as a $500 bookshelf stereo, but of course the stereo simply isn't
a clock radio at all.
Features are well-done compared to a $40 GE or Sony
clock radio: two alarms, radio/cd/alarm wakeup, ramped alarm
volume, auto-dimmer, battery backup, readable (but not
obnoxious) display, remote control. No TV sound or weather
radio. Controls are intuituve. Worth $500? No, but the sound
is fantastic compared to most clock radios.
Overall, it is a darn expensive clock radio. It is hard to
justify the price, but there's nothing exactly like it in
the market (the clone CSW 740 comes close, but, in my opinion, is
significantly uglier, and the older CSW 88 has a lot of harsh
reviews concerning reliability and support). If you're looking
for the combination of a good clock radio with very good sound
and understated lines, this is about all there is so far.

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HP L2208w 22-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this monitor to go with my MacPro 15" laptop. Because of all the great Amazon reviews, I was all ready to buy a Samsung for about $100 more, but when I saw how crisp and clear my boss's HP display was I changed my mind and purchased the HP L2208w. I love it! The color is a little cooler than my laptop display but it's totally adjustable through the Monitor>Color>Calibration>Advanced control panel. The display is crisp with full color and saturation ranges and nice deep blacks for photograph editing. It took about 3 minutes to get it out of the box, plugged in and in use. At first I used it in duel monitor mode with my laptop but now, most of the time I just leave my laptop closed and use the HP as my sole monitor. It coordinates nicely with my laptop and Apple keyboard too. The only thing I don't like about it is the adjustment controls. I can't actually see any labels or icons on them to give a clue what does what, though I think they are there, they're so faint I can't see them. That said, there are an ABUNDANCE of adjustments you can make, everything you can thing of, and if you click around enough, you'll eventually get it exactly where you want it. It's a really great monitor at a fantastic price and I couldn't be happier with it.

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Lorex LH314321 Network and Internet Remote 4 Channel Pentaplex DVR with 320GB HDD and H.264 Compression Review

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(More customer reviews)After several attempts and calls to Lorex to network the DVR, we give up. We are returning the product.

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LG L246WP-BN 24-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor Review

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(More customer reviews)I suddenly found myself in need of a monitor with more inputs so I purchased this one. The HDMI input is particularly well done: there's a standard headphone jack on the left edge (next to the two USB ports) for listening to HDMI audio. I tested this with my AT&T U-verse DVR's HDMI output successfully. I imagine that the HDMI audio feature of the new ATI 2xxx-series video cards will work too. LG includes a HDMI-to-DVI monitor cable and a VGA cable. Should you need a HDMI-to-HDMI cable you'll have to purchase it separately. I bought a Monoprice 4-port HDMI switch and assorted cables to let me share this monitor between my DVR and PCs, an arrangement that works reasonably well. I have the component input hooked up to the DVR as well so I can watch TV using the monitor's PiP feature, though I've yet to use that much.
There are two tweaks that you may need to make. The default colors were way too dark from my PC, which I corrected by setting Picture | CSM to sRGB. That let me turn down brightness to a much more comfortable level. To view HDTV video without the picture being stretched vertically, set Screen | ARC to 1:1 instead of Full.
I'm very happy with this monitor. If you need a do-everything 24" monitor, buy this one.

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Panasonic SCHT05 Home Theater System Review

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(More customer reviews)We settled on this system because:
- We already owned a 5-disc progressive scan DVD player
- The size of the room and seating position eliminated 6.1 systems as a possibility
- Two optical inputs
- Two-way front and rear speakers
This system sounds great with both the Pro Logic II applied to PCM stereo content (like the Band of Brothers reruns on the History Channel) as well as quality 5.1 content. We watched The Last Samurai with this system last night and were very impressed. If having your dogs constantly jumping up thinking someone/thing is outside is a measure of system quality, then this one is a beauty. The rear surrounds got them started every time. As for power, I haven't had any need to crank it past 50% volume yet.
The only other consideration you may want to make is that the power supply and amp are within the subwoofer, and the control and power cord from the sub to the receiver is only ~6ft, which does limit sub placement.
One tip if you decide to purchase this system: go out and get yourself a roll of 16-gauge wire. They supply ~105 ft of pre-cut wire (5 sections) with this system, but it is a bit thin. You'll need connectors if you want to go 14 gauge or thicker based on the speaker connection size.
If you've got a smallish room and already own a DVD player, consider this system.

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NEC MultiSync 15 Series LCD3215 32 inch Pipd DISPLAY 1366X768 Monitor (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)We already have one of these and purchased another. Use it specifically as a large-screen computer monitor which is a good purpose. Has good screen clarity and good computer resolution choices. Would probably select a different model if wanted to actually use it as a TV.

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Samsung HT-Q100 DVD Home Theater System (2.1 Channel) Review

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(More customer reviews)Bose, Sony, Denon, and Phillips also make similar products. I tested them all extensively (as best you can in a store). The performance for all of them was very good except for the Phillips, which was clearly a step below (but also very inexpensive). So in the end I purchased the Samsung on equal performance and best value/price. Be careful about the Bose and Denon - they do not always have the HDMI output.
After setting up the system and listening to music and playing movies in my home, I am very happy with the purchase. The setup was easy and straightforward. Hardest thing was getting the rear cover back on. You just have make sure all the wires feed throught the opening in the bottom cetner of the cover. The sound is great. Virtual surround is pretty good too. Not as good as true 5.1, but I didn't have to run wires to the back of the room either! Video quality is also outstanding.
The appearance of the unit is also outstanding. It has a very nice black finish and looks great with the Samsung TVs. One word of caution on the operation, the DVD/CDs load from the top and the unit is rather tall. This makes it difficult to fit/use the unit in some entertainment centers. I had to leave the middle shelf out of the unit I bought to make it fit/work. Was not a big deal, but something that should be considered.
Overall, a great unit at a great price!

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Of course, this convenience is all accented by the DVD player's impressive progressive scan technology. The player supports loads of audio and video formats such as MP3 WMA, MPEG (video), DivX, JPEG (photo files) and general audio support. The player is also compatible with a variety of disks, such as CD, CD-R/RW, DVD, and DVD-R/RW. The HT-Q100 gives you all the playback options you need so you can sit back and enjoy all your favorite media files, no matter what the format.
The DVD player's smooth progressive scan eliminates even the slightest hint of blur or distortion, and brings new realism to DVD movies and DVD video selections. Combine this with HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) connectivity and you'll be impressed with this systems ability to transmit DVD video and audio signals simultaneously for an even clearer picture. This 100-percent digital connection supports high-definition video for the ultimate home entertainment experience.
Samsung doesn't scrimp on audio quality either. The HT-Q100 features a wide center channel for improved dialogue performance, two half-tall front satellite speakers, a subwoofer, and universal speaker connectors for a simple set up. Connectivity is equally robust. Terminals include a component video out, composite video out, optical digital input, headphone jack, and an audio input (auxiliary 1). Plus, you can control it all from the comfort of your couch with the included remote control. Watch your fill of movies and videos without having to change discs. The only reason you'll want to get up is to grab another bowl of popcorn. Samsung's is ready to indulge your movie nights with this outstanding DVD home-theater system.
What's in the Box HT-Q100 home theater receiver, DVD player, two front speakers, subwoofer, remote control, video cable, FM antenna, user's manual.

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Sony BDVE500W 5.1-Channel High-Definition Blu-ray and DVD Disc Home Theater System (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)Great product from Sony, I have had it for about 2 weeks now, I have played it every day made it go through some rigorous tests. Works perfect, I did a compare with Bose 321GSX and found this to be a lot better for half the price!.
Excellent surround sound effect, IPOD dock works great, rear wireless speakers are amazing, even though Sony says not to keep the unit under the shelf, it still works great and the rear wireless work perfectly.
Easy setup, and looks great, I even hid the subwoofer behind the TV and did the auto calibration..sounds great.
I'd recommend a 100% buy.

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Kenwood RFU-6100 Wireless Module for Surround Speakers Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this unit through Amazon, who actually just forwarded the order to Crutchfield. Still, very fast service and shipping was free.
I have experimented with other wireless solutions such as X10 and Advent. The big thing about this unit was the 50W X 2 amplifier built into the receiver. Other systems require you to provide amplification after the receiver to power the speakers.
OK, a quick breakdown:
Looks - Good enough. Not an issue for me. My transmitter and receiver are both hidden from sight. Silver might not fit your scheme.
Ease of Use - Good. Need to connect preconnected speaker wire from the Xmitter to my amp, and power. Receiver needs power and user supplied speaker wire. Then, if needed, adjust the channel 1-4 on both units to avoid local RF interference.
Functionality - Good enough. I use it for rear channel speakers that generally don't need much amplification. Also, I stopped being an audiophile years ago as my hearing degraded, so the audio quality is fine by me. In 5.1 DVD movie use it performs very well and provides the surround experience I want, without the wires I don't want.
Gotchas - Antenna placement is very important. The box claims 100 ft range, but doesn't specify signal quality at that distance. My units are about 14 ft apart, and the antennae must be at the same height to provide the best sound. No putting the transmitter on top of your stereo rack, and the receiver under the couch. That orientation provided lots of pops and clicks as my wife walked between the two units. Also, I wish both pieces were squared off and had wall mount holes. This would provide additional mounting options.
Overall - Works as advertised/expected. I'm happy with it. However, if you aren't as lazy as I am, run the wires through your walls for better sound.

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The separate RF receiver unit has a built-in high-power digital amplifier for the surround speakers (up to 50 watts x 2 channels), which dramatically improves sound quality over conventional wireless systems, and it can be used up to 100 feet away from the transmitter. Active circuitry reduces noise interference, and 4 selectable RF transmission channels eliminate interference from other RF devices.
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Sony DAV-HDX500/i BRAVIA Home Theater System Review

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(More customer reviews)Very pleased so far. Sounds great, plenty of power to rock your media room, and was easy to set up. There's an on-screen setup feature that lets you easily customize the setup for your particular room configuration. An included microphone lets you do a push-button fine-tuning of the sound relative to speaker placement. It's cool to see the system report exactly how far all the speakers are away from the microphone.
I also purchased the wireless surround kit from Sony. Setup for this was also pretty simple, and was supported by the HDX500 system.
Remote is typical Sony - lots of buttons. But fairly intuitive thus far.
The digital media port works well with the different generations of iPods we have in the house. On-screen graphics are very rudimentary, however, which is a big departure from the iPod interface.
There are a bunch of different sound fields that could be better described in the on-screen system or in the manual.

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As a leader in products with HDMI connectivity, Sony has created BRAVIA Theater Sync Technology to go beyond simple audio and video transmission. When combined with a selected number of BRAVIA LCD televisions and other Sony audio and video products, control functions will be transmitted via the HDMI cable. With One Touch Play operations, several steps have been reduced to one. Press the PLAY button on the remote, watch the audio and/or the video component(s) turn on, then the BRAVIA television will turn on and switch to the correct video input. Simple...Easy...BRAVIA Home Theater System.

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Kodak EasyShare 5500 All-in-One Printer Print, Copy, Scan, and Fax (1600105) Review

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(More customer reviews)I WAS in the market for a replacement for my aging Lexmark X6100 All-In-One so I was very up beat when I found out that Kodak has come up with "cheap ink" AiO printer line.
I got the 5500 at Best Buy for what I though was a decent price of $199.
I set it up, printed a demo page, calibrated the printer and printed a diagnostic page. Printer was pretty slow and noisy but worked fine so far. Then I sent to it a 4x6 photograph and got the familiar and popular error saying that "the print head is missing or needs to be replaced". After reinstalling the print head over and over as suggested by the diagnostic message, I gave up after loosing 4 hrs of my life. Next day, I called the Customer Support at Kodak. The person with a very high level of certainty diagnosed my issue as a 'faulty print head' - seemingly a very popular cause with this printer. The print head was to arrive overnight - It arrived 3 days later. Replacing the head did not help. So, I went to the Kodak website and learned that there is a new firmware for this printer. After uploading the new firmware to the printer it went dumb. It was spitting out two sheets and then wrinkling up and spitting out more pages. No way to stop it except pulling the plug. So, I did. Next day, convinced that it must be an isolated issue, I went to Best Buy to replace the printer. I went through the exact same initial steps again and even got further this time. I was able to print 8 4x6 color photos in the "Best" mode, which looked pretty good as far as color saturation, but were a bit skewed. They also used up close to 50% of my color ink cartridge! So, I estimate that I can get probably only about 20-25 such prints out of a full color ink cartridge, which is much much less than the advertised 35. Then I tried the double sided print from a network computer and found out that the duplex option is disabled on every computer except the one to which the printer is physically connected. This is of course not advertised anywhere. So, I decided to test the double sided printing on the host. It was sloooooooooooow and not printing out a large part of the top of the page. So, I said to my self - Ok, there must surely be a good reason for the new firmware to be offered on Kodak's website. So, I uploaded it again and...the printer went dumb again...
I actually read the reviews on Amazon and still decided to give this printer a try "because it looked sooo nice and offered sooo much". I said to myself, what the heck - I am a pretty savvy techie - I can certainly do better than these "Amazon amateurs". Well, now I am joining what actually turned out to be a pretty wise Amazon crowd with my tail and ears curled all the way down in my disappointment.
Next day, I returned the second printer and am sticking to my old Lexmark for time being.
Kodak 5500 and especially its software and firmware are of poor quality. Endless errors, less than ideal prints, DON'T BUY. Consider yourself warned.
And...please read more interesting reviews of its sibling - the 5300 series.
One more thing - "friendly Kodak guy". Please spare me your comment...

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Print Copy Scan. 32ppm text print speed.28 second best quality photo speed. Best in class print speed in most common print modes for both documents and photos. 20 sheet 4x 6photo tray. 100 sheet main tray. High performance 3840 nozzle dual drop print head. High quality CCD scanner.Make up to 99 copieswithout need of a PC. 2.4 LCD display, memory card slots. Pictbridge and USB drive for singleclick stand alone photo printing. Optional Bluetooth. Fast Black and color faxing at 33.6kbps with one touch speed dials and 100 page memory buffer. Crop photos or copiesto the imagesize and brightness you want from the front panel(No Pc required). Two sided document printing.

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