Panasonic PT-AX200U 720p 3LCD Home Theater Projector
I bought this to replace both my computer monitor and my TV, which it has done flawlessly. I've owned this projector for 9 months, 1400hrs on the bulb. The first one I received had one dead red pixel, so I had to send it back, which was a hassle. But it was under warranty, so no big deal. I just hated to have to send it back because halfway into a 720P movie I'd instantly fallen in love with it!
Since I received the replacement, (no dead pixels!), I've had it on for about 5 hours a day. And I can't stop myself. You can't get away from it. It's addictively good image quality. I use it with my PC 95% of the time, 5% Wii/360. I've used it once with TV (Superbowl) in standard definition, an I will say that standard definition really doesn't do it justice. Online services & a Blu-Ray player through my PC provide me with all the HD movies and TV I need. The age of the media center PC is beginning people, join in.
At roughly 1000 hours the bulb began flickering occasionally. It still does, but it's only noticeable when the screen is white (like when you are typing an Amazon review). And actually it hasn't done it since I began this review. It's a very intermittent issue, and not at all a deal breaker for me.
Pros:
-Super easy setup, very adjustable once it is setup.
-Resolution is amazing considering the throw size.
-2 HDMI inputs is a plus.
-720P movies look theater quality.
-Have never seen video games look this good.
Cons:
-It has a VGA input for older low-res video cards. Dumb. Why no DVI input? I had to buy a DVI to HDMI cable.
-Only one component input. Dumb. I had to buy a switch for my Wii/360 inputs.
-Bulb flickers. Oh well though, if you're going to buy a projector, you really need to figure buying a bulb every year or two into your purchase, which I did.**
-Will steal hours of your life away that you will never get back! (But hey, at least you spent them with the best projector around for the price).
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
119IN Diagonal Accuscreens HDtv Manual Wall Ceiling 59X104.5IN
119IN Diagonal Accuscreens HDtv Manual Wall Ceiling 59X104.5IN
I bought this based on its $99 price and reviews here on Amazon. I did read other folks had issues with broken end caps upon arrival.
I found out why. The end caps that hold the hooks are EXTREMELY fragile. I pulled it out of its well packed box and the one end landed on my carpeted floor at a hight of about 4-6 inches and the endcap and hook broke off.
It was my fault, but it shouldn't have broken that easily. However, it prompted me to not rely on the hook it came with. I took metal picture hanging wire and wrapped it around the ends and then wrapped it around my hooks on the wall. I followed it up with zip ties. I did it in such a way that all you see is the thin wire wrapped around once.
This was my first projection with my Optima HD66 and the picture is terrific.
The return roll up is a bit tough to work. It works about as good as those old window shades that you had to keep pulling down further to finally go up. The room I have it in, I don't plan on rolling it back up. So if you want to open and close it on the regular, just be aware of this. It is possible that b/c it is new, it will get better, but I haven't had it long enough to report.
Baring the cheap end caps, and hard to roll up, I am still very happy with the screen. No wrinkles, picks up the image well. So I gave it 4 stars just due to the above stated. Great economical screen for your first projection.
I bought this based on its $99 price and reviews here on Amazon. I did read other folks had issues with broken end caps upon arrival.
I found out why. The end caps that hold the hooks are EXTREMELY fragile. I pulled it out of its well packed box and the one end landed on my carpeted floor at a hight of about 4-6 inches and the endcap and hook broke off.
It was my fault, but it shouldn't have broken that easily. However, it prompted me to not rely on the hook it came with. I took metal picture hanging wire and wrapped it around the ends and then wrapped it around my hooks on the wall. I followed it up with zip ties. I did it in such a way that all you see is the thin wire wrapped around once.
This was my first projection with my Optima HD66 and the picture is terrific.
The return roll up is a bit tough to work. It works about as good as those old window shades that you had to keep pulling down further to finally go up. The room I have it in, I don't plan on rolling it back up. So if you want to open and close it on the regular, just be aware of this. It is possible that b/c it is new, it will get better, but I haven't had it long enough to report.
Baring the cheap end caps, and hard to roll up, I am still very happy with the screen. No wrinkles, picks up the image well. So I gave it 4 stars just due to the above stated. Great economical screen for your first projection.
Optoma EW330 Ultraportable WXGA 2200 lumen Multimedia DLP projector
Optoma EW330 Ultraportable WXGA 2200 lumen Multimedia DLP projector
This Optima projector is a super bit of kit for presentations, which is what I use it for. It's small and light so is easy to carry around with a laptop, and the resolution is really sharp. Also, it shuts down in seconds which my old HP unit used to take ages to cool down before shutting down. All in all, a super projector for a 'road warrior' like me.
I didn't expect this product to provide the clarity or the brightness that it did. I was pleasantly surprised. So light to carry, so small in size, it produces image beautifully.
Samsung DVD-VR375 1080p Up-Converting VHS Combo DVD Recorder
Samsung DVD-VR375 1080p Up-Converting VHS Combo DVD Recorder
I bought this primarily to preserve home movies I have of my family, mainly my brother who passed away last year. I spent most of my time this past weekend copying VHS to DVD for myself, mom and my younger brother. I have watched one of the DVD's and the quality is much better than the video it came from. It was also so easy I could not believe it. Just a few steps and I was on my way to copying a large video library. If you have home movies you want to preserve this is perfect and was so easy. Even for someone who usually cannot work the electronics without help. I would recommend this for any parent who does not want to lose those precious memories of their children.
I bought this primarily to preserve home movies I have of my family, mainly my brother who passed away last year. I spent most of my time this past weekend copying VHS to DVD for myself, mom and my younger brother. I have watched one of the DVD's and the quality is much better than the video it came from. It was also so easy I could not believe it. Just a few steps and I was on my way to copying a large video library. If you have home movies you want to preserve this is perfect and was so easy. Even for someone who usually cannot work the electronics without help. I would recommend this for any parent who does not want to lose those precious memories of their children.
Terk TV44 Amplified Clip-on Outdoor TV Antenna for Dual LNB Satellite Dishes
Terk TV44 Amplified Clip-on Outdoor TV Antenna for Dual LNB Satellite Dishes
After reading several reviews for this product, I was concerned about the reception I would receive once it was installed. I'm happy to say, however, that I can now receive all of my local HD channels, and the picture is outstanding (analog channels aren't so great). Add to this the convenience of not having to go into my attic to run cables, and not having to attach any new equipment to my roof, and I'm one happy camper. The kicker is, after taking back the other antenna and all of the additional equipment I bought before coming across this antenna, I ended up saving about $80!
After reading several reviews for this product, I was concerned about the reception I would receive once it was installed. I'm happy to say, however, that I can now receive all of my local HD channels, and the picture is outstanding (analog channels aren't so great). Add to this the convenience of not having to go into my attic to run cables, and not having to attach any new equipment to my roof, and I'm one happy camper. The kicker is, after taking back the other antenna and all of the additional equipment I bought before coming across this antenna, I ended up saving about $80!
106IN Diagonal Accuscreens HDtv Manual Wall Ceiling 52X92IN
106IN Diagonal Accuscreens HDtv Manual Wall Ceiling 52X92IN
for the price you cant go wrong, I almost didnt buy this screen because the rating wasnt very great, but thats because there are a few people who are leaving nasty reviews about sellers they bought from (ink cartridges????) which unfairly makes this screen look bad. the only thing i would complain about is when im rolling up the screen, it stops with about 8inches to go. not a big deal. and also when you first get it, be prepared to deal with the horrible smell that i guess all screens give off the first week or two. other than that, it has a great picture and i couldnt be happier.
for the price you cant go wrong, I almost didnt buy this screen because the rating wasnt very great, but thats because there are a few people who are leaving nasty reviews about sellers they bought from (ink cartridges????) which unfairly makes this screen look bad. the only thing i would complain about is when im rolling up the screen, it stops with about 8inches to go. not a big deal. and also when you first get it, be prepared to deal with the horrible smell that i guess all screens give off the first week or two. other than that, it has a great picture and i couldnt be happier.
GPX BT780B 7 Inch LCD Portable TV/DVD/AM/FM Boombox
GPX BT780B 7 Inch LCD Portable TV/DVD/AM/FM Boombox
I give this product 5 stars because it is perfect for what I want to use it for. Other people may want to use the product in a different manner, so the 5 stars are subjective.
If you are looking for a portable digital TV and especially if you want it for emergency situations, this is the one.
The main feature that attracted me to this unit is the ability to run the unit on C batteries. All other portable digital TV units I have seen run off of rechargeable batteries. This is fine if you want to go camping or take on vacation. However it is useless for an emergency TV. You charge the battery and store the TV with your other emergency items. 3-6 months later when the ice storm or spring severe thunderstorm knocks the power out,what do you have? A digital TV with a rechargeable battery that is run down and no way to recharge it. Not with this unit. Shove in the 8 C cells and turn on the local weather.
This unit also picks up digital stations well. I have tried a couple of other portable digital tv units and experienced poor results. I could only pick up one out of four local stations with a lot of digitizing, no sub carriers at all, and it had to be in a specific place in a specific room of the house.
This GPX unit will pick up one station in addition to it's two sub carriers anywhere in the house. In several places I can also get two other channels and their combined 5 sub carriers. I believe this is due to the magnetic mount antenna that comes with the unit. It has been my experience with mag mount ham and CB antennas that the metal you stick the magnet on helps ground the antenna which is necessary for the antenna to work efficiently.
The sound will not approach a BOSE wave radio, but it is good for the price. If you want a TV that you can use when the power goes out, I highly recommend this unit.
I give this product 5 stars because it is perfect for what I want to use it for. Other people may want to use the product in a different manner, so the 5 stars are subjective.
If you are looking for a portable digital TV and especially if you want it for emergency situations, this is the one.
The main feature that attracted me to this unit is the ability to run the unit on C batteries. All other portable digital TV units I have seen run off of rechargeable batteries. This is fine if you want to go camping or take on vacation. However it is useless for an emergency TV. You charge the battery and store the TV with your other emergency items. 3-6 months later when the ice storm or spring severe thunderstorm knocks the power out,what do you have? A digital TV with a rechargeable battery that is run down and no way to recharge it. Not with this unit. Shove in the 8 C cells and turn on the local weather.
This unit also picks up digital stations well. I have tried a couple of other portable digital tv units and experienced poor results. I could only pick up one out of four local stations with a lot of digitizing, no sub carriers at all, and it had to be in a specific place in a specific room of the house.
This GPX unit will pick up one station in addition to it's two sub carriers anywhere in the house. In several places I can also get two other channels and their combined 5 sub carriers. I believe this is due to the magnetic mount antenna that comes with the unit. It has been my experience with mag mount ham and CB antennas that the metal you stick the magnet on helps ground the antenna which is necessary for the antenna to work efficiently.
The sound will not approach a BOSE wave radio, but it is good for the price. If you want a TV that you can use when the power goes out, I highly recommend this unit.
Toshiba BDX2000 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player
Toshiba BDX2000 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player
I bought this blu ray player 9 months ago and am happy with it. I initially bought it because my older sony dvd player didn't work right with my new toshiba lcd tv for some reason. I'm not sure if it works any better to get the same brand blu ray player as your tv but because of my problem with the dvd player I decided to stick with the same brand. Overall this player works really well and nicely upconverts dvd images. Blu rays look great too but I haven't tried any other blu ray players so I don't have much basis for comparison. Takes an average amount of time to load and I really don't mind the remote which everyone complains about because it looks "cheap." My only major problem is that occasionally (maybe once a month with average use) the sound will get out of sync and echoey and the only way to fix it is to turn the player off and then back on. This is not that big of a deal to me because it doesn't happen that often and I would still buy from Toshiba again.
I bought this blu ray player 9 months ago and am happy with it. I initially bought it because my older sony dvd player didn't work right with my new toshiba lcd tv for some reason. I'm not sure if it works any better to get the same brand blu ray player as your tv but because of my problem with the dvd player I decided to stick with the same brand. Overall this player works really well and nicely upconverts dvd images. Blu rays look great too but I haven't tried any other blu ray players so I don't have much basis for comparison. Takes an average amount of time to load and I really don't mind the remote which everyone complains about because it looks "cheap." My only major problem is that occasionally (maybe once a month with average use) the sound will get out of sync and echoey and the only way to fix it is to turn the player off and then back on. This is not that big of a deal to me because it doesn't happen that often and I would still buy from Toshiba again.
CaptiveWorks CW-800S USB PVR Free to Air Receiver
CaptiveWorks CW-800S USB PVR Free to Air Receiver
This is a very nice FTA receiver, easy to set up and very simple to use. Of course, it only gets the two "free" channels if you are trying to use it for bootlegging DISH network, but if you use it the way it was intended - true Free-To-Air television - you have hundreds to chose from. The blind scan is simple to operate, channels can be edited and re-arranged as desired, favorites lists are very quick and easy to set up and change. The first scan found several more channels than my Fortec receiver, both television and radio. A 2-gig USB drive holds about two hours of recorded programming, and it is all very intuitive. You can't go wrong with this receiver.
This is a very nice FTA receiver, easy to set up and very simple to use. Of course, it only gets the two "free" channels if you are trying to use it for bootlegging DISH network, but if you use it the way it was intended - true Free-To-Air television - you have hundreds to chose from. The blind scan is simple to operate, channels can be edited and re-arranged as desired, favorites lists are very quick and easy to set up and change. The first scan found several more channels than my Fortec receiver, both television and radio. A 2-gig USB drive holds about two hours of recorded programming, and it is all very intuitive. You can't go wrong with this receiver.
Sony DVP-FX94 9-inch Swivel Screen Portable DVD Player
Sony DVP-FX94 9-inch Swivel Screen Portable DVD Player
Bought 2 of this @ Sam's Club for $129 each for my twin boys since we will be going for a road-trip this coming weekend. Was considering Philips' dual screen portable dvd player PET9422 ($240 inc. shipping) but they do not have rechargeble battery if we are going on a flight. So, I figured out that I will only need a "3 Jack Coupler" ($6 @ Radioshack) to connect both units and make it our own dual screen and with their respective rechargeble battery! Just remember to select "line-in" under input select button on the player for both screens to work simultaneously. Also, they have a long-life battery of 7.5 hours, according to the spec (although I have not try it out myself yet). Screen resolution is awesome and it comes with a remote control, av cables, wall charger and car charger.
Bought 2 of this @ Sam's Club for $129 each for my twin boys since we will be going for a road-trip this coming weekend. Was considering Philips' dual screen portable dvd player PET9422 ($240 inc. shipping) but they do not have rechargeble battery if we are going on a flight. So, I figured out that I will only need a "3 Jack Coupler" ($6 @ Radioshack) to connect both units and make it our own dual screen and with their respective rechargeble battery! Just remember to select "line-in" under input select button on the player for both screens to work simultaneously. Also, they have a long-life battery of 7.5 hours, according to the spec (although I have not try it out myself yet). Screen resolution is awesome and it comes with a remote control, av cables, wall charger and car charger.
Blackmagic Design H.264 Format Video Recorder
Blackmagic Design H.264 Format Video Recorder
Before purchasing, I contacted the company to make sure it would work with an older Powerbook G4 (1.67GHz) I had set aside and thought would make a dedicated encoding machine. They were not sure whether that machine had USB-2 (It does) and It turns out that the video converter works great with the Powerbook. As the instructions state, these older machines are not capable of displaying the full frame rate, but that does not impact the encoding.
Over the space of about two weeks I have converted our entire (large) collections of VHS tapes over to H.264, which is a huge saving over the time it would have taken to bring them in as DV and encode them to H.264 using iMovie or something similar. I have a Sony Media Converter and had tried that for a few TV shows, and it is a painful route because H.264 is a resource hog. However, this unit converted them in real time and at a quality that is on-par with the original tapes. What I did was:
1. Connect the VCR to the video converter by RCA jacks (it does support component or s-video, if you player does).
2. Connect the video converter to the laptop USB-2 port
3. Install and update the software.
4. Select Full Res and then change the bit rate from 2.0 to 3.5MBPS**. It does not make a huge difference, but I have a lot of hard drive space.
5. Check how long the movie/show plays for, add 1-2 minutes, and type that into the auto stop box on the converter.
6. Start the tape and then press the big red record button.
7. Walk away and leave it to record.
** Options are available to tweak sound, color, brightness and cropping, but in most cases I just used the default settings.
It really is that simple and the quality is great. I have seen a number reviews complaining about how bad the HD quality is when this is not designed for use with HD. You can record from HD sources, but if the unit tops out at 3.5MBPS, it is not going to handle 1080p or 720p for that matter without some losses even though the AppleTV configuration option is available. You have to use the right tool for the job and this is superb for standard definition quality inputs such as VCR or most none high definition television signals. Having said that, if you accept it has limitations you will be happy with the price performance of this little units, even with HD signals, if you are planning to view it on an iPod/iPhone or something similar. Consider that more advanced encoders such as those by canopus can costs hundreds of dollars more, and generally require a two step process to get them in to H.264, and without a H.264 accelerator, that step can take huge amounts of time compared to this realtime unit.
Before purchasing, I contacted the company to make sure it would work with an older Powerbook G4 (1.67GHz) I had set aside and thought would make a dedicated encoding machine. They were not sure whether that machine had USB-2 (It does) and It turns out that the video converter works great with the Powerbook. As the instructions state, these older machines are not capable of displaying the full frame rate, but that does not impact the encoding.
Over the space of about two weeks I have converted our entire (large) collections of VHS tapes over to H.264, which is a huge saving over the time it would have taken to bring them in as DV and encode them to H.264 using iMovie or something similar. I have a Sony Media Converter and had tried that for a few TV shows, and it is a painful route because H.264 is a resource hog. However, this unit converted them in real time and at a quality that is on-par with the original tapes. What I did was:
1. Connect the VCR to the video converter by RCA jacks (it does support component or s-video, if you player does).
2. Connect the video converter to the laptop USB-2 port
3. Install and update the software.
4. Select Full Res and then change the bit rate from 2.0 to 3.5MBPS**. It does not make a huge difference, but I have a lot of hard drive space.
5. Check how long the movie/show plays for, add 1-2 minutes, and type that into the auto stop box on the converter.
6. Start the tape and then press the big red record button.
7. Walk away and leave it to record.
** Options are available to tweak sound, color, brightness and cropping, but in most cases I just used the default settings.
It really is that simple and the quality is great. I have seen a number reviews complaining about how bad the HD quality is when this is not designed for use with HD. You can record from HD sources, but if the unit tops out at 3.5MBPS, it is not going to handle 1080p or 720p for that matter without some losses even though the AppleTV configuration option is available. You have to use the right tool for the job and this is superb for standard definition quality inputs such as VCR or most none high definition television signals. Having said that, if you accept it has limitations you will be happy with the price performance of this little units, even with HD signals, if you are planning to view it on an iPod/iPhone or something similar. Consider that more advanced encoders such as those by canopus can costs hundreds of dollars more, and generally require a two step process to get them in to H.264, and without a H.264 accelerator, that step can take huge amounts of time compared to this realtime unit.
Pegasus ST09 9-Inch LCD HDTV with ATSC Tuner (Gray)
Pegasus ST09 9-Inch LCD HDTV with ATSC Tuner (Gray)
This small set meets our needs perfectly. It was purchased to replace our trusty 5 in B&W analog at the time of the digital conversion. We use this set only in the bathroom in the morning to watch news and sports while getting ready for work, so we are not with concerned with receiving scores of channels. It took about 9 days to arrive using the free shipping option. The set was well packaged and unlikely to be damaged with routine handling. Setup was a breeze following stepwise instructions (with pictures) on a quick setup card. After the digital conversion the auto scan quickly picked up 14 over-the-air channels (which included all 6 major channels in this area) using only the provided very small HD antenna. The antenna cable connects at the top of the set rather obtrusively; this could have been better designed. We have not tried a cable connection for comparison. Reception for the major channels is good. The picture is clear and sharp, far better than our old 5 in analog set, but it is far from the quality of our 46 in Sony LCD. The picture varies somewhat from channel to channel, some being a little dark and the next a little too light with a washed-out appearance. This can be corrected fairly well using the brightness and contrast controls which are easily accessible via the full function remote. The sound is adequate for this small set and the way we use it: in a bathroom, with the water running. We did not set our expectations unrealistically high.
We highly recommend this 9 in digital TV for use in a kitchen, bath, workshop, etc. for over-the-air reception in a tight space.
This small set meets our needs perfectly. It was purchased to replace our trusty 5 in B&W analog at the time of the digital conversion. We use this set only in the bathroom in the morning to watch news and sports while getting ready for work, so we are not with concerned with receiving scores of channels. It took about 9 days to arrive using the free shipping option. The set was well packaged and unlikely to be damaged with routine handling. Setup was a breeze following stepwise instructions (with pictures) on a quick setup card. After the digital conversion the auto scan quickly picked up 14 over-the-air channels (which included all 6 major channels in this area) using only the provided very small HD antenna. The antenna cable connects at the top of the set rather obtrusively; this could have been better designed. We have not tried a cable connection for comparison. Reception for the major channels is good. The picture is clear and sharp, far better than our old 5 in analog set, but it is far from the quality of our 46 in Sony LCD. The picture varies somewhat from channel to channel, some being a little dark and the next a little too light with a washed-out appearance. This can be corrected fairly well using the brightness and contrast controls which are easily accessible via the full function remote. The sound is adequate for this small set and the way we use it: in a bathroom, with the water running. We did not set our expectations unrealistically high.
We highly recommend this 9 in digital TV for use in a kitchen, bath, workshop, etc. for over-the-air reception in a tight space.
ViewSonic PJD5112 SVGA DLP Projector - 120Hz/3D Ready, 2600 Lumens, 2800:1 DCR
ViewSonic PJD5112 SVGA DLP Projector - 120Hz/3D Ready, 2600 Lumens, 2800:1 DCR
Received projector in just a few days. Came in box which can also serve as a carrying case. Projector is quiet and gives a great picture in a bright room. I have had problems in the past with images being seen in a bright room, but not with this projector. Remote control is easy to use. I just plugged projector into my laptop and it worked great without having to do any type of setup. I am using windows 7.
Received projector in just a few days. Came in box which can also serve as a carrying case. Projector is quiet and gives a great picture in a bright room. I have had problems in the past with images being seen in a bright room, but not with this projector. Remote control is easy to use. I just plugged projector into my laptop and it worked great without having to do any type of setup. I am using windows 7.
Optoma EP728 Multifaceted XGA Digital DLP Data Projector- 4 LBS
Optoma EP728 Multifaceted XGA Digital DLP Data Projector- 4 LBS
I just tried out this EP728 in a multi-purpose hall which holds about 120 persons and has lots of windows. I closed a few of the blinds but left plenty of ambient light in the room to see how bright the movie would be. The picture was great on default settings both in sharpness and brilliance. I was very pleased with the ease of plugging this unit into a DVD home theater system using a S-video connection. I was thinking of getting a DVI - HDMI connector, but decided after viewing the movie that it wasn't necessary. A great machine at a reasonable price. I was able to get it when a sale was going on for $800.00.
I just tried out this EP728 in a multi-purpose hall which holds about 120 persons and has lots of windows. I closed a few of the blinds but left plenty of ambient light in the room to see how bright the movie would be. The picture was great on default settings both in sharpness and brilliance. I was very pleased with the ease of plugging this unit into a DVD home theater system using a S-video connection. I was thinking of getting a DVI - HDMI connector, but decided after viewing the movie that it wasn't necessary. A great machine at a reasonable price. I was able to get it when a sale was going on for $800.00.
Vivitek D950HD 3000 Lumen 1080p Data and Home Theater Projector
Vivitek D950HD 3000 Lumen 1080p Data and Home Theater Projector
Great product! Owned this for 2 days now and love it! Got my Xbox 360, Wii, and computer all hooked up to this baby and am not looking back.
There is definatly a downside which I have mostly remedied, however, most people will not be able to. The thing is that this projector has NO AUDIO OUTPUT. Which is weird considering it has HDMI and such. This means if you connect something with the HDMI, you are stuck using the build in speaker for audio. Bummer. Also, if you connect using the y/r/w cables you are also stuck using the internal speaker, but if you have a stereo like I do, connect it to the stereo and run it to the projector. Not that the internal speaker sounds bad, it actually sounds great, but it's just not the best while watching home movies or gaming.
Great product! Owned this for 2 days now and love it! Got my Xbox 360, Wii, and computer all hooked up to this baby and am not looking back.
There is definatly a downside which I have mostly remedied, however, most people will not be able to. The thing is that this projector has NO AUDIO OUTPUT. Which is weird considering it has HDMI and such. This means if you connect something with the HDMI, you are stuck using the build in speaker for audio. Bummer. Also, if you connect using the y/r/w cables you are also stuck using the internal speaker, but if you have a stereo like I do, connect it to the stereo and run it to the projector. Not that the internal speaker sounds bad, it actually sounds great, but it's just not the best while watching home movies or gaming.
Elite Screens Manual Pull Down Projection Screen, 16-9 Aspect Ratio-106in (Matte White)
Elite Screens Manual Pull Down Projection Screen, 16-9 Aspect Ratio-106in (Matte White)
I don't have very much experience with projection screens, as this is the first one I've ever owned. But as far as I can tell, it's a great screen. The resistance when extending it is pretty good, I guess, since I can get it to stop just about anywhere. Video and photos look fantastic, but again I don't have much to compare it to.
Installation was very easy. Two screws in the wall, hopefully level and lined up well. I climbed on a stool with a pencil and a screwdriver (drink) and a screwdriver (tool) and was able to get the damn thing hung all on my own. I only spilled a little bit, and even that was just on my sleeve so I was still able to drink it. Not too shabby.
Go ahead and get yourself one. It's a well-built screen (I think) and the price is great. So why not, right?
I don't have very much experience with projection screens, as this is the first one I've ever owned. But as far as I can tell, it's a great screen. The resistance when extending it is pretty good, I guess, since I can get it to stop just about anywhere. Video and photos look fantastic, but again I don't have much to compare it to.
Installation was very easy. Two screws in the wall, hopefully level and lined up well. I climbed on a stool with a pencil and a screwdriver (drink) and a screwdriver (tool) and was able to get the damn thing hung all on my own. I only spilled a little bit, and even that was just on my sleeve so I was still able to drink it. Not too shabby.
Go ahead and get yourself one. It's a well-built screen (I think) and the price is great. So why not, right?
VuQube V10 Truck-Mountable Satellite Antenna System
VuQube V10 Truck-Mountable Satellite Antenna System
i received my vu qube about 2 weeks ago,fairly easy to install,i purchased the no drill bracket to mount it on.it is easy to locate the satellite with remote,i have direct tv so there is only 1 sat. to mess with.a booklet comes with the unit that tells you your elevation from where you are,then you just scan toward the southern sky until you run into the satellite.you have your signal meter on the tv screen as your scanning so when you hit it your signal meter will let you know.now the bad news,after 1 week the scanning from right to left quit working and had to send it back to king controls.technical support were nice and they emailed me a ups mailing label that i printed out so shipping did'nt cost me anything.they are either going to send a new one once they have received this one or replace the part that malfunctioned.very dissapointed it broke after 1 week but i like having sat.tv on the road.hopefully this was just one of those things and not something that is going to be a pain in the you know what.one other thing is don't expect to get network channels [abc cbs,nbc,fox]by just adding a receiver to your home satellite setup for $5.00.to get the networks you have to put in a waiver and sign up for your own new account which is going to cost you like a regular monthly programing bill.maybe during football season i may change my mind but for now i am just adding a receiver to my home subscription for $5.00 a month.
i received my vu qube about 2 weeks ago,fairly easy to install,i purchased the no drill bracket to mount it on.it is easy to locate the satellite with remote,i have direct tv so there is only 1 sat. to mess with.a booklet comes with the unit that tells you your elevation from where you are,then you just scan toward the southern sky until you run into the satellite.you have your signal meter on the tv screen as your scanning so when you hit it your signal meter will let you know.now the bad news,after 1 week the scanning from right to left quit working and had to send it back to king controls.technical support were nice and they emailed me a ups mailing label that i printed out so shipping did'nt cost me anything.they are either going to send a new one once they have received this one or replace the part that malfunctioned.very dissapointed it broke after 1 week but i like having sat.tv on the road.hopefully this was just one of those things and not something that is going to be a pain in the you know what.one other thing is don't expect to get network channels [abc cbs,nbc,fox]by just adding a receiver to your home satellite setup for $5.00.to get the networks you have to put in a waiver and sign up for your own new account which is going to cost you like a regular monthly programing bill.maybe during football season i may change my mind but for now i am just adding a receiver to my home subscription for $5.00 a month.
Optoma EX532 XGA 2800 Lumen Multimedia DLP Projector
Optoma EX532 XGA 2800 Lumen Multimedia DLP Projector
this is my second projector - first one with XGA.
lumens if very bright and XGA gives more clear view than before.
good price for this level of lumen/xga standard.
only draw i see is - for my old one, after connecting power cord, i can turn 'on' with a switch - this one doesn't have any switch, so plug the cord, it's connected. (it still have 'power' button to start fan/bulb)
also, for old one, when i turn off fan/bulb (hitting power button, twice, power light was flashing until it all settled down - once it's steady, i can turn off the power with a switch, disconnect power cord.
for this one, blinking light is always there, so can't see when it's turned off (of course, yu can see bulb is off since nothing projected out of projector).
turn on/off time is very fast, though.
this is my second projector - first one with XGA.
lumens if very bright and XGA gives more clear view than before.
good price for this level of lumen/xga standard.
only draw i see is - for my old one, after connecting power cord, i can turn 'on' with a switch - this one doesn't have any switch, so plug the cord, it's connected. (it still have 'power' button to start fan/bulb)
also, for old one, when i turn off fan/bulb (hitting power button, twice, power light was flashing until it all settled down - once it's steady, i can turn off the power with a switch, disconnect power cord.
for this one, blinking light is always there, so can't see when it's turned off (of course, yu can see bulb is off since nothing projected out of projector).
turn on/off time is very fast, though.
AVerMedia MCECINEMA Averlife Cinema Media Player
AVerMedia MCECINEMA Averlife Cinema Media Player
I got this as an Amazon Gold Box Special on the spur of the moment in April 2011. I'm calling it very good and I work with MPG2 and AVI files all the time, usually on my Sony recent HDTV. But, I have an 5 year old small Sony HDTV and I us the YPrPg cable (provided). This thing does just about everything you could want including music and photos, generating it's own music for slide shows if you have a \Music directory on it. It even plays oddball music formats. Full disclosure: virtually all of my video files are less than 2.5GB. It did fail to play some HD MPG2 files of Rick Steves from one source saying "FORMAT NOT SUPPORTED". Everything else so far plays. Overall I like it a lot, and the price is right. It has many formatting options and several of them work in HD on my old Sony set. If I send one of these to my dad he can watch videos I send him on cards, which is nice.
I got this as an Amazon Gold Box Special on the spur of the moment in April 2011. I'm calling it very good and I work with MPG2 and AVI files all the time, usually on my Sony recent HDTV. But, I have an 5 year old small Sony HDTV and I us the YPrPg cable (provided). This thing does just about everything you could want including music and photos, generating it's own music for slide shows if you have a \Music directory on it. It even plays oddball music formats. Full disclosure: virtually all of my video files are less than 2.5GB. It did fail to play some HD MPG2 files of Rick Steves from one source saying "FORMAT NOT SUPPORTED". Everything else so far plays. Overall I like it a lot, and the price is right. It has many formatting options and several of them work in HD on my old Sony set. If I send one of these to my dad he can watch videos I send him on cards, which is nice.
Coby DVD288 1080p Upconversion DVD with HDMI (Black)
Coby DVD288 1080p Upconversion DVD with HDMI (Black)
Great little up converting DVD player for the money...easy to hook up and play,had it playing in minutes,
self explanatory remote control so very simple to use and to enjoy the features
-The only complaints were it didn't supply the HDMI cable with it...Easily fixed,ordered for $15 from Amazon and Skakawack the 6'cable was delivered extremely fast and worked great...(Highly Recommended Seller)
-The other problem was the remote control has to be aimed directly at the player for it to work properly which I fixed by angling the player toward my easy chair
- Also thought it was just a region 1 dvd player but you can change to region 0 in the set-up menu for all Countries
All in all for the price well worth the money...the complaints I had are easily fixed and I am well pleased
(I stand corrected I guess items don't come with HMDI cables)
Great little up converting DVD player for the money...easy to hook up and play,had it playing in minutes,
self explanatory remote control so very simple to use and to enjoy the features
-The only complaints were it didn't supply the HDMI cable with it...Easily fixed,ordered for $15 from Amazon and Skakawack the 6'cable was delivered extremely fast and worked great...(Highly Recommended Seller)
-The other problem was the remote control has to be aimed directly at the player for it to work properly which I fixed by angling the player toward my easy chair
- Also thought it was just a region 1 dvd player but you can change to region 0 in the set-up menu for all Countries
All in all for the price well worth the money...the complaints I had are easily fixed and I am well pleased
(I stand corrected I guess items don't come with HMDI cables)
SONY BDP-S770 Multi Region Code Free DVD 012345678 PAL/NTSC Blu Ray Zone A+B+C Player, DivX AVI MKV, NETFLIX, YOUTUBE 100 240V 50/60Hz World-Wide Voltage
SONY BDP-S770 Multi Region Code Free DVD 012345678 PAL/NTSC Blu Ray Zone A+B+C Player, DivX AVI MKV, NETFLIX, YOUTUBE 100 240V 50/60Hz World-Wide Voltage
A+B+C Multi Zone Region Code Free Blu Ray Player DVD Region 123456 PAL/NTSC. HD 1080p, BRAVIA Internet Video streaming, built-in Wi-Fi, 3D Blu-ray Disc playback capability, iPhone®/iPod touch® remote control, Quick Start/Quick Load, USB slot, DVD playback and upscaling, DLNA Certified. VIDEO SIGNAL OUTPUT PAL AS PAL & NTSC AS NTSC
I bought a Sony BDP-S770 region free and everything works fine. The packaging is great!! A real quality service! Thank you.
Coby DVD514BLK 5.1-Channel Compact DVD Player (Black)
Coby DVD514BLK 5.1-Channel Compact DVD Player (Black)
I bought this player for it's Dolby 5.1 capabilities. I have a surround sound stereo system I purchased in the 90's that I wanted to run a DVD player on but all the players now have different audio cables that aren't compatible with mine since I needed the 5 seperate RCA jacks to plug into my stereo. This player has seperate jacks for front and rear left and right channels plus sub and center channels. It hooked up and played right out of the box. The player works well and I've had no issues with watching DVD's. There is good functionality built into the unit as far as making adjustments to audio and video settings. My only complaint is the supplied remote control is not really laid out very well. In the dark it's hard to find the correct buttons since they're all the same size and in a grid layout but that is really a small concern. Overall I'm very pleased with my purchase since it saved me from having to buy a whole new system to get surround sound.
I bought this player for it's Dolby 5.1 capabilities. I have a surround sound stereo system I purchased in the 90's that I wanted to run a DVD player on but all the players now have different audio cables that aren't compatible with mine since I needed the 5 seperate RCA jacks to plug into my stereo. This player has seperate jacks for front and rear left and right channels plus sub and center channels. It hooked up and played right out of the box. The player works well and I've had no issues with watching DVD's. There is good functionality built into the unit as far as making adjustments to audio and video settings. My only complaint is the supplied remote control is not really laid out very well. In the dark it's hard to find the correct buttons since they're all the same size and in a grid layout but that is really a small concern. Overall I'm very pleased with my purchase since it saved me from having to buy a whole new system to get surround sound.
Magnavox NB530MGX Blu-ray Disc Player
Magnavox NB530MGX Blu-ray Disc Player
I just could not pass up the deal when i saw this on the other online store. It was 99 dollars. I thought it will be great for my bedroom with my Toshiba Regza. I own a Sony BDP s300 which i purchased 2 years ago. The quality is even better than the latter. With regards to other user's comment there is no available update online. You can actually get an update at funai corporation who makes Magnavox blurays. I upgraded mine rightaway when i received mine. Enjoy it everyone. [...]
I just could not pass up the deal when i saw this on the other online store. It was 99 dollars. I thought it will be great for my bedroom with my Toshiba Regza. I own a Sony BDP s300 which i purchased 2 years ago. The quality is even better than the latter. With regards to other user's comment there is no available update online. You can actually get an update at funai corporation who makes Magnavox blurays. I upgraded mine rightaway when i received mine. Enjoy it everyone. [...]
Coby Electronics TF-DVD7107 7-Inch Portable DVD Player
Coby Electronics TF-DVD7107 7-Inch Portable DVD Player
I have purchased three of these as I have three children. The three were purchased over the past three years, we leave in New York and Sydney so we travel quite a bit and these have been fantastic for my 5yr, 3yr and now recently for my 2yr old. My main reason for purchasing this was because it's cheap and more important it can become a multi-region DVD player very easily. We have DVD's that are region 4 and region 1, there's nothing worse than being on a long haul flight and having my 3yr wanting to watch a DVD and not being able to. This DVD has been dropped a NUMBER of times by my 4yr old getting on and off planes and it has held up with no problems. When we stay in hotels etc. we just connect it up to the TV and instantly have all movies on hand. We have used them in our cars for long drives with the lighter adapter. For battery life it has worked well and we have only got caught out once when the battery died. Using the player as is and not fiddling with backlight etc. My kids are able to watch about 2.5 movies on one charge.
My most recent model needed some modification to make it multi-region than previously so the software may have changed a bit. IT's basically the same but with one minor modification.
Using the previous posts.
Turn the Unit on
Open the DVD tray - do not put a DVD in
Using the remote press SETUP
Press the following >> (Foward), << (rewind), >>| (next) , |<< (previuos)
The current region code of 1 will appear in the top right hand corner
Press the LARGE RIGHT ARROW to change the region code to 255
Press SETUP
This has now set my unit to play any region DVD. Enjoy.
I have purchased three of these as I have three children. The three were purchased over the past three years, we leave in New York and Sydney so we travel quite a bit and these have been fantastic for my 5yr, 3yr and now recently for my 2yr old. My main reason for purchasing this was because it's cheap and more important it can become a multi-region DVD player very easily. We have DVD's that are region 4 and region 1, there's nothing worse than being on a long haul flight and having my 3yr wanting to watch a DVD and not being able to. This DVD has been dropped a NUMBER of times by my 4yr old getting on and off planes and it has held up with no problems. When we stay in hotels etc. we just connect it up to the TV and instantly have all movies on hand. We have used them in our cars for long drives with the lighter adapter. For battery life it has worked well and we have only got caught out once when the battery died. Using the player as is and not fiddling with backlight etc. My kids are able to watch about 2.5 movies on one charge.
My most recent model needed some modification to make it multi-region than previously so the software may have changed a bit. IT's basically the same but with one minor modification.
Using the previous posts.
Turn the Unit on
Open the DVD tray - do not put a DVD in
Using the remote press SETUP
Press the following >> (Foward), << (rewind), >>| (next) , |<< (previuos)
The current region code of 1 will appear in the top right hand corner
Press the LARGE RIGHT ARROW to change the region code to 255
Press SETUP
This has now set my unit to play any region DVD. Enjoy.
Epson V11H311120 EX51 Multimedia Projector
Epson V11H311120 EX51 Multimedia Projector
I purchased this projector soley for watching dvd and vhs movies, I chose this model due to its great price and low price of replacement bulbs. I placed it & a vcr/dvd player in my bookcase hooked it to my bookshelf stereo for sound and have an instant movie theater (about 10 minutes total set up time). I have projected it against a white wall and now a tan wall, the image quality is excellent with clarity and vivid colors. I don't even feel the need to buy a screen.
I also have used it for my nintendo wii and was just as happy, the kids of course loved it too. I am planning on moving to another state so instead of bringing my extremely plasma tv I'm going to purchase another one of these. They are very easy to carry.
Overall I am extremely satisfied.
I purchased this projector soley for watching dvd and vhs movies, I chose this model due to its great price and low price of replacement bulbs. I placed it & a vcr/dvd player in my bookcase hooked it to my bookshelf stereo for sound and have an instant movie theater (about 10 minutes total set up time). I have projected it against a white wall and now a tan wall, the image quality is excellent with clarity and vivid colors. I don't even feel the need to buy a screen.
I also have used it for my nintendo wii and was just as happy, the kids of course loved it too. I am planning on moving to another state so instead of bringing my extremely plasma tv I'm going to purchase another one of these. They are very easy to carry.
Overall I am extremely satisfied.
Panasonic PT-AE4000U 1600 Lumen LCD Home Theater Projector
Panasonic PT-AE4000U 1600 Lumen LCD Home Theater Projector
I did an unbelievable amount of research on home theater projectors over the course of about a year beginning on a projector about half the price of this and slowly making my way to this model before deciding that this was the one. I've never bought a projector before so I didn't want to jump in and buy one for $6,000+ or anything, but I'm a movie geek so I still wanted the best that I could possibly get on a reasonable budget. I am overjoyed to report that this projector was beyond my wildest expectations.
I own a Samsung Touch of Red LCD screen that is the envy of everyone who comes over and sees it, but this blows that out of the water (projected 100" onto a fixed 16:9 screen). Colors are bright and the image is crisp with great contrast. Although I did calibrate it and got the image to look slightly better, I found that it wasn't really too necessary as the out of the box Color 1 setting was tuned well enough.
I will say this about it though, it's huge. Although it doesn't weigh a great deal, the physical size of this thing is gigantic. I also had some difficulty getting a universal projector mount to fit and hang right with it, but I guess that's not entirely its fault as I'm sure others more experienced had no troubles.
I did an unbelievable amount of research on home theater projectors over the course of about a year beginning on a projector about half the price of this and slowly making my way to this model before deciding that this was the one. I've never bought a projector before so I didn't want to jump in and buy one for $6,000+ or anything, but I'm a movie geek so I still wanted the best that I could possibly get on a reasonable budget. I am overjoyed to report that this projector was beyond my wildest expectations.
I own a Samsung Touch of Red LCD screen that is the envy of everyone who comes over and sees it, but this blows that out of the water (projected 100" onto a fixed 16:9 screen). Colors are bright and the image is crisp with great contrast. Although I did calibrate it and got the image to look slightly better, I found that it wasn't really too necessary as the out of the box Color 1 setting was tuned well enough.
I will say this about it though, it's huge. Although it doesn't weigh a great deal, the physical size of this thing is gigantic. I also had some difficulty getting a universal projector mount to fit and hang right with it, but I guess that's not entirely its fault as I'm sure others more experienced had no troubles.
Moxi 3-Tuner 500GB HD Digital Recorder
Moxi 3-Tuner 500GB HD Digital Recorder
I've had mine a month now, and still haven't come close to exploiting all the bells and whistles here, but just comparing head-to-head with TiVO, it's a winner.
- No monthly fee for channel guide; MOXI gets its' channel info from Zap2It
- interfaces with your computer, opening you to a world of possibilities a standard DVR doesn't
- 3 tuners means, no "logjams" for a typical, highly-competitive evening...even when some networks seek to mess you up by starting a minute or so late
- when the already-immense hard-drive gets full, you can just hook up another one
Really was worth the extra expense for me...and, the longer I use it, the more it will save me.
The Cons -
- the PlayOn software, as well as the Rhapsody and Netflix (and perhaps Flikr) accounts, are trial memberships, so be prepared to pony-up if you like them and their flexibility
- programming Record by-hand takes a few seconds per-event longer than I'm used to with my old ReplayTV DVR, or the TiVO's I've seen my friends use
The Caveats -
- maybe I just don't know how yet, but, pictures and mp3's took some time to load from my computer via ethernet cable, but the pictures didn't stay on-screen very long...maybe there's some way to adjust that, which I haven't found yet...
- if you're on a bundle system such as Comcast or FiOS, their tech support "help" will squeal like a stuck pig because you're not renting their substandard DVR's...stick to your guns, and make sure they bring an "M-Card" for the install. As I found out from MOXI's tech support, an M-Card not only is sufficient for the 3-tuner MOXI but actually would be sufficient for a 6-channel DVR if one were to exist. In other words, "S-Card" bad, "M-Card" good.
I've had mine a month now, and still haven't come close to exploiting all the bells and whistles here, but just comparing head-to-head with TiVO, it's a winner.
- No monthly fee for channel guide; MOXI gets its' channel info from Zap2It
- interfaces with your computer, opening you to a world of possibilities a standard DVR doesn't
- 3 tuners means, no "logjams" for a typical, highly-competitive evening...even when some networks seek to mess you up by starting a minute or so late
- when the already-immense hard-drive gets full, you can just hook up another one
Really was worth the extra expense for me...and, the longer I use it, the more it will save me.
The Cons -
- the PlayOn software, as well as the Rhapsody and Netflix (and perhaps Flikr) accounts, are trial memberships, so be prepared to pony-up if you like them and their flexibility
- programming Record by-hand takes a few seconds per-event longer than I'm used to with my old ReplayTV DVR, or the TiVO's I've seen my friends use
The Caveats -
- maybe I just don't know how yet, but, pictures and mp3's took some time to load from my computer via ethernet cable, but the pictures didn't stay on-screen very long...maybe there's some way to adjust that, which I haven't found yet...
- if you're on a bundle system such as Comcast or FiOS, their tech support "help" will squeal like a stuck pig because you're not renting their substandard DVR's...stick to your guns, and make sure they bring an "M-Card" for the install. As I found out from MOXI's tech support, an M-Card not only is sufficient for the 3-tuner MOXI but actually would be sufficient for a 6-channel DVR if one were to exist. In other words, "S-Card" bad, "M-Card" good.
10FT Diagonal Accuscreens Ntsc Manual Wall Ceiling 72X96IN
10FT Diagonal Accuscreens Ntsc Manual Wall Ceiling 72X96IN
We knew that we could control the light in the viewing room, and this screen does a great job when you can eliminate outside light. The picture remains very good even from fairly wide angles. If you turn a light on, then the picture fades, of course. So in the right environment, this is a great screen. It was also well boxed and easily mounted.
This was a fantastice value. Great size and clarity. Couldn't believe I could get this size screen for the money. Highly recommend.
Dish Network VIP 722k
Dish Network VIP 722k
After digital over-the-air signals axed TVGOS programming downloads (and time signal) to our Panasonic DVR with hard drive, we finally broke down and signed up for Dish Network's offer for free HD upgrade with $6/mo DVR fee (with 2 yr commitment, etc.) -- specifying the 722k. I'm not a big fan of renting equipment, but for some reason (digital licensing issues?) we haven't able to find a DVR with digital tuner and hard drive for a reasonable price. Since the $6/mo fee applies whether you use your DVR or theirs, and since the hard drive seems to have a limited life (though the Dish rep said it depends on how much TV one watches (obviously) -- some hard drives might last 5 years), I figured renting is reasonable -- $72/yr for 2 to 5 yrs is $144 to $360 -- not far from the ~$350 Amazon is asking. And if your hard drive goes out after 2 years, you send it back to Dish and get another for a nominal shipping fee.
Ours worked fine right out of the box. Features have been well described in other reviews. Heat's not an issue with ours, and it's not overly noisy. It shuts "off" when not in use. What's really neat, though is that we can record (or select a recorded program to view) from the 2nd TV, making use of the UHF remote. Finally, it's so nice to be able once again to select what to record from the on-screen guide rather than having to set up a manual recording. And we can still use the Panasonic for watching DVDs. Incidentally, the "free" upgrade to HD gave us additional channels above the 120 pkg we'd been getting.
After digital over-the-air signals axed TVGOS programming downloads (and time signal) to our Panasonic DVR with hard drive, we finally broke down and signed up for Dish Network's offer for free HD upgrade with $6/mo DVR fee (with 2 yr commitment, etc.) -- specifying the 722k. I'm not a big fan of renting equipment, but for some reason (digital licensing issues?) we haven't able to find a DVR with digital tuner and hard drive for a reasonable price. Since the $6/mo fee applies whether you use your DVR or theirs, and since the hard drive seems to have a limited life (though the Dish rep said it depends on how much TV one watches (obviously) -- some hard drives might last 5 years), I figured renting is reasonable -- $72/yr for 2 to 5 yrs is $144 to $360 -- not far from the ~$350 Amazon is asking. And if your hard drive goes out after 2 years, you send it back to Dish and get another for a nominal shipping fee.
Ours worked fine right out of the box. Features have been well described in other reviews. Heat's not an issue with ours, and it's not overly noisy. It shuts "off" when not in use. What's really neat, though is that we can record (or select a recorded program to view) from the 2nd TV, making use of the UHF remote. Finally, it's so nice to be able once again to select what to record from the on-screen guide rather than having to set up a manual recording. And we can still use the Panasonic for watching DVDs. Incidentally, the "free" upgrade to HD gave us additional channels above the 120 pkg we'd been getting.
SVAT CV500-4CH-002 Web Ready 4 Channel H.264 DVR Security System with Smart Phone Access and 4 Indoor/Outdoor Hi-Res CCD Night Vision Surveillance Cameras
SVAT CV500-4CH-002 Web Ready 4 Channel H.264 DVR Security System with Smart Phone Access and 4 Indoor/Outdoor Hi-Res CCD Night Vision Surveillance Cameras
I have had several other systems in the past and the ease of use and low price make this the best system for my use. I have had high end PTZ IP cameras and expensive complete systems from other companies. This was my first SVAT system. This system was installed at my mother's house so I could keep an eye on the house for her. There seemed to be an increase of crime in the area so the peace of mind having a surveillance system is priceless. The system cost is so little when you look at all the options you get. Remote access to your cams from your phone, iPod touch, iPhone, blackberry, and any pc on the internet. I ran the video out to the A/V input on one of the TV's in the house so local monitoring is a snap when you want it. The system records all the time so you never miss anything. The build quality of the entire system is A1 (perfect). The cameras are small and blend in well at the eves of a white house. No one notices unless I point them out. The video quality is good, but not as good as some of the other systems I have had. I knew this going in, as I read all specs prior to purchase. The only difference from this setup to others I have had is video quality. I found over the years that the main features I use are the remote monitoring via pc and phone. This is just for a quick view to see if that package I ordered is on the front step, or to see if a car is in the drive. This system is perfect for these things. If you are really into high quality video, than this is not the system for you. If you are like me and want all the features and an acceptable video quality at an amazing price, this is the system for you. Everything you need is included in this package. Cameras, mounts, cables, system, mouse, remote and power supplies. The instruction manual was very easy to understand, although I didn't need it. The system is that easy!!! If you are looking for a complete system that is easy to set up, works great, and has a low price, this is the system for you!
I have had several other systems in the past and the ease of use and low price make this the best system for my use. I have had high end PTZ IP cameras and expensive complete systems from other companies. This was my first SVAT system. This system was installed at my mother's house so I could keep an eye on the house for her. There seemed to be an increase of crime in the area so the peace of mind having a surveillance system is priceless. The system cost is so little when you look at all the options you get. Remote access to your cams from your phone, iPod touch, iPhone, blackberry, and any pc on the internet. I ran the video out to the A/V input on one of the TV's in the house so local monitoring is a snap when you want it. The system records all the time so you never miss anything. The build quality of the entire system is A1 (perfect). The cameras are small and blend in well at the eves of a white house. No one notices unless I point them out. The video quality is good, but not as good as some of the other systems I have had. I knew this going in, as I read all specs prior to purchase. The only difference from this setup to others I have had is video quality. I found over the years that the main features I use are the remote monitoring via pc and phone. This is just for a quick view to see if that package I ordered is on the front step, or to see if a car is in the drive. This system is perfect for these things. If you are really into high quality video, than this is not the system for you. If you are like me and want all the features and an acceptable video quality at an amazing price, this is the system for you. Everything you need is included in this package. Cameras, mounts, cables, system, mouse, remote and power supplies. The instruction manual was very easy to understand, although I didn't need it. The system is that easy!!! If you are looking for a complete system that is easy to set up, works great, and has a low price, this is the system for you!
Monday, May 2, 2011
Sony XL-5100 - Projection TV replacement lamp
Sony XL-5100 - Projection TV replacement lamp
Our TV was dim for about a week before it went black. My husband found the replacement bulb on the internet and ordered it with express delivery. It arrived as scheduled, was well packaged and works like a charm. Very easy to replace in the TV...no need to call a professional.
Exactly what I wanted at a fraction of the price. Received in 4 days via regular shipping. This was the exact item I needed. I would not hesitate to order from this company again!
Our TV was dim for about a week before it went black. My husband found the replacement bulb on the internet and ordered it with express delivery. It arrived as scheduled, was well packaged and works like a charm. Very easy to replace in the TV...no need to call a professional.
Exactly what I wanted at a fraction of the price. Received in 4 days via regular shipping. This was the exact item I needed. I would not hesitate to order from this company again!
SONY KDS-R50XBR1 Replacement Rear projection TV Lamp XL-5100 / 93087600
SONY KDS-R50XBR1 Replacement Rear projection TV Lamp XL-5100 / 93087600
This is my third bulb in 5 years. The original lasted 5500 hours, the second bulb, which I received only the bulb, lasted only 1000 hours and was much dimmer. This lamp and housing have returned my Sony to its original fantastic picture. Its bright and defined. I will honestly say that this TV rivals if not exceeds visual clarity of todays new LED and LCD units. Yes, mine is big and bulky. 19" deep and its a 50" screen, but it just blows me away. Now with the new lamp it is back to its former glory.
This is my third bulb in 5 years. The original lasted 5500 hours, the second bulb, which I received only the bulb, lasted only 1000 hours and was much dimmer. This lamp and housing have returned my Sony to its original fantastic picture. Its bright and defined. I will honestly say that this TV rivals if not exceeds visual clarity of todays new LED and LCD units. Yes, mine is big and bulky. 19" deep and its a 50" screen, but it just blows me away. Now with the new lamp it is back to its former glory.
Sony XL-5100 F93087600 Replacement SXRD Lamp
Sony XL-5100 F93087600 Replacement SXRD Lamp
Just wanted to post a quick review. My TV decided to die one day before a weekend vacation, so I looked around and came across this on Amazon. I had great service and installation was a breeze. I got more than I expected. I thought I was only getting the bulb, but when I opened my package, I had the whole housing. Took 5 minutes to replace and the TV is working great once again.
The lamp finally gave out on my Sony big screen- panic!! So I came here and saw the great reviews and low price and ordered. I received my lamp in 2 days and had in installed in 5 minutes, good as new!
HX300G 300 Lumens 1024 x 768 2000:1 DLP Projector
HX300G 300 Lumens 1024 x 768 2000:1 DLP Projector
Requirements:
Projector that was light, small and durable.
Long lamp life.
Good picture in darkened room for movies, TV - sports and gaming.
What I received:
Small box 30x30x10cm containing:
Projector
Sweet shoulder bag (handbag) that fits everything,
VGA cable
VGA-Component adapter cable
PSU- laptop type
Mid sized remote with batteries
Easy to use menu system
What I did upon unboxing:
Set it up in a semi darkened room = not too bad a picture for presentations. Would definatly need the nearest lights off when presenting.
Set it up in a darkened room with an Playstation 3 = Very impressed with the resolution. Displayed great colours with a 1.2m (diag) screen. Displayed good colours with a 2.5-3.0m screen. 4m screen still had a pretty good display.This was only on a matt white smooth wall.
Set it up under the top bunk, facing down the end of my bed onto a matt white board(1.3m throw)= 90-100cm 16:9 screen using the re-sizing options in the menu. With this setup (currenty serving in Afghanistan in a shared room)and with a blanket drapped to block light out, you can get a sweet hi-resolution image, and with the headphone o/p, you can view a movie in silence without bugging your mates.
Pros:
Small
30,000 hr LED bulb - afford to use as TV
1024x768 Resolution - good for movies and games
Remote
Included handbag to fit everything in
FM xmitter for audio
Easilly mountable with a standard tripos fitting on the bottom
USB i/p with inbuilt media player
Built in speaker (local area)
Cons:
Nil. Exactly what I wanted.
You won't be dissapointed with your purchase. Its worth spending that little bit extra to never replace a bulb.
Requirements:
Projector that was light, small and durable.
Long lamp life.
Good picture in darkened room for movies, TV - sports and gaming.
What I received:
Small box 30x30x10cm containing:
Projector
Sweet shoulder bag (handbag) that fits everything,
VGA cable
VGA-Component adapter cable
PSU- laptop type
Mid sized remote with batteries
Easy to use menu system
What I did upon unboxing:
Set it up in a semi darkened room = not too bad a picture for presentations. Would definatly need the nearest lights off when presenting.
Set it up in a darkened room with an Playstation 3 = Very impressed with the resolution. Displayed great colours with a 1.2m (diag) screen. Displayed good colours with a 2.5-3.0m screen. 4m screen still had a pretty good display.This was only on a matt white smooth wall.
Set it up under the top bunk, facing down the end of my bed onto a matt white board(1.3m throw)= 90-100cm 16:9 screen using the re-sizing options in the menu. With this setup (currenty serving in Afghanistan in a shared room)and with a blanket drapped to block light out, you can get a sweet hi-resolution image, and with the headphone o/p, you can view a movie in silence without bugging your mates.
Pros:
Small
30,000 hr LED bulb - afford to use as TV
1024x768 Resolution - good for movies and games
Remote
Included handbag to fit everything in
FM xmitter for audio
Easilly mountable with a standard tripos fitting on the bottom
USB i/p with inbuilt media player
Built in speaker (local area)
Cons:
Nil. Exactly what I wanted.
You won't be dissapointed with your purchase. Its worth spending that little bit extra to never replace a bulb.
Pioneer DV-F727 301 Disc DVD / CD / CD-R/ and RW Player
Pioneer DV-F727 301 Disc DVD / CD / CD-R/ and RW Player
I purchased both the Sony DVPCX995V and the Pioneer and compared them side by side. I took the Sony back and kept the Pionneer. This was to simplify the kids life (load all their DVD's and not have to worry about finger prints, scratches etc). The menu is fast and easy and compared the Sony, this thing quickly rotates the the chosen disc. Having to constantly re-enter titles on the Sony was what did it in for me. I haven't had any issues at all with the Pioneer. Remembers all the disc titles even when I am shuffling the discs around for better organization. Well worth the money!
Pros: Quick and easy menu, remembers DVD titles, quick searching for DVD titles.
Cons: Only enter 12 characters for titles, no HDMI, or other High Def output.
I purchased both the Sony DVPCX995V and the Pioneer and compared them side by side. I took the Sony back and kept the Pionneer. This was to simplify the kids life (load all their DVD's and not have to worry about finger prints, scratches etc). The menu is fast and easy and compared the Sony, this thing quickly rotates the the chosen disc. Having to constantly re-enter titles on the Sony was what did it in for me. I haven't had any issues at all with the Pioneer. Remembers all the disc titles even when I am shuffling the discs around for better organization. Well worth the money!
Pros: Quick and easy menu, remembers DVD titles, quick searching for DVD titles.
Cons: Only enter 12 characters for titles, no HDMI, or other High Def output.
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