3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller ( 9500S-12 )

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3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller ( 9500S-12 )

Manufacturer: 3ware
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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3Ware/AMCC Stor 9500S-12KIT SATA150 HW RAIDController Card

ASIN: B0002E3X3K

Product Description

3ware's advanced switched RAID architecture - StorSwitch unleashes the power of Serial ATA (SATA), delivering the highest hardware RAID performance in its class. The Escalade 9500S hardware RAID controllers deliver in excess of 400 Mbytes per second (MB/sec) sustained RAID 5 reads and over 100 MB/sec RAID 5 sequential writes with less than 3% CPU utilization (Tested using Intel's Iometer benchmark program on a dual processor Intel Xeon (2.4GHz) system with PhoenixBIOS, 512MBytes system RAM, Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server, the Escalade 9500S-8 66MHz SATA RAID controller and Maxtor 7Y250MQ, 250GB, 7200 RPM drives).

3ware Serial ATA RAID 4 Bay Drive Cage ( RDC-400 SATA )

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backplane failed <2 years

3ware Serial ATA RAID 4 Bay Drive Cage ( RDC-400 SATA )

Manufacturer: 3ware
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Buy with confidence!
Internal drive expansion cage that supports four (4) Serial ATA (SATA) hot swap drives in a three (

ASIN: B0006IS224

Product Description

The 3ware RDC-400-SATA Drive Cage expansion bay is designed specifically for applications requiring a high-performance serial or parallel ATA drive interface. It accommodates four 3.5-inch drive trays, all within the space of three 5.25-inch height drive bays. Their built-in backplane provides improved reliability and accommodates power and drive signal distribution. The 3ware Drive Cage expansion bay is ideal for installation in servers, industrial PCs, and rack-mountable systems as well as anywhere drive capacity exceeds drive bay availability. The 3ware RDC-400-SATA Drive Cage is equipped with fans that provide the drives an appropriately cooled environment. LED indicators on the unit's front panel provide real-time drive status, as each drive tray can be individually locked for improved security.

Customer Reviews:

backplane failed <2 years.......2007-09-12

We used the 3Ware RDC-400-SATA enclosure for the RAID array serving our lab 32-node Linux cluster. This is a heavily-loaded scientific computing system with jobs that often run for weeks at a time, so any downtime is potentially disastrous.

This 3Ware product has actually increased our downtime--the backplane failed before any of the drives.

Two weeks prior to failure, the buzzer sounded. The alarm does not distinguish between fan underspeed and drive failure, but the disk array appeared fully functional, so we assumed a fan problem. Unfortunately, replacing a fan requires shutting down the system, taking the cage apart, and soldering the new fan power cables. Also, there are 3 fans on the enclosure, so fixing a fan underspeed problem may require replacing all 3 at once. And in hindsight, it's still unclear whether the buzzer was actually indicating a partial failure of the backplane.

We eventually lost connection to one of the drives in the cage. After swapping cables and drives, it was clear that a backplane pass-through had failed. Since then, we've removed the cage and connected all drives directly to the 3Ware RAID card, and our disk array is back to normal.

The 3Ware RMA team was unhelpful in replacing/repairing the failed unit.

Pros:
* The drive enclosure looks pretty, and it feels mechanically robust.

Cons:
* Poor quality: backplane failed <2 years
* Poor design: replacement fans must be soldered in; indiscriminate alarm (is it the fan? is it drive?)

Final thoughts:
What good is a hot-swap drive cage if it fails before your hard drives do? If you want a drive cage that looks nice, buy 3Ware. If you want a drive cage you can depend on, go with another manufacturer and save yourself the trouble.

3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller ( 8006-2LP KIT )

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SATA Controller - That Works!

3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller ( 8006-2LP KIT )

Manufacturer: 3ware
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

150MBps
2 x 7-pin
Serial ATA
Hardware XOR RAID 5 engine
Remote browser 3ware Disk Manager

ASIN: B0006IS206

Product Description

3ware combines an advanced non-blocking switched fabric architecture StorSwitch, with SATA drives to deliver a premium performance, highly available storage solution. Each controller boasts a PCI 66MHz custom ASIC that combines an integrated RISC processor, PCI bridge (64-bit, 66MHz) and XOR RAID engine.

Customer Reviews:

SATA Controller - That Works!.......2007-07-09

Great SATA controller - there really is not much more to say. 3ware makes great cards.

3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller ( 9500S-8 )

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3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller ( 9500S-8 )

Manufacturer: 3ware
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

3Ware/AMCC Stor 9500S-8KIT SATA150 HW RAIDController Card

ASIN: B0002E3X5I

Product Description

Escalade Storage Controller(raid) - Half Length - Multi-lane - Serial Ata - Raid

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Escalade Storage Controller(raid) - Half Length - Multi-lane - Serial Ata - Raid

Manufacturer: 3WARE
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

3Ware/AMCC Storage
3ware PCI-X SATARAID

ASIN: B000CNO3O4

Product Description

The 3ware 9550SX PCI-X to SATA II RAID controller delivers over 800MB/sec RAID 5 reads and exceeds 380MB/sec RAID 5 writes, making it 200% faster than the industry-leading 3ware 9500S RAID controller.7th generation StorSwitch non-blocking switch fabric technology and sophisticated SATA II features including 3 Gbps transfer speed, Native Command Queuing (NCQ), and Port Multiplier support drive this unmatched performance.Combined with an advanced RAID management feature set that includes web-based, command-based, and API software components, the 9550SX is the most compelling RAID solution available.

3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller ( 710-0193-02 )

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3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller ( 710-0193-02 )

Manufacturer: AMCC
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Product Description

Only one RAID controller family can deliver fault tolerant, low cost storage, multi-terabyte capacity and unparalleled performance and reliability levels - the 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA hardware RAID controllers. Combined with the AMCC StorSave Platform and an advanced RAID management feature set, the 9000 Series RAID controllers are the most compelling solution for high performance and highest reliability computing.

PCI-X/64-BIT/133MHZ, Half-length, 16-PORT Multi-lane Internal Serial Ata II Hard

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PCI-X/64-BIT/133MHZ, Half-length, 16-PORT Multi-lane Internal Serial Ata II Hard

Manufacturer: 3WARE
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

3Ware/AMCC Storage
3ware PCI-X SATARAID, 10PK

ASIN: B000GCCCZ8

Product Description

MODEL- 9550SX-16ML10PK VENDOR- 3WARE/AMCC STORAGE FEATURES- Serial ATA II Hardware RAID Controller- 10 Pack Half-length/multi-lane SATA II RAID conroller, Supports up to 16 Serial ATA Drives. The 3ware 9550SX PCI-X to SATA II RAID controller delivers over 800MB/sec RAID 5 reads and exceeds 380MB/sec RAID 5 writes, making it 200% faster than the industry-leading 3ware 9500S RAID controller. 7th generation StorSwitch non-blocking switch fabric technology and sophisticated SATA II features including 3 Gbps transfer speed, Native Command Queuing (NCQ), and Port Multiplier support drive this unmatched performance. Combined with an advanced RAID management feature set that includes web-based, command-based, and API software components, the 9550SX, available in 4, 8, 12, and 16-port configurations, is the most compelling RAID solution available. 3ware offers a truly innovative SATA cabling solution for large- scale configurations, where space and airflow are at a premium. The 3ware 9500S Multi-lane (MI) controllers combine a highly reliable, locking cable/connector system that combines four SATA ports into one on the controller side. The 3ware 9500S-MI controllers increase reliability, and simplify ease of installation and routing. Multi- lane controllers require that you use a backplane with multi-lane connectors. Vendors who supply these backplanes include: AIC, Chenbro, Ci Designs and others. Includes Controller Card, cable, drivers, manual. * 7th-generation StorSwitch point-to-point, non-blocking switched architecture. * On-board PowerPC RISC processor provides true hardware RAID -- SCSI d

3ware 2-Channel Serial ATA RAID Controller for ANTOnline/Supermicro Server

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3ware 2-Channel Serial ATA RAID Controller for ANTOnline/Supermicro Server

Manufacturer: ANTOnline
ProductGroup: CE

Drive Support: Up to 2 Serial ATA or ATA 133/100 Drives (Requires a Parallel-to-Serial Drive Converter or equivalent)
Form Factor: PCI MD2 Low Profile
RAID Levels: 0, 1, JBOD
Controller Interface Type: Serial ATA-150

ASIN: B000ITOUMW

Product Description

•Mfr Part Number: 8006-2LP
•Drive Support: upto 2 Serial ATA or ATA 133/100 Drives(Requires a Parallel-to-Serial Drive Converter or equivalent)
•Form Factor: PCI MD2 Low Profile
•RAID Levels: 0, 1, JBOD
•Target Use: Workstations; Entry-Level Servers
•Typical Applications: Video Editing; Gaming

3Ware 8-Channel Serial ATA II Raid Controller for ANTOnline/Supermicro Server

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3Ware 8-Channel Serial ATA II Raid Controller for ANTOnline/Supermicro Server

Manufacturer: ANTOnline
ProductGroup: CE

Half length /Low profile SATA II RAID Controller
Host Interface Speed: 64-bit/133MHz
Number of Ports (Drives): 8
Up to 256 MB DDR2 400 memory with ECC protection

ASIN: B000ITTFIQ

Product Description

Mfr Part Number: 9550SX-8LP KIT
Description: Half length /Low profile SATA II RAID Controller
Host Interface Speed: 64-bit/133MHz
Number of Ports (Drives): 8
Onboard Memory: 128MB DDR2-400
Connector Type: Discrete
3ware 9550SX Features
•7th-generation StorSwitch point-to-point, non-blocking switched architecture
•On-board PowerPC RISC processor provides true hardware RAID SCSI device driver model to take advantage of the benefits of SCSI using inexpensive Serial ATA drives
•Bootable array support for greater fault tolerance
•Variable stripe size for performance tuning by application
•64-bit LBA support
•ATA pass-through mode support
•Up to 256 MB DDR2 400 memory with ECC protection
•32 pooled DMA channels
•Command Line Interface (CLI) scriptable configuration tool
•SNMP support
•SMTP support for email/pager notification
•ATA/6 and Out of band (OOB) staggered drive spin-up support
•Auto carving allows logical units larger than 2 TB to be divided into multiple units for legacy operating systems that are limited to a maximum of 2 TB per logical unit

3Ware 4-Channel Serial ATA II Raid Controller for ANTOnline/Supermicro Server

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3Ware 4-Channel Serial ATA II Raid Controller for ANTOnline/Supermicro Server

Manufacturer: ANTOnline
ProductGroup: CE

On-board PowerPC RISC processor provides true hardware RAID: SCSI device driver model to take advantage of the benefits of SCSI using inexpensive Serial ATA drives
Up to 256 MB DDR2 400 memory with ECC protection
PCI-X 1.0b (and PCI 2.3) compliant 64-bit/133/100/66MHz bus master
Controller Interface Type: Serial ATA-300
Data Transfer Rate: 300 MBps

ASIN: B000ITR1RI

Product Description

Mfr Part Number: 9550SX-4LP KIT
Features:
•7th-generation StorSwitch point-to-point, non-blocking switched architecture
•On-board PowerPC RISC processor provides true hardware RAID: SCSI device driver model to take advantage of the benefits of SCSI using inexpensive Serial ATA drives
•Bootable array support for greater fault tolerance
•Variable stripe size for performance tuning by application
•64-bit LBA support
•ATA pass-through mode support
•Upto 256 MB DDR2 400 memory with ECC protection
•32 pooled DMA channels
•SNMP support
•SMTP support for email/pager notification
•ATA/6 and Out of band (OOB) staggered drive spin-up support
PCI-X 1.0b (and PCI 2.3) compliant 64-bit/133/100/66MHz bus master
Serial ATA 2.5 Specification support
BIOS PnP (plug and play) and BBS (BIOS boot specification) support
Power Requirements: 3.5 ~ 10W @ 3.3 V (depending on configuration)
Port Count: 4
Host Interface: PCI-X
Host Interface Speed: 64-bit/133MHz
Onboard Memory: 128 MB
Dimension (LxH): 7.475 x 2.536 inch / 18.987 x 6.441 cm (Low Profile)

Product Description

Enjoy high quality reception and sound with this JVC TV/VCR combination. The TV20241 features Black Level Expansion technology to achieve a dynamic high contrast picture that produces brilliant whites and velvety blacks. Front-firing speakers deliver a more direct, clean sound. Control the TV, VCR, Cable and DBS Boxes with JVC's user-friendly, ergonomically designed remote control and scan through the multitudes of channels in a flash with JVC's Hyperscan, the fastest channel changer in the industry!JVC's TV20241 lets you watch your favorite TV shows and videos in one sleek unit. A 20-inch screen and built-in four-head VCR are housed in a light silver cabinet. Side-mounted speakers and 19-micron head technology combine to offer enhanced audio and video performance. Recording is made easier with VCR Plus+, which allows you to punch in a program's code from the TV listings. The JVC TV20241 also has a one-month, six-event timer for recording multiple broadcasts. Automatic SP/EP helps you customize recording length and quality. In addition, all the standard VCR features are built into the JVC TV20241. Auto tracking clears up imperfections in rental and recorded movies, and you can quickly scan ahead or back for your favorite scenes. For parents, this model uses V-chip technology, which blocks out inappropriate broadcasts. Front audio-video jacks allow you to hook up a video game system or camcorder quickly and easily.

Amazon.com Product Description

JVC's TV20241 lets you watch your favorite TV shows and videos in one sleek unit. A 20-inch screen and built-in four-head VCR are housed in a light silver cabinet. Side-mounted speakers and 19-micron head technology combine to offer enhanced audio and video performance.

Recording is made easier with VCR Plus+, which allows you to punch in a program's code from the TV listings. The JVC TV20241 also has a one-month, six-event timer for recording multiple broadcasts. Automatic SP/EP helps you customize recording length and quality. In addition, all the standard VCR features are built into the JVC TV20241. Auto tracking clears up imperfections in rental and recorded movies, and you can quickly scan ahead or back for your favorite scenes.

For parents, this model uses V-chip technology, which blocks out inappropriate broadcasts. Front audio-video jacks allow you to hook up a video game system or camcorder quickly and easily. The JVC TV20241 has a universal remote control for ease of operation. A two-year warranty covers the picture tube, and the set is otherwise warranted for a year on parts, 90 days on labor.

Customer Reviews:

Reliable combo unit from JVC.......2002-02-22

I was initially looking for a TV and a VCR separately because most combo units have mono sound (one-sided), but this combo wasn't.

What led me to buy this unit was:
* the silver color of the unit makes it look cool (and clean when it's dusty)
* good picture quality
* stereo sound for the TV
* the vcr works perfectly (you have the usual forward, rewind, pause, stop, play, timer, 30-second skip search, and slow motion play)
* intuitive remote control with larger buttons for the Channel and Volume +/- right in the center
* great tape loading mechanism (you don't need to push past the point of resistance for the tape to go in, unlike Sony and Toshiba), just push it lightly, and it will take care of the rest

However, some of the things I don't like about this unit are:
* the input ports are in front (instead of the back), so hooking up my DVD player makes the Audio/Video jacks stick out in front
* the VCR only provides a mono audio input, so if you hook up a DVD player or a gaming system (like a PlayStation) you will only hear sounds coming out of one speaker instead of both
* the Eject button cause the tape to rewind first before ejecting
* doesn't come with an antenna (so you'll need to get your own or have cable hookup)

I would recommend this to people who trust the JVC brand, aren't planning to hook it up to an entertainment system, and would like a single unit to save space.

Be cautious about purchasing a TV with VSR built in........2001-02-15

TV's with VCR's built do not work well with cable box remotes. You may find you cannot turn the TV on with the cable remote--a common problem.

This TV does not have stereo audio. That means it is a cheap TV set.

I recommend you look at the Panasonic TV because they resist interference the best. Look for a TV with stereo audeo , SVHS input, and skip the VCR--you are better off with this as a separate unit.

Conrad B. Senior

Nice picture, but not good for DVD..........2000-11-22

....The good: It looks good (silver cabinet), and the TV has excellent picture quality.

The bad: Although the TV is stereo, the VCR is mono - and so are the audio inputs! So, even if you hook it up to stereo equipment (e.g. a DVD player), you will only get mono sound.

The ugly: The inputs are on the front only, which is unattractive if you keep equipment hooked up all the time.

This might be the right choice for some people, depending on your needs....

An excellent product to have........2000-06-23

The combination with TV/TCR and the outstanding JVC quality record makes this an ideal unit to place in your bedroom or even living room. Ideal picture both in TV receiving and VC playing movies. Don't miss!

Average customer rating:

not worth the money... spend a little more...

Great Camera

That guy works for Iomega...but it's still a great camera.

bogus

THE DIGITAL THAT NEEDS SOME PUBLIC EXPOSURE

Agfa ePhoto CL30 Clik! 1MP Digital Camera

Manufacturer: Agfa
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

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SimpleTech STI-CF/256 256 MB CompactFlash Card

SimpleTech STI-CF/128 128MB CompactFlash Card

Kodak 1124346 Picture Paper, Soft Gloss, 8.5"x11", 25 Sheets

Product Features:

Includes 40 MB Clik! disk for expanded memory capacity

1.5-million-pixel resolution

2x digital zoom

5 image-capture modes

Store up to 360 images

ASIN: B00004THM9

Amazon.com Product Description

Agfa's ePhoto CL30 Clik! digital camera features a powerful 40 MB memory capacity that stores up to 60 high-resolution pictures. It offers many advanced options, including auto or manual focus, exposure, and white point settings. Stylish and easy-to-use, the ePhoto CL30 Clik! features both an optical viewfinder and 1.8-inch color LCD screen for framing shots or playing them back.

With image resolution of 1.5 million pixels and a 2x digital zoom, you'll get sharp, clear pictures. The ePhoto CL30 Clik! has five image-capture modes, including black and white. It also organizes your images into specific albums on the 40 MB disk for easy location. The EasyPilot button allows you to scroll through menus, while providing point-and-click selection.

Agfa incorporates PhotoWise software, and the camera is compatible with Windows 98. Accessories include USB cable, 40 MB Clik! disk, 4 AA batteries, soft case, wrist strap, CD-ROM, audio-video cable, and AC adapter.

Customer Reviews:

not worth the money... spend a little more..........2001-04-24

PROS: you get tonnes of disk space, pictures shrunk down to 600x450 from 1076x768 (HIGH) are okay for internet usage, but... -comes with three iomega clik disks -comes with case -comes with wrist strap and a set of batteries -USB enabled, AC adapter. -one set of pictures on a 4 1600mA AA batteries approx with half of them flash pictures.

CONS: -it's bulky, much to bulky for the convenience of a pocket or a small purse. -my flash is broken... no longer works -PhotoGenie is not compatible with win2000. A Twain driver is available, but, you can also just load the images straight from drive mode. -my clik disks have been corrupted on two separate occasions, meaning, I totally lost two sets of pictures. -the battery life meter is very vague and inaccurate. I take on picture and the battery life is down to half, I take 30 more, and the camera is still on half full, despite batteries straight from the charger (1600 mA) -flash recharge takes about 10 seconds (annoying when there are others that charge much, much quicker... cannot be spontaneous) -loading takes over 7 seconds -often the LCD will not display when expected. you must turn off and restart. -lcd display is jerky compared to other LCD's I've used. -technology is OLD... camera was developed in 1999.

Great Camera.......2000-12-27

This camera is very nice. Very good pics, lots of storage. I got an external CLick! Drive with it, and some high end rechargable batteries.

Only 2 bad points - batteries, get really good rechargables and your all set. Also - it is slow, not great for action shots...

Other then that, a very nice product.

That guy works for Iomega...but it's still a great camera........2000-11-11

I bought one...I love it...and I keep dozens, nay hundreds of pics stored on those cute little disks. I can pack ten of the disks and have virtually NO LIMIT to the number of photos I can store on a long trip (and I travel a lot as I live in Europe). Others pay $199 for a 64 MB flash card...my per MB cost is less by a factor of at least 6. Then I pop the PC Clik drive into my laptop and bingo they're in....

bogus.......2000-10-23

My bet is that that last review is bogus!

THE DIGITAL THAT NEEDS SOME PUBLIC EXPOSURE.......2000-09-30

This is a fantastic camera with easy operation to keep the wife happy and the range of features with quality to keep me happy. To be able to get 60 highest quality photos on a match book sized click disk that cost less than $9 each is fantastic. A camera (cables, disk, case and batteries) for under $400 that gives me great pictures, serves as a storage dive, and slide projector when connected to my computer via the USB port is perfect. I just ordered a 2x telephoto lens and a .5x wide angle lens for under $120 to make this digital camera package the best deal in the market place. This product needs to get some market place attention. The prices I paid include shipping after shopping the net for the best deals. This is a digital that replaces my 35mm film camera because the pictures are easy to sort through at the end of the day on the camera or computer. The clik disks are so small and inexpensive that it's easy to carry several with the camera on trips. What a deal.

Average customer rating:

Good entry level camera
Not great...
Great in High bad in Low resolution
Great camera for beginners, but batteries beware!
Perfect for Digital Image Newbies

Agfa CL30 1MP Digital Camera

Manufacturer: Agfa
ProductGroup: Photography
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Product Features:

1,440 x 1,080 interpolated top resolution
2x digital zoom
1-million-pixel (1,152 x 864) CCD resolution
1.8-inch color LCD display
Uses removable CompactFlash memory, 4 MB card included

ASIN: B00000JBIO

Product Description

The ePhoto CL30 digital camera is a high-performing, easy-to-use mega-pixel digital camera that expands the range of camera choices by offering high-end features, including a USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface. With the CL30, your images have a maximum resolution of 1440 x 1080 pixels with Agfa's PhotoGenie image enhancement technology, and are instantly ready to print out, send through e-mail or simply view on your television using the supplied video cable.Today's digital photography is extremely user-friendly, immediate and very versatile?and unlike conventional photography, only the pictures you want are stored and/or printed. With the CL30's QuickReview feature, you have the option of sharing or deleting your images in record mode before they are stored on the memory card. The ePhoto CL30 digital camera from Agfa comes with everything you'll need (except the personal computer). You'll be taking high-quality photographs and working with them on your computer in no time.

Amazon.com Product Description

A high-performing, easy-to-use mega-pixel digital camera that expands the range of camera choices by offering high-end features, including a USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface and a true resolution of one million pixels. The stylish and compact ePhoto CL30 features both an optical viewfinder and 1.8" color LCD screen-perfect for framing shots or playing them back. The LCD screen features an "on" and "off" switch, so the user can make the most of his or her power supply.

Customer Reviews:

Good entry level camera.......2001-11-28

This camera was my first digital camera. It served the purpose at the time. You really need to fool around with the controls to get a good picture. I suggest that you get rechangeable battery unit as it eats battery life. I found the camera to be very heavy. People who have Windows ME operating system do not buy this camera. Afga at this times does not have drivers for the CL 30 for Windows Me. For the price, you can get a far better camera with higher resolution. (...) Digital cameras have come a long way in 2 years. (...)

Not great..........2000-05-20

The agfa e-photo smile camera itself would be fine, IF it didnt shut off thinking it had a low battery after you take only 2 or three shots. This happened in 2 - I ordered a second to be sure it was the camera. And the help line for Agfa is useless at best. They told me to try a camera battery and that would solve everything, EVEN THOUGH the camera CAME with two REGULAR alkalines and NOWHERE In the brochure does it say it needs that special battery. Id try another camera. Agfa IS generally a good brand, perhaps not with their low models, though. Pictures also very very very grainy in poor light.

Great in High bad in Low resolution.......2000-03-19

Pictures taken in High resolution are realy nice, although colors are shifted litle a bit to blue, but when you set to Low Res to spare some memory space, pictures get some unexpected and ugly artifacts on homogenous surfaces (like face for example).

That's not only due to lower resolution but rather to something wrong in software resizing in camera's firmware itself.

If you take HiRes and resize on you PC, everything is OK.

If you want to be able to store 30+ pictures on your digital camera (you'll have to use Low Res), don't buy CL30. If you don't care how many pictures you can store before download, for less then 300$ you'll have nice 1M pixel / USB digital camera.

Great camera for beginners, but batteries beware!.......2000-03-15

"~I recieved this camera today and although it's my first venture into digital imagery, I was taking and viewing pictures in 15 minutes. The sofware is fun and easy to use. The camera takes wonderful pictures and the LCD is true to life. I especially like the USB hookup which is great for me since I am using this camera with a superslim laptop. and the batteries provided with the camera are dead. I am on my way tomorrow to get rechargeables and suggest you do the same before you receive this camera if you plan on using it for more than 12 pictures on the first day.

Perfect for Digital Image Newbies.......2000-03-05

There is no doubt about it; this is a great camera to discover the virtues (and limitations) of digital photography. The interface, a menu system given via a LCD, is easy to understand and use, though in bright sun light the LCD can be nearly impossible to see. The camera's main problem, as many have mentioned, is battery use. The camera comes supplied with batteries (wow!) but since this camera is such a joy to use, you'll likely go through them on your way to the store to buy the NiMH rechargeables that you'll need. I purchased a 13hr charger and 8 AA NiMH batteries for $40.00 at Radio Shack.

The advantage of the digital is that I've been taking many many more "memory" shots of my life with this camera then I ever did using the traditional chemistry based system. Another advantage is that the LCD lets you review the pictures right after taking the image. This can be a great feature at parties and the like. When it comes to a traditional camera, the outlay of the many dollars and the amount of time between shot taken and shot realized was too costly for me to take many pictures.

The disadvantages of digital cameras, at least at this cost level, are resolution (you really cannot beat the old system yet) and image control (focus, f-stop, zoom, etc.) but maybe I just haven't discovered those aspects of the camera yet.

All in all, a great "new to digital" camera coupled with a great place to buy it. Amazon.com treated me very well when I had some problems with the order. I highly recommend them.

Product Description

HIGH RESOLUTION AND BUILT TO LAST A LIFETIME! The Bell & Howell BH725 Digital Camera is the ideal camera to tuck in a pocket or purse and gives you high-quality, high resolution photos almost anywhere at an Amazing 6.0 Mega Pixel Resolution. Capture those great moments in your life with a convenient to carry camera! Preview pictures from the LCD screen to instantly tell if the picture is a keeper. The camera also features up to 4X Smart Zoom that intelligently uses the full CCD to let you zoom into portion of your interest. The 1.5" TFT LCD monitor provides a high resolution view while shooting. The BH725 Camera has an aluminum shock-proof body housing, making it incredibly durable. The camera also features One Touch Video Recording, so you can capture all the action in streaming video, and play it back at the touch of a button. You can even create your own slideshows with music and narration. The camera Includes free bonus software called ULEAD Photo Explorer 8.0 software which will help you enhance your photos, and add special effects. The camera also includes an AC/ DC USB charger, so you can charge your camera if your not near your computer. (a $value)Specifications:6.0 Maximum Interpolated Mega Pixels cmos 2048 x1536 Pixels sensor area f 2.8, f=,View Angle 52, 5 Glass Element Microsoft Windows 98 and higher compatability Usb 1.1 Video output ntsc or pal which can be viewed on your television Internal Memory 16 mb add SD card for infinite picture capacity! Battery: Lithium Ion Rechargeable Dimensions: W 3.5" x H 2.4" x D 1"Includes: Self-Timer Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery USB Cable For Data Transfer and Recharging AC/ DC USB charger FREE Camera Bag and Wrist Strap Video Cable For Television Viewing Image Management/ Editing Software Instruction/ Owners Manual 16MB Memory Chip Built In (upgradeable to larger SD Memory Sticks)1 Year Manufacturer's Warranty

Customer Reviews:

fuzzy logic.......2006-02-16

i have had this camera for a year. i still cannot get a clear picture. i have tried all the suggestions in the manual and i cannot get in touch with the customer service department to get it fixed

Bell & Howell® 6.0 Megapixel Deluxe Digital Camera

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Stay Away From This Camera
This is a 3.1 Megapixel Camera with 4x Digital Zoom

Bell & Howell® 6.0 Megapixel Deluxe Digital Camera

Manufacturer: BELL & HOWELL®
ProductGroup: Photography
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Product Description

HIGH RESOLUTION AND BUILT TO LAST A LIFETIME! The Bell & Howell BH725 Digital Camera is the ideal camera to tuck in a pocket or purse and gives you high-quality, high resolution photos almost anywhere at an Amazing 6.0 Mega Pixel Resolution. Capture those great moments in your life with a convenient to carry camera! Preview pictures from the LCD screen to instantly tell if the picture is a keeper. The camera also features up to 4X Smart Zoom that intelligently uses the full CCD to let you zoom into portion of your interest. The 1.5" TFT LCD monitor provides a high resolution view while shooting. The BH725 Camera has an aluminum shock-proof body housing, making it incredibly durable. The camera also features One Touch Video Recording, so you can capture all the action in streaming video, and play it back at the touch of a button. You can even create your own slideshows with music and narration. The camera Includes free bonus software called ULEAD Photo Explorer 8.0 software which will help you enhance your photos, and add special effects. The camera also includes an AC/ DC USB charger, so you can charge your camera if your not near your computer. (a $19.95 value) Specifications: 6.0 Maximum Interpolated Mega Pixels cmos 2048 x1536 Pixels sensor area f 2.8, f=8.8mm,View Angle 52, 5 Glass Element Microsoft Windows 98 and higher compatability Usb 1.1 Video output ntsc or pal which can be viewed on your television Internal Memory 16 mb add SD card for infinite picture capacity! Battery: Lithium Ion Rechargeable Dimensions: W 3.5" x H 2.4" x D 1" Includes: Self-Timer Rechargeable 3.7V Lithium Ion Battery USB Cable For Data Transfer and Recharging AC/ DC USB charger FREE Camera Bag and Wrist Strap Video Cable For Television Viewing Image Management/ Editing Software Instruction/ Owners Manual 16MB Memory Chip Built In (upgradeable to larger SD Memory Sticks) 1 Year Manufacturer's Warranty Model No: BH725 Weight: 2.0 Lbs.

Customer Reviews:

SCAM.......2005-07-19

This is a junky toy camera. Never buy an "interpolated" digital camera, if you want to blow up your pictures at the cost of quality, you can just increase their size on your computer with any software.

Stay Away From This Camera.......2005-02-04

My girlfriend bought this camera shortly before Christmas and ended up returning it. As the previous reviewer mentioned, it is NOT actually a 6 MP camera - resolution, even on the best setting, is iffy. Also, the on/off button didn't always work, leading to some frustrating delays in taking a picture. Lastly, after taking a picture, it doesn't show up on the camera's screen. This requires pressing a button to get to another menu and, of course, for whatever reason this button didn't respond until about thirty seconds after the picture was taking. Bottom line - stay far away from this camera.

This is a 3.1 Megapixel Camera with 4x Digital Zoom.......2004-12-13

The display name of this product is quite deceptive. This camera really only has 3.1 Megapixels (2048 x1536 Pixels) that is interpolated up to 6.0. And, even if they try to call it a "4x Smart Zoom", it is just a digital zoom, resulting in further interpolation if you zoom in. You are *FAR* better off buying a 3 Megapixel digital camera, in the same price range, from Kodak, Canon, Olympus, Fuji, etc.

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