GoVideo DVR4200 DVD-VCR Combo

Average customer rating:

Do NOT buy a Go Video

Best One Yet

Junk

GoVideo DVD/VCR player

No go video

GoVideo DVR4200 DVD-VCR Combo

Manufacturer: GoVideo
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Accessories:

Basic DVD Hook-up Kit for Dummies (DUMBDVD1)

Basic DVD Hook-up Kit for Dummies (DUMBDVD2)

Monster Cable Interlink 200 Interconnect Cables 2 Meter

Monster Cable MV2CV-2M Monster Video 2 2-Meter Component Video Cable

Product Features:

Plays DVDs, audio CDs, VHS tapes, and MP3s on CD-R and CD-RW

Watch a DVD while recording a television program

Dolby Digital output for easy connection to surround sound systems

Complete Program Record automatically adjusts tape speed to ensure you record a complete program no matter what tape you use

Convenient child lock protects the front panel from fingers, toast, and other non-media

ASIN: B000068BRK

Product Description

The GoVideo DVR4200 has complete versatility to play DVDs, music CDs, MP3s on CD-R and CD-RW, as well as VHS tapes. Users can even watch a DVD while recording a TV program! The DVR4200 enables Dolby Digital output for playback of Dolby-encoded DVDs, and has component, S-video, composite and RF video outputs for high connection flexibility and optimum performance. The DVR4200 incorporates SONICblue's patented dual-deck technologies, creating a versatile, high-quality and affordable home theater solution.

Amazon.com Product Description

GoVideo's DVR4200 brings the convenience of VHS recording with the simplicity and quality of DVD, from front-panel AV inputs to high-resolution component-video outputs and even MP3-CD playback. The DVR4200 allows you to conveniently record TV programs while watching a DVD or listening to a CD. If it's the DVD you want to record, the unit offers one-touch copy. The hi-fi VCR's four-head design gives the player superior slow motion and stop-action control, while Complete Program Record actually adjusts the VCR's speed to make sure it records programmed recordings in their entirety. Its component-video output is ideal for use with the latest high-resolution televisions, and standard composite-video and S-video outputs work with most older TVs.

The DVR4200 is compatible with standard CDs, audio CD-Rs and CD-RWs, and discs encoded with MP3 audio files. Using its coaxial digital-audio output, Dolby Digital 5.1-channel signals are rerouted to a Dolby-decoding AV receiver to enjoy stunning surround sound from movies. When used with a compatible receiver and a six-channel speaker system (left, center, right, left/right surround, and subwoofer), the player puts you in the middle of the action. The unit's Virtual 3D surround sound can also simulate surround effects through an existing pair of speakers.

The DVD player offers standard composite-video outputs (two), S-video (one), and premium component-video outputs (one set, three RCA jacks). The VCR section offers two sets of composite-video inputs, one composite-video output, and one RF (cable-type) input and output. For audio, two sets of stereo, analog-audio RCA outputs are for the DVD player (one of which doubles as a VCR output), while the VCR accepts two stereo analog-audio inputs. A coaxial digital-audio output routes DVD audio signals to an AV receiver. A convenient child lock protects the front panel from fingers, toast, and other nonmedia, while the included remote control operates both the DVD and VCR features. Auto clock set and channel search simplify VCR setup (no more flashing 12:00!). The DVR4200 comes with two AAA batteries, a user's manual, and a stereo analog-audio interconnect.

Customer Reviews:

Do NOT buy a Go Video.......2007-06-05

At first I thought I had a winner, but guess what happened; I copied about 150 DVDs (legally). They played beautifully when I first made them. I put them in cases, set them in a room out of the sun, happy that I had a great DVD library. My mistake, I just tried to play one and it rejected the CD. So, I tried several more. None of the DVDs I made work. It isn't the machine, it plays professional DVDs, but not all of them. Sometimes I have to go to my other DVD in another room and play the DVD there.

I have no idea what the problem is, but it may be cheap materials used to make the recording, and these materials fade quickly.

The people at go video make it almost impossible to talk to them, and there is NO customer support, at all. Don't think those of us who are trying to warn you just got a "lemon". That isn't the case. Purchasing a Go Video is a huge mistake. Don't do it.

Best One Yet.......2005-04-23

This vcr/dvd player is the only one that has lasted this long. I have 4 boys under 10 and they are a little rough on things. Ours finally died when three dvd's were put in at once. This is after several "repairs" by mom. It has been great and put up with loads of abuse. We tried two other players and neither would work with our television. So we are going to order this same exact one. Why mess with what works! I am just really impressed with this player. Also, when our remote was lost, we contacted the company to get a new one and they were very promt in getting back to us on how to re-order it. I would definatly recomend this player. It's easy to set up and work, works with older t.v.'s, put's up with ton's of abuse and can be easily connected to a sound system.

Junk.......2005-01-26

My wife bought this for me a couple of years ago. The first one failed as a DVD player basically out of the box and the store replaced it. The 2nd unit took somewhat longer to fail. Shipped it off to Go-Video and they "repaired" it. It worked for a brief period before it quit. I gave up and quit even trying to use it as anything more than a VCR.

GoVideo DVD/VCR player.......2003-12-06

We have had this player for a year now, and are very satisfied with it's performance. it's is VERY easy to use and we especially like the "lock" feature to keep the kids from messing with it.

I'd buy another one as a gift.

No go video.......2003-08-28

I just recently bought this DVD/VCR player. It was very easy to set up and play, but right from the get-go I noticed that the dvd picture looked a bit stretched(elongated). I'm a huge fan of widescreen dvds and didn't like the look of the picture. The reason I noticed it was that I also have a SONY dvd player and compared the pictures. The bars of the GV player are thinner than the bars of the SONY showing that the picture is indeed elongated. The picture and people just looked more natural with the SONY player, but those without comparison might not notice the difference. It depends on what you are used to.

Also another thing I REALLY, REALLY don't like about the machine is the remote control. The search and skip button are the exact same button!! So if I want to fast forward/scan a little bit I accidentally skip to the next scene instead. It's very frustrating.

And for those that are planning to record DVDs to VHS, don't hold your breath. You can only record DVDs that don't have Macrovision(some type of anti-recording protection) and most original DVDs will have it. I've also tried a CD-R and it didn't recognize it even though GV says it will play CD-Rs.

I have no complaints about the VCR. It works great.

Basically, you get what you pay for. This is a low price machine and you can't expect it to be exceptional. If you just want to watch a movie and don't care about the look or anything else and want to save space, go ahead and buy it. Otherwise, I would recommend just buying separate players.

p.s. I am not endorsing the SONY player. DO NOT buy SONY DVD players. They have different sets of problems all their own plus a court case against them. Check the web for those reviews
if you don't believe me. Just don't do it.

Customer Reviews:

Remarkably Good System for the Price.......2007-09-04

When they first came out, audio magazines compared the Ensemble speakers from Kloss to systems costing over $1,500. (And that was the stereo version of Ensemble II, not the 5.1 surround version that includes extra satellites and a center speaker). Simply put, it's an excellent sounding system with deep (but not boomy fake) lows and excellent highs that never sound shrill. String instruments and orchestras sound great on these. The subwoofer has what it takes to make home theatre exciting (or make the canons really roar in the 1812 overture). They're among the best you can find at this price point.

Cambridge SoundWorks New Ensemble Home Theater Speaker System, Charcoal

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Cambridge SoundWorks New Ensemble Home Theater Speaker System, Charcoal

Manufacturer: Cambridge SoundWorks
ProductGroup: CE
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BOGEN GSRPK RACK PANEL MOUNTING KIT FOR GOLD SERIES AMPS

Manufacturer: Bogen
ProductGroup: CE

Component Amplifiers | Receivers & Amplifiers | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
PA Systems | Monitors, Speakers & Subwoofers | Sound & Recording Equipment | Products | Musical Instruments
Accessories:

GS35 35 Watt Paging Mixer / Amplifier

GS60 60 Watt Paging Mixer / Amplifier

GS100 100 Watt Paging Mixer / Amplifier

GS150 150 Watt Paging Mixer / Amplifier

ASIN: B0002KRED4

Product Description

Fits Bogen Gold Series amps GS35, GS60, GS100, and GS150.

Product Description

Concord Camera is a global developer, designer, manufacturer and marketer of high quality, low cost, digital, instant, Advanced Photo System (APS), 35mm and 110mm format cameras and 35mm, APS, and instant format single use cameras. Today, Concord is one of the world's leaders in the single use camera category, the fastest growing segment of the camera market, and the largest producer of single use cameras in the world in private label, corporate premium and original equipment manufacturer segments of the industry.The Crayola CR 10 focus free camera has a big viewfinder, electronic flash and easy film loading features. It is good for inexpensive photography during traveling or leisure pastime.

Amazon.com Product Description

The Crayola CR10 35mm camera offers one-click ease for your child's creativity. It's lightweight and comes with flash, film, and two AAA batteries.

Customer Reviews:

Not a good camera for a child.......2000-12-09

I bought this camera for my 7 year old and was really disapppoined with it. It was really light plastic and seemed like it could get broken quickly. The piece that holds the batteries in the bottom comes completely off and was rather hard to replace after loading them, also it could be easily lost. You also need to manually advance the film after each picture and the winder is not at the top of the camera so that is also hard to do. I would not recommend this camera for kids.

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AT&T 957 Speakerphone with Caller ID/Call Waiting (Dove Gray)

Manufacturer: AT&T
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Accessories:

RCA RC920 Wireless Phone Jack Extension

RCA RC930 Caller-ID-Compatible Wireless Modem Jack

Southwestern Bell FM112 Caller ID Unit (White)

Privacy Technologies TeleZapper

AT&T 24101 Phone Splitter Cord

Product Features:

Caller ID with call waiting capability

99 name and number history

Numbers stored in caller ID can be dialed directly from memory

Speakerphone for hands-free communication

50 name and number directory of frequently used numbers; english/Spanish call display

ASIN: B00005B97Y

Product Description

AT&T 957 speakerphone with call waiting and caller ID features is your ultimate business solution. Besides its caller ID with call waiting capability it has a 99 names and numbers call history and 50 names and numbers directory. Its 3-line x 15-character display gives you the ability to choose the right number from such a tremendous memory. Finally there is a speakerphone that allows hands-free conversations.

Average customer rating:

Overpriced for an e-book with major flaws

CD-ROM: The 123 Of Digital Imaging, The Easy to Master Digital Photography and Adobe Photoshop by Vincent Bockaert (version 3.5)

Manufacturer: Adorama
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Learn about digital photography through a complete interactive course with colorful graphics, animations, simulations, and calculators

Animated image editing tutorials and unique interactive guides for Adobe Photoshop 7 & CS, Photoshop Elements 2 & 3, and Photoshop Album 2

Helps you select the right camera, scanner, monitor, printer, and accessories

3 selectable user levels: Starter, Essential, and Advanced

Includes many software tryouts, such as Adobe Photoshop CS and Photoshop Elements 3

ASIN: 9810521510

Product Description

"The 123 of digital imaging Interactive Learning Suite" has all the answers to your digital imaging questions! It is written for digital photographers of all levels as well as film photographers planning to make the transition to digital photography

Customer Reviews:

Overpriced for an e-book with major flaws.......2006-04-02

This book is full of a lot of really good information. It is actually more like a digital photography encyclopedia. It is both a primer on digital photography and on processing digital images. I really like it except for these significant flaws:

1. The images used for the examples in Photoshop are not available for download. I've bought many books on Photoshop, but they have always included image files, either by download or on a CD, so you could work through the examples.

2. The information appears in a 600x800 resolution window. There's no way to resize it, making it difficult to read on a high resolution monitor.

3. Although Photoshop Elements 4.0 has been out for a while, this product only goes as far as version 3.

4. Fifty bucks, I think, is way high for an e-book.

As a source of good information on digital imaging and processing, this product is top notch. If they were to lower the price to $30, provide support for higher resolution monitors, update it to the current Photoshop software, and include images for the tutorials, I would give it a 5 star rating without hesitation. Until that happens, it only deserves 2 stars.

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Cables To Go SCRIBBLER SC 2200 WXA-1.4.756MB ( 30302 )

Manufacturer: CABLES TO GO
ProductGroup: Personal Computer
Binding: Personal Computers

Notebooks | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
ASIN: B0009YJYS6

Product Description

Electrovaya's SCRIBBLER is the only Tablet PC that meets Microsoft's mobility goals of lasting a full working day without needing recharging. SCRIBBLER run the Windows XP Tablet PC Edition operating system, enabling users to do everything they do with a PC today, and adds the capabilities of entering, searching and storing notes with a stylus pen. SCRIBBLER also includes a unique integrated keyboard. The SCRIBBLER is powered by Electrovaya's patented SuperPolymer lithium ion battery. The super thin, lightweight batteries have the highest energy density compared to other commercially available rechargeable batteries. The SCRIBBLER weighs less than four pounds and will be available with batteries from 80 to 160 Watt hours of energy. Standard Tablet PC batteries only have 25 to 36 Watt hours of energy.PRODUCT FEATURES: State-of-the-art SuperPolymer lithium-ion 75 Whr battery; New Toshiba wide viewing angle display; Dual array microphone system for better quality of sound; Extended battery run-time of up to 9 hours; Fast Intel Centrino 1.4 GHz processor with 2MB L2 Cache ensures superior performance, efficiency and power management; Very bright 12.1-inch pressure sensitive screen; Light Sensor adjusts screen-to-environment brightness; Integrated biometric device for finger print sensor; Integrated IEEE 1394, Intel 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi wireless network connectivity; Sleek, thin, and lightweight design.

Product Description

This Card provides an easy Internet setup for virtually any laptop or notebook to share your cable or DSL modem account. It simply slides into a PCMCIA slot to give your notebook access to all the files and resources available among your connected computers. With extras such as low power consumption, LEDs to indicate functioning, and a feature that keeps resources available to the network, even when in sleep mode, the Card provides an excellent networking solution.PRODUCT FEATURES: Adds your notebook computer to your network - easily; Lets your notebook access your cable or DSL modem account; Installs easily into your PCMCIA slot; Lets you stay connected as you travel, with easily portable, credit card size; Conserves battery with low power consumption; Sets up quickly with included Belkin software; Keeps resources available, even in sleep mode.

Customer Reviews:

Works with Linux...simple fix.......2004-01-03

I'd been using one of these for two years on a laptop with Win2K, and was perfectly happy with it; over Christmas I installed Red Hat 9, which did not recognize it. Poking with google, I found that all I had to do was to add four lines to the file /etc/pcmcia/config.opts, namely an empty line followed by

card "Belkin-5020"
version "Belkin", "F5D5020-PCMCIA-Network-Card"
bind "pcnet_cs"

(The second and third lines should be indented by two spaces each.) It now seems as trouble-free on Linux as on Win2K.

Not very friendly to Linux.......2003-10-05

Although this card works very well with Windows products, getting it to work with Linux is not for the beginning or even intermediate user. It is a complicated and tricky process.

Great product from belkin........2003-07-01

Bought this for my laptop and it worked perfect. with no problems.

Very good, user friendly documentation.......2002-05-22

I bought this card to network my laptop, running Win 2000, with my old desktop, running Win 95.
Of course, with plug and play, installing the cards is just a matter of plugging them in and letting the installation wizard guide you through a few clicks, but as always with Networks, the two computers, running two different operating systems, have to be configured before they can talk to one another. And while the documentation of the PCI card was totally useless in that regard, I found the documentation of the Belkin F5D5020 very well designed, informative and most useful. A good read through it later, my two computers were sharing files and printers, and I was happy I'd bought the right product.

Average customer rating:

Screen died after 1 yr, bad volume

Good Idea, bad product

Very poor design

Radio & display died after only 18 months

Why Would Anyone Buy This?

AT&T 360 Clock Radio Corded Phone with Caller ID

Manufacturer: AT&T
ProductGroup: CE
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Accessories:

Southwestern Bell FM112 Caller ID Unit (White)

AT&T 24101 Phone Splitter Cord

Sprint 89011 Line Cord, Ivory (15 feet)

AT&T 1726 Digital Answering System with 3 Mailboxes

Sprint 89020 Line Cord, Ivory (50 feet)

Product Features:

AM/FM clock radio

Caller ID/call waiting with 70-number history

Lighted keypad

Message-waiting/new-call indicator

13-number memory dialing

ASIN: B00000J1DX

Product Description

The telephone products produced by Advanced American Telephones reflect a long and distinguished history of product excellence dating back over 100 years. Today, its product range is one of the most extensive in the industry, including corded and cordless phones, answering machines, and phone-related accessories.The AT&T 360 Caller ID/Call Waiting Clock Radio Telephone provides with all modern features that give you necessary comfort of everyday use. The Caller Identification on Call Waiting function displays the second caller's name and number (if sent), even while you are on a call. 70-Name and Number Call Memory - Stores names (if sent) and numbers of up to 70 incoming calls which can be dialed direct from memory. If you subscribe to a voice mail service using visual message waiting indicator, the red light will illuminate when you have a message. The light also shows you when new calls are received. Viewable from almost anywhere in the room day or night. Snooze Button lets you reset the alarm to awaken you 10 minutes later. May be repeated as many times as you like. 13 Number Memory allows you to program up to 13 phone numbers for easy dialing (3 numbers in speed dial, and 10 numbers in two-step dial).

Amazon.com Review

Clear away some clutter on your desk or nightstand with the all-in-one clock, radio, telephone, and caller-ID system from AT&T. You can wake up to music, news, or a forceful alarm and place nighttime calls with the lighted handset.

Setting up the 360 was easy--we just plugged in the AC adapter and telephone cord. The backlit LCD display prompted us to set the clock, which we were able to do without the manual. We did glance at the manual before entering the caller ID settings, but the instructions were straightforward.

Programming the memory dialing was almost intuitive. The process was a slight variation of AT&T's usual method of pressing the Prog button, dialing the number, pressing the Mem button, and then pressing one of the buttons to store the number. This time we had to press Prog again instead of the Mem button.

Setting the clock-radio alarm was a little unusual. On the LCD screen, the radio is called Alarm A, and the buzzer is called Alarm B. (Why not Radio and Buzzer?) In our test, the telephone sounded clear and bright; the lighted handset worked on ordinary line voltage, requiring neither the AC adapter nor the battery; and even without the 9-volt battery, all settings were preserved without AC power for a few minutes. The caller-ID/call-waiting feature includes a bright indicator to let you know you have new caller ID entries in the history list or that a new call is coming in (if you're already on the phone).

Pros:

Sets up in minutes
Sturdy construction

Cons:

Imprecise volume control
Can't view the time when the radio is on

Customer Reviews:

Screen died after 1 yr, bad volume.......2004-03-29

Phone receiver volume and clarity was poor. Display screen died after 1 year.

Good Idea, bad product.......2003-01-06

I purchased this item about 18 months ago and I'm not particularly satisfied with it. It's a great idea - a phone and clock radio all in one - a great space saver. Unfortunately, this is not the model to buy. The display screen is at a difficult angle to see unless you raise your head. The controls are not particularly intuitive to use. The worst aspect of the unit, however, is the volume control. It is very imprecise and the volume can't be set low enough without cutting out completely. Don't waste your money....

Very poor design.......2001-12-05

Buttons too small, difficult to set, poor sound quality, not user friendly.

Radio & display died after only 18 months.......2001-06-05

I have not liked this unit since I bought it 18 months ago. The programming is not intuitive at all. Secondly, the snooze and alarm buttons are difficult to find if the unit is on the left side of the bed. Also, by the size of the display you'd think it would be easy to read. However I cannot see it from my bed--a foot away--let alone across the room. A black display with lighted letters/numerals would be better. Then yesterday I unplugged the phone as instructed to replace the 9V backup battery. When I plugged it back in, the light came on but there is no display. The radio won't work and neither will the alarm. All I have left is a phone. I bought this unit for the combination of features/price but I guess you get what you pay for!

Why Would Anyone Buy This?.......2000-02-20

Based upon other customers reviews, I bought this product because I wanted a digital radio that would reliably wake me up in the morning. The radio quality is the only redeeming feature I can see in this product. It is worthless as a clock - the face is angled so one must be above it and within 2 feet to read the pale display of the time. The illuminated display area is too bright making sleep all but impossible while the readout is practically invisible. Contrary to the advice of AT&T tech support, the alarm MUST be activited each night even when the word ALARM remains in the display area. The volume control is poor, but that seems the least of this products problems. Too much technology and too little common sense!

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