Coby TF-DVD500 Ultra-Portable DVD Player with 3.5" LCD

Average customer rating:

Prortable DVD Player For My Toyota Prius

One of the best item, I ever purchased from Amazon

It was exactly what I was looking for

Nice features However

Great little player

Coby TF-DVD500 Ultra-Portable DVD Player with 3.5" LCD

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Product Features:

Portable, handheld DVD/CD player with top-panel 3.5-inch color TFT LCD

Plays DVD (NTSC/PAL), CD, MP3 CD, and JPEG image CD

Supports multiple subtitles/viewing angles; offers slow-/fast-motion play

Composite-video and optical digital-audio outputs let you integrate the player with a TV, AV receiver, and surround speaker system

Includes full-function remote control, AV cable, universal power adapter (with USA plug), DC car adapter, headphones, and a rechargeable battery

ASIN: B0006JI3CC

Product Description

Compatible Format: DVD/MP3/CD/CD-RW / Display Area: 3.5? diagonal / Resolution: 336,960 pixels / Dual Volt Power Supply DVD Zoom Operation Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery Included Composite Video Output Optical Audio Output FCC Approved and UL Listed

Amazon.com Product Description

Occupying little more space than your average portable CD player, Coby's spiffy little TF-DVD500 DVD player has its 3.5-inch TFT liquid-crystal display mounted right atop its sturdy lid. The affordable player can provide CD music and back seat DVD entertainment for your car using a supplied DC power adapter or full-featured entertainment for your home or office through its AC power adapter and audio/video hookup cables.

This is a portable whose attachable battery pack is actually an asset even when you're running the player indoors off AC power: the battery pack serves as a viewing stand, offering adjustable height and viewing angles. The rechargeable lithium-ion battery runs for about 2.5 hours between charges.

The player offers compatibility with DVD-Video (both NTSC- and PAL-formatted region-1 and all-region discs), audio CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3-encoded music discs, and even recordable CDs brimming with your JPEG digital photos.

An onscreen display simplifies setup and operation; you can view setup options and commands in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, or Portuguese. Playback options include frame-by -frame slow motion and multiple-angle viewing (with applicable discs). The TF-DVD500 also includes stereo headphones and a slim remote control for hassle-free operation in tight quarters.

What's in the Box
DVD player, battery pack, remote control, remote batteries, audio/video cables, power cord, AC power adapter, DC vehicle power adapter, stereo headphones, a carrying bag, and a user's manual.

Customer Reviews:

Prortable DVD Player For My Toyota Prius.......2007-05-13

I was looking for a small DVD player that I could use in my Toyota Prius. I have it setup so that it plays through the car JBL radio and uses the built in 7" screen on the Prius for the video. This DVD player is small enough to fit in the glove box or center console. It comes with all the cords and carrying case needed to be fully functional. I did not have to buy anything thing else. The picture and sound quality are very good. No need for anything thing else for use in an automobile.

One of the best item, I ever purchased from Amazon.......2007-03-23

I bought it for my overseas trip. It worked very well. I have no complaints.
Resolution: sufficient to enjoy movie.

sound: just sufficient with supplied ear phone.

Operation: Fantastic.

Evrybody, who saw me watching movie on this player was really jealous of me. I was offered so many times to sell it. Ultimately, I had to give it as a gift to a relatives's son. Going to buy a new one for me.

It was exactly what I was looking for.......2007-03-20

Great portable DVD player, the resolution is perfect and the sound is just fine. The only reason why I gave it a 4 was because it does get a little hot when you watch a movie with the wall outlet adapter. It does not do that when you use the rechargable battery. I love it.

Nice features However.......2007-01-11

I have had this product only 1 month. The features were why I purchased this item & I have not been disappointed with that. However, multiple segments on the function display did not illuminate. This was a gift for my son & the hassle of repackaging, returning to vendor, waiting for a replacement made an exchange non-desirable. In this case, buying the product from a store rather than over the net would be my recommendation.

Great little player.......2006-12-25

I could have given this five stars,but I just purchased this little gem a few days ago and Im just getting used to it. I love the small screen size and the incredible picture. Another plus is once you attach the battery pack there is no need to remove it unless you want it even more compact. It does act as a stand and one of the fun aspects of this unit is that you can bring it virtually anywhere(it even fits in a big pocket)and can watch a DVD.

I have quite a library of TV shows on DVD, and say you are waiting forsomeone, or you have a fewminutes to kill before an appointment or whatever, you can just take this baby out and watch a 25 minute sitcom!

I am looking forward to bringng this with me on a cross country train trip next month. I d like to buy another battery for this unit, but I have no idea if they sell them alone.

I have always been a litte wary of Coby products. The headphones they have are awful, but I bought this and the 5 inch TV DVD radio from Coby and both so far seem great.

Average customer rating:

Oldie but Goodie

Pretty Neato

casio e-100 palm size pc

best palm-size color pc money can buy

Great mp3/vid player but NOT a good game system.

Casio Cassiopeia E-100 Palm-Size PC

Manufacturer: CASIO
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Product Features:

TFT display with over 65,000 colors

16 MB RAM

CompactFlash slot

Stereo audio

What's in the box: Cassiopeia E-100, Stylus, AC Adapter, Carrying case, Lithium ion rechargeable battery, CR2032 backup battery, Docking cradle, PC User's guide, Hardware guide

ASIN: B00000J0EN

Product Description

Put a lot of color in your pocket with the Casio Palm Size PC Cassiopeia E-100, the ultimate in mobile information management. With its big color display and powerful 131 MHz processor, the E-100 is a multimedia powerhouse that enables users to view movies or surf the Internet in vivid color with rich stereo sound. And the E-100 delivers the comprehensive functionality and application support you've come to expect from the Windows CE platform, making it the perfect tool for remote connectivity and contact management. Microsoft Windows CE ensures tight integration with Windows 95/98/NT, and the E-100's small size, large 65,536 color, 16-bit display, and ergonomically-placed controls are testimony to its portability, functionality and simplicity. An elegantly designed Action Wheel enables you to launch programs and folders and scroll through your contacts and files with one hand. Throw away those 500-page instruction books. If you are familiar with Windows 95 you will be at home with Windows CE. Microsoft has ensured an abundance of third party software by virtue of Windows CE open platform. Casio has reinforced this with great bonus software provided by us and by some of your favorite software companies.

Customer Reviews:

Oldie but Goodie.......2005-01-06

This was my first PDA, bought via E-bay (sorry for the Ad, but that's the truth)in 2003. It was great for the things I used it (freshman at the University, so I had to make many essays), although it only had "Note taker" for that. The Excel sheets had to be done in another program (SpreadCE, great software). The problem was that there wasn't enough memory in the device to store many programs or files, but once I bought a CompactFlash card (first of 128 mb, after that of 512 mb) this wasn't a problem anymore! Another problem was the software made for the device. There isn't much, so you don't have as much options as with other PDAs, but the one that exists is (mostly) great, although many times you'll have to obtain it via "unorthodox" methods, because the companies that created them don't exist anymore, or don't handle them.
Why did I stopped using this wonderful item? Because the port that connects it with everything else (craddle, modem, keyboard) broke appart from the mainboard (??) of the PDA. After 2 months in repair, and the technicians clueless of how to make it work again, I decided that it was time to move on... it indeed was like loosing a true friend.
I'm using now a E-125 (of Casio) and many of the features of the older E-100 are missed, like the natural background image (I had to download a program to use my old images in the E-125 as backgrounds again), or the simplicity of the JOT reader (the E-125's JOT reader is far more complicated than the E-100's one), but anyway, it's something alike, but with more software available.

Pretty Neato.......2003-10-05

I bought my cassie when it first came out years ago, when it was $500, plus accessories! I still don't have a desire to get anything more. There is one exception. If I ever need to go wireless, and although I could add the necessary accessories to my cassie, I might rather buy a new, smaller PDA with built in communications capabilities, like the Blackberry, or even one of those PDA phones.

casio e-100 palm size pc.......2003-02-05

I started out with a Palm V and thought it was the best ever. Even the green screen didn't put me off I just loved it. It was the first time I could truly say I was organised. Later I bought the Palm 515 and this had colour and was good, but it had no sound so I bought an iPAQ which had sound but felt the loss of the Palm OS was tragic (now using the far less stable Windows CE) still I continued and enjoyed the sound and movie playing on my iPAQ. Then I bought the E-100 second hand (the price was good so I grabbed it), and found that I like it best of all, mostly because of the TFT screen with more colours than the iPAQ, the feel of it in the hand, and built in expansion taking compact flash cards which means unlimited memory. Compact flash is less expensive and more common than the MMC (compact flash 2)cards used by Palm. These expansion packs you have to buy as an extra with the iPAQ.
Programs are hard to get for the E-100 but when you get one that works it is good. The programs look good and feel good to use. The battery lasts all day in the E-100 even though it was already used before I bought it, but iPAQ only lasts a few hours and this unit was brand new. In my opinion the E-100 is a brilliant PDA and I would like to see later incarnations of this unit. I still have two iPAQs but really love my E-100. I hope this is of some help to you.

best palm-size color pc money can buy.......2002-09-28

I have an e-105, similar features...functionality is perfect but it is a little bit "thick" when compare with other brands...

Great mp3/vid player but NOT a good game system........2002-05-10

The cassiopeia E-100 is a great mp3 and video player! (very easy to use the win CE player) All you have to do is go to casio's website and look up E-100 and they have a link to Microsoft's download page for the winmedia player for CE.
After that you just install the player on the cassiopeia; drag and drop all the mp3s you want in to the /my documents folder and when you run out of space on your E-100 just get a compact flash card (DIRT CHEAP on EbAy) and drop it into the expansion slot and your ready to go! The only
problem with it is there is ALOT of problems loading games on it
so if your looking for a "gameboy/pda" get a Palm IIIc (I also have a Palm IIIc and that is a GREAT game system but that cant play mp3s)

Product Description

The FinePix F401 Zoom brings together a unique combination of seductive metal styling, powerful technology and easy-to-use features. Despite boasting a 3X optical zoom lens the FinePix F401 Zoom is compact enough to slip into a shirt pocket or handbag. The USB cradle makes easy work of transferring photos to your computer and ensures the batteries are always fully charged. The 3G Super CCD sensor delivers stunning, noise-free images in even the most challenging situations.

Amazon.com Review

Sporting a 2.1-megapixel CCD and 3x optical zoom, Fuji's FinePix F401 is encased in a sleek brushed-metal shell that makes it smaller than most other cameras. Shooting is quick and easy on automatic settings, taking about 3 seconds between shots.

The camera can create 4-megapixel images by interpolating, or "guessing" details, via Fuji's Super CCD. The results are OK, but of course cannot match true 4-megapixel sensors. While the images certainly come out well-contrasted and colorful on all of the resolution settings, slight artifacting is noticeable. Images in low light suffer from noticeable blocks of compression. This may be a problem if you are interested in producing 8-by-10-inch prints; however, it should be fine for standard-size prints or Web viewing.

The 1.5-inch LCD is comfortable enough to use, but it hides the sides of the real image a little bit, which can throw you off while composing shots. The optical viewfinder is small, and often frustrating to use when it is too bright to use the LCD.

The buttons on the back are thoughtfully placed and can be reached easily by the fingers. The menu is easy to navigate through, guiding you with a color code for each submenu. The USB and DC power ports are placed on the side of the camera, but one minor quibble is that the typical protective cover for these is missing. Protection for delicate and crucial circuitry like the USB port is definitely needed when you are taking the camera out and about.

As a point and shoot, the F401 is a great camera and a stylish, light design is always a plus. However, its less than impressive imaging and relatively high price should be considered for those seeking performance and value. --Bao Tran

Pros:

Very easy point-and-shoot operation
Well-designed and easily navigable menus
Can use certain manual controls (ISO speed, gain, white balance)

Cons:

Noticeable image artifacting
Lack of port protection

Amazon.com Product Description

The compact FinePix F401 uses Fuji's third-generation 2.1-megapixel Super CCD sensor, which can produce a maximum image file size of 4 megapixels through interpolation. It also features a 3x optical zoom, 3x digital zoom, movie mode, and voice annotation function.

Optics and Resolution
With its 2.1-megapixel Super CCD (with interpolated results up to 4 megapixels) the FinePix F401 delivers resolution up to 2,304 x 1,728 pixels for colorful prints up to 11-by-14 inches. Combined with Fuji's proprietary image-processing method--Pixel Data Coupling--and new noise-reduction technology, the new Super CCD enables the FinePix F401 to deliver a wider range of ISO sensitivities with a minimal increase in CCD "noise."

The FinePix F401 also features a 3x optical aspherical zoom lens (with up to a 3x digital zoom option) that allows for more detailed close-ups.

Fuji's Super CCD
Instead of conventional CCDs with square photodiodes and pixel arrangements, Fuji's Super CCD has octagonal-shaped photodiodes and pixels situated on 45-degree angles. This "honeycomb" pattern increases sensitivity, allowing pixels to be efficiently packed at maximum density. The area of the photodiode in a half-inch Super CCD with 2 million pixels is about 1.6 times as large as the area offered in the conventional CCD with the same number of pixels. The Super CCD improves overall signal-to-noise ratio and offers a much wider dynamic range.

Movie Mode
In movie mode, the FinePix F601 produces color digital videos in multiple creative formats, including QVGA (320 x 240, 10 frames per second) and QQVGA (320 x 160, 30 frames per second with sound).

The limited resolution of your movies guarantees that this feature won't replace your camcorder, but it's perfect for when you just want to capture a quick movie and e-mail it to a friend or relative.

Storage and Transfer
Images are stored on SmartMedia memory cards. The included 16 MB card holds approximately 10 images at the highest 4-megapixel setting or 40 at the normal 2-megapixel setting.

To transfer images to your computer, simply attach the included USB cable between your PC and your camera--your computer should automatically recognize the camera and let you move the pictures to your hard drive.

Power
The camera is powered by rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which is charged by the included AC adapter.

Size
At 3.3 by 2.7 by 1 inches 6.5 ounces, the FinePix F401 is quite light and comfortable in the palm of your hand--perfect for shooting pictures wherever you roam.

More Features

Shutter speeds range from 3 to 1/1,000 seconds with adjustable ISO sensitivity of 100/200/400, including a high-sensitivity 1-megapixel (1,280 x 960) mode at ISO 800/1600.
Continuous shooting modes: 4 frames per second for 5 pictures for either the first 5 frames or final 5 frames
Voice-memo function records up to 30 seconds of audio with each picture

Contents and Recommended Accessories
This package contains the FinePix F401 digital camera, 16MB SmartMedia card, lithium-ion rechargeable battery, AC adapter-battery charger, wrist strap, USB cable, printed manual, and CD-ROM featuring FinePixViewer software and drivers.

We recommend a higher-capacity SmartMedia card.

Customer Reviews:

Terrible.......2007-08-06

Three times I have contacted the supplier and I never have receive a response. The camera received was broken and I demand a reimbursement or a new product.

DAMAGED PRODUCT BUT THEY TOOK CARE OF IT.......2007-06-04

I RECEIVED THE CAMERA AND IT WAS DAMAGED WHEN I CONTACTED THEM THEY SAID THEY DID NOT HAVE ANY MORE OF THAT SPEC. ITEM BUT THEY WOULD SEND ME A RETURN SHIPPING LABEL AND THEY DID WHAT THEY SAID IT WAS GREAT SERVICE.

THE GOOD CAMERA THAT WASNT.......2007-05-24

Well, the camera is apparently a very popular fuji brand. However, when I purchased my camera (brand new) the LCD view finder monitor didnt even work! Production on the particular item has long ceased, which makes it vertially impossible to fix or replace. So, if you want to take a coin toss chance on spending your hard earned money, be my guest. I did, and lost!

Fujifilm FinePix F401 2.1MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom.......2007-05-20

Take outstanding outdoor photos. Easy to use, aim and shoot. I highly recommend the Fujifilm FinePix F401 to new users of digital cameras.

Never got to use it........2007-05-15

Mine won't be the greatest of reviews as the camera I ordered arrived in non-working condition and I had to get a refund... Whether it is a really good camera or a bad one I simply cannot say as I never had the chance to use it. Sorry.

Average customer rating:

Great package, but not complete

Overall the Best Value

It's a great starter package for the price.

Great Hardware, sorry software

This is the best digital camera for the money

Fujifilm MX2900 2.3MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom Bundle

Manufacturer: Fuji
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SanDisk 16 MB SmartMedia Card (SDSM-16-490)

Viking 32 MB SmartMedia Card (SSFDC3/32)

SanDisk 32MB SmartMedia Card

Viking 64 MB SmartMedia Card (SSFDC3/64)

Product Features:

Includes camera, external flash, and USB card reader

High 1,800 x 1,200 pixel resolution

Powerful 3x optical zoom lens

Included USB card reader for hassle-free downloading

Uses rechargeable lithium-ion battery for long battery life

ASIN: B00004TLW2

Product Description

MX-2900 Zoom digital camera bridges the gap between amateur and professional photography. Enjoy 2.3 million pixels' worth of brilliant color, plus a 3x optical zoom lens. With this high resolution, it raises digital quality to another level and creates images as large as 1,800 x 1,200 pixels. You can also add your own lens or flash, if desired. The camera features 2.5x digital zoom, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, and large color LCD viewing monitor.The CCD's higher integration also gives you a 3:2 aspect ratio, ideal for shots of large groups or endless landscapes. Enlarge an image or trim it to alter the composition. When you examine an image taken with the MX-2900 Zoom, you'll notice how the skin tones look natural, the green leaves say it's springtime, and the sky is a luminous blue. One source of this accuracy is the advanced spectral characteristics of the MX-2900 Zoom's RGB primary-color filter. Along with auto white balance, it ensures that the colors are faithful and vibrant.

Amazon.com Product Description

The FujiFilm MX-2900 digital camera includes some of the best features in digital imaging. With 2.3 megapixels packed into a 1/1.7-inch CCD, this camera offers the ability to create high resolution images as large as 1,800 x 1,200 pixels. You can print photo-quality images up to 8 by 10 inches. A primary color filter and auto white balance maintain the realistic images you want to create--grass stays green and the sky remains blue.

The optical 3x zoom lens introduces versatility to your image capturing. It delivers coverage equivalent to a 35-105mm range in 35mm cameras. Your close-ups and portraits will have the look and feel of traditional photographs. The camera boots up in no time at all and the interval between frames is short so you won't miss a shot.

The camera controls are operated with a mode dial and a four-direction button. The menus for everything from setup, shooting, playback, and data transfer appear on the LCD screen. Framing guidelines assist the editing and cropping process without the hassle of downloading to a computer first. The MX-2900 is fully automatic, but features manual exposure control and white balance for greater control over shots.

Each image you take is stored on the 8 MB SmartMedia card or deleted, as you choose. In the playback mode, the MX-2900 offers several digital effects. With the use of filters, you can add sepia, black-and-white, silver cross, or rainbow cross effects. The latter two effects add a sparkle and glimmer to highlight areas of a picture. A flat image will instantly become bright and shimmering.

A pop-up flash allows for clear images even in difficult shooting situations. This extra-value bundle includes an external flash to enhance your creative control, as well as a USB card reader for easy downloads. Other accessories include an 8 MB SmartMedia card, NP-80 rechargable battery, AC adapter, lens cap, video cable, hand strap, aerial cables for Windows and Macintosh, CD-ROM for Windows and Mac, TWAIN driver and Adobe PhotoDeluxe 3.0.

Customer Reviews:

Great package, but not complete.......2000-08-15

This is the first major camera purchase I have made since I bought the Canon AE-1 many years ago. I have taken and printed several pictures with it and am very pleased. Since I'm new to digital cameras, I'm not sure what all the hype is about concerning mega pixels. From what I can tell you can only squeeze so many pixels into a 3x5 rectangle anyway. I have printed an 8x10 with my HP812 and I am stunned by the quality. I just can't see why I would need anything more than this camera has. Dittos to other posts: buy at least a 32M card to replace the 8M one; you need at least 1 extra battery and the BC-80 quick charger (1 hour vs 8). A word of warning here -- though I live in a large metropolitan area, neither the battery nor the charger was available locally through camera specialty stores or huge discount stores. The specialist battery store doesn't even stock them. A call to Fujifilm resulted in a recommendation to a webstore that specializes in digital gear. Be prepared to spend [more money] for the charger and the battery. The point is that, evidently, Fuji has not made a significant impact on the market here in the U.S. for digital cameras. Anything you need may have to be ordered. After you're set up though, you may not need much else. Easy to use, super USB connection, lightweight, compact, nice features, and a quality product. AE-1 has been retired!

Overall the Best Value.......2000-08-03

There are many good things to say about this package but one of the best is that it works so much like a regular camera that most first time users will never become confused. In addition, for the more advanced user, it has almost all of the manual settings that you would ever use. You may see cameras at a lower price but then you have to add everything on. This comes with a recharger built in and unlike other comments, I found that I could take about 30 pictures and delete all but 15 without running the battery down at all. The key I think is to not use the LCD display unless you have to. The pictures in "Normal" mode are excellent for e-mail or e-bay and print out very well. The detachable flash is a real lifesaver (battery life that is) and works well. Having the AC adapter is a real bonus if you take a lot of pictures in a controled setting (such as for on-line auctions) or for when you are reviewing pictures on the TV or PC. I did have some difficulty loading the USB Card Reader but I think it was more "user error" than anything. I couldn't use the CD provided because it won't work with auto-run and my PC kept trying to open it as an audio CD. I then went to fujifilmsupport.com but it took me a long time to find the correct download. When I did get it, something about the program disabled my modem and I had to delete and re-load it again. Once I figured it out, it worked great. Again, I may have missed a step so I wouldn't make this a deciding point in purchasing this package. The zoom is excellent but I wouldn't count on the digital zoom being much help; the resolution goes down quick and you end up with a pretty low resolution pic. We spent a great deal of time researching cameras and this is by far the best for the money. I have to say one more thing: Amazon's service is incomparable. We ordered this camera on Saturday, regular mail. They sent it UPS on Sunday and we recieved it at 3:00 on Tuesday. We were able to charge it, play with it and then take it on our Vacation which started Wednesday. It was also great to be able to track the package on line. By the way, the best price we found around town (Sacramento) would have been over $700.00 with the accessories. If you have any questions e-mail me at moandlo@jps.net. Morris B

It's a great starter package for the price........2000-07-28

I bought my brand new MX2900 camera (including the same"freebies") at an online auction last May 2000 for similar price... It's a GREAT camera, and this is a good enough price for this package (although you'll agree that it will continue getting cheaper with time). The package includes all the basics you'll need. However, I recommend buying the following extras: extra rechargeable battery (NP-80), a quick charger (BC-80)and a few more smartmedia cards (32MB or more). I also found useful to have a wide conversion lens (WL-MX29).

A spare battery is useful because the camera drains the battery really fast (especially when you always use the LCD monitor). A quick charger (BC-80) is really handy because it only takes an hour to recharge the battery (the AC adapter takes 8 hours). A few smartmedia cards are necessary because the 8MB smartmedia card that's included in the package doesn't hold much photos. For example, 1 picture taken at the "hi" setting (uncompressed file) and "1800x1200" pixel setting will use up 8MB of space already. Without the extra memory cards, you'll find yourself always running to your computer so you can move your picture files from your smartmedia card. By the way, unlike what the other reviewer said (5 photos at "fine" setting with 32MB smartmedia card), a 32MB smartmedia card will actually store up to 36 photos taken with the "fine" and "1800x1200" pixel settings. You can even verify this at Fujifilm's website... I suggest you visit that website to learn more about the camera's features and specifications.

The camera has both automatic and full manual modes. It even has a self-timer. There are so many features so make sure you read the manual... As of today (July 27,2000), this camera rates as #2 in the 2-3 megapixel range (second only to Olympus C2020).

I have not found much use for the "high" setting (uncompressed ".tiff" images). Like what the other reviewer said, this format is nonstandard. Most online photo sharing/printing services accept only the ".jpeg" format (available with the "fine," "normal," and "basic" settings for this camera). If you plan to print your photos, the "fine" and 1800x1200 pixel settings will produce 4"x6" prints that are comparable in quality to photos taken from a 35mm camera (I have not tried printing larger prints). Otherwise, for web sharing, the lower settings will do the job just fine...

I have no regrets about buying this camera. Yes, there are cameras with 3+ megapixels out there, but I do not yet see the need to upgrade. This camera is worth the price that Amazon.com is selling it for (I would not pay more).

Before I end this review, let me just say a few basic things: 1.)Cost: it's a good value 2.)Strengths: looks impressive (like those 35mm Nikons); auto/manual modes; photos show good colors; crisp images on LCD monitor 3.)Weaknesses: internal flash can be weak (make sure you always have your external flash at reach); the lens cap just dangles on the side; kind of slow (takes too long between shots) unless you use "continuous shooting" mode (in which case, you're automatically fixed at only 640x480 pixels)

Great Hardware, sorry software.......2000-07-14

The Fuji MX-2900 Zoom is a great technical camera. The body parts and lens are very well made. It allows point and shoot for beginners and complete control for advanced users. The USB Smartmedia reader is wonderful! Let me say that again...WONDERFUL! BUT....Fuji uses a non-standard format for high resolution .tif images which can't be read by most image processing software. That means all the image software you now have will probably be unusable with these images. This is a problem if you want the best images for making large prints. If you don't need the high resolution .tif images, the MX-2900 is the best buy I've seen. I'm glad I purchased it.

This is the best digital camera for the money.......2000-07-06

I have had a Fuji 2900 for over a year now (and I paid a lot more than this!) and I love it. I had an earlier Fuji digital model before this and found that that too was a great camera. An unfortunate accident led me to purchase a new Fuji and I have been nothing but happy with this one.

This camera is easy to use. I have read the instruction booklet that came with it, but usage of the camera is pretty straight forward and reading it was only needed for some of the more complicated functions.

Everything you need is included. You get the cameras, a memory chip, a plug adapter (that also works in europe!), software for your PC (download mac free from www.fujifilm.com), rechargeable battery, and a cable to download images to your computer via the "scuzzi" port. It looks like Amazon has thrown in the USB connector which is a great - the downloads will be much faster. I recommend buying the 64MB SmartMedia memory card as you can take 100's of photos without downloading with that memory chip.

I have been traveling in Europe and have been able to take great pictures and send them back to my friends and family in the States via the intranet. I have the 32MB SmartMedia card and can take 64 pictures at the "normal" setting before needing to download. The pictures have so many pixels that I have to reduce the images in half for my personal website to allow the images to be viewed normally by web browsers. Using "Fine" mode, I can only take 5 pictures per 32MB memory card, but the photos are simply astounding.

Viewing the full size pictures on PC makes for a great slide show and an excellent image library for the occasional "remember this?" email to friends. Using software like thumbsplus (http://www.thumbsplus.com/) - makes it easy to turn my images into webpages and has an excellent database mechanism allowing me to search my pictures by keyword.

When I take the camera out for the afternoon I feel free to take pictures of whatever I want. If the picture doesn't turn out - I erase it - right from the camera. I have been able to be much more experimental with my photography this way as I don't have to shell out cash for every single picture I take that doesn't quite work out.

I like it so much, that I bought one for my Dad. He loves it and has been sending me a bunch of great pictures via email. Unfortunately, Amazon did not carry the camera at the time and I paid $750 for it! But now they do carry it for way less and I am passing this URL off to my friends who have asked about my camera.

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Hewlett-Packard No. 83 Cartridge/Printhead/Cleaner for Designjet 5000UV/5000PS-UV, UV Light Cyan C5004A / HEWC5004A / UV Value Packs for Designjet 5000 Series PrintersUV Value PacksFor HP Designjet 5000UV, 5000PS-UV, 5500UV, 5500PS-UV.Includes Cartridge, Printhead and Printhead CleanerNo. 83Light Cyan / Sold as 1 PK / Hewlett-Packard / SKU: HEWC5004A

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HP Designjet Ink Supplies and Dye Ink Cartridges
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