Lexar Media LDP-200 SD Digital Audio Player with 256 MB SD Card

Average customer rating:

Can't propperly sort music

Didn't work

Good basic MP3 player; SD Card does NOT stick "half-way out"

Bad Design

Lexar Media LDP-200 SD Digital Audio Player with 256 MB SD Card

Manufacturer: LEXAR MEDIA INC
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Store music files, data, & pictures

User selectable Play mode (10 second intro & Normal)

User selectable Repeat mode (Repeat Once, Repeat All, & Normal)

User selectable Equalizer (Normal, Rock, Jazz, Classical, & Pop)

Compatible with Microsoft Digital Rights Management (DRM) for playback of downloaded songs from popular online music services

ASIN: B0007M60X2

Product Description

Ideal for consumers looking for a compact, easy-to-use digital music player, the Lexar LDP-200 offers a convenient and simple management system, versatility and portability. Music is stored on SD memory cards and accessed using the player's SD card slot - providing users with unlimited storage capacity. Using multiple SD cards, users can create favorite music playlists, and manage entire music libraries stored on removable SD cards.

Customer Reviews:

Can't propperly sort music.......2006-03-23

I purchased the LDP-200 so that I could play Windows Media files that I store on the SD card that I usually use in my PDA phone. I don't want to risk damaging the phone while participating in adventure recreation.

The only thing weaker than the LDP-200 firmware is Lexar's customer support. They are uninformed, lazy, unresponsive, and entirely too quick to dismiss problems.

In theory it's a great device. Cheap, small, simple, flexible. For the price you can forgive that it doesn't include features like playlists, and doesn't resume tracks where you left off. What is not forgivable are the MAJOR undisclosed limitations of the file management system programmed into the Version 0.5 firmware (the only known publicly available firmware version).

With no playlist capability it's critical to be able to sort music by folders. The problem is that the LDP-200 is only able to read 40 folders / directories regardless of how they are organized! The count begins with all folders in the root path of the SD card and then continues with the next level of subdirectories in alphabetical order and so on. So let's say I sort my music by artist then album, if I have an average of two albums per artist and I cherry pick my tracks so that I only have an average of 3 songs for each album I can only play 76 songs. Worse yet if I'm storing photos or data in other directories on my SD card as Lexar says you can do, depending on how many folders I have dedicated to them I might not be able to browse/play ANY music at all! Furthermore even if I opted to place all media files in one folder the LDP-200 is limitted to reading only 130 music files per folder. This is especially bothersome for someone who shelled out the extra cash for a high capacity card.

Now let's talk about Lexar's customer service. Before purchasing the device I inquired with customer support if the device could support sd cards larger than 1GB. I was told no. I reserched reviews and discovered it supports all FAT32 SD cards. So I bought the device and verified it. (Note: I also performed my file management tests on a 128MB SD card). When I reported to them that directories and media files in certain directories were not visible to the player and that I could make them visible by renaming directories to start with letters earlier in the alphabet they told me to format my card and recreate my files. When I pushed the issue and provided them links to similar customer feedback with examples on how to recreate the problem they told me they used my file structure and there "should not" be a limit to the number of directories. When I provided them with further guidance on how to recreate the problem they simply sent me a form letter response saying they were sorry I was having problems with my device (not acknowledging that there is a problem with their firmware) and they'd get back to me.

For those of you that already own the device I strongly encourage you to perform the tests yourself and report back here with your results and DEMAND that Lexar resolves the firmware bug to make it function AS ADVERTISED. If you don't already own one don't buy one until they have released a firmware and you have read reports that the problem has been resolved. In the meantime you may be interested in a different MP3 player / SD card reader such as:
SanDisk e100 Series
Grand MP3
MyMusic PD201
Coby MP Series
I can't say that any of these work better but I would certainly reserearch them before purchasing the LDP-200

Didn't work.......2005-09-05

The multifunction "joystick" central button was faulty. Sometimes I could get it to change the volume setting, but its play function never once worked, no matter what I tried. After consulting with Lexar's customer service, I returned the unit.

Many owners of MP3 players have complained that their units would freeze and they had to take the battery out to get them to work again. I had to do the same thing several times with this unit.

This was my first purchase of a portable MP3 player. I was attracted to the Lexar because I liked the idea of using removable SD cards. However, now that I've seen firsthand how flimsily these things are constructed, plus having read many folks' complaints regarding how easily they break, and considering how expensive they are, I've decided to give up on buying a portable MP3 player.

Good basic MP3 player; SD Card does NOT stick "half-way out".......2005-08-09

The SD card, when inserted, protrudes only 2mm outside the slot at the farthest point. I have no idea how the other reviewer inserted his/her card only half way and managed to listen to anything.

The LDP-200 provides very good sound quality and includes a good set of headphones. The LCD backlight is bright and the interface is simple and easy to understand. Songs organized in folders are easy to navigate with the directory system, but cycling through a large list of unorganized songs can take a long time. Audio files seem to be organized within folders according to the alphabetical order of the first eight or so letters of their names. Files which have identical names up to the 9th/10th letter will be scrambled randomly within the folder.

The player does not support playlists.

Recommended for folks who do not plan to put 2GB of directory-less music onto an SD card and pop it in. If you have a small music collection and/or an organized music collection, and are looking for a cheap, simple mp3 player, this is the one for you.

Bad Design.......2005-08-03

What the description doesn't tell you is that the SD card does not fully insert into the player. In fact, half the SD card sticks out. Not only can it fall out but it can also be bumped and lose its connection. When it worked, it worked as advertised. However, I bought this for working out and the design just does not work for that. I returned this product and bought something else.

Product Description

CONAIRPHONE HCR-1350Y, HUMMER STEREO CD PLAYER WITH AM/FM CLOCK

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Hummer fans who love the outsized trucks but can't afford such an extravagant purchase can amuse themselves with this mini-Hummer clock radio, which looks just like the monster vehicle but with a much smaller chassis. The radio includes a number of snazzy features to entertain Hummer enthusiasts, including headlights that turn on when the power is activated, a lifting roof that doubles as a single-disc CD tray, and a front hood that houses the controls for the CD player and AM/FM tuner. The CD player is more robust than the models typically found in clock radios, with compatibility for CD-R and CD-RW formats in addition to standard audio CDs. It also employs such functions as shuffle, program, repeat, and track search. Meanwhile, the radio comes with 20 station presets, letting users program their favorite stations for easy access. Additional features include multiple alarm settings (for waking to a CD, the radio, or a buzzer), a large display with a brightness control, and a headphone jack that lets users listen in private. The radio takes its Hummer theme further with the remote control, which matches the truck's yellow housing. The radio, which measures 9.38 by 9.25 by 18 inches (W x H x D), takes six AA batteries, while the remote takes an additional pair. It also comes with a one-year warranty against defects.

What's in the Box
Clock radio, remote control, user's manual.

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Product Features:

Pro Series NP-F550 SONY Equivalent Battery - 100% OEM Compatible -2100 mAh - 3.6 Volts ( Replaces NP-500 NP-530 NP-730 NP-930 NP-F330 NP-F330 NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F550J NP-F730 NP-F730H NP-F750 NP-F750SP NP-F930 NP-F950 NP-F960 OEM )

Light weight, quick and compact Charger - idl for travelling -110-240 V Includes a FREE Euro adapter plug!

Utilizes MPC Technology

2 way micro-chip communication, only charges until full - Automatic charging cut-off-Smart charging senses battery level

3 Yr Warranty

ASIN: B000VEQIOC

Product Description

Pro Power battery and charger combo is a great money saving solution. The charger is designed to charge lithium ion batteries at home using ac wall outlet or in the car with our provided dc cord that simply plugs in your cigarette lighter. What distinguishes our charger from others is compact size, short charging time, light weight and superior quality. Our batteries are manufactured with European quality and are 100% compatible with original manufacturer products- 50%-100% OFF OEM cost. Save $$ buying a charger and a battery at the same time. For your convenience, we offer a free bag to protect your camera accessories. 3 Year warranty included. Compatible with SONY: CCD-TR200 CCD-TR205 CCD-TR300 CCD-TR3000 CCD-TR416 CCD-TR500 CCD-TR516 CCD-TR517 CCD-TR57 CCD-TR716 CCD-TR818 CCD-TR87 CCD-TR910 CCD-TR917 CCD-TR930 CCD-TR940 CCD-TR97 CCD-TRV101 CCD-TRV15 CCD-TRV16 CCD-TRV215 CCD-TRV25 CCD-TRV3000 CCD-TRV36 CCD-TRV37 CCD-TRV4 CCD-TRV41 CCD-TRV416 CCD-TRV43 CCD-TRV46 CCD-TRV49 CCD-TRV51 CCD-TRV57 CCD-TRV58 CCD-TRV59 CCD-TRV615 CCD-TRV62 CCD-TRV65 CCD-TRV66 CCD-TRV67 CCD-TRV68 CCD-TRV71 CCD-TRV715 CCD-TRV72 CCD-TRV728 CCD-TRV75 CCD-TRV78 CCD-TRV81 CCD-TRV815 CCD-TRV82 CCD-TRV85 CCD-TRV87 CCD-TRV88 CCD-TRV9 CCD-TRV90 CCD-TRV91 CCD-TRV93 CCD-TRV930 CCD-TRV940 CCD-TRV95 CCD-TRV98 CCD-TRV99 DCM-M1 DCR-SC100 DCR-TR7000 DCR-TRV103 DCR-TRV110 DCR-TRV120 DCR-TRV130 DCR-TRV203 DCR-TRV210 DCR-TRV310 DCR-TRV315 DCR-TRV320 DCR-TRV510 DCR-TRV520 DCR-TRV525 DCR-TRV7 DCR-TRV720 DCR-TRV820 DCR-TRV9 DCR-TRV900 DCR-VX1000 DCR-VX2000 DCR-VX2100 DCR-VX700 DKC-FP3 DSC-D700 (CybershotPRO) DSC-D770 (CybershotPRO) DSR-PD100 DSR-PD100P EVO-250 GV-A500 VID WALKMAN GV-A500E VID WALKMAN GV-D200 VID WALKMAN GV-D300 VID WALKMAN GV-D800 VID WALKMAN GV-D900 VID WALKMAN+B4252 HDR-FX1 MVC-CD1000 MVC-FD100 MVC-FD200 MVC-FD5 MVC-FD51 MVC-FD7 MVC-FD71 MVC-FD73 MVC-FD75 MVC-FD81 MVC-FD83 MVC-FD85 MVC-FD87 MVC-FD88 MVC-FD90 MVC-FD91 MVC-FD92 MVC-FD95 MVC-FD97

Replacement Battery Charger for Sony Mavica Digital Camera

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Replacement Battery Charger for Sony Mavica Digital Camera

Manufacturer: Generic
ProductGroup: Photography
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Product Features:

Includes universal battery charger, AC adaptor and 12V car cord
Charger with AVMP Series Adaptor (UL) & Cigarettes Charger Plug
Lithium-ion battery charger designed to quickly and safely charge

ASIN: B0007M4O4O

Product Description

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Daewoo VCP200BLU Portable VCD/MP3/CD Player, Blue

Manufacturer: DAEWOO ELECTRONICS
ProductGroup: CE
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Product Features:

All-in-one VCD/MP3/CD player with car kit, headphones, and rechargeable batteries

Supports VCD, CD-DA, MP3, CD-R, and CD-RW playback

Electronic shock protection (ESP) minimizes skipping; large LCD screen

Audio track programming, repeat and random play, and bass boost

Includes TV connecting cables and remote control for VCD playback; 90-day labor warranty

ASIN: B000ANYR06

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Lightweight and slim, the Daewoo VCP200 VCD/MP3/CD player delivers superior sound quality and video output at an affordable price. The all-in-one entertainment system--which comes with an AC adapter, car kit (with cassette adapter), headphones, rechargeable batteries, a nylon carrying case, and a remote control--is designed with versatility in mind. The unit offers a variety of basic functions, including VCD, CD-DA, MP3, CD-R, and CD-RW playback; track skip/search; random and repeat play; and a bass boost that enhances the low-end frequencies. Meanwhile, the VCP200's large LCD screen clearly displays track numbers and playback status, including the volume level, electronic shock protection (ESP) info, program settings, and 3-D sound effects settings. Navigating through the unit's various functions is also straightforward using the intuitively arranged pushbutton controls located on the top and outer rim of the device.

In addition to accommodating a variety of audio formats, the VCP200 handles VCD playback when connected to a large TV screen. Setup is minimal, and takes just a few moments. Listeners will also appreciate the surprisingly comfortable behind-the-neck stereo headphones, which are shaped to correspond to the contours of the ear and fit securely behind the user's head. Additional features include a pair of rechargeable AA batteries located beneath the disc-playing surface, a VCD remote that's compact and intuitive, audio track programming, and a concise set of operating instructions. A final bonus is the sleek blue housing, which not only looks great, but is also durable enough to protect the electronics from damage should you accidentally drop the unit.

What's in the Box
VCP200BLU VCD/MP3/CD player, AC adapter, car kit (with cassette adaptor), headphones, rechargeable batteries, nylon carrying case, remote control, user's manual.

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CROSLEY CORP. CR37 1930's BLUEBIRD REPLICA Table Radio and Cassette Player

Manufacturer: Crosley Corp.
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

AM/FM Radio

Rear Mounted Cassette Deck

Illuminated Electronically Assisted Dial Tuner

Full Range Speaker

Rotary Function Select

ASIN: B000EW64A4

Product Description

The Bluebird Radio remains one of the most celebrated art deco radios ever produced. It was originally designed in 1936 and represented a new aesthetic of industrial genius. Its geometric lines are an indication of the overwhelming influence equipment-like objects from the machine age had on design. This exceptional recreation is designed, engineered and crafted by hand. It features a round cobalt blue tinted mirror accented with a generous amount of art deco-style chrome hardware. Its precise and sloping body coupled with simple detailing is reminiscent of the Bluebird's clean look that influenced generations of design.

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Compaq 1 44MB Floppy Drive Proliant 6000 7000 1600 1500 4500 2000 - Refurbished - 144207-201

Manufacturer: Compaq
ProductGroup: Single Detail Page Misc

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ASIN: B000EVS5DE

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Compaq 1 44MB Floppy Drive Proliant 6000 7000 1600 1500 4500 2000

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PRODUCT FEATURES:Ultra Premium quality CD-Recordable media;Approved for master recording and archival application which requires top speed, compatibility and reliability;Recording bottom surface with blue/green cyanine dye is more stable and compatible;Generic, plain, top surface with smooth/semi-gloss gold/silver or white finish is ideal for custom logo printing;Standard CD-R can be used for silkscreen or thermal printing.s no marking, no screen print. It is compatible with all speed recorders, CD-ROM drives, and players. It features a lifetime recorded media integrity (over 100 years).

Customer Reviews:

CDR.......2001-12-03

Iwas disappointed because I thought I was to receive 10 CD's in a package, but only one CD arrived. I returned it, and went to Best Buy instead.

Product Description

A unique manual-focus lens designed exclusively for macro shooting, between life-size (1x) and 5x life-size - at its maximum magnification, you can fill a 35mm frame with a grain of rice. Compatible with the Macro Ring Lites and new Macro Twin Lite, it eliminates the need for awkward bellows accessories for many macro shooters. The optical system uses a floating system to preserve optical quality at different focusing distances, and features a UD-glass element.

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful, tricky lens.......2007-07-30

I had to knock one star off of the rating because this is lens is so difficult to use. It is definitely not for the point and click crowd. But once you get the hang of it, it's produces beautiful and stunning images. It's borderline microscopic photography, as you'll see details you can't see with your eyes.

Great images, but there's a lot of caveats...

First off, this is a manual focus lens in the old-school sense of the word. Meaning there is no focus ring and you adjust the focus by moving the camera or subject backwards or forwards. This wouldn't be that big of a deal except, as noted elsewhere, the focus distance is amazingly short. It's time consuming to manuever everything into place and get focus on the bit your interested in.

Also, you have to really stop down to f16. This produces two problems. 1) you need a lot of light on the subject. I'm using two 1000w strobes in soft boxes, which may be a little overkill, but not by much. 2) dust on your sensor is in razor sharp focus. This is a big problem, so make sure you know how to clean your camera sensor.

Finally, this is not a lens for running around and shooting. You need a tripod and you probably want a remote control, because the process of clicking the button will probably introduce some (if not a lot) blur. It's super sensitive to movement, so if you have the shutter open for any length of time, make sure there's no wind or the table doesn't shake minutely as you walk across the floor.

Bottom line is if you have the time and patience you can tease amazing images out of this lens. You don't need to be a professional, but you do need to understand the difference between professional images and point-and-shoot happy accidents is the time and thought that goes into creating the image. This lens will reward time and thought.

Cumbersom and limited lens.......2007-07-02

I made the mistake of purchasing this lens about two years ago. It is expensive for what you get, which is a bare-bones macro lens. There is no auto focus and the depth of field is microscopic, to say the least. If you do, in fact, manage to locate the subject of your photo, you probably won't get the photo you want.

Granted, I haven't spent a ton of time trying it out, but all my attempts have met with unacceptable results. I suppose its a good lens for those with thousands of dollars in lighting equipment at the ready, but for the average soul looking for a good macro photo or two of bugs in the back yard, this lens is not for you.

I think maybe this lens is for professionals only

Canon MP-E 65 mm macro lens.......2007-02-20

This is an incredible lens! For anyone who wants to shoot up to 5x, this is the lens to get. I am amazed how sharp the images are. Having tried all manner of bellows and extension tubes, this lens is the ultimate choice for this type of photography.

Absolutely Fabulous.......2004-10-16

I mainly use this lens inside the studio, so I use studio lights to control the lighting of a subject. The higher the magnification, the more lighting is needed.

I use a tripod to photograph and either move the subject in focus, or change the magnification from the magnification ring of the lens. I set the aperture to f/16 (smallest aperture for this lens) to make sure I get maximum depth of field and sharpest result.

The magnification mechanism works by increasing the distance between the glass and the film/sensor. So if you move the magnification ring fast enough, you can feel some air flowing, just like the bellows. I used this lens on a Canon EOS 10D and forgot to clean the shutter chamber from dust, the magnification movement from 5:1 to 1:1 pushed some of the dust particles on the sensor, so make sure you clean the chamber.

Amazing lens, amazing fun!.......2004-05-13

I got this lens a couple years ago and use it extensively. It is well constructed and easy to use with any Canon EOS body, though it must be focused manually. This is the only tool I know of that enables easy *field* photography above 2x magnification. I have stalked the tiniest insects and peered into the hearts of flowers with this astounding lens, and my transparencies are crisp and clean every time. It comes with a tripod ring (same one as several other Canon lenses use, just in black), which greatly aids switching to a vertical format without having to reposition everything.

Buy the MR-14EX ring flash with this, as it is impossible to see *anything* in normal daylight conditions at 5x. Its focus lamps frequently help in obtaining sharp pictures, though even they can't provide enough light to help you much when the lens is stopped down. A focus rail is also helpful--I use the Velbon macro slider since it moves in two directions, not just one. Tripod use is essential, as 5x magnification only covers an area about 5mm by 7mm.

The biggest advantage to owning this lens is that I travel less to do photography--I spent several hours on my patio this winter photographing white flies, moss, spiders, and anything else that visited the potted plants there. Plunk down in a field and *stay there* a while, and you'll start to notice the small things around you.

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