Average customer rating:
- Great at first, then...
- Great picture
- Worst Camera Ever!!!!
- the camera eficiently
- PAL 60 SYSTEM
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Samsung SCL810 Hi8 Camcorder with 2.5 LCD
Manufacturer: Samsung
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics
 Analog 8mm & Hi8
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20x+ Optical Zoom
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Camcorders
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Camcorders
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All Samsung
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Accessories:
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Advanced Digital Video Convert
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Samsung Battery Cover
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Samsung Remote Control
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Samsonite Worldproof 4.1 Khaki/Black Compact Camcorder Bag
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Sony Hi8 Camcorder Cassettes 120 Minute (4-Pack)
Product Features:
- Easy-Q easy navigator system
- 22x optical and 880x digital zoom
- 2.5-inch TFT LCD screen
- Black and white view finder
- Backlight compensation
ASIN: B00008E00I |
Product Description
Compact in size and easy to operate Samsung camcorders provide a top quality video image. The SC-L810 offers unique attractive functionality, special features, quality and simplicity.2.5" TFT Active-Matrix LCD Display: TFT active-matrix technology assures the finest, brightest picture available. It rotates 210 degrees for multi-angle shooting, self-recording and playback.Back Light Compensation (BLC) insures proper light balance of entire scene by digitally adjusting iris to an optimum level.Auto/Manual Focus adds more ability for you to control the focus of the scene.22x Optical; 880x Variable Speed Digital Power Zoom provides incredible zooming ability. Variable speed control is activated by automatic sensing of the amount of pressure applied to the zoom tab.Worldwide AC Adapter (100V-240V, 50/60Hz) enables camcorder operation and battery recharging anywhere in the world.Worldwide Multi-System Output offers both NTSC and PAL outputs. This enables you to plug your camcorder into almost any TV for viewing while vacationing in other countries.Easy-Q Button guarantees uniformly excellent shots for the user under any conditions. For Easy Mode, you press the Easy-Q button. From there, everything is set.Custom-Q Button makes it possible for professional users to program their favorite settings, adaptable to any condition. You press the Custom-Q button, and your favorite mode setting is set.Video Light provides additional lighting in poorly lit situations.
Customer Reviews:
Great at first, then..........2005-11-14
I bought this camcorder about 1 and a half years ago because I really wanted to start making movies. So, I went to target and bought it for 200 dollars which is a great price for a camcorder. It has 22x optical zoom and 880x digital zoom. I took it home and tried to make a short test movie. It was easy to use, had a great picture, and good sound. It continued to work until one day, I made a movie and when I watched it, it didn't have sound half of the time. I took it to many places and no one could figure out what was wrong. Other than the sound not working it was great and had many diferent features. One of the features was DSE or Digital Special Effects. They are:
Sepia: adds a brown old tone to the screen
Black and White: the way films used to be
Negative Art: reverses the colors in the picture
Mirror: a mirror image of the picture
Art: makes the picture look drawn
Mosaic: the picture - made out of squares
16:9: stretches the picture vertically
Cinema: a lot like widescreen
When filming out or indoors there are different Program AEs you can use when the light in the picture changes. If you dont like switching them, you can set them to AUTO. The PAEs are:
Sports
Portrait
Spotlight
Sand/snow
HSS
Many camcorders have different faders, unfortunatly this camcoder only has one, Black fader. It is however, easy to use and is a good special effect for the end of the movie.
Another featre is BLC or backlight. I use this when I'm filming at night or in a dark place. It really helps to brighten up the picture. If you use it light places, it might make the picture too bright.
If you are shooting a home video of your family or freinds there are some titles programmed into the camcorder to display at the beginning of the video. These titles are also available in French, German, Italian, Spanish and Russian. They can be White, Yellow, Cyan, Magenta, Red, Green, and blue. They include:
Anniversary
Congratulations
Graduation
Happy Birthday
Happy New Year
Having Fun
Its the Weekend!
Merry Christmas
Our Baby
Our Daughter
Our Son
Vacation
Party
Picnic
Thanksgiving
Weekend
My last advice is that if you buy this camcorder, be careful with it or the sound might die.
Great picture.......2005-11-11
I bought this over 2& 1/2 years ago. The only problem I've had is the flip-out screen. It stopped working after 6 months, so I have to record through the viewfinder. But the picture quality is great for a non-digital format. It charges quickly. I do not film for hours upon end, so I haven't had problems with battery life. I had the camcorder in the closet for 2 months, with the battery detached and I was able to play a 2-hour tape on it to watch on tv. The battery still had power after.
Worst Camera Ever!!!!.......2004-07-20
I have used my camcorder about 5 times, on my 7 month old's 1st trip to Disneyland I went to change the tape at the end of recording, and put a new tape in. After changing the tape, the camera would no longer play nor record. Of course I was just out of the 1 year limited warranty, and now it will cost almost as much to fix the camera as it would to buy a whole new one. It has never been dropped, nor mistreated. It just stopped recording or playing for no reason at all. What a waste of money.
the camera eficiently.......2004-06-06
this camera works very well iv dark rooms. when you are whit your gril friend in a dark room , you and she no anybody, this camcorder help you to capture your life best time! be carefull!
PAL 60 SYSTEM.......2004-06-05
I'VE JUST BOUGHT THIS CAMCORDER AT AN AMERICAN PX STORE IN IRAQ. IM BRITISH AND SERVING HERE IN IRAQ. IT IS MY FIRST CAMCORDER AND WAS RECOMMENDED TO ME. I'M A BIT WEARY THOUGH ABOUT BEING ABLE TO VIEW MY RECORDINGS ON MY TV IN BRITAIN WHICH IS PAL 60 AND MY CAM IS NTSC. I AM AWARE IT HAS PAL 60 COMPATABILITY BUT AFTER READIN A REVIEW I'M QUITE SCEPTICAL WETHER IM GOING TO HAVE PROBLEMS VIEWING MY RECORDINGS IN BRITAIN ON A PAL. CAN ANYONE HELP ME WITH THIS QUERY? AS ITS NTFC, WILL THIS CAUSE ME PROBLEMS FOR VIEWING ON PAL 60 TV?????
Product Description
A 1 meter Component cable for A/V hookups
Customer Reviews:
Didn't do the job.......2007-09-19
I have a Vizio 42" plasma that was connect to my HD DVD and H20 Directv dish via an HDMI cable. My HDMI connection broke (long story)so I had these Monster component cables lying around and I connected them. These cable don't do the job. The picture now has lots of noise and grainy and is simply not as smooth as with a Acoustic Reasearch HDMI cable.
Monster Cables are a Rip Off.......2007-09-18
I compared a Monster Cable vs one the one from Phillips which costs less than half this. And guess what, no difference. That's right. They rip you off. And what's the purpose off a gold plated connection if the rest of the signal passes through a copper cable.
It irks me see the staff at BestBuy and Circuit City pitching Monster's $75 Component Cables and $120 HDMI cables at uneducated customers. There are cheaper and equally performing cables out there. Do your research and save some of your hard earned money.
By the way, be wary of all the glowing reviews you read on amazon for this product or for others as well. Recently I have been seeing a lot of positive reviews from anonymous reviewers or reviewers with only one review to their name.
Composite Video cables make a difference.......2007-01-13
Definite difference if you are using an HDTV the DVD picture is much clearer, only wondering if HDMI is even better? Only downside is, I wish the cables were about 10ft long for more slack.
Top Quality for Analog Cables.......2006-12-15
I have good components, some of which don't have HDMI. So, I needed high quality componenet video cables. I got these, and it is hard to imagine better performance--even from HDMI. I run these cables from my DirecTV DVR to my AV Receiver. Another (longer) set runs from the Receiver to the wide-screen TV. The picture is sharp. I initially didn't get one of the connections pushed all the way onto the female end, and it didn't work. So, I pushed hard to get it on there, and it worked fine. These are tight (that's a good thing, since you don't want loose connections). Just push hard to get them on good, and they will work great.
As with anything, only buy if you NEED them!.......2004-10-04
These are cables are great if you have a system that might actually take advantage of them. I have a 50' Sony LCD Projection and the Sony Dav-FR8 Dream System, if I did not own a television that had a native 720p format or equivalant and a decent progressive scan DVD, why would I buy a 50$ cable to connect them.
When you get into mid to higher end components, your system becomes only as good as its weakest element, for me probaly my dvd player in my HTIB. In my case, I did notice a difference once I upgraded, I now know that I am recieving the best possiable picture from my DVD, but I am a into this sort of thing, for most it may all look the same.
In short these are not nessecary for 90% of home theaters, but if you spent $3000+ on your tv, I would say why not spring for them, otherwise you are not taking full advantage of your investment. But if you have a smaller flat screen CRT or the like, you will not be missing anything other than $30 if you choose to buy these cables.
Average customer rating:
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Monster Cable MV2CV-1M Monster Video 2 Component Video Cable 1 meter
Manufacturer: Monster Cable
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics
High Grade
| Component
| Video Cables
| Home Audio & Video
| Monster Cable
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| Electronics Features
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Component Video
| Video Cables
| Cables & Interconnects
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ASIN: B000058CG2 |
Average customer rating:
- Good product for the bleeding edge adopter
- It's so not what it could be :-(
- Not what I expected
- Great for photos! For other media choose something else.
- Do Not Buy This if planning Wireless
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Roku HD1000 High-Definition Digital Media Player
Manufacturer: Roku
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics
Projectors
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Audio & Video
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HDTV Accessories
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Multimedia Projectors
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Viewers
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All Network-Ready Home Entertainment
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Accessories:
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Targus DMC111 Digital Memory Card Case - Black (Koskin)
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Roku HD1000 ArtPack "The Classics" for Roku HD1000 HD Server
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Roku HD1000 ArtPack "Aquarium" for Roku HD1000 HD Server
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Roku HD1000 ArtPack "Clocks" for Roku HD1000 HD Server
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Roku HD1000 ArtPack "Nature" for Roku HD1000 HD Server
Product Features:
- High-definition media player supports 1080i, 720p, and 480p outputs for optimal viewing on high-definition and HD-ready TVs
- Designed for convenient living room slide shows and MP3/linear PCM music playback from your memory cards or personal computer
- Compatible with Roku Art Packs and LiveArt (not included) for high-definition wall art from still and motion images
- CompactFlash, SD, MMC, Memory Stick, and SmartMedia slots
- Can be networked with your PC through an Ethernet port or Wi-Fi
ASIN: B0000DH8HH
Release Date: 2003-11-03 |
Product Description
For the first time, you can enjoy viewing your favorite digital photos in high-definition on your HDTV. Simply snap in your digital camera's memory card or use the easy network connection between Roku and your home PC. And if you like a more sophisticated atmosphere, choose from a wide selection of motion and still artwork to turn your Flat-Screen or HDTV into beautiful wall art.Roku even plays digital music files over your home network, so you can finally enjoy that growing MP3 library on your home stereo system. Any way you use it, Roku is simple and easy. Just connect to your home network for sharing digital media from your PC, or pop in a variety of memory cards and watch your HDTV come to life with high-definition digital photos, art and music.
Amazon.com Product Description
Early Adopters Pick: October 2003. This is the world's first high-definition digital media player.
Whether you're already equipped with a high-definition TV or still using a standard CRT set, the HD1000 from Roku puts all manner of digital entertainment before your eyes and ears. Tap into a home computer network, hook the unit up to a stereo, or simply pop in a memory card--then sit back and enjoy your favorite photos, artworks, music, or LiveArt (full-motion images of beaches, waterfalls, etc.).
While it will work on nearly any monitor, the HD1000 was designed to make the most of a high-definition television's brilliant color and pristine clarity. The HD1000 makes viewing and sharing treasured digital photos easier and more exciting than ever. Photos displayed through the device will look crystal-clear on your high-definition or big-screen TV. No more crowding around a PC monitor in your cluttered den--the HD1000 lets you relax and view digital slideshows in a leisurely atmosphere.
Not watching a program on your wall-mounted plasma display? Now you can create stunning wall art with a click of your remote. Roku's Art Packs (not included) are a simple way to enhance your décor and make use out of an idle HDTV. Choose from a range of images--classic masterpieces, stunning nature scenes, or a lifelike aquarium--and bring them to life in your living room. Or, use LiveArt to change your surroundings without changing your location. Bring a rippling mountain lake, a leafy summer forest, or a white sand beach with soothing waves to turn your living room into a pool of peace and tranquility. The HD1000 supports looping HD MPEG2, standard JPEG images, and MPEG clips. (Art Packs come on CompactFlash memory cards; just pop in the card and choose your favorite scenery.)
Next, liberate your growing library of digital music files from your PC and listen to them through a home stereo. Roku lets you listen to files on any of various memory cards (CompactFlash, SD, MMC, Memory Stick, SmartMedia) or over a simple Ethernet or Wi-Fi connection, so you can enjoy your favorite music through the high-quality sound system in your living room. Its attractive onscreen display shows the current media source and displays its contents as well as the media file in play, with full ID3 data for music files.
The HD1000 offers built-in protection to reduce the risk of image burn-in on your TV screen, too. (The unit can't prevent all types of burn-in, of course--it's ultimately your responsibility to use your display's manual and common sense to prevent burn-in.) The HD1000's Screen Saver mode engages when the HD1000 is your primary video source, and it can even step in whenever one of your other video sources stops moving. When placed in a pass-through configuration--with the signal from a DVD player, say, passing through the HD1000 on its way to a screen--the HD1000 can detect when the video input source is still and will automatically generate a changing Screen Saver.
The HD1000 is based on the Roku OS, an open platform that includes Roku's advanced media APIs and the Linux Kernel, and for which other companies can design as-yet-undreamed-of accessories.
What's in the Box
HD1000, user's manual, remote control, remote batteries (two AAA), a component-video cable, a stereo analog audio interconnect, and an AC power cable.
Customer Reviews:
Good product for the bleeding edge adopter.......2006-03-24
The Photobridge is a nice product if you are looking for a bridge device between your PC and your HDTV. The product is of the most use with the 2.x "beta" version of the software and a couple of third party applications called Mplay and SlimRoku. It takes a healthy understanding of computers to get this device working, and with the above software and a 100Mb network connection there is little this device wont do. If you really want good information I would recommend looking at the forums on www.rokulabs.com and look under the Third Party applications topic for the Photobridge.
It's so not what it could be :-(.......2005-09-01
I had high hopes for this unit and quicky discoverd it ain't what I'm loking for. For starters, the company openly states their goal as being to use their consumer electronics products as simple proof-of-concept products to highlight what the hardware and softare can do. They're not their to provide end-solutions - they're an OEM manufacturerer. That justifies the beta software, which I installed and ended up frying my machine, so it's going back tomorrow. Also keep in mind that it's a shell with bare-bones functionality, and you're expected to downlaod and run a thrird party app to actually mke it run, There are 2 or 3 available, but that's a lot less palatable than having the functiomality built it.
Good Luck!'
Not what I expected.......2005-03-14
Purchased the HD1000 for audio streaming and photograph display. The high definition digital display of photographs is great. Easy to set up and use. The audio capability is much more limited and not at all easy to use. I believe Roku is somewhat misleading in their claims about the audio capability of this unit. Many popular formats are not supported although Roku suggests using third part software. This is very limited and I am not a fan of having to use third part software to upgrade a product to meet its marketing claims. If audio is important to you, look elsewhere. I am disappointed with the device.
Great for photos! For other media choose something else........2005-03-04
I bought the Roku HD1000 so that I could display digital photos in HD on my TV. I was not disappointed. In fact, the results were outstanding! If you use a memory stick, SD card, or compact flash disk, the setup couldn't be easier.
If you want to get files from your PC over a network things get more complicated. Not complicated in a technology sense, but in a user interface sense. You need to do a bunch of clicking to get things set up.
If you want to play music from your computer, the interface becomes a hassle. You end up browsing through a hierarchy of folders to find the song you want, and it's basically not worth the trouble.
I already own an Audiotron, which does for music what the Roku does for photos, and it's so much easier to use that the Roku will be a photo-only device for me. The Audiotron saves you the endless folder browsing by automatically searching the entire network for music, and then organizing it for you. It allows you to very quickly choose music by artist, album name, song title, or genre. The Roku could do with a lot of improvement in this area.
The irony is that if the Roku had been billed as being for photos only, I'd have given it 5 stars. It's really the only game in town if you want high definition photo display on a TV, and it's terrific! For trying to be a video and music solution as well, and being poor to fair in those categories, I deduct a star. If you want a solution for music or video, buy something else.
Do Not Buy This if planning Wireless.......2005-02-21
The Roku HD player was nothing but problems. I'm not a pro at things like this but my friend is and we spent over 3 hrs trying to get this thing to work and only then got it to work halfway. Judging from other people on Roku's message boards I wasn't the only one. It has serious networking issues. I sent mine back I was so disappointed. The idea was great but not the product.
Product Description
This sleek and compact digital music player holds up to 250 of your favorite songs. Plus you can transfer and store digital pictures and view them on the vivid color display. It also features a rechargeable battery that lasts up to 10 hours, enhanced 3D sound, ultra-fast USB 2.0 file transfers, and simple navigation. It's one of the first players to be fully compliant with Microsoft's Windows Media Player 10 secure music format that is used by popular online music services.
Customer Reviews:
If you are a runner, look elsewhere -.......2007-06-21
If you run, & sweat when you run, this unit will NOT hold up. Samsung will tell you it is designed for sport enthusiasts...it is not. This MP3 (1 year) malfunctioned due to 'Water Damage' resulting from perspiration...not caught in the rain, not dropped in the sink. It is not repairable, not honored by the warrantee, and Samsung basically washes it's hands because of their own poor quality casing design. Guess I'll be 'running' to have better luck with an iPod...
Faulty product NOT supported by Samsung.......2007-05-02
I bought this player December '06, and was very pleased with it for 4 months. However, when I went to delete files one day, I got a No space for DB error, and the player froze on the Samsung screen. I reset the player to no avail. The player is not recognized by a computer now.
I contacted Samsung in hope of help-my player is still under warranty.
However, my serial number has rubbed off, because it's only a sticker stuck on the back, and wore off due to normal use. When I told Samsung the serial number was no longer readable, they wouldn't help, even though I still have my receipt to prove purchase. I researched to see if there was any fix I could do-this one error is very common to the player. Basically, Samsung won't support their product from a common problem that's endemic to their player. I can't recommend this product for this reason.
My new best friend.......2007-03-02
I just got this in the mail yesterday. And I have to admit, I was turned off by how small this little thing is. The photos make it look so big. But in this case, size has nothing to do with this.
The sound this thing gives is impressive. I was using a PSP for my music and this MP3 player blows it away. It can get REALLY loud. Plus you can play around with the equalizers to enhance the sound more, which is a good thing.
The menus are really easy to navigate and songs are very eay to get onto the machine. You can use Windows Media player if you like or you can download the songs then simply copy and paste them into the player or folder. The screen is quite small but you can also put pictures onto it as well. If you're tired of listening to the songs you've downloaded, you can listen to the built in FM radio.
Overall, this is a great MP3 player for someone who thinks the iPod is too expensive. It can hold 250 songs, has great sound, easy menu navigation, picture viewing, built in radio, and recording and 1 GB of space for a decent price. (If you can find a used or refurbished one) I recommend this 100%
YTB.......2007-01-11
Since I was pleased with the performance and compactness of an earlier model, I purchased the newer model based upon this highly competitive price along with proven vendor reliability.
Awesome audio but awkward controls.......2007-01-10
The audio from the large lighter size player is awesome, incredible.
The controls are awkward and setup and operation takes a long time. The manual is more detailed than for most products but the player does not always respond consistently in accordance with the instructions.
If you are patient, have time to invest in figuring the player out, can accept the ocassional inconsistent control responses, this is a good player for the price.
The earplugs are useless...the Sony plugs not any better, unless you have earlobes of steel (plugs fall out)...I recommend a good comfortable headset.
Average customer rating:
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Samsung YP-T7Z - Digital player / radio - flash 1 GB - WMA, Ogg, MP3 - display: 1.2" - blue
Manufacturer: Samsung
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics
MP3 Players
| Portable Audio & Video
| Refurbished & Used
| Special Features
| Electronics Features
| Electronics
All Samsung
| Samsung
| Custom Brands
| Custom Stores
| Specialty Stores
| Electronics Features
| Electronics
Flash Drive-Based
| MP3 Players
| Audio & Video
| Categories
| Electronics
| 1 GB
| 128 MB to 512 MB
| 2 GB
| 4 GB
| Up to 64 MB
ASIN: B0009F42XM |
Product Description
This sleek and compact digital music player holds up to 250 of your favorite songs. Plus you can transfer and store digital pictures and view them on the vivid color display. It also features a rechargeable battery that lasts up to 10 hours, enhanced 3D sound, ultra-fast USB 2.0 file transfers, and simple navigation. It's one of the first players to be fully compliant with Microsoft's Windows Media Player 10 secure music format that is used by popular online music services.
Product Description
The Imaging Science Foundation demands stringent standards be met for cable certification. MV3 not only meets ISF standards but exceeds them. That's why ISF calls Monster Video 3 "absolutely necessary for good pictures in home theater." One look and you'll agree.This miniature precision video cable is designed for invisible Out-of Wall CATV hookup. It tucks neatly between carpet and baseboard for neat, virtually invisible cable run. The cable has specially stranded copper conductor for flexibility and easy installation. Monster Video 3 construction delivers outstanding TV/video picture. This cable features extended bandwidth out to 900MHz for improved transfer of broadcast and cable TV channels, and low attenuation for minimal signal loss. Gas injected PEX dielectric provides accurate signal transfer, even over long runs. 100% metal-to-metal foil shield plus 89% copper braid deliver maximum protection against RFI and EMI. The cable has 90-degree F-pin connector for reduced cable strain and low profile RF connections. It is provided with Monster mounting brackets for clear installation.
Customer Reviews:
This is really good cable.......2007-05-07
I used this in lieu of drilling holes in my wall to drop new cabling from my second floor to my basement (really, homebuilders should get a clue and drop multiple cable/satellite, ethernet and phone to every room in the house so we wouldn't have to do this). I was able to tuck it under the baseboards and run it out a window and down a gutter spout and into the basement. The cable is undetectable anywhere along the run and it has shown exellent reliability even after being exposed to the weather for going on three years now. It is a little pricey because you have to buy multiple cables to get a run of any reasonable length, but it is easily offset by the money you would save paying someone to drill the holes to run the cable through the walls, or the hours of pain and agony to do it yourself. Video quality is excellent as well, even over my 75 ft. run. Highly recommended workaround when digging into the walls is not an option.
Average customer rating:
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Monster Cable MV3FMini-4M Monster Video Mini (Easy to Hide F-Pin Video Cable (13.12 ft.)
Manufacturer: Monster Cable
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics
Video Cables
| Cables & Interconnects
| Audio & Video Accessories
| Accessories & Supplies
| Categories
| Electronics
| Component Video
| Composite Video
| DVI Cables
| F-Pin-Coaxial Tip
| HDMI Cables
| IEEE 1394 Firewire
| S-Video Cables
High Grade
| F-Pin
| Video Cables
| Home Audio & Video
| Monster Cable
| Custom Brands
| Custom Stores
| Specialty Stores
| Electronics Features
| Electronics
ASIN: B000059GAV |
Product Description
Netgear WAG511NA 802.11b/g/a PC Card Adapter - Connecting your notebook computer to a wireless network can be complicated. There are 3 different protocols to choose from. 802.11b, 802.11g, & 802.11a. All are unique with different speeds and levels of compatibility, so which do you choose? The answer - all 3! This handy PC Card adapter from Netgear actually supports all three standards for complete compatibility and peace of mind.
Customer Reviews:
Works without any problems.......2007-01-12
I bought the Netgear WAG511 because there are existing drivers for Windows to use the Wireless Card in monitor mode. The card works for me perfectly under Windows (XP Home) and Linux (Ubuntu 6.10). I tested the monitor mode in Windows with the special driver (you can find it on the net) and it works perfectly too.
Two Thumbs up..
Netgear 108Mbps Dual-Band Wireless Card.......2007-01-10
I came into purchasing this product with very limited knowledge of wireless internet cards, wireless routers, etc. I was away on business most of the time, and was using an older laptop to access the wireless hotspots at the various hotels I was staying at. Here is what I discovered about the card:
* For those of you who, like me at the time, are somewhat lacking technical savvy in the wireless/LAN network field - this product is not going to give you 108Mpbs, unless you happen to be using a Netgear wireless router that is designed to allow such speeds. Otherwise you will be limited to 54Mbps, which still isn't bad...compared to DSL. After nearly 4 months of travel, I experienced very little interference with the signal - unless the hotel router was acting screwy.
* Say you purchase the recommended wireless router for this product - which is exactly what I did - you won't likely find it much different than the usual 54Mbps in your internet routine; unless you are uploading a great deal of information to the internet. Downloads seem to be unaffected all together.
* Here's where it gets a little more interesting: After purchasing the router, I found myself rarely using the card anymore, due to the fact that I recently purchased a new laptop with all of the current advances in wireless technology already built in. I can use my internal wireless connection to link to the Netgear router, and get an excellent signal throughout my entire house. I have found no need to reconfigure my internet connection, as I rarely upload files to the internet. But, if I plug the wireless Netgear adapter in and install it, roughly 80% of the time it will completely crash the computer (resulting in the dreaded "blue screen of death"), which brings up a fatal error that forces me to reboot my computer and lose all previously saved information.
So, all in all, this product seems to work fairly well when being used with other routers. (I found that the most common router being used at the hotels I stayed at was a standard 54Mbps Linksys.) I don't recall having any issues. But, when used with the recommended router, well...maybe it isn't quite as effective as it's being advertised.
I contacted Netgear and addressed this issue with a customer service representative, and was told that there was most likely a "user error" on my part while installing the router and the card. I'm doubtful this is the case, as I followed all instructions while downloading the software for the card on my new laptop (just to give it a try) and while connecting the router to my main PC. I only get the blue screen when using both simultaneously...but not when I - a) use the Netgear card with another router model, or b) use my internal wireless capabilities to connect to the Netgear router.
For the amount of money spent, I honestly feel that I should have a product that works at least 99% of the time that it's being used. Maybe there is some underlying issue that Netgear just hasn't informed me about yet, and the error actually is on my part. But until the day that they are finally able to point this out to me, I stand by my statement that this is not the best wireless PC card on the market.
Atheros Chipset for Geeks means decent operation for everybody.......2006-08-27
High end users and users who consider themselves geeks will find this card useful. The chipset allows for direct and immediate integration into Linux systems with no additional work on most platforms. The chipset is also able to be used in special modes by a number of Windows applications.
For any users at all, the card will do a decent job of operation with a good range and sensitivity.
This card does not include an external antenna jack, however. And in certain modes in Windows, it has a bad habit of SSID loopback. This causes occasional issues with the card claiming that it can see its home network even if the network is far out of range. This may cause confusion for some users as they try to connect to the network and are unable to. Investigation revealed this to be an issue specifically caused by Windows' interaction with the card, and not the card itself, as it works fine in other operating systems. Also, in the time that I have used it, I have only experienced this error once.
Overall, the card is well worth the cost, especially if you are looking for that chipset. The decent performance in my opinion outweighs the very infrequent trouble with SSID loopback. if you are looking for the chipset for a linux machine, this card is excellent.
Netgear WAG511 Dual Band Wireless PC Card.......2006-07-10
Product came promptly, in nicely wrapped packaged box, but manual and installation CD's were missing. Fortunately all necessary drivers were available from manufacture web-site. Installation went smoothly. Configuration was easy, overall setup in less than 5 min, including driver download. Definitely out performs all other wireless cards in my possession: Intel, Linksys and Belkin. Almost twice their range and speed.
Good Product.......2006-07-07
Easy to install within 20 minutes, and that's going carefully. I wasn't able to intercept the hotspot near my house, but when I get closer, this works like a charm.
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