Samsung SPR4232 42" Flat Panel EDTV Plasma TV

Product Description

Samsung's SP-R4232 42" ED Plasma TV improves video while delivering a wealth of new viewing options. The DNIe video enhancer enhances all analog NTSC and wideband video inputs improved picture quality. With the AnyNet System you can use your Samsung TV's remote control to enjoy the world of digital cable and HDTV. The CableCARD lets you enjoy cable through your TV without having to order a cable box. Anynet System Control controls all your Samsung A/V components through a single TV remote CableCARD connects the TV directly to your cable signal without the need for a separate cable box SRS TruSurround XT delivers 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers 4-Way, 15-watt speakers Connections - 1 Composite Video, 1 S-Video input, 2 Component Video A/V input(480i/480p/720p/1080i), 1 Audio Monitor output, 1 Digital Audio output (1 optical, 1 coaxial) Also has 1 DVI input, 1 HDMI input, 2 RF inputs(1 NTSC, 1 ATSC), 1 D-Sub 15 Pin PC (RGB) input and 1 CableCard Slot Dimensions with Stand and Speakers(WxHxD) - 41.6 x 30.1 x 13.4 Weight - 88.4 lbs. Included Accessories - Remote control, battery, manual, power cord, RF cable

Amazon.com Product Description

Get sharp, clear imagery from any television signal with the 42-inch Samsung SPR4232 EDTV plasma television. It has a built-in analog/digital (NTSC/ATSC) tuner that will receive free over-the-air HDTV signals and is Digital Cable Ready, so you can enjoy digital cable without an additional box or remote.

The Samsung Digital Natural Image engine (DNIe) Video Enhancer refines all analog NTSC and wideband video inputs for an overall improvement in picture quality. DNIe improves contrast, white level, picture detail and incorporates digital noise reduction to improve lower quality video inputs. The Automatic Digital Format Conversion System is compatible with 1080i and 720p HDTV formats, 480p EDTV and 480i SDTV formats. This system will accept any DTV, analog TV, or XGA computer RGB input. All video signals are converted to a 16:9 wide-screen pixel count (1280 x 720) progressive display for flicker-free images.

Designated as an EDTV, the TH-42PD50U displays signals in 480-line progressive (480p) mode, and can also accept 480p signals from video sources such as progressive-scan DVD players. While an EDTV doesn't have enough pixels for a true high-definition resolution, the difference is surprisingly small.

The TH-42PD50U features a widescreen picture aspect ratio (16:9; standard TVs have a 4:3 aspect ratio), which is the ideal screen format for viewing widescreen video from DVD players. The 3D digital comb filter helps reduce video noise by comparing each horizontal scanning line with the lines above and below and with the corresponding line on the previous subsequent video frames. Other features include auto-pixel shifting (to prevent picture burn-in), 175-degree viewing angle, fanless cooling for quiet operation, and 12-bit processing for 68.7 billion colors.

It has two built-in stereo speakers for 16 watts of total power (8 watts per speaker) that can produce TruSurround virtual surround sound, which is capable of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers. The SPR4232 features the following video and audio connections:

Composite video/audio In: 1
Component video In (Y, Pb, Pr): 2
S-Video In: 1
HDMI In: 1
RF: 2

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a lossless, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface to link any audio/video source (such as a set-top box, DVD player, or AV receiver) with your TV or monitor.

What's in the Box
Samsung SPR4232 plasma TV, remote control, two batteries, printed operating instructions

Customer Reviews:

Big Screen small problems.......2007-03-09

Picture is very good quality and set up is mostly user friendly. Advertising did not indicate that the pricy side mount speakers were not included. Without these the sound quality is very poor and tinny.

combo goodness.......2006-04-07

this is my first major "unnecessary" purchase(22 years old college student/part time worker). i was really scared in spending hard earned $1700 (plus tax) on something i would regret but i have been so satisfied with the samsung spr4232 only after a few minor tweaks. after i took this unit home, i plugged in my old dvd player (using component cables) and was unimpressed. few days later(after more research), i purchased the samsung dvd-hd850($89.99 brand new). the dvd player came with a HDMI cable INCLUDED!!! if anyone knows how much regular HDMI cables cost($80-120!), they would know this is a bargain. these two units(combined) left me stunned. the showroom quality of the tv was finally reached. HDMI cables are the only way to go with this unit. now i can enjoy my hard earned money exactly the way i've always dreamed of: a big ass plasma tv in a tiny, crowded, and a neat freak's worse nightmare of a room.

Great Deal, Some Flaws though.......2005-11-30

I've had this TV for about 2 months now and I'm very satisfied.

I'm not an audiophile, so the sound/speakers make little difference to me. Regardless, to my ears, shows that are broadcast in HD/stereo sound very good when the volume is raised.

This is not a TV on which to watch analog programming, and even digital cable doesn't do the HD capability of the set justice. The only way to judge the picture quality of this set is with an HD signal. Sports look the best, most notably football and basketball, and baseball (ultimate fighting and boxing are decent too). Nature shows also look great -- especially red rock mountains or grassy plains. Lakes and underwater scenes tend to get some banding around the edges, but some tinkering with the contrast can help. TV shows (like sitcoms and crime dramas) broadcast in HD are usually decent, but skin tones are often flat. However, I've learned that some such issues seem occur more often when a scene was filmed using low lighting, odd camera angles, or extreme close-ups.

This TV is also good for viewing movies, and since most DVD players currenlty only output 480 lines of resolution, nothing is lost since that's all this set displays.

There are a few presets on the remote control for color and sound and a bit of tinkering on each often yields better results depending on what you're watching. The onscreen menus are easy to navigate for the most part, but the color adjustment submenu is clumsy and painful: whether using the "easy" mode or the advanced mode, you only get a static picture to look at when adjusting the color -- the normal show that you are watching goes away when you are adjusting the color.

The PIP feature is there, but cannot be initiated in the normal TV or antenna mode -- it must be initiated from another mode such as DVD. And though the remote control provides a "shortcut" button underneath a sliding panel (on the remote) it only turns on PIP and does not move it around or swap it with the main picture. To do that you have to go through 3 menu levels!

I opted to get a cable card from my cable provider, so it's nice not to have a set top box. There are a couple of problems with the cable card integration, though. When my cable provider resets the cable card (and I'm not sure why or how often this is done) my channel list is reset and those channels that I have manually removed through the menu "reappear". Since this amounts to several hundred channels being "put back" on the list, I've only taken the time to do this twice -- I couldn't spare the 45 minutes to remove those channels a third time. Also, when using the cable card, you cannot rename the channels as you can do in antenna or normal cable mode.

There are some other issues that I cannot remember at the moment, but are mostly minor. And overall, most of the issues that I detailed about this TV are indeed minor. The thing to take away from this review is that, overall, this is a very good TV at a very good price. It's a pleasure and a dream to watch, especially programs that are broadcast in HD. If you're going to sit close enough to a TV to see the pixels, neither this nor any large screen will make you happy. If will be sitting a reasonable distance away from the set, say at least 8 to 10 feet, then this is a fine choice. In fact, even though it's ED, not HD, I doubt I'll ever know the difference.

this tv is awsome!!.......2005-11-21

i just bought this same tv recently along with the 800watt dvd system from samsung with 5dvd carousel & i'll tell you what it blows away my last system which was a sony but instead of plasma i had a 32"sony wega(flatscreen).this system is the best i've had so far!!!

Good "low-end" ED Plasma TV.......2005-08-31

After standing in front of Panasonic TH-42PD50U and Samsung SPR4232 at local BestBuy for several hours, I have purchased the Samsung. Having been a royal Panasonic consumer for past 10 yrs, it almost came down to a coin toss.
Here are my two cents:

The Good:
1. Design -- Though purely subjective, I have found three design elements to be both functionally and esthetically satisfying: a) Black bezel to make the screen seem smaller and
smoother transition from picture to surrounding wall (although I wish the trim was matte, not glossy), b) Round pedestal that integrates with the TV better and makes side-to-side "tilting" possible without its "feet" sticking out over the TV console (the TV itself does NOT tilt; you have to move it), c) Round power button with surrounding illumination (minor design accent but it makes overall TV look a little less boxy).
2. Picture Quality -- Although this was not a deciding factor against the Panasonic, the Samsung does exhibit sharper contrast from a distance. However, from close proximity, the combination of DNIe and deeper black color makes the characters bit less 'natural.' At the end, I knew I'll have at least 8~10 ft distance from the TV so I weighed the "distant picture" more.
3. Sound Quality -- I'm not saying here that the sound quality is fabulous. But, compared to my Sharp LCD TV, this one is acceptable. With Sharp, the sound is actually louder behind the TV, not in front. At least, I don't have that issue with the Samsung -- it projects sounds [conversation between characters] pretty well.

The Bad:
1. Design -- The TV is too "rectangular" with rather sharp edges. If it wasn't for some round elements (see my comments earlier), the TV might come across as a cheap imitation.
2. "Ghost image" -- Well, this issue is not limited to Samsung but I had a scare. During the first few days, I went through some old movies on VHS, and with these 3:4 aspect ratio seemed more natural so I changed to the 3:4 ratio and watched movies for 4~5 days. And I went back to 16:9, I was surprised to find TWO "ghost" vertical lines where the edges of two side "black" bars were to make the screen 3:4. It went away after viewing a movie at 16:9, but made me wonder why bother offering 3:4 ratio if the TV cannot handle it. Later I have found out that Panoramic ratio handles old 3:4 ratio much better than 16:9 or, sometimes, 3:4 ratio itself (it keeps the distortions at minimum around the center, and slightly stretch at the end of both sides.
3. Inputs -- The TV offers one composite input, which is a minor nuisance, but expected at least two (like Panasonic).

The Ugly:
1. Remote Control -- This is a remote control from hell, unless you have ALL Samsung products (such as Samsung DVD, Samsung VCR, etc.). The Remote from my DishNetwork has more functionality.

Overall, I'm satisfied with the purchase at the price I have paid. If I have to pick one reason for picking this TV, it was ovall design. The black bezel does make a difference, and that's why high-end Panasonic actually offer them. Otherwise, you can go either and be pretty happy.

Happy Hunting.

Product Description

Brother is committed to providing exceptional value for customers by utilizing its accumulated technology and know-how to satisfy their needs. The company supplies unique products, for personal use in office and home, that incorporate the pleasure of creation with practical functionality.

Average customer rating:

Bulbs blow at less than 500 hours

Warning! Defective Product!

Sharp, clear picture

Great projector for the price!

Best Value for your money!

Panasonic PT-AE700U High-Definition Home Cinema LCD Projector

Manufacturer: Panasonic
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Monster Cable ULT V1000 SV-8 THX Ultra 1000 S-Video Cable

Monster Cable PowerCenter HTS 2000 MKII

Product Features:

High-definition HDMI, component-video, composite-video, S-video, and RGB inputs

1,280 x 720 native HD resolution (displays 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 720p, and 1080i inputs)

1,000 ANSI lumens brightness, up to 2,000:1 contrast ratio; widescreen (16:9) native aspect ratio, 4:3 compatible

Smooth Screen technology for smooth, film-like images

Measures 13.2 x 3.7 x 10.6 inches (W x H x D) and weighs just 7.9 pounds

ASIN: B00076QBUA

Product Description

The PT-AE700U is the most impressive home cinema projector ever from Panasonic. Compact enough to sit on a bookshelf, it is packed with advanced features designed to bring you a whole new level of home theater enjoyment.Dynamic contrast is now 2000: 1, by far the best in its class, so the picture is sharp and clear even in a well-lit room. New integrated cinema quality circuitry includes a Dynamic Iris optical system that constantly adjusts the brightness and gamma characteristics in real time, so the picture is always optimal and transitions betweens scenes are more natural. An innovative color correction system - developed after consultation with top Hollywood colorist David Bernstein 1 - incorporates Cinema Color Management technology to ensure faithful color reproduction. This cinema-quality integrated circuitry brings you on-screen colors just as you would see them in a movie theater. And the PT-AE700U comes with advanced Smooth Screen technology that effectively eliminates the typical "screen door" effect, so the images you see on the screen are natural and lifelike.

Amazon.com Product Description

Panasonic's PT-AE700U high-definition LCD projector is equipped with advanced digital picture-enhancing features to transform your living room, basement, or bonus room into a small (or not so small) scale theater for viewing everything from movies to sports to your favorite HD television programs. The tiny projector is capable of displaying an ultra-sharp, ultra-clear widescreen picture up to 18 feet in diagonal. How's that for big-screen?

The PT-AE700U's three 16:9 LCD panels (each with a native 1,280 x 720 pixel count) produce a phenomenal picture with 1,000-lumens brightness and beautifully saturated colors, even in well-lit rooms.

Incorporating the expertise and artistic creativity of the Hollywood colorist David Bernstein, the PT-AE700U's a wealth of image-optimizing features include a color-correction system with Cinema Color Management (CCM) technology to ensure super-faithful color reproduction and a Dynamic Iris optical system incorporating AI technology to produce a best-in-class 2,000:1 contrast ratio. The projector's Dynamic Iris constantly adjusts its light volume and gamma curve in real time, so the picture always looks its best and transitions between scenes are amazingly smooth and natural.

A newly developed 2x optical zoom lens allows image size adjustment to accommodate your room layout and screen size. For instance, the PT-AE700U can project a 100-inch diagonal picture from a distance of less than 10 feet or from a distance of more than 19 feet, depending on where it's most convenient for you to place the projector. A joystick-controlled optical system permits easy vertical and horizontal lens shifts so you can easily adjust the screen without having to move the projector and without distorting the onscreen image.

Other innovative PT-AE700U features include Smooth Screen technology that effectively eliminates the "screen door effect" (visible spacing between pixels), 10-bit digital processing and 10-bit gamma correction (which accurately reproduces subtle changes in brightness and hue and quadruples the number of displayable colors to more than 1 billion and over 1,024 gray levels), and improved Dynamic Sharpness Control (which adjusts video signal enhancement based on the difference in brightness of adjacent pixels). The PT-AE700U also performs 3:2 pulldown detection and reversal, a handy feature for watching progressive-scan movie programs in their native 24-frame format. Digital video mastering introduces a common distortion when adjusting 24 frames-per-second movies to 30 fps video; 3:2 pulldown digitally corrects this distortion, removing the redundant information to display a film-frame-accurate picture.

Weighing just under 8 pounds, the projector is light enough for you to move it between rooms as desired and light enough for you to have it permanently installed in the ceiling using an optional mount. A screen trigger terminal facilitates the opening and closing of an electronic screen when you turn the projector on and off.

The PT-AE700U's range of inputs includes an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) that accepts all high-definition digital sources, a component-video input to connect to analog HD sources or progressive-scan DVD players and DTV set-top boxes, a PC input to connect multimedia computer sources, and standard composite- and S-video jacks as well.

Further, the PT-AE700U is quiet, with an operating noise level as low as 26 dB. Additional features include omnidirectional digital keystone correction that minimizes distortion when projecting at an angle of up to 30 degrees; contrast, brightness, and gamma level adjustments across 7 picture modes; memory storage of up to 3 sets of picture adjustment settings; a back-lit wireless remote control; 7-language onscreen menu selection; and manual zoom and focus.

What's in the Box
Projector, remote control, remote batteries, an AV cable (10 feet), an AC power cord, a user's manual, and warranty information.

Customer Reviews:

Bulbs blow at less than 500 hours.......2006-12-12

I have been a proud owner of this projector for a short while over a year. I love the picture this projector creates. Bright, smooth images and the HD is awesome. However, there is a manufacturer's defect in the bulb. My bulb, after only putting 470 hours onto it, exploded last night. I'm finding case after case of this happening to people with this projector. I can only hope panasonic will do the right thing and replace my bulb at no cost. I'm sad to say that I probably won't buy another panasonic projector (and, from the looks of things, I'm going to be back in the marker REAL soon). I think I may go back to sharp, who made my original projector which I loved.

beware of this! you'll be very sad when your bulb prematurely goes "POP".

Warning! Defective Product!.......2006-07-16

I was happy with this projector for a year, then within two months of the one-year warranty expiring it went quickly downhill. The power supply went bad, which made the projector nothing but a $2000 paperweight. It's a very common problem with this model, judging from all the complaints on home-theater forums. It would power on and almost immediatly shut itself off, then try to restart over and over until the main power switch on the back of the unit got turned off. $400.00 to fix it. Right after that, my lamp went kaput after exactly 800 hours. So much for extending the lamp life to 3000 hours by using it in "low" mode. I hate to think how short the life would have been if I'd have used it in "high."
Unfortunately, I used my worthless Discover card to purchase this projector so I had no buyer assurance or extended warranty like I do with Visa. Way to learn the hard way! Goodbye Discover Card! Panasonic was no help either when I called. They just tried to push me off on their in-bed repair facility in Kansas.
Never again. I'll never buy or recommend Panasonic again after this experience. Beware!

Sharp, clear picture.......2005-12-20

I have owned this projector since May, 2005. The picture is fantastic.
The first movie my family watched was Star Wars episode I. Although a 1000 lumens,
the picture shows up excellent in the dark, and good in low light. But buy it from "Projector People" instead. Ask for Ross. They are not only cheaper than Amazon, but they absolutely back the product if you have a problem. Their Customer Service and Sales teams are excellent and knowledgeable. You can talk to a human being and ask questions and get real honest answers. No hard sell. I recommend this projector to anyone. For $1499, it is a steal. The one thing it could use is an auto focus or a focus from the remote. The Zoom is also manual. But in zoom mode, I can cover my 14x8 foot wall. Now imagine the Superbowl that large and in HDTV. This projector can do that!

Great projector for the price!.......2005-04-07

This was my first projector. I researched a lot of different models and finally decided on this one because on paper it looked to give the most bang for the buck (my price range was $2000-$3000). I also wanted native 16:9.
After owning it for over a month, I'm quite happy with it. It has none of the flaws usually associated with LCD projectors. There is no "screen door" effect at all, and the black levels are very impressive.
I have the unit mounted to the ceiling (purchased RPA mount for $190) and project onto a 120" gray screen.
One feature that helped clenched the deal for me is the 2x zoom lens - I have the projector situated less than 14 feet from a 10-foot diagonal screen.
I had a little trouble with the mount I purchased, but the projector itself is incredibly easy to setup and operate. The joystick next to the lens lets you to control the horizontal and vertical shift without tilting or moving the whole unit. Remote is back-lit. Menus allow plenty of tweaking. You can store user-defined settings or use factory presets (like cinema, natural, dynamic, etc.).
I have the projector in a dedicated home theater room with no windows and keep the lights turned off while it's running. If I had to deal with ambient light though, I probably would have chosen a brighter projector since this one is only 1000 lumens.
I mostly watch DVDs on this, but also use it to watch cable and play video games - playing Halo 2 on this is an awesome experience!

Best Value for your money!.......2005-03-17

Don't be fooled by the low price of this projector. Until DLP HD+ Projectors drop to this price range there is nothing that can come close to beating this projectors value for money. The new breed of LCD projectors have come a long way in displaying BLACK close to true black with high contrast ratios.

I shopped around a lot for projectors and seen projectors from Runoco, Sony, Sim, Marantz, etc which vary in price from 3k to well over 15K. I wouldn't say this Panasonic is the best but for the price I am paying, I am really not losing much of quality gain. I project the picture on 100" screen from Carada (another value/quality company) and it did nothing less than 'WOW' many of my friends who watched movies on it.

The picture looks very bright and sharp and colors are very vivid. The build quality of the projector is also excellent. You will not go wrong with this purchase. With little tweaking, the picture quality can be improved a lot. You can find intructions to do that at avsforums another well known Home Theater forums. But, please make sure you know what you are doing before you attempt the tweaking.

Average customer rating:

Nothing But Trouble

Small, Lightweight, & Expandable!

Only OK

large step back from earlier players.

The perferc MPS3 player for your workout.

SanDisk SDMX2-1024 Sansa e140 1 GB Digital Audio Player with SD Expansion Slot

Manufacturer: SanDisk
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Product Features:

1 GB MP3 player holds up to 240 MP3 files and up to 480 WMA files, SDexpansion slot lets you add up to 2 GB of additional memory

Plays MP3, WMA (including secure WMA content), Audible audio file formats

Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port for fast and easy transfer of files

Digital FM tuner with 20 preset stations

Up to 17 hours continuous playback using one AAA battery

ASIN: B00083XXTY

Product Description

SanDisk's Sansa e100 Series Digital Audio Players provide high-quality digital music playback, with easy navigation and expandable memory, at an affordable price. The SD slot provides the users to add up to 2GB of additional storage space for their MP3, WMA (including protected purchased content), and Audible format files. Up to 17 hour continuous playback using one AAA Battery (included) Comes with sleek carrying case and armband to protect your player, keep your hands free Future accessories will be available e.g. Car Kit, Home Kit, External Speakers, Cases· Enhanced Sound Fidelity With SRS WOW Easy to use - plug and play, no drivers required Value added software offers Indigo backlit LCD provides ID3 Tag information (v.1 and 2) One-year warranty

Amazon.com Product Description

Combining great features and pocket-friendly compactness, SanDisk Sansa digital audio players make it possible to get the most out of your music. Not only is the design great, and the sound quality exceptional, but SanDisk players are also affordable, making it easy to get your groove on wherever you roam.

In addition to its internal storage, you can add more space with an SD expansion slot. View larger. Take a closer look at the Sansa e140 with this interactive demo.
The Sansa e140 Digital Audio Player features a built-in digital FM tuner you can preset 20 of your favorite radio stations. Even better, in addition to the 1 GB of built-in storage space, you can add up to 2 GB of extra storage space with the included SD slot so you'll have plenty of room for your favorite MP3, Audible, and WMA music.

The Sansa e140's sophisticated, yet simple navigation allows sorting songs by artist, album, song title, genre, year, date loaded, and more. Navigation is made all the more enjoyable with an indigo backlit multi-line LCD, which shows full ID3 tag info. Meanwhile, sound quality is enhanced by SRS WOW technology.

The device plays MP3, WMA (including secure WMA content), and Audible audio file formats, and it is fully compatible with purchased songs and content from leading online sources such as Real's Rhapsody music service, which brings together the largest legal collection of digital music in the world. You can also take advantage of the Audible service, which offers digital audiobooks, audio magazines, newspapers, radio programs, and more.

When playing MP3 files, you can expect 16 hours of continuous playback capacity, or about 240 songs. WMA-format song capacity, offers 32 hours of playback, or approximately 480 songs.

Getting media and music to and from your Sansa e140 is a snap, thanks to a high speed USB 2.0 port that enables fast and easy transfer of files. Additionally, the e140 can also be used as an external storage device for data storage and transfer. The device comes with a sleek carrying case with an armband, and you can expect up to 17 hours continuous playback using the included AAA battery. The Sansa e140 comes with a one-year limited warranty

Sansa e100 series players use PlaysForSure technology. Look for the PlaysForSure logo if you're shopping for a portable music or video device and you want to make sure the digital music and video you purchase will play back on it every time. Match the PlaysForSure logo on a large selection of leading devices and online music stores. If you see the logo, you'll know your digital music will play for sure. Choose from a large number of digital music and video stores, including MTV's Urge, Rhapsody, Yahoo!, MSN Music, MusicMatch, MusicNow, Napster, Wal-Mart Music Downloads, and many more.

What's in the Box
Sansa e140 digital audio player, carrying case with armband, stereo earphones, AAA Alkaline battery, USB 2.0 travel cable, quick start guide, and CD-ROM (value-added software/content and user's manual).

Customer Reviews:

Nothing But Trouble.......2007-09-23

I purchased the Sansa e-140 and a 2GB Sandisk memory card for it a little over a year ago. Right from the start, I had problems with the player. It was fine as long as all songs were on the player itself. However, once I got to the point of needing to put some music on the card, the trouble began. Although I had over 700 songs on the player (as verified when it was connected to Windows Media Player), I could access only 200 to 300 of them. The others simply did not show up in the directory. I worked with Sandisk customer support many times, getting conflicting information from the various reps. On their advice, I tried reformatting and adding firmware, and then transferring the music back to the player and card, but nothing worked. On their advice, I purchased yet another card to make sure that it was not the card itself, but the problems did not go away. Finally, Sandisk replaced the player with an identical player. Excited that I would finally have a working player, it was even more of a disappointment to find that the new player had the same problema. Again, I sought the help of the Sandisk customer support staff. This rep suggested that there might be a corrupt file on my player. So, in response, I checked every file, even going so far as to re-rip every one of the over 700 songs into a WMA format and transfer them to the player one at a time. Finally, I was able to see all of the songs. However, once I added another song at another time, I was again unable to access all of the music. This has always been the case. In frustration, I finally gave up and purchased an iPod. My daughter also has a Sansa e140 and she has had exactly the same problems. She, too, finally gave up and purchased an iPod. My advice is to steer clear of this MP3 player.

Small, Lightweight, & Expandable!.......2007-09-17

This Sansa MP3 Player is great! I like its size, ease of use, and its expandable to boot! I record various music themes or books to expansion memory cards and I can swap them out depending on what I want to listen to. With the 1 GB memory on board and the endless number of memory cards you can use/swap, the possibilities are endless. It's not as thin as the Apple but it does have a built in FM radio! It scans for the next frequency. I upgraded the headphones and am very pleased with sound quality, ability to search for genre, artist, etc on the lcd screen. The control buttons are easy to use with one hand. I use it for long road trips to block out noise on the plane or road noise. The crisp music in my ears is great!

Only OK.......2007-08-22

I love the size and weight of the mp3 player. The sound is pretty nice too (with different, better headphones since the ones that came with it are pretty awful, I hate those stupid earbud things). As everyone has stated, there is no memory for this, none. You turn it on and it goes to the very first song or the very first fm station, which sucks because I always have to take the time to flip through the stations to find something to listen to. Also, I can't seem to get the 4 or 5 preset songs off of it, unless I am doing somthing wrong. Its quite annoying as I have to fast forward to get to my own music. However, it does the job and I all I really use it for is when I go to the gym, so its fine for me.

large step back from earlier players. .......2007-07-25

I bought this player because it has SD card expansion capability and because I liked my old SanDisk 512 MB MP3 Player (blue).

Now, when you put 3 GB of files into your mp3 player, you want them organized, right? How do your organize your files? Most of us do it by putting the files into different folders (directories). This player does not support folders. You can sort your files only by info in the tags (album, artist, genre etc.) You don't even see these tags when your rearrange your files on your computer. What were Sandisk engineers thinking when they took this function (viewing and playing by folders) away? How do they sort their files on their computers?

The resume function is gone. I have updated my Sansa with latest available firmware update on July 24 2007; and there is no resume function. The player starts at the beginning of the last track it was playing when it was turned it off. My old Sandisk player had the resume function. Why is it gone in a newer player?

The covers for USB and SD card slot are tiny pieces of rubber that are not attached to the player. You pull them off and unless you are really careful, you will lose them. On all the gadgets that I have had (mp3 players, cameras) the covers were attached to the gadget body. Why Sandisk engineers could not do it on Sansa?

The perferc MPS3 player for your workout........2007-07-12

I've had my SanDisk e140 for 2 years now and I prefer it over the iPod, especially if you're deciding on an mp3 player for your workout. It's small, lightweight, holds almost 2 hours of music (without the expansion card) and if you purchase a silicone skin cover you can clip it to your waist and never know it was there. It's simple features and large buttons come in handy especially if you're running/biking and don't want to stop to scroll through several menus when switching to another song.

The biggest plus over the iPod is that it comes with a built-in FM Tuner that gets really good reception. This is also a handy feature when you want to catch up on the latest news and current events during an early morning bike ride.

The only downside was that I had to power cycle the device twice. This happened when the device would not turn on even after replacing the battery. Since it was still under warranty I called the SanDisk Tech Support and they help me get the device back up and running on both occasions.

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Monster Cable MV3R-8M Monster Video 3 Double Shielded Video Cable with RCA Connectors 8 m. (26.24 ft.)

Manufacturer: Monster Cable
ProductGroup: CE
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Product Features:

Extended linear bandwidth out past 900MHz for superb Base Band signal transfer.

Special stranded 100% copper construction provides lower attenuation for minimum signal loss.

Monster's cellular dielectric allows high-velocity signal transfer for maximum signal strength.

Metal-to-metal double-shielding for 100% foil, plus 95% braid, for maximum protection against interference.

Patented, 8-cut Turbine 24k gold contact RCA connectors.

ASIN: B00004Y2YX

Product Description

Monster Video 3's (MV3) reputation for delivering the clearest, sharpest picture and the brightest, most accurate colors is well founded. MV3 was the first video cable ever to receive certification by the prestigious Imaging Science Foundation-the home theatre industry's recognized authority on video reproduction, with an extremely linear bandwidth to 550MHz and 75-Ohm impedance, MV3 offers consistently outstanding picture definition for composite video, component video and cable TV.True metal-to-metal double shielding of foil and copper braid provides maximum protection against EM and RF interference.MV3's signal-carrying conductor is embedded in the center of a unique dielectric (insulator). Gas is injected into the dielectric, creating uniform, microscopic cells that allow the conductor to rest in the exact center of the cable (even when the cable is bent). The result is consistent 75-Ohm impedance for maximum signal strength, consistent performance and efficient transfer of video signals between components.The Imaging Science Foundation demands stringent standards to 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 theatre." One look and you'll agree.

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Ridiculously low battery life

(update) nanual mode works better than default

Excellent Piece of Machinery

small and sharp

amazing

Samsung Digimax 430 4MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

Manufacturer: Samsung
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

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Accessories:

PhotoImpact 6.0

Samsonite Worldproof 1.4 Digital Camera Bag -Blue/Black

Sony VCTR610 Lightweight Tripod for DCR-DVD201, 203, 403 & HDR-HC3 Camcorders

Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0 [Old Version]

Lexar Media 256 MB Memory Stick (MS256-281)

Product Features:

4-megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality 11-by-15-inch enlargements

3x optical zoom combines with 4x digital zoom for a total of 12x zoom

Movie clips with audio; 1.5-inch color TFT LCD monitor

Store images on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (32 MB SD card included)

Powered by 2 AA-size batteries (alkaline included, rechargeable NiMH recommended)

ASIN: B0001G6UGG

Product Description

The new Digimax 430 is a compact and stylish digital camera, with dimensions of just 10.6 x 5.5 x 3.2cm. Housed inside this compact silver body is an impressive host of features to give you the results you want. The combination of a digital and optical zoom gets you eleven times closer to your subject. Images are captured on the camera's 4 million pixel CCD to give you clear and detailed results. Preview them in the form of thumbnails, slide-show or even movie clips with sound, on the camera's TFT LCD monitor, or play them back on a TV via the NTSC/PAL connection. On board editing is carried out with the touch of a button. The Digimax has many auto and manual exposure and white balance modes to capture your images in their best light. You also have the choice of many extra useful shooting modes to choose from, created for specific photographic circumstances such a "fireworks", "backlight", "beach and snow", "children" and "landscapes" to name a few! Because the Digimax 430 has a multi-card storage slot, you can store your images on SD / MMC or Memory Stick Duo cards. Download is quick and easy onto a PC and the useful bundled software can be used to enhance your pictures even further. However, you don't need to own a computer to see the end results because the Digimax 430 is PICTBRIDGE compatible, meaning you simply connect the camera to a Pictbridge compatible printer and print off your chosen pictures.

Customer Reviews:

Ridiculously low battery life.......2007-09-18

This camera was given to my husband and I as a gift about 2 years ago now (Dec. 2005). This thing has a battery life of zero. From day one, we could only take 6 or 7 photos before the camera died and the batteries had to be replaced (we always use premium alkalines). The recharger that came with it was no help - recharged batteries don't work. My mother-in-law also received the camera then and hers has the same problem. As far as I'm concerned, the picture quality doesn't matter -- I can't use this camera without bringing a stack of batteries with me. Totally worthless.

(update) nanual mode works better than default.......2005-05-10

I got this cam this weekend
the pic is good, except one thing
the tint is a little bit blueish
with flash, the pic looks normal
after a while to tweak the cam, found using manual mode, and fine tune to get more ideal effect
on white balance part (use manual mode, then press +/- button to AWB mode, then use d-pad to change), change it to sun or high-lighting (the 2nd or 4th), then the pic is more natural, no more blueish
on video recording, it don't work well under dark enviornment, the quality is OK, not better than DV (it's avi format)
here is my suggestion on using this cam
default mode works better outdoors or with flash; using manual mode, with instruction stated above to get more natural pic
use 2000mA/h or higher Ni-MH battery, or rechargable CR-V3 battery (it can take 50+ pics without flash)
avoid dark enviornment when taking video, and the video player must support DIVX
buy 256MB or higher SD or MS DUO card (this cam supports 1GB SD card, at least with Lexar 32x)
use "point-shift-fire" trick to get more optimized brightness

after manually configured the cam, I am more satisfied with this cam, at least for the price, this cam is more configureable under manual mode

Excellent Piece of Machinery.......2005-04-15

I bought this last November. The main reason was because it was on sale but absolutely no regrets. It is a wonderful camera. I had done some research on amazon on one of the top name brands and found that many were displeased with it. Then when I read the reviews on this on, I just had to write a review to complement the already great reviews. The only thing I should stress is that the buyer also buy a pair of rechargable batteries with this. Besides that nothing else for this A material.

small and sharp.......2005-01-26

This samsung camera is great, the pictures come out excellent; I compared the quality to other cameras and it is by far the best I've seen for such a good price! Also the mini clips are so good, it's like having a video recorder! And the camera is really small in size, that's a plus! I would recommend it to anybody.

amazing.......2005-01-18

i recieved this camera for my birthday. i was very excited to have it. that night i took it with me to take pics of a concert i was at the pics turned out great! i love this camera. the movie option is incredible too. i take this camera everywhere i go. it was easy to use when i got it i didnt even have to read the manual. piece of cake and wonderful camera.

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