Vialta BM-TV Dual Beamer Phone Video Station

Product Description

Beamer TV Videophone works with your television, home phone and home phone line, to instantly add video to your phone calls. Call your family and friends, and see them on your television screen. With Beamer TV, families can experience the joys and benefits of videophone calls by seeing family and friends they are talking to displayed on their television screen. Beamer TV is easy to set up and easy to use - as easy as making a phone call. Beamer TV is easy to set up in four simple steps. Plug your phone into Beamer TV, plug Beamer TV into your television's RCA video jack, connect Beamer TV to your wall phone jack, and plug in Beamer TV's power adapter. Beamer TV's performance features offer callers a wide range of choices. Beamer TV is stylishly designed to fit anywhere. With a slim, sleek shape and lightweight body, Beamer TV is ideal for any viewing environment. Beamer TV is designed to add live, color motion video to phone calls using any home phone and television (with RCA video jack), over any home (analog) phone line. The quality of the video connection is dependent on the quality of your phone line connection, just as the audio quality is dependent on the phone line connection when Beamer TV is not in use.

Amazon.com Product Description

Early Adopters Pick: October 2003. Call family and friends and see them on your TV. The Vialta Beamer adds video to your conversations using an ordinary telephone line. Two phones per package.

Vialta's new Beamer TV gives you the ability to instantly add video to phone calls using your existing home phone and television. Beamer TV works with any home phone (corded or cordless) over any standard analog phone line (one-line or two-line) to display full color video of the person you're talking to. All you have to do is pick up the phone, dial a friend or family member (who also has a Beamer TV or Videophone), and press the Start/Views button on the remote control.

Beamer TV is small, so it fits in narrow spaces; it is designed to sit atop your television. It has a built-in 0.25-inch CMOS camera that can capture full-motion video and transmit it to your recipient at 4 to 15 frames per second. Transmission speed is dependant on phone line quality and connection rate, as well as the amount of motion and detail being transferred.

When not in use, the remote control rests in a recessed niche so it's easy to find, and a camera cover protects the lens from dust and scratches. And, the Beamer TV has a skid-proof base to prevent accidental slipping and the need to realign the built-in camera.

Setup is easy--simply plug your phone into Beamer TV, plug Beamer TV into your television's RCA video jack, connect Beamer TV to your wall phone jack, and plug in Beamer TV's power adapter. There is no special wiring or equipment required, and no service agreement, so the only charges that will appear on your phone bill are those for long distance.

What's in the Box
Two each of: Beamer TV unit, standard 25-foot telephone cord (RJ-11) x 2, 6-foot video cable, remote control, AC power adapter, user guide, warranty card

Customer Reviews:

Great for when your away from the family.......2007-01-09

I got the beamer for christmas because I knew that I would be away from my family for the holidays. I set up the one at home before I left and On Christmas morning I made the call home and even though we were 900 miles apart we hot to open our gifts together.
The only draw back was that BOTH of the remote control batteries were dead
so we couldn't use all the features.
The beamer is a excellent item to have for familys that are spread out over the country and can't get to see each other as much as they would like. (IE) grandparents

Video Phone.......2005-10-25

I am not happy with the results I have gotten using this product. I bought 2 video phones, one for my granddaughter and one for myself. I am able to see her, although picture is not clear, but she is not able to see me. This would be a great idea if the bugs had been worked out first!

Waste of money ... doesn't work........2005-09-27

First, the camera is very low quality. I have a lot of light over-exposure, even when the blinds are closed and a rainy day. Also (perhaps because of it) there are hardly any colors.

Second, the two units I bought don't want to exchange their video. I have been reading the manual over, and over again. We tried it many times, but the two units don't want to connect.

This technology is not as simple as Vialta wants you to believe it is.

Also, I noticed that a lot of units are being sold through Ebay - another sign that the Beamer doesn't work for most users.

And, Vialta doesn't have a forum in their website. To me that's an indication they have a lot of problems they don't want you to know about before you buy the Beamers.

My opinion ... a simple waste of money.

Disappointed again in Vialta.......2004-07-16

This is the second time I have tried a Vialta Beamer. First the tabletop version and then the TV version. My children and parents were so excited to see each other while talking on the phone. We thought that this technology was truly made for families like ours. Unfortunately, it is just not there yet. The picture is not clear and it can't really capture any motion from the kids. We were truly disappointed again in Vialta.

OUTSTANDING VIDEOPHONE !!!!.......2004-02-14

The Beamer TV Videophone is a Must Have for anyone with family and loved ones who live far apart!
I live in California, my parents and family live on the east coast. In a good year, we get to see each other maybe 3 times. Since moving to CA, I've married, have a daughter and have a son on the way -- making it even more important (and more difficult at the same time) to get to see my family on the east coast. But with the Beamer TV videophone we see each other at least once a week. The quality of transmission is really good and far above what my expectations were, and the price is unbeatable. Plug it into your phone line, connect the video line to your TV (just like a vcr) and you're all set - no other installation, no other costs/fees. Now my parents can see their grandkids grow, and my kids will get to know their grandparents better and see them all the time - as opposed to just a voice on a phone and cards and gifts in the mail. I'm getting this thing for all of my siblings next. Beamer TV Videophone is a definite must have for anyone with family/friends who live far apart!!! It's just too easy and too great not to have one!

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Awesome!

WOW!!! BEST PURCHASE I HAVE EVER MADE!!!!

Not an Elite, but still great!

Better Remote than the DVL-909

Pioneer DVL-919 LaserDisc-DVD Combo

Manufacturer: Pioneer
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Combination DVD/LD/CD player

Component-video output

DTS digital out

10-bit video processing

Virtual Dolby surround

ASIN: B00000K0ZX

Product Description

Pioneer has combined two great video formats into one machine. The DVL-919 plays your collection of DVD's AND LaserDiscs, with high-end DA converters, video noise reduction, and Viterbi error correction for superb playback. It offers Dolby Digital/dts decoding and Hi-Bit conversion for truly powerful performances. And, it offers the convenience of both-side play and digital field memory for LD playback. 10-bit Video Processing 10-bit Video DAC 96k / 24-bit Audio DAC DTS Digital Output Compatible 3 Line Digital Comb Filter (LD) Pioneer SR Remote Control Both Side Play (LD) Condition Memory Virtual Dolby Surround (SRS) Graphic User Interface Hi-Bit Conversion Component Video Output (DVD/Video CD) Video Noise Reduction (DVD, LD, Video CD) Virtual Dolby Surround with SRS TruSurround Graphics User Interface and Heads-Up Remote Condition Memory (DVD) Continue Play Memory (DVD, LD, Video CD) Personal Modes (Cinema/Animation, Frame/Field/Auto Still, Dynamic Range Compression) Both-Side Play Digital Field Memory (LD - RF demodulator required) Coaxial digital out, optical digital out, S-video output RCA Audio Output

Amazon.com Product Description

Pioneer's DVL-919 is one of the few laserdisc (LD) players available to hard core videophiles, some of whom still prefer the analog-video format to DVD's compressed digital video. Fortunately, the DVL-919 accommodates both formats. If you're searching for a replacement LD player and you're just getting your feet wet in the DVD-Video world, the DVL-919 is ideal. It's loaded with videophile features, including component-video outputs, 10-bit video processing, and a three-line digital comb filter. For audiophiles, the DVL-919 includes 24-bit digital-to-analog converters and offers Dolby Digital and Digital Theater Sound (DTS) outputs.

Customer Reviews:

Awesome!.......2007-04-03

Super fast shipping, even followed up a phone call to make sure everything arrived safe and sound. Highly recommend this seller!!

WOW!!! BEST PURCHASE I HAVE EVER MADE!!!!.......2004-04-26

I just bought this thing from Amazon and all I can say is WOW!!!!

This is probably the best purchase I have ever made. This thing is everything I ever expected and more!! It's easy to use as well - even my wife can operate it!

I have to say, everyone out there who is thinking of buying this, stop thinking. I bought it and I am extremely happy with it the moment I powered this thing on. YOU ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY CANNOT GO WRONG WITH THIS PURCHASE! I GUARANTEE IT!!!

Not an Elite, but still great!.......2002-10-27

I was forced into buying a new Laserdisc player after my previous Pioneer Elite CLD-79 was struck by lightning and subsequently destroyed. Sadly, the Pioneer Elite DVL-91 is no longer available, so I settled for this. As it turns out, however, I was not settling at all. This is a great player! The picture quality is not quite as crisp as my previous Elite, but it is still fantastic on both LD and DVD. Most aspects have been improved. LD side change time is roughly half of my old Elite player, sound is better, and LD spin up is faster. My only real quibble is that the remote control was apparantly designed by someone who hates people. Buttons are arranged seemingly at random. Even after several months of ownership and use, I still have to take a long look at the remote before I venture a push of the buttons. The design of my previous player's remote control was far, far superior.

One other thing: upon receiving delivery of my player, I found that the laser was bad and was in need of replacement. It was taken to an authorized Pioneer service center where the laser was replaced swiftly, free of charge, and with no fuss. Many months later, it still works perfectly! I appreciate Pioneer's service. On my previous Elite LD player, which was hit by the lightning, the Pioneer service center I took it to worked tirelessly for weeks trying to fix it. In the end, they failed, but they also did not charge me for the work they did. Thanks again!

This is my third Pioneer laser video product. Based on my experience so far with my Pioneer LD player (rest in peace), mini DVD player, and new DVD/LD player, I would never purchase a laser video product from any other company.

Better Remote than the DVL-909.......1999-09-09

This unit has a better remote than the previous DVL-909. I believe it offers more value at it's initial offering price than the 909. This unit covers laserdisc and dvd just about equal to my way of thinking, although, if one wanted exceptional, nth degree perfection, opting for a higher end single medium type player would be my recommendation.

Product Description

One great MP3 Player in one tiny package. With the k@zoo! RD 1000 you get all the convenience of an MP3 Player in a cool mini-size. You can carry your tunes with you anywhere, the k@zoo! can fit, even into the tightest spaces! You get CD-quality sound with no skipping because k@zoo! has no moving parts. You can even create play lists from your CD collection with the included music management.

Amazon.com Product Description

Take RCA's RD1000 Kazoo digital audio player on the go and listen to MP3 digital audio files. With the 32 MB internal flash memory, you can enjoy over half an hour of near-CD quality, skip-free music (there are no moving parts). You can also use the MultiMedia Card (MMC) memory slot and insert up to 96 MB of additional memory for even more songs. (See our selection of MultiMedia Cards.)

Connect the Kazoo to a PC with the USB connection and transfer songs from your computer or directly off the Internet at speeds up to 2.4 Mbps. You can specify playlists and what songs to transfer using the included MusicMatch Jukebox and RealJukebox software. Also included are headphones, batteries, a carry bag, wrist strap, and neck strap.

Customer Reviews:

The little MP3 player that could.......2007-03-24

I have had this MP3 player for YEARS!!! I never thought I'd be writing a review for it but I just recently bought an 8GB iPod Nano, which is awesome, but not exactly the best thing for working out. I've run a lot of races and a few marathons with this and also an iPod Shuffle (which is great too).

I can tell you for certain that for shorter runs (under 1-1/2 hours) I definitely prefer this to either of the iPods. Why? It's easier to find a song with the controls, it has a simple yet informative display, and it has just as good of sound. I really like that it has physical buttons that have to be pushed so you don't end up scrolling through a gazillion songs like the Nano, and you can see what # song is playing, unlike the Shuffle. I like to pick certain songs like slower ones to cool down or fast-beat ones to get over a hill, and I can easily do this with this player. I remember I ran a race once with my Shuffle and was a little over a mile from the finish when I fat-fingered it into shuffle mode and had to mess around with it in a much-exhausted state to get it back off shuffle. You don't have this problem with the Kazoo.

The drawbacks:
- I have 64MB card in it right now so I have 21 songs on it. Obviously you can pack a lot more onto other types of MP3 players, and how many songs depends on the length of each song. But even if each song was only 3 min long that's still over an hour of music.
- The plastic carrying pouch that connects it to the wrist/arm strap was fairly cheap, but still held together for years. I just wish I could easily purchase another one.
- Although I haven't changed out the songs on it in years, I do remember loading the songs to be somewhat of a pain. Again, that was at least two years ago so things may have improved since then.
- Finally, battery life. Althought the battery life is adequate, this little guy does require you to keep track of how much battery you'll need before you head out. But if you find yourself low on juice, unlike the two iPods I mentioned above (their internal batteries charge via USB computer connections), you simply pop in 2 new "AAA" batteries . . . or even 1 if that's all you have in a pinch.

More pros:
- This is one tough little hombre. For years I've tossed it into bags, tossed it down on the seat or floor of my vehicle after a run and used it quite a bit through all kinds of weather (I've never submersed it water though) without ever worrying about it working or breaking.
- In all the years I've had this player I've gone through a MYRIAD of headphones (I just spent a small fortune on a pair of Sennheiser's) but this little guy has never let me down or broken, as long as I had batteries for it.
- Again, the battery life isn't the best, but it's definitely not terrible. And like I pointed out above, being able to toss in a couple "AAA"s can be a lifesaver when you really want to use your MP3 player now!

Too good.......2006-09-24

I've had this MP3 player for a quite a while and I've never had any problems with it. I really want to get an IPOD but i can't justify the expense since this little device has been around for three years and fits all of my music needs for the fourty-five minutes I spend at the gym and two hours I spend bored to death at my daughter's baseball games. So, after three years I really wish it would break down. Only thing that broke is the plastic deal you strap on your arm when you're working out. I really wish I knew where i could buy an extra one.

EXCELLENT PRODUCT.......2006-02-15

I bought this back in 2001 and I never had any problem with it. Reading other people's reviews, complaining about this product, seriously don't know much about computers. It is such an easy mp3 to use, drivers are available to download, always used it on XP, no problem. I only use 64mb MMC but am able to listen for over an hour of music. Suggestion....convert your file from mp3 to mp3pro, it uses less memory but the quality of the sound is just as great.

What's the deal?.......2005-05-01

I bought this little thing ages ago. Today, I still use it. I have Windows XP and the Kazoo works fine. I've also added a 128 MB MMC memory card into the device and have filled it. Works fine for me. The complaints about operating systems and low memory haven't been a problem for me. Only thing I didn't like is the memorcy card slot ONLY accepts MulitMedia Cards and not the usually compatible SD cards.

Needs More Memory.......2004-08-14

Every thing is good but can't fit more than 10 quality songs on it.

Product Description

Tektronix Phaser 560 toner cartridges use a new design that provides higher capacity, increased color vibrancy, and improved color consistency. A Phaser 560 exclusive, these toner cartridges give the printer a 'gas gauge' that is able to provide an accurate reading of just how much capacity remains.

Tektronix Magenta Toner Cartridge For Phaser 560

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ASIN: B00004Z99Z

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Tektronix Toner Cartridge for Phaser 560 (Black)

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ASIN: B00004Z89E

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Binding: Electronics

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Tektronix Toner Cartridge for Phaser 560 (Cyan)

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Tektronix Toner Cartridge for Phaser 560 (Cyan)

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Cyan Toner Cartridge for Tektronix Phaser 560

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Cyan Toner Cartridge for Tektronix Phaser 560

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Tally is a global manufacturer and distributor of computer printers for business and industry in a wide variety of technologies. Tally manufactures and distributes an array of proprietary consumables for color, monochrome and impact technologies. Like the premium fuel recommended for a fine automobile, these Tally supplies are OEM quality, specifically calibrated to promote flawless printer performance. In addition to being competitively priced, Tally ink sticks, ribbons, toner, etc., protect the buyer's investment by ensuring superior printer reliability, print quality and lowest possible operating cost. Tally consumables also are compatible with printers from other manufacturers.This cartridge is designed for Tektronix Phaser 560.

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Plantronics MX100

One broken, one working fine

Good but..

Crisp sound. Works perfectly!

Best headset I've found

Plantronics MX100 In The Ear Headset w/ 2.5mm Plug

Manufacturer: Plantronics
ProductGroup: Wireless
Binding: Wireless Phone Accessory

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Product Features:

Flex Grip design provides a uniquely stable and comfortable fit to the ear.

AcuSpeak technology allows for clear conversations in any environment.

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Compatible with all phones that have a 2.5mm jack

ASIN: B00006I9SU

Product Description

Plantronics MX-100 Cellular Headset - The concept is simple yet few cellular-phone headset manufacturers understand it and none have achieved it... until now. How does one find am earset that's comfortable and stable enough for all-day use? The Plantronics MX-100 is the answer. Perform multiple tasks without fearing the headset would fall out of the ear Drive safely with both hands on the wheel Compatible with most headset-readycellular phones including Motorola, Samsung, Audiovox, and Kyocera Headset adapter required if your cellular phone does not have a headset jack

Customer Reviews:

Plantronics MX100 .......2007-05-25

Very comfortable and simple headset. However, not compatible with some Samsung models of the phones.

One broken, one working fine.......2007-04-01

Items were shipped separately. What a waste on postage. The first one received was not as pictures and what I had ordered previously. It was also defective and I returned it. Still waiting for a replacement.
Second one received is working great and I love these. I had re-ordered this type, because they are very comfortable and work great for the price and size.

Good but.........2007-01-10

This is a wonderful design for your ear, clean sound / snug fit....but the quality seems to be less than desirable; they keep failing, after just a few months. I think the wire is too thin if you wind it up and put it in your pocket too many times it develops a short and starts to cut out. Too bad i love how it works when it works.

Crisp sound. Works perfectly!.......2006-12-16

For the price and excellent sound, nothing beats it.
Most people I called never knew I was using headset. The ear bud stays in the ear thanks to its design although it's a little tight and may bother some people but with time, it becomes natural. Much better than other headsets I tried in the past (even better than bluetooth).

Best headset I've found.......2006-10-24

I have tried many headsets and this is absolutely the best one I've used yet. The sound is great on both ends, it is so easy to put on and it is very comfortable. The thing I love about it the most is that it is so small and compact. It is very hard to find the right headset. I've tried 7 headsets and this is the best one. My bluetooth was too heavy, the sound quality wasn't good and the voice activation didn't work properly. I've had headsets that were too big to fit in a pocket and took up too much room in my purse, some are too obtrusive on your face, another was very heavy and had really bad sound quality. One would fall out of my ear another one hurt my ear. Another one I had took too long to put on and by the time it was on my ear I'd miss a call. This one is small, easy to transport and practically invisible on the face. It is very comfortable, easy to put on, stays in place, and has great sound. It's the best one I've tried.

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