Product Description
Tivoli Audio presents the Kloss Model One Radio for your desk or any location in home or office. Designed by Henry-Kloss, the Model One has become a legend among radios and an example of late 20th century engineering and design. Like other priceless instruments from past centuries, this radio remains a totally unique audio gem. This is THE table radio and we have it just for you. Auxiliary input for CD or MP3 use Headphone output Record output 12 volt DC input for use with optional cigarette lighter adapter in cars, boats, RVs & campgrounds Is this art, is this science, perhaps just the innovative genius of one rare individual. The Henry-Kloss Model One Table Radio may be prized for centuries to come. You can own it now. Classic Blue-Cherry Finish
Amazon.com Review
The Tivoli Model One has been praised far and wide for its high-quality sound, small size, and cool, retro styling. We got our hands on a sample unit and came away impressed, just as many others have. Anyone who wants a compact, stylish radio with surprisingly good sound should give the Model One a look.
Design
In many ways, the Model One is the culminating achievement of famed audio engineer Henry Kloss's long career. Designed from the ground up by Kloss, who passed away in 2002, the radio exudes understated class and elegant simplicity. We received the Platinum Series Model One, which features a hand-lacquered, high gloss dark walnut cabinet that is simply gorgeous. According to Tivoli, the genuine wood casing isn't just for looks as it provides "an acoustically inert housing" that maximizes the speaker's sound quality. At just over 8 inches wide, 4.5 inches high, and 5.25 inches deep, the Model One is about the size of a toaster turned on its side-- plenty small to fit on a desk, dresser, or nightstand.
The Model One's single rotary dial handles tuning for both AM and FM stations. It feels sturdy and smooth in the hand. The dial is designed to move between stations at a speed that is a bit slower than the speed at which the user turns the knob-- a 5 to 1 ratio, to be exact. This "ratio" dialing technique makes it far easier to tune stations accurately and quickly. It's a nice touch that sets the unit apart from other desktop radios.
The tuner band selection and volume dials are easy to control. Plus, they're well designed for hands of all sizes. A small LED power indicator, as well as an LED that helps determine signal strength, are positioned between the dials. We liked the light-colored face and dark lettering printed on the Platinum Series model we reviewed; it made for easy operation in dimly-lit rooms. The Model One's single, 3" driver is protected by a handsome metal speaker cover. Tivoli adds that the speaker is enhanced by a "multi-stage frequency contouring circuit that adjusts the speaker's output over half-octave increments." The result, Tivoli claims, is "musically accurate tonal balance and bass response."
The back of the unit features a coaxial antenna jack for the included FM antenna wire. While the Model One also has an internal FM antenna, Tivoli recommends using the supplied external one for tricky tuning in locales with a lot of stations crammed together. There's a handy switch for switching between the internal and external antennae. A standard 3.5mm headphone jack is also provided, as is a 3.5mm auxiliary line in port for plugging in your iPod or other music device. If you want to use the Model One as a component tuner-- not a bad idea given the overall quality and accuracy of the tuning circuitry-- Tivoli has provided a 3.5mm output port. The back panel also sports separate ports for AC and DC power, making the unit a great choice for boating or RV use.
Listening Pleasure
As with the Tivoli iPal portable speaker system, we were initially skeptical about the performance of a small, one-speaker unit that only offers monaural sound. The reality is that most small two-speaker systems don't allow you to place the speakers very far apart anyway, and the Model One's rich, resonant sound more than made up for its lack of true stereo separation. Plus, the Model One is a single, elegant box with no annoying speaker cords.
While the Model One isn't designed to provide earth-shattering sound at high volume, it produces surprising clarity and fullness at normal listening levels. When turned all the way up, the unit's rich sound persists and we suspect that Tivoli engineered the Model One's volume level to max out before any distortion arises. If you don't need a lot of volume, the Model One delivers. As with the iPal, we were left scratching our heads and wondering how such great sound could come from such a little box.
The Model One's tuning accuracy is also impressive; we were able to dial in stations we didn't even know existed. Tivoli says this is due to the unit's discrete-component FM tuner technology, which was originally developed for cellular telephones. Whatever Tivoli has done here, they did it right; closely-spaced stations are a breeze to tune.
Pros
- Compact form factor
- Excellent sound
- Supremely accurate tuning
Cons
- Not engineered to produce extremely high volume levels
Customer Reviews:
If you own an iPod this radio is for you.......2007-08-16
This radio serves as an excellent iPod speaker. It is extremely simple, and the sound quality is terrific for the price. The FM reception involves, to borrow from Steely Dan, no static at all. I have two of these and highly recommend this product.
Feeling the love.......2007-08-14
Reception is great; the color blue with the cherrywood is sooo cool; the sound is amazing out of only the one speaker and my iPod sounds great. Happiness.
Tivoli Model One Tabletop Radio.......2007-07-03
In this time of increasing complexity it's a joy to purchase a product that does what it is intended to do, very simply, and very well.
Having purchased high end audio gear, the Tivoli One is a worthwhile replacement for someone interested in reducing clutter, and enjoying your music at a very fair price.
The Model One has a classic look that won't be out of place in any type of environment. Only drawback? should have bought two- as my wife loves using it. Maybe there's a Model Two in my future!!!
A real beauty.......2007-06-12
I just moved into a new apartment near a campus radio tower. Suddenly, my radios didn't pull in my favorite stations. After buying and returning a couple, a friend told me about the Tivoli Model One. At last, I have my stations back! And the thing looks cool as hell!
cute & quality.......2007-05-16
We love our new radio. It sounds great and looks great. There is one small complaint that I have though. The knobs are difficult for us "old people" to grip and turn. My husband fixed this problem by slipping an "O"- ring onto the knob to help grip. Now it's perfect.
Product Description
An all-in-one solution for high-speed, bi-directional image and data transfer. Images and data can be downloaded quickly from flash memory cards used in many applications, including digital cameras and MP3 devices. At the speed of 1.5MB per second, USB technology transfer rates are at least 50 times faster than the standard digital camera connection.
Amazon.com Product Description
Viking's IntelliFlash USB six-in-one reader is an all-in-one solution for high-speed, bidirectional image and data transfer. With it, you can download images and data from flash memory cards used in many applications, including digital cameras and MP3 players. At the speed of 1.5 MBps, USB transfer rates are at least 50 times faster than standard digital camera connections. The IntelliFlash reads CompactFlash Type I, CompactFlash Type II, Microdrive, SmartMedia, MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital, and Memory Stick flash format. Your computer recognizes the card reader as multiple, additional drives on your computer. It's compatible with most Windows and Macintosh environments, including Windows XP and Mac OS X 10.1.2. It comes with a five-year replacement warranty and 30-day money-back guarantee.
Customer Reviews:
If you use SanDisk SD memory cards beware!!!!.......2004-08-17
I bought the Viking Intelliflash 6-in-1 USB Flash Memory Reader with the hopes of being able to save battery life on a digital camera. However, on trying an SD memory card from a camcorder I have, it ruined the card and said "files corrupted" and I lost all the pics. I read some of the other reviews and realised the problem lied with the SanDisk memory card I used.
I later tried a Kingston Memory Card I had bought for the digital camera and it worked fine.
Don't even think about buying this!.......2004-07-17
This is a piece of junk.
The first time I inserted a smart media card, the card went all the way into the unit. To get it out, I had to call customer support who told me how to disassemble the unit so that I could extract it. Great start!
It does not consistently read CF cards.
Bottom line-stay away.
Corrupted first disk I tried.......2004-07-11
I tried this the first time with a brand new SD bought on vacation - could see pictures fine on camera but when used this Viking memory reader said disk and files corrupted. Was able to retrieve all but first five photos fortunately - unfortunately one of the five photos was a precious one that cannot be retrieved that was the main reason for the trip (daughter and father dancing).
Thank God for Amazon's great return policy.......2004-06-13
I use several different types of cards for my camera and PDA, so I figured this would be a great thing to have. Installation is very easy, especially under Windows XP, where it it true Plug-and-Play. For other systems there is a CD with drivers included.
What is supposed to happen is that when it installs is that it will maps an addition four drives onto your computer; one for each slot. Unfortunatly it does not seem to be able to map the Smart Media drive. Even after installing the drivers off of the disc it was not able to read the SM drive.
I had two of these things; the first I exchanged for a new one after it failed to read anything. On the first one the slots weren't mounted to the face plate correctly, so when I put in the Smart Media card it fell into the back of the device and I had to spent five minuets shaking the thing out.
The second one I got was mounted correctly, but unable to read the SM cards. While it could read the Secure Digital card, it erased everything on it. Fortunatly I only had a couple of files on it, but a lot of people use SD cards for storing programs or pictures, and they would have lost everything if they used this. The Compact Flash card was the only one that worked reliably, but even that one I had problems with since it was difficult to jam the card all of the way into the slot.
I am very dissapointed with this device and with Viking, who usually makes good products. Most people don't use all six types of cards, so a lot of them would go to waste, so I would recomend just getting seperate readers for each card. It'll cost more, but probably worth it in the long run.
On a side note, I would just like to say that Amazon.com has an excellent No-questions-asked return policy. After I asked to replace my first one they paided the return postage and sent me a new one two days later.
Doesn't work with SD Cards.......2004-05-17
***This card reader is not compatible with newer SanDisk SD cards***
I got the following response from Viking Tech Support on May 17, 2004:
"We have had a few customers report seeing problems with some Sandisk cards. It appears to be a compatibility issue with Sandisk's new SD cards and the reader. The new Sandisk cards read/write speeds are faster than their older cards, and this difference may be the cause of the error.
Currently Engineering is looking at the problem. When we find a resolution I will send you an update."
Product Description
It's easy to see why the SyncMaster 700 IFT is the most advanced screen in the world. A lot of manufacturers claim to have flat display screens, but let's separate flat from fiction. The SyncMaster IFT 17-inch monitor has the flattest tube in the world. It's perfectly flat. Not an alleged flat screen with a slight curvature that not only distorts the facts but distorts your picture as well. The SyncMaster 700IFT is the top of the line monitor among the 17" monitors, designed by engineers who believe in true precision.Revolutionary flat screen technology of DynaFlat delivers razor-sharp pictures with extraordinary clarity and true lifelike colors with no visible curvature when viewed from any angle. It's infinitely, perfectly flat. SyncMaster IFT Monitor's advanced Super Pigment Phospours are color concentrated phospours of uniform particle size. They deliver a broader spectrum of colors, therefore projecting vivid, amazingly lifelike colors. Samsung's advanced Real Color Control technology simplifies mixing three RGB colors for graphics applications. Now at the touch of a button, you can adjust color using just two variables Hue and Color Saturation. Samsung's unique on-screen Digital Display Director provides easy color temperature control.
Amazon.com Product Description
Samsung's 700IFT SyncMaster monitor is a perfectly flat monitor for superb picture quality. Featuring a 16-inch viewable screen and max resolution of 2,045 x 1,536, this is an outstanding monitor for home and business alike.
Additional features include a minuscule 0.20-millimeter dot pitch for the sharpest detail and 160 Hz maximum refresh rate (low resolutions) and a recommended completely flicker-free 1,280 x 1,024 resolution at 85 Hz. The screen has been enhanced with Smart III antiglare and antistatic treatment for easier viewing in any light.
Digital onscreen controls are available for adjusting screen geometry, contrast, brightness, color temperature--nearly any option for greater viewing comfort. Menus can be displayed in nine languages.
Customer Reviews:
Not as described. Never buy from Samsung Again.......2002-11-25
I got my Samsung 17" 700IFT for about 3 months and have been using it since. The reason I bought this monitor was the price and the performance. I needed a big enough monitor with hi resolution and good refresh rate for working with AutoCAD and 3d studio. A .20mm dot pitch, resolution up to 2,045 x 1,536 flat 17" for $...(shipping included)was too good of a price for performance(& it was).
The monitor shown above here on amazon[.com] is a little different from what I got. The ajustment button is not cover as shown above. That was a minor problem mainly Amazon[.com]'s fault. Now the problem with the monitor itself. You'll get what you pay for is perfect for describing this moniter. It's too bright even with a UV filter. It's hard to adjust. When you adjust it lower it would turn too dark. Adusting the display area to align with the screen is impossible. The left side is curve and not straight. I had tried every possible adjustment and still not straight. This monitor does not look like a .20mm monitor. A regular 2 yr old 17" CRT at work looks clearer than this one. Also you can NEVER set the resolution pass 1280x1024@85MHZ because anything higher and you will see some major flickering and by lowering the refresh rated to 75mhz at this resoluton and the whole screen would flicker. Even at 1280x1024@85MHZ you notice some minor flicker on the upper right corner.
One word "AVOID" I wanted to believe in the Samsung's product quality but after this one I would have to think twice or never think about buying their product again
Product not same as the one in photo BUT still happy with it.......2002-08-22
I wanted a 17" monitor not too expensive(like LCD) and not too cheap(like no name brand) to replace my existing Komodo 17" monitor(AVIOD THIS BRAND) which is becoming not too easy on my eyes. I pick this over all other mainly of it perfermance. No other monitor in this price range even come close to having. .2mm and 1,280 x 1,024 resolution at 85 Hz. I got the monitor in 3 days. The monitor is same as the one in the photo show on Amazon except mine has the color adjust button on the monitors facde and not like the one in the photo which sticks out. The quality and material is OK. The screen need some adjusting time to fix the corner. When I had it on 60Hz it just like the Komodo but once I had it on 85Hz my eyes feel much more comfortable. Overall it a OK monitor. Still not as good as a regular 17" DIGITAL CRT monitor I use in my office for more than 2 years
You will love it as much as I do!!.......2002-05-24
I just got my monitor yesterday and I absolutely love it! I was worried being that I have a small computer cart that I wouldn't have a lot of space with a 17-inch monitor. It doesn't take up much more space then my old 15-inch monitor did. This monitor is very sleek and takes up minimal space. I love the scoop design in the back it makes it look very stylish and not just like a plain looking monitor.
It was easy to adjust the settings. So far I just have my resolution set on 1152 x 864. I was used to 1024 x 768 before, but I am sure I will gradually increase the resolution after adjusting to it more. I love all the choices it gives you to change your resolution to. I checked out a lot of other 17-inch monitors and I did not see any that was able to match this ones ability to go up to 2048 x 1536.
I am very happy with the quality of this monitor. I am glad I made the decision to spend a little more for a high quality monitor. I debated over and over with this monitor and the cheaper monitors which had fewer features. I do freelance webdesign and this monitor is perfect for it. Graphics and text look amazing. It was very easy to set up and took only a matter of minutes. This is definately a monitor for everyone from beginners to the professionals.
Get this monitor you will love it as much as I do :)
Samsung Dynaflat 700IFT.......2002-03-15
Samsung has 2 lines of Dynaflat monitors, the DF's and the IFT you see here. Dynaflat is probrably the best flat screen technology in the industry. The .20 dotch pitch gives this monitor the clearest picture I have ever seen. Dynaflats are used by Graphics professionals, but are affordable enough for the home!
The 700IFT boasts an awsome resolution for a 17 inch monitor: 2048 x 1536 maximum resolution at 60 Hz. That means, it can run a godly 1600x1200 picture with perfection!
The IFT series is also very high quality, includes all the new technologies. It's also very healthy as far as monitors go, with the anti glare, anti static coatings.
Some may say a 17 inch monitor is too small, but honestly, it isn't. It's the perfect size. Getting anything bigger is totally unnesessary and hurts your eyes.
For the price Amazon.com charges, and the free shipping, you CANNOT beat this monitor at the price. I seriously doubt you will find another monitor as good as this one .... Unless you get a different model Samsung Dynaflat of course. But I assure you, this one is the best bargain, I have compared them all :)
Product Description
Vtech 900 MHz cordless phones outperform traditional, lower frequency models in both sound quality and range potential. A 900 MHz radio wave bounces off objects more efficiently, and, as a result, will carry a greater distance. In addition, the 900 MHz high frequency wave holds up better than lower frequency phones to sources of interference, such as fluorescent lighting.
Amazon.com Review
Make a colorful desktop statement and know who's calling before you answer. Plus, with the 900 MHz frequency band, this phone offers improved range and clarity over older phones operating on lower frequency bands.
To set up the phone, we inserted the battery pack, plugged in the AC power, and connected the RJ-11 telephone line cord. You should let the battery charge overnight before using the phone for the first time. For caller ID setup, according to the owner's manual, "When you first plug in your VT9121, you will be prompted to perform several setup procedures." We were not prompted, but we found in the manual that we could initiate setup manually by pressing and holding both caller ID scroll keys for six seconds.
We consulted the manual again to program the ringer type and set the caller ID information. These processes were straightforward if not intuitive. There is no setting for the local area code, as the phone cannot automatically dial any numbers stored in its 99-call caller ID memory.
In our tests of the VT9121, we placed the base unit in a downstairs area where walls, floors, and obstructions might interfere with signal quality. We made several calls, and the phone sounded only slightly softer than our reference corded desk phone, and with only occasional minor static, when the handset was close to the base. We could hear the onset of fuzzy reception when the handset was about 50 feet from the base. Interference became annoying at about 150 feet, but the handset continued to function intermittently until it lost contact with the base at about 450 feet. The handset resumed contact with the base at 150 feet.
Within a reasonably close proximity to the base, the VTech VT9121 sounds nice and clear. And if you'd like to add a little color to your desktop, this cordless phone makes a fine choice.
Pros
- Modern, colorful styling
- Simple operation
Cons
- Requires consulting manual for programming and setup
- Cannot automatically dial numbers stored in caller ID memory
Customer Reviews:
The Only Problem.......1999-12-30
This phone is great, all except for one thing. when i purchased the phone i didn't see where it said you had to call your phone company and subscribe to get caller ID so you end up having to pay more money to actually use all the features on this phone. other than that it's great.
Product Description
Through continuous and dedicated adherence to its core business philosophy, VTech has developed into one of most internationally recognized brands - designing, manufacturing, selling and distributing electronic learning and telecommunication products.
Amazon.com Review
Make a colorful desktop statement and know who's calling before you answer. Plus, with the 900 MHz frequency band, this phone offers improved range and clarity over older phones operating on lower frequency bands.
To set up the phone, we inserted the battery pack, plugged in the AC power, and connected the RJ-11 telephone line cord. You should let the battery charge overnight before using the phone for the first time. For caller ID setup, according to the owner's manual, "When you first plug in your VT9121, you will be prompted to perform several setup procedures." We were not prompted, but we found in the manual that we could initiate setup manually by pressing and holding both caller ID scroll keys for six seconds.
We consulted the manual again to program the ringer type and set the caller ID information. These processes were straightforward if not intuitive. There is no setting for the local area code, as the phone cannot automatically dial any numbers stored in its 99-call caller ID memory.
In our tests of the VT9121, we placed the base unit in a downstairs area where walls, floors, and obstructions might interfere with signal quality. We made several calls, and the phone sounded only slightly softer than our reference corded desk phone, and with only occasional minor static, when the handset was close to the base. We could hear the onset of fuzzy reception when the handset was about 50 feet from the base. Interference became annoying at about 150 feet, but the handset continued to function intermittently until it lost contact with the base at about 450 feet. The handset resumed contact with the base at 150 feet.
Within a reasonably close proximity to the base, the VTech VT9121 sounds nice and clear. And if you'd like to add a little color to your desktop, this cordless phone makes a fine choice.
Pros
- Modern, colorful styling
- 900 MHz operation for better sound and range
Cons
- Requires consulting manual for programming and setup
- Cannot automatically dial numbers stored in caller ID memory
Customer Reviews:
ACTUALLY PRETTY GOOD.......2002-04-03
This phone is unbelivable. i love it, it has clear calls and you cant hear any interfearence. i rec. for teens since im one and i spend hours on the phone this is great. the only thing i did not like was that there was no hold or mute button.
Best phone yet........2000-02-27
Bought it for its looks: was rewarded with the best cordless phone i've owned yet. And yes, it does light up when a call comes in!
Product Description
Vtech 900 MHz cordless phones outperform traditional, lower frequency models in both sound quality and range potential. A 900 MHz radio wave bounces off objects more efficiently, and, as a result, will carry a greater distance. In addition, the 900 MHz high frequency wave holds up better than lower frequency phones to sources of interference, such as fluorescent lighting.
Customer Reviews:
cool moondo!.......2000-07-25
When the phone was delivered it was very exciting for me I have never owned a cordless phone in my life. I really liked walking around the house while I talked.When I first looked at the reviews on the internet one girl said "the phone is great but there is one problem the instructions never said you had to call your phone company to setup the caller id" well the girl is wrong. When I had setup my phone I had my brother call the phone's phone number the caller id worked by itself without the phone company having to come and setup the caller id. So there is nothing wrong with the phone. MY OPINION IS YOU REALLY SHOULD BUY THIS PHONE!
HELLO?.......2000-07-24
This phone is the best I can hear all of my friendz loud and clear! It is a cool color it has call waiting so that if I don't want to talk to someone I don't have to not answer it wondering who it is.It has a long distance so that you can walk and talk.and it has caller id so if you old or young this phone is the bomb!
Product Description
Innovative tablet computing that redefines working efficiency - the Portege M200 series leads the market in ultra-portable wireless tablet computing with its enhanced features including Intel Centrino mobile technology and Microsoft Office OneNote 2003. The 12.1" Poly-Silicon screen features enhanced resolution displaying up to 87% more detail than other tablets giving crisper and clearer digital ink for improved legibility and ease of use. With the optional Tablet Multi Dock station, you can plug in an external keyboard and monitor allowing you to run two different applications on separate screens at the same time. Now that's smart thinking.
Amazon.com Product Description
Marginally larger than the Portege 3500 Tablet PC it replaces, Toshiba's Portege M205-S810 Tablet PC is also more adaptable, more battery efficient and substantially more powerful. Though substantially costlier than comparable non-tablet portable computers, the unit nevertheless blends the speed of a midrange notebook with the convenience of stylus-based, handwritten input and subcompact portability. Few tablet PCs pack this much power into a profile this petite.
The Portege M205-S810 is most at home when used to enter, store and share notes and concepts that might otherwise be entered in handwritten format. In fact, measuring just 11.6 by 9.8 by 1.3/1.5 inches and tipping the scales at a scant 4.5 pounds, the system is not significantly more bulky than some conventional paper-based notepads. Users input data in one of two ways -- either by sketching directly on the swiveling, double-duty 12.1-inch poly-silicon SXGA+ TFT color LCD display screen (maximum resolution 1400x1050) or via the system's 84-key keyboard.
Sporting an Intel Centrino-based processor (1 MB Level 2 cache) running at 1.5 GHz, a whopping 512 MB RAM memory and an nVidia GeForce FX Go5200 graphics processor with 32 MB of dedicated DDR video memory, the Portege M205-S810 will easily handle most day-to-day mobile computing tasks and the majority of today's most popular 3-D apps, with the exception of ultra-complex 3-D games and graphic design packages.
The unit features today's most desirable connectivity options, including an integrated 56K modem for low-speed e-communications, a 10 Base-T//100 Base-TX Ethernet connection for fast LAN and Internet access, and Wi-Fi compliant wireless LAN technology for those times when you can't plug in. The system also sports a surprisingly large 60 GB hard disk and facilities for an external CD and/or DVD drive, a pair of ultra-fast USB 2.0 ports for plug and play peripherals such as scanners and digital cameras, an integrated TouchPad, a speaker and microphone and full 16-bit stereo sound. Battery life is estimated at an impressive 4.34 hours.
Customer Reviews:
Worked well, then broke.......2006-05-10
I love the weight of the machine, though the small screen was tough to see and I had to use my reading glasses for it. Also, I had some software compatibilty issues with Windows XP for Tablet PC. Still, it was quick and portable and OneNote worked well at recognizing my handwriting, though it couldn't do it in real time and I had to convert it paragraph by paragraph after a meeting. Then, after about 13 months the hard-drive crashed. I had it replaced and 3 months later the motherboard croaked, so I gave up. I would think about a tablet PC again, but I'd want to be sure the software issues with the operating system were fixed, and that the hard-drive could take being tilted while running (what else is a tablet for if not to hold in your hand while you write?).
Exactly what I had hoped for.......2005-07-19
I'm an animator and I had previously used a Wacom tablet for drawing - but I found the distance between my screen and the Wacom a bit disorienting. I shopped around and researched awhile before I decided on the Toshiba. Animators gave this model consistently good reviews. This was my first tablet so I didn't know what to expect but I was pleasantly surprised at how easily the tablet was to configure and use for my specific needs. I was drawing on day one, and it was so nice to be able to draw right on the screen. One note about that - before my tablet PC was delivered I also ordered a screen protector (from StrongEngineering), which I put over the screen before I began drawing. These are not expensive (about 8 dollars) but will save you from needing to replace your screen due to nicks and damage from the constant pressure of your pen. My other laptop weighs in at a pretty heavy 12 pounds, granted it has two hard drives and an internal DVD burner, but Wow - this machine is so light! When I pick it up I almost have to remind myself that it's not a toy and to be careful with it. There is the trade off in weight for specs, but there have been no problems burning backup data from the Toshiba via my USB external DVD burner. The battery lasts an impressive length of time, which is nice since my goal was to streamline this system as wireless and cordless as possible. And I had no problems setting up this system to my previously established wireless network. My range does seem more limited then my other laptop, but this could honestly be a configuration problem. I had a lot of fun downloading free programs for the Tablet PC operating system at the Microsoft website. I have had absolutely zero problems and I am looking forward to the creations that this draw on system enables me.
Good as a Toy.......2005-05-06
If you have about $2500 to blow for a really cool toy then this is a great buy. However if you want to do anything useful with it don't buy it. I have had this computer about a a year now and for about the first month it was great. Now it's a P.O.S. I have already had to send it back to Toshiba because the motherboard fried and when I got it back they did not even finish connecting all the fans or even the wireless card.
Now it's not even two months later after they fixed it and it is worse than ever. The cd-rom/dvd burner fails to burn dvds and the gyroscope no longer works. Now I have to call tech support yet again and wait another two weeks before I can get the computer back. Did I mention when I tried to reformat, the computer wouldn't even recognize its own external dvdrom drive. This problem has persisted even after the first time i sent it to get serviced. I use this computer for webdevelopment and even upgraded to the 2 gig of ram and it still doesn't operate like when it was brand new.
Save yourself some money and get a palm pilot and a laptop instead. It will cost less in the end and work out better.
A Tool for the Cortroom.......2004-08-06
I am a trial lawyer. I already have a great Toshiba laptop already, the Satellite M35-S359, which has power, speed and convenience. I truly love it.
So why did I go out and buy this PC Tablet? The answer lies in its weight and its swivel screen. When I first took my laptop to trial, I found that Microsoft Office OneNote program functions as an incredible litigation support tool. Easily modifiable I had my entire case from voir dire to closing argument at my fingertips.
But even a great laptop and superb support program have limitations. We lawyers ask questions and make arguments on our feet. You cannot hold a laptop in on hand and refer to it during direct or cross examination. The tablet solves that problem. Lightweight and locked in the tablet configuration, it's no more intrusive than a legal pad.
It is also a full featured laptop, with built-in WiFi. The screen size is some disappointing, but nothing is perfect. The four stars I give it instead of a five, is really a 4 1/2.
This is a very important advance in integrating computers into courtroom practice.
The standard in tablets, if you need a tablet Pc........2004-06-02
Toshiba has competition in Fujitsu on performance and features, Visoneer and Acer on price. Taken as a whole, the Toshiba Portege tablets have no equal.
Use of the 1.5Ghz Pentium 4M CPU makes this more powerful than other tablets in the field, putting it in the same class as most pure laptops. As with any laptop, you have limitations on hard drive size, memory, and add-on peripherals. As a laptop, this is average, as more feature-rich and economical options exist. I would *not* recommend this machine to anyone looking for a pure laptop solution.
However, I'm a firm believer in tablets as the future. I've seen how much suffering people endure with folios of printouts and papers, almost solely because they need to markup the paper and have access to multiple sheets as they work. While this doesn't purport to expand the screen size to 36"x48" (which would be AWESOME... someday), it does allow most people to finally start editing documents by hand, and cut down on the paper waste.
Also, as a forms tool, tablets are unmatched. The user experience in Windows XP for tablets is much closer to the long-enjoyed PDA functionality of Palm and PocketPC users everywhere... without the annoying syncronization problems. And One Note from Microsoft is probably the best utility going for tablet users.
As a tablet PC, this delivers. I can't speak to the MP3/DVD problems, but the tablet does have the necessary horsepower to do either or both, so I would tend to think the problem is configuration, not intrinsic problems.
If you have the cash, buy one for your group as an evaluation item. Once people start using it, your next problem will be to find the budget room to buy more.
Fred
Electronics:
- Tivoli Audio SongBook AM / FM Alarm Clock Travel Radio, Black
- Tivoli Audio SongBook AM / FM Alarm Clock Travel Radio, Silver
- Tivoli Audio SongBook AM / FM Alarm Clock Travel Radio, Blue
- Tivoli Audio SongBook AM / FM Alarm Clock Travel Radio, Red
- Tivoli Audio SongBook AM / FM Alarm Clock Travel Radio, Yellow
- Toshiba 23HL84 23" 16:9 LCD HDTV with HDMI Inputs
- Toshiba 26HF84A 26" Widescreen HD-Ready TV with FST Pure Flat Screen
- Toshiba 26HF84A 26" Widescreen HD-Ready TV with FST Pure Flat Screen
- Toshiba 26HL83P 26" TheaterWide LCD Flat-Panel TV with Desktop Stand
- Toshiba 26HL84 26-Inch HD-Ready Flat-Panel LCD TV
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Tivoli Audio M1CLA Henry Kloss Model One AM / FM Table Radio, Classic / Walnut
Tivoli Audio MCDTPE Model CD Player, Taupe/Cherry
Tivoli Audio M1WHT Henry Kloss Model One AM/FM Table Radio, Silver/White
Tivoli Audio M1GRN Henry Kloss Model One AM/FM Table Radio, Hunter/Maple
Tivoli Audio iPAL Portable Audio Laboratory AM/FM Radio with Speaker (Silver/White)
Sony MDR-G57G S2 Sports Street Style Headphones with Reflective Ear Piece
Sony MDR-A35G S2 Sports Headphones with Sweat Guard Mechanism
Open-air Stereo Headphones
Sony MDR-EX81LP Bud-Style Stereo Earphones (Black)
