Toshiba RD-XS32 Progressive-Scan DVD Player/Recorder with 80 GB Hard Drive
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • On its way to becoming a cult item among video techies
  • Toshiba RD-XS32 bought a little over 2 yrs back at Best Buy.
  • Excellent unit - a little confusing to operate
  • Toshiba has done a good job/price
  • Extremely Happy with this one
Toshiba RD-XS32 Progressive-Scan DVD Player/Recorder with 80 GB Hard Drive

Manufacturer: Toshiba
ProductGroup: CE
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Product Features:
  • Plays DVD, CD, VCD, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R, CD-RW, WMA, and MP3 media
  • Progressive-scan player that records over 100 hours on its 80 GB hard drive; FireWire camcorder interface
  • Multiple front and rear S-video and composite inputs and outputs
  • Dolby Digital and DTS compatible 3D virtual surround sound
  • Measures 16.93 x 3.07 x 12.64 inches (W x H x D)

ASIN: B0001W01JC

Product Description

  • 80GB Hard Disc Drive (HDD) with up to 103 hours of digital record time
  • Multi-Drive Recorders MPEG-2 digital video on either a DVD-RAM, DVD-R, or DVD-RW formatted discs
  • Preset bit rates for the SP and LP Modes, and a Manual Setting with 38 user defined video quality options
  • High-Speed Dubbing from HDD with DVD-RAM (12x max) and DVD-R (24x max)
  • ColorStream Pro(R) Progressive Scan Component Video Outputs compatible
  • Easy Off-Air Recording with Advanced Timer Programming Functions
  • Time Slip Recording/Playback
  • Two Line Inputs, Front A/V & IEEE1394DV Input, and RF Input
  • Disc Playback CD-R/RW / VCD / DVD-R/RW / DVD-RAM
  • Video D/A 10-Bit/54MHz
  • Component Video Output ColorStream Pro Progressive Scan
  • 3:2 Pulldown Digital Cinema Progressive
  • Resolution 500+ Lines
  • 181-Channel Tuner
  • 3-D Y/C Comb Filter
  • Dolby Digital/DTS Compatible
  • WMA & MP3 Playback
  • 3-D Virtual Surround Sound
  • Time Zone Adjust
  • VCR Plus+ C3
  • One-Touch Record
  • Auto Title/Chapter/Thumbnail Creation
  • On-Screen Keyboard, EASY NAVI Menu
  • Remote Control Universal w/TV Controls
  • Y/Pr/Pb / S-Video / RCA-Video / Optical / Coaxial / RF Outputs (rear panel)
  • IR Blaster C3 IR Control for DBS and Cable boxes
  • IEEE1394DV x 1 Front
  • Dimension (WHD) 17x 3 x 12.6 Inches

    Amazon.com Product Description

    Note: Toshiba RD-XS32 Progressive-Scan DVD Player/Recorder with 80 GB Hard Drive is no longer being manufactured. You may want to consider purchasing the newer Toshiba RD-XS34 Multi-Drive DVD Recorder with 160GB Hard Drive Recording instead.

    The RD-XS32 DVD player/recorder from Toshiba combines a versatile video recorder and a high-end DVD player with a clear, realistic picture and warm, natural sound. The RD-XS32 is the perfect next-generation upgrade from your old VCR and a powerful addition to your home theater.

    The multidrive recorders on the RD-XS32 allow you to record onto an internal 80 GB hard disk drive (HDD), a DVD-R disc, or rerecordable DVD-RW and DVD-RAM discs. The HDD holds up to 103 hours of programs, and you can rapidly dub shows from the HDD onto a DVD. A high-speed dub of a recording from the HDD onto a DVD-R disc can be completed 24 times faster than the length of the program. In other words, two hours of recording can move onto a disc in a matter of minutes. DVD-R copies of recordings made by the RD-XS32 will play on almost all DVD players and DVD-compatible computers.

    Toshiba's time-slip playback feature allows you to watch a program that is being recorded from the beginning while the rest of the show records. You can also use the time-slip feature to pause a live broadcast that you are recording, and then resume watching it from where you left it, whenever you want.

    Setting up a recording is simple. The RD-XS32 uses Gemstar's VCR Plus technology, which lets you select the programs you want to record by name, without worrying about setting the right time and channel. You can schedule up to 32 different shows with this timer recording feature.

    The programs that you have recorded are logged into an adjustable menu that displays the date, time, and channel that you recorded. You will also see a still-video image of the show you recorded in the menu. You can rename the listings and create chapters within the recordings that allow you to easily skip to your favorite scenes or to dub a cleaned-up copy of the show you've recorded onto DVD. The easy-to-use menu also features a live action window that lets you monitor the program you are currently recording or playing.

    In addition to high-quality recordings, you'll get the most out of your DVD library as well. The RD-XS32 utilizes Toshiba's ColorStream Pro progressive-scan video technology to yield vivid colors, clean resolution, and reduced onscreen distortion. The RD-XS32 uses digital cinema progressive scanning to reproduce your DVDs in theaterlike clarity. While the RD-XS32 is compatible with both analog and digital televisions, you will get the optimum effect by using the player with a high-definition-compatible television.

    In addition to playing a full range of DVDs, the RD-XS32 plays CDs and MP3 audio files, so you can enjoy your favorite music. You can also view digital JPEG photos from CDs created in your computer with the RD-XS32.

    The RD-XS32 features rear-panel composite audio and video inputs, and RCA inputs on the front panel to connect your camcorder for dubbing onto DVD. An additional digital IEEE1394 Firewire jack is included on the front panel for an instant connection with digital camcorders. The Firewire connection automatically synchs up with your camcorder and creates a customized onscreen menu for dubbing.

    What's in the Box
    DVD recorder unit, remote control, owner's manual.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars On its way to becoming a cult item among video techies.......2007-04-24

    The Toshiba RD-XS32 does have its idiosyncrasies, and does require patience as it sometimes balks, but for all-round functions like chapter editing to combine parts of recordings, or to get rid of commercials or other unwanted material---it ROCKS! I've had mine for about a year and have burned hundreds of dvds of sports events, History and Discovery channel programs, Turner Classic Movies, you name it. Unlike Tivo (although it has a Tivo function as well), you can make multiple copies of dvds to share with family and friends. Editing and compiling your material to burn to disc is much faster and easier than using computer programs such as Nero (although I use the excellent Nero as well and am pleased with that). One tip: The dvds are formatted slightly differently from commercials dvds, so when you burn, make sure to set chapters of ten minutes or less, for easier navigation from the main menu. We have a Toshiba dvd player that plays them with all the functions of commercial dvds, but other dvd players may not "fast forward" more than 2X, and may not reverse. On the computer the dvds have every available control function, though, so your friends may prefer to play them using a laptop.

    My husband will be on a remote Pacific island on a scientific project this summer---with no tv reception. I am burning dozens of discs of favorite programs for him to take.

    These RD-XS32s are getting harder to find, so if you have an opportunity, grab one!

    4 out of 5 stars Toshiba RD-XS32 bought a little over 2 yrs back at Best Buy........2007-01-05

    This is a great machine once you get used to it. It does have some flaws - but the postives outweigh the negatives if you have a home entertainment system especially, big screen TV, etc. I bought this unit open box for half price at Best Buy a little over a couple of years back. like I said, it does have issues. I had to request a software upgrade about a year ago from Toshiba so it would be more compatible with a larger variety of recording mediums. It is still picky about what it records on, and you must obey what the manual says, otherwise there will be no recording. sometimes, when I am playing a commerically bought dvd it sticks,midway through the movie I am watching and says "check the disc, it may be damaged, or needs to be cleaned." lately this happens about 1-2 times a month. I have to go to a cheaper dvd player in the house, to watch the movie. so - a big problem here. The reasons I keep it are: high speed dubbing (even higher machines by Pioneer do not offer this feature), can cut out commercials on hard drive recorded content before dvd burning (can't do this on the Pioneer DVR 57H - which is way higher). Things I'd change if I could about it, would be that it would load a dvd faster, and accept a larger variety of recording speed discs, and that it wouldn't hang up in the middle of movies that I am watching. Otherwise, great machine if you like the features it offers for recording. I have considered sending it back to Toshiba to look at/repair, but will wait to see how it runs over the next few months. I've looked at other machines on the market now, and can't find anything that I'd consider is comparable in features I like to this one.

    4 out of 5 stars Excellent unit - a little confusing to operate.......2006-04-01

    The on-disk editing and high speed dubbing to DVD are great features.
    Video quality is super. I was concerned about the compatibility of the copied DVD with another DVD player. It plays with no problems on my standard DVD player and the video looks great.
    My only complaint is that the remote control has several control buttons for editing menu, quick menu, easy navigate etc. I would prefer that they consolidate the features into fewer buttons so it's not so hard to remember which button to press for the option I want.
    The unit has so many features, I should have realized I could not just start operating the remote control intuitively. The manual is somewhat helpful but it still takes patience and experimentation to learn how to operate the unit.

    I mainly got the unit to be able to edit videos and remove commercials before copying to DVD. This unit still requires several steps to complete the full process, but overall is much easier and quicker than using a PC and editing software to do the edits and copies.

    5 out of 5 stars Toshiba has done a good job/price.......2005-11-26

    Pro I use this machine Hard drive as a surviellance recording, copy TV shows as well as copy VHS. This machine has been performing up to exceptation.
    Cons. When I first received the recorder, I could not use the DVD recorder, I had to send the recorder back on my dime. Otherwise, I have had success for the price

    5 out of 5 stars Extremely Happy with this one.......2005-04-14

    I've had this RD-XS32 for almost 5-months now, and I'm still totally thrilled with this purchase. I'm a computer-geek, having ripped/edited video and DVD on a PC for a few years proved good background training for this unit (it basically feels like a PC, not a VCR). For newbies, this has all the same basic functions as a VCR. But, for people who want to do some serious video editing (chaptering and removing unwanted scenes) this thing rocks.

    Downsides to this include a manual an inch-thick and a multi-function menu-system with a zillion options. Also, don't buy this if your TV doesn't have video-inputs (this only has coax throughput, there's no RF-modulator for channel 3/4). But, for those willing to learn, you can make this do some really cool things! I dropped-down my record quality for most-everything TV-related I record (1.4MB/s), and I had something like 85-hours of programs recorded on it before it started yelling at me (and the quality was fine). The "timeslip" chase playback is useful (play back while you're still recording), but the most-useful feature is recording one show while you play something you've already recorded from the content menu.

    I am so thrilled with this unit (and, I don't know what others are talking about with the "black"-problem, I've made hundreds of DVD-R's off TV and my own Mini-DV camcorder, and had no problem... what they may be explaining is copy-protection of copywrited DVD-movies and they deserve to not see good copies), I'm about to buy another one for a different room!

    NPZ 800 120 Pro-Pack 5
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      NPZ 800 120 Pro-Pack 5

      Manufacturer: FUJIFILM
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      Binding: Electronics

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      ASIN: B00009R8H3

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      New Fujicolor Portrait NPZ 800 incorporates Fujifilm's proprietary 4th Color Layer Technology to ensure faithful, accurate and extremely natural color and skin tone reproduction under a wide range of light sources including fluorescent and mixed lighting with excellent gradation balance and broad exposure latitude.PRODUCT FEATURES: Fujifilm 4th Color Layer Technology Provides Accurate and Natural Color Even Under Challenging Lighting Conditions with Flourescent Light; Enhanced Color Contrast and Color Saturation for Available Light Photography; Fresh, Natural Skin Tones; Very Wide Exposure Latitude Specially Tolerant Within a Four Stop Range; Fine Grain Results for Display Size Enlargements Under a Variety of Exposure Conditions.

      Salton Wet Tunes WT50BL Shower Radio (Translucent Blue)
      Average customer rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
      • Pretty good radio for the money.
      • Very good
      • Doesn't even deserve 1 star
      • Wet Tunes Shower Am/FM Radio
      • Power hungry
      Salton Wet Tunes WT50BL Shower Radio (Translucent Blue)

      Manufacturer: Salton
      ProductGroup: CE
      Binding: Electronics

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      Product Features:
      • AM/FM radio
      • Water resistant mylar speaker for clear sound
      • Features LCD display clock
      • Hang unit from shower head or mount it - mounting kit included
      • Operates on 3 "AA" batteries

      ASIN: B00004WJJZ

      Product Description

      Salton is a leading domestic designer, marketer and distributor of a broad range of branded, high quality small appliances.PRODUCT FEATURES: AM/FM radio; Water resistant mylar speaker for clear sound; Features LCD display clock; Hang unit from showerhead or mount it - mounting kit included; Separate stand included so you can play unit anywhere; Operates on 3 "AA" batteries (not included); Soft-touch buttons.

      Customer Reviews:

      4 out of 5 stars Pretty good radio for the money........2007-09-06

      I have this radio (this is just the radio, not the one with the CD player)and don't really have any major complaints. I think it sounds pretty good; I wasn't expecting a stereo in the shower! The only little thing I have noticed, is that when the batteries get low, it is difficult to turn on and off. In other words, you might have to push the on/off button several times to make it turn on or off. But if the batteries are strong, then you don't have that problem. But most battery operated items DO perform better when they have good, strong batteries in them. I just make it a point to use good, alkaline batteries. The better the batteries, the less often you have to change them. In fact, those new titanium batteries last a LONG time! Some of the other reviewers said this radio needs batteries too often. Well maybe it does, but I don't think it is any more often that any other battery-operated items I have. My MP3 player seems to need batteries more often than I expected, too. I just stock up on batteries when I catch them on sale.

      5 out of 5 stars Very good.......2006-02-07

      First off, I'm not under 13 or whatever, I just didn't want an account, BUT about the radio: IT'S AWESOME!!! Don't listen to these other people, because the volume goes up REALLY loud so you're able to hear it, and it also plays the stations well without static and the batteries last a while. I don't understand why this product is getting so many poor reviews. Hopefully you'll take my word for it. I love it. I got this for Christmas of '05 and it's currently Feb. '06 and the batteries and everything are properly functioning still!! Great buy!!!!

      1 out of 5 stars Doesn't even deserve 1 star.......2005-01-10

      This horrible product delivers distorted sound and needs batteries much too often. I'm looking for a better one and will throw this in the garbage which is where it belongs. DON'T BUY IT!!!

      1 out of 5 stars Wet Tunes Shower Am/FM Radio.......2003-10-21

      I attended a Cancer relay and one of the gifts given to Cancer Survivors was a "Salton Wet Tunes" shower radio. Turning on the radio took a good 1-2 minutes and if you were not careful, it would turn off. After one week, it would not turn on at all. I know the batteries are good, because the clock works. When, and I use that word very sparingly, it worked the reception was so poor I could hardly hear with the volumn up high. I was extremely dissapointed in the product. I'm happy I didn't purchase the product. Having said that, I'm sure the group that put together the relay will not request that paticuliar product again. One would think a manufacture would donate a product that is workable because, what better "free" advertisment could one get? This advertisment for "Wet Tunes", went south. This product, "Salton Wet Tunes" is in the trash.
      I hope no one else purchases one.

      1 out of 5 stars Power hungry.......2003-01-18

      I bought this shower radio last year. It did not play CDs, but the batteries died after only a few uses. I don't know if it was defective or if the constantly running clock caused the battery death. I was very disappointed and returned it. Another shower radio that was much cheaper and didn't have a clock runs forever on batteries.
      Salton Wet Tunes WT50BL Shower Radio
      Average customer rating: Not rated
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        Monster Cable MBL-C SCPV Car Phone Charger, Panasonic/Allure
        Average customer rating: Not rated
          Monster Cable MBL-C SCPV Car Phone Charger, Panasonic/Allure

          Manufacturer: Monster Cable
          ProductGroup: Wireless
          Binding: Wireless Phone Accessory

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          Product Features:
          • Smart Digital Charger technology rapidly charges the battery, then switches to a trickle charge for optimal performance.
          • Monsterous 500mAh output provides faster charge time, even while using your phone.
          • Ultra-low profile design fits easily into your car for a clean look without the bulk of other chargers.
          • Unique ultra-flexible swivel cord relieves cable stress and prevents breakage.
          • Convenient dual-color LED reads red when charging, green when complete.

          ASIN: B000092WXU

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          You love the convenience of recharging your battery while driving. But you'd sure love to lose that big, ugly charger. It blocks your console and sticks out so far that it's easy to knock right out of the lighter. The #1 problem with traditional car phone chargers is breakage! Every time you pull the phone toward you to talk, you put a lot of pressure on the contacts. Plus most users pull on the charger's cord when removing the charger, further weakening the cord. Ordinary charges are simply not designed to handle all this abuse. Normal phone chargers abuse your phone battery, slamming it with voltage even after it's fully charged. As a result, excess heat is created in the battery. This heat overcharges your battery, dramatically shortening battery life and charge retention.Monster's Ultra Low Profile Car Phone Charger is designed to be virtually flush into the dashboard, out of your way. It's so small that you can leave it plugged into your lighter when not in use, for ultimate charging convenience. The charger also features a swivel cord, which goes 90 degrees up or down. This lessens stress on the contacts, preventing contact separation and subsequent breakage. The cord moves with you when you're talking on the phone, but lays flat against the console, out of your way, when you're not. Monster's Smart Digital Charger technology provides ultra fast recharges, and consistently delivers the exact amount of charge needed, for maximum battery performance. Once the battery's reached full capacity, the charger switches to a low current. This babies your battery and keeps it topped off, even during use. Life is frustrating enough already. With Monster's Ultra Low Profile Car Phone Charger, you can finally say goodbye to that bulky charger. And rest assured. Your phone battery will be happier, too. Happy Commuting.

          ZyXel Prestige 2000W VoIP Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz Cordless Phone
          Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
          • Solid Proof of Concept
          • Great Product if you select the right service
          • This is real phone
          • This is NOT free phone service
          ZyXel Prestige 2000W VoIP Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz Cordless Phone

          Manufacturer: ZYXEL
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          Product Features:
          • IEEE 802.11b wireless standard; 2.4 GHz signal
          • Site Survey; 64/128-bit WEP encryption
          • Caller ID/call waiting compatible, display and dial
          • Redial, hold; speaker volume control
          • Headset compatible; 2-year warranty

          ASIN: B0002KK63Y

          Product Description

          The Prestige 2000W VoIP Wi-Fi phone, compatible with IEEE 802.11b wireless standard, is a perfect solution for Voice over IP applications. It allows users to make or receive phone calls as long as they are in the coverage of IEEE 802.11b or 11g wireless Access Points. By using the Prestige 2000W, users no longer have to pay expensive communication fees and can enjoy the convenience of wireless mobility. The brand new application is developed to support open standard SIP (Session Initiation Protocol), which interoperates with major SIP-based call servers, IP-PBXs and various VoIP client devices. It is not only an ideal alternative for ITSPs (IP Telephony Service Providers) to deploy their VoIP services; it can also be the wireless handset, which is applied in corporate IP-PBX centric VoIP environment. The Prestige 2000W is very easy to use and configure. It allows users to configure with LCD screen menu or web browser. Meanwhile, with the smart auto-provisioning mechanism, ITSPs can easily deploy and manage the VoIP services. Easy-to-use and convenient, the Prestige 2000W delivers high quality voice functionality in a cost-effective way.

          Customer Reviews:

          3 out of 5 stars Solid Proof of Concept.......2005-02-05

          Being one of the first Wi-Fi VoIP (SIP) phones on the market, ZyXEL Prestige 2000W is a solid proof of concept that is deemed by many to see explosive growth. With this unit, ZyXEL seems to be targeting two markets - a cordless phone for corporate SIP environments and residential broadband VoIP services (like Vonage). The unit gets 3 stars for actually working in one deployment scenario, but lacking many required features.

          We have received several units from ZyXEL in October to investigate a deployment scenario with Asterisk PBX as a SIP server. The phone picked up a signal of our internal 802.11b/g wireless network with no problems. However, the initial attempt to register with Asterisk server was unsuccessful. Upgrading firmware to version 'f' solved the registration problem and now we could successfully move on to evalute phone's functionality.

          Positive impressions:
          1. Reception of Wi-Fi signal is good and is on par with other wireless devices (we compared to notebooks with WiFi cards).
          2. Sound quality is very good and is comparable to your average cellphone.
          3. Battery life is decent and will handle several hours of talktime. Standby mode is not as effective as with your modern cellphone, therefore the phone has to be charged every night.
          4. Unit is fairly compact and lightweight (about the size of an older Nokia cellphone).

          Unfortunateluly, this is where the positive impressions end. To give ZyXEL some credit, core technology seems be in good shape and the unit lacks any serious drawbacks. However, many important features one would expect in a cordless communication device are underimplemented or not implemented at all:
          1. Phone looks and feels old, like one of the cellphones from the 90's. Screen is tiny and only has four lines.
          2. Handsfree - both speakerphone and headset ports exist, but are not functional.
          3. Battery compartment is very hard to open. Not that one should have to take out the battery that often, but this is the only way to reboot the phone when it occasionally locks up.
          4. Only one incoming line is implemented.
          5. Phone registers to a SIP server only upon bootup. Therefore, if the connection to the server is lost during normal operation, the phone will have to be rebooted.
          6. Hold, transfer, and conference buttons are not implemented. As is the MWI (Message Waiting Indicator).
          7. Wireless security is underimplemented. On paper, WEP up to 128 bits is possible, in reality that means you will have to punch in the keys manually (use the web interface for that) and quality of sound will deteriorate. WEP keys are easy to break anyways, so that leaves you with MAC Address filtering - wait, that's easy to spoof also. So do not bother yourself with security on this phone.
          8. You have to know your SSID to access the wireless AP. No autodiscovery and no ability to store several SSIDs and to connect to whichever one is found first.
          9. The lists for missed and dialed calls exist, but are out of order (at least chronological one). Plus, no details are offered.
          10. Ringtones are godawful and cannot be changed.

          In summary:
          1. Corporate clients will be turned off by the lack of multiple lines, transfer and hold functionality, and lack of security.
          2. Service providers, like Vonage, seem to prefer analog adapters to end devices that talk native VoIP protocols. In the case of Vonage, one may be able use Prestige 2000W on their network using credentials issued for the SoftPhone service. But given the extra charge for the service as well as the premium price of Prestige 2000W itself, the economics are against such scenario. It is much more economical for residential customer to purchase an analog or digital cordless phone in 900Mhz or 5.8Ghz spectrum and use it through VoIP provider's telephone adapter.

          Unless you have an extra $250 laying around and like your technology raw, patience will be rewarded. New and improved WiFi SIP Phones are starting to show up. For example, Hitachi Cable's IP-5000 looks more modern and supports advanced security features like WPA and EAP-TLS (there are reports, however, of poor firmware design and incompatibility). Cisco 7920 seems to be dominant in the large corporate sector and may capture small and medium-business markets if they finally release SIP firmware and work on lowering the $500+ price-tag.
          Motorola is releasing a CN620, which as a hybrid GSM/WiFi SIP phone for the corporate market.

          There is a lot of development in this area and kudos to ZyXEL for braving the turbulent waters. Hopefully, they can improve on hardware design, add more firmware features and turn the ugly duckling that Prestige 2000W is into a beatiful swan.

          (...)

          4 out of 5 stars Great Product if you select the right service.......2005-02-04

          4 stars for having an ugly design and a high price but no alternative (as of know). I have no opinion on battery life. I shall see.

          I ordered the product from Amazon yesterday with Ground UPS, and received it today. There goes an applause to Amazon!

          About the product: It is very simple, but seems to serve the purpose: send and receive calls. the sound quality is excellent. entering the information to access the service provider took approximately one minute. After you have a connection between the phone and the router, you then need to enter the rest of the information by accessing the phone's settings from your computer's browser.

          I live in a Manhattan apartment building where I share a wireless connection. The router is located on the 6th floor. I live on the 8th floor. The quality is not exactly the same as using the phone next to the wifi router, but still acceptable. I will solve that problem by adding a signal booster to the router.

          I signed up with BroadVoice, which only offers SIP based VOIP services. This phone only works on SIP based systems. Major VOIP providers provide SIP as an additional service that costs you more over your regular VOIP service fee, and comes with limited minutes. There are many other companies that are out there offering SIP, just google "sip providers" and you will find a lot.

          I could use a free software phone to access these servers, but I really appreaciated talking on a real phone and hear the difference in quality of sound, instead of having to wear a headset and stare at the computer screen. Believe me, it makes a way lot of difference.

          I'm originally from Turkey, currently living in the US. It costs me to call Turkey around 45 cents a minute from my cell. These services cost you from 10 cents to 20 cents, depending on whether you call a landline or a cell number. Although the phone is pricey, I will be saving a lot in a few months by lowering my cellphone plan and using the 2000W for national and international calls. I still get call waiting, rejecting a blocked number, voice mail and so forth. I was even able to get a (212) area code number, which has become a rarity. I will pay about $21 for calling unlimited national and 21 international countries (no Turkey is not one of them, useless for now, but you never know).

          Initial charge to signup with the service cost $32.04 including that $21.00. So there is no reason to complain, even the service fails once in a while (not yet happened). Let me be ridiculous and assume that I call turkey 20 hours a month. It would cost me $540 with cell carrier, and $120 with this one.

          If you ask, why didn't you go for one of the major VOIP providers, my answer will be, I do not want to see any more bulky devices on the floor. Also, I would be required to install a converter in order to be able to use a regular phone. In addition to all of these issues, I would have to buy a high end cordless phone to have a clear sound upstairs. At the end the cost would be much higher.

          I think this product is really good for a starter. I am pretty sure that many others will enter the market in the near future, as Vonage is planning on releasing their own wifi phones.

          I can also take this phone with me whereever there is a wireless hotspot available. The only problem is that some places such as Starbucks use TMobile hotspot, which requires you to download a piece of software that connects you to their network. In that circumstance I do not think that this phone will be usable. But, since there are a lot of people who do not secure their wifi connections, I am sure you will find a place in your area to enjoy this phone and call your friends and family as if you are calling them from your cellphone.

          3 out of 5 stars This is real phone.......2005-01-04

          For those who may be confused about Voice over IP services, this is real phone that can dial and receive calls with any other real phone in the Word unlike PC to PC voice connections that can only be placed between PC clients. And as for any VoIP connection, it requires service provider to provide connection with phone networks. Vonage soft phone plan cost about $12 per month with free local calls and cheap international calls, and for that price you get full phone service just like you would get from cell phone or land line company. And the best part - you can use the same service (and the same number) from any wireless internet Access Point in the world. Imagine that you live in NY and can make and receive the same free unlimited local calls with your NY number while traveling to London, Paris or Beijing from any Wi-Fi internet connection.
          That is the theory anyway, in reality customization of the pone and understanding of IP networking may be required to set up the phone for different locations.

          1 out of 5 stars This is NOT free phone service.......2004-12-03

          Originally I thought this was a phone that would let me use VoIP technology to make free phone calls to anywhere in the world. Wrong! As the italic fineprint on Amazon points out, you must subscribe to a VoIP service plan (e.g., Vonage). These plans are usually quite expensive, and have restrictions as well. Plus the phone itself is so expensive. If you are looking for a free VoIP solution, this is absolutely NOT it.

          For now, I guess you should stick to a PC VoIP program like Skype or MSN Messenger.

          Panasonic MHz DSS with Duplex Speakerphone
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            Panasonic MHz DSS with Duplex Speakerphone

            Manufacturer: Panasonic
            ProductGroup: CE
            Binding: Electronics

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            ASIN: B00000JI2M

            Rockford Fosgate 6ý" D'APPOLITTO Monitor
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              Rockford Fosgate 6ý" D'APPOLITTO Monitor

              Manufacturer: Rockford Fosgate
              ProductGroup: CE
              Binding: Electronics

              Center ChannelCenter Channel | Speakers | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
              BookshelfBookshelf | Speakers | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
              Product Features:
              • Dual 5.25" video shielded, oversized motor structure, mid bass driver in a D'Appolito alignment for natural low frequency reproduction
              • 24dB/octave Linkwitz-Riley crossover with optical tweeter protection with notch filter for midbass protection and zobel network offers improved high frequency performance, natural sound, and great reliability
              • 1" soft dome tweeter with neodymium magnet and separate heatsink for natural sounding highs and high power handling
              • Tweeter level switch to lower tweeter output 3dB for "live/reflective" rooms
              • 3/4" MDF construction, internally braced enclosure with reinforced front baffle for minimal cabinet resonance

              ASIN: B0002JEZ1Y

              Product Description

              Quite possibly the ultimate satellite speaker. Fosgate Audionics's FA62.0 is unsurpassed in power handling, dynamic range, and low distortion reproduction. Using dual 6.5 inch mid/woofers in a "D'Appolito" alignment, as well as an intricate 24dB/octave Linkwitz-Riley crossover, the FA62.0 delivers the ultimate performance and value in any home theater audio system. The FA62.0 is a dual purpose monitor. It can be used for center channel applications or as an LCR (left, center, right) stage monitor.
              Rockford Fosgate 5ü" D'APPOLITTO Monitor
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                Rockford Fosgate 5ü" D'APPOLITTO Monitor

                Manufacturer: Rockford Fosgate
                ProductGroup: CE
                Binding: Electronics

                Center ChannelCenter Channel | Speakers | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
                BookshelfBookshelf | Speakers | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
                Audio & VideoAudio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
                Product Features:
                • Dual 5.25" video shielded, oversized motor structure, mid bass driver in a D'Appolito alignment for natural low frequency reproduction
                • 24dB/octave Linkwitz-Riley crossover with optical tweeter protection with notch filter for midbass protection and zobel network offers improved high frequency performance, natural sound, and great reliability
                • 3/4" MDF construction, internally braced enclosure with reinforced front baffle for minimal cabinet resonance
                • 1" soft dome tweeter with neodymium magnet and separate heatsink for natural sounding highs and high power handling
                • Tweeter level switch to lower tweeter output 3dB for "live/reflective" rooms

                ASIN: B0002JETVA

                Product Description

                Rockford designs, manufactures, and distributes high-performance audio systems for the car, home, and professional audio markets.
                Rockford Fosgate 5ü" Bookshelf Studio Monitors
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                  Rockford Fosgate 5ü" Bookshelf Studio Monitors

                  Manufacturer: Rockford Fosgate
                  ProductGroup: CE
                  Binding: Electronics

                  Center ChannelCenter Channel | Speakers | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
                  BookshelfBookshelf | Speakers | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
                  Audio & VideoAudio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
                  Product Features:
                  • 5/8" MDF construction, internally braced enclosure with reinforced front baffle for minimal cabinet resonance
                  • 24dB/octave Linkwitz-Riley crossover with optical tweeter protection with notch filter for midbass protection and zobel network offers improved high frequency performance, natural sound, and great reliability
                  • Tweeter level switch to lower tweeter output 3dB for "live/reflective" rooms
                  • 5.25" video shielded, oversized motor structure, mid bass driver for natural low frequency reproduction
                  • 1" soft dome tweeter with neodymium magnet and separate heatsink for natural sounding highs and high power handling

                  ASIN: B0002JERU8

                  Product Description

                  The FA51.0 is the smallest of the family, with a 5.25 inch mid/woofer and a 1 inch silk dome tweeter in a proprietary waveguide. The FA51.0's size permits it to be placed nearly anywhere, and its high output capability allows for use in front, center or rear channel applications of Dolby Pro-Logic II, Dolby Digital, THX EX, DTS, and DTS ES.This driver/enclosure design allows maximum power output balanced with accurate and detailed sound quality at any listening level.
                  Clarion Ohm1575vd 15.4" Overhead Tft Lcd W/dvd/mp3
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                    Clarion Ohm1575vd 15.4" Overhead Tft Lcd W/dvd/mp3

                    Manufacturer: Clarion
                    ProductGroup: CE

                    Monitors & TVsMonitors & TVs | Car Video | Car Audio & Video | Car Electronics | Categories | Electronics
                    Product Features:
                    • Universal Slim Profile
                    • Screen size: 15.4" Diagonal
                    • Flip-Down Thin Film Transistor (TFT) Active Matrix Display with Screen Width
                    • WVGA LCD with 16:9 or 4:3 Aspect Ratios
                    • Pixels: 1280 x 800

                    ASIN: B000OM9QF4

                    Product Description

                    BRAND NEW 2007 CLARION OHM1575VD 15.4" OVERHEAD ENTERTAINMETN DIGITAL MONITOR WITH BUILT-IN DVD PLAYER Featuring overhead monitors ranging in size from 8 to 15 with built-in DVD players and wireless headphone transmitters - peace of mind is only a press of a button away. Our high-resolution TFT active matrix LCD monitors reproduce vivid colors and dimension from your favorite DVD. Now the problem will be prying the kids out of the car when you reach your destination. Universal Slim Profile MPEG 1/2/4, MP3, WMA playback Adjustable Display Modes: Wide/Normal Infrared Remote control with On Screen Display 2 Audio/Video Inputs for external devices 1 Audio/Video Output for multiple monitor applications Built In Dome light Includes 2 Headphones
                    Rockford Fosgate 6ý" Bookshelf Studio Monitors
                    Average customer rating: Not rated
                      Rockford Fosgate 6ý" Bookshelf Studio Monitors

                      Manufacturer: Rockford Fosgate
                      ProductGroup: CE
                      Binding: Electronics

                      Center ChannelCenter Channel | Speakers | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
                      BookshelfBookshelf | Speakers | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
                      Audio & VideoAudio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
                      Product Features:
                      • 3/4" MDF construction, internally braced enclosure with reinforced front baffle for minimal cabinet resonance
                      • 6.5" video shielded, oversized motor structure, mid bass driver for natural low frequency reproduction
                      • 24dB/octave Linkwitz-Riley crossover with optical tweeter protection with notch filter for midbass protection and zobel network offers improved high frequency performance, natural sound, and great reliability
                      • Tweeter level switch to lower tweeter output 3dB for "live/reflective" rooms
                      • 1" soft dome tweeter with neodymium magnet and separate heatsink for natural sounding highs and high power handling

                      ASIN: B0002JEV18

                      Product Description

                      Bigger is better. Fosgate Audionics's FA61.0 is a 6.5 inch two-way monitor modeled after the critically acclaimed Hafler TRM6 active monitor used in many of the world's finest recording studios. A bigger version of the FA51.0, Fosgate Audionics's FA61.0 reproduces frequencies down to 60Hz with ease. Whether listening to music or movies, the FA61.0 is the perfect choice for performance and value.

                      MONSTER CABLE MBD-RH Gold Dual Banana Plugs
                      Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
                      • Be careful
                      MONSTER CABLE MBD-RH Gold Dual Banana Plugs

                      Manufacturer: Monster Cable
                      ProductGroup: CE
                      Binding: Electronics

                      Other AccessoriesOther Accessories | All Accessories | Accessories | Camera & Photo | Categories | Electronics
                      Plugs & AdaptersPlugs & Adapters | Cables & Interconnects | Audio & Video Accessories | Accessories & Supplies | Categories | Electronics
                      Accessories:
                      1. Monster Z100i-1M Audiophile Performance Interconnect Cable, 1 Pair (3.28 ft.) Monster Z100i-1M Audiophile Performance Interconnect Cable, 1 Pair (3.28 ft.)
                      2. DAYTON BPA-38G HD BINDING POST PAIR GOLD DAYTON BPA-38G HD BINDING POST PAIR GOLD

                      Product Features:
                      • Nine beryllium-copper leaf springs for increased contact pressure.
                      • 24k gold contacts for maximum signal transfer and corrosion resistance.
                      • Dual construction spaced for standard binding posts.
                      • Color coded
                      • 2 per pac

                      ASIN: B00006JPU1

                      Product Description

                      Monster's dual binding posts feature nine beryllium-copper leaf springs for increased contact pressure and 24k gold contacts for maximum signal transfer and corrosion resistance. Dual construction is spaced for standard binding posts. Cable entry is .18" and will accomodate a 8 gauge wire. Package includes 1 pair of dual binding posts.

                      Customer Reviews:

                      3 out of 5 stars Be careful.......2004-01-16

                      These may look nice...as does all Monster Cable products. But make sure they fit your receiver before buying them for all connections.

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