Hewlett Packard DVD300e 4x2.4x8 External FireWire/USB 2.0 DVD+RW Drive

Average customer rating:

Very hard to work with and frustrating

Disappointed in HP

A good bargain!!

Do not buy!!!!!

No Problems Burner

Hewlett Packard DVD300e 4x2.4x8 External FireWire/USB 2.0 DVD+RW Drive

Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Memorex 4.7GB 4x DVD+R Media (25-Pack Spindle)

Product Features:

High-speed external USB 2.0/FireWire DVD+RW/CD rewritable drive

Features 4x write, 2.4x rewrite, and 8x read speeds for DVD; 16x write, 10x rewrite, and 40x read speeds for CD

2 MB buffer

Includes Cyberlink PowerDVD, Veritas RecordNow, and more

Compatible with Windows 98 SE, 2000, NT 4.0, Me, and XP

ASIN: B00008N6VK
Release Date: 2003-04-28

Product Description

HP's DVD writer dvd300e stores up to 4.7 Gbytes of data, video, photos, and music on DVD+RW or DVD+R disks. DVD+R disks offer maximum compatibility with DVD-ROM drives and DVD players. HP's DVD writer dvd300e is designed for personal video camcorder users who want to edit and preserve their video memories on DVD and customers who prefer an external drive for ease of installation, mobile computer use or the need to share the drive. This versatile drive reads and writes DVDs and CDs and includes buffer under-run protection. Using the PC's existing video capture capabilities, transfer precious video memories from a camcorder or VCR to long-lasting DVD disks. Quickly store, backup and transport large data files on DVD or CD. Create original DVDs using DVD+RW rewritable and DVD+R write-once disks and view them using most DVD players and DVD-ROM drives. Record up to three hours of video, or store thousands of original photos, hundreds of MP3 music files and data files - up to 4.7 GB - on one DVD+RW or DVD+R disk.

Customer Reviews:

Very hard to work with and frustrating.......2004-10-30

I am not an expert with CD/DVD writers, but even I notice that there is something wrong with this drive. It is not just the software, I think the hardware has got some design problems. My Windows2000 is very slow in recognizing that the drive is being connected and in many cases it hangs or gets into long still sessions before getting into normal operations. Nero does not recognize my drive, so I have to use the provided software with it and it is not the greatest. The drive has even difficulty recognizing raw CDs I put in its tray. In many cases it rejects them, though they are perfectly fine. In general I think you should look somewhere else for a good CD/DVD writer.

Disappointed in HP.......2004-10-03

I bought the 300i (internal) a year ago and have been very frustrated with it. If all you want to do is copying CDs/DVDs, that is fine. But if you want to have more control over it, good luck! The biggest complaint I have is the accompanying software. It treats the users like they don't know anything by hiding all the options.

Here are the problems I have:
1) If you have used Nero before, the hp woftware is going to really disappoint you. I spent "a lot" of hours getting this to work with my Win2000 Pro.

2) Watch out: The default is set to burn only one session rather than multi-sessions. And you have to change the settings in "option". Although this is the default setting for some other brands too, but at least with the other brands, you get to see the settings before it starts burning.

3) It is not compatible with other commercial DVD software. It conflicts with MS windows media player's Roxio burn-ware. And Nero doesn't work with it either, I heard. Again, google to find out.

Side note: although not designed for it, it does not work well with Linux SuSE at all.

It is very proprietory and it sucks. I am getting ready to invest in another DVD burner that actually works the way I want it to. Because of this DVD writer, I have been shunning away from buying another HP product... I have a HP inkjet that works pretty well and produces good quality printings, but the software that comes with it takes up more than 100Mb of my harddisk space... No lie!

A good bargain!!.......2004-06-04

Bought this as I was low on cash, and I haven't been disappointed since!! Worked like a charm out of the box with the provided USB cable!! But its not without its pros and cons:

CONS: Big and bulky. For those with limited space, you might want to rethink a smaller external model or an internal model. DVD write speed might not seem such a big deal, but waiting half an hour to burn a full DVD at 4X speed is slow... I think 8X drives are already out on the market. Another drawback is that the burning software included is Record Now (not the Max version), which is not really useful. You would have to get a copy of Nero 6 to make full use of this burner.

PROS: Works with almost all media I throw at it!! Plus, the DVD+R discs I have burnt so far work with both a Sony and Shinco DVD Player, my Dell DVD-ROM, and my beloved XBOX (phillips drive). Also, the design of the drive looks kinda cool... several friends have had that "OOOOO" look when they first spot it.

I don't know about the quality of the technical support and warranty, as I have never had a problem with it!!! All I know is that there's a standard warranty for 1 year, but really... for a $200- product it is not really worth the time running around to get it repaired if it breaks down.

All in all... I would recommend it to anyone who is just starting out with DVD burning. There are better drives on the market, but this will suit the beginner and even experts just fine.

Do not buy!!!!!.......2004-04-30

Please do not buy this item.

I bought one. It is broken right away (after two week; pass the store exchange time). I have called the technique service in India. I spent 2 times 3 hours with them try to figure out what was the problem. Even they figure out the machine is broken; they will not exchange my machine. They said the machine warranty is expired for 1 year warranty. The fact is that my machine is less than one year (made October 2003). I sill have the bad machine and I do not know what to with it. I have to buy another one from other manufactory.

No Problems Burner.......2004-02-29

I have been using this burner for about 3 weeks now and am very pleased with it. I use Windows 2000Pro,a Dell 700mhz laptop and a firewire card with the 300e. For software I mainly use DVD X Copy Platinum and sometimes CloneDVD after CSS file filtering. Haven't had one problem yet and the Memorex +R DVDs are accepted by me and my friends Panasonic S25 players. The S25 is listed as being able to only play -R DVDs but it plays my +R backups perfectly with very good quality. This Burner is not the fastest but it is very flexible and reliable. After seeing how mine works my friend is also going to get one.

Product Description

The ADVANTA 2100 is the first in the series of ADTRAN VPN products designed to maintain data integrity, secure VPN tunneling, and protect your LAN from cyber attacks. This plug-and-play Internet security appliance provides all the necessary components required to secure an integrated VPN solution. It is a standalone hardware platform that off loads the CPU intensive encryption process associated with typical software-implemented VPN solutions. Targeting branch office, small office/home office (SOHO), and even business-to-business connectivity, the ADVANTA 2100 offers several key security features like IPSec VPN tunneling, access policies, stateful inspection firewall, cyber assault protection, Network Address Translation, and authenticated remote user access. The ADVANTA 2100 adheres to IPSec standards, established and maintained by IETF, enabling interoperability with many other IPSec compliant gateways, thereby allowing for a multi-vendor VPN solution that meets your needs. In addition, the ADVANTA 2100 can also act as a gateway for small businesses, allowing for safe and secure transactions. Stay tuned as ADTRAN expands the ADVANTA 2000 series to include medium to large business VPN gateways and total system management.

Customer Reviews:

Other products are cheaper & better.......2004-11-19

This is a similar product to the NetVanta 2050 so the same warnings about endless upgrades adding to price and problems with the claims of the sales lit. vs. reality also apply.

We chose the AdTran NetVanta 2050 because we were looking for a dedicated router/bridge that would act as a firewall and provide IPvSec VPN access to our Windows network from the Internet. First off, it can't work as a bridge, it's only a router.

Secondly, the information on the AdTran Web site is at best misleading, or completely lacking, in such a way as to be misleading. For example, nowhere did it state that the unit does NOT come with VPN support, but that you need to purchase that separately, at about $170. This gets you a serial number which lets you download the "enhanced" firmware from their confusing Web site. So while the $260 price looked attractive, we ended up spending $430 to get firewall & VPN capabilities, and there's a lot of products out there that will do both out of the box for 1/3 or less the price.

Even if you decide to get the VPN capabilities, you'll then need to buy a separate AdTran Windows VPN client at $125 per 5 users, because it won't work with the VPN facilities built into Windows. And that client will just get packets between your remote PC and internal network, it doesn't help you autheticate to a Windows domain, making it difficult for anyone but a Power User to access Windows-based resources.

If you're willing to spend that much to buy two units to create a IPvSec VPN tunnel from one office location to another, this product would be fine, but again, there's better/cheaper products which will do same. But be warned that it only provides routing, not bridging, so if you're in a Windows environment, all it will do is share packets between two separate sites; you're stuck figuring out how to authenticate against separate Windows domains to access resources.

As a firewall, it doesn't offer any features beyond what other, less-expensive routers offer. As a VPN remote-access unit, it's useless compared to a number of Linksys and Cisco products designed to do that. And after reading tech/sales claims as to what it can do, only to keep finding out you need to keep purchasing add-ons to get that functionality is insulting and unethical.

Strengths:

Not many. The Web-based configuration support is good, but no better than competitors' products. Its price is not competitive nor does it offer the functionality that's really needed in most situations. 10 years ago this would have been a great product, today it's a dinosaur.

(sarcasm on)
If you like wasting time, having to buy a lot of extras (and wait for them) and being really frustrated and unable to get anything working, then waiting around for hours for support call-backs, then this baby is for you. (sarcasm off)

Weaknesses:

To get all the functionality claimed in their sales information, you'll end up spending 2-4x the base price.

If you upgrade the firmware, you'll have to reset it to Factory Defaults and reconfigure it to get it working.

The VPN support for remote clients is simply the ability to route packets once you pay extra for their VPN firmware *and* however many lincenses for their VPN client software, and it still leaves you without an easy way to authenticate to Windows domains.

Their support makes you jump through a lot of hoops to prove you own the product and whatever upgrades before they'll stick you on a list to wait around for a call-back Their Web site is practically useless and the documentation poor and misleading.

After all our problem and calls/email to support, which was difficult, their "follow-up" on the support was to try and sell us three different "upgrade" and "support" services at a yearly fee! For a product that others make, you buy, plug in, and forget about. Support for a firewall/VPN router? Why? It should work or shouldn't.

This is a 1990 product in a 2004 world run by a company whose sales/marketing department is 10x bigger than their engineering dept.

Similar Products Used:

Look at anything by Linksys, Cisco or 3Com, and you'll find something that actually does what it claims without having to spend 2-4x the money on "upgrades" which still leave you with a product that doesn't solve today's products.

I'll avoid AdTran at all costs in the future. Stay away!

Product Description

ML320 Turbo-D Dot Matrix Printer 9 pin narrow.

Average customer rating:

ML320 Turbo-D Dot Matrix Printer

Manufacturer: Okidata Corporation
ProductGroup: CE

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ASIN: B00070PS5A

Product Description

ML320 Turbo-D Dot Matrix Printer
9 pin narrow.

Average customer rating:
OmniSmart UPS Battery Backup Systems, 6 Outlets, 1400VA

Manufacturer: Tripplite
ProductGroup: CE

Uninterrupted Power Supplies | Batteries, Chargers & Power Supplies | Accessories & Supplies | Categories | Electronics
Product Features:

1400VA

6 Outlets

ASIN: B00070PS0A

Product Description

OmniSmart UPS Battery Backup Systems
Line-interactive battery backup for personal computers, workstations and servers. $50,000 Ultimate Lifetime Insurance. Includes FREE PowerAlert Software.
1400VA
6 Outlets

Average customer rating:
Pro Series BP-511 Equivalent - OEM BP-508 BP-512 BP-522 Replacement - for CANON Elura / Optura / Digital Rebel and Powershot Camera / Camcorder - 100% Oem Equivalent

Manufacturer: Pro Power
ProductGroup: CE

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Product Features:

1400 mAh - 7.4 Volts - Equivalent to the Canon BP-511 Battery

Utilizes BSP Technology: Surge Protection, Thermal Cut-off, Overload Protection, Guards against short circuits

No Memory effect - Recharge at any time

California Silicon Valley Technology, Manufactured with European Quality

3 Year Warranty - ***NOW WITH GOLDEN TIPS!***

ASIN: B000C28XPK

Product Description

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The Norcent 1.92 megapixel interpolation digital camera is perfect for recording - via still, continuous, or AVI video - life's important moments. Its 0.9" color LCD display makes previewing shots a breeze, while its sophisticated functionality is unbelievably trouble-free to use. Roughly the size of a business card, this Norcent digital camera is easy to take and use virtually anywhere.PRODUCT FEATURES: 2 Macro Modes; 0.9" LCD Color Display; 1600 x 1200 (Interpolation), 1280 x 1024, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 Resolutions; Built-In 8M Flash Memory; Still, Continuous or Video (AVI) Shooting; Four-Mode Flash System; 10-Second Self Timer; Compact, Business Card-Size; Dual Mode Battery: built-in Lithium Ion (recharged by; USB), or AAA Alkaline x 2.

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Nectron is a leading manufacturer of imaging supplies products, whose products are sold worldwide through a network of specialty, qualified dealers and distributors. Nectron truly believes the key to its success in this competitive industry is its commitment to quality, new product development, aggressive pricing, and providing customers with the very best in service and customer satisfaction.This memory is designed for the following systems: Apple Color StyleWriter Pro; Calcomp TechJet 5324; Calcomp TechJet 5330; Calcomp TechJet Color D; Calcomp TechJet Color E; Canon BJC-600; Canon BJC-600 E; Canon BJC-600 EX; Canon BJC-610; Canon BJC-620; Canon BJC-630; Craig Color Scribe 6000; OCE 5100; Selex S 900D; Sesex S 900E; Tektronix Phaser 140; Tektronix Phaser 4686.For a complete compatibility list please refer to the original manufacturer's web site.

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Ergonomically designed, the N-Vision Magellan 25 is valued for its built-in infrared illuminator and precision all-glass optics features. The unit is equipped with a quality 1st generation intensifier tube to ensure reliable performance even in the darkest of nights. The Magellan 25 is a compact, easy to use night vision monocular and is a good choice for the beginner to intermediate level users.

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Rhinotek offers a full range of computer consumables manufacturing and marketing OEM compatible toner and inkjet cartridges, ribbons, and copier and fax supplies. Rhinotek products are 100% guaranteed, and Rhinotek's quality control standards rank among the highest in the industry.This Rhinotek (QH-4300) Black Toner HP Laser cartridge is compatible with OEM part number Q1339A for printers HP LaserJet 4300 / LaserJet 4300 / LaserJet 4300DTN / LaserJet 4300DTN / LaserJet 4300DTNS / LaserJet 4300DTNS / LaserJet 4300DTNSL / LaserJet 4300DTNSL / LaserJet 4300N / LaserJet 4300N / LaserJet 4300TN / LaserJet 4300TN.For a complete compatibility list please refer to the original manufacturer's web site.

Product Description

Movie lovers, rejoice! This Toshiba FST Pure 32HF72 television delivers everything you've been dreaming of. 32" 16: 9 HD-compatible FST PURE flat tube eliminates unwanted reflections from room light compared to conventional tubes designs and increases viewing angle. 3D Y/C digital comb filter with vertical contour correction provides more accurate processing of RF and composite video signals for a sharper, cleaner picture. This advanced comb filter significantly reduces detail noise, seen as shimmering or flicker, in complex or intricately detailed scenes. CableClear digital noise reduction circuitry optimizes poor NTSC signals from antenna or cable, thus eliminating video noise (snow) for a clean crisp image. Dual Colorstream HD component video input provides the ultimate picture quality from high-resolution component video signals. Superb performance and comfort - that's what marks this TV.

Amazon.com Product Description

Toshiba's high-definition-ready 32HF72 TV is poised to render vivid, detailed images from DVD players, digital TV set-top boxes, digital satellite systems, cable television boxes--you name it. The 34-inch set's FST PURE fine-pitch flat picture tube not only looks cool, it minimizes unwanted reflections from room light and increases viewing angles while enhancing picture linearity. A special 16:9 mode displays a 16:9 high-definition source (full 1080i) with black bars at the top and bottom of the screen to maintain aspect ratio while wasting no screen lines on the bars. Improving upon standard interlaced signals (like those from DVD player, cable box, and VCR composite-video outputs), IDSC II performs frame, line, and pixel doubling to create progressive, full-frame images. Toshiba's motion-adaptive Hyper Progressive Scanning system analyzes 13,600 screen points to smooth edges and eliminate stair-stepping artifacts. The result is a smooth, filmlike image. (IDSC II passes through 1080i images without alteration.)

A 3D Y/C (4 MB, 10-bit) digital comb filter with Vertical Contour Correction ensures sharp, clean pictures from RF (older VCR, laserdisc) and composite-video signals. Meanwhile, dynamic Quadruple Focus improves edge and corner focus so you can enjoy legible text and graphics even at the outside of the screen. Advanced velocity-scan modulation also improves definition at picture edges by slowing the CRT (cathode-ray tube) beam's horizontal scanning during demanding work and speeding it up when scanning easily rendered sections, like broad dark areas. Cinema Mode (3:2 pulldown switch) circuitry identifies original film-based content from DVDs, then reassembles the frame sequence to more accurately reproduce the original 24-frame-per-second material.

Dual ColorStream HD component-video inputs (Y, Pr, Pb) provide the ultimate picture quality from high-resolution component-video signals (as from compatible DVD players and satellite receivers). The 10-watts-per-channel 32HF72 offers two sets of rear AV inputs and a set of front AV inputs (all including S-video) for easy connection with a camcorder or gaming console. A rear AV output lets you hook the set up with a surround receiver. SRS 3D Sound simulates surround sound from any stereo audio, while Toshiba's Sub-Bass System (SBS) heightens the impact of low-frequency audio.

Customer Reviews:

pretty good but.......2003-08-09

this TV has a good picture,its easy to set-up and the price is not bad.But i also bought a sony at the same time for apx the same price. If i was to shop again i would buy 2 sonys next time.

I'll stop by to help you with connections!.......2003-02-17

People who write that their VCR-through-old-analog-TV picture is better than progressive scan DVD though this gem of a HDTV are really only telling you that they don't know how to set up their new TV!!

This TV has good sound and a great DVD picture through the component jacks. Also, according to Consumer Reports, Toshiba has superior HD picture and excellent reliability, usually for significantly less than the other all-around high quality brand-Sony.

Very Happy.......2003-01-21

It is a great value and you get a lot for the money. Very good picture. I am very happy. No problems with my picture or sound.

Sharp but poor color.......2003-01-21

had this tv for a week but ultimately decided to return because color wasnt what it should be. manual adjustments couldn't even fix the problem. going to try a sony. impressed with toshibas pricing but product was less impressive.

Not so great picture quailty.........2002-11-16

The picture quality of this TV was horrible. It has all the great feature but 20 day's later the newer model the 32HFX72 came out and is better & also cheaper!!! What a crock! I'm not pleased w/ this TV. The Progressive Scan from my DVD player to this TV looks worse than my RCA hook up to my 5yr old TV!!

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