Panasonic RQ-L51 Mini Cassette Recorder

Product Description

The Panasonic RQ-L51 records and plays standard cassette tapes. It's excellent for recording notes, school classes and lectures. Auto Stop at end of tape side Jacks for adding optional external microphone, earphone, and included AC adapter Integrated speaker Size - 4-33/64 High x 3-17/32 Wide x 1-15/32 Deep Weighs under 6 ounces without battery Includes Super Ni-Cd (1000mAh) rechargeable batteries and battery charger / AC adapter for economical operation Can also record up to 25 hours with 2 AA alkaline batteries (not included)

Customer Reviews:

A L M O S T.....P E R F E C T......L I T T L E......R E C O R D E R ! .......2007-03-27

This small recorder-player of standard cassettes will NOT fill a huge room with ear-shaking sound....unless you add speakers. However, it is definitely more than adequate for the purposes for which it was obvbiously intended....to get GREAT VALUE, more than adequate sound, (unless you want to fill the aforesaid huge room with audiophile-quality sound), be easy to carry, and have a host of features not usually found in cassette recorders of this size or price!

To begin with, of course, it has TWO SPEEDS! Now....most people use standard-size cassettes for the value they give, (I know I do)....and 120 minutes (two hours) for a cassette IS a great value. But--suppose one could (magically?) increase the number of hours on a 120 minute cassette to 360 minutes....a full SIX HOURS? Thats JUST what this nifty little machine does....as it has a "1/3", (or 3x) speed built right in. True, when using the slower speed, one should definitely use the higher-priced "deluxe" standard bias-tapes....but what of it? They cost very little more than "normal" standard-bias tapes....so one always saves money in the long run!

Also, (thank goodness!), this small wonder from Panasonic also has a TAPE COUNTER! It's AMAZING how many cassette recirders today don't include one. A tape counter can save a lot of "hunting and searching", and save on batteries and tape heads....as, without one, one must use either guess work, or rely on using, (and re-using), the fast-forward, rewind, cue and review functions of a cassette recorder. The small(?) inclusion of a tape counter is truly a godsend!

The "Pause" function of this recorder is placed on the FRONT of the recorder....not on the side, as every other cassette recorder I have seen has. It is activated by pushing up a lever, (on the big circle in the front of the machine.) This not only activates the "Pause" function, but also reveals a small, RED piece beneath. This not only shows vividly that the "Pause" function is activated, but also can serve as an additional "Place Marker", when the machine is "at rest", (not being used)to remind the user that he or she has not started at "000", and must go back to it, if the user doesn't want to record over what has already been recorded.

To explain this futher: I am a composer. I hum my themes into this tape-recorder, (using deluxe, normal-bias tapes), at the "3x" speed, leaving about 5 seconds of time between each melody. Sometimes I want to listen to what I have created so far. So, I put the "rewind" function on, and go back. Sometimes I go back too much, and don't listen to all the melodies thus reviewed. So.....to make sure I don't erase what I've got, (but haven't yet listened to), I turn the tape recorder off, press up the "Pause" control, and go off to do other things. Should I have a melody in my mind that I then want to record, the RED "Pause Control" reminds me to "fast forward" to where I have empty tape, so I don't erase previous melodies! In the meantime, the tape counter, (set at 000), can be used as an additional place-marker, for a special melody or recorded message.

The "1x" control, (for regular, 7/8 ips (inch per second) comes in handy for an EXTRA fast rewind or fast forward, even when using the "3x" position for record. This not only saves time...but battery life as well. (Of course, you have to REMEMBER to turn the control back to "3x", if you want to RECORD in that position!!!!!!)

The "battery level" control is shown in three red l.e.d.s just below the cassette "window". As each one fades, (they do so from right to left), one can see how much battery life is left. They do NOT "flicker", as the recording is being made....a slight minus, in my opinion. But as this recorder does have automatic level, one can be pretty assured of a good recording. (If in doubt, use the earphone jack to monitor recording.)

I am NOT a fan of voice-activation, so I have not tried it until writing this review. Usually, (on other recorders), I have found that the VAS has an annoying habit of starting with sound, then stopping, then starting again....and if you want to have ANY pause in the re-play of a VAS recording, it is impossible. In this recorder, the VAS will stop the recording until sound is played....and then won't stop at all! I don't know which VAS is a worse system....all I know is that VAS is not to my recording taste. And....with 3x speed...the need for it, in my opinion, is either eliminated or at least greatly reduced.

This "top of the line" model comes with two rechargable NiCAD (nickle-cadminum) batteries, and a battery recharger. Following the enclosed instructions, you can get many uses out of these batteries. (But keep a spare NiCAD set handy, to use when the enclosed ones wear out. A word about using ANY NiCAD batteries...they are best recharged when they are ALMOST out of power. They can over-charge very quickly. This is why I usually prefer to use regular, alkaline batteries....kept fresh in the refrigerator's veggie bin, to lengthen their lives!)

All in all, this is a nifty little recorder! You save money, get a tape counter, and a recharging unit! In this age of inflation, it's one of the few bright spots there are! : )

Dissapointed.......2006-01-20

When I opened the box I was very impressed. It looked neat and operable. This feeling soon changed when I loaded a 15/16 tape. It played slow and the max volume control position did not provide enough volume, had to hold it up by my ear. I then put in a normal speed tape and found the same thing. The tape played slow distorting the music. I would not recommend this unit for anything. It may be good for record and playback. That way the slow speed may be compinsated for. But then you could not play the tape with quality on another tape deck.

Great little portable cassette players L51, L31, L11.......2003-12-08

Great little shirtpocket recorders/players. Great sound and
quality. Interesting 3 LED battery indicator.

Product Description

Sherwood Electronics offers a fully-featured line-up of multi-channel receivers that can accommodate every listening taste and virtually every conceivable budget. Whether you prefer to experience home theater in DTS or Dolby Digital surround sound or just to enjoy flawless reproduction of your music, Sherwood Electronics provides the features that will enhance your listening experience now and for years to come.PRODUCT FEATURES: DTS Decoder; Dolby Digital Decoder; Dolby Pro Logic Surround; 2 DSP Modes (Theater, Hall); Automatic Format Detection; 6 channel direct input; 24-Bit, 96 kHz A to D and D to A converters for all channels; 5.1 channel bass management; 3 Digital Inputs (1 optical and 2 coaxial); Sherwood System Remote Control.

Customer Reviews:

BUY THIS RECEIVER!.......2002-12-03

You can pay a lot more for other brands and end up with a piece of junk. I paid about 3 times as much for first (big name) receiver and it blew out after about a year. This thing was a third of the price and puts most other low-end units to shame. It has some awesome features and sounds great. Sherwood somehow manages to make top-of-the-line stuff for ridiculously low prices. I will definitely replace the rest of my components with Sherwoods next time they go.

Exceptional Value.......2002-10-17

This unit has the best feature/price ratio I have found! DD&DTS, 3 Digital imputs for this price! And it sounds good. Best entry-level receiver I have found. Very easy to set-up,good remote,easy to make running adjustments. Worth a look.

Well worth the money.......2002-08-30

I wasn't in the position to spend a lot on a home theater receiver right now, but had read a lot of good print on Sherwood. I've been impressed with the level of features and performance of the 7103, especially for the money. It is easy to set up, easy to use, and does a nice job for our modest home theater.

Average customer rating:

Very Pleased

Sony SDM-HS53/B Flat Panel 15" LCD Monitor (Black)

Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Crisp 1024 x 768 native resolution, fine 0.297 mm dot pitch

Wide 160-degree horizontal viewing angle

250 nits of brightness, 400:1 contrast ratio, 30 ms response time

Tilt base; convenient plug-and-play setup, simple operation

PC and Mac compatible; 3-year warranty

ASIN: B0001KO7V2

Product Description

The innovative floating frame design of Sony's SDM-HS53 Flat Panel LCD complements any room in your home. Images are crisp and responsive whether you're working, playing games or surfing the Internet. It is simple to set up so you're up and running in no time. It is Sony's best value flat panel LCD.

Amazon.com Product Description

With its slim design and modern good looks, the Sony SDM-HS53/B 15-inch LCD monitor adds style to any desktop. And, with 1,024 x 768 native resolution, fine 0.297 mm dot pitch, 250 nits of brightness, and a sharp 400:1 contrast ratio, images are clear and crisp in nearly any setting.

The SDM-HS53/B features tilt adjustment for easy viewing and a response time of 30 ms, fast enough for everyday applications. The SDM-HS53/B has a built-in power supply and offers easy plug-and-play setup. Simple setup and convenient automatic image adjustment get you up and running quickly. The monitor is backed by a three-year warranty on parts and labor.

What's in the Box
SDM-HS53/B monitor and base, AC power cord, cord strap, PC/Mac utility CD ROM + user's manual, HD15 video cable, limited-warranty card, Quick Setup Guide

Customer Reviews:

Very Pleased.......2005-09-15

I am very satisfied with the service and the product. The person I purchased from kept in touch by email the whole time. He was a very nice person to deal with and I think your company is the greatest.

Average customer rating:

No Disc

There are better ones out there

It worked great ..... until................

it was fine... before it broke

Will rarely play a movie from beginning to end

SONY DVP-NS300/B DVD Video Player (Black)

Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Sony Precision Drive 2 Dynamic Tilt Compensation corrects for deviations in the DVD or CD disc itself, and for slightly off-center placement in the player's tray

Block Noise Reduction reduces blocked image sections fast moving scenes such as running water or blowing tree leaves the MPEG 2 format sometimes has difficulty recreating

SmoothScan and SmoothSlow modes make for clean, clear chapter searches

10-bit Video DAC with 26MHz processing

Component & composite video output

ASIN: B00005KC6B

Product Description

Make your favorite movie moments come alive with Sony's DVP-NS300 DVD Player. Sony's Precision Drive 2 system provides an improved mechanism for reading DVD discs that are in less than perfect condition. Additional features include Block Noise Reduction, TV Virtual Sound, Instant Replay, and Quick Set-up. Component Video Output enables clear and colorful playback, while 10 bit Video DAC with 27Mhz processing produces a lifelike picture. Sony - bringing that movie magic home.

Customer Reviews:

No Disc.......2006-06-19

I think it lasted a couple of years, then all of the sudden. No disc. It can't seem to decide which format to choose. My portable Samsung is still kickin after lots of abuse. Looks like my next one won't be a Sony, I can't tolerate paying lots of money for a low quality hack.

There are better ones out there.......2006-06-08

Had this for some time now, and it is fine for retail DVDs and CDs, but you're going to run into a lot of trouble if you try to play CD-Rs, RWs, or anything non-retail for that matter.

Not sure what company would make a DVD/CD player that can't play CD-Rs. A super-old Toshiba CD player that existed *before* CD-Rs were a reality played all of the CD-Rs I threw at it. Talk about a reverse step.

It worked great ..... until.......................2004-07-17

This DVD Player was great, a 5 star marvel until 3 days ago, and now it doesn't work at all. "No Disc," it says, and the next thing you know, it's not a matter of a smudged disc, as I cleaned it. It's not a DVD-RW, it was the movie, Grosse Point Blank. Then the Big Lebowski. Then Independence Day, Face/Off, and the list grows. No warning, no signs, just suddenly, "NO DISC."

I don't know what the life expectancy of a Sony DVD Player is, but I have to believe it is more than 18 months.

it was fine... before it broke.......2003-05-05

I've had this DVD player for a little over a year now. And before a few days ago I never had any problems with it. My only complaint back then was that the remote didn't have numbers on it making it somewhat difficult to do a few things. But that was only a minor problem. Now my player won't play more than a few seconds of any DVD. I'm lucky if I can even get to the menu. The player just sets itself back to standby mode. It does this with or without a DVD in it. I've had problems getting help from SONY. I used to love this player but now I'm seriously disappointed and looking at other brands for my soon to be new DVD player.

Will rarely play a movie from beginning to end.......2003-03-29

If you try to play a DVD that is anything but pristine out-of-the-wrapper condition, the player is sure to send you back somewhere earlier in the movie. Extremely frustating! Will never buy Sony again.

Product Description

In a perfect world, the server room would be next door to your office. For the real world, there's StarTech.com's SV565UTP. Using standard UTP network cable, this KVM extender allows you to control a server (or many computers connected to a KVM switch) up to 500 feet away from your office or other monitoring location. You can use your existing keyboard, mouse, and monitor to access both the server room and your office computer, saving space and hassles. For added convenience, the extender supports both PS/2 and USB computer connections.

Product Description

SanDisk invented CompactFlash and it has now become the industry standard for storing data, images, and audio in a large array of consumer products like digital cameras, handheld PC's, voice recorders, etc. SanDisk is the supplier to all the top digital camera and handheld PC companies so you know SanDisk memory will be compatible with your CompactFlash device.SanDisk CompactFlash (CF), which weighs a half-ounce and is the size of a matchbook, is an ultra-small, removable data storage system. CF provides complete PCMCIA-ATA functionality and compatibility. CF has built-in, industry-standard compatibility because the 50-pin CF card can be easily slipped into a passive 68 pin Type II adapter card that fully meets PC Card electrical and mechanical interface specifications. SanDisk CompactFlash memory cards are durable and designed to withstand the impact of portable products without losing data integrity. CF is widely used in digital cameras, PDAs, HPCs, personal communicators, medical monitors and audio recorders because it expands the functionality of those products and enables them to be smaller and lighter.

Average customer rating:

Perfect Modern Machine Save One Thing

Gave Up Waiting for my Laptop

Smartbuy NX9420, P-T2300 (1.66GHZ) Core Duo, 80GB 5400, 17IN Wxga+, 512MB 533MHZ

Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
ProductGroup: Personal Computer
Binding: Personal Computers

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Accessories:

Moleskine Small Ruled Notebook

Product Features:

Core Duo T2300 / 1.66 GHz - Centrino Duo

512 MB -

80 GB

CD-RW / DVD

Gigabit Ethernet - WLAN : 802.11a/b/g

ASIN: B000EUJ2K0

Product Description

For power users demanding exceptional graphics performance both in the office and on the move, the HP Compaq nx9420 Business Notebook PC is the complete mobile solution. A 17-inch widescreen display, dual-core processing and an excellent battery life combine to offer a true desktop experience. The HP nx9420 packs an impressive amount of features into a neat and highly portable design. Providing the optimum balance of price and performance, this notebook delivers the best value and latest technology, at an affordable price.

Customer Reviews:

Perfect Modern Machine Save One Thing.......2006-05-13

Pro:

Speedy: I would vouch to say this laptop is as fast as my 2.8 Pentium D desktop. Great performace, not your typical laptop speed. I had a disk defrag running in the background and tried to open outlook and compose an e-mail. Amazed! That says something for the hard drive as well as the processor.

Features: Nice features, fingerprint scanning is cool, applications are rich and modern (not typical of HP). Very comfortable keyboard and mouse. Lots and lots of USB ports, Firewire 800, modem, etc, etc, and most importantly the strategic placement of them on the laptop.

Graphics: 1440x900 is ideal for me and certainly viewable. The higher end laptops with 1680x1050 are just too tiny to read without making all kinds of crazy customized changes in each application. I'm sure I'll wish for the higher rez when Vista is released. Stil XP Pro looks great! Stay away from other laptops claiming shared video memory. Discrete memory is the only way to go. The ATI x1600 w/ 256 in this things is flawless. World of Warcraft maxed out stil runs without studder (shhh, don't tell the boss).

Battery Life: Wow, long for a 17 but I think I know why it lasts so long, see below.

Cons:

The screen on this laptop is dim, even with the Ambiant Monitor off and the FN+F10 maxed. I'm pretty sure they do this to extend battery life. Still, it's noticiably dimmer than the Sony, Dell, Toshiba, and even HP Pavillion laptop I was comparing. If 0 was pitch dark and 100 was staring directly at the Sun, I would say it's about a 4.

No disks included. They have moved to sticking a recovery partition on the hard drive which does two things. 1.) Less hard drive space than you had hoped for , 2.) You cannot do a fresh install of Windows XP Pro with just the things you want. You are forced to have all the fluff that HP wants you to have.Norton immediately prompts you for money and all their software. Uninstalling this stuff does not remove it from the hard drive, it only removed the executables from running. More crap on your hard drive.

Gave Up Waiting for my Laptop.......2006-04-20

I ordered my laptop 3/16/06 from HP and customized it with an extra 1Gb of RAM, extra USB ports, 1GB smart card, and an Expansion base. I checked the box on the order form, to send it all at once. Instead they sent everyting separtely, the RAM, the smart card, the ports, and the base all arive separately.

The projected shipping date for the laptop was over two weeks from the order date. At the end of the two weeks, I received an email stating they would miss thier shipping date, that the laptop is backordered (I ordered it from HP!), and I would receive another email if it didn't ship within 10 days. Ten days came and went and I sent an email enquiring about that status. I got a reply that they are "still experiencing product availability challenges." I replied asking when they thought their challenges would be resolved. I got one reply that stating an estimated shipping date of 5/15/06 and a separate reply from someone else at HP with an estimation of 4/27/06.

I replied that I wanted to cancel my order and to receive a reverse charge on my credit card for the parts they already sent and charged me for. I just now received a reply saying my HP account would be credited. I called the 800 number they sent, to find out if this was one in the same as crediting my Credit Card account. I got a representative in Mexico. I had difficulty understanding the rep and asked for an American rep but he said they don't have American Help representatives. He did assure me that my credit card account would be credited. I ended up buyig a HP Pavillion dv8000 which came with XP Media Center Edition. I don't mind the OS since it is built on top of XP Pro and I can still use Remote Desktop and do my development work. It is a nice machine and lite and I like the xb2000 Expansion Base. It does hang every now and then and is slow at other times.

Product Description

Xaser III Lanfire Series-Mid Tower Aluminum Case Feature Ultra-light: Net weight only 4 kg (8.8 lb) Case Dimension: H440xW180xD460mm Drive Bays: ... Warranty: 1 YEAR--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Average customer rating:

Can you say dud

Great gig switch for the price

Excellent in mixed 1000/100 Mb network

Worthy for small office

Running smooth

TRENDnet TEG-S80TXE 8-Port 10/100/1000 Mbps Copper Gigabit Switch

Manufacturer: TRENDnet
ProductGroup: CE
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Product Features:

8 x 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-negotiation, auto-MDIX Gigabit Ethernet ports

Full/half-duplex transfer mode for 10/100 Mbps, full-duplex mode for 1000 Mbps

Store-and-forward switching method, wire-speed reception and transmission, 128 KB RAM buffer

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Increase your network performance with one Gigabit switch or cascade multiple switches to create a high-bandwidth Gigabit backbone

ASIN: B0000AZK41

Product Description

TRENDnet's TEG-S80TXE Copper Gigabit Ethernet Switch with External Power Supply consist of eight 10/100/1000Mbps Copper Gigabit Ethernet ports with Auto-negotiation and Auto-MDIX features. The Switch offers a reliable and affordable LAN solution to meet immediate bandwidth demand. Users can connect Server(s) to the Gigabit port(s) to increase network performance or cascade Copper Gigabit Switches together to create high-bandwidth Gigabit backbones. TRENDnet's TEG-S80TXE provides simple migration, scalability and flexibility to handle new applications and data types, making it a highly reliable and cost effective solution for high-speed network connectivity.

Customer Reviews:

Can you say dud.......2007-08-21

I have had this product for about a week and so far it has yet to work as anticipated. I have called tech support twice and waited for approximately 30 minutes to no avail. After 10 minutes someone will tell they will call you right back which never happens. If you call back and complain you will spend the rest of your life on hold. Don't waste your time or money, it is a dud.

Great gig switch for the price.......2007-04-18

Purchased this in Feb, since I was looking for a 1 gig switch with more than 5 ports for under $60. This met my needs and had great reviews. The switch is fantastic and built very well, it's made from metal, not like a lot of the cheaper 1 gig switches that are made out of plastic. Very happy with the purchase.

Excellent in mixed 1000/100 Mb network.......2007-02-11

I have a mixed network, the 100Mb speed is excellent. I only have one Gigabit node so I can't tell you about that performance. It's absolutely quiet since it's fanless and the size is right.

Worthy for small office.......2004-10-20

I used 8 of these switches to build a small office network of 50 computers. they have so far ben amazing after 3 months of use. for the price I coundn't even see another reason to use a diffrent switch. Out of our 50 machines about 20 are Gigabit G5 and G4 machines and the file transfers are fast!

Running smooth.......2004-09-15

I've had this switch now for almost 5 months and have no complaints. The worst thing that comes to mind is that it's mildly warm to touch (about body temp), but it does sit under my desk with little to no air flow.

I was unsure about Trendware International and about their products since I didn't (and still don't) know anyone that owned any of their products. I searched the web and ended up finding positive reviews of this switch.

For the price and the capabilities of this switch (8-port unmanaged switch, auto 10/100/1000 sensing, auto straight/crossover sensing) and the positive reviews seemed like a worthy gamble. So far it's been worth the risk.

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