Vivitar Vivicam 3715 3MP Digital Camera

Average customer rating:

horrible camera

Quality Photos, Inexpensive Price, Decent Camera

This is a great camera!

BATTERY EATING MONSTER

Solution to short battery life (and this camera's flaw)

Vivitar Vivicam 3715 3MP Digital Camera

Manufacturer: Vivitar
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

3-megapixel sensor captures 2048 x 1536 pixel images for prints up to 11 x 14 inches

2x digital zoom

8 MB internal memory; expandable via Secure Digital cards

Captures video clips without audio

Powered by 2 AA batteries; connects to PCs and Macs via USB

ASIN: B00008N6VW

Product Description

Vivitar designs, develops, and markets affordable, easy-to-use photographic and digital imaging products that offer families and other consumers exceptional value, fine quality, and a wide range of features and benefits.PRODUCT FEATURES: 3.3 Megapixel; 2048 x 1536 Resolution; 2X Digital zoom; Movie-clip recording capability (without audio); Fixed focus lens with macro and infinity settings; 1.5-inch color LCD display; 8 MB internal memory; Uses Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (not included); Integral four-mode flash with red-eye reduction; Optical viewfinder; 10-second self-timer; Video output to TV (NTSC or PAL); JPEG, AVI (Motion JPEG) file formats; USB compatible - PC, and Mac (mass storage device); Uses 2 AA batteries, or 1 CR-V3 (not included); Multi-lingual OSD (9 Languages).

Amazon.com Product Description

The Vivicam 3715 is an affordable choice for anyone seeking a compact, versatile, high-quality digital camera. The 3715 is a 3.3 megapixel digital camera with 2x digital zoom, integrated flash, and expandable memory.

The 3715 can be used to capture short video clips and as a PC Web cam, providing live video to your PC via USB connection. It also comes with 8 MB internal memory and can be expanded using optional Secure Digital (SD) memory cards. The 3715 offers imaging versatility. Resolution modes include 2048 x 1536 ideal for either print, email, or web applications.

Reviewing images can be done with ease using the 1.5-inch TFT LCD screen. Other features automatic white balance, automatic exposure compensation control, a 10-second timer, and a tripod mounting socket.

Customer Reviews:

horrible camera.......2007-07-20

hmm...where should i start....

the adjustment for macro/portrait/landscape is on the front of the camera and easy to forget about. the shutter isen't to fast, if your moving even the slightist amount the picture will come out blurry, so its not good for people without a very steady hand.

as others have said, anytime you open the battery cover to change the batteries (it does go threw em like crazy) or the SD card, you have to reset the tiem and date. this isen't to big a deal since unless you really want to use them you can leave them with there default incorrect times. however, something that truely IS a pain, and very obnoxious, is that the picture settings revert to default EVERY time you turn the camera off. the default being medium quality and large size. which really sucks if your trying to max out the number of pics you can take.

overall, its a horrible camera.
the old bulky digital camera i had before getting this one was even better at taking pics.

Quality Photos, Inexpensive Price, Decent Camera.......2006-01-06

Yes, this camera eats batteries quickly. However, rechargables help remedy this issue dramatically. The best feature of this camera is the price; you def get a lot for what you pay for. The worst feature of this camera is either the flash taking 15 - 45 seconds to recharge (due to batteries and poor design) or having to reset the time/date AND personal camera settings every time you open the battery compartment (including to swap SD cards).

The video function is far better than other point & shoot cameras in that it does not have a time limit on the recording length. However, the film is email-quality at best and there is no recorded audio, which you will find in some cases is annoying. I have never been able to use this camera as a webcam as stated by Amazon.com. Also, the camera only has a digital zoom, which is completely worthless in my opinion. Optical zoom is the way to go. Digital zooming can be done with ANY photo editing software later at home. Yes, optical zoom lenses protrude from the camera as stated in earlier reviews, however, in most cameras the lens retracts once the camera is shut down.

Lastly, there are two versions of this camera, A & B (Check Vivitar website for more info). From my experience, the A version does not offer the digital zoom feature. There may be other limitations as well. The only way to tell which version you have is to check the serial number on the bottom of the camera. If it begins with A than it's an A-version, with B, it's a B-version.

Overall, I highly recommend this camera to anyone on a budget and those only interested in a simple point & shoot. Serious photographers should invest in a better-designed camera with optical zoom and an internal battery that saves the camera's settings.

This is a great camera!.......2005-12-28

I've had this camera for 2 years now and I love it. Unfortunately, I loaned it to someone who dropped it. It still works but now it won't hold the SD card. I use this camera for business and I have to be able to take a lot of pictures at once, so I'm looking to buy another just like it.

The pictures turn out great. I have a photo printer and I have used it to print photos taken with this camera that range in size from wallets to 8 x 10's. Everyone who sees the work is extremely pleased. You do have to reset the date and time every time you open the battery compartment, but I don't care to have this information printed on my pictures, so I just skip it. The only problem that I've had with it is battery life. I had used rechargeable batteries for a while, but they have to be recharged too soon. I recently started using a camera battery, CRV3. I purchase them at a drug store for about $8, but the battery lasts so much longer than regular AA or rechargeables. I highly recommend this camera!

BATTERY EATING MONSTER.......2005-10-16

This thing eats batteries, it can literally go through a set of 2AA batteries in 15 pictures or less. I have had it over a year now and I rarely use it because it is such a pain to put in new batteries every time you want to snap some pictures. I just use my camera phone now to take pictures.

Solution to short battery life (and this camera's flaw).......2005-02-27

I have been using this model for over 16 months now, and I find it to be extremely well-made and it takes fantastic photos that print well at 8"x10".

I HAVE RECOMMENDED THIS MODEL TO A NUMBER OF FRIENDS, AND THOSE WHO OPTED FOR IT HAVE BEEN VERY SATISFIED.

SOLUTION TO SHORT BATTERY LIFE
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A number of other reviews reference short battery life. I found a rechargeable solution that fits hand-in-glove with this camera. Rayovac markets a 15-minute rechargeable system (the Rayovac I-C3 system) that charges the batteries in 15 minutes (really!) and I have used them with this camera exclusively since the first few sets of typical batteries drained after a few photos. Depending on the flash settings, I can get anywhere from a few hours to a full day of use. The most photos I took on a single charge (without the flash) was 279 (using an SD card for storage)! I keep two sets, but because they charge so fast, I can throw them in the charger before a party and need not worry about missing those picture-perfect moments!

THIS CAMERA'S MAJOR FLAW
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The one real pain in the butt with this camera is how it loses its date and time information every time you open the battery cover (to change batteries or insert/remove SD cards). After a few dozen times, setting the date becomes almost automatic, but it simply is a nuissance. It would have been relatively simple and inexpensive to add an internal battery and chip to maintain the time settings while the battery cover is open, and I would have paid a $10-$15 premium for that feature. DON'T LET THIS KEEP YOU FROM BUYING THIS CAMERA--I WOULD HAVE WANTED TO KNOW THIS BEFORE I MADE THE DECISION TO BUY, BUT I AM EXTREMELY SATISFIED WITH THE CAMERA OVERALL.

Average customer rating:

Weak sound

Best value for money

Wilson/Power Brands WCDB90R Sports Portable AC/DC AM/FM CD Boombox

Manufacturer: Wilson
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

CD Players & Recorders | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics | CD Players | CD Recorders | DJ CD Players | Portable CD Players
Boomboxes | Portable Audio & Video | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
Boomboxes | Portable Audio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
Audio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
Wilson Power Brands | Brands | Electronics Features | Electronics
Accessories:

Fellowes Nylon CD Wallet (224-Disc Capacity)

Fellowes Nylon CD Album (320-Disc Capacity)

Energizer Max C Batteries (8-pk.)

Fellowes 128 CD Album

CDProjects Steel CD Case Silver (60 Capacity)

Product Features:

Top-loading portable CD player

Bass boost for deep, rich tones

AM/FM tuner with digital LCD readout

AC/DC adapter included

Splash and shock resistant

ASIN: B00004YJZT

Amazon.com Review

While the curved profile of the red Wilson WCDBR90R is completely charming, it's the compact size and foldaway handle that make this portable, multifunctional sound system perfect for travel and workouts. A manual rotating knob lets you select between cassette tape, CD, or AM/FM radio functions.

The top-loading CD player has a push-button, slow-release lid and a three-second interval between pressing Play and hearing music. Sometimes we had to press the play button more than once to get a CD to start, but by and large it was reliable. The unit features forward and reverse functions that let you skip through tracks while reading a digital display. There's also a pause button and a one-button repeat that loops either a single track or the whole disc.

Twisting the tuner dial knob displayed radio stations to the second decimal point in both AM and FM frequency bands. The volume is also knob based--no annoying push-button volume adjustments here!--and it's easy to crank the boombox to its full, and rather loud, 2-watt output. A bass boost circuit amplifies the lower frequencies, but no other tone controls are offered.

The sound is not great (that's one of the things you pay for in higher-priced models), but it's reasonably full bodied and pleasing with CD, cassette, or radio. A manual right/left balance adjustment is provided, although this seems unnecessary in a system with two built-in speakers that sit a mere 6 inches apart.

Once a cassette is in the player, it locks shut, and rubber buttons allow you to fast-forward, rewind, pause, and stop or eject. To record from either radio or the CD player, you simultaneously press Play and Record. Once it runs through the end of a tape side, the unit will automatically shut itself off. Turning a tape over is something that has to be done manually.

A 0.125-inch headphone jack is provided, though headphones are not included. You can power the unit with eight C batteries or by plugging it into your wall with the provided AC adapter.

The Wilson/Power WCDBR90R comes with a six-month warranty on parts and labor.

Amazon.com Product Description

Wilson's Sports WCDB90R offers a portable AM/FM radio as well as a top-loading CD player. The CD player offers basic CD programming and playback modes, such as soft eject, fast-forward, and rewind. The 4-inch dynamic range speakers offer a built-in bass boost for deep sound.

This CD player uses eight C batteries that are not included with the boombox. An AC/DC adapter is provided for immediate hookup.

The WCDB90R is backed by a 90-day parts and labor warranty.

Customer Reviews:

Weak sound.......2005-01-22

Very poor sound - not loud without distorting. No real bass. FM reception poor too. The AC wall wart adapter is a pain - a straight cord would have been better.

Best value for money.......2001-07-11

This one's got more bass than others in its price range. Good sound and looks! ...!!

Average customer rating:

Misleading

Venturer 7 Inch Portable DVD Player with Dual Screens

Manufacturer: Venturer
ProductGroup: CE

All | DVD Players & Recorders | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
ASIN: B0009R98CK

Customer Reviews:

Misleading.......2005-09-09

2nd screen does not operate when using portable battery.
This is crap!

Average customer rating:
Y-E Data YD8U14 4x Ultra High Speed USB Floppy Disk Drive

Manufacturer: Y-E Data
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Floppy Drives | Drives & Storage | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
Product Features:

Works with computers running Macintosh OS 8.6, 9.x, 10.1 or higher; Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, XP

True USB connectivity for external use

Does not require AC power cord - it is powered through the computer's USB port

Sleek and Compact design

Package Contents - 4x USB Floppy Disk Drive; Installation CD; Quick Start Guide

ASIN: B0001CFSYK

Product Description

Y-E Data YD8U14 4x Ultra High Speed USB Floppy Disk Drive is the ultimate way to add support for standard 3.5" floppy disks to your Macintosh or Windows PC computer. The 4x USB Floppy Drive is 400% faster than a typical 1x floppy drive, making it the fastest drive available today. The drive supports all popular 3.5" formats, including 720 kB( 2DD), 1.4 MB and 1.44 MB (2HD).

Product Description

C32V22 is a state-of-the-art Direct View HDTV monitor. 32" flat, high-definition, fine pitch picture tube offers the highest resolution capability possible for viewing of HD content material in 1080i or 480p formats. Fine pitch picture tube with invar mask provides the sharpest and clearest picture possible. 3D Y/C comb filter combines the adaptive digital processing of a 3-line digital comb filter with 3-D motion detection. It eliminates hanging dots and color noise on stationary images and reduces "dot crawl" and overall picture noise. MTS stereo with SAP multi-channel television sound, or MTS, produces crisp, clear stereo broadcasts. Second audio programming, or SAP, is a separate audio signal that allows networks to broadcast audio in different languages.

Customer Reviews:

Generally pleased.......2002-10-16

Great picture. Only complaint so far is that you have to use the remote to chance from one video source to another. There should be some way to do this on the set itself. Sound is OK but you really need home theater setup do get the most out of audio anyway.

Product Description

Item #: MTRXU2100. XTN-Series Business Heavy-Duty Two-Way UHF and VHF Radios
Compact, lightweight units for construction, manufacturing, property management, security, retail. Operate on FCC frequencies reserved for business use. 83 digital and 38 analog private line codes prevent hearing nearby users on the same channel. Built-in user changeable frequencies to match your current radios. Cloning capability for easy programming of multiple radios (requires optional Six-Unit Charger MTR53879, sold separately). Built-in audio jack permits use of optional headset/microphone (MTR53815), sold separately, in noisy areas or where privacy is required; voice-activated, handsfree (VOX) operation with optional audio accessories. Radios meet Mil Spec standards for high resistance to shock, vibration, dust and moisture. Includes NiMH battery, desktop charger and belt clip. Also accepts four AA batteries (not included). Manufacturer's limited one-year warranty. Black. 2-1/2w x 1-3/8d x 5-1/4h (excluding antenna).
UHF 1-Channel, 2-Watt Radio
56 built-in frequencies. For steel/concrete buildings up to 250,000 sq. ft. or up to 20 floors; outdoors up to six miles in flat, unobstructed areas.
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MTRXV2100 XTN-Series Business Heavy-Duty 2-Way Radio, VHF 1-Channel, 2-Watt, Black

Average customer rating:

MTRXV2100 XTN-Series Business Heavy-Duty 2-Way Radio, VHF 1-Channel, 2-Watt, Black

Manufacturer: MOTOROLA
ProductGroup: Office Product
Binding: Office Product

Motorola | Brands | Electronics Features | Electronics
ASIN: B000949ZTY

Product Description

Compact, lightweight units for construction, manufacturing, property management, security, retail. Operate on FCC frequencies reserved for business use. 83 digital and 38 analog private line codes prevent hearing nearby users on the same channel. Built-in user changeable frequencies to match your current radios. Cloning capability for easy programming of multiple radios (requires optional Six-Unit Charger MTR53879, sold separately). Built-in audio jack permits use of optional headset/microphone (MTR53815), sold separately, in noisy areas or where privacy is required; voice-activated, handsfree (VOX) operation with optional audio accessories. Radios meet Mil Spec standards for high resistance to shock, vibration, dust and moisture. Includes NiMH battery, desktop charger and belt clip. Also accepts four AA batteries (not included). Manufacturers limited one-year warranty. Black. 2-1/2w x 1-3/8d x 5-1/4h (excluding antenna). MTRXV2100 MTR-XV2100 10723755538822 0723755538

Average customer rating:

It's a "bug"... It's a clock... ...It's Uber-Crap!!

Worst Radio Ever

I only wish I could rate this with negative stars.

dont buy it

Zadro Shower Bug AM/FM Radio

Zadro Shower Bug AM/FM Radio with Clock, Blue

Manufacturer: Zadro
ProductGroup: Health and Beauty
Binding: Health and Beauty

Shower Radios | Radios | Portable Audio & Video | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
Products | Health & Personal Care | Health Care | Household Supplies | Nutrition & Fitness | Personal Care | Food & Snacks | Baby & Child Care | Sexual Wellness | Health & Personal Care Outlet Store
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Product Features:

Lighthearted shower FM radio with blue-colored, bug-shaped body

4 suction cups leg attach to shower tiles, mirrors, and other flat surfaces

FM auto tuning quickly scans for favorite stations; telescoping antenna

Digital clock display helps you stay on schedule while showering

Also available in lime green, pink, purple, orange, and off white

ASIN: B000BOF67W
Release Date: 2006-04-24

Product Description

This fun designed Shower Radio delivers your favorite FM radio stations in the shower. Great features, such as FM auto tuning, Digital Clock and suction cups that easily attach to any flat surface make this a must have to start off your mornings to the right beat.

Amazon.com Product Description

This whimsical shower bug FM radio is the perfect complement to a groggy morning. Boasting a quartet of suction cups that attach to shower tiles, bathroom mirrors, and most other flat surfaces, the radio holds on tight while you sing along to a little morning music or catch up on the news. Both kids and adults will groove to the radio's buggy bod, which features an egg-shaped blue housing and four splayed legs. Meanwhile, your pocketbook will dig the bug's low price. And luckily, the clever design doesn't get in the way of the functionality, as the radio offers such features as FM auto tuning, which make it easy to find a favorite station, and a digital clock that keeps you running on schedule. Other bug colors include lime green, pink, purple, orange, and off white.

What's in the Box
Shower radio, user's manual.

Customer Reviews:

It's a "bug"... It's a clock... ...It's Uber-Crap!!.......2007-09-13

I have had this for over a year but haven't gotten much use out of the radio. I have exchanged it more than once because some the first couple I got never worked to begin with. The radio (at very best) gets a very, very, poor reception. I did notice that at times when I put new batteries in it the radio would work slightly better, but not for long. Finally, I decided to put it in my laundry room and use it as a clock only. I recormend getting this shower clock/radio because it has worked much better for me: Fog-Free Mirror with AM/FM Radio & Digital Clock in White.

Worst Radio Ever.......2007-07-23

This is just a bad design for this type of product. No Display of what station you are on, only button to tune station is next button. It says AM/FM but no way to tell or switch from AM to FM. Little Sucker Feet only work for a short time. Usually radio is at the bottom of the shower every morning. Takes AAA batteries, but require a really small phillips screwdriver to install them. Bad reception even when it is tuned to station. Spend a little more to get a product that works.

I only wish I could rate this with negative stars........2007-06-18

It's had to imagine a product doing its advertised task any worse. You can't see what station is tuned in, it wanders from station to station, the buttons are hard to push, and the reception is awful. The folks who sell this must be fresh out of snake oil.

Currently, it no longer tunes in any stations. I'm just waiting for my Sony to arrive.

At least the clock works.

dont buy it.......2007-04-05

if i was able to rate this item with negative stars, i would have. once you turn the bug off, you have to find the station you listened to all over again. the reception is terrible. the suction cups dont suck to the wall. basically its a piece. dont waste your money!

Zadro Shower Bug AM/FM Radio.......2007-01-12

Terrible reception. Tinny speaker. Radio does not "remember" last used station when turned off. Don't waste your money.

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POCKET PRO 100 EXTL PRINT SRVR

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Innovative design, brilliant engineering and one very important piece of hardware: the Xerox print cartridge. Xerox print cartridges contain more than just toner. They contain a significant part of the printer imaging system. Only Xerox print cartridges are specifically designed to work with your Xerox printer.

Amazon.com Product Description

This high-quality replacement cartridge is compatible with the following models: Xerox WorkCentre DOCUPRINT C20, Xerox WorkCentre DOCUPRINT NC20.

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