Zenith DVB412 Ultra-Slim Progressive-Scan DVD Player
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • DVB412 premature failure
  • IT WORKS! IT WORKS!...
  • Caveat Emptor
  • works well looks good
  • Not bad for the price
Zenith DVB412 Ultra-Slim Progressive-Scan DVD Player

Manufacturer: Zenith
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Product Features:
  • DVD, DVD-R/RW, DVD+RW, CD, CD-R/RW, WMA, JPEG, and MP3 playback
  • Progressive-scan technology produces superior, crisp, clear images on high-definition and HD-ready TVs
  • Component-video, S-video, and composite video outputs
  • Upgradeable firmware for future-format readiness; S-video cable, A/V cables, remote control included
  • Measures 16.9 x 1.5 x 9.4 inches (W x H x D)

ASIN: B000229GNS

Product Description

Zenith Electronics is focused on the digital future, building on a proud heritage of leadership in entertainment products for the home and professional markets.PRODUCT FEATURES: Progressive Scan Technology - video data is processed faster and sequentially to produce superior, crisp, clear images; Super Slim Design - stands only 1.5" high for convenient addition to existing home theater configurations; Various Playback Options - plays DVD, DVD-R/RW, DVD+RW, CD, CD-R/RW, MP3, WMA, JPEG; MP3 Decoding - plays CDs filled with hours of MP3 files downloaded from your home PC; 4x - 16x Moveable Zoom - see images in greater detail by zooming in and adjusting your viewable area; Component Video Output - delivers the highest quality picture by breaking down video data into three separate signals-red, blue and luminance - before the data is sent to the television; Multiple Rear Outputs - Coaxial Digital Audio, Optical Digital Audio, S-Video, Component Video, Progressive Scan Video.

Amazon.com Product Description

Zenith's ultraslim DVB412 is a jack-of-all-trades entertainment device, spinning commercial DVDs, homemade DVDs and VCDs, as well as music and image discs. Now you can enjoy your custom MP3 and WMA music mixes and personal slideshows from JPEG image CDs whether your DVB412 is hooked up in your office, bedroom, or living room.

From a video standpoint, the DVB412 is equipped to deliver the full potential of your commercial DVDs. Progressive scanning, referred to as 480p for the number of horizontal lines that compose the video image, creates a picture using twice the scan lines of a conventional DVD picture, giving you higher resolution and sharper images while eliminating nearly all motion artifacts. Top-of-the-line component-video outputs help minimize digital and line-scan artifacts on compatible advanced televisions, while composite- and S-video outputs bring compatibility with nearly any television.

A single set of left/right analog-audio outputs channel audio to Dolby Pro Logic receivers and stereo televisions. Both Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel surround-sound signals can be routed through the player's coaxial digital-audio output for direct connection to a full-featured audio/video receiver, and the player's 96 kHz/24-bit digital-to-analog audio converter ensures optimum sound decoding of all disc formats.

If you don't have a surround receiver or 6-channel speaker setup, you can still make every movie night the ultimate experience: the player simulates surround sound through 2 speakers (even the stereo speakers on your TV).

Other features include CD-ROM-upgradeable firmware (for compatibility with future formats and features), full-motion picture zoom (4x, 16x), random and repeat playback, closed-caption support, and accommodation for interactive story (and multi-story) DVD programs.

What's in the Box
DVD player, S-video cable, composite-video/stereo analog RCA interconnect, remote control, 2 AAA batteries, user's guide, registration card, and a warranty card.

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars DVB412 premature failure.......2005-08-21

I bought the DVB412 through Amazon in December 2004 and it failed in August 2005. For many months after purchase it was almost unused. After about 3 months of use it gave "ERROR" on the display and rejected all DVDs I tried to play. Cleaning the DVDs was no help. I called Zenith's 800 number, and the lady immediately said "bad laser", but said unplug the unit for 30 minutes and try again. This did not help. I called Zenith again, they are willing to exchange the unit for $45 under the warranty which after 90 days covers parts only, not labor. (Guess it costs them $45 to ship out another one!?) I am thinking this player could be a lemon.

5 out of 5 stars IT WORKS! IT WORKS!..........2005-07-31

After having suffered for nearly three years with a three hundred dollar Sony DVD player that continually skipped, froze, and refused to play some discs, while giving out the dreaded error message, I finally tossed in the towel. I decided to go cheap and picked up this attractive compact DVD player for sixty dollars.

I have had it for six months, and it has worked perfectly. I have experienced none of the audio-synchronization issues about which other reviewers have complained, and I watch many, many films. It is easy to use and has never once skipped, froze, or given out an error message.

So, I am quite satisfied with its performance, which, thus far, has been stellar. If it should break down in a year or so, I will feel that I will have gotten my money's worth. I am sorry to say that I could not possibly have said that about the Sony DVD player that I ended up junking.

2 out of 5 stars Caveat Emptor.......2005-05-23

I should have read these reviews before-and not after-purchasing one of these players, for I experienced the same problem described by the reviewer from Canada. After one week of use, the unit began to reject certain discs that would play without any difficulty in other DVD players. Either it failed to read a disc and gave a "disc error" message or it read the disc but failed to show the movie. Not wanting to deal with the frustrations of a possibly defective unit, I returned it at once to Circuit City for a full refund and bought a Panasonic player (model S29), which, as of this writing, is working just fine. For those of you considering this Zenith product, my advice is "Let the buyer beware."

5 out of 5 stars works well looks good.......2005-02-16

after having over 15 dvd players ive come to expect the worst it seems u need to be lucky to find a cheap good quality dvd player i paid over a $100 a piece for 2 sonys both skipped i replaced one with a sumsung that also skipped so i tried cheaper ones like the cybertron and it skipped i tried a sanyo and it didnt skip but 2 units in a row couldnt detect the remote now i have this zenith thin line dvd player my first impression was o great more poor construction as i noticed only 2 of its legs touch the ground meaning the dvd player could rock back and forth if the musics too loud and thats obviously not helpful for a skipfree performance so before i returned it i decided to test it i played 4 new dvds all 4 have played perfectly thats 8 hours in a row of movies with no skips and no out of synch audio and the picture and sound is better than i expected and easily rival the sonys i paid twice as much for the dvd player itself is very cool looking and the remote is big easy to use and includes batteries so im going to rent a few movies if they play well as the others then ill be convinced i finally found a reasonably priced dvd player that works well remember it seems every brand of dvd player has problems and many are damaged in shipping so you just got to find one and test it if it works on several dvds its good as youre going to get so keep itUPDATE WELL ONCE AGAIN ANOTHER DVD PLAYER IS JUNK I THOUGHT I FINALLY FOUND A GOOD WORKING DVD PLAYER BUT AFTER A FEW MONTHS PROBLEMS HAVE OCCURED MORE AND MORE IT SEEMS THE MOUTHS ARENT IN SYNC WITH THE VOICES ITS LIKE WATCHING FREAKING KUNGFU THEATRE IT DOESNT DO IT ON MOST DVDS BUT IT STILL OCCASIONALLY HAPPENS ALSO BECAUSE THE MORON WHO MADE MY PARTICULAR DVD PLAYER DIDNT DO THE LEGS RIGHT ON THE BOTTOM ONLY LIKE 2 LEGS ARE TOUCHING SO IF YOU GOT A BIGSCREEN AND TURN UP SURROUND SOUND IT SHAKES THE DVD PLAYER MAKING IT SKIP OWELL IF YOU GET ONE WITH BETTER LEGS(IM SURE YOU WILL) YOU GET A DECENT DVD PLAYER FOR 50 WITH AMAZING PICTURE AND SOUND BUT OCCASIONALY SOME DVDS LIPS DONT MATCH THE VOICES IM NOW GIVING IT 3 STARS INSTEAD OF 5

4 out of 5 stars Not bad for the price.......2005-02-02

I bought this player just after christmas. For what I paid for it, it was a great value. I especially liked that it played both
+/- DVD formats. The remote is standard and easy. Lots of players like the Panasonics only play the -R DVD format. I create my own home movies on both + and - R DVD disks and have not had a problem with the display formatting. I noticed others were complaining about the sound. I have not seen what they are referring to but will look more closely next time. LOTR 1-3 all seemed in sync to me. The only issue that I did see was that when I created my own DVD's with a background video running, the background video only ran for 10 seconds and then stopped. The foreground remained correct. I checked it on a couple other players and did not have this problem. This troubled me, but for such an inexpensive player, if I ever really get annoyed I'll just toss it out and buy something else.

Minolta Freedom Zoom Explorer 35mm Camera
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Not much manual override, but pretty good anyway..contrasty lens
  • Solid build quality with good 28mm lens
  • Excellent all-around point and shoot camera
  • Very Satisfied!
  • Great wide angle point & shoot camera
Minolta Freedom Zoom Explorer 35mm Camera

Manufacturer: Konica Minolta
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Product Features:
  • Multibeam active autofocus
  • 28mm to 70mm zoom lens
  • Panorama switch
  • Continuous-drive option
  • 3 exposure presets

ASIN: B00000JFIB

Product Description

There are a number of ways to explore life. But have you ever tried exploring life with pictures? Well, Minolta has the perfect camera for exploring life. The Freedom Zoom Explorer EX.The Explorer EX's 2.7-times zoom lens lets you shoot high-quality photographs with ease. Get as close as 15.6 inches to capture a hidden world that often goes unseen. Or widen out for sweeping landscapes, beautiful night views, memorable travel photos, or full-frame portraits. The Freedom Zoom Explorer EX does it all, and it's ready when you are - in your pocket, purse, or fanny pack.

Amazon.com Review

The Minolta Freedom Zoom Explorer offers advanced features in a slim, compact package. Its zoom lens, multiple preset programs, easy panorama switch and continuous-drive mode make it a versatile, portable camera perfect for both beginners and those needing higher-end point-and-shoot capability.

The Minolta Freedom Zoom Explorer is one of the more compact 35mm cameras we've seen; its automatic sliding lens cover and smooth form make it easy to carry in a pocket without a case. We found it easy to use, although we recommend reading the manual to learn how to use the preset exposure and continuous-drive modes.

The Minolta Freedom Zoom Explorer reads DX-coded film from ISO 25 to 3,200, making it suitable for specialty slow and high-speed work. (Many point-and-shoots accept only a limited range of film speeds.) It offers both automatic and manual rewind options.

The Minolta Freedom Zoom Explorer has a 28mm to 70mm zoom lens for shots ranging from wide-angle to portraits or medium close-ups. The only drawback we experienced was that the zoom lens retracts in steps rather than in one continuous motion; if you need to frame a photo exactly, we recommend zooming in instead of out. Besides auto-exposure mode, the Minolta Freedom Zoom Explorer also provides macro, night-portrait, and landscape settings for optimal exposure and focus. The built-in flash can be set to auto, red-eye reduction, fill-flash, or off.

The Minolta Freedom Zoom Explorer's continuous-drive mode lets you take pictures continuously by holding down the shutter release. This advanced feature is good for sporting events and other action subjects--just be prepared with extra film if you take a long series of photos. The Minolta Freedom Zoom Explorer also offers panorama capability via an easy-to-use switch. You can take panoramic photos on the same roll as regular pictures, although you'll have to have them specially reprinted to get the larger-size panoramic prints.

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Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Not much manual override, but pretty good anyway..contrasty lens.......2007-09-04

This a good fast P+S zoom camera in many situations. It does have AF/AE lock, which is almost the only form of real exposure control it has. There are some other nice options though, including fill flash, infinity lock (landscape), macro/closeup, continuous shooting, flash off, night scene, redeye off/on. The zoom is fast and not too loud, it starts up quickly, recharges the flash moderately quickly, has a pretty fast (f3.5 on the 28mm end), sharp and CONTRASTY lens for this type of 35mm camera. I've gotten some beautiful images from it already (bought it used at Amazon a few weeks ago)with little effort, partially due to having the wide sharp lens and partially due to the ease of use and good center-weighted metering. It'd be nice if it went to 85mm or so, but then it would probably have to be a little more complex, slower, and heavier, so why burden the design? The lens is a little distorted (pincushion) on the edges at 28mm, so watch that when photographing buildings. Also remember that it'll always default to flash ON mode after restarting, though it maintains the flash OFF mode while on if you set it that way.I prefer flash OFF most of the time, so I wish it had a Personal settings mode like the Canon z90w and Sure Shot 120, but that's NOT in the package..

5 out of 5 stars Solid build quality with good 28mm lens.......2002-04-04

I bought this some time in the year of '99 for about [money]. It has the date imprint feature, and came with a carrying pouch. It was one of the few point and shoot that has a 28mm zoom lens(the other two I found were from Olympus and Pentax. For some reason they were all priced about 50% higher than the Minolta.) I like the date imprint on the front of picture, instead of on back like those APS cameras. So I can see the date when the picture was taken while looking at the photo album without having to rip out the picture.

It takes good pictures. Panoramic pictures, printed at about 4"x10", are a real crowd pleaser. The flash is a little weak in some indoor situations. I'd wish it takes regular AA batteries like those digital cameras, so I can use rechargeable NiMH. Overall I'm very satisfied.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent all-around point and shoot camera.......2000-10-17

I like this camera for its all around versatility and picture quality. I've used it in work, for art and for family fun--and it's a good choice for all.

The camera is small, light and easy to use on the job. I photo houses for insurance inspections. The zoom helps getting close ups, and the 28 mm wide angle is great for shooting the entire house--I don't have to move very far away. Likewise for landscape photos, sunsets, etc.

The flash is very versatile, and can be turned off (with only a little trouble) to save batteries when not needed. The red-eye reduction helps a lot for family shots.

This new version is missing the very useful date/time stamp--present on the older model I use.

The picture quality is probably not that of a professional SLR, but pretty close for most of the things I shoot.

The camera seems quite durable. I used it for 2 years occasionally for fun and art, and recently put it into professional service. It held up for 10 months with daily use--25-40 photos and being turned on and off 10-15 times per day--before it broke down. I also dropped it several times, but it kept on ticking. It will probably last you a few more years, if you just use it for a family camera!

5 out of 5 stars Very Satisfied!.......2000-04-21

I bought my Minolta Explorer Freedom Zoom a month ago and I am totally satisfied with my purchase. For the price, you can't beat it. What you are getting is next generation technology, yet a user friendly point and shoot camera that takes very clear, very crisp pictures that rival the more expensive SLR's. I can't believe what this camera can do and for it to be so small and compact! Also, I am really into the way it feels in your hands, it's well balanced and just a sharp little camera. I never thought I could get excited about a simple point and shoot, but I am. Go ahead and shop around, but you won't find a better camera for the money.

5 out of 5 stars Great wide angle point & shoot camera.......1999-08-27

I have a degree in photography, worked at National Geographis for over 8 years and my camera of choice is this one. My big Nikon sits collecting dust. I just had mine stolen and after researching every P&S camera now available, I'm buying another Explorer. My camera did not have the zoom in stages problem as discribed in the above discription. It is one of the only 28mm wide p&s cameras. It's very small and powerful. Takes nice pictures too.
KONICA MINOLTA Freedom Zoom Explorer 140 QD
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    KONICA MINOLTA Freedom Zoom Explorer 140 QD

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    ASIN: B00006I5I7

    Product Description

    The Freedom Zoom 140, which is loaded with state of the art features, is unlike any camera you have ever used. The Freedom Zoom 140 camera incorporates Konica Minolta's latest AREA-AF autofocus technology. Simply raise the camera to your eye, locate the subject and the camera will do the rest. The Freedom Zoom 140 evaluates the objects in the area autofocus frames and locks the focus on the subject. If that's not enough, the Freedom Zoom 140, which is equipped with a 3.7x zoom lens, has fast autofocusing. Bring the camera to your eye and the eye-start sensor activates the focus and exposure systems so that the camera is ready to capture the image when you are. This sophisticated compact autofocus camera is smart enough to recognize your subject and fast enough to capture it on the move.
    Minolta Freedom Explorer EX Panorama 28-75 Zoom Date 35mm Camera
    Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    • Very good, but not perfect.
    • Point and Shoot Warrier
    • Repair Problem
    • camer has wider angle lens than others
    • poor flash photography
    Minolta Freedom Explorer EX Panorama 28-75 Zoom Date 35mm Camera

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    Product Features:
    • Deluxe point-and-shoot kit with 28-75mm zoom
    • Programmed autoexposure with center-weighted metering and 4 special modes
    • 3-beam active infrared focusing
    • Built-in flash with red-eye reduction
    • Panorama mode, continuous shooting, date imprinting, and self-timer

    ASIN: B00004S5H9

    Product Description

    There are a number of ways to explore life. But have you ever tried exploring life with pictures? Well, Minolta has the perfect camera for exploring life. The Freedom Zoom Explorer EX. This camera provides point-and-shoot ease, exciting features, and high-quality results. Its 2.7-times zoom lens lets you shoot high-quality photographs with ease. Get close to capture a hidden world that often goes unseen. Or widen out for sweeping landscapes, beautiful night views, memorable travel photos, or full-frame portraits. Freedom Zoom Explorer EX does it all, and it's ready when you are - in your pocket, purse, or fanny pack.Minolta's Freedom Zoom Explorer EX features a slim, smooth, and protective design that makes it very easy to carry in a pocket, purse, or fanny pack. When the camera is turned off, the lens and flash retract completely into the camera body to form a smooth, capsule-like shape. The body is finished in eye-catching metallic silver matte, and the control buttons are in brilliant metallic silver, to give the camera an elegant, high-precision appearance. To make the Explorer EX very easy to operate, each button is positioned next to its corresponding indicator in the data panel, so that the user can see at a glance which functions each button controls.This package includes Freedom Zoom Explorer camera, RC-3 remote control, case, film roll, and battery.

    Amazon.com Product Description

    This stylish pocket-sized "capsule" 35mm Minolta Freedom Explorer camera features a built-in wide-angle 28-75mm lens. Designed for both scenic shots and close-ups, the Minolta Freedom Explorer EX lets users select panorama mode and date imprinting at any time. Users may also choose between selectable exposure modes to ensure proper exposure for close-up, night portrait, or landscape/night view shots every time.

    This camera also offers precise, three-beam active infrared autofocus for sharp pictures. The built-in automatic flash system includes "soft flash" for close-ups, along with red-eye reduction, autoflash, flash fill, and cancel flash. Film advance and rewind are automatic and fuss free, and users can select continuous advance or midroll rewind. The Minolta Freedom Explorer EX also features a 10-second self-timer setting and wireless remote control release. Along with the camera, the kit includes a carrying case, strap, film, batteries, remote control, and a two-year warranty.

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars Very good, but not perfect........2003-04-16

    .

    I chose to buy this camera because it was rated number 1 in Consumer Reports magazine. Besides being one of the few that was rated as actually taking good photos (which is the most important thing!), it also got a high rating for being small, light, simple to use, for containing many features, and for being well priced.

    I agree with this in general and recommend it. I tested all the features and they seemed to work well. I even compared photos from this camera with those taken at the same time with my other two cameras (including an SLR). My conclusion is that the Minolta Freedom Zoom Explorer does take nice clear pictures with good colours that I am pleased with. However, a potential buyer should be aware of certain things:

    1) The viewfinder itself is quite small and dim, and the objects within the viewfinder are also very small. The viewfinder is the biggest problem with the camera and an annoying one. You have to squint and struggle to get your objects into the frame even if you are not an eyeglass wearer. Dark settings will make the situation worse.

    2) Some, but not all, of my 28mm wide-angle photos have a dimness or darkness near the sides.

    3) When you turn the camera on, it goes to the 28mm wide-angle setting by default. This is annoying since you will rarely use this setting for photos. Instead it should go to a more common middle setting like 50mm (since that represents what you see with your naked eye).

    4) There is no way to know what zoom setting you are at. Ideally, as you zoom in and out you should see the numbers (mm) displayed in the viewfinder or at least on the main LCD display. The camera does not do this, and the objects in the viewfinder are too small and dim to even help guide you. So you are basically guessing with every shot.

    5) When taking shots with no flash, especially self-timer shots, you'll have a hard time knowing when the shutter has closed. You can hardly hear it when you are not right next to the camera or if you are in a loud environment. A light should stay on for the length of time that the shutter is open. Otherwise you or your subjects might stop posing before the camera is done taking the picture, which produces a blurred image.

    6) The remote works, but not as smoothly as I would have liked. Sometimes I have to push the button 2 or 3 times to get the camera to shoot. I did test the battery and it is good.

    7) It is difficult to use this camera with gloves on because the buttons are quite small.

    8) A couple more features like the BULB feature (to keep the shutter open for as long as you want) and the feature that overlaps frames (for cool effects) would have been good to have. Some point and shoot cameras have these features.

    But besides all this, all the features that the camera has work well on mine like Macro (for close-ups), Panoramic, Night, Landscape, even the Red Eye Reduction seemed to do its job despite all the flashing being so annoying.

    It is also a very easy to understand and use camera, and I like the yellow Date numbers on my photos instead of red ones that most cameras produce.

    Overall, I am very pleased with this small, light, fun camera in general, and still recommend it despite the faults written above.

    .

    4 out of 5 stars Point and Shoot Warrier.......2002-12-09

    I was drawn to this camera because of the special macro setting with a minimum distance from objects at 1.1 feet. It is specified as having a "smallest field of 6 inches" - but at 1.1 feet, the smallest frame is about 17" wide. Out of focus close-up images happen about 40% of the time - either because I was closer than 1.1 feet or the autofocus may be inaccurate at that distance.

    All these P&S cameras start out in 28mm wide angle mode - which naturally distorts the image (at the edges especially and indoors as noted in other reviews). There is no way to find the "standard" 50mm setting to minimize the distortion, except to guess w/ the zoom.

    These finer points should not discurage most users of this very sturdy camera. However, the zoom control is cramped (if you use your left eye to focus), and it does take some time to find the image in the viewfinder, especially with a dark image in view.

    The camera endured 2 years of torture in the bottom of my bookbag. Maybe I'll actually use the free softcase in the bookbag to provide more padding. It's light enough to carry around all the time for those moments when you say "I wish I had a camera right now". Good flash control. You must use the "landscape" setting if there is an object in the forground - or you get an image focused on the back of someone's head.

    2 out of 5 stars Repair Problem.......2002-11-20

    I purchased the Freedom Zoom Explorer about a year and a half ago after my 6-year old Olympus Stylus Zoom bit the dust. I've really enjoyed the camera--it takes great pictures most of the time. There is a problem with the flash rebound--it takes several seconds for the flash to recharge which is not good when trying to capture continuous flash shots of your kid's squad in cheerleading competitions. You can take the pictures, but most of them will not have the flash activated. I am now camera shopping to replace the Explorer. I started to use it the other day, but when I took it out of the case (which was also in the video cam case), the LCD on the top of the camera was black and mottled. It still took pictures, but I have no idea what setting it was on or how many shots were left on the film. At least I was able to rewind the film. After taking it to a local camera shop, they determined that it could be sent off to the factory and repaired.... They couldn't tell me what had happened or how it had happened, and I certainly don't have a clue since it's been safely stored since it was last used. This has been a good camera, but I was hoping to keep it longer than eighteen months. I don't think I'll be purchasing another.

    5 out of 5 stars camer has wider angle lens than others.......2002-07-18

    I got this camera 6 months ago after reading that it was a rated one of the best in Consumer Reports, and I have been extrememly happy about it. The pictures are extremely clear and just exceptional. The only thing to watch out for is that the lens is wide angle when unzoomed. That means you get more of the field of view in, which is great on some shots, such as in big buildings. However, shots of scenery that have not been zoomed may have dark corners as the lens creats a fish eye effect. Its not bad, and the wider angle is great for many occasions. If it happens just know its not a defect, just something to watch for.

    2 out of 5 stars poor flash photography.......2002-07-01

    I've never seen anything like it. My photos looked like they were taken with a filter that darkened the right and/or left sides of the image. Same problem indoors or outdoors, with flash and wide angle. Also not happy with the sharpness of the focus.

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      Yellow Toner Cartridge for C9000 Series

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      Product Features:
      • Selling Qty: 1
      • Assembly Required: N
      • Color: YELLOW
      • Recycled Product: N
      • Post Consumer Waste: 0%

      ASIN: B00006B8B9

      Product Description

      Designed for exact compatibility with OKI products, only OKI consumables ensure maximum performance, longevity and ultimate cost-effectiveness. OKI's ribbon cassettes, inkjet heads, toner and EP cartridges and other consumables are an integral part of the fundamental design of OKI's printer and fax products, combining with other key elements of their design to deliver optimum durability, reliability and print quality.

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