Samsung DVD-VR320 DVD Recorder

Samsung DVD-VR320 DVD Recorder
Manufacturer: Samsung
Product Type: CE

Editorial Review:
Product Description
The privilege of choice. Samsung's DVD-R320 lets you choose whether you want to make DVD recordings or VHS Videocassette recordings. You can also play DVD and CD media. Like a typical VCR, there's a 125-channel TV tuner built-in along with a clock and timer. This makes it really easy to record TV shows directly to the VCR or DVD recorder. With DVD-R320, you've got the power of choosing. Add it to your home-theater system for more entertainment potential. One-touch, two-way dubbing of non-copy-protected material Choose to watch a DVD while VCR records, and vice versa Auto Chaptering, chapters are created when you record your favorite TV show or video clips from a cammcorder onto a DVD disc Fratures an IEEE1394 Firewire iLink port for connecting an external digital camcorder for dubbing onto VHS or DVD (4-pin connector) DVD play is Progressive-Scan compatible Front A/V Input (Composite) Outputs - 1 component A/V, 1 S-video, 1 coaxial, 1 optical digital audio, 1 composite A/V, 1 RF Auto Chapter Creator, Auto Fit Recording 10-Bit, 54 MHz Video DAC On-Screen Menus Parental Control to restrict access to children 3D Noise Reduction Slow Motion Play, Step Motion Play (DVD-Video, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R) / Bookmark Function, Repeat Play VCR One Touch Recording (OTR) / Frame Advance, Slow Motion, Skip, End Search, Timer Recording 4-Head VCR with MTS Stereo Audio Frequency Response - 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz / Signal to Noise Ratio - 85dB 2D Y/C Separating Circuitry Time Base Corrector Processor Technology Selectable Aspect Ratio Auto Clock and Channel Set - Timer recording to DVD or VCR directly off TV 125 Channel NTSC TV Tuner Unit Dimensions - 16.9 W x 3.3 H x 12.6 D / Weight - 9.03 lbs. Remote Control
Amazon.com Product Description
Samsung's DVD-VR320 gives you both a DVD recorder and a VCR in a one compact combo deck. It enables you to watch a DVD while the VCR records to tape, or vice versa. The hi-fi VCR offers MTS decoding, four video heads, auto tracking adjustment, three VHS recording settings (SP, SLP, and auto), and quasi S-VHS playback. The DVD-VR320 records onto either DVD-RAM or DVD-R/RW discs, and it provides a front panel composite AV input as well as Firewire (IEEE 1394) port for connecting a digital video camcorder to the unit for recording directly to disc. It's also compatible with playback of CD-R/RW discs with MP3 and JPEG digital content.

You'll be able to record up to 16-hours of video with a double sided 9.4 GB DVD-RAM disc, and up to 8-hours of images with a 4.7 GB DVD-RAM/-RW/-R disc (depending on the recording mode). You can set your recorder to one of four different recording speeds, each varying in recording quality and length. EP (6 or 8 hour) mode yields the most recording time, LP and SP modes provide less recording time with higher quality recording (between 2 and 4 hours), and XP mode gives you the highest quality recording. If FR mode is selected, the video quality is adjusted automatically so that all video for the scheduled time can be recorded onto the free disc space. Recording features include A-B erase and playlist editing (DVD-RW and DVD-RAM), customized titles for recorded material, and one-touch, two-way dubbing of non-copy-protected material.

Progressive scanning provides high resolution and flicker free video. The 10-bit 54-MHz DAC, 2D Y/C Separating circuitry and Time Base Corrector processor technology provide you with the highest image playback and recording quality. It provides optical and coaxial digital audio outputs for Dolby Digital and DTS multi-channel surround sound, as well as a selectable progressive-scan mode for smoother video with HD-compatible TVs via the component video output. It also offers the following video connections:

Composite AV (RCA) In: 2
Composite AV (RCA) Out: 1
S-Video Out: 1
S-Video In: 1
RF: input and output (tuner pass through only)

Note: This DVD player is designed to play "Region 1" pre-recorded DVDs only, and internal dubbing of copy-protected DVDs is not possible.

What's in the Box
DVD player/recorder and VCR combo, remote control (with batteries), power cable, AV cable, printed operating instructions

Average customer rating: 4.5

WOW!!! BEST PURCHASE I HAVE EVER MADE!!!!
Fun but limiting
It's a true love/hate relationship
Convenient, compatible and cool!
Do I love it or hate it ?

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Sharp Mobilon TriPad PV-6000 Handheld PC

Manufacturer: Sharp
Product Group: CE
Binding: Electronics
ASIN: B00000J1AG

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Product Description

Power your Mobilon at home or office using the EA-58A AC adapter. This adapter can be used with Mobilon to provide continuous power whenever you need it.

Amazon.com Review

The Sharp Mobilon TriPad PV-6000 has the features and specifications of a handheld-class device but has the look and feel of a notebook PC. Loaded with software, the TriPad connects to your PC through a travel dock via the PC's 9-pin serial port. The TriPad has three modes of operation--conventional notebook (clamshell), writing tablet (slate), and presentation display (easel)--depending on how you open and fold the TriPad case.

The TriPad is ready to go as soon as it comes out of the box. All we had to do was charge the battery pack (already installed) and install the software on our desktop PC. When testing the TriPad, we found the keyboard so comfortable and the display so large and bright that we easily forgot that the TriPad is a Windows CE-based handheld, not a true notebook.

We set up the TriPad to connect to an ISP through its internal data/fax modem and to send and receive e-mail through the ISP. This process was easy and intuitive--we just ran the Make New Connection wizard and answered its questions. (Make sure that you have your ISP's mail-protocol information handy.)

We also installed and tested the Jot 2.0 handwriting-recognition software (15-day trial version). The software takes a little getting used to, but it is flexible and trainable, and you can actually write quickly using the stylus on the TriPad's wide touch screen.

After an initial battery charge, we did all of our tests without the AC adapter and with the Tripad set to the brightest screen setting over a period of about seven hours. At the end of our testing, the battery level indicated about 25% power remaining and the TriPad was still fast and responsive.

With its VGA touch screen and stylus (which makes a great pointing device for activating links on Web pages), comfortable keyboard, sturdy and attractive design, and long battery life, the TriPad makes a great low-cost alternative to notebook computing. --Mike Brown

Pros:
<ul>

Comfortable keyboard

Large, bright display

Sturdy, attractive construction

Long battery life </ul>

Cons:
<ul>

Large and heavy for a handheld unit </ul>

Amazon.com Product Description

The Sharp Mobilon TriPad PV-6000 is the information tool that has it all. Information. Mobility. Power. You can send and receive e-mail and surf the Web anytime, from anywhere. And Mobilon TriPad includes Microsoft(r) Windows(r) CE 2.1 Handheld PC Professional Edition, so you can use familiar software applications and be productive wherever business travel takes you. The large keyboard and 9.4" VGA (640 x 480) touch screen with backlight make it easy to work with -- entering , viewing and editing information couldn't be simpler.

What's in the box
<ul>

Mobilon PV-6000

Serial cable (null modem cable)

Modular phone cable (with internal modem model only)

CD-ROM from Microsoft

CD-ROM from Sharp

AC adapter (EA-62)

Main battery pack

Travel Dock

Operation manual </ul>

Customer Reviews:

WOW!!! BEST PURCHASE I HAVE EVER MADE!!!!.......2004-04-26

I just bought this thing from Amazon and all I can say is WOW!!!!

This is probably the best purchase I have ever made. This thing is everything I ever expected and more!! It's easy to use as well - even my wife can operate it!

I have to say, everyone out there who is thinking of buying this, stop thinking. I bought it and I am extremely happy with it the moment I powered this thing on. YOU ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY CANNOT GO WRONG WITH THIS PURCHASE! I GUARANTEE IT!!!

Fun but limiting.......2003-11-05

The best thing about this is the design, but the arms connecting the screen and keyboard look odd when the unit is closed. The screen is fairly dim, and must be used in a dark/moderately lit room. The viewing angle of the screen is horrible; the only position you can see the whole screen without an inversion/blackout effect is at an angle where any overhead lighting glares all over the place. The CPU speed isn't particularly slow, but the graphics ([re]drawing the screen) goes on at an awful crawl - i.e. it's no good for graphical things. Now I must sound entirely bitter and biased against this machine, but I'm not, I carry it in my bag all the time and use it when I can. I even use it as an electronic book, its best use so far.

It's a true love/hate relationship.......2002-03-20

Let me state first off that I love(d) this machine! It is light-weight, easy to use and interfaces superbly with your desktop or notebook.
That said, I feel that I need to warn you that in 1 year, I have had to return my machine 4 times for the same repair. It freezes, won't shut off, then after a hard reset, won't turn back on. Sharp has replaced the battery, the main chip and the inverter, now is going to charge me [alot] to fix the machine! I was considering buying a new one, until I talked to my Dad who also bought one at my recomendation and found out that his is doing the same thing. Obviously, I didn't get a rare lemon.
Take a chance if you must, but I am steering clear of this wonderful little computer until they fix some major problems!

Convenient, compatible and cool!.......2001-10-14

I have had my Mobilon for a year now and I still love it. As a professional journalist and technical writer, this little PC has made me more productive and efficient. Rather than using a notepad and pen, I bring along my Mobilon and essentially take dictation from interviewees. With applications like Pocket Word, Excel and PowerPoint, it snycs beautifully and easily with my desktop for more technical applications and the 12 hour battery life is fabulous! It also syncs with Outlook so I have all my contacts and my schedule with me. The touch screen technology and built-in handwriting recognition software mean I don't have to find a surface for a mouse and I can take notes or draw figures with the stylus. The monitor resolution is very clear, though hard to read in bright sunshine, so don't take it poolside. Color and grahics are very good, though you are limited when it comes to your choice of fonts--not a critical item for me.

I have small hands, so I think the keyboard is big enough for me, though some people have commented that typing on it is awkward. I disagree.

Of course, you can download or buy lots of great software from Bubblet (TM) to finance and utilites, so the sky's the limit for how you decide to use this impressive little machine.

If you are looking for a laptop that doesn't weigh seven pounds but is powerful enough for Word documents, spreadsheets and more, the Sharp Mobilon is for you.

Do I love it or hate it ?.......2001-01-01

I bought my Tripad last year and at the time it was my sole computer for PIM, Internet word processing. Unfortunately a good concept in design is let down by so-so software and slow proceesing. 70Mhz was slow even for its time what with the Jornada 820 at 190Mhz. Most applications tend to hang if too many are opened simultaneously and Sharp's machine does not contain most of the goodies that are standard with the vadem clio. Lastly the machine weighs a ton and the only person who could use this machine on the fly would be jesse ventura or hulk hogan. On the other hand it has a tremendous wow factor, ipaq notwithstanding. both a pcmcia and a cf slot and although you cannot install the microdrive it has enough room for memory expansion. a StrongARM processor with 206 Mhz, 64 MB RAM, Windows CE 3.0 and lose a pound of weight and you can be the king of the world. as is it is only a mediocre performer.

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