Toshiba D-VR4X Multi-Drive DVD Recorder/VCR Combo

Toshiba D-VR4X Multi-Drive DVD Recorder/VCR Combo
Manufacturer: Toshiba
Product Type: CE

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Product Description
Convert (non copyrighted) DVD to VHS Tapes / Convert home VHS Tapes to DVD / Progressive Scan / Record and Play DVD / Play CD Virtual Surround Sound capability when played through TV or sound system using 2 speakers Dolby Digital and DTS compatible SP/LP Record Speeds, SQPB (VCR) VCR+ Plus Timer Recording Auto Clock, Daylight Savings Time Adjust, Time Zone Adjust (VCR) On-Screen Keyboard Auto Channel Setup Parental Lock Front Panel A/V and IEEE1394DV Inputs MTS Stereo/SAP with dbx Component Video Output (DVD & VCR), S-Video Output And Input (DVD & VCR), RCA Video Output And Input Optical and Coaxial Digital Audio Outputs (DVD & VCR), L-R Audio Output IEEE1394 DV Connection, S-Video, RCA-Video, L-R Audio Inputs Time Slip Recording/Playback, Fast Forward With Audio (2x), Fast Scan, Slow Motion 10-Bit, 54MHz Video D/A Converter 24-Bit, 96KHz Audio D/A Converter Universal Remote Control With TV Controls Unit Dimensions WHD - 17 x 3.5 x 12.25

Average customer rating: 3.0

a good
Franklin EBM-911
Workable Problems
Very disappointed
Ebookman rocks.

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Franklin EBM-911 eBookMan (Translucent Graphite)

Manufacturer: Franklin Electronics
Product Group: CE
Binding: Electronics
ASIN: B00004WHFN

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Amazon.com Review

One of the main complaints about the first few generations of electronic book readers is their cost--who wants to pay several hundred dollars for the equivalent of a few $3 paperbacks? Enter Franklin's new line of eBookMan devices, available in three different models. We got an early peek at the top level eBookMan, which features 16 MB of memory, a sharp 200 x 240 16-level gray scale display, and excellent versatility.

In addition to being an e-book reader, the eBookMan also plays audio files (both audiobooks and MP3s), records voice messages, and functions as a respectable PDA. A flip-up cover and hard rubber outer coating afford protection for the device. With a USB-connected cradle, transfers between desktop and the eBookMan proceed quickly.

While the eBookMan offers a date book, address book, memo application (using natural handwriting recognition), and voice memo recorder, its main angle is still as a book reader. The large screen and powerful backlight makes reading literature in the Franklin Reader format clear, though the backlight did seem to drain the batteries rather quickly in our demo unit.

Ironically, the eBookMan's versatility also draws attention to its limitations. While the unit will play MP3 files, it can only store four to six songs at once with its 16 MB of memory. However, if you pick up an optional MultiMediaCard with up to 64 MB of memory, it is possible to adapt the eBookMan into a more respectable MP3 player.

While you'll need to spend a little extra to money to get your eBookMan to reach its full potential, the unit's low original cost and variety of applications make it an excellent gateway into the world of electronic literature. --J. Curtis

Very versatile--PDA, e-books, audiobooks, and MP3s in one device

USB connection

Large display </ul> <b>Cons:</b> <ul>

Not currently compatible with Microsoft Reader

Short battery life

Gray scale only </ul>

Amazon.com Product Description

The Franklin EBM-911 eBookman is a 16 MB multimedia reader and content player in a pocketable format. With the eBookman, you can download and read or listen to even more of your favorite books. For reading comfort, the eBookman has a large display that shows 87 percent more information than other handheld devices. The display is backlit and easy to read in both dim and very bright light. If you need to check a definition while reading a book, the eBookman comes with an easily accessible Merriam-Webster dictionary. You can also listen to music by downloading your favorite songs in MP3 format. The built-in microphone allows you to record messages that you can play back anytime, or write quick notes using either the built-in stylus or the pop-up keyboard. The eBookman also helps keep your personal data organized wherever you go, with a calendar, address book, to-do list, and scheduler. The eBookman features state- of-the-art compression, highly sophisticated search, and easy-to-use hypertext. The Franklin EBM-911 eBookman comes with a one-year warranty.

Product Description

eBookMan series of new PDAs is a brand new device, so called "electronic book" that allows you not only to read thousands of titles available for the Microsoft Reader and Franklin's own library but to listen to audio books as well. 16-level grayscale display with 200 x 240 dpi resolution. In fact, it is a common digital assistant that will help you manage and store address-book, date-book, to-do list giving you a possibility of text entry via touchscreen. You can easily synchronize important data to Microsoft Outlook using Intellisync connection. MP3-capable music player enables you to use both a built-in headphone jack, or a speaker. Voice recording via microphone is also available.The eBookMan comes with 8 or 16 MB RAM, which can be expanded even further, with an option of screen backlighting, and with a number of book titles. A cradle with USB cable, stylus, and Quick Reference Guide are included. The device runs on two AAA batteries.

Customer Reviews:

a good .......2007-06-10

The price is right for what it does and it does what it does well.I am very satisfied with this ebookman. The only possible improvement I can concieve would be to enable it to accept higher-capacity memory.But.then it wouldnt be quite what it is,so what the heck? lol All in all,I am very satisfied with the unit and the service. well done (...)!!!

Franklin EBM-911.......2007-05-07

It is a nice device, but you get more from an iPAQ or a Palm plus you get the added benifit of starting with a lot more memory and being able to increase your memory using SD cards. The Franklin is supposed to use MMC cards to increase the memory, but I was unable to access books loaded on the MMC card to read on my Bookman without using the computer to transfer files. Not very convenient when you are on a plane or a train in Asia and want to read a book on the card.
On the iPAQ or Palm you can download files onto the SD card and open them using the device while on the go, no need to transfer files using the computer.
I do like the size of the screen, much better than the iPaq or Palm, but it does not make up for the lack of sufficient memory.
I also dislike that you cannot download Adobe reader or the Microsoft reader to read books in those formats.
While I do enjoy the books available in the Mobipocket format, I have books in the other formats and I cannot use them on the Bookman.
I wish they would improve the product and release it again. I did not realize it was discontinued when I purchased it, my fault for not investigating more throughly.

Workable Problems.......2007-05-06

Only use mine for reading-discarded all other programming. And ABSOLUTELY great to carry in purse (w/ extra batteries).
--However, when changing batteries, must wait for at least a minute for the unit to recognize new batteries. Or pragramming wiped.
--The largest MMC is 64MB, only get from Ectaco. Specialty item.
--When the chip gets to be 50% full, might notice connection problems when the MMC is in the unit. 10 minute wait turns to 30 min., then to an hour, or never, all the time eating up battery power. Guide book says to load anything on MMC, must be in unit (found a way around that).
All it needs is A/C adaptor & much bigger MMC.

Very disappointed.......2007-04-09

I had the opportunity to try out the Franklin and the Sony ebook readers and was amazed to find that the Sony is a better overall product. I've always been a big fan of Franklin, but found this particular product to not be user friendly. It would've been better for them to focus on one to three main functions rather than trying to do everything. If I want that much functionality, I can buy a PDA. The batteries required more recharging than I felt comfortable with, considering I planned to use it on long trips where there might not be an easy way to recharge. Overall I was very disappointed with it.

Ebookman rocks........2006-03-16

I really enjoy this item for downloading ebooks. There's not alot of memory for the MP3's but that's okay you just need to buy a MMC card (or Multi-Media Card I like Scan Disk they are a good brand). But when You get your book downloaded it's all good and I don't use MP3's any way so no big. It also has all the PDA features such as voice memo, phone book, calculator, game downloading capability, dictionary, ect. Over all a great way to keep organized and to read ebooks.

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