Toshiba SD-V391 Progressive Scan DVD-VCR Combo (Silver)

Toshiba SD-V391 Progressive Scan DVD-VCR Combo (Silver)
Manufacturer: Toshiba
Product Type: CE

Editorial Review:
Product Description
Toshiba SD-V391 offers consumers a convenient, one-unit solution for high-quality entertainment in both DVD and VHS formats. The SD-V391 brings the benefit of ColorStream Pro progressive scan output for the highest quality digital video output. This model features a high-performance, four-head Hi-Fi VCR, providing a perfect solution for consumers who maintain both DVD and VHS libraries. The unit offers a sleek, silver design that complements existing components in an entertainment system, plus a full array of home theater ready connections, including digital audio outputs. Optical and coaxial outputs provide full compatibility with Dolby Digital and DTS digital systems. In addition, readily accessible front-panel audio/video inputs permit easy connection from a camcorder for simple dubbing of home movies to the VHS deck.More than just all-in-one player, the SD-V391 is packed with convenience features designed to simplify the interface between the user and the player. This model allows playback of a DVD while simultaneously recording a TV broadcast on VHS. Consumers with an interest in digital photography will find this Toshiba "dual deck" model a perfect complement to their hobby. The SD-391 incorporates a JPEG feature that makes it easy to view digital photo shots from a variety of digital cameras. The SD-V391 model offers compatible playback of a variety of optical content including DVD-Video, DVD-R, audio CDs, CD-R, CD-RW and Video CD as well as MP3 software files recorded on CD-R and CD-RW disks. For enhanced picture quality during VHS playback, the 4-head Hi-fi VCR utilizes a pair of 19-micron video heads which deliver exceptional (near SP) picture quality of content recorded and played back in the extended play (EP) mode. Making VCR recording even easier, this dual deck model offers "Just Fit" recording which automatically adjusts the tape speed, ensuring the highest recording quality, to accommodate specific length programs in one tape.
Amazon.com Product Description
The progressive-scanning SD-V391 is a convenient, one-unit source for high-quality DVD and VHS entertainment. The DVD deck plays a variety of optical content, including DVD-Video, DVD-R, audio CD, CD-R, CD-RW, and video CD, as well as MP3 and WMA (Windows Media Audio) music files recorded on CD-R and CD-RW discs. A four-head, hi-fi VCR provides exciting stereo playback for your entire library of VHS tapes. You can even copy non-Macrovision-protected DVDs to videotape--perfect for sharing edited, DVD-based home movies with loved ones.

Whether your living room is currently home to an HDTV or you're merely thinking of "someday," the SD-V391 stands ready to deliver the full potential of 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. The SD-V391 also performs 3:2 pulldown (Toshiba's Digital Cinema Progressive). DVD mastering introduces a common distortion when adjusting 24 frames-per-second movies to 30 fps video; 3:2 pulldown digitally corrects this distortion, removing the redundant information to display a film-frame-accurate picture.

Into digital photography? This dual-deck model is a perfect complement to your hobby. Its JPEG feature makes it easy to view digital photo shots burned to recordable CDs from a variety of digital cameras. The unit's array of home-theater-ready video connections includes composite-, S-video, and ColorStream Pro component-video outputs (the VCR requires its own composite-video or RF audio/video connection). The DVD player's internal digital-to-analog converters work at 24-bit, 192 kHz resolution to ensure optimum sonic quality from a range of digital program material.

Two sets of left/right analog-audio outputs (one each for the DVD player and the VCR) channel audio to Dolby Pro Logic receivers and stereo televisions. Both Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel surround-sound signals from DVDs can be routed through the player's digital-audio outputs (one each of RCA coaxial and Toslink optical) for direct connection to a full-featured audio/video receiver. In addition, readily accessible front-panel AV inputs permit easy connection for a game console or a camcorder for simple dubbing of home movies to the VHS deck.

For enhanced picture quality during VHS playback, the four-head hi-fi VCR uses a pair of 19-micron video heads, which deliver exceptional (near SP) picture quality of content recorded and played back in the extended play (EP) mode. Commercial skip lets you pass over commercials during playback. Other features include one-year, eight-event programming, high-speed (200x) rewind and fast-forward, index skip, auto head cleaner, and auto clock set--no more flashing "12:00"!

What's in the Box
DVD player/VCR, remote control, remote batteries, user's manual, stereo analog audio interconnect/composite-video cable, and a coaxial video cable.

Average customer rating: 4.0

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NEC MultiSync LCD1525X 15" Ambix Digital and Analog Flat Panel Monitor (PC/Mac)

Manufacturer: NEC
Product Group: CE
Binding: Electronics
ASIN: B00004Y74Z

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Product Description

Known for their advanced technology and user-friendly features, NEC Technologies MultiSync LCD Series monitors have long been considered the smart choice for users seeking a monitor with a slim footprint, low emissions and bright, color-saturated images.From the inventors of the MultiSync monitor comes a new technology that once again bridges industry standards - ambix technology! The award-winning MultiSync LCD1525X monitor bridges the gap between digital and analog by providing for both digital and analog input compatibility right out of the box, off a single connector!

Amazon.com Product Description

A monitor that's built to last through upcoming changes in technology, the NEC MultiSync LCD1525X uses Ambix technology that makes it possible for users to employ both digital and analog connections with ease. This 14-pound monitor fits easily into small spaces, and the flexibility provided by combining the wall/arm mounting capability and portrait/landscape screen orientation results in a tremendous variety of possible office layouts.

The 1525X's sleek casing adds a definite hip urban styling, whether its ultimate destination is centered on the desktop or mounted flush against the wall. Either way, extended viewing angles make it possible to have a clear view without being directly in front of the monitor. Clean images and crisp colors are guaranteed from a combination of this monitor's 200:1 contrast ratio, 0.3-millimeter dot pitch, 76 Hz refresh rate, and 1,024 x 768 maximum resolution. Customizable viewing options are easily available through the 18 onscreen controls, while the four-port USB hub creates convenient plug-and-play possibilities for both Macintosh and PC users.

The warranty covers parts, labor, and the backlight for three years. --Jill Lightner

Customer Reviews:

Great Geek Factor.......2001-01-24

I bought this monitor primarily for its geek factor; I wanted to go flat panel and I wanted a pure digital connection. I connected it to a Matrox G400 with a flat panel adapter on it, and installation was a complete breeze. I'm very happy with the image quality, alltho I'm most certainly not a graphics designer. I play alot of Diablo 2 and Baulders gate 2, and my only gripe is it displays an annoying resolution notification when its not in native mode (most games). Its easily cleared, but it is annoying. Image quality is fantastic to my eye, but it does take getting used to that you have to be in front of it to see it (no checking your email while away from the desk; you need to be in front of it to see it well). I had troubles getting my usb devices detected while plugged into the hub, but as I had another hub I didn't try to get them working. Overall, I love the amount of space I got back and am very happy with the monitor, and my friends all turn green with envy when they see it.

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