Toshiba SD2805 5-Disc Carousel DVD and CD Player

Toshiba SD2805 5-Disc Carousel DVD and CD Player
Manufacturer: Toshiba
Product Type: CE

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Product Description
Toshiba offers performance enhancements and convenience features throughout its entire DVD line, and the SD2805 DVD player exemplifies the company's commitment to high-performance and high-value. Its 5-disc carousel offers loading of multiple discs even while the unit is playing back a disc. It also allows for complete Random Play from all loaded discs. ColorStream component video outputs compatible with today's finest televisions allow for delivery of stunningly colorful images. Parallel video output lets you connect your Toshiba DVD player via Composite, S-Video, and/or Interlaced Component video outputs and watch simultaneous images from each connected TV. The bookmark feature allows 5 digital 'bookmarks' to save favorite locations/scenes on discs loaded inside the player. The bookmark feature provides quick access to those scenes the user wants to view again, or demonstrate to friends.Coaxial and optical TosLink digital audio output sends the audio signal to an audio/video receiver in its digital form allowing access to the Dolby Digital /DTS track encoded on the DVD disc. MP3 audio compatibility expands the players' functionality to include playback of custom music collections encoded via MP3 digital audio format onto CD-R or CD-RW media. 3-D Virtual Surround Sound provides a simulated surround sound effect from sources that contain only a stereo soundtrack. Convenient when playing older DVD films or for use with home theaters not equipped with Dolby Surround, Dolby ProLogic, or Dolby Digital playback systems. Picture Zoom interactive feature allows you to select an area of the picture you want to zoom in on and magnify. Enhanced digital processing during moving video or freeze-frame playback produces superior color fidelity and resolution, even when you're zoomed in. Also can be used to expand letter-box-only films to increase the viewable area on-screen.

Average customer rating: 1.0

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Average lamp life: 12 hours
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Infocus LP350 has quality problems

InFocus LP350 DLP LCD Projector

Manufacturer: In Focus
Product Group: CE
Binding: Electronics
ASIN: B00004YZCX

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Amazon.com Product Description

The InFocus LP350V LCD projector is a powerful yet portable presentation device. Its light weight (6.7 pounds) and compact size (only 10.9 by 11.2 by 3.9 inches) make it easy to transport. Add to that its own carrying case, and you're set to go anywhere to make your presentation.

The high native resolution offered by the LP350V, 1,024 x 768 XGA, iscomparable to better laptop computers. XGA provides true, precise, andclear images. 1,300 ANSI lumens of brightness projects bold, coloredimages, so you won't have to dim room lights. Through Digital LightProcessing technology, created by Texas Instruments, the LP350Vdelivers high-quality moving images as well. (For more information,click FAQ, or frequently asked questions, in the left navigation bar.)

The M1-DA DVI digital and analog connector with USB mouse forplug-and-project setup means the LP350V is easy to connect. Itsautomatic synchronization, tracking, image positioning, andvideo-source detection let you make many presentations right from yournotebook. All standard video inputs work with this projector--full NTSC, NTSC4.43, PAL, SECAM, and 1080i/720-p HDTV video and XGA, SVGA, VGA,Macintosh, and DVI data.

Operate the LP350V from its LCD backlit control panel. Focus your lens without ever having to move the projector by using the built-in zoom lens and elevator foot. An Executive remote is included to offer movement flexibility when operating the projector. A 2.5-watt speaker delivers the sound, while the rest of the machine stays quiet.

Along with carrying case and remote, thisunit includes an M1-DA analog computer cable with USB, composite-videocable, and audio connections. The 270-watt superhigh-pressure lamp hasa 2,000-hour half-life. InFocus offers 90 days of free technicalassistance while you learn the ropes, plus a two-year warranty onparts and labor. --Linda Anderson

Product Description

The InFocus LP350 is the personal projector that packs all the features of a premium conference room projector into a portable 3, 39 kg package. Offering true XGA resolution with 1300 lumens of brightness and outstanding image quality, it's the brightest little powerhouse money can buy. And with DVI digital and analog connectivity with USB, it's ready for the technology of today and tomorrow. This ultra-portable unit is ideal for demanding presentation requirements, and easily shared among group members. The LP350 is an excellent choice for ceiling mounting in a conference room, where presenters frequently rely on richly detailed images - such as financial spreadsheets or drawings - to convey vital business information. With the LP350, companies can standardize on best-selling InFocus projectors in every setting, from road warrior's sales pitches to conference room strategy sessions.

Customer Reviews:

Stay away from InFocus.......2006-06-02

We bought into the InFocus hype about 3 years ago, and this projector has been a nightmare. After a bulb explosion at 180 hours, the unit was returned for 'update' which was free as long as you purchased the 'new' design bulb at full retail. InFocus did offer to trade, but you would have to invest in another product from this company which I would not do. We purchased an absolutely great Sanyo, and use the InFocus anchor with the update as a backup. Supposedly the new design will extend bulb life, but after this experience, I would not buy an InFocus at any price.

Average lamp life: 12 hours.......2005-07-07

I bought an LP350 about two and a half years ago. Since then, I have gone through seven lamps in two different projectors. I sent the first unit back to InFocus twice in the first year, going through four lamps in the process. The third time I sent it in, they sent me a "new" refurbished projector. The first lamp in the new unit lasted about 15 hours, a new record at the time actually... I've blown two more since then. I got at least 20 hours out of the last one, but I give up. I thought about buying one more lamp, just to be able to sell it off, but I'd feel guilty probably. DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT BUY THIS PROJECTOR!

Buy something else.......2005-02-25

This projector lacks many features including A/V mute. It uses a propritary video cable that has broken on my unit twice. Had to order replacement cable from Infocus store at a premium price. Lamp life is really bad. Had two bulbs explode (yes explode and smoke)in the unit. Now I am having trouble getting another replacement lamp. If I want a new lamp I have to send it back to Infocus to get a power supply upgrade. This thing is a hunk of junk - nothing good to say about it. I will never buy an Infocus product again!

Infocus LP350 has quality problems.......2004-08-07

I bought the projector in December 2001. The projector has some quality problems.

Lamp Explosion: The original lamp that came with the new projector was exploded after about one year of use (about 400 hours). It occurred when it was projecting a movie without any indication. Other users also experienced lamp explosions with the projector.

Difficult-to-Turn-On Problem: The projector has problems with starting up the lamp. Most of the times, when I turn on the power switch of the projector, the fan will start immediately, but the lamp does not light. It does produce some encouraging sound-the noise one hears when the lamp turns on. If you switch off the projector then switch it on again, the lamp might start. However, the problem now gets really bad for me. Almost every time when I try to use the projector, I really have to switch on/off many times in order for the lamp to show any light.

Service Problems: Right after my lamp exploded, I sent the unit back to Infocus. Infocus changed the lamp and cleaned the unit for me. But the difficult-turn-on problem got worse after the service. I called them several times, the technicians told me that they did not know the cause and suggested that I try to switch off and on to solve the problem. It did work. But what a strange way to turn a projector on! This hard to turn on problem is really annoying, so I called infocus again. The technician refused to explain what the problem is, and asked me to send Infocus US$999.99 so that they can take a look at it. Of course I did not send the projector back for them to take another look.

I asked Infocus if they know any technical flaws with the projector, and I was told that there is `none.' So apparently Infocus does not know why the projectors have this difficult-to-turn-on problem. Therefore, they might have the same problem with other projectors also.

Summary: The Infocus LP 350 has quality control problem, I do not recommend this projector. Apparently Infocus is not aware of the problem; other models might also have this problem because they share a lot of parts and design. I would definitely avoid Infocus.

mike

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