Panasonic PV-L501 VHS-C Camcorder

Panasonic PV-L501 VHS-C Camcorder
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Product Type: Photography

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Product Description
The Panasonic Palmcorder PV-L501 camcorder features a 2.5" Diagonal Color LCD Monitor that lets you see the movie during record or playback. VHS Compatibility allows it's tapes to play in your VCR. The 20x Hi-Definition Zoom / 150x Digital Zoom for extraordinary close-up shots, so you are always close to the action. Digital Electronic Image Stabilization compensates for unintentional hand movement to help stabilize your picture. MotionSensor feature starts recording within seconds of perceiving motion, and stops 30 seconds after motion ceases, so you can use your camcorder as a simple home security device. Color Digital Fade effect lets you create smooth transitions from scene to scene. Auto Titler / Phrase Titler lets you insert titles on special occasions such as holidays or birthdays.

Average customer rating: 5.0 info. review.. Cell phone..

Nokia 252C Phone (TracFone) Manufacturer: TracFone Product Group: Wireless Binding: Wireless Phone ASIN: B00005B41T

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The 252 is a candy-bar sized phone that measures 5.5 by 1.8 by 0.8 inches, and it weighs just over 6.0 ounces. It offers an oversized display with a large, chunky font (three lines of text, one line of status indicators), 75-entry phone book, six different ringers, voice-mail support, incoming call screening, call mute, speed-dialing capability, and three call logs (outgoing, incoming, and missed) that store 15 entries each. The 252 also incorporates a built-in vibrating ringer, any-key answer, call timers, scratch-pad memory, and plenty of other standard features.

It's important to note that TracFone's analog network won't provide the same thrills as digital service; for example, you can't sign up for caller ID or wireless Internet access. However, you gain nationwide service (TracFone is available in approximately 90 percent of the country) with included domestic long distance.

A unique thing about TracFone service is that every time you turn the phone on, the screen displays how much airtime you've used and how much is left, so you control your costs and always make sure you have enough minutes.

Another advantage of choosing TracFone is the fact that you can purchase minutes from convenience stores and other retailers, allowing you to buy airtime as you need it. Airtime units must be purchased every 30, 60, or 365 days (depending on which card denomination is redeemed) to keep your service active and ensure your phone number will remain yours. TracFone has several refill card prices, starting as low as $7.99 with per-minute rates as low as $0.33 cents per minute. For more information, read our TracFone Prepaid Plan review.

Over-the-air phone activation requires several steps, but it's relatively straightforward. And, if you're feeling adventurous, you can activate your phone online--a process we found incredibly easy to use. Either way, you will receive 10 free minutes of airtime upon activation.

Analog battery life is usually pretty minimal, and the 252 is rated for up to 180 minutes' talk time and 48 hours' standby time. We were able to hold a call for just under three hours, and the phone lasted for over two days in standby mode.

We liked the call from TracFone's Customer Service to remind us, as a first-time customer, that our minutes were about to expire. And, overall, we found the Nokia 252 (and TracFone, for that matter) to be a sound prepaid option.

--Thom Arno

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