Samsung DVD-S221 DVD Player

Samsung DVD-S221 DVD Player
Manufacturer: Samsung
Product Type: CE

Editorial Review:
Product Description
Samsung has dramatically improved the performance and the function of DVD players by utilizing its unique technology. Samsung DVD-S221 DVD Player features 2x audio playback, a phantom surround processor used to deliver a rich simulated surround sound effect through just two speakers, advanced disc navigation functions, and dual mode optical pickup to ensure complete compatibility with DVD, DVD-R, Video CD, and both CD-R and CD-RW discs that are encoded with MP3 music files. Its three-terminal video interface delivers the ultimate in DVD Video quality even when connected to the latest large-screen direct view and projection televisions. An advanced graphic user interface provides clear on-screen icons and menus, making it simple to control the S221's advanced navigation features.
Amazon.com Product Description
Samsung's affordable, titanium-finished DVD-S221 features high-end component-video outputs, a feature called Advanced Disc Navigation to simplify setup and operation, and built-in MP3 decoding for your home-brewed CD compilations. Component-video outputs help minimize digital and line-scan artifacts on compatible advanced televisions, while composite- and S-video outputs bring compatibility with nearly any set.

A set of left/right analog-audio outputs channel audio to Dolby Pro Logic receivers and stereo televisions. Both Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel surround-sound signals can be routed through the player's digital-audio output for direct connection to a full-featured audio/video receiver.

Other features include 10-second instant replay, motion zoom, chapter preview (which generates thumbnail images from disc chapters), music track programming, repeat and random play, and a compact "easy remote" for clear, simple operation of the player.

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

Average customer rating: 2.0

Cheap Built Quality and Keyboard Problems
It's a good machine
It's true, keyboard issues
One big problem with an otherwise very nice computer

HP Pavilion dv8130us 17" Notebook PC (AMD Turion 64 Mobile Processor ML-40, 1024 MB RAM, 200 GB Hard Drive, LightScribe DVD+/-RW and CD-RW Combo Drive)

Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard Office
Product Group: Personal Computer
Binding: Personal Computers
ASIN: B000E21VOS

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<b>Box Contents:</b> HP Pavilion dv8130us Notebook PC, 65W AC Adapter, 8-Cell Lithium-Ion Battery (63Whr)
The HP Pavilion dv8130us Notebook PC is the notebook for anyone who wants top-quality mobile media performance combined with entertainment tools. Enjoy your favorite digital movies while controlling them from up to 10 feet away, with the included HP Mobile Remote Control. You can store most of your favorite films and TV shows on the massive 200GB hard drive, but if that's not enough it also supports an additional hard drive. The 17" WXGA screen and ATI Radeon graphics card delivers realistic movement and the most vibrant colors. It's even got WiFi compatibility for connecting online wherever you go. The HP Pavilion dv8130us Notebook PC reinvents mobile digital entertainment. DVD+/-RW and CD-RW Combo Drive with Dual Layer support 17 WXGA High-Defintion Widescreen display (1440 x 900) ATI Radeon XPresss 200M IGP with 128MB dedicated DDR memory Integrated 10/100Base-T Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector) Wireless 54g 802.11a/b/g WLAN with Bluetooth High-speed 56k modem 6-in-1 Digital Media Reader for SD cards, MMC card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, SmartMedia and xD Picture cards Altec-Lansing speakers Security Features - Kensington MicroSaver lock slot, power-on password; Accepts 3rd-party lock devices Prodcutivity Software Included - Norton Internet Security 2005, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Works, Microsoft Money, MSN Encarta Plus, Office 2003 Student and Teacher Edition Lifestyle Software Included - Sonic Digital media Plus, InterVideo WinDVD, Microsoft Zones.com, iTunes, iTunes Music Store, HP Quick Play, InterVideo Home Theater, Muvee AutoProducer, Windows Movie Maker, Windows Media Player Operating System - Windows XP Service Pack 2 Dimensions(LxWxH) - 11.1 x 15.62 x 1.82 Weight - 8.1 lbs.

Customer Reviews:

Cheap Built Quality and Keyboard Problems.......2006-12-03

I bought HP laptop after researching a lot, I wanted to make sure that $1500.00 that I am spending is well worth. I bought ZD8000 and it had wireless card problems. Broadcom card wasn't detecting network, so they replaced "3" laptops back to back with same problem!

Finally, I took dv8000t. It looked good in begining but I started to notice keyboard goes on Caps lock itself, and to get it back to normal, I either have to keep pressing cap's key for 15 minutes or more - until it gets back otherwise turn off the computer and than turn it on again. You can't even restart or open any program when it happens. Its getting worse and worse day by day. Missing keystrokes is just another matter.

Another thing is Fan. In begining week, computer stayed cool, fan hardly came on, and now it stays on most of the time, computer gets warm, while playing video game, fan constantly stays on and starts making noise, it happens when visiting flash site or anything contain flash comes on.

Crappy Built quality - Color on Speaker cam on in 4 months!! It simply started with small dot and with in about 2 week it expanded well over inch.

Simply I think My $1500.00 is wasted, hp seems to can't fix this issue looking at few other buyer's comments.

Stay Away from DV8000 or DV5000 as both have keyboard problems.

It's a good machine.......2006-04-21

I recieved my computer and out the box is has performed excellently. I have no keyboard problems and am able to do all the things I did on my desktop and more since I'm now mobile. I highly reccommed this product to anyone who is looking for a desktop replacement. The screen view is high quality and every thing that is included makes it well worth the price.

It's true, keyboard issues.......2006-03-30

This is a fantastic machine, but the problem with the keyboard is a fact. The good news is that HP service was excellent, they picked up the machine in one day, turned it around in one day, and I got it back the following day. The bad news is that the second keyboard, while much better is still not acceptable. The further bad news was that I had to reinstall windows before they would replace the keyboard, to make sure it wasn't a driver issue...although this made sense to me at the time, I now realize they should have had this issue in their database, and should not have put me thru that exercise...on the other hand my wife also has a dv8000 series machine and that keyboard is perfect.

One big problem with an otherwise very nice computer.......2006-03-24

Computer: dv8000z, Windows XP Media Center, 1 GB RAM, AMD 2.2 Gig Turion

One problem with a very nice computer caused me to return it (both of them). The problem: The keyboard does not always register a key when it is hit. When keys are hit directly on center it works fine. Even though you get that satisfying click, if a key is hit a little off center it will not always be registered. This affected me mostly on the lower half of the keyboard where my fingers move down to hit the keys (Z, X, C, V, etc...). The spacebar also did not always register a (space) if hit in the wrong place.

I contacted tech support and was told to blow air under the keys. I did with no improvement. Then I was told by the support person to wait a couple days and see if it got better. I did, ironically with no improvement.

I contacted customer service, who suggested that I recieved a bad keyboard. That seemed reasonable since I couldn't find anyone else who had reviewed it as having a bad keyboard. They quickly replaced the notebook. I was happy with the quick service, but unfortunately the 2nd notebook had the same issue. I know it was a different notebook because they shipped it the next day and emailed me a return label. I am very surprised that I did not find any reviews mention this. It is, I suppose, possible that I recieved the only two bad notebooks put out by HP, but not likely.

That being said, their customer service was very good, and I was not charged shipping either way or left liable for any charges. Tech support is a different story. It was ridiculous! He actually asked me to wait a couple days to see if my laptop would heal itself. Tech support by HP is a joke. For anyone who would rely at all on Tech support, I would strongly reccommend going with someone else.

I just purchased a Dell E1705. It is very similar, but no keypad :( I am typing this on it right now. Very nice computer, but a bit more expensive. The keyboard is flawless on this machine. Pricewise, it is almost like I purchased a $1000 keyboard though! Dell's support has been very good. However, if you order from them, make sure you order well before their closing time (10:00 Pacific Time). I was cut off during my order on the phone and things got a little screwed up. They have made it right though at no cost to me.

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