32-Inch Soyo Onyx DYLT3218 HD-Ready Flat Panel LCD TV (Black)

32-Inch Soyo Onyx DYLT3218 HD-Ready Flat Panel LCD TV (Black)
Manufacturer: Soyo Computer inc.
Product Type: CE

Editorial Review:
Product Description
SOYO's Onyx flat-panel, HD-Ready 32-inch LCD TV delivers stunning picture quality to home entertainment and adds an elegant touch to any d?cor. The entire family can enjoy a wide range of multimedia entertainment options, including broadcast, cable and satellite television programming, as well as DVD and VHS movies, video and online gaming, and surfing the Internet.Incorporating advanced imaging technology features such as 3: 2 pull down, progressive scan and digital 3D comb filter that bring you larger, clearer pictures, the Onyx LCD TV features two powerful, removable 10-watt speakers that deliver stereo surround sound to complete your home entertainment experience. This multifunction television can also be used as a large-screen computer display for surfing the Internet, working on office or school projects, and playing online or video games.Featuring a stylish, lightweight slim design, SOYO's Onyx 32-inch LCD TV can be wall-mounted to add floor space and update any room in the house, and the wide-screen viewing angles let you enjoy the picture from almost anywhere in the room.

Average customer rating: 4.0

Don't be misled by the bad reviews
Horrible hard drive - avoid
Good for beginners, at least
Not for Macs--maybe not for anyone
Western Digital 250 External Hard Drive

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Western Digital My Book Premium Edition 250 GB External Hard Drive ( WDG1C2500N )

Manufacturer: Western Digital
Product Group: CE
Binding: Electronics
ASIN: B000EVMK5S

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Amazon.com Product Description

Is your computer loaded with photos, music, video, and all sorts of important files? If so, you should make extra room, back them up, and keep them safe on Western Digital's WDG1C2500 My Book Premium Edition 250 GB Hard Drive. This reliable, easy-to-use external hard drive is the perfect storage solution for all your precious digital assets.

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The elegant case takes up very little space.</td></tr> </table> Installation is a breeze because you don't really "install" anything -- just plug it in and it's ready to use. There is not even an installation CD because all the included software loads automatically from the hard drive the first time you plug it in. For cream-of-the-crop, high-speed performance, use My Book Premium's FireWire 400 interface. However, if FireWire 400 isn't convenient, Western Digital has you covered -- the My Book Premium hard drive is also compatible with USB 2.0 connectivity. Best of all, you don't have to choose between one or the other because both interfaces are built into every drive.

Western Digital provides software (WD Backup) that makes backing up your data as easy as possible. With a few simple steps you can back up all your data files, or just save your picture and music files. You can also schedule routine backups so you don't have to worry about it ever again. Built for ease of use, this drive is equipped with a capacity gauge that shows how much space is left on your drive. The My Book Premium also includes intelligent drive management features. For example, the drive turns itself on and off with your computer, and Safe Shutdown prevents the drive from being powered down until all your data has been written.

But that's not all. Western Digital uses a smart design to make the My Book Premium look as good as it performs. The elegant case resembles a book and takes up very little space on your desk. Plus, it stacks horizontally and allows two or more drives to nestle neatly together like encyclopedias on a shelf. Inside the stylish exterior is an exceptionally fast, ultra-quiet, cool-running hard drive. Last but not least, the My Book Premium is equipped with free Google software that searches your drives, manages your photos, and simplifies Web searches.

My Book Premium Edition Hard Drives are ideal for:
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High-speed backup of important documents and images

Extra storage for your computer

Automatic backups of your existing hard drive

Archiving the music stored on your MP3 player

Adding plenty of space for digital video capture and editing

Saving and organizing your digital photo collection </ul> Note: For basic, less expensive storage option without automatic backup software, consider the My Book Essential Edition 250 GB Hard Drive.

What's in the Box
My Book Premium 250 GB USB 2.0/FireWire external hard drive, USB cable, FireWire cable (six-pin to six-pin), AC adapter with power cord, and quick install guide.

Product Description

With USB 2.0 and Firewire interface, enjoy not only this sleek unit's 250GB storage capacity but also the compatibility with both PC and Macintosh. 7200 rpm for fast read & write times 8.9 ms average seek time Automatic power-up, Safe Shutdown and LED activity lights make this drive easy to use Capacity gauge lets you see at a glance how much space is left on your drive Stackable metal case looks like a book and sits horizontally or vertically Compatible with PC and Mac Average Latency - 4.2 ms System Requirements - Windows 98 SE, ME, 2000, XP, Mac OS 9.2.2, X 10.2.8 or later, available FireWire or USB port

Customer Reviews:

Don't be misled by the bad reviews.......2007-05-28

Like most reviews on Amazon, it would appear that some reviewers have purchased the product, had one issue during installation and then rushed to write a bad review.

As we say in Geekdom, RTFM! Well, as a last resort anyways, lol.

I purchased this drive for my Intel iMac and it works perfectly. I was backing up my essential files within minutes. Unlike some comments here, I didn't need to reformat the drive. Just plug in the firewire cable, flick on the juice and you're good to go.

Powering down was easy; just hit the button on the front of the device (for those that couldn't work it out, it's in the middle of the glowing blue rings).

The operation is almost silent, more so than the Maxtor external drives I have used in the past. Plus it looks pretty damn sexy sitting on the desk :)

Horrible hard drive - avoid.......2007-05-15

I should have read more reviews before buying this ($&$@(@ hard drive. It seems simple enough, take it out of the box, plug it in to power, and then use either the firewire or usb2.0 plugs to connect it to the computer. However, it simply would not work with my windows xp sp2 machine. Every time it would show up for about a second or two and then poof - gone. I looked and looked for a way to make it work - but all I found was bad reviews of other ones that worked for a few days and then died. If you are considering this hard drive, or perhaps any western digital - consider something else.

Good for beginners, at least.......2007-05-12

I bought this for my father after his notebook suffered a major hard disk malfunction, so that he'll have a backup system in the future. He's been very pleased with it, and hasn't had any difficulty getting it set up, despite not being strong computer user.

Not for Macs--maybe not for anyone.......2007-05-02

Don't believe the claim that you can "just plug it in and it's ready to use." This product is set up for Windows, and the instructions for installing the drive for a Mac fail to mention that you have to reformat the drive to remove the Windows software. It's easy to become hopelessly fouled up.

Don't expect any help from Western Digital. If you can actually get connected to them, and your call isn't dropped while you wait for 40 minutes or so, you'll get a customer rep who reads to you from the same useless manual that came from the drive. Their web site help is equally useless.

Western Digital 250 External Hard Drive.......2007-03-30

Exceptional product. Easy to setup and had complete backup within minutes of receiving this product. Nicely made and not too bulky for your desk. Highly recommended!

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