RCA RCD027 Portable CD Player with AM/FM Tuner

RCA RCD027 Portable CD Player with AM/FM Tuner
Manufacturer: RCA
Product Type: CE

Editorial Review:
Product Description
Thomson provides a wide range of video technologies, products and services to consumers and professionals in the entertainment and media industries. Offering an array of state-of-the-art digital products and services, Thomson adds value to hundreds of millions of consumers around the world every year.PRODUCT FEATURES:Front Load Drawer CD Player;Programmable 20-Track CD Memory;AM/FM Stereo Tuner;CD-R / CD-RW Compatibility;Twin Bass Sound Enhancement;Front Game and mp3 Inputs;Dynamic Bass Boost System (DBBS).
Amazon.com Product Description
The RCA RCD027 Portable CD Player with AM/FM Tuner features a front-loading drawer CD player with CD-R and CD-RW playback. In addition to a 3.5mm headphone jack, front inputs allow you to plug in your gaming device for an enhanced gaming experience or an MP3 player to vastly increase your music inventory. A programmable 20-track CD memory stores up to 20 entries for the ultimate playback experience, and RCA's Dynamic Boost System will fill your space with a rich, full sound. A high performance AM/FM radio reception rounds out the features of this economical and compact portable player.

What's in the Box
RCD027 portable CD player, detachable AC cord and user's manual.

Average customer rating: 4.0

Average, but dissapointed in the end.
Good laptop, bad keyboard
Toshiba Hits a homerun!
I love my notebook !!!
Great for the money

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Toshiba Satellite P105-S9722 17" Widescreen Notebook PC (Intel Core 2 Duo T7200, 2 GB RAM, 200 GB Hard Drive, DVD SuperMulti Drive)

Manufacturer: Toshiba
Product Group: Personal Computer
Binding: Personal Computers
ASIN: B000IXBBZM

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Amazon.com Product Description

Replace your desktop PC with the Toshiba Satellite P105-S9722 laptop, featuring all the power and hard drive space you expect from a top-of-the-line desktop but in an easily mobile package. It's powered by the new Intel Core 2 Duo processor, which offers a 20 percent performance boost over its predecessor while using 28 percent less power--so you get the benefit of a powerful dual-core PC plus all the benefits of mobility. The dual-execution core T7200 Core 2 Duo processor provides an optimized, multi-threaded architecture for improved gaming and multi-tasking performance, and it features a 2.0 GHz speed, lightning quick 667 MHz system bus, and massive 4 MB L2 cache.

The 200 GB hard drive offers comfortable storage space for all your work as well as a large digital multimedia library. You'll enjoy fantastic DVD playback and immersive graphics thanks to the 17-inch TruBrite display and top-of-the-line NVIDIA GeForce Go 7900 GS graphics card with an amazing 256 MB of dedicated video RAM (GDDR3). It's also great for using as a media center, with Toshiba's unique Express Media Player enabling you to bypass the system and access CDs and DVDs with a touch of button. It comes with a DVI-D video output, enabling you to connect to a high-definition TV, and built-in Harman Kardon speakers that can produce enveloping virtual surround sound. Other features include 2 GB of installed DDR2 RAM (4 GB maximum), tri-mode 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi connectivity, Bluetooth wireless capability, multi-format memory card reader, and Windows XP Professional operating system.

The Basics
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Hard Drive: You'll be able to store large libraries of digital audio, video, and photos on the 200 GB hard drive (4200 RPM)--one of the largest hard drive capacities you'll find currently in multimedia notebooks (October 2006). This Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive also quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to FireWire and USB 2.0.

Processor: The Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 processor has a 2.0 GHz processor speed, super-fast 667 MHz front-side bus (FSB), and an enormous 4 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.)

The Intel Core 2 Duo processor has two computational execution cores in a single processor, providing greater system response when running multi-threaded applications simultaneously with no significant increase in power consumption. It's optimized for multitasking and is ready to support the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system. It can simultaneously run multiple demanding applications--such as graphics-intensive games or serious number-crunching business productivity applications--while downloading music or running virus-scanning security programs in the background. Some of the advanced Intel innovations of the Core 2 Duo processor include: <ul>

Smart Memory Access: Improves system performance by hiding memory latency, thus optimizing the use of available computer data bandwidth to provide data to the processor when and where it is needed.

Advanced Digital Media Boost: Effectively doubles the execution speed for instructions used widely in multimedia and graphics applications.

Dynamic Power Coordination: Coordinates Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology and idle power-management state (C-states) transitions independently per core to help save power.

Deeper Sleep with Dynamic Cache Sizing: Saves power by flushing cache data to system memory during periods of inactivity to lower CPU voltage.</ul>

Memory: The 2 GB of built-in memory (PC5300, DDR2 SDRAM, 2 x 1024 MB) is an excellent start for power users, and it offers a top-of-class 667 MHz speed. It has two memory slots, enabling you to add a maximum of 4 GB to handle immersive 3-D video games, video editing, graphics-intensive presentations, and multiple open business productivity applications. Also, to receive the benefits of the dual-channel DDR2 RAM, any RAM additions require memory modules of same capacity and clockspeed.

CD/DVD Drive: The double-layer DVD drive is compatible with a wide range of formats, including both DVD+RW and DVD-RW discs, CD-RW discs, and dual-layer (DL) DVD+/-R discs, which can hold up to 8.5 GB of data--great for backing up your MP3 collection or your most important documents. It features the following speeds: 2.4x DVD+R DL, 2x DVD-R DL, 8x for both single-layer DVD+R/-R, 4x DVD+RW, 4x DVD-RW, 3x DVD-RAM, and 24x/10x for CD-R/RW. It reads DVD-ROM discs at 8x and CD-ROMs at 24x.

Keyboard & Mouse: This notebook has a standard keyboard and electro-static two-button touchpad. It also offers a launch button for the Express CD/DVD media player and control buttons (play, stop, next, previous). With Toshiba's unique Express Media Player, you can won't have to wait for Windows to boot up before you can start a DVD movie or CD. Just a simple press of the button bypasses the system and starts your media playing. </ul> Screen, Graphics and Sound
The P105-S9722 has a 17-inch TFT display with a resolution of 1440 x 900 pixels. It also provides TruBrite technology, which makes images brighter and more vivid thanks to its anti-glare feature. Video is powered by the NVIDIA GeForce Go 7900 graphics/video card, which includes 256 MB of dedicated video RAM for uninterrupted, immersive 3-D gaming. It features NVIDIA's PureVideo technology--which provides great picture clarity, smooth video, accurate color, and precise image scaling for video content--and full support for Microsoft DirectX 9.0 for stunningly realistic cinematic effects for all DirectX-compatible applications.

You'll enjoy crisp sound via the built-in Harman Kardon stereo speakers, which can produce immersive SRS TruSurround XT virtual surround sound with SRS WOW sound enhancement. This notebook also features an integrated audio card with headphone and microphone jacks.

Connectivity and Expansion Slots
This notebook has an integrated tri-mode Intel 3945ABG wireless LAN, which is compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found in home routers and Wi-Fi hotspots) as well as 802.11a networks (which has a higher throughput, but more limited range--great for closed office environments). And with the Bluetooth 2.0 wireless connectivity, you can synchronize and transfer files between the PC and peripherals such as cell phones and PDAs.

It includes a next-generation ExpressCard 54/34 card slot (in addition to a standard PCMCIA slot), which lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features. You get a good offering of connectivity options: <ul>

4 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players

1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals

1 VGA monitor port

1 S-Video out

1 DVI-D video port (for connecting to flat panel, high-definition monitors and televisions)

1 PCMCIA (or PC Card) slot (Type II, PCMCIA R2.01, PC Card16, CardBus)

1 ExpressCard/54 Slot (also supports ExpressCard/34)

5-in-1 memory card reader (Secure Digital, MultiMedia, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, xD Picture Card)

1 headphone jack, 1 microphone jack </ul> It also has an integrated 56K modem (V.90) and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10/100 Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems).

Preloaded System and Software
This system comes with the Windows XP Professional Edition (which adds Microsoft's IIS Web server, back-up and recovery utilities, Remote Desktop, and other enhanced business features) with Service Pack 2 featuring Advanced Security Technologies, which helps to reduce unwanted downloads and pop-ups while surfing the Web. It also comes preloaded with Microsoft Works, Microsoft Office OneNote 2003, McAfee Internet Security Suite and VirusScan (with 30-day trials), InterVideo WinDVD and WinDVD Creator, and Sonic Solutions RecordNow.

Dimensions and Weight
This notebook measures 15.5 x 10.8 x 1.65 inches and weighs 7.1 pounds.

Power
It's powered by a 9-cell rechargeable lithium-ion battery (6000 mAh), which has a battery life of up to 3 hours (depending on usage). It has a recharge time of approximately 4 hours.

What's in the Box
This package contains the P105-S9722 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions. It is backed by a one-year limited hardware warranty.

Product Description

The Satellite P105-S9722 is a powerful notebook you can take anywhere. Loaded with advanced on-the-go protective features you won't find in other notebooks, it's resilient and road-ready. Take your entertainment with you - the Satellite P105-S9722 packs a DVD SuperMulti drive that reads 11 formats. You'll be able to bring your CDs and DVDs in any format, and you'll see every detail on the 17" screen. Get instant gratification with the Toshiba-unique Media Express Player means you can simply push a button to start CDs and DVDs without starting Windows. It's the notebook that won't slow you down. 200GB 4200 RPM Serial-ATA hard drive 5-in-1 Bridge Media Adapter nVIDIA GeForce Go 7900 GS with 256MB GDDR3 discrete graphics memory Built-in harman kardon stereo speakers ExpressCard slot supporting ExpressCard/54 and ExpressCard/34 RGB (monitor) output port; mic in; headphone out; USB 2.0 (3 ports); i.LINK; RJ-45; RJ-11 Operating Systems - Windows XP Professional (Windows Vista capable)

Customer Reviews:

Average, but dissapointed in the end........2007-06-10

Lets get to what you want to hear, the cons, if you dont care about these, buy it:

1)Keyboard, terrible layout, you get used to is a few month's later, unfortunately no one else has your layout so using someone elses computer, say your jobs for example, is hell.
2)Battery Life : Hour and a half at the most if being used. Its 2007 and they still havent figured out a batter that can last at least half a work day ?
3)Touch pad, this has got to be the worse I have seen ever. Due to its 17 inch screen, the one thing this computer has is space, its wide, yet, they choose a touch pad that is simply ridiculous, it is 6cm wide, yet only 4cm can be used, the other 2 cm actually lock the pad... in other words you have a almost 40cm wide computer with a 4 cm wide touchpad....simply hate it.
4) No firewire, I could not believe it actually has no firewire yet it say s it does.
5)It does not have the compact flash card size, so if you use this type of card for digi cameras, you are no good.
6)Fan, 20min on and its a constant fan battle, noise, comes and goes, not good.
7)Locks up with Explorer. Noticed it 5min from first using it, so I thought it was a software issue, rebuilt from scratch with the rebuild CD, no good, always locks up for about 2-3 seconds with explorer, its random, but manages to happen just when you need it most. Think of this, you double click "My Computer" or "My Documents", then it holds for 2-3 secons, opens the folder, say there is another folder inside you try to open, holds 3-5 seconds, then opens...terrible.

Thats it, everything else is pretty cool, I have to say I will not buy Toshiba again, I paid $1,900 for it, a friend bought an HP last August on Black Friday, a few weeks after min, for $900 and it seriously kicks this computers but.

Good laptop, bad keyboard.......2007-02-12

The Toshiba Satellite P105-S0722 is a good value. I was looking for a desktop replacement for my primary personal computer. After reviewing offerings from Dell, Ibm, HP and IBM determined that for the money the Toshiba was the best if my budget was less than $2000.

Good features: (1) speed, (2) everything works, (3) good screen; (4) very good video card, I run the native screen plus a 24" dell monitor with no problem.

Poor features: Keyboard layout is strange. For a touch typist the smaller than usual right shift key is a problem. I would have perferred if the 10-key was removed and a larger keyboard was available.

Bottomline: This is my first Toshiba, it was good but did not awe me. When it comes time to order a new computer, I will probably look at either a Dell or Alienware and pay extra.

Toshiba Hits a homerun!.......2007-01-11

I'm not going to get into the tech part of this computer, that could take all day! The first time I turned on this computer it walked me through setting up all of the security (which I liked) and I was really pleased with the quality of watching a movie. Basically, I would buy this computer everyday of the week and pay more if I had too, everyone in my office loves this computer!

Derrick

I love my notebook !!!.......2007-01-09

I like to work on my laptop. Huge hard drive, big screen - that's what I like the most. Fingerprint security and many more making my notebook awesome and usefull.

Great for the money.......2006-12-08

You get a lot of benefits from this computer for the price you pay. Though we already know the lack of helpful Toshiba Customer Support, do not take Kelly Miller's into consideration as Kelly Miller only leaves behind negative comments if Kelly's profile is viewed. I've owned this for over 2 months now, and it gets me by just well in gaming, graphic and web design, and web surfing. Tons of hard drive space (even though it's at a grueling 4200rpm) and plenty of memory with strong Core 2 Duo CPU power (not to mention a snazzy 7900GS video card). I would have given it 5 stars if the display resolution was larger and if the craftsman ship was better (previously owned 2 Sony laptops). It's a very light and stylish notebook, and I've gotten plenty of attention from it already.

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