ADCOM GFA-7705 200 x 5 Channel Home Theater Amplifier

ADCOM GFA-7705 200 x 5 Channel Home Theater Amplifier

ADCOM GFA-7705 200 x 5 Channel Home Theater Amplifier
Manufacturer: Adcom
Product Type: CE

Editorial Review:
Product Description
The AdCom GFA-7705 200 x 5 Channel Home Theater Amplifier multi-channel amplifier was designed to meet the performance requirements of the new DVD audio and SACD high-resolution audio formats. At a real 200 watts per channel (continuously into 8 ohms, (300 watts into 4 ohms) at rated bandwidth/distortion, the 7700s easily deliver all the current and vise-grip driver control that today's power-hungry, low-impedance loudspeakers demand. The monstrous power supply banks create extremely wide bandwidth (3 Hz-130 kHz), high-current swing capability and wide dynamic range. All together, this delivers the necessary response to effectively track and amplify all subtleties and nuances without loss or strain. This is THE power amplifier for your high performance system. Watts Per Channel - 200W @ 8 ohms, 300W @ 4 ohms Inputs/Outputs - 5 XLR, 5 analog audio, 5-Way speaker terminals Unit Dimensions - 8.5 x 17 x 17.5 (216 x 432 x 444.5 mm) Unit Weight - 69.5 lbs. (31.5 Kg)

Average customer rating: 4.0

Shipping time is terrible
NEW: Firmware probems in recent models cause a lot of headache.
Pearl is the bomb!
Great Phone!
Good phone, but slow!

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BlackBerry 8100c Pearl (AT&T)

Manufacturer: Cingular
Product Group: Wireless
Binding: Wireless Phone
ASIN: B000KFUK9Q
2006-11-20

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Amazon.com Product Description

This major update to the popular 7105 brings the BlackBerry experience to a whole new level. The BlackBerry 8100c Pearl is not only thinner and lighter, it also sports a memory card slot, a music player, and voice dialing. Other features, such as Bluetooth 2.0, EDGE high-speed data, and the popular SureType keypad make this a complete mobile office solution. And of course, legendary BlackBerry push email is fully supported on the BlackBerry 8100c Pearl.

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<small><b>Small, powerful, and great for getting shots on the go. Learn more about the 8100c Pearl (requires Flash)</b> <small></td></tr></table> <B>Design</B>
Like the BlackBerry 7105, the BlackBerry 8100c Pearl is a departure from the form factor of previous BlackBerry devices. This BlackBerry handset is far more phone-like, and RIM's engineers have managed to fit a QWERTY keyboard onto the handset's slim frame. Each button on the keyboard shares two letters and the unit automatically determines which letter is the intended one based on what it predicts you are trying to spell. This unique predictive text technology, known as SureType, makes the BlackBerry 8100c Pearl's handset's diminutive size possible. SureType also learns the words you use most often, further enhancing your typing speed.

The BlackBerry 8100c Pearl sports a large 240 x 260 screen that supports over 65,000 colors--plenty of real estate to view your e-mails, Web browser content, messaging sessions, and attachments. The venerable BlackBerry trackwheel has been replaced on this model with an innovative four-way trackball placed below the screen. On the rear of the handheld, you'll find a 1.3-megapixel camera and a self portrait mirror. The handheld's microSD memory card slot is located inside the device, behind the battery. There's also a standard 2.5mm headset jack that can be used with the included headset, as well as a mini-USB port for data connectivity.

<B>Calling Features</B>
All the calling capabilities folks have come to expect in a wireless phone are present in the BlackBerry 8100c Pearl. The handset's speakerphone makes it easy to use the device hands-free, or if you prefer, you can use a wireless headset via the BlackBerry 8100c handheld's built-in Bluetooth capability. A vibrating alert, speed dial, and a contacts list/address book (limited only by the unit's 64 MB of internal memory) are also included. Any of the phone's 32 included polyphonic ringtones can be used to create caller-specific ringers, so you can know who's calling without having to look at the handset. The unit comes with built-in ringtones, and more ringtones are available from Cingular's MEdia Net mobile Web service.

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<small><b>See the 8100c Pearl in detail.</b></small></td></tr></table> A new feature, speaker independent voice dialing, allows you to call contacts with the sound of your voice. No prior voice training is required; you can just say a contact's name to call them.

<B>Messaging, Internet, and Tools</B>
While the BlackBerry 8100c Pearl is a different kind of BlackBerry device, it still delivers the legendary BlackBerry e-mail experience. With BlackBerry service plans from Cingular, you can receive e-mails instantaneously from up to 10 e-mail accounts (personal and enterprise). With BlackBerry push technology, you don't need to retrieve your e-mail. BlackBerry devices are designed to remain on and continuously connected to the wireless network, allowing you to be discreetly notified as new e-mail arrives. Support is also built-in for viewing e-mail attachments (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, WordPerfect, and PDF formats).

If your company has a BlackBerry Enterprise Server installed, you can take advantage of the power of wireless calendar synchronization. Your calendar events are exchanged wirelessly and automatically so that your desktop calendar and BlackBerry handheld calendar are synchronized. All your Outlook meeting requests, changes, and updates are instantaneously synchronized instantaneously with your desktop. Make meeting requests, invite new attendees, and more, all on your BlackBerry 8100c Pearl. Users without BlackBerry Enterprise Server support can manually sync with their desktop calendars and contacts via Bluetooth or USB using the included BlackBerry Desktop Software.

Use the BlackBerry 8100c handset's Web browser to access the Internet from the palm of your hand. Browse Web sites, get up-to-date stock quotes, read the latest news, check weather reports, and more--all at fast speeds, thanks to support for Cingular's EDGE high speed data network. Instant messaging and wireless messaging are also built into the BlackBerry 8100c Pearl. MMS messages can be received and forwarded (Cingular messaging charges apply).

The BlackBerry 8100c Pearl ships with a number of tools, including a calculator, a calendar, an alarm, and a to-do list.

<b>Imaging and Entertainment</b>
The BlackBerry 8100c Pearl really kicks the fun up a notch with the inclusion of a 1.3-megapixel camera that features an LED flash and white balance controls. How about some music? The handheld's music player supports playback of your tunes in MP3, AAC, AAC+, and eAAC+ formats. The handheld is also compatible with Java application and game downloads (available via the MEdia Net service).

<B>Vital Statistics</B>
The BlackBerry 8100c Pearl weighs 3.16 ounces and measures 4.2 by 2.00 by 0.57 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3.5 hours of digital talk time and up to 360 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies. The phone comes with a one-year limited warranty.

Customer Reviews:

Shipping time is terrible.......2007-05-18

Phone quality - unknown

Shipping quality - terrible

If you order this phone from AT&T, you should know that the shipping time is 4 - 6 weeks! The product is not in stock. If you want to use your new Pearl tomorrow, your only option with Amazon is to get a T-Mobile plan.

NEW: Firmware probems in recent models cause a lot of headache........2007-05-17

There is a major problem with the firmware for those who want to transfer ringtones and applications to the phone... this is the reason for my one star rating, I did this because a lot of people will sort by lowest ratings and I wanted to let the problem be known. Just make sure and download the Blackberry Manager Software from Cingular's website and do not use the software that comes on the CD-ROM with the phone and you'll be ok, otherwise you'll likely be returning you handset for a replacement.

Now on to my review (in bullet points)

PROS (you'll notice most of these features make you more productive):

* It's fast (coming from a Windows Mobile platform it's like lightning)

* In Blackberry fashion it can sync with just about anything

* It's the only small form phone to provide a full QWERTY keyboard layout, although each key is shared by two letters, although it takes some getting use to it works much better than anything else available on small form phones.

* Voice Dial system does not have to be trained and works well.

* Screen is large, bright and sharp

* Battery life is excellent

* Speaker phone can be enabled/disabled in a single touch and works well.

* PTT (Push-To-Talk) capable

* Programmable buttons on the left and right side of the phone can be set to whatever function you want to engage (e.g. By default button on left side is set to PTT, but I changed it engage Voice Dial)

* Camera has a Flash

* Can play many audio and video media formats.

* Natively can display PDF and Microsoft Office docs (in browser)

* Unlike most Blackberry's the Pearl can load "normal" JAR Java games/apps as well as those designed specifically for Blackberry.

* Supports J2ME MIDP 2.0 as well as Sun's Multimedia extensions and extensions for Bluetooth. This just means that mobile application developers will not have to work very hard to unlock all the power of the Pearl to build great applications. In the future some potential very powerful third-party applications could be made available.

* Runs Googles Maps, Opera Mini and all other popular Java applications for mobile phones.

* Comes with a good bit of memory built it, but is also MicroSD expandable

* It's a Blackberry and can do all Blackberry things (it runs RIM's Blackberry OS)

CONNS:

* No WiFi support

* No 3G support

* No support for Flash Lite

* When CSS and scripting options are enabled, the browser still seems to struggle, layout is of full HTML pages is generally bad.

* No built in GPS

* Bluetooth profiles are limited

* No file system explorer

* No "hard reset" feature to restore device to its "virgin" state.

* No case included and you can't seem to stop polishing it.

Pearl is the bomb!.......2007-05-14

I've had my Pearl for over 4 weeks now. It was tricky to active on a Blackberry Enterprise Server, but now it works great! Love the size and good looks. This is my first BlackBerry and it's been really nice to have and the web browser is really fast. It's a little difficult (small) to read, but if you need something on the web, you got it! Also, the voice activated dialing works really well, especially with my motorola headset. This is TRULY handsfree! Highly recommend the Pearl!

Great Phone!.......2007-05-12

After using a Nextel 7520 for 2 years, I was ready for an upgraded phone with a camera. The Pearl is so much smaller that I was skeptical it could really do everything I needed. It CAN! The display is larger and much sharper and better than the Palm Treo 750 I thought I wanted.

I miss the built in GPS capability though. The keyboard works better than I expected for letters, but it's tedious sometimes to enter email addresses, names, web pages.

I love having any kind of ringtone I want now. The camera is nice to have, but the quality is a bit grainy. The size and weight are truly wonderful.

Good phone, but slow!.......2007-05-10

I'm not sure if this is the phone or just Cingular, but the service has been extremely slow since I switched to this phone. It takes a good 10 seconds for a text to go through, and my dropped calls have tripled with the Pearl. Aside from these problems, I really like it, but its slowness has made me consider switching back to my old Nokia!

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