Mission m32i 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers, Pair (Cherry)

Mission m32i 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers, Pair (Cherry)
Manufacturer: Mission
Product Type: CE

Editorial Review:
Product Description
The Mission m32i is a stand-mount loudspeaker ideally suited to the Mission Stancette Stand. Similar to the m31i but with a larger 165mm DiaDrive bass unit, the m32i provides deeper bass extension and impressive midrange performance.
Amazon.com Product Description
The stylish Mission m32i loudspeakers, which are ideally suited to sit on Mission's Stancette speaker stands, are perfect for users who want superb sound without taking up a ton of space. Each m32i features a 6.5-inch DiaDrive bass unit, which is designed to offer the best attributes of soft fiber and high-rigidity cones in a single multilayer diaphragm. The resulting deep bass extension and impressive midrange performance makes both movies and music sound rich and alive. To match the high-end performance of the DiaDrive woofer, Mission added a lightweight 1-inch Viotex fabric dome tweeter that handles high frequencies up to an ultrasonic 28 kHz. Only drivers that push distortion beyond the limits of audibility can produce tones with this level of sweetness, clarity, and detail resolution.

The speakers' i-series crossover, meanwhile, takes into account the baffle diffraction effect to give a more open and detailed midrange performance, with superior integration between the drive units for smoother treble output. The crossovers are also wired with Mission's special HP-OFC (high-purity oxygen-free copper) cable, which features dedicated bass and treble formulations to further enhance the audio clarity. In addition, the speakers' 1.18-inch-thick front baffles are curved to optimize dispersion while also providing a rigid frame for the drivers in conjunction with the strongly braced 0.7-inch MDF cabinet construction. When combined with Mission's IDG format, the speakers deliver precise and spacious stereo imagery wherever you sit.

To enjoy the best performance within a surround sound system, listeners should consider teaming the m32i speakers with Mission's m3dsi rear satellite speakers, m3c1i center channel speaker, and ms8, ms10, or m3as subwoofers. All the speakers are magnetically shielded to protect against video interference and are tonally matched to ensure the best possible sound for movies and multichannel music formats. As an added bonus, the speakers take up a minimum of space at 7.9 by 12.6 by 12.8 inches (W x H x D) each--a perfect size for Mission's Stancette speaker stands (sold separately). The speakers, which sport a stylish cherry finish, are backed by a one-year warranty on parts and labor.

What's in the Box
Two m32i speakers, user's manual.

Average customer rating: 4.0

review
A powerful and well-designed laptop with nice features
Very nice little entertainment box
Great features small sexy package!!!!

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HP Pavilion DV2220US 14.1" Entertainment Notebook PC (AMD Turion Processor TL-56, 2 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, SuperMulti DVD Drive, Vista Premium)

Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard Office
Product Group: Personal Computer
Binding: Personal Computers
ASIN: B000M7VBNG
2007-01-30

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Amazon.com Product Description

Built for today's multimedia-savvy, always on-the-go computer user, the entertainment-centric HP Pavilion dv2220us notebook PC provides quick access to your digital audio and video library wherever you roam. Weighing in at 5.4 pounds, it travels easily and it provides a cool, modern look with a high-gloss durable finish and inlaid design inspired by Zen rock gardens as well as touch-sensitive media controls. Latch-free, the mechanical closure, unique speaker grill pattern, and color-saturated LED indicator lights further enhance this sophisticated design. It offers a widescreen, BrightView 14-inch display, which provides improved viewing in direct sunlight. Control settings for audio and video playback from up to 10 feet away with the included HP remote, then store it conveniently in the PC card slot. Enjoy movies or music in seconds with the external DVD or music buttons to launch HP QuickPlay (which bypasses the boot process).

Optimized for mobile performance, it's powered by the 1.8 GHz AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-56 dual-core processor, which offers 64-bit computing capability and higher throughput for simultaneous computing tasks. Other features include a large 160 GB hard drive, 2 GB of installed RAM (maximizing capacity), 54g Wi-Fi LAN (802.11b/g), multi-format/dual-layer DVD drive (which can also burn CDs), Nvidia GeForce Go 6150 video card with up to 288 MB of shared video memory, multi-format memory card reader, and integrated Webcam for easy video conferencing.

It comes preinstalled with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, which includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center. In addition to easily playing your DVD movies and managing your digital audio library, you'll be able to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV). Vista also integrates new search tools throughout the operating system, includes new parental control features, and offers new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures.

The Basics
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Processor: The 1.8 GHz AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-56 processor offers a dual-core architecture, which delivers additional computing resources to help expand your PC's capabilities by providing higher throughput and simultaneous computing--increasing your performance by up to 80 percent. You'll be able to perform multiple tasks such as digital rendering and gaming all while running virus scan or other background tasks seamlessly thanks to the innovative Direct Connect Architecture. And it's designed to handle simultaneous 32- and 64-bit computing with no degradation in performance. You'll enjoy long battery life thanks to the AMD PowerNow! power management technology, which delivers performance on demand and can extend system battery life up to 65 percent. And the AMD Digital Media XPress technology delivers stellar multimedia performance and playback on digital entertainment such as games, streaming video and audio, DVDs, and music.

Each processing core has a 512 KB L2 cache (for a 1 MB total), and this processor can deliver up to a 1600 MHz system bus for lightning quick computing reflexes. (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.)

Hard Drive: The 160 GB hard drive (5400 RPM) offers enough to room to hold a digital audio library of over 26,000 songs and still have room left over for movies, games, and a large collection of software. This Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive also quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to FireWire and USB 2.0.

Memory: The 2 GB of built-in memory maximizes the capacity of this notebook, which is par for the course for multimedia-centric laptops (though small in comparison to multimedia-oriented desktops). But you'll be able to handle immersive 3-D video games, video editing, graphics-intensive presentations, and multiple open business productivity applications right out of the box.

DVD/CD Drive: This multiformat DVD/CD drive is compatible with writing both DVD+ and DVD- disc formats as well as dual-layer (DL) DVD+/-R discs, which can store up to 8.5 GB of data. It features 4x DVD-R DL Write Once, 2.4x DVD+R DL Write Once, 8x DVD+R, 4x DVD+RW, 8x DVD-R, 4x DVD-RW, 16x DVD-ROM, 40x CD-R, 24x CD-RW, and 40x CD-ROM speeds.

This LightScribe DVD+/-RW drive lets you laser-etch silkscreen quality text and images on to CDs and DVDs . Your software, PC and discs work together for a no-hassle way to burn just the labels you want. After you burn content, just flip the disc over, reinsert and burn your label--anything from a simple title to a full-disc work of art.

Keyboard & Mouse: This notebook has a 101-key keyboard and a touchpad with on/off button and dedicated vertical/horizontal Scroll Up/Down pad. It also includes two quick-launch buttons (HP QuickPlay Music and DVD). </ul> Screen, Video & Audio
While this notebook is actually as wide as standard 15-inch displays, the high-definition, widescreen 14-inch display (1280 x 800-pixel resolution) has the same form factor as a 12-inch screen--taking up less space on your desk. Video is powered by the integrated Nvidia GeForce Go 6150 graphics/video card, which provides up to 288 MB of video memory shared with the system memory. 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. The built-in Altec Lansing speakers provide exceptional sound.

The Altec Lansing speakers provide exceptional sound, and a pair of stereo earbud headphones with volume controls is included. You'll be able to privately share enjoyment of multimedia with a friend via the dual headphone jacks. One of the headphone jacks is also compatible with SPDIF digital audio output for home theater surround sound.

Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
This notebook has an integrated 54g wireless LAN that's fully compatible with 802.11b/g wireless networks. It also includes a next-generation ExpressCard 54/34 card slot (replacing the 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 very good offering of connectivity options, which includes both super-fast USB 2.0 and FireWire: <ul>

3 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 port for connecting to a TV

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

2 headphone jacks (1 stereo, 1 with SPDIF digital audio output)

1 microphone jack

1 Expansion Port 3 connector (for use with the HP xb3000 Expansion Base or the HP Notebook QuickDock)

1 IR receiver

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

Operating System
Windows Vista Home Premium is the operating system for users with advanced computer needs, and it includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center for watching DVD movies and accessing your digital audio library. You can also use Windows Media Center to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV) and to access new kinds of online entertainment content. Computers that include Windows Vista Home Premium and an auxiliary Windows SideShow display will also allow you to access key data even when your computer is off. It is also easier than ever to share files between other PCs in your household and to manage your laptop computer settings to more securely connect to your favorite Wi-Fi hotspot.

Every edition of Windows Vista provides the essential tools and technologies to help protect you whether you are browsing the Internet, connecting to a wireless network, or just reading e-mail. All editions of Windows Vista include new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures long before you have lost any important personal data. And, all Windows Vista editions include parental control features that allow you to manage and monitor your family's use of games, the Internet, instant messaging, and other activities.

Preloaded Software
Includes Microsoft Works, Microsoft Office 2007 Student and Teacher Edition (60-day trial), Muvee autoProducer DVD Edition, Sonic Digital Media Plus, HP PhotoSmart Premier, PC Recovery, and Symantec Norton Internet Security 2007 (with 60 days of Live Update).

Dimensions & Weight
This notebook PC measures 13.15 x 9.33 x 1.54 inches and weighs 5.4 pounds.

Power
It's powered by a 6-cell rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which has a battery life of up to 3 hours (depending on usage). You'll get up to 8 hours of battery life with the optional 12-cell lithium-ion battery.

What's in the Box
This package contains the HP Pavilion dv2220us notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, IR remote control, earphones, and operating instructions. It is backed by a limited warranty for parts and labor for one year from date of purchase as well as technical telephone assistance for one year. Software is also covered for 30 days from date of purchase.

Product Description

AMD Turion 64 X2 ( 1.8 GHz ) / Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-56 / 2GB DDR2 Memory / nVidia GeForce Go 6150 / 14.1-inch Widescreen / 802.11b/g Wireless Up to 288MB Shared Video Memory 160GB 5400 RPM Serial ATA Hard Drive LightScribe Super Multi 8x DVD+-R/RW with Double Layer Suppor 14.1-inch WXGA High-Definition BrightView Widescreen Display ( 1280 x 800 ) High-Speed 56k Fax/Modem Integrated 10/100 Base-T Ethernet LAN RJ-45 Connectpr Network Card 802.11b/g WLAN Wireless Connectivity HP Imprint Finish & HP Webcam with Integrated Microphone Altec Lansing Sound 101-key compatible keyboard 2 Quick Launch Buttons (HP Quick Play Music and DVD) Touch Pad with On & Off button and dedicated vertical scroll up & down pad pointing device 1 ExpressCard/54 PC Card Slot (Also supports ExpressCard/34) 5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader - Secure Digital cards, MultiMedia Cards (MMC), Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro or xD Picture Cards External Ports - 3 Universal Serial Bus USB 2.0, 2 Headphone out (1 with SPDIF Digital Audio and 1 Stereo), 1 Microphone input, 1 VGA 15-pin, 1 TV-Out S-Video, 1 RJ-11 Modem, 1 RJ-45 LAN, 1Notebook Expansion Port 3, 1 IEEE 1394 Firewire (4-pin) and 1 Consumer IR Power - 65W AC Adapter and 6-Cell Lithium-ion Battery Security - Kensington MicroSaver Lock Slot, Power-on Password and Accepts 3rd Party Security Lock Devices Dimensions - Length 13.15 x Width 9.33 x Height 1.54 inch Weight - 5.4 pounds

Customer Reviews:

review.......2007-04-02

notebook is OK actually a little slow and difficulty downloading some program (DOS based) and VISTA is terrible compared to XP Pro. Avoid Vista if possible and use XP Pro

A powerful and well-designed laptop with nice features.......2007-03-24

I have been searching for a laptop for one month, finally I decided to purchase this model. As a software engineer, my requirements are:

1. Powerful and fast enough to handle resource-intensive applications such as Photoshop CS [...]
2. Small enough for carrying around as well as big enough for viewing. (13 inches - 14.1 inches is the best for me )

3. Cheap enough since I will replace it with a new one after 3 - 5 years. [...]

I was considering a Sony Vaio SZ series since my friend who is also a programmer bought one and very satisfied with it. It is very good laptop, powerful, extreme light-weight, very nice looking and solid design. However, it doesn't meet my third requirement. It costs almost $2000 with the same configuration as the HP Pavilion DV2220US. Then, I found this DV2220US, it has the specification I wanted and it cost only a half price of the sony one. HP laptop's design is not as good as Sony's, but it much better than Dell, also Dell laptop with same specification at least costs $1600 even with promotion.

I have intensively used this laptop at work and at home for a few day ( over 10 hours per day ). I am totally satisfied with my this purchase. Bottom line, this is a powerful, fast laptop with nice configurations and very low price. It is not only for casual user but also for professionals.

Very nice little entertainment box.......2007-03-05

I grabbed the HP DV2220US after squeezing the life out my trusty old HP Pavilion N5425 (all of my travels have taken their toll - thanks TSA for the drops). The new unit is considerably lighter than the old Pavilion and definitely has a ton of nice new features. My ONLY picks with the DV2220US: 1. it does not have a PCMCIA card (would have been nice to keep using some older gear) and 2. *my* battery only lasts an hour with light use. I also have one picky bit with how HP handles the load disk issue - they don't. You get a partition on the HD that contains the rescue image AND you get to make *ONE* set of rescue CDs/DVDs (whichever you choose). No Vista Premium disk is present in your package...

Otherwise, I have suggested this unit to friends who are looking for a good laptop for a reasonable price.

Oh, and it runs Linux wonderfully (wink).

Great features small sexy package!!!!.......2007-02-20

I just bought the dv2221us, which is the same as this except for it comes w/ vista business (I got anxious and couldn't wait for this one to come out) Windows vista is great, easy to use and really looks and works amazing. the laptop has great speed, huge amount of storage and plenty of extras, not to mention the small form factor for ultimate portibility. The display is also great!

the only con so far is the high gloss finish does lend itself to fingerprints, but it comes with a cloth to clean it.

many many pro's. and the light scribe drive is so nice, write attractive labels so you know what's on every disc and don't have to worry about permanant marker smudges

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