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Panasonic XLR Microphone Adapter and Mount for the AG-DVC30 And AG-HMC40 Video Cameras. Review

Panasonic XLR Microphone Adapter and Mount for the AG-DVC30 And AG-HMC40 Video Cameras.
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This official Panasonic XLR adapter for the AG-HMC40 is a MUST BUY if you are looking to record professional high-fidelity audio with your professional high-definition video. Use this to hookup an XLR (infinitely better than 3/8" plug mics) professional shotgun, omni-directional, or lavalier, ect. microphone to your camera to not only add that professional look but add that professional sound you hear in large-budget movies.

This is a fully featured XLR adapter that adds +48v (P48 Phantom power) standard to your AG-HMC40. Installation is as simple as 1, 2, 3 and the product is sturdy with excellent build quality. This is a no-brainer for any aspiring film-maker from no or low to high-budget, news, journalistic, run and gun, ENG productions!

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Dual ChannelDual XLR inputs (Channel 1 / Channel 2) allow dual mono or stereo signal capturing. Independent level controls are featured for added control over input signal.Mic / Line Level SwitchableThe inputs are individually switchable to accept signal from microphones or line level devices.Attenuation Switch An attenuation (ATT)switch provides additional headroom when using exceedingly hot microphones that overload the input.48Volt PhantomPower The adapter provides +48V phantom power to condenser microphones.

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Samsung BD-P1500 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player Review

Samsung BD-P1500 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player
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I've been using this for 2 weeks now, and it's my first blu-ray player (no PS3).The good stuff:Excellent look, not too loud, amazing picture and sound.Working ethernet and USB port.(I haven't had to download any firmware or code updates, but I'm sure it'll work fine.)

Operations:No fan noise, no noise while playing, but during menu & loading, you hear some track-seeking which is audible at 10'... nothing offensive, though.I just noticed last night, after my 5th blu-ray a little flicker in in the bottom center of the screen during the credits of Juno... not sure if it's a bad disc or a player having a problem.It was repeatable, and the disc seemed clean.Lastly, the load time, eject time, etc seems just fine.Not instant or as fast a nice DVD player, but not noticably slow.I've heard alot about slow disc-loading, and if it is a problem on other players - it's not a problem on this one.Lastly, sometimes when you click on a menu instead of pausing, the screen with show a "progress-bar" for 2-4 seconds while the next manu loads, which isn't completely kosher, but doesn't bother me.

The so-so stuff:I'm giving this 5-stars because it's near-perfect at what it's designed to do for it's price, but it's not perfect.One reason to get a mid- to lower-cost player is to (duh) save money... if you're someone who has an older receiver that doesn't decode the two new DD and DTS formats, and (probably) doesn't decode multi-channel PCM, this player isn't for you.It only has stereo-out analog RCA plugs, not 5.1 or 7.1 analog outputs.

That means you can't bypass your receivers pre-amp to play the newer audio formats and let the blu-ray player decode them.My old Receiver (which I used the player with for a week) only decoded DD 5.1 (no DTS, and only 2-channel PCM to 48khz).This player lets you send a PCM stream to your receiver from an internally decoded DTS 5.1 signal, but this didn't work for me... as my player can't receive 5.1 PCM streams, it only saw it as 2-channel.At least the player lets you downsample 96khz PCM to 48khz, so that I at least got sound (Golden Compass only has DTS 5.1 or DTS HD Master).

With my new receiver, all formats work perfectly, all bitstreamed.

Some people perhaps are holding off for new receivers because they don't want to connect through the player's analog RCA 5.1/7.1 connectors - but this is probably mis-information.What you want to avoid is taking digital sound, converting it to analog, then back to digital, then back to analog...don't worry - you wouldn't be doing this.Basically you would be doing all your processing in the player digitally, then once it is sent out through the pre-outs to the receiver you'd bypass the receiver's processing and it would go straight to the amplifier (which is of course analog anyway).

So my conclusion for thos people with older (but good) receivers - this blu-ray player won't save you any money.The best savings would be to pay a little more for a player with 5.1 analog outputs and continue to use your existing receiver.

-Kevin Moore
Natick, MA

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Experience the Blu-ray difference with the SAMSUNG BD-P1500. You'll get incredibly detailed images with brilliant color in full high definition 1080p resolution. It's the only media capable of delivering true 1080p performance on an HDTV set. Its Anynet+ technology lets you control all your SAMSUNG AV devices from just one remote. The BD-P1500 lets you have it all. It's backward compatible with earlier formats. watch your current collection of DVDs or listen to audio CDs with the highest-quality sound available. 1080p resolution - Enjoy lifelike, vivid visuals and crystal-clear details with full high definition 1080p resolution when playing Blu-Ray discs HDMI keeps it simple by using a single cable wire to deliver the sharpest, richest images possible. Conveniently and easily transfer high-definition video and audio from your DVD player to your HDTV and other digital devices using a single cable. HDMI version 1.3 transfers deeper color and higher resolution, and handles new, compressed audio formats. Control it all with one remote - Anynet+ delivers streamlined, one-touch control over all your Anynet+ compatible devices such as the TV, AV receiver, and home theater Playback Media - BD-ROM / DVD-ROM / DVD-R / DVD-RW / AVCHD / audio CD Playback Formats - VC-1 / MPEG2 / H.264 DVD Upconversion DTS Decoder BD Profile - profile 1.1 USB 2.0 (for SW upgrade only) HDMI CEC Composite Video Outputs Component Video Outputs HDMI Outputs Optical Digital Audio Outputs Analog Audio Outputs - 2-Channel Built-in Ethernet connection - RJ45 USB Port Picture in Picture Dimensions - 16.9 in. x 3.3 in. x 10.8 in. Weight - 8.6 lbs.

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Canon HV20 3MP High Definition MiniDV Camcorder with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom Review

Canon HV20 3MP High Definition MiniDV Camcorder with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
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The HV-20 is Canon's "flagship" camcorder, and received [...] "2007 Camcorder of the Year" award. It has the best low-light image quality in it's class (in 24p mode, using 1/48th second shutter speed), and CCI says that it has the overall best image quality of all comparable models.
What I like about the HV-20:
1. High definition 1440x1080i video image, using MPEG-2 compression. The similar Canon HG-10 outputs the full 1920x1080i resolution, but since it uses the more aggressive MPEG-4 compression scheme, it's low light performance suffers.Another advantage of the HV-20 is that MPEG-2 is easier to edit than MPEG-4.
2. Manual focus control that is relatively easy to access. The focus control consists of a button and wheel placed just behind the lens on the left side. The button toggles between manual and auto focus and the wheel effects the actual focussing.A lens-mounted ring would be a lot better, but these have gone by the way side on consumer priced camcorders - you have to spend $2500 or more on a semi-pro model to get a focus ring nowadays.WHY MANUAL FOCUS IS IMPORTANT: Digital cameras in general often have trouble focusing in low light or low contrast situations, for example shooting seascapes on a foggy day where everything is shades of gray and outlines are blurry and dim.On auto focus, the camera will "hunt" back and forth trying to lock focus, or will lose lock and start hunting in the middle of a shot, ruining that take.You will get better results if you use manual focus in these conditions.
3. Stereo Microphone jack, mounted on the side instead of the front.If you buy any MiniDV camcorder, you will eventually want to use an external shotgun or lavalier microphone.The built-in mic on almost any MiniDV tape drive camcorder is going to pick up the whine from the tape drive and lens zoom motors; an external mic will eliminate this problem. NOTE: The HV-20's mic jack is a stereo input, so that you can use two separate mics with a y-cable, or a single mic with a Mono-to-Stereo adapter. Radio Shack sells a suitable one for $3.00, their part number is 274-374. I use it with the ATR-55 shotgun and ATR-35 lavalier mics I bought for use with the HV-20.If you don't use this type of adapter, a mono microphone will only give a signal to the left audio channel on the HV-20 camcorder, leaving the right channel silent.The adapter will split the signal from the mic equally to both channels, which sounds better.Canon sells a shotgun mic for this camera that is stereo, and uses the camera's hot shoe, but at $150 it was three time the price of the ATR-55 shotgun, so I passed on it.
4. Ability to do "pass-through" Analog-to-digital transcoding.For example, if you have old family videos shot on VHS or 8mm analog videotape, you can use the "pass-through" capability of the HV-20 to convert the analog video to 720x480i digital video that can then be edited on a computer.You connect a VCR or your old Hi-8 camcorder to the HV-20 with component video cables (that's the red, white, and yellow cables that come with the HV-20), then connect the HV-20 to your computer with a firewire cable.Start the capture software on the computer, then play the analog tape - the HV-20 will transcode the analog video to digital video and pass it to the computer.You can then perform whatever type of image clean-up your video software supports, and output your old wedding or baby videos to DVD!Not every camcorder supports this, so it was a bonus feature that drew me to the HV-20.
5. Decent ergonomics.The camera feels pretty good in the hand and the controls are pretty good, with a few exceptions, most notably the zoom rocker, which is very poor compared to the EXCELLENT zoom rocker on Canon's own HG-10.What a shame that the HV-20 doesn't share this zoom rocker with the HG-10!Sony's camcorders generally have better "feel" in the hand than the HV-20, but I wanted the best image quality possible, so ergonomics was secondary in my priorities.
6. Well thought out layout of controls and I/O jacks.Some camcorders place I/O jacks UNDER THE BATTERY, requiring you to remove the battery to use them, meaning that you MUST power the camera with the AC adapter to use these jacks.STUPID!What if you are in the field, and don't have access to any power source other than the camera's battery? Thankfully, the HV-20 doesn't seem to suffer from any bone-head design bloopers like that.I also liked the fact that the HV-20 is fully self-contained, compared to a certain Sony model that does not have a firewire jack on the camera itself: you have to use a "docking station" to download this camera to a computer (another dumb design IMO).
7. 24P shooting mode: This is one of the "key" features on the Canon HV-20 and HG-10, and is really one of the primary features that would lead someone to choose one of these Canon's over a Sony, Panasonic, or JVC high-def camcorder. The primary benefit of 24P seems to be that it substantially improves the camera's low light capability, generally this is because 24p uses 1/48 second shutter speed instead of 1/60th second. In [...] 4-way "shootout" between the 4 top brands of High def camcorders, the HV-20 won the low-light image quality test hands-down.The HG-10 happens to use the same sensor, lens, and DIVIC processing chip as the HV-20, but it's low light capability suffers from compression noise caused by the MPEG-4 (AVCHD) compression algorithm.If the best possible low-light image quality is something you will need from your camcorder, avoid any model using AVCHD compression - this includes all current (2007) high-def camcorders that store to DVD, Hard disc, and Flash memory cards.
8. Audio (microphone) input level can be manually controlled. This feature is not available on many other camcorders.However, at highly boosted gain levels, the audio recorded from this camera gets pretty "noisy" - use a low impedance (600 ohm) microphone to get best results.

What I don't like about the HV-20:
1. Poor zoom rocker - it doesn't stick up out of the camera body enough to offer a really good "grip" to your finger. It's still useable, but could be a lot better, like the HG-10's zoom rocker.
2. The cover over the accessory hot shoe is not attached in any way to the camera, making it inevitable that you will lose it eventually.I will fix this issue by drilling a small hole in the cover and making a lanyard for it out of heavy nylon thread which can then be tied to the camera's hand strap.
3. The joystick that you use to access the camera's menu system feels loose and wobbly, like it isn't the best quality.Joysticks on other digital cameras I've used feel more "solid".I guess for $700, I shouldn't expect the same components that you get on a $8000 professional video camera, but this joystick could have been a little better.
4. The viewfinder is physically fixed, and doesn't extend or swivel. This could be a problem if you use an aftermarket high capacity battery that sticks out from the camera's body (the BP-2L13 and BP2L14 batteries that I got for the camera don't stick out, but there might be some brands of aftermarket batteries that do?).Otherwise, the viewfinder's image quality is okay, and seems to be about the same as those of comparable Sony and Panasonic models.

OTHER ISSUES TO CONSIDER AS YOU RESEARCH A CAMCORDER PURCHASE:
1. Storage media: Currently, High Def camcorders are available that record to one or more of these four media: MiniDV tape, built-in Hard disk drive, MiniDVD-R/RW discs, and SD or MemoryStick (Sony) flash cards.The primary differences here are cost, time capacity and compression algorithm used.MiniDV tapes cost about $3.00 each and hold one hour of HD video at 25 megabits per second, and use HDV (MPEG-2) compression. Hard drive, DVD, and Flash card cameras all use AVCHD (MPEG-4) compression at 15 megabits per second; AVCHD is a much more aggressive type of compression than HDV, and most cameras using it have somewhat poorer image quality in low-light situations. AVCHD is also more difficult and processor intensive to edit, requiring a computer with more power than is needed to edit HDV video. Following are some specific's (keep in mind that the Canon HV-20 uses MiniDV tape):

ADVANTAGES OF MINI-DV TAPE: It's cheap and widely available, costing about $3.00 per one hour of video storage capacity. It's easier to edit HDV video than AVCHD video, and HDV offers better image quality in low light. The tape itself is your archival media, and should last at least 10~15 years if you store it in a suitable container that protects it from moisture, dust, and temperature extremes. NOTE: It takes 3 single-sided DVD's to hold the video from one Mini-DV tape if you want to use DVD's as your back-up archival media.

DISADVANTAGES OF MINI-DV TAPE: Real-time video transfer via Firewire; if you have a full 60 minute tape, it takes 60 minutes of real time to download your video to your computer. Also, the 25 megabit per second bandwidth may be too much for many older computers: even if you already have a Firewire card installed, if your computer's CPU, data bus, or hard drive can't accept the data stream at the rate it's being transmitted by the camera, you will at least lose frames and at worst, the whole captured video file could be trashed and unplayable. Tape drive cameras are more sensitive to humidity than the other types; condensation inside the camera's tape compartment will shut it down, requiring you to bring it indoors to an air-conditioned space to dry out. Motor noise from the tape drive can be picked up by the camera's built in microphones (same problem really with HDD and DVD cameras). The HV-20 is no exception, it's motor noise is clearly audible on the recorded video.Use an external mic (600 ohm for best results) to alleviate this...Read more›

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Integrating Canon's renowned optics and imaging technology, including a 10x HD video zoom lens with Super Range Optical Image Stabilization and a Canon True HD 1920 x 1080 CMOS Image Sensor, the HV20 HD Camcorder records true 1080 high definition video, making it an ideal companion to today's HD televisions. In fact, both aspiring filmmakers and home movie shooters can give their video a truly cinematic look and feel with the addition of a 24p Cinema Mode.

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Cisco Flip Video SlideHD Mini HDMI Type C to HDMI Type A Cable (6 Feet) with Free Carabiner Key Chain Review

Cisco Flip Video SlideHD Mini HDMI Type C to HDMI Type A Cable with Free Carabiner Key Chain
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This cord works exactly for a Flip UltraHD Slide video (or I'm sure other Flips) to connect to a flat screen 46" TV like our Samsung. You are able to view everything you see on the small Flip screen, on the big screen.

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The Cisco Flip SlideHD is the latest generation of the esteemed line of handheld video camcorders. The Mini HDMI to HDMI cable will connect your Flip SlideHD to a TV that has an HDMI input. You will be able to watch your Flip videos directly on a big screen.

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DirecTV HR21PRO 500 GB HD DVR PRO Receiver for Ka-Ku Band (HR21PRO) Review

DirecTV HR21PRO 500 GB HD DVR PRO Receiver for Ka-Ku Band
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DIRECTV HR21PRO 500 GB HD DVR PRO Receiver for Ka-Ku Band (HR21PRO) I purchased my HR21 Pro from Amazon.com after seeing it advertised by DirecTv on the first two pages of Home Theater (September 2008).The problem I have with this product is that it is not what was advertised by DirecTv as the HR21 Pro.The photograph of the HR21 Pro in the advertisement clearly shows a 1080p indicator light on the front right panel of the DVR.The HR21 Pro I purchased from Amazon only goes up to 1080i... a big difference.I have read that 1080p signal from DirecTv is soon to be available.I guess this means that my new HR21 Pro is already obsolete.

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The HR21 Pro Series HD DVR delivers the ultimate home theater experience. With over 150 national channels of HD available by the end of 2008 on DIRECTV®, the HR21 Pro Series is your HD solution. It can record up to 100 hours of HD programming, twice the capability of the HR20 and HR21. This incredible HD DVR delivers an industry-unique feature with its optical HDMI output, offering maximum installation flexibibility. ? Standard-definition (SD) and high definition (HD) enabled? Simultaneous SD & HD output? 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i picture output? 2 satellite tuners? Record up to 400 hours of SD, or up to 100 hours of HD programming? 14-day Advanced Program Guide®? Pause and rewind live TV for up to 90 minutes? Series LinkTM feature? One touch record, auto record, manual record, and bookmarks? Search and record? Interactive TV enabled? Optical HDMI, Component, Composite output plus Ethernet (2), S-ATA, USB? Dolby® Digital 5.1 Surround Sound capable? RS 232 Control? Integrated RF Antenna; RF Remote included? Rack Mountable? Dual fans? On-Screen Caller ID? Anticipated delivery: NOW!!!!

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Sony ES HES-V1000 Blu-ray Home Entertainment Server Review

Sony ES HES-V1000 Blu-ray Home Entertainment Server
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The item looks great and has a plethora of home server features, but for this pricetag you would expect it to work flawlessly and not be missing some very important features. It does not decode nor transmit DTS-HD and DDHD audio signals which is a big negative. Another big negative is that it is not yet supporting BD-RE authored blu ray discs which is what I have been making for my home videos. As the previous user mentioned, disc loading is awefully slow and can be embarrassing if you are trying to show it off to friends. Hopefully future firmware updates can address these issues.

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Sony's top of the line 200 disc Blu-ray Disc Home Server. The HES-V1000 Features a 500GB Hard Drive and a 200 BD/DVD/CD Changer, that delivers the ultimate media organization solution for digital movies, music and photos in a stand-alone device.

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VuNow VN1000HD High Definition Kit Includes Wireless Adaptor and HDMI Cable Review

VuNow VN1000HD High Definition Kit Includes Wireless Adaptor and HDMI Cable
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I will be returning this item.I do not recommend this at all.I understand how some may think that this is a great item because it's the first time they've been able to realize anything web-centric on their TV BUT... I feel that this item over promises and under delivers.

Without a keyboard the alpha- numeric selections are on a grid in alphabetical order.This becomes very cumbersome to scroll and select and gets old real quick.

Video format not supported in a premier Channel for trailers.Cinema now may play some movies but at the $3.99 per movie I was not going to check it out as I already have a netflix account.There is no excuse for incorrect format on a featured channel.This is even after the automatic firmware update, it still did not recognise.

90% of the channels are garbage or curiosities at best.The two that promised any substance are, Netflix and Hulu.However, Netflix and Hulu and 2 others are NOT accessible without a 3rd party plugin called PlayOn.On the off chance you discover how to use the 3rd party PlayOn (you have to install it on a PC within your LAN and, as if by magic, your PC is turned into a conduit media server).The search ability and breakdown of movies into genre is not only inadequate but from what we can tell doesn't provide the same programs as is available from the website and is limited in.

Oh... and about that search;horrible search functionality with no foreseeable way to sort your Video or YouTube results renders the search almost useless.You have to scroll thru 200+ results 4 selections at a time.It's just like the iPhone interface, only the iPhone gives you more information.

YouTube allows you to login with your credentials.Why?I don't know, because anything useful like my favorites is not accessible.So even if I favorite a movie on my PC, where the search and selection is useful, I would not be able to access it through this interface and would still need to navigate the overwhelming dump of results ofer 50 screens 4 items on each screen.

On general video searches, other than YouTube, any of the Videos we searched for were inaccessible or did not have the correct codec, despite it showing up in the search.In fact, on 2 occasions it locked up trying resolve one of these phantom videos and required a physical power cycle by unplugging it.

Video Quality was very good, it has more to do with the quality of the video than the device anyway.The WiFi works great and was an ease to install.It is compact and discrete with no more than 2 wires (power and HDMI) in WiFi mode.

So if you want to buy it for the novelty of it and be the first person on the block with a half-assed itv, get it.Otherwise I'd wait about 2 years until it becomes usefull.

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LG AN-WL100W Wireless Media Kit Review

LG AN-WL100W Wireless Media Kit
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I purchased the LG 60pk750 a few weeks ago and love it.I have it wall mounted in a location which is VERY difficult to run wires to.Until now, I have had it temporarily hardwired to my DVR with exposed cable until I found a better way.Enter the "LG AN-WL100W Wireless Media Kit".I was skeptical about wireless HD, but decided to give it a try after reading the small amount of online reviews.Really not much info available about this product, but did find useful info at Crutchfield and home theater magazine.I hope that this review informs people about this product better.

Functionality:
Before I mounted my TV back on the wall, I decided to test the results through the AN-WL100W (smart, huh).I was actually very surprised... the picture was really good.I watched Discovery HD for a while, flipping between hardwired and wireless and saw NO difference.At times I thought I saw picture degradation, but I would flip back to the hardwired and realized that the source was the problem (broadcast HD is hit or miss).Don't have my Bluray yet, so this is the best reference I had.Sound was never a problem, though I was just using the TVs tiny speakers- I can say that it sounded just like the hardwired.For this test, the head unit was about 4 feet away, directly behind the TV, behind a wall in my garage(drywall-studs-plywood-drywall).
Later, I mounted my TV with the wireless dongle connected and in place, and put the headunit where I planned to keep it, in a AV closet approximately 10 feet from the center of the TV, to the right front of the TV.This time I could not get sufficient signal strength to get picture.I could not believe it!The total distance from the headunit to the dongle was about 12 feet- line-of-sight obstacles were a regular interior wall (drywall,studs,drywall), and the TV itself (since the dongle is mounted on the back).The screen would show that it saw the headunit and was tryng to establish picture, but signal strength was too low.

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The product itself is really nice looking- no question. However, I have a huge issue with the dongle size and installation.The dongle is TOO BIG.The AN-WL100W was custom designed for these LG TVs, yet they still managed to allow the dongle to be the tallest protrusion on the back of the set! WTH?!?This is a problem if you are wall-mounting (why else would you buy this product if you were using a stand on a cabinet?).Similarly, the HDMI and control cables which plug into the back of the TV are not designed with 90 angles, so they get all bent and crimped up against the wall too.With so much design going into the electronics of the AN-WL100W, it simply blows my mind that they didn't make wall-mounting a slam-dunk by making the dongle just a bit thinner and supplying cables with 90 bends!

Summary:

I was hoping that going wireless (and paying $300) would simplify my location situation.I also liked the fact that it had nice IR repeaters and integrated switching controlled by the TV.The signal quality was good at very short ranges, but was useless at about 12 feet with a reasonable obstruction.I don't know how practical this is, because I think most people shelling out $300 for this are buying it because they might have an obstruction or distance situation.I would have kept fiddling with it if it hadn't been for the wall-mounting issues mentioned earlier.This sealed the deal for me to return it.

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LG AN-WL100W Wireless Media Kit

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Panasonic Silver 80GB Hard Disk Drive Camcorder Review

Panasonic Silver 80GB Hard Disk Drive Camcorder
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The Panasonic SDR-H85, SDR-T50 and SDR-S50 are Standard Definition

Modes: XP (10Mbps / VBR) , (704 x 576) / SP (5Mbps / VBR) , (704 x 576) / LP (2.5Mbps / VBR) , (704 x 576) / LXP (5Mbps / VBR) , (704 x 576) / LSP (2.5Mbps / VBR) , (704 x 576) / LLP (1.25Mbps / VBR) , (704 x 576)

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Panasonic Silver 80GB Hard Disk Drive Camcorder - SDRH85S. HDD And SD Card Slot. Advanced 78x Optical Zoom With O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilization). IA Mode. Face Detection. 33mm Wide-Angle Lens. Still Picture Recording. 2.7" LCD Monitor. MPEG2 Recording Format. PictBridge Compatible. Intelligent Auto With AE.AF Tracking. Silver Finish

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Flip Video SlideHD Review

Flip Video SlideHD
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This item was fun to have for a short time, but as soon as the warranty expres you can forget about any support on this product.My flip died while I was watching playback on one hour recorning of my deceased wife, and when I tried to contact Flip all I got was a brush off, they were not even willing to attampt to recover the recordings at my own expense.As soon as they saw that my warranty was kaput they stopped answering my emails.Never was able to get a phone number out of anyone so I could talk face to face.I now own another brand flip recorder that has a removable memory card.
I purchased the original Flip Ultra from Amazon.

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Flip SlideHD is the all-new camcorder from Flip Video that lets you shoot, show and share HD video in a fun new way. SlideHD captures up to four hours of HD video and features a slideable 3-inch widescreen for instant watching. Plus, SlideHD stores up to 12 hours of content, allowing you to take your favorite videos with you anywhere you go. SlideHD also comes equipped with pre-loaded FlipShare software, which makes it easy to organize, create and share your videos.

FeaturesConnect the built-in USB arm to your PC or Mac to launch pre-loaded FlipShare software Use FlipShare software to organize and edit your videos, capture photos, and create custom movies Share videos privately using FlipShare's attachment-free email or by creating Flip Channels; share publicly with direct video uploads to Facebook, MySpace, YouTube and other sites Plug in headphones (not included) to enjoy your videos on Flip SlideHD in any setting Recharge the internal lithium-ion battery by connecting SlideHD's USB arm to your computerRecord high-quality H.264 HD videos that are compatible with most video-playing applications, including Windows Media Player, QuickTime Player, and iTunes Video -16 - 9 widescreen, HD 720p (1280 x 720) at 30 frames per seconds (fps) progressive scan; recorded as MP4 files Included in package -Flip SlideHD Camcorder, wrist strap, soft protective case, user guideSpecifications Internal Memory -16GB (4 hours) Screen Size -3.0 Transflective Touch Screen Screen Resolution -400 x 240 pixels Video Resolution -1280 x 720 Frame Rate -30 frames per second (constant frame rate progressive scan) Video Bitrate -8.8Mbps (average - auto adaptive algorithm) Video Format -H.264 video compression, AAC audio compression, saves as MP4 file Lens Type -Fixed Focus (1.5m to infinity) Aperture -f/2.4 (fast lens for great results in low-light environments) Zoom -Sm

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Ultimate Travel Kit: Faux Leather Flip Case, Mini HDMI Type C to HDMI Type A Cable, USB Extension Cable (6 Feet), Car Charger, Wall Travel/Home Charger, and Carabiner Key Chain for the Creative Vado HD 3rd Generation Review

Ultimate Travel Kit: Faux Leather Flip Case, Mini HDMI Type C to HDMI Type A Cable, USB Extension Cable, Car Charger, Wall Travel/Home Charger, and Carabiner Key Chain for the Creative Vado HD 3rd Generation
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Everything works so far. The case is it a bit tight but I won't use it anyway.

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The Kodak PlaySport HD Waterproof Pocket Cam Pocket Video Camera is the latest generation of the esteemed line of handheld video camcorders. Protect your valuable Kodak PlaySport HD Waterproof Pocket Cam with a scratch leather case. The camcorder still sports the trendy pop out USB arm to stick into a computer USB port. However, if you're afraid the arm isn't sturdy or afraid of your expensive Kodak PlaySport HD Waterproof Pocket Cam dangling from the side of your computer, then the USB extension cable is the perfect fit for you. You can easily place your Kodak PlaySport HD Waterproof Pocket Cam in a safe flat surface and still be able to connect it to your laptop or desktop computer with the extension cable.

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Polaroid DVG-1080P High-Definition Digital Video Camera with 2.5-Inch LCD Display Review

Polaroid DVG-1080P High-Definition Digital Video Camera with 2.5 inch LCD Display
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I bought this camcorder mainly because it was the lowest-priced 1080p (full HD) camcorder I had seen.I have a point-and-shoot digital camera with standard-definition video.I also have a DSLR which does not have video, but I don't want to fork out the big bucks for one of the DSLRs with full HD 1080p video.As long as you do not expect really high quality from this camcorder, you will probably be more or less satisfied with the results.Video recording modes include 1080p (30 fps), 720p (30 fps), WVGA (60 fps), VGA (30 fps), and QVGA (30 fps).This camcorder performs well outdoors where the video is clear and sharp.For indoor video recordings, performance starts to drop off noticeably without the window coverings wide open.If you don't have adequate sunlight from outside, even with all the lights turned on, the images begin to get grainy, even if you use the built-in light source which is not very powerful.One nice feature is the 60 fps option at WVGA resolution.The main disadvantage in my opinion is that the image stabilization works at all resolutions except for 1080p and WVGA.I took a few still photos and found the quality to be mediocre, even with adequate lighting, but I am accustomed to the image quality from my DSLR.The menu controls are not intuitive, but I got used to them pretty quickly.All in all, if you're on a budget but would like 1080p video, this would be a nice entry-level option.Do not buy this camcorder if you demand high quality in your video recordings, especially indoors.

Finally, I wanted to comment that I am a Mac user.I have both a 1GHz G4 Power PC iMac running Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) as well as a 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo iMac running Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard).I was initially unable to play the videos via QuickTime on my Power PC iMac, as it said I was missing the video codecs.So I installed a freeware plugin called Perian (w w w dot perian dot org), and it now plays the video although it is choppy because the processor is not fast enough to display the video at that resolution.On my Intel-based iMac, videos at all resolutions play smoothly with QuickTime and Perian.

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Use the Polaroid DVG-1080P High-Definition Digital Camcorder to record weddings, little league games, extracurricular activities, or the first day at school. It features a sleek 2.5-inch bright color LCD screen and its compact size is small enough to easily fit in the palm of your hand.

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Panasonic DMP-BD30K 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player Review

Panasonic DMP-BD30K 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player
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The Panasonic DMP-BD30K is the newest Blu-ray player out there and has most of the latest features including being 1.1 Blu-ray compliant.

Being a previous Sony BDP-S300 owner, I found some important advantages with the Panasonic.It may not be that important overall, but the Panasonic loads in about half of the time that the Sony player does.It has a sleek look with a drop down panel that exposes the disc slot.The Panasonic plays all the current audio formats such as Dolby Digital TotalHD which many of the older player do not.Of course, you need a current receiver to play these newer formats.

On the negative side, the worst is the remote.It has the strangest layout.Logic was not employed very well in the design.There are no lighted buttons as well. If you want to quit certain functions, you must first hit the "Return" button on the remote.Most other players have a return button on the specific function built right into the software. But with the Pansonic, you have to hit the remote to get out of it.

Overall, this player displays a superb high-def picture.Panasonic has cut a few corners from its previous models to keep the price at $500.But for the money, this is the one to get.Now if they would only fix that remote!!!

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Blu-ray means incredible full-HD images, breathtaking sound and 5x the data capacity of DVDs. Now Blu-ray means something else too: an entirely new movie-viewing experience, made possible by Final Standard Profile, which adds features never seen before, like four Picture-in-Picture modes including Enhanced Commentary (from directors and actors), Backstage Pass, Peek Behind the Animation and Audio Mixing.
Images So Real, You Feel Like You're in the Picture
Combining a PHL Reference Chroma Processor with advanced P4HD (Pixel Precision Progressive Processing) imaging technology, UniPhier - the Precise Digital Video processor - reproduces crisp, natural colors that are extremely faithful to the original movie. It does this by up-sampling the color information in decoded video signals, while the super high-speed P4HD up-converts content recorded in 480i/p, 720p or 1080i format to 1080p by correctly generating each pixel according to information drawn from up to 60 surrounding pixels. The image motion of each pixel is then categorized into one of 16 levels, from stationary to super fast. Image quality is further enhanced by Diagonal Processing, which creates smooth, sharp diagonal lines, and 3:2 Pull-Down, which optimizes the processing accordingly for film or video making the images look natural and lifelike. In addition, the DMP-BD30's HDMI output is Deep Color compatible, with 4,096 steps of gradation for even smoother, finer-quality images that meet Hollywood's stringent demands, so you can experience movies just the way they were meant to be experienced.
Incredible Sound Completes the Hi-Def Experience
With Precise Digital Audio, Blu-ray's beautiful images are complemented by exceptionally pure, accurate sound thanks to Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD. UniPhier's advanced processing capability decodes these audio signals with high precision and outputs them in bitstream form with no degradation. It also brings re-mastering to Blu-ray for the first time, which compensates for data lost during the compression process creating a fuller, richer sound.
HD Networking with SD Card
The convenient SD card slot on the DMP-BD30 allows easy viewing of hi-def videos and photos on your HDTV. Videos shot with a Panasonic HD camcorder are output in their original 1920x1080 resolution, while still images taken with a Panasonic Lumix digital camera are up-converted and output in 1920x1080 resolution1.
One-Touch Control from Your TV's Remote
With EZ Sync HDAVI Control, you can control your Blu-ray Disc player - and all your home theater components - with your TV's remote2. Simply press the EZ Sync button and select "BD Player" on the menu screen; the BD player's menu will be displayed and you can begin playback.

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Canon FS100 Flash Memory Camcorder with 48x Advanced Zoom (Silver) Review

Canon FS100 Flash Memory Camcorder with 48x Advanced Zoom
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This is a long review because I took a lot of time in researching the camcorder I wanted, so I think my knowledge and use of this thing should be beneficial to SOMEONE out there. I had my eye on this thing before it was out, and saw reviews from some lucky people who got their hands on it before its release. Once I was able to order, Amazon shipped it in a not very well packaged box, but everything worked. It comes with a little remote, by the way, which came in handy when I connected the camcorder to our TV.

Preface: I am an intermediate video editor. I use Adobe Premiere Pro 1.5, sadly not CS3, and I easily figure out menus of electronics without needing to read manuals. So with that said, this camcorder was perfect for me. For beginners, it is still easy to use, but the more advanced features take some button pushing to access. Still, the basics are out in the open.

(By the way, I purchased the sapphire blue and it's more pretty in person than in the photos.)

I researched for a long while online, and after using the in-laws' Panasonic DV, I knew what I really, really wanted right now in a camcorder.

These were my requirements that I wouldn't budge on:
Small and Lightweight
Microphone input
Less than $500
Records to Flash Memory (Card)
As-close-to-great quality footage

These were optional:
High Definition
Cold/Hot Shoe Attachment
Ability to add other lenses
Digital Camera

So, the FS100 is compact. I knew it would be small, but I had no idea that the whole thing could sit in my hand. It also fits in my purse (and my purse isn't a huge "hobo" bag that many girls carry around these days). Because there are no "moving parts" and everything is recorded to a little memory card (SD), the camcorder is also very light and quiet. If it's still not quiet enough for you because you're in an extremely quiet surrounding, use an external mic.

I required an input for a microphone because, in the future, I'll want better sound for commercial purposes. Especially for when I want to upload my videos to the internet for promotional advertising (or perhaps Amazon reviews?). Or maybe for recording footage of my first child's birth - curses and all. ;D This is one of the very few "consumer" camcorders that allows mic-in.

DV is said to still be of great quality, but SD memory cards are just too cheap and reusable to pass up nowadays. Unless you're a pro editing video for professional purposes, your end-user isn't going to notice the difference between DV and flash memory. Memory cards are also lighter, smaller, and quiet. They make it easier to actually get my footage onto a disc, or stored on a NAS (Network Attached Storage) so that I don't have a stack of unlabeled DV tapes that haven't been watched since they were recorded.

Because the FS100 uses flash memory, recordings are stored as separate digital clips. Do you know what this means? This means my footage WON'T GET RECORDED OVER. You don't know how many times this has happened to me because someone picks up the camcorder and thinks the tape is blank.

The clips can also be placed into a playlist; you can choose where you want the clip to start, and voila - some basic playback editing without ever leaving the camcorder interface. You won't have to waste an entire DVD (or bore a viewer with vacation footage of your spouse snoring).

I used the FS100 *all day* in Hollywood, CA during an outing with two little girls and my friend. We were indoors, outdoors, in overcast, sunny, and shady areas. I also tested out the camera around our house and home office. I set the camcorder to its highest setting (using a 16GB card) and widescreen format. I fiddled with the lighting options depending on where I was so that I got the most natural color. It handled like a champ and I will go into quality details in a bit.

Zoom works amazingly well, obviously still has a bit of a shake in the end, but the stabilization seems better than other camcorders.

I worried about the battery life because it seemed short on paper, but using it all day without its Quick Start option (letting it hibernate so you can just open the screen and instantly record something), was dandy. The battery used up about 25% of its power! (By the way, you can view how the battery is doing without turning the camcorder on by a press of a button.)

Okay, CONS:

The programs it comes with are...crap. Sorry, but don't plan on using them for much unless you need very, very basic editing capabilities. Don't even consider using the still-photo camera. I don't know why Canon even bothered with it at all. Some cell phones take better pictures.

Since I have Premiere, I just wanted to use my reader, but a 16GB SD card requires me to purchase a newer reader because it's so large. I tried USB direct to my computer: WAY. TOO. SLOW. So I thought I would install the program for now just to transfer my footage, but that also was too slow. I ended up purchasing the Transcend reader on Amazon for ~$9 and it worked great.

The footage comes in .MOD files, which you can supposedly rename to .MPEG, but I downloaded SDCopy and it does this for me, as well as marks the footage as widescreen so that they play in Windows Media Player *in widescreen*. Without SDCopy, WMP plays the files in 4:3 format, which means everything looks squashed.

BUT, my Premiere doesn't see the files as widescreen at all. Windows Movie Maker does, but I really don't want to use that for editing. I tried Avidemux, and it didn't pull in the audio. So, I still have a problem to figure out.

My Premiere also didn't recognize the audio - in the MOD or MPEG files. I searched online and my version (Pro 1.5) picked up the audio once I uninstalled PowerDVD. (I know if you have Premiere CS3, then you can add a .DLL file that recognizes the audio.)

The camcorder doesn't like low light. Quality goes a bit downhill. It does have a light you can turn on, but it doesn't make that much of a difference.

I haven't played with the settings to see if I can fix this, but the camcorder also meters for the brightest thing it's looking at - which means a person in front of a window, or even if the window is off to the side, will be very dark. The light through the window just gets blown out, so I had to angle the camcorder away from such "direct" light to catch my subject-in-shadow nicely.

SUMMARY:
Great camcorder with lovely features, but complicating issues with retrieving files, so I couldn't give it 5 stars. Still love it.

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The FS100 is one of Canon's first Flash Memory camcorders. In addition to the advantage of added recording time, Flash Memory offers quick response time, because it doesn't have to wait for moving parts. The FS100's lower power consumption rate allows your battery to last longer. Measuring only 2.3" wide, 2.4" high and 4.9" deep, it combines big video storage capacity in a small, easy to carry body. The 2.7" Widescreen LCD on the FS100 lets you see more of what your camcorder is recording. With the FS100 you get a powerful 1.07 Megapixel CCD image sensor. The video you shoot will be sharp, clear and more true to life, as will your still photos. The Genuine Canon 48x Advanced Zoom on the FS100 extends the power of your zoom. In both wide angle and telephoto positions, there is virtually no loss in image quality throughout the range. The Canon DIGIC DV II Image Processor is the next generation of Canon's exclusive DIGIC DV signal processing technology to ensure optimal image quality for still images, even though video and still images have different color requirements. Focal Length - f=2.6-96.2mm Minimum Focusing Distance - 10mm (wide)/1m (tele) White Balance - Daylight, Tungsten, Auto, and Manual Programmed AE - Auto, Program, TV, Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight, and Fireworks 2-channel Dolby Digital Audio (AC-3) 3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack Microphone Terminal Dimensions - Width 2.3 x Height 2.4 x Depth 4.9 (58x60x124mm) Weight - 9.2 ounces (260 grams)

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Pure Digital U2120B Flip Video UltraHD Camcorder with 120 Minute Recording Time and 8 GB Internal Memory - Bonus Pack of 2 Review

Pure Digital U2120B Flip Video UltraHD Camcorder with 120 Minute Recording Time and 8 GB Internal Memory - Bonus Pack of 2
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The review I wrote below is one I posted for the same device in a single pack, this is a neat idea having two.
I received the Flip UltraHD as a gift recently, so I will share what I have learned so far. It has 2 hours of recording time, I have not maxed out the time between downloading it to the computer. Downloading is easy, just pop the built in plug into a USB slot and you are good to go, no cord to look for. It also has a HDMI output so you can hook it up to a high definition TV. Now having said that, the camera only has a 2x zoom, and using the zoom at all does deteriorate the picture. For me, I use the camera for filming family around the house, but if I filmed my sons football game, I would use a camera with a real zoom. This Flip is for the close up every day life you want to preserve. It has a decent size screen built in, larger than the screen on the first Flip which my friend has, and the size of the unit is large. In my case, the picture did not look that different. If I was buying one for myself, I would take a look to see if the first Flip is cheaper, abut I hear it uses the battery faster. The one I have has a rechargable battery, but you can also pop in AA batteries if you prefer. My digital still camera uses those special disposable camera batteries, and they are a rip-off at $15 and don't seem to last but a few weeks. But it is still small enough to fit in my back pocket. Using the device is pretty intuitive, not an overload of controls and buttons, and any kid could operate it. For the size and the price, I think it is a pretty good gadget. But I can imagine in two years what they will have.

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The Flip UltraHD camcorder combines Flip Video's signature shoot-and-share simplicity with the power of vivid, vibrant HD video. UltraHD could not be easier to use: just power on and press record, and you'll be capturing high-quality HD video in seconds. Ultra-Spontaneous, Ultra-Fun UltraHD features 120 minutes of record time and an included rechargeable battery pack, so you'll never miss another minute of video again. And because it's ultra-portable, UltraHD lets you capture spontaneous video anytime, anywhere. Stunning HD Video While it may be small, UltraHD produces stunning HD 720p video that will look crisp and clear on your HDTV. Flip camcorders are known for high-quality video, and UltraHD combines that signature Flip quality with the latest in HD technology. Its 8 GB of built-in memory lets you capture 120 minutes of brilliant HD video, even in low-light situations. Plus, premier AAC audio means your videos will sound clearer than ever, too. And included HDMI output makes it easy to enjoy your videos on your HDTV. Pre-Installed FlipShare Software UltraHD comes equipped with FlipShare, Flip Video's video-sharing solution. FlipShare launches instantly the first time you connect to your computer. Featuring an intuitive drag-and-drop interface that's as easy to use as the camcorder itself, FlipShare lets you: Save and Organize: Watch your videos on your computer whenever you want, and create your own folders to organize your videos, or simply use the automatic date-stamp system. Publish Online: Upload your videos instantly to YouTube, MySpace, and many other websites, all with the click of a button. It's never been this easy to share your videos online! Email Videos: Send your videos privately, and select from a wide assortment of included greeting cards to personalize your message. In fact, Flip will let you email a link to your video to your family and friends. This bundle includes 2 Pure Digital U2120B Flip video ultraHD camcorders.

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Pure Digital U2120B Flip Video UltraHD Camcorder with 120 Minute Recording Time and 8 GB Internal Memory & Bonus 1 Year Extended Warranty Review

Pure Digital U2120B Flip Video UltraHD Camcorder with 120 Minute Recording Time and 8 GB Internal Memory & Bonus 1 Year Extended Warranty
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I received the Flip UltraHD as a gift recently, so I will share what I have learned so far. It has 2 hours of recording time, I have not maxed out the timebetween downloading it to the computer. Downloading is easy, just pop the built in plug into a USB slot and you are good to go, no cord to look for. It also has a HDMI output so you can hook it up to a high definition TV. Now having said that, the camera only has a 2x zoom, and using the zoom at all does deteriorate the picture. For me, I use the camera for filming family around the house, but if I filmed my sons football game, I would use a camera with a real zoom. This Flip is for the close up every day life you want to preserve. It has a decent size screen built in, larger than the screen on the first Flip which my friend has, and the size of the unit is large. In my case, the picture did not look that different. If I was buying one for myself, I would take a look to see if the first Flip is cheaper, abut I hear it uses the battery faster. The one I have has a rechargable battery, but you can also pop in AA batteries if you prefer. My digital still camera uses those special disposable camera batteries, and they are a rip-off at $15 and don't seem to last but a few weeks. But it is still small enough to fit in my back pocket. Using the device is pretty intuitive, not an overload of controls and buttons, and any kid could operate it.For the size and the price, I think it is a pretty good gadget. But I can imagine in two years what they will have.

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The World's Simplest HD Camcorder The Flip UltraHD camcorder combines Flip Video's signature shoot-and-share simplicity with the power of vivid, vibrant HD video. UltraHD could not be easier to use: just power on and press record, and you'll be capturing high-quality HD video in seconds. Ultra-Spontaneous, Ultra-Fun UltraHD features 120 minutes of record time and an included rechargeable battery pack, so you'll never miss another minute of video again. And because it's ultra-portable, UltraHD lets you capture spontaneous video anytime, anywhere. Stunning HD Video While it may be small, UltraHD produces stunning HD 720p video that will look crisp and clear on your HDTV. Flip camcorders are known for high-quality video, and UltraHD combines that signature Flip quality with the latest in HD technology. Its 8 GB of built-in memory lets you capture 120 minutes of brilliant HD video, even in low-light situations. Plus, premier AAC audio means your videos will sound clearer than ever, too. And included HDMI output makes it easy to enjoy your videos on your HDTV. Pre-Installed FlipShare Software UltraHD comes equipped with FlipShare, Flip Video's video-sharing solution. FlipShare launches instantly the first time you connect to your computer. Featuring an intuitive drag-and-drop interface that's as easy to use as the camcorder itself, FlipShare lets you: Save and Organize: Watch your videos on your computer whenever you want, and create your own folders to organize your videos, or simply use the automatic date-stamp system. Publish Online: Upload your videos instantly to YouTube, MySpace, and many other websites, all with the click of a button. It's never been this easy to share your videos online! Email Videos: Send your videos privately, and select from a wide assortment of included greeting cards to personalize your message. In fact, Flip will let you email a link to your video to your family and friends. This bundle also includes a 1 year extended warranty.

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Sharper Image 720P HD900 HD Camcorder with Touch Screen, 5.0 MP CMOS, Image Stabilization, 3-Inch Touch Screen LCD, 3X Optical 4X Digital Zoom, Built-in Voice Recorder (Silver) Review

Sharper Image 720P HD900 HD Camcorder with Touch Screen, 5.0 MP CMOS, Image Stabilization, 3 inch Touch Screen LCD, 3X Optical 4X Digital Zoom, Built-in Voice Recorder
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What a great buy!!!!! This camera is great - I got it for my son for his birthday, but I sneak and use it from time to time! The touch screen is so cool and the quality of the picture is top of the line. It even comes with a pen for the touch screen on the LCD.

Highly reccomended.

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Prepare to fall in love with this Sharper Image, touch screen multifunction camcorder! It is designed specifically to meet your needs. Besides for HD video, the HD900 takes digital still photos at 5MP and comes with a built-in voice recorder. It has a 3-Inch touch LCD, an 8x digital zoom, and image stabilization. Its beautiful, sleek design is a serious eye-catcher. Once you pick it up, you won-t want to put it down! Extremely easy to use, the Sharper Image HD900 is perfect for any age. Capture life-s most captivating moments today!

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