Coby TF-DVD8503 8.5-Inch Widescreen TFT Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player with Swivel Screen, Black Review

Coby TF-DVD8503 8.5 inch Widescreen TFT Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player with Swivel Screen, BlackWhen the dvd player arrived I was really impressed with all of its features: 1. car mount for the headrest, 2. remote control, 3. swivel and 4. car charger.

Major Advantages: 1. extremely functional; 2. battery last for over 2 hours and if the battery runs low, you can always plug it into the the car charger; 3. the screen is large enough to view across the room; 4. you can use the remote from nearly 8 feet away and 5. most of all it works!! :>

Disadvantages: 1. you can not control the volume with the remote and 2. for the price, the material of the dvd player does not appear to be of quality (it feels like plastic).

All in all it is a great product and so far so good.My 2 year old received it for Christmas and he never leaves home without it!

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Coby TFDVD8503 8.5" widescreen TFT Portable DVD/CD/MP3 player with swivel screen 180-degree rotation, 8.5" TFT color display, DVD,DVD+R/RW, CD,CD-R/RW, JPEG and MP3 compatible, anti-skip circuitry, Dolby digital decoder, digital and analog AV outputs allow for use with home theater system, audio/video input jack for video games,VCR's, or other AV sources, headphone jacks for private listening (x2), multiple languages, parental lock control, black

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Sony SLV-N55 4-Head Hi-Fi VCR Review

Sony SLV-N55 4-Head Hi-Fi VCR1) Like someone else wrote, I too get this disturbance at regular intervals when playing back with the SLV-N55. For me it occurs with some recordings made by other VCRs and pre-recorded videos.
Every 5 to 10 seconds, the picture will jitter vertically for a second. I played around with the tracking to no avail. If it's because of the condition of the tapes or the recordings are a year old, that's still no excuse because these same particular tapes play perfectly stable on my other 3 Panasonic VCRs, and it should have no problem with pre-recorded tapes ESPECIALLY.
(Side Note: I have a Panasonic PV-V4522 that makes recordings with a severe vertical jitter on older tapes, leaving you with a bad recording, but if I re-record over the same tape at the same speed, that recording will be stable... go figure)
A hyper-sensitive VCR that requires mint condition tapes to play a decent picture (in the Panasonic's case, to record one)is not very useful then, because you'll WANT to watch and use your tapes and videos in the future, and you can't store your cassettes in a vacuum, electro-magnetic and gravity free chamber or something.
2) While so far the SLV-N55 has no problems playing back recordings made by itself, the quality of those recordings is not to my liking. It seems to record with more color bleed than other VCRs. Also there is this noticeable outline to the right of every object in the picture, resembling a slight "ghost" effect like with poor reception on a TV with rabbit ears or turning the sharpness too high on your set. (I get digital cable)
If this is what 19 Micron quality is all about, then no thank you. I had an Optimus 19 Micron VCR long ago and while playback of it's recordings were fine, playing back of those same recordings on another VCR was very grainy.
They should just keep everything the standard 26 Microns and all will be fine. So from now on I will avoid the feature "19 Micron Heads" like the plague. : P

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Don't miss a minute of your favorite shows or tapes. Sony's compact, 14-inch-wide SLV-N55 is packed with features like flash rewind, commercial skip, and Instant Replay so you can rewind T-120 tapes in less than 60 seconds, flip past commercials with the touch of a button, and replay sports or movie scenes missed the first time around. A camcorder or gaming console plugs right into the SLV-N55's front panel for hassle-free connections.
This model's four-head design ensures smooth slow-motion play (forward and reverse) and clear still-frame images, and with hi-fi sound the unit records and plays back stereo audio tracks. If routing the stereo output to an AV receiver, you can even enjoy four-channel (left, center, right, and monaural surround) Dolby Pro Logic mixes from TV and Dolby-encoded cassettes. The SLV-N55's dual-azimuth construction uses two pairs of recording heads rather than one, each optimized for a specific mode (one for SP recording, the other for EP), while 19-micron heads deliver the clearest possible picture when recording or viewing in EP (extended-play) mode.
Plug & Play guarantees easy set up with auto tuner preset and AutoClock set for all VCR tuner channels. ChildLoc circuitry protects tapes and kids from harm. Other features include index scan and a one-month/eight-event timer. The unit comes with a multibrand TV/VCR remote control.

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JVC HR-S9600U Super VHS VCR Review

JVC HR-S9600U Super VHS VCRI bought this VCR to replace my 10-year old trusty Sony VCR. Unfortunately, Sony no longer offered a VCR which allowed adjustment of audio levels during record ...
Overall, I've been pleased with this VCR after 3 years of ownership. The picture quality is OUTSTANDING, and the digital noise reduction is fantastic. At the time, JVC was the only manufacturer offering this feature - since then Sony and others have introduced similar features.
I only have 2 complaints with the model:
1) The tape transport mechanism is VERY sluggish and imprecise. When you hit STOP the tape "slides" for a few seconds before it actually stops. Same with PLAY, etc. Certainly NOT the dead-stop response that Sony VCRs offer. Apparently, this is a standard design flaw with all JVC VCRs. (I have not tested their latest models)
2) The cable box control does not allow channels greater than 199. Perhaps in 1999 when this VCR was released, that was acceptable. Today with the advent of Digital cable and satellite, you I can no longer use it to control my recording. (interestingly enough, my "lower end" Sony VCR which I purchased at the same time as this unit DOES allow channels up to 999)

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The HR-S9600 is the quintessential VCR, featuring the beautiful high-resolution images made possible by Super VHS high-band recording and DigiPure picture improvement technology. This Super VHS system lets you experience smooth, noiseless, slow-motion and fast-motion pictures offered by the exclusive Dynamic Drum System.

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Sony CD Clock Radio - ICFCD7000BLK Review

Sony CD Clock Radio - ICFCD7000BLKLoaded with options. Good sound for its size. When using the CD for alarm, you can select what track to play and set the volume. It can be set to be very dim too, so it won't bother the light sleeper. I burnt my own CD with my favorite tunes and I can change which tune to wake up every no and then. Great purchase.

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AM/FM/MP3/CD Clock Radio, Black/Silver, AC/Battery (Incl)

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RCA RP3714 Dual Wake Clock Radio Review

RCA RP3714 Dual Wake Clock RadioI love how this clock looks, I love that if I tap the top, I get a glowy blue nightlight, I love the nap button, programmable from 20 minutes to 2 hours, I love the ease of use with the buttons placement, it even has good reception for the radio.

I hate that I bought it at the beginning of April 06 and by August half the lines that made up the numbers on the face no longer worked. It is impossible to read the clock anymore. I hate that when I went to the point of sale, they no longer carry it, and when I went to RCA, they no longer even show it on their site.

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The RCA RP3714 Dual Wake Clock Radio not only gives you the choice of waking up to the alarm clock or radio, but also offers two alarm settings for two different users. Now both the early riser and late sleeper can have the best of all possible wake-up options.
A programmable snooze feature turns the alarm or radio off for an extra nine minutes of sleep, or can be programmed for up to 30 minutes, and can allow for a total of two hours of extra snoozing. When it's bed time, the radio can be set to play for up to two hours, allowing you to listen to your favorite radio station as you gently fall asleep. The alarm clock's Graduwake Ramp-up Alarm feature automatically ramps up from a low volume level to allow for a smooth transition from sleep to wake. And finally, the low-heat design of the energy-saving LED bulb enhances your room's harmonics, providing you and yours with a peaceful, relaxing way to fall asleep.

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GoVideo DDV2110 Dual Deck Hi-Fi VCR Review

GoVideo DDV2110 Dual Deck Hi-Fi VCRI bought this vcr"GO VIDEO" product and it's only a year old and both decks have decided to not play a picture.It has been cleaned and it was rarely used.I contacted customer service through email and I was told it had to be sent in to be repaired.WARRANTLY IS UP!Now most vcrs I have ever had last for years with no trouble.I definetly love the dual deck but not from GO VIDEO!!

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Watch one video while recording another. Easily duplicate home movies without having to hook up two separate VCRs. And now, tape all your TV shows and remove the commercials for more pleasant and quicker viewing. To get all of this you must only have the Go-Video Dual-Deck from Sensory Science. Why settle for an ordinary VCR when you can have two in one!

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TDK D MC60 - Microcassette - 3 x 60min Review

TDK D MC60 - Microcassette - 3 x 60minNot that many people will see this, as these are somewhat discontinued. When I bought my Olympus PearlCorder S912, a Panasonic MC60 tape came with it. I was pleased with the quality of results I was getting (I'm a musician and I do demos on these things) and it actually had a harmonic quality that emphasized my voice and the good musical harmonics in the songs. I bought some of these Gold TDKs to have spares, and though the average ear probably couldn't tell one mite of a difference, I noticed that the harmonic quality is not as good on these and actually makes my bad notes stand out more (I'm a less than perfect singer, and don't especially care when getting ideas down to tape). The sound is more metallic and shrill. Never thought there'd be a difference in tape quality between brands!

The Panasonic leaves me feeling good about the captured demos, the TDK makes me want to re-record to get a better sounding demo. I guess I don't like these and will be buying the Panasonic ones instead.

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TDK Microcassettes provide reliable, consistent performance in telephone answering machines and microcassette recorders. Strengthened, high quality ferric oxide tape offers superior sound reproduction for maximum playback clarity and unsurpassed durability.

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Sharp VCH993U Hi-Fi VCR Review

Sharp VCH993U Hi-Fi VCRI bought 2 of these already for $120 each and thought I got a deal for a very good quality machine. I'm buying 1 more at this fabulous price to use with one on my existing VCRs because 2 of these are cheaper than buying a Go Video dual deck machine.

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If you hate waiting for videotapes to rewind, this is the VCR for you. Sharp's VCH993U contains a rapid rewind feature that can take a two-hour tape from its end to beginning in about one minute.Another feature is the front-based audio and video jacks, which make it easy to add an additional device - such as a camcorder - without having to access the back of the unit. With strong features and a crisp, clear picture, the Sharp VCH993U is a solid value. This Sharp VCR is an affordable alternative to high-end models that are heavy on frivolous features. This model has all the essentials, including four video heads and hi-fi stereo sound that deliver the video and audio performance you would expect from a major brand like Sharp. Advanced features include Super VHS (S-VHS) compatibility, index search, rapid rewind, and auto head cleaning. The video quality benefits from Sharp's own super-picture technology, which brings clearer, more detailed pictures by minimizing white noise during video playback. In addition, Sharp has equipped this VCR with a 19-micron video head, which preserves video and sound quality during slower recording and playback speeds. For even higher video quality, you can use Super VHS (S-VHS) tapes for playback on this model.

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