This lamp arrived with the package torn.. It worked for less than one minute on battery it does work on USB only now. It is very flimsy and CHEAP!!! I guess I got what I paid for. I bought this as a Christmas gift for our autistic grandson to help him fall asleep. Now I am shopping for one that will actually work. There is no return info and the box is written all in Chinese and it was shipped from China to me! The only reason I gave it one star is because I had to to write this…… …Pioneer Elite BDP-23FD | Silhouette Cameo Wall Art Starter Bundle | Panasonic DMP-BD70V Blu-ray Disc/VHS Multimedia Player | Cheetah Mounts APTMM2B Flat Screen TV | LG LSB316 280W Sound Bar | 3D Blu-ray Disc Player | Montauk Rocks A Richard Siberry Film | VIZIO VHT215 Home Theater Sound Bar | Yamaha BD-S1900BL Blu-ray Disc Player | NEW Oringinal INSIGNIA TV Remote NS-RC02A-12 | Philips HTS3251B/F7 Home Theater | Insignia NS-WBRDVD Connected Blu-Ray Player | Sanyo DP19647 DP19648 DP19649 DP26640 DP26649 | Excelvan ELM327 v1.5 Bluetooth Mini Small | Pioneer BDP-430 3D Blu-ray Disc Player | Sony BDP-S390 Blu-ray Disc Player | Polk Audio RM705 5.1 Home Theater | Marantz UD5005 Blu-Ray Disc Player | Sabrent HDMI to Composite/S-Video Converter 3RCA | Philips HTS3051BV Blu-ray Home Theater System | VGA/Audio to HDMI Converter | eFashion Dream Star Rotating Projector Lamp |
Installed in a 2011 Dodge CaravanI went back and forth on whether or not I wanted to put an above DVD player or the seats. I ultimately decided to go with the seats as it was WAY cheaper. I am glad I did.-Install– Install was very easy. I have yet to adjust these since I installed them 4 months ago. the only dumb thing is the AV cable they include with it..it is WAY TOO SHORT! Easily remedied though(see below)-Clarity– These look ok but definitely not superb. Very pixilated. I knew that when I bought it and the kids don’t know any different.Pros-Dual players. It is SOOO nice to be able to play 2 different movies. I wouldn’t have it any other way.-We have both units on our front seats and our son in the back watches them just fine.-Sound is sufficient and not too bothersome up front. They can get pretty loud if you need them to.Cons- VERY MINOR CONS-Short av cord baffles me.easy fix-Not being able to control them up front kind of stinks but if your kids are old enough, you get used to it.-No remote controls are a bummer. I would have paid extra to have them.-They do kind of get in the way when your kids get into the van but they are very durable and the kids learn.-Our two year old sometimes likes to push the buttons on the front with her feet…. A different location would have been better.I would definitely recommend this player to anyone.For those who do not like the short AV cord…here is what you need to get the “trip” wire fixed. I could not find a long AV cable so this was my solution. Your second screen may dim a bit more due to the length but it’s not bad at all. I never did compare the two but I do know one of my screens is a bit more dim.Total cost- Approx. $8QTY 2 – Sony VMC20FR AV Cable[…]QTY 1 – Female to Female 3 RCA Connector[…]-ShayFirst off, I really like these units and they play and look great just as long as you use the DVD player for each screen individually. The real disappointment comes into play when connecting the two units together to play the same video. The fact that the product uses analog connectivity and only comes with a 3 foot long AV …Pyle Home PHST94IPCW 2.1 Channel Home | Pioneer HTP-071 5.1 Channel Home Theater | Sony ES BDP-S2000ES Blu-ray Disc Player | Yamaha RX-V673 7.2-Channel Network AV Receiver | Pyle Home PHST94IPBK 2.1 Channel Home | Samsung HTD5300 5.1-Channel 3D Blu-Ray Home | Sony BDP-S780 3D Blu-ray Disc Player | Yamaha YHT-S401BL Front Surround Home Theater | Klipsch Sub-12HG Synergy Series 12-Inch Subwoofer | Logitech UE Smart Radio | Pioneer BDP-140 Blu-ray Player 110/220 | Bose CineMate Series II Home Theater | Sonos PLAY:3 All-in-One Wireless Music Player | Energy RC-Micro 5 Pack Channel Home | Sony BDP-S5000ES Blu-ray Disc Player | Denon DHT-1513BA Total 5.1 Channel Home | ZVOX 4004201 Audio Z-Base 420 Low-Profile | BIC America V-1220 12-Inch Down-Firing Powered | Panasonic DMP-BDT321P 3D/Blue Ray Disc Player | Yamaha YHT-597 5.1-Channel Network Home Theater | Scanfob 2002 Bluetooth Wireless Laser Barcode | All-American 15-1/2-Quart Pressure Cooker/Canner | Sony BDP-S1 Blu-ray Disc Player | Mirage MX 5.1 Channel Miniature High-Performance | Sony 5.1 Channel Surround Sound Home | RCA RTB1016 300W Blu-ray Home Theater | Denon DVD-2500BTCI Blu-ray/DVD/CD Player | Yamaha YHT-695BL Complete 5.1-Channel Home Theater | Polk Audio RTI A1 Bookshelf Speakers | Acrobat X Standard Windows | Magnavox NB500MS9 Blu-ray Disc Player | Onkyo TX-NR717 7.2-Channel Home Theater A/V | BDVE390 Blu-ray Home Theater System HookUp | Sylvania NB530SLX Blu-ray Disc Player | Fellowes Powershred 100% Jam Proof 79Ci | Sony BDV-T79 5.1 Channel 3D Blu-ray | Onkyo HT-RC360 7.2-Channel Network Audio/Video Receiver | Oppo BDP-95 Blu Ray DVD Player | Philips HTS3541/F7 5.1-Channel Blu-ray Home Theater | Yamaha RX-V671 7.1-Channel Network AV Receiver | Onkyo HT-S3500 5.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker/Receiver | Fellowes Ds1Os-11cs 11sheet Confetti Cut Paper | Panasonic SC-BT203 Blu-ray Disc Home Theater | Wave Music System III | Onkyo TX-NR414 5.1-Channel Network A/V Receiver | Pyle Home PTCDS2UI AM/FM Radio/CD/Cassette/USB Classic | Samsung BDC6900/XAA Blu-ray 3-D Disc Player | Cerwin Vega VE-12 12 3-Way Tower | Yamaha YHT-S400BL Home Theater System | Philips PD9016/37 9-inch Portable LCD Dual |
Simply great sound, anywhere in your home.
Fill your home with the award-winning sound of this Wave® system whether you love listening to your iPod, iPhone, Internet radio, smartphone apps, tablet or computer. The rich, lifelike music is the result of unique Bose innovations working together to produce sound well beyond the systems’ size.
This special bundle features the Wave® III dock that not only allows you to listen to content directly from your iPod or iPhone, but also control your device through the premium remote. This remote uses powerful IR emitters so you don’t have to point it directly at your Wave® system.
Other convenient features include integrated touch-top controls, which while virtually invisible, are easy enough to trigger in your sleep. It’s the perfect solution for when you want to silence either of the dual alarms to snooze a bit longer. …Polk Audio TSi300 Floorstanding Speaker | LG BD530 Network Blu-ray Disc Player | Definitive Technology Pro Cinema 800 System | ZVOX 555 Low-Profile Single-Cabinet Surround Sound | Pyle Home PHST94IPGL 2.1 Channel Home | Panasonic DMP-BD601k Blu-ray Player | TX-NR709 and HD Theater 1000 System | Yamaha YHT-494BL 5.1-Channel Complete Home Theater | Onkyo C-7030 Compact Disc Player | Panasonic DMP-BD655 networked Blu-Ray Disc Player | Harman Kardon BDS 370 3D 2.1 | Sony BDV-E580 Blu-Ray Disc Player Home | ZVOX 4002201 Audio Z-Base 220 Low-Profile | Sony BDP-BX38 Blu-ray Player Wi-Fi ReadyInternet | Gino RJ45 F-F 8P8C LAN Network | Boston Acoustics TVEE 26 Tvee Model | Sony VBD-MA1 DVDirect MA1 MultiFunction Blu-Ray | Yamaha RX-V371BL 5.1-Channel A/V Receiver | Klipsch HD Theater SB 3 Soundbar | Wave Radio III Graphite Gray | PIONEER ELITE BDP-62FD 2D/3D Multi Region | Sony All-In-One iPod & iPhone Audio | Yamaha YHT-897 5.1-Channel Network Home Theater | Polk Audio Surroundbar IHT 3000 Home | Samsung 3D Smart Blu-Ray Player Bundle | Onkyo DS-A5 iPod/iPhone/iPad Dock | Onkyo HT-S9400THX 7.1-Channel Network A/V Receiver/Speaker | Sony Mutekis Hi-Fi Stereo Monster Sound | MRC AA-210 Sound Master 210 Sound | Infinity Primus PC351 Three-way dual 5-1/4-Inch | Yamaha YHT-797 5.1-Channel Network Home Theater | Yamaha 3D-Ready 5.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver | Samsung BD-D5500C 3D Blu-ray Player | Sonos SUB Wireless Subwoofer | Pyle Home PTCDS7UIB Retro Vintage Turntable | Harman Kardon HKTS 16WQ 5.1 Channel | Samsung Factory Refurbished BD-D6100C 3D Blu-Ray | Yamaha YHT-693BL 5.1 Channel HTiB System | Boston Acoustics TVee Model 25 Sound | Koolertron Home Theater Portable DVD Projector | Denon DVDA1UDCI Blu-ray/DVD/CD Player | Yamaha YHT-697 5.1-Channel Network Home Theater | Koolertron Portable Projector 800×600 Home Theater | Onkyo CS-355 CD Hi-Fi Mini System | Seiki World Multi Region Blu Ray | Samsung HT-E6730W 7.1 Channel 3D Blu-Ray | Onkyo TX-SR313 5.1-Channel Home Theater A/V | Onkyo TX-NR515 7.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver | Smart Blu ray Dynex Combo Player | Wave Music System III Premium Bundle |
SONOS IN GENERALI’ve been using Sonos since 2009, and it’s been flawless, an absolute joy. I’ve got instant, automatically-updated access to all of my iTunes Tracks, Artists, Playlists and Albums. Sonos also has an excellent implementation of Pandora, Rhapsody (and other music services) and Internet radio. It’s such a pleasure to hear them throughout the house and Patio, controlled by my iPhone, and with full broadband quality sound.The flexibility and ease of use are equally impressive. Each zone can play any independent track or other music choice, or be instantly grouped (synchronized) with any number of other zones. Even when zones are synchronized, it’s a snap to control (a) the volume of any individual zone within the group or (b) the volume of the entire group while automatically maintaining the relative levels you’ve previously set. The ability to simultaneously play different tracks in different rooms from a single iTunes library, attached to a single computer, is an impressive technological feat that can not be achieved with a standard Apple AirPlay device. (You can also play music from multiple libraries on one or more computers). Any or all of those zones can be beautifully controlled by a single iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, android or by any number of such controllers.I also have an Apple Airport Express linked to a sonos line-in, so that my friends can stream music to my sonos system, directly from their iPhones/iPads using Apple Airplay. That works well, but sometimes a streaming iPhone will loose its WiFi connection as you move about the house. (Of course, iPhone/Airplay WiFi streaming glitches are not sonos related problems. This is more of an illustration of how a WiFi based streaming system is likely to work in general.) Nonetheless, it’s great to have Airplay available for friends.My Sonos system has been absolutely flawless, with a consistent, intuitive interface, and my iPhone, with its Sonos controller app, is always right there in my pocket, ready to go.Setup for all of the Sonos zones has been a snap, and the system has been a total joy from day one.SONOS Play:5Sounds every bit as good as, or better than my Bose Sound Dock. Looks great. Sets up in seconds, and moves easily between rooms when needed. It can really be cranked up in volume without distortion. Perfect.One requirement to be aware of is that you’ll either …Sony BDV-E780W Blu-Ray Disc Player Home | Yamaha YHT-497 5.1-Channel Home Theater System | Definitive Technology SR-8040BP | Sony BDP-S370 Blu-ray Disc Player | LG BH6720S 1000W 3D Blu-ray Home | Samsung HTD6500W 5.1 CH 3D Blu-Ray | Sony BDV-T58 3D Blu-ray Disc/DVD Home | Samsung BD-D6500 3D Blu-ray Disc Player | Sony BDV-E570 Blu-ray Player Home Entertainment | ZaapTV HD309 4th Generation IPTV Media | Onkyo HT-S3400 5.1 Channel Home Theater | Vizio VBR337 3D Blu-Ray Player | Panasonic KX-TG7622B DECT 6.0 Link-to-Cell via | Panasonic SC-BTT196 5.1 CH Home Theater | TVpad Latest Version M121S | Sony BDP-S380 Blu-ray Disc Player | Bose Lifestyle 48 Series IV | ZaapTV HD309 Reciever | Vizio SB4021M-A1 40 2.1 Home Theater | Sony BDP-S570 3D Blu-ray Disc Player | Bose Lifestyle V35 home entertainment system–Black | Yamaha BDX-610BL Blu-Ray Home Theater System | Definitive Technology ProCenter 1000 Compact Center | Sony BDP-S360 Blu-ray Disc Player | Denon AVR-4520CI Networking Home Theater Receiver | Onkyo HT-S5500 7.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker/Receiver | Fellowes 3229901 PowerShred 99Ci 17 Sheet | Panasonic DMP-BD85K WiFi Enabled Blu-Ray Disc | Bose Lifestyle V25 home entertainment system–Black | Yamaha YAS-201 Front Surround System | Polk Audio Monitor 70 AM7025-B 3-Way | Panasonic DMP-BD60 Blu-ray Disc Player | Bose Lifestyle 135 Home Entertainment System | Yamaha RX-V473 5.1-Channel Network AV Receiver | Pyle PT798SBA 7.1 Channel Home Theater | Sony BDP-S470 3D Blu-ray Disc Player | Bose Lifestyle T20 home theater system–Black | Yamaha YHT-595BL Complete 5.1-Channel Home Theater | Audio-Technica AT-LP120-USB Direct-Drive Professional Turntable | Samsung BD-D7500 3D Blu-ray Disc Player | Definitive Technology SoloCinema XTR Sound Bar | Yamaha YHT-397 5.1-Channel Home Theater System | Sony BRAVIA DAV-DZ170 Home Theater System | LG BD570 Network Blu-ray Disc Player | Lifestyle 235 home entertainment system | Onkyo TX-NR616 7.2-Channel THX Select2 Plus | Ion It18 CD Direct Conversion Turntable | Samsung BD-C6500 Blu-ray Disc Player | Harman Kardon BDS 770 5.1 Channel | Sonos PLAY:5 All-in-One Wireless Music Player |
I was told by a friend that this unit was great but I could not find many reviews at amazon and actually it had only one review and was negative. I went to my local video store and they had the unit for a good price plus a 30 days money back guarantee so I gave it a try. Setup took me less than 10 minutes in total, from the moment I opened the box to the moment I was streaming a Netflix movie.I have a wireless network created with an Apple Airport Express router. I connected the LG unit to the TV with an HDMI cable (not included). Connected the unit to the AC power and connected the included USB wireless adaptor. When I turned the unit ON, the HOME screen was easy to understand, went to SETUP and clicked on NETWORK. My home network was listed, entered my password and in 30 seconds it was connected. I went to HOME, clicked on the ONLINE icon and then clicked on Netflix icon. The unit connected, gave me a Netflix code that I entered in my account using my computer and in less than 1 minute I was connected and browsing titles.Picture quality very good. Overall very satisfied. DVD quality as well as Blu-Ray quality is very good and similar to higher end units that retail for 2x more.This product works as well as the package directions and reviews indicated. Super easy set up for a novice like me. Nice slim design makes it unobtrusive and the small footprint is appreciated amidst all the other devices (satellite, DVD/VCR, sound bar.)The wireless LG dongle works flawlessly with great speed connected to our wireless router. Must say, though, that the wireless router is in the same room. Incredibly clear and crisp video through Netflix for movies made in 1969 & the 1970’s. Haven’t tried a blu-ray DVD yet (need to bring them back from being on loan.)My observations, opinions, and preferences make this a mediocre product at best. Others’ observations, opinions, and preferences may make this perfectly suitable for them. That said…This is my second BD-640. The first one arrived defective. The tray wouldn’t open. A phone call to LG Customer Service at 2:00am Pacific got very quick, courteous support, but it was still dead, Jim. So back it went. Amazon cross shipped a …Personalized DESPICABLE ME Minion Character | ORGINAL Genuine Samsung Extended Battery Kit | iPhone 4 case | TI USB CABLE | Nettalk Duo VOIP Telephone Service | Franklin Electronics MWD-1470 Merriam Webster Electronic | Fortinet FVC-40 FortiVoice-40 Phone System: 2 | Casio MS-80S Simple Calculator | Sony HT-CT150 3D Sound Bar System | Samsung HT-E5500W HTIB 5.1 Channel 3D | Samsung HW-E450 Wireless AirTrack Sound Bar | LG NB3520A 300W Sound Bar | Sony HTCT260 Sound Bar Home Theater | Sony STRDH520 7.1 Channel 3D AV | Panasonic SC-BTT190 3D Blu-Ray Disc 5.1 | Panasonic SC-BTT490 3D Blu-Ray Disc 5.1 | Sony HTCT550W 3D Sound Bar Home | Sony HTSS380 3D Home Theater System | Panasonic SC-BTT195 3D Blu-Ray Disc 5.1 | Onkyo HT-S5400 7.1-Channel Home Theater System | Panasonic SC-HC57 Compact Audio System | Sony BDVN790W Blu-ray Home Theater System | Panasonic SC-HTB550 2.1-Channel Home Theater System | Samsung HT-E5400 5.1 Channel Smart 3D | Panasonic SC-HTB20 2.1-Channel Multi-Positional 3D Home | Sony BDVN890Z Blu-ray Home Theater Systems | LG BH6820SW 1000W 3D Blu-ray Home | Sony BDVE390 Blu-ray Home Theater Systems | Panasonic SC-XH150 5.1 Channel Cinema Surround | Sonos CONNECT:AMP Wireless Streaming Music System | Samsung HTD4500 HTIB 5.1 CH 2D | Panasonic SC-HTB350 2.1-Channel Home Theater System | Samsung HT-E6500W 5.1 Channel 3D Blu-Ray | LG BP620 3D Blu-Ray Player | ZVOX 4003201 Audio Z-Base 320 Low-Profile | Samsung HT-E550 HTIB 5.1 Channel Home | Impecca TVS150 5.1 Channel Surround Spot | Sony RBDVP-SR500H Refurbished DVD Player | Panasonic SC-XH170 5.1-Channel Cinema Surround Home | Yamaha RX-V373 5.1-Channel AV Receiver | Samsung 5.1 Channel 3D Blu-ray Home | Samsung RBBD-D5250C/ZA Refurbished Blu-Ray Player | Samsung HT-E4500 HTIB 5.1 Channel 3D | Yamaha YAS-101BL Front Surround System | Sony STRDN1030 Wi-Fi Network A/V Receiver | LG BD670 3D Wireless Network Blu-ray | LG BH9220BW 1080W 3D Blu-ray Home | Onkyo RBX-500 iLunar Dock Music System | Boston Acoustics SNDWRESHTSB Compact Home Theater | LG BD640 Network Wireless Blu-ray Disc |
Great product from Sony, I have had it for about 2 weeks now, I have played it every day made it go through some rigorous tests. Works perfect, I did a compare with Bose 321GSX and found this to be a lot better for half the price!.Excellent surround sound effect, IPOD dock works great, rear wireless speakers are amazing, even though Sony says not to keep the unit under the shelf, it still works great and the rear wireless work perfectly.Easy setup, and looks great, I even hid the subwoofer behind the TV and did the auto calibration..sounds great.I’d recommend a 100% buy.This system is awesome. I’ve had it for about a month now and watched a few movies with it. I’m not an audiophile and this is my first surround sound system for my primary living room theater.I picked this system mainly because of the tower speakers and the S-AIR module. It’s a all in one system with a blue ray disk player that supports about 5 different digital audio codecs. It’s a clean minimalist design. I was surprised by the depth of the receiver. It’s bigger than I expected and fills the majority of shelf space in my entertainment stand.One thing that bugged me are the the buttons on the top front edge of the receiver. They are small, the same shape and color which force you to read the label to tell what they are. This makes it even more irritating because the remote doesn’t have an eject button and I had to learn which of those tiny buttons would eject my disk. I guess I’m really lazy.Assembly took all but 15 minutes. It took more time to arrange the pieces around the room. There’s a quick setup guide that will calibrate your system with an included microphone.One thing to be aware of, as with most HTIB, there are no video inputs. What this means, is that you’ll need to connect all your video sources directly to the TV or a HDMI switch. However, there are mutliple audio inputs. So for example, if you wanted to connect your XBOX 360 to this unit, you’ll have to connect your HDMI to your tv and then use an optical cable to route the audio to the receiver. Or you could use the optical out from your TV. This is not ideal, in my opinion, but then again that was …Yamaha YHT-395BL Complete 5.1-Channel Home Theater | Yamaha YHT-895BL Complete 7.1-Channel Home Theater | Panasonic SC-HTB15 Home Theater System | LG LHB306 Network 3D Blu-ray Home | Samsung Electronics HT-D6730W Home Theater System | Klipsch CS700CS-700CS-700 2.1 Home Theater | Philips HTS3306/F7 Home Theater | Insignia 570w 5.1-ch. Home Theater System | Panasonic SC-BTT370 5.1 Channel 3D Blu-ray | Sony SAVAD900 Home Theater System | Bose Lifestyle V30 Home Theater System | ANV AV-515S Passive 5.1 Home Theater | Polk Audio RM75 5-Channel Home Theater | Panasonic SC-HT730 5-Disc DVD Home Theater | Yamaha YHT-491BL Home Theater in a | Philips HTS5506/F7 Home Theater | Sharp HTSB500 3.1 Sound Bar Audio | Onkyo HT-S5200 7.1-Channel Home Entertainment Receiver/Speaker | Bose 43478 LIFESTYLE 48 Home Entertainment | Insignia NS-H2002B 200W 5.1-Ch. Home Theater | Altec Lansing Technologies PT7031 5.1 Sound | Bose Lifestyle V10 home theater system | Denon S102 DVD Home Theater System | Backyard Theater Complete 8-foot Outdoor Entertainment | Sony BRAVIA DAV-HDX265 Home Theater System | BOSE R Lifestyle 38 DVD home | Denon DHT-391XP 5.1 Channel Home Theater | Panasonic SC-BT730 Blu-ray DiscTM 5.1 Home | Panasonic SC-BTT770 5.1 Channel 3D Blu-ray | 5.1 Wireless SLS Q-line Gold 650w | Samsung HT-C5500 Blu-ray Home Theater System | Samsung Electronics HT-D5500 Home Theater System | Frisby Tower Wireless Surround Sound Home | Philips HTS3371D/F7 DVD Home Theater | Sony BDV-E770W Blu-ray Player Home Entertainment | Samsung HT-C6930W 3D Blu-ray Home Theater | Sony BRAVIA DAV-HDX285 5.1-Channel Theater System | Sony BRAVIA DAV-HDX589W 5.1-Channel Theater System | RCA RTD3133 DVD Home Theater System | Polk Audio SurroundBar360 DVD Home Theater | LG LHT854 DVD Disc Home Theater | Samsung HT-C550 Home Theater System | Klipsch CS-500 2.1 Home Theater System | Sony BRAVIA Theater System | LG LHB536 1100W 3D Blu-ray Home | LG LHB335 Network Blu-ray Disc Home | Coby DVD-755 5.1 Channel DVD Player | LG LHB535 5.1 Channel Network Blu-ray | Sony DAV-HDX275 BRAVIA 5-Disc DVD/CD Player | Sony BDVE500W 5.1-Channel Blu-ray |
….. cause I didn’t believe it either.Quincy Jones + Studio Level speaker mfgr = quality I didn’t expect at a value I could never get through normal channels. I’m not an audiophile, but these create a better sound space than my local movie theater. I didn’t plan to add surround sound to my flat-screen till I found these, but now I actually look forward to sitting down to the sound as much as the picture with my new flat screen. For the first few weeks, we turned around on several occassions thinking someone might be in the house, when we heard a particularly clear back noise. It was eerie.On the older silver line set that I own, lab analysis shows a nice, even sound across all bandwidths except for a narrow drop off just below the voice range. When I first bought these I thought I could hear that difference playing the same song back and forth with my home audio system. Now I don’t hear it, but I think I’ve just gotten used to it. Of course my home audio system can’t touch the clean simplicity of the highs on ribbon technology speakers.As a point of comparison, when I sit in the comfy leather chair at Best-Buy to watch their top of the line set up, the sound is a little bit richer and beefier than this set up will deliver. Still, these aren’t toys themselves. At 110 pounds there’s a lot of mass in speaker magnets. When I come home to this I’m very satisfied with this sound. It’s way beyond the cheese-factor of a typical home theater in a box, conveys movie sound tracks and football games well enough to entrance (too well – I’ve gained 20 pounds) and the sense of things moving in space is believable and real. For me it’s clear enough that I’ve saved hundreds on movies I now watch at home instead of in the theater.I think the way they can do this so cheaply is by not chasing the most recent audio format/standard on the receiver. You’ll notice Dolby doesn’t say “Dolby-HD.” Note too that there’s no built disc player, etc. Just sound stuff: a tuner and an amplifier. To my ears the quality of these speakers contributes a lot more than anything in the …Western Digital My Net N900 Central | Netgear WNR2000 N300 Wireless Router | TP-Link TL-WN822N 300 Mbps High Gain | Micca MPLAY-HD 1080p Full-HD Digital Media | Roku XDS Streaming Player 1080p | ZyXEL PLA4205 HomePlug AV 500 Mbps | Roku XD 1080p Streaming Player | RJ45 AB 2 Way Switch Box | Cisco-Linksys WRT120N Wireless-N Home Router | TRENDnet 5-Port GREENnet Switch | Panasonic TY-WL20U Wireless Adapter | IOGEAR GUH227 7 Port High Speed | CradlePoint CTR35 Wireless N Portable Router | LG ANWL100W Digital Device | Factory Refurbished NETGEAR WNDR3400 N600 Wireless-N | NComputing L300 Ethernet Virtual Desktop | Airlink 101 Wireless N 300MBPS Router | Belkin N+ Wireless Router | Roku 2 HD Streaming Player | EskyTM 150Mbps WIFI MINI USB WIRELESS | Cisco Linksys Factory Refurbished M20 Valet | D-Link Systems DIR-600L Wireless-N150 Home Cloud | Actiontec PWR511K01 500 Mbps HomePlug HD | HY-88E Emergency Dynamo Solar Self Powered | Roku 2 XD Streaming Player refurbished | Mini Computer Andriod 4.1 MK808 Dual | Beats by Dre Solo/Mixr/Studio Replacement ControlTalk | Pouch Case Airform Bag | American Red Cross Emergency Weather Radio | Sirio Mag 145 PL Magnetic Mount | 2.4GHz Wireless 3W Audio Video AV | JBL Micro Wireless Bluetooth Speaker | 12ft 3.5mm M/M Stereo Audio Cable | RCA DRC6272 Twin Mobile DVD Players | Logitech Squeezebox Touch | LG BH9420PW 1080W 3D Blu-ray Home | Sony HT-SS370 Surround Sound Home Theater | Samsung Electronics HT-D550 Home Theater System | 321 GS Series III DVD Home | Samsung Electronics HW-D550 Home Theater System | LG NB3520A Sound Bar Audio System | Bowers and Wilkins Panorama Integrated A/V | LG LHB336 1100W 3D Blu-ray Home | Vertical Foundations A/V Component Wall System | Sony BDVE280 3D Blu-ray Disc Home | BDVN790W Blu-ray Home Theater System 1000w | Samsung Blu-Ray/DVD Home Entertainment System | 7.2 Channel WiFi Network A/V Receiver | Panasonic 5.1-Ch. 3D Blu-ray Home Theater | SLS Q-Line Gold 650w 5.1 Surround |
Update Oct 21, 2011: At the one month mark, this router has been functioning without reboots/restarts/drops in a house full of network bandwidth hungry clients – still @ FW 1.0.0.18. I’ve even forgotten that I swapped routers – the true test of a good invisible appliance :)Update Oct 03, 2011: While I have not encountered any problems, there are complaints about the 1.0.0.18 firmware dropping wireless connections in 2.4GHz 802.11n mode and with DNS issues that require reboots of the router. A 1.0.0.19-DNS beta update has been released to fix the latter problem.###############In a span of about 6 months, Netgear has released the WNDR4000, the WNDR3800, and the WNDR4500. Unfortunately, unlike most normal product naming schemes, higher model numbers do not necessarily translate into more functionality.For instance, the WNDR3800 will have a greater impact on my own home network simply because:1. Most of my devices (incl. consoles and media devices) use the 2.4GHz spectrum (where Clear Channel helps).2. Most of my needs center around media streaming (where video mode helps).So how does it perform?################I ran some benchmarks using iPerf between two computers, connected wirelessly on the 2.4GHz band. Impressively, the WNDR3800 gave me a constant throughput of about 24 to 26 Mbps.inSSIDer also indicates that with the WNDR3800’s amplifiers, my RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indication) amplitude is at least 10dB better than when using my WNDR3700.In real world tests – streaming Netflix and other content was great on all my media devices.Enumerating the Pros:###############1. Easy install. Follow the simple procedure outlined in the comments below, and you’ll be online in minutes.2. Solid, stable connection with great rangeNo feature set in the world could make up for dropped connections. Fortunately, my connection is steady even diagonally across my home, through multiple walls/floors.3. Clear Channel technology.When interference is detected on the 2.4GHz band (e.g., too many packets dropped), the 3800 automatically moves its clients to a different channel. Using inSSIDer, you can see this happen over time.4. Video ModeThe 3800 can prioritize video packets on the 5GHz band, to minimize stutter.5. ReadyShare storage and CloudRouter based storage usually trades off features and performance, for convenience. Still, the WNDR3800 performed well on my network. I was even able to attach 2 drives via a USB 2.0 hub. The ReadyShare Cloud made these drives available to me over the Internet (using a downloaded applet) – even through a corporate firewall!6. USB printingI was …Motorola SB6120 SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 eXtreme | TRENDnet Punch Down Tool 110 | J-Tech Digital High Quality Mini DisplayPort | TRENDnet 500 Mbps Compact Powerline Ethernet | CyberPower High-Speed 7-Port USB Hub | TRENDnet Gigabit PCI Adapter Card TEG-PCITXR | Kinivo BTD-300 Bluetooth 3.0 USB adapter | TRENDnet USB to Parallel 1284 Converter | RCA DCM425 Digital Cable Modem | Cisco SG200-26 24 10/100/1000 Ports | Asus GX-D1081 8-Port Power-Saving Gigabit Switch | Netgear XAVB5004 Powerline Network Adapter | TRENDnet 24-Port Unmanaged Gigabit GREENnet Desktop | Rocketfish Powerline Networking Kit | Syba Low Profile PCI-Express 1394b/1394a | Cisco SD2008T 8 Port Desktop | Solarcon I-MAX 2000 CB/Ham Radio Base | Samsung EPL-1PL0BEGXAR USB Connection Kit | Rosewill RNX-N1 Wireless-N 2.0 Dongle 02.11b/g/n | Global News | Alfa AWUS036H High power 1000mW 1W | SlingLink TURBO W1 Ethernet over Power | Actiontec Ethernet to Coax Adapter | Actiontec Ethernet to Coax Adapter Kit | Netgear JGS516 ProSafe 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet | Ceton InfiniTV 4 PCIe | Engenius EAP9550 Wireless N 300Mbps Access | D-Link Powerline AV Network Adapter Kit | TP-LINK Wireless N150 Mini Pocket Router | Hauppauge 1212 HD-PVR High Definition Personal | Logitech Revue Companion Box Google TV | 3D Video Wizard Console 2 Pack | Western Digital My Book Live 2 | Sling Media Slingbox SOLO | Sling Media Slingbox PRO-HD SB300-100 | Linksys E3200 High-Performance Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N | Satechi Premium 4 Port Aluminum USB | ASUS RT-N16 Wireless-N 300 Maximum Performance | IOGEAR USB 2.1 Bluetooth Micro Adapter | The Boxee Box by D-Link HD | Cisco Linksys Refurbished E1000 Wireless-N Router | Synology DiskStation 4-Bay | Western Digital My Book Live Duo | WiFi Wireless IEEE 802.11N/G/B WLAN 150Mbps | IncrediSonic Ultra Play IMP150 | TP-LINK IEEE 802.11n | 1 pack of 3 Remote Control | IOGEAR Bluetooth 4.0 USB Micro Adapter | TP-LINK TL-WR1043ND Ultimate Wireless N Gigabit | Netgear WNDR3800 N600 Premium Edition Dual |
I had been quietly despairing for some time about occasional service dropouts with Cox’s Premier service tier. I’ve generally been happy with them for the past 10 years, even though they oversubscribe the heck out of my SoCal neighborhood. But, for the last 8 months my home’s internet connection would “go away” between 10:30AM and 1:30PM for no obvious reason. Digital TV and VoIP service were not impacted. I figured it was a maintenance reset at the head end or some such thing. Then it started happening more frequently at any and all hours, and even though I’d sometimes call in a trouble ticket to Cox, the problem would clear itself after 15-30 minutes with no trouble found.Finally I decided to swap out the old Ambit DOCSIS 2.0 modem for a new modem, even though I wasn’t upgrading my service. This was the first time I had to buy a cable modem as all previous units were provided at no charge by Cox. So I griped a bit when I went into the Cox retail store and they told me that a) my problems would likely go away by upgrading to a DOCSIS 3.0 modem, and b) they’d be happy to sell me a DPC3010 for $79. A quick check online showed that Cox’s price was decent, and that it would be immediately provisioned and ready to plug in by the time I drove home.And indeed it was painless, plugging and playing without my having to call Cox service to register or authenticate the device. Not only is the DPC3010 providing 100% uptime, the upgrade to DOCSIS 3.0 hardware gives me a 3MB-5MB improvement in download speeds when compared with the old Ambit modem. And, the GigE interface to my Apple TimeCapsule router also seems to provide improved network speeds on both wired Ethernet and 802.11n wireless connections throughout my home. With 4+ months of use, I’m glad I made the purchase.This product has exceeded my expectations in every way. My speed has more than doubled from its first use. Easy working with Mediacom for the installation and the company I purchased it from was a delight to work with also.I got this so I wouldn’t have to pay Comcast monthly rental fees to use one of their modems. It works great, and was quick and easy to set up with just a quick call to Comcast technical …Tailgate Folding Wooden Picnic Table | Vogelzang BX22EL Lil Sweetie Cast Iron | Castaway L-STECWG Large Steel Hammock Stand | Rokinon FE8M-NEX 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye Lens | Rokinon FE75MFT-B 7.5mm F3.5 UMC Fisheye | Wenzel Smartshade Canopy | G-Shock GA-150 Watch | Rokinon FE8M-N 8mm F3.5 Fisheye Lens | Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Standard | Wooden Hammock 2 Person Cotton Rope | Ingersoll-Rand 4151 Ultra Duty 6-Inch Vacuum | KidKraft Easel Desk | Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM | Rokinon FE8M-P 8mm F3.5 Fisheye Lens | Kitchen Backsplash Tile Mural | Stanley Bostitch N80CB-1 Round Head 1-1/2 | Nikon 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX | Black & Decker LCS120 20-Volt Lithium-Ion | Step2 Naturally Playful Big Folding Slide | Rokinon 8 mm f/3.5 Lens | Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM | KOHLER K-3361-4-NA Staccato Dual Large/Medium Self-Rimming | Surefire P2X Fury Dual Output LED | Landmann 28346 Big Sky Western Firepit | Opteka 650-2600mm Telephoto Zoom Lens | Delta Faucet 300LF-WF Classic | Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM | Electric Imp | HP Wireless Card Atheros AR5B95 AR9285 | Lantronix xPrintServer Office Edition | Sierra Wireless 313U Unlocked AT&T 4G | PLANET VC-231 100/100 Mbps Ethernet to | Triline USB 2.0 to Fast Ethernet | EDUP EP-9506N Mobile Hotspot 3G Portable | Intel 1030 Wireless N Bluetooth Bt | HP Genuine AC Adapter 32V 1560mA | Verizon USB760 3G Prepaid USB Broadband | Linksys SE1500 5-Port Fast Ethernet Switch | Linksys SE2500 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch | Plugable USB 2.0 to 10/100 Fast | Rosewill USB 2.0 External 5dBi Antenna | TP-Link TL-SG1005D 5-Port Unmanaged Gigabit Desktop | Doctor Who Tardis USB Hub | D-Link DES-1105 5-Port 10/100 Desktop | D-Link 16-Port Rackmountable Gigabit Switch DGS-1016D | D-Link 24-Port Rackmountable Gigabit Switch DGS-1024D | ZyXEL GS1100-16 16 Port Gigabit Rackmount | ZyXEL GS1100-24 24PORT Gigabit Rackmount Switch | TRENDnet 16-Port Gigabit GREENnet Switch | Cisco Model DPC3010 DOCSIS 3.0 8×4 |
If you have always wanted a fisheye lens for your m 4/3 camera but didn’t want to spend the big bucks for the Panasonic 8mm, this could be the lens for you.Don’t let the lack of auto focus and automatic aperture control prevent you from buying this lens. It’s pretty easy to use. You must use the lens in either manual or aperture priority mode and focus is very forgiving because of the large depth of field. Automatic and Program modes will not work with this lens. If you want to check focus, you can very easily use the zoom display function and then set the focus. To use this lens, you must set your camera to “Shoot Without Lens” before using this lens because there is no electrical connections between the camera and the lens and the camera will not know that it is attached. To set the f-stop, you use a aperture ring on the lens, just like in the days before fully automatic SLRs. I normally shoot in manual or aperture priority mode, and I really like having the aperture control on the lens instead of using a control on the camera body.The size of this lens is perfect for the micro 4/3 system. It’s not too big and it’s not too small.The lens is sharp even wide open and the build quality is excellent. Yes it produces a distorted image..its a fisheye, but distortions are corrected in Photoshop or Lightroom and it does not produce a black frame around the image like other fisheyes.The Rokinon 7.5mm is great for video and HDR photos.I did a side by side test with a friends Panasonic 8mm and the image quality is pretty similar. But I have to admit, the Panasonic is easier to use because of the auto focus.This isn’t the kind of lens you will use every day so the significantly lower cost than the Panasonic 8mm is much appreciated. No regrets on this purchase.Wow, this really is an amazingly good fisheye lens. At the price it is even more incredible.First, the image quality: At F/5.6 it is razor sharp all the way into the extreme corners, at F/3.5 (wide open) it is razor sharp across almost the entire frame and is showing just the tiniest bit of softness (only visible at 200% really) in the extreme corners. I have to …RageCams GoPro Hero 2 Original Replacement | Fujinon XT17sx4.5BRM Lens 1/3 ENG Style | Panasonic 45mm f/2.8 Aspherical Macro MEGA | QuickBooks Premier 2013 | Uniflame GAD1001B LP Gas Outdoor Firebowl | Moen TS6720BN 90 Degree Two-Handle Bathroom | Propane Installation Kit | Razor E100 Electric Scooter | Raynox DCR-250 Super Macro Snap-On Lens | Nikon 60mm f/2.8D AF Micro-Nikkor Lens | Razor Pro XXX Scooter | Universal Power-Pak 445 Adjustable Dumbbells | Paslode 501000 F-350S PowerMaster Plus Pneumatic | SMC Pentax FA 50mm f/1.4 | Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM | On The Edge 900124 Red Folding | Swiss Legend Mens 10125-BB-01-SA Challenger Chronograph | Delta Faucet 51405-CZ Universal Showering Components | Poulan Pro 960730023 Soft-Sided Grass Bagger | Sigma 20mm f/1.8 EX DG RF | Canon EFS 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS II | Zero Tolerance ZT0350TSST G10 Handle | Swiss Legend Mens 40025P-22S-GB Throttle Chronograph | KOHLER K-647-VS Simplice Pull-Down Kitchen Sink | Xootr Mg Fender Black | Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX | Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM | KOHLER K-8801-BRZ Duostrainer Sink Strainer | Uniflame Northgate Electric Tabletop Heater | KRAUS KTM25 25-Inch Topmount Single Bowl | Paslode 901000 18 Gauge Finish Nailer | 16 x 25 x 4 Merv | Panasonic H-FS014045PP 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS Micro | Rokinon 35mm F/1.4 AS UMC Wide | Polaris Sink P2151 Stainless Steel Bar | Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 Lens | Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 AF APO DG | Pot Filler Modern Wall Mount Kitchen | WaterWorker HT-44B Vertical Pressure Well Tank | Lyons Industries DKS22ID-TB Black Ideal Dual | Landmann 28008 28-Inch Heatwave Deluxe Fireplace | Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 APO EX DG | Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 Standard Zoom Lens | Mini Micro 3-in-1 Blue | Fire Sense Telescoping Infrared Indoor/Outdoor Heater | Olympus Zuiko 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 ED SWD | Microsoft Windows 7 Professional | Mini Micro 3-in-1 Pink | Rokinon FE8M-S 8mm F3.5 Fisheye Lens | Rokinon FE75MFT-S 7.5mm F3.5 UMC Fisheye |
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