Sony KDL-20S3040 - 20” Widescreen Bravia HD Ready LCD TV - With Freeview - Mauve

Sony KDL-20S3040 - 20” Widescreen Bravia HD Ready LCD TV - With Freeview - Mauve
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Samsung YP-Z5A 4GB MP3 Player - Silver
Used Price: ?39.99
Customer Review: Didn’t last long
I got this player a while back and was super impressed at first. Especially with how great it works with Media Player 11.. The best software bar none! What I noticed over time was how steadily the battery life decreased- and I was careful not to leave it charging for 48 hours and so on. I understand battery maintenance. Also my touch screen started playing up and and would sometimes get ’stuck’ with a continous scroll down until tapping on the up key. then with no warning would suddenly start scrolling down again. I had to reset it a number of times but over time it would start this odd behaviour again. So now I’m back and shopping for a new mp3 player. A bit nervous to go anywhere near a Samsung again- but want a player that plugs straight into Windows Media Player. I hate this idea of having to use proprietory software like Sonic or iTunes.. Anyway, bottom line is I would not buy this piece of kit now- much better available now at lower prices.
Customer Review: I Had one for one month!!!!!
I purchased one before Christmas. I was well pleased with it. Then one day it crashed, lost everything. I thought all i needed to do was go back on computer and transfer music on again. But no it would not let me. So took it back to shop. But never found out why. Now I miss it and would like to replace it but with what??? And yes charging it on computer was a pain and so was windows media.

HP DV9320US Pavilion Entertainment 17″ Laptop (AMD Turion 64 X2 Processor TL 56, 2 GB RAM, 120 GB Hard Drive, SuperMulti DVD Drive, Vista Premium)
Big on features and functionality, the Pavilion dv9320 Entertainment Notebook is equipped to simplify your life on the go. Its highlights include a remote control for movies, music, and photos, as well as a webcam. And like all of HP’s notebooks, it comes with industry-leading, HP one-year warranty coverage. nVidia GeForce Go 6150 (UMA) Video Graphics 120GB (5400RPM) SATA Hard Drive LightScribe Super Multi 8x DVD+-R/RW with Double Layer Support Multimedia Drive High Speed 56k Modem Integrated 10/100BASE-T Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector) Network Card 802.11b/g WLAN Wireless Connectivity Altec Lansing Sound 101-key Compatible Keyboard Notebook keyboard with scroll bar and integrated numeric keypad 2 Quick Launch Buttons-HP Quick Play Menu and DVD Touch Pad Pointing Device with On/Off button and dedicated vertical scroll Up/Down pad 1 ExpressCard/54 PC Card Slots (also supports ExpressCard/34) Kensington MicroSaver Lock Slot Security Power-on password Accepts 3rd party security lock devices Symantec Norton Internet Security 2007 (including 60 days complimentary live update) 5-in-1 Integrated Digital Media Reader - For Secure Digital cards, MultiMedia cards, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro or xD Picture cards External Ports - 4 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0, 1 Headphone out w/SPDIF Digital Audio, 1 microphone-in, 1 VGA (15-pin), 1 TV-Out (S-video), 1 RJ-11 (modem), 1 RJ-45 (LAN), 1 Expansion Port 3, 1 IEEE 1394 Firewire (4-pin) & 1 Consumer IR (Remote Receiver) Microsoft Office 2007 Student and Teacher Edition - 60 Day Trial Version Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium Dimensions - Length 15.16 x Width 11.65 x Height 1.57 inch Weight - 7.8 pounds
Price: $1,562.00
Customer Review: A Great Desktop or Laptop Replacement
This is a fantastic computer. It is fast, uncomplicated, and stable. It starts up quickly and has enough power( 2GB Ram)for programs to run in the background without you noticing it. The layout is easy to get used to and has some great features like a remote to operate music and videos from across the room, quickplay controls above the keyboard for quick volume control and other dvd or cd operations, and a wireless switch which allows you to go from wired to wireless instantly. HP’s support is fantastic. I sent in an email question about using the built in fax modem and got an answer within hours. I also was provided with a contact name and access to fast follow up help. HP’s online classes are free and very informative.

Archos Gmini 402 20GB MP3 / Video Player
Watch your music! The incredibly small pocket video, photo and music player featuring a 2.2″ color screen and top functionalities. Using the high-speed USB 2.0 interface, the Gmini 402 will easily auto-synchronize this content with Windows Media? Player 10 each time you connect it to your PC, or convert your Windows Media? Player 10 library content to one of the many compatible formats (MP3, WMA, WAV,protected WMA, MPEG-46, WMV2 and protected Windows Media? Video). Download videos from your PC using the high-speed USB 2.0 interface. Store up to 80 hours1 of video. Play MPEG-46 and WMV2, including protected WMV2 files. Play back on the 2,2″ LCD or any external screen. Transfer photos directly from your digital camera3 or from another mass storage device using the built-in USB host connection, or from a computer using the high-speed USB 2.0 interface. Store up to up to 200,000 photos1. Organize photos in easy thumbnail or slideshow views, and watch them on the Gmini 402 screen or any external display. The Gmini 402 has a USB Host Port enabling you to copy, share, connect and transfer files directly from other powered mass storage devices such as digital cameras3, card readers, USB keys, and powered portable hard drives. Play back directly any compatible contents on the external hard drive connected to your Gmini 402 (no data transfer needed). The Gmini 402 also features a highspeed USB 2.0 interface to connect your device to your PC or Mac and easily transfer contents. Additionnally, the TV output will allow you to enjoy photos and movies on any external screen. Easily transfer songs from your PC and organize them with the enhanced ARCLibrary. Store up to 10,000 songs1 in the most used format such as MP3, WMA, WAV and protected WMA (PlaysForSure? files). Customize your view by artist, album, type of music, title, year, and create play lists without having to use a computer. The Gmini 402 also offers an audio recording application to record (enco
Amazon Price: ?171.99
Customer Review: Solid, but heavy. Nice alternative to iPod
Firstly the instructions are a bit minimalist - but most of the operation I found to be intuitive, so no big deal. However - and TAKE NOTE! - if you buy one of these, before it can be recognised by most PCs, you need to go to the on screen menu of the device, select Setup menu, then select System, then select USB port, and change this to Hard Drive. In my view this should have been the default setting. If this was clearer on the instructions, it would have saved me 2 hours effort. Once you have done this, then device is recognised as a hard drive by Windows Media Player v10 and v11 (you can download these for free from www.microsoft.com ) Other than this, the upload speed is very fast on a USB 2.0 connection, 20GB is a lot of storage (unless you want lots of video). Quality is good, it feels solid and the real metal case has a quality feel vs an iPod. However, it’s not a compact lightweight thing that you would want to use doing sports. In my view, it would be worth investing in a silicone ’skin’ or leather case (the included case is just a lightweight fabric bag), and it benefits from an earphones upgrade (the standard ones do not do the player justice). If it weren’t for the headphones and the minimal instruction then I would have given it a five. At ?125 from Amazon I still reckon it’s a good deal.
Customer Review: Great little player with room for improvement
Hi everyone, thought I’d share some of my experiences with this mp3 player. This player is very pocketable. It fits quite well in the hand and u can navigate the menus single handedly. This is made possible because of 3 soft keys below the screen. The screen is quite nice and will be enough for most of the functions but whether its big enough for viewing videos and photos is a matter of personal preference but I find it fine to show some pics to a mate or watch a short video clip or watch a film in a low lighted place but it is hard on ur eyes to watch a whole film in a bright place with lot of activity around you. The brightness of the screen can be adjusted to personal needs. Audio fidelity is good and there is a simple EQ where u can adjust Bass and Treble to personal needs. I will recommend u to buy a separate headphone or use the one u like because headphones that come with this player is not good. Audio codec support is not great. Only MP3,WMA and WAV. No Ogg support. I don’t use WAV at all ,but this player manages playback of mp3 and wma at high bitrates (>192 kbps) very well. One niggle with playback is there is no continuous play of songs. So if u are listening to a live album where continuous play without pause between songs is desirable u will be disappointed. I have noticed that the length of the pause between the songs is longer if the songs are protected(DRM’ed) ie from Napster and the like(I think this is something to do with the player checking the licences with its own internal clock and date). But on clean(non-DRM’ed) albums the pause is less than a second. But I dont have a lot of live albums so its alright for me with an occasional irritation. Album art is nicely displayed on the screen if it comes with the file ur playing. This device is ‘playsforsure’ certified so it can play subscription music files downloaded from online music stores using Microsoft’s DRM technology. Personally I have been able to do this from files downloaded/bought off Napster, Virgin and Tesco download stores. Syncing is fine with Windows Media Player 10. But I’am using it with WMP 11 and it syncs great with it too. There is a setting so that u can let this player behave as an external hard drive or a ‘Windows device’ when connected with ur PC. If ur gonna sync ‘protected’ wma’s a lot to this player then I would recommend u to use it with ‘windows device’ setting so its easily recognised by WMP10/11 and also software clients from music download stores. Video playback is good once u get ur videos on to the player. I use DivX 6.1 encoded ‘.avi’ files. They are great for viewing and helps me control bitrate and also the size of the files. There is a free program comes with the player(its on the hard drive of the player) that can convert video files to get it on to the player but it gives u less control over filesizes. This player does’nt play ripped DVD files(.vob). So if u want to get ur DVD videos onto this player u will have to rip the DVD on to ur hard drive and then have to convert the files into .wmv or .avi files using a separate program. The wmv support isn’t straightforward either. It plays only .wmv files encoded in ’simple profile’. But dont let this put u off. If u have a decent computer u can pull this off with a good video converting program. Personally I use DVD Decrypter(freeware) to rip DVDs and then use AVS video converter(had bought this program beforehand for about ?15) to convert them to ‘.avi’ files. Then just drag’n'drop. It takes about 45 mins for me from DVD to Archos(1hr 30mins film without the extras). The audio recording is a good feature and I use it to record personal memos and other stuff. I don’t listen to FM radios so its okay for me. Should u want to listen to FM radios then there is an accessory for it that enables FM radio which is sold elsewhere in this site. Another useful feature is the video out. Plug in the composite to the TV input and u can show ur videos and photos to ur mates without all of them crowding and trying to stare at ur shiny 2.2″ screen!. The necessary cables are supplied for video out and there is also an option for progressive scan output(I was pleasantly surprised by this). Battery life is not phenomenal but u get about 8-10 hrs audio playback(192 kbps WMA, Volume- 35, screen backlight off, turn off screen after 1 min of non-activity ) and about 3-4 hrs video playback(see below for Video specs). There are about 10 demos of games included with this player. The quality of these games is on par with games u get with mobile phones. If u like any of the games u have to buy them from the Archos website to play the full game.All in all this is a good buy if u dont mind the little problems I mentioned above especially letting ur computer to crunch videos! Hope this helps. (For reference : Computer specs : Pentium M 2.0 GHz, 1 GB DDR2 RAM, HD speed- 5400rpm DivX settings I used : Portable profile with one pass encoding, 15 fps, 320×240 resolution(this resolution is more than enough for device viewing), Audio stream- 128 kbps mp3, with a ‘cap’ at the total file size at 500 MB)

DVB1006 USB TV Receiver
Product Details USB DVB-T TV Receiver Turn your Laptop or PC into a Digital (DVB-T) TV and recorder!! This product enables your computer to receive, record, and playback free to air digital TV programs and High Definition Television (HDTV) programs through a USB interface. Includes licensed video capture software, Blaze HD Player. Key Features DVB-T Digital TV Tuner USB 2.0 Digital TV Receiver High Definition & Crystal Clear Video Quality Supports HDTV 16:9 / 4:3 support Watch, record, pause, replay TV EPG (Electronic Program Guide) Time-shift Time Scheduling Auto & Manual Scan Subtitle, multiple language & audio Multi-Channel Preview Advanced Personal Recording Still Image Capture Digital Radio Teletext Specifications Interface Universal Serial Bus 2.0 Standard B Type USB Female Connector Digital Tuner Input Signal: 75 ohm (VHF/UHF) Receiving VHF 172~230 MHz Frequency: UHF 470~862 MHz Demodulator & FEC Channel Bandwidth: 6,7,8MHZ COFDEM Mode: 2K,8K Viterbi decoding: 1/2,2/3,3/4,5/6,7/8 Guard interval: 1/4,1/8,1/16,or 1/32 System Requirements OS Microsoft Windows 2000 or above CPU P4 2.0GHz CPU or above Memory 512MB RAM or above Video 32MB Memory Software Microsoft Direct X 9.0 or above Interface One Free USB 2.0 Port Storage 500MB Free Package Contents USB DVB-T Receiver DVB-T Antenna Remote Control USB Cable CD (Driver & Software)

Sony VAIO VGN-UX390N 4.5″ Laptop (Intel Core Solo Processor U1500, 1 GB RAM, 32 GB Flash Drive, Vista Business)
Featuring cutting-edge flash memory, the black Sony VAIO VGN-UX390N Micro PC is an ultra-portable, full-functioning PC small enough to fit in your pocket. Taking the PC to the next level, the UX390N stores data on 32 GB of solid state flash memory, instead of a traditional spinning disc drive. Weighing just over a pound and measuring 5.9 by 3.75 inches, it easily fits in the palm of your hand. The UX390N features a 4.5-inch widescreen SVGA screen that ingeniously slides up to expose an integrated keyboard. The pocket-sized UX390N comes equipped with a stylus and Sony’s VAIO touch launcher for quick access to functions frequently used such as Internet access, e-mail, various computer applications, games and music. Just push the launcher button located on the side of the unit.

It’s powered by Windows Vista Business and Intel’s groundbreaking Core Solo processor with ultra-low voltage for extended battery life. Advanced wireless capabilities are built right in–including tri-mode Wi-Fi, WWAN, WLAN, and Bluetooth–and expansion is a breeze with the included port replicator. It even includes two built-in cameras–one on the front (0.3 megapixels) for VoIP tele/videoconferencing and the other (1.3 megapixels) on the back for taking snapshots. Other technical features include a 1 GB of RAM, a Memory Stick slot, and a full complement of pre-installed software (from Internet security to Microsoft Works). For added convenience, a docking station with three 2.0 USB ports, Ethernet, VGA, iLink (FireWire/IEEE-1394) interface and an AV output comes with the unit, making it easy to connect to peripherals like a full-sized keyboard, display and speakers when back in the office or at home.

Advanced Wireless Mobility
The UX390N features Sony’s SmartWi technology, which seamlessly integrates wireless Wide Area Network (WAN), 802.11a/b/g wireless LAN and Bluetooth technologies, enabling you to toggle among your wireless connectivity options depending on your surroundings. The tri-mode wireless LAN is compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found in home routers and wi-fi hotspots) as well as 802.11a networks (which has a higher throughput, but more limited range–great for closed office environments). The integrated wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) technology lets you access the Cingular Wireless EDGE network to extend your wireless coverage beyond LAN access networks and hotspots (a Cingular SIM card is included; see more about WWANs below). And with the Bluetooth wireless connectivity, you can synchronize and transfer files between the PC and peripherals such as cell phones and PDAs.

Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN)
If you’re the ultimate road warrior, you need to access the Internet and check e-mail without having to plug in your Sony Vaio notebook PC, and without cables to boot. Welcome to the world of WWANs (wireless wide area networks). With WWANs, you can access critical network resources and home office files from the front seat of your car, the airport, the local coffee shop, or your recliner at home. Sony Vaio computers use SmartWi technology to access the Cingular Wireless national EDGE (Enhanced Data for Global Evolution) network.

A WWAN uses long-range wireless connections — the same networks as cellular phones — to provide access across a large geographic area. In comparison, a WLAN (wireless LAN) covers only one or more buildings located close together. The use of wireless connectivity on a WLAN is simply an alternative to the PSTN (public switched telephone network), which you may have used — or still use — to dial into your ISP (Internet service provider) or reach your company’s network. On a WWAN, however, you use wireless connectivity to reach your carrier’s data network instead of plugging into a phone jack and dialing into your ISP. Each mobile device communicates with the public carrier’s base station, providing coverage across entire states, regions, and countries via cell phone towers.

Security & Safety Features
Sony’s line of Vaio UX micro-PCs take security seriously, employing a biometric fingerprint sensor and proprietary hard disk drive protection software to ensure your data is protected from unauthorized use as well as accidental damage. Fingerprint biometrics is a convenient and secure way to protect your computer and the information on it with a simple swipe of your finger. It also stores passwords to secure web sites you visit, so authentication and access are quick and easy–you only need your fingerprint.

The Basics

• Processor: The Ultra Low Voltage Intel Core Solo U1500 processor offers a 1.33 GHz speed paired with a fast 533 MHz front-side bus and large 2 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system’s performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.) The Core Solo processor delivers enhanced performance for today’s demanding applications such as CAD tools, 3-D and 2-D modeling, video editing, digital music, digital photography and gaming. And Intel’s Smart Cache technology enables smarter, more efficient cache and bus design for enhanced performance, responsiveness and power savings.
• Hard Drive: The 32 GB of flash memory (NAND) storage is on the small side when compared to traditional notebooks, but it is understandable in such a small package. Faster and more reliable, flash memory provides a rapid boot-up and quicker access to applications while improving battery life. Flash memory is also more reliable than hard disk memory, mainly because there are no moving parts. Since data is written to stationary flash memory instead of a spinning hard disk, you have less risk of hardware problems with the hard disk when you’re on the move.
• Memory: It’s loaded with 1 GB of 400 MHz, PC-3200 DDR2 RAM. On the downside, that’s the maximum that the UX390N will accept, so you won’t be able to upgrade.
• CD/DVD Drive: This Micro PC does not come with an integrated optical drive, but Sony offers an optional, external multi-format DVD burner (VGP-DDRW4).
• Keyboard & Mouse: The hidden keyboard has 64 keys with a 0.15mm stroke and 8.6mm pitch.

Screen, Video & Audio
The UX390N’s wide, touchscreen 4.5-inch XBRITE LCD has a 1024 x 600-pixel resolution (SVGA) and includes control buttons for zooming, scrolling, and a stick pointer, as well as the ability to view in either landscape or portrait orientations. The high brightness level of an XBRITE display means that black tones appear richer and deeper while white tones remain brighter. Graphics and text display clearly and colors appear more lifelike. This Micro PC includes a built-in monaural speaker and is compatible with the Windows sound system. Video and graphics are powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950, which uses Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) and provides up to 224 MB of shared video memory.

Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
The UX390N has a single USB 2.0 port, headphone and microphone jacks, Memory Stick slot (compatible with Memory Stick DUO and MagicGate functionality), and a port replicator connection. The included port replicator offers three USB 2.0, FireWire, VGA out, composite A/V out, and Ethernet (10Base-T/100Base-TX) connections.

Operating System
The Windows Vista Business operating system is designed to meet the needs of business organizations of all sizes. For small businesses, Windows Vista Business will help keep PCs running smoothly and more securely so you will be less reliant on dedicated IT support. For larger organizations, Windows Vista Business provides dramatic new infrastructure improvements, enabling your IT staff to spend less time focused on the day-to-day maintenance of PCs. An array of sophisticated new backup technologies helps protect your information even in the event of a catastrophic hardware failure. And Windows Vista Business has a new user interface, named Windows Aero, which is designed to deliver new levels of efficiency for any business user. This new interface makes it easy to navigate through the operating system and from application to application. For instance, Windows Aero helps you juggle multiple tasks at once by providing a three-dimensional, real-time, animated view of all your open applications and documents.

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

Preloaded Software
Includes Microsoft Works, Microsoft Office 2007 Student and Teacher Edition (60-day trial), Symantec Norton Internet Security 2007 (with 60 days of Live Update).

Dimensions and Weight
Amazingly small, the UX390N measures 5.9 x 3.75 x 1.5 inches (WxHxD) and weighs just 1.2 pounds with the included standard battery.

Power
It comes with the standard VGP-BPS6 standard capacity lithium ion battery, which provides between 2.5 and 4.5 hours of power (depending on usage). The optional large capacity VGP-BPL6 battery can power the UX390N for up to 9 hours.

What’s in the Box
This package contains the VGN-UX390N, detachable stand, stylus, lithium-ion rechargeable battery, AC adapter and power cord, port replicator, Cingular SIM card, soft carrying case, and VGA/LAN adapter. It’s backed by a 1-year limited warranty with 1 year of toll-free technical telephone assistance.
List Price: $2,399.99
Amazon Price: $1,599.99
Customer Review: Nice performance but Flash Drive too small
UX390N have a better performance compress old model, but 32GB Flash Drive too small. Sony did not support creating the recover CD, even you use Sony iLink CD/DVD burner. Hate this.
Customer Review: I really wanted to like this…
The screen is very hard to read, especially if you have the presbyopia problem that people usually get after they are 40 years old (this is difficulty in seeing small things up close). There is a Zoom in/out, but it is useless because one cannot enter data when it is in use. A scroll wheel would have been nice to view things when not using a mouse (the thumbpad mouse that comes with it, is kind of awkward to use (controlling the mouse pointer is hard). Cnet review said to lower the resolution to read it easier, but many apps do not work with a lower resolution. In addition, even at high resolution, some apps have popup screens that are off the edge of the screen & you can’t scroll to it (ie: lets say you are adjusting preferences in Internet Explorer - or any program - the little popup window that comes up, you can’t click the OK button because its off the screen. So your pref changes don’t get saved). The keyboard keys should have been raised, not recessed. Its very hard to type on it. A solution I’ve found to browse the Internet is to use the free Opera internet browser. It will adjust webpages to fit the screen, yet using a larger type. I do use this with an external monitor & a wireless mouse & a Think Outside keyboard which works very well. However, there goes your portability. Just really really bummed about not being able to read the screen…