AVerMedia AVerTV Hybrid+FM Volar TV Tuner Stick

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Sanyo 32LD4BK-B 32″LCD Digital Freeview TV with Colour Plus Pixel Enhancement - Black

ATEC 37″ AV371DF FULL HD 1080p LCD-TV with DVB-T with Freeview
You are able to operate DVD players computers,camcorders and games thanks to the dual screen functions such as PIP (Picture in Picture), POP (Screen outside of screen), PBP (Screen next to a screen). With an ultra fast response time of 5ms, Atec 37 inch full HD LCD Television produces clear video images by removing incidental images.Main Features:Display Size 37 Inches (940.3mm, Wide)Pixel Pitch 0.200 x 0.600 mmResolution 1920 x 1080 (WSXGA)Colour Depth 8bit 16.77M coloursLuminance 600 cd/m2Contrast Ratio…

Appliance Lock (2)
Pack of two locks that can be fixed onto appliances to ensure that inquisitive children cannot open them and cause themselves harm. Features an easy-open release to allow adults easy access. Includes sticky pads for fixing.

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Croatia is just the place to learn the ropes
The island of Korcula is a good port of call for novice sailors. Natalie Holmes takes her children for a waterborne break The next day, I was out in my Pico dinghy, tacking and gybing (turning, land lubber) in an astonishingly (to me) proficient manner.

Cao Daism’s holiest shrine
The temple is located in Long Thanh Bac Commune of Hoa Thanh District, and is five kilometers southeast of Tay Ninh Town and 100 km from Ho Chi Minh City. It was built in 1955. The Cao Dai religion was founded in Tay Ninh in 1926. It is a syncretic

Office SharePoint Design07 Upg
Microsoft Office SharePoint Designer 2007 Upgrade Win32 English CD
Price: $230.87

Appliance Truck W/Belt
Appliance Truck W/belt - Item Code: 143900E

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Home Depot announced this week that it will take back old compact fluorescent light bulbs in all 1,973 of its stores in the United States, creating the nation’s most widespread recycling program for the bulbs. CFLs are marketed as a way to save energy, Continue …

Leapster 2 Recharging Station. Power-up your Leapster2 handheld for on-the-go gaming. Or plug in and play right away! Also includes AC adapter, so you can power the Leapster directly from an AC outlet!
List Price: $34.99
Amazon Price: $34.99
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The DV-981HD is the latest incarnation in Oppo’s highly aclaimed line of upconverting DVD players. It offers an HDMI interface (HDMI Specification 1.1), with HD upconversion ouput resolutions of 720p, 1080i, and full 1080p. This is Oppo’s most full-featured player yet, and as such, it’s not a DVD player for people with regular analogue sets. While the DV-981HD doesn’t offer component output, and doesn’t output standard or native resolution, it does represent one of the best (if not the best) upconverting DVD players out there, and it’s perfect for people with HDTVs up to full 1080p who aren’t ready to jump on the HD DVD or Blu-ray bandwagen. In addition to excellent upconversion, the DV-981HD offers playback of a whole host of formats including DVD-Audio, Super Audio CS (SACD), Audio CDs, HDCD, WMA, Kodak Picture CDs, all version of DivX including DivX6, as well as Xvid, .SRT, .SMI, .IDX, and .SUB file formats.

Audio Features
The DV-981HD outputs audio in stereo or in 5.1 channel surround, either via HDMI, or through the included 5.1 analogue outputs. Other connections include S-Video out, and digital coaxial and optical audio outs. It features 24-bit, 192 kHz high resolution audio D/A converters, supports virtual surround in six settings, and has built-in equalizer, channel trim, and channel delay functions.

Farudgja DCDi Technology
Rather than trying to build their own upconversion technology for this machine, the Oppo DV-981HD the DCDi Faruja technology from Genesis Microchips. In addition to upscaling a DVD’s native 720×480 interlaced video to 480p, 720p, 1080i, or 1080p, Farudja technology also detects content that has gone through 3:2 pull down to convert film content to NTSC for video, and recreates the original frames by blending the fields back together. It then processes for any edit mistakes and reconstrucs an accurate signal, producing an image free of motion artifacts. The unique DCDi algorithm can also identify moving edges within an image and adjust interpolation at a pixel level to create smooth edges for on-screen objects, eliminating the jaggy edges that commonly result from other upconversion techniques. Farudja processing also uses a proprietary “TruLife Enhancement” technology to identify transitions in the image considered to be details such as skin texture, freckles or hair, and enhance those to bring more detail in an image to life on the screen. This approach avoids image artefacts common with the peaking filter approach used by other systems for detail enhancement. The Farudja system uses temporal filtering for noise reduction, and can achieve 6 to 10 dB of Noise reduction without introducing artefacts or losing sharpness in the image.

Connections:

• HDMI - High Definition Multimedia Interface: 1
• Analog Stereo Audio (Mixed 2-Channel Left/Right): 1 group (2 connectors)
• Analog 5.1 Channel Audio: 1 group (6 connectors)
• S/PDIF (IEC-958) Coaxial Digital Audio: 1
• S/PDIF (IEC-958) Optical Digital Audio: 1
• Composite Video: 1
• S-Video: 1
• No Component Video (YPbPr/YCbCr) on the DV-981HD model. This model is designed for use with a display device with HDMI or DVI digital video input.

Compared with Other Oppo DVD player models
At the time of this writing, Oppo also has the DV-970HD upconverting player, and their original OPD971H model. Of these three models, the DV-981HD is the only that upconverts to full 1080p, the other models offer upconversion to 720p or 1080i only. Both the DV-981HD and the DV-970HD offer Super Audio CD (SACD) playback, the OPDV971H does not. The other major difference to consider is that the DV-981HD and the OPDV971H both use Farudja processing for video upconversion. The DV-970HD uses a different upconversion system that may not be as full featured as the Farudja. For this reason Oppo recommends the DV-981HD, or the OPDV971H for use with larger screen HDTVs 50 inches or greater, while the DV-970HD is only recommended for HDTVs smaller than 50-inches. Oppo recommends the DV-970HD for use with external video processors or scalers, and suggests careful calibration of both the DV-981HD and the OPDV971H when used with DLP HDTVs. Both of these players are good for use with DLP HDTVs, but for the best picture, some setup time is required. For disply with a DVI input on your HDTV, an HDMI-DVI adapter is required with both the DV-981HD and the DV-970HD models.

What’s in the Box
Oppo DV-981HD upconveting DVD player, a High-quality certified HDMI cable with gold-plated HDMI connectors, Remote control with “glow in the dark” keypad (batteries included), Stereo audio cable, Composite video cable, and User manual and warranty information.
List Price: $299.00
Amazon Price: $229.99
Used Price: $170.00
Customer Review: Not worth the money or trouble for setting it up
Heard wonderful reviews on amazon about this OPPO player so I ordered one, it came very fast and well presented, plus lucky me, it offered me a free HDMI cable. After fiddling with the menu and setting the player for my Sony 40XBR4 LCD TV, I got a very very nice picture, especially when compared to my five year old Sony DVD player. What I liked about the Sony, was that it remembered where it left off, when you turned the unit off, for as many as 6 DVD’s. So one day, I am in Walmart and I see the same player, but with an HDMI output for $75.00. On the spur of the moment I got it and set it up next to my OPPO. Surprise, my Sony is giving me an identical picture as the OPPO, plus it boots up faster, and I don’t have to remember to eject the tray, so that it remembers where I left off; The OPPO only remembers where you left off if you remember to open the eject tray, before shutting the unit down. So there you have it, $229 including an HDMI cable, or $75 and buy your own HDMI cable. For my needs it was a no brainer, I just hope I can save some of you folks the extra $140.00, assuming you need an HDMI cable. The Sony does not have the Faroudja chip, but believe me, I fiddled with the sharpness settings of the OPPO and could not get a better picture than with the Sony. As for any wise guy who thinks I need glasses, I just got a new pair last week, and I stand by the picture statement I made. Another bonus with the Sony, I can actually turn the TV on/off and other adjustments with my DVD player’s remote! SAVE you dough, OPPO is probably great, but you need not spend that much.
Customer Review: Great Up convertind DVD player
I have a big collection of DVD titles and wanted to enjoy them even in HDTV. Though HDTV usually have upconversion, they are not the best as they are intended for HD inputs. That’s where a high quality upconvertor DVD player is in dire need. I googled for this and read multiple reviews of OPPO players and decided to buy one. It met the expectation and exceeded it as well. One of the complaints I have in this globalised era is that most of the electonics products sold in USA serve only the USA system - NTSC, 110V. This OPPO player works at 220V and supports PAL. It is universal player and I like it. Also it supports plethora of formats and it is a cool gadget for the geeks as well.
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Panasonic NV-VP33EB-S DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder

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Freecom DVD RW Recorder Lightscribe Pro 20x USB & Firewire
The LS Pro external DVD writer employs the very best of Freecom technology, enabling you to burn your data onto dual-layer DVDs. It also features LightScribe labelling technology, which burns a perfect label directly onto your disc, and efficiently saves and archives your documents. With this writer, you can save up to 8.5 GB of data onto one dual-layer DVD in just a few minutes! Extremely quick off the mark, the LS Pro has a record-breaking writing speed of 48x to CD and 20x to DVD, and is very easy to use thanks to its USB 2.0 and FireWire ports. All you have to do is hook it up to a free port on your computer and away you go!
Amazon Price: ?69.07
Customer Review: also for Mac users
missing information in the product description: this cd/ dvd burner is ALSO compatible with Macintosh / Apple computers ! -( the cheaper Freecom burner NOT)

Ronin Media Works, Dvd Player, DVD215F.
Disc Compatibility: CD, CD-R, CD-RW, VCD, SVCD, DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW File Compatibility: MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MP3, JPEG, Kodak Picture CD File Display: MP3 playback with on-screen display of directories and filenames JPEG playback with on-screen thumbnail display & slideshow with pan, rotate and zoom Audio Features: 2 channel stereo sound Dolby Digital and DTS SP-DIF digital output Dolby down-mix to stereo Seven preset EQ options Connectivity: SCART out - AV input Composite video output Coaxial digital output for external Dolby Digital and DTS decoders Video Features: 12-bit video decoding PAL/NTSC playback Selectable screen aspect ratio (4:3 & 16:9) Smart video (sharpness, contrast, brightness) Multi angled view Multi language OSD Multilingual dialogue & subtitles Multi speed FF/RW, slow motion Multi level zoom Parental control with password Others: Net dimensions: 300mm (W) x 65mm (H) x 280mm (D) Net weight: 3.2Kg Power supply: 100-240V AC/50-69Hz Power consumption: 25 watt Package contents: DVD player Luminous infra red remote control Power cable (attached) Composite cable Audio cable

DVD Recorder HDD Nortek NDVX HD 5000

Seal Multi Format DVD Recorder And VCR.
Seal Multi Format DVD Recorder And VCR. Copy DVD to VCR and VCR to DVD Features - Records external signal on DVD +/-R(W) or Video Cassette Tape Plays various types of formats Namely - CD-R DVD+R JPEG MP3 VCD CD-RW DVD+RW S-VCD Video Cassette Tape Programme timer record (upto 20 programmes) Six Head HiFi (Video 4 Head HiFi 2 Head) Copy function - Tape to disc and disc to tape

Panasonic DMREZ25 ?DVD Recorder with Freeview
Record hours of your favourite TV programmes on DVD supports with the DMREZ25 player-recorder! This device has a built-in Freeview tuner so you can access free digital TV channels. It also has TimeSlip and other functions for storing your videos!The DMREZ25 has a multi-standard burner that is compatible with most recordable DVD supports, too.The DV input on the DMREZ25 lets you connect your camcorder to the player and save your footage to a digital support. The DMREZ25 DVD player-recorder also has a digital HDMi connection, so you can enjoy high-definition image quality for all your video files.The easy-to-use DMREZ25 has all the functions and technology you need to create your own digital video library.

Customer Review: fair-to-middling, bit pricey
Have owned one of these for 18 months, is still working well with regular use — mainly for recording a few Sky programs per week via SCART and watching DVDs.

Average DVB tuner (the one on my Philips LCD suffers less break-up), good picture, reasonable analogue sound.

Fan often comes on when recording and noise can be a bit distracting. Occasionally get disc noise on playback.

1hr and 2hr recording modes via SCART are good, 4hr is a little poor for my liking. Recorded DVB picture often seemed a bit poorer than the live picture was (more blocking, especially with smoke or large areas of same colour).

OK otherwise.

Customer Review: re previous reviews
had this recorder for about a month now and i have had no problems with the manual nor any problems recording from sky+. picture quality is very good, it records on all discs, for the money i dont think you will buy a better machine

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in Silver
Amazon Price: ?218.35
Used Price: ?165.00
Customer Review: You CAN’T transfer your purchased VHS collection to DVD with this
Good * The Freeview digital tuner images are great (no analogue tuner at all - unlike the earlier EZ45 model I bought for my Mum). * Electronic Program Guide (EPG) can be configured to remember programs for quick start-up (unlike my Humax). * Video and DVD images are crisp. * DVD records and plays every option imaginable (+R, -R, +RW, -RW, DL & RAM - RAM is most flexible). * It’s great for copying home video into DVD, either from VHS or direct from your camcorder via a DV socket. Bad * Most commercial video is Macrovision encoded and this device deliberately stops you copying them to DVD - even from an external source. * Menu and Titling options on home burnt DVDs are not as flexible as I’d like. * No SD Card input which the earlier EZ45 model had. * Remote control crowded and hard to find all the options.
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With a Twin Freeview tuner and the 80GB HDD you will never miss aprogram with the SVRS500.
Used Price: ?72.95
Customer Review: ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT
CAN’T FAULT THIS RECORDER? SIMLE TO USE, GOOD VALUE, AND REALLY GOOD TO USR, EXCELLENT ALL ROUND USED FOR 10 WEEKS NO TROUBLE ATALL?
Customer Review: Love it…
Many negative reviews below, BUT (fingers crossed) I’ve had mine up and running a week now and - well, yes, it’s a bit slow, and no, it’s not completely silent, but I still LOVE it. No messing with DVDs, you can see exactly how much room you have on the hard drive, I can pause and rewind TV whenever, and you can be recording 2 programmes at once while watching something else you recorded all at the same time (where else can you get that?)! Channel 5 reception not fantastic but also never was with my last freeview box, so it’s not really bothering me. I may one day be tempted into cable because it’s pretty much picture perfect ALL the time, but I’ll still have it hooked up to this machine for recording. I had a true electrickery anorak (and perfectionist) come round the other day and he made very impressed noises about how excellent it was for the price, so I’ve got no complaints. Think the answer is to not have it in your bedroom if you’re a light sleeper. See also review below by Allan Kelly below from 12 Aug 07, very helpful.
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Used Price: ?151.99
Customer Review: A good DVD recorder
This is my third DVD recorder and I’ve now had it for about four months. The first two were Phillips machines: the first was an expensive model, bought for about ?400 three years ago - this worked well at first but developed a number of problems (shop bought DVDs not playing properly (sticking, jumping); sound out of sync with the picture on shop bought DVDs and then finally it stopped recording too). After much hassle with the seller we eventualy managed to get it exchanged for another Philips model: this too worked well at first but developed the same problems as the first machine. In the interim I had bought a DVD player for ?25 from Tesco that worked perfectly. These experiences taught me that in the area of DVD players and recorders, expense and tradename don’t necessarily buy you reliability so when I was looking to replace the second Phillips recorder I had two rules: not a Phillips (!) and as cheap as possible. If necessary then you can throw it away when it stops working! I settled on the Samsung because it has the VCR facility built in too. Functionally I am very happy with this machine, it all works and four months on there is no hint of a problem so…fingers crossed. The recording quality on DVD is better than a VCR, particularly if you record on the 2-hour setting, and is repeatably so, unlike tapes. My advice to those considering buying a DVD recorder is not to think that the more expensive models are necessarily more reliable. Go for a cheap one - if you want the VCR functinality too so you can play your old videos then this model is a good buy. The only reason I’m not giving it five stars is that I’ve only had it four months and am still nervous from the Phillips experience!
Customer Review: Simplicity itself after some teething problems
First of all- to my absolute horror when I received this machine and began setting it up, I quickly discovered that it isn’t actually a `multi-region’ DVD Player, at least it isn’t right out of the box. After numerous failed attempts at playing region 1 DVD’s and consulting the manual only to discover that it’s implied the machine will only play discs that are described as either region `2′ or `All’, I contacted Amazon to inform them of this error in the description of the item. After some confusion and miss-communication I was eventually provided with the directions necessary to configure the machine to play all region DVD’s, including `All’ (I know, I was confused too). To ease your set-up of the machine should you chose to purchase it I’d advise contacing Amazon and they’ll be able to provide you with the same directions, which are simplicity itself to implement. Ok, panic over, now onto the review… After trawling thought what seemed like hundreds of DVD players not just on Amazon but on many other electronic stores as well- searching in vain for a machine that had just a handful of concurring positive reviews to its credit, I finally came across this attractive (if a little larger than most) player. I wasn’t even in the market for a combined video player, but what a useful feature it’s turned out to be! All that I was really looking for in a DVD player was one that could play multi-region DVD’s and also possessed a recordable feature. Trading up from a player that cost just ?35 three years ago, I decided to spend a little more the second time around and hopefully avoid up-grading after only a year or so. The recordable feature in particular was new to me, but very easy to get to grips with, as was the video recorder, which utilises the exact same facility to record from the television (simply switching on the remote between `video’ and `DVD’ is all it takes), so all in all I have to say I’m very satisfied with the quality and most importantly the ease of recording, just as I am with the video tape -to- blank DVD transference (blank DVD discs are not included however). The few minor negative points I have to make about this machine are really only concerned with the DVD Player and the functions it provides. The facilities that aren’t available, which I got used to with my previous player are- a resume button to allow rapid pick-up and continuation of a disc, a display button that gives you access to total disc and chapter times (an info. facility is available here, but is much more limited) and lastly, an A-B looping facility, which if you’re a fan of any particularly moment in a film or TV programme allows you to replay that scene over and over to your hearts content. Despite these omissions, the facilities that are available are top-notch and easy to locate on the sleek remote control. One other point with the video part of the machine though is that it can be quite noisy, particularly when rewinding/fast-forwarding video tapes. It’s still early days for me and my machine, and there’s always the possibility with any piece of electronic kit that faults will start to appear down the line, but at the moment (despite some teething problems in the beginning) my machine works perfectly and on the evidence so far I can highly recommend it as exceeding the positive reviews it’s accumulated so far on this page. If the number of players with bad reviews I discovered in my search are anything to go by (at best- mixed reviews that leave you in no better a position to make a decision about purchasing) then machine’s like this one are as close to gold dust as you’re likely to find and in my view should be snapped up sharpish before they disappear into Amazon-no-longer-available-oblivion forever.
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TomTom GO 520/720 Bluetooth Remote Control
The new TomTom remote control helps you operate your TomTom the easy way. A single touch can carry out a range of functions, like adjusting the navigation instruction volume.
The Bluetooth? technology means you do not even have to point this remote at your TomTom. The ergonomically shaped control is designed to fit comfortably in your hand. Batteries included.

Customer Review: TomTom the company are a joke
Having owned a TomTom 700 for some time a few months ago I bought a TomTom 720. I realised that TomTom had downgraded the product so that the remote control was no longer included but wasn’t put off because the price is now a lot lower and the remote is available seperately. I was intrigued to see if my old remote would work but no, TomTom have changed the way it works. So I went ahead and ordered a TomTom remote. I ordered on the 1st Sept witha delivery estimate of 2 to 4 weeks. That came and went and I got an email from Amazon saying it was delayed and would be with me at the ned of October. I have just received another email from Amazon saying that it is delayed again - this time to April 2008. This is as good as saying the product doesn’t exist. I have no faith in the new delivery date and speaking to other retailers and TomTom themsleves I can’t get any sense at all. I’m pretty annoyed because it TomTom\Amazon had of been honest up front then I wouldn’t have bought the TomTom. One retailer advsied me “This is typical of TomTom, my advise is never buy a TomTom product unless you know they physically have it on the shelf - he even stated that he was not prepared to take my order unless they physically have stock, even for current products because TomTom’s supply chain is atrocious”

Customer Review: an absolute must
I find the remote control something I can’t do without, driving and having to lean over to touch the screen is so unsafe and impractical. I owned a go 700 and it came with a remote control in the box so am used to use the remote when I drive, but I was EXTREMELY disappointed when I bought the new 720 that this was not included in the box, tomtom charges enough for it as it is and it is an absolute joke you have to buy the remote separately!

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Car Charger w/ Tip Exchange for the TomTom Go 500 - Rapid Travel Auto - Gomadic Brand
Compatible with our TipExchange Technology that enables utility with hundreds of mobile devices; the Rapid Car / Auto Charger can charge all of your mobile devices on your daily commute with only one cord. Custom designed to safely meet the needs of any nomadic professional; Gomadic Rapid Charger provides a versatile solution to the confusing mass of cords taking up space in your glove compartment; allowing you to safely focus on the road. In addition; this product; like all Gomadic products; is backed by a lifetime warranty.

Car / Auto and Wall / AC Essential Charger Kit w/ Tip Exchange for the TomTom Go 720 - Gomadic Brand
Dont miss a beat with our Essential Power Bundle Kit. Adaptable for any conditions a nomad might face; the Essential Power Bundle Kit allows you to charge your mobile device in half the time with our rapid wall charger and rapid car charger. Compatible with our branded TipExchange Technology (tips are included) that enables utility with hundreds of mobile devices; the Essential Power Bundle Kit supplements the intention of any mobile technology: making your life easier while youre on the go. In addition; this product; like all Gomadic products; is backed by a lifetime warranty.

12x screen protector TomTom Go 510 710 910

-  Original DoublePro^? You get a perfect protective foil 
    They receive a perfect foil protection

-  only 0.05 Milimeter thin

-  Very good liability by adhesive force, nevertheless cleanly removable

-  The foils match exactly on the display

- You receive a instructions on your delivery. The assembly is very simple.

-  Simple and bladder free attachment without liquid (water.) Water can damage your device. We do not recommend using water.

This Screenprotection is from Original DoublePro^?  in high quality

Tomtom One A/C Home Power Charger Customer Review: ONLY WORKS WITH VERSION 1?
Ordered this to go with the TomTom ONE unit I also ordered, but this stated on the box when it arrived that it was for a TomTom GO, not ONE. Nowhere on the ONE device for this to connect up, so will be sent back. Amazon or the seller need to retitle this. Don’t buy if you have a ONE.

I have since had an e-mail from the seller stating that it doesn’t fit the version 2 or 3 units, so I guess it is OK for version 1.

Even the Queen is feeling the crunch as Royal bill soars £2m - Times Online
The roofs will need work, some rewiring is badly needed — and then there is the asbestos problem. The Queen is facing a maintenance backlog which she can’t afford at a time when the cost of keeping the Royal Family rose by £2 million last year

Belkin iPod Classic Leather Folio - Cameo Pink/Chocolate
This fashion inspired leather case provides full protection and easy access to your iPod. Plus the sleek portable design lets you slip your iPod right into your pocket or purse. Features For the new iPod Soft durable leather Screen protector

Toshiba RD XS25 - DVD recorder / HDD recorder

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Viva Vivaldi! is a concert by the Italian mezzo-soprano Cecilia Bartoli interspersing arias from the 20 surviving operas of Vivaldi with two concertos. Given with the early music ensemble Il Giardino Armonico before a very appreciative audience in the Th??tre des Champs-?lys?es, the performance is part of Bartoli’s exploration of the Venetian composer’s opera music which also includes The Vivaldi Album. That said there is very little overlap between the studio-recorded CD and this 105-minute concert. Anyone thinking of Vivaldi’s vocal music in the context of his uplifting scared works may get a shock, for Bartoli performs as if her life depended upon it, attacking pieces such as “Armatae Face et Anguibus” from Juditha Triumphans with vengeful gusto. Indeed, there is a startling dynamic energy, which contrasts powerfully with the more restrained interpretations by singers such as Emma Kirkby. Bartoli’s natural Italian and the live atmosphere of Maria Grazia d’Alessio’s oboe gives her interpretation of the quietly haunting and melodically rich “Non ti Lusinghi la Crudeltade” from Tito Manlio a particular piquancy. The Flautino Concerto is a most attractive interlude, while the more famous Lute/Violin Concerto beguiles with its exquisite lyricism. One Vivaldi opera not represented, Orlando Furioso, is available in a complete performance from 1989.

On the DVD: The anamorphically enhanced 1.77:1 image is well above average for a concert video with good detail, definition and colour, and compression artefacting only noticeable on rare completely static shots. There are three sound options: DTS, Dolby Digital 5.1 and PCM stereo. The surround options are certainly all enveloping, though there is a certain gimmickry in placing the flutes in the rear channels which is attractive with the eyes closed but is decidedly unrepresentative of what is happening on screen. In these modes Bartoli’s voice is curiously unfocused. The stereo alternative is clearly locked to the screen, with much of the information actually directed to the centre speaker. This is less expansive but has a natural clarity that will appeal to those who want a more accurate reproduction of the event. There are multiple language subtitles, including English, though the only special feature is the option to have the musical score superimposed over the concert. While a fine idea in principle the execution leaves everything to be desired: the score is presented on a translucent white backdrop, through which the musicians can be seen as pale, bleached-out ghostly figures. Unfortunately the overlaying of the two images results in such an irritating flicker that the screen is barely watchable. –Gary S Dalkin
List Price: ?19.99
Amazon Price: ?19.99
Used Price: ?14.97
Customer Review: Veni, vidi, I fell in love
Well well! What a voice - and what a girl. This DVD is worth every penny - except that it will have you reaching for the catalogues to get your surround sound system upgraded. Not only is the quality excellent, the selection of material is wonderful and shows off Cecilia’s talent. But what I enjoy most about this DVD is the fact that she seems to be enjoying herself so much. It draws you into the performance.
Customer Review: Reference quality performance
This disc, presented in DD5.1 and DTS, presents a concert recorded live by people that care about the way a concert should be portrayed. The 18 arias and concerto contained in it are performed by one of the best mezzo-sopranos, and some of the best musicians, we are lucky enough to have in our time. The direction catches the emotion that Cecilia Bartoli puts into this mesmeric performance. As usual with Arthaus, the bit rate never drops below 10, ensuring a crystal clear picture. The addition of “Score Plus”, an innovation that puts the score on the screen as a subtitle, is a great step forward for DVD. A reference quality disc.
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A DVD player that does exactly what you?d expect it to plus that bit extra.

Freecom DVD?RW 20x External DVD Writer USB2, silver
The LS external DVD writer employs the very best of Freecom technology, enabling you to burn your data onto dual-layer DVDs. It also features LightScribe labelling technology, which burns a perfect label directly onto your disc, and efficiently saves and archives your documents. With this writer, you can save up to 8.5 GB of data onto one dual-layer DVD in just a few minutes! Extremely quick off the mark, the LS has a record-breaking writing speed of 48x to CD and 20x to DVD, and is very easy to use thanks to its USB 2.0 port, which allows you to save your data to CD or DVD.

Customer Review: Too Easy!
Plug it in, turn it on and you’re ready. I haven’t bothered with their software as I have a good recording programme. I also haven’t tried burning DVD’s yet either, but a music CD was done in just over 3 minutes.

Excellent and recommended. Only slight downside is it’s size. It is a bit big, but otherwise spot on! Amazon’s service was first class once again.

Customer Review: Works with a mac!
If you already have burning software (I have toast) then this works with a mac! Great value!

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Amazon Price: ?85.39
Customer Review: ellion dvr 900(pal)
avoid at all cost! if goes wrong, and it will,you just try and get any satisfaction from the service dept. worst bit of kit i have ever bought!!!
Customer Review: absolute pants
We bought this 2 years ago and at first it seemed fine, then it started corrupting discs that were recorded on other DVD recorders. Recently it stopped reading even the discs it had previously recorded so we just used it as a player of prerecorded DVDs. But it finally packed up yesterday with a precious DVD in it which it refused to eject. My husband had to dismantle it to retrieve the disc and we were shocked at what we saw inside. One of the circuit boards had snapped off and was just loose in the box and some of the resistors were all bent and twisted on the other boards. My husband works in IT and had never seen anything like it. If we had seen the inside two years ago it would have gone straight back. NOT RECOMMENDED!!!
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Philips 18dB Indoor Analogue and Digital TV Antenna with Powered Amplifier
This is an indoor antenna with powered amplifier for high quality reception suitable for analogue and digital TV and FM/digital radio.

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Samsung LE32R74BDX - 32” Widescreen HD Ready LCD TV - With Freeview
Product Description Samsung LE32R71W - 32″ LCD TV Product Type LCD TV Diagonal Size 32″ - widescreen Dimensions (WxDxH) 80 cm x 8 cm x 54.9 cm - without stand Weight 14.8 kg Colour Black, white Digital Television Certification HD ready Resolution 1366 x 768 Display Format 720p Input Video Formats 480p, 720p, 1080i, 480i, 576i, 576p Video Interface Component, composite, HDMI, S-Video, SCART PC Interface VGA (HD-15) HDCP Compatible Yes Technology TFT active matrix ( S-PVA ) Progressive Scan Yes Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 Analogue TV Tuner PAL, SECAM Multi-channel Preview Picture-in-picture (PIP) Features Clock, Auto Power Off, parental control, on-screen menu, automatic blue screen, DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine), channel labeling Sound Output Mode Stereo Speaker System 2 speakers Sound Effects SRS TruSurround XT Stereo Reception System NICAM, A2 Remote Control Remote control - infrared Power AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Used Price: ?420.00
Customer Review: Excellent as a PC monitor
Bought one of these in February 2007 when they were just over six hundred pounds delivered from Amazon. Its main use is as a monitor for a HTPC system, and although there is only a VGA 15 pin connector the quality from a modest Radeon 9600 card is truly excellent at the native 1360×768 resolution (picked up automatically by the PC). Most of my viewing is done in the evening with subdued lighting, and the picture improved with the brightness turned down and a couple of other minor adjustments (worth spending a few minutes with the manual). It gets most use for watching DVDs and watching TV from a Nebula (r.i.p.) Digital TV card in the PC with the sound fed through my HiFi. Very pleased with the picture quality. I also sometimes use it as normal PC monitor from my chair about 9 ft away (with a Microsoft wireless keyboard/mouse), where it gives very clear text. I did try the inbuilt Freeview tuner and speakers when I first got it, but the results were not as good, especially the sound, which is acceptable for everyday use but nothing to shout about. I tried routing the sound through my HiFi, but for some reason there was then a delay between the picture and the the sound coming from the Samsung audio out socket, and I never got to the bottom of that. No synch problems though when used as above with the video and sound both coming from my PC, or when just using the inbuilt Freeview tuner and speakers.
Customer Review: Best TV you could buy for this price
I’ve searched for HD televisions for over 1 month, and finally bought this TV in september 2006, and since then never had a problem. The TV should actually cost more than it is because it is great, especiallyif you play XBOX 360 on it, the picture quality is extremely great.

Fracarro Super High Gain UHF Aerial BLU 920F
High Gain Wideband Freeview TV Aerial BLU920F
APPOVED BY CAI & Digital Television Group
Number of Elements 90
Band UHF Bandwidth 470-862 MHz
Channels E21-69
Gain 18 dB
Front to back ratio >27dB
Wind load at 120Km/h 7.0
Dimensions Boom 242CM Dimensions elements 50cm
*requires brackets for fitting either loft pole or outdoor pole*

CAI Aerial Benchmark
(Confederation of Aerial Industries) For the reception of Digital Terrestrial Television signals in the UK. (DTT =Freeview)

The aerials are required for viewing DTT to be designed and manufactured to a minimum industry standard.

The Confederation of Aerial Industries and Digital Television Group have therefore decided that an approved aerials are required to guarantee reception of DTT.
Although this benchmark is guide of quality it is not a requirement.

FRACARRO A NAME YOU CAN TRUST Fracarro has been producing Aerial products since 1933 Fracarro was also know as Philips Fracarro

Fracarro Quality System being officially recognised on an international level with ISO9001 Certification
This Certification confirms Fracarro products are highly reliable.

BlackGold Freeview USB TV stick
Watch and record all the 70+ UK Freeview Digital TV (DVB-T) and radio channels in DVD quality, on your Laptop or PC. Effortless installation - simply plug into the USB port on your computer, connect to a suitable aerial and you are ready to watch digital TV. Watch and record UK Freeview Digital TV on your laptop or PC. Receive all UK Freeview Digital TV and radio channels. Watch and record 2 different channels at the same time. Support for High Definition HDTV when available. Fully featured Personal Video Recorder and Media Center software - when used with Windows Media Center or the BlackGold Ultimate TV software: Watch, record, pause, rewind and time-shift live TV. Schedule recordings with the integrated Electronic Program Guide. Note: Windows Media Center is included with most Vista and some XP computers. The BlackGold Ultimate TV software is supplied separately. Worldwide support Works in many other locations than the UK - in fact anywhere that the DVB-T TV system is used. Currently this includes: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Malta, Netherlands, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Taiwan. Multiple Installations supported Use 2 or more BlackGold TV Sticks to watch or record more channels simultaneously. Never miss the action - use the BlackGold TV Stick to add more TV tuners to an existing Media Center PC with an internal TV card perhaps you may need to record 3 channels whilst watching that special event…Must be used with a good rooftop aerial. Full details on the blackgold.tv website
Customer Review: Amazing picture quality - very easy to install
I used this product with Windows Vista Media Centre. Installation was dead easy - double click on the driver, then connect the USB TV stick. Job done! It’s as easy as that! It turned my Laptop into a brilliant TV. All the software I needed to watch and record TV with a full epg was already installed on my laptop with Vista Home Premium. It needs a proper aerial for use in the UK - preferably a roof top aerial. Aparently the TV signal in the UK is not strong enough to be used with a portable aerial so this is not a mobile product. I have checked - all the other USB TV sticks are the same. If they say they work with a mini portable aerial in hte UK they are lying. I used the supplied small aerial when I went to Germany and it worked perfectly - even in the car when moving! Me and my friends have tried a few of these USB TV sticks and this BlackGold one seems to have the best tuner as it always finds the most TV stations. Image quality is brilliant - just the same as my Sony LCD TV and the recording are the same quality. My friend uses one of these with his desktop PC - because it connects via USB it is the only TV card he can use without opening the case of the PC and invalidating the warranty.