(Canon thought of everything on this one.) 『I did not need the fax or the wireless. It does come with an electric cord. At first I thought I might return it and get one without the fax and the wireless, but decided for the price I would just keep it. I am THRILLED that I did. This printer does everything and is so easy to use and understand. It also powers up ready fast and down fast, so no need to turn it on long ahead of time so it will be ready. I just love it. Also the ink directly from Canon is as good a price as I have found anywhere and you can get it for no shipping if you order two packs. So I will order 1 all black and 1 color. Then order two color the next time and that gives me all I need and I did not have to pay any shipping.』
(MAC OS Snow Leopard user) 『Super easy to set up. If you have the slightest bit of computer knowledge, then logging onto Canon USA's webpage and downloading the latest Snow Leopard software is a breeze. The box included software doesn't support the latest 10.6 Snow Leopard... Thankfully, Canon already figured this out... I'm running my MX860 wireless on my network. Took 5-10 minutes at the most. Ink cartridges could've been a little bigger... but we aren't heavy printers. THANKFULLY I bought through Amazon and not retail... saved at least $50! Good looking printer... modern silver/black finish... light weight. If you have any problems connecting your printer, call Canon's toll-free helpline number... that's what they get paid to do.』
(Prints fast - Takes a long time to get ready) 『It sputters, clicks, clacks, and carries on, but when it finally gets things together, the print comes out quickly. Not a problem for large print jobs, but if you have to go through this each time you do a half-page job, doing a even a few such jobs can slow you down.
The remainder of the functionality is great.
The unit was easy to set up. I had it running wireless within an hour of unpacking it, so I have not had to find out how good Canon Customer service is. I also don't know how long the ink reservoirs last.
At this point, I am pleased with my purchase of this machine.』
(Goes through ink fast!) 『I've had this printer only a couple of weeks. I bought it because my old printer was not compatible with my new computer. The Canon Pixma MX860 was a breeze to set up and I have had no problems with it. There are a couple of things I have noticed, though, that I wish I had known before I bought it.
First, the tray that holds the copy paper only holds about 100 pages. It slides out from under the tray that holds the freshly printed paper. This tray is a piece of flimsy plastic, and every time I try to slide it back in, I'm deathly afraid I'm going to break it. It never slides in straight, always just slightly off center, so I have to wiggle it around to fit right. While the rest of the copier seems well made and solid, this paper tray is a piece of junk.
Secondly, like I said, I've had this printer only a couple of weeks,and only used it really for 2 days, and already I've gotten a warning notice that one of the black ink cartridges is almost out of ink. (There are two black ink cartridges; the other one contains less ink and is used, I think, when you print in color; I always print in b&w unless there's a special reason why it should be in color.) I've only printed maybe 100-150 pages or so; not much at all. My old printer (HP deskjet) would go through reams of paper before running out of ink, so I'm very disappointed in how fast this printer is going through the ink. I typically print my own color Christmas cards/letter, and I can only imagine how much ink this printer will go through, if it empties the biggest ink cartridge after just 150 pages. Luckily, I buy refilled ink cartridges at $6/each (as opposed to $15 for Canon brand), but still, having to replace ink cartridges every week is going to get real old and very expensive real fast.』 『Wireless Office All-In-One Printer with 2.5" LCD&Built-in Two-sided copying and printing』
price：$35.01
Canon Office Products
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Best Damned Scanner Ever!) 『Over the years I have been continually disappointed by every scanner I have used. They were slow. The software was a hassle. The sheet size of the output never matched the input -- I mean who needs an 8.5 x 11.41 sheet anyway! Now my life has changed. I might be more willing to part with a bodily organ or two than my new CanoScan 8800. As an architect I needed a way to easily convert pen and ink sketches into electronic documents. The ease of using the CanoScan allows me to treat pen and paper as an essential computer-based drawing tool. Previous scanners were too cumbersome to dash off a quick hand sketch and email to contractor in the field. Not now. It's almost as easy as passing it to the next desk. JPGs, PDFs - easy. Black and white, color, grayscale - easy. No surprises. Works right every time.』
(Scanner for older slide collection) 『Went on line, read many of the reviews, most very positive. Scanner arrived quickly. Easy to hook-up and install. Slides were in boxes for 20-30 years still came out almost perfect. I am scanning over 1200 slides. The only thing wrong, I just wish scanning time were a little quicker, but I have worked out a routine in between scanning. Great Product. Thanks.』
(Canon Canoscan 880F) 『I purchased this scanner to capture my family's 35mm slides. It captures 4 at a time and the software allows me to clean up the images. This is a much better scanner than slide scanners available for that purpose. I would recommend this to anyone needing to capture thier family's old 35mm slides plus it also is a very good scanner of photos and even documents. It is much more quire than most and very easy to use. Canon makes a good product and the price is very reasonable.』
(Canon CanoScan 8800F - Kudos) 『I purchased the Canon scanner for a family project to document over 200 color slides taken by my father between 1940 and 1972. The quality of the scanner output was beyond my expectations. The scanner works equally well on film strips and on photos. Definitely one of my best computer add-on purchases. 』
(Easy and good) 『If you want to finally get your old pictures or negatives out of boxes and onto your computer, this is a great scanner to do it with. Use them as wallpaper, send them to old friends to remember how you looked, let your kids see what you looked like in a pre-digital age.
This scanner makes it easy to scan your pictures and negatives. The previous reviewers who rated this product highly are correct, and I will summarize those points in a quick format because it works for me. - Easy to install (Windows 7) - Began scanning old 35mm color negatives immediately - Software automatically identifies the negatives when using the holder and scans them in. You don't have to worry about cropping each negative from a pre-scan. I love that!
As other reviewers point out, the disappointments are related to the film, not the scanner: - It's reasonably quick to put the negatives into the holder, but scanning takes time regardless of the scanner. - Picture quality on the negatives isn't what we're used to today. Even at 4800dpi they're blurry compared to digital photos. I went back to 2400dpi for a faster scan time. - I started with 30-year-old negatives and they're pretty beat up after many moves and being stored in old boxes. No miracles. - Negatives get scratched and the photos dim with age. Either way this scanner will do its best to recover the picture and give you basic tools to clean it up. - You can use software to improve the pictures, but that depends on your skill with that software. I haven't tried the bundled software because I have a *lot* of negatives to scan and I'll play with it later. It's just great to have the pictures again, scratches and all.
Bring your life back from the attic or basement - you can do it with this scanner.
』 『Sleek and fast, this powerful scanner will impress you the very first time you push power. With high-luminance white LED lamps - it's ready to scan immediately, with no warm-up time needed. You'll quickly produce spectacular results, with max. color dpi resolution of 4800 x 9600. Seven easy buttons automate the scanning process, so it's simple to scan, copy and create e-mails and multi-page PDFs. Built-in FARE 3.0 retouching technology helps to enhance your final images. And to save time, you can batch-scan up to twelve 35mm frames or up to four slides - either positives or negatives.』 『The Canon CanoScan 8800F Color Film/Negative/Photo Scanner features high-luminance white LED lamps, which means it can scan immediately without warming up. Its simple, streamlined design includes seven simple buttons you use to scan, copy, create emails and multi-page PDFs, and automatically scan with an incredible color resolution--up to 4800 by 9600 dpi. With the CanoScan's sophisticated retouching technology, you can improve old and precious photos by digitally removing dust and scratches from antique, faded, or otherwise aging prints. The CanoScan 8800F is able to simultaneously scan up to four slides or twelve 35-millimeter frames, using either positives or negatives. In addition, a USB 2.0 interface makes scanning and image transfers faster than ever.
The CanoScan 8800F includes a compact 10.7-by-18.9-by-4-inch design and weighs 9.2 pounds. This flatbed, color, and monochrome scanner is compatible with Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Mac OSX 10.2.8 through 10.4.x. It includes a CD-ROM with printer driver, setup software, and user's guide, Adobe Photoshop Elements, ArcSoft PhotoStudio, MP Navigator EX, NewSoft Presto! PageManager (Windows only), and ScanSoft OmniPage SE. In addition, the manufacturer offers a 1-year limited warranty.
What's in the Box CanoScan 8800F color scanner, AC adapter, Adobe Photoshop Elements CD-ROM, cross sell sheet, quick start guide, setup software and user's guide CD-ROM, warranty card, film guides (35-millimeter negative/positive, 35-millimeter negative/positive mounted slides, 120 roll film strip), power cord, and USB cable.』
price：$32.66
Panasonic
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Panasonic DECT 6.0-Series 3-Handset Cordless Phone) 『WE HAVE BEEN USING THIS PRODUCT FOR A MONTH OR 2 NOW....DELIVERY WAS SPEEDY FROM THE SUPPLIER. YOU HAVE A VARIETY OF RING TONES, WHICH IS NICE. THE BASE UNITS ARE SMALL AND EASILY PLACED ABOUT THE HOUSE IF YOU ARE WIRED PROPERLY. 3 UNITS CAN BE UPGRADED TO 4 OR 5 IF NEEDED. THE PHONE IS SMALL IN CIRCUMFANCE, CANNOT USE HANDS FREE TOO EASY ON YOUR SHOULDER, BUT SPEAKER FUNCTION IS GOOD AND YOU CAN SET THE UNIT DOWN AND HOLD A CONVERSATION WITH MUCH FLEXIBILITY IN MULTITASKING. INSTEAD OF RELYING ON THE BASE UNIT FOR THE SPEAKER PHONE, EACH PHONE IS CAPABLE MAKING IT VERY PORTABLE GIVING YOU MUCH MORE RANGE AND FREEDOM TO MULTITASK. HAVE NOT USED THEM OUTSIDE TO FIND OUT HOW FAR THEY REALLY GO.』
(Excellent cordless system) 『I have purchased two of these systems, one for me and another for my mother. Both work exactly as expected with no problems or hiccups. I had two other Panasonic cordless phones that each lasted over 10 years. If this one lasts as long as those I'll be very happy.
Pluses - large keypad (great for my mom), excellent sound quality, good price for the features Minuses - no on-touch dialing, non-intuitive menu design
And like all DECT systems, no Bluetooth interference. I can live with the minuses because I don't use one-touch dialing and once you set it up, the menus don't really matter much anymore.』
(Pretty good) 『Sound Quality is superior to all others I have tried. The only real complaint is the amount of difficulty in navigating the screens to add people to the phone directory in the phone. To make matters worse each handset has its own memory so if you pick up a handset that was not programmed there are no numbers in it. All the others I have had shared this simple memory function.』
(WOW Me!) 『So far so good...only have had for few weeks. It has a lot of versatility, easy use, and stability.』
(Panosonic phones) 『I like them. One thing that bothers me is the way it sounds muted when you are talking. I cant think of a great way to explain, you can hear the other end great, its how you hear this muted air. It goes in and out. Weird! Otherwise, it has great features once you figure them out. (I didnt read the manual!) For the price, they are great phones!』 『Extended Talk Time and Reduce Interference. Panasonic introduces the latest in innovative solutions with its new line of low interference DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Communications) 6.0 cordless telephones systems. The major benefits of this new line of DECT phones include up to 17 hours of talk time, substantial handset expandability, and markedly reduced interference. What are the benefits of Panasonic DECT 6.0 Phones?Engineered to work in the 1.9 GHz frequency range, these phones will not conflict with other wireless devices such as 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi computer routers, wireless keyboards and mousse, microwave ovens, and other common household devices. And because it's digital, DECT 6.0 technology also provides long ranges, excellent clarity, and helps deter eavesdropping. Multiple voice paths are used to enable the entire series to provide up to 3-way conferencing, this allows for multiple handsets to be used at the same time and up to 2 handsets can join into a conversation with one outside caller. They also provide for Intercom between handsets and Phonebook Sharing. Additionally, these systems are extremely comfortable and easy to use, with the handsets featuring large keypads buttons that are almost twice the size of standard phone keypad buttons, and are designed top fit comfortably in both your hand as well as cradled on your neck. all models in the DECT 6.0 line include a base station-integrated digital answering machine with voice menu, digital handset speakerphones, handsets with a clock on the LCD with alarm function, three-line backlit LCD, and incoming call indicator lights.』
price：$11.57
Olympus
Usually ships in 4 to 7 weeks Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Works as expected) 『I'm happy with my purchase, works great for what I needed it for... capturing lectures ... playback quality is awesome! can upload easily to my PC... Only wish the earphone jack was compatible with my ear phones... need to run by Radio Shack to get an adaptor so I an use my ear phones...』
(not bad at all) 『gets the teacher in a big lecture hall. sound is way better on computer.』
(Love it!) 『I don't have anything to compare, as this is the first I have purchased, but it has done everything I want and then some. When I first received it, I stuck it in my shirt pocket and walked around my business to see how things were recorded. It even picked up a customer's voice on a telephone call. I used it at a 4 day conference and it recorded everything that happened. Highly recommended.』
(A great product!) 『I have been using this product for about a month now. It is very easy to use. The battery life is pretty good. Sound quality is excellent. I have recorded messages on this voice recorder and sent the files via e-mail and my sister says it sounds like I am right next to her.
A great product!
』
(I love my voice recorder) 『I got this voice recorder as a birthday gift from a friend. I had it listed on my wish list, but never expected anyone to actually buy something from the list. Boy was I surprised. I find it easy to use and very compact. I haven't had a chance to download the audio files, but so far, it is exactly what I needed. I use it to record ideas and to conduct interviews and it works great.』 『Transfer audio files quickly and easily to a computer with the convenient PC link.Voice activation extends recording time by recording only when the microphone senses sound. Record up to 444 hours of uninterrupted audio in LP mode. Select from three recording modes to meet your specific needs: HQ for high quality; SP and LP for extended recording. Index marks let you specify a particular point in a recording or playback for easy retrieval. Large LCD for easy, quick viewing of file locations, recording status and battery life. Slow and Fast Playback modes let you listen to audio 25 percent slower or 50 percent faster than real time. Contains five folders that each hold up to 200 files. Alarm Playback: Playback a pre-selected file at a specific time for reminders or wake-up calls.』
price：$53.04
Canon
Usually ships in 4 to 6 weeks Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Canon Pixma Pro9000 Mk II) 『I have only had the Pro9000 Mk II for a month and have only printed a few 8.5 X 11 photos on it. They were of high quality, great color, excellent resolution and very satisfactory. I have yet to print large (11 X 14 or 13 X 19) size pictures which is one of the reasons I bought this particular printer. The set up was very easy, the machine works just as advertised and is quiet. The only downside thus far-and it is not a significant issue-is that print speed is quite slow. This is true even for a black and white text document.』
(Worth the money) 『I love this printer!! When I print, I get what I see on the monitor and/or what was in the camera. Professional quality color prints done in my home studio. A friend of mine (a photographer as well) has printed on this canon printer and loves the quality of the photographic prints as well . 』
(Superb printer) 『This is a Super Printer !!!!! I love the quality of pics and also ease of use...Awesome !!!!』
(Absolutely Terrific!) 『Canon's Pro9000MKII is absolutely terrific! The best printer I have ever used. After years of experience in darkroom printing, this is the first printer I have found that truly gives you darkroom quality, if not better than darkroom! I was in 35mm photography for years (printing with a Phillips Tricolor) before finally switching over to digital. I finally made the switch about 5 years ago and although my photography looked great on the computer, until now I had never found a printer that I was really happy with. The Pro9000MKII gives the most realistic color reproduction that I have seen, as well as wonderful B&W production. It is easy to use although a little slow on the warm-up and and the noise level level is a little too much, but once it is ready to print, I defy anyone to able to tell the difference between the 9000's prints and those printed in darkroom from a film camera. Unbelievable quality and true color reproduction.
I'm sure there is probably something out there that may make a better print, but if there is I sure can't afford it! For the money, this is THE ONE!
Mike Barnes, Alamogordo, New Mexico』
(Canon Pixma) 『This printer, is fast and very quiet. It allows the size flexibility of being able to print up to 13x19, which is a great asset. However, and I am not sure if it is because I bought this printer used, but the paper feed is very annoying. It has a tendency of loading multiple sheets at once, printing crooked and paper jams are a constant occurrence. This can be avoided with this printer, if you feed the paper individually by hand. Also the ink goes REALLY fast, however the quality of prints are high.』 『High Performance Photo Printing up to 13-inchx19-inch for Professional Quality』
price：$65.00
Canon USA Inc.
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (No Problems at All!) 『This replaced my last printer, the one I bought from a different company in February 2009. It is a night-and-day difference with my new Canon printer. (Sounds like an advertisement but it's not.) Everything about it is so much better. I have already printed more pages than with the other but I had to replace the ink 3 times on the old one (so that means I went through 4 cartridges)to print on less than a ream of paper. The replacement ink was close to $50 so I'm already saving money with my new printer. The wireless part of it works well. I don't know the technical jargon so bear with me. My printer is downstairs and my wireless router is upstairs. Everything communicates well with no glitches or interruptions. I am so happy that I made the decision to get a new printer so soon after getting the other. I would like to see the print a bit darker and I'm sure I can change a setting somewhere but I haven't taken the time to figure it out.』
(GREAT Printer!) 『As usual, the Canon really comes through! Picts are excellent and the interface intuitive. Not sure how efficient it is on the ink, but we've printed plenty and we still show full tanks, so I'm encouraged! LOVE the wireless to allow for our laptop to print w/o hooking up to it. This was a great buy, and is an EXCELLENT printer!』
(Amazon is a rip OFF) 『I bought this printer TWO DAYS ago and gave a $100 for it. Today I can buy it for $85...and Amazon won't do a thing about it except laugh all the way to the bank. I have been a good customer and it has meant NOTHING. So long, Amazon...enjoy your $15 rip off. It'll cost you way more than that.』
(Not great) 『The print quality is much less than I expected, but I guess for the price I paid, it will do for basic black and white printing.』
(I enjoy my new toy) 『I'm technically impaired, so it took some time and brain to assembly things. Aterwards, everything is perfect. However the prints quality is perfect, scanning is nice and easy. Wireless connection is smooth and reliable. As all of us I prefer to pay less for ink, but it doesn't mean that it's too expensive. Photoprints look professional and even better than on the screen.』 『High-Performance Wireless Photo All-In-One with 2.0-Inch LCD』
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Panasonic
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (I'm tired of the "No link to base" error messages) 『What a total waste of money and time. This phone loses connection with its base even if the base is 12 inches from it. My set came with 3 phones. All 3 phones give me the same problem. Their connection with the bases seem to drift in and out. I've had many calls dropped because the phone just loses connection. What a terrible phone. I want my money back!』
(horrible) 『Do not buy - these phones lose link to base too often and the customer service is horrible - unless you like being tortured by not being able to answer a phone call because the unit you just picked up off the base loses its link to the base and becomes useless and if you love poor customer service - do not buy』
(good phone) 『This phone is as good as al of the previous reviews indicated. Main weakness, as noted in those reviews, is that the menu operation is not as straight-forward as it could be. Deleting caller ID entries requires several menu steps, although you can eventually find the "erase all" prompt, instead of having to go through several steps to delete each call.』
(Works as Advertised - So Far) 『We first ordered the KX-TG9332T from amazon and it was awful, constantly telling us to "Re-establish Link to Base." This phone, however, seems to work exactly as advertised. I guess that means it should receive top marks. It's just a phone, so I can't rave about it, but call quality, battery life, and ease of use are good. I haven't really tested the range but it works perfectly within the confines of my house.』
(A replacement Hone) 『Our old panasonic was dieing. Guess it was the battery. Cost of this phone not much more than battery. So what we got for the extra money was an additional phone for the living room and a phone which has better clarity. Pretty good deal.』 『uses DECT 6.0 cordless phone standard * 1.9 GHz frequency range * multi-handset operation (add up to 4 optional handsets for a total of 6) * built-in digital answering machine with up to 16 minutes total record time * Call Waiting Caller ID shown on handset (where available; requires subscription from your local phone service provider) * handset speakerphones *』
price：Too low to display
Epson
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Fast and Easy) 『This scanner was bought so that I could scan documents and photos for a book on my family history, a second edition to the one I did in 1999. It covers ancestors back to 1290 AD. There are handwritten items, clippings, and miscellaneous articles, some with photos.
The scanner enhances dull print and scans 20 items in about 30 minutes, improving the readability of the items. Scans go to a folder in My Documents and they will later be transferred to a Word 97 document where they can be labelled. From that Word 97 file, they will be either printed as a book of about 120 pages or made into CDs for distribution to the family.
The scanner is very easy to operate once one learns the simple procedure. I don't recall getting paper instructions but I wondered how to turn it off for a while(press the on button more than 3 seconds), for example. It's wonderful!』
(Excellent Home Office Scanner) 『i have been use this scanner for a small home office photo studio to retouch old photos to friends and family and this machine have been working better than what i though i recommend this epson scanner the only problem it with the software it said that remove the dust but i cannot yet make it work i think its a matter of time to me to get it wright』
(slide scanner review) 『The outer packaging from Amazon was intact , but the inner product packaging had two large holes punched in it. I notified the seller immediately of the problem without receiving any response. The scanner when unpacked seemed visibly OK. In operation, the scanner squeaks, but seems otherwise OK.』
(EP0SON V3000 PHOTO SCANNER) 『THIS WAS EASY SETUP. IMPRESSED WITH THE QUALITY OF MY SCANS. GREAT BUY FOR THE PRICE.
KEITH REINHARD』
(Good, inexpensive scanner) 『I was looking for an inexpensive scanner to scan many of my dad's old 35mm slides. The Epson v300 fits the bill. Once you get through the bad documentation and user guide, it's worked perfectly. I've scanned about 200 of the slides so far and the results are great for my needs.』 『Scan film, photos and 3D objects with amazing clarity and detail¿ the value-priced Epson Perfection V300 Photo makes it easier than ever with 4800 dpi optical resolution and a host of family-friendly features. Use the built-in Transparency Unit to scan up to 6 negative frames or 4 slides at one time. With the scanner¿s remarkable resolution, you can easily create extraordinary enlargements. And, if you want to bring those faded family photos back to life, you can use the V300 Photo to easily restore the color. This versatile performer even includes a high-rise lid for scanning books and other 3D objects. And, it offers easy setup and one-touch scanning. So, whether you choose to archive important documents or copy the soccer team photo, you can be up and running in no time. Best of all, with an innovative, LED light source, the V300 Photo provides fast scans with no warmup time.』
price：Too low to display
Panasonic
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Good Phones, features ok) 『The phone and sound quality are great. Easy to use menus and answering machine as well. The only feature that doesn't quite live up to its billing is the "talking" caller ID. Its a good attempt at something that could be really useful but this just falls short.
1st off it takes at least 2-3 rings to begin speaking and by that time you can just look at the regular caller ID. 2nd, if the name of the person calling isn't "Smith" that little microchip just can't seem to get it event close to the right pronuncation.
Overall through its a good phone, with clear sound quality.』
(Panasonic Cordless Telephone/Answering Machine) 『A good product at a great price through Amazon. The handsets work as advertised - great sound and easy to setup and use. The only issue I have is that the answering machine does not have a display to show you the number of messages, both old and new, saved on the device. My old Radio Shack system had such a feature and I do miss it. Other than that, I highly recommend the Panasonic cordless system.』
(Inconvenient answering machine function) 『I purchased this model to replace an older Panasonic system as I had been very pleased with that system. However, this model is not nearly as good overall.
PROs: Multiple handsets. I'm using the maximum, 6 handsets. This is the primary reason I bought this system Small foot print for the base station Good sound quality
CONs: Power docking stations are very light and handsets are very easy to knock over. Units feel cheap and insubstantial compared to older model Controls are VERY poorly thought out. Doing basic answering machine tasks requires stepping through a complex menu system. The trade off of a slightly smaller foot print of the base station in exchange for fewer useful controls was a poor one. For example there is no readout telling you how many calls have been received or if a message is erased how many calls are still recorded on the machine. Otherwise this is a good phone but dealing with the answering machine is a major annoyance.
If another brand had a system available with as many handsets and a convenient answering machine I would look seriously at purchasing that and scrapping this model.』
(Just a great phone. Highly recommended.) 『This is a really good phone. No cons. Very happy with it and a good price.』
(Only 6 handsets--ouch!) 『As good as this system is, it has two problems. First: why limit it to a maximum of 6 handsets? What if I need 9? Why can't I have 9? I'm willing to pay for them. So now I have a system with 6 handsets and have to buy 3 other phones which won't work on the system and can't be part of the intercom--which is a critical feature for us. This is a little like buying a 3 legged horse. It works, but certainly not as well as I'd like it to.
Second, the voice quality of the answerer is remarkably poor. In my outgoing message, I give my cell number so the caller can try that number. But the recording quality was so fuzzy that I think many callers won't be able to catch the numbers. Similarly, when I listen to the messages, I can understand them, but I can't recognize the caller's voice. I couldn't even recognize my own voice when I left a message for my husband.
Our old Uniden system was better on both of these issues. But the new system has features I want that Uniden doesn't have. First, it has call blocking so we won't receive annoying solicitations from the same source twice. It also can store up to 50 phone numbers--a big improvement over Uniden's stingy phonebook.
So it's a game of trade-offs. Which features do you really need and which headaches are you willing to put up with? If I'd known before I purchased it what I know now about the sound quality, I would have stayed with Uniden.Panasonic Dect 6.0 Titanium Black Cordless Phone with Answering Machine (KX-TG6445T)』 『Panasonic KX-TG6445T Dect 6.0 Cordless Phone with Answering Machine』
price：$191.61
Zoom
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Zoom H2 portable recorder) 『Exactly what I was dreaming of, I love it. Great for music or choral demo productions or practice sessions.』
(Excellent quality, easy to use) 『This is the second Zoom H2 I've purchased, not because there was a problem with the first one, but because it is so easy to use that I use one myself and lend the second one out for others to make recordings for me. I record class lectures and sermons to listen to on my iPod during the week. I'm a private piano teacher, so I also use the Zoom to make a quick recording of myself for my students, or of my students for themselves, etc. I make the recording during the lesson, then email the file to the student later that day. The Zoom is small enough to fit into your pocket (it's about the size of a cigarette box) and runs on two AA batteries or the included AC adapter. Transferring files to your computer is very easy. You can choose the file type you wish to record to: AIFF, WAV, or MP3, and you can choose the bit rate (higher for music, lower for spoken word). There is an internal metronome and a tuner, but I haven't ever used these.』
(great little toy - PITA for real work) 『This is a great little toy. But it is a PITA to use for real work.
It does not work the way I think.
It does not do what I want to do very well.
Some things you would expect, it doesn't really do at all.
The plus is that it works and is cheap.
And comes with almost all the accessories you need. I needed some additional cables and adapters. You may not. And it is light and portable. The battery option works fine for field use, and it does have A/C for use indoors.
The bad is that it is crippled featurewise which may help sell more H4s but leaves this thing as just a toy that I hate to love.
Worse - it has a lot of useless "features" that bumped out what is really needed andor ran the cost up.
Don't need a metronome. Got one that is better and easier to use.
Don't need a tuner. Got one that is better and easier to use.
Don't want to copy cds with it. My PC does that job better.
Don't want a usb mike. Better quality from it if you record to the SD card and copy the files.
Don't want to split files, or adjust anything with this device. The DAW on my PC does that so much better and easier.
There is no way to just record ,play, and then save a file OR RERECORD. The thing just keeps creating new files every time you stop and start recording. And there is no way to erase them except one at a time. BIG PITA!
Superscope elevation and a PC with an interface will beat this thing hands down for quick easy recording at home.
You cannot pause and then continue recording. It creates yet another file. PITA!
There is no speaker! You have to use earphones to hear what you recorded to check it. PITA!
The manual does not give any details so you have to guess which of the agc/compression/limiting functions really would work best. Ditto for low cut. Annoying.
The mike gain , at least on my unit, is inadequate for field use. And not really useful to record discussions well in a medium sized conference room.
The manual even says you need to be about 6" to 5 feet from the source. Major fault for field use and many situations. If I could get that close then I would use a real mike and a real recorder or PC w/ audio interface.
They hype the 4 mikes, but the european version appears to have midside miking which would be better for stereo. W arrangement is just a Gimmick IMHO.
Not sure about this in the manual, but I tried to play back the way it showed and got strong feedback loop. Not sure how or even if you can turn off the recording function so you can playback externally without blowing the speakers out.
The manual is mixed quality. And poor where you need it to be detailed.
It says it can do 96/24 recording but another page warns that it may miss data at that speed. So basically you need to record at 44.1/16 CD rates instead of getting higher quality to assist in editing.
I could have gotten another recorder with a speaker, at about half the cost, if I knew that my quality was limited, and the functions were hard to use.
File handling is awkward. PITA.
This thing can record a long session for the record. And you can edit on your PC later. If you try to use the editing features on this thing you are a masochist, IMHO.
And if you just want to replace your old tape recorder to capture a musical idea and then record over it until you get it right this thing makes you really work at doing that. PITA. Way too many button pushes needed.
Overall very disappointed in ease of use. Quality is very good, and capability is good but not great.
For the price, if you can live with the old VCR style of difficulty in using it, then it is a good buy.
If you want easy to use, keep looking.
This thing needs a speaker. And desperately needs the ability to pause and restart recording to the same file. And it needs an erase all files command.
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(Exceeded my expectations) 『This unit blows me away! I use it for interviews and occasionally recording choral groups. This is 10X better than the horrid Sony Mini disc recorder it's replacing.
The built in mics sound better than my SM-58. It has features built in (compressor, auto gain control, normalization, etc). I needed post recording software(Adobe Audition)before.
The 360 degree recording is, as Will Ferrell (in "Blades of Glory") would say: "Mind bottling"!
By the way, it cost me $30 LESS than the mini disc recorder.』
(great unit) 『A little hard to figure out with everything it can do! amazing quality love the unit.』 『The Zoom H2 is a must-have for anybody doing podcasting to almost any type of mobile recording situation.Anaffordable2-track recorder using a 4-mic capsule configuration and digital signal processing, the H2 allows a variety of polar patterns and even supports 5.1 surround sound. Record at 96kHz, 48kHz, 44.1kHz or MP3. Archive files to your computer using the USB port. Use as a USB mic to record your guitar or vocals directly to computer. ATime stampfeature facilitates production. The H2 has an approximate 4-hour running time on 2 AA alkaline batteries. It includes earbuds, stereo adapter cable, mic clip adapter, tripod stand, USB cable, AC adapter and a 512MB SD card. Now the Zoom H2 can accept up to a 16 GB SD cards with the latest firmware installed. Have an older version? Update easily and for free at Zoom's website, www.zoom.co.jp.Click here for listing of compatible SD cards!Who Needs the H2 Handy Recorder from Zoom? Everyone who craves brilliant stereo recordings.It's a simple idea: provide brilliant stereo recording in an easy-to-use, ultra-portable device. Now everyone can record pristine audio in an infinite variety of applications. From seminars and conferences, to electronic news gathering (ENG) and podcasting, to musical performances, songwriting sessions and rehearsals, the H2 provides amazing recording quality. And no matter what kind of music you perform or the instrument you play, the H2 can effortlessly record it in high-quality stereo.Zoom H2 FeaturesW-XY mic patterns with 4 mic capsules and signal processing allows Front 90° cardioid, Rear 120° cardioid and 360° polar patternsFinally record 360° sound as 2ch data or 4ch data simultaneouslyBuilt-in USB 2.』 『It's a simple idea: provide brilliant stereo recording in an easy-to-use, ultra-portable device. Now everyone can record pristine audio in an infinite variety of applications. From seminars and conferences, to electronic news gathering (ENG) and podcasting, to musical performances, songwriting sessions and rehearsals, the H2 provides amazing recording quality. And no matter what kind of music you perform or the instrument you play, the H2 can effortlessly record it in high-quality stereo.
Why Four Mics are Better Than Two
90° Pattern Record from the front at 90°
120° Pattern Record from the front at 120°
The H2 is the only portable recorder with 4 mic capsules on-board for 360° recording. With 4 mic capsules in a W-X/Y configuration, the audio is decoded instantly, bringing these four signals together for unparalleled stereo imaging.
But the H2 doesn't stop there. For maximum flexibility, you can record from the front of the H2 in a 90° pickup pattern or the rear of the H2 in a 120° pickup pattern at up to 96 kHz/24-bit resolution as a WAV file, or as an MP3 file at bitrates up to 320 kbps. Additionally, you can record in a 360° pickup pattern at up to 48kHz/24-bit resolution which will allow you to convert your recordings to5.1 Surround.
Push a Button... That's all it takes to start recording! The H2 is a remarkably robust device that is incredibly easy to use. One button recording, gain controls on the side and an intuitive user interface mean you can always capture the moment. Set your levels, push record and go. It's that simple. Or use the Auto Start and Auto Gain Control functions to ensure complete capture at the right level. And if you need to fine-tune your levels on the fly, we made it easy with gain control buttons on the front panel.
Play it Back! Play your recordings on your home audio system with its 1/8" stereo output or listen to your masterpiece with headphones. Or, use the H2's USB interface to move your recordings to your Mac or PC to listen, edit and share.
The H2 records on Secure Digital (SD) media and a 512MB SD card is included. The unit can accommodate up to a 16GB SD card, allowing up to 24 hours of total recording time using the 16-bit/44.1kHz WAV format. At 128kbps MP3, you get an amazing 280 hours of stereo recording. Store your recordings on a PC or Mac with its USB 2.0 interface. And you can use its time stamping function for reference during production. Or use the H2 as a USB Mic for recording directly to a computer.
What's Life Without Accessories? The H2 comes with earbuds, 1/8 inch stereo to RCA cable, mic clip adapter, tripod stand, USB cable, AC adapter and a 512MB SD card.
Ultimate Convenience The H2 weighs 4 ounces and fits in your pocket for the ultimate in portability and convenience. Two standard alkaline AA batteries will give you 4 hours of continuous operation and a backlit display means it's always easy to use in any situation.
Enjoy Your Brilliance Brilliant stereo recording in a convenient, user-friendly package means there's never been an easier way to record high quality audio. The H2 gives everyone the power to record anything and share it with anyone, anywhere. You'll be amazed by your sound.
Features:
W-XY mic patterns with 4 mic capsules and signal processing allows Front 90° cardioid, Rear 120° cardioid and 360° polar patterns
Built-in USB 2.0 interface
Records in WAV 96kHz/48kHz/44.1kHz at 16-bit or 24-bit, MP3 to 320kbps and Variable Bit Rate (VBR) data formats
Time Stamp and Track Marker functions in Broadcast WAV Format (BWF)
512MB SD memory card included
Accommodates up to 16GB SD memory cards
Auto Gain Control (AGC) for pristine recordings
Auto Start function means you're always ready to record
Low-cut filter eliminates wind noise
On-board chromatic Guitar/Bass tuner
H2 Handy Recorder Features at a Glance
The H2 Handy Recorder brings the ultimate in functionality and versatility to portable digital recording. A clear, backlit display features recording levels, time code, file name and remaining battery life. LEDs indicate Front, Rear, 2 Channel or 4 Channel modes and the recording angle: 90°, 120° or 360°. An Active Mic LED is on the front and back of the H2. Transport controls include one button recording, playback and pause, fast forward and rewind. Use the Menu key to enter the control menu and the cursor keys to navigate through the feature sets.
Within the menu, set recording parameters such as direction and polar pattern, activate the Auto Start function and set file format. And you'll find additional settings like Auto Gain Control to make sure your recordings are always pristine. And you can fine-tune your levels on the fly with the Record Level buttons on the front.
On the left side of the H2 is a 1/8" Phone/Line Output for monitoring and playback. Playback Volume, Power On and the AC power are located here as well.
On the right side of the H2, you can plug in a powered 1/8" external stereo mic. Setting levels is easy with a Mic Gain slider for Low/Medium/High gain. You can also digitize analog recordings with the 1/8" Line In.
Use the USB 2.0 Interface to move your files to a PC or Mac for storage, editing and playback. The time stamp function is great for reference during production. And you can even use the H2 as a USB mic and record directly to your favorite digital audio software.
For brilliant stereo recording, and plenty of extras, there's never been a simpler or more functional solution than the H2 Handy Recorder from Zoom.
Please note: The Zoom H2 will not mount as a USB Drive on MAC OS X 10.5.0 Leopard unless you update to H2 Firmware version 1.2 or higher.
Choose the Right Polar Pattern for the Best Recording in any Situation
Choose the Right Polar Pattern for the Best Recording in any Situation
90° Pattern Record from the front at 90°
120° Pattern Record from the front at 120°
Record your band rehearsals in 360° brilliant stereo.
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