Product Description
Sometimes space is no longer a frontier but, rather, undiscovered country. At least that's the way it appears in many homes. Onkyo CS-V720 is a compact (actually micro size) stereo system designed to play DVD and CD discs, with a built-in AM/FM radio, an XM Ready tuner (XM service required), and two 2-Way compact speakers. Got an iPod player? The CS-V720 has a port that lets you listen to your iPod through its great sounding speakers. This little Onkyo is a powerhouse of entertainment and fits in spaces that you hardly thought possible. XM Ready (Requires XM service subscription) Component Video Output DTS - Dolby Digital - Dolby ProLogic II play compatible Enhanced DS-A1 iPod playthrough capability for model 30, 40, mini, and photo iPod models Product image shown with one speaker grill removed.
From the Manufacturer
Looking for the perfect combination of style and performance? The CS-V720 is just the answer! It not only delivers the high quality video your looking for from the progressive scan DVD player. Thanks to proprietary technologies like Onkyo's Wide Range Amplifier Technology it's also the ideal platform for today's high-resolution formats such as DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD, as well as for regular CDs. And the high-quality 2-way bass reflex speakers ensure that you will hear every detail from your favorite music and movies.
The CS-V720 is packed with features, from the XM ready tuner* that gives you access to over 150 channels of digital quality audio to enhanced control of your iPod when used in conjunction with our optional DS-A1 Remote Interactive Dock. All of this technology is available packaged in a sleek looking, compact system that can be used in any room of the house or office. Audition one today to hear and see what you have been missing.
* Requires optional antenna and paid subscription.
Key technology Features and Supported FOrmats:
192 kHz/24bit AD Converters: Costly, extremely powerful digital-to-analog converters , that not only boast a dynamic range of 120 dB, they process information faster and are virtually resistant to clock jitter, to ensure the best possible performance from DVD-Audio, DVD-Video and audio CD.
DVD-Audio: Prepare for the concert of a lifetime! 5.1 channel DVD-Audio combines multichannel high-resolution audio with video, song lyrics and more. While discs that carry this logo must be played back in DVD-A equipped machines to unleash their full potential, many are compatible with conventional DVD-Video players as well.
JPG: JPG is a standard image format used in today's digital cameras and personal computers. DVD players that carry this logo are able to read CD-R/RWs that contain JPG image information and display slide shows on your television (such as recent vacations, family photos, etc.).
RI (Remote Interactive): With Onkyo's exclusive RI (Remote Interactive) system capability, you can integrate and operate all compatible components through a single remote control. What's more, RI capability enables you to simply connect the iPod® to your receiver through Onkyo's RI Dock for the iPod (DS-A1). Your iPod effectively becomes another Onkyo component from which you can relish a fuller sound that just can't be experienced through headphones. RI capability will also give you remote operability of your iPod for hands-off control over your digital music.
Plays WMA: This audio compression format from Microsoft® allows you to reduce the size of your audio files for storage on your computer's hard drive or portable devices. This allows you to store many more songs than with uncompressed CD audio, using the same amount of disc space or memory. For example, a standard 650MB CD can hold more than 200 songs in WMA format. Various bitrates allow for higher or lower quality, depending on the desired sound quality of the final recording.
CD Video: This format, known as Video-CD (VCD), is commonly used for karaoke, to produce home movies, and slideshows, with menus and other special on-screen graphics.
MP3 Playback: This audio format achieves about a 10:1 compression over conventional CD audio. What does this mean? You can store many more songs using the same amount of space. For example, a standard 650MB CD can hold more than 200 songs in MP3 format. Various bitrates allow for higher or lower quality, depending on the desired sound quality of the final recording.
SACD: Are you ready for a brand new music listening experience? 5.1 channel Super Audio CD represents the best music has to offer. Direct Stream Digital™ recording technology is a drastic improvement over Compact Disc, both in technology and sound quality. Thanks to multichannel sound, it doesn't just appear as if the musicians are playing in your living room. It sounds as if you're transported from your living room into the original performance space.
WRAT (Wide Range Amp Technology): Imagine turning up the volume and filling your entertainment room with noise-free, impressively powerful, true-to-life sound. That's the benefit of Wide Range Amplifier Technology. Originally developed for our most expensive high-end amplifiers to handle the sonic demands of today's digital age, you'll now find WRAT even in our lowest-priced A/V receivers. The WRAT family of technologies includes a broader frequency range with lower noise entering the signal path - perfectly suited for new high resolution DVD-Audio and SACD formats.
XM Ready: The XM "Connect-and-Play," is a revolutionary technology platform designed to integrate XM into virtually any home or portable consumer electronics entertainment device. By matching XM Ready® audio systems with a simple, elegant antenna/receiver, getting XM becomes even easier for home audio listeners.
DTS Surround: DTS® is a discrete 5.1 channel audio format for movies and music. Unlike its Dolby® Digital counterpart, DTS uses less compression for its audio encoding.
Dolby Digital / Pro-Logic II: Dolby Digital is a discrete 5.1 channel audio format for movies and music. Pro-Logic II is the latest improvement on the original Pro-Logic standard. Pro-Logic II provides a full-range signal to the five main channels, in addition to a subwoofer channel. This creates a realistic surround environment from a two-channel source, such as CD, Tape, FM Radio, etc.
VLSC: Conventional D/A conversion methods reduce digital pulse noise at the conversion stage but can't remove it completely. Previously only found on our high-end components, VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) employs a unique D/A conversion circuit to overcome this problem. Data is converted between sampling points and these points are joined with analog vectors in real-time to produce a smooth output wave form. The result — a virtually noiseless, smooth analog signal based on the digital source to bring out even the most subtle of nuances in your music, movie soundtracks and even MP3s!
Customer Reviews:
Amazing bang for the buck.......2007-11-29
Mainly echo-ing other reviews..for the price the sound quality of this unit is phenomenal . Like other Onkyo products I have bought the sound quality for the low to mid price range is hard to beat .
For the price you get a decent pair of mini-bookshelf speakers too . The sound is clean and undistorted with a decent bass response from the speakers (for their size) ..but you'll need a subwoofer if you want to go bass heavy / really crank it . 30W per channel is not going to shake the house either but it's plenty of power to listen to music loudly . And it plays mp3 discs and SACD .
In the end I decided to upgrade the speakers and move the included pair into my TV home theater set up . I got a pair of 400 dollar bookshelf speakers (higher price than the total original unit) which are much better quality (bi-wired etc ) and the sound quality took another jump up allowing me to hear a surprisingly good soundstage for both cds and mp3s .
Note: I fed my mp3s either from cd or from a computer/wireless device using lossless (FLAC) streaming and the unit's digital optical in ... hence was feeding in a high quality digital signal . Got very good sound quality (as good as the quality/bitrarte of the source mp3's would allow) . If you connect an Ipod via the optional analog Onkyo connector the sound quality of the mp3s is affected by the quality of the digital to analog converter of the Ipod itself . In my case 2nd generation Ipod = horrible analog output quality , hence the sound quality of the Ipod is not very good . But that is the case no matter which receiver unit I connect my Ipod to .
Summary
You're not going to get audiophile quality for under 400 bucks but this unit is good enough to attach some decent/higher quality speakers .
Great Value for the Price!.......2007-10-11
I bought this product after spending a long time reviewing reviews :-).
Initially I was thinking about buying a home theater system with a high end receiver but as my search continued and I got input from some really audio savvy coworkers, I settled on the Onkyo Shelf System.
I have to say I am really pleased with the product. I have had the product for almost 6 months.
It really has the most clear sound you could ever imagine for a product at this price.
I mainly listen to classical music nowadays. In fact, the sound on Onkyo was so good that when I watched a live concert of Beethoven's piano concerto it did not sound that much better. Should I say more!
This is a great choice if you want to spend[...] It fills my whole home with sound that I have never had to go more than about 30% of the full volume.
Stellar Product - Very Pleased.......2007-10-09
I live in a smallish townhome and wanted a stereo for the two story family room. I was replacing a Bose Wave radio C.D. which I put in the bedroom, so I needed something small but that would produce great sound. I also prefer a lot of bass when I listen. In addition, I have an XM satellite subscription already. I rarely use it in the car and will transfer to this new unit. It is ready to go - All you need is a separate antenna - not even separate tuner. I ordered an antenna that I have not gotten as yet.
For the price, I think this is a great system - Attractive, easy to set up so far (even for someone electronically challenged as myself). I placed the speakers on a lowish shelf so I only really see the attractive receiver - as the instructions read - this enhances the bass sound and it is true. I just saw Bruce Springsteen live two nights ago and am playing the new "Magic" C.D. which really kicks a--. It sounds great on this system - richer and fuller than the Bose and about $150 bucks less. I am a happy camper with this.
Finally, the fact that it can also double as a home theater and is compatible with so many other media and addons is also great. I am not using it that way , but, I might want to. Enjoy.
Good little system, Better with a subwoofer.......2007-09-29
I bought this little system because of the price and I didn't have a lot of space. The sound quality is good. The system is set up to expand to a full five speaker system. I added an powered external subwoofer which heled with the bass. A good system for the price. I would have given the system five stars if a subwoofer would have been included.
Small Footprint, Big Sound.......2007-09-02
This small system is powerful yet fits nicely on a shelf. We've moved from a large house to a small rowhouse in DC, so had to find something to fit our new space. This system has great sound; I bought a Yamaha subwoofer to go along with it, to bring out the bass and lows. Highly recommended.
Product Description
Asus IDE CD-Rom Drive for 5.25" bay, 40 pin cable included. Also included is Audio jumper cable for connecting to audio board or port.
Product Description
Cruzer Micro now includes U3 smart technology. U3 technology gives you the ability to carry your files and your software on a secure USB Drive. It is built with Liquidmetal casing that is crush-resistant to over 2,000 pounds. You can have your wallpaper, preferences, favorites, profiles, and more. Everything you need for a familiar computing experience on any PC is included such as Skype exclusively. Make voice and video calls from PC to PC anywhere in the world. Cruzer Micro allows you to easily carry and transfer key documents, pictures, music and video clips from one computer to another. The new retractable USB port eliminates the need for caps and protects your USB connector. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 certified (backwards compatible with all USB 1.1 ports) Certified Windows 2000 and XP Loaded with the following U3 programs - CruzerSync synchronization software, SignupShield password manager, SKYPE & AVAST antivirus software Dimensions - Length 2.25 x Width 0.31 x Height 0.08-inch
Customer Reviews:
There are better choices.......2007-12-18
This drive is Ok, but IMHO there are better choices.
I bought the drive because of the retractable usb port, and that is a nice feature. But, when I bought the drive I was unaware of all the junk they put on it; by junk, I mean "features". Although their software hasn't crashed my system, it is unnecessary, uses up valuable space (you are buying a storage device, right?) and makes backing up/ transferring data unnecessarily complicated.
I also own (several) Kingston flash drives- very simple to use. Myself, I prefer the Kingston. What I am looking for in a flash drive is storage, plain & simple. I don't want it adding another backup program, or games...just storage. That's what I get with the Kingston drives, and I will stick with them from now on.
Good pen drive.......2007-12-18
Great trasnfer speed, and the idea behind the U3 technology is good but a little annoying the inital times.
awesome but not indestructible .......2007-12-07
i love this drive, i owned the 1 gig before this one however i have recently moved into a college dorm and found out that an idiot will always find a way to mess things up... a friend plugged it into his desktop computer and walked by kicking the drive side ways therefore breaking the usb that was sticking out...but hey the titanium body was still intact..just empty...
Crash problems.......2007-10-03
Although I never used the U3 application that comes with the Cruzer Titanium, it died anyway. It has become completely unreadable by any computer for no apparent reason. In reading reviews on this and other websites, this seems to be a recurring problem with the Cruzers although most attribute it to the U3 software utility. While the casing does make it extremely rugged and the slide/LED design is both convenient and visible, it means nothing if the drive itself is unstable and can't keep your data secure. While I can't recommend it, if you must buy this product, back up your data regularly or don't trust it with anything you can't afford to lose.
Good product; annoying bloatware.......2007-09-03
I was looking for a capless flash drive so I wouldn't need to keep track of the cap, and the retractable design of this works well. The hardware functions without problems and is even attractive. The case is real metal -- I know because my magnetic bracelet tried to stick to it! (With no harm to either.)
Only warning is that the pre-loaded U3 software tries to load itself every time the drive is inserted into a computer -- REALLY annoying when you are trying to use the drive the transfer files to a colleague and it tries to load onto their machine! Even when de-activated, the U3 thing claims a drive name for itself. I thought it would be fun to try the U3 functions but I'm ready to erase the whole thing to get it to stop trying to take over.
Product Description
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