Product Description
The DVD-P721M is a no-compromise DVD source component that brings innovative functionality and unprecedented convenience to home entertainment systems. The striking silver front panel sports a new backlit function display, convenient jog shuttle dial and a slim port that accepts the versatile Memory Stick media for simple playback of digital audio and images from your PC. The robust 17" wide chassis also bristles with rear panel connections, including the Progressive Scan-capable component video output terminals. And this powerful performer is compatible with a host of audio, video and still image formats including: DVD, DVD-R, video CD and CD-R/W discs encoded with MP3 music files or digital photos, as well as the increasingly popular photo CD discs. A handy universal remote includes its own jog shuttle control, and can easily handle a host of TV's, VCRs and other equipment. The Memory Stick-compatible DVD-P721M can help the entire family enjoy family photos, downloaded music files and the latest DVD movies or music CDs from the comfort of the living room sofa.Amazon.com Product Description
The DVD-P721M integrates digital audio and video like no DVD player before it, offering not merely high-tech features like progressive-scan video and 3:2 pulldown, but a dedicated Memory Stick port that makes this the ideal companion for Sony digital cameras and MP3 players.
Video Features
The progressive-scan output is king of this unit's video features, but keep in mind that you'll need a high-definition or HD-ready TV to appreciate its benefits. (The included S-video and composite-video outputs work just fine with older TVs, however.) Progressive scanning displays all 480 video lines in one pass to provide strong vertical resolution and flicker-free, high-density images. Likewise, 3:2 pulldown is a videophile treat. It accurately translates 24-frames-per-second movies into 30-frames-per-second television signals, correcting any distortion and removing redundant information to display a film-frame-accurate picture on any component-video-equipped direct-view or projection TV or monitor.
Audio Features
The DVD-P721M is compatible with standard CDs, audio CD-Rs and CD-RWs, and discs encoded with MP3 audio files. A 96 kHz/24-bit digital-to-analog converter ensures optimal decoding of all disc formats, while 2x audio playback lets you hear the movie or music while you search, where most other DVD players are mute. The player's Phantom Surround processor simulates surround-sound effects using only two speakers, and a 25-inch stereo headphone jack has a convenient rotary volume control.
Connections
Beyond the Memory Stick port, the DVD-P721M's traditional audio connections include two sets of left/right analog-audio outputs for compatibility with stereo Dolby Pro Logic receivers and stereo televisions and two digital-audio outputs (one each of coaxial and optical) to route Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel signals to a surround-decoding audio/video receiver. The back panel offers one output each for S-video and top-of-the-line component-video, as well as two standard composite-video outputs.
Other Features
The player provides motion zoom, chapter digest, and a universal remote control (with jog/shuttle dial) that operates the DVD-P721M as well as most TVs and VCRs. You even get a special EZ remote for controlling basic DVD functions. Supplied accessories include a composite-video AV cable, instruction manual, two remote controls, and two AA batteries.
Customer Reviews:
Ms. Shara L. Bouie.......2004-04-30
Piece of *!#p!.......2003-07-23
Good for DVDs only.......2003-05-14
For DVDs, it works well. The remote is very well laid out, so I can keep my eyes on the TV while I'm using the remote. (All remotes should be this well designed.) Unfortunately, the joystick (which takes the place of the directional buttons) is a bit unreliable. I often have to jiggle it to get it to go they way I'm pushing it. This is annoying, but it has a second "mini" remote with ordinary buttons that work fine. Still, switching between two remotes is annoying.
The most useful feature is the "Instant Replay" button, which I LOVE. If I miss a bit of dialog because of room noise, I just hit instant replay, and it jumps back ten seconds.
For Photo CDs, it's pretty bad. It takes forever to load the pictures, and the controls for zooming and panning are so amazingly awkward to use that they're not worth it.
For Audio CDs, it's completely unacceptable. It cuts off the last two seconds of each audio track. You may not notice this on a lot of tracks because the song fades out or has two or three seconds of silence anyway, but for songs that play to the end if the track it's infuriating. I had to take it back.
I never used the memory stick or progressive scan, so I can't comment on them. I couldn't get the 3D audio to do anything.
If you're not interested in playing audio or photo CDs, it's a perfectly acceptable DVD player with a good remote control. But for audio and JPEG, it stinks.
Economical DVD player to have........2003-03-14
Singing Samsung's Praises.......2003-03-01
So, after doing a lot of online research, I decided this Samsung model met all of my needs - including the headphone jack!
After using it for a few days, I am happy with my purchase. My DVDs look incredible on my HDTV. I have been putting in each DVD I own and checking out the amazing quality, detail, and color. The Samsung player is sleek, and easy to use. I had no problems hooking it up to the TV. The menu options are pretty intuitive, in my opinion, and having owned an RCA DVD player before, not much different.
My one complaint (not a big one) is the remote controls. You get two. The first one has all the buttons you would expect. The second is small, with just a few buttons. At first, I would have assumed that I would be using the smaller remote - so much more simpler and fits in the palm of your hand!
The first remote (with all the buttons) has a toggle button to navigate menus with. The toggle button doesn't work that well. I prefer the up-down-left-right buttons (which are on the second, smaller remote!) So, I have found myself pressing buttons on the first remote, then switching over to the second remote to navigate the menus.
The remotes, therefore, aren't that great.
I have also found that the Samsung will play all of the audio discs my friends burn for me - my old RCA player wouldn't do this. Sometimes, the Samsung gets confused by the formats and may take a few extra seconds to load. I have also noticed that it tends to ignore "blank" space between tracks. So when you're listening to an audio cd, the tracks play RIGHT AFTER EACH OTHER WITH NO SPACE IN BETWEEN. Again, not a horrible problem, but kind of weird.
I'm sticking with my Samsung, though. I'm pretty happy with what I've seen so far. And, one has to weigh price/functionality as well. For the price, I think I got a great deal.
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Garmin iFinder Atlantis TrueVue Anti-Glare GPS Screen Protector
Manufacturer: Lexerd ProductGroup: CE Product Features:
ASIN: B000RL8MD4 ![]() |
Product Description
TrueVue by Lexerd is designed to protect and improve the durability of various LCDs applications. The product provides excellent anti-scratch effect with no adhesive residual when removed. In addition, it improves clarity and readability by reducing reflections for viewing comfort and sharpness.
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Kingston - Memory - 512 MB - SO DIMM 200-pin - DDR II - 667 MHz / PC2-5300 - CL5 - 1.8 V - unbuffered - non-ECC
Manufacturer: Kingston Technology ProductGroup: CE ASIN: B000EJZMXC ![]() |
Product Description
Kingston is the world's largest independent memory manufacturer. In today's performance-driven environment, memory upgrades provide an easy, economical alternative to increase system performance. Every memory product Kingston offers is designed to help you get maximum performance at the best price to you.This memory is designed for the following systems: Dell - Inspiron 630m; Dell - Inspiron 6400; Dell - Inspiron 640m; Dell - Inspiron 9300; Dell - Inspiron 9400; Dell - Inspiron B120; Dell - Inspiron B130; Dell - Inspiron E1405; Dell - Inspiron E1505; Dell - Inspiron E1705; Dell - Inspiron XPS Gen 2 (G2); Dell - Inspiron XPS M140 Notebook; Dell - Inspiron XPS M170 Notebook; Dell - Latitude D520; Dell - Latitude D620; Dell - Latitude D820; Dell - Precision M20; Dell - Precision M65; Dell - Precision M70; Dell - Precision M90; Dell - XPS M1210; Dell - XPS M1710. - Inspiron XPS M170 Notebook; Dell - Latitude D520; Dell - Latitude D620; Dell - Latitude D820; Dell - Precision M20; Dell - Precision M65; Dell - Precision M70; Dell - Precision M90; Dell - XPS M1210; Dell - XPS M1710.
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Kingston - Memory - 512 MB - SO DIMM 200-pin - DDR II - 667 MHz / PC2-5300 - CL5 - 1.8 V - unbuffered - non-ECC
Manufacturer: Kingston Technology ProductGroup: CE Product Features:
ASIN: B000EJXWHK ![]() |
Product Description
Kingston is the world's largest independent memory manufacturer. In today's performance-driven environment, memory upgrades provide an easy, economical alternative to increase system performance. Every memory product Kingston offers is designed to help you get maximum performance at the best price to you.This memory is designed for the following systems:Acer Aspire 5650 Series 5652; Acer Aspire 5670 Series 5672; Acer TravelMate 3010 Series 3012; Acer TravelMate 3240 Series; Acer TravelMate 3280 Series; Acer TravelMate 4200 Series 4202; Acer TravelMate 4210 Series; Acer TravelMate 4260 Series; Acer TravelMate 4270 Series; Acer TravelMate 4670 Series 4672, 4674; Acer TravelMate 8200 Series 8202, 8204; Acer TravelMate 8200 Series 8202, 8204.200 Series 4202; Acer TravelMate 4210 Series; Acer TravelMate 4260 Series; Acer TravelMate 4270 Series; Acer TravelMate 4670 Series 4672, 4674; Acer TravelMate 8200 Series 8202, 8204; Acer TravelMate 8200 Series 8202, 8204.
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Kingston ValueRAM - Memory - 512 MB - SO DIMM 200-pin - DDR II - 667 MHz / PC2-5300 - CL5 - 1.8 V - unbuffered - non-ECC
Manufacturer: Kingston Technology ProductGroup: CE ASIN: B000V3JVMY ![]() |
Product Description
ValueRAM is Kingston's value-priced line of industry-standard, generic memory intended for customers who have white box or generic computer systems, or who plan to purchase memory by specification. ValueRAM is designed to industry specs, is 100% tested and is available at competitively low prices.
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400/800GB LTO3 LVD Hh Int Tape Drive Kitted
Manufacturer: TANDBERG DATA ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics Product Features:
ASIN: B000S5XDSI ![]() |
Product Description
LTO-3 HH Internal SCSI Drive, Kitted. Kitted with a SCSI cable & terminator, Symantec BackupExec QuickStart Single Server Edition, 1 media cartridge, and documentationCheap Consumer Electronics: