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- drx 9200
- Just pray you never need customer service...
- Less hassle just throwing your money away....
- Buyer Beware
- Lots of problems... AND A FIRE HAZARD.
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Apex DRX-9200 DVD Recorder/Player
Manufacturer: APEX
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Product Features:
- Plays DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, WMA, and JPEG formats
- DVD recording capability with integrated TV tuner, progressive-scan DVD player
- Composite-, component-, and S-video outputs; FireWire input for digital camcorders
- Dolby Digital and DTS surround-sound output, digital audio outputs
- Measures 16.4 x 1.7 x 10 inches (W x H x D)
ASIN: B0001WV6YQ
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Product Description
Apex Digital provides you with home entertainment solutions at a reasonable price. Technology, efficient processes, strategic partnering, and a focus on providing the consumer with the best value hallmark the success of Apex Digital.PRODUCT FEATURES:DVD recording capability - DVD+R/RW recording allows you to record all of your precious video tapes, on a digital DVD+R/RW disc for a lifetime of enjoymentIEEE 1394 digital connection - the DRX-9200 uses the latest in digital connections, IEEE 1394. This port (found on the front panel) allows for easy and fast transfer of video material from your digital camcorder or other device;MP3 & Windows Media Audio music.
Amazon.com Product Description
The Apex DRX-9200 DVD player/recorder offers digital recording, a progressive-scan DVD player, and a lot more. In addition to recording television programs onto DVDs, the DRX-9200 will also let you digitize old videotapes when connected to a VCR as well as make permanent digital copies of home movies from your camcorder.
The DRX-9200's recorders allow you to record onto DVD+R discs or rerecordable DVD+RW discs. Setting up a recording is simple. The DRX-9200 has an onscreen timer recording menu, similar to a VCR, and a built-in TV tuner so you can set up a recording entirely through the DRX-9200's menu. DVD+R copies of recordings made by the DRX-9200 will play on almost all DVD players and DVD-compatible computers.
In addition to high-quality recordings, you'll get the most out of your DVD library as well. The DRX-9200 utilizes progressive-scan video technology to yield vivid colors, clean resolution, and reduced onscreen distortion, when linked to a high-definition-compatible television. The DRX-9200 plays DVDs and CDs, so you can enjoy all your favorite videos and music. You can also play MP3s and view digital JPEG photos from CD-Rs and Kodak picture CDs.
The DRX-9200 features front-panel composite inputs to connect your camcorder for dubbing onto DVD. An additional digital IEEE1394 FireWire jack is included on the front panel for an instant and pure digital connection with digital camcorders. You can connect the DRX-9200 to your TV or home theater receiver with a full range of A/V outputs, including component-, composite-, and S-video outputs. The DRX-9200 also features coaxial and optical digital audio outs for Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound output.
What's in the Box
DVD player/recorder unit, remote control, 2 AAA batteries, composite A/V cables, owner's manual.
Customer Reviews:
drx 9200.......2007-04-30
You may be attracted to the price of Apex's DRX 9200, but you should pass it up. I bought one of these a couple months ago, because of the price. When I opened the box to hook it up, I found at the DRX 9200 does not have a turner, so I had to spend another twenty or so dollars to purchase an RF connector. What a rip! The picture quality is not that great. The sound quality is extremely weak, and the thing pooped out on after about two months of use. The sound and picture quality of my vcr is much better than is. For now I'm just gonna stick with the vcr for recording from television, by ditching your vcr for a DRX 9200 you would be downgrading quality wise. Also, I experienced the same problem with the clock as many other people have, were it gains time.
Just pray you never need customer service..........2007-02-18
I bought a similar "value" Apex DVD players from Amazon a while back. The thing had an annoying hum at times, but worked... at first. After two months it wouldn't play DVDs longer than maybe 90 minutes. I tried calling their service line - no one answered the phone. I went to their Website and wrote to their service e-mail address - I received no response, ever.
My guess is they figure (rightly) that no one is going to go to a lot of legal trouble over a device that costs less than $100. There are other companies that make low-end DVD players and other equipment - patronize one of them instead of Apex.
Less hassle just throwing your money away...........2007-01-19
This is a another in a saga of fried power supply stories that pervade these reviews. I can't believe that a product like this could be put on the market. I have to go back and check if the unit itself got a UL sticker. If it did, I can't see how that happened. Luckily, I believe, nothing flammable was near the unit when it died, and I was in the room to smell the problem. Even before this, the thing would periodically lose its mind need a power-on reset (pull the plug), and as mentioned in other reviews the clock couldn't keep accurate time (gain 4-6 minutes a week). I didn't know 555's were that high tech.
Buyer Beware.......2007-01-13
The product did not work when I tried to use it. Beware of their return policy, unlike Amazon YOU pay for the return shipping, YOU pay a res-stocking fee - even if the product doesn't work. This vendor was also slow in answering emails when I wanted a refund. I learned my lesson - buy from Amazon directly, not from places like this.
Lots of problems... AND A FIRE HAZARD........2006-12-21
Trust me, you're better off just saving an extra $40 to buy the next one up. It's no surprise this player's been marked down to the price it's at. It's temperamental, doesn't do what it's told, and it has pretty much no editing features. Did I mention that it can't be tuned into channels 3 and 4 for an exclusively coaxial tv? As if that wasn't the worse thing...
The night before I returned it, I was about to unplug it from my entertainment center armoire in my bedroom after the doors had been closed for about 5 hours with the power off to the player. I opened the doors, and the player had heated the compartment up like an oven!! I could barely touch THE SIDES of the player, and when I lifted it off, it'd left a melt mark on my tv. Thank god I returned it before something worse happened.
I'm someone who has a lot of patience for sub-par technology because I can still make it do stuff most often. But please, for the sake of your home and your family, I would advise you NOT to buy this product. I'm thinking about calling somebody at APEX, but with the bad reviews customer service's gotten here, I think it would be more effective to tell you, the consumers, so that you're informed before you decide to buy a DVD recorder.
Product Description
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Product Description
Beam address information from Palm or Windows Pocket PC based PDAs 5.2" STN color sunlight readable display Automatic route navigation with voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions Plug-in-and-go portability from vehicle to vehicle Built-in detailed street map of North America with 2 million POI iA.S.A.P. for fast acquisition and uninterrupted satellite signal reception Built-in gyroscope maintains map positioning under tunnels and underpasses Trip planner and trail mode functions 7 7/8" W x 4 3/4" H x 2 5/16" D Includes DC adapter and windshield mounting bracket
Amazon.com Product Description
Navigate your way through city streets and rural roads with the Cobra Nav One 2750 GPS navigation system. Equipped with Cobra's exclusive iASAP satellite acquisition technology, which receives uninterrupted, quick satellite signals even among urban canyons and dense foliage, the device is a must for the driver who doesn't want to mess with paper maps or printed MapQuest directions. The Nav One 2750 works simply: just enter the target address or point of interest, and the unit automatically determines the best route and offers turn-by-turn directions with clear voice guidance. The built-in street-level map of the U.S. and Canada offers full, detailed coverage of potential routes, along with more than two million points of interest from which to choose, including banks, hotels, restaurants, entertainment options, gas stations, and more. And should the driver stray off course or take a detour, the Nav One 2750 automatically recalculates the route and provides fresh directions.
The maps and instructions are easier to read than ever thanks to the 5.2-inch color display, which sports wide viewing angles and a crisp lighting level that's readable in both bright sunlight and dim moonlight. Drivers will also appreciate the intuitive, backlit keys, which offer easy access to specific functions in any given mode without smudging your display. Additional features include a built-in gyroscope that maintains map positioning under tunnels and underpasses; an infrared port that lets drivers instantly transfer addresses from a Palm OS or Windows Pocket PC-based PDA; a Trip Planner function for preprogramming up to five destinations in each plan; and a Trail mode designed specifically for off-road enthusiasts.
A final bonus stems from the Nav One 2750's easy portability, as drivers can remove the plug-and-play unit from one vehicle and tote it to another with no hassle. The unit, which measures 7.88 by 4.75 by 2.31 inches (W x H x D), comes with eight rechargeable batteries, a desktop charger, and two microphones. As an alternative, drivers can power the Nav One with the included 12-volt cigarette lighter adapter.
What's in the Box
Nav One 2750 receiver, 12-volt cigarette lighter adapter, windshield suction-cup mounting bracket, eight rechargeable batteries, desktop charger, two microphones, user's manual.
Customer Reviews:
Great GPS . . . . . . when it works!.......2007-06-11
I picked up this GPS recently for my parents and I started using it since they barely take road trips. I usually rent cars and the cobra takes a little while to lock on to the satellites so you have to program your current position in yourself.
I used this GPS with no issues for a month or more traveling upstate. Then recently during the holiday weekend it stopped locking on to the satellite. It was working fine when I left the car rental place and drove to Harlem. I stopped off in Harlem to go to a store. When I came back it resumed and said "make a left". After that it dropped the signal and never returned. If I didnt shut it off to see if that would work, It would still be waiting for me to make that left in Harlem.
I tried a diffrent car and I tried calling tech support but nothing helped. I will have to send it back to Cobra and hopefully they can resolve the issue.
I'll keep you posted.
Good, but not that good!.......2006-12-25
I was disappointed in my Cobra :-( Initially, was excited; however, found that the system locked up several times. When the signal was lost, it was a long time and several episodes of rebooting to regain the signal. Not very productive when trying to "find your way". Returned the unit and reviewing other GPSs for future use.
Wrong Item.......2006-06-05
I think if you bought your GPS from QVC you bought the model #2950 not the #2750. It would not be fair to review the 2950 here.
Awesome- will never travel without it!.......2006-05-31
I also bought this GPS system on QVC- and it is wonderful!! We opened the box, stuck it on the window, and within a few minutes we were cruising along with Ms. Cobra's charming voice giving us perfect, step by step directions. It allows you to input your own destination, or select one from preset categories (tourism, hotels, gas stations, etc). Calculates routes and reroutes lightening fast.
It gives you ample time to prepare for a turn, and even gives you a congratulatory "ding" when you take the correct turn. :)
It was easy to attach and detach. It made travel so carefree- no fumbling and folding/unfolding paper maps, missing turns, or trying to navigate strange cities at night. We felt totally confident going wherever we wanted, knowing we could easily get back to our hotel.
I do not how I lived without this all these years- but I will NEVER travel by car without this wonderful new addition to our family! Money well spent!
Aquires signal impossibly fast!.......2006-05-29
I started researching GPS units because as a single woman I wanted to feel safer in unfamiliar areas. Yes, I can read a map, but nothing screams "Vulnerable" like studying a map at a convenience store in a less than stellar neighborhood.
This unit is technologically superior for its satellite aquisition, signal strength, and ease of use. Any mistakes the map software makes is independent of these features, and I'm certain that none of the maps loaded on any brand unit are perfect...it's just the nature of map software. The beauty of the system, though, is that if it makes a mistake it recalculates your route as soon as you "miss" a turn so it hardly matters.
I'm most impressed with this unit's satellite aquisition; it took under a minute to power up and aquire a signal (it was partly sunny on "test day"). Friends of mine have a Garmin (theirs was about $225), and they said it takes them about 10 minutes to get a signal each time it's lost (upon powerup and having gone through a tunnel, etc.). Speaking of tunnels, Cobra claims that this unit has technology that overcomes temporary signal loss so it doesn't mess up your trip, but I haven't tried it yet.
I LOVE that the map of the whole US along with "Points of Interest" of every category (gas, grocery, winery, golf, etc) is pre-loaded, and that the Cobra is SIMPLE and intuitive to use. I had to spend a few minutes figuring out how to enter addresses in the address book, but I got it without looking it up.
Regarding map updates, I don't think Cobra is very forthright in the product description regarding the update process. If you can find the fact that you have to send it back to Cobra for a $100 update, let me know. :) However, I've used the same old fashioned paper map book for a few years without much trouble so I don't anticipate I'll feel the need to update this software too often. (When Boston's Big Dig has been complete long enough for the maps to include all the changes maybe I'll spring for an update.)
For security, I pop it off the windsheild and cover it up when I leave the car since I don't want my car broken into for it. It's very easy to handle.
I only paid $450 on QVC for this $650 unit (Today's Special Value), and I think their regular price is $580, so don't pay more than that!
Product Description
Smart, Fashionable Design
Flashing Ringer Light
Light Flashes to Indicate Incoming Calls
Last Number Redial
Mute/Flash Keys
Fully Modular
Ringer On/Off
Hearing Aid Compatible
Desk/Wall Mountable
Receiver Volume Control (Lo/Hi)
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