Product Description
Why fumble with CDs when you can play your iPod in the car on virtually any FM radio station? Now you can do that and keep your iPod charged at the same time with iCarPlay Wireless Plus. Programmable, backlit station presets make it fast and easy to set and change stations on the go. With some other FM transmitters, finding an FM frequency clear enough to play your iPod through can be tough especially while driving through different areas and terrain. But since you can tune iCarPlay Wireless Plus to almost any FM station, you have full FM tuning flexibility in getting the best sound, free of interference. Simply tune your car radio to any clear FM station, tune iCarPlay Wireless Plus to the same station, hit play on your iPod and you're ready to roll. Change presets any time you need a clearer station. For added flexibility and convenience, Monster Smart Digital Charging technology rapidly charges your iPod, and then switches to a trickle charge to optimize its performance. It all makes iCarPlay Wireless Plus the best way to enjoy full stereo sound from your iPod in your car, no matter where your travels take you. Compatible with - iPods with Dock Connector (including iPod mini) - iPod Shuffle, iPod Nano, iPod Mini, iPod Video, iPod Photo, iPod U2, iPod 4th Gen with click wheel, iPod 3rd Gen with dock
Amazon.com Product Description
Why shuffle through stacks of CDs and tapes to find the song you want in the car when you can listen to the iPod? The Monster Cable iCarPlay Wireless Plus FM transmitter gives your car stereo great-sounding, wireless access to your entire iPod library, all while charging the portable jukebox to keep the music playing. Simply plug one end of the iCarPlay Wireless Plus into the 12-volt cigarette lighter and the other end into the dock connector on the bottom of your iPod. Once you select matching FM stations on your car stereo and the iCarPlay device, you're ready to roll. Your favorite music will transmit wirelessly to your car stereo using FM frequencies, and because it offers full FM tuning flexibility (excluding 87.7 and 87.9 MHz), you're guaranteed top-quality, interference-free sound. Meanwhile, Monster's Smart Digital Charging technology will rapidly charge your iPod when the power is low, and when its fully charged, the transmitter switches to a trickle charge to optimize the iPod's performance. You'll never have to worry about running out of power when using the iCarPlay. Additional features include three programmable "favorite station" preset buttons, an easy-to-ready LED display, and 24k gold contacts for maximum corrosion resistance and power transfer. The iCarPlay is compatible with all iPods that utilize a dock connector, including the iPod mini.
iPod Compatibility
iPod nano 1G, iPod nano 2G, iPod mini, iPod 3G, iPod 4G (Clickwheel), iPod Color, iPod 5G/5.5G Video
Customer Reviews:
Too much buzz.......2007-12-24
This product was returned because of the incessant buzz. I could not find an fm frequency that worked well, and the product was hard to use. Frequency change was not intuitive.
DO NOT BUY THIS ITEM.......2007-12-12
The first one I got was out of order and I had to return it. The replacement lasted only 2 months since it broke into pieces. On top of that, the receiver was so weak that every certain miles I had to reset it - while driving. The connector to the ipod is probably the least user-friendly connector I've seen. I bought it because I've had execellent experience with Monster products in the past, but truly, I cannot believe how bad qaulity this product is.
The best I've tried so far........2007-12-07
This is the 4th transmitter I have tried and it has the best sound so far. It's very clear and low to no static. I've tried a Belkin, a DLO and a Monster iTrip. I haven't used it long, but so far so good. I'd recommend it.
Better than the rest!.......2007-11-27
I bought iCarPlay a few weeks ago after purchasing several other fm transmitters. The Monster is the best yet! I have a Honda Accord and it would not pick up a clear signal from any other transmitter. Then, I bought the Monster. Its signal came in clearly on all three channels. Switching channels is easy with the lighted presets. I am very happy with the product and wish I had not spent $99 on an inferior transmitter.
A GOOD BY FOR THE PRICE.......2007-11-26
I AM HAPPY WITH THE ITEM. ONLY BAD PART IS BECAUSE IT IS DIGITAL, IT IS HARD TO SEE THE STATION IT IS SET TO DURING THE DAY TIME.
Product Description
You can enjoy all your music and keep your iPod charged up at the same time with Monster iCarPlay Wireless 200. With other FM transmitters, finding an FM frequency clear enough to enjoy you iPod on can be time consuming and distracting-especially while driving, The Monster iCarPlay Wireless 200 incorporates exclusive Monster AutoScan technology that automatically seeks out and tunes in the clearest FM frequency available. Now you can find the best station to enjoy your tunes with one touch of a button. In addition, iCarPlay clearly displays all essential information on your iPod's screen and features easy 3-button control to directly access features and settings. For added flexibility and convenience, Smart Digital Charger technology rapidly charges your iPod. It makes it easy to enjoy iPod music in your car, no matter where you're traveling. iPod screen displays station information Ultra low profile power adapter minimizes dashboard clutter Take Your iPod for a Spin on Any FM Radio Station Keep it charged up along the way
Customer Reviews:
Great idea........doesn't work.......2007-12-26
Apparently Monster has some real quality issues, this is my second bad experience with their products. Unit intermittantly stops transmitting, have to unplug to reset. Autoscan......great idea....needs more work. 120 sec to scan and you still have a busy station. Amazon was great on the return policy though, prepaid shipping.
Excellent Product!.......2007-12-26
This is an excellent product - works exactly as advertised. I highly recommend it, especially if you live in a city with lots of frequencies in use.
Great Product.......2007-12-24
Does go out from time to time, but that's mainly due to the fact I live in LA and there are no free radio stations anymore. Great deal!
Auto scan is a great addition.......2007-12-18
I have tried the old monster cable and wasn't very happy with it as there was a lot of static with it. This auto scan cable allows you to do a search to find the clearest channel. We've had the new cable for about a month and would recommend it to others.
do not purchase if you have the ipod touch.......2007-12-04
I purchased this product last week because a few people i know have used this and said it is the best fm transmitter for the ipod. 5 minutes after it came in i went to my truck to hook up my ipod, there was nothing. I am not sure why, but the radio station will not appear on the ipod touch screen and will not allow you to know what station you are tuned into to set your radio to. On monster's website ( as of 12/3/07) this is the first product listed on the page for touch accessories. After waiting on hold for over 30 minutes to talk to a tech support rep. from monster, i found out that the page on www.monstercable.com was wrong and that if you have a ipod touch, you should not buy this. Monster agreed to send me the correct one in exchange for this one. The one that is being sent to me is the Monster iCarPlay Wireless Plus.
Product Description
Frequent travelers see the problem often: Not enough outlets in a hotel room. Everyone knows you can carry an ordinary power strip, yet most travelers don't. Why not? Ordinary power strips are bulky, cumbersome things, with thick dangling cords and boxy dimensions that make carrying in a thin laptop case almost impossible. Designed for travel from the ground up, the award-winning Monster design team created a truly portable outlet strip: Outlets To Go. Exclusive Monster features include ultra-flat design with FlatProfile Plug, FlatWrap Cord, and space-saving 4-outlet Dual-Side layout with 2 wide spaced outlets on both sides. Outlets To Go is so light and thin, you'll take it everywhere. Outlets to Go will provide safe charging for up to four devices, and prevents overloads with its resettable circuit breaker. You'll have peace of mind knowing that all your portable devices are ready, every day and every night, when traveling with Outlets to Go.
Customer Reviews:
Perfect for organization of power cords.......2007-12-11
I am the comms officer on a Navy ship and space in my stateroom is limited. I found this item to be perfect for organizing power cord clutter. It has a very short power cord, flat receptacles, and the unit is easy to move out of the way to provide more desk space. The added plus is an illuminated, blue, light on the receptacle plug which provides a ready indication that power is on. I purchased two units and use them together. One of the best products of its kind.
Worth the money.......2007-11-13
This surge protector does what it is supposed to and is very portable. The build quality is great; unlike other units it doesn't come unplugged easily. it also has a nice blue light indicating it is on.
There are only 2 drawbacks; it doesn't have an on/off switch and doesn't have covers for the unused sockets. Other than those minor issues it has preformed great in the UK with 3 different adapters!
don't buy it, after 5 months it does not work.......2007-11-08
I am very unhappy with product. It does not work after 5 months of use and maybe 4 trips.
Excellent travel gear.......2007-10-25
I do a fair amount of travel and the hotels never seem to have enough electrical outlets for my many tech gadgets, i.e. laptop, cell, headset, ipod, travel speakers, etc...one may say I am on overload, but I do like my toys.
This power strip is definitely a must have for the road warrior...or any traveler that runs into this same frustration. This handy device packs up small and gives me 4 outlets. Since it comes from Monster, I trust the quality.
One negative I would add is that it lights up the entire room with a blue glow. If you are like me and need a dark room to sleep, I suggest you just throw a sock over it. The usefulness of the device outweighs the glow.
nice small power strip.......2007-10-13
I take this power strip with me when I travel. I'm often the most popular guy in the airport terminal. It folds up small and is light enought to carry around.
Nice touch: The LED on the plug so that I can immediately determine that the electric outlet is live. Much better than relying on the laptop to tell me that it's getting power.
Product Description
Share your digital life with others. With iPhoto and iMovie, Apple made it easy to share your favorite photos or movies. Now iPod photo has taken your pictures out of your computer and put them in the palm of your hand. Use the Monster iTV Link to connect the S-Video and 3.5mm Audio jacks on the back on the iPod photo Dock to give you the highest quality images possible on your S-Video equipped TV. With iPod photo's "slide show" mode you can show off your pictures while playing a song that you picked to match. Or with your PowerBook and iMovie or Apple DVD player, you can debut your iMovie creation or play a blockbuster hit using the bigger screen of your TV, so everyone gets to watch. Advanced Monster technology S-video and audio cable maximizes the video and sonic quality of your iPod photo, PowerBook and TV. Translation... get ready for killer picture and sound. iTV Link incorporates Monster Cable's latest audio and video cable technologies, like nitrogen-injected dielectrics and multiple-gauge wire networks, for the best picture and sound possible. iTV Link takes advantage of the integrated S-Video connector in your iPod photo Dock or PowerBook for a brighter, more colorful and detailed picture than ordinary composite video.
Monster combined all three audio and video cables in an all-in-one design, so everything stays neat and simple. It's also an extra-long 10 feet, so you can reach a convenient and safe resting place for your Dock or PowerBook. With iPod photo, iPhoto, iMovie and Monster's iTV Link, sharing your favorite memories have never been easier. Dual balanced conductors deliver more natural, balanced digital music reproduction. Nitrogen?injected dielectric delivers maximum video signal strength for the clearest, sharpest picture possible
Customer Reviews:
Does not work with iPhone.......2007-12-24
Since the 1.1.1 release, iPhone now has video out - however, it does NOT work with this adapter. I think you have to buy the Apple component or composite cable.
Not compatable with 3g Nano.......2007-12-17
The quality of the cable itself is fine however I bought this cable because it listed as working with the Nano. After receiving it and was unable to get the Video to work. I called apple and they stated that this cable will not work with the 3G Nano's that I have. I wish the product had a more specific list to what it will and will not work with. I was going out of town and didn't have time now to order online again so I stopped at a Apple store and bought there cable for $50 and it works fine. Now I'm back home past the 30 day return policy and have a useless cable here.
Excellent cable.......2007-11-30
Good quality cable for hooking up a video ipod - I'm very pleased with it. Note that a converter cable is included so that you can hook up to standard RCA video inputs instead of S-video if you need to.
Nice if it worked........2007-11-29
Not sure if it's nice or not. Having trouble outputting video from the Ipod Classic. Heard an array of issues stemming from accessories needing an apple compatible chip to the player software itself causing the issue. The cable looks nice - and I think Monster has nice products, just that they are over price for what they are. So this review probably isn't much help, but thought you ought to make sure what version you have a do a little reading before you purchase.
Works great!.......2007-11-13
Plugged my Ipod video for the first time to my TV yesterday - works great! I have an old TV with a coax connected to my even older VCR. Used the Monster ITV Link to connect the Ipod (via the dock connector) to a Line-in on the VCR. Used the supplied S-Video to Composite Video adapter, adjusted the Video Settings on the Ipod to TV Out - we have picture and sound on the TV! Depending on the quality of the video, the picture can be a little grainy - but I think that has more to do with the quality of the video than the cable. The ITV Link also has a mini USB port on it, so you can charge the Ipod while watching - avoid the Ipod from dying on you in the middle of a movie. So I have the ITV Link hooked to the USB Power Adapter via a USB to mini B cable.
There may seem to be a lot of cables and adapters involved - but it really isn't hard to hook-up. Just add these to the already growing mass of wires and cables behind your home entertainment center.
Product Description
Play music together and stay together! Connect two sets of headphones to an iPod, MP3 player, laptop, portable CD/DVD/game system, or SmartPhone. Plugs into any standard 1/8 inch (3.5mm) mini-headphone jack.
Customer Reviews:
OK, but could be better.......2007-12-16
I bought two of these items. One was defective. Not a good start, but the product is not bad considering it's the only option in this price range. There does seems to be some volume attenuation, but it is barely noticeable (i.e. the volume is a bit higher when the headphones are plugged directly into the source, versus through this splitter when it is on the maximum volume. Not sure the mute switch makes much sense. Why not have installed a mute switch for both sets of headphones? I can see more application for that than the current configuration.
Works great with Zune.......2007-10-16
There is a nearly identical Monster splitter on Amazon that is marketed to work with the MS Zune, however it costs almost twice as much as this splitter. If you have a Zune, buy this splitter instead. It works great and will save you money. Great for traveling. Just took it on a 10-hour flight to Europe with my wife.
PS - This will work with any device (not just a Zune) that has a standard 3.5 mm headphone output.
Misleading! Does NOT work with iPhone.......2007-09-05
Even though its listed as iPhone compatible on Amazon as well as Monster's own web site, it is not! I wish somebody would either fix their product claims or stop selling the wrong (old?) version of the product.
perfect.......2007-08-21
just what we were looking for! separate volume controls, since one person always wants it softer then the other, it works great!
Exactly What I Needed.......2007-08-04
I use this splitter to plug into my laptop, with one of the outputs going to my desktop speakers and one of them going to my headphones. Because of the mute function on the splitter, I can choose to listen only through my speaker or only through my headphones without having to fool with multiple plugs or mess with unbalanced jacks. (Yes, you have both sides unmuted so that sound comes out of both sources, but that doesn't make a lot of sense for my setup.) Additionally, the individual volume controls mean that I already have the volumes set just right individually for both the speakers and headphones, and I don't have to worry about accidentally being blasted away when I switch between the two. The sound quality is excellent, and the amount of hassle it saves me makes it well worth the money.
Product Description
The Monster iEZClick wirelessly commands your iPod without tangled wires or bulky add-ons. Now you can keep you iPod tucked safely away while you play. So whether you're at the beach, on your bike, or simply on the go, the iEZClick gives you easy wireless iPod control. The Monster iEZClick features a rugged weather-resistant body for outdoor use in the elements. You can wear it on your belt or bag with the included clip, or wrap it on your wrist or handlebars with the elastic Velcro strap. The oversized buttons give you no look control and are easy to use even with gloves on. Enables use through clothes, bags, and even walls Rugged weather-resistant design is ideal for outdoor use Removable Belt Clip and Elastic Wrist Strap let you wear the iEZClick just about anywhere
Customer Reviews:
Barely works.......2007-11-20
As reported, the volume button has a bad habit of blasting all the way to the max but I thought I could live with it. However this is clipped to my backpack with the Ipod inside and it cant even consistently fast forward through songs or skip back and forth.
When it's good, it's very, very..........2007-11-20
I'm a big fan of wireless remotes for my iPods and this is probably the only one available with a transmitter that's both waterproof and glove-friendly. Worked like a charm at first, but eventually, using the volume control became totally unpredictable. At the worst times trying to nudge the volume up one baby-step would result in the iPod shooting all the way up to top volume! Then it'd go back down all the way to nothing when I tried to turn it back down. (grumble)
I visited Monster's corporate web site and complained to support. They arranged for me to send in the old iEZClick and replaced it with a new unit. It worked great, for a while. Now the new unit is doing the same thing. All the way up! All the way down!
You could say I'm a bit disappointed. Three stars, mostly for the good support/replacement policy.
DON'T BUY THIS PRODUCT.......2007-11-01
DON'T BUY THIS PRODUCT PLAIN AND SIMPLE. I looked into ipod remotes that are weather resistant and I only came up with two, this one and another made by belkin. I haven't tried the belkin product yet but this one doesn't work. It did everything the bed reviews mentioned. The volume goes all the way up then all the way down. It only works at a very close distance and even up close you often have to press the button several times. I would not buy this product until monster comes out with an updated model because they clearly did not work all the bugs out of this one. I have to say I am surprised as I have usually been quite pleased with monster cable products. Oh ya DON'T BUY THIS PRODUCT UNTIL THEY COME OUT WITH A NEW MODEL!!!
Item Looks Good but.............2007-09-18
The Monster AI Remote iEZClick Remote Control for iPod did not work with two family iPods and was returned after changing batteries and following trouble shooting/reset procedures.
Remote is OK - just bad luck I presume.......2007-09-06
Bought the item back mid July 2007, was working fine until 2-3weeks ago.
The forward key doesn't work properly anymore.
After removing the face rubber, found out that the forward dip switch has poor connectivity as it isn't soldered to the board.
I believe it is just bad luck. I'll do the repair myself as soon as I can find a solder iron.
Otherwise great remote to use with IPOD, reason of the 4 stars
Product Description
THX is the audio equivalent of the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval. This label appears only on products that meet or exceed a stringent set of technical standards, established byengineers at world-renowned Lucasfilm Ltd. - notably responsible for the Star Wars films. The cables used in large quantities in home theater to connect components can be subject to frequency response and noise problems if not designed and constructed properly. Monster THX V100 CV-8 is built to the most exacting specifications, ensuring the broadest bandwidth and most uncolored signal that's technically possible. To quote George Lucas: "The combination of THX and 5.1 digital sound is the absolute assurance that consumers can now experience the finest sound reproduction from their Home Theater."
Customer Reviews:
Sheilding makes all the difference.......2007-09-17
I tried three different component video cables to hook my DVD player to my HDTV: standard RCA composite video cables, Sony component video cables, and Monster component video cables. Everything but the Monster component video cables gave me a garbled picture or no picture at all. The Monster component vide cables gave me a beautiful clear picture.
I discovered the problem - if you run a component video cable next to any other type of cable (such as a power cable, stereo speaker cable, etc...), the other cables interfere with the component video cable. Only the Monster cables have enough shielding to overcome the interference.
So if you can run your component video cables completely separate from all other cables, then you can probably use a cheaper component video cable and get a great picture. However, if your setup is like mine and all of your cables run together through the same hole in the back of your entertainment center, you need a Monster cable to overcome the interference.
No Big Deal.......2007-03-09
After considerable on-line research, I bought these Monster component cables for our new HDTV (a Sony LCD). I first connected them from our DVD player to the TV but couldn't see any noticeable improvement over the component cables provided by Comcast (when we ordered the HD cable box). I next connected the Monster cables from the HD cable box to the HDTV and again did not see any noticeable improvement over the Comcast component cables. We got a great result with both DVDs and HDTV channels using the Comcast cables. So I ended up returning the Monster cables to Amazon.
Excellent cables.......2007-02-28
As soon as i hooked up the cables, i saw a huge difference in the picture quality. I didn't notice any loss of picture quality when i switch to these component cables from HDMI.
Excellent R G B Cables .......2007-02-10
The Monster Cable THX V100 CV-8 Component Video Cables are excellent connectors for DVD to Component inputs on HD and RGB (Red, Green, Blue component) capability TV sets. These cables are durable and deliver the best possible signal to your set. Any TV with Component inputs is going to give you a noticeably better picture than with Composite or S-Video inputs but the edge with these cables is their high-density double shielding and heavy gold plated RCA connectors, delivering a cleaner sand purer signal.
Did not see any difference.......2007-01-19
I did not see any picture quality improvement using this high priced Monster cable. I get the same quality pictures from my $ 8.00 cable bought from biglots. So purchased a HDMI cable. But believe me. The picture quality from my cheap component cable is still good( eventhough HDMI pictures are little better) when I compared with the pictures from HDMI cable.
Product Description
The PLAYSTATION 3 isn't just another game console, it's a state-of-the-art entertainment platform. It's the only system for experiencing PS3 games and Blu-ray Disc Movies at resolutions as high as 1080p with explosive 7.1 surround sound. But maximizing your PS3's 3.2 GHz Cell Processor requires an extra high-bandwidth connection. It's here: GameLink HDMI for true high-definition video and surround sound in one easy cable.
Customer Reviews:
GIVE ME A BREAK.......2007-12-22
STOP WASTING YOUR MONEY ON MONSTER CABLES A TWELVE DOLLAR CABLE FROM CABLES TO GO IS DESIGNED TO PERFORM THE SAME FUNCTION AS A 100$ CABLE FROM RIP OFF MONSTERCABLE. FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO THINK YOU KNOW THE DIFFERENCE...LMFAO KEEP BUYING EM'!
Total Ripoff.......2007-10-22
The cable works as advertised. However you can purchase HDMI cables that perform 100% the same at about 1/20th of the cost. For the length of the cable, look to spend between $3-$5 and no more. Since HDMI is digital there is no degradation of picture/audio quality. It either works or it doesn't. Therefore the expensive monster cable has absolutely NO difference in video/audio quality.
Any HDMI cable from monoprice will work with the PS3.
Wow, expensive but no discernable difference..........2007-08-07
Bought this cable (paid almost $100) and tried it out at same time with $10 cable, made absolutely no difference. Returned and kept the cheap cable, monster is such a waste of money...
Rip-off!!!.......2007-06-07
Buying this cable is just like throwing money in the trash - cheap HDMI cables will do just as well as Monster. Monster needs to make products that actually have some justice to the price they charge. There is a small difference in analog cables and speaker wire performance, BUT THIS IS DIGITAL - THERE IS NO DIFFERENCE IN TRANSMISSION QUALITY with short distance connections! Cat 5 cabling with a HDMI plug at the end will do just as well!!! I have purchased Monster cables in the past, BUT NEVER AGAIN - this is treating consumers like they are complete idiots!!!
Monster Cable HDMI 1080p - Sony Playstation 3: Review.......2007-05-11
Although its regular price is over-priced, I happen to get it @ $45.00 less and with that sale price it is surely worth it!
Everyone I talk to and work with (Circuit City/Best Buy) say its the only way to get the most outta the Sony Playstation because it is designed and made with the next-gen console in mind. The picture is crisp and the sound is amazing in 5.1Surround Sound. Only get this is if: 1) You own a Sony Playstation 3 and 2) If you get it at a great sale price cause the regular price is too much.
I have it hooked up to me 40" Samsung 1080p LCD HDTV....
Product Description
It's a fact: TVs are setup ?hot? by the manufacturer for display in brightly lit showrooms. That means their settings out-of-the-box often aren't ideal for home viewing. Blacks can look washed out, whites too bright, details even fuzzy. The fast, easy fix without retaining a professional ISF calibrator with $10,000 worth of instrumentation: the award-winning Monster/ISF HDTV Calibration Wizard DVD, named Electronic House magazine's 2006 Product of the Year! The Monster/ISF HDTV Calibration Wizard DVD is the fastest and easiest way to bring out the best in your HDTV. In series of easy, step-by-step video tutorials, pop star Jenna Drey walks you through the entire HDTV calibration process. In minutes, you'll learn how to optimize your TV's display levels for maximum HDTV performance, so you always get the richest blacks, most natural color and absolute sharpest picture from your HDTV. Co-produced by the Imaging Science Foundation, the world authority in video calibration
Amazon.com Product Description
HDTV Calibration Wizard
Calibrate Your High Definition TV to Professional ISF Standards
The Monster/ISF HDTV Calibration Wizard DVD is the next best thing to hiring a costly technician to visit your home. The Calibration Wizard provides easy-to-use live video shots to help you calibrate your TV without complicated test patterns. You will be amazed at the better detail, more realistic picture quality, and more accurate black levels and contrast.
Chapters
- Introduction From The Head Monster 10th Anniversary ISF/Monster
- How This DVD Will Make Every Other DVD Better!
- How Black are Your Blacks?
- How Bright are Your Whites?
- Are Your Pictures Colorful Enough or Way Too Colorful?
- Is Your TV Sharp?
- Am I Too Fat?
- Time to Enjoy Your TV
- Are You Well Connected and Properly Powered?
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Customer Reviews:
HDTV calibration Disc.......2007-12-23
Bare in Mind, this will NOT do what a professional HDTV calibration will do. (About $300.00 in my area ) But, For getting The Blacks just right,I was amazed at how many shades of "Black" there really are! lol! The sharpness and Black adjustment alone is worth the price! Color And Brightness etc.are indeed better than before i used the disc. I highly recommend it! It is Very "USER FRIENDLY"
Monster/ISF HDTV Calibration Wizard DVD.......2007-10-05
This was not all the helpful. After changing my settings to what this DVD recommended, the picture on my TV was worse than before I started. I did learn what the different settings were all about and how to use them, but I found the settings per the DVD were way off. At least the price I paid for the DVD wasn't too bad.
horrible product.......2007-08-19
Seems that the product is aimed at retarded user. Does not offer much help in the calabration and ends with a worthless video. Did not buy the dvd to be subject to general statement with not much substance. Most quotes are subjective and will not improve the quality of setting even if followed to the letter. Very annoying product. Wish there was a zero star rating. I should have believed the other negative reviews and wish I could get my money back.
Disappointing.......2007-08-16
The majority of the proceeding reviews appear to be very negative - I only wished that I had read them before making a purchase from what I had considered to be a reputable supplier of audio and video equipment.
After listening to the nauseating narration during my initial viewing, I turned the sound off!
There are nine chapters; I resorted to using only five. [I prefer to call them what they really are!]
3/ Brightness
4/ Contrast
5/ Hue or Tint
6/ Sharpness
7/ Picture Size
Maybe I was just lucky when I received my new 42" plasma TV, as all I had to do was plug it in and complete auto setup, the results were set exactly the way the HDTV Calibration Wizard demonstrated. One can easily define black buttons on a black shirt beneath a black coat. Contrast was perfect and the faces showed the correct hue or tint. Sharpness shows no shadows and no blurred edges. The picture size or format was exactly as depicted for a 16:9 ratio image.
In my opinion the set up videos are the most basic and can be accomplished with any well-known DVD movie. Keep in mind, if this disc is recorded under ideal studio conditions, you will not necessarily see the results repeated from your local HDTV stations or satellite signals.
I do not know if it would be technically feasible but to be able to display the various resolution sources. Be it interlaced or progressive at 1080, 720, 480 or regular 525 line could be useful.
Depending on which network you may be watching the source material varies greatly between commercials, live and recorded broadcasts. The HDTV standards themselves vary when CBS, NBC and PBS broadcast 1080 interlaced and ABC and Fox choose 720 progressive. Unless you have a 1080p HDTV and a Blu-ray HD-DVD player or PlayStation 3 you will not be able to display 1080 progressive image. My progressive scan DVD with component video will only display 480 lines progressive.
Do not worry, unless you are sitting very close to your HDTV you probably will not notice the difference.
Picture size is my pet peeve. This calibration disc is designed for 16:9 ratio only. Why the TV industry chose this is a mystery to me as the majority of wide screen movies of today are produced with a 2.35:1 ratio. Other variations will occur when viewing some of the old "Cinemascope" movies. With a "correctly" set up HDTV a black band at both the top and the bottom of the image will be normal. Classic movies filmed in the old 4:3 aspect ratio will, of course, be presented with black bands both to the left and right.
In my opinion this HDTV Calibration Wizard does not even scratch the surface for a video display system. The omission of any calibration settings for Dolby, DTS or THX audio systems is also seen as a serious drawback.
I also object to having to pay, what I consider, an inflated price for a commercial to Monster Cable Products Inc. Whether or not I may see any improvement with the use of these cables remains to be seen.
DO NOT BUY THIS DVD.......2007-08-04
I repeat DO NOT BUY THIS DVD, unless you're very very very rich and would like to support that poor girls career. I bought on a auction website for $8 and I'm so upset I waisted my money, that I want to write a negative feeback on the person, but it's not their fault. It's completely mine, for not doing research.--DON'T BUY THIS.
Product Description
Not every optical cable has the technology and construction required to deliver maximum PLAYSTATION 3-surround sound without digital jitter and loss of audio clarity. And that matters to serious gamers. They know seeing and hearing every detail can mean the difference between game on and game over. That's why PS3 gamers who want the edge choose Monster GameLink Fiber Optic Digital Audio.
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- Powell Glossy Silver Curved TV Stand
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Monster Cable AI-SH-FM-CH PS iCarPlay Wireless Plus for iPod Shuffle
Apple 30 GB iPod AAC/MP3 Video Player Black (5.5 Generation)
Classic Chocolate Lthr Sleeve for Ipod
Apple 80 GB iPod AAC/MP3 Video Player Black (5.5 Generation)
Monster iCarPlay Wireless FM Transmitter/Charger for iPod
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