The Philips CDRW 400 series CD-Rewriter contains everything you need to get started recording CDs immediately, including IDE and audio cables, recording software, and blank discs.... more
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OS Required: Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Microsoft Windows 95/98
Min Hard Drive Space: 12 MB
Min RAM Size: 16 MB
Min Processor Type: Intel Pentium 75 MHz
Manufacturer's product description
The Philips CDRW 400 series CD-Rewriter contains everything you need to get started recording CDs immediately, including IDE and audio cables, recording software, and blank discs. The CDRW 400 series is an internal 16X reading, 4X writing, and 4X rewriting drive that allows you to create your own audio and data CDs on 650MB discs. It records to both CD-R and CD-RW discs. CD-R discs can be read by almost all CD-ROM drives and cost just $1 to $2 each so they are great for sharing files. They also can only be recorded once so they are ideal for backing up your valuable data or creating archives. CD-RW discs provide the convenience of being able to write and rewrite to the same disc over and over again so they are perfect for storing digital photos and multimedia presentations. PC compatible, the CDRW 400 series has EIDE/ATAPI interface for easy installation. With an EIDE/ATAPI interface, there are no clumsy jumpers to fumble with or complicated controller configurations. Installing it is as simple as mounting it in your 5.25-inch half height bay and tightening a couple of screws. Once you've completed these steps, you'll be recording your own CDs in no time. The included Write2CD recording software features a user-friendly interface designed by Philips with a recording engine by CeQuadrat. The program automatically launches when you insert a blank CD. You can then create your own CDs by simply dragging and dropping data, sound, and multimedia files onto your CD. You can rename, and delete, and create new folders on your CD. Write2CD also has a console for recording from external sources such as tape players, hi-fi systems, synthesizers, and microphones. You can also use it to make professional looking inlay cards, booklets, and CD labels. Just edit the text, select the graphics, and then print them in color.
Manufacturer warranty
Service & Support: 1 year warranty
Service & Support Details: Limited warranty - parts - 1 year - carry-in, Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
Advantages: small quick to set up and easy to use Disadvantages: none to speak of
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...I bought this camera --my fourth one about 6 months ago. I've had Intel create and share, Pace usb and Samsung usb cams before but am sticking with this one!
Superb overall build quality and added advantage of an integrated mic!
The picture itself compares favourably with all the others including the excellent Intel offering.The design is a little odd and the camera is supported on a plastic tripod which nestles the camera-in and can be a bit un-steady, but the picture quality overcomes this little problem. The software that comes with it is also useful although I think that apart from Microsoft Netmeeting you don't really need any other Video-conferencing software at all-- if you want to talk to people you know that is!!!!
Philips have a very good web-site for support as well but you may only need it for the latest drivers on occasion....
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