Obscure accessory for obsolete Olympus Digicams

Advantages: reasonably high quality cable
Disadvantages: Of very limited use

...My 100th review ? in some ways I wish I?d chosen a more glamorous item to cover, but this will have to do! Earlier Olympus Digital cameras used RS232c interfaces to connect directly to Personal Computers; my first semi-serious digital camera (an Olympus CAMEDIA C 960ZOOM reviewed previously) was one such example. Cameras of this vintage frequently have two 3.5mm jack sockets, one for Composite Video out (and feature a yellow collar) the other, for data is beige to match the cable. The cable is reasonably high quality, being roughly a metre long, and terminating in a 3.5mm jack plug at one end, and a 9 pin serial connection at the other. The camera automatically supplies the 12v signals required by an RS232 interface, there?s nothing ?smart? about the cable, it?s just a lump of wire! A screened cable is used, and features...

dobieg 16.01.2005 · Read review
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Review of Olympus serial cable - RS-232

How did I live without Sky+ (plus) ???!!!

Advantages: Record live tv, entire series, pause live TV
Disadvantages: Can crash sometimes, some programmes that were recorded suddenly vanish

...stored to catch up on, so I am never short of good TV to watch. There are ports at the back so you can transfer your recordings if needed to do so, also features phono ports, S-Video port, optical port & a RS -232 port. There are a few minor drawbacks though, sometimes, & for reasons unknown to me, some programmes that you record are deleted without warning which can be a bit frustrating, I'm not sure if this is a common problem, but it has happened to me several times. Also sometimes when you playback a recording it can freeze & crash (it is basically a 80GB hard drive) like many home pc's do. Overall a very good investment & you will definatley wonder how on earth you lived without one!...

edsthreads 21.07.2007 · Read review
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Review of Sky + (Plus)

Denon

Advantages: Deneon
Disadvantages: Samsung

...should go well with many accessories because it really looks good. However, always think carefully as to whether you actually really need something before you buy it. We buy so many things nowadays that we don't really need. High Quality 24-Bit, 192 kHz Audio DACs (4xPCM-1791) DENON Link, HDMI 1.1 Multichannel Digital Audio Output Silicon Optix Reon chip for de-interlacer and scaler Complete 10 bit video processing Scaler (480/576p / 720p / 1080i / 1080p) DENON Pixel Image Correction (10 bit) Dual Discrete Video Circuit with 12 bit/216 MHz Video DACs Support for PC resolutions (VGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA) More adjustments: Pixel cropping on/off, H+V position (HDMI) DivX 6 playback Improved GUI RS-232C & IR in/out Power supply: AC220V-240V 50Hz Power consumption: 45W Dimension (WxHxD): 434 x 102 x 386 mm Net Weight: 7...

Nazuku 09.06.2007 · Read review
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Review of Denon DVD-2930

Can you buy a full HD projector on the cheap?

Advantages: Cheap and bright full HD machine
Disadvantages: Poor colour reproduction

...This is probably the first of the high end home cinema projectors that I have felt is capable and bright enough to use in a commercial setting. It combines an impressive specification with a price that is low enough to bring full HD projection into their home cinema or meeting room. With comparable machines often costing two or three times as much as this machine, where are the downsides to buying a full HD projector on the cheap? Specification/Connectivity This machine is a 3600 lumen projector with a texas instruments full HD DLP chip and a 5 segment colour wheel. There is connectivity for HDMI, DVI-D, 2x VGA, VGA out, component video, s-video and composite video. There are audio inputs for all the inputs allowing you to use the projector as the switching centre for your home cinema if required. It has RS232 and ethernet...

MSHunt 14.10.2009 · Read review
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Review of Optoma EP1080

So good I bought two sets!

Advantages: Great sound quality, simple setup, not too expensive.
Disadvantages: Slightly short satellite cables.

...quite flat here so most sounds are faithfully reproduced. The sub for such a small unit is well designed and really packs a punch from it's six inch driver and ported enclosure. Film soundtracks are full bodied with explosions rumbling the house (I often get told to turn them down!) Music sounds great through them, again the sub reproducing punchy dance tracks, full bodied metal guitars, and great sounding classical. Even though it is so good, I do think the sub is a little too powerful for the satellites on some TV programs or films, but that is perhaps something to do with the quality of the signal, I never have a problem with sounds created on the computer. The whole system is connected together with fixed cables, which plug nicely into the sub with a 9D connector. Once used for the old RS232 serial port this connector is a nice...

MSHunt 09.08.2007 · Read review
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Review of Logitech X 230

My K700i

Advantages: Excellent range of features, good looking.
Disadvantages: None.

.... <<Connectivity>> The K700i comes with many connectivity features. You can have Infra Red, Bluetooth, GSM and GPRS, USB and RS232 cable support. Infra Red and Bluetooth are very handy for data transfer, GSM and GPRS for mobile web and emailing, USB for sending and receiving files via PC or MAC and RS232 cable support for basically the same thing as USB. <<Sound>> With the K700i you can listen to polyphonic tones with up to 40 voices. You can create your own tunes via the music maker and use them as your ring tone! <<Applications>> With the K700i you can use java applications download from the internet, wap or your computer. The phone also supports Java games which are very popular. <<Battery>> A standard battery comes with the phone which lasts about a week with everyday use. Charging is very quick; about thirty minutes at the most...

j.venning 23.02.2005 · Read review
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Review of Sony Ericsson K750i

Handy by name, handy by nature

Advantages: Compact, sleek and stylish
Disadvantages: None that I've come across yet

...effects Picture phonebook Picture wallpaper SVG Tiny 1.1 Screensaver Themes display Viewfinder display Wallpaper animation ** Connectivity ** Bluetooth GPRS Infrared RS232 cable support USB support High-speed data Synchronization Apple Synchronization PC ** Messaging ** E-mail MMS (Multimedia Messaging) QuickShare? Predictive text input SMS long (Text Messaging) Sound recorder ** Entertainment ** Content Online FM radio Games Download Games Embedded JavaMedia Player Music tones (MP3/AAC) MusicDJ PlayNow MP3 Audio MPEG4 Video ** Internet ** Modem WAP 1.2.1 WAP 2.0 XHTML ** Organiser ** Calendar Contacts File manager PIM Sync Alarm clock Business card exchange Calculator Code memo Conference calls Speakerphone Stopwatch Tasks Timer It also boasts 41MB of memory...

MitchellandAimeesMum 06.01.2006 · Read review
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Review of Sony Ericsson K750i

The complete solution for voice and data

Advantages: Data capabilities, design
Disadvantages: Aerial

...This is a surprising phone from Ericsson. It is CURVY. Ericsson usually make square phones that are usually dull and boring. This phone is an exception. The complete solution for voice and data. The Ericsson data phone GS 18, with its built-in data/fax modem, is specifically designed for those who need an easy to use mobile phone and mobile office solution. The GS 18 comes complete with an RS232 cable to connect to a PC or laptop making working on the move easier than ever. The aerial looks tacky and weak....

Paz21 12.07.2000 · Read review
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Review of Sony Ericsson GS18

wish i had bought sooner

Advantages: everything
Disadvantages: none

...x 2, Speaker: A2 / NiCAM , Input & Output(Side): HDMI 1 , Composite (AV): 1, S-Video: 1 , Headphone: 1 ,Input & Output(Back): HDMI 2 ,PC input (D-sub): 1 , Component(Y/Pb/Pr): 1 ,RF Input: 1, Optical sound out 1 ,RS232C (for Service only): 1 ,Scart 2 Cabinet Colour: Black / White Swivel (left/right) Features Sleep Timer -Yes-good if you are like me and like to watch movies in bed, Clock & On/Off timer, Auto Channel Search, Auto Power Off, Auto Volume Leveller ,Teletext-not something i use that often but it can be handy for checking lottery numbers etc(TTXT): TTX Level 1.5, OSD Language: EU 22EA ,System Colour system: EU Multi, Power: 220V, **Setting it up** The Instructions are really easy to follow and they are really detailed -given you information on everything from how to store your favourite channels to setting...

katie22008m 13.08.2008 · Read review
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Review of Samsung LE32A436

Very Good Basic Dot Matrix Printer

Advantages: Quick reliable dot matrix printer
Disadvantages: Just remember it is a dot matrix

...I have used these printers on and off for over 12 years. They are generally reliable and good for a 9 pin dot matrix. Some early ones had problems with weak drive gears, but later ones are fine. I had to go through about 50 of these looking for dodgy gears and replacing them!!!!! They support both IBM and EPSON control codes and have an easy to use menu which prints as it goes. They are available with both Centronics and RS232 sockets. Extras include various tractor feed modules. For business use with pre printed stationary they are excellent and are my favourite DMP. Scoring Picture Quality, well it is a dot matrix hence poor. it is also mono. In general OKI printers are very good, we have a colour laser at work which is very good and I will review it and the bigger version we get our customers to buy. My only...

MartinImber 17.05.2004 (28.05.2004) · Read review
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Review of OKI Microline 321