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Sony enters the crowded hard disk-based music player scene with a formidable contender, the NW-HD1. Billed as the world's smallest hard drive digital music player, the silver palm-sized unit is slim and sleek-- perfect for a pocket or purse. Weighing just under 3.9 ounces, the NW-HD1 is so light, you'll want to take it everywhere. Inside the unit, a 20 GB drive stores up to 13,000 Songs in ATRAC3plus format when the songs are encoded at the 48kbps bitrate setting. A lithium-ion battery delivers up to a whopping 30 hours of playtime-- most other digital music devices can't even come close in the battery life department.

The NW-HD1 keeps the music smooth and steady with a built in G-Sensor that ensures skip-free play during your bounciest car rides, workouts and jogging expeditions. The 1.5" 7-line backlit display provides all the information you need to keep tabs on your tunes. While displaying track number, bit rate, elapsed time, song title, and artist name, it provides a spectrum analyzer for viewing your music's highs and lows, as well as play mode, bass boost, volume limiter and battery life indicators.

In addition to a standard mini headphone jack, the NW-HD1 also sports a line out jack so you can plug the player into your car or home stereo, or into a powered speaker system. The unit's USB 2.0 port is the key transferring music onto the device and charging the battery. Simply pop the NW-HD1 into the supplied cradle, connect the cradle to your PC and you're ready to transfer your ATRAC3plus encoded tracks at high speed to the device. Meanwhile, the cradle charges the NW-HD1's battery when the cradle is plugged in via the supplied AC adapter. A quick charge feature allows the battery to be charged to 80 percent capacity in just an hour.

The power to encode, organize, and manage the music you play on the NW-HD1 lies in Sony's bundled music software, SonicStage. With SonicStage, you can import, manage and easily transfer your digital music collections. First, import your audio CDs, existing MP3s or Windows Media files into SonicStage and then encode them to ATRAC3plus. Then, set up playlists and mixes on your PC. Finally, use the high speed USB connection to upload the tracks to your NW-HD1. It couldn't be simpler. The NW-HD1 is also fully compatible with Sony's robust Connect Online Music Store, which provides an easy method for downloading personal music in ATRAC3plus format. Connect offers access to over 500,000 songs including many independent titles as well as featured artist and celebrity mixes.

What's in the Box
HW-HD1 Network Walkman Digital Music Player, SonicStage software, earbud headphones, carrying pouch, USB cable, USB cradle, AC power adaptor ... Read more

Features

• 20 GB hard drive digital music player that fits comfortably into the palm of a hand or in a pocket or purse
• Stores up to 13,000 tracks (900 CDs) at 48 kbps when using Sony's ATRAC3plus audio format
• Up to 30 hours of playback with built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
• Skip Free G-Protection Technology provides quick recovery from both horizontal and vertical shock
• USB 2.0 cradle for PC connection and recharging

Product Description

What do you want in a digital music player? The NW-HD3 has it. You can store up to 13,000 tracks. The player has direct MP3 compatibility, so you can quickly transfer your music. And, it can go for up to 30 hours with one charge. 20GB Hard Drive Digital Music Player stores 13,000 tracks at 48kbps when using Sony's ATRAC3plus ... Read more

Features

• Accessories: SonicStage Software, Headphones (MDR-E931LP), Carrying Pouch, USB Cable, AC Power Adapter
• 20 GB Digital Music Player stores 13,000 tracks
• Plays back in MP3 and ATRAC Audio Formats
• Up to 30 hours of playback
• Get 50 songs from Connect.com with product registration

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Sony's PSYC D-EJ100PS Walkman portable CD player augments its great sound and extensive features with a stylish, full-circle, gleam-black exterior. And at a mere .94 inches thick, this Walkman lives up to its name, traveling with ease in pocket, purse, or backpack. Playback options include 32-track programming, repeat (track, disc, or program), random play, and an amazing 50 hours of playback from a pair of standard AA batteries (not included). A PSYC-styled clip-on remote makes it easy to operate the player while you're on the go, and Sony's "h.ear" clip-on headphones are designed for streamlined comfort.

"Active use" is a key phrase for this player: Sony's Skip-Free G-Protection boosts the laser pickup's shock protection to minimize read errors that would otherwise interrupt your music, providing quick recovery from both horizontal and vertical shocks. The D-EJ100PS's heat-resistant lid helps protect the player against high-temperature build up, especially when you're using it outdoors or in a vehicle.

You can hook the player up with your home system through an analog stereo "Y" interconnect. Should your music require it, the Walkman's Digital Mega Bass Sound engages digital processing to enhance your music with deep, authentic bass tones.

Bookmark playback lets you program your favorite songs from multiple CDs and play them back at the touch of a button, and Sony's automatic volume limiter system (AVLS) conserves batteries--and guards your hearing--by capping your listening level at either of two settings. The player may be used with optional AC/DC power adapters (AC-E45HG or -E45A) or car accessories (vehicle power cord: DCC-E345 or -E34CP, car kit CPA-9).

What's in the Box
CD player, headphones, a remote control, a user's manual, and warranty information. ... Read more

Features

• Slim, ultra-stylish, PSYC full-circle CD Walkman with clip-on remote control and h.ear clip-on headphones
• Skip-Free G-Protection ensures quick recovery from both horizontal and vertical shocks
• 50-hour battery life using 2 AA batteries (not supplied)
• CD-R/CD-RW playback, Digital Mega Bass Sound enhancement
• Bookmark playback with 32-track programming, intro scan, repeat play, and shuffle play

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Sony's SDM-S73 17-inch LCD monitor offers outstanding viewing performance, reduced power consumption, and versatile ergonomics. With 1,280 x 1,024 resolution, 500:1 contrast ratio, and ErgoBright technology, images are crisp and sharp. And, plug-and-play setup makes getting started a breeze for both PC and Mac users alike.

Sony's ErgoBright technology offers the unique capability of automatically sensing light levels in your surrounding environment and automatically adjusts screen brightness accordingly, from 50 to 300 nits. Not only does this aid viewing comfort, but it also works to save you money. And, if you work in a consistent light setting, the ErgoBright technology can be switched off in favor of one of three permanent settings (high, medium, or low).

The SDM-S73 offers a removable base for optional VESA wall-mounting, plus wide 160-degree horizontal and vertical viewing angles. When operating with the stand, users will appreciate the adjustable tilt features, with a wide tilt range from -5 to +30 degrees.

The SDM-S73 comes backed by a generous three-year warranty on parts and labor, and includes everything you'll need to get started.

What's in the Box
SDM-S73 flat panel display with removable base, AC power cord, CD-ROM (including Manual; DOS, Win & Mac Utility Files; Display Adjustment Software), HD15 video signal cable, Quick Setup Guide, instructions, warranty information ... Read more

Features

• Solid performance/value
• 1280x1024, black
• 500
• 1 contrast ratio
• PC and Mac compatible; 3-year warranty

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3.8-megapixel high-resolution photo-quality printing * 16.7 million colors * dye-sublimation technology (403 x 403 dpi) * print photos directly from Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO®, and CompactFlash * print photos from computer via USB connection * print photos from a digital camera with PictBridge capability * composite video output, for TV display * borderless 4" x 6", 3-1/2" x 5", and 3-1/2" x 4" print sizes * high-speed printing (approximately 80 seconds for 4" x 6" print; 70 seconds for 3-1/2" x 5" print) * print from Windows® via USB (driver supplied) * Windows-compatible software (CD-ROM) * USB 1.1 port * 3-3/8"W x 7-7/8"H x 11-1/2"D * warranty: 1 year ... Read more

Features

• Dye-sublimation technology with 403 x 403 dpi resolution
• Prints 4-by-6-inch photo in just 80 seconds
• Black-and-white LCD; set options and print without a PC
• PictureGear Studio Version 2.0 photo editing software
• USB 1.1, Memory Stock, and CompactFlash interfaces; PictBridge compatible

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Sony's worldwide reputation for creating unique, attractive, high-quality, advanced technology products rests on a long line of innovations embraced by people from all walks of life. With a diverse product lineup serving a variety of lifestyles and industries, Sony continuously strives to introduce new products and technologies to meet changing market needs. ... Read more

Product Description

Sony (Personal Audio) (D-NE20) ATRAC3/MP3 CD Walkman ... Read more

Features

• Includes remote control with backlit LCD, battery charger, and rechargeable battery; 1-year parts warranty
• Ultra-slim personal CD Walkman compatible with compressed MP3, ATRAC3, and ATRAC3+ formats
• Plays up to 490 songs on single CD-R disc in ATRAC3 format
• Skip-Free G-Protection technology guards against music interruption
• Bundled with SonicStage CD-burning software and compatible with Sony's Connect Music store

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World's smallest CD player for Audiophiles!
So thin and lightweight, that you forget that it's a CD player! With a good set of headphones, you can enjoy high quality sound with deep bass. Includes MP3, a built-in micro-equalizer, and recharger. Probably the best CD walkman I've owned so far, well worth every penny! ... Read more

Features

• Designed to match the KDF-55WF655, KDF-55XS955, KDF-60WF655 and KDF-60XS955
• Dimensions (WxHxD) -66 1/2 x 17 3/8 x 16 3/8 (1688.2 x 440 x 415 mm)
• Weight -115 lbs. 11 7/8 oz. (52.5 kg)

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The CMTCPX22 microsystem from Sony gives you everything you need to have a great home stereo instantly. The CMTCPX22 comes ready to play with a central component that combines a receiver with a 5-disc CD changer and a cassette deck. The CMTCPX22 package also includes two speakers. In addition to audio CDs, the CMTCPX22 allows you to enjoy MP3s in your stereo.

The CMTCPX22's digital amplifier cranks out 100 watts per channel sound from a compact component, with clear sound. The 1-bit digital-to-audio converter reproduces a warm, natural sound from your CDs, making you feel like you were there when the music was recorded.

The 5-disc changer can play prerecorded audio CDs as well as audio CD-Rs, CD-RWs, and MP3s. You can program the CMTCPX22 to play CDs one-by-one, at random, or with your own track order. With the remote and the front-panel controls, you can easily skip, sample, and repeat tracks. With the play exchange feature, you never have to stop the music to add new CDs into the changer.

Wake up to your favorite music or radio station with the CMTCPX22's timer feature. You can also use it as a sleep timer that shuts off automatically as you fall asleep listening to music. The AM/FM radio allows you to preset 20 FM and 10 AM stations. The dual cassette deck on the CMTCPX22 includes autoreverse, one playback deck and one recording deck, and an automatic synch-up feature with the CD player that makes recording from CDs easy.

You can easily connect an additional component like a VCR or DVD to the CMTCPX22 with an analog RCA-type input. An optical digital output is included as well. The CMTCPX22's 2-way speakers feature a 5-inch glass-fiber woofer, A headphone jack is also featured.

What's in the Box
Audio component, two speakers, speaker wire, FM wire antenna, remote control, two AA batteries, owner's manual. ... Read more

Features

• Stereo receiver with 5-disc CD changer, dual tape deck, AM-FM, and two speakers
• Plays CDs, CD-Rs, CD-RWs, and MP3s; sleep and recording timers
• Analog RCA input, digital optical output, headphone jack; 100 watts per channel
• Digital amplifier; repeat, random, and program CD play; 30 radio presets
• Measures 7.7 x 10.6 x 16 inches (W x H x D)

Features

• 256MB of built-in memory
• Up to 70 hours of battery life via 1 AAA battery (not included)
• Backlit LCD
• Bass & Treble Equalizer
• Various Repeat Function (A-B/Sentence/Track/Group)

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Take notes the digital way with Sony's ICDST25VTP Digital Voice Recorder, then convert your recorded files into text in one easy step using the included Dragon Naturally Speaking Preferred Voice to Print Software. ... Read more

Features

• Portable digital voice recorder with up to 696 minutes recording capacity, voice e-mail capability, and supplied voice-to-text software
• 32 MB built-in flash memory, 5 message folders; includes USB cable, voice-editing software, stereo headphones, and a carry case
• Offers stereo recording, 1-button play from record, overwrite, incremental rewind, priority marking, and battery-saving hold switch
• 1.25-inch speaker with 350 mw output
• Full-function LCD with low-battery indicator; runs on 2 AAA batteries (supplied)

Product Description

Sony’s newest Double Layer, Dual Format DVD/CD burner has several DVD recording performance increases. DVD+R burning speed is a blazing 16X max, burning a full DVD in approximately 6 minutes. Double Layer Recording speed has increased to 4X max. DVD+RW speed has also increased, with DVD+RW burning at 8X max and DVD-RW burning at 6X max. What hasn’t changed is the DRU-720A comes bundled with an unbeatable Nero 6.6 software suite and also includes a black front panel to match black colored PCs.

• Ultra-Fast 16X max Double Layer/Dual Format DVD Burner
• 16X max DVD+R/+RW & Double Layer DVD Burning
• Includes Nero 6.6 Software Suite
• Black Faceplate Included
• Works With 4.7GB DVD+R/+RW and 8.5GB Double Layer Discs
• Record Up To 4 Hours Of Video on Double Layer Discs
• Easy To Install EIDE/ATAPI Interface Drive For Windows® 2000/XP
• Preserve Home Movies On DVD
• Back Up Your Computer, Make Music Discs, and More
• Ultra Fast CD Burning Too

Features

• Compatible with Windows 2000 or Windows XP Home or Professional Operating Systems
• Ultra-Fast 16X max Double Layer/Dual Format DVD Burner
• Works With 4.7 GB DVD+R/+RW and 8.5 GB Double Layer Discs
• Record Up To 4 Hours Of Video on Double Layer Discs
• 16X max DVD+R/+RW & Double Layer DVD Burning

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Spin your commercial CDs, your homemade music CDs of almost any stripe, or listen to the radio, TV, or weather-band transmissions with Sony's versatile, D-NF600 Walkman portable CD player. The player includes a complementary high-tech-looking carry case, which hooks right to your belt, and SonicStage software, which lets you take full advantage of ATRAC3plus (Sony's proprietary music-compression technology) when making custom MP3 CDs on your computer.

Playback options include 32-track programming, repeat (track, disc, or program), random play, and--thanks to Sony's great work in DSP efficiency--more than 42 hours of ATRAC3plus CD or up to 50 hours of audio CD playback from 1 AA battery (not included). Affix the supplied clip-on-style remote to your bag or belt, or hold it in your hand.

The D-NF600 offers a 4-line dot-matrix display, full ID3 tag recognition, and bookmark playback (which lets you program your favorite songs from multiple CDs and play them back at the touch of a button). Jog-dial navigation simplifies song access, and file-view image display lets you sort through your tracks by folder for easy access to your favorite songs or albums. CD Text support displays artist and title information with compatible commercial audio CDs, and the unit's 3-color playback-mode LEDs indicate whether you're in play, fast-forward, or rewind mode.

ATRAC3plus is a high-quality audio-compression technology that reduces the size of digital audio files while preserving much of a track's original sound quality (similar in concept to MP3 or Dolby Digital sound formats). With ATRAC3plus, music can be burned and compressed at 132, 105, 66, 64, or even 48 kbps (kilobits per second), letting you select the right balance between fidelity and storage space (you'll get around 490 songs per disc at 48 kbps).

Compatible with ID3 tagging and most CD burners, the SonicStage CD Simple Burner software transfers songs from CDs or MP3 music files from your PC's hard drive and burns them to recordable CDs using ATRAC3plus compression.

The D-NF600 offers a whopping 51 station presets, which works out to 30 FM, 10 AM, 4 WB, and 7 TV stations so you're never far from your favorite channels. You can hook the player up with your home system through an optional analog stereo "Y" interconnect.

Skip-Free G-Protection technology boosts the laser pickup's shock protection to minimize read errors that would otherwise interrupt your music, providing quick recovery from both horizontal and vertical shocks. The D-NF600's heat-resistant lid helps protect the player against high-temperature build up, especially when you're using it outdoors or in a vehicle.

There's a built-in equalizer with 3 preset curves and 1 customizable setting. Sony's automatic volume limiter system (AVLS) conserves batteries--and guards your hearing--by capping your listening level at either of two settings. The player works with an optional AC/DC 4.5V power adapter (AC-E30HG or -E30A).

What's in the Box
CD player, MDR-027 stereo headphones, CD-ROM (SonicStage software), belt carry case, clip-style remote control, a user's manual, and warranty information. ... Read more

Features

• Portable CD player compatible with MP3 files and Sony's ATRAC3plus compression technology; 4-line display with ID3 tag recognition
• Built-in FM, AM, TV, and Weather Band radio with 51 station presets
• Includes remote control, carry case, and SonicStage CD Simple Burner software to facilitate ATRAC3plus CD burning
• Skip-free G-Protection technology eliminates or reduces skipping during many active uses
• More than 42 hours extended playback with 1 AA battery (not included)

Reviews (2)

Sexy CD player with tuner, but the love doesn't last...
Sometimes one can only wonder what the engineers at these consumer products companies are thinking when they design and test these things. Finding a quality portable CD player with tuner these days is like trying to find a quality digital alarm clock radio. Neither exists because they are frequently made by the same company. Another mystery solved...

Pros:

- Yes, it has a radio tuner!!!

- Lightweight because it can only take one battery, but battery life is therefore half of last year's Sony models.

- Plays MP3 files more reliably, even @ 320kbps

- Atrac3plus specs have been improved to 256kbps to improve audio quality

- The included OpenMG SonicStage software is a huge improvement over last year's buggy and very limited SonicStage Simple Burner software that was included with the D-NE710. Now you can record your CD collection to your hard drive for later listening and transfer to Atrac3/MP3 CD's as needed. It appears that Sony made some nice changes to the burning software based on customer feedback. Thank goodness!

- The Seamless playback feature eliminates the annoying one second gap between tracks on an Atrac CD. Yay!

- Parametric equalizer is nice for a portable

- Can charge rechargeable battery in unit

Cons:

- Radio reception is terrible compared to just about any other portable radio. I have no such problem in the same location when using a cheap five year old Sony cassette walkman with tuner. Perhaps this is due to the D-NF600 having only one AA battery instead of two to have enough power to pull in a signal. FM/TV signal reception is poor for all but the closest local stations no matter how you contort the headphone cord, and no, this is not with the Local setting turned on. AM reception is satisfactory only when the unit is horizontal; when held vertical, such as is the obvious case when the unit is on one's hip at the gym, the orientation of the internal ferrite bar antenna is totally inadequate to pull in a signal for all but the strongest local stations, and susceptibility to nearby interference is extreme. WB reception is not even worth trying. Reception quality defeats the purpose for having a CD player with built in tuner. Why would a new model tuner be designed and built to be worse than previously proven technology?

- During audio CD playback, *SNAP*, *CRACKLE*, AND *POP* make their introduction at about 30 seconds into the first track and about every 15 seconds thereafter. It's subtle but annoying, particularly if you're listening to quiet classical or new age music in a quiet environment. If you're listening to loud heavy metal or thumpy poppy songs and/or you're in a noisy environment, it won't be much of an issue since the volume of the music will drown out the audio artifact that happens every 15 seconds. Playing a test CD track with 0 DB output displays no audio artifacts, so there is a presumption that the silly cackle during regular music playback is due to a flawed design with the anti-skip protection circuitry, which unlike CD player models from years ago, cannot be turned off for your inconvenience. I would have gladly given up other nice bells and whistles on this unit in exchange for consistent quality sound, but that still seems to be asking for far too much in this "modern" era of consumer product hell. At least the D-NF600 doesn't chirp with this audio glitch bug like last year's dreadfully birdy D-NS921F did, but the problem still hasn't been successfully addressed by the Sony engineers. If it was just the drive motor spinning up and down, that would be more obvious with the 0 DB test playback, and trying different CD's with the same results rules out any disc surface defects such as scratches, dust, or fingerprints. If only one could turn OFF that awful anti-skip junk feature!!!
(It really begs the question why last year's excellent D-NE710 with no tuner does not have any obvious regular audio artifacting like the tuner models. If only one could have the CD audio quality of the D-NE710, but with a built-in AM/FM/TV/WB tuner!!! Sony, are you LISTENING??? Please???)

- The AC adaptor is not included in the package. The printed paper manual supplied accessories list states in regard to this fact: "Not supplied with the USA model". Who did we tick off at Sony this time to deserve this? Furthermore, AC adaptor model # AC-E30HG is not listed at the Sony Style website, so you have to call the Sony parts 800 number to order it.

- Using a rechargeable battery with the AC Adaptor (not included in the package - was this already mentioned?) is practically a requirement, since removing the AA battery from the battery compartment results in an immediate loss of all stored memory (e.g. all radio station presets, default annoying button beep deactivator setting, silly red/green/orange light deactivator setting, equalizer sound configuration, etc.).

- The included remote is a downright weird departure from last year's remote model, which could only be ordered separately from the Sony parts 800 number for $42, but at least it had an alligator clip that could easily attach to clothing, case, etc., and stay relatively put. The keyring-type remote included is dubiously useful for working out at the gym, unless you've been looking for a material justification to yourself or your significant other for finally getting some trendy body jewelry to hold on to this silly remote. Still, thinking of the Sony engineering interns who must have installed nipple rings to test the usefulness of this aspect of the product is potentially disturbing, if only on the basis that they could have better put their time into ensuring that the CD player had consistently clean sound output and not a hidden gnome inside crumpling up the latest audio quality test reports.

- The included carry "case" is nothing more than a plastic spider web snap-on that allows you to thread your own belt or luggage strap through it to wear around your hips. At only 6.7 ounces, a sturdy belt clip would have been a whole lot more useful. By the way, if you lose or break that plastic snappy thingy, it's $15 to replace direct from Sony.

- Parametric equalizer only works on CD playback, not on the tuner. Ummm, why???

- The flimsy plastic lid does not inspire confidence for longterm durability, especially using the odd snug fitting plastic web snappy.

So, Sony still has to work on resolving some hassles on this unit. After three weeks of striving to put up with the significant downsides, it got returned. Let's hope next year's model is hugely improved!

Exactly what I was looking for
A great sounding unit, I was surprised. The volume is louder than I expected. There are 5 selections for equalizer: normal, soft (has less highs and lows), active (more lows and highs), heavy (even more lows and highs). I have not turned on the anti-skip feature, since it hasn't ever skipped and that feature uses more battery life. Turned off the LED. The front panel controls are great. The remote can be added between the headphones and the unit, or left off, your choice (just what I wanted). The FM receives fine. AM didn't try much. TV has channels 2-13 (VHF, UHF). Weather, I don't think the local weather here uses that band, none showed up. There is a shell clip that covers the unit for attaching it to your belt. I instead have the Sony belt and CD holder which is well padded in case it falls or I bump into something. I've used $160 headphones, this unit is not that level of sound quality, but it is equivalent to $200 PC speakers with subwoofers in the typical room, good bass, good treble. I was suprised to find that it uses only 1 AA battery and gets 30 to 40 hours of play time with MP3's, amazing. As for the anti-skip, it never skipped while riding 10 miles a day and lifting weights without the antiskip on. The CD played has MP3's, 320Kb/sec recorded without any track ID tag stuff, and it read them in fine. There are a LOT of options in the main menu for how you want the songs played. I set it for repeating, and shuffle. The headphones are light, fit well and are comfortable. The jack for them is a standard 1/8" stereo plug. There is also a 3v power input if you want to run the unit on a desktop long term, or in a car with an adapter. The long play time on one AA battery and great sound with relatively low price, no fuss with standard MP3 recorded CD's, and both remote and controls on the unit, makes this one nice. Enjoy. ... Read more

Product Description

Sony (Personal Audio) (D-NE326CK) CD Portable Walkman w/Car Kit ... Read more

Features

• 18 playback modes; runs on 1 AA battery (not included); 1-year parts warranty
• Personal CD Walkman with complete vehicle accessory kit
• Compatible with CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, ATRAC3, and ATRAC3+ formats
• Skip-Free G-Protection technology guards against music interruption
• Bundled with SonicStage CD-burning software; compatible with Sony's Connect Music store

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Good One!!
I purchased this player recently from amazon.com.
This is working good until now no probs.Wish sony had made
a cordless remote instead of corded one...which makes u feel
too many wires!!
The velcro that is given to stick the unit is not great..
The cd player keeps falling!! This is a minor issue about the
the product, we can use another thing to stick it..
On the whole good one!!! ... Read more

Product Description

The Sony SDM-HS75P/S digital display is perfect for computer enthusiasts, computer power-users and computer gamers who want high-speed performance, style and value from a personal display. Exceptional for home video editing and multimedia entertainment applications and ideal for everyday computing.

The SDM-HS75P/S digital display gives you the high-speed edge you want for gaming, video and multimedia. Images are responsive and sharp whether you’re using your PC for gaming, watching video or everyday computing. XBRITE™ LCD Technology intensifies images to give you eye-popping brilliant video. Digital inputs provide smooth, distortion-free clarity.

Features:

• Phenomenal performance
  You'll get a high-performance computer display that is based on Sony's award-winning television technology.
• Enhanced personal computing
  Images come alive with high brightness, exceptional contrast and incredibly fast video response time making this display stand out for multimedia, video and high-speed uses.
• Sony Exclusive Technologies
  XBRITE™ LCD Technology optimizes brightness, color, clarity and viewing angle while ErgoBright™ technology optimizes brightness for any lighting condition to reduce eyestrain.
• Streamlined profile
  The slender rising design blends seamlessly into any space, helping it look modern, organized and clutter-free.
• Analog and Digital Inputs
  Dual inputs ensure compatibility with today’s analog and digital systems. Ready for digital computer systems when you’re ready to transition.
• Versatile and easy to use
  Connect and go! Sony's automatic image adjustment feature optimizes your display's performance instantly. Wall mountable. Macintosh® and PC compatible.

Features

• PC and Mac compatible; 3-year warranty
• 1,280 x 1,024 maximum resolution, 0.264 mm dot pitch
• Analog and digital DVI inputs; 8 ms pixel response
• 160-degree horizontal and vertical viewing angles
• XBrite technology, 600:1 contrast ratio, 400 cd/m2 of brightness

Features

• FM/AM Stereo Digital Synthesized Tuner
• 15 FM/ 5 AM preset stations
• LCD tuning display; large volume controls
• Digital clock and battery power indicator
• Light reflector on adjustable split headband

Reviews (10)

Inexpensive, but still not worth it
I admit it; I was drawn by the low price like a moth to the flame. I've had fairly good experiences with Sony products in the past and expected quality. Well, as the saying goes, "One gets what one pays for."

I live in a moderately large metropolitan area and have never had many problems with reception of local FM stations until now. Unless I have the sensitivity switch set to "Dx" (which dramatically reduces the sterio separation and apparently increases the background "hiss" or S/N ratio) I can barely receive anything at all. Even using this setting, reception is marginal at best.

Unless your expectations are lower than mine, I recommend that you purchase another headphone radio.

One other thing--I read the review of the woman who reports to use this set to receive television signals. I have no idea what she's referring to; I don't believe Sony markets this device as anything other than an AM/FM receiver.

FINALLY, A GOOD RADIO THAT IS COMFORTABLE!
Until I came across this radio, I was beginning to think I would not find one that would work for me. I tried 2 different models of headband radios that made the skin on my ears sore within the first hour of wearing them. I returned those radios. The Sony SRF-HM33 is very comfortable, even after wearing it all afternoon. It is durably constructed. It fits loosely on my head, which is okay, since I just listen to news and music while working. Even though I work in a basement, the reception is not static and the stereo sound is great. This radio has a good antenna.

Outstanding headphone - the best on the market today!
This is by the far the best AM/FM headphone radio I've owned and I have owned quite a few. I searched every electronic store in my area trying to find a headphone like this and could only find it through amazon.com.

The clarity of the radio reception is excellent. Having 20 preset stations makes it so easy to switch stations when you don't like the song playing on the current station. This is also the most comfortable headphone radio I've had. I can wear it for hours and it never gets uncomfortable. I also can't deal with having the wired headphones or the ones you wear on your arm, so this one is ideal.

I actually liked this headphone so much I bought two more, one to keep at work and one to give to my husband. He likes it as much as I do.

For the people who gave this product such poor ratings, you must be abusive with your things. I use my headphone so much and switch stations constantly and I have never had any problems with it.

I highly recommend this headphone for anyone wanting a reliable, comfortable, great reception radio, with no wires and the ease of changing stations at the touch of a button.

Terrible Reception
I returned this headset after 5 minutes of use. AM and FM reception are horrible despite antenna. Could not listen to a strong local station without constantly turning my head. Very disappointed.

Didn't Last Long
I bought one of these and it worked great for about a month. Then the right channel started to cut out, probably from a loose connection. Now I'll have to send it back to Sony. ... Read more

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It may be smaller than your average home-theater display, but Sony's KV-24FS120 24-inch WEGA TV is no pushover. Its FD Trinitron tube delivers strong image accuracy, wide viewing angles, outstanding contrast, and impressive corner-to-corner detail. The visually flat FD Trinitron tube minimizes annoying glare from light sources, which enhances contrast. Corner-to-corner details are rendered more accurately because images aren't distorted by a curved screen. Squares look square, straight lines appear straight, and circles are circular.

Velocity modulation (selectable: off, high, low) improves the definition at picture edges, creating sharper images by slowing the CRT (cathode-ray tube) beam's horizontal scanning during demanding work--say, when rendering transitions from light to dark parts of an image--and speeding it up when scanning easily rendered sections, like broad dark areas. The set's digital comb filter further enhances resolution by removing blurred edges between colors and reducing dot crawl (tiny, moving dots of color along a sharp color separation in a vertical line, as in a depiction of a character's striped T-shirt).

Top-of-the-line component-video inputs minimize digital and line-scan artifacts from compatible video sources, while standard composite- and S-video inputs accommodate all DVD players. You can choose between a set of rear AV inputs and a set of front AV inputs for extra convenience when hooking up a camcorder or gaming console. You may also label the set's video inputs and channels for easy selection.

The set produces stereo audio with 10 watts per channel. Its Dynamic Picture Processor circuitry maintains image detail in the very bright and dark areas of each scene, while vertical aperture compensation sharpens picture definition and edge detail on the vertical plane). Other features include tilt correction and Trinitone color temperature control.

Using Sony's channel-fix feature, you can select a specific TV channel (3, for example) for cable box reception, then subsequently control a compatible cable box via the TV's remote without inadvertently changing the TV from your designated input channel. Favorite channel offers one-button access to the last 8 channels you've tuned (auto) or the last 8 favorites that you've preset (manual).

What's in the Box
TV, remote control (RM-Y194), remote batteries, a user's manual, and warranty information. ... Read more

Features

• 24-inch WEGA television with FD Trinitron flat-screen tube; 28.1 x 20.8 x 18.9 inches (W x H x D)
• Stereo speakers with 10 watts per channel and matrix surround sound
• Component-, composite-, and S-video connections accommodate a range of video components; front-panel inputs simplify camcorder, gaming hookups
• Digital comb filter enhances resolution by removing blurred edges between colors and reducing dot crawl
• Headphone jack affords private listening

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Best 24" Flat Screen for the Money
Using the DVD component inputs and good audio interconnects the picture and sound is superb. The television for it's size is the best deal for the money and works great in a bedroom. If you need a set of the bedroom you can't go wrong purchasing is model from Sony. ... Read more

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Sony's M-series KE-42M1 42-inch plasma WEGA EDTV monitor offers more screen for the buck than just about any plasma TV out there. The flat-panel set packs a re-engineered panel driver (which heightens the contrast range and picture depth), Sony's Direct Digital II Circuitry, Digital Reality Creation picture-enhancing circuitry, and stereo speakers powered by 10 watts per channel.

With a plasma screen you get vivid colors like you've never seen before, extremely wide viewing angles (wider, typically, than those of most LCD screens), and easy placement due to a plasma monitor's slim profile--the KE-42M1 is a mere 4.33 inches deep, perfect for desk or wall mounting. Brightness tends to be extremely uniform across plasma screens, which are also impervious to the picture distortion and negative color balances that afflict CRT monitors when placed near lighting or sound systems. You do have to be on guard against image burn-in, however.

Direct Digital Circuitry II optimizes incoming video signals to minimize video artifacts for cleaner signal processing, while Digital Reality Creation MultiFunction circuitry bit maps any NTSC source (DVD, VHS, DBS, Cable, etc.), creating a picture that rivals high definition resolution.

Progressive scanning, referred to as 480p and 720p for the number of horizontal lines that compose the video image, creates a picture using twice the scan lines of a conventional DVD picture, giving you higher resolution and sharper images while eliminating nearly all motion artifacts.

The KE-42M1 also employs CineMotion Reverse 3-2 PullDown technology (often called 3:2 pulldown), a handy feature for watching progressive-scan movies in their native 24-frame format. Digital video mastering introduces a common distortion when adjusting 24 frames-per-second movies to 30 fps video; 3:2 pulldown digitally corrects this distortion, removing the redundant information to display a film-frame-accurate picture.

Connections include 1 component-video input, 3 composite- and 2 S-video inputs (1 each on the front panel for ready connection to a camcorder or gaming console), and an RF coaxial inputs for hookup with an older VCR, cable box, or antenna. In addition, the set features an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) input with HDCP (High Definition Multimedia Interface with High Definition Copy Protection), for a direct digital connection with an HD source like a DTV set-top box, supporting both uncompressed high definition video and multi-channel digital audio through a single cable. A headphone jack affords private listening.

The set comes with a built-in NTSC tuner, a tabletop stand for placement flexibility, and a sleek, bottom speaker design to compliment any home theater system. Sony's Center Speaker In function lets you use the TV's built-in speakers as a center-channel speaker when the set is connected a multi-channel audio/video receiver.

What's in the Box
TV, remote control (RMY-1003), remote batteries (2 AA), a 75-ohm RF coaxial cable, clamp screws, a cleaning cloth, an AC power cord, plug holder for AC power cord, a user's manual, a quick-setup guide, and warranty information. ... Read more

Features

• 42-inch plasma television with built-in speakers, pedestal and NTSC tuner; 42.32 x 29.53 x 4.33 inches (W x H x D) without stand
• 852 (H) x 480 (V) native pixel resolution; compatible with 480i/p, 720p, and 1080i video resolutions
• Offers HDMI digital-video input; enhancements include Sony's Digital Reality Creation and Direct Digital II Circuitry (DDC)
• CineMotion Reverse 3:2 pulldown technology lets you watch progressive-scan movies in their native 24-frame format
• Stereo speakers with 10 watts per channel; SRS TruSurround simulated surround sound and BBE sound enhancement

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Professional quality sound and high-level functionality are what distinguish the ICD-BMIVTP Digital Voice Recorder. Sony has designed a powerful, sleek recorder with a seamless aluminum body. Whether you're recording grandma for an audio-genealogy or interviewing a famous celebrity, this device makes super-pro recordings and is built to last.

It features up to 347 minutes of recording time on the supplied 16 MB memory stick and a maximum sampling rate of 16 kHz. The memory stick is removable so you can replace it with a larger capacity stick, or simply keep an empty stick handy in case you run out of memory. Once you record something through the mic, the sampling rate allows you to transfer the sounds into a digital format. This recorder features new LPEC codec with improved frequency response to deliver the highest quality sound. Transferring recorded sounds to digital format is an excellent, responsible way to preserve important interviews. Plus, it allows you to upload, download, email, and manipulate your recordings digitally on your computer.

Sony has equipped this device with several features that will make you feel like you have your own recording assistant. The memory stick offers the ability to organize message folders by type, offering the ultimate in efficiency and versatility. You can store messages in up to 340 folders, helping you keep recordings organized and easily accessible. The advanced digital voice operated recording (VOR) feature actually stops recording during silent pauses, saving valuable recording time and battery power. Then, thanks to the digital buffer, this intelligent machine begins recording again without missing a single syllable. The ICD-BMIVTP also has a full function LCD display, showing the number of recorded messages, recording length, date, time, and a remaining battery power indicator.

The ICD-BM1VTP features a slide control switch for quick, responsive recording; a hi/lo mic sensitivity switch for recording in quiet or noisy environments; a built-in microphone and playback speaker; and digital overwrite/cut function for on-the-spot audio editing. All this functionality is powered by two AAA batteries that should run for up to 10 hours of continuous recording.

With the voice email function, you can record spoken email messages and send them later as audio attachments. The included PC download software will help you master this functionality. And with the Dragon Naturally Speaking Preferred Voice-To-Print Software, you can easily convert your recordings into text. Finally, the digital recorder comes equipped with USB connectivity for high speed copying of files to a PC.

What's in the Box
ICD-BM1VTP digital voice recorder, 16 MB memory stick, Dragon Naturally Speaking Preferred Voice to Print Software, PC download software, earphone, USB cable, and carrying case. ... Read more

Features

• Professional, seamless aluminum body
• Record up to 347 minutes on the supplied 16 MB memory stick
• Features new LPEC codec to deliver high quality samples at 16 kHz
• Built-in playback speaker and microphone
• USB connectivity for high speed file copying

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Sony's amazingly powerful and affordable STR-DE897 delivers rich, clear sound for your movies and music--from the latest surround-sound movie formats to the latest high-resolution audio sources. The receiver pumps out 110 watts per channel across 7 main channels (left, right, center, left/right mid surround, and left/right rear surround) and has a dedicated subwoofer output for an eighth (the ".1" low-frequency effects channel). You get everything from Dolby Digital EX and DTS ES/Neo:6 surround decoding to Dolby Pro Logic II processing (creating 5.1 channels from 2) and 5.1/7.1-channel analog inputs to handle music from Super Audio CD (SACD) and DVD-Audio.

You get conveniences, too, like multi-room outputs that come with independent source switching, so you can listen to a DVD in the living room while someone else is listening to a CD in the kitchen. The supplied Remote Commander remote control comes preprogrammed for a range of devices, and it also learns new commands and has the ability to perform limited macro commands.

The receiver includes an FM/AM tuner with 30 station presets (20 FM, 10 AM) and a host of video inputs--5 composite-video, 3 S-video, and 2 component-video--to simplify switching between components and your television. The component-video inputs accommodate wide-bandwidth (80 MHz) high-definition signals and work well with 480p signals such as those from progressive-scan DVD players, while composite-video inputs are upconverted to S-video quality. A set of front-panel audio/video inputs includes an optical digital-audio input and facilitates spontaneous hookups with camcorders, gaming consoles, MP3 players, and minidisc player/recorders.

There's even a phono input for your once or future turntable--yes, they still make 'em and, yes, your vinyl will sound as good or better than ever. The unit's 3 stereo and 1 set of multichannel analog audio inputs simplify hookup of, for instance, a cassette deck, a VCR, and a high-resolution audio device that decodes formats like SACD and DVD-Audio. A total of 6 assignable digital-audio inputs (4 optical and 2 coaxial) accept bitstream feeds from DVD players, CD players, and other digital devices, while a single optical digital-audio out channels sound to a CD or minidisc recorder.

Digital Cinema Sound System is a group of exclusive Sony algorithms (the receiver offers 13 total) that represent a total re-thinking of home theater sound based on careful measurements of movie-production dubbing stages in Hollywood. Cinema Studio EX modes offer greater apparent distance from listener to screen and a full array of 10 additional virtual surround speakers.

Sound Field Link applies the last-selected sound field to an input whenever you select the input. For example, if you select STADIUM for the CD input, change to a different input, then return to CD, the receiver will automatically apply the STADIUM sound field.

Finally, Auto Channel Grouping helps integrate 5.1- and 6.1-channel programs with your 7.1-channel system. When a 5.1-channel mix is present, Auto Channel Grouping will route the discrete information for surround left/right directly to surround left/right outputs while adding a new surround back left/right channel. When 6.1-channel mix is detected, Auto Channel Grouping will route the discrete information for surround left/right directly to surround left/right output while the sixth channel is duplicated by both surround back channels (left/right).

What's in the Box
Receiver, remote control (model RM-PG413), remote batteries, a user's manual, and warranty/registration information. ... Read more

Features

• 7.1-channel audio/video surround receiver with 30 radio presets, HD video switching, and 110 watts per channel x 7
• Dolby Digital EX, DTS ES/Neo:6, and Dolby Pro Logic II surround processing for lifelike, exciting audio from any source
• 7.1-/5.1-channel analog audio inputs accommodate high-resolution multichannel formats like SACD and DVD-Audio
• 6 digital-audio inputs, 1 digital output; includes phono input for turntable and preprogrammed/learning Remote Commander remote control
• Measures 16.9 x 6.2 x 14.6 inches (W x H x D)