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Apex PD-100 Portable DVD Player

Apex PD-100 Portable DVD Player
Apex's affordable PD-100 features a compact, 5.8-inch widescreen (16:9 aspect ratio) LCD, a built-in speaker for headphone-free listening, and compatibility with DVD-Video, VCD/SVCD, audio CD, CD-R, CD-RW, and MP3-encoded discs. Both Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel surround-sound signals can be routed through the player's digital-audio output (through a .125-inch minijack-to-Toslink optical cable, which is not supplied) for direct connection...

 

Audiovox D1730 7 Ultra Slim Portable DVD Player
Audiovox D1730 7 Ultra Slim Portable DVD Player
Audiovox's affordable D1730 features a broad, seven-inch widescreen (16:9 aspect ratio) LCD, and compatibility with DVD-Video, VCD/SVCD, audio CD, CD-R, CD-RW, and MP3-encoded discs. Both Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel surround-sound signals can be routed through the player's coaxial digital-audio output for direct connection to a full-featured audio/video receiver. Composite-video and stereo analog-audio inputs and outputs let you hook up...

     

GoVideo DP7240 Off-Road Portable DVD Player with 7 Widescreen LCD 
GoVideo DP7240 Off-Road Portable DVD Player with 7 Widescreen LCD
Ready, steady, Go: you'll be set for whatever adventure the road brings your way when you pack GoVideo's DP7240 portable DVD player. The unit features off-road construction for the rigors of an active lifestyle, including anti-shock protection (ASP) and stylish blue Impact Shield rubber edges. The player's 7-inch LCD is configured in for 16:9 widescreen...

 

Initial IDM-1560 Portable DVD Player
Initial IDM-1560 Portable DVD Player (Silver)
Portable DVD player with DVD and CD/MP3 CD compatibility and wireless remote control
Anti-shock system ensures smooth playback during active use
Includes AC power adapter and DC car adapter for road use; headphone jack allows private listening with optional headphones
Composite- and S-video outputs; optical digital-audio output for Dolby...

     

Mustek PL510 10 Portable DVD Player
Mustek PL510 10 Portable DVD Player
Mustek brand has been globally well known for its excellent quality, professional support, and extensive service. Mustek has been recognized by many international magazines and professional organizations for its excellent innovative technology, production capability, and product quality.PRODUCT FEATURES: Mobile Entertainment at its best: compact portable DVD player with extra-large 10 inch active matrix TFT screen (16: 9); Multi format playback: DVD, CD, CD-R/RW, Kodak Picture...

 

Panasonic DVD-LS90 9-Inch Portable DVD Player
Panasonic DVD-LS90 9-Inch Portable DVD Player
Portable DVD players have lots of positives going for them. They're great for viewing DVD video virtually anywhere and can also be used for listening to CDs. On long road trips, portable DVD players are the best things to help entertain the kids and subdue wild behaviors in cramped spaces. The drawback, until now, has been the limited battery life during play back. The built-in rechargeable battery of the DVD-LS90 nearly triples it by offering a realistic 6 hours of play time. This opens lots...

Case Logic 7"-10" In-Car DVD Player Case

Case Logic 7"-10" In-Car DVD Player Case Customer Review: It does the job
I bought this for my mini van to use it with my Sony 8 inch DVD player. It fits the player nicely.There are two earphone jacks on the bottom for easy access. Great for storing your car charger and discs and there is enough room for even the ear phones.
Here is how it works: Basically you suspend a strap between the two head rests and attach the case with a velcro that loops over the strap. Simple and a little bit primitive. I have a Windstar with headrests that are just an extention of the seat and don't rest on a metal bar. It probably works better if you have the adjustable headrests in your car.
The good news is that you can just remove the case from the strap and leave the strap when you want to take it out of the car.
The player is attached to the case with one skimpy little strap as well. So far it has been holding out but I wish it looked a little bit more sturdy.
Customer Review: Perfect Fit!!
This is a really nice case, especially for the price. It works well in the car to hold the DVD player in multiple positions. It works perfect with the Sony 8 inch player or the LG 8 inch player.

In-Car 7"-9" Portable DVD Player Case * Attaches to Rear or Front Seat, Easily Converts to Carrying Bag, Multiple Accessory compartments - Built-in double headphone Jack -

In-Car 7"-9" Portable DVD Player Case * Attaches to Rear or Front Seat, Easily Converts to Carrying Bag, Multiple Accessory compartments - Built-in double headphone Jack - Take your portable DVD player and favorite movies on the road in this compact, thickly padded, multi-functional case. Adjustable buckle attachment suspension system allows case to easily attach to the seats. Mounting system quickly detaches, converting into a portable carrying case. Sturdy hook-n-loop harness in main compartment safely secures DVD player while in use or stored. Multiple Zippered pockets hold all your accessories organized. Side strap provides convenient attachment for headphones when not in use. Compatible with LG DP781 DP889 DP885 and all Mobile DVD Players with Screens 9 inches or less

Case Logic 7"-9" In-Car DVD Player Case

Case Logic 7"-9" In-Car DVD Player Case Customer Review: Perfect
I bought this case for my new sony dvd player and i have to say it was the best thing i have ever done. The bag is perfect for my 8 inch dvd player, it's roomy and it is very protective. A must buy.

Chris Rock - Bigger & Blacker [UMD for PSP]

Chris Rock - Bigger & Blacker [UMD for PSP] Comedian Chris Rock makes a raucous return to his stand-up roots in this HBO special filmed at Harlem's legendary Apollo Theater. Despite his manic and profane delivery, Rock's comedy is often rooted in traditional subjects for comedians: family relationships, misunderstandings between men and women, and observations on how childhood has changed. But he takes his material right to the edge, proving himself to be a sharp-eyed satirist. Serious and timely issues, such as school shootings or children being neglected by partying parents, are tackled by Rock, who's not afraid to slip in a serious point while being hysterically funny. His defense of President Clinton against his accusers is a good example of how Rock's material is almost always bound to offend someone: he slices through the self-righteous rhetoric of the impeachment spectacle, but even the behavior he defends comes in for ridicule with jokes that are extremely funny as well as extremely coarse. The pace of this one-hour show is uneven, and some viewers will no doubt find Rock's penchant for using profanity as punctuation tiresome. But those who like intelligent comedy with a hard edge will find much to laugh at in Chris Rock: Bigger and Blacker. -- Robert J. McNamara
Customer Review: 4 stars......you have to hear the Godfrey CD for a 5 star comedy review
It's Chris Rock.....the man is very, very funny....BUT the newer guys, especially Godfrey...are expanding on the theme and really have moved to where comedy is headed. Check out the Godfrey CD if you dig Chris, Eddie, Pryor, even the Blue Collar stuff really. I can't state it enough how funny the Godfrey 'Godspeed' CD is.....
Customer Review: This **** is hilarious!!!
Not that quick kinda jerk, "Like...(thwack, thwack, thwack)...Did you hear something?!"

This is Chris Rock at his very best. If you know of another DVD by him that's just as funny, let me know!

I will definitely be buying this because some of what he says, is SO true!

Initial RB-270 Lithium-Ion Universal Rechargeable Battery for Portable DVD Players

Initial RB-270 Lithium-Ion Universal Rechargeable Battery for Portable DVD Players This universal lithium-ion battery isdesigned for most portable DVD players, includingthe Initial, Audiovox, Samsung, RCA, Panasonic and Go Video models listed below. Features: * Operates for 2.5 to 6 hours per charge * 7.2 volts * Rated at 5400 mah * LED shows low battery charge * Includes 100 to 240-volt AC power adapter for use worldwide * Includes 4 adapter tips/connectors for use with the various models listed below * Compatible with Polaroid Portable DVD players, Initial Portable DVD Players, most Durabrand players, Audiovox 1700, Audiovox DV-1680, Panasonic DVD-L10, Panasonic DVD-L50, RCA 5400P, Samsung DVD-L100, Toshiba SDP-1500, Go Video GVP-7811, Go Video GVP-5850, Mintek 1710 and Mintek 5830, USLogic players Will not work with Durabrand DUALscreen units or any Venturer / Alco Portable DVD item

CTA PASB100 Rechargeable Battery for Samsung DVDL1200 DVDL100 DVDL200 DVDL300 DVD Player

CTA PASB100 Rechargeable Battery for Samsung DVDL1200 DVDL100 DVDL200 DVDL300 DVD Player With the CTA extended battery you get 50-percent more power for your portable DVD player than the original manufactures battery. This ultra high capacity Lithium extended rechargeable battery will last up to 10 hours of uninterrupted viewing time and is designed to meet or exceed OEM specifications it is 100-percent compatible with the original equipment chargers.This battery is designed for Samsung DVD-L100, DVD-L200 portable DVD players.For a complete compatibility list please refer to the original manufacturer's web site.

Audiovox Optional Battery for VBP70 Portable DVD Video In a Bag

Audiovox Optional Battery for VBP70 Portable DVD Video In a Bag

Sony DVP-FX820 8-Inch Portable DVD Player Premium Memory Foam Pouch Case with Front Pocket - Senyx (Black)

Sony DVP-FX820 8-Inch Portable DVD Player Premium Memory Foam Pouch Case with Front Pocket - Senyx (Black) DVD player Memory Foam Pouch is the perfect fit for 8 inch DVD Players. This pouch is made out of premium quality shock absorbing memory form and it provides extra protection even though case is very light and slim. This pouch is water resistant and has internal supporting bands for DVD Players. Made In Korea.

Universal Laptop Notebook Sleeve Carying Case - Compatible with Laptop and Portable DVD: Compatible With Laptop 12" 13" 15" 17" and Compatible With Portable DVD 8"

Universal Laptop Notebook Sleeve Carying Case - Compatible with Laptop and Portable DVD: Compatible With Laptop 12" 13" 15" 17" and Compatible With Portable DVD 8" Customer Review: Great Quality and Great Protection for my sleeves
The sleeve feels really soft, and it fits my laptop nicely. And the sleeve is also thick enough to protect my laptop from being bumped at. Great buy for the price. And it comes very quickly also. I will definitely recommend this item to everyone.
Customer Review: Nice sleeves
the sleeves nicely fit my dell inspiron. It provides a nice protection while I leave the sleeves in my back pack. The material is soft, and make it easier to carry. I definitely recommend this.

Icon Motion Systems ICON 10 In-Car DVD Player Case

Icon Motion Systems ICON 10 In-Car DVD Player Case Portable DVD case protects your player while traveling Easily attaches to the back of driver and passenger seats for those long road trips. Holds most 10 portable DVD players.
Customer Review: It's good, but not enough storage space
I really like the way this protects my DVD player & it holds 10 DVDs. But the front storage pocket is not expandable nor deep enough for my charger and headphones. I can stuff the items in but cannot close the flap and it makes the bag very bulky. I am currently in the market for a case that has extra storage compartments and can hold more DVDs.

Fisher-Price Kid Tough Portable DVD Player Blue

Fisher-Price Kid Tough Portable DVD Player Blue The Kid-Tough Portable DVD Player is the first portable DVD player that is rough, tough and easy enough for even the most rambunctious kids. Designed with special Kid-Tough features, this durable device will survive drop after drop after drop. It has a 3.2" color TFT screen, rechargeable batteries (with a two-hour life), battery charger/wall power unit, sturdy dual-rail DVD drive and a digital anti-skip buffer for the ultimate Kid-Tough viewing experience. Other great features include dual-grip handles, kid-friendly DVD door and DVD controls, CD-playback capability, handle for portability, kick stand legs for hands-free viewing, video-out jack and headphone jack. Requires four "AA" batteries, included. Measures 8.5"L x 2.25"W x 9"H.
Customer Review: Very happy with this purchase!
I recently purchased this on Ebay for my 2 year old. We love it! I load the dvd for him and he does the rest. He loves pushing the buttons and carrying the little dvd player around with him. The screen is small, but the resolution is so great that it doesn't really matter. The player auto corrects itself when it detects a scratch on the dvd. You can jostle the player around and even drop it on a couch or bed and it won't even skip. We bought the "on the go kit" separate and it has everything we need to go on a trip. It includes the car adapter, ac adapter, ear phones, ear phone splitter, and rca cables. I had thought about buying a different player, that had a bigger screen and was less expensive, but now I am really happy to have spent [...] on this toddler friendly dvd player. I think this will hold up to years of little hands.
Customer Review: Hanging Tough For Toddlers
Fisher Price has done it again and they have released another great kid-tough product. This year they have released a DVD player that will be able to handle a royal beating from your toddler. As a personal fan of their kid-tough camera, I was excited to see how the new DVD Player worked.

This DVD player is built from sturdy heavy-duty materials that can handle plenty of abuse. Each unit comes with a rechargeable battery & charger, which holds a charge for about two hours.

The screen size is 3.2 and has a color LCD screen on it with simple controls that make it easy for children to use. It also has a handle where kids can tote or hold the unit while they watch their movies or you can use the kickstand legs on the unit for hands-free viewing.

Not included with this player is a video out cable for the television, but if purchased, your child can watch their movies through their own DVD player on the regular television.

The main issue with it, as a parent of a destructive toddler, is that your child can take their own movies in and out and a parent safety latch would be great for keeping the movie in there, but still allowing your child the "controls" of stopping and starting their own shows. Because of this reason, it makes it a toy that requires more parental supervision to insure that we don't ruin our precious Dora movies that would be played on it.

The screen size is small, but understandably so in order to make this portable for little hands. This toy has a steeper price tag, but would work great for a family that doesn't want to make an investment in a DVD unit for the car, but wants to be able to take their child's entertainment on the road.

Of course, my parents used to have us entertain ourselves and we laughingly referred to our car as the "blue prison" on our treks to visit the family in Florida. Perhaps something like this would have saved my parents from yelling at us so much.

Fisher-Price Kid Tough Portable DVD Player Pink

Fisher-Price Kid Tough Portable DVD Player Pink The Kid-Tough Portable DVD Player is the first portable DVD player that is rough, tough and easy enough for even the most rambunctious kids. Designed with special Kid-Tough features, this durable device will survive drop after drop after drop. It has a 3.2" color TFT screen, rechargeable batteries (with a two-hour life), battery charger/wall power unit, sturdy dual-rail DVD drive and a digital anti-skip buffer for the ultimate Kid-Tough viewing experience. Other great features include dual-grip handles, kid-friendly DVD door and DVD controls, CD-playback capability, handle for portability, kick stand legs for hands free viewing, video-out jack and headphone jack. Requires four "AA" batteries, included. Measures 8.5"L x 2.25"W x 9"H.
Customer Review: Great for my little one!
I bought this for my daughter (2) and we LOVE it! The screen is small - but it is perfect for her. She can carry it around with her, and we can bring it on car trips. Fisher-Price must have read my mind, because it is great for small ones!
Customer Review: Outstanding!
I have 2 of them they are a super durable I have been purchase dvd player and all of them end up messup by my daughters but this is the best. Every time they begin to disturb in the car I gave each one their own dvd and they settle down right away!!! They each can watch watever they want and with the headphones do not disturb each other. If it was not for this dvd my traveling time would have been exausted! The screen could be a bit small but the colors and quality is outstanding. My daughters love them!

Scene It? TV Travel DVD Game

Scene It? TV Travel DVD Game Scene It? TV Travel Edition
Customer Review: A fun game to pass time
I bought two of these, one for my family and one for my sisters. We haven't had a chance to try ours out yet, but I saw my niece playing hers and she really liked it. Although I know this was geared towards on the road travel, my niece used hers while at a event she had to attend with her Mom. It helped her pass the time and she had fun testing her TV knowledge.

I think this as a great game for the backseat, in an RV or when you need to pass some time outside of the house. A great deal for less than $6!
Customer Review: Scene It Travel Edition - TV Trivia For the Road!
Scene It? TV Travel DVD Game

This TV Travel edition of Scene It is a very fun game at a good price. While I still prefer the Movie Trivia version Scene It? Movie Travel DVD Game, this one still kept my attention for more than one trip. When it comes to the best bang for your buck, Scene It Travel editions are hard to beat.

The questions are good and the game is designed pretty well. There's also an included game board with magnetic player pieces to play with others.

After owning two of these travel edition games, I get the feeling this was designed with RVers and road trippers in mind who travel as a family or group. As for me, I usually travel alone and load these games on my laptop DVD. So I kind of ignore the whole game board setup and just use this for the questions.

For solo travelers like me, using a DVD player on the road can sometimes be a deal-breaker. There are also book based trivia games such as the "Obsessed with Hollywood" book. Obssessed With... Hollywood: Test Your Knowledge of the Silver Screen (Obsessed With) (Obsessed With...) However, that book is harder to find on Amazon and isn't the sturdiest thing in the world.

This is a great trivia game for portable solo or multi-player use. At the price of around $13 to $15, it's a great value.

Definitely would get this one.

Enjoy!!!

Case Logic 7"-9" In-Car DVD Player Case

Case Logic 7"-9" In-Car DVD Player Case

Family Guy Presents Stewie Griffin - The Untold Story [UMD for PSP]

Family Guy Presents Stewie Griffin - The Untold Story [UMD for PSP] In this exclusive 88 minute DVD premiere, featuring brand new, never before seen content, Stewie, the maniacal baby genius, is distracted from his plans for world domination when he sees a man who looks just like him on television. Convinced that this man must be his real father (after all, how could he possibly share genetic material with the dimwitted Peter?), Stewie sets off on a cross-country road trip to find him. But his incredible journey leads him to discoveries far more vile and shocking that anything found in his diaper.
Customer Review: Not A-Material
Nothing is going to stop you from buying this if you are a huge Family Guy fan. And if you're a huge fan, I wouldn't try to dissuade you anyway. Just want to let you know it's not their best material, and there's next to 0 special features. So get it cheap and ask yourself how much it's worth to you first.
Customer Review: Break Out The Rubber Pants!
Follow Stewie's lead & wear a diaper for this one! You'll be glad you did, unless, of course, you have that plastic-clad furniture, lol. Seth has done it again with this side-splitting comedy. He's taken some of the best of Stewie's antics from the popular Fox cartoon, added a few unseen gems, & has come up with an all Stewie review! Join Stewie on a series of wild adventures as he tries to 'find' himself. He also finds numerous pitfalls along the way, pits that only Stewie can fall into. A hilariously good time for all "Family Guy" fans!

Halloween [UMD for PSP]

Halloween [UMD for PSP] Customer Review: Got to bring it up!
I gotta write a five star review to eliminate that dumb review at the bottom, I meen even for the PSP this has got to be the best horror film of all time.
Customer Review: This sucks...
This is the worst movie of all time. I rented it once, and let me tell you, I almost tossed my PSP at the wall. It was just way to scary. It was scary+100. My sister almost peed her pants when she saw it. If you have any mind at all, don't buy(that is, of course, you're still wearing diapers).

Christmas with the Kranks [UMD for PSP]

Christmas with the Kranks [UMD for PSP] Slapstick humor gets a full-body workout in Christmas with the Kranks. Critics were unanimous in their derision, and John Grisham must have gnashed his teeth over what studio-boss-turned-director Joe Roth did to his bestselling novel Skipping Christmas, to which this broad-stroked comedy bears little or no resemblance. The title characters are played by Tim Allen and Jamie Lee Curtis, who decide to skip Christmas because their daughter's in Peru with the Peace Corps. Thus begins a rabid program of enforced conformity when their neighbors (led by Dan Aykroyd) coerce the Kranks into changing their holiday attitude--a change that comes easily when the daughter announces she'll be home for Christmas after all. Imagine if a suburban lynch mob said "Have a Merry Christmas or we'll kill you," and you'll get some idea of what spending Christmas with the Kranks is really like. And if you laughed at the frozen cat, you're probably on Santa's "naughty" list. --Jeff Shannon
Customer Review: Christmas with The Kranks
I got this film for a whole penny. A national video chain was holding a great sale of movies for a penny and a dollar on Thanksgiving day. I viewed this movie before buying this dvd and I enjoyed the film. I watched it a few years later and I do not feel the same way, its still an enjoyable movie though. Tim Allen and Jamie Lee Curtis skip Christmas for a year and everyone has a fit over it. Talk about respecting peoples privacy. Dan Akyroyd leds the neighborhood and trys to get them to understand why they'd do this. Its a great idea ruined by bad acting. If you enjoy films like Miracle on 34th Street, A Christmas Carol (various ones), Scrooged, Christmas Story, Home Alone to name a few then this one has a good idea but poorly executed. Not going be an annual viewing for any families around the world during Christmas.
Customer Review: Love - Christmas with Kranks
I love this movie! It starts off where your not thrilled with either side - but then shows you the true meaning of Christmas Spirit - love, family, community and how we all should come together for each other.

Guitar Hero: On Tour

Guitar Hero: On Tour

Handheld gamers can now unleash their inner rock star with Guitar Hero: On Tour for Nintendo DS. You can enjoy the unique Guitar Hero experience and show off your shredding skills with a diverse set of tracks that encompass classic rock, alternative and pop hits. The game comes with the revolutionary Guitar Hero Guitar Grip that fits into the DS and brings new thrills to handheld gaming.

Guitar Hero on Tour
Guitar Grip Controller

Key Features

  • Includes Guitar Hero: On Tour, Guitar Grip controller, Guitar Grip skin sheet, Guitar Grip strap and Guitar Hero keychain
  • Choose from six awesome characters and unlock five new venues
  • Outfit your character in various styles and select the axe color of your choice
  • Rock out to master tracks featuring songs popularized by Nirvana, OK GO and No Doubt
  • Specifically designed for the unique capabilities of the Nintendo DS

Synopsis

Guitar Hero: On Tour offers gameplay that is easy to play yet difficult to master. Jam to your favorite tunes in Career mode and keep improving your skills. Join together with other players in Co-op mode using a local wireless network, or battle another player in a duel using new Battle Items — blow into the microphone to extinguish pyrotechnics that go wrong, or use the touch screen to autograph a crazed fan's shirt.

Unique Nintendo DS Capabilities
Unique Nintendo DS Capabilities
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Rock Out to Popular Songs!
Rock Out to Popular Songs!
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Customer Review: Guitar Hero
I don`t usually play many games but I really like this one. My kids play it alot to. It is fun and I like music alot. Its a game any age can play. It has no bad language or nudity in it. I don`t know what else to say
, its just a fun game
Customer Review: Guitar Hero for the DS
Fun game for the price. Bought it for my daughter and she loves it.

PSP Daxter Entertainment Pack - Ice Silver

PSP Daxter Entertainment Pack - Ice Silver
The PSP is the first truly integrated handheld entertainment system designed to handle multiple applications — music, video, communication, and wireless networking, with games as its primary driver. PSP brings an unparalleled gaming experience to a handheld platform, allowing users to enjoy 3D games, with high-quality, full-motion video, and high-fidelity stereo audio. With graphics rendering capability comparable to that of PlayStation®2, PSP features a 4.3-inch wide screen, high-resolution TFT display. PSP also adopts a newly developed, proprietary compact but high-capacity (1.8GB) optical disc, Universal Media Disc (UMD), as its storage medium.

* The PSP Daxter Entertainment Pack - Ice Silver contains: The Sony PSP - Ice Silver, AC power cord, AC adaptor and battery, 1GB Memory Stick Pro, Daxter the game, and Family Guy UMD.

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What's in play this season.

  • Dazzling widescreen LCD brings gaming to life
  • Hundreds of games that let you take your gaming on the go
  • Unique content created specifically for the PSP® system
  • Diverse genres — and all created with portable gaming in mind
Play games anytime, anywhere on the PSP system's dazzling, widescreen LCD. Games are playable off a UMD™ (Universal Media Disc), which load when inserted into the system. If your PSP system hasn't been updated, the game software will update your PSP system's firmware as well.

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The silver screen, conveniently resized.

  • Choose from hundreds of movies and TV shows to watch, spanning diverse genres and viewing choices
  • Take your entertainment with you on the go by placing your downloaded videos on Memory Stick Duo™

Here's How it Works.

  1. Use the Use the PSP Media Manager to easily place videos on your PSP System's Memory Stick Duo.
  2. PSP Media Manager will search your PC for videos, and then convert
  3. Alternatively, watch full-length movies and TV shows off a UMD™.
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Let the music move you — anywhere.

  • Place your MP3 collection on Memory Stick Duo and take your music with you everywhere
  • Plays MP3, WAV, WMA, ATRAC3+, and MP4 formats

Here's How it Works.

You can add MP3's (or other music format files) to your Memory Stick Duo for play on your PSP system.
  1. Simply attach your PSP to your PC through a USB cable — making the PSP an external drive.
  2. You'll then be able to copy your MP3s onto your Memory Stick Duo (make sure that your Memory Stick Duo is formatted for use on your PSP and that you place your music files in the folder labeled Music).
  3. Then just plug your headphones in, go to Music on the PSP system's XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) menu and select your song.
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Take your photos and slide shows to go.

  • Place your photos on your Memory Stick Duo and view them on the LCD screen
  • Beam photos to friends via Wi-Fi
  • Set up a slideshow to show friends and family your photo collection

Here's How it Works.

It's easy to place photos on your PSP system!
  1. Attach your PSP to your PC through a USB cable — which will make the PSP an external drive.
  2. You'll then be able to copy your photos (JPG, TIFF, PNG, GIF, or BMP formats) to your Memory Stick Duo (make sure your Memory Stick Duo is formatted for use on your PSP and that you place your photos in the folder labeled Photo).
  3. You can then go to the Photo icon on the PSP system's XMB and select the photo that you'd like to view.
You can also beam photos to a friend in the vicinity who has a PSP. Make sure that both of your PSP systems have the Wi-Fi switch set to On.
  1. The photo `Receiver' should go to the Photo icon on the PSP system's XMB, select the location to save the photo and press .
  2. Select `Receive'.
  3. The photo `Sender' should go to the photo to be sent and press .
  4. Select `Send' and press .
  5. The photo will be beamed via Wi-Fi to your friend's PSP.
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Got a hot spot? Get some cool stuff

  • Access the Internet from any accessible hotspot
  • For exclusive PSP downloadable demos and content, visit www.us.playstation.com/psp

Here's How it Works

To access the Internet on your PSP system, first make sure that you are at an accessible hotspot and that your Wi-Fi switch is set to ON.
  1. If you are at a new location, you'll want to select the WWW icon on your PSP system's XMB screen, and then follow instructions to set up a New Connection.
  2. Once you have tested this connection, select the WWW icon from your PSP system's XMB screen again.
  3. Press and then to access the URL bar, or scroll over to the Bookmarks icon (noted by the `heart' icon) and select a site.
  4. If accessing through the URL bar, after pressing , the on screen keyboard will pop up. Enter the desired website URL and your PSP will connect you to that site. Once the web page is shown, press to hide the toolbar.
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LocationFree TV

  • Watch live TV, DVR content or your DVD player content on your PSP system from anywhere in the world via an accessible hotspot
  • Connect your compatible TV, DVD player, DVR, Camcorder, or PC to the LocationFree Base Station. Then enjoy your favorite TV shows, movies, created video, and more where and when you want on your PSP — wherever wireless connectivity allows

Here's How it Works

To connect to your LocationFree TV base station through your PSP, make sure you have installed firmware update 2.80 or later and that your Wi-Fi switch is set to On.
  1. Go to the LocationFree icon underneath the Network icon on your PSP system's XMB menu. (If you have not set-up a connection yet, your PSP will take you through the process.)
  2. Register your PSP with the LocationFree TV base station by pressing the `Setup Mode' button on the base station.
  3. Select the LocationFree TV icon under the Network icon on the XMB menu and press .
  4. Select a public wireless LAN service (if outside the home) or `LocationFree AP' (if inside the home). Now you can enjoy your favorite TV shows, DVR or DVD content from the road! For further set-up information, go to www.sony.com/locationfree.
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TiVo-To-Go™

  • Watch recorded TV content downloaded to your Memory Stick Duo
  • TiVo-To-Go™ service costs $24.95 (one time flat fee) and converts recorded TiVo content to the correct PSP system format
  • Check www.tivo.com/tivotogo for more information

Here's How it Works

  1. To access your TiVo content for playback on your PSP, your TiVo Series2™ must be connected to your home network (connecting it to your PC).
  2. Next, go to www.tivo.com/tivotogo to download the TiVo Desktop Plus software. This will allow your PC to convert the TiVo files to a PSP readable format. TiVo charges a one-time fee of $24.95 for this service, payable via their website.
  3. When TiVo Desktop Plus has been downloaded, click the box in the `Preferences' menu to ensure files are converted to PSP format.
  4. Transfer the shows you wish onto your PC. The PC will then automatically convert the files into PSP readable files and place in a separate portable downloads folder.
  5. You'll then need to connect your PSP to your PC via the USB cable — which will turn the PSP into an external drive. Make sure your Memory Stick Duo has been formatted for use on the PSP and that you have updated your PSP system's firmware to version 2.80 or later. From there, you'll be able to enjoy your TiVo content on your PSP!
*Mac users can convert their TiVo Series2 programs for PSP as well using Roxio Toast 8 -- see http://www.tivo.com/mactivotogo/ for details.

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RSS

  • Enjoy audio and video RSS (podcasts) downloaded to your PSP system — anywhere you go
  • Check out PlayStation Mayhem and other RSS content on the RSS page through the official PSP website

Here's How it Works

  • Start the web browser (see Internet section for more information).
  • Select a webpage that offers RSS-distributed content.
  • Select the icon for the RSS-distributed content.
  • Select YES and then press . You have now created an RSS channel for that webpage. To access this content, simply go to the channel under the RSS menu.
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  • Battle others in intense online gaming at home or through complimentary 6 month access at any T-Mobile HotSpot*

Here's How it Works

  1. To play anyone in your local vicinity (up to 50 feet away), simply make sure your Wi-Fi switch is set to the On position, and follow the game's instructions on how to connect. Both PSP systems must have a copy of the game to play.
  2. To play online, make sure you're at an accessible hotspot (at home or T-Mobile HotSpot), and set your Wi-Fi switch to the On position.
  3. Ensure you have set up a new connection and then follow the game's on screen instructions to access the game lobby and find people to play!
  • Check www.us.playstation.com/psp/ to view T-Mobile HotSpot compatible games.
  • For detailed instructions on installing the necessary firmware update required for T-Mobile HotSpot online gaming, go to: www.us.playstation.com/psp/downloads/systemupdate/
*Available through March 28, 2008. PSP must be updated to System Update v.3.30 or later.

Check out more upcoming games at http://www.us.playstation/psp/

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Customer Review: Great handheld
After much research and internal debate, I decided to go with the older, safer version of the PSP. I had heard a lot about the screen issues on the 3000, so I went with the Daxter pack. I am glad I did. The screen looks great and I have little issue with it. It is light, looks great and plays well. This package, obviously, comes with Daxter. I started playing it and it's a fun game. It also comes with a 1 GB memory card and a Family Guy UMD. I had previously only played the initial release of the PSP, and the load times seem to have improved. If you're thinking of getting a PSP, you may want to snag this version before you are only allowed to buy a 3000, or you may want to wait until the 3000's screen issues are resolved.
Customer Review: excellent new design and great game along with it.
The design and color was this new PsP are great. I had one of the older ones for a few months before this one, I dropped it once and the door to the games broke open and wouldn't lock shut again. But with this one, if dropped the door won't do that because of it's new design. But other than that, screen is a bit better and brighter, the silver coloring is very nice compared to the black glossy color and you can see every finger print on it, so don't have that problem with the new silver. Daxter was totally great, story was a lot of fun, the movies it mimicked was the best. Such as Matrix and Braveheart(I think that's what it was), also some others i can't quite remember. All and all, this thing is great and will provide fun many years to come with new games coming out.

Summon Night: Twin Age

Summon Night: Twin Age Call forth the powers of the Spirits in Summon Night Twin Age for Nintendo DS. This is called Summoning and it also brings creatures from other worlds into this one. The stylus is your key to the world of Clardona, whether as your swinging sword or your shimmering wall of fire. From a very young age, the human girl Reiha displayed great aptitude for the magical art of Summoning. While still a child, her powers caused a terrible accident during a major Summoning experiment. It was reported that Reiha had died as a result, but she survived along with a young Summon Beast named Aldo that had been pulled into her world. One day, the Spirits began to go wild for no apparent reason, causing the seas to become unpredictable, the plants to wither, and the animals to become violent, threatening the Kascuza on the island. The two decided to return to the human lands to try to find the cause of the Spirits' behavior, and to bring peace back to their once-happy lives.

Richly woven tale of adventure
Customer Review: It's a Charmer!
I just can't deny Summon Night: Twin Age's charm. The game is easy to grasp and, although, it might not be the most innovative storyline, there's no denying it's fun filled.

Summon Night: Twin Age features two main characters Reiha and Aldo, who you choose to play is entirely up to you. Reiha is a summoner and Aldo is a summon beast. The two came into each other's lives years ago after an unfortunate accident happened during a summoning experiment. Reiha managed to survive, as did Aldo, who was pulled into her world. Reiha and Aldo are all each other have and very much have a brother/sister relationship. When the game begins the spirits are going out of control and from that point on you are on a quest to stop the madness.

Summon Night: Twin Age does a good job at incorporating the stylus into gameplay. It's an action based RPG, and you use the stylus to move, use magic, and attack enemies. The battle field can seem a little overwhelming at times, as there is a lot going on at once, but the game does a good job at keeping you on your toes. The mechanics are relatively simple and easy to pick up as well. Your supporting characters also have the ability to come back to life after a certain period of time elapses in battle. This is nice as there is no need to perform revival spells, but it's still not easy to completely survive without them. The only other difficult part is that your AI characters aren't exactly the sharpest. They will attack when they have a sliver of life left and most of the time you have to baby sit them. You can't entirely depend on them, which is another hardship to overcome. However, I feel Summon Night: Twin Age offers just the right amount of challenge without becoming too frustrating.

I'll give this game credit as you could definitely replay it. After each chapter you are able to speak with different characters and discover their perspective on the situation at hand. These conversations also will determine the ending. There are also multiple endings to discover depending on who you get to know.

Now there is a lot of good and enjoyment to be had with Summon Night Twin Age, however, the game does have some areas it could have improved on. The biggest downfalls are the lack of an entirely engaging story and it can be repetitive and particularly linear. There are little side quests to do, but they seemed tacked on rather than adding anything significant to the story. But, I'd like to note that for all these shortcomings, the characters more than make up for it. They will instantly charm you and provide the motivation needed to complete this game to the end.


Customer Review: Lots of talking
This game has a lot of talking. To me this game is more complicated than the normal rpg game. I don't think it was worth the money I paid for it.

Sony DVP-FX820 8-Inch Portable DVD Player, Black

Sony DVP-FX820 8-Inch Portable DVD Player, Black Take the cinema on the road. Watch your favorite DVDs anytime you want with the DVP-FX820 portable DVD player. Boasting a swivel screen and rugged design, this device is perfect for people on the go. Watch movies anytime and anywhere you want with Sony's cool DVP-FX820 Portable DVD Player. With a 6-hour battery life, an 8" high-resolution swivel screen that provides a clear and crisp picture from any angle, 2 headphone jacks for sharing, and a car adapter that ensures your movies outlast even the longest road trip. The FX820 plays your CDs or MP3s, and lets you view your personal photo albums. Control buttons are located on the screen bezel for ease of use. Skipping or fast-forwarding a scene is so easy to do, either with the control buttons or with the dual-sensor remote control. This portable DVD player is so lightweight and compact that you can carry it anywhere you go. Control Buttons on Screen Bezel dts Output Dolby Digital Multiple Disc Resume On Screen Display Disc Capacity Background Graphics Ports - 1 RCA Audio Input with Line Input/Output Select(TM) Switch, 1 RCA Audio Output with Line Input/Output Select(TM) Switch, 1 Composite Video Input with Line Input/Output Select(TM) Switch, 1 Composite Video Output with Line Input/Output Select(TM) Switch, 1 Optical Audio Digital Output, and 2 Headphone Outputs (Side)
Customer Review: Great Player for the Price
Used this on a recent flight - worked very well.
Prior to the trip - I charged up the battery but it only showed 2/3 full. None the less, I used it during the trip, then recharged and now it is showing Full.
Customer Review: Great Player - slow on loading
Great player - plays all DVD's that I have put in it. Has option for full screen and widescreen. Great display - clear! Sound is fine using headphones and low volumes from speakers. Love the swivel action on the display - can even turn it around and close it on itself and have the screen show up on the top side like a tablet PC. Battery lasted fine on two leg plane trip form East Coast to Texas.

Only downside that I have found so far is that it takes an unusual amount of time to load a DVD+R disk. But again - it plays great, great video quality. I would give it a 4.5 but could only give it a 4 or a 5.

Sony VRDMC5 DVDirect DVD Recorder

Sony VRDMC5 DVDirect DVD Recorder Cherish your memories with the help of reliable DVDs. With the VRD-MC5, you can easily transfer your outdated media quickly and easily to DVD without the need for a PC. Just connect to your camcorder, VCR or DVR for recording video DVDs playable in standard DVD players. Built-in slots accept the five most common memory cards for recording digital pictures to DVD as a slideshow or for photo storage. And for the ultimate in clarity and photo-realistic imagery, record high definition AVCHD video from Sony HDD or Memory Stick Handycam camcorders to DVD, playable in Blu-ray Disc compatible devices.
Customer Review: FINALLY I CAN TRANSFER MY 8MM TO DVD.
Up until now I have had no way to share my videos with my children, friends and other family members. Not everyone has a 8mm player. But every one has a DVD player. This little machine is so cool and simple to operate that I was able to select what I wnted to put on a DVD for each individual person. How much better this makes it for me!! I also live in Texas where tapes (VHS and 8mm) grow mold on them and you lose alot of video tape that way. This way I can transfer to a disc before the tape is moldy. I have lost many memories on tape due to the mold..Thank you so much for this great creation... God bless Nola
Customer Review: Good but not as good as VCD-VC20
I use the Sony VRDMC5 to burn dvds from the DVR or from VHS tapes. The VRDMC5 makes excellent dvds of 2 hours length or shorter, but it has consistently failed to make a complete dual layer recording of a longer movie or show. For some reason, it shuts down before the end of the movie or show. This makes this model much less desirable than its predecessor: the VCD-VC20. I still have one working VCD-VC20 (more than 5 years old) and it still produces excellent regular and dual layer dvds. The VRDMC5 also appears to be more discriminating than the VCD-VC20. Where the latter records on virtually every blank dvd (+R and -R), my VRDMC5 records exclusively on +R blank dvds.

Panasonic DVD-LS86 8.5-Inch Portable DVD Player

Panasonic DVD-LS86 8.5-Inch Portable DVD Player The large 8.5" widescreen display pivots for free-style viewing so you can adjust the position for optimum comfort and image quality. You can also adjust the screen brightness to get the best view of your DVDs in all kinds of light conditions. You get beautiful images while watching movies on a dimly lit airplane, or when you're relaxing in the sun at a resort or other outdoor spot. When you're in the mood for a movie, this versatile player can play back many different types of prerecorded DVDs, including DVD-RAM/-R/-RW and DVD+R/+RW discs. If you want to give your eyes a rest and listen to some tunes instead, this portable DVD player handles lots of the most popular audio formats around, including CDs, MP3s, CD-R/RW discs and WMA files. The DVD-LS86 comes with a built-in rechargeable battery that gives you a full 13 hours of playback without having to worry about running out of power on long trips. That's long enough to watch up to six DVD movies on a single charge while flying from New York to L.A. and back, so leave the AC adaptor at home and forget about recharging at your hotel. Multi-Format Playback (Playable Disc Type) - DVD, DVD-RAM, DVD-R/-RW, DVD-R(DL), +R/+R(DL)/+RW, CD, CD-R/RW DVD-RAM Video Playback Capability - DVD-VR, MP3, JPEG, MPEG4, DivX DVD-R/-RW Playback Capability - DVD-Video, DVD-VR, MP3, JPEG, MPEG4, DivX DVD-R (DL) Playback - DVD-Video, DVD-VR +R/ +R (DL)/ +RW Playback - Video CD, CD-R/RW Playback - CD-DA, Video CD, SVCD, HighMAT (Level 2), WMA, MP3, JPEG, MPEG4, DivX Dual Headphone Jacks AV Input Approximate Unit Dimensions - 2.03? (H) x 9.56? (W) x 7.06? (D) Approximate Unit Weight - 2.48 pounds
Customer Review: Don't order this item from Amazon
I ordered this item several days ago. The page said it was in stock. Well, it's taking them *at least* 7 days just to ship it, so that it's guaranteed I won't get it for our Thanksgiving vacation - for which I bought it. No explanation whatsoever as to why there is such a huge delay on shipping it and no apologies either.

So, if you were thinking of getting one of these for a long drive, make sure you order it at least a month in advance.
Customer Review: GREAT!!!!!
We have been wanting a dvd portable player for some time. Plan on using it when we go on our short mini-vacations.

Kensington 33362 Ultra Portable Power Inverter 150

Kensington 33362 Ultra Portable Power Inverter 150 The Kensington 33362 Ultra Portable Power Inverter 150 plugs into your vehicle's power port, or airline Empower port, to provide AC power to mobile devices requiring up to 120-watts of continuous power. From laptops to mobile phones, MP3s to PDAs, and even portable DVD players, this unit is the most versatile choice for power on the road or in the air. This inverter is ultra portable, with a compact, lightweight, sleek design that fits conveniently into a notebook case or vehicle glove box, and provides up to 150-watts of AC power to run a variety of mobile devices. The Kensington 33362 includes an LED indicator light that warns you of undesirable operating conditions, as well as built-in safety features such as over-current protection, low- and over-supply voltage protection, and over-temperature protection. The Kensington 33362 is simple and convenient to use, and is backed by Kensington's one-year warranty.
Customer Review: Works well, noise acceptable
I don't have much to add to most of the other reviews I read before purchasing this product. No product is flawless and neither is this one: for instance, a higher power yield would't hurt.

But it does exactly what it's for, which is to deliver about 120W of continuous power. I tested it for the first time on an airplane trip 10 days ago. My laptop consumes slightly more than that with the wireless on and the NVIDIA card on, and as such, on my airplane trip the power was discontinuous. But actually, one shouldn't use wireless on a plane... When I turned the wireless card off and select the Intel graphics chip (it's a dual card Sony Vaio SZ680), power was continuos for the rest of the flight. Couldn't hear the fan of the power adaptor in the whole flight.

Customer Review: quiet for first year, now it's loud
I liked this product just fine for the first year of use, but now the fan is so loud it's really annoying. When we're in the car we try to hide it under the seat because it's so loud. Too bad the warranty expired so I can't send it in to be fixed.

Xantrex Technologies 813-3000 XPower 3,000-Watt Inverter

Xantrex Technologies 813-3000 XPower 3,000-Watt Inverter The Xantrex Technologies XPower 3,000-watt inverter is a high-power, affordable, and reliable method to transform DC battery power into 115-volt household AC power. The inverter is ideal for long-haul truckers who need to power home appliances, consumer electronics, or office equipment on board their vehicle. They are also suitable for small contractors to operate power tools from their van or pick-up truck, and for recreational users such as RV or automobile owners. This high-efficiency inverter converts virtually all of a battery's power to AC. It features tow grounded AC receptacles with dedicated 15 Amp breakers, as well as built-in alarms for both overheating warning and low-voltage indication. It also includes built-in protection against overload and high temperatures. The inverter is easy to use with an easy-to-read digital display indicating DC battery output. It's also easy to install, with included mounting brackets and heavy-duty stud connectors. This inverter is covered by a 1-year warranty.
Customer Review: Xantrex Technologies XPower 3,000-Watt Inverter
The inverter works exactly as promised - it'w well made by a reputable company. What they DON'T tell you, though, is that, depending on your application, you need a large (300)amp fuse to make things work. You can't just hook the inverter straight to your battery bank and expect to plug in a microwave, for instance. Even after talking to Xantrex, it took some detective work to figure out this was our problem. If you need a lot of watts, this is a great unit to go with. Just do your homework and order a fuse and fuse holder online the same time you order this unit.

Targus PA390U 150-Watt Power Mobile DC / AC Inverter / Power Source / Power Outlet for Auto / Car / Truck plus HQRP Mousepad

Targus PA390U 150-Watt Power Mobile DC / AC Inverter / Power Source / Power Outlet for Auto / Car / Truck plus HQRP Mousepad Portable power! The Targus PA390U 150-Watt Auto Power Mobile DC/AC Inverteris designed to simultaneously power and charge your notebook, mobile phone, iPod, digital camera and otherdevices through the cigarette lighter outlet in your car, RV or boat! TheTargus PA390U Auto Power Mobile Inverter includestwo AC outlets and can provide up to 150 watts of power. It also comes with a built-in surge protection and features an automatic shut-off to preserve battery life and prevent damage. Plus, its compact design allows it to lay flat on virtually any surface!Order this Targus PA390U 150-Watt Auto Power Mobile DC/AC Invertertoday!

28 Disc CD Wallet Holder DVD Case Organizer Portfolio Binder Nylon Round Zipper

28 Disc CD Wallet Holder DVD Case Organizer Portfolio Binder Nylon Round Zipper * Easy flip pages lay flat for immediate access to discs * Easy slide zipper closure

Stamina Pilates Magic Circle with Workout DVD

Stamina Pilates Magic Circle with Workout DVD This Magic Circle features form molded grips to fit comfortably against your body with a nonporous, molded padding that resists moisture. The Pilates Magic Circle was created by Joseph Pilates to be a versatile exercise aid you can use anywhere. The soft rubber ring provides resistance for faster, more targeted toning, improving muscle strength throughout the body...especially in problem areas like the inner and outer thighs, upper arms, and chest. DVD not included.
Customer Review: Perfect Circle
I used this in my first pilates class and had to have one! I love that it has the pads on the inside and outside to maximize it's uses. Highly recommend over pilates rings without the padding!!
Customer Review: Magic Circle works
Magic circle helped my sore back. recomend it to anyone with lower back pain.

Stott Pilates Express Pilates Mat DVD Gift Pack (Blue Mat)

Stott Pilates Express Pilates Mat DVD Gift Pack (Blue Mat) STOTT PILATES Express Mat Power Pack is extra thick to protect the spine and designed especially for pilates exercises. Integrated velcro straps allow for easy carry between home, work, and the studio. High-quality, closed cell foam provides optimal comfort and durability.

The following pilates DVD is included in this pilates Power Pack.

Sunrise Workout DVD:
Start your day with this invigorating pilates program that works your arms, legs and torso. In less than a half hour you will feel refreshed, revitalized and ready to take on the challenges of the day. This pilates DVD is 92 minutes long with a 22 minute workout that covers 28 exercises.
Customer Review: Really Comfortable!
I had bought a yoga mat when I started doing Pilates, mistakenly thinking they were the same thing. Once I realized the difference I ordered this mat (I've been using the Stott Pilates DVD's and absolutely love them!) The mat is nice and thick, there's more cushion for the spine than the flatter yoga mat and I'm not at all sore after the workout.

Sony DRXS70U/R External Portable Slim-Line USB 2.0 DVD Drive

Sony DRXS70U/R External Portable Slim-Line USB 2.0 DVD Drive This external ultra-slim USB DVD burner supports all popular DVD and CD formats, including double-layer. Suitable for a desktop PC or a laptop, this DVD burner takes up very minimal space on your desk or carry case. Weighing just about 14 ounces, this burner is designed to be mobile friendly - easy to carry anywhere. With its new brushed design aluminium casing, the drive is robust and cosmetically very appealing. The DRXS70UR is supplied with the Nero software suite for operation on Windows Vista/XP/2000 PC. The drive is also Mac OS compatible and uses USB 2.0 connectivity.
Customer Review: Yet another Acer Aspire One user
It seems like everyone and his brother is getting this to use with an Acer Aspire One.

Well, it works fine with mine.

When I installed the CentOS/Linux operating system, the installation software didn't automatically recognize the drive, and I had to pick from a list of CentOS's drivers. That was no problem, however.

If you're going to use the unit to install a new operating system, or otherwise boot to the unit, you'll appreciate the outside power supply, since the USB ports on the Aspire One aren't powered until a few seconds into boot-up. By then the bios would have decided that no DVD was connected, and would be booting from the hard drive.

I found that out the hard way with a USB-powered unit made by LG, which is why I went for the Sony instead. That and several other problems with the LG.

Best for the Aspire One would be a USB-powered unit with an optional external power supply.

This is a first-rate drive, at a reasonable price.
Customer Review: SONY DRX-S70U-R
If you wish to burn DVDs with your Laptop, This is the right
unit to use.
It comes with NERO, DVD burning software and works fine.

Pioneer External USB 2.0 DVD / CD Writer (DVR-X122S)

Pioneer External USB 2.0 DVD / CD Writer (DVR-X122S) Upgrade your computer's DVD drive. Speeds are revving up for faster burning and reading. There are new Dual-Layer discs that hold almost twice the capacity. Connection to your desktop or notebook PC is scrumptiously simple through an available USB port. This Pioneer DVR-X122 Double Layer drive can burn a variety of DVD and CD media fast and easy! It can write to DVD+-R discs at 18x, DVD+R Double Layer discs at 10x. It rewrites to DVD+RW at 8x speeds, DVD-RW discs at 6x, and reads DVDs at 18x. It is capable of burning CD-R media at 40x, 32x CD-RW rewrite speeds, and 40x CD-ROM read speeds. This external drive features a blazing fast USB 2.0 connection, so you can instantly access DVDs and CDs. Its 2 MB buffer ensures fast, reliable writing every time. Pioneer performance means uncompromising quality.
Customer Review: pretty satisfied!
I just got this product in the mail and i'm more than happy with it! I run a window's xp and it works very well.
The only cons i would say it has is that its a bit slow burning. I love the program that came with it, its a good organized program. It shipped in about a week or so, and the price is great too!
I would definently recommend it.
Customer Review: excellent product
This product came promptly, was easy to install, worked well, and produced excellent music CD's.

Mike Meyers' A+ Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting PCs Lab Manual, Second Edition (Mike Meyers a+ Guide)

Mike Meyers' A+ Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting PCs Lab Manual, Second Edition (Mike Meyers a+ Guide)

Practice the IT Skills Essential for Your Success

  • 60+ lab exercises challenge you to solve problems based on realistic case studies
  • Step-by-step scenarios require you to think critically
  • Lab analysis tests measure your understanding of lab results
  • Key term quizzes help build your vocabulary

In this lab manual, you'll practice:

  • Working with CPUs, RAM, and motherboards
  • Installing, partitioning, and formatting hard drives
  • Working with portable PCs, PDAs, and wireless technologies
  • Installing, upgrading, and troubleshooting Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP
  • Installing sound and video cards
  • Managing printers and connecting to networks
  • Implementing security measures
  • Preparing for safety and environmental issues
  • Establishing good communication skills and adhering to privacy policies

Mike Meyers' A+ Guide: Essentials Lab Manual (Exam 220-601) (Mike Meyers' Guides)

Mike Meyers' A+ Guide: Essentials Lab Manual (Exam 220-601) (Mike Meyers' Guides)

Essential skills for IT professionals

Mike Meyers A+ Guide to PC Hardware Lab Manual, Second Edition features 40-plus lab exercises that challenge you to solve problems based on realistic case studies and step-by-step scenarios that require critical thinking. You'll also get post-lab observation questions that measure your understanding of lab results and key term quizzes that help build vocabulary.

Your Very Own Portable DVD Players Online Business-In-A-Box

Your Very Own Portable DVD Players Online Business-In-A-Box

Apple Final Cut Server Upgrade to Unlimited Client

Apple Final Cut Server Upgrade to Unlimited Client Instantly find just the video clip you need, whether you're searching through hundreds of files on a local drive or thousands of assets on a set of volumes around the world. Seamlessly orchestrate productions from concept to completion, with email notifications and status reports that provide immediate updates to team members. Automatically encode, deliver, and archive a project back at the shop, while you start cutting dailies on location.

Uses automation to create and maintain an asset catalog.

In addition to project and file formats specific to Final Cut Studio, Final Cut Server catalogs video, audio, still image, graphic, and document files in virtually any format.

Because Final Cut Server automatically associates proxies and reference images with the original asset, you don't have to worry about managing multiple files for your clips.

Final Cut Pro projects can also be added to the catalog from the client interface. Final Cut Server catalogs all the referenced assets, skipping those that already exist in the catalog.

Describe media and projects the way you want to, using just the metadata you need.

Note: This is an upgrade from 10-client to unlimited-client license
Unlimited-client license upgrade requirements: A valid retail 10-client license is required to install the retail 10-client to Unlimited-client upgrade. Academic and not-for-resale versions are not eligible for the retail upgrade.

Final Cut Server is designed to help film and video production groups work smoothly and efficiently. It is media asset management and workflow automation software that streamlines production work through:

  • Lightning-fast access to media resources--including everything from shooting scripts to dailies to graphics to final projects, all with built-in version management.
  • Automated workflows, ranging from single-task workflows such as automated file transfers, all the way up to customized workflows for large-scale production operations--complete with email notifications and review/approval mechanisms.
  • Complete flexibility to use as many or as few features as you want. Shape the system to fit your workflow today--and easily make changes whenever your needs evolve.

By reducing the time spent on routine communications and repetitive tasks, Final Cut Server frees up more time to focus on creative work--whether you're producing a 30-second spot, the nightly news, a documentary film, or a major motion picture. Independent filmmakers, production boutiques, post-production studios, broadcast facilities, and even global news networks can take advantage of the modular feature set in Final Cut Server to shape the perfect solution for their facilities.

What Is Final Cut Server?
Final Cut Server is a scalable client/server system that supports cross-platform work-flows. The server software can be installed on Macintosh systems running Mac OS X Leopard, ranging from a MacBook Pro to a full Xserve configuration. The product includes client software that works on both Macintosh- and Windows-based computers. Thanks to its open architecture, Final Cut Server can be seamlessly integrated with a variety of external systems. Final Cut Server can send XML or scripted commands to systems such as web servers, broadcast servers, or archive systems.

Final Cut Server at a Glance
No matter how you define your workflow, Final Cut Server has a flexible set of options that can streamline ingest, delivery, or anything in between. Key features include:

  • Automatic asset cataloging. A scanning process automatically catalogs production assets in the locations you specify--complete with metadata in a range of industry-standard formats. At the same time, it creates any necessary proxies, thumbnails, and poster frames. Synchronization options allow users to safely add, modify, or delete assets directly on drives and volumes, without having to use the client software.
  • Rapid search, preview, and access. Work at blazing speeds with easy-to-use metadata tools, personalized workspaces, and Production "containers" that allow any user to create special-purpose collections of assets--such as scripts, budgets, graphics, and rough cuts--without copying files.
  • Workflow automation tools. Set up schedules or triggers for automated events in minutes. Get started fast with workflow templates or create custom setups with a series of simple menu selections. For complete technical control, create scripts for workflows that extend to external systems.
  • Intuitive collaboration features. Project check-in/check-out options, intelligent version management, review and approval tools, and a cross-platform client make it easy for multiple users to work on a single production. Seamless multiformat delivery. Use Final Cut Server to automate encoding in a range of formats--from H.264 for iPhone and the web, to ProRes 422 for editing, to 2K for Digital Intermediates--with pristine encoding and frame conversions powered by Compressor.
  • Flexible configuration options. Small facilities can get started fast with easy installation and setup tools, while larger shops can tap into a rich set of advanced features to configure sophisticated facilitywide or cross-facility systems.

Automatic Asset Cataloging
Final Cut Server catalogs your assets as you do other work. The heart of Final Cut Server is its asset catalog. Metadata associated with each asset is used to pinpoint files during searches, manage multiple versions, track production status, and trigger single or multiple automated tasks. A typical production facility might have thousands of assets stored in hierarchical folder arrangements on a variety of drives, network volumes, and offline archive devices. Final Cut Server can scan all your connected drives and volumes to create a catalog of assets for you, with no need to move or copy files.

Asset Discovery Process
Final Cut Server uses automation to create and maintain an asset catalog. A simple setup process lets you choose the relevant folders or directories on your network drives and volumes. Final Cut Server then scans the content on these file systems to identify asset types, capture supported metadata, create "browse" proxies and thumbnails, and generate your catalog. There is no need for you to move or copy assets.

You can direct Final Cut Server to point to the files on external volumes or a SAN, or you can elect to copy the files into Final Cut Server. In either case, all the cataloged files are visible and accessible in the Final Cut Server interface, complete with supported metadata associated with the assets. You can also add metadata to each cataloged item.

Final Cut Server offers additional convenience when cataloging Final Cut Pro projects. All the assets included in a Final Cut Pro project are automatically added to the catalog when the project is scanned. In addition, the catalog adds a reference for each asset that is used to protect the file when it is included in more than one project. The catalog is updated automatically when the project is checked back in after editing.

Broad Format Support
Final Cut Server supports a wide range of file formats, file systems, and media storage devices. In addition to project and file formats specific to Final Cut Studio, Final Cut Server catalogs video, audio, still image, graphic, and document files in virtually any format.

Use Final Cut Server to organize, share, and track all your production documents as well as media assets. Include proposals, budgets, project plans, scripts, storyboards, shot lists, video and audio clips, images, graphics, and more, to ensure that you can find the correct version of any file you need.

Automatic Proxy and Thumbnail Generation
Because Final Cut Server is designed specifically for film and video production, it automatically generates browse proxies, poster frames, and thumbnails as it catalogs video clips.

You can define the size and format of thumbnails for graphics files as well as the size and format of thumbnails and proxies for video clips. In addition, you can set a preference to have Final Cut Server generate Apple ProRes 422 edit proxies at the same time as the normal browse proxies.

Because Final Cut Server automatically associates proxies and reference images with the original asset, you don't have to worry about managing multiple files for your clips.

Simultaneous Metadata Capture
As part of the cataloging process, Final Cut Server extracts and captures a wide range of industry-standard metadata, including QuickTime, IPTC, XMP, and XML data. This can save hours that would otherwise be spent on manual data entry during cataloging.

Metadata from different sources may use a variety of fields and formats. A powerful mapping algorithm lets you translate metadata from different formats to provide consistent information across the catalog. You can also add metadata to each item after it is captured in the catalog.

Individual Asset Uploads
Final Cut Server users can easily add assets directly to the catalog as they work. There are two ways to add files from the client interface:

  • Drag and drop. Drag a file or files from the Finder, the desktop, or from a connected volume to the Assets pane. Drag an asset directly into a Production to add it to the catalog and the Production at the same time.
  • Upload window. Choose Upload File in the Server pop-up menu, select the file or files in the browser, and click Upload.

When you add an asset, you can define where it goes in the hierarchical file system on your drive or volume. You will also be prompted to select a metadata set that is appropriate to the asset or assets. Final Cut Server performs the remaining cataloging steps automatically. Final Cut Pro projects can also be added to the catalog from the client interface.

Final Cut Server catalogs all the referenced assets, skipping those that already exist in the catalog.

Automated Synchronization
Set up a schedule for scanning folders on your drives and volumes, and Final Cut Server does the rest. Changes to assets in those folders automatically update the catalog. Assign an editorial assistant to transfer raw footage to a folder, or organize key files on the volume in any way that makes sense to you. Because the asset catalog stays in sync with the files on your drives and volumes, you can continue to use your hierarchical file system and still enjoy the benefits of Final Cut Server.

Rapid Search, Preview, and Access
Find assets fast using powerful search tools and shortcuts.
With hundreds, thousands, or even tens of thousands of assets associated with a single media production, hierarchical file systems quickly fall short as a way for multiple users to organize and access files. Final Cut Server provides powerful search tools and flexible personalized shortcuts to let you find any asset fast.

Production team members can easily add or update the content of metadata fields by making selections from pop-up menus or typing into text fields.

You can include proposals, scripts, budgets, and other documents as well as Final Cut Studio projects and media files.

Set up a Production to link all the media used for a particular job so that it's available to everyone who needs it through every production step.

Final Cut Server administrators can customize the advanced search filters, so all the options you need can be at your fingertips as you search for assets.

Use the Search Devices list to select assets and add them to the catalog.

Easy-to-Use Metadata Tools
Final Cut Server lets you describe media and projects the way you want to, using just the metadata you need. Quickly choose from hundreds of predefined tags or create your own custom fields. Metadata views are fully configurable. Group fields in tabbed arrangements to fit your workflow. Production team members can easily add or update the content of metadata fields by making selections from pop-up menus or typing into text fields.

Versatile Production "Containers"
Final Cut Server Productions are virtual containers you can create to group related assets. Productions make it easy to track status, manage project files, and link associated media for the entire production process, from the initial proposal through delivery and archiving.

You can include proposals, scripts, budgets, and other documents as well as Final Cut Studio projects and media files. Each Production is represented by a thumbnail for quick identification.

Flexible asset use
Productions let you organize assets without copying them, so you can include the same assets in any number of Productions--with no increase in storage requirements.

Set up a Production to link all the media used for a particular job so that it's available to everyone who needs it through every production step. You can assign assets to a Production during automatic cataloging or manual uploads.

Production metadata
Each Production has its own set of metadata. Use Production-level metadata to track job status, usage rights, exposure details, and other information that you want to apply to all assets in the Production. You can assign custom status fields to the Production to track your project as it moves from preparation, to production, to post-production, to review and approval, and finally to delivery and archiving.

Powerful, Layered Searches
The Final Cut Server interface includes a Spotlight-style search field that lets you type a text string and choose a simple search type: Contains or Matches Word.

For greater precision, you can choose the advanced search option. This option allows you to choose search filters based on metadata fields. The search filters represent various conditions, including Boolean logic. You can search the entire asset catalog or a specific Production, and you can save any search as a Smart Search for repeated use.

Final Cut Server administrators can customize the advanced search filters, so all the options you need can be at your fingertips as you search for assets.Search

Search Devices
The Search Devices window allows you to go outside of the Final Cut Server asset catalog to search directly on an attached device. This type of search is particularly useful in cases where the Final Cut Server catalog has access to a drive that a user may not be able to view directly in the desktop file system. You can use the Search Devices list to select assets and add them to the catalog.

Search All Jobs
The Search All Jobs window allows you to search automated production jobs for key metadata tags such as Client or Status. You could use Search All Jobs to check the status of a file transfer or a wide range of other operations, including archiving.

Personalized Workspaces
Final Cut Server offers several ways to personalize your workspace so that the items you use most are available at your fingertips:

  • Productions. Create any number of Productions for your personal use or share them with just your team.
  • Smart Search. Save common or repeated searches as Smart Searches in your personal workspace and see the results with a single click. You can save both simple and advanced searches that are targeted at assets or Productions.

Time-Saving Previews
Because Final Cut Server creates low-resolution browse proxies during cataloging, you can screen proxies right from the catalog as you evaluate assets. Viewing a low-resolution proxy is significantly faster than opening and playing a large, high-resolution HD video file.

Optimized Bandwidth Use
Final Cut Server seamlessly adjusts to the bandwidth of your network configuration when delivering files for editing.

Caching files
If you are editing over a LAN or WAN, Final Cut Server copies all the referenced assets to a cache on the client workstation as a Final Cut Pro project is checked out. Caching allows editors to work at maximum speed when there is not enough bandwidth to work in real time over the network.

Edit in Place
For creative professionals editing on a high-bandwidth network powered by Xsan, the system avoids caching files. With the Edit in Place setting, editors can drag and drop individual assets or entire Productions from Final Cut Server directly into Final Cut Pro and begin editing without waiting for files to copy to the workstation. Final Cut Server points Final Cut Pro to the referenced assets, allowing editing directly over the high-bandwidth network.

If you are creating or editing graphics or other relatively small files over a LAN or WAN, you can manually set up any device to Edit in Place. Final Cut Server then allows you to work directly over the network when you are accessing files from that device.

Robust Access Controls
Access controls are a key element in any collaborative production environment. They provide two benefits:

  • Faster browsing, by displaying only the materials that are relevant to your work
  • Protection from unauthorized use, by allowing only the right people to see the right assets at the right times

Final Cut Server makes it easy to define a highly specific set of access permissions on an asset or Production basis. Use access controls to limit client access to just the relevant versions or content types, or to restrict access to content for confidential projects.

Seamless Archiving and Retrieval
Archiving an asset makes it possible to take the asset offline but still retain a link to it, so the asset can be retrieved in the future. This feature is useful when you have large video files that are not currently being used but are taking up disk space on a device. You can archive assets to anything from a FireWire drive to a large hard disk that you can take offline. Final Cut Server helps you safely archive assets and quickly retrieve them later when they are needed.

Archiving protections
To protect against archiving an asset that is still in use, Final Cut Server shows a warning message that lists all the Final Cut Pro projects that link to that asset.

Searching and restoring archived assets
After an asset is archived, its associated thumbnails, poster frames, proxies, and metadata are retained and fully searchable in the catalog. Metadata fields are used to indicate the name of the drive and its physical location.

Restoring the asset is as easy as plug and play. Just reconnect the drive and click the Restore button, then use the asset as you would any other in the catalog.

Workflow Automation Tools
Automate repetitive tasks and update team members instantly.

The more time creative professionals spend on repetitive overhead tasks, the less time they have for creative work. Final Cut Server allows you to create a set of automated activities to handle routine chores such as file transfers, encoding, status notifications, and even review and approval tracking.

Final Cut Server makes it easy to automate processes at any level--from a single task to an entire workflow--with a choice of convenient workflow templates and intuitive task automation tools. Additional power is available through advanced menu selections. You can even use scripts to integrate your workflow with external systems.

Save common or repeated searches as Smart Searches in your personal workspace and see the results with a single click.

Because Final Cut Server creates low-resolution browse proxies during cataloging, you can screen proxies right from the catalog as you evaluate assets.

Final Cut Server makes it easy to define a highly specific set of access permissions on an asset or Production basis.

The Automation Setup Assistant offers a wide range of options that can be used for everything from tracking projects as they move through the production pipeline to automating complex sequences of repetitive tasks.

Final Cut Server makes it easy to round-trip Final Cut Pro projects, with instant updating of cataloged assets whenever a project is checked back into Final Cut Server.

Modular, Event-Based Automation
Final Cut Server automations are completely modular, so you can easily set up workflows that are a perfect fit with the way you work.

The basic building block of automation in Final Cut Server is a "watch and respond" sequence. When a change (an "event") occurs to a "watched," or monitored, element, the system responds with an action or actions.

For example, you can direct Final Cut Server to watch an asset's status metadata field. As soon as the field is changed to Publish, Final Cut Server can make copies, move old content to a backup location, or convert media to an output format and push it to a broadcast server.

Types of watched events
Final Cut Server monitors three types of events: file system, metadata, and time.

  • File system Identifies changes on connected drives and volumes
    Example: Files are added to a folder.

  • Metadata Identifies changes in designated metadata fields
    Example: A Status field changes to "Ready for Review".

  • Time Schedules tasks at specific times or intervals
    Example: Scans every five minutes to update the asset catalog.

Automating a task
To automate a task, simply specify the watched event, then indicate what actions should occur in response.

Automating workflows
To automate a workflow, just define a sequence of automated tasks. Large-scale, facilitywide workflows can be constructed by chaining together these basic elements.

Convenient Workflow Templates
Workflow templates configured for your type of facility can help you get up and running within minutes. Choose from preconfigured setups including Television Station, Video Production, Film Post Production, and Education, or choose Other for general cataloging.

Each template defines a set of users, permissions, asset and production types, review and approval notifications, and publishing rules. Metadata sets used for media production workflows--such as Show, Promotion, Commercial, Trailer, and Package--are associated with each template. Easily customize the templates over time to create exactly the workflow you need.

Basic and Advanced Automation Options
Final Cut Server makes it easy to pair events and responses by making choices from a set of simple menus. Quickly set up a single response--or a chain of responses--for any "watched" event and modify your choices anytime you want.

When you're ready for additional power, an expanded range of options is available through an intuitive set of menus in the Administration window.

No matter which type of automated sequence you create, you can save your settings for reuse on future projects.

Automation Setup Assistant
The Automation Setup Assistant offers a wide range of options that can be used for everything from tracking projects as they move through the production pipeline to automating complex sequences of repetitive tasks.

Advanced automation features
For additional levels of control, an advanced view lets you use a panel of menus to set up flexible combinations of watched events and responses (actions).

Scripts to Control External Systems
Task and workflow automation tools offer complete freedom for managing actions within Final Cut Server. A special response option lets you send scripts and commands to external systems such as web servers, broadcast servers, and archive systems.

This feature can be used for anything from simple utility scripts--for example, creating and naming a new folder on a device whenever a new Production is created--all the way up to integration with complex applications such as broadcast traffic systems.

Intuitive Collaboration Features Work seamlessly with team members anywhere, anytime.

Whether you're an independent producer collaborating with a small boutique or you work in a major production facility with hundreds of specialized professionals, coordinating handoffs is key. When you and your colleagues work in different departments, buildings, businesses, and time zones, the challenges of coordination increase exponentially.

Final Cut Server is designed to remove these barriers when creative professionals are working on the same productions. Intuitive collaboration tools allow users to communicate with each other asynchronously, receive important notifications promptly, and safely divide labor for larger or more complex tasks.

Check-In/Check-Out Protections
Final Cut Server makes it easy to round-trip Final Cut Pro projects, with instant updating of cataloged assets whenever a project is checked back into Final Cut Server. Check out projects in the original format if you wish. Or if you're working in uncompressed HD or a Digital Intermediate format, you may want to check out ProRes 422 edit proxies for faster access.

Checking out a Final Cut Pro project
When a Final Cut Pro project is checked out, the project is restricted with a Check Out lock. In addition to the Check Out lock, each of the media assets associated with the project is secured with a Reference lock. The Reference lock prevents other users from changing or deleting an asset that is needed for your project.

Checking out assets
You can also check out individual assets. The Resources pane lists all the projects that use each asset, so that you can avoid inadvertently changing an asset that is used in multiple projects.

Checking in a Final Cut Pro project
When you check a Final Cut Pro project back into Final Cut Server, you have the option to add comments to indicate what has changed in that version, including notes about work that remains to be done. The catalog entries for the project and all associated assets are updated instantly during check-in.

Version Management
Final Cut Server can track changes made to an asset from one version to the next. You can specify how many versions you would like it to keep. For each version, it captures the name of the person who made the change, the time the project was checked back in, and any comments made for that session.

The Versions pane lets you view a listing of every version of the asset except the current one. When you check in an updated version of the asset, the previous version is added to the list.

You can use the list to revert to a selected version. You can also create a new asset from a version, with the option of copying it to another device. The Comment field makes it easy to identify the significant differences among the various copies.

Automated Notifications
Tracking every part of a production and letting relevant people in the workflow know when assets are ready for the next step can be an overwhelming job. Final Cut Server lets you automate email notification, so status updates can be sent to team members instantly. You can trigger email notifications based on metadata (for example, a change to a status field), a watched folder, the status of an automated job, or a scheduled event.

Set up Final Cut Server to notify the motion graphics department whenever a Final Cut Pro editor sends a project to Motion. Configure an automation to send a manager or producer an email at 5:00 p.m. every Monday through Friday that includes a listing of the status of all jobs. Easily configure any set of notifications for your workflow and change them whenever you want.

Integrated Review and Approval Tools
Final Cut Server helps move productions through the pipeline faster with built-in review and approval tools. Set up the system to automatically notify reviewers via email when a project is ready to review.

Reviewers can add clip annotations on low-resolution proxies through the Final Cut Server annotation interface, so editors can see comments displayed shot by shot. Small proxy file sizes support review and approval even over a low bandwidth connection.

The Reference lock prevents other users from changing or deleting an asset that is needed for your project.

Final Cut Server helps move productions through the pipeline faster with built-in review and approval tools.

Final Cut Studio Workflows
A key component of efficient production is the ability to have multiple people working on the same production at the same time. Final Cut Server is designed to leverage Final Cut Studio features in support of parallel or nonlinear workflows.

Working with multiple Final Cut Pro editors
Multiple Final Cut Pro editors can work on different sections of a film or video production at the same time by creating a separate project for each section. These projects all share the same referenced assets, with no need for additional copies or storage. When the sequences are finished, the separate projects can be assembled into a single master project for further editing and delivery. Version management makes it easy to revert to a previous version for each defined section of the program.

Workflows with other Final Cut Studio applications
The "Send to" option in Final Cut Pro has additional advantages for parallel work when the destination is a folder that is regularly scanned by Final Cut Server. Because Final Cut Server continuously updates the catalog, multiple creative professionals can be doing specialized work such as motion graphics or sound editing while the video editor continues to work.

When Soundtrack Pro audio file projects or Motion projects are checked back into Final Cut Server, the Final Cut Pro assets update instantly in the Final Cut Pro Timeline--just as they would if all the work were being done on a single workstation. You can also use Final Cut Server to catalog XML files created by Color, so you can import the graded files into your Final Cut Pro project as soon as they are ready.

Version management advantages
A key advantage to using Final Cut Server to manage workflows when multiple users are working on the same production is that the version list for each element can be accessed directly by the editor. If a client isn't happy with a change to a motion graphic or sound file, a more appropriate version can be swapped in immediately from the relevant version list.

Seamless Multiformat Delivery
Deliver at pristine quality in formats ranging from H.264 to 2K.

When you're ready to output files for delivery, Final Cut Server automates a wide variety of encoding, resizing, and retiming tasks. It produces a wide range of industry-standard formats for post-production and broadcast workflows--all at pristine quality--by sending commands to Compressor.

Pristine Encoding and Frame Conversions
Compressor, Apple's encoding application, is included with Final Cut Server. Compressor uses optical flow technology to analyze media on a frame-by-frame basis and algorithmically produce conversions at astonishing quality.

Choose from a wide range of encoding and transformation options in Compressor and then access those settings through Final Cut Server. You can use Final Cut Server to automate format conversions; retiming; scaling, cropping, and padding; video filters, including animated overlays; and metadata integration.

Broad Format Support
Final Cut Server automates Compressor to encode a range of industry-standard formats, such as MPEG-2, H.264, and various QuickTime formats--including Apple ProRes 422 and formats for iPod and Apple TV.

Episode plug-in
For even more options, you can add the Episode Pro plug-in from Telestream to encode to VC-1, WMV, GXF, and FLV formats, as well as High Profile H.264 and a number of third-party proprietary broadcast server formats.

Batch Processing
The automation tools in Final Cut Server allow you to simultaneously encode multiple formats from the same source file or even from multiple source files. For example, when a project's status is changed to Publish, Final Cut Server can launch encoding for web delivery and broadcast formats at the same time.

Time-Saving Templates
Set up Compressor to configure sequences of encoding and conversion steps, then save the sequences as templates in Final Cut Server, using easy-to-understand names such as Web Delivery. By representing complicated batch format conversions as a single menu item, templates make it easier to offload operational work to nontechnical users.

Distributed Encoding
The Qmaster distributed encoding application included in Compressor 3 allows you to use multiple computers and even multiple processors in each computer to optimize the use of computing resources during encoding.

Use the AutoCluster feature in Qmaster to quickly define clusters, then use Final Cut Server to direct specific jobs to the cluster or clusters you select. You can schedule processing-intensive work to occur during off-hours or even use processors in individual workstations on an opt-in basis.

Delivery to External Systems
Use scripted responses in Final Cut Server to automate delivery to external systems, such as web servers, broadcast servers, or archive systems. You can easily export metadata to meet the requirements of special-purpose workflows such as broadcast traffic systems.

Flexible Configuration Options
Use as many or as few features as you need to fit your workflow.

Final Cut Studio offers a variety of customization options. Get started immediately by choosing a customer profile template for your facility and set up basic parameters right in the System Preferences pane. For complete control, use advanced administration features that offer additional options for system configuration, including a wide choice of metadata types and automation parameters.

Scalable Server Software
The server software for Final Cut Server can run on a MacBook Pro for use on location, on a Mac Pro in the studio, or on a full Xserve configuration for larger-scale facilities.

Final Cut Server can scale from one user up to hundreds of concurrent users on an appropriate network. You can easily add or remove devices as your network configuration changes. The system you install today grows as your business grows, with no need to replace the Final Cut Server software.

Cross-Platform Client Software
Final Cut Server supports clients on both Mac and Windows-based workstations. You can use Final Cut Server on mixed-platform networks or allow someone to log in from a PC even if everyone in your shop uses a Mac.

A single software update to the server automatically updates the client software the next time a user logs in. There is no need to push updates or distribute software patches to client computers.

Quick-Start Customer Profiles
When you install Final Cut Server, you are asked to select a customer profile that best describes your facility. The profile begins to customize your system by adding items such as metadata sets, permission sets, and automations that you are likely to need, while eliminating those you don't need.

Easy Setups
You can use Final Cut Server System Preferences, accessed through Mac OS X System Preferences, for easy, basic configuration of items such as group permissions, devices, and backup. The Automations pane includes an Automation Setup Assistant that lets you quickly create basic sequences of tasks by making simple menu selections.

Advanced Administration Features
The Administration window of the Final Cut Server client contains detailed settings and configurations covering all aspects of Final Cut Server. Use the Administration window for advanced features related to group and security permissions; devices; metadata, including custom metadata and mapping; transcode settings; and automations.

Automated Backups
You don't have to abandon your existing backup systems when you install Final Cut Server. Any assets stored on your drives or volumes will continue to be protected by your standard backup practices.

The only additional step is to back up the Final Cut Server catalog, as well as the Final Cut Server proxies and versions. The proxies and versions may already be stored on volumes you back up, or you can add them to your backup setup.

Final Cut Server automatically creates a backup of the catalog database, capturing all the necessary files in various locations. Some shops save the catalog backup on the same volume that stores the proxies and versions, so all three components can be scanned as part of a regular backup routine.

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