Terk Technology TV-1 Passive Indoor TV Antenna Review

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(More customer reviews)I honestly didn't think this antenna would work as well as it does. I bought it hoping I'd be able to watch local broadcast channels with only a few lines, instead of full-screen snow, and it actually gives me picture clarity equal to what I got with cable. The UHF antenna is supposed to plug directly into your tv (I think this assumes your tv was made a long time ago), which wasn't an option with my set, but it turns out I don't need it anyway; channels in the 50s and 60s come in just as well as lower ones. It's also a pretty small unit with a sort of retro 50s design, so it's not an eyesore. Great antenna, especially for the price!

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HEAVY-GAUGE 40" RETRACTABLE CHROME VHF DIPOLES WITH SAFETY TIPS INCLUDES UHF LOOP ANTENNA FOR RECEPTION OF CHANNELS 14 6975?/300? MATCHING TRANSFORMER ENSURES COMPATIBILITY WITH COAXIAL CABLE INPUTS44" 300? FLAT CONNECTOR WIRE FITS EVEN THE LARGEST REAR PROJECTION TVSWEIGHTED REMOVABLE BASE INCLUDES NON-SLIP PAD FOR MAXIMUM STABILITY

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Belkin AP30800fc10 PureAV Home Theater Battery Backup with AVR Technology (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)Just got a new 73" DLP and wanted to be sure it was protected. Did a search and found very little in the way of products that offered both Surge, Clean power and UPS. This Belkin system seems to be a good unit (Only time will tell). It has enough power for my Yamaha Receiver, PS3, DVD player, Cable DVR box and My TV. Tried Plugging and un-pluggling the unit with all my equipment on and it held power for the 5 minutes I let it run on batteries. Both my son and I think that the picture looks better (less Noise) then before. The Unit looks good and dispite what others have reported, the Hum is very minimal and not noticable from 4 feet away. Amazon had a Great price (187.00) and free shipping. Even my wife says it looks good in the cabnet.
The only thing I wish they offered was a external Battery connection option for extended battery time.
Seems to be a great deal considering the Price. I was using a Monster power strip that I now use as a first line of defense by plugging the Belkin into it (Extra Surge Protection).


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Modern home theater components contain microprocessors, hard drives, and delicate circuitry that can be easily and irreversibly damaged by blackouts and large power fluctuations. The Belkin PureAV Battery Backup maintains constant power delivery to your c

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APC BACK-UPS RS BR1500 1500VA/865W UPS System Review

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(More customer reviews)This item is BR1500, which also called RS model vs. the BX1500 called XS models. External battery BR24BP can be used for both BR1500 and BX1500. The capability to connect external battery is great, since that can help reduce the downtime when California experiencing "rolling black" in the summer.
There are basically 2 differences between the Back-UPS RS(BR1500) and the Back-UPS XS (BX1500) models besides their names.1. The Back-UPS RS models have both 1-line 2-wire phone/fax/modem data-line protection and 10/100base-T ethernet protection, where as the Back-UPS XS models only has 1-line 2-wire phone/fax/modem protection.
2. The Back-UPS RS models have both Boost* and Trim** as features of Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR), where as the Back-UPS XS only has Boost. When the input voltage increases above the high transfer point of a Back-UPS XS model it will only go to battery.*AVR Boost: The UPS is compensating for a low utility voltage. While the UPS can run in this mode indefinitely without any negative impact on the UPS, the circuit should be checked by a qualified electrician if the utility voltage is consistently low.
**AVR Trim: The UPS is compensating for a high utility voltage. While the UPS can run in this mode indefinitely without any negative impact on the UPS, the circuit should be checked by a qualified electrician if the utility voltage is consistently high.
BX1500 does not have the AVR trim feature, when AC line voltage is higher than spec, it will switch over the battery power till the line voltage drops into the spec range.
Please note this is called "backup UPS", not the "smart UPS" line. Backup UPS does not produce pure sine wave. When power lost, it will take some milli-seconds to switch over to battery power. "Smart-UPS" produces sine wave and the output AC was from DC source all the time. When AC input lost, the AC output will not have any interrupt.
For most computers, the "backup-UPS" is good enough, since the power supply inside PC always have capacitors that can hold for about 100MS or longer. When "backup-UPS" switched over in about 20MS, the computer will continue operates without much impact. But for A/V equipment, this may be an issue, especially the output is not pure sine wave. I would not recommend use this UPS for A/V equipment.

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APC SUA750XL 750VA Extended Run 120V Line-int 8-Out USB Smart-UPS (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I own many APC UPSes, from the relatively high end (i.e., like this one) to the relatively 'normal' levels. All seem incredibly well built. Before buying a UPS understand why APC has these various offerings, and try to understand which you might need. I wouldn't want my more critical servers ideally on anything below the Smart UPS series (they tend to have a pure sine wave output, along with a much more tightly regulated output). The Backup Pro series is a minor step down from the Smart UPS, in that it sacrifices pure sine wave output. The Backup series (non-pro) still has a very nicely regulated output, but is not quite as tightly controlled as the Pro series (nor of course does it have pure sine wave output).
APC sells serious stuff, at all levels, for very real reasons.

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Smart-UPS protects your data by supplying network-grade battery backup when power fails. With PowerChute plus software the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) will safely store data and shut down your network operating system before the battery is fully discharged whether you're there or not. SmartSlot internal accessory slot allows you to install optional accessories to enhance the performance of your UPS. APC Smart-UPS is the perfect UPS for fileservers minicomputers UNIX CPUs Internet hubs telecommunications systems and other mission-critical applications. Primary InformationPower Device Type:UPSUPS Technology:Line interactiveVoltage Provided:AC 120 VVoltage Required:AC 120 VPower Device / Form Factor:ExternalAudible alarmDimensions&MiscellaneousWidth:6.7 InchDepth:17.3 InchHeight:8.5 InchWeight:53.1 lbs.Compliant Standards:BSMICSAFCC Part 15 Class AUL 1778Enclosure Color:BlackPowerPower Provided:600 Watt / 750 VASurge Suppression:StandardBatteryBattery Type:UPS batteryBattery Technology:Lead-Acid batteryBattery Form Factor:Plug-in moduleBattery / Run Time:16.6 min at full load MinConnectionInterfaces & Connections:Interfaces : 1 x management - RS-232 - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9) 1 x USB - 4 pin USB Type BInput Connector(s):1 x power NEMA 5-15Output Connector(s):8 x power NEMA 5-15Service&SupportService & Support Type:2 years warrantyUNSPSC CodeUNSPSC Code:39121011Product IDUPC:731304105244Manufacturer Part:SUA750XL

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Belkin PureAV Home Theater Battery Backup with AVR Technology Review

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(More customer reviews)As usual I looked everywhere for-and-at this unit, and when I found it on Amazon with Free Shipping (this is a heavy unit) I had to go for it. My main concern was: is this the unit with Ethernet protection? The specs say "yes" but the Customer Image of the rear panel doesn't show it. That pic is WRONG; the unit has RJ45 IN/OUT and the audio alarm rocker on it--it's indeed the latest model.
The total package is large, & heavy at 42lbs so a concern is always "howzit gonna survive shipping" and I was pleased to see it was TRIPLE-BOXED! Actually, an outer box with airbags, then the Belkin shipping box and finally the Retail packaging with the plastic handle & pretty pictures. Still, when I got it apart there were a few tiny scratches on the unit--a very heavy bag with rackmount ears in it had gotten unstuck from the cardboard and was flopping-around in the innermost box with the unit. But the pretty faceplate is covered with a heavy plastic protector so no worries there.
Like the other reviewer, I noticed the 60-cycle hum immediately when I plugged it in--my home theater is very quiet when everything's powered down. I don't expect the hum to be a problem when the TV is on, and my Belkin is 12 feet away at the front of the room in the TV stand, but I'm not sure I'd tolerate it very well if I were only listening to music (but I don't ever do that so it's not a concern for me) or if it were in my other equipment rack that's right behind my viewing position.
The battery was completely drained, and it needed an overnighter to charge-up to full capacity--testing reveals it hums quite a LOT when on battery power, but again this is not a concern for me--I don't want battery power to be able to keep watching; I want it to be able to shut-down my Rear Projection TV so the fan will keep running and cool the lamp first. I also wanted it for my DVR which has a spinning hard drive that needs protection.
Overall I am very pleased, and note the WAF on this is excellent (mine thought it was "pretty"!). A good deal indeed!

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With modern home theater components incorporating items such as hard drives, microprocessors, and other delicate circuitry, you will want to protect your equipment from blackouts and power fluctuations that may cause irreparable harm. The Belkin PureAV Home Theater Battery Backup with AVR Technology maintains constant power delivery to your components to ensure that the memory, settings, and recordings on all your equipment will be saved in the event of a blackout, brownout, or other voltage fluctuation.
Uninterrupted Stable Power, Higher Performance As a defense against power outages, the PureAV Battery Backup provides uninterrupted backup power to DVRs, Media Center PCs, or any other devices you use in your home theater system. This battery backup unit is designed to preserve your system settings, such as recording times, or keep a hard drive from losing power while in the middle of use. The PureAV Battery Backup uses a 1200VA/640W battery to provide up to 40 minutes of battery backup power.
Unlike most battery backup units that switch to battery backup mode only when a power outage occurs, thereby leaving your system unprotected from constant voltage sags and surges, the PureAV Battery Backup uses proprietary Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) technology that constantly corrects for small voltage fluctuations. AVR technology ensures that you have stable and clean power to all of your equipment at all times. But when a power outage occurs, the PureAV Battery Backup switches to battery backup mode until power is restored or you are able to safely turn off your equipment, thereby saving your equipment from expensive, and possible fatal, damage.
Superior Protection The PureAV Battery Backup delivers stable clean power through eight surge protected outlets, six which are connect to battery backup. It offers 5,500 joules of surge protection and, in addition to AC power lines, it also protects coaxial-cable, pay-per-view/DSL/telephone, and broadband Ethernet (RJ45) lines. The PureAV Battery Backup also prevents electromagnetic and radio frequency interference from affecting your home theater system.
The Belkin PureAV Home Theater Battery Backup with AVR Technology is backed by a 3-year product warranty and $500,000 Connected Equipment Warranty.
About PureAV With the advent of new digital technologies and applications in the home-theater industry, PureAV--a brand of Belkin Corporation--provides solutions that seamlessly integrate the capabilities of your personal computer and mobile devices. Launched in 2004, PureAV integrates technology and high-quality performance with a modern, clean elegance previously obtainable only at a premium price. Relying on Belkin's 20 years of experience in manufacturing digital connectivity products, PureAV designs high-quality products that help to unleash the performance of all your audio/video devices.

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Sony XDR-S3HD HD Radio Review

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(More customer reviews)I've been searching for a HD radio that I could live with for some time now. I finally found one that is worth the money. Sony did so many things right with this radio that other manufacturers should take note.
It has a beautiful wood cabinate with a cloth speaker grill. The display is very legible and shows a wealth of information at a glance. The sound quality is top notch. It fills my bedroom with a warm inviting sound that I could listen to all day. The reception is above average, never drifting off station and never any static. It pulls in distant stations with ease and even pulls in AM stations well.
The menu system is the best of any HD radio that I have tried. Very intuitive and easy to master.
I have tried other HD radio's from Polk iSonic, Sangean and Boston Acoustics. I like this one the best out of all of them. The iSonic had more features and a slightly better sound but it's software was buggy and it often did strange things not to mention that it ran so hot you could fry an egg on it. The Sangean only had one control knob to navigate through the numerous menu options. It was cumbersome to operate and the bass was way too overbearing for my liking. The Boston was a good little radio that was primarily designed to be an alarm clock. The display didn't show much information and overall I didn't like it as well as the Sony.
The Sony does have one flaw. There is a cooling fan on the botton of the unit that I can hear. Sometimes it sounds like the bearing is bad. When it is running correctly all I hear is a slight fan noise. If it were on my night stand it would be irritating. To combat this problem I placed it across the room on my dresser. I just wonder how long the bearings will last in that fan......

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High Fidelity AM/FM/HD Digital Radio Technology with Clear static-free radio reception. Backlit LCD Display --- easy to see large, full-dot backlit LCD display has brightness, contrast and display mode adjustments. Wood Based Cabinet --- with simulated cherry wood finish is designed to fit into any decor with style. Data services --- text based information - artist name, song title, etc. are scrolled across the receiver display.

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APC BACK-UPS RS BR1200 1200VA/780W UPS System Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased one of these to replace my aged BR1000. I thought I would go up in capacity/runtime, and this unit is of identical form factor = no rearranging my desk. However the internals are different and this unit makes a very audible (not loud, but audible) hum from the charging circuit, whether on or off. I will be returning it and likely getting a battery for my BR1000, because the hum is going to drive me nuts.

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