Panasonic SC-HC55 Compact Stereo System Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this, and I think it's a great system. Great sound, and the ability to open the iPod and CD sections with a hand wave is a cool feature. The design is slick, and I like the thin size of it. I've played around with the Internet radio too. Some people will balk at having to buy the vTuner app, but if you're not going to use Internet radio, skip buying it. Of course, if you're not using Internet radio, you may want to look into the SC-HC35, which costs less, and has the same basic function as this unit.
The only real issue I have with this unit is that it seems to be designed for the iPod Touch or the iPhone, as opposed to the iPod Classic. When skipping to the next track, there are times when the system will fast forward about 5 seconds, instead of moving to the next track. This happens about every 5 or 6 tracks.
Aside from that small gripe, this really is a nice system.

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(March 2011)
Enjoy your favorite music from your iPod, iPhone, or CD with the SC-HC55 compact stereo system.
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Panasonic KX-TG6583T 3-handset Link-To-Cell Bluetooth Phone With Two Expansion Handsets Bundle Review

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(More customer reviews)This unit has every-single-feature-you-could-use, and more. It is exactly the same as the other KX-TG6583T with three handsets total, except this supplier has added-in 2 extra handsets! This was perfect for me as I bought two sets (which was cheaper at that time than buying 2 or 3 extra ones) to have the extra handsets I wanted. This price is a great deal!
You don't need the phone company to block numbers, this machine does it for you, along with pairing up TWO cell's that have Bluetooth and your cordless Bluetooth earphone! Just pair your cell and you can transfer the directory from it to this unit's directory...a great feature, along with being able to answer your cell from any handset in the house. Panasonic doesn't bundle this unit in larger than three handsets, so at this price for 5, it is a steal!
I have used this unit three months now without one complaint. Why not get all technologies rolled into one, and have the convenience of the extra cell line to use when someone else has your main line tied up? The distance is great, I have used this system in city and country, and you can even get an extender from Panasonic, but this phone with DECT Plus covers the two acres I live on just fine.
Here are the advantages of this unit, some of them already noted by others,IMO:
1. The handsets have a jack for wired headsets.
2. There is a keypad and speakerphone in the base, so it functions as a fourth phone.
3. The interface with your providers voicemail (the voicemail service I use is from Vonage) is more comprehensive and easier to use than what you get from Vtech, Uniden or AT&T. For example, a light flashes when I have a message and the alert disappears automatically when I've heard all the messages. The VTech required you to go through a process to erase the alert after you've heard your messages.
4. The Bluetooth connection is like a microwave. Once you use it, you won't ever want to go without. You can even pair this unit with your wireless Bluetooth headset!
5. Call block. Get a call from a number you don't want to hear from again? Panasonic handles that! You merely save that number to your blocked list, and forever after anyone calling from that number gets a "busy" signal. No need to pay extra for that service from your provider.
6. It will transfer your cell's phone book to this unit easily!
7. The range is outstanding. I live on 2+ acres, and have never encountered a dead spot or fading.
8. Plug the units base into your UPS that you have for your computer, and it will never be without service in a power outage.
9. You can push a button when on a call, and lock-out other extensions from listening in on your call.
10. The talking caller ID is great when you are busy in the kitchen or working on a project.
11. The answering machine, for those of you who still use them instead of voice mail, has the longest recording time out there, 18 minutes.
I saw that Consumer Reports recommended the AT&T, and I previously had one of theirs and was happy with it. However their reviews were done nearly a year before this unit came to market in March, 2010, and given the Bluetooth edge, this is the best cordless phone for your money. It is smaller in size than cordless phones of the past, very similar in size and weight to a cell.

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Panasonic Viera TC-37LZ800 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV Review

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(More customer reviews)Standard Definition channels looks great via DirectTV. I have yet upgraded my TIVO DirectTV box to HD, but the SD pictures actually look very good. SD picture cannot be compared to HD picture, but this TV does display SD picture very well.
DVD picture from the XBOX 360 via HDMI looks great.
1080P games looks excellent. No lag issue.
Connected a laptop via VGS to the TV to watch some online movies and they look great! What a surprise.
Opinions about complains I have seem online.
1. Reflection on the screen
I have this TV in my bed room and I mainly use it at night with minimal lighting. If reflection really annoys you, you may want to consider LZ85 or other bands that use matte screen. IMHO, picture on glossy screen produces much better picture that matte screen. I compared LZ800, LZ85 and a few other bands matte screens side by side in a retail store to draw the conclusion.
2. Fan noise
Not noticable unless I stick my ear next to the TV (like an inch apart from the TV).
3. Color Text not sharp
Not using the TV as a monitor to read color text. Therefore, not a concern.
4. Backlight Bleeding
Fortunately, not experiencing it.
The online price for this TV is an excellent buy because of the quality, and craftmanship. I am very impressed with Panasonic whom can focus on Plasma for 2008 line up, but still manage to produce an extremely high quality LCD. This model definitely is comparable or even better than Sony XBR 6/7 or Samsung 6/7 series. A big plus with Panansonic is her web site provides all specific details about the TV.
Good luck searching and recommend you look at the TV in person before making your final decision.

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Panasonic KX-TH102-C 3-Line Digital Expandable Cordless System with Cellular and Video Capability Review

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(More customer reviews)I waited several months before buying because to deck it out based on my wants (needs) it would cost about $1100.00. We needed a new video baby monitor and I wanted a phone that was two land line and one that interfaced with my cell phone since my home office is in the basement. Since nobody else was reviewing it, I took the plunge and here is what I found: 1.I ended up not liking the fact that the base does not have a handset.2 The baby monitoring function does not work in low light. Therefore you cannot see your baby in the dark. This kinda defeats the pupose of the baby monitor feature.3. The bluetooth connection would not work with my phone. I have a treo 700w so why it wouldnt connect is a little strange to me. 4. For some reason the second line did not work well with my vonage line. I have 1 land line and 1 vonage line and for some reason it just wouldnt work connected to line 2. It is my opinion that Panasonic was at first going to do a great job with this system but then got distracted with other projects so this took a back seat. So I ended up returning everything and going with a 2 line 5.8ghz uniden and have been very happy with it. Doesnt have video baby monitor (audio only) and no bluetooth connection. But cost about $800.00 less.

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MultiTalkV Cell Connection Package - Panasonic MultiTalk V cellular connection package- 2.4GHz 2-Line cordless telephone with base unit and digital answering system- Expandable up to 18 devices (up to 8 KX-THA17 cordless handsets max, and up to 10 other devices such as KX-THA13, KX-THA14, Bluetooth headsets, and cellular phones (max 5 cell phones))- 3 Color light-up indicator with ringer (4 available options)/message alert on handset- Caller ID linked feature (ringer ID and light up ID)- 50# Caller ID memory and dialer- 50# Phonebook and dialer- Talking caller ID- Call waiting caller ID- Conference capability- Recordable customized ringer- USB port (phonebook download, feature setup, and answering system file operation)- Dual keypads- Digital duplex speakerphone on base and handset- Wall mountable- Compatible cell phone models: Audiovox SMT5600, LG PM-325, Motorola MPx220/RAZRV3/V330/V550/V551/V600/V710/A630/ROKRE1/E815, Nokia 6230/6620/6820/7610, Samsung SCH-i730, Siemens SX66/S56, Sony Ericsson T610/K700i/S710A, Panasonic X70 (visit www.panasonic.com/multitalkv for more info)- 3-Line backlit LCD on handset and base- Handset and charger are separate from base (base is a stand alone unit)- Hold/mute/pause/flash/redial- Line 1 and Line 2 buttons on handset and base- Transfer/intercom- Dual antenna on base- Data link- Cell phone adds 3rd line- Digital answering system- 60 Minutes of record time- 1 Year manufacturer's warrantySEE ACCESSORIES: KX-THA11, KX-THA12, KX-THA13, KX-THA14, KX-THA16, KX-THA17Possible Uses:Example #1 Cordless System: KX-TH102-C and KX-THA16 or KX-THA17 or KX-THA11/12Takes advantage of basic systems features for the home or office.Example #2 Cellular Connection Option: KX-TH102-C and KX-THA16 or KX-THA17 or KX-THA11/12Add a cell phoneto make and receive cell phone calls using the system.Programmable ring tones allow you to tell the difference between landline and cell calls.Cell phone li

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Panasonic Strada 7-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator Review

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(More customer reviews)I got this Unit WAY before any of the previous review does, so I already know how this unit works inside out.
yes it has the problem that previous reviewers say but, should we even call those *problems* ? I mean, some of the things could be easily fixed with a simple firmware update. This is Panasonic's first attempt to enter the US's In dash Navigation market. They have great Units in Japan, but I guess Panasonic Japan does not share information with their USA side. So they have to create this from scratch.
Let me list what this unit can do/cant do.
-It can Play MP3 on CD-R/RW, but it cannot read MP3 on DVD+R/RW/-R/-RW.
-It seems that it does not like bad quality CD-R, my friend's cheap CD-R having mad issue with this unit. but mine plays just fine. Well, we should all get quality stuff isnt it ?
-It takes a lot longer, sometimes failed to read DVD-R/RW disc.
-It's DVD playback is Region locked to Region 1, but is not hard to overcome that problem (I think its illegal to say it here)
-Map is based on Navteq's 2005 data, yes you got that right, unit that's out in 2007 still using 2005's map data(maybe because its cheaper, who knows), because I ran into couple of roads that has been changed, one even changed from 2 way into 1 way, almost got me killed. So you better MAKE SURE that you're in the right side of the road.
-Remember to select your route preference before you start your guide. because by default, it does not allow Highway, does not allow tolls, does not allow anything. that means, all local if possible. That might be cool for some people, but I didnt know about it the first time I use it, because my other Unit has the Allow toll and Allow highway option enabled by default. So I ended up spending like 3 hours on something that I suppose to be there in 1 and 1/2 hour.
-The route guidance is kind of funny, sometimes the shortest route that it shows does NOT mean its really the shortest. So if you know that you're already going the shortest route, do NOT listen to the unit.
-It plays back MP3 fine, quality is ok.
-CD Play back is fine, plays original disc no problem, if you want to use a backup, you better make sure the cd-R quality is good.
-You CANNOT record your inserted CD into the HDD. I have no idea what Panasonic is thinking on this one, because as far as I know, the map data used about 10GB of space, that means, in the other words, about 20GB of disc space is there to collecting dust. Maybe a future update will resolve this. who knows.
-HDD unit runs really fast, it takes less than 1 second to get the route out, by default, it shows you 3 routes.
-This unit runs really hot, yes it has a fan behind but ... I would suggest you to turn the screen off if its not in use. it reduce the heat by maybe 30% (rough estimate)
-Screen is big enough, a bit bigger than Pioneer's 7" unit. and the screen is really clear, tried a lot of DVDs on it very good picture quality.
-Fast startup time, about 10 seconds or so.
-Oh yes, did I say the map is not very up to date? Maybe Panasoinc wants to get more money out from us. Anyway, the map data is FAR FROM complete. I cannot find some of the address at all, when I can just do a google search and it pops up right away.
-The way to enter address is kind of funky, you have to enter the way THEY want you to enter, for example, if you want to go 123 Avenue, there're couple of "possbilities", it could be 123th AVE, it could be 123 th AVENUE, 123th AVENUE, 123 AVE, or 123 AVENUE. Keep that in mind.
I still have more to say, but I'll leave those alone.
Is this a good unit ? I think so, if you're looking for fastest and cheapest price HDD unit that *works*, this is a unit for you. but you BETTER MAKE SURE, you try them out first at a store or something.
Im happy with this unit, hey I mean for couple hundred bucks, you get a HDD NAV with dvd playback ? My father's brand NEW CX-7 with all options loaded, all he got was a DVD navigation that cant even play DVD-videos!
Im also 100% sure that Panasonic will update this unit to bring more features out. So dont worry too much about it. Couple hundred bucks only, get it !

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