The DM500 model... I'm just curious if anyone has tried the (I assume) older model of this product, the DM500? It is available for $199 and I don't see much difference in the features. Thanks! The DM500 model... I'm just curious if anyone has tried the (I assume) older model of this product, the DM500? It is available for $199 and I don't see much difference in the features. ... » Read More The DM500 model... I'm just curious if anyone has tried the (I assume) older model of this product, the DM500? It is available for $199 and I don't see much difference in the features. Thanks! « Show Less
203417
I have the DM500 and it does a PERFECT job and I did not see any difference for the price. I would love to have the DM3000 for the three pitcher affect, but who needs that.This thing is big though, but it makes BETTER frozen drinks that the bars do. And you are home and don't have to drive.I do find that non-alcohol drinks do not mix as well as ones with alcohol. The ice tends to clump and almost act like snowballs without alcohol. All the more reason to have a full test margarita!
203418
The 1000 is MUCH better for two reasons. 1) The 500 only allows you to auto-mix a "three portion" drink. The 1000 lets you pick 1, 2 or 3.2) The other big thing is that with the 500, the ice comes forward and down out of the little chute. This tends to make the ice pile up on the side of the blender and not mix as well as the 1000 which drops its shaved ice straight down into the center.
327662
Thanks for the tips. I ordered the VRDMC5 then went to ebay and searched for the DVS. Found five for sale-only three were new. I purchased on wiht Buy it Now option for $34.95. Am anxious to try both in combination.
513918
There's a lot of discussion about the advantages of the old version in the Amazon user reviews of both versions. I bought the (more expensive) old version and am happy with it, but never tried the newer one for comparison.
1064894
I would suggest reading the reviews on CNET.com & AMAZON.com for in-depth information from users. Personally I love it! But there is a learning curve to the X500, but that's due to the plethora of features & options for each shot. You can get as close as 2" away, if there's enough light, for great micro-shots. Compare them feature for feature, & whichever matches your photography style best will be your choice. I generally keep mine in auto mode & have it at the ready. It hasn't let me down yet... I am also building a recipe book & the food picts looks mighty tasty! For the features, 16MP & the price I would choose the GE again! I would suggest reading the reviews on CNET.com & AMAZON.com for in-depth information from users. Personally I love it! But there is a learning curve to the X500, but that's due to the plethora of features & options for each shot. You can get as close as 2" away, if there's enough light, for great micro-shots. Compare them feature for feature, & whichever matches your photography style best will be your choice. I generally keep mine in auto mode & have it at the ready. It hasn't let me down yet... I am also building a recipe book & the food picts looks mighty tasty! For the features,... » Read More I would suggest reading the reviews on CNET.com & AMAZON.com for in-depth information from users. Personally I love it! But there is a learning curve to the X500, but that's due to the plethora of features & options for each shot. You can get as close as 2" away, if there's enough light, for great micro-shots. Compare them feature for feature, & whichever matches your photography style best will be your choice. I generally keep mine in auto mode & have it at the ready. It hasn't let me down yet... I am also building a recipe book & the food picts looks mighty tasty! For the features, 16MP & the price I would choose the GE again! « Show Less
1354221
I have the same question....I bought mine 2 years ago for $51...now it's $400+? I wanted to buy one for a friend who loved mine...I was willing to spend up to $75 for a gift..but $400? No way
1341817
I am really wondering about this new tx-nr515..... Provided there are no reviews out there about it, looking at the specs sheet I'm quite skeptical... I mean, it costs 200 more than the tx-nr609 and it has 3-4 additional minor features that can hardly justify the price difference. On the other hand, the tx-nr609 has even some extra features compared to its youngest sibling (higher W/ch, THX Select2 Plus certification, Audyssey DSX, and several other things). Check by yourself: http://www.eu.onkyo.com/en/product-comparison-58455.html?products=20674,11980 For some people the tx-nr515 might be the next big thing, but to me it seems more like an update of tx-nr609 with a much fatter price tag slapped on it. Ofc specs do not tell all of a device, also build quality, post-sale service and so on play their part... I'm interested in hearing other people's opinion about this, since I will be buying an a/v receiver in a couple months.
2075390
@ Ronnie Dale Frost: What do I think? I've already pre-ordered one! Yes, $5,200 is a bit steep, but I will sell my current D3 body (mint condition, should fetch $3,200 - $3,700) and use those proceeds to offset the purchase price. I want and need the extra 1-2 stops this new extended ISO range will provide. Regarding the 720P-only video, while the omission of 1080P seems both inexplicable and ridiculously short-sighted (given what is readily available elsewhere, and for far less money), it's not a dealbreaker for me--and that comment is all the more interesting when you factor in that I am an independent filmmaker. Nope, for filmmaking, I want a REAL video camera/camcorder, designed for filmmaking from top to bottom. The Canon 5D Mark II, for example--and despite that whole very impressive Laforet short--is NOT a camera I would even consider using for indie filmmaking.
1051819
Hi Dave,Sorry, my writing style isn't always clear - I wrote a review of the LN52B750 only. My encouragement was meant to say, read all the user reviews on the various models that one is interested in, because that is what helped me.BTW - that's some company you've got there Dave, sounds like I've benefited more than I know as a viewer - many thanks for your good work!
1660814
From the comments I've seen, it looks like the Kenwood DNX891HD has gotten rave reviews and scant criticism. Its a completely different OS. The software was written by a different party than the DNN991HD. I haven't sprung for the 891 since I already have the 991. If the prices come down significantly, then I will probably make that swap.
141042
I too have my heart set on the d300. I would have purchased it already if I had not also heard the rumors of the price drop with the release of the d300s. I hear it could go as low as $1200! I'm going to wait it out a couple more weeks but I don't think I can hold out any longer than that!
1215350
why is this model no longer for sale except refurbished ones. what replaced this model? is this older versus say the 1650f/1650r. don't know what the letters mean.
206875
The DM0600 is made by Jarden Consumer Solutions--New Sources of Growth according to the product details. It also comes with a "no-brainer" mixing tool aka a piece of plastic with measuring incriments on it that attaches to the top of the blender jar which the DM0500 does not have. I own the DM0500 and at the time I purchased it the DM0600 wasn't available for a cheaper price. It's a difference of about $25 and if I had to order again I would purchase the legitimately advertised margaritaville brand DM0500 however, all the reviews are in the 5 and 4 star range so it is possible the the DM0600 is a quality unit. Good luck with your purchase The DM0600 is made by Jarden Consumer Solutions--New Sources of Growth according to the product details. It also comes with a "no-brainer" mixing tool aka a piece of plastic with measuring incriments on it that attaches to the top of the blender jar which the DM0500 does not have. I own the DM0500 and at the time I purchased it the DM0600 wasn't available for a cheaper price. It's a difference of about $25 and if I had to order again I would purchase the legitimately advertised margaritaville brand DM0500 however, all the reviews are in the 5 and 4 star range so it is possible the... » Read More The DM0600 is made by Jarden Consumer Solutions--New Sources of Growth according to the product details. It also comes with a "no-brainer" mixing tool aka a piece of plastic with measuring incriments on it that attaches to the top of the blender jar which the DM0500 does not have. I own the DM0500 and at the time I purchased it the DM0600 wasn't available for a cheaper price. It's a difference of about $25 and if I had to order again I would purchase the legitimately advertised margaritaville brand DM0500 however, all the reviews are in the 5 and 4 star range so it is possible the the DM0600 is a quality unit. Good luck with your purchase « Show Less
1882867
I checked around for prices on Amazon and other places. I have one that I got 6 years ago. Doesn't seem to be available at regular office supply stores. I was a teacher at the time...There is no way I paid that kind of price. It had to have been on sale and well under $100 when I bought it or it wouldn't have been purchased by me. They were not available on Logitech's website except for support. Sorry, It looks to me like scarcity on a good product has driven the price up, but I did find it on ebay for under $300. I know probably not a lot of help. Contact Logitech, maybe they can help. I checked around for prices on Amazon and other places. I have one that I got 6 years ago. Doesn't seem to be available at regular office supply stores. I was a teacher at the time...There is no way I paid that kind of price. It had to have been on sale and well under $100 when I bought it or it wouldn't have been purchased by me. They were not available on Logitech's website except for support. Sorry, It looks to me like scarcity on a good product has driven the price up, but I did find it on ebay for under $300. I know probably not a lot of help. Contact Logitech, maybe they can help.
1906435
I took a quick look at the DM2500, looks the same as the Dm2000. All I known I love the DM2000, I had one mishap though becareful removing the ice bin I push the button to remove it when it was really cold and snapped off the tabs that hold it in, but fortunately they place it for me, now I make sure not to be in a hurry not push to hard on the button or let it sit and warm abit longer letting it warm up it abit. Sorry I did not see any obvious differents.
715737
The original model had cost around $40. It appears that the newer model has been "cost reduced" (I have to leave that research up to other Amazon customers since I do not have the new one). From pictures, the new model appears to look cheaper.
60357
I got mine from Fry's. It is the newer model with 128mb. There was some lagging in speed because the images were too high of a resolution. The quick fix is to use the WindowsXP powertool call ImageRiser. Free to download. Shrunk my 5.0mp images from about 1.7mb in size down to about 30k (at the 800x600 setting). Images now slideshow much faster and with a left over 512mb SD I had laying around, I could easily put thousands of images on it. Could not get the videos to work though, would be nice but no biggie. On the images where the pictures are bright and sunny, it looks great, but darking indoor images, the contrast is not so great. From 6 feet away, it is very watchable, up close at 2 to 3 feet, you can see the pixels.
146678
I think you are asking the wrong crowd. People who are buying the cheaper brush probably haven't owned any of the more expensive ones. Is there any $100 brush in particular you are thinking about? Maybe ask about that product. I am willing to bet that anyone who spent $100 on a toothbrush tried a cheaper version first, and has a good sense of the advantages (and disadvantages) of buying a cheaper model.