Vision W vs. Archos 604 Anyone have any opinions on how the Vision W compares to the Archos 604? It seems the DVR functions of the 604 are the major diffirentiator.
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I have the 604...I returned the Zen W for it. Why do I prefer the 604?feels solid (love the silver color)has recording capabilitykickstandaccessories are cheaper (battery, car charger, wall charger, case, av plugs) - zen accessories cost almost doubleit looks good next to my silver lcd tvI have no regrets w/ my 604 and been happy w/ it since day one.I get alot of on lookers when I use it on the plane.
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I agree with Andrew, I have both an Archos 604 and a Creative Zen, and the Archos is definitely washed out, (especially if you upgrade to the latest firmware) and the LCD screen has a slow refresh rate, which means there is some ghosting and motion blur, I was a little disppointed with the Archos screen, on the other hand the Creative Zen just has a more brighter and more color rich screen, and doesn't suffer from any ghosting like the Archos does. However, the Archos does have recording capabilities and has a cool design and kickstand. I am keeping the Archos for its recording capabilities(and cool design/menu system) and the Creative for its video quality and features. I agree with Andrew, I have both an Archos 604 and a Creative Zen, and the Archos is definitely washed out, (especially if you upgrade to the latest firmware) and the LCD screen has a slow refresh rate, which means there is some ghosting and motion blur, I was a little disppointed with the Archos screen, on the other hand the Creative Zen just has a more brighter and more color rich screen, and doesn't suffer from any ghosting like the Archos does. However, the Archos does have recording capabilities and has a cool design and kickstand. I am keeping the Archos for its recording... » Read More I agree with Andrew, I have both an Archos 604 and a Creative Zen, and the Archos is definitely washed out, (especially if you upgrade to the latest firmware) and the LCD screen has a slow refresh rate, which means there is some ghosting and motion blur, I was a little disppointed with the Archos screen, on the other hand the Creative Zen just has a more brighter and more color rich screen, and doesn't suffer from any ghosting like the Archos does. However, the Archos does have recording capabilities and has a cool design and kickstand. I am keeping the Archos for its recording capabilities(and cool design/menu system) and the Creative for its video quality and features. « Show Less
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Hi Andrew, I am new at these gadgets. How do you transfer DVDs on Vision W or Archos 604? My interest is simply to watch DVDs and listen to music on long flights; I do not need any recordings. Also, can I use Bose quiet comfort headset with these systems? Will greatly appreciate your response. Thanks. Dinesh.
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I bought both to try them out. I found the screen on the archos was washed out looking...no real blacks. The creative had a great screen. The sound on the archos was terrible! There is a constant buzzing or static sound present with good ear buds. The creative sounded better too.
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What make and model will depend if you are using a DVR as well as if Wireless or BNC/Audio, so I prefer BNC/Audio Night Owl, but really any make or model does the same or better.
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This DSC-W690 16.1 is much better than DSC-W370 in movie mode. Regret to say that W690 is not available any more.
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The video/photo output is very good on Windows 7. About as good as you are going to get without shelling out thousands of dollars....also, I am not sure how good of a photoshop wizard you may be..But I have used photoshop to "auto stitch" multiple images together into a super high resolution image..Works great and looks great...but keep in mind...nothing will ever compare to a eyepiece view...which is completely optical and not affected at all by any digital compressions....
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Couldn't tell ya, you'd have to ask the people who placed the ad. I use both, don't matter to me which. I have a TOSHIBA, and while I hate their flat screens, their DVR is a bullet-proof machine. Plays everything and runs as smooth as a jet engine.
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Sorry, I don't know the answer to that as I have Windows 7. I do, however, love this DVR!! In my Sweet Adeline chorus it functions better than the Sony's or RCA's. I did extensive research and learned a lot by reading through hundreds of reviews. Hope that's helpful!
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I am a Vidotron customer with a Illico DVR (Explorer 8300HD+ with 320GB hard drive). Western Digital web site reports compatibility with my Explorer is only with their 500GB model. I requested compatibility report to WD with their 1TB model and my Explorer but no news yet. I see many people with my Explorer model have installed the 1TB version and it appears to be working fine. I am undecided about buying either the 500GB or 1TB version. Do both versions work with my Explorer unit ? Can anybody confirm this? Please advise if you can. Thanks very much, regards.
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Yes, you can, i just got my 705, upgrade from 605, and unlike the 605, the 705 doesnt give you a message saying its connected to the dish box, but just click, Menu, then Multimedia, then the archos 705 should be listed there, and then add or manage content, and no, it wont transfer HD, so i record the shows for my archos in good old normal SD.
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I Googled this unit. The Viewsonic is not in my possession currently (a workshop monitor). Anyway it states at Overclock.net this: "Description:D-Sub: 1 DVI: 1 Stand Adjustments: Tilt Built-in Speakers: No HDCP Support: Yes Recommended Resolution: 1920 x 1080 Brightness: 300 cd/m2 Contrast Ratio: 1200:1Looks like no audio. So it's designed to run as a replacement for a desktop pc, or as part of a non-integrated system.
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I gave up waiting for the Coby and bought the Archos 101. I think I may have been happier with the Coby but the 101 is nice.The screen is a little bigger on the Archos, but I feel I would have liked the 8" screen just as well. For those of you who wait, let us know how you like the Coby.
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I am a Vidéotron customer with a Illico DVR (Explorer 8300HD+ with 320GB hard drive). Western Digital web site reports compatibility with my Explorer is only with their 500GB model. I requested compatibility report to WD with their 1TB model and my Explorer but no news yet. I see many people with my Explorer model have installed the 1TB version and it appears to be working fine. I am undecided about buying either the 500GB or 1TB version. Do both versions work with my Explorer unit ? Can anybody confirm this? Please advise if you can. Thanks very much, regards.
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I have a nightowl 8 camera setup with 500Gb drive. I choose to record all eight cameras 24x7. You can go to the playback function and the calendar will highlight the dates it has available. When I check mine it shows 6 days. I would assume at least you would get 12 days. This is at the dvr's default frame rate. lower frame rates will yield longer record times but lesser video quality. You can extend by switching to motion record where the dvr records only when it senses motion. just experiment by changing frame rates, motion, etc. Go to playback and check the results, but this will take time.
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I've had theTOSHIBA D-R400 for 8 months (virtually the same as 410 but I think it is better due to DivX restrictions in the 410, but I'm not positive). It will record ANYTHING from your DVR and will not be cropped. I love it.
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Hi.I also have the Videotron Illico Explorer 8300HD + the WD My DVR expander 500Gb. Everything works perfectly. I'm considering buying the 1Tb version, but would like to know for sure if there's a compatibility problem before buying.
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I returned this model for the 9300. The 9800 model has been discontinued. Same TV, better software operating system. My son who watches much more tv than I do tells me this is the best passive 3D he's seen.
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FYIThe Toshiba DR400 manual says it will record content at the correct (source) aspect on DVD-RW but "always at 4:3 on DVR+RW/ +R."Go figure. Might be something to look into.
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Passive 3D is a plus, imo. Besides the lighter/cheaper/no-recharge glasses, the image is brighter. And it appears just as smooth/hi-res as the active 3D because each eye sees a picture 100% of the time and the eye interpolates, whereas shutter glasses have each eye closed half the time. No weird flickering or fatigue with the passive 3D,and (on my 42" Vizio) the 3D really pops and looks pretty nice.