Highly recommendable system.
938909
Edited on August 22, 2008. I edited this review because only two people found it helpful and id like to re-examine my review to make it more understandable. Updated on April 4th, 2009.

Now, this is a general review of the Xbox 360 system, and I will make no comparison to the Wii or to the PlayStation 3 because I do not own those systems. I bought my first Xbox 360 back last July (2007), it was right before they released the Falcon models. I had a lot of money to burn so I went all out on my Xbox 360; I bought a 120 GB hard drive, the HD DVD add-on, and a bunch of HD DVDs and games. A week after I hooked it up and had it I experienced problems with it, ironically it was not the infamous RROD, my console would just freeze constantly when I turned it. I luckily had an extended warranty. So I returned it and received the new Falcon model and I have had it now since September and its been working flawlessly. Before the Xbox 360 I was a huge Dreamcast/PlayStation fan boy (it was like a cross, I guess I will coin the term Soga for Sony and Sega). I loved games like Crazy Taxi, Skies of Arcadia, Battletanx, Army Men, Driver, etc. Sorry I am getting off topic, anyway I took the plunge with the Xbox 360 and I am satisfied. I don't honestly care about the console war because I don't see how it could effect me personally and the format war didn't effect me either because I can still watch Blade Runner and Children of Men in HD. The Xbox 360 is a fun system, however I highly advice you to buy an extended warranty. The Xbox 360 can upscale DVDs (with an HDMI cable) and has a great lineup of games (Gears of War, Halo 3, BioShock, Alone in the Dark, Oblivion, etc.) Not to mention that the Xbox 360 is compatible with most of the original Xbox games (you need to be signed onto Xbox Live for the firmware upgrade though). The only complaint I have with the Xbox is that it is built around Xbox Live, and if LIVE goes down, unless you have a single player game (Oblivion, Lost Odyssey, Alone in the Dark), you will have a hard time having fun because the Xbox 360 in my opinion is all about multi player games. Achievements are definitely a plus, and LIVE is useful because of extra DLC (down loadable content) which gives a game you buy more life (of course you have to pay for that as well). LIVE is cheap, only around $50 a year (which compared to WoW which is like $12.95 - $15 a month. Correct me if I am wrong on this please) Xbox Live is not that expansive and is ultimately a good deal. To reiterate earlier statements in my review the Xbox 360 has a ton of games that are fun, both new 360 games and old original Xbox games + Arcades games that you can download off Xbox Live (of course you have to pay for that as well). The Xbox 360 is a fun system, would I call it the greatest? (That honor goes to the Dreamcast in my opinion <(^-^<)). The hardware is improving (and I think the 60 GB is the Jasper model - don't quote me on this however). In closing this review, if you are a person who wants to jump into the next generation of gaming systems, then the Xbox 360 will suit you nicely. I hope my review has helped you. Thank you for reading.

Final Note: No, I do not feel ripped off buying HD DVD, watching Tremors and The Shining alone was worth it, so please stop spamming the comment section of my review. Thank you.
26735
I'm new to networking, but have had wonderful success with this operating  system on my home network. Rather intuitive for the most part.
I have a  mixed environment of clients: NT 4.0, and Win2k Professional. Getting  everything running was easy. The Server wizards help tremendously - -  especially for newbies like myself.
I'm still learning quite a bit almost  daily. I have SQL 7.0 running, my own web server (IIS), and Microsoft  Exchange 5.5.
Very stable operating system. Great security. Great  interface.
I'm especially fond of the support for: USB devices,  plug-and-play, and Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (allows the  computer to hibernate/power down devices). Another great feature is the  sharing of IRQ's. That made me nervous at first, since normally devices  didn't IRQ's (interrupt addresses) well in earlier versions of  Windows.
One piece of advice: don't install anything that isn't certified  or isn't created to run on Windows 2000 Server. Although the operating  system is tolerant, an errant piece of hardware or software could create  more headaches than you may be ready for.
IIS (Internet Information  Services) is included - which allows you to host your own web server. ASP  (Active Server Pages) - a feature of IIS allows you to program  interactivity in your web pages - - bringing them to life.
4062785
This is my second POE NVR Security system, (with one NVR replacement in there as well). This system is far superior to my previous one. Cameras are very good, with excellent image quality. The 2 hard drives give plenty of memory. Well engineered. POE Power supply has built in over current protection. (Very important if you make a cabling error) The best thing about this is the easy set up. The system is truly plug and play. Those of you who haven't had the joy of setting these systems up before can't really appreciate the importance of Plug and Play. (BTW, I'm an Electrical Engineer who is used to integrating complex systems...) Other systems require a lot of tinkering. You generally spend a couple of weeks messing around with settings until you get to work... by trial and error. This system software is a giant leap forward from other similar systems. It has issues and wrinkles, (display on 1080p res puts menu off screen) but it is still far superior to others out there. The motion sense works very well and is also a giant improvement. Even the Port Forwarding exercise was auto set. I recommend this product.
4669636
Really a great, flexible system, many set up options, super user friendly.  Only drawback from my former Sony system--no A/B switching available for sound in another location.
2872670
When I ordered this system, I requested expedited delivery as I had immediate travel plans, and they shipped it the next day. I've installed the system without difficulty, and have it enabled and running now, ahead of my travel date!

It is extremely well designed, intuitive, and practical, and this applies to each component of the system, including the user interface, and the price is equally attractive as well. In the few days I have used it, it has also been very reliable (no false alarms, glitches, etc).
2931186
I've had this system for over a year.  Very reliable, its only been inaccesable one time and that was due to an update.  Customer support has been fantastic, had a problem with one of my sensors and they replaced it right away.  In current communication with them with their new cameras and they have been very satisfactory.  They have some new devices on their way sometime this year that will make this even better.  I am totally in control and I pay nothing a month.  I own the equipment and take it with me if I ever move.  Great system, I highly recommend
1922225
Great phone system.  The best feature is the ability to link and download cell phone directory.  Love the intercom system - comes in handy in a 3-story house.  Easy to read digital read-outs on the handsets. In addition, we use the talking caller ID so we don't have to run to the phone to see who's calling.  You can set different ring tones to help identify callers.  Lot of nice bells and whistles.  Instruction book is easy to follow.
2983979
Everything is great so far!  Very easy to install and setup.  The user interface is very intuitive and well-designed.  The ability to track data on the web UI is very helpful as well.
3968936
I would rate this system at 4.5 stars were it possible.  I am very happy with it.

I replaced an older blu-ray/network player because I wanted the 3D technology for a new Plasma.  Rather than get a standalone 3d blu ray player, I considered this system as a budget home theatre system. I was influenced by previous reviews that described this favorably.  Given the prices of standalone players, all the additional features of this system are only about $60 more.

The player has a number of features that I will use besides its ability to play 3d Blu Ray.  Its Ipod dock allows my wife and I, who have different tastes in music, to pop our Ipods onto the stand and play them through the 6 speaker system.  The speakers develop ample volume before distorting.  The quality is surprisingly good.  The network feature was also a pleasant surprise, the player can pull .avi and other video files off any one of my five computers that is on and has videos in a shared folder.  I have not even tried the USB port yet but there is a "home" button on the remote that takes the user to a comprehensive menu.

Setup took a while mostly to run the speaker wires behind furniture, gather the excess and zip tie it, and so forth.  Netflix looks great.  3D looks great.  I really have no complaints, except that I have not figured out how to use the speakers with broadcast TV.  My cable company discouraged me from plugging the cable box into the HDMI "in" port. If there is a way to bridge the TV audio out to the player, it is not described in quick setup.  Incidentally, the "big" manual for this system comes on a CD.

The player plays movies that I have created from avi and mpeg4 with Premiere Pro and burned to single and dual layer blanks.  There is nothing yet that it has not played.

I rarely rate anything a 5 unless it is flawless.  This system is a 4.5, maybe even higher, and a real value.
1913964
Great system with many uses.
We use ours at home and when traveling.
Thanks
132310
This was a fantastic buy. The quality is wonderful and the directions for the installation were clear and EASY.  I love it and would recommend the system highly.
3298513
I really love this system. I purchased a "used, like new" product and am very satisfied with it, got a great deal.
  System was easy to install and I really liked the automatic calibration option,COOL!
  The sound is rich and the unit has plenty of options for someone like myself who is looking for an easy to use system.
1585466
This is a fantastic home monitoring system for the money. So many monitoring options, high quality components, easy smartphone interface, and VERY EASY to set up and install. There are only two drawbacks - one is that it's not truly "wireless" the cameras need power from somewhere and that power comes through wires not batteries, so if you want to locate these outside and you don't have readily accessible outlets, it's going to take some additional installation time, two is that they are not super wide angle, they really are just entrance monitoring cameras. Panasonic offers plenty of add-ons for this system and they all integrate seamlessly and easily. I ordered two additional cameras (one indoor and one outdoor) and they were literally plug and play after the initial system was set up. In fact, I was SO impressed I bought an additional system for my detached garage. I'd recommend this system to anyone and everyone looking for some affordable piece of mind, you won't be disappointed.
2178566
Easy to use and install. Great menues ,maps, and utilities.
3311443
This system is everything as advertised and recommended by a friend.  I also checked on-line reviews and found other excellent comments, plus one video showing the ease of installation and great results.  The cost was very reasonable, and the monthly monitoring fee is also very reasonable for the coverage provided.  With a monthly credit on my homeowner insurance premium, the net monitoring cost is less than $10/month.  I like the wireless system and the battery back-up.  I can't think of a more simple and effective way to make a residence secure.  Another positive feature of the system is that no contract is required.  My system has only been in operation for 10 days, but it has been very easy adjusting to it.  No false alarms so far!  Hats off to Simplisafe!
3383238
I highly recommend this system.  I recently purchased this system, moving up from a Dell Latitude D810, and I love it!  You'll be hard pressed to find a system with a 15" screen that has 1920x1080 resolution, with a quad-core at this price.  I was tempted to wait for the ASUS G73 series, but really wanted a 15" display that was full HD.  This system nearly matches the performance of my desktop which is an AMD Phenom x4 with 8GB RAM.  I'm not much a of a gamer, but I plan to do more video and photo editing, and this seemed like a great system to do that effectively.  Out of the box this system run like a champ and runs HOT; but can one expect from a system with horsepower?  So far this system has traveled well.  I haven't used the backpack it came with because I have to carry another laptop when I travel.  The AC adapter is large and bulky, and I don't much like the 90 degree angled connector to the laptop, it either gets in the way of the network port, or in the way of the screen.  The battery life on this system is not horrible for the horsepower that it has, but I would like to see a bigger battery for this for those long plane rides.  Having the number pad on the right hand side is nice, but at the same time throws me off when I'm typing, when I want Backspace I usually press the Num Lock key.  I recently had an issue with the video driver having an error and reloading.  This only happened with FireFox trying to load something Java.  A quick update of the video driver and to Java and the issue was resolved.  I'm also surprised at how stable Windows 7 is on this system after seeing the mess that Vista was in general.

My other complaints (And they are minor):
No Blu-Ray - Cannot yet find one that would match the size and shape of the DVD-RW face plate that in installed.
No TrackPoint on the keyboard
No dedicated volume control - Though you can use Fn + F10-F12
Webcam - Would have liked to have seen it slightly adjustable, not a big deal.

I would actually rate this system 4.5 on a 5 point scale.

UPDATE: 9/10
I've experienced an issue with the video driver failing to respond, but it fixes itself.  The updated driver has not resolved the issue.
The systems runs HOT, you may want to invest in a cooler.  If not, use on a hard surface so as to knot block the fan on the bottom.
Also, as I travel with the unit it is HEAVY, especially since I carry 2 laptops.
Otherwise I still love it and stick by my 4.5 rating.
4716330
Short review for a great system:
I had the four camera system set up within 15 minutes of pulling everything out of the box.  Granted, figuring out camera placement and mounting the cameras took a bit longer but that was on me.
I did temporary mounts around the house for the first 24 hours to settle on placement and to play with the app.
The system is incredibly user friendly.  The app handles all of the settings for the cameras (including alerts, sensitivity, on/off features, motion, monitoring and more.)
The battery life seems to be very stable. The camera's have been up for a week now and most are still reporting 99% (one is at 94%).
The alerts are just what I was looking for.  When the camera detects motion I get an alert on my phone and access to a 10 second clip of some very clear footage (placement is everything)..  If I am just curious I can log on and view live footage at any given time.
The cameras are very reliable. Some are relatively close to traffic while others are aiming down from a second story rooftop. All are working well.
One unexpected highlight of the system is the ease at which you can turn the cameras on or off to adjust to unpredictable schedules.
Thus far the system is great and I would recommend this camera system to others. Great job Arlo!