Reviews Zircon 58026 LaserVison DM200

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Zircon 58026 LaserVison DM200 Product Description:

• 200-foot range
• Metric or Imperial readings
• Ships with case and target
• Icon driven view screen
• Advanced calculations performed easily

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful.
Works great, but lacks a few desirable details
By Kevin Wilcox
We bought this tool primarily to help us take measurements of existing items inside factories to assist in designing new structures. Many of the items we need to locate (conduit, steel beams, etc.) are located out of reach without using a high-lift. The LaserVision is an excellent option.

It works as advertised. To use it for regular distance measurements, it is similar to an auto-focus camera: simply push the red button half-way to activate the laser and target your object, then depress it the rest of the way to take the measurement. It is easy to target objects as small as 1" from 50 feet or more, and is easy to see the laser indoors. A distinct "click" is heard to indicate the measurement was taken. It takes less than a second for the display to register the dimension, either in 16ths, decimal feet, or meters. At least for short distances (10-20 feet) it is very accurate. We didn't check it for longer distances.

The triangulation feature is useful for rough estimates, but the measurements are rounded to 1", and are very sensitive to how level the instrument is held. We don't use that feature much, nor do we use the volume or area tools. We also don't use it much outdoors, which is a good thing, since it's range is greatly limited by sunlight.

A few desirable details that are missing:

1. A wrist strap on the unit. It is somewhat awkward to hold with one hand. I fear that one day someone will drop it.

2. Built in spirit levels, especially for denoting "plumb".

3. A tri-pod mounting bracket, for use similar to a surveying instrument.

If these details were added, I would give it 5 stars.

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
Everything you'd expect
By A Customer
Many times you buy a new technology device and find it doesn't measure (no pun) up. This device is very accurate and is a tremendous time saver. It is what the army would call a "force multiplyer".

As with the other recommnedation, I would also like to see a wrist strap and a level (although I'm sure they can both be improvised). Since it takes measurments fast you find yourself spending most of your time juggling between writing and measuring.

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Price Comparisons of Magellan MAP 330x 3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

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Magellan MAP 330x 3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator Product Description:

• 12-channel GPS receiver with street-level map detail on CD-ROM
• Comes with vehicular mounting bracket, PC cable, cigarette lighter adapter, MapSend Streets software
• Built-in base map with world borders, U.S. cities, highways, parks, and airports
• 8 MB of flash memory for downloading CD-ROM street maps
• 4 graphic screens, 104 x 160 gray scale display; "In the Media: ""Moving through the navigation screens doesn't take a degree in GPSology, and the unit locked onto a signal within 30 seconds"" after cold starts --Outside Magazine"

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful.
Good Package for the price
By LPeterson
I am very happy with the Magellan MAP 330x GPS. I had purchased it because, for the price, it was better than any of the other brands. It has a good battery life (9-10 hours from 2 AAs depending on how often you use the light feature) , and comes with map software which is a must for this type of GPS. The features it has meet or surpass other products in its class. The only problem I have with it, is that in order to see any local streets you must be zoomed in pretty close, but you can't expect much more since the screen is only about 3"X2". I feel that its very accurate... With the map software I can see all of the rural streets around my home. Sometimes it takes a while for the unit to orient its self, but once it has gone through its cycle it stays locked on, even in my basement. I did my homework on this one, and I would recommend it over the other brands, unless they can come up with a better package... Though the others might have products in the same category, they don't package their GPS with the software and the data cable so they can ding you with the cost of buying it later. ... It would be worth your while to do some research before you buy though, so take the time to look around on the above web pages, and visit epinions.com to help you make a sound purchase.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful.
MAP330 is excellent all-around GPS unit!
By George W. Roden
I've had my MAP330 for over a year now. It works well for both street navigation as well as hiking uses. I purchased the MapSend Topo CD and was impressed with the detail it downloads into the 8 meg of programable memory the MAP330 has in addition to the 8 meg reserved for the base map (16 meg total). Magellan provides FREE software upgrades for the unit that are available at their website. I have downloaded and installed three upgrades since purchasing the unit. Each has added new features that were desirable to have. Did I mention that these are FREE?

I don't think you can get more GPS for your money than the MAP330. If you purchase the MAP330X you get lots of extras for very little additional expense.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
Excellent Unit, Limited use in SouthAmerica
By C. Sandoval Sanchez
This is my second Magellan GPS (Map 315 before), I think it is an excellent unit, very useful for almost every situation, works good with your computer. Things that need some improvement: Software mapping in SouthAmerica (Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador), free software for jpg mapping conversion to upload to unit. Maps for outside USA.

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Discounted Sony MZ-R37SP Portable Minidisc Player/Recorder

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Sony MZ-R37SP Portable Minidisc Player/Recorder Product Description:

• Horizontal design with easily accessible buttons
• 40-second shock-resistant memory
• Battery compartment holds 2 AA batteries--no external case needed
• High-quality recording with digital, automatic gain control

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The MZ-R37SP is a reasonably priced portable MiniDisc player and recorder. It includes a big 40-second shock buffer. While the 40-second buffer should be enough to offer virtually skip-free operation while you exercise, most MD portables on the market these days deliver comparable protection.

Product Description
The MZ-R37SP is a reasonably priced portable MiniDisc player and recorder. It includes a big 40-second shock buffer. While the 40-second buffer should be enough to offer virtually skip-free operation while you exercise, most MD portables on the market these days deliver comparable protection. This unit comes with an optical digital connecting cable you can run from your CD player to the MZ-R37SP for recording. It also offers Digital Synchro Recording, which triggers the MD player's recording function the instant a signal is received from the CD player. What's more, this model's sample rate converter allows recording from digital sources recorded at different sampling rates without you having to make any adjustments. The MZ-R37SP includes Sony's AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System), which keeps the music from playing dangerously loud when activated. It also has the requisite "Mega Bass" bass boost system.

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful.
Excellent buy.
By N. Holmes
The Sony Mz-R37P is an excellent buy. I've seen it at Amazon for $149, but I was able to purchase it for $99 at JandR Music World (jandr.com), a highly reputable electronics store in NYC. Let me start off by stating that the R37 is in the phase out stage, so if you want to get one at these great prices, you better do it soon. The R37 is being replaced by other models, which have longer recording times (the R37's limit is 80 min.), can be hooked up to a computer for music downloads, come with a remote, AC power cord and only use 1 AA battery instead of 2. Now that I have stated everything the RZ37 is not, let me tell you what it is: In the product descriptions for this item, you will not find any mention that this great Mini Disc rec/player has a steel body, yet only weighs a little over a pound and is small and compact; has a line out jack, so that you can connect it to a stereo for play back; can be connected to a remote (purchased seperately); has the capibility to erase, move and name tracks (up to 1500 characters); has two levels of mega bass, which you will not even have to use, because the bass on the play back is so clear and tight; and has an AVLS function to limit the range of your dynamic digital recording to protect your hearing; and has the the standard stuff (like a locking mechanism) to boot. This guy (or gal, whatever you prefer) does it all. Buy it now if you are not ready to spend over $200 on a portable minidisc rec/player. Sony did it again. Oh, and it can use rechargeble batteries, too.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful.
Good Mini Disc Player
By A Customer
I just bought this mini disc during Christmas and I paid around 200 at a local store. This thing is great! I use this everyday to record my favorite songs! Although this unit is kind of bigger than some of the other mini disc I have seen. It is small enough to fit in your pocket! The mini disc also came with a USB cable to connect to your pc (which you can record your mp3's; 74 or 80 minutes). The input of the USB connector is analog, but the mini disc can record analog or digital! This mini disc also came with a remote, which has very nice features. But I noticed that the remote is not backlit, which makes it difficult to use in the dark (no problem for some though). There was also a pair rechargable batteries that came in the box too! Also, when you need to change batteries, this mini disc also does not need an external case for using batteries! (Unlike some of the mini disc I've seen that require an external case.) This thing uses regular AA batteries. I recommend this player to anyone looking for a mini disc player or planning to buy a new one!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful.
great new techi toy
By A Customer
With so many different mini disc players out there it can be hard to choose the "right one." However, this little player/recorder is probably one of the best out there at the moment for its price. Not only can you play your music in a great compact manner, you can make your own compilations to enjoy all with one piece of equipment. Definatley make this one of your next buys.

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