Mustek PVR-H140 Personal Media Center

I'm sorry 4 those who wish 2 sell their used unit, but I'm also a user of this product, or should I say USE TO BE. For those who are interested in purchasing....buy something usefull.

Once the battery fails, it's useless. You can't replace it. The only way is 2 send the entire unit back 2 Mustek & you're at their mercy as 2 the price 4 the battery & shipping costs. Do you really want 2 frustrate yourself???????

The only good thing about the unit is the fair video quality. The sound is tinney, low volume (even on high).

Even though there's no speaker (connect earphones), the San Disk Sansa is the best bang 4 the buck!

I have tried a little of almost everything with this device. I have played MP3 music; recorded shows & movies from Satellite, VCR, DVD, & other sources; played those recordings on a PC; & stored photos & computer data as if it was an external hard drive. Everything has worked so far.

On the downside, the earphones created instant static (so I substituted them with a set that I have used with a standalone MP3 player), the device is on the thick side, & the external speakers volume does not turn up high enough 2 listen 2 (you need 2 plug external speakers on the headset output 2 listen 2 the music or videos if you do not use a headset).

I like the relatively large screen & it almost offsets the negativity due 2 the thickness of this device. You can just plug in this device 2 a PC & play video and/or music etc by double clicking on the file stored on this PVR

It has been easy 2 use & fun 2 play with so far 4 the first couple of months.

I really liked the product stands for, but there were problems that I guess are internal problems with the machine. I have purchased this device several times & each time there was a different problem with the machine. After I loaded about 35 movies on the device, it wouldn't cut on. Once the machine wouldn't cut off, so I had 2 reset the devise, which I lost all of my movies. I think if there were more products like this, it could really be a good device, because it was good 4 travel & you don't have 2 take a portable DVD player & movies with you. I really like the devise, it just had too many problems 4 me. I would love 2 have another one, but I have purchased too many & returned too many, so I don't want 2 keep getting the devise, only 2 have 2 return it & keep paying 4 shipping fees 4 manufacture problems.

I don't know what I was thinking!!!!!!!!!!!!:). ZERO RATING
First- You only get 2 hours on a full charge
Second-Customer Services is the WORST
Third-It's heavy
Fourth-When watching a video there's a gap between the actors speaking & what you see. Think of the old school Karate movies.
Fifth-The ac piece on the machine broke after one year
Six-If you watch a movie & needed 2 stop in the middle, forget about it, it won't hold your spot so you go back 2 the beginning of the show:(
Seven-It doesn't show the names of your songs-more than 5 spaces & once a song in there you can't move it.
Eight-the kickstand broke because it made of plastic & too weak.

Do not buy this. The 40gb hard drive & the "features" mask the true quality of this product. The firmware is terrible. Folder & filenames only show the first 5 characters, making it hard 2 find anything. The pause/play button does not always work when listening 2 music. Folder & file navigation is way too slow. The volume on this thing is extremely weak. Video conversion software that is included does not work (winXP & WME9). Seems 2 me that the manufacturer tried 2 make it as cheap & as quickly as possible. It's a good idea, it's just that they should have spent more time tweaking it. If you have the money 4 one of these things, save another $100 & buy a video iPOD.

P.S. - Anyone know if the PVR firmware is linux based?

Mustek brand has been globally well known 4 its excellent quality, professional support, & extensive service. Mustek has been recognized by many international magazines & professional organizations 4 its excellent innovative technology, production capability, & product quality.PRODUCT FEATURES:3,6" color TFT LCD display - adjustable LCD brightness;TV playback through AV out;USB2.0 support 4 fast data transfer;Up 2 40 GByte hard disk storage capacity allows users 2 backup files from memory cards;Multi-language user interface (EN, TC, JA, DE, FR, IT, PT, RU, ES, NL);Stand design forcomfortable multimedia use;Support of MP3 song names & long file names;Pocket-sized design 4 easy carrying;DPS support (direct connection 2 a DPS printer).

The Mustek PVR-H140 Multifunctional Personal Video Recorder is a unique portable 7-in-1 multi media center. As a digital video recorder, it offers up 2 30 frame-per-second VGA audio-visual recording in MPEG 4 compatible file format & lets you enjoy your video anywhere you go. With a 3.6-inch color TFT adjustable LCD, you'll have the option of playing your recording back immediately. An included stand lets you enjoy your videos conveniently & comfortably. An AV out also lets you play your recordings directly on a television.

The PVR-H140 is also a digital video & photo player, an MP3 players, USB pocket drive, SD/MMC card reader, & a digital voice recorder, all combined into one compact unit. The unit includes a built-in microphone & speaker, an SD/MMC card slot, an AV input & output, a USB port & an earphone jack. A 40-gigabyte HDD storage capacity lets you back up files from memory cards. Included with the PVR-H140 are is Video Studio SE 4 editing your videos, as well as PhotoExpress SE.

What's in the Box
Installation CD, application CD, USB cable, AV Cable, earphone, power adapter, protection bag, strap, stand, & user's guide.