8200 vs 8100, any thoughts?
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It seems illogical I know, but I have seen this in camera pricing here many times before: when a new model comes out, the older model often INCREASES in price even if the new model is improved. My guess is that there's some policy of increasing price when existing stock run low, which will naturally occur when an old model is discontinued. Doesn't make a lot of sense in a case like this but I can't think of any other reason for it. As for which you should buy, the newer S8200 has a wider zoom ratio than the S8100 (25-300mm equiv. instead of 30-300mm), which may or may not be good news. The wider angle at the short end is certainly useful, but stretching the zoom ratio of a particular lens design sometimes results in some deterioration of performance. Not having the S8200 I don't know if that's true in this case. I have the S8100 and it is super sharp over the entire zoom range -- I think a bit sharper than my S9100, which has a 25-450mm (equiv.) lens. Also, the S8200 has a 16-megapixel sensor as opposed to the 12-megapixel sensor of the S8100 and S9100. That will be seen as an "improvement" by people who attach great importance to megapixel count; personally I do not see it that way and am really annoyed by this silly megapixel race, which I thought was over with. (Nikon and Canon have both LOWERED the megapixel count of some of their high-end compact cameras, with resulting improvement in picture quality.) I dislike the trend to pixel cramming in sensors really too small to make proper use of such megapixel count. In DSLRs it's different -- their much larger sensors can really use all those pixels -- but these tiny-sensor cameras cannot. It's mostly if not entirely marketing -- camera makers know most consumers will think the more megapixels the better the sharpness, so this supposed "improvement" will sell more cameras. So personally I prefer the older S8100, but again, that is not based on any personal experience with the newer model.
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I don't know what the difference is between the 830 and the 840. I bought the 830 and returned it because it was too complicated for my Dad to get it to work correctly all the time.
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Either is fine, 1.8 will be faster. Should be finished in just over an hour. The .9 means 900 MAH output, the 1.8 means 1800.
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I'm on the same struggle but after I took a closer look at the bad reviews of the 8109 I discovered what seems to be a trend, the LCD fails after a few months. That doesn't seems to be a problem with the 8243.If the bad reviews come from long term users that should be an indication!
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John, I lived for 4 years in a house with an 8210 in a bathroom, it worked well enough but if I had the time/interest I would have switched it out with a quieter more powerful much better looking unit like Broan QTX110sl
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8100MC has a digital control panel whereas the expensive unit has a digital touch panel and is easier to read. I think they operate the same however so it's a matter of aesthetics as to your preference. I believe both can accommodate a 12" pan.
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I have both the 7000 and 8000. I find 8000 quicker on gaming (wired connection). The 8000 is also likely to have more updates gping forward like QOS (like the X4) to be released in Nov. Both are good routers and you shouldn't be disappointed. Good luck.
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The 3211350 has the same resolution but double the refresh rate of the 3214200. This means a clearer picture even with the same resolution. It looks 100% better if you have HD video or streaming.
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Hi Tony, your analysis was very useful. I'm considering the 830's or 820's for my home theater setup. I'm currently using the floor-standing S-10 studio series without a subwoofer, but I now need to switch to wall-mounted front speakers due to the layout of my room.My questions are:1. If I use the 830's or the 820's as my front speakers, will I need a subwoofer?2. I already have a center speaker (non-JBL). Do I need to replace it?3. As an entirely different option, should I just replace my entire speaker set with one of the better JBL 5.1 packages? That way, I ensure compatibility. I'm thinking maybe the Cinema 500 system or the CS-6100BG package.Thanks in advance for your tips. Hi Tony, your analysis was very useful. I'm considering the 830's or 820's for my home theater setup. I'm currently using the floor-standing S-10 studio series without a subwoofer, but I now need to switch to wall-mounted front speakers due to the layout of my room.My questions are:1. If I use the 830's or the 820's as my front speakers, will I need a subwoofer?2. I already have a center speaker (non-JBL). Do I need to replace it?3. As an entirely different option, should I just replace my entire speaker set with one of the better JBL 5.1 packages? That... » Read More Hi Tony, your analysis was very useful. I'm considering the 830's or 820's for my home theater setup. I'm currently using the floor-standing S-10 studio series without a subwoofer, but I now need to switch to wall-mounted front speakers due to the layout of my room.My questions are:1. If I use the 830's or the 820's as my front speakers, will I need a subwoofer?2. I already have a center speaker (non-JBL). Do I need to replace it?3. As an entirely different option, should I just replace my entire speaker set with one of the better JBL 5.1 packages? That way, I ensure compatibility. I'm thinking maybe the Cinema 500 system or the CS-6100BG package.Thanks in advance for your tips. « Show Less
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What about the ES8228S? Is this one an improvement on the 8168? Other than some ebay listings, I haven't found much info anywhere.
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like many said go with AB800 or if you can afford it go with Einstein and you may not need to upgrade, ever. google einstein and you will see why. it is also made by Paul buff
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I cannot say with regards to side by side, but simply put the 820 is really a 3 way with true sounding base (you have a high section a mid and a low) and the 830 just does not sound as good in terms of full spectrum due to the smaller woofer and less crossover frequencies from mid to low. Take the lower price you cannot go wrong. I hope this helps some in the decision.
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You may be better off with the 1000X. The read/write speeds and far better. From other responses I read, the 800X provided moderate rate of return or performance.
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Come'on zthomas need more info then what you provide to answer your question likeis the 8200 a low profile computer if so this will not work otherwise it probably will. recommend you check www.visiontek.com to get more details.
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AFAIK, the 82X supports the 1.25 meter band but not the 70 cm band, and the 82 supports the 70 cm band but not the 1.25 meter band, and that's all the difference I can see...everything else appears to be exactly identical.
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is there a real difference between this one and the 820? i was planing on picking one of the two after im finished with my deployment but since this on looks to be discontinued i should just wait to see what new come out.
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I have the 800, but my guess is that any of the 800 series will work... worth the try...