Plasma TV Reviews: Plasma TV for Less

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This stand is great nice and sturdy, good quality glass... All the pieces acounted for it comes with the mounting kit to mount to the wall... One negative thing is the swivel is very loose i can move the tv with my pinky finger and no pressure so just be aware... also the tv swivel is very high so if you put you tv on it prepare if you have a low couch because you will have to tilt your head up. I have it in my bed room and it makes for a great bed watching tv stand. I have seen similar items in best but for about $350 or $400 and this is a steal if you can buy it at under $300.

All items arrived in good shape and installation instructions were clear and easy to catch. It took me 1 hour and a half for complete installation, including wires pulled through central mast. It is sturdy, it easily took our 42" LCD TV. Quality painting of metal parts, I've accidentally struck some parts and the paint has resisted

The box and packaging left a mess of styrofoam and dirt on the floor. The box was very dirty. The instructions were not very helpful, except for the pictures. The construction quality was not great. One of the bolt holes did not line up to corresponding frame piece. I loosened the nearby bolts and was able to push the pieces together how they were supposed to fit. You get what you pay for, I suppose.

This TV stand is an excellent stand for someone needing to place a TV in a smaller area. It fits perfectly where I needed it to. It's made very well, sturdy and easy to put together, took us about 45 minutes to assemble. I use the mounting bracket to hold the TV up over the stand, allowing lots of space for components to fit below the TV. Very happy with my purchase, and have had many compliments on how atractive it is.

The installation was fairly easy to follow. I am using it for my 50" Samsung T.V. The ability to rotate the T.V up to certain angle is a great feature. The design of the T.V stand definately saved us the hassel of drilling holes on the wall and running electric lines. Some of our friends actually think the T.V is mounted against the wall. If you setup and place it accordingly, it will give that impression! The shelf glass are tinted. Take due dilligence when you peel off the sticker from the glass. It is extremly hard to find this type of design at your major electric or furniture outlet. That is why I have purchased it from Web.

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Very sturdy construction. Had no problems assembling. The product met all of my expectations, but was a little pricey. Totally confident in the products ability to support the 42" Panasonic plasma television that is mounted on it. Recommended.

I bought this stand because, like most of you, I threw away the original stand after It was wall mounted. I said to myself that we would always have it wall mounted and would never need the stand again. Well come to find out, we moved into a new house and my wife wanted this huge entertainment center. So, I had to find a stand. You will not find this stand any cheaper out in town, if you can actually find one in a store it will cost you upwards of 250 to 400 dollars. It was easy to put together, about an hour or more (just trying to be careful with the tv). It is scary once you get the TV on it because it is hard to believe that 4 little set screws are holding the tv on the poles. It has been 2 months and I haven't been woken up by a big bang so I would say it is a great stand :) I personally believe that it is better looking as well.

We lost the stand for our 43" Pioneer Pro HD Plasma, so we decided to give this a try. Not only did it arrive in just 1 day, it was perfect for our tv. The assembly was very easy and the instructions were very clear. All parts were clearly marked. The tv is over 80lbs and this stand supports it perfectly and is very stable. We also left the wall mount plate on the back of the tv and it attached to this stand perfectly, shortening the assembly steps. The only complaint is that it is 38lbs, which really adds to the overall weight of a plasma tv (but probably necessary to support it properly!). Would highly recommend this as a replacement stand, or for a large flat screen that did not come with one. Very satisfied with this product and the seller.

TV table mount works for my 32" flat screen but it is very large. It is not the type of stand that normally comes with a flat screen TV. It serves my purposes so if you have a flat screen that needs a stand, it works nicely.

This item arrived earlier than expected. It was easy to put together as the instructions were quite clear and easy to follow. The only negative comment I have is that if you have a 32" television like I have (Samsung LN32B550) one of the horizontal arms can block the rear input/output terminals. Fortunately I have a hacksaw and was able to trim the offending arm. So if you are thinking of purchasing this be aware of this. Otherwise it is very sturdy and works well. And it looks good too.

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Exactly what I needed. This wall plate is super strong and tough and does the trick. I had my ceiling mounted projector's wires running through a hole with no plate for over 2 years. I didn't even know what to search for to find a solution until a stumbled upon this beauty. Now everything is nice and clean looking.

Purchased these to hide the holes from running TV cables down an inside wall. Easy to install and definitely astetically pleasing. It even fit a large RGB cable after removing the housing and reinstalling. Would definitely recommend this product to a friend.

This thing allows you to pass ugly cables through walls while maintaining a good appearance.

Not something found at your everyday Best Buy...great for thru wall installs of home theater cables.

You purchase this because you want to run some cables from the wall. And this wall plate can help you cover the hole. It actually looks quite nice. And it is reversible. However, if you can afford it, you could go with much more fancy option. Get the wall plate that have HDMI, Component, S-Video, Composite, or whatever input you need. See the link below http://www.amazon.com/Dayton-WPI-51HD-Channel-Component-Plate/dp/B001GMUTXO/ref=pd_bbs_sr_6?ie=UTF8&s=musical-instruments&qid=1227367393&sr=8-6 It looks a lot more professional. :)

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I became really concerned when our 47" 80# flat screen TV started rocking when our 4 yr. old grandchild hit the stand it was sitting on. I Googled this product and figured if it was used in earthquake areas, it should work well for us here in Sedona not known for earthquakes. I'm very pleased. It was easy to install, stablizes the TV very well and can be easily unclipped if you need to move the unit for dusting, etc. We are much more at ease when the 6 & 4 yr. old grandchildren visit us now.

These straps anchor your TV securely to the wall via screw or adhesive. They have a nice buckle feature that allows easy adjustment of the length of the strap for a secure fit with easy install.

The strap was easy to install. I decided to cut the excess strap off for cosmetic purposes. Now we'll just have to wait for the "big one" to see if the product does what its supposed to do.

I bought these for the sole purpose of not having my television knocked over by the LO's! These straps are awesome, and very well made!! Made in the USA to boot...can't beat that either!! I was very happy with my purchase, and would definitely buy from again!

I'm using this to secure a my 50' flat screen to the wall. We have a todler who likes to climb. These work great and I would recommend them to anyone.

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Basically tells you that you need to hire some one to set up your HD TV.. To much Tech stuff. Ended up doing it by eye......

The instruction is easy to follow. However, it basically just shows that the default settings of my TV is good. If you are buying this product, you probably have a HD TV, and it must be fairly new. Maybe this product is useful for an old TV. But if you are just like me, who is excited to have a new HD TV and want to fine tune it to make it look the best, you can just save your money. That's my 2 cents.

Using this disk for adjusting my new plasma's user controls was so easy. Using test patterns to correctly "dial in" my color, tint, sharpness, etc. rendered a very accurate image. The patterns on this disk stayed on the screen for as long as I needed them to unlike another I have used that "time out" too soon. I also learned a wealth of information from the tutorial section. You too will also understand why competing manufacturers sets look so vastly different while you shop for your new flat panel. No home theater tool box should be without Digital Video Essentials!

Good product with lots of info about HD and what it all means. Just a little to technical for me.

I am finally experiencing picture quality on my HDTV, that up until now, I had only seen in Best Buy's and Sony retail stores where they calibrate the picture professionally to get you to buy. Buy this if you want to experience the full potential of your HDTV!

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I purchased this product for one reason only, but wound up using it for so much more. I needed it because my 1-year-old 16:9 plasma TV had two vertical lines that outlined the 4:3 frame that was "burned in" from watching regular non-widescreen content. PixelProtector's "wash" options were reported as being able to remove this burn-in, as long as there was even the slightest chance that it was not permanent. I had tried the TV's built-in burn-protection and burn-removal features, but the lines were still there. I was not optimistic, but for the price, I didn't have much to lose. When I received the NTSC DVD, I read the entire manual (a PDF file on the DVD, accessed via a PC). I was supposed to start with "Wash 2" (a pure white screen) to see how much damage there was to deal with. Then I was to run "Wash 1" (flashing pixels very randomly) for a few hours, multiple times if necessary. When I popped in the DVD and started "Wash 2", it was a 4:3 picture. This was very strange because the packaging specifically said "Widescreen" , and the opening menu was 16:9. I checked "Wash 1" and "Wash 3" and they were both 16:9. I went on to the product's website and filled out a support form. Within a few hours, I had a response to supply my mailing information and a new one would be sent out immediately. It was only a few days later that I received a new copy. Sadly, it exhibited the same problem. After viewing the properties of the video file for "Wash 2", it showed that the DVD was authored incorrectly. I sent another e-mail explaining exactly what the issue was, and the response from the author was incredible. He thanked me for pointing out the problem, and told me that he would have a new batch produced. One week later, he had a new batch and promptly sent me a DVD from that new batch. "Wash 2" was perfectly authored in 16:9. This is the type of customer service that you rarely see anymore. Instead of companies that keep you on hold for a half-hour or more, or never answer your e-mails, this company had the author himself take the interest to work with me to resolve the problem. My e-mails never went more than a few hours before being answered. As for the product itself... simply amazing. With "Wash 2", I saw the lines as clear as day. I ran "Wash 1" for 8 hours, and then checked it again. It was slightly (but noticeably) better. I couldn't believe it - I thought that the damage was permanent, but seeing the slight reduction was proof that this problem could be taken care of. I ran "Wash 1" for 16 hours, gave it an 8-hour rest, and ran it again for 16 hours. Only then did I check "Wash 2" and THE LINES WERE GONE. I will now run "Wash 1" 8 hours weekly, and "Wash 3" for 20 minutes weekly (read the documentation both in the PDF and in the program itself - it contains a wealth of information). Although many people will be using this program to calibrate their systems, as I said before, this was NOT the reason I bought the DVD. HOWEVER... having fixed my burn-in problem, I used the calibration screens to calibrate the brightness, contrast, color, and sharpness. I have done so using both "Avia" and "Video Essentials" since I bought the TV, and they certainly improved the picture quality, but PixelProtector is much better. I guess the other two programs were for CRTs, and although they certainly helped with the plasma TV, PixelProtector was probably written with newer plasma and LCT technology in mind. The bottom line is that I cannot believe that it got rid of the burn-in in the first place, and the TV's picture is, in a word, stunning. Both due to PixelProtector, its author, and its support team.

I don't know who is writing the positive reviews of this DVD, but I thought it was a total waste of money. After I wasted the ink to print the 21 page instruction manual it still made no sense. The manual shows you a few test screens and is real vague at explaining what to do with each one, then when you put the DVD in it shows you different test screens that are not in the manual and asks you to select one. So then test screens show up on your TV for around 20 seconds each then it changes to another one and you are supposed to hit pause each time and adjust something on each one. The problem is very few of the test screens are in the manual so you have no idea what to adjust on 3/4 of them. And like I said above, even the ones that are in the manual don't have a good explanation.

The instructions for use of this DVD are minimal at best. Supposedly you can go to their website for more detailed instructions, but retail customers must register for their forum to see the instructions. It would have been far more convenient if the instructions were included, either in printed form or on the disk itself. I can't comment on whether the DVD will fix "stuck pixels." You must run it for many hours to achieve that result.

Did not see any difference and could not get any help from customer NO service.

This DVD comes with no printed instruction manual, and no on-screen help. The disc contains a PDF file of very limited instructions, which I found vague and basically useless. The DVD itself is nothing more than a series of calibration images, most of which aren't even mentioned, much less explained, in the instruction file. My advice: save your money.

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Although receiving this product in a timely manner, It took 3 days of using the product for all but 2 of the lights to stop working. So I did not get to see any results because my product was 'broken' before I could even reach a result revealing stage.

While I do give them credit for mailing the product in a timely manner, it arrived broken. I tried to return it, they advised me to contact the manufacturer. I mailed a letter as instructed and still have not heard a thing and still do not have my product. I wanted to use this before a special event, and could not! I order online quite often and this is the only time I have felt so disappointed. Please make sure you read the return policy! They also charge a re-stock fee, which is totally absurd! They even tried to bribe me with a $5.00 credit if I would give them a better rating! I told them that they represent the products they sell, and in this case they failed as a seller. I would order elsewhere.

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Cloth gear bag is okay, but it's a little flimsy. It's functional but for me I'd prefer something a little heavier in weight. This is polyster like and I would prefer something with a heavier feel, but it's okay.

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Not universal. wanted to hang a Sony 32 but could not fit to back of unit. Lack of longer screws stopped me in my tracks

The quality of this TV wall bracket is outstanding! The metal is of a heavy gage and the built in level bubblers is great! Also this bracket came with a mini electronic stud finder! Once installed on the wall I was able to do pull ups on the bracket with no sign of movement (and I am no lightweight!) The only gripe I have with this wall mount was the locking cams. The screws are installed into the cams to prevent the TV from being pushed up and off of the bracket. The problem is that once the TV is on the wall the cams don't line up great and I had to use a really long magnetic screwdriver (18") to install the lock screw and try really hard not to drop the screw. Other that that I am very pleased with the overall quality of this Flatscreen TV Wallmount and would recommend it to anybody.

Let me start by saying it is a very good mount that was well packaged and it arrived quickly. My only concern is that there are no M6 washers in the package. When I called tech support I was informed that my tv had caused the washers to not fit the supplied screws (Didn't make any sense to me either). It was an easy fix by going down to the hardware store so I didn't really mind. Just thought the phone support would be slightly more knowledgeable.

The frame is fine in construction and appearance but didn't have bolts that fit my TV so I had to go to the hardware store...annoying. Yeah I could've probably looked this up, but c'mon, how many different types of bolts can there be?

Very easy! Using a stud finder made it a breeze(home depot $20), Flip the tv over hook 2 pieces on, find studs and at what height you want tv to sit, screw bracket to wall, hook devive cables etc. to tv, tv sets on bracket, tv slides from side to side for better centering adjustment. Tighten up the safety screws and your done! I really liked that the tv sits close to the wall not a huge gap.

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these cable were way cheaper than the one that i had in mind to buy from tigerdirect.com, so thats why i bought these cables but i have no idea why that joker that counted the pin on the dvi cable. along enough our video card and monitor say DVi or even DVI output then you can use the cable. now if it only has vga on either on then no way in hell this would work for you. this review has been brought to you by the "computer-stooge".

I purchased this cable to compliment my new 22in widescreen acer LCD. There was an immediate difference in clarity and color compared to the old vga cables. I am very happy with this purchase.

I ordered this and got a dvd-d cable. Worked great with my imac to my samsung monitor. Very nice cable.

I was confused initially as to what I actually needed when I borrowed a family's monitor to attach to my MacBook Pro. There seems to be several kinds of DVI cables available. Apple supplies a VGA-DVI adapter that would attach to the supplied VGA cable that comes with the monitor. I searched for hours here on Amazon as well as Google as to what was actually needed. I counted the pins and made an educated guess that the plug advertised here was the one that was needed, despite the seemingly legitimate reviewer complaints that the vendor (or Amazon?) was misrepresenting the product. The product sold here is an 18-pin, 6', DVI cable (male to male), but the headpiece (the end pieces) is a cream-color not black. Nevertheless, it fits in perfectly to my MacBook Pro and to the external Compaq WF 1907 19" monitor.

How difficult would it be to include Single Link in the description? I can see in the photo now that it has only three rows of pins. But I have a cable I don't need. I ordered the dual-link cable from a different vendor.

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This product is as good as any HMDI cable on the market. It is a great value for the price and I am very pleased with the product and its fine function. I highly recommend it.

Why buy your cable from Radio Shack or Best Buy for 40 USD. These cables work fine and are great.. I got three of them for 10 USD Serves the purpose, may not be gold plated and works like a charm

Cable is made of small gauge wire and the HDMI connections seem to lose contact every once in a while. I have to jiggle the cable to regain the connection. I payed a little more for a new cable and solved the problem, so I'm pretty sure the cable was the problem.

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You can't go wrong with this mount. No problem assembling or mounting on the wall. Best price in the land!

Easy to install, good price, does the job. Did not come with a stud finder. Screwing the bolts was tough and it did not come with a wrench or right tools. Tilt is also not very easy to change.

I had my 32" TV mounted in under 30 minutes. Very easy to install and seems to be very sturdy. With my 32" TV you can see the brackets when you are off to the side. This was sort of expected because the minimum TV this is used for is 32", a larger TV would not have this problem.

it was ok but I didn't like that the 2 long bracket had to be put together

I ordered this on Monday, had the shipping expidited, and recieved it on Thursday. (From Phoenix to Dallas) The box contained everything it was supposed to contain and the product was exactly as advertised. It was easy to install and works perfectly. I couldn't be more satisfied. Especially since I priced one just like it as Wal-Mart for $119.

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Good value for money, can't believe retail stores charge as much as $30 for HDMI cables. This cable is just fine, don't believe any of the hype about superior cables.

Don't waste your money at Best Buy on an HDMI cable, what a rip off. This works perfectly.

It is true, don't let the salesman at a store or a friend tell you that you need one of the more expensive, hansom ones, this one does the job, blue ray discs on my Panasonic player, look awesome, and the price on amazon, is almost hard to believe, definitely recommend this cable

This cable does everything it should do. I cannot understand why people pay 2 - 4 x more for cables that vare electrically identical. This is a great value.

After only a month one of the ends broke, and i wasnt being rough with it.

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This is an excellent mount for the price. Very sturdy and very reasonable price. Just as good or better than those sold at BestBlow and 1/4 the price. Not to mention prime shipping for free.

Well built and easy install. I had my 110 pound son hang on it to ensure it would hold the TV - no problem. Great price for the product ($60)

I'm one of those guys who likes to DIY as much as possible. Not to be cheap, per se, but to learn as much as I can about whatever new gadgetry I come across. So, after seeing the amazing price and reviews on this mount after buying a Samsung 32" LCD TV, I sprung for it. Unbeknownst to me at the time, this company shipped from the same city of San Diego, CA, so I literally received it the next day or so.. love it! This gave me time to review the instructions, which came with a nifty little bubble level that proved to be helpful in checking my work. I also heeded the advice to buy a $9 stud finder (even though I'm an amazing stud myself) to find the beams within my apartment wall. My TV came about 3-4 days later, so I was able to practice my "techniques" in finding studs. The TV came in, but had to drop a deuce because I was so excited. My reading material were the instructions for one last review, and after winning the war against my toilet, I was ready for my next battle, Mounting the LCD. Screwdriver in hand, I attacked with relentless courage and after sorting the plate, screws, and destroying any plastic bag that stood in my way, I was victorious once again. I mounted the mount vertically as shown in the photo, and with precision accuracy, latched the LCD onto the mount. Yes. The amazing victory sent adrenaline rushing throughout my body so much that I did a shoryuken and blasted a whole in my 10 ft. ceiling. Yes, I am amazing, and mounting my LCD to the wall proves this fact. Of course, physics will tell you that if you extend a heavy object over a long distance, the weight will cause a slightly flaccid dip that is only detected by my bubble level. I don't notice anything as I watch from my now instant-score tempurpedic bed, because I can angle the TV as I like. Thanks, Peerless, you've elevated me to pimp status.

I wanted to mount my 32" flat panel in a corner location. I ordered this unit and it worked perfectly. A word of caution about using this mount in a corner location. Because of the size of the base, I found trying to attach the mount on either side of the corner would not work because the screws would just miss the studs. I solved this problem by cutting a 2x2 lengthwise, corner to corner, to create a filler/shim that makes a flat surface in the corner. This worked perfectly. I attached the filler/shim to the corner with a couple of drywall screws. Then attached the TV mount to the wall using some 4" wood screws I picked up at the hardware store. I pre-drilled all the screw holes so I would not split my filler/shim. This worked great. Very solid and I am comfortable with the mount carrying the weight and staying attached to the wall. The screws that came with the mount were way too short. It would have been nice if the manufacturer had anticipated the use of a filler/shim for a corner mount as it would have made the installation go much smoother and quicker if they would included this in the kit. Excellent product. I highly recommend.

Product was well worth the money. Wall mount was easy to set up, is easy to use. We are very happy with the product.

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Look, this toy is gonna break. Mine did the fist day. There is clearly a screw or something loose on the inside. But, that doesn't mean this toy isn't still all that is awesome. The best part? The usage. This is vintage 80s laser tag with huge Halo weaponry. The pics do not do justice to the size of these things. The gun pictured here is almost the size of an adult arm which makes sense since that is how big they look in the Halo game. Children will most likely not be able to use this toy at all. It is heavy bordering on cumbersome but this only shows that this toy is meant for teenagers to adults. Anyone who has played the Halo games is going to think this is fun and anyone who also ever played laser tag is going to think this is doubly fun. This rifle shoots fast and there is a recoil. The rifle can overheat and flaps will jut out that you have to reset. (The flaps broke on mine so I taped them down which fixed the problem. In fact after I taped them down I realized I might have done this anyway as it speeds up how fast you can reset the gun when it overheats.) This rifle comes with an electronic target you wear to register hits. The last person to run out of "lives" via hits wins. The target works reasonably well but just like 80s laser tag it doesn't always register a hit at long distances or when it is in movement. I was able to register a hit on my brother by bouncing a shot of a mirror. If you looked this item up it means you wanted to buy it. These toys are not perfect but they are a lot of fun and I would highly recommend them. My only caveat is that you should shop around as they are often expensive and you might find a deal elsewhere. I waited and bought them on sale.

Simply, this is a very cool looking and cool functioning toy. My son loves it. The fins get to the point where they can be knocked off somewhat easily during play. The first of these, I glued on with Gorilla Super Glue. This caused it to break above the mount joint, so I pulled the still attached broken piece out (lot of work) and glued it back to the fin with same Gorilla Glue. I then re-mounted the repaired fin in its mounting slot with Goop, which holds but remains flexible. I did this to all the fins, which have all become looser through play. Now when a fin gets roughly bumped it will pop out before breaking off, and none of the fins pop out as easily. A minor modification issue but not unsurmountable. Still, all of the other aspects of this toy over-ride the fin inconvenience. It's awesome overall, and you won't be dissapointed.

I bought this a while ago for a 12 year old. He loves it and used it for a Master Chief costume on Halloween. Everybody loved it. The normal price is high but on sale it's worth it. It does go through batteries like you would expect if you use it a lot.

Definitely a fun toy, and if you do laser tag it's even funner. For me i used it more as a costume prop to go with the whole Master Chief costume bit. It sounds real, even "starting up" sound as you turn it on. It "overheats" like in the game and looks cool when that happens. Again though, like the costume, the cheap material (chinese-made) is it's flaw. I took off the little "wing blades" on the end of it because: they're too easily broken or get stuck on things/people when you're walking. So off they went. Much better without them, even if you're going for authenticity, I'd recommend taking them off. Fun product though. Maybe I'll even use it an a laser tag game, ha.

When i first got it, i screamed like a little girl, and i dont do that often. Got it in a BIG box, ran upstairs, and shreded the box open. When i took the gun out of the box, it rattled. I have no clue what it is, but other than the "Mysterious Rattling", this is the perfect gift for that hardcore halo fan.

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Purchased at Christmas on special for $7.99. Instructions are at best minimal, but 7-year old daughter seems to have been able to figure it out without difficulty. Unit is physically a little smaller than I expected, and screen is only 2.5-inches, but it is colorful, it makes all the necessary noises, and it does seem to work (in hand-held mode, anyway, haven't plugged it into a TV yet because the cord is only about 6-feet long and I need it about twice as long before I'll let the kids use it on the TV). The games appear to include knockoffs of Tetris, Bejeweled, and Brickbreaker. Haven't had any problems with unit. Hasn't started eating batteries.

This was the perfect entertainer for a 12 hour vacation drive for my 5 yr old daughter. I even enjoyed playing it. Unfortunately it started eating batteries and died even with trying another new set of batteries and then an ac adapter with no revival. I bought this on QVC for $20 so $50 for less than 4 months of play isn't worth it.