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AM/FM/Cassette Stereo Recorder Review

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(More customer reviews)The computer is marking this a two-star item when all I indicated is one star.If no stars were possible I'd mark that.

The first day I received this radio I tried a pre-recorded cassette tape.It played all right -so after a couple of minutes I shut it off, put in a fresh tape, and tried to record a radio program.

The radio played all right, but it failed to record.The tape did not advance.And it was also the last time I could produce even a hint of sound out of an old tape.

Perhaps the radio thought I should be honored at sitting in on its last gasp.I was not.

Yes, it's a cheap item but I feel it should have given me at least a solid week's performance before it lay over on its back.

To return it for repairs or replacement would make the loss even greater because the shipping expenses are so high.

I have ordered a new Sony from another source at considerably more expense.The new one is supposed to play CD's as well as tapes, which is not really what I wanted - but I simply could not find another simple radio/cassette recorder.

A most unpleasant experience was had by all.

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Product Description:
Coby Electronics Corporation is a manufacturer of quality consumer electronics products designed to deliver outstanding performance for value conscious consumers who do not compromise on product performance. It may be hard to think of the COBY CX244 as a companion but, in a sense, it is. Whether it rests atop your desk, nightstand, or is actively with you on walks, this portable stereo is designed to entertain. There are 2 integrated speakers to deliver stereo sound. There's a built-in cassette recorder with a built-in microphone - great for recording lectures and seminars. An AM/FM radio is built-in for your pick of music, talk, and news. You can even record directly from the radio onto the cassette recorder. The CX244 has a dual-volt power supply which means you can take it on trips to other countries. All you need are optional plug adapters. Plays pre-recorded cassette tapes Built-in stereo speakers Jack for connecting optional stereo headphones.

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Ion iCD04FX Personal Audio Portable DJ Station Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a crossover. That means that while it isn't a Technics turntable, it isn't a raging ghetto blaster either. I'm new to te whole mixing thing, and I find it straightforward and easy to use, so I recommend it to anyone who wants to pretend they're Pete Rock. However, it won't get you any where if you're serious about DJing. It isn't very loud, but you can plug it in to larger speakers. This Boombox is a good gift idea for a teenager that likes music. It's fun, and that's about it. My only real problem with it is that the right player skips, so we'll see if I can sort that out.

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Product Description:
The ultimate in mobility, ION audio's iCD04fx Portable DJ CD Station gives you the freedom to mix your music wherever the party is. Integrating dual CD players with pitch control, a DJ mixer, and stereo speakers, the iCD04fx Portable DJ CD Station lets you mix songs as smoothly as the pros. With special DJ effects built in, and an included microphone, get ready for endless fun anytime, anywhere.

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Cambridge SoundWorks PlayDock XM - Speaker system Review

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(More customer reviews)If you're looking for a great sounding powered speaker for your Roady, and don't plan to move it around very often, this could be just what you're looking for.The sound quality is very good, even at low volume levels.The sound is clear, with good range.

Battery life is about 8 to 10 hours, depending on volume level.The Playdock powers itself off automatically to extend battery life after the Roady has been off for five minutes.Unfortunately, there is no battery gauge.

But the PlayDock weighs enough that most of us won't be moving it around very often.Most people will probably leave it plugged in most of the time.If you're looking for a portable unit, keep in mind that the PlayDock weighs about as much as a bowling ball (I haven't weighed it, but I'd estimate around 15 pounds).

The controls are simple.The only controls are a power button, volume, mute and a "wide" button.Although the sound is well balanced, I was surprised to find no bass/treble controls.And a battery gauge of some kind would be nice.

Pro's:
Very good sound quality
Battery Life
Simplicity

Con's
Heavy!
No battery gauge

If you're willing to sacrafice weight for sound quality, I recommend the PlayDock.

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Product Description:
Cambridge SoundWorks PlayDock XM is the best sounding satellite radio player available. With PlayDock XM, you'll enjoy XM Satellite Radio programs in gorgeous, full-bodied sound. Let PlayDock XM be the transportable "home base" for your Roady satellite receiver. With over ten hours of stored power, you will not need an AC outlet nearby!Transportable design features two main speakers and a powerful bass speaker! PlayDock XM plays for hours in the backyard or porch without AC power. PlayDock XM Portable Amplified Speaker System by Cambridge SoundWorks is the first stereo music player specifically designed for the Delphi Roady.

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Disney by Memorex DCD6000-C Portable CD Player (Classic) Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased for my son for our trip to disney. he loved it but after a few months it stopped working the cds would no longer play so we replaced it and the new one stopped working as well. I would not recommend this product to anyone it is over priced and you are just paying for the disney name.if you do purchase make sure you get a warranty because you will be bringing it back.

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Disney's exciting classic-styled DCD6000-C portable radio from Memorex offers cool Disney fashion that kids will love alongside great CD and radio functionality. It delivers full compatibility with homemade audio CD-Rs and CD-RWs, 45 seconds anti-skip protection, and drift-free digital PLL tuning with a 20-preset memory to simplify radio operation (10 FM, 10 AM). Twenty-four-track CD programming and random/repeat play make it easy for users to play favorites.
The DCD6000-C's portal-like LCD screen features custom two-tone Disney animation and offers clear indicators for CD track, radio station, preset number, reception strength, and battery level. Kids will enjoy the unit's large buttons arranged in the famous Mickey Mouse silhouette. The included stereo headphones have their own volume control, and their wrap-around design won't impede movements or get tangled in hair. Bass boost heightens the impact of most CD and radio programming when desired.
A snazzy Disney logo crowns the CD player's traditional red and yellow coloring. The unit runs on two AAA batteries (not included).

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Audiovox SIR-CMB3 Sirius Satellite Radio Receiver and Docking Station Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a great receiver. There are some others out there that are smaller but aren't as easy to use and don't have the clear text that the Audiovox has. I looked at the XACT and the Star Dock before buying this unit. The other units didn't have direct track access (they only have preset buttons 1-6) so imagine scrolling through 120+ channels to get the one you want. There are 10 buttons to select from on the Audiovox. The can be used for presets or for direct channel access (just press the dial first). The Audiovox also has a bigger screen with four lines of text.

I also really like the quality of the Sirius service. I've listened to XM before and the quality just isn't as good. Being able to listen to my school's college football games is a great bonus.

Highly recommended!

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Product Description:
Get ready for serious audio entertainment with the Audiovox SIR-CMB3 Sirius Satellite Radio Receiver and Docking Station. This small, low-profile unit delivers more than 120 channels of crystal-clear Sirius satellite radio programming on the go.
The built-in wireless FM transmitter turns any FM receiver into a Sirius radio. This receiver has 35 selectable frequencies -- just tune the correct station and pump Sirius satellite-quality radio through your home stereo system. The large, six-line LCD screen with easy-to-read amber backlighting delivers station, song, artist, and other information.
This receiver features a dedicated Jump button for in-and-out access of your favorite programming and a memory capture (S-Seek) that stores 20 of your favorite songs. Search all incoming channels to see if your favorite song is being broadcast or search ahead to see when they'll be played next, and with the time-based functions you can even set a program alert notification for your favorite broadcasts. You'll never miss a beat with Sirius and the SIR-CMB3.
The docking station is equipped with a cigarette lighter power adapter and an adjustable mounting bracket for easy, convenient placement in your vehicle. It also includes a small magnetic roof mount antenna, guaranteeing exception reception of Sirius' satellite radio network. With amazing portability and easy docking accessories for your home and vehicle, the SIR-CMB3 will allow you to enjoy Sirius satellite radio almost anywhere.
The receiver also doubles as a clock with an alarm and sleep timer. For more information about Sirius digital-quality sound, coast-to-coast coverage, and more than 120 channels of satellite radio entertainment, visit the Sirius web site.
What's in the Box
SIR-PNP3 receiver, wireless remote control, two AAA batteries, docking station, mounting base, DC power adapter, antenna, audio cable, hardware kit, Sirius channel guide, product registration card, and user's manual.

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Delphi SkyFi3 XM Satellite Radio with Car Kit Review

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(More customer reviews)This would by my forth XM unit I've used since signing up in 2003. I've used the SkyFi, the SkyFi2, the RoadyXT (My brother actually) and now, the SkyFi3.Choosing this unit itself was a no-brainer when shopping around for portable units.

The SkyFi3 takes all the functionality of my beloved SkyFi2 (pause/rewind features more than anything) and crosses it with the versatility of the Helix/Inno.Unlike the Helix and the Inno though, this unit has a bias towards car use, yet still gives you the option to be completely mobile (With the purchase of the antenna/headphone set). The Helix/Inno units, which are primarily for on-the-go usage, have a much smaller, yet more colorful screen than the SkyFi3, and also include a built in antenna for on-the-go Live XM feed without any extra accessories.

The SkyFi3 on the other hand, has a much bigger screen, though monochrome, that make viewing from afar much easier. Also, as stated above, unlike the Helix/Inno, this unit has the ability to pause and rewind live feed. It is the first of it's kind to accept MicroSD memory cards for your own music to be added to your playlists, giving you nearly unlimited storage. Be warned though, Recording Live XM feed is limited to the built in 256MB (~10 Hours). The only potential downfall this unit has over the Helix/Inno would be it's large size in comparison. Also, having such a large screen could potentially get scratched much easier. The SkyFi3 is significantly cheaper than the Inno/Helix and when bought through certain retailers, you are given a voucher to get the $50 Standard Wearable Kit for free.

As for the overall sound quality, as long as you are using the SureConnect or a direct wired connection to your car radio, quality is equal to any other XM unit (Of course, using a non-modulated method will be the absolute best). But if you attempt to use just straight up Wireless FM Transmitter, forget it.Total trash.I am going to assume the FCC forced Delphi to use a much lower power transmitter.I live in the Buffalo, NY area and I've gone through the entire FM band and couldn't find a single channel that even made it usable. The SureConnect kit that comes with the SkyFi3 is just a clip that connects to your AM/FM antenna on the outside of your car, then connects to a wire that plugs into your car kit. Make sure you use this unless you have another method of hard wiring the unit to your radio (either by FM Modulation of an Aux input port)

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DELPHI SA10271-11B1 SKYFI3(TM) RECEIVER WITH CAR KIT & SA10252 2.8" LARGE SCREEN WITH HORIZONTAL OR VERTICLE MOUNT;30-MIN PAUSE & REPLAY FEATURES; STORES UP TO 10 HOURS OF XM PROGRAMMING WITH BUILT-IN MEMORY;STORES UP TO 500 SONGS WITH OPTIONAL MICRO SECURE DIGITAL CARD(TM);PLUG-IN-PLAY;INTEGRATED TUNER; PORTABLE PLAYBACK MODE WITH INTERNAL 5-HOUR RECHARGEABLE BATTERY; BOOK MARK & PURCHASE SONGS WITH XM & NAPSTER(TM); ARTIST & TUNE SELECT;XM SPORTS & STOCK TICKER; INCLUDES XM RECEIVER, CAR KIT, REMOTE, EARBUDS & USB CABLE & SA10252 SKYFI3(TM) RECEIVER WITH CAR KIT & SA10252

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Sirius SR4000 Orbiter Receiver Satellite Radio Review

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(More customer reviews)This is one of the older (to my knowledge) Sirius units.I've had mine 3+ years.They are bigger and clunkier than many of the new models, but to me with the larger display and button size it is far easier to use and preferable.I have 5 of these in my family and have not had trouble with any of them.Mine is used in my car on my daily commute and then taken into the office to be used all day in the compatible boombox.I've looked at the new ones and while they do appear a bit more slick and sophisticated, I've decided for now I'll keep what works very well for me. FYI - In two of our cars, I have the unit hidden out of sight in the center console with the antenna on the rear deck inside the car and it works well if you make certain the antenna has a good view of the sky.To me the trade off of a possible very slight degradation of performance is more than offset by the convenience of a totally inside the vehicle installation.

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Product Description:
Next NFL season, why not listen to DJ Shockley and the Atlanta Falcons on your very own Sirius radio? With the Sirius SR4000 Orbiter Reciever you can, as it is the heart of the Orbiter system. Use it with the optional SH4000 Home Docking Station and you'll be enjoying Sirius Satellite Radio all day and all night - seriously!

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Sportster SPTK1 Sirius Satellite Radio Plug-n-Play Receiver/Car Kit Review

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(More customer reviews)As mentioned in my other satellite radio reviews, I have both Sirius and XM and I like Sirius much more than the XM. I like the music channels on Sirius more and Sirius has much more exclusive programming. The Sportster receiver and boombox is great for satellite radio on the move. Great for bringing it outdoors to a park or the beach, whatever. The only thing that I wish this receiver had is the ability to record. The inability to record and the fact that the Sirius Orbiter boombox that I had sounded a little better when playing crisp sounding highs. Overall a great boombox, just make sure that you buy some 4500mAh nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries with it!

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Philips PSS110/17 256 MB Personal MP3 Sound System Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this product because I'm looking for something that I can use while in the bathroom/shower in the morning.Normal shower radios always sound awful and most don't have MP3 capability.Obviously I can't take this unit into the shower, but it takes up very little space and I can set it near the shower without any problem.

First the good:

1.This unit sounds really good for what it is.It's not going to compete with your stereo system, but the sound is clean and crisp.It's also very loud when you turn the volume all the way up.Easily loud enough to accommodate a midsize room.It sounds better by far, than any other speaker I've heard that is a similar size.

2.It has a rechargable battery, with a life of about 10 hours.Some people may see this as a liability, but I hate changing batteries all the time so I like it.

3.This thing makes a very passable alarm clock.Some of the other comments knock this feature, however, after upgrading the firmware many of the problems go away.After upgrading the firmware, you can choose which song the alarm plays.Also hitting any button engages a 10 minute snooze.Hitting a button while it snoozes turns off the alarm.I'd even consider using it as a replacement for my current clock radio, and then taking it with me while I get ready.

4.The unit got great radio reception for me.I know some people had problems with this, but after I attached the included antenna, I was able to receive a lot of different stations.I suppose other's mileage will vary.

Unfortunately, the unit has has some real limitations which as a result caused me to return it.

1.It's only USB 1.1.It takes quite a while to fill the device.I do not understand why they didn't go USB 2.0 on this.Basically, if you add the full 256 MB of music, you might as well go get some coffee while it loads.

2.It only works, officially, with the included musicmatch software.Since I run Linux, this software is no good for me.I was able to get this to work using a third party software package named pyGogear:http://freshmeat.net/projects/pygogear/This software manipulates the SQLite database which the unit uses to access the playlists and what not.It has no GUI and certainly is not for the faint of heart, however.

I don't understand why they didn't make it so that you can just copy the tracks on.Granted you may not get the ID3 taginfo (this is my guess as to why they didn't do it) and hence song navigation by artist, album, etc; but it could still just play the music and maybe list the filename.

3.It has no expansion capabilities.An included flash reader seems like it'd be a no brainer to me.

4.This one is the biggy...It's only 256 MB.I knew this going in, thought I could make it work, but I couldn't.It simply is not enough capacity.It takes so long to transfer music to the device, making it painful to change the track selection often.I thought maybe I could bear re-encoding my MP3s to 48 or 64 kb/s, to get a larger selection on the unit but I couldn't.They simply sound too horrible at the lower bitrates, particularly through this device which sounds pretty good with higher bitrates.WMA isn't much of an option for me because I run Linux.

In short, I really wanted to like this unit.I do like this unit.It's so close to amazing (you have to hear it)...If Philips releases another one that uses a microdrive (a few gig capacity) with usb 2.0, or uses a flash reader (this would be optimal); I'd totally buy it, keep it, and give it 5 stars.

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It's your personal space in this crowded, stimulus-driven world. Listen to your favorite music from speakers or earphones - music from your CD's or that you downloaded from MP3 or WMA approved websites. Or listen to the built-in FM radio. It's your choice because it's your space.Enjoy more music with FM tunerFast downloads from your PC via USB Built-in rechargeable battery enjoy up to 10-hour music playback per full charge Travel case to store and protect the set when it is not used Multifunction LCD Screen Equalizer settings- Classic, Hip Hop, Jazz, Pop, Rock Frequency response- 20 Hz - 20 000 Hz

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RCA RP2480 Portable CD/MP3 Player Review

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(More customer reviews)I collect public domain old time radio shows from Internet enthusiasts' websites, which feature many hundreds of shows from the 1930's and 40's.Most of these are taken from old noisy transcriptions or network shows, with limited audio fidelity, and are encoded as 'low' as 16 kilobits resolution.This model RCA is one of the few portables that I have found that will play even 16 kbs Mp3 files (the manual claims the file encoding must be at least 32, but I find that 16, 22, or 24 kb encoding also play just fine.) Unfortunately it is true -- as stated in the manual -- that WMA files have to be 64 kbs, which leaves out many OTR files, but as far as I know, few (perhaps no) portables handle 16 kbs WMA files, though computer software can do so.

I am a professional sound engineer of many years' experience so I have been mystified by the negative reports about this player, written by users who have had very bad luck with their units.I have not had almost any of the problems reported by others.It is such a reliable player that I am now looking for a second one, or perhaps a later RCA model, to augment it.I also own an RCA RCD-148 CD/Mp3 boombox, pretty much the same thing but in a larger cabinet with radio tuner, amp, and speakers -- and have found it, too, to work very reliably, and to play almost any Mp3 file I have on CD-R, with no skips or discontinuities.

Here are the "problems" allegedly experienced by other amateur reviewers:

1. Hiss at all times? This is absolutely NOT the case with mine.Using either the phones supplied, or other better quality ones, I don't hear any line out hiss.

2. Bad sound, worse than other units?Not so!If the equalizer is set for flat reproduction, the sound is equivalent on high quality classical music CDs in my collection to any of my other regular portable CD players.Mp3 files sound absolutely the same as played back thru my Windows' computers.

3. Skipping?Not so in my unit.It takes effort to make it skip: banging on the lid will do it but this is also true of my other half-dozen CD-only portables.It seems no more sensitive to shaking than my Sony or Panasonic CD portable units.

4. Playing part of a CD audio or MP3 track, then quitting? Well, this has never once happened to me in more than a year of use with thousands of tracks played, on either CDs or CDRs.

5. Terrible battery life?Not really; I find it rather close to the claim in the manual.With a brand new pair of high grade alkaline batteries I can usually listen to one or two half-hour old time radio shows daily FOR THREE WEEKS to A MONTH before the batteries need to be replaced.Battery drain may be reduced -- as I use the machine -- by using an external headphone amp and keeping the RCA's volume level on the low side.I employ an inexpensive Koss three-band external equalizer/headphone driver since its graphic equalizer sliders are easier and quicker to use than the programmable equalizer in the RCA player (and have more control range.)

6. Not audiophile sound quality?Perhaps this is partly true.I find that when playing my finest quality classical music audio CDs that the RCA player has a noticeable sampling artefact at the start and close of some tracks, especially on old CDs made without dither.This would suggest that the D-A conversion and filtering is imperfect and not absolutely linear at the lowest part of the dynamic range, where sound levels drop below (say) -45 to -55 dB.For example, my Panasonic SX-SL270 handles the "fade in from black" of the very faintest music tracks seamlessly, while the RCA 2480 produces -- for a few milliseconds -- a slight faint crackle/thud until consistent sample amplitudes are at an appreciable volume.This is not noticeable DURING THE ACTUAL MUSIC but in the 'dead zones' in lead in/lead out tracks; with normal music playing I cannot hear any sampling artefacts at all.I find this inconsequential, and it does not seem to happen at all on Mp3 tracks (or at least the ones I have on CD-R.)

7. Low volume?Not at all; with the headphones supplied, I found the volume level generally higher than my Sony players, and quite sufficient for the music and radio programs that I have on CD.I can only imagine that people who like to play back (say) rap, with a driving, intense, extremely low-frequency bass down to perhaps 30 or 40 Hz would not find the dynamic range and power output of either the RCA's internal amp, or supplied phones, satisfactory; but portables do not handle this type of program material as well as high powered car or home stereo equipment operated from much higher current power sources than two little AA cells!

8. Instructions unclear?As far as I'm concerned, the supplied manual was a model of clarity, and the actual functionality (though somewhat cumbersome at first) is quite logical once you absorb the idea of what to do, step by step.The display provides more information than any other portable I've seen, and the ability to search the root and directories of CD-Rs containing huge numbers of files is quite exemplary and straightforward.I think the average VCR is an order of magnitude more complicated and confusing than this little device!

9. Unreliable.That is not true of the unit that I purchased.It worked correctly from the instant I put in the batteries and first disk; it still works fine a year later after hundreds and hundreds of hours' use.

I can only assume that people who have found this unit to be entirely UNsatisfactory have failed to observe the following conditions:

a. They haven't read the instructions;
b. They are using lousy batteries; maybe even carbon-zinc cheapies;
c. Their CDs are in TERRIBLE shape;
d. They have allowed the unit to become very dirty, so that the lens is not clean and clear;
e. They have subjected it to some severe physical damage, or left it in 100-degree sun for hours at a time (which will dry up the tiny capacitors on the circuit board);
f. They work for COMPETING COMPANIES (!) and are publishing disinformation to discourage people from considering this product;
g. Or -- let's face it -- they just don't know what they're talking about, have ridiculous expectations, and are almost never satisfied.

For the record, I have been a salesman of high end audio, have designed professional recording equipment, and have many years' background as a recording and audio engineer.The RCA is one of my more satisfactory items of home electronics; I recommend it to people who have expectations of actually receiving a product that lives up pretty well to its published specs (if not pleasing ignoramuses and clumsy folks with lousy, damaged CDs and the expectations that a $60 battery-operated portable will operate and sound like a multi-thousand dollar AC-operated device.)
- 8H Haggis

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The RCA RP2480 personal CD player combines slim styling with advanced features--including support for MP3 and Windows Media Audio formats and SmartTrax navigation--making it a great choice for all-night study sessions at the coffeehouse or jogs through the park. It even includes MusicMatch MP3 recording software for burning your own MP3 CDs with up to 10 hours of music each. On-the-go users will appreciate the unit's espXtreme anti-skip protection, which varies from 45 seconds for audio CDs to 200 seconds for MP3 and WMA files, so you can enjoy shock-resistant, uninterrupted music playback even in turbulent conditions. The SmartTrax navigation technology, meanwhile, helps you quickly access specific songs or playlists using a library of computer-generated ID tags that identify digital audio files by title, artist, album, year, genre and track number. The SmartTrax file management system can even "read" song data from your recordable CDs, letting you view track names and create playlists at the touch of a button. To make it easier to navigate through SmartTrax data, the RP2480 includes a three-line dot-matrix display and offers 30-track/folder programmability.
Playback functions include track programming for creating your own custom soundtrack, CD-R and CD-RW compatibility, repeat and shuffle play, resume (starts playing the CD from where it left off), intro scan, and song skip/search. The device's audio performance is enhanced by the digital bass boost system, which ensures a deep, rich overall sound that belies the CD player's compact size, and three equalizer presets that let you customize the audio based on genre and listener preferences. Add in the pair of clip-on stereo headphones, which fit neatly on the ear and stay on while you exercise, and you're ready to rock.

Style-conscious users, meanwhile, will delight in the sleek white color with black highlights. The RP2480 runs for up to 20 hours on two AA batteries, making it a great fit for long road trips and marathon study sessions. And at 5.2 by 1.02 by 5.63 inches, it always takes up a minimum of space wherever you use it. It's also backed by a one-year warranty on parts and labor.
What's in the Box
CD player, clip-on stereo headphones, MusicMatch software on CD-ROM, user's manual.

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Audiovox SIRPNP1 Sirius Satellite Radio Tuner Review

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(More customer reviews)I have owned this complete system for over a year now and I absolutely love it!! It is better than the other models because the shuttle displays more info and the system is really user friendly!I would highly recommend this product to my family and friends.

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Listen to the future of radio today with the plug-and-play Audiovox SIRPNP1 Sirius satellite radio tuner. The SIRPNP1 decodes the incoming Sirius digital-quality radio program information from over 100 music, news, and sports channels and delivers an audio signal to your radio or other audio output equipment. It's easily transportable, and enables you to listen to satellite radio programs in your home or car.
The SIRPNP1 lets you enter your desired channel stream number directly, or search for programming by scrolling through the category list. You can program up to 30 presets of your favorite streams, as well as search by stream, artist name, song title, or category. You can also store up to 10 artist/song title combinations, and the SIRPNP1 can search the incoming Sirius signal and alert you if it matches the artist/song title stored in memory. The Look Ahead feature allows you to stay on and listen to the current radio stream while browsing other streams to see what's playing.
The SIRPNP1 has a 5-line 128 x 64 dot matrix LCD screen featuring artist name and song title. Two information bands at the top and bottom of the display show stream channel number and name, signal strength, and band/preset number. It has a 10-level brightness/contrast control.
The SIRPNP1 Sirius satellite receiver must be used with one of the following adapter kits: Sirius satellite radio is a subscription service that provides up to 100 channels of programming, from digital-quality music to news, talk, and sports. It is available only in the lower 48 states--not available in Alaska, Hawaii, or U.S. territories.
What's in the Box
Audiovox SIRPNP1 Sirius satellite tuner, remote control (P/N136B3485), and 2 AA batteries.

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Kenwood System-H2EC Sirius Here2Everywhere Satellite Radio Tuner with Car Docking Kit Review

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(More customer reviews)I chose the Kenwood because of the look (sleek, blue screen) and reputation of their other products.This product does not live up to their standards.I was really disappointed, and here's why:
When I received the unit, I started with the in-home docking station.I hooked it up right away and basic set-up was easy.You'll know right away whether you can get a signal from the satellite on channel 184 before you subscribe.The instructions about antenna placement was clear... it needs a clear view toward the midwest.That was a problem in my house because of its layout, orientation, and trees on the property.The signal from the satellite was weak and cut out from time to time.The antenna wire was not long enough for my home layout--windows provided too weak a signal, and the roof was out of the question.Eventually, I moved everything around the house until I found a sweet spot.What an ordeal, already.
Second, the FM modulator was very weak.I tried to tune in my home stereo to the freq on the sirius and found that the sirius tuner had to be within one foot of my receiver to get any signal, and then it was weak. With the hard wires--the RCA plugs into AUX on the home stereo--sound was clear and loud.Music at last!
I tried the car kit, and found that the satellite reception was weak there too (here a signal, there a signal and in between... silence).It changed dramatically as I drove across town.The placement of the sirius unit in the car was critical. I tried it on the front of the dash, on the console, in the passenger seat, and all over the windshield.There was only one position in the car where the sirius could talk to the receiver, and that was low-center of the wind shield.Everywhere else was nothing but static.Even in this "sweet spot" I got a poor, static filled signal.Changing freq was easy, but didn't help.No problems with interference from other stations, since there are few in my area.
I was even disappointed with the display.The blue was nice, but the station info was more than could fit and the scrolling was distracting.Changing the setting for display size didn't help: there are two settings for the screen:big and really big.(Audiovox screen for example shows more info on one screen without the need to scroll).
My wife experienced how wonderful and trouble-free Sirius can be with an "older" Streamer, so I'm going to stick with this service and try a different tuner.
The Kenwood is going back.

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Product Description:
Enjoy more than 120 channels of Sirius satellite radio in your car with this comprehensive docking kit, which includes everything you need for vehicle installation. The kit comes with a Sirius Here2Everywhere portable radio tuner, a remote control with batteries, a car docking cradle, a cigarette lighter power adapter, a magnetic mount antenna, a windshield docking base, and an extra power supply cord with fuse. The Here2Everywhere tuner is the centerpiece, with the ability to receive 65 commercial-free music streams and 50 sports, news, and entertainment streams regardless of whether you're driving in a major urban area or on an isolated rural road. Channel information is conveyed on the six-line, 128-by-64 LCD display, which offers three adjustable font sizes, depending on your taste, along with a dimmer and contrast control.
Channel surfing is easy thanks to the intuitive control knob, 30 station presets, and channel skip and lock functions. Listeners can also use the five search modes to find a favorite stream, artist, song, preset, or music genre. Should you happen upon a favorite song, you can even store the file within the unit's 24-song/artist memory bank, and then recall it later when the time is right. Additional features include a clock with an alarm (and a snooze button), an auto shutoff function, and a built-in wireless FM transmitter that broadcasts the Sirius stations on an empty FM frequency.
The car docking kit offers the option of installing the Here2Everywhere tuner on the windshield or console, depending on which location is most convenient. Once installed, the tuner receives its power through either the cigarette lighter adapter or the power supply cord, which fuses directly to the vehicle's 12-volt battery line. The remote control, meanwhile, offers the same functions as the front panel, making it easy to control the unit without losing sight of the road ahead. The Here2Everywhere tuner measures 4.3 by 2.91 by 1.18 inches (W x H x D).
Note: The kit requires an active subscription to Sirius Satellite Radio services.
What's in the Box
Here2Everywhere tuner, remote control, two AAA batteries, car docking cradle, cigarette lighter adapter, car magnetic-mount antenna, car windshield docking base with suction cup, power supply cord, warranty card, user's manual.

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iCraig Alarm Clock Stereo Radio- CMA3004 Review

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(More customer reviews)This product was purchased for my 11 yr old daughter to be used with her first i-Pod Nano.
Pros:Non I can think of at the moment.
Cons:Neon blue light is too bright and there's no dimmer switch...also the color scheme make the it difficult to read from any distance over 5 feet or so.Ours does not charge the i-POD as advertised.Sound is terrible...She gets better sound from her i-Dog.The alarm doesn't work...we set it for a time and the alarm either goes off minutes after the set time or it doesn't go off at all.The radio antenna...what's with the wire.I haven't seen that since the 80's.Why can't they make a better internal antenna?My clock radio doesn't have that and I get fantastic FM reception.All told, I would suggest selecting another brand or paying a little more and getting something better.

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iCraig AM/FM Clock Stereo Radio with iPod Dock

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iMode Alarm Clock Radio iPod Docking Station (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I was so excited to receive my iMode from my wife for Christmas 2008. All the main features seemed to work -- AM/FM Radio, iPod, Alarm Clock x 2 -- except the remote control. It comes with a battery. Since it didn't worked, I assumed it was drained and I replaced it with a new battery. It still didn't work. This was disappointing, because this was not a simple on/off remote. This remote allowed the user to complete EVERY function that can be done on the console of the iMode itself. This is a rare completely inclusive remote for the price.

I called the maker of iMode for a replacement remote since the product is under warranty. I was told to exchange it at the store for a new one (makes sense). I asked what to do if the store didn't have it, and Curtis told me to call them back for a remote. The store was indeed sold out of them, and was not planning on restocking after the holiday (holiday promotion). I called iMode maker back as requested. They told me that I must return it to the store, that the store must call iMode maker to explain that they sold a product with faulty remote, Curtis would then send the new remote to the store where I could pick it up. After all this above action taken, iMode maker told the store that the customer must request the remote under the warranty. I'm done...I left the iMode at the store and requested a full refund. I'm sad to write this review, since the product is potentially great (especially for the bang for the buck), but the low quality of the product and the low quality of the customer service and return policy/protocol, left me with the feeling of iMust Return My iMode.

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Product Description:
iMode IP220-BLACK features plug in iPod and playback music, PLL Digital AM/FM Tuner/Stereo Radio, iPod menu Navigation from the remote control, LCD alarm clock display, Alarm by iPod allows you to wake to iPod or Radio or Buzzer. Additional features include Sleep Control, Electric volume, remote control for iPod and Aux in.

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Memorex Mi2032 - Portable speakers with digital player dock for iPod Review

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(More customer reviews)For the money, not a bad product. The sound quality isn't bad at lower volumes -- not great at higher volumes. It's compact enough to sit on a corner of your desk and enables you to watch podcasts and videos on your ipod. Another bonus is that it charges.

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PRODUCT FEATURES:Four neodymium speakers engineered for full range, distinct soundPowers and charges all iPod devices with docking capabilityFor use in home, office, or travel. Compatible with - iPod touch, iPod classic, iPod Nano (3rd generation), iPod Nano (2nd generation), iPod Video (5th generation), iPod Nano (1st generation), iPod Photo, iPod (4th generation), and iPod Mini.

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