Sirius SDST5V1 Starmate 5 Dock and Play Radio with PowerConnect Review

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(More customer reviews)This little unit is a great item. I bought it for two reasons, first, it is plug-n-play, and second, it offers ala-carte selections.

What is ala-carte? For a cheaper monthly satellite bill, you can select up to 50 channels (minus the premium channels). I went for it, and actually struggled to find 50 channels I liked. Other channels such as Margaritaville are designated as premium, so they are a small add on cost.But all in all, expect to pay from 60% to 75% for the ala-carte cost than the full package.

Admittedly the ala-carte price has risen over the years, but its still cheaper than the full package.

I use this unit in 4 locations; which required the purchase of a couple of docking stations.

My boat. I have an Alpine iDA-x100 head unit with a compatible satellite interface so I can use this unit on the boat. Since the Starmate 5 is controlled by the head unit, the logical choice was to mount it inside a hanging locker in the rear cabin so it was out of the way. The unit hangs on the locker's wall; safe and secure. And the unit is locked onto the docking station. Depressing the docking station release, and the unit pops off.

My car. I also have a docking station in the car, so it can be plugged into the car's stereo system. You really need an upgraded stereo system for this, as an FM modulator is not a good alternative - regardless of whether you are trying to listen to an iPod, satellite receiver, or any other audio device. The idea is that the FM modulator will play through an unused FM channel. But as you travel along the highway, stations come and go, which constantly interfere with the "unused" channel.

Some FM setups are capable of disabling the antenna for the car stereo, and that is the only solution I see as working. However, even if such as setup is used, the audio quality is suspect. Therefore, I would recommend a "proper" configuration, meaning low level RCA inputs. This may mean replacing your stereo, or buying a 3rd party adapter designed for your factory radio.

Ironically, I already have a factory XM satellite receiver in my car, which I used for awhile. But for billing purposes, Sirius and XM are still considered separate companies, so you do not get a multi-unit discount if you have one Sirius and one XM unit.

And I have found that the car's XM receiver, due to the geosynchronous satellite orbits, is prone to dropouts when you do not have a clear sky, such as driving behind a hill, in a city with nearby large buildings, or even a tree-lined boulevard.

Consequently, Sirius uses 3 polar orbiting satellites, and one of them is always in the neighborhood, which results in fewer dropouts. You can still get a dropout or two with a Sirius system, for instance you are downtown with high buildings, you may lose signal. But it is much less of a problem than XM as one of the satellites is generally at a higher overhead angle.

Perhaps the most difficult decision in the car is where to mount the satellite unit. I use a RAM-Mount cup holder setup which works great. Since the use in the car is temporary (when the unit is not home or in the boat), I simply pop the mount in the cup holder and plug the wires in when needed. This also allows me to easily and quickly remove the system when I park the car so it is not tempting to thieves.

Fortunately, my car has a set of RCA level aux inputs - conveniently hidden in the arm rest, so I can connect the Starmate to those and the cables are not hardly noticeable.But since I remove the whole shebang when not being used, this is not an issue.

Installing the antenna and docking station in the car was not even as hard as installing a car stereo. You do need some basic skills, and may need to figure out how to remove a panel or two along the way. But it is not difficult.

My home. I also have a home docking station that I can use the Starmate to listen to satellite at home. I even bought the remote antenna setup to attach to my house exterior. You'll find that most houses have some trouble with the proper reception of the signal, and the best advice if you want a home system is to buy a external antenna.

All of these solutions require plug-n-play docking stations, which are also available from the manufacturer of the Starmate 5.

Finally, I also have a portable "boom-box" adapter for the Starmate 5.

The best attribute of this unit - other than the ala-carte feature - is that it is portable, and the station ID is part of the unit itself. And with plug-n-play, you can move the unit from docking station to docking station and have satellite in your home, car, and boat without having to pay for multiple receivers.

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Powerconnect Fm Transmitter; Supports A La Carte Programming; Pause, Rewind & Replay Up To 44 Min Of Live Radio; 30 Presets; S-Seek Alert; Sportsalert Lets User Track Favorite Sports Team & Race Driver; One-Touch Jump To Local Traffic & Weather Or Favorite Channel; Universal Docking Capability

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RCA RCD175 Portable Cd Player with Cassette Review

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(More customer reviews)Pros: I like the controls, not hard to figure out.The sound is about as good as I expected, it sounds better when you are several feet away.
Cons: When you play a CD, each song is silent until two seconds in.It actually doesn't even show the zero or the one, it just starts at 00:02.This is extremely disappointing to me, and I'm going to return it.

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This unit is compatible with audio CD-R/RW discs. The total number of tracks on the disc can be read from display.

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Sony CFD-S03CP - Boombox - radio / CD / cassette Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a half-decent boombox, especially if you buy it on special.It is relatively light & compact too.

I really like it that it can play CDs with MP3s on them (as well as regular audio CDs).When I need to get MP3 music off my harddrive, the best and most permanent way to store the tunes is onto CD-Rs.I can fit hundreds onto one disc.Like most CD players, it won't play DVDs with MP3s, it has to be on CDs. The menu system is basic, but it gets the job done well enough.You can do some basic searching and programming too.

The digital tuner reception is good.I am glad it catches AM.Many radios these days seem to be excluding AM for some reason.AM is full of goodies you'll never get on FM.You can store a few of your favourite stations with this unit.That's good.

THE SOUND QUALITY ISN'T TOO GOOD.I'd say it is fair.It is kinda tin-can like, even with the megabass feature on.That's too bad, but the sound is definitely clear and it can reach a high volume if you need it too.

I like it that it plays old-school cassettes.I still have plenty of those worth listening to once in a while.However, this is very basic cassette deck.The buttons and mechanism seems kinda cheap.There is no auto reverse and no counter. The digital display only says "TAPE" when you pop a cassette in.A counter comes in handy, especially since there is no "window" on the cassette door to help you see what's left on the cassette.And I miss auto reverse tape decks.Even my old cheapo walkman had auto reverse back in the day. I haven't had to "flip a tape over" in well over a decade.

I like it that the cassette deck can record.But, there is no mic on the unit or even a mic input.That's where all the fun is with these things.Recording onto tapes from a CD or the radio isn't really something people will use too often anymore.

Actually, recording radio shows/interviews might be useful, but what Sony should have done was allow us to record onto CD-Rs.That way we could copy our tapes to CD-Rs instead of CD-s to tape.Also, we could record radio shows and even our voices (with a built-in mic or mic input) into a digital format (like MP3s).

And of course, the mic input could also serve as an audio-in input for attaching an Mp3 player to the unit.You cannot attach an MP3 player to this at all.

But I guess Sony wanted to keep this unit basic and around $100 (although I bought min on special for well below that price).

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The CFDS03CP's compact design is perfect for every room in your house and it is small enough to fit just about anywhere. Featuring a digital FM Stereo/AM tuner and top-loading CD with MP3 playback capability, the pounding speaker system keeps the MEGA Bass beat blaring. With a variety of Play Modes, a Cassette Deck and even an AM/FM Stereo Tuner, this is the only portable player you need.

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Sony CMT-EH15 - Micro system - radio / CD / MP3 / cassette Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased the Sony CMT-EH15 as a gift for my adult daughter to replace her very old Aiwa system.One of the major selling points was the fact that the Sony has a cassette deck.My daughter still has a good collection of cassettes and she does not see the need to replace all of them with CDs.She also doesn't want to buy an iPod and pay to download all of her old music.This is what most manufacturers would have you do if you look at any of the current bookshelf systems for sale.
She began a search on the internet and in local stores for a compact system that would fit in her limited space that had CD, cassette, and radio, of course.Most of the systems that fit her needs were either cheap "boombox" units or huge, coffee table sized systems.We came across this Sony system on several websites.We learned that this was built for the overseas market primarily since it will run on 110 or 220 volts and has the European FM tuner band settings.Several internet dealers only sell the 220 volt version and make you buy a transformer to convert it to be used in the US at 110 volts.
When the system arrived, we set it up in a matter of minutes.The first thing we found was that it has an option to set it to run on the US FM frequency band.You simply have to follow the instruction manual and press a couple of buttons while powering it up.Once you do that, it is set to the US standards for FM.
The radio reception on both AM and FM is very good.There are a lot of preset memories for stations.The cassette player and CD player work great.The cassette has a neat door covering the control buttons when not in use!
The sound is great for small areas, like her bedroom where she uses the stereo.If you're looking for ear-shattering, bass-thumping music, this is not the stereo for you.If you are looking for a great stereo for the bedroom, office, den, etc. this is perfect.
If you are not ready to throw away all your cassette tapes, you should definitely look into this Sony system. By the way, if you do want to listen to your iPod or other MP3 player, there is a front panel audio input.So you really can have everything in one package!

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This compact system would be ideal for any small room, dormitory or study.an attractive black speaker finish, CD and cassette player, plus a radio tuner.

Features:

Shuffle/Program/Repeat ModeHidden Piano Key Cassette DeckAM/FM Tuner with 30 PresetsTimer (Wake-up/Sleep)Bass Boost Function - DSGXBass / Treble ControlPower Save ModePortable Audio InputRemote Control

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Coby CX144 Portable AM/FM Cassette Player/Recorder Review

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(More customer reviews)I really urge everyone to stay far away from this product if you value your cassettes. The one I purchased mangled the first cassette I put in (an irreplaceable one - how could I have been so silly as to put it in without testing the player?). In any case, this product really is a piece of junk. But then, you get what you pay for.

I do want to add that amazon came through for me.

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The Coby CX-144 Portable AM/FM Cassette Player/Recorder is a simple yet functional solution for your portable radio needs. Its sleek yet classic design features a full-range speaker system and headphone jack for private listening. One-touch and automatic level control recording is perfect for storing that memorable radio hit onto cassette tape. Auto stop cassette player, AM/FM radio,Automatic level control recording, One-touch recording, Soft eject cassette door, Full-range speaker system, 3.5mm headphone jack, FM telescopic antenna, 110/220V dual voltage, Requires 4 x "D" batteries (not included).

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Memorex Mi3005BLK iMove Boombox for iPod (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I spent a lot of time searching for some type of speakers that were not going to cost a lot for my daughters iPod Nano.I wanted to get something that would recharge the iPod while she was listening to it and something she could carry around.
The iMove comes with 8 adapters for most iPod's (4th Generation, iPod Photo, iPod w/Video, iPod mini, iPod nano).It did not come with an adapter for the new metal case iPod nano, but Memorex offers a free adapter if you call them at 1-800-321-6993.
The sound is descent and as good as anything I shopped for in the price range up to $120, has a digital display and comes with a radio which is nice as well.

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The iPod perfected the art of listening alone, but what's the fun ofhoardingyour favorite music? Now it's easy to share all your favorite iPod tuneseverywhere yougo with the Memorex iMove boombox. Equipped with a built-in docking station thatpowers and charges all iPods with dock connectors, along with an integrated handlethat's perfect for on-the-go listening, the iMove is a must for college students,peoplewho work outside, and anyone else who hesitates to stay in one place for long. TheiMove is distinguished by its SRS WOW sound enhancement system, which improvesthe dynamic audio performance of your iPod tunes. SRS WOW accomplishes this byproviding a panoramic, three-dimensional audio image that extends the sound fieldinboth the horizontal and vertical planes. In so doing, the technology lowers theperceived low-frequency response so that your ears hear more bass despite thesmalldriver size. It adds up to an immersive, high-quality audio experience that fillsany roomin the house.
The iMove also comes with a digital AM/FM radio--a feature that's notably missingfrom many iPod speaker systems--and several station presets for easy channelsurfing.And, perhaps most importantly for a portable system, the boombox runs on both ACand battery power, with support for eight D-size batteries (not included). Otherdetailsinclude a white backlit LCD display, a sleek black housing, an auxiliary input forconnecting MP3 players and other audio devices, and a wireless remote that letsyouadjust the volume or skip to the next song from anywhere in the room.
The iMove, whose built-in dock holds the iPod 4G (click wheel), iPod color, iPodvideo5G, iPod mini, and iPod nano 1G and 2G, measures 15.7 by 8 by 6 inches (W x H x D)andis backed by a 90-day warranty.
What's in the Box
iMove boombox, AC adapter, universal iPod adapters, wireless remote control,warrantycard, user's manual.

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Audiovox Sirius SUPH1 Dock & Play Home Kit (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this after signing up for Amazon Prime.Received it in two days at no extra charge.Hooked it up to my Onkyo receiver and ran the antenna cable outside...I had to drill a hole through the wall to get the cable outside, behind my components.I put twoscrews onto the outside edge of the overhang of the roof and mounted the antenna.Came inside, hooked up all the wires to the dock and plugged in my Sportster 4.

I got the full 3 bars of signal strength and am enjoying my Sirius Satelite Radio as I'm typing this review.I am trully happy with this purchase and it's about $10 cheaper than Circuit City or Best Buy.

So long as you mount the antenna as the directions state, I don't think anyone should have a problem with the reception.The instructions included show what direction the antenna should be pointing depending on what part of the country you live...also...the optimum position for the antenna is pointing straight up.

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The Sirius SUP-H1 universal plug 'n' play home kit comes with everything youneed to play your Sportster 3, Sportster 4, Starmate 3, Starmate 4, and Stratus satelliteradio receiver through your home stereo speakers. The kit is designed around a handymounting cradle, which holds your receiver in a single easy-to-access location. Just slideyour Sirius receiver into the cradle and rest it on a tabletop, desk, bookshelf, orentertainment center. Once the receiver is mounted, users have two listening options:they can rely on the receiver's built-in FM transmitter, or they can run the included RCAaudio cable between the cradle's audio output and the stereo. The latter option deliversa better overall sound, but is slightly more cumbersome. The bundled antenna,meanwhile, is fully weatherproof, so you can install it indoors or outdoors depending onwhere the satellite signal is strongest. Finally, the kit comes with an AC adapter thatpowers your Sirius receiver and a spacer for the docking station (required for the non- Sportster models). In sum, the kit delivers access to more than 130 streams of originalSirius programming beamed coast to coast, including 65 streams of commercial-free,digital-quality music, along with multiple news, talk, sports, entertainment, and children'sstations. The entire kit is backed by a one-year warranty.
What's in the Box
Home dock, indoor/outdoor antenna with 21-foot cord, AC adapter with 6-foot cord, 6- foot stereo audio cable (RCA to minijack), docking station spacer, user's manual.

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i.SOUND 4X Foldable Portable Speaker with Battery Powered and AC Adapter Included - Replaces DGUN-835 (White) Review

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(More customer reviews)This product does exactly what I needed; a way to play my Iaudio7 through speakers.The sound quality is better than I expected, similar to higher quality powered PC speakers.The sound will fill a room, you do not have to hover around the speakers to hear.The bass response is what can be expected from smaller speakers, but better than I expected.The highs are crisp and clear.The included 120v power supply is great when there is access to an outlet.Or, use 6 AA batteries.

The listed product details on this device is limited and the dimensions are incorrect.The speakers are about 7.5 inches wide and about 4.5 inches tall when opened up.They fold up into a small cube thats about 4.5 x 4 x 2 inches - compact and an ingenious design.A carrying case is not included, so the power supply and the small clip that your audio device sits in must be carried around as well.Any audio device that accepts the small headphone jack can be used, you simply plug the speakers plug into your device as you would headphones.The only complaint is that the speakers are exposed and unprotected when opened up.OK- just have to be careful.I recommend this product.

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i.Sound DGUN-172 White Foldable 4x Portable Speaker System

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iLive IS208B Stereo Speaker System with iPod Dock (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)Don't buy this player.
Like some other reviews have pointed out this unit can fail suddenly. About about a month of use the speakers suddenly stopped working, no sound would come from a docked iPod or from the aux input port.
A quick search on the net informed me this is a common defect of this unit and customer service is no help.
Customer service (the manufactures, iLive) has not responded to emails.

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Audiovox SIR-BB3 Sirius Satellite Radio Boombox Review

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(More customer reviews)Here is the new and updated version of the SIR-BB2!Since they do not make the BB2 anymore, this is what you want if you have the PNP3 as it'll allow you to take the boombox anywhere!Note, the PNP2 and other Sirius receivers will not work with this, only the PNP3.

Improvements include a better and lounder volume so that if you're outside you'll hear the program much better!The volume is adjusted by either pushing a down or up button.Also it's not as "thick" as the BB2.

Plug in some D Cell batteries and you can go portable with it!

It includes an adapter to plug in, and 20 wire and antenna for reception.Note many with Sirius have to put the antenna just outside their window facing the appropriate direction (read directions).And everyone can get reception, it's just a matter of proper antenna placement.

You may want to look into getting the 50 foot Sirius antenna extension cable (see above for item information) to connect both antenna wire and boombox.You can connect up to 2 of them making a total of 125 feet of antenna wire.

And Sirius lineup, you'll never be able to find something you cannot listen to!And with Sirius you also can listen to Sirius online FREE when you signup!Sirius has 65 commercial free music channels, TWO NPR channels, Talk channels (Patriot, Right, Left, Air America, Talk Central, OutQ) and spanish along with Radio Classics (Lone Ranger, Suspense, Dragnet, etc.) and more! Exclusive include Howard Stern starting January 2006, Maxim Radio talk (Mens Magazine) channel, Eminem Shade 45 channel (uncut hip-hop), over 40 NBA games per week, NHL, Tony Hawks Domolition Radio, Barclays English League Soccer, All Division I Mens Basketball.

The trick to finding what's on and when is to look online at the channel lineup for times or listen to Sirius information channel 184 or better yet, stay tuned to the channel you like!

Sports, Sirius is the only one that has a 24/7 NFL channel that has each and every NFL game including your hometown broadcast feed!NASCAR will be exclusive to Sirius starting in 2007!

I challenge anyone to find this cheaper than Amazon with free shipping and no tax.It won't happen!

So there it is, if you want to use the PNP3 in the house, this is what you need!

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With more than 120 streams of original coast-to-coast programming, Sirius satellite radio is quickly growing in popularity. And now listeners can enjoy the fashionable format while at the beach, in the backyard, or at a tailgater thanks to this satellite radio boombox. The device features a dock in the center that holds the Audiovox SIR-PNP3 Sirius tuner (sold separately), along with a pair of integrated 5-watt speakers. When combined, the boombox and tuner receive programming that ranges from commercial-free music to news broadcasts to sports talk to children's shows. And unlike many traditional shelf systems, the SIR-BB3 won't weigh you down, as it comes in at a sleek 5.88 pounds. To ensure quality reception, the boombox comes with a high-gain antenna (with a 20-foot cord) that can mount on both horizontal and vertical surfaces either indoors or outdoors. It also offers an AC adapter for indoor use. When you go outside, simply plug in eight D-cell batteries and you're prepared for hours of portable radio listening. Additional features include a headphone jack and a 3.5 mm auxiliary input for connecting to a portable audio device such as an iPod or CD player.
Listeners will need to purchase the SIR-PNP3 tuner and a subscription to Sirius to enjoy satellite radio programming on the boombox.
What's in the Box
Boombox, high-gain antenna with 20-foot cord, AC adapter, 38-inch power cord, one locking screw, locking instructions, product registration card, user's manual.

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Memorex Mini Move with iPod Dock (Pink) Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this to use with my ipod when I didnt want to use earbuds. It is my second one. I gave the 1st one (in black) to my husband. He wanted one for his office to use to charge his iphone as well as play his music. I went looking for another and found it in pink (matches my ipod:). It has a really good sound for the price, is light weight and packs easily. I have not tried using batteries because I haven't needed to.I have not used the radio either but I didn't buy it for that.If you are looking for something inexpensive, small and moble with good sound quality toplay your ipod or iphone this is a great buy.I can turn it up pretty loud with no static or feedback from the speakers but if you are looking for something to blast everyone out at the beach, I suggest you keep looking.

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MINIMOVE PORTABLE BOOMBOX PINK ACCSF/ IPOD

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Jensen CD-476-Asst Portable CD Player with AM/FM Radio - Black/Pink/Blue (Colors may vary) Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a fine product,but hard on battreies
Jensen CD-476-Asst Portable CD Player with AM/FM Radio - Black/Pink/Blue (Colors may vary)

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The portable CD-476-Asst features a top-loading CD player and an AM/FM tuner. An LED display on the front lets you know what track or station you're on, and you can program your favorite stations into the player's memory.The CD-476-Asst runs on the internal power supply or 6 C batteries (not included).

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iHome2Go - iH32B iPod Portable Boombox w/ Radio - Remote Included Review

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(More customer reviews)This product claims to work with the I-Pod Shuffle.However, it does not.I have been working with Amazon to return this product since February.The company only takes calls between the hours of 8AM-4PM..Monday to Friday, when most people are at work.So it is difficult to contact them.When I finally got hold of them, I was advised to contact Amazon.When I contacted Amazon, I was advised to contact the seller, as they were not responsible.Hopefully, they will allow me to return this product with the "false advertising & claim" soon.Meanwhile, since they are still advertising that their product works with the I-Pod Shuffle...if you happen to want to use it with this I-Pod--don't buy it.

Other than the false advertising issue, the product looks good and if it worked, I would probably like it.

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iHome's iH32 Black Boom Box with remote for iPod and Shuffle offers FM Radio and Presets. But the feature set does not stop there! Clear FM band radio reception with telescoping FM antenna. 6 presets to store your favorite FM stations. Remote control to tune radio, adjust volume. Works for iPod, too! Rich full sound you can take anywhere. Built-in dock allows charging capabilities for both the iPod and iPod Shuffle. Included: 1 iHome2Go iH32B iPod Portable Boombox w/ Radio 1 AC Power Adapter1 Car Power Adapter1 Original Remote Control1 Male-Male 3.5mm connection cable1 Set of iPod Docking CradlesListen to your most desired iPod music or radio station anywhere with this fresh modern twist on a boom box. This hip boom box runs on batteries, AC outlet so you can use it wherever you go, at home, camping or on the road. Also charges the iPod when the AC adapter is connected.

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Supersonic SC-712USB Portable CD/MP3/USB Radio Cassette Recorder 110V/220V Color RED Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this product despite no reviews for it, and I "paid" for it.

The product looks nice and sounds ok.However, the quality of the plastics, paint and buttons is poor.The plastics are misaligned.The paint easily comes off and buttons wiggle and are loose.

Needless to say, I will be returning this product.

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* Top Loading Programmable CD Player* Plays CD/MP3, CD-R, CD-RW* Built-in USB Input* LCD Display* Built-in AM/FM Radio* Single Cassette Recorder* Records From CD or Radio* Programmable Track Memory* Repeat One, All, Skip and Search Functions* Rotary Volume Control* Telescopic Antenna* Dynamic Speakers* AC 110V/220V* 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Jack* 6 x "UM-2" Batteries (not included)

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MTX Audio iThunder Portable iPod Boombox (Pink) Review

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(More customer reviews)My daughter chose this based on the color, but after readings some reviews and checking it out at a local store, it looked good enough to try. It sounds great with good bass at low volume levels and the remote is intuitive and works well. Nice pop-up handle to carry it around, and your expensive and fragile iPod slips into a well protected socket (not sticking up like many models).

You can use batteries and take it along, or AC of course. It has some weight, like a comparable sized boom box, because it takes some decent sized speakers and magnets with an adequate power supply to give good bass at a reasoable price.

No probelms so far, after two weeks of use.

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There's no shortage of portable iPod speaker systems on the market, butfewhave the chops to deliver serious bass. Enter the iThunder boombox, which offersjustthe type of powerful, undistorted low-end response you've come to expect from MTXAudio. Simply insert your iPod into the iThunder and crank it up, and the musicwillcome booming out of the pair of 4-inch, full-range speakers. The resulting crisp,full- bodied audio puts other iPod systems to shame, and lets you enjoy your favoritetunesanywhere in the home or outdoors. The iThunder comes with a built-in dockingstationthat's compatible with any dock-connecting iPod, along with a pop-up handle that'sideal for listeners on the move. Even better, the handle is controlled by an easy- to-usespring-action mechanism; just pop it up to get moving and then push it down whenyouarrive. No more dealing with an annoying plastic handle that's always in your way.
Listeners will also dig the iThunder's full-function remote control, which letsyou accessmany of your iPod's handiest functions. Controls include play/pause, forward andback,volume up/down, mute, backlighting, and shuffle. And when you're not using yourremote, you can simply pop it in the convenient recess in the back of youriThunder.Other details include a 3.5 mm auxiliary input for MP3 players, support for eightC-sizebatteries or standard AC power, and an attractive pink housing. The iThundermeasures15.5 by 7.06 by 4 inches (W x H x D), weighs 5.5 pounds, and is backed by a one- yearwarranty.
iPod Compatibility
iPod nano 1Gand 2G, iPod mini, iPod 3G, iPod 4G (click wheel), iPod color,iPod 5G/5.5Gvideo.
What's in the Box
iThunder boombox, remote control, power cord, user's manual.

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Sony ICFC180 AM/FM Clock Radio Review

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(More customer reviews)My wife and I have been using the same clock radio for the past 20 years - It's a dual alarm Panasonic and it still works pretty well. Some of its features such as individual up/down alarm/time set for the minutes and hours are not even available on clocks today. And it has a 10 minute snooze - not nine minutes, another feature hard to find these days. But it's lacking in other areas such as no battery backup. So we decided to replace the old clock.

Some research was necessary. For the most part, only Timex, RCA and Sony have competitive products. My requirements were simple - AM/FM dual alarm, battery backup, 10 minute snooze, easy to read display, and not too bright. I did not need a CD or MP3 option. Here's why I bought the Sony ICFC180 and rate it so highly:

Form Factor and Buttons: This is not a large clock radio - it's about six inches square. The case is pretty much all white. Buttons are well spaced and nicely shaped. You can easily learn to use this clock in the dark or by feel alone.

Display: The backlit LCD displays not only the time, but both the alarm settings, each in its own quadrant. This is a great feature. The time is large enough to read from across the room although it could have been a bit larger. The alarm displays are smaller, but fine for viewing bedside. Viewing from different angles seems fine. It has two manual brightness levels and here Sony cheaped out a bit - an auto dimmer with sensor would have been nice. The high level is fine for the day and the low level is acceptable for the night, but who's going to move the tiny switch each day? I leave it on the low setting. I really like the room dark when I sleep and I would have preferred the low level to be a bit dimmer. The display is mostly green, with orange for the weekday alarms. The green is fine, but the orange is just a bit too bright. But again, it's acceptable.

Time Features: Auto time set - well not really. The auto time set feature prominently displayed on the box is a bit misleading. Unlike other clocks (such as from RCA) which can set the date and time and change daylight savings automatically, this clock is just set at the factory and uses a lithium battery to keep the time. If you happen to live on the east coast of the United States, then the time is correct when you first plug it in. Otherwise, you need to adjust the time zone. Since the clock doesn't know the date, daylight savings is also manual, but here at least Sony provided a single button to change the 1 hour offset. My only complaint is that the daylight savings button is on the top and could be accidentally pushed - the display does show an icon for the 1 hour offset, but it's really tiny. I would have made the daylight savings feature a toggle switch (not a push button) and put it on the back - you only use it twice a year.

Radio: Old style analog display and thumb wheel for tuning. Digital with presets would have been nice, but let's not forget, this clock only cost $25. The tuning wheel is stiff enough that it won't be accidentally changed when pickup up, moving, or just dusting the clock.

Alarm: Here's where this clock really shines. The box says it has two alarms, but in reality it has four individual alarms! The thinking by Sony is that two alarms are for the weekdays and two are for the weekends, but since the weekday/weekend feature is a manual push button, you can really use the alarms however you wish. My kids have Timex clock radios with a 7-5-2 feature which lets you determine if the alarm should be used for weekdays, weekends, or both. This is nice because it's automatic, but on the other hand you only get two alarms and have less flexibility. I think the Sony solution is excellent. The clock also makes it totally clear which alarms are active - orange background for weekdays, green background for weekends, and no display in the quadrant when the alarm is off. Setting the alarm time is also very easy with a separate twist knob for each displayed alarm. The time can be adjusted forward or backward one minute at a time. Holding forward or backward changes the minutes quickly and after a few seconds, switches to 10 minute increments. This is a much better solution than just increasing the speed as most other clocks do. In fact, the only other clock that works better is my old Panasonic which has separate forward and backward buttons for both the minutes and the hours. Regardless, this clock has excellent time set controls!

Snooze: What is it with 9 minute snooze alarms? My theory is that increments of 9 are much harder to add in your head and all that thinking wakes you up - but in reality I think it harks back to a limitation of the old mechanical alarm clocks. Anyway, I needed a 10 minute snooze and this clock has that. Plus, if you continue to press the snooze button (which is big and easy to find without looking), the snooze can be increased in 10 minute increments up to an hour - a nice feature. The clock even blinks the alarm set time after you press snooze to indicate you're beyond the original wake up time.

So that's about it. There are some other features (nap timer, alarm melodies, no power no problem), but I haven't really used these much. If you're looking for similar features and also need a CD player, Sony makes another Dream Machine alarm clock (ICF-CD843V), but that one costs $70 and looks like a weird space helmet. All in all, this is an excellent clock radio with well designed controls, tons of features, and a low price.

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Product Description:
Stylish Design - takes up a minimum of space on the nightstand, desk or dresser.

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MTX Audio iThunder Portable iPod Boombox (White) Review

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(More customer reviews)I am very impressed with the performance of the MTX iThunder.It does everything I expected and more.

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Product Description:
There's no shortage of portable iPod speaker systems on the market, butfewhave the chops to deliver serious bass. Enter the iThunder boombox, which offersjustthe type of powerful, undistorted low-end response you've come to expect from MTXAudio. Simply insert your iPod into the iThunder and crank it up, and the musicwillcome booming out of the pair of 4-inch, full-range speakers. The resulting crisp,full- bodied audio puts other iPod systems to shame, and lets you enjoy your favoritetunesanywhere in the home or outdoors. The iThunder comes with a built-in dockingstationthat's compatible with any dock-connecting iPod, along with a pop-up handle that'sideal for listeners on the move. Even better, the handle is controlled by an easy- to-usespring-action mechanism; just pop it up to get moving and then push it down whenyouarrive. No more dealing with an annoying plastic handle that's always in your way.
Listeners will also dig the iThunder's full-function remote control, which letsyou accessmany of your iPod's handiest functions. Controls include play/pause, forward andback,volume up/down, mute, backlighting, and shuffle. And when you're not using yourremote, you can simply pop it in the convenient recess in the back of youriThunder.Other details include a 3.5 mm auxiliary input for MP3 players, support for eightC-sizebatteries or standard AC power, and an attractive white housing. The iThundermeasures 15.5 by 7.06 by 4 inches (W x H x D), weighs 5.5 pounds, and is backed byaone-year warranty.
iPod Compatibility
iPod nano 1Gand 2G, iPod mini, iPod 3G, iPod 4G (click wheel), iPod color,iPod 5G/5.5Gvideo.
What's in the Box
iThunder boombox, remote control, power cord, user's manual.

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