USB2.0 Slim Portable External Rewriteable 24x CD and 8x DVD +/- RW Drive, Read/write DVD Burner for Most Laptops Notebooks Review

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(More customer reviews)Although it is labeled as DVD-RW, it is not! I hooked it up to my desktop computer and it read as a CD player only. I tried burning a DVD from it and the computer warned me that it could not do it cuz, again, it was only a CD player...so...it is a misrepresentation of the facts...in fact, I'd say it's rather fraudulent. Instead, I winded up buying a 'real' DVD-RW portable for $10 more than what I spent here at an electronic store.

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Write Speed: 24X CD-R/RW, 8X DVD+/-R, 8X DVD+RW, 6X DVD-RW, 5X DVD-RAM, 4X DL*DVD+/-R9
Read Speed:24X CD-ROM, 8X DVD-ROM
Supported Formats: DVD+R/RW , DVD-R/RW , CD-Audio , CD-DA , CD-ROM , CD-ROM XA , CD-R , CD-RW , CD-I , Photo-CD , Video CD , CD Extra, CD Text , DVD-ROM , DVD-RAM , DVD-Video
Media Load Type: Tray. Enclosure
Type: External.
Enclosure Color: blank.
Powered from the computer's USB port, no AC adapter required.
Dimensions (WxDxH): 5.6" x 6.1" x 0.75". Weight: 0.9 lbs .
Software Requirement: Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP/Vista
USB 2.0 External Rewriteable DVD +/- RW Drive is so slim that you can put it into your pocket! No additional AC adapter and software needed, supports plug and play, this portable external DVD burner lets you can instantly watch DVDs and create DVDs, CDs with your notebooks, tablet PCs and desktop PCs. Featuring fast DVD record speeds, the Slim DVD+/-RW Drive burns at 8x speeds in DVD-R and DVD+R formats.
Plug and play, no additional software drivers needed. USB 2.0 Interface.

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GPX C3960 Personal CD/MP3 Player with 120-Second MP3 Anti-Shock Protection Review

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(More customer reviews)Being a long haul semi driver I've found that MP3's are the solution to my audio needs since swapping a normal CD every 80 minutes while driving is impractical and some would argue downright dangerous. Originally I had an RCA 2410 which was as useless as a milk pail under a bull, and then later an RCA 2450 which was just the same. For a year I used my laptop as my player but after dropping it multiple times it has ceased to function. A colleague of mine purchased the GPX 3960 for his own use which caused me to laugh long and hard. To me GPX has always been one of those joke brands that you would expect to find in an Alco store (those of you in the midwest will understand) sitting on the shelf by the Emersons. But when he reported that his worked great I had to get one for myself and so far I've grown attached to it.
Unlike the 2 RCA's I've had, this one isn't terribly picky about the burn speed you use to create your CDR's or CDR-W's (yes they work too), the RCA 2410 would sometimes work if you burned at 1x, this model plays just fine on CDR's that were burned at 16x, might even work at higher speeds though I haven't tried yet. Also, it doesn't hang on mp3's encoded at 320 kbps or even variable bit rates. It also has both line out and head phone out jacks, a feature I haven't seen on portable CD players in years. There are some negative drawbacks that keep this from receiving 5 stars. First, it does skip from time to time, though I don't believe it's caused from vibrations since it has survived with flying colors the I70 across Missouri torture test. The skipping must be from occasional read errors though it usually recovers and continues where as both RCA models would either hang all day or jump to another region of the disk. Second, the randomize feature doesn't randomize very well, by that I mean no matter what track I put it to act as the seed for it's random generator it always will play the same order. Third, the interface is very clumsy, changing directories requires pressing two buttons in an esoteric manner so I usually just keep hitting advance to get the directory I want. Fourth, and most annoying, is the slow speed of the fast forward feature. At least it actually does go forward, unlike the RCA 2410 which would go 5 seconds forward and 6 seconds back, but the sluggishness makes fast forwarding through an audiobook ripped from tape a nightmare, and you can't advance to the next track and then rewind. Other minor annoyances are the lack of a backlit display, lack of a cigarette lighter adapter (car users may want to consider snagging a cheap inverter since it only comes with an AC adapter),lack of a cassette adapter, and some may find the lack of MP3 management software bothersome. Sound quality? Well, keep in mind I'm running through a cassette deck in a Kenworth T2000's stock stereo system and the only other experience I have with MP3 players are the RCA's and my laptop. The RCA's, especially the RP 2450 had a rather thin sound to it while this model sounds on par with the laptop.
I can't comment on how the more expensive players such as the RioVolt or iRiver will serve your needs, but if you're looking for a low priced player and can live with the aforementioned annoyances then this one is definitely worth a look.

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The GPX C3960 personal CD player supports audio CDs, CD-R/RW discs and MP3-formatted discs. The anti-skip system provides forty-five seconds of CD protection and 120 seconds of MP3 protection, making it possible to use the player while running, biking or riding in a car. The two-line LCD screen displays all pertinent information. With the twenty-four track programmable play mode, it becomes easy to individualize a play list for a long walk or a trip downtown on the bus. The package also comes with digital headphones, making the player very versatile. With the bass boost system, sound quality is much-improved, helping to counter the bass-low characteristics of headphones. Other features include: hold, resume, intro scan, repeat and random.
What's in the Box GPX C3960 portable CD player, stereo headphones and a user's manual.

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Pioneer Premier FH-P800BT - Radio / CD / MP3 player / USB flash player - Double-DIN - in-dash - 50 Watts x 4 Review

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(More customer reviews)This head unit is a great option for someone who wants an in-dash iPod (particularly iPhone) solution, but doesn't want to buy a more expensive navigation unit. The simple looks won me over initially, and if you've ever shopped for head units, you know that most on the market look absolutely ridiculous, and are apparently intended to be as obnoxious and blinky as possible. Although one major knock on the appearance of the FH-800BT is that the blue illumination is extremely bright, even after you enable dimming. Bright blue LED's are the bane of modern electronics. Its saving grace, however, is that you can actually shut off the display completely while it is operating, which is brilliant for long-distance late-night drives.
If you have ever used a Pioneer head unit, you will be immediately familiar with most of the settings. EQ, subwoofer, cross-fade, etc. are all there. Some Pioneer units have an adjustable parametric EQ, however this unit has a more straight-forward 7-band EQ. Otherwise, it's typical Pioneer, down to the trademark beep.
The sound quality is excellent all-around. Radio, CD, iPod, and Bluetooth A2DP all sound fantastic. There was a touch of hiss on Bluetooth audio at high volumes, but I think this is unavoidable. The "Audio Retriever" function supposedly mathematically restores audio lost from MP3 compression. It definitely makes a noticeable difference in the high frequencies without much detectable distortion added, but I think it's more a matter of personal preference.
iPhone connectivity is superb. I was able to pair the unit to my iPhone 3GS without a hitch, download the phone book, and make and receive calls without any problems at all. The included microphone is a little on the large side if you are trying to hide your install discreetly. However it works very well, and I had no trouble being heard on the other end at highway speeds, even though my car is not particularly quiet. Goodbye bluetooth headset! One minor note is my iPhone occasionally declares that the cable is not intended to be used with an iPhone and asks to be put into airplane mode. I disregard this message, and all features appear to work flawlessly.
A few things are completely unforgivable on this unit:
For example, "Telephone" REALLY does not need to be accessible via cycling through the "Source" button when there is a dedicated Telephone button right next to it.
The feel of the center knob is a bit flimsy, and center-clicking generally requires two-fingers to avoid pushing the knob left/right/up/down unless you push it dead center.
I wish they just added a few more dedicated buttons instead of burying features in the center-knob. There is a lot of empty space on the face of the unit, which would be great to have things like radio preset buttons (or phone quick-dial buttons). And since there are no dedicated radio preset buttons, why do they bother having 3 sets of FM presets? Couldn't they just put 18 presets in one place instead of forcing me to cycle through? And why does Audio Retriever need a dedicated button? That's a set-and-forget feature.
The iPod control, while generally very good, has a few nags. The unit allows you to alternate between "Song Shuffle", "Album Shuffle", and "Off" (buried in the center-knob functions), however when you tap the dedicated Shuffle button it seems to always jump back to "Song Shuffle". Hitting the button again does not turn shuffle off (as expected), but instead just re-shuffles your entire iPod and starts playing again. This is really a shame because I prefer to listen to my iPod on Album Shuffle mode, but the unit insists on jumping back to Song Shuffle. So instead, I leave Shuffle off. It's easy enough to browse for the albums I want anyways.
All in all, this is a very good head unit that is marred by a few flaws. If you can put up with the usability issues, then I highly recommend it. Otherwise, if you don't mind spending the money, I would look into a more fully-featured unit with navigation.

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In-dash AM/FM, CD, MP3, WMA player with Remote Built-in Bluetooth technology supports hands-free calling with a compatible Bluetooth phone iPod interface cable included for iPod controls, charging and playback For the best fit, Pioneer ADT-VA133 required and sold separately Bluet dot-matrix display Wireless remote control included Blue button lighting Power Output: Peak: 50 watts x 4 channels RMS: 22 watts x 4 channels CD Text Display MP3 ID3 Tag Display (Title/Artist/Album)

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Coby CX-CD248 Portable Boombox with CD Player, Cassette Deck, and AM/FM Tuner Review

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(More customer reviews)I ended up having a lot of trouble with skipping when using this boombox, especially when using burnt CDs. It also lacks a lot of features such as bass boost or a programmable play sequence. The sound is mediocre, but adequate. I'd recommend spending an extra $10-$20 and getting a better model.

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Coby Electronics CX-CD248 Portable CD / Radio / Stereo Cassette Player/Recorder CX-CD248 Boomboxes

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Philips DC1010 CD Sound Machine with iPod Dock (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)There are no other reviews for this "sound machine" yet, so I thought I would share my experience. I wanted a portable speaker unit with a CD player for my ipod, since I use both CDs and my ipod for my work.
This "sound machine" does have the ipod dock, CD player and AM/FM radio. It also has a bass-boost button (which sounds like it "boosts" the bass a little).
It also has a decent volume level.
First problem, this ipod dock did NOT come with the adapter for the most recent Nano (4th generation). Therefore, the Nano just kind of looks silly sitting in the large opening in the front of the player. Because of this fact, I was concerned that it would be easy to bump the Nano around and potentially cause damage to the connector. (I do not know if this can actually happen, I am just assuming that it could, since the Nano does not appear to be properly secured.)
Secondly, the sound quality is only fair. It sounds tinny (if that's a word) and almost a bit fuzzy, like a radio station that's not perfectly tuned-in(that's the best way I can describe it). It's not static, but it was noticeable enough that I instinctivly rechecked my power cord connection and ipod placement.
I have a less expensive, but comparable CD player (without ipod dock) that has MUCH better and clearer sound than this.
No, the price of this player/ipod dock is not high, I still expected a bit more.
Third, the "sound machine" just looks cheap. It's just the first impression I got when I opened the box. Again, my cheaper CD player looks nicer and sturdier than this one.
We are sending our machine back and have decided that, for this price, maybe we will just buy a dock/speakers without the additional CD player.
Good luck, maybe I am just super picky.

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iPods haven't killed the boombox--with Philips' DC1010, you can play your music from your iPod and CDs loud and proud. This slick docking entertainment system boasts a full-range speaker system enhanced with powerful Dynamic Bass Boost for a rich and clear sound experience--perfect for pumping up the volume wherever you go.

Take it Anywhere While you're at home, use the DC1010's AC adapter. On the go, just pop in six C batteries (not included) and head to the spot with your tunes in tow.
Play and Charge Your iPod The DC1010 features a universal iPod dock for playing and charging your iPod, slapped right between the speakers on the unit's face. Your iPod keeps charging while it plays, so when it's time to throw it in your pocket, it'll have plenty of juice.
Play Your Favorite CDs Not all of us have ripped our entire music collection to our hard drive just yet. The DC1010's top-loading CD player has you covered, and also will play CD-Rs. You also can program a CD to play in a particular order, even repeating certain tracks.
AM/FM Radio When you need to tune into the news or a favorite radio show, just pull out the antenna and switch to the DC1010's radio.
Dynamic Bass Boost for Deep and Dramatic Sound In conjunction with the DC1010's immersive full-range speakers, Dynamic Bass Boost maximizes your music enjoyment by emphasizing the bass content of the music throughout the range of volume settings--from low to high--at the touch of a button. Bottom-end bass frequencies usually get lost when the volume is set at a low level. To counteract this, Dynamic Bass Boost can be switched on to boost bass levels, so you can enjoy consistent sound even when you turn down the volume.
Auxiliary Input The DC1010 also features a 3.5-mm auxiliary input for connecting external devices like MP3 players.
What's in the Box Philips DC1010, AC Power Lead, User manual, Warranty certificate

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Sony CFD-S05 CD Radio Cassette Recorder (Silver) Review

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(More customer reviews)Yes, it's a corny title, I know; what's not corny is this sweet little boombox from Sony. It was little difficult to find a unit like this with all of the features I was in the market for, since boomboxes seem to be on the way out -- at least in their old configurations.
Pretty much gone are days of tape, but I guess that there are some folks out there who still like cassettes; these are the people who will be happy with the CFDS05's built-in tape deck - I will probably never use it. The other features, such as digital AM/FM tuner with numerous presets, CD-R/RW capable compact-disc player, and AUX-in jack for portable music players, are just what I was looking for!
+ The sound, while not audiophile quality, is pleasantly full and crisp; the longstanding Sony Mega Bass feature helps the lower end a little, but don't expect miracles. All in all, it's a very nice sound from a not-too-huge footprint.
+ The digital tuner works well, picking up the new somewhat-hard-to-lock-onto local public music radio station with no difficulties at all. The presets take a little practice -- I actually had to break down and look at the instructions.
+ The CD player seems to have no problems reading my CD-R discs (I always play copies, never original discs); my previous RCA stereo clock radio would conk out in the middle of a CD-R playback.
+ The aux-in feature also works very well with my MP3 player, though it's necessary to crank the volume up a bit in relation to the radio or CD player - don't forget to turn it back down before switching sources!
- About the only minus I can come up with, and it's a minor one, is a lack of some "snazzy" features; there's no remote, no "sleep" feature, and the CD doesn't play back mp3 discs. I'm sure Sony could have included some of these features, but likely not at this price point.
The CFDS05's construction is pretty solid, though perhaps not quite as heavy-duty as the three other Sony boomboxes we own (that are all 3-6 years old, and we haven't had a lick of trouble from any of them). I am hopeful this one will be just as reliable as its predecessors.
Overall, I would say that if you're in the market for what I think is becoming a scarce product offering, pick one of these up while you can! I am very pleased that I found yet another quality Sony boombox to meet my listening needs - I've tried many, many others, and I always end up coming back to Sony.



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- Sony cassette recorder with built-in stereo- Band : AM: 530-1710kHz; FM: 87.5-108.0MHz- External Antenna : AM: Built-in Ferrite Bar Antenna; FM: Telescopic Antenna- Display : LCD- Battery Life (Approx) : FM Recording: Sony R14P: Approx. 4.5 hours~~Sony Alkaline batteries LR14: Approx. 19 hours; Tape Playback: Sony R14P: Approx. 2.5 hours~~Sony Alkaline batteries LR14: Approx. 13 hours; CD Playback: Sony R14P: Approx. 1.0 hours~~Sony Alkaline batteries LR14: Approx. 8 hours- Battery Type : Unit: "C" x 6 (optional); Remote: "AAA" x 2- Output Power : 3.4W Total (1.7W + 1.7W (at 4 ohms, 10% harmonic distortion))- Power Consumption (in Operation) : AC 13 Watts- Power Handling Capacity : With 3.2-ohm loads, both channels driven from 100-10000Hz; rated 1.7W per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion in AC operation.- Power Requirements : AC 120V, 60Hz- Radio : AM, FM- Tape Cassette : Player, Cassette Recorder- CD Syncro Recording : Synchronized CD/Cassette Dubbing- Disc Capacity : 1- Tray Type : Flat Loading, Single CD- Type of Use : Portable Boombox- DC-In : 1- Headphone Input(s) : 1- Input(s) : Audio in Jack (stereo mini jack)- Output(s) : Headphone Jack (stereo mini jack), for 16-32 Ohm impedence headphones- CD : Player- CD Play Mode(s) : Program, Shuffle, Repeat, 20 Track RMS Programming- Digital-to-Analog Converter : 1 Bit- Format(s) Supported : CD-R/RW Playback Compatibility1- Frequency Response : CD: 20-20000Hz (+1/-2dB) Cassette: TYPE I (normal), 80-10000Hz- Sound Enhancer : Mega Bass- Tape Operation : Single Stereo Cassette (fast winding) Approx. 150 sec. with Sony C-60 cassette- Tape System : 4 Track, 2 Channel Stereo Cassette- Tuner Type : Digital- Tuning : Auto Scan Radio- Preset Channel : 30 presets total (10 AM, 20 FM)

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Kenwood Excelon KDC-X494 In-Dash CD/MP3/WMA/iPod Receiver with USB/Aux Input Review

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(More customer reviews)I used to install car stereos for 6 years and this is the best, hands down, bargain for the quality and performance.
Pre-amp outputs are front, rear and sub rated at 4 volts each. This is -perfect-
Has an Auxillary 35mm(1/8 inch) plug for any audio playing device you could think of; it has a USB port on the front and beyond the Crabapple iPod you can use a USB flashdrive. I opt for the flash drive with 8 gigabytes rather than anything else.
CD Play is perfect and skip free and capable of "forcing" the player to read those aweful CDs that are scratched beyond belief.
I have read and heard numerous complaints of the complexity of the owner's manual but I shall report that it pales in complexity to any home stereo reciever manual. You basically use ONE KNOB which lets you keep your eyes on the road as you turn up or turn down the volumne, change the song, change the USB music folder, change the equalizer, change the high/low/subwoofer pass filters and MORE with ONE KNOB! Remote control also included in case you just want to lay back and not move your arm nor lean forward with an abcrunch to adjust anything.
For the money, for the features and for the quality you need to buy this and get your friends to buy one themselves.

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Kenwoods KDC-X494 is a great solution for those who want an iPod-enabled CD receiver with room to grow. With direct control of iPod devices, WMA/MP3 playback from CDs or USB devices, convenient front-panel illuminated USB port/auxiliary input, and a 50W x4 MOSFET amplifier, it's a powerful device. Add three preamp outputsfor system building and the ability to add SAT/HD radio, Bluetooth, or a CD changer, and you have a receiver that'll keep you immersed in sound for years.


Removable Faceplate The faceplate of this model can be removed and taken with you, to help deter theft.

Text Display Options You can select between two lines of regular-size text or one line of large-size text. This helps you make music searching easier and faster, or make reading of the display easier.
CD and WMA/MP3 Playback Enjoy your favorite CDs and CD-Rs, or burn a disc of WMA or MP3 files and enjoy hours of music on a single disc, along with ID-3 tag display for artist and title info.
Front-Panel USB Port Plug in a thumb drive or other USB storage device for playback of your favorite MP3/WMA files, with easy folder navigation. The port will also charge portable devices, and offers control of some music phones via the receiver.
Direct iPod Control The eXcelon series is as iPod-friendly as it gets. Enjoy direct control of your device, along with great features such as:
Advanced Control Wheel and High-speed Search Bar Key The grip control knob is similar to that of an iPod, making operation familiar for iPod owners. What�s more, the high-speed search bar key allows users to scroll up or down through music files. In addition the search function works for iPods, USB mass storage and Data CDs.
My PlaylistMy Playlist allows you to create a playlist of up to ten songs from an iPod connected to an eXcelon receiver. The playlist is created by using the unique ID allocated for each song stored on an iPod.
Search FunctionsSimply press the Direct Search key and enter the Search Mode to enable searching just by entering the first three letters of the playlist, artist, album, song, podcast, genre or composer and using the up/down key to get a list of songs. It is also possible to search using Alphabet Search, Skip Search and Related Search functions.

Front Auxiliary Input Listen to external audio devices like MP3 players using the front auxiliary input. The USB port and Aux input are both illuminated, and kept safe from dust when not in use with a sliding cover.
FM/AM Tuner When you feel like letting someone else control the programming, switch to the radio. Store your favorite stations as presets for instant access--mixed preset tuning allows both FM and AM stations to be preset on the same preset band.
Serious Room To Grow The KDC-X494 is ready for you to add Kenwood components for SAT/HD radio, Bluetooth, or a CD changer.
It's also ready for system building. While the built-in 50W x 4 MOSFET amp is plenty powerful, it also features three 4V preamp outputs (front, rear, subwoofer) for adding external amps and speakers. It includes a rear/subwoofer switch with a subwoofer level and adjustable low pass filter, so you can send just what you need for your system.
System E's+ Crossover System A single IC that allows the user to select from 8 different high-pass filter crossover frequencies plus pass-through, with independent selection for front and rear outputs. This makes it easy to optimize the performance of all amps and speakers in a car audio system without needing an external electronic crossover. System E's+ also incorporates a phase switch and low-pass filter for the non-fading output. The low-pass filter has selectable cutoff frequencies of 50Hz, 80Hz, 120Hz and Through.
Sound Excellence DSP The Sound Excellence audio enhancement feature brings out all of the music masked by road noise and includes a unique iPod EQ function that improves iPod sound quality by deactivating the EQ setting, allowing you to select from twenty-two EQ curves optimized for iPod playback in any vehicle.
System Q EX Sound Control Five factory pre-set equalization curves (Rock, Top40, Pops, Jazz and Easy, plus a flat setting) and three speaker matching curves (OEM, 6x9, 5/4 plus a flat setting) that can be combined to give the user extreme flexibility over the sound's tonal character. The preset curves include midrange contouring, giving music more clarity and presence. System Q EX allows the user to modify the preset curves by changing the amplitude of the bass, midrange and treble compensation, and the Q of the bass and midrange compensation. The new curves can then be saved as presets for future recall
What's in the Box Kenwood KDC-X494, Remote Control, Wiring Harness, Installation Tools and Hardware, Owner's Manual, Warranty Card

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GPX CRCD-6306DT Clock Radio and CD Player with Digital Tune AM/FM Stereo Radio and Weather Band Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this at a department store and that should have been my first clue that it would not be the greatest in quality. I should have just gone to a store that only sells electronics, but now I am stuck with this piece of junk. Don't do what I did!! The radio NEVER picks up any of the stations I used to get on my other radio, which I am now having to use again. My cds constantly skipped, and forget about playing a burned cd, that will never happen. It's just junk, that's all. Don't waste your time or energy.

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The CRCD6306DT Compact Disc Player Alarm Clock features a digital tune AM/FM stereo with Weather and dual alarms.This sleek clock radio includes a vertical-load CD/CD-R/CD-RW player.The dual alarm is great for working couples and lets you wake to CD, Radio or buzzer.The alarm can be set for two different time settings.The CRCD6306DT Has a 24 hour set and forget function as well as an adjustable sleep time rand snooze function.

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Sony D-CJ500 Portable CD/MP3 Player Review

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(More customer reviews)This is my third CD-MP3 player and my favorite by a long shot. I have also owned a Philips Expanium EXP103 and a Pine D'Music SM200C. This Sony has the fit and finish of the Philips device, but the ID3 tag support of the Pine device.
Pros:
* Battery life. Sony claims 24 hours. I only use it for 4-6 hours at a time and in doing so I've only depleted 25% of the battery so it seems about right.
* FAST startup. It is about 10 seconds from the time you put the CD in to the time it actually starts playing. Usually MP3-CD players with ID3 tag support take much much longer.
* Great ID3 tag support. You can view the title, artist, and album information.
* Folder navigation (and shows the names of the folders as you are navigating)
* Fantastic anti-skip protection. I was unable to get it to skip without doing something that might actually damage the unit. For MP3s it actually reads the current MP3 into memory and stops spinning the CD. For the most part the CD is not spinning when you play MP3s. I assume this is how they get such long battery life.
* Good repeat options for CDs and MP3s (on MP3s you can repeat just the current folder)
* Intuitive controls
* Size: slim and very light
Cons:
* No "line out" jack (not a big deal for me, but it is for some)
* No backlight for display
* Size: while it is slim it is somewhat longer than the smaller Sony CD Walkmans. It is still smaller than the Philips and Pine players I had.
* Sort of cheap looking, especially the bottom of the unit. Since nobody sees the bottom there's no big deal. For me this is a bonus since I spend a lot of time listing in the airport. If it looks cheap nobody will want to steal it. It's not cheaply made, but it doesn't have the "cool" factor that some of the other Sony CD Walkman products have.

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Sony introduces a personal CD player that can play it all: CDs, CD-Rs, CD-RWs, and MP3 files. It has the ultimate skip-free G-ProtectionM-^Y technology, so you wonM-^Rt have to worry about your tunes skipping while you exercise. The unit features MP3 playback capability that lets you play music files that were downloaded and recorded onto CD-Rs and CD-RWs. And you can get up 32 hours of CD playback on just 2 "AA" batteries.

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Philips MP3 CD/Radio/ Cassette Player with AM/FM Radio. CD/CD-R/RW Sound machine with Stereo Cassette Player Review

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(More customer reviews)All the features work well in this tiny machine. Sound quality is good and we like the manual dials and switches rather than digital/automated features because we feel it gives us better control. One drawback is the lack of volume control on the remote, but if you have the player set up the way you want it before you play, this shouldn't be a problem. If you use this in America, MAKE SURE the 110V / 220V switch on the bottom of the unit is set to 110V. Otherwise the CD player won't work. (This is in the manual, but not as obvious as you would expect.) This comes with a dual plug so it's ready to use in countries that use 220V (like in Europe) or 110 V (like in the USA).

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Enjoy your favorite MP3-CD in superb sound with AZ1047 featuring powerful stereo speakers and dynamic bass boost. Your handy CD soundmachine features cassette and radio - continue your music enjoyment. MP3/CD Playback means MP3 plays like a normal CD FM/MW Stereo tuner Autostop Stereo tape deck Enhanced bass performance Dynamic Bass Boost for deep and dramatic bass Easy to use CD to tape synchro-start recording 20 track CD programmable Multi-functional LCD Display SpecificationsAudio Playback Playback Media CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3-CD Loader Type Top Disc Playback Modes Fast Forward/Backward, Next/Previous Track Search, Repeat Play, Shuffle Play Number of decks 1 Cassette Deck Technology Mechanical Programmable Tracks 20

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Coby Portable MP3/CD Player with AM/FM Radio - Black (MPCD471) Review

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(More customer reviews)I should have paid more attention to the reviewers who said it WOULDN'T play computer-burned CDs, no matter what Coby claimed. I never got it to play one, even tried CDs burned on different computers. The CDs played just fine in my car, but never on this player. And even worse, after a total of no more than 30 hours using this player, most of that using the flash drive function, it no longer recognizes "store-bought" CDs. A complete waste of money!

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NAXA NX-250 Portable AM FM Radio USB Port MP3 CD Player Boombox Stereo Review

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(More customer reviews)With the ability to play mp3-cd, usb flash drives, and SD cards, you can't expect to pay any less for this unit being at only about $40. Anything cheaper and your looking at tiny radios that can't put out any volume and have very limited features.
Pros:
-several inputs provide plenty of options
-radio reception is phenomenal, tons of stations and alot of them come in crystal clear
-button layout is simple and easy to use
-very portable, only about 14" long x 6" high x 8" deep and maybe 4-5 lbs without batteries
-lcd screen lights up with a nice blue display
-has an AUX-in for whatever that can be used for
Cons:
-battery compartment is a bit tight so its a bit of a pain in the butt getting batteries in and out if you do this frequently
-metal screen that covers speakers sticks out a bit to much and makes it too easy to dent the screen if the unit is hit
-the 2 slider buttons that switch the unit between cd/radio/usb etc and Am/FM/stereo are kinda cheap and its best to try and minimize the number of times you handle these buttons. The buttons work ok but they definately have a cheap feel to them.
-bass is a joke
-only moderately loud and only the "jazz" and maybe the "normal" presets provide decent sound and minimal distortion on maximum volume
-radio tuning is analog (which many people prefer digital)
-the +10
I wrote more more cons then pros but I think alot of the cons are just being picky and also alot of them are easy to live with. If less then maybe $60 and considering the features it has I would probably purchase this unit again.

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The NX-250 is an easy affordable way to provide hours of music listening entertainment. It features a top loading programmable CD player (which is MP3/CD-R/CD-RW compatible), an AM FM stereo radio, and two high performance speakers. It is equipped with a USB port and SD/MMC card slot which allows you to use external memory devices which have audio files downloaded on to them.

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Yamaha MCR-230BL Micro Component System (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I've been a big fan of Yamaha receivers for many years. If you buy towards the top of the range, you won't be disappointed. I still own a DSP-A3090, an R100, and an MCR-E300GLC mini-system. All have performed heroically over the years with virtually no problems. When I saw the MCR-230BL advertised, the USB and iPod inputs were the draw. I assumed that since it was a Yamaha product, it would have intuitive controls and at least one aux input (shame on me for not checking this out beforehand). First of all, the controls are a mess. To make very basic adjustments in tone, you have to dive into a menu system that should be an example to designers everywhere of how to frustrate your customers. I suspect 80% of people that buy this will never figure out how to adjust bass and treble. There should have been dedicated knobs for this but I understand the necessity of controlling cost. Regardless, there are many examples of good menu driven controls. In this case, the controls are awful. Secondly, there are no aux inputs. Forget connecting anything else to this other than an iPod and usb device. Thirdly, this is available with or without the speakers. I was intrigued by the unusal depth of the speakers so I bought these as well. Save your money. The speakers lack any semblance of realistic midrange, bass or smooth treble. I've owned many speakers and understand these are basically throw-aways but was hoping Yamaha might have produced a diamond in the rough among cheap speakers. No such luck. So what's to like? The iPod functionality is good. The remote controls most anything you will need to control in the iPod. It has an output for a sub. The usb input is cool. I've connected several flash dives and a 40Gb portable, usb powered hard drive. All worked well. I finally ran a mini-jack to rca cable from the headphone output of this to my other Yamaha mini-system so I get the better sound quality and controls. If you are considering buying this, I'd look at something a little more sophisticated from Yamaha or Denon, something you will be happy to use for many years. If you want iPod connectivity with controls, there are many iPod docks that can be connected to any receiver, some of which have remotes and other nice features but all of which will cost far less than this unusual mis-step by Yamaha.

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GPX BD707B Portable DVD/CD Player with 7-Inch LCD Screen for Movies and Karaoke (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I LOVE this GPX BD707B Portable DVD Boom Box! (title on Amazon is incorrect)
It is very well made (not a light cheap boom box) , very fun and easy to use. The bass on this item is AWESOME, the sound quality is surprisingly fantastic for a boom box - the best one I've ever heard with such great sound quality.

The radio tuner is very nice with AM/FM/FM Stereo. The stations come in very well and I haven't had to even use the antenna on it yet.

I have twin boys and they LOVE how they can BOTH sing along with a few Karaoke CD's we have while using the mics (this system has TWO mic jacks and you can also easily adjust the mic level). This works fantastic with the Region 1 and Region 2 DVD's (PAL and NTSC)that we own. To access the settings (brightness, contrast, aspect ratio etc.) you can use the MENU button on the the boombox or with the supplied remote.
Although it does not have an Aux. in jack or an SD card slot, I was able to connect my MP3/MP4 player that has an SD card with MP3's in a folder. I just connected it up with a USB cable to this boombox and it works great! It found the AUDIO folder right off and played the MP3's. This item also works with MP3's on CD's, as well as MP3's on my USB Flash drives. This connects up very nicely with my camcorders and TV too.
This will be fun to have on the patio, at a family BBQ, at picnics, or where ever you'd take a boom box to. AND this one also PLAYS DVD's as well as gives you access to your camcorder to view on the 7 inch screen.
This is the best boom box I've ever had. We love it tremendously!
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Pioneer AVIC-N2 - Navigation system with DVD player, LCD monitor and radio Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this item a few days ago and installed it myself. Let me start with a whole-hearted I LOVE IT!
Ok, details.
The Installation
I am not new to car stereo installs, and I thought this install was pretty easy, if longer than most. But then, there's about 5 times as much to set up, so no surprise there. I am assuming you know how to snake wires/cables all throughout your vehicle, from the battery under the hood to under your seats to the white reverse lights on the back of your car. If you've got that down, the hardest part is really just figuring out which wire on your ECU is the vehicle speed-pulse line. Other than that, it's all just busy work; a splice here, a t-tap there, and you're done!
It are a *lot* of wires, though. (Hey, what did you expect?) :)
The Video
Amazingly enough, it's visible in daylight, only becoming unwatchable in direct sunlight! The screen's display is adjustable enough such that it can be viewed in nearly any angle, and the "Wide" button even allows you to select a "zoom" level such that any movie you own will use as much (or little) of the screen as you want.
The Audio
While not as customizable or pro-audio as my last deck, the Pioneer DEH-960MP, I actually like the sound out of this one better. I still have a little tuning to do on my amps for the mids and lows, but the highs are much crisper than I could ever get out of my last deck.
The Navigation
I have no basis for comparison, but after playing with this thing for an hour or so, I had it all down pat; it's pretty easy and intuitive. As far as usefulness, well, it's gotten me around areas I already know very well with plenty of skill, so I'm confident that when I try to navigate someplace I don't know that I will be just fine.
Gripes
The intelligence of the unit in figuring out if you're moving or not is too good. I've heard about and think I like the AVIC-N1's relatively dumb parking-brake sensor better. I know it's illegal (and really just plain dumb) to watch a DVD while driving. But what about my passengers? I have the self-control to just not look at the screen, but now I don't even have that choice; the AVIC-N2 watches the speed (and, I'm thinking, its accelerometers, too) to know when I'm moving, and it blacks out the A/V, no matter how much little Billy was enjoying "The Incredibles."
(Here's a hint, though; plug the rear-display video output that's meant for an extra LCD mounted in the back seat into the rear camera video input. Then whenever you want to see a video up front while the vehicle is in motion, just view the rear-camera. Granted, it's squished to plain-old TV 4:3 because the nav map snippet still shows on the left, but it's better than nothing!)
Also, the IP-Bus is pretty much useless for some older components. Verify that any IP-Bus components you want to buy work with the AVIC-N2 before buying them! I had a Delphi XM tuner installed in my car and hooked up to my Pioner DEH-960MP and it worked wonderfully. On the AVIC-N2, I could get the audio over the IP-Bus via the "Aux" source, but I have no controls... I don't know about you, but having my XM Radio stuck on Channel 53 for the rest of eternity isn't acceptable. The newer XM tuners from Pioneer do work, though; I also bought their XM NavTraffic tuner. It hasn't arrived yet, but I'm willing to bet that it works and will be very, very cool.
Overall
This thing has got a coolness factor of, well... let me put it this way: After getting all this installed (I have an iPod and a PS2 hooked up to it, too... ) I have decided that I'm just plain the coolest person I know.
Party in my car, you're invited... :D

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Designed for installation into your car, Pioneer AVIC-N2 Multi-Function Navigation System includes a touch-screen for navigation as well as a DVD and CD player along with an AM/FM radio with optional XM capability. The AVIC-N2 provides accurate detailed route guidance for the entire United States and Canada including Alaska and Hawaii. Within seconds, the system's extremely fast processor calculates multiple routes and provides directions to any destination via electronic map and voice prompts. Powered by TeleAtlas mapping, the system uses a massive 12-million points of interest (POI) database with more than 248 different categories so consumers can search for the nearest gas station, ATM or restaurant. As users are guided along their route, points of interest are overlaid onto the map, which is particularly helpful when driving in unfamiliar areas.Easy-to-recognize brand icons are used to identify hotels, restaurants, banks, gas stations and even specific chain store locations. Composite A/V Out

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RCA RS27116i Audio System with Dock for iPod Review

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(More customer reviews)My mother in-law was looking for a new compact stereo system. It needed to be easy to operate, have a remote, and I stressed getting something IPOD compatible just in case she gets one in the future. She seems very happy with it. Set up was easy. The sound was amazingly rich for such thin speakers. I know this style of player was easy to get a few years back. I think fisher made some similar models. If you are looking for something with a thin profile for a bookself or the like consider this.

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Share the music on your iPod using the RS27116i sound system by RCA. This full-sized stereo system includes a universal dock for your iPod – which charges as it plays, an audio line-in to connect your PC or portable player, and a vertical load CD player. Enjoy the local morning radio show using the digital AM/FM stereo tuner which includes 20 presets. You can even use the RS27116i as your personal timer with the wake to radio, CD, and iPod function. Remote control included.

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Emerson PD6548BL Portable CD Player with AM/FM Stereo Radio and Cassette Recorder Review

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(More customer reviews)My parents bought this CD player for my sister over 6 years ago. About 3 years ago, she gave it to me. I used to use it every day until I got my MP3 player. I pulled it out of my closet this morning and it still plays CDs and tapes, and the radio works great even with the antenna broken off. Most of my stuff doesn't last more than a year, and this thing has survived 3 years of my abuse and still works like the day I got it. If you want a durable, fairly cheap CD player boombox, this is your best bet. It outlasted 2 high-end Sony Boomboxes and numerous portable CD players over the years. I highly recommend this boombox not only for durability, but also great sound quality and style.

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Looking for a simple CD player sans the bells and whistles?Look no further than the PD6548BL by Emerson.This portable CD player is the ideal companion in the garage, office, classroom, or anywhere you want to listen to the radio or your CDs.The player features cassette player, 20-track programmable memory, stereo headphone jack, AC/DC operation (for wireless use), and wide range twin three-inch speakers.Record directly to the player from the radio or the CD player so you can always have your favorites on hand.

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