RCA SPS3600 Kitchen Radio with CD Player and MP3 Docking Station Review

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(More customer reviews)Looks nice coming out of the package. Five stars for appearance. No idea about battery life, durability, all that other jazz. I mean, how durable does an under-cabinet radio need to be? You're not going to put it over your stove are you? You didn't, did you? Oh my. Either way, the first thing we did was install it. Probably should've tested it first. Hindsight. It's 20/20. Plugged in my IPod to the "docking station" which is really just a simple output to the receiver, and it sounded like one of those track and field P.A. speakers from back in the olden days. The ones that make everyone sound like a Charlie Brown teacher if you're over ten feet away. All tin and treble, no bass. Thought perhaps after a while that it's just that auxiliary input... I'll try a CD. Err. Wrong. Didn't even try the FM receiver capability. This thing was installed yesterday and is going back today. Boo hiss, RCA. I am greatly disappointed. Especially now that I have four holes in my cabinet and nothing to show for it.

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Enjoy the companionship of the SPS3600 undercabinet media station as you work in the kitchen. The space-saving design mounts easily under the cabinet and features a flip-up iPod docking station that flips up safely tucking it away while it's not in use. You can also listen to your favorite CD or radio station. Use the clock and timer functions to bake a cake or roast a turkey. It includes a magnetic remote control so you can store it on your refrigerator for easy access.

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Emerson iTone iP500BK Portable Audio System for iPods (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this for my kitchen to mount under our cabinets. It works well for the space and is easy to use. Installation was okay - we had to reinstall twice to make the mount work correctly.
Pros:
Good sound for my mid-sized kitchen. The sound is clear and easy to here even in another room.
Remote is convenient and easy to use.
Under cabinet mount gets the unit up and off my counter top so I don't have to worry about getting the unit wet.
The unit can be removed quite easily and used on battery when needed.
Cons:
When my iPod (30) is sitting in the cradle it does not seem stable - it is very loose so I am worried about the mount connection becoming damaged. I don't know if another size iPod would be more stable.
The FM antennae is a wire that is screwed into the back (can be removed) so it is inconvenient to move with the unit.
The unit can be snapped back and out of the way and the clasp is not as strong as it should be - if we bump the unit it will fall down easily.
Overall I am satisfied with this product. As you can see from my review, the Pros outweigh the cons for me.

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Emerson iTone iP500BK Portable Audio System is a compact, portable system that allows you to dock any iPod available as of January 2006 and play it through the built-in speakers. Because your iPod connects directly to the front-mounted docking system, this system is ideal for when you want to share your music with others, or for those times when listening through your ear buds is simply not an option. This system also features a digital clock and radio system with a full function remote control, as well as a folding bracket that lets you mount the iTone iP500BK on a wall or below a cabinet. And thanks to the USB connector, you can connect your iPod shuffle, while the included AC adapter lets you connect the system to an AC outlet and charge the battery of any iPod.It's a breeze to customize the iTone iP500BK according to your personal preferences. The digital turner automatically scans the AM and FM bands and locks in stations perfectly with no repetitive fine tuning required. And you can save 30 of your favorite stations (15 AM and 15 FM) in the preset memory tuner for immediate recall at the touch of a button. The digital clock allows you to fall asleep and wake up to the radio or your iPod and a full function remote control makes for extremely convenient operation. If you need a little extra sleep, simply press the snooze button. With an illuminated, unified LCD display, this system makes sure you can always clearly see the time. Wide-range, three-inch speakers deliver a crystal clear, high-quality sound experience.The iTone iP500BK can be operated on six "AA" batteries (plus two "AA" for clock and turner memory back up; batteries not included) or normal I20V AC house current (AC adaptor included). There's even an included an auxiliary input jack so you can connect other MP3 players, personal CD players, or any other external device that has a headphone jack. The iTone iP500BK comes with a 90 day warranty.

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Venturer KLV3915 15.4-Inch Undercabinet Kitchen LCD TV/DVD Combo Review

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(More customer reviews)I did my homework on these units. There are not many of these under counter all in one tvs left. So my score is in comparison to what is out there.
Pros
*Big screen - this is a nice feature as most units have much smaller screens
*Plays DVDs - I have no problems with this feature
*Has good reception - All my channels come in fairly good (Cable TV/FM/AM)
*Cheapest of all units with this screen size.
*Magnetic remote for the fridge. I have heard people complain about this feature because it is not strong enough to hold the remote up. I am guessing that is because they have a stainless steel fridge which has less magnetic for the most part in comparison to a standard metal finish.
Cons
*Picture quality is not so great. I think this is because of the slow response time of the screen. I also noticed that the picture was much better when a HD signal was present.
*Selecting presets is difficult. This is by far the biggest issue for me. It is not easy to select your favorite channels. I have also noticed that selecting presets is done differently between the tv and the radio.
*When the timer is on I have not figured out a way to see it count down. So until it goes off you have no idea how much time is left.
*Remote does not make it across the room. I tested it and it goes about 10 feet. In reality how much farther will you view a 15 inch screen from?
*You really need the remote to use this unit. I am sure there is a way to use the buttons on the unit but the remote is much easier. I Wish they would have done preselects on the unit.
Summary
Not a bad unit, but if picture is important to you then this is not the unit for you. I am not sure the other units are any better in fact most of these units look to come from the same design. I assume they have updated the screen for vendors like RCA but not sure.IF you are looking for a simple inexpensive unit that has a big screen then it is not a bad option. I have had the unit for 2 months and no problems yet. We watch the news every day while making dinner.


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Enjoy the companionship of the KLV3915 15.4-inch undercabinet TV/DVD combo as you work in the kitchen. The space-saving design features a flip-up screen that flips around and up safely tucking it away while it's not in use. You'll be able to enjoy your favorite TV shows via the ATSC/NTSC tuner, your favorite movies with the built-in DVD player, and your favorite turns with the AM/FM radio with digital tuning. Use the clock and timer functions to bake a cake or roast a turkey. Follow along with your favorite cooking shows to prepare new dishes to impress dinner guests. The KLV3915 includes a magnetic remote control so you can store it on your refrigerator for easy access.

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Polaroid FCM-0700A 7-Inch Under-the-cabinet LCD TV Review

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(More customer reviews)Since I am the chief cook in the family, I use this TV in the kitchen. It is better than not being able to watch Iron Chef at all while I am chained to the stove, but not by much. I guess you get (at best) what you pay for. The first problem was the mounting template. It was inaccurate and didn't match the screw holes in the TV. To add insult to injury, the mounting screws are VERY fine thread; hard to start unless perfectly aligned, and easy to cross-thread. Once I finally got it mounted, the disappointment continued. It is impossible to set the brightness and contrast and forget it. If you set it so a given channel and program is watchable, odds are it will be washed out or too dark on the next channel, or even the next program on the same channel. By default, the TV comes on in the wide (16:9 aspect ratio) mode. Since 90% of programming is still in the 4:3 mode, you have to change it almost every time you turn it on. The remote requires that you press the "OK" button after entering the channnel number if it less than 100 - the TV is not smart enought to figure out that 027 means channel 27. The remote also uses an expensive and short-lived "button" battery, similar to a watch battery. Sound quality is on a par with a $9.95 portable radio, which pretty much makes the built-in AM/FM radio useless for listening to music. Bottom line: a big disappointment, even at a low price.

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Watch your favorite cooking shows or keep up on the latest TV and radio news while you're in the kitchen with the Polaroid FCM-0700A under-the-cabinet LCD TV. It has a seven-inch color LCD screen with a 16-to-nine aspect ratio that gives you a beautiful and sharp color picture. The LCD screen swivels up to 180 degrees so you can view it easily from almost any angle in the room, and the screen folds flat for convenient storage when you are not using it. This set comes with a 181-channel cable-ready television tuner.
In addition to a TV tuner, the FCM-0700A incorporates a digital AM/FM stereo tuner that comes with 20 preset stations. The two 2.5-watt built-in stereo speakers deliver crisp, clear sound anywhere and everywhere, while the automatic channel programming makes setup incredibly easy. This unit also includes a built-in clock with a battery backup and an alarm and sleep timer.
With variable-height mounting, the FCM-700A will fit in virtually any cabinet and comes with an extremely handy, full-function remote control with a built-in magnet that allows you to store it upright on any metal surface, such as your refrigerator door. This Polaroid TV has a rear A/V input and a rear ANT coaxial input to connect to, allowing you to hook up a VCR, gaming console, or camcorder. Compact and unobtrusive, this unit weighs a modest 4.5 pounds and measures a slim three-inches high (with the screen in the up position), by 14-inches wide and 11.25 inches deep. The FCM-700A also features an on-screen display menu, sub-title selection, language selection, zoom, fast and slow forward/backward and step forward functions, and parental locks to make sure your kids don't watch inappropriate shows.
What's in the Box Under-counter LCD TV, mounting template and hardware, power cord, printed operating instructions

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iHome iP39 Kitchen Timer and Alarm Clock Radio Speaker System for iPhone/iPod (Silver) Review

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(More customer reviews)I have a small kitchen, and an old microwave with a dim, barely readable clock and single timer. In addition to my desire to replace the clock/timer, I had a set of speakers taking up valuable counter space, and was always searching for a safe place to set my iPhone where I could read recipes while cooking, but not risk knocking it over or splashing on it.
Enter the iHome Kitchen Timer. It's small - a lot smaller than it looks online - but not too small. Compact is really a better description. The retracting iPhone/iPod dock is great for extra space saving. I was able to replace a set of speakers, and get two timers and a clock, all with this one device. It sits neatly in the corner out of the way, but the iPhone is still usable when docked. The clock and timer is really easy to read, and it displays the date as well, or the audio source when playing. To set the time, I just docked my iPhone and hit the "clock sync" button on the iHome. Each timer has its own button for setting the desired time, and timer 1 is also a "quick minute" button which is very handy.
Sound quality is more than acceptable for a device of this type, and it can play from any of 3 sources: radio, iPhone/iPod, or "auxiliary" which means anything you plug into the input. I generally use the auxiliary input to stream music from an Airport Express without issues, although the iHome was rather picky about cables and it took 3 tries to find a speaker cable that didn't result in static while streaming music. A remote is also included to control iPod playback, but my kitchen is so small that I don't have any reason to use it so I can't comment on how functional it is.
This is really a handy little piece of equipment, and the sleek black and silver design blends right into my kitchen. My only real complaint so far, and it's not much of one, is that there doesn't seem to be a way to dim the display, although the default brightness seems fine with the lighting in my kitchen.
Pros: dual timers, easy to read clock, iPhone/iPod dock with speakers, space-saving design
Cons: no dimmer on the clock
As for device compatibility, my new iPhone 4 arrived this week, and it docks and works with the iHome iP39 without any issues or warnings about incompatible devices.

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The iP39 is the perfect kitchen companion for iPhone and iPod users, combining sleek kitchen aesthetics and easy-to-clean surfaces with two independent timers and great iHome sound. It's perfect for listening to cooking show podcasts, following recipe apps, or other kitchen-centric uses. Of course it's fine for other rooms, packed with features like a retractable universal dock, time sync feature to instantly set the clock to your iPhone time, a magnetic remote control, and USB port to charge devices such as cell phones, PDAs, etc.
Sleek kitchen aesthetics, easy-to-clean surfaces, two independent timers, and great iHome sound. Click here for a larger image

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