Speakal iPig 2.1 Stereo iPod Docking Station with 5 Speakers - Limited Edition (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)The only drawback is the cutesy appearance which makes this unit look more like a toy than a serious compact sized all in one IPOD dock.
Having had 4 Harmon Kardon Go+Play and being very familier with the HK sound, I consider this a baby Harmon Kardon Go+Play. It doesn't have the same maximum volume but it does get respectably loud with true 24 watts and audio extension down to 60 hz. VERY clear, present and strong. A super unit that's only about 6.3 inches in diameter, making for the best sounding small all in one unit I have ever heard.
Incidentally, I travel with the highly regarded larger Boomtube unit reviewed on Amazon here:
http://www.amazon.com/Virgin-VS2100-Boomtube-Portable-Speaker/dp/B000ARIT5G/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1225204410&sr=8-3
The IPIG walls ALL OVER the Boomtube. No comparison- much better frequency response, more presence, clarity, deeper bass, and louder. The only drawback is that this is too small to give stereo separation. This is going to be my new travel music unit. I tested it with wireless microphone and it works great also as an amplification system good enough for speaking to 100 people.

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Quality, performance, and plenty of fun. Speakal's iPig is an iPod docking station that boasts five speakers with 23-plus Watts of output. This little piggy comes loaded with a 4-inch sub, bass reflex system, two tweeters, two 1.5-inch mid-range drivers, a sound stabilization system, and plenty more. The Touch Control feature allows you to control the volume with a gentle tap of the pig's "ears." Add a full-featured remote control and an auxiliary input, and this little piggy's ready for action. Oink!


Highly Compatible The iPig is compatible with most Apple iPods. Plus, thanks to the auxiliary input, it also works with MP3 and MP4 players, portable game consoles (PSP, Nintendo DS), gaming consoles (PS2, PS3, Wii, Xbox, Xbox360), portable and non portable CD and DVD players, televisions, personal computers (desktop and laptops), and mobile phones with audio-playing capabilities.

Humanized Touch Volume Control Gently touch the right ear of the iPig to raise the volume, and touch the Left one to lower the volume. This technology will react only to the human touch.

High-Quality Sound The iPig boasts a high-fidelity amplifier, an interior dynamic airflow optimizer, and an interior dynamic cooling exchange system with high sound stabilization to consistently deliver a clear and powerful sound.

iPod Docking Station Dock your compatible iPod, charge it, and listen to your music without interruption. Plus, you still can enjoy music from other devices, like the iPod shuffle, via the 3.5-mm input connector.

Infra-Red Remote Control Remote control included to browse through the different iPod features and to control the speakers' volume, treble, and bass.

Smiley Lit Mouth Each time a command is sent through the remote or when touching the ears, the light will blink as a confirmation of the command received. It also indicates whether the speaker system is on or off.

Bring on the Bass Control the level of Bass output from the knob control in the back of the iPig. Enjoy deep bass in a small package. Crank up the volume, and then place your hand in front of the mouth--you'll feel it.

360 Degrees Sound Spreading The shape and the technical placement of the 5 speakers gracing the iPig, along with the use of sound diffusers, allows a 360 degree distribution for good sound anywhere in the room.

Standard Mini Jack A 3.5-mm stereo audio-in connection enables you to connect the system with other audio and gaming devices.

GREEN and RoHS Compliant Speakal products are made using environment-friendly, non-hazardous materials.

Shiny Colors Available in four high-gloss colors: Black (Limited Edition), White, Yellow, and Pink--complement your decor and different iPod colors.

Multi Cradles The system is designed to fit your iPod with the correct dock insert.

What's in the Box Speakal iPig (Limited-Edition Black), remote control, AC adapter, 3.5-mm auxiliary cable, dock adapters

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Ematic 2GB Color MP3 Video Player with 1.5-Inch screen, FM Radio and Voice Recording (Pink) Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this MP3 player just because it was really inexpensive and I dont need all the features that come with an IPOD
The color in the picture looks more purple to me than pink....
I am very happy with the actual color of it, its BRIGHT HOT PINK
It is very small and thin, very light weight.
Has a rechargable battery built in, all you do is plug it in your computer and it charges.
Has a lot of memory on it
Lots of features...
music, photos, voice recoring and more
I had no issues downloading music to it and playing it.
Sound is decent no real complaints
I went to (limewire) to get free music downloads also
This is a great MP3 player for the price
so even if it did break its $25 not over $200
But for me
so far so good
I will update my review if anything comes up

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This player has 2GB Capacity and 2GB Flash Memory, which stores up to 1000 songs, hours of videos or hundreds of pictures. The built-in FM Tuner and recorder lets you listen to your favorite radio stations and record songs right off the radio! It has a 1.5-Inch Color Display with Video Playback, and for easier navigation and viewing of artist and song titles, or playing your favorite videos and movies. Use the voice recorder to record lectures, notes or anything else. This includes Conversion Software so you can play MP4, AVI or MPG format videos. This also supports MP3, WMA, MTV, BMP, JPEG and Protected DRM Files. The Built-In Equalizer lets you tweak your music just the way you like it (Over 19 Different EQ options). The player has ID3 Tagging and Lyrics synchronization. The E-Book Function allows you to browse Text Files including Electronic books, TXT docs and more. The High Speed USB 2.0 Connection ensures quick transfer of music, videos and pictures onto the player. It also has a Hold button so you can place the player in your pocket without worrying. Languages supported: English, Spanish, French, Portugese, Hebrew and many more. PC and MAC compatible. Comes with a 1 Year Limited Warranty.

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Sony Walkman S-544 Series 8 GB Video MP3 Player (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)When searching for a new mp3 player the trail always leads me back to Sony. Its more about overall quality then brand loyalty. Over the years Sony's Walkman line has gone the distance and more. The all new Sony S Series Walkman adds to the legacy.
The S-540 8gb Walkman brings it on with a crisp, color enhanced 2.4" LCD screen that is easy on the eyes. At 2" x 4" x .4", it comes in a bit larger then its older cousin. A larger body undoubtedly is required to provide support for the external speaker system. The speakers won't get confused with my home system anytime soon but they do provide an excellent source. With headphones on, this mp3 player delivers a cornucopia of sound. Missing but not that noticeable is the noise reduction feature. The on board equalizer can be tweaked to one's own preferences or users can choose one of the six presets.
The Navigation pad located directly under the screen is a breeze to operate. Three controls are located on the right side of the unit. One locks in the controls. The second one allows for easy switching from speaker to headset. Volume is the third control. The standard headphone jack and a USB port can be found on the bottom of the unit. The detachable flip out stand is an okay feature that allows for easy standing on my desk or shelf top. I would have preferred that it was permanently mounted.
The S-540 supports mp3, mp4, AAC, AVC, WMV, WMA, and PCM. PCM is Sony's version of WAV. It pairs well with Napster. Rhapsody is a no go. Downloading my playlists from Windows Media Player was a breeze without the usual hiccups associated with older mp3 players. I did download a couple of photographs on this model. The display was outstanding. Unlike my older Walkman, this model doesn't offer the wallpaper photo display option.
The built in FM tuner picked up all ten of my stations. With auto scanner functionality, thirty preset slots are available. The FM radio is crystal clear when using the headset as an antenna. The alarm and timer features are a nice addition. This model also has an impressive on board microphone located on the bottom of the unit. There are three voice settings. Voice playback quality was excellent. Battery life has always been biggie with Sony. On a full charge, I got almost a full thirty five hours of music.
This Sony mp3 player comes packaged with a USB cable, flip stand, ear buds, installed operating manual, and the standard one year warranty. Body finishes for the 8GB model include; black, red, pink and violet. The 16GB unit comes in a black or red body.
Economically priced, this latest edition to the Walkman line is a durable and reliable product that simply delivers. Easy to use and loaded with features, the Sony S-540 is a prime time performer.

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Enjoy hours of continuous music and video wherever you go with Sony's S540 Series. Enjoy a 2.4-inch QVGA screen, wide format support, an FM radio, voice recording, and plenty more in a slim, easy-to-use media player.




Key Features
Built-in stereo speakers
Built-in FM radio tuner
Voice and FM recording function
2.4-inch QVGA (320x240) high-brightness, color LCD
User-friendly interface for easy operation
Long battery life
Easy drag-and-drop file transfer functionality
Clear Stereo and Clear Bass Audio Technologies
Built-in alarm clock with sleep timer
Supports multiple audio codecs and video formats



Key Technologies
Speakers Built-in stereo speakers deliver rich sound when you want to listen without headphones.

FM Tuner Built-in FM radio tuner is perfect for listening to your favorite talk, sports and music stations.

Record Voice and FM recording function lets you capture lectures, business meetings, and radio broadcasts.

LCD A 2.4-inch QVGA incredibly bright, color LCD3 provides you with a rich viewing experience.

Ease of Use Easy drag-and-drop device management and easy-to-use GUI make creating and navigating through your digital library simple.

Battery A long-lasting battery lets you listen to music for up to 42 hours or watch video for up to 6.5 hours before you need to recharge.

Sound Clear Stereo and Clear Bass Audio Technologies for clearer, deeper sound with minimal distortion.

Alarm Built-in alarm clock with sleep timer.

Formats Multiple high-quality video formats are supported, giving you more freedom to download the videos you want.

Size 8 GB and 16 GB models available.

Color Models available in black, pink, red, and violet.

What's in the Box Sony WALKMAN S-540 Series 8 GB Digital Music Player (Black), Headphones, mini USB cable, and hands-free stand

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Clarion NX409 6.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator Review

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(More customer reviews)I debated buying this NX409 but couldn't resist the price/feature list. While it's loaded with about every feature you could want not all of them work or don't work the way they should.
Navigation:
The GPS doesn't update fast enough so that the vehicle position indicator is not correctly displayed on the map relative to the cross streets especially at speed. The turn by turn voice guidance sometimes says to turn right when you actually are turning left. Many of the POI's are not accurate both for location on the map and also that some don't exist. If you can get beyond the robotic tone and poor text to speech pronunciation...the voice guidance also truncates some road names. Two of the features listed in the GPS menu don't work at all (like the alert tone option when you are approaching your turn). This may be a software bug as they won't even stay selected.
Sirius Radio:
Mostly works well except way too often you'll power the unit up and all the presets you spent time getting just the way you want are gone. That gets old after about the 5th time.
Ipod:
I plugged in my Shuffle to the USB port and it says "unrecognized file format". So I thought I'd check that it's on the list of supported Ipods on the Clarion site. Click on Ipod compatability list and gee..."page not found". At least there's some synergy between their products and the web site.
Other:
The Bluetooth BLT 370 option is a waste of money. Way too often when you start the car it will lock up the radio with a "phone in use" displayed( even when there is no cell phone within a mile of the vehicle)...you then have to shut off the ignition and open the door to get it to power down then restart the car. It sync's up with the phone great but everyone says I sound like I'm calling from the Mariana trench.
The clock setting can only be set manually. When you select your correct time zone and DST to sync the time using the GPS it's off by two hours.
Last but not least Clarion's support both on the web site and by phone is a waste of time.
On a positive note the quality of the audio is very good as is the DVD display.

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Get there fast, and get there entertained with Clarion's NX409. Featuring built-in GPS navigation, a 6.5-inch touchscreen control, iPod direct control, and plenty more, it's the perfect hub for your mobile entertainment needs.

QVGA Color LCD Monitor The 6.5-inch touchscreen QVGA monitor is fully motorized, and offers a great picture whether you're using the GPS navigation or stopping to enjoy some video.
Enjoy Your Favorite Media Take in your favorite music and movies from DVD, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, CD, CD-DA, HDCD, or CD-R/RW. You can also enjoy MP3 and WMA digital audio files from a data disc or USB thumb drive, for hours of music and ID3-TAG display of track information.
iPod Direct Control via USB Just connect the USB cable that's included with your iPod to the source unit's USB input to control your iPod. Using an optional CCA723 cable will even let you watch iPod Video on the screen. The same USB terminal can also be used to connect a USB memory device with digital music files stored on it.
AM/FM Radio Sometimes you just want to listen to the radio. Store your favorite radio stations on the 18 FM and six AM presets.
Front and Rear AV Input NX409 is equipped with AV inputs on the front as well as the rear, making it twice as easy to plug-in a portable audio device or portable satellite radio for instantaneous enjoyment.
24-bit D/A Converter for Superb Sound Reproduction Fully enjoy the sonic impact of DVD movie soundtracks or music videos. 24-bit technology actually oversamples the digital signal, providing excellent results that just weren't possible with older 16-bit systems.
Built-in Navigation System Nothing to add--it's all there from the get go. Count on GPS accuracy, an efficient navigation engine, and intuitive 2D/3D map screens to guide you to your destination. Navigation data is pre-stored on the internal flash memory for quick access and response.
2 GB flash memory map storage
Map Coverage: US 50 States and Canada
12 Million built-in POIs
TTS (Text to Speach) for Street Announcements

Sirius SSP Direct Connection Ready Connect to a Sirius Satellite Radio receiver without any need for a interface box--and enjoy over 130 channels of music, news, talk shows, sports and traffic information with digital quality sound throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Rear Vision Camera RCA Input This RCA input enables you to smoothly connect a rear camera to display the area behind your vehicle. The increased view encourages and facilitates safer driving.
Room to Grow The NX409 starts you out with a 40W x 4 built-in amplifier, but with 3 sets of RCA outputs, you are free to add external power amplifiers to create a more powerful, sophisticated audio system.
You can also connect an OEM steering wheel remote, or add Sirius satellite radio.
Bluetooth Ready Used with the optional BLT370 Bluetooth transceiver, you will be able to enjoy the benefits of hands-free calling as well as audio streaming of music you have stored on your mobile phone.
Remote Control Included Control the action with the included wireless remote.
What's in the Box Clarion NX409, trim ring, wiring harness, remote control, installation hardware, owner's manual, installation guide.

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