Sony ICF-CD543RM Kitchen CD Clock Radio (Silver) Review

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(More customer reviews)I tried other radios in the kitchen, but none could compare to the sound of this unit. FM reception's pretty good too. The "kitchen friendly" controls are easy to clean. Mounting is done by drilling three holes, for which it has a paper template, and it has adjustable spacers to accommodate cabinets with recessed bottoms. It's about 11-1/2 inches deep and just an inch or two wider.
I don't seem to get any weather band channels, and the TV channels I get are very quiet so I have to remember to turn the sound down before switching to FM or CD. The timer's a nice feature for the kitchen but seconds can't be set and it takes a lot of turning to get to longer bake times, like an hour or more. The magnetic remote's also nice but you have to be able to see the sensor and stay within about 45 degrees for it to work.
Overall I'm very happy with it. The sound is great and makes spending all day around the kitchen less lonely, plus it doesn't take up any counter space. I do feel like I paid a small premium for the name Sony though.

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Sony has the perfect addition to your kitchen - the ICF-CD543RM CD/AM/FM/TV Band/Weather Band Kitchen Clock Radio. Featuring an Under Cabinet Interior Design Style, a Space-Saving Slim Look, a Built-in Dynamic Bass Reflex Sound System, CD-R/RW Playback, and a 4 Band Digital Synthesized Tuner (AM/FM/TV/Weather), this Radiorocks! Use the 25 Random Memory Presets, CD Play Modes (Shuffle-Repeat/Repeat-1/Repeat All), and Easy Set Kitchen Timer to make cooking to music simple and fun. In addition, the Magnetic Multi-Function Remote Control can be used as a refrigerator magnet so you will always know exactly where to find it. Listen in the kitchen with the ICF-CD543RM.

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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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Memorex MVUC821 Under-Cabinet 8-Inch Widescreen LCD TV/DVD with ATSC Digital Tuner Review

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(More customer reviews)If you are smart enough to read these reviews before buying (you'll see the rest of us were not...lol) then here is the low-down...
Pros: Relatively easy to install, good space utilization, good functionality (probably too much for this application), decent picture quality and sound
Cons: Will not process cable tv signal, strange signal delay when using the remote, magnetic remote isn't strong enough to stay on the fridge
THIS UNIT WILL ONLY PROCESS BROADCAST HDTV SIGNALS. It will NOT process a cable tv signal so don't even bother trying.
Summary: I bought the unit and started to install it. But the included "spacers" and mounting bolts were not sufficient to clear the underside lip of my kitchen cabinets. So after cobbling together some 1x2 rails, I finally had everything in place.
If you have average depth cabinets, there's not much space between the back of the unit and the wall. You'll want a $5 right-angle (90-deg) coax adapter to make hooking up the coax cable easier.
Once installed, and power on, we put in a DVD - all was well - and played the radio - all was well. Then came installing the cable. I ran a new cable from the middle of my attic to the kitchen - drilling several holes in walls to get there. It took about 2 hours. When I hooked up the cable, I got the dreaded "No Signal" message. Hmmm - okay, probably my DIY cable ends. I replaced both coax ends, and switched the cables around on the splitter. "No Signal." I completely removed the unit and hooked it directly up to the cable from my main TV which I knew worked. "No Signal." So I guess the unit is bad - which is really bad becuase we already threw away all the packing and can't find the reciept!
So I get online. Low and behold, EVERYONE who bought this unit has the same problem: This stupid thing doesn't process a cable TV signal.
Well I can't take it back so i'm determined to get something out of it. I run down to RS and buy a small, amplified HDTV antenna. I install it high in the attic and hook everything back up. The TV works fine. So now I have one TV with broadcast HDTV, which is probably a good thing in case our cable goes out and we need to know what's going on.
Apart from all that, my only complaint (so far) is the 1-2 second delay between pushing a button on the remote and anything happening on the unit. Irritating yes, but not a deal killer in itself.
So if you don't have cable (or don't mind not using cable if you do have it) and want HDTV in your kitchen, this unit my suit your needs.

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Under-cabinet 8" widescreen LCD TV/DVD with ATSC digital tuner.

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Philips Under the Cabinet iPhone & iPod Docking Station - Space Saving Mounting Dock & Kitchen Clock AM / FM Digital Tuner Stereo Radio with 20 Station Presets, Bass Reflex Speakers, Dynamic Bass Boost, Digital Sound Control, 4 Preset Sound Effects, Cooking Timer, Buzzer Alarm & Magnetic Remote Control Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this item a few weeks ago and I have to express my apreciation to a job well done by philips. This under the cabinet ipod dock, besides the obvious reasons, that it saves counter space and keeps clean because it is not ON the counter, it also has all the features that can be found on any other ipod dock, and some that you can't find on any ipod dock, including the many preset stations that is very convenient when I'm busy in the kitchen. The sound is great and you can adjust the sound many different ways. This kitchen clock ipod dock is a definite winner. " 2 Thumbs Up " I recommend this to everyone.

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Fill your kitchen with your favorite tunesPlay & charge your iPod / iPhoneAM/FM digital tuning with presets Design that blends into your interiorUnder-cabinet mounting for clutter-free kitchen countersFlip-down dock for iPhone/ iPod to save counter space Designed for your convenienceBuilt-in cooking timer and clockEasy to cleanMagnetic remote control for convenient mounting onto fridgeSpecificationsAudio PlaybackCradle playback mode: Charging iPhone, Charging iPodSoundLoudspeaker types: Bass Reflex Speaker SystemOutput power (RMS): 2x2WSound Enhancement: Dynamic Bass Boost, Digital Sound Control4 Preset Sound Effects: Pop, Jazz, Classic, RockSound System: StereoSpeaker diameter: 2"Volume Control: Volume Control up/downTuner/Reception/TransmissionAntenna: FM AntennaAuto digital tuningStation presets: 20Tuner Bands: AM, FMConvenienceAlarms: Buzzer AlarmBacklightBacklight color: AmberClock/Version: DigitalDisplay Type: LCDHeight Adjustment: 3-step spacerRemote Control: Multi-functionaliPhone compatibilityCompatible with: iPhoneiPhone 3GiPhone 3GSiPod compatibilityCompatible with: iPodiPod miniiPod with color displayiPod 5th GenerationiPod classiciPod nano 1st GenerationiPod nano 2nd GenerationiPod nano 3rd GenerationiPod nano 4th GenerationiPod nano 5th GenerationiPod touchiPod touch 2nd GenerationiPod touch 2nd Gen 8/16/32GBAccessories Included:AC-DC AdapterBatteries for remote controlQuick install guideRemote ControlUser ManualWarranty certificateDimensions: 14.49"W x 3.9"H x 11.54"D inchesWeight: 5.3 lbs.PowerAdaptor type: multi-voltage (AC: 100 - 240 V, 50 - 60 Hz)Mains power

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Sony ICF-CDK70 Under Cabinet Kitchen Clock Radio with CD-Changer Review

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(More customer reviews)I have to come clean. I wrote a scathing review of this unit earlier today. Last night, I set this up in our kitchen, but after fumbling for a couple hours to get decent reception from the ac cord/antenna, I gave up. Static and poor audio from every station on the fm dial -- and we live well within the bounds of Washington DC's radio coverage (and get great reception from all of our other radios and stereos). Well, joy of the internet! I read that refrigerators can interfere with other electronics that share the same outlet and can even interfere with electronics that are simply in the vicinity. As it turns out, I had indeed plugged the radio into the same outlet as the fridge and while I had tried everything to improve receptio last night -- even adding and extension cord to increase the "length" of the ac antenna -- it never occurred to me to try a different outlet. Sure enough, that did it. Problem solved. It turns out circuits with light dimmers can have a similar effect as fridges, too. Bottom line, make sure to select your outlet carefully. Sounds great now -- what difference. Can't seem to change the rating on this, but would give it 4 stars now, at least.

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Interior oriented design - brings the entertainment center into the kitchen with a 3CD Changer and mounts under a cabinet so it takes up no precious counter area

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Sony LIV Kitchen CD Clock Radio - ICFCD553LIV2 Review

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(More customer reviews)First I owned the earlier LIV radio. It was only a C-note to buy, but it had a cheap plastic look about it. Most importantly, any radio is only as good as it's reception. That old one could not pull in many stations including my favorite most listened to one. The new LIV was pricier and I thought I'd try it to see if Sony improved it, or just introduced a costlier gimmick. The appearance is first rate that looks like a high-end stereo component and compliments my stainless steel appliances. The antenna is in the power cord like the old one and this cord was noticably shorter. They did something right as this unit pulled in more stations with clear reception, including my favorite station. The CD section works fine, but I use this mainly for the radio now. It sees daily usage in my kitchen and I'd recommend it highly.

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The super-slim design of the Sony LIV Kitchen CD Clock Radio mounts under the cabinet and frees up precious counter space. Features a 4 band digital AM/FM/TV/Weather tuner with 25 station presets and 5 direct access buttons; front-loading CD tray with CD-R/RW playback; Mega Expand Mega Bass sound system; voice memo; and cooking timer. Includes Magnetic Remote Commander remote control. 3-3/8Hx15-3/4Wx12-3/4D".

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Eviant T7UC Under Cabinet 7-Inch Television, Silver Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm keeping this unit only because it fits the space that I wanted it in very well - I'm not at all happy with the performance of it.
I purchased this TV to mount on a very large desk that I have. The mounting is pretty straight-forward (they supply a cardboard drilling template and a few different spacer options). One thing to keep in mind on the mounting - make sure to allow for extra space for the speakers when drilling your mounting holes (the template does not have this space added).
Electronically, this is just a very average to below-average unit. I'm using cable as my video source. The TV that was in this location previously had an excellent picture. This unit has a snowy picture, and very poor color balance (I have tried adjusting it many times - it never does get a "good" picture).
The sound is awful. You have to create a balance between two different volume sources - one on the front of the main unit, the other on the TV itself (controlled by buttons on the TV, or by the remote). Between the two, if you turn it up to the point of what I would consider normal volume, you hear a faint but noticeable high-pitched whine (my Jack Russell Terrier hears it too...). The quality of the sound is pretty bad too - very thin and tinny. They should have added an Audio Out Jack, so that you could hook up a decent set of amplified speakers to it.
The Power button on the front of the unit is a cheap, spring-loaded design; I can tell that it will create problems in the long run (it has already stuck a few times).
The clock displays is a bit annoying also - most digital displays will display the single-digit time without a zero in front nowadays - 3:00, for example. This clock displays it as 03:00.
The remote must use very unique frequencies - I was not able to program my regular Tivo remote to it (not even when cycling through the hundreds of preset codes that the Tivo remote has). I then purchased a "learning" Tivo remote - even that remote wouldn't accept the "power" or "volume down" functions ("volume up" was the only button that would accept the programming).


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This Eviant T7UC is the perfect companion while you are working in any room of your house. With its stylish 7" screen and stereo sound speakers it brings you pleasure while watching your favorite TV shows or listening to much-loved tunes on the radio.

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