Showing posts with label radio. Show all posts
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1/09/2011

Lenoxx Sound Compact Disc Player Cd Am/fm Radio BoomBox Review

Lenoxx Sound Compact Disc Player Cd Am/fm Radio BoomBoxI have had this radio for about 7 YEARS, and my children grew up playing CD's on it. They dropped to the floor many times. It even continues playing upside down. At this point I think it's indestructible. I'm so glad I bought it when I did.

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Product Description:
SpecificationsGeneral DescriptionPower Source: AC 120V, 60Hz, DC 9V(6 size "C" batteries)(not included)CD SECTION: Plays disc type: Any normal CD used in portable playersLaser wavelength 760-800 NM3-spot error detection 3.86 lens50hz-15khz +1/-2dBRADIO SECTIONFrequency range: FM:88-108 MHz AM: 50-1700 kHz

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1/01/2011

jWIN Pocket AM/FM Alarm Clock - Silver (JXM10SIL) Review

jWIN Pocket AM/FM Alarm Clock - SilverYou get what you pay for. That's still true. The station tuning button didn't work well. When I tune in for a station, the station number didn't show up correctly. The radio station that shows on the front window always screw up. I get some stations though. It would be good enough for those listening to a few stations (not radio surf) and stick with them. I bought it for the speaker feature. Not many small or tiny radios have the speaker function, most require a headphone. I give it a small credit for its overall small size and the decent sound that comes out of its tiny speaker.

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Product Description:
Sensitive Am/fm Radio Slim Compact Design Digital Display Lcd DisplayAlarm Clock Display Built-in Hi-fi Speaker SystemSilver

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12/25/2010

Coby CDSH287 AM/FM Alarm Clock Shower Radio with Stereo CD Player Review

Coby CDSH287 AM/FM Alarm Clock Shower Radio with Stereo CD PlayerI wouldn't waste your money on buying this.. mine broke after two weeks in a dry room tempature place. Meaning, it wasn't because I got water in it because its a "shower" radio.. I never tested that out but if I did it would of probably broke even sooner. I'm very disappointed :(

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Product Description:
Maybe you can't bring headphones into the shower, but that doesn't mean you can't have your music with you. The Coby Electronics CD-SH287 clock radio and CD player is the perfect companion for the beginning of your day. After you wake up to your alarm, take the Coby CD-SH287 with you to the shower. There, with the clock radio's protective water resistant seals, you can have stereo sound as you catch up on the previous night's sports results, hear the morning's news and stock market reports, check on traffic updates, laugh to your favorite morning personalities, or just listen to some tunes on your favorite music station. Or you can pop a compact disk into the CD player and let your favorite tunes ease your way into the morning.
The Coby clock radio is also mountable on your wall or desk, making it versatile enough for you to use in your shower or your bedroom. Other features include vertical loading for your CDs, a programmable track memory, random and repeat functions, and a digital frequency display for AM and FM radio. But the most noticeable feature is the 5-inch mirror built right on top of the CD lid that makes it convenient for shaving or for applying make-up while you listen.
The Coby CD-SH287 runs on six size "C" batteries and has a DC 9-volt adapter jack that lets you save on battery life when you're not using it in the shower.

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12/18/2010

Tivoli Audio SongBook AM / FM Alarm Clock Travel Radio, Green Review

Tivoli Audio SongBook AM / FM Alarm Clock Travel Radio, GreenThe new Tivoli Songbook is one sweet, versatile radio.I was reluctant to order it because it was brand new model and I couldn't find any reviews, but I'm glad I overcame my reluctance and purchased this radio.I consider it expensive for an AM/FM radio so I expect serious performance for the money--I was not disappointed.It's Tivoli, so I expected sound quality and Tivoli delivers.The sound isn't quite as full as the Model One, but it's more than adequate.For talk radio, it's simply the best sound I've heard from any radio.

One reason I hesitated purchasing was because I planned to use this as a table radio more than a travel radio--the lack of external antenna jacks was a concern because I have trouble with AM reception in my area.The real surprise was the reception--this small radio locked on and pulled in signals that I have trouble pulling in with some of my better radios like the GE Superadio or Grundig Satellit 800--all while delivering a clear, clean signal.Admittedly, I'm not a DXer, and I'm not suggesting this is the radio for that purpose, but it's performance, particularily on AM, is impressive for such a small package.

Performance was great using the aux input on a Sirius tuner as well as MP3 and CD.

Overall, it has the look and feel--as well as performance--of a quality product.

One thing that you should be aware of--this model uses an outboard transformer--a relatively large wall wart.That negates some of the travel versatility, IMO, but isn't a problem for home use. One of the smart design features is the wall hang slot on the back--I promptly mounted the thing over my nightstand and cleared off the space formerly eaten up by my cheap, tinny sounding clock radio.

It's a rare day that a product meets my expectations, much less exceeds them, but this is a great radio!

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Product Description:
Whether traveling for business or pleasure, in today's world, having access to news and music is increasingly becoming a necessity rather than a luxury. SongBook delivers the wealth of programming that FM and AM has to offer, in the Tivoli Audio trademark high-fidelity sound. Add that to the sensitive digital tuner, alarm clock, sleep timer, and built-in charger for NiMH/NiCAD batteries, and you have a first class portable clock radio. FM and AM work in Europe and North America.The unique rubberized coating helps to protect SongBook from Mother Nature's elements and from everyday wear and tear. Includes a rear keyhole cut-out for easy wall mounting. And with multiple colors to choose from, you're sure to find one that suits your style. Features include a digital alarm clock with wake to music or beep tone, sleep function, auto manual tuning with 5 station presets, and auxiliary input and stereo headphone output. Its on-demand blue backlit LCD makes for easy viewing in difficult lighting conditions. Enjoy superb AM and FM performance or the go, or add your ipod, MP3 player or portable CD for outstanding portable playback. Operates using included external power supply or six AA alkaline/NiMH/NiCAD batteries or 12V source (batteries and 12V adapter not included).

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12/11/2010

Aluratek AIRMM01 Internet Radio Alarm Clock with built-in WiFi (Black) Review

Aluratek AIRMM01 Internet Radio Alarm Clock with built-in WiFiThink about the humble clock-radio.Everybody has one. They've scarcely changed in the last two decades.They have poor sound quality.Are usually in a bedroom where radio reception can be poor--and are usually given only a crummy wire antenna sticking out the back. With some, you can play a CD, just as CDs are being superseded by other digital music. Few can access the wealth of programming on satellite.Not a twenty-first century device.

This device brings the clock-radio into the 21st Century.It connects to your Wi-fi at home, and delivers almost any radio station you want from around the world.

NPR junkies can choose from a brace of stations, and the worldwide selection is superb--let me recommend Radio National and Directions in Groove from Australia, KQED and WNYC (the AM version; you'll get AM radio in hi-fi!), Deutsche Welle in English, Radio Netherlands, and of course, the BBC.Living in a non-English-speaking country, it's a real life-line for me.

It solves an issue that has vexed me with conventional clock radios I've owned.Reception problems.With an internet radio, the signal is as strong as your home wi-fi.

No need for an integrated CD.You can play music wirelessly from your computer or a USB stick.

And for a small speaker, the sound is remarkably good. You can plug it into your hi-fi if you wish, for even better sound.

It gets five stars, but not without a couple of glitches. The radio updates the station list automatically, but if a station changes its website in between software updates, you might miss out for a while.The menus are elaborate and can be a bit complex until you get used to them--and that includes the one you use simply to turn the alarm on.And the backlighted time displays ONLY when the radio is actually on; though I expect that glitch to be fixed in a software update.

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Product Description:
Choose between more than 11,000 radio stations worldwide via built-in vTuner with no monthly cost Compatible with universal Plug-n-Play audio servers such as: Microsoft Media Player 11 (WMP11), Microsoft Media Connect, MusicMatch Jukebox Wireless access WIFI 802.11 b and g, Ethernet and USB 2.0 (host only) connectivity Access music fi les (MP3, WMA, WAV) stored on a USB 2.0 flash drive, MP3 player or Hard drive through the unit-s USB port Alarm clock function with 2 programmable alarms wakes you up to internet radio, FM radio, digital music, or choice of several alarm tones

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12/10/2010

Sangean RCR-5 Digital AM/FM Clock Radio Review

Sangean RCR-5 Digital AM/FM Clock RadioI have nothing but praise for the Sangean RCR-5 clock radio.Specifically, here are the most noteworthy aspects of this truly amazing product:

Display
Here is where the RCR-5 truly shines, as it incorporates a backlit LCD with adjustable intensity:one may adjust the backlight to suit your needs, so you have a perfectly legible, yet not too bright display (at night) which can never be "washed out", even in direct sunlight.The display even has a clever feature whereby it will illuminate to full intensity when any of the buttons are pressed, after which it returns to the user's preset intensity after ten seconds. As you can see from the product photos, the display is of a soft, warm color, most conducive to a good sleeping environment; other clock radios using bright blue or green illumination, IMHO, should be avoided if you want to get any sleep.

Auxiliary Input
Very useful for listening to my podcasts at night; when an external source is attached, the Band button will cycle through AM/FM/AU; when none is attached, only AM/FM are available, thereby eliminating "clutter" for those who do not wish to enable this feature.(Note:I'm old-school, and prefer using this method over a "Dockable" iPod solution, as I prefer to completely run my iPod's battery source to zero before recharging...)

Flexibility in Programming
Only found on more expensive clock radios, this model will allow you to use the "Sleep" feature to listen to a particular station (or podcast with the Auxiliaryfeature) at night, and then to wake to radio on a different station.In addition, all alarms allow Daily, Mon-Fri, or Single, with the Audible Alarm using a gentle "ramp-up" feature.

Reception and Speaker Quality
The radio's receiver portion of this product is very good, rivaled by only my Sony short wave receiver (a great radio, by the way!); what looks like a 3-inch speaker provides a very warm, intelligible output, very suitable for the spoken word, adequate for music.If you need a strong system for powerful music, I would suggest purchasing an additional desktop speaker setup (such as for a computer) which can be attached to the headphone output by means of a standard mini-jack connection.

Finally, a no-nonsense Sleep function
Sangean has cleverly incorporated the Sleep function into the Power button (which is gently illuminated when the radio's off); to turn the radio on or off, press the button.To use the Sleep feature, press and hold the same button to select up to 120 minutes.Simple, effective, "it just works".

Final Recommendation
Well, what more can I say?This product works for me (and I'm purchasing three more for gifts) and has a lot going for it, including high value (very reasonably priced!).Is there anything that you should be aware of?Yes:

>As described in the previous customer's entry, setting the alarm may require a few extra key-strokes, as this product offers many options when it comes to waking by either the alarm or the radio; if you do not need all of these features, you may wish to consider something of simpler means.That being said, it took me only about 22 seconds to set the alarm; for me, it was relatively intuitive and logical.

>The built-in battery back up feature only works for about ten minutes worth of backup, according to the manual; in my neck of the woods, this is not a big issue, but should be noted if you experience many nighttime blackouts where you are located.

>Even though this model is referred to as an "RCR-5", it should be noted that it does not employ an automatic time synchronization feature as is found on Sangean's higher end clock radios.(Not a big issue for me, and may actually be desirable for those of us who prefer to set our clocks 5, 10, or 15 minutes fast to "keep us on time"!)

I hope this helps you in making the right decision!All the best!

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Product Description:
Sangean's latest digital RCR-5 AM/FM clock radio is as attractive as it is unique offering features and performance generally found in the most expensive clock radios. Dual Alarm Timers for both "Waking Up to Radio" and/or "Waking up to HWS Buzzer" at different times for week days, weekends, daily or just once. Has both "Sleep" and "Nap" and "Snooze" timers if you need a little extra sleep. "Aux" input allows listening to your CD or any audio device through the RCR-5 radio.

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12/09/2010

Philips DC315/37 Speaker System for iPod/iPhone with LED Clock Radio (Black) Review

Philips DC315/37 Speaker System for iPod/iPhone with LED Clock RadioI was looking for a radio that supports my iTouch and iPhone, looks modern, has a small footprint on my desk, and sounds good.I got all of those features.The only feature I did not get was an audio out so that I could plug in my external speakers. Hence, only four stars. I use Pandora and other iTouch apps that play music, and they all work seamlessly. The sound is remarkably good, especially considering the size. Also a plus is the support that stabilizes the iTouch when it is docked. You don't feel like you will break off the connectors when you push on the iTouch.

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Product Description:
Start a pleasant day with your iPhone/iPod tunes on the Philips Docking entertainment system DC315 with dual alarms. Featuring multiple sources, the stylish system lets you wake up to music of your choice from portable devices and radio.


Start a pleasant day with your iPhone/iPod tunes.Click to enlarge.
Bass Reflex Speaker System for big sound in a small package.
Dual alarm with weekday and weekend settings.

Enjoy your music from multiple sources


MP3 Link auxiliary input for portable music playback
The MP3 link 3.5mm auxiliary input allows you to play back external audio devices, such as MP3 players. Enjoy music from all your devices through this great-sounding system.
Play and charge your iPhone/iPod
Enjoy your favorite MP3 music while charging your iPhone/iPod. Dock your device and enjoy your favorite music in superb stereo sound. It also charges your iPhone/iPod while it plays, so you can enjoy your music and not worry about draining your battery.
FM digital tuning with presets
Enjoy digital FM radio when you feel like a break from your music collection. Press and hold the preset button to memorize a frequency, for quick access to your favorite radio stations.

Start the day your way


Wake up to your iPhone/iPod music or radio tunes
Wake to your favorite tunes, or your favorite morning or news show.
Dual alarm with weekday and weekend settings
Designed with modern day lifestyles in mind, this clock radio has a dual alarm feature, allowing you to set different alarm times for weekdays and weekends or even vary the alarm settings for couples. The alarm settings can be tailored for the same alarm times for the entire week from Monday to Sunday. Or you can set the alarm for an early start on weekdays from Monday to Friday, and lazy lie-ins for Saturday and Sundays. Whichever you choose, there's no need to fiddle with setting different alarm times every single night.
Gentle wake up call with an increasing alarm volume
Nobody likes to be jarred out of sweet slumber, so the DC315 features a gradually increasing alarm volume.

Rich and clear sound experience


Bass Reflex speakers deliver a powerful, deeper bass
The Bass Reflex Speaker System delivers a deep bass experience from a compact loudspeaker box system. It features a bass pipe that is acoustically aligned to the woofer to optimize the low frequency roll-off of the system. The result is deeper controlled bass and lower distortion. The system works by resonating the air mass in the bass pipe to vibrate like a conventional woofer, extending the low end.
2x4W RMS total output power
Get 2 x 4 Watts RMS total output power from this compact system.
What's in the Box
DC315 main unit, Power cord, AC adaptor, MP3 link cable, User manual, Quick start guide

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12/08/2010

Sangean RCR-2 Digital Atomic Clock Radio with Dual Alarms Review

Sangean RCR-2 Digital Atomic Clock Radio with Dual AlarmsI spent a lot of time trying to find the perfect alarm clock for my bedroom and, as you can tell, I am still looking. The Sangean RCR-2 certainly has some attractive features like the atomic clock, which took a few hours to set itself, and the nice styling but it fails in so many areas as an alarm clock. First, and most importantly, the display is unreadable. It is very busy with lots of symbols and numbers but using very thin LCD numerals for the time and the off axis viewing angle is very small; you must basically face it head on. Worst of all, however, is the blindingly bright orange backlight with makes is impossible for night adjusted eyes to read the display if you want to check the time in the middle of the night. It is so bright as to cast shadows throughout the room. I keep it across the room but I can't imagine trying to sleep with this minor sun positioned on the nightstand.Sure, you can turn off the backlight but then the clock is invisible at night. Maybe LEDs are not cool but they make a lot more sense for an alarm clock. Also, it takes at least four button presses to turn on the alarm as opposed to one on my old alarm.

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Product Description:
This modern clock radio is a step above the clock radios of the past. For starters, the radio updates its time automatically from the U.S. atomic clock in Boulder, Colorado. While this may force you to work or school on time, the benefits of a constantly updated timepiece are critical in this fast-paced world. The radio even adjusts itself automatically for daylight saving time. The illuminated LCD screen gives you vital information, including: time, date, day of week, sleep, wake times, naptime, and radio information. With the gentle wake option, you can choose for the radio's volume to start low and slowly build over time. The AM/FM radio has fourteen presets for individual programming. The clock radio also features an automatic preset system which scans and memorizes available radio stations. With the two alarms you can set wake-up times on the same or different days of the week. The sleep timer is a nice feature for those who use the radio as a sleep aid. There is a headphone jack for people who want to listen to the radio without bugging the person besides them. The clock radio's color is silver and its styling is modern and sleek.
What's in the Box
Clock radio and user's manual.

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