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Product Rating:Product Rating: 2.0

JVC (HA-FX34-BE) Consumer Headphones
Mattygroves and her improbably loose earphones
by mattygroves
Pros: Good brand, decent sound (but see below), inexpensive
Cons: They don't fit my ears, the memory foam forgets
It is, apparently, a bad idea to wrap your headphone cord around your iPod or mp3 player.  I do it anyway, for lack of any better ideas to keep the cord from becoming a tangled mess in my pocket.  As a result, I go through earphones like ...
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Dec 05 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Samsung BD-P1500 Blu-Ray Player
Samsung's BD-P1500 Blu-ray player allows me to upgrade and keep my DVDs, too!
by alexdg1
Pros: Plays Hi-Def Blu-rays, DVDs and CDs; easy to set up and use
Cons: Blu-ray discs are pricier; players are more expensive than DVD players
I wasn't really planning on getting a Blu-ray player for a while yet; I still remember both the exhilarations and frustrations of the transition from VHS to DVD only a decade ago and I really didn't want to start replacing my entire 100-title DVD library ...
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Dec 01 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

Sony HT-CT100 Theater System
Can ya hear me now?
by dalesky
Pros: Relatively inexpensive for this type of home theater system. Truly excellent sound.
Cons: Another remote, and losing the TV speakers. Maybe - see update
Having recently purchased a new big screen TV, I found the sound lacking that mid and lower end punch needed for realistic viewing experiences. I feel that sound is at least 40 percent of the total package when watching TV or movies. I also wanted ...
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Dec 01 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

Panasonic DMP-BD55K 1080p Blu-Ray Player
Perfect for my non-HDMI Hometheater
by kabyash
Pros:  7.1 channel audio, component and HDMI video, plays  all DVD & CD formats 
Cons:  Absolutely nothing
      The Panasonic DMP-BD55K is the perfect companion to my receiver and although the 55K has HMDI connections, my receiver does not. So why the 55K?  A huge list of features including 7.1 channel analog cable ...
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Dec 01 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Emerson SmartSet CKS3088 Clock Radio
Smart Set Lets You Forget!
by supermanmccann
Pros: Guarenteed to ALWAYS wake you up on time. Adjustable alarm wakes up anyone.
Cons: None
Hey! I love my new alarm clock! But this isn't just any regular alarm clock! It has a mind of its own!How I received the new Emerson SmartSet CKS3088 Clock Radio:I live in an area of the world where the electricity constantly flickers ...
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Nov 30 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Polaroid DPA-07046 Portable DVD Player with Screen
My daughter’s favorite portable DVD player
by texas-swede
Pros: 180 degree Swivel action, good sound, Electronic Skip Protection
Cons: It could be even smaller, the lid is funny
We currently have three different kinds of portable DVD players. We own one pink Polaroid DPA 07046 (this one), two silvery Polaroid PDM 2727, and one Coby TF-DVD7107 Portable DVD Player. The portable DVD player concept is great. It allows you to easily ...
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Nov 30 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

SanDisk Sansa Fuze (2 GB) Digital Media Player
great quality for a great price!
by heidihawkins
Pros: Just as nice as an ipod shuffle.
Cons: doesn't some with the best ear phones
About a year ago I was looking for a nice mp3 player that had as many qualities as an ipod but one that I (a college student) could afford. I went to Best Buy and I was introduced to the SanDisk Sansa Fuze (2GB) Digital Media Player. I love it now and ...
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Nov 30 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

SanDisk Sansa M250 (2 GB) MP3 Player (SDMX3-2048-Q18-WEB)
[Stocking stuffer?] Enjoy “yesterday’s” MP3 player TODAY! ($25.00+free_shipping+SanDisk_quality+2GB+FM_radio = endless hours of ear candy!)
by henry_thoreau
Pros: SanDisk quality/reliability. Affordability_($25.00+free shipping). Uses one cheap, user-replaceable, "AAA" battery (conventional_or_rechargeable). Everything’s included. Excellent sound!
Cons: Although "2GB" (up to 64 hours of audio) is_more_than_large_enough_for_the_majority-of_consumers, it's_not_as_gigantic_as_costlier_models'_capacities. Illuminated, blue-monochrome (not multicolor) display.
Prefatory note #1: As of this writing, you can still purchase this product via Amazon.com for only $25.00, which includes shipping and handling (and no sales tax). During the past several weeks, I ordered three of these units ...
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Nov 30 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

Sony HT-CT100 Theater System
Excellent Sound...with some limitations
by lovehifi
Pros: Very simple.  3 HDMI inputs.  1 HDMI output. Very smooth clean sound. Not expensive.
Cons: 3.1 design.  Cannot perform as well as true surround sound with separate speakers.
I did a great deal of research prior to buying the Sony HT-CT100 Sound Bar system.  I read so much misinformation that I very nearly decided against making this purchase.I am going to furnish a very detailed review of this product, as I feel ...
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Nov 30 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Sennheiser HD201 HD 201 - Circumaural Closed-Back Dynamic Stereo Headphones
Good headphones for such a low price.
by isoldtheworldNew Member
Pros: ~lightweight and comfortable
~long cord
~very good sound for the price
Cons: ~somewhat muted bass
~they aren't as loud as they could be.
I purchased these headphones when I got to the point that I could not stand using the earbuds I had been using anymore.  Unfortunately, my budget at the time was very low, so I needed to find something that sounded good but was still very ...
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Nov 30 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

Apple iPod touch Second Gen (8 GB, MB528LL/A) Digital Media Player
Goodbye Revo! Hello iPod!
by srmoll
Pros: A very small, powerful computer in your pocket.
Cons: eBook reading not very well supported, I'm still waiting for MobiPocket.
Why Did I Get One?I suppose it had to happen one day. "What's that?" you ask, well... the demise of my beloved Psion Revo. I can't believe it has been eight years since I bought my Revo and wrote a review. Since that review was written I ...
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Nov 29 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 2.0

Yamaha DVD-C950 Multi-disc DVD Player
DVD changer has unacceptable issues
by michaeljhuman
Pros: Good deinterlacing from the Farodja DCDi chip
Cons: Poor onscreen menus
Lip synch issues
Drawer mechanism flawed
Remote compatibility
I bought the DVD-C950 as it was one of the few Yamaha HDMI changers available at the time.  I preferred Yamaha as I wanted to avoid having to reprogram remotes for any Yamaha receiver I planned to use it with (I found out though, that I still needed ...
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Nov 29 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

La Crosse WT-2160 Clock Radio
Wake up for less
by clintsaxophone
Pros: Size, durability, cost, and portability.
Cons: None.
Hey Everybody,I'm a traveling musician and I have to be awake for my gigs no matter what time.  I can't rely on hotel alarm clock that is different everywhere I go so I bring my own.  I love this alarm clock simply because it works. ...
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Nov 27 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

Sonos Z120 Zone Player Shelf System
A perfect product? YES !!
by audio_man01
Pros: A product that gets better with age ... yes!
Cons: Zip.
When was the last time that you purchased a piece of consumer electronics gear, owned it for a while and found that the product become progressively better ... for FREE? Get your attention?  Sonos is a rare jewel of a company as well ...
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Nov 26 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

Numark TTX1 Turntable
Numark TTX1 Turntable
by xbig69benzx
Pros: Value and feature packed, direct drive, excellent professional quality sound reproduction, heavy [sturdy].
Cons: Brake mechanism unrefined, flimsy tonearm pickup, possible motor reliability issues.
The Numark TTX1 Turntable was not what I set out to purchase when I went looking for records and or a turntable.  Having had great luck with the Panasonic [Technics] brand, I was hoping to get one of these babies, even an older used one, as I've ...
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Nov 26 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Sony STR-DG820 7.1 Channels Receiver
Flexible Inputs Galore, TrueHD Decoding, and a Good Price
by nad_masters
Pros: Many inputs, 7.1 surround, TrueHD and DTS-MA decoding, and the $300 price tag
Cons: Does not upconvert SD video sources to HDMI.  Menu system can be frustrating.
After winning a raffle that allowed me to pick anything from CDW's site at work (under $350), I decided to upgrade the entry-level Sony STR-DG510 receiver I purchased less than a ...
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Nov 26 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

Apple iPod nano Third Gen. Silver (4 GB, MA978LL/A) Digital Media Player
Addicted!!
by yubon2
Pros: Durable, Excellent graphics, Stylish and easy to use. Excellent battery life!
Cons: 4GB is a bit too small for videos.
.I got my Nano exactly a year ago from now. It was an excellent mp3 player and I think Apple just keeps on making cool stuff!Tech Specs:Music compatibility:AAC,MP3,WAV,AIFF ,Apple Lossless and Audible formatsPhoto ...
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Nov 26 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

LG DP781 Portable DVD Player
I Love LG and Everything They Stand For
by Goatius
Pros: Lightweight, good video and audio, plays DVD-Rs flawlessly, cool folding screen
Cons: Battery life a little short, dangerous to watch while driving
I need access to movies and entertainment at all times, it seems.  I can't help it.  Car trips over 90 minutes, waiting rooms, long elevator rides - anymore my patience for killing time without videos or music is nil.  I'm not sure what ...
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Nov 26 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 2.0

Philips HN050 Consumer Headphones
Shold've spent a few $$ more for a comfortable set of headphones
by bodhisatva84
Pros: Adequate noise filtering capability and battery life.
Cons: Uncomfortable on longer flights.
After 3 years of use, sound only comes out on one ear.
My wife bought me a pair of the Philips SBC HN050 headphones for my birthday a few years ago. I had been making do with earbud headphones or the $3 headphones that the airlines sell, but wanted to upgrade to noise cancelling headphones after trying out a ...
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Nov 25 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

Teac CD-RW880 CD Recorder
Excellent Sound Quality
by dadeo7432
Pros: Fantastic sound quality, easy to use, durable
Cons: Requires Music-CDRs and CD-RWs
I bought this unit about three months to replace a Philips unit I bought about 6 years ago (also reviewed here). This unit has only a single cd drive, it comes without the second cd player drive. The result is that it is harder to record from one cd to ...
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Nov 24 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 3.0

Polaroid PDM-0732 Portable DVD Player
Good Things Come In Small Packages
by reasonfaith
Pros: Portability, lightweight, simple.
Cons: Too much techno packed into a tiny device.
Polaroid's 7-inch portable DVD player is tiny, lightweight and easy to operate for movie watching, but can get complicated viewing JPEG photos.  The screen is very small so make sure you include any optional adapters to connect with a larger monitor ...
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Nov 24 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 3.0

Philips (DVP5140) DVD Player
DIVX playback on the cheap
by bloodline23
Pros: Plays divx files, slim profile
Cons: Slow response time, flimsy construction, poorly designed remote
Well, DVD players have finally become VCRs; you can get a DVD player for under $10 (I saw a stack of super-slim players last year on clearance for $6.99 each) and basic recorders for under $50. So unless you're getting something super fancy, you ...
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Nov 24 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

Skull Candy Smoking Buds SCINKDWHT Consumer Headphones
Didn't Expect This...
by nad_masters
Pros: Surprisingly boomy, full sound.  Very inexpensive!
Cons: No case, ear buds do not have indicators for L and R
I've always stuck with those Sony ear buds that come in that wind-up case that never cost more than $15.  In fact, I find $15 too expensive for them.  I can usually find them for $10 at Fry's Electronics.However, I wanted something ...
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Nov 23 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Sony MDR-V250V Professional Headphones
Excellent Sound for $30
by nad_masters
Pros: Excellent sound for a semi-open ear design, priced right
Cons: Uncomfortable after a while if you wear glasses
I've been on a headphone kick ever since I got my 2nd gen 32 GB iPod Touch.  I've already bought some Skull Candy Smoking Buds INK'D ear buds based ...
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Nov 23 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

Emerson CKS3030 Clock Radio
A Two Alarmer
by nagels
Pros: Two alarms. Radio. Cool blue light
Cons: None
“I can get one for you too,” he suggested while opening and examining his latest acquisition. She considered his offer for a couple seconds until she saw the label on the box, the remanufactured by the factory label he had failed ...
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Nov 23 '08 Overall Rating:
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