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Brand-X XL7DV 7-Inch Single DIN In-Dash Motorized Touch Screen TFT Monitor with DVD/AM/FM/RDS Receiv

Brand-X XL7DV 7-Inch Single DIN In-Dash Motorized Touch Screen TFT Monitor with DVD/AM/FM/RDS Receiver
  • 7'' 16:9 Wide Screen TFT/LCD Display - Volume Picture Control: Brightness/Contrast/Chroma/Hue - Clock Function - Equalizer Control/Rock/Classic/Pop - Subwoofer Outpu
  • Motorized Drop Down Full Detachable Front Panel Touch Screen (Graphic Screen Allows Easy Control of Operations By Touch) - Memory USB/SD-MMC Card Reader - ESP Function Anti-Viation/Electronic Shock Protection - 30 Preset Stations Memory (18FM/12AM)
  • Resolution: 1440 x 234 Pixels - MP4-JPEG/MP3 WMA-Playback - Auto Memory Store/Preset/Scan Support - Switchable USA/Europe Radio Frequency - Full Function Wireless Remote Control
  • Brightness:400nits - Repeat/Program/Random/Intro Play - DVD/VCD/CD/CD-R/CD-RW/MP3 - 4 Channel RCA Preamp Output - 320 Watts Total Output (4 x 80 Watts)
  • NTSC PAL Compatible Treble/Bass/Balance/Fader/Encoder - AM/FM-MPX Stereo Radio - Parking Video Output DSP - Front Panel AUX Input - Unit Dimensions: 7.09''(W) x 1.97''(H) x 6.02''(D)

Received the item in a timely manner. Contacted customer service (qualitycarauto.com) and received a quick response with the information I needed. This was a Christmas gift so I won't know until my Son installs the radio and get a review from him. I'm very happy on how qualitycarauto.com handled my item. I recommend making online purchases from qualitycarauto.com

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its a great dvd player i loved it when i had it ...the only thing i didnt like on it ,it didnt have subwoofer output control settings . if it had it i would still have it.

SCOSCHE IFWAHBK Charging Adapter for Smartphones - Frustration-Free Packaging - Black

SCOSCHE IFWAHBK Charging Adapter for Smartphones - Frustration-Free Packaging - Black
  • Snaps into any iPod universal dock and accepts universal dock adapters
  • Includes dock adapter for BOSE SoundDock I units
  • this accessory supports charging for the iPhone 3G, iPod touch (Gen 2) and iPod nano (Gen4) with most iPod docking stations
  • The passPORT is specifically designed to fix the charging error associated with several iPod docking stations.
  • If the accessory you are intending to use does not initially support the audio
  • This accessory supports charging for the iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, iPod touch (Gen 4) iPod touch (Gen 2) and iPod nano (Gen4) with most iPod docking stations

Happy to have my SoundDock charging my iPod again. I think the thing cost $300 and I was nervous it wouldn't work with my new iPod Touch 2G--luckily someone created this gizmo. (people with car iPod adapters need the other charging converter gizmo these guys make too--it works just as well).

It may not work some some Brand X iPod speaker sets, but seems its a perfect fit with the Bose SoundDock.

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The adapter works exactly as advertised, but buyers need to be aware that the device doesn't fit all ipod-compatible devices. It fits into my old ipod video dock perfectly. It does not fit the iHome clock radio or another off-brand clock radio.

Since it comes with a Bose Soundock adapter, it's safe to assume it fits that device, as well.

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This works great with my Ipod Touch v2 and Bose Sounddock. Ipod is stable in the cradle, plays, and charges at the same time. Works as advertised.

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I purchased a Bose SoundDock Model 1 last year. I used it with my iPod Nano 4th gen. The sound was excellent but the unit did not charge the iPod. I emailed Bose who told me to return the unit to them and they would modify the pins to charge my iPod for $60. I just didn't feel like sending my SoundDock in the mail so I didn't do anything. Approc a month ago, I came across the web site for this Home Charging Adapter. I found the link on the Apple Forum web site. I ordered it and it did EVERYTHING it promised to do. And, as a bonus, it also works with the new iPod Nano 5th Gen I just bought.

This $25. device made my day!!!

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Works great with my ipod touch gen 2 to both play and charge using the Altec im 600 firewire portable sounddock and the Creative x dock wireless music system ( Apple changed from firewire to straight usb with the ipod touch gen 2 and nano 4)

Panasonic Industrial D Alkaline 1.5V Battery LR20XWA LR20 13AC

Panasonic Industrial D Alkaline 1.5V Battery LR20XWA LR20 13AC
  • 1.5V
  • Alkaline
  • D
  • Height: 2.421" Diameter: 1.346"
  • Also Known As: LR20, Duracell MN1300, R20, R20P, LR20, LR20A, AM-1, AM1, HP11, Kodak KD, K4A, Toshiba LR20N, NEDA 13A, 13AC, Rayovac 6D, 813, Varta 4020, 3020, D, Panasonic AM2, Energizer Eveready E95, MONO, Leclanche 1009, SUM1, BA3030/U

This product is very good.

I recommend that you be certain of the date codes of the batteries that you will be receiving before you purchase them.

Also, be mindful of the seller and it's practices, including packaging and shipping. Some sellers purchase these batteries in bulk and then sell them in smaller quantities. Such was the case of the seller from whom I purchased these batteries. The batteries were delivered loose in a box, obviously strewn and thrown about in the box during transit.

LG Optimus Prepaid Android Phone (Virgin Mobile)

LG Optimus Prepaid Android PhoneI had to abandon my ATT family plan in favor of letting my youngest daughter get on it and enjoy the free family minutes and unlimited texting, etc., which I don't use so much (already had 5 lines and they won't let me add another one). So, I was looking for the cheapest alternative to getting a 6th line, at least comparable to what I would have paid for the 6th line on ATT. I looked all over and all the individual plans where $40+ or so, without including texting. Then I came across the Virgin Mobile $25 unlimited data, text, web + 300 minutes and it seemed that it would fit the bill.

I got the phone on sale for $105 and it is just the best phone I have ever had, although I have not activated it yet (more on this later), at an awesome price. Why haven't I activated it yet? Well, it turns out, this android phone lets you install all kind of apps from the android market via wifi without activating the phone, you can pop in an 8Gb, 16Gb or 32Gb SDHC card and use this as a pretty awesome (and cheap) ipod/iphone substitute. I have installed apps for watching TV shows, read news (USA Today, NYTime, Bloomberg, etc), Pandora radio (sound through the speaker is very full for such a tiny device), GPS navigation/maps, calculators, MS Office documents viewer, a few games, GasBuddy to find cheap gas locally (pretty handy these days), etc. All FREE from the Android market. But, BY FAR, the best applications I installed are Google Voice, which together with SIPDroid (after signing up for a free GoogleVoice account and a free PBXes.org account) allows me to link them together and configure the phone to use VOIP to make my calls through the internet instead of using the limited 300 minutes I would get if I signed up with Virgin Mobile for $25/month, I can also use it to do unlimited free texting through my Google voice number.

I wanted to do this to make sure I did not go over the 300 minutes and start racking up a huge bill with VM once I activated the phone, but as it turns out, this has worked out so well that I am still undecided as to weather I will need to activate the phone and sign up for the monthly service. Granted, I can only make/receive calls when I am within WIFI range, but, WIFI is so prevalent these days. Many of the establishments a person does business with have free internet access for their customers: Starbucks, Dennys, Mcdonalds, Barnes&nobles, Homedepots, Panera bread, Hooters, highway rest stops, libraries, Krogers, Quiznos, Schlotzsky, FedEx offices, Hotels... the list goes on and on. I also installed a WIFI Analyzer App which shows if there is a free/open WIFI within range and its signal strength. You can get a nice directory of wifi spots in your area here-> which of course does not list all the available ones.

What happens when I'm outside WIFI range? Well, of course I can not make calls, inbound calls go to my GoogleVoice voice mail and as soon as I get into WIFI range and connect, my inbound text messages get delivered and/or I get a notification of a missed call which I can check right away. Obviously not something I would want to use as a business phone, but for personal use when you do not need to be available 24X7 this works great! You also get a great excuse when you don't want to answer someone, later you can say... "Sorry, I was not in WIFI zone...", you can even put that in your answering message. This setup would be great for students who live on campus where they have free access to the campus WIFI network (many of them provide free open WIFI all over campus). All these for $0 a month plus the cost of the phone.

If you feel you need capability to make calls from anywhere in case of emergencies, or for 24X7 availability, then just activate the phone and pay the $25/month. You would get many other benefits which would make this device a very capable business phone. I've read that once activated, you can install an app to make the phone a WIFI hub for up to 4 or 5 devices (supposedly there is an app for that, :-) pun intended, in the android market). This would provide internet service to your WIFI based laptop anywhere. I will investigate this more if/when I activate the phone. I have to admit, it would be fun to be able to go on trips and have internet in the car for my kids ipod touches or laptops while we are on the road. The more they can entertain themselves, the less "are we there yet?, are we there yet?" questions we will get... :-)

Summarizing, if you activate the phone, you get unlimited texting, phone web browsing, tv watching, internet radio, etc. + unlimited internet based calls using the provided unlimited data service + internet for your computer/ipod touches anytime/anywhere. All these for $25/month? Sweeeet! I don't think any carrier can beat that, the closer unlimited everything plan is cricket for $55/month for an android or blackberry phone. ATT, Verizon, etc? $70 and up... Virgin Mobile uses the Sprint 3G network, so, it's coverage (at least here in Houston) is pretty good.

I hope you find this useful.

Enjoy!

Nov. 23th. 2011 I finally activated the phone this summer which I spent away from the family working up North and they wanted 24X7 access... (great to be loved so much!). It is now even better. I have an app that shows how many minutes are left and when I'm getting close to using the 300 minutes, I can dial out using the internet and google voice through the data service from anywhere (where there is 3G signal). Came in handy to have Pandora on the phone when my car radio stopped working and it's great to be able to do everything I used to do only within WIFI range now everywhere. GPS worked great while I was traveling through the North East, except when cruising through the Adirondacks (no 3G service out in the sticks :-) ).

Virgin has raised the price of the plan to $35 a month for newcomers, (previous users are grandfathered in at the $25 rate) but even at $35, it still the best deal around as far as I know. Finally, Target has the phone on sale for $50 for the next two days...

After being a T-Mobile customer for 8 years I finally dumped them when I found the phone and plan I'd been waiting for: the Android 2.2, LG Optimus V with the Beyond Talk plan.

The Phone:

An Android 2.2 operating system powers the LG Optimus V (V stands for Virgin... the S is Sprint's phone, but both share the Sprint mobile network) and allows for zippy web surfing via the 3G network. Apps open quickly and transitions from one thing to another are smooth. The processor seems up to multitasking and I had no problem downloading apps and emailing at the same time.

The body of the phone is comfortable to hold with a slightly rubberized feel, and the screen is bright and clear. I did note the back cover of the phone is a tad flimsy, so be careful pulling it off and on to put in the battery. Bear in mind I'm used to a Nokia E71 phone, which has a metal back, so that may just be something that bothered me and won't phase anyone else about this phone. The four navigation keys on the front of the phone are sturdy and responsive.

The touchscreen doesn't seem to respond as easily as my iTouch does, but then again, it may be me and the way I was gingerly giving it an initial once over. I have texted and emailed using Swype (a cool technology included on this phone that basically allows you the ability to move your finger over a keyboard and have it intuitively guess at what you're trying to type without you lifting your finger) on this phone, and it works well. I'm pretty slow at it, but practice will undoubtedly help.

The camera is a 3.2mp without a flash. I'm not overly impressed with the quality of the photos I've taken, but I don't use my phone-cam as my primary camera anyway. You can also take video with this phone.

Charging this phone can be done by two methods: USB or travel adapter. The travel adapter (included in the package along with the USB to phone cord) attaches to the USB end of the cord that attaches to the base of the phone. You can charge your phone via either AC or USB AC seemed to do it a tad faster, but be prepared to have a full recharge take 1 to 2hrs.

This takes us to the downside of this phone: the battery life. If you are downloading or surfing the web, this phone sucks down the juice. There is a free app called Juice Defender, which will prolong your battery life I highly recommend it along with Hotspot Widget, which allows you to use Hotspots for Wi-fi. Talk time on the battery is estimated at 6hrs, with up to 3 days of standby time. This would only work if you never checked the web, emailed, texted or played with apps!

The phone weighs 4.69 ounces and is a tad thick, but not much more than an iPhone with a hard case on it. It ships with a 2GB micro SD card in it, but I recommend picking up at least an 8GB card or larger to replace it. Adding apps will quickly diminish the 2GB.

No flash player is yet available for this phone or so I've heard, thus 'flash' doesn't play on it. You can view YouTube videos and there are several TV apps, so not really an issue for me yet and probably something that will be fixed with firmware in the future.

I suggest purchasing a case to protect it, as none is included in the phone package. LG Optimus S and T cases will work with this phone. Deals with a case, charger, screen protector, etc... like this: LG Optimus S LS670 Full Diamond Bling Black Zebra Skin Hard Case Snap on Cover Phone Protector Sleeve + Mirror LCD Screen Guard Film w/Cleaning Cloth + Free Biodegradable Screen wipe are available on Amazon.

The Beyond Talk Plans:

No deal out there comes close to this one. Yes, the phone is an initial chunk of change, but it's an Android phone that will offer excellent call quality on the Sprint network and data at 3G speeds unlimited data, text and email for $25 a month with 300 anytime minutes. GREAT deal! A bump up for $40 a month gives you 1200 anytime minutes a month and unlimited data, text and email, or for $60 a month you get unlimited everything. NO CONTRACT. You can pay via gift cards you purchase with cash, or have a debit or credit card on file with Virgin Mobile. You can choose to have them take the plan fee out each month, or you can tell them you'll do it yourself via the online payment section. Really, really easy and no taxes or hidden fees. If you go over your minutes it's an additional 10 cents a minute, and minutes don't rollover to the next month.

Virgin Mobile coverage maps are available on their website. Check it with your address to see coverage in your area prior to buying the phone. There's a way to check voice coverage and then click over to data coverage.

'Porting' Your Number (Keeping Your Old Number):

If you want to keep your same cellphone number (the one used by another carrier) you need to keep these things in mind.

1. You have to be in the same area code to do it.

2. You cannot cancel your previous service prior to calling Virgin Mobile to set up service.

3. You cannot activate your LG Optimus V on Virgin Mobile's website, you must call them to tell them you want the same number.

4. You need to have your old number, account number for the other provider, and a bit of time (up to 72hrs, although it took VM only 1hr to port my number...) to switch the old number to your new phone.

5. You must have your LG Optimus V charged to be able to receive a text letting you know the number has been switched and your old service has been cancelled.

6. Calling your old provider to make sure your service has been cancelled and to pay off any lingering debt with them is advised.

Call to 'activate' your Virgin Mobile service after the number has been ported to your new phone. They will ask you how you are paying for your service and have you do a test call.

If you don't have an old number, you can either call Virgin Mobile to activate the phone or do it on their website.

The LG Optimus V phone is my first android smartphone and so far, I'm very impressed. GPS, email, web, checking in on eBay and Amazon... all very exciting and something I thought I'd never be able to afford as I couldn't justify spending $70 a month for it with T-Mobile or ATT.

In a few months the purchase of this phone will pay for itself and with no contract I'm sure I'll feel good about having the option to change, even if I never do. If you don't want to be under contract, but want to enjoy the perks of new technology at a reasonable price per month get this phone and the Beyond Talk plan. Heck, get them for the entire family! You won't regret the purchase.

UPDATE: March 13, 2011

Found several FREE apps in the 'Market' of note.

1. ShopSavy: uses scanner technology to scan items in the store and then give you the best price for that item online or locally. Works very well!

2. GasBuddy: gives you the current prices on fuel at different grades. Type in a zip code or name of a place to get the listings. You can also add a price as you see it to assist others using the app.

3. Speed Test : gives you the current speeds of your internet upload and download. Noted that my wifi is much, much faster than the 3G network, thus when home I switch my settings from mobile to wifi.

4. Amazon Kindle: read all content on your Kindle, also on your phone.

5. Radar Now: shows current weather maps as shown on your TV weather report (satellite maps) in real time, via GPS.

6. HP Photo Print: found my home network printers and printed photos taken on my phone after uploading to the printer via this app. Also can use Photoshop Express (also free) to tweak the photo prior to printing.

7. SilentBoot: once downloaded an on, this allows you to turn your phone on and off without any noise.

8. AVG free antivirus: still a good idea to run an antivirus whether it's on your PC or phone.

9. Google Sky: really fun app that shows you the night sky (stars, constellations) and moves with you according to GPS location... play with this one!

10. Quick Settings: very easy way to turn on and off wifi/gps/mobile... and a host of other things like uninstalling apps you no longer want.

11. Zedge: lots n' lots of wallpapers and ringtones for free.

12. Memory Booster lite: frees up unused memory to use by the processor.

13. JuiceDefender: runs in the background to save your battery from draining too quickly.

14. World Newspapers: just like the title implies, access to worldwide news via newspapers, but also magazines, webnews, social networking, etc... fun to browse and in many, many languages.

15. Tune In Radio: allows you to pick up radio stations and podcasts by state. The 3.5mm headset jack (standard like on iPods and other MP3 players) is great and this app plus your music library on a SD card means you can choose to leave your music player at home as it's all on your phone!

Battery drops quickly with a lot of app use, but without it the phone holds a good charge for several days. I simply keep topping the battery up whenever I'm home and near the charger. The manual says not to let the battery be completely discharged.

Also on the subject of 'battery': The battery also is somewhat loose in my phone. Not sure if that's all Optimus V's or just mine. Sometimes my screen goes black and it's a loose battery. A small bit of tape fixed the problem and is unseen under the back cover of the phone.

The Voice Recognition software on this phone seems to be fabulous! Both voice dialing and voice input for texting (instead of typing) seem to work great for me. One suggestion for texting via voice: make your sentences short. This seems to give me the most accurate input.

Overall I love this phone and look forward to using it and Virgin Mobile for a long time! Call clarity is great and so far the Android Experience is all I would have wished it to be. I've watched lots of YouTube videos, emailed, msg'd, all with great ease. The calls have been clear on both the sending and receiving end, and I've yet to find an area where I have not had service. That's a pretty big deal considering I don't live in a major metropolitan area. Great find, and happily discovering new things I like about the phone every day.

UPDATE: 9/27/11

Phone continues to give great service, but occasionally freezes when trying to dial. I end up taking the battery out and reseating it, which seems to solve the problem. Did I mention you can't turn the phone off either? I'm considering a new battery for it...can get it off of Amazon for about $13. Anker 1600mAh Li-ion Battery for LG Optimus V VM670 (Virgin), LG Optimus S LS670(Sprint), Optimus One P500, Optimus T, Optimus U, Optimus C LW690, Optimus M MS690 Fits LGIP-400N White

Service for the phone has gone up in price from $25 a mo to $35 a mo for 300 minutes with unlimited talk and text. Fortunately for me, as I got in with the $25 plan, my price DID NOT go up. Thought that was darned nice of Virgin Mobile! Hope it lasts.

UPDATE: 1/25/12

Received a text from Virgin Mobile today informing me that Internet speeds would be reduced for Beyond Talk customers if they go over 2.5GB of useage per month. The Internet speeds for 3G with Virgin Mobile have been spotty lately, which makes me wonder if that's part of a transition to this new policy. Time will tell if I will stay with Virgin Mobile or switch to something else. I don't use much data, but it bums me out that Virgin Mobile is going the way of several other providers and doing this now. The phone is still a good one, and the plan is good for the money, but definitely not for those who don't want to wait too long for Facebook to load!

UPDATE: 8/29/12

Over the past two months or so the LG Optimus V has been acting fussy. The touchscreen became less responsive, sometimes the phone wouldn't turn off, and hanging up from a call became impossible without taking out the battery! I have been very gentle with the phone and it's only been dropped twice, while wearing an Otterbox case. 3G speeds are excellent in the right location, but terrible in others. I don't blame the phone for that one.

I read a bunch of phone reviews and decided that for my budget, Virgin Mobile is still the best deal out there next to Tracfone which has such a poor phone offering I can't convince myself to jump ship. Today I purchased the HTC One V Prepaid Android Phone (Virgin Mobile) and can activate it with my current number online, once I log in to my Virgin Mobile account. I chose the One over the HTC EVO V 4G Prepaid Android Phone (Virgin Mobile) because the EVO is $100 more and I don't have 4G coverage in my area, so paying for that option when I can't use it seemed wrong for me.

I will update again when I activate (I'm waiting for Amazon to ship my OtterBox 77-20718 Commuter Series Hybrid Case for HTC One V 1 Pack Retail Packaging Black before I do so. I'm optimistic that the LG issues will not be present on the HTC phone, and since the LG Optimus V has been replaced in the line-up with the LG Optimus Elite Prepaid Android Phone (Virgin Mobile) which gets so-so reviews, I feel good about this new purchase.

I'll also let you know if a phone call to Virgin Mobile won't help me keep my grandfathered in $25 a month with the new phone. Fingers crossed!

UPDATE: 12/2712

Been using the HTC One V Prepaid Android Phone (Virgin Mobile) for about 4 months now had to upgrade to $35 plan to get it to work and I love it! It's a huge step up from the LG Optimus in both speed and features. The LG Optimus was good and I'm glad I bought it initially, but the HTC One V is great and what I would recommend over this phone at this time for 3G users on Virgin Mobile's network.

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I have never had a cell phone plan, and I don't plan on having one any time soon. When I first started using cell phones, the curse of prepaid services were the phones. Companies like Net10 had fantastic deals, but the phones were always cheap and disposable, which of course is the great part about prepaid service. I'm not stuck with a phone for two years and if I need one, I'm not worrying about the price.

Another great part about prepaid service is that I will never have to speak with a representative. Virgin Mobile is an easy set up and upon start up, the phone was quick to activate and start my service. This two reasons are high on my list for why prepaid trumps contract phone plans.

When this phone was announced, I was a bit skeptical. I was worried that it would be a watered down version of the LG Optimus S, but I am happy to report that it is essentially the same device. The following will mention the look, feel, and speed of the device.

The touch screen: Nimble! Going from screen to screen is fluid, transitions are visible. For every single touch and swipe, the device is right there with you. There is no lag to be found. However, there are times when I'm playing Angry Birds, and there is considerable lag. It usually happens for the first thirty seconds of the game.

Screen resolution: High quality but with the plastic front, it cheapens the device. However, I am not complaining. Zooming in and out on a webpage, you might notice that it's a little pixelated when you get close to the text.

3G capabilities: Testing this against my friend's iPhone, it's very fast. I was incredibly surprised by the responsiveness and how quick I could go from webpage to webpage. But, I will say that there are times there is absolutely no service. After looking through forums, one easy way to fix this is by activating the phone again. I did this once, and it helped tremendously.

App store: Although it's not as big as Apple's app store, it has everything one would need. The great thing about Android is that if there's something you don't like, you can change it. Widgets are absolutely one of the best features about Android's app store. You can even change the web browser if you don't like it!

This phone does not support Flash, so don't be disappointed.

Navigation: A dream. It works better than my Garmin, the voice is loud and concise. I will say that after plugging it into my auxillary connector that it does sound a little muffled. But I'm not disappointed at all. The maps are amazing. There was one time the directions were a little funky and another that it was taking a while to acquire satellite.

Camera quality: I have to say, the quality of the camera is amazing. With auto focus, it's great. And with the camera apps, you can create some great effects.

Overall, this phone is a great value. I talk a lot, so I use the unlimited everything plan for $60.00. It's not a bad deal considering I would be paying well over $100.00 anywhere else.

There are a lot of other prepaid services you might want to consider if you want to go prepaid. If you aren't someone who talks a lot and just need a phone, Net10 is the perfect service. But if you do talk a lot and browse the internet, then services like Boost Mobile, AT&T GoPhone, Straight Talk, and Virgin Mobile are great alternatives to the high cost of contracts.

The problem with prepaid still? The phones need a lot of work, but this is the first I've seen to make a huge step toward a great future with prepaid service.

Update:

I love this phone. It has efficiently replaced my iPod and GPS Navigator. Put in a 16gb micro sd card, and you're set. Apps like Double Twist make music listening a great experience (and for $4.99, you can sync your music wirelessly, listen to radio stations, AND podcasts)

If your car as an auxillary connector or even a tape adapter, connect your phone, and you can listen to Navigation WHILE listening to music. I know it's a weird thing to obsess about, but I always thought it was one or the other. Directions are precise, so I'm not constantly looking at my phone wondering where I am.

Streaming on Pandora and NPR is great. However, after a few hours, it completely stops and you have to get back into the app. It's not terrible, but I like to listen while I'm at work.

The Android App Market has everything you're looking for as long as you know how to search. I would recommend joining forums, because that's how I found out about different apps. One I love in particular is the WiFi Hotspot widget. With a simple click, you can connect your laptop and computer to the phone's 3g network. Other apps like Car Home allow you to travel and easily find navigation, music, and manage what apps you need on the go.

Depending on where I am, Youtube can lag a little. I expected this. But for the price and the fact that I have completely replaced a few gadgets I own, this is totally worth it.

FINAL UPDATE:

I have had this phone for five months, and I thought I would give my final impressions of the device.

First off, the battery life isn't amazing, but I've found that turning off data while I don't use it is really helpful. The phone lasts for days. If I need to check something online, I quickly go into my settings, turn it on, and check what I need to check. Before I started doing that, I realized that the phone would last MAYBE six or seven hours.

Web browsing has actually gotten a lot better. I was a little worried after three months in. There were times I couldn't get on a web page at all, but I feel that the problem has been resolved.

GPS is still reliable and better than my Garmin.

I actually no longer use this phone as an mp3 player. Even with Double Tap, I felt that it lacked organization.

I have experienced a few dropped calls. One time in particular, I was calling a friend, and our call was dropped four or five times within the hour. I'm not sure if it was his phone or mine, but it had never happened before, and it hasn't happened since.

This phone is really your best bet if you're on a budget yet want to experience a midrange smart phone. Does it have the capabilities of an iPhone or Droid? It's actually pretty close and for the price, I can't complain. $60.00 a month for unlimited everything and a quality phone is fantastic. If I decide I never want to see this phone or this company again, I'm not forced to pay a fee for having a choice. I can easily go online and cancel my services, and I'm not waiting on the phone to speak to a representative. In the five years I've used prepaid phones, I've never had to speak to one person regarding my phone, terms of service, etc. That alone is worth the price in saved time and frustration.

A DEAD PHONE:

So, my phone died after days of being unable to hold a charge. I'm not sure what the problem was. I had to keep it connected at all times, or it wouldn't turn on. Then even while it was connected, it just died. It's a shame, because I truly loved the phone and was sold on Android until I experienced numerous problems with the device. Don't get me wrong. I love Android and their innovation. However, I seem to notice that while their phones are amazing devices at first, they cannot stand the test of time. I was looking forward to keeping this phone for quite a while.

Internet seemed to be incredibly slow as well as time progressed. I generally like to use data if I'm lost or need to check my e-mail. I found that it was faster finding someone polite enough to give me directions or just wait to go home. This could just be a defect on my phone, but my raving reviews about it in the beginning are a thing of the past.

This phone is great for someone just getting into the smart phone world. That person was me. I'm not sure if my demands or wants got higher, but I am switching over to a contract phone. Yes. Even after all of my talk about how much I hated contracts. But if you look at it, you're paying either way. Do I want to spend money on a new phone every few months with spotty service? While I can't predict whether or not I will be left with a lemon is up to fate. Until then, hello Verizon Wireless.

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This is a truly great phone. We have been with TMobile for several years and finally got tired of the bill and our Blackberrys. VirginMobile has a plan that can't be beat. I wish I had switched over sooner!

Here are some of the features I like about the LG Optimus V:

Voice to text is awesome.

You can speak an email or a text or a search on the internet and this phone almost always gets it right. I never used texting before. I don't have time, patience or skill to hunt and peck on a tiny keyboard. Voice to text makes this so easy. Just punch the microphone button on the keyboard. I'll say it again, awesome.

Use GoogleVoice and GrooVe IP for free minutes.

With VirginMobiles Unlimited Text and Data with 300 minutes plan you can place and receive calls without using any minutes. Set up a google gmail account and add google voice. It is a really simple process. Buy GrooVe IP from the Amazon App store for about $5. Setup takes less than 5 minutes. When you are near a good wifi connection, GrooVe is exceptionally clear. You can make calls even in places where you are not able to get cell service. Forget Sipdroid and all those other difficult apps. GrooVe is simple to set up, simple to use and it works!

Great price for VirginMobile plan.

We were paying over $75 per month per phone. Virgin mobile is cutting that by about half. $35 per month for 300 minutes and unlimited text and data. By the way, there are not a bunch of fees on top of that like other carriers. My total is under $39 with all taxes and fees.

Free 60 minutes when you sign up with a kickback code.

As you set up your phone, you will burn through some minutes with you voice mail setup and trying it out. When you activate your phone on the internet you can use a kickback code to get 60 extra minutes for free. Here is a code you can use: 8TE0VXNQ (note, the 4th character is a zero)

Tips:

Download the pdf file for the LG Optimus User Guide from the VirginMobile site. Along with the Basic Guide booklet that ships with it, this will help you get the most out of your new phone.

My favorite apps besides GrooVe IP are Amazon Kindle, Gas Buddy, and ShopSavvy. There are several apps preloaded on the phone. GoogleMaps is my choice for best. It gives spoken turn by turn instructions and a street view of the address you are looking for. This is a lot better than my TomTom.

All in all, this is a great phone with a great plan.

If my review was helpful, please give it a click below as helpful. Thanks.

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I purchased this phone at my local Radio Shack a couple days ago, and it has been awesome so far! The performance of the phone is zippy, and it actually performed faster than the Samsung Intercept, which is also from Virgin Mobile, and has a faster processor. Also, the screen is much clearer and colorful than the screen on the Intercept. It's glass covered instead of plastic, unlike the Intercept.

The phone looks great, it seems to be built very well (especially considering the low price), and it looks like a more expensive phone.

Most apps on the Marketplace work, and there are some that really add to this handset's functionality.

The camera is great, takes awesome images for a 3MP shooter.

Get this phone, you will not be disappointed, especially for the price!

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DreamGear i.Sound Time Travel iPod Speaker System (Black)

DreamGear i.Sound Time Travel iPod Speaker System
  • Backlit digital LED alarm clock with snooze
  • Dock connector for usewith iPod for easy charge
  • For all audio devices with standard 3.5 mm headphone input
  • AC or battery powered (AC adapter included)
  • Built-in amplifier for great sound

This unit drains my ipod in about an hour. Drains it completely dead, I tried it twice. Also, despite item description, this unit has no S-video or audio/video outputs at all. Even if it worked, it's too complicated to use the alarm function on a daily basis needs much refinement.

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After reading the reviews for this alarm clock (and it's twin sister, the white version), I went with my gut instinct and purchased it, anyway.

It charges (does not DRAIN) my iPod -when plugged in. If you read the instructions, it says that your iPod will charge when connected to a power source. Don't expect it to charge your iPod while functioning on four AA batteries!!

The sound is fine for what you're paying. It's a small box, and, sure, the quality isn't exactly that of a high-priced Bose, but think about it: you're using it to wake up. I don't mind listening to a few playlists through this machine, but on the other hand, you're using an iPod, right? If you're that picky, go listen through your computer's speakers...or headphones. I sleep like the dead (and frequent migraines make me practically comatose -I've even slept through fire alarms), and it wakes me up just fine.

To whomever's "front fell off": perhaps you ought to take better care of your belongings. Read the instructions and stop smashing it against a wall. Also, the docks fit all models of people who have brought their iPods to my room. Granted, I haven't necessarily tried EVERY model available, but if the iPod dock doesn't fit your PARTICULAR model, and one truly ISN'T available, are you so inept that you can't McGuyver something to make it stand up?? If it actually does fit and one missed the memo, so to speak, I wonder what s/he had to do to make it not work...hmmmm.

Not one of the reviews I read have been at all true, and I find it annoying that some are clearly copied and pasted onto the product review of the white model's page -which leads me to believe that those comments are spam. (Seriously, people -you had such a problem with the item that you expect us to believe you went and bought it in another color? Seriously???)

I have one gripe: I prefer military time (24hr clock), which is not supported by this interface. Certainly not enough to make it lose a star. Also, the backlight is a little brighter than I'm used to, but within a week or so I adjusted. That's just what happens when you get a new backlit alarm clock. You'll get over it pretty quickly (unless, I suppose, you're an insomniac of sorts; in which case I suggest facing it another direction or covering it). Nota bene: the backlight turns off when not plugged in/running on battery. I would have appreciated functionality with my Apple Remote, but if it had that you could expect it to skyrocket in price. C'est la vie -it has an enormous snooze button, so get over it!

I'm a Resident Assistant at my college with quite a rigorous course schedule, so I *really* can't afford to be late. I purchased this in March 2010 and haven't had even the slightest problem with it yet! The *actual* problems, if *any*, are minute. Keep in mind that you're spending approximately $30 for an iPod docking alarm clock with pretty decent quality...if you still truly feel that this isn't offering you enough, spend a few more mornings sleeping in while you try to save up for the pricier, full-featured models.

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This item does not live up to it's discription. The i-pod was dead before the alarm went off. Description states it charges the i-pod....it does not. I will be returning this item to amazon!

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Perfect compact size. Nice to wake up to music instead of a screaming alarm. Not for overall music listening but worth the price.

After reading some of the reviews I was a little hesitant in purchasing this product. But then I remembered what I wanted it for and the attributes that I was looking for and decide to go for it anyway. And after figuring it out, I must say I love it! This was a great investment for my needs. I was looking for something black, small, and that charged my iPod everything else I've found was way too large for my nightstand. The sound quality is fine if you just want to listen to music to wake you up in the morning or while you're doing chores around the house or office. (If you want superior sound quality go buy a Bose or a real name brand product. you get what you pay for) AND YES IT DOES CHARGE YOUR IPOD! But like any other product you have to read the directions and have it plugged in the wall (Honestly using common sense what would make you think it would charge the iPod on battery strength alone that would kill the batteries and your iPod!). It also does have an adaptor for other types of MP3 players which I considered a nice bonus. My iPod is starting to die so I have to charge it every night now and this does the job nicely. I put it on before I go to bed and wake up to a fully charged iPod! Perfect for my needs.

Philips DCM109/37 Cube Micro Music System Dock for iPod/iPhone

Philips DCM109/37 Cube Micro Music System Dock for iPod/iPhone
  • Enjoy your favorite music; iPhone or iPod music playback and recharge; Play MP3 or WMA-CD, CD and CD-RW; USB Direct for easy MP3 music playback; FM digital tuning with presets.
  • Superb sound quality, Dynamic Bass Boost for deep and dramatic sound, 2x5W RMS total output power
  • iPhone compatibility Compatible with: iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS
  • Audio Playback; Playback Media: CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3-CD, WMA-CD; Disc Playback Modes: Repeat or one or all or program, Shuffle Play, 20-Track Programmable, Fast Forward or Backward, Next or Previous Track Search
  • Convenience; Alarms: CD Alarm, Radio Alarm, Sleep timer, USB alarm, iPod Alarm; Clock: On main display; Display Type: LCD; Backlight color: WhiteAccessories; Included accessories: Guarantee booklet, MP3 Line-in cable

I've had this thing for about a year because I needed some kind of stereo system in my room; I like to have music playing when I sleep. One of those things. I've used it mainly to play mp3 CDs and occasionally hooking an mp3 player or my computer through the auxiliary port. Oh, and the radio. All these things have worked well. Maybe the sound isn't spectacular, but if spectacular sound was that important, I would've spent more money on a sound system. I've never used the iPod dock, because I do not own an iPod and have no care to.

Just recently I gave the USB port a go, and I've had some problems with that. First of all, the connection feels really lose, like the flashdrive could just fall right out. It jiggles around in there an awful lot. But the music played just fine, the sound was equal to that when played through any other way... until I realized it was skipping some songs. I came here to see if anyone else was having this problem, and apparently it doesn't recognize songs purchased from Amazon. Now, I get a lot of my songs from Amazon because I don't care much for iTunes either. I don't know why this happens or how I could fix it. It's not like I'm going to take this thing back because generally I like it, but I want it to play all my music too. I just want to let everybody know that it does have a problem with certain kinds of music through the USB. Four stars because really, everything else about it is perfectly fine, I'm just annoyed at this USB thing.

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I bought this unit because it has the functions I wanted, and it's dimensions fit in my constrained space on my kitchen counter better than the Sharp, Teac, and JVC units that have my required features, even though I think all the other brands are probably better in many ways. This Philips unit sounds pretty good even with the included speakers at low volume, but I actually use the headphone out going the several other amplified speakers for really great sound. First the other good points, before I go into several aspects that are seriously stupid! It looks good, has a very nice display readable from across the room (when powered on; in standby it's not so easy to read), it has low standby power which if you know how much money you can waste powering things in standby is very important, it has a quality remote control, and can display lots of information about the MP3 tracks. Now for the stupid: 1) If you switch from USB to Tuner (or anythign else), and then switch back to USB, it doesn't remember where you were on the USB, it doesn't remember that you were in Shuffle mode, and takes a long time to "Read" the USB drive before starting over at the first file on the USB drive!?!?. 2) Same thing if you are in USB, and turn it off and back on!?!? 3) In order to navigate to a desired track (file) you must know either the Folder Number, which it assigns in some order, and the Track Number within the selected Folder, or what it considers to be the Overall Track Number (which is different and never displayed so you don't know what it is) for all files on the entire drive, because when navigating, it doesn't display the File Names of Folder Names, or anything else you would recognize (just the numbers). Once you stop navigating and stop on a track (file) it will display the file name ONCE only then display it's default screen of the track number within the folder, along with the elapsed time of the track, which it has now begun to play. 4) there is no way to navigate to another track while playing the current track, as soon as you start to navigate, it stops playing the current track, and starts playing a new one as soon as you stop navigating, instead of wating for you to press Play, like it should. 5) All the time a track is being played, instead of scrolling all the wonderful information it has on the screen, it only shows you the track number and elapsed time (like who cares?), and in order to see all the track information, you have to press the Display button, 1 or more times, and then it only scrolls the information ONE TIME, then back to track number and elapsed time!?!? 6) Every time you power the unit on, it goes back to having DBB (bass boost) ON, instead of OFF if that's how you left it. 7) Like others have mentioned, it won't play many MP3s from Amazon, but I was successful in getting almost all of them to work by converting them using Easy CD-DA Extractor into 128bps MP3s. That's enough said. I continue to use it, because it basically gets the job done, but some really easy-to-do software improvements from Philips could make this unit way-way better!!!

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I just received the product on Friday after ordering Tuesday evening. I was pretty excited about the prompt delivery. After I removed it from the box and set it up I immediately started playing all different types of music. After only 2hrs. of play the speakers started distorting. I never turned the volume past 16. I will be repackaging the radio and shipping it back. Not to happy.

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I ordered this for our daughter for Christmas. Arrived last night and I had a chance to play with it a little bit to make sure it worked OK. I did not test all functions, as I did not have time... so please consider this a partial review. I just thought I'd post what I know right away in case anyone else is considering this as a Christmas gift this year.

Easy to set up. All you have to do is plug the speakers into the main unit and plug in the power cable. Don't have to be an audiophile to figure that out. When you first turn it on, it asks you to initiate the auto-tuning of the FM presets. This takes a few seconds, during which it finds the strongest FM signals in your area and presets them. FM reception seemed pretty good actually, especially considering that I was doing this in our basement.

CD player seemed to work fine. The thing I was most interested in was USB playback. Here's the thing... if I were to buy a music player that integrates ONLY with the Apple iPod, then my daughter would have to actually own an iPod to use it. Personally, I think iPods are overrated, and I certainly couldn't justify buying one for over $200 for a 9 year old kid. A USB stick is much more economical, and if she loses it, no big deal, as they only cost a couple bucks. We're also buying her a cheap Coby MP3 player, which has a direct USB connection like a USB stick, so she can take her music with her or listen to it on the Philips Cube. So anyway, USB playback was important to me. I tested with my own USB stick, preloaded with a bunch of different songs, some downloaded from Rhapsody, some ripped by me, and some downloaded from Amazon. The Rhapsody songs and those I ripped played back just fine, but for some reason it would not recognize those from Amazon. Not sure what's up with that. After Christmas, I might try transcoding them to WMA files or different bitrate MP3s... I think there are free tools on the web to do this.

I was able to set the clock, but didn't have the time to play around with the alarm function. I'm sure she'll want to wake up to music, so I hope this works well...

Generally, the sound quality was decent. At this price range, you have to have realistic expectations. The speakers are not good if you try to turn the volume up very loud... the volume doesn't seem to go very loud to begin with, and they start to distort at higher volume levels. But at reasonable listening levels, the quality of the sound isn't bad. There's actually more bass than I expected. High frequencies are lacking, but the mid range sounds decent. There's a little bit of hiss at all times, but it's not too bothersome. Again, you have to have realistic expectations for a machine that does so much at this price range.

Anyway, for the price this is a pretty good deal. I don't know why more manufacturers don't make music players that take a USB stick. It's such a convenient and inexpensive media. I'd like to see Philips make an upscale version of the Cube... give it better speakers (make it a little bigger to accommodate those better speakers), a little more power, and wood cabinetry instead of plastic. I'm sure the price would be higher than the $99 they get for the current model, but you'd have a really nice little system.

I'll try to post more information after she opens it and gets it working this Christmas.

I purchased this unit a couple of days ago from a local merchant. The quality of the sound is up there, but the directions in the manual is in the new short hand. It does not disclose that you will have to reset everything you do every time you turn the machine on. And, well, the machine never actually turns off...it goes into standby, I guess. This they also forgot to disclose, unless I am missing a page. Will it last for at least six months, or will all the lights burn out? At $110 what should I expect? It's hard to say.

Magnasonic MAAC500 AM/FM Projection Clock Radio with WakeUp! Battery Backup Alarm, Jumbo 1.2 inch LE

Magnasonic MAAC500 AM/FM Projection Clock Radio with WakeUp! Battery Backup Alarm, Jumbo 1.2 inch LED Display, SelfSet Auto Time Set & Dual Alarm
  • Reliable WakeUpTMAlarm - Rest assured that your alarm will still sound even during a power failure
  • SelfSetTM Auto Time Set - Automatically displays the correct time/date when plugged in and after power loss
  • Convenient 180° swivel projection so you can see the time on your wall or ceiling
  • Customizable Alarm Schedule - Set independent alarm time for weekday and weekend
  • Jumbo 1.2" white LED display for time, day, month and year

Bought this clock for my wife in order to replace an older one from another company. The old clock kept resetting it's time and date over night on random days causing her to wake up late. This new clock from Magnasonic is great. It's hard buying things like this online because it's something I would really like to see and feel before buying but it was such a great price that I went ahead and ordered one. Plus I've never had problems with returns on Amazon before. There was no need to return it though, my wife really liked the clock. The only thing she didn't like about it that her previous clock had was that it doesn't display the time of the alarm clock without pressing a button to check it. Her previous alarm clock would have the time and the alarm displayed at the same time. One reviewer before mentioned that the volume and tuner knobs were sensitive, we didn't find this to be true on the one we got. It has good enough resistance that it doesn't just slip easily.

Pros:

-Big Display

-3 LCD Brightness settings (Dim, High, and Off)

-Dual Alarm

-small foot print

-Wall/Ceiling Display

-Buzzer and Radio Alarm

-Wall/Ceiling Display stays on when LCD is turned off.

-comes with internal lithium back-up battery

Cons:

-Wish it had a digital tuner.

-Some buttons are hard to read (small text)

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I like this product, but it has one serious and one modest flaw. Yes, it's small and handsomely designed. Yes, it's an excellent value. But I do have two wishes: (1) I wish it was easier to set the time that either of the two alarms will ring -the instruction manual is useless in this regard; and (2) I wish the display showed the frequency and band (AM vs. FM) of the station the radio was tuned to as it is now you need good lighting to see the frequencies molded into the dial.

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I couldn't be happier with this clock it does everything I hopped it would and more.

I was replacing an Oregon Scientific projection alarm clock that the projection had broken in. This on does everything better than my old "OS" alarm, here's a list:

It's easier to set

It's small but I can still read number without my glasses

projection not too bright the old clock projection was so bright my wife would complain it was keeping her awake

numbers are dim-able

alarm comes on soft then escalates it's not jarringly loud at first, it builds to more frequent beeps

Anyway I'm very happy the other reviews almost made me not buy this but compared to other similarly priced clocks this thing is perfect for me.

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I purchased the MAAC500 specifically for the time projection feature which my Wife needed for night observation. It has worked well, however, the digital display which I have on a bedroom wall has become a slight problem. The digits, which when all lit show 8's. When you are reading the time, the contrast between the lit digits and the unlit digits that give the time is not enough to distinguish what time it is. It takes a concerted effort to figure out the time. I'm not sure if it was this way on day one or it has deteriorated in two months. Otherwise it works fine.

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When I bought this I was looking for a projection clock radio that automatically set the time, had battery backup, and that also wasn't too bright. I bought this one because it said the alarm would go off even if the power is out. I hate oversleeping.

For some reason when the clock initially set its time it was off by about 10 minutes. Weird, huh? I was able to set it to the correct time manually, but it has gradually worked its way up to being 10 minutes slow again. How is this even possible? We have 2 other clocks that set themselves by radio and they display the correct time. I guess adjusting my alarm time is easier than returning the stupid thing, but very annoying.

The projection display is very readable and can be switched 180 degrees but not 90 or 270. You can also adjust to display the time directly above the clock or in an arc perpendicular to the clock along the ceiling or wall.

The radio is terrible. I found it very difficult to tune in the station I wanted and the sound quality is awful even for a news channel and to a non-audiophile like me.

I liked that there are several alarm setting choices.

I find the display too bright even on the dim setting. The clock faces me at eye level next to the bed and is too bright for that. I ended up covering it up at night and just using the projection display. Not ideal.

I like that the snooze button and the off button are not near each other so you can't mistakenly hit the wrong one.

I agree that it isn't easy to follow the instructions. I only got the alarm set properly after troubleshooting why it didn't go off the first two mornings I thought I'd had it set correctly.

So bottom line, even though I didn't return the clock, if I had it to do over I would purchase a different one and I will avoid this brand the next time I buy a clock.

JVC RV-NB70 Kaboom System for iPod with microphone and guitar inputs'

JVC RV-NB70 Kaboom System for iPod with microphone and guitar inputs'
  • 40W Total Power,Plays CD, CD-R/RW, MP3/WMA (CD-R/RW, USB)
  • iPod dock,FM tuner
  • Twin super woofers,3-3/16 (8cm) Full-Range Speakers
  • Twist Auto Lock Door,iPod dock
  • Clock,FM Digital Tuner with 30 Presets

Nice boom box, very satisfied with unit. Sound quality may not be perfect, but good enough and lots of bass with the sub-woofer. I'm not familiar with the original Kaboom so I can't compare the old vs the new. I wanted all the input options, USB, MP3 CD's, Itouch, etc. Mostly, I wanted a line-in so that meant I had to get the RV-NB70 instead of the NB50 model. The guitar/mic input may get used for karaoke some day. The strap included is awkward to use, mostly due the size of the unit. I decided to get a duffel bag for it and padded the inside. That way I have a pocket for all the accessories. I haven't found a way to play material in a random fashion from the USB or CD yet, not sure if a way to do that exists. It would be nice if it could.

The only problem I've had is that I could NOT find a car cord for this Kaboom! The CA-R150 cord can't be found anywhere. Called JVC customer service and was told nothing exists in the catalog for a dc-in cable. So I went searching for something to use. I found the plug here.

Great Amazon deletes URL's Why? So it was supposed to say cordsplus . com Anyways search for the Philmore 255 plug

3.3mm x 5.5mm Power Plug With 1mm Center Pin Philmore 255 Part #1783 $8.39

Then I wanted to be able to clamp on to a battery and have some versatility so I used banana jacks on the other end. This way I can use a cigarette lighter converter like this: ( This was a RadioShack Enercell(tm) Vehicle Adapter Plug w/ Banana Jacks Catalog #: 270-036) or switch to use a terminal clamp to attach to a battery. rcaccessory . com / 12vclampswbananaplugs-new

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Just ordered this Kaboom for my wife, she's a cheer coach and needed something that will not distort at louder volume and can fill large areas for practices, like a gym. She hasn't used it yet in the gym, but set up at home was a pretty impressive experience. This thing is loud.

Positives:

1. Docks & Charges iPhone, iPods. Music plays right through it and with the remote you can control FF and REW within a song. Only functions for controlling iPhone/iPod on the actual boombox are play/pause. So don't lose the remote!

2. Loud! Bass knob on left, volume on right. Large, easy to turn knobs with numbers of volume on blue LCD screen. Subwoofers on ends are protected by metal screens. I'm not an audiophile, so to me this thing sounds pretty good.

3. Smart doors! CD door and iPhone/iPod dock door have a nifty little twist to open feature. I've had portables before that all you have to do is push to open, so consequently any time you bump the doors they open. Not the case here, I like their set up.

4. This has an auxilary/line in, in addition to a 1/4" guitar jack. I'm not sure why JVC wouldn't advertise the Aux In, as people care more about that now days. There's one on there!

5. Easy layoutbuttons on the front are there, big enough, simple to use.

6. Not too heavy.

Negatives:

1. There are some features that can only be accessed through the remote, so don't lose it. Which brings me to #2-

2. No remote dock! Portable stereo? Yes. Big in size? Yes. So why not slim the remote down a little and make a docking slot for it on the unit so I don't have to put on sticky velcro and ghetto it up.

3. PriceFor this price (paid $270) it performs, but is missing some of these important features listed, lending a four star rating over five.

4. NO FREAKING CORD WRAP! Come on! I couldn't believe that a portable system, with a SHOULDER STRAP for crying out loud, would not have some kind of power cord wrap on it. Give me a break. Especially at this price, it's a major oversight. This combined with a missing remote dock/storage option is enough to make me want to give it 3 stars.

5. Not a huge fan of the plastics used. Here's what I'd lovetough trash can type plastic for the body with rubber ends. Again, at this price, I think it's something JVC missed. I feel like they are capitalizing on it being a guitar amp and charging more for that (in my opinion, irrelevant) feature.

Would I buy it again? Yes. Price is too high though, and if the price were to stay there then it needs some more very PRACTICAL features on it. But it worksdoes the job and plays music how it is supposed to: LOUD.

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first off let me say, the sound of this thing is like a full on component stereo system, it is INSANE!!

I was looking at stereo recievers that have usb ports, they are hard to find and very expensive, so i

started looking at "all in one" boombox type systems. that is when i came across this baby, complete usb,ipod,

cd,fm, and it looks mean and bad ass!!! i am a heavy metal/classic rock guy and playing tool on this system

is f'ing incredible, sabbath sounds awesome!!! the bass is so good you will not believe it, and there is

a seperate volume control just for the bass. you get an awesome remote. the one thing that i wish was

different is that when you turn it on and it is on usb, you have to turn it to "random" that's another word

for "shuffle" each and every time you turn it on, when you turn the system off the "random" turns off and when

you turn it back on you must hit random again, it's not a big deal you just use the remote and it takes like

2 seconds, but it would just be nice if it just stayed on random. that's my only complaint and it's not a big one,

as for carrying this around town ect..., i have no comment, mine is place in a stationary position and will probably

never move from it's spot.

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Bought this to play the ipod in the back yard. It works GREAT!! Super sound and well built. As a side note, I used this in a wedding ceremony that had no access to a PA system. Bought a 25.00 mic and was able to be heard by about 100 people very clearly

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We finally decided to purchase this boom-box even though several others like the Altec Lansing had more of the features we wanted. This was the only one in that category that had a CD player. The sound is good but could be greatly improved with a fully adjustable eq. It does get very loud for its size and also has good sound quality at lower volume. The aux inputs are on the back except for USB and iPod. The remote doesn't have a place to keep it safe with the boom-box and does several crucial functions so don't loose it! If your iPod is also an iPhone the user interface is extremely clunky and near impossible. The doors for the CD player and iPod dock have a clunky and chintzy latch which I hope doesn't break. On the whole we are happy with this boom-box and hope to get a lot of use out of it. However, for the price if there were anything out there like an Altec Lansing boom-box with a CD player I would buy that instead. Alas apparently there isn't a lot of demand for such an item or they would make it. Again if this just had a fully adjustable 5-7 band eq I would be very happy...

Digital Lifestyle Outfitters iBoom Home 2 Dock for iPod (Black)

Digital Lifestyle Outfitters iBoom Home 2 Dock for iPod
  • Clock radio and speaker dock for iPod.
  • Wake up to your iPod by starting your day with your favorite iPod Playlist in stereo sound
  • Compact design and powerful sound performance.
  • Charge your iPod while it's securely cradled in the universal dock featuring a pivoting 30-pin connector

For the price, a bevy of great features, full bass and crisp sound quality compared to some of the other $100 radio alarm clock/charging docks, you really can't beat the iBoom from DLO.

I acquired the iBoom along with several other items from a Thing Fling Mystery Box that I bought for $49.99. This was definitely the prized gem out of all of the items (about 10 or so).

The iBoom has a simple to follow dial located on the top left side of the unit that allows the user to set the time, alarm time, and turn the alarm on or off. The dial turns both clockwise and counterclockwise in 4 locking positions to complete any of the aforementioned functions. Located directly below the dial is a decently sized snooze/sleep button. DLO was wise enough to include a 3.5 mm audio jack for those who want to hook up the iBoom to other electronic devices for audio playback. This cable, while short, connects from the back of the unit where a 12/24 hour toggle switch and FM antenna are also located, along with a switch to detect DST settings based on your location. And another absolutely fantastic feature is the non-slip rubber grip pad located in the top-center of the device. This was a nice and welcome surprise. If you have the device placed on a angled surface this will ensure that your device does not slip off. Of course this is coupled with small rubberized feet located on the bottom of the device that locks the unit in place if it too, is placed on an angled surface. The dock itself is backed by nice & snug support wall so users don't have to worry about the connection breaking loose like the early iHome units suffered from. General functions are all centrally located on the right, top side of the device: wake to, listen to, track/hour volume/minute, and 4 separate preset buttons. The ultimate key feature is the back-light button located on the front of the device, directly to the left of the LCD. There are three presets for this button: bright, dim and off. The bright setting is nice as a great night light, while the dim setting is perfect for light sleepers and those who do not wish to illuminate the room with a cool blue glow. Aside from lighting up the LCD the light also shines through the lettering on the buttons, making reading in the dark relatively easy, while not being too overwhelming.

Users can wake to just about any iPod, as it supports quite a few, but just not the iPhone. However, I should mention that it will charge and playback when an iPhone is connected, it just doesn't support it as a "wake-to" device. Oh well. Had the device supported the iPhone I would have given it a 5/5. However, since it does not, it gets a solid 4/5. Definitely worth the price.

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I bought this unit about two weeks ago for $49.99 + free shipping. I see the price is $10 dollars lower now, wish I could wait a bit longer. The best thing of this unit it comes with a "universal" dock so it works on my 2nd gen. iPod Touch with no adapter needed! I have seen similar items elsewhere cost over $75 and are not even compatible with iPod Touch 2nd gen. so I was very happy. The ONLY drawback, if I must be picky, is this machine doesn't equip with a remote control like some other machines on the market. Other than that, everything works fine as I hoped.

This must be a manufacturer-direct-ship item, as it took 10 days to arrive so the delivery is SLOW but with free shipping, I guess I couldn't complain much. Overall, a good product with decent enough quality. For $39.99 plus free shipping, this deal is even better!

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What I got was exactly what was described! No problems and it came much quicker than I expected!

Definitely recommend if you're looking for a radio/iPod/alarm that's reasonably priced.

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I just got this iBoom box from J&R today. I purchased it on July 25 2010 for 24$. at the first look, the iBoom is identical to the iHome (which cost ~100$). It is very solid design with matter black color. I think most of us when we buy this, we intended for the iPod and the iPhone so I will talk about this first:

-The box "is said": compatible with the iPod but no information about iPhone compatibility. But it does work like a charm with my iPhone 4. Since the box is design specifically for iPod then if you plug yr iPhone there will a warning message that this box is not compatible with the iPhone but that is just an automatic message programmed into the iPhone. You just press dismiss when you see that message and yr iPhone is ready to rock.

-The box's ipod/iphone interface is one-for-all rather than with a bundle of adapter as we often say on this type of device. That says it is easy to plug and play with any iPhone and iPod but also because of that it does not fit snuggly to the iPhone/iPod.

-The sound quality is not compared to a Bose or smt like that but it is more than expected for a 24$ sound box. I am satisfied.

-The box has a line in extension cable(3.5mm jack) so you can connect any sound device has an 3.5mm output. This is a great feature for a low-end device.

-The box has a selection button which allows you to choose which input you wanna listen to: iPod/iPhone, FM, AM, and Line-In

-All the volume, tuning buttons are on the top and very to access.

So overall I am very happy with what I spent. Of course, its sound quality cannot be Bose or JBL's quality but you got a decent sound quality for 24$. A note that this box has a listing price of 100$ and now it is not produced anymore by DLO. So I think I get the price 24$ like a clearance price. Given the solid design, easy to access, work well with iPhone... this box is worth 24$ and for the value point of view, I give it 5 stars.

Spent several days looking for a decent ipod/clock/radio to replace a Timex Sounds clock/radio that insists on randomly spurting static out of the bottom of the machine. Decided on this based on the reviews on this site and elsewhere, as well as two reviews in PC type articles. Ordered it yesterday and it arrived today. WOW!

Out of the box -it feels nicely weighted in my hands and seems very well built. My ipod (nano, 4th gen.) fits in the universal dock and charged up fine. Make sure the ipod is set down all the way on the pins. Because it's a universal dock there is some wiggle room when the ipod is in it, but it isn't a problem . . it's just different from the docks that come with other ipod machines. It charges many ipod models. I don't know if it charges ipod nano 5th generation. It didn't say so on the box and I don't have one to test it.

The buttons are pretty easy to use in setting the time, alarm and such. There is a big button that you turn to time, alarm, alarm on, alarm off. If you're used to pushing a button you will have to adjust to this but hey, it's a clock radio meant to get you out of bed in the morning; you'll adjust. lol There are buttons on the right to set the time and alarm and what you want to wake to. Pretty basic and easy to operate.

The sound is pretty dang good for a clock radio. I was excited that it sounded so well and thought that finally, I can wake to my own pod sounds. Welp, think again. Who is the dim bulb who decided that a pre-set alarm volume of 11 was a good thing? I mean, seriously? Why would they take the alarm volume option away from the consumer? Freaking stupid feature. Also, on the bottom of the clock is the compartment for the batteries for backup. Peachy. Except the screws are neither flat nor phillips. I don't know what they are . . . some kind of triangular thing that I could not remove. In searching for how to remove them I came upon the alarm volume information, which was NO WHERE in ANY review I read nor is it stated in the description of the clock on the website or on the box.

The clock is in my daughter's room right now and I am searching for a basic clock radio. One that I can control the alarm volume, one that doesn't have an alarm that 'gradually gets louder' (starts out low then every few seconds increases in volume until the loudest volume is reached). WHO comes up with this stuff??, one that I can set the time (vs. automatic setting), and one that can have the light dimmed. So far, I'm striking out. I want simple and basic and all I can find are features I don't want or need.

Overall, the iBoom is a nice clock radio with really good sound. But the loud pre-set alarm volume ruins it. If you enjoy being jolted awake in the wee early hours, buy this; if not, don't.

8/31/10 ETA: iPod nano 5th generation does charge on this machine.

LG LX550 / LX-550 / LX-550 Sprint Fusic Power VisionSM Phone

LG LX550 / LX-550 / LX-550 Sprint Fusic Power VisionSM PhoneWhen I bought this phone recently, the Sprint salesman said, "the only thing that this phone can't do is fly." He's right.

Major features on this phone (aside from good ol' features like "it makes phone calls"):

-The phone doubles as an MP3 Player, which works very well (the phone includes stero headphones along with a hands free microphone. The cool thing about the headphone/microphone setup is that the microphone is the part that plugs into the phone, and then the headphones plug into the microphone: which means you can use any headphones you want with a standard sized headphone jack like that you'd find in an iPod or similar. Not only does that allow you to hear your music clearer, but you can also hear conversations better.

-The phone has a built in FM transmitter. Ignore the reviewers who said that they're transmitter didn't work: either they got a defective phone or they have no idea what they're doing. It's worked fine for me: in fact, used on my home stereo, I can be on the opposite side of the room. I particularly enjoy this feature because I don't own a car: I'm a member of Zipcar (zipcar.com) car sharing so now I don't have to bring CDs with me as I'm changing from car to car I just have to have my phone with me, which I would anyway.

-The phone has a Micro SD card slot for memory expansion. The phone includes a 64MB card (the largest card to be included with a phone) but it'd be wise to purchase a larger card eventually. Th card can be used for MP3s, photos, videos, files, etc. Also included with the phone is an adapter so that you can fit the micro SD card into a standard memory card slot. Files from the micro SD card can easily be transferred into albums and files on the phone. The phone comes with a USB cable which enables you to either use the phone as a modem, or to use the micro SD card as a flash drive this is an awesome feature because it essentially makes the phone in a portable hard drive.

-The phone has a 1.3 megapixel camera/video camera. Not only can you take short 30 second videos to send (either to another phone, email address, etc...) but you can also shoot 'long videos' which can basically be as long as the micro SD card will allow before it's memory gets filled. There is also a flash included on the phone (the camera has many other standard features too, such as the ability to shoot black and white, sepia, negative, etc...) for being a camera on a phone, the photos that it takes are pretty sharp!

-The Phone has Sprint's PowerVision capabilities you can watch live TV, check your email, browse the internet, check the weather, news, get maps and directions, etc... The Power Vision is much faster than Sprint's standared Vision services. You can of course also send and receive video and picture mail.

-Along with those major features the phone includes a slew other more standard features such as calandar, voice memos, alarms, Bluetooth capabilities, a music composer which allows you to create your own rings, etc, and a million other things.

Overall, this is a great phone that can do pretty much anything for you. The best thing is that all these features fit in a phone that has a shell that's smaller than the popular Razor phone (as far as overall dimensions go it's not quite as thin as the Razor, but close).

You can't go wrong with this phone.

Ah, this phone is excellent. There is a wide variety of ringtones ranging from "Smells Like Teen Spirit" to simple Melodies. It is lightweight and it feels comfortable enough to hold next to your face while you talk. It is very user friendly and easy to get used to. Also, the dial buttons are very nice, unlike the Razrs. The screen quality is beautiful and the camera is very nice. Great pictures. You DO have to buy a seperate Micro SD card if you want your own music on it from your computor. Just put the SD card into your computor, drag and drop the music files, and you're good to go.

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I got this phone in early September 2006 and paid $100 more for it than it costs now. Both my husband and I got the same phone. His phone may rate as high as a 2 or 3 but I'm giving mine a 1. I'm already on my second one. I have a lot of problems with the phone "echoing." Everything I say gets repeated back to me and I can't hear the other person. Sprint told me it was a problem with the phone and gave me a different one... but now my 30-day exchange period is up and this one is even worse than the first. It doesn't happen on every call, but it happens often enough to be extremely annoying.

Other problems -BATTERY LIFE GETS A NEGATIVE 10. My battery is often completely dead after 1-2 hours of standby, non-roaming use. I've been stranded without a phone DOZENS of times. I charge it up all night, leave the house with it fully charged in the morning, maybe make one two minute phone call, and it powers off with a dead battery within 2 hours. I also have a tremendous problem with it constantly saying "Data Call in Progress." This is obviously what is running the battery down every day, but no one at Sprint can tell me what is making that happen and I'm not running any applications or making any data calls. I try dialing out, and I can't it says Data Call In Progress. I try in vain to find anything that is running or making a data call, power off, pull out the battery, start back up -and it still says Data Call in Progress. Then my phone powers off because the battery is dead. I've been trying to find a car charger and an extended life battery, but neither are available at my local Sprint store, on the Sprint website, or on Amazon as far as I can tell.

Camera -I bought this phone because I wanted a megapixel camera and this seemed like it would be a good one. Every picture, however, is horrible. Much worse than the crappy old phone I had before that had a low resolution camera. Colors are distorted and you practically need to mount the phone on a tripod to get a steady shot (not that you can actually do that).

Music -It's very annoying that the Sprint Music store launches every single time you want to play a song. Also, the Sprint music player can't play MP3s that you load from your computer. You can only play those through a separate part of the phone, and then it only works if the phone is OPEN. You also have to advance to the next song yourself because there is no play list of your own songs. It works fine for the songs you buy through the Sprint store, however.

FM Transmitter -I've tried three phones now (my first one, my current one, and my husband's Fusic) -in three different vehicles, and the FM Transmitter didn't work at all in any of them. The guy at the Sprint store told me that is common, his wife's doesn't work either. Apparently you will have better luck if your car has an antenna built into the face plate inside the car, or it would possibly work if you wanted to stick it in the back window closer to the antenna.

Vision WHAT A HUGE RIP-OFF. My previous plan, which I used with my old phone that broke in half, included Vision for free. I didn't change my plan at all, I just changed our two phones -so imagine my surprise when I found out that I was now being billed an extra $50 a month for Vision. I called them and they said my plan included regular Vision and this phone doesn't work with regular Vision so they automatically "upgraded" me to Power Vision Ultimate for $25 per line. Information that would have been useful for them to share with me before I bought this phone. There are some cool features with the Sprint On Demand, such as movie listings and Mapquest locations on your phone, but the few times I've actually needed to use those services, the Sprint network has been down and unable to connect. Plus $25 per line per month for Power Vision and that doesn't even include text messaging??

Alarm you can't change the interval of the Snooze. You could do this in my old phone and it was very handy.

Receiving Calls I'm not sure if this a problem with the Sprint network or with this phone, but half the time, these dumb phones don't ring. My husband and I have tested it (because it causes many an argument when you call someone ten times and they don't answer and then you found out the phone never rang). We have tried it out at home. Both phones turned on, both show a full signal, both have the ringer volume on... but we try calling them, either from a landline or from the other phone, and it goes straight into voicemail and never rings at all. Then the voicemail indicator goes off and you have the message, but the phone never rang and nothing shows up in the missed call log. That's happened when other people have tried to call me too, from other wireless networks. The phone just goes straight to voicemail. This doesn't happen all the time either, but I bet it's at least 30-40% of the time.

Overall, I'm extremely disappointed and not at all happy to be stuck in yet another two year contract with a crappy, useless phone that is never there when I really need it. Either the battery is dead, I can't call out because it's stuck in some mysterious data call mode, or the stupid thing just doesn't ring or register my calls. However, at least if you buy it now, you'll save $100 over what I paid for it.

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the phone is awesome. if you go to newegg.com you can even get a gig of memory for just over 40 bucks. the transmitter is a little tricky at first, what with finding an empty station that will accept the incoming transmission clearly. over all a great phone. send and receives calls even when no signal bars are showing, as long as service symbol is on display. definitely worth the money they are asking for it.

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I'll qualify my remarks-the first Fusic that I purchased had to be replaced after 2 days because it wouldn't ring when the number was dialed. My local Sprint store replaced it with no problems. This review is for the 2nd phone, which functions as it should.

The call clarity is exceptional. It's hard to tell you're using a cell phone. Reception is great even in marginal areas.

The FM transmitter works well. I have a Subaru with the radio antenna built into the rear window and the FM transmitter sends signal to it with no problem as long as the phone is on the dashboard. If I try to put the phone in my pocket or below line-of-sight of the antenna it doesn't work.

The phone is fairly small and the buttons on the side are easy to press when talking on it. The case is also slick which can make it a little difficult to hold. However I always keep my cell phones in a leather case, so that problem is alleviated.

The menu system is easy to navigate. The music player takes a little getting used to, but once you figure out the controls it's simple to use.

Overall I'm very satisfied with the phone. LG has a real winner with this one.