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Pandigital Pan Touch PAN1059MW02T 10.4-Inch Digital Picture Frame with 2 Interchangeable Frames

Pandigital Pan Touch PAN1059MW02T 10.4-Inch Digital Picture Frame with 2 Interchangeable Frames
  • 10.4 viewable LCD display - holds up to 2000 compressed Images, 4:3 Aspect Ratio
  • Two frames included to match any décor; Black Wood and Metal.
  • 6 in 1 Card Reader - CF/SD/MS/MS-PRO/MMC/XD,
  • Alarm, Clock, Calendar and Programmable ON/Off timer, Audio, Video, Bluetooth, Wireless compatible with Wi-Fi Dongle (Sold Separately)
  • 512 MB Internal Memory

Was so excited to get the photo frame it was very pretty. I put my camera card in a up came all my pictures. Beautiful, I thought. Unfortunately the remote didn't work. Took it to Radio Shack and they put a new battery in for me. Got it home and it worked for about a day. I found it impossible to operate without the remote so I sent it back. Thanks to Amazon and the distributor I got a full refund. Think I'll wait until they get the bugs out of this product before I get another one. I should have read some reviews before ordering.

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Product met expectations in use showing pictures as a slide show, and was brand new in the box as advertised.

Emerson iTone iP500 Portable Audio System for iPods (Silver)

Emerson iTone iP500 Portable Audio System for iPods
  • Portable, boombox-like portable sound system designed for "dockable" iPods
  • Built-in, front-mounted iPod docking station; digital AM/FM tuner
  • Heavy-duty, wide-ranging 3-inch speakers; credit-card-style remote control
  • Auxiliary input connects to older iPods, MP3 players, and more
  • Measures 12.6 x 6.4 x 3.0 inches (W x H x D); 90-day warranty

I went for this speaker system after looking at lots of others. Overall I am very happy with this item. Sounds good, easy to use, lightweight. My only complaint is that the clip for the nano will not fit. The nano will fit in the clip, but the nano will not attach to the plug with the clip on it. The nano is secure for the most part, but if you plan on doing a lot of traveling with the speakers you should procede with caution. If you are looking for good sound and a good price, then this is it.

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This is a very portable Ipod player (which is just what I needed for my hubby). It has an alarm and plays the radio or ipod. It has great sound, not tinny at all. It's great because it can run off of batteries or the wall charger (which also charges your ipod). The only thing I wish it has was a treble and bass equalizer options, but this is really a great product.

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I bought this item to replace my GE Space Maker CD am/fm radio. It's very light weight and sounds great for a small boom box. I have a newer itouch 3G and it does not charge it. I was not listed as compatable but I liked it so much, I did not send it back. The am stations sound pretty good too.

I have not mounted it under my cuboards yet since I'm always bringing it outside and in different places in the house. The only con is that it does not charge my ipod, but I can live with that it only takes 30 min or so to charge it and I only seem to charge it a couple of times a week. Nice little remote control too!

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This is a great way to utilize your iPod. It easy to set up, portable, and the sound is excellent for the price you pay. I highly recommend this for anyone with an iPod.

Total thumbs-down on this product. Sound quality was terrible, which surprised me, because other reviewers had had nice things to say about it. The straw that broke the camel's back was the adapter that was supposed to fit the iPod Nano. It simply did not work. The only way we could connect the Nano was without any adapter, and that didn't look or feel right, too fragile. I spent a little more on the Altec Lansing iM600, which sounds fantastic, although that product's clock/alarm clock, supposedly integrated to the iPod's, is bad engineering. for one, you set the alarm and you have to leave the unit on and there's a hum you have to listemn to all night. We're keeping the iM600 for the sound, but using a little clock radio for the alarm clock. Too bad we couldn't find a unit that did everything for the $100 we spent.

Duracell Ultra Power Aaa Batteries 4 Count (Pack of 2)

Duracell Ultra Power Aaa Batteries 4 CountGreat batteries, cant go wrong with Duracell. They are still going strong.

Id buy them again! Plus the price was great!

I compared these to several other AAA's in a headlamp. I needed the longest lasting headlamp life regardless of cost, for week long treks on a trail.

These usually are about 1.59-1.60v I didn't do a controlled ah drain test to confirm.

However in my Black Diamond headlamp these ranked as follows (ran non stop until I couldn't a chart 10ft away which means the headlamp was useless/dead) :

Duracell Ultra 90hrs

Duracell Procell 85hrs

Amazon Basics 75hrs

Harbor Freight 75hrs

Energizer Lithium 55hrs

Energizer Rechargeable 40hrs

I still want to test a handful of others, but so far these are clearly the winner for my application. Note: different devices can use different batteries. Quick and high drain devices like a camera flash will do better with lithium. Low ah and voltage required devices can use rechargeables well. Headlamps however (confirmed in this and a Petzl), do not do well with lithium or rechargeables, both die rather quickly.

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Used in an alarm clock, it's very important that these batteries be long-lasting and reliable. This is the best AAA battery out there.

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Be sure to check the expiration date on your batteries when they arrive. I got some supposed to have a 5 year expire date and they only had 3. AMAZON tried to make it "right" and send me some with 4 year expiration dates while allowing me to keep the ones with 3 year expire dates::::-CAVEAT EMPTOR

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Creative Zen Stone Plus 2 GB MP3 Player (White)

Creative Zen Stone Plus 2 GB MP3 Player
  • Product Type - MP3 Player
  • Connectivity - USB 2.0
  • Memory - 2GB
  • Dimensions WxDxH - 2.19" x 1.39" x 0.5"
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(2008 HOLIDAY TEAM)The Creative Zen Stone Plus 2GB doubles the size of the iPod Shuffle and adds a monochrome screen for viewing track names and settings. Add in the functionality of a built-in FM tuner and voice recorder at $65 and you have a great value.

Pros -

+ good stereo sound

+ nice capacity for a decent price

+ light-weight

+ FM tuner with 32 presets ( though it's just average )

+ voice recording

+ simple design (no more click wheel!) with more color options

+ great navigation and sorting features

+ Nice format compatibility (MP3, WAV, WMA, Audible)

+ USB 1.1 and 2.0 connectivity

+ Can be used as a USB drive / mass storage

+ Can sync music with drag & drop or via Creative software

+ Nice extras like stopwatch function

Cons

average battery life of 10 hours (OLED screen sucks the battery)

mediocre backlight ( but it can be disabled )

some DRM song transfer issues with some firmware versions

not expandable few size options 1GB and 2GB

Creative software is buggy

larger than the 2nd and 3rd generation iPod shuffles

Creative's Zen Stone line was meant to be the upgrade to the Zen nano, aka Muvo mini. Unfortunately, the 1GB Zen Stone had some quality issues. With the new 2GB Zen Stone Plus, Creative has tried to improve on previous models and compete with the Sandisk Sansas.

I love the new Sandisk Sansa's. The Sansa Express has the advantage that you can plug it directly into your USB port without a cable. SanDisk Sansa Express 2 GB MP3 Player (Black) Still, the Creative Zen Stone feels nicer in the hand. It's not as sleek as the Sansa Express and doesn't have all the cool cache' of an iPod shuffle or iPod nano. But it is priced very attractively and has some NICE features. It's good for a starter, workout unit, or gift for a kid.

The Creative Zen Stone Plus is lighter than the competition, but is still larger than the new iPod Shuffle 2nd and 3rd generations. Unlike the shuffle, you can actually see your track names! The OLED screen is perfect for a player this size but does suck more power and shorten the battery life.

The controls are an improvement from the Zen nano days. While I didn't mind the toggle wheel, it has been replaced by intuitive buttons for the standard functions (select, up, down, play, pause, forward or reverse). There's a headphone jack, microphone hole, and a USB port.

Another change from the Zen nano days is the Lithium Ion battery, which gives you about 10 hours if your lucky. This is less versatile than the old battery operated unit, but more convenient.

What about sound? The sound is great, and it comes through in pure stereo. As usual, you will hear complaints about the earbuds. Most people replace their standard earbuds so I won't hold that against Creative.

The Zen Stone doesn't have larger storage options. For those needing more space, you will have to explore the Creative Zen, Sandisk Sansa or new iPod Nano. All of those units have higher price tags.

Creative Zen 4 GB (Black)

Creative Zen 8 GB (Black)

Creative Zen 16 GB (Black)

Sandisk SDMX4-4096 Sansa e260 4 GB MP3 Player with SD Expansion Slot

SanDisk SDMX4-8192 Sansa e280 8 GB MP3 Player (Black)

Apple 4 GB iPod nano AAC/MP3 Player Silver (3rd Generation)

Apple 8 GB iPod nano AAC/MP3 Player Black (3rd Generation)

This unit is ideal as a player and not for those who primarily want to use it for recording. The built-in microphone is nice for short reminders.

The price isn't a give-away, and the plastic case could be more durable. Still, this is a nice starter unit that can last you a while. Check it out. Enjoy!!!

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I ordered three of these (in green) and NONE of them worked. They performed when plugged into the computer, but failed to hold a charge once disconnected from the PC. This was after the tech-support recommended "all night" charging.

By way of background, I'm fairly computer savvy, have a new PC based system, and spent hours on the phone with Creative tech support trying to fix the problems. Ultimately, I had to return the units.

Stay away.

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I got this to replace an ipod shuffle that died right after the warranty expired. This definitely has more features than the Shuffle for a comparable price. However, nothing really stands out as being anything more than merely adequate.

The battery charging process is buggy, even with recent firmware updates applied. The battery indicator on the player differs from the one in the software. It takes multiple attempts to get a full charge on the player. I am only getting 6 hours at most of playback on a full charge. The manufacturer claims 9.5 hours of playback. This is a pretty major flaw.

Data transfer seems slow (40 minutes to sync 1.8 gig).

The controls and navigation could be better, the menus are not particularly user friendly. Navigation is hard because the buttons are not as responsive as they could be. After a few seconds, the screen shuts off (to save battery life) but that means that you need to hit a button to wake it up and then hit it again to get it to do anything. This means if you want to pause, skip a song, change the volume, etc... it takes two button pushes and it has to reactivate the screen.

The 'creative lite' software is so 'lite' it barely has any features at all, so I use Windows Media Player to manage my songs. Every time I plug in the player, I get a message that the date and time on the player does not match my computer, but when I click "yes" to set the player date and time, I end up getting the same message the next time.

On the plus side, this player holds twice as much as the 1 gig Ipod Shuffle, it has a screen, it has an equalizer, it has FM radio (a feature that I won't use), it has multiple play modes, etc... The sound quality and the ear buds are adequate, also.

This player meet my minimum needs but you may want to think twice if you need long battery life or 'one touch' navigation.

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Tiny player-easy to sync. I compared this one to the Ipod-Shuffle (2nd generation) and this is a much better player for the money. Unlike the shuffle, you do not have to download extra software from Itunes to get it to work it was just "plug-and-play" with Realplayer. Took 3 minutes to sync approx. 1.5Gb of music. It has a lanyard clip but does not come with a lanyard. Stone skins are available to help protect the player. Unlike the previous reviewer, I haven't had a problem charging the player or the computer recognizing it (USB issue?) Overall a great product from a great company at a great price!

I really like this little mp3 player. It's small, about the size of a box of tictacs. It's good to have an option that is small but still has a screen. I use mine for mostly audiobooks and it holds at least two novel sized books and quite a bit of music with room to spare. The only problem I've had with it is the menu can be hard to use when trying to seek a track but it's never been a huge problem just clunky. The software creative media lite is really simple to use for a non tech person like me.

Latte Espresso 16 GB Video MP3 Player with Haptic G-Sensor and Touchscreen (Metal Gun)

Latte Espresso 16 GB Video MP3 Player with Haptic G-Sensor and Touchscreen
  • 16 GB capacity for storing about 4,000 songs
  • 15 hours of audio or 4 hours of video on a single charge
  • 3-inch, 262,000-color TFT LCD touchscreen with 420 x 240 pixel resolution and haptic feedback
  • Supports MP3, WMA, FLAC, AAC, APE, and OGG audio formats; AVI, RM/RMVB, FLV, WMV, 3GP, MPG, DAT, and MP4 video formats; JPG, BMP
  • 1-year limited warranty

Have been using Latte Espresso for 2 months now

Here are some of findings which might help other people's buying decision. Anyway, I am satisfied with this purchase and would recommend this to anyone who wants to use MP3 in daily life.

Pros

1. Design: Very simple. No buttons, Good quality case.

2. Touch Screen: Very responsive. Especially, the unit vibrates when I touch the screen, so I know if I touch it correctly or not. Response rate is very good compared to other cheap touch players (I owned cheap touch screen mp4 from other company,,,, it was so hard to touch the item that I wanted)

3. Rotating Screen: The screen rotates as I rotate the unit. I do not have to try to hold it in one direction. Any direction will show correct display. (it actually rotates 360 degree)

4. FM Radio and Transmitter: This is the feature I like the most. Now I can use my player in the car without buying an expensive FM transmitter ($$$$$). Very clear sound throught your car FM radio. You need to plug the ear phone since it will be used as antena

5. Music and Video: supports various formats. Quality is superb. Many of videos need to be resized to be directly played in the player. No problem. There are tons of free conversion software on the net.

6. In-ear metal headphone: WOW... by itselt, it looks so expensive. I found the same one at Fry's at $19.95.. Excellect Noise isolating headphone

7. Drag and Drop: No software needed. Just copy all files from your PC and paste into the player. It will automatically be sorted by the player (Music, Video, pictures, etc)

Cons

1. Even the screen is 3", it is still small for users like me to touch menu correctly with fingers. But Acceptable because it has up and down icons on each menu screen.

2. No accessories other than styus. Could not find protection cover yet.

3. Will update this when I find more bad things about the players

4. No external memory slot.

Try one for yourself. It is a pretty solid player. I am satisfied.

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I bought this player to upgrade from my 4gb iRiver LPlayer, which is also a good player, just wanted more gb.

A previous review mentioned the pros and cons I've also found, so I won't repeat.

There was just one area I had trouble with, and that was reading text. The manual states they have to be txt ANSI format, but the player would only display a few pages and not the entire document. After much trial and error, I found that the text file needs to be in Unicode format instead. To convert, I simply opened the text doc in Notepad and saved as txt Unicode. I found no information anywhere ref others with this same problem. Edit 092409: I found that I must turn off the screen rotation while reading text. When the screen rotated, the document went back to the beginning.

The FM transmitter is as good as stated in a previous review. It works great, definitely a benefit.

The unit vibrates when you touch a button, which is cool, but that function can be turned off. The screen rotation can be turned off also. It also offers different "desktop" backgrounds, but you cannot use your own photo as the background.

I was able to load my .avi movies right onto the player without converting them. You may want to make them a smaller file, if you're concerned about space. (My iRiver came with conversion software that makes the movies 320x240. This size worked pretty well on the Espresso, too.)

I would definitely recommend this product.

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I'm not a gadget guru, just an older guy who likes music. I wanted something to play both through headphones and a few different FM radios and this does exactly that and very well. I don't care about viewing videos, pictures or text but it does those things very well too. It seems to be well made and 99% intuitive, I figured almost everything out without cracking the instruction booklet.

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First disappointment battery life is NOT 15 hours as stated in the specs, according to the MANUAL it is only 8-9 hours for audio and 3-4 hours video. This seems about right based on my day of testing.

Second disappointment There was no USB cigarette lighter plug in the box. Not a big deal for me, but be warned. I bought this player at the time Target was the Amazon vendor, not sure if that made the difference.

Other than that, it is an ok player. Everything else works as the specs state. I was able to play DIVX movies encoded at multiple resolutions. The FM transmitter is OK but not the clearest and you HAVE to have the headphones plugged in to transmit to even the closest radio. Also, FM radio reception is dismal like any other MP3 player I've tried with a built-in radio. Some of the buttons and menu options are fairly small on the 3" touch screen, I wish I had a stylus sometimes. Brightness levels and haptic feedback also good.

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I had the product for a few months. Worked pretty good, although it lacked a bit as far as the touch screen goes. It stopped working completely so I called the manufacturer and I guess by pure luck someone answered the phone (must have been a traniee) and gave me instructions to send it back with a return code. I was also told to ship it insured. I did so and also requested a delivery confirmation from the post office. I got the confirmation that they received my player which was boxed absolutley like it was brand new. Authorization code was placed outside the package as well as inside. It has now been almost 4 months and countless phone calls and emails, yet no one seems to be able to answer the phone or return my email. I can't believe they stole my MP3 player. Don't purchase from this company. They are flat out CROOKS!

UPDATE: 4/10/12 STILL NOTHING. CAN NOT CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER. I WISH AMAZON WOULD STOP CARRYING PRODUCT FROM THIS MANUFACTURER. CROOKS SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO PROFIT FROM SUCH A RESOURCEFUL SITE.

Ilive Icp211b Am/Fm Clock Radio With Ipod(R) Dock (Black) (Ipod Accessories / Accessorize Your Apple

Ilive Icp211b Am/Fm Clock Radio With Ipod(R) Dockit's small with ok finition for the price, the radio lasted a week.

having it replaced now. hope the 2nd one will be better

iLive support was very good though

iHome Portable Alarm Clock Stereo Speaker with USB Charging for Smartphones

iHome Portable Alarm Clock Stereo Speaker with USB Charging for Smartphones
  • Portable and compact audio solution operates on 4AA batteries or included universal voltage AC adaptor
  • Alarm Clock with backlit LCD display
  • Quick Charge USB charging port with included MicroUSB cable
  • Works with iHome Sleep alarm app for enhanced wake and sleep options (free Android Market download)
  • AUX line-in with included stereo audio cable allows connection of any external music source with a 3.5mm headphone jack

I picked this unit up for the hubby, he has spent some time using it and here are his thoughts:

The iC16 is a simple LCD alarm clock with side firing Reson8 stereo speakers. Unit has AC adapter, small coin battery to maintain clock and alarm settings, and is portable with the use of 4 AA batteries. The AC adapter brick is rather large and sits at a right angle to your outlet/power strip. Set up and installation was easy. Size is 8 5/8"Lx2"Hx2" D.

LCD Display:

Could be a little bigger

To control the lighting it has 3 dimmer selections plus off.

Has a Daylight Saving Time switch in the back.

Alarm functions:

Simple set up and operation

Gentle Waking feature is nice, where the volume slowly increases up to the the level you set it at.

Snooze/Dimmer button is nice and big. A nice feature is the snooze time can be changes from 9 min (default) up to 29 min.

For the alarm to operate you must have AC or 4 AA batteries installed. The coin battery only maintains the clock and alarm settings.

Android Phone Feature

One of the nice things about this is the ability to hook up your smart phone and listen to your playlists through the speaker system or listen to a You Tube video, listen as you play your favorite game, etc.. With the included auxiliary jack/cable it is very simple to attach.

In addition you can charge your phone through the unit via a usb to mini-usb cable. This feature only works with the AC adapter plugged in.

There is a usb mode switch that switches between A and B. This could be a little bit more clearer as to what the difference is. Switched to B is the default and it worked for me.

Another nice feature is the free iHome alarm app from Android Market works with the iC16 so you can wake up to music on your Adroid or alarm.

One thing that is a little bit odd is that to play your music you have to press the power button vs it automatically turning on when you start playing music/sound from the hooked up Android or shutdown when you stop playing music/sound. Maybe it has more to do with saving battery life when in portable mode?

Speakers:

Are on the sides facing out.

For it's purpose the sound is good. It obviously isn't something you would use to entertain a room full of people as the output isn't significant. If you are looking for higher end sound this probably wouldn't meet your needs, but next to your bed or in your home office it is fine.

Other uses: Works with your iPhone and iPod

You can hook up your iPhone and iPod to the speaker system to play music, listen to video's, etc.

You also use the charging mechanism, you just substitute your iPhone usb cable for the one provided with the iC16.

In addition, the iPhone free iHome alarm app works with the iC16. I didn't spend a lot of time on it so there probably are some nuances with using the iHome alarm app with the iC16.

Rating 4/5

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Design: 5 Stars

Features: 4 Stars

Performance: 4 Stars

Overall: The iC16 is a basic alarm clock/speaker system for Android that does its job well.

Setup: The iC16 is as easy to get up and running. All you do is insert the backup battery, connect the power cable, USB cable, and AUX cable. Once you plug it in to an outlet, it is simple to set the time and the alarm time. You can optionally install iHome's Android app with alarms and a sleep log.

Usability: In contrast to the iC50, the iC16 is very easy to use. With your Android connected, the power button controls whether the unit accepts sound or not. The + and buttons control sound. Also unlike the iC50, your Android device rests on the table next to the unit rather than using the flawed mounting scheme.

Sound: The sound quality is OK, but it is not on par with the iC3 speaker doc. It is good enough for a dual function device.

Alarm Clock: I like the alarm clock on the iC16 better than that of the iC50. The functions are the same, but the iC16 has raised buttons. Once you know that the power button on the end turns off the alarm, it is easy to find and turn off in the morning. The iC50 has flush, unmarked buttons making it harder to turn off.

Other: Continuing with the iC50 comparison theme, the iC16 does not have an FM radio. However, I see this as a positive. It allows for a simpler design and better performance overall. Users who truly desire FM radio can find a replacement app anyway.

Conclusion: The iC16 is a solid alarm clock and Android speaker dock. While the performance is not world class, it does its job well.

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I received this as a review unit and it was boxed nice and looked nice but does not feel up to the task. Biggest issue is the external plug without a dock. It's as if you have to hang the droid off the side and let it do it's thing. One reviewer had issues with a button and you can see why when you feel the lightweight quality.

For $45.00 you can buy a much better alarm clock, or several smaller alarm clocks. You can connect your Droid to the unit with the included USB, and it sounds pretty good. It makes up for the cheap build, but not enough to warrant more than 3 stars.

Overall I can see where iHome was going with this unit, but there are so many other more durable, dockable units out there that I'd suggest looking elsewhere before buying. If the unit was under $19.95 then it would be worth the price, not $45.00

Good sound, good idea, bad implementation.

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Full clock radio functionally with backlit display; the brightness control allows for 4 settings (1) High; extremely bright (2) medium; brighter than an advantage nightlight (3) low; too dull to see at night (4) Off; not helpful at all. Prefect for a bedroom that requires a nightlight; or for use in a home office. Dual wake, sleep and snooze functions work great and are easy to set. One Built-in USB charging port and an auxiliary-in port.

What is missing ~ cable management

Didn't try the iHome Sleep alarm app ~ Neither my hubby nor I have an Android phone.

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Out of the box, this unit is a simple alarm clock with a lighted display. The clock numerals are a bit small, but still easy to read. There is no radio in the unit. The feature that makes this somewhat special is that you can hook up your android device to it and play radio or other music, podcasts, audiobooks, etc. through the units dual speakers. You can also charge your device with the included cables. The unit has a lithium battery backup for power outages or surges, and 4-AA battery operation or you can just plug it into a wall outlet. Another nice feature is the ability to change the snooze default from the usual 9 minutes to anything up to 29 minutes.

While this iHome clock specifies it is for use with android devices, specifically smartphones and mp3 players, I was able to hook it up to my Kindle Keyboard for both charging and to play podcasts through the clock's speakers. I also used my own iPod cable to successfully charge it through the clock and used the included phone jacks to play the iPod through the clock's speakers as well.

The speakers sound robust and the control buttons on the unit are easy to find in the dark, a good feature for an alarm clock. The size is a little awkward, not big enough to park your smartphone on top of, but not small enough to be a compact travel alarm clock.

Pyle PLD71MU 7-Inch TFT Touchscreen DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/CD-R/USB/AM/FM/RDS Receiver

Pyle PLD71MU 7-Inch TFT Touchscreen DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/CD-R/USB/AM/FM/RDS Receiver
  • DVD/MPEG4/MP3/CD/CD-R/CD-RW Compatible - AM/FM-MPX 2 Band Radio - Brightness: 400nits - Repeat/Intro/Random - Subwoofer Output - Audio/Video Aux Line Input Jack(MP3/Ipod) - 11 Kinds Of Background Color
  • Motorized Slide Down Detachable Front Panel - 30 Station Memory(18FM/12AM) - On Screen Title, Time, Chapter,Subtitle,Angle - Clock Function - Selectable View Angle - Remote Control - 320 Watts (4 X 80w)
  • Treble/Bass/Balance/Fader/Encoder Volume - Built In 7 Inch(16:9) TFT Color Monitor - Dolby Digital Coaxial Outputs PAL/NTSC System Color - Mute Control - A/V Input & A/V Output - Rear Camera Output - Last Position Memory
  • PLL Synthesizer Tuner - Touch Screen Control Operation - ESP Function Anti-Shock Mechanism - RCA Line Out - SD/MMC Card Slot / USB Input Jack - Parking Video Input - Usa/Europe Frequency Switch
  • Auto Store/Preset Scan - Resolution: 1440x234 Pixels - LO/DX & ST/MO Selector - Preset EQ - Direct Connection Of Alternate - RDS-EON - Dimensions: 7.24''W X 2.13''H X 6.69''D

Decent price decent unit more affordable for my restricted budget most importantly the picture...gr8..sound quality...fruitful..mostly it's the one I could afford.

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Touch screen has great resolution. Fantastic sound. This has been a great product from the first time I used it. Showed up on time, and in perfect condition, easy to install with the included instructions, and most important, works fantastic! i would definitely recommend buying this 7" touch screen, the affordable price and great quality make it a real bargain!

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Decent unit, for the price. All the functions work well. I installed it myself, easy. I also hooked it up to my rear view camera. The screen is clear and the remote works fine. Money well spent.

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I received my pyle 7 inch touch screen and after opening the packing unfortunately found the screen was cracked. I returned it and received a perfect replacement in a very prompt manner. The customer service department was very helpful and friendly which is always appreciated. The new system is now installed and working perfectly, other than the initial hiccup, good to go!

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Pretty satisfied with it. For the price, it was worth it, even though it was refurbished. It was easy to hack, and there's so many things I'm gonna hook up to it(PS2, rearview camera, etc.). Plus it takes an SD card, so never burning discs again. Only complaint isn't about the seller at all. The display is really lame, Pyle didn't put any imagination into it at all. But like I said, you get what you pay for.

Energizer Max AAAA Size Batteries, 2-Count

Energizer Max AAAA Size Batteries, 2-CountPrevious AAAA size batteries (another brand) purchased from Radio Shack didn't work in my hearing aid controller. The positive end nipple wasn't large enough to make contact. The energizer AAAA batteries from Amazon worked just fine.

I was surprised how hard it was to find these in a B&M store. When I did find them, they were priced beyond reason so I fired up the old Dell, pointed my browser to Amazon, and submitted my order after a few clicks. Now I can scrape plaque from my teeth myself until my next visit to the dentist.

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Visited four different retailers in my area, searching for this size battery. I should have known to visit Amazon first. Works great and the price can't be beat!

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These are two AAAA (E96 LR61 1.5V) batteries in Energizer sealed pack. I have ordered on Amazon since I could not find AAAA size in stores. The batteries I received are in original sealed retail packaging and the expiry date is 3-2017 which is after 4 years! These are working fine with my Quartet Laser Pointer.

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Needed to go in my remote for my hearing aids by Resound and they were a perfect match for me.

iHome iP38 Portable Stereo Alarm Clock for iPod and iPhone (Black)

iHome iP38 Portable Stereo Alarm Clock for iPod and iPhone
  • Compatibility: iPod mini; iPod nano 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G; iPod classic 4G, 5G, 5.5G, 6G; iPod touch 1G, 2G; and iPhone 1G, 3G, 3GS, 4
  • Play and charge your iPod
  • Alarm clock lets you wake and sleep to your iPod
  • Housed in protective travel case
  • Auxiliary input for use with external devices

This portable stereo/clock provides great sound from my iPod. It is superior to the sound that I get from the iPod speaker system that I bought for my home last year. I spent approximately the same amount for my other system (a simple speaker and recharging dock with similar sized speakers). Of course, I should include the disclaimer that I'm no audiophile and simply enjoy listening to my iPod in the kitchen on occasion.

The set up was incredibly simple and there were various docking inserts included for whatever device you will use for music. The clock is somewhat small (approximately 1x4 inches) but nice and bright and easy to read.

The clock has an available beeping alarm or it can be set to wake with music.

There is the drawback to needing to add AA batteries in order for it to be truly portable (my husband and I both wondered why it was not rechargable in some manner) and I have not checked to see how long the batteries will power the device on their own. There is a button battery backup for the alarm (included) but if you were camping, or using this for any other means where you don't have a power source, this could be an issue. I personally would plan to use the AV adapter, but that does require that you carry it along wherever you go or just enjoy it only at home.

The size is not that of a mini "travel" clock (it's about 14x6x3 inches), and because you need to bring the chunky power cord along for long term use I don't know that it is ideal for frequent travelers unless they really want to enjoy their music from their iPod or iPhone while away and have lots of room in their suitcase. With batteries installed it won't be lightweight, either. It does fold flat and zip shut, but will not hold anything inside and has no "pocket" or storage area on the outside. If it had a way to stash the iPod and adapter, it would be clunkier but more efficient, in my opinion.

That said, I am going to thoroughly enjoy it plugged in wherever I'd like to listen to my iPod. It may even replace my aging alarm clock in my bedroom. When my husband and kids saw this arrive they were mildly interested in it, but once I plugged it in they began to fight over it. So, there may actually be a battle over who gets to use it the most often unless we get one for each of us.

Bottom line: It's good-looking, easy to use, sounds great and isn't a bad price for the obvious quality.

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Out of the box this looks like a great unit. It's feels heavy and packs nicely. The clock is clear and big enough to be easy to read. Everything is well packaged and the only thing you might want is batteries.

My first annoyance is that you get a collection of plastic adaptors so you can choose which iPod base you want to support and you clip that in and you are good to go. For that iPod. If like in my house you have a few iPods and none of them are the same model you'd need to switch out the base support or the connector doesn't engage and the unit doesn't function. These aren't easy to swap out, and even less easy to keep track of once you've taken it out of the unit. Just something to know.

The sound quality isn't amazing but for a travel stereo it beats the internal speaker and having a clock right here is really nice. The sync function is also pretty cool. I do think the case design could be more stable for desktop/nighstand use as it's easy to knock backwards or have the lid snap shut when you undock (or try to dock). Overall I've seen nicer units if you are planning to leave something in place for a long period of time but for travel or hot-desk type applications this is a nice unit.

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Holds it's own when compared to the high-rated Logitech S715i Rechargeable Speakers.

My husband loves the Logitech speaker but finds it too large for the extensive travel he does. The iHome iP38, however, is perfect for travel, has great sound, and gives him the lighted clock to boot.

Took about a minute to put in the five batteries, set the clock, stick in the ipod, and push play. Really appreciate that it has a power adapter so that the batteries are only necessary for remote circumstances.

Maybe the next generation will be a little more compact but this works for him.

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My main criteria when selecting a docking station is sound quality. Second is design quality, and third, form factor. This dock is good to excellent in all three, and while not perfect, is a solid choice in a travel dock.

SOUND QUALITY: 3/5 Stars

This dock has decent sound quality, but with insubstantial bass response. Music is crisp, if a bit on the warm side, and only gets tinny when at higher volumes. I don't expect the listening experience to rival much more expensive models--in my estimation you are getting about what you pay for here. It's listenable, and it a travel dock with other excellent features, that's all I really expected. I should mention that I tested it with my iPod classic, using a variety of media files from lossy Mp3s to Apple's Lossless format. Higher quality source material get's marginally better results, but ultimately the speakers are the bottleneck for the iP38.

AESTHETICS / FORM FACTOR: 5/5 Stars

Where this dock really excels is in it's design. Using a clam-shell hard case (like an over sized glasses case) to secure and protect the dock, the iP38 really is a travel dock. No worries about it kicking around in a suitcase on a long trip. It closes tightly and stays closed. It's also pretty nice to look at, with the sort of minimalism that is cohesive with a similarly minimalist iPod or iPhone. The dock is very nicely designed across the board.

INTERFACE / FEATURES: 4/5 Stars

Everything is laid out as it should be, and works intuitively as well. Setting the alarm is easy, as is accessing the 'sleep' function when you're still groggy. You can set the alarm to play anything you like, including all the music files on your device. I was disappointed that I could not get it to play Pandora (streaming from an iPhone) as a wake-up option however.

The LCD is bright, easy to read, and adjustable, allowing you to dim it if that suites you.

The dock can be powered by both AC or batteries, making the iP38 a great option for camping, trips to the beach, or anywhere else you want a music dock or alarm clock but don't have access to an outlet.

OVERALL: 4/5 Stars

Compact, well designed, and with reasonable sound quality, the iP38 travel dock and alarm clock is a reasonably priced option for iPod or iPhone owners. The sound quality will not blow you away, but for a travel dock it's acceptable. The quality of the case design and features make this a great choice if you do a lot of traveling and want a hassle free dock.

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I ordered this ihome product for my son's 3rd generation iPod. He is a resident in a long term care facility and really loves his music. The portable stereo works great. Because of both AC and DC use, it can be relocated to any area of his room.