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

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

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Memorex Digital Audio System with iPod Dock (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I won this dock as a door prize from a charity event, so since no money was invested in it, I am probably more forgiving than others who actually paid for it. I have had it for about a year now, and overall, I am satisfied with it.
Obviously the sound quality will not be phenomenal, but I'd say it sounds like an average CD player. The volume output is sufficient, and I have never had to max out the volume.
I had no compatibility issues. Every iPod I've tried has worked fine, as well as some iPhones, even though they were not listed under compatible devices. It gave me a warning message as soon as I plugged it in that it was not compatible but it worked flawlessly anyway.
The controls are terrible, however. Plugging in your iPod and hitting power, play, and pause are intuitive enough, but don't even bother trying to set the clock or navigating your albums. It's faster to just navigate directly from your iPod. The remote is awkward, unreliable, and tries your patience. It felt like a lego piece in my hand and I felt like it would be faster to throw it across the room and hope it hits the right button on the dock. If you're looking for something you can control remotely at a distance, this is not for you.
I like how portable it can be. I usually listen to music at my computer where my audio system is far better, but it's nice to carry the memorex dock around the house when I just want a little background music--say, in my kitchen while I work, or by my piano when I want to hear a song. I used to have an old CD player for this purpose, and it is very nice not to have to burn CDs anymore. It's small enough to fit into a tote bag and I can bring it into my classroom. It's cheap enough that I don't mind letting my middle school students use it freely, but durable enough to withstand whatever they do to it.
Another random plus is it will charge your iPod or iPhone while plugged in. My brother stayed over for a weekend and forgot his iPhone charger. I only have a BlackBerry, so I let him use the memorex dock. It was a little ghetto but it works in a pinch!
I remember seeing this item on sale for $25-30 at electronics stores and I would say that is a reasonable price for what you are getting. Full retail price might be a bit much. If your needs are similar to mine, then I happily recommend it despite the horrible controls. However if you need something with superior sound quality or better remote control, then keep shopping.

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Memorex Home Audio System with iPod Dock and CD Player (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)My dad's entertainment center takes up almost an entire wall of our house. The stereo system alone consists of about 3/4 of the space. Two huge speakers flank the TV; an entertainment rack has a turntable (aka record player, if anyone even knows what those are anymore), an old CD player from the late 90's (will not recognize CD-RWs or mp3 CDs), a tuner, an amplifier, and a cassette deck (another obsolete piece of equipment).
Why am I bringing this up? Well, Memorex realizes that the times have changed and have changed to bring you all that equipment in a much smaller package: meet the Memorex Home Speaker System for Ipod. This handy dock has not only an iPod dock (and charging station!) but AM/FM radio and a CD-RW/mp3 CD changer (nice addition, may I add!).
Firstly, I really enjoyed the price. Bose docks cost almost triple of the Memorex price, and I think while the quality of the Memorex is no where near the Bose, I find that it is adequate for my purposes. The unit is pretty compact and doesn't stick out, which is great as I stick it directly on the floor. I haven't quite gotten the FM radio to sound as good as I would like, but there is a cord for FM radio reception and I'm sure if I play with it, I can get better quality. Also, the remote takes some getting used to, but it is sure nice to be able to remotely access music, switch from iPod to radio or CD or change the volume. What is also nice is this unit comes with a bass and treble modifier, which seems to work rather nicely. Also, there is a clock (nice feature!), a sleep (great for going to bed to!), and a timer, which I haven't used yet.
Overall, I am very pleased with the Memorex. It has provided what I needed (i.e. iPod dock with CD changer and radio) at a fairly low cost. I would recommend.
NOTE (7/13/09): I recently moved the unit to the counter in the kitchen of my apartment and it works amazingly! The unit is loud enough to carry into the living room, dining room and even slightly into the bedroom. The only problem I still have is the remote, which requires to be pointed very particularly at the unit in order to work.
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Memorex Mi4004BLK iWake Clock Radio for iPod (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)This unit was my second try at an ipod clock radio. My first, the iHome, turned out to only have 1 alarm. This one has two, so far so good. And, I think the iWake sounds better, too. So much for the good stuff.
When you read the comment from an earlier reviewer about the volume going up, you have no idea how bad it is. It is NOT gradual awakening over 60 seconds, it is the volume going up a notch every 5 seconds to MAX. So unless you put this right next to you, expect to be scrambling so the entire neighborhood isn't calling the cops. Memorex calls this a feature in their manual ("no need to set the alarm volume"). Haha, very funny.
Next, don't plan on putting the unit above eye level, or you won't be able to see anything but a nice lit rectangle instead of the time. The display is like the old black and grey LCD's that were very directional (although this one is well lit). Trouble is, there's no adjustment for the viewing angle.
My third gripe is the remote. It's much better than the iHome remote (which was WAY too directional), but let's say you want to raise or lower the volume. To do so, you have to press the up or down volume button repeatedly as each press only changes the volume 1 bar (out of 12). In retrospect, a pretty silly thing if you try to use the remote to keep from blasting the neighbors when the alarm goes off, because the volume keeps going up every 5 seconds while you're trying to wake up and repeatedly press the correct button in the dark. Hope nobody got that on tape, I could be a hit on youtube :)
Surely a remote that can smoothly raise/lower the volume like any $5 all-in-one can't be that hard to engineer.
If you are going to have this right close by, you can probably overcome the annoying alarm, assuming you can move it so you can read the time. For me, too many compromises.

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Tired of waking up to obnoxious morning DJs or depressing world news?Turn to the Memorex iWake clock radio, which includes a built-in dock that powersandcharges your iPod. It's the perfect way to get your day started off on the rightfoot.Simply drop your iPod into the universal dock, which powers and charges your iPod4G,iPod color, iPod video, iPod mini, or iPod nano 1G and 2G. Once docked, you haveyourchoice of waking to your iPod, radio, or buzzer--whatever gets you in the mood forworkor play. The iWake also offers dual alarm settings, so you don't have to reset thealarmonce your partner or spouse gets up. And thanks to the line-in jack, you can alsoconnect other digital audio devices, such as MP3 players or personal CD players,forout-loud playback.
The iWake's sound quality is enhanced by its SRS WOW enhancement system, whichimproves the dynamic audio performance of your iPod tunes. SRS WOW accomplishesthis by providing a panoramic, three-dimensional audio image that extends thesoundfield in both the horizontal and vertical planes. In so doing, the technologylowers theperceived low-frequency response so that your ears hear more bass despite thesmalldriver size. It adds up to an immersive, high-quality audio experience that fillsany roomin the house.
Other details include a slowly ascending wake-up volume, a sleep timer that letsyou fallasleep with the music on, a super-sized LCD display, an integrated buttoninterface witha prominent snooze bar, a full-function wireless remote control, a battery backupfunction (requires two AAA batteries), and a sleek black housing that looks greatinany room, from the bedroom to the kitchen. The iWake clock radio measures 10 by2.5by 5.3 inches (W x H x D) and is backed by a 90-day warranty.
What's in the Box iWake clock radio, universal iPod adapters, wireless remote control, warrantycard,user's manual.

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