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12/25/2011

Audiovox SIR-PNP3 Sirius Satellite Radio Receiver Review

Audiovox SIR-PNP3 Sirius Satellite Radio Receiver
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I love the SIR-PNP3 so much that I immediately bought a second one. And then a third one, two months later! The PNP3 is the 3rd generation of this Audiovox Sirius "shuttle" receiver, and SIRIUS and Audiovox have hit a grand slam home run with the PNP3. The display on the PNP3 is the brightest and clearest of any SIRIUS (or XM receiver) that I've seen. I haven't listened to AM or FM at all since I started my SIRIUS subscription. I use the Audiovox SIR-PNP3 both in the car and the home. The wireless FM transmitter is of high quality and mighty: You can set up the PNP3 in one room, and simultaneously listen to SIRIUS through any and all of your FM radio receivers located in nearby rooms, (at broadcast distances of upwards of 100 feet in my experience.) And, if you are someone who doesn't yet know much about satellite radio: SIRIUS is better than XM: Absolutely True!

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Designed for use in the car, through your home stereo, and even in Audiovox's compatible boombox, the SIR-PNP3 Sirius plug-and-play tuner receives more than 120 streaming satellite radio stations, including stations with commercial-free music, talk, sports, and children's programming. Listeners will need an Audiovox home or car kit to use the tuner, but once equipped, they can transfer the tuner between the house and the car stereo as often as they like, negating the need to buy second and third receivers. The tuner is remarkably easy to use, with a large 2.5-by-1.38-inch amber backlit LCD screen that displays the artist info, song title, category, and time, along with a 0-9 number pad and a wireless remote that allow for direct channel access. Users can manually adjust the contrast and dimming level for better viewing, or they can set the display to Auto Dimmer so that it instinctively adjusts to the ambient light level. The receiver also includes a built-in FM transmitter that broadcasts satellite tunes through any FM radio--a bonus for people whose car stereos don't come with auxiliary inputs. Otherwise, most users will choose to connect the tuner (via one of the Audiovox kits) to a stereo's RCA jacks or 3.5 mm auxiliary input for better audio performance.
The SIR-PNP3 is equipped with a number of convenient user options. Most listeners will appreciate the 30 presets in three separate banks (A, B, and C), along with the preset scan function, which browses among the preset channels rather than perusing the entire station catalog. In addition, the receiver includes a preset list mode that displays the preset channels either one at a time or six at a time, with listings by channel name, artist, or song title. To save time, listeners can also directly access Sirius channels by their three-digit channel numbers rather than paging through the channel directory. Additional features include a Look Ahead function, which checks the current playlist of other channels without leaving your current station; an S-seek function that searches the Sirius signal for songs or artists that match your pre-determined favorites; and several time-based options, including an alarm clock, a sleep mode, and a program alert that automatically activates the radio and turns it to a specific program at a preset time.
The tuner measures 4.5 by 3 by 1.5 inches (W x H x D) and carries a one-year warranty on parts and labor. Listeners will need to purchase a compatible car kit, home kit, or boombox along with a subscription to Sirius to enjoy satellite radio programming through the tuner.
What's in the Box SIR-PNP3 tuner, wireless remote control, two AA batteries, Sirius channel guide, silica gel desiccant packet, product registration card, user's manual.

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12/20/2011

Boyo VTL420C Rear View Camera Review

Boyo VTL420C Rear View Camera
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This camera was easy to install, has a good picture and view angle. The problem started when the chrome finish pealed away. First I was unable to adjust the camera angle due to corrosion. Not a huge deal except when I wanted to hook my boat up I could not adjust it down far enough to see my hitch. Several months later water condensation clouded over the lens. This all occured in about 10-12 months.

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BOYO VTH100 2.4 GHZ WIRELESS TRANSMITTER & RECEIVER WITH BUILT-IN 3" TFT MONITOR WIRELESS MONITOR & CAMERA COMBINATION;2.4 GHZ WIRELESS TRANSMITTER & BUILT-IN RECEIVER;7 FT DETECTION IS PROVIDED VIA 2 SENSITIVE PARKING SENSORS;EQUIPPED WITH A 12V PLUG-IN RECEIVER; WEATHERPROOF;INCLUDES 3" TFT MONITOR, 2" HITCH MOUNT TRANSMITTER & HITCH LOCK

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12/17/2011

Audiovox XMCK-10A XM Xpress Satellite Radio Car Kit Review

Audiovox XMCK-10A XM Xpress Satellite Radio Car Kit
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Right from the moment I plugged the unit into the cigarette lighter of the car (parked inside the garage with the doors shut) I was impressed the reception. I upgraded from the original Roady and was taken back with the excellent performance of this unit. I regularly make a trip from Chicago to Indianapolis, and with the old Roady I experienced several dead sites out in the country. With the new unit, no dead sites what-so-ever!!. (Not to say they don't exist)
PROS::::
* Awesome Satellite Reception
* Ability to Aim Antenna when hooked to home docking station
* FM Transmitter Performance is much increased over the original FM transmitters. (The old FM transmitters lacked fidelity.) The sound with this FM transmitter is strong, bass is deep and the highs are clear and crisp.
o This transmitter transmits through the external satellite antenna outside the car (as opposed to through the cigarette lighter adapter)
o Strong enough to block out fairly strong nearby FM stations.
o Can set the frequency to anything between 88.1 and 107.9
 Set the frequency by changing the dial
* The docking station has an auxiliary input and output. Imagine all of the useful things you can plug in there, like mp3 players or portable TVs /DVD/ Computer audio
* The Display is CRISP, CLEAR, and Easy to read day or night. The default is white background with black lettering. It is very easy to read, day or night.
* Has a dial for channel and option selection
* Size and weight are about half the size of that of the original Roady.
* Comes with everything you could need to hook it up in a car.
* The easy dock makes it easy to switch between car and house, just unplug it and go.
CONS:::::
* The only real con is that the buttons are hard to see at night. (Although after you initially get it setup, you shouldn't have to mess around with the buttons to much. The menu button is right in the middle. After you initially get set up that will probably be the only button you use. Lets face it, if you had the old Roady, then after a while you managed to work that thing in the dark with ease.
OVERALL:::::::
I highly recommend this product. I picked one up for $49 after rebates and the FM transmitter alone that comes with it is worth every bit of $49. Previously I had paid $40 for a Belkin TuneCast..........and couldn't transmit a signal across the room yet alone from inside the garage with the door shut.
The has performed well for me so far and has far exceeded my expectations at every turn
Take a look at the manual(see link below) to get an idea of how clear the screen is. (Although the manual does not do the unit justice)
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Thanks
Bryon Gaskin

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The Audiovox XMCK-10A XM Xpress Satellite Radio Car Kit provides you with everything you need to bring the power of XM satellite radio to your car. This kit includes the powerful Xpress XM7 satellite radio receiver with its large, easy-to-read 5-line display screen, and a handy IR remote control that lets you run the XM7 without having to take your eyes off the road.
The Xpress XM7 XM satellite radio receiver is full of features, controlled with buttons that include display, search, menu, a rotary/select knob, power/IR eye, memory, preset/direct, jump, and 10 presets/numbers. The display button lets you choose between artist, song, title and data service info, while memory lets you store up to 20 song/title/artist combinations so you can look later at something that caught your interest. Not only does this unit provide plenty of music and radio stations with dynamic means of searching for desired content by artist, genre, or others, but it can provide you with a stock ticker that allows you to monitor up to 20 stocks, plus it offers information extras so you can follow things like the scores for your favorite sports teams.
The XM7 receiver features an internal wireless FM transmitter, which allows you to play XM satellite radio content through any audio device with an FM radio receiver without the need for (or hassle of) hardwire connections. Not only can you set your XM unit to automatically turn on and off when power comes on or goes off, but you can have it turn off via the sleep timer that can be set to 15, 30 or 45 minutes, or even 1, 2 or 3 hours. For added convenience, this system comes with an IR remote control that can operate most of the features of your XM unit with buttons that act the same as those on the receiver.
The XMCK-10A car kit includes a swivel bracket so you can mount your docking station at the most optimal usage angle, and a cigarette lighter 12-volt to 5-volt DC power adapter to provide power and even recharge your XM7 receiver. This unit includes the smallest available magnetic roof-mount XM satellite antenna, and even comes with a CLA female socket that can be hardwired to your car's battery in case you do not have an open car cigarette lighter. The docking station in this kit even includes an auxiliary audio input so you can use it to connect an MP3 player or other peripheral audio device to your car stereo. The Xpress XM7 tuner has 3.5-millimeter mini-stereo audio input and output jacks, a built-in RF SMB connector for an external antenna, and runs on 5 volts, 2 amps of DC power. This unit measures 4.44 x 2.44 x 1.22 inches (W x H x D), and is backed by a manufacturer's limited 12-month warranty.
What's in the Box The Audiovox XM7 satellite radio receiver, an IR remote control, a docking station, a swivel-mount bracket, a magnetic roof-mount antenna, a cigarette-lighter DC power adapter, a CLA female socket, and a user's manual.

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12/02/2011

Audiovox D2010 10.2-Inch Widescreen Ultraslim Portable DVD Player Review

Audiovox D2010 10.2-Inch Widescreen Ultraslim Portable DVD Player
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It all began after a few hours worth of use, the head began to jump and thrash inside the unit. Brand new player and a new DVD. I called Audiovox and was told that DVD was scratched or dirty. I repeated that I had tried several DVDs fresh out of their cases with the same results. OK, then the tech decided the head was dirty and I was instructed that I must buy and use a DVD head cleaner, a disc that looks like a false eyelash has been glued to it. I mentioned that this DVD player was brand new and nothing had been allowed to near the head. In the end, I bought a cleaner and the problem persisted.
The second call to Audiovox went the same, though I told them it happen when using brand new DVDs, the DVD must be scratched or dirty. Once we got past that, the head was dirty, though the unit was new and I had now used a head cleaner. Eventually this tech caved in and told me what to do to send the unit in for repair.
Over three weeks later we received a refurbished player tossed into a box without the batteries for the headphones and the remote. A quick call to the support department got me the watch battery for the remote, but they forgot the headphone batteries.
This one seemed to work fine, until the night we tried to watch Return of the King, halfway through... whirrrr... clunk... clunk... burp... clunk... whirrrr... (It really hates the transition point on dual layer DVDs)
Another phone call to Audiovox and the same response, "the DVD or the head must be dirty"... I gave up...
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As others have said, the sound really is weak and "tinny" and unless you can keep your head still for an entire movie, the wireless headphones are worthless. Plus the fact that you may be gambling on getting a junk player (If you do, save yourself the hassle and three week wait by taking it straight back to the store.) caused me to rate this player so low.

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Smaller than a laptop but bigger than a conventional portable disc player, Audiovox's D2010 portable DVD player features a broad, 10.2-inch widescreen (16:9 aspect ratio) LCD and compatibility with DVD-Video, DVD-R/DVD-RW, DVD+R/DVD+RW, audio CD, CD-R, CD-RW, and MP3-encoded music discs. You can even enjoy an onscreen slideshow of your digital photos from standard recordable CDs filled with JPEG image files. Dolby Digital 5.1-channel surround-sound signals can be routed through the player's optical digital-audio output for direct connection to a full-featured audio/video receiver, making this unit as useful in the home as out.Composite-video and stereo analog-audio inputs and outputs let you hook up additional AV gear for viewing through the D2010, including camcorders and gaming consoles--perfect for keeping the kids happy during long trips. All audio and video inputs and outputs are of the minijack .125-inch size, so compatible adapter cables are required (1 stereo analog audio and 1 composite-video cable are supplied).Planning an overseas vacation? This is the player for you: the D2010's supplied AC power adapter accepts inputs from 100 to 240 volts AC (50 or 60 Hz). The D2010 also comes with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that provides up to 3 hours of playback (power consumption depends on the operations of the player, such as screen brightness, volume level, etc). Headphones are not included.What's in the Box DVD player, remote control, remote battery, a stereo analog audio cable, a composite-video adapter cable, a DC vehicle power adapter, a user's manual, and warranty information.

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10/31/2011

Audiovox FM100A FM Modulator with IST2 Isolation Transformer (Grey) Review

Audiovox FM100A FM Modulator with IST2 Isolation Transformer (Grey)
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If you have any other option besides an FM modulator to do what you need to do, do it. An FM modulator should be a last resort. That being said, I don't think I could be happier with this product, given the fact that I had no other options.
First, note that this is a WIRED modulator. Wireless modulators are worthless in the US because of the FCC mandated limitations of their broadcast range. Wired modulators like this one tap directly into the antenna in your car and send FM signals directly to your head unit. As such, you don't have interference from other FM transmissions--like radio stations.
As far as wired modulators go, in the same system I tried a Kenwood FM modulator and one from Metra. Both sounded horrible for anything but audio books. I added a ground loop isolator to the Kenwood setup, and it sounded better, but it was still too painful to listen to music through the modulator.
This Audiovox system comes with its own ground loop isolator, and together they sound far better than any other combination I had tried. Everything about this setup is a little smaller than other options I've used, so they fit behind the dash better.
All in all, if you're looking for the best FM modulator on the market, I believe you've found it. AudioVox makes a bad situation tolerable, and in fact, quite enjoyable.

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Allows sound from the video source to be played through the vehicle's speakers. Connects to car Radio antenna. Includes an isolation transformer (IST2).

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9/27/2011

Audiovox Car APS95BT2 2-Button Code Learning Transmitter Review

Audiovox Car APS95BT2 2-Button Code Learning Transmitter
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I just received this order today. The product works great and there are no problems to report. Make sure to read the manual and follow the directions exactly. The manual can be found online from the maker of this car alarm remote. Just type in the model number of the remote and search. Amazon saved me 40 dollars, so this was a good buy. Thank you Amazon.

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2 Button Transmitter, Maximum 3 RF Channel Capable.

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4/22/2011

Terk Leapfrog Remote Control Extender Kit LFIRX Review

Terk Leapfrog Remote Control Extender Kit LFIRX
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I purchased the Terk Leapfrog to control my Tivo from the bedroom, after running cables for the audio/video through the wall. In the end, this has worked excellently for me - so let me explain why it doesn't get the full 5 stars.
Initial setup with this product couldn't be easier. You simply unpack the two pieces, plug in the two included AC adapters - and that's it! I was surprised there was no programming it to accept certain IR codes... it just picks up whatever the remote might be throwing out, and relays it appropriately. When I first unpacked it, I set the one unit right in front of my Tivo, sitting about 2 inches from the Tivo's IR receiver. I took the other one into our bedroom and plugged it in. Presto - I could control the Tivo from the bedroom.
Now that I'd confirmed it worked, I went back to my living room to try and find a nice, out of the way place for the Terk Leapfrog to sit. It obviously had to have a clear line of sight to the Tivo... which I figued left me with plenty of choices. I tried putting it on a bookshelf, that was on quite an angle from the Tivo - but with no luck. I tried hiding it behind a picture frame (where is still had a clear line of sight to the Tivo) on a table that was closer to the Tivo... but again no luck. I went on to try 4-5 other places around the room, but could never make it work consistently.
Finally, I placed it *behind* the tivo, and used the included IR 'extender' (which is a little cable, with a peanut sized IR transmitter on the end). I snaked this little cord under the tivo, and then attached the little IR transmitter so it's aiming right at the Tivo's IR reciever. This, finally, worked. Just for comparison, I can aim my Tivo remote almost anywhere in the room and have the signal picked up by the Tivo, so I'm confident that the Tivo is not the problem here.
So... The good thing about this product is that it does work... the bad thing is that it seems it needs to be aimed by a professional sharpshooter to get the signal to your device.
Pros:
-Super fast setup
-Works great with your Tivo
Cons:
-Hard to get the 'placement' of the IR sender just right.

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Model- lf-irx vendor- audiovox electronics features- leapfrog ir remote extender extends the range of any remote control and operates through obstacles from up to 120 feet away. Freestanding units works with most remote controls and a/v components. Installs easily expandable system: add an additional receiver (lfirx-rx) and/or transmitter (lfirx_tx) sold separate.

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