Emerson NR134 Heritage Home Stereo System

Emerson NR134 Heritage Home Stereo System Review

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I got this as a present for my mother for christmas! I was apprehensive about getting a unit like this because reading reviews on simalar items it seemed that the CD player would either be broken or crap out prematurly. My mother has used this unit every day and it looks great and sounds great in the living room!

Pro's: Looks great, the actualy record player parts arent to chintsy, the sound out of the speakers are actually really good, picks up radio stations very well, USB hook up it splendid, has a head phone jack, easy to figure out, remote is very easy to use.

Con's: Record player sounds like it did back in the day, so if your looking for immaculate sound i wouldn't recomend it! Although it has great sound, there isn't a hookup for additional speakers, for surround sound. When you hook up ur MP3 player or IPOD to the unit u loose control of what you get to play- which works for me becuase i'm a big fan of shuffle. It just goes from where ever you left off- playlist or whatever.

If you just want a unit that will play your Records,CD's, MP3 & Radio it does this very well. But if you want a unit that will do more with a record than remenice to what they used to sound like then don't bother!

Emerson NR134 Heritage Home Stereo System Feature

• Home stereo system with AM/FM receiver, CD player, turntable and USB player
• Built-in, full-size, 3-speed belt-driven stereo turntable
• Motorized, drawer loading compact disc player; CD-R/RW playback compatible
• USB player/recorder function
• Full function remote control

Emerson NR134 Heritage Home Stereo System Overview

Take a stroll down memory lane with Emerson's NR134 Heritage Series Home Stereo System. The NR134 blends nostalgic styling with the latest features, giving you the best of both worlds. The beautiful high gloss wood veneer cabinetry offers a vintage look mimicking classic style vinyl record players. The 4-in-1 classic music player allows you to play your entire collection of vinyl records, CDs, digital files via USB and even your favorite AM or FM radio stations. It features a ceramic jeweled stylus cartridge with rotary tuning and volume controls. You can easily locate your favorite track on a CD or radio station with the digital LED indicator. The 4-inch wide-range speakers offer crystal clear sound with the perfect balance of base. This stereo system is a work of art in sound, style, quality and image. The NR134 is the perfect addition to any home and will bring back memories of the good ol' days of A-side tracks.

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Olympus WS-500 Digital Voice Recorder (Silver)

Olympus WS-500 Digital Voice Recorder (Silver) Review

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I won't repeat what other reviews have stated. The WS-500M does its job very well and is a good value, compared to other models, and the competition. Here I'll contrast it with the DS-40 and the WS-500M, which I own, and with the DS-61 (a 2gb version of the DS-40).

Nevertheless, there are some things to add about this unit, and DVRs in general. For best sound quality, it is essential that you pick the correct microphone sensitivity. The WS-500 offers two levels, the DS40 three. (More is better.) Moreover, the WS-500M requires you to go two levels down in a menu to change sensitivity. The DS-40 has a handy switch on the side. Curiously, the next lower model, WS-400S, has a two-position switch on the side. (You will not learn this detail from website descriptions, but only from the common manual or by experience.)

Every line of Olympus DVRs has a different setup of buttons. Those on the DS-40 are on the side, and it is easy to tell by touch that you have successfully started or stopped recording. The tiny buttons on the face of the WS-500M are much less positive. Compounding the problem is the absence of a green playback light on the WS-500M. The DS-40 has not only a red recording light but also a green playback pilot light, and these lights are brighter than the one on the WS-500M.

So far, it appears that I prefer the DS-40, but the WS-500M has some good points, as well. Its built-in USB plug means you can always connect to your computer, even if a USB cable is not at hand. The WS-500M is slightly but significantly smaller, which I find valuable. Considering that the WS-500M has four times the memory of the DS-40, it is a much better value, even though it lacks the latter's excellent removable stereo microphone. (The DS-61 has 2gb, same as the WS-500M.)

Bottom line: both the WS-500M and the DS-40 are excellent units, but the former is a better value. If pride of ownership derived from build quality is added to the equation, then the DS-40 is the one for you.

Olympus WS-500 Digital Voice Recorder (Silver) Feature

• 545 Hrs of Recording
• Store and listen to up to 500 songs
• Internal battery charged by computer or charger

Olympus WS-500 Digital Voice Recorder (Silver) Overview

Stay organized on the move with this high-class storage device and powerful music player. Transfer meetings or notes and even large documents to your PC with the easy-to-use USB input. The WS-500M is designed to be plugged directly into your computer for fast file transfer. With 2GB of internal memory, store up to 500 songs and listen to them in impressive stereo sound with track and artist name clearly displayed on the LCD.

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