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Summary: Disappointed in Memorex MX4100
Review: The unit works well enough (except for the light on the left speaker which doesn't work at all) but the speakers seem [inferior] and are very lightweight. They don't give a clear, crisp sound. The radio also doesn't seem to receive local stations very clearly.I don't want to be overly negative but on the whole, I think I wasted my money.
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Summary: Important things to know about the Memorex MX-4100......
Review: This Executive Micro Systems is priced very aggressively for the features that it includes, and it is one of the least expensive on the Amazon.com Web Site. Some of the features not called out by Amazon.com Editorial are:
1.) Vertical Slot CD, similar to a car stereo, no annoying tray to break and knock things over as it goes in and out of the micro system. This unit will also play CD-R/CD-RW Discs, and has a programmable playback memory, as well as Track Skip Up/Down, and a repeat function.
2.) The PLL Digital Tuner ((PLL) Phase Locked Loop) offers drift-free reception, and will adjust automatically to better receive your favorite radio station when necessary. You can also presets 10 FM and 10 AM stations for tuning at the touch of a button.
3.) Separate *WOOD* Speakers, this is a big deal you can separate the speakers for true stereo sound; there are executive micro systems on the market with fixed speakers. Wood Speaker enclosures will always give you better sound than plastic, especially when it comes to Bass Tones. (Remember, high end speaker cabinets are made out of wood.)
4.) Not just any remote, but a Full Function Remote Control. What does this mean to you? It means that you can operate everything on the system from the remote. Just remember to pick up some batteries.
5.) EQ Presets, Rock/Pop/Jazz, all three offer distinctly different tones/sound, and allow the listener to choose which sound they like best.
6.) Last but not least, and possibly one of my favorite features...The backlit colored display, There are 4 backlit colored displays on this product, One on each speaker, one at the top(Square), and one at the bottom (round)of the actual Player. Here is the cool part; there are three main colors Blue, Purple and Red. As the colors slowly change, the colors blend together to make 6 or7 additional colors. You have the option of choosing one of the three colors or making random transitions between the 6-7 colors.
7.) Conveniently located Headphone jack on the front of the player for convenient, easy access.
If you are purchasing this item as a gift it comes in a nice 4 color gift box, and is fairly heavy (11 Lbs.) for it's small footprint. I enjoy the MX-4100 for its great sound, and looks, and would highly recommend it.
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