Apple Powerbook Notebook 15.2" M8859LL/A (1.0-GHz PowerPC G4, 512 MB RAM, 60 GB Hard Drive, DVD-RW/CD-RW Drive)

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Clean, elegant, graceful and powerful.

The greatest laptop ever with the best OS.

The Best iPod Accessory Ever

I LOVE this computer

The best computer money can buy!

Apple Powerbook Notebook 15.2" M8859LL/A (1.0-GHz PowerPC G4, 512 MB RAM, 60 GB Hard Drive, DVD-RW/CD-RW Drive)

Manufacturer: Apple Computer
ProductGroup: Personal Computer
Binding: Personal Computers

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IRIS Business Card Reader II (Macintosh Edition)

IRIS Business Card Reader II for Macintosh (USOA180)

Sony 4X Dbl Layer 16X DVD+/-RW External Drive ( DRX720UL/T )

AppleCare Protection Plan for MacBook Pro/PowerBook (w/ or w/o Display) M8853LL/B - 3 Years

Targus PA410U DEFCON CL Notebook Computer Cable Lock

ASIN: B00007EMD2

Product Description

With its high-performance PowerPC G4 processor, DVD-burning SuperDrive, and 1-inch-thin, 5.4-pound titanium design, the PowerBook G4 is the world's best full-featured portable computer. The high-speed G4 processor and L3 cache delivers performance that outpaces Pentium 4-based notebooks. The built-in SuperDrive and iDVD 1 make the PowerBook G4 the lightest full-featured notebook that burns DVDs. The ATI Mobility Radeon 9000 graphics processor with up to 64MB of DDR SDRAM delivers incredible 2D and 3D graphics. Up to 5 hours of battery life means staying productive on long plane trips, around campus, or at a client site. The 15.2-inch (diagonal) screen with 1280-by-854-pixel resolution gives you the largest workspace, best color saturation, and widest viewing angle ever in a PowerBook. AirPort wireless networking, Gigabit Ethernet, and a 56K modem configure automatically, giving you the flexibility to work in any network environment. With an optional Bluetooth adapter, it's easy to connect to Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones, PDAs, and peripherals. DVI, ADC, VGA, S-video, and composite video support let you connect to your choice of flat-panel displays, monitors, projectors, and TVs.

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Early Adopters Pick: November 2002. Aimed at the portable video editing market, Apple's first SuperDrive-equipped laptop (DVD-R/CD-RW) comes loaded with iDVD software to burn DVDs, iTunes to burn your own music CDs, and a 15.2-inch-wide screen.

In keeping with Apple's goal of providing a convenient technological hub to accommodate the modern Mac user's digital lifestyle, the newest PowerBook G4 with SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW) comes loaded with iDVD software and can be used to burn DVDs that can be played in most consumer DVD players. The SuperDrive also lets you use iTunes to burn your own music CDs and the Disc Burner feature in Mac OS X to burn data CDs. They've kept the sleek exterior as stunning as ever, but on the inside is a whole new architecture: faster PowerPC G4 processors, powerful new graphics capabilities, more RAM, and the world's most advanced operating system combine to deliver off-the-charts performance.

Inside is a screamingly fast 1 GHz PowerPC G4 processor with Velocity Engine and 1 MB of on-chip level 2 cache running at the same speed as the processor. The cache adds high-speed, short-term memory that boosts system performance by providing quick access to data and instructions en route to the processor. In other words, it adds up to wicked-fast performance.

The unit comes with 512 MB of RAM, expandable to 1 GB of RAM--twice the capacity of most full-featured portables on the market. This lets you run several RAM-hungry applications simultaneously or store an entire graphics project in main memory for fast image manipulations. Its 60 GB hard disk uses the high-speed Ultra ATA/66 interface, which enables video professionals to quickly transfer large video files in real time directly from a DV camcorder.

This PowerBook has all the subtle refinements and esthetic touches that made it the most coveted full-featured notebook computer on the planet: 1-inch thickness, 5.4-pound weight, five-hour battery, AirPort, 15.2-inch megawide screen, and pure-grade titanium body. The system also features an ATI Mobility Radeon graphics accelerator and 32 MB of Double Data Rate (DDR) video memory.

Customer Reviews:

Clean, elegant, graceful and powerful........2003-08-29

The Titanium G4 PowerBooks are in their final state of evolution. Rumor has it that the new version will be radically different in design. As such, I would take advantage of this final incarnation of the Ti Book because it has gone through all of the refinements and fine tuning that has put it at the top of the game. Sure, the newer model will have more bells and whistles -- but keep in mind that it will also have a lot of things needed to be tweaked and adjusted. The Ti Book has had several generations of refinement and is now perfect, solid and reliable. Remember, a computer is only as good as the work you do on it and this Ti Book has a long pedegree to back it up and years of refinement that have brought it to its optimal (and final) version! Buy it before it is gone. It's quite simply the ultimate computing machine!

The greatest laptop ever with the best OS........2003-07-31

I love this powerbook. It is without a doubt the handiest computer that I've ever used. The wide ratio display makes it easy to have multiple coding windows open while the convenient brightness controls allow me to work easily in changing light conditions. The mute button is handy whenever the phone rings.

But that's just the start of the story. The really beauty of this laptop is that it runs OS X. Mac OS X represents the pinnacle of evolution in operating systems. The highly intuitive environment lets a user get their work done without having to really think about the computer. It is more or less a seamless interaction. But if you need to leverage the UNIX core, it is just a terminal window away and gives you all the power you could possibly seek.

The Best iPod Accessory Ever.......2003-07-06

I freely admit, I am writing this at the sunset rather than beginning of the Titanium PowerBook's technological lifecycle. But, as a died in the wool Wintel person, what is really remarkable is that, after a hiatus of about 10 years, I have bought a Macintosh again. You can blame this on a combination of three things - one of my computers died, I needed a portable, and I just bought an iPod. Supporting the latter, and getting my ears onto iTunes was the deciding factor.

There is no question that the Titanium is a superb computer. It is every bit as fast as my Pentiums, it is beautifully designed, and the 15 inch screen is a big plus for my tired eyes. But what is really amazing is the overall slickness of the operating system and its standard software. I was setting up a wireless network for myself when I bought the PowerBook. Literally the only thing I had to do to get it to fit in was to tell it to activate its internal Airport. Meanwhile, I am still fighting glitches in my windows machines. I plugged in my iPod, my cell phone, and my PDA and when I ran iSync I got all three devices and the Powerbook to synchronise. And this is typical of OSX's approach to seamless operation.

The Powerbook excels at graphics and music work, and that is where my interests lie. The included software provides basic functionality which can be fleshed out with a host of excellent software. And the Powerbook is certainly strong enough to run them. With a built in DVD burner as well as both USB2 and FireWire 400 connectors you can accessorize and gadgetize this machine to your hearts content.

Of course, there is a price to pay. OSX is different at heart than any Windows OS. Not in big ways, but in countless little deviations that will take a bit of acclimatization. Even purchased software life Microsoft Office will do unexpected things on occasion. I heartily recommend that you don't fall for Apple's "you don't need a manual" hype and go out and buy one of those 700 page volumes that ramble their way through the host of Macintosh features. The more you find out about this machine, the better it gets.

I LOVE this computer.......2003-06-04

Mine is actually a generation back (800MHz processor). It's more than fast enough for the things that I do (graphic design, mathematics, music recording, programming, internet browsing... can you tell I have catholic interests?) The Apple bundled apps are fantastic, and iPhoto incorporates enough of what I do to my pictures that I rarely open PhotoShop any more (not to mention the permanent retention of the original photo is always a good thing). I rarely reboot the system (it's just not necessary unless I do an OS upgrade), or close applications and all is well. It's nice to have Word, Excel, Safari, iTunes, Eudora, Illustrator and InDesign all at the ready at a moment's notice.

Perhaps most exciting is the realization that with this machine I just don't need a desktop anymore. My G4 tower gets only occasional use anymore (and the PC hasn't been turned on for nearly a year). This is easily the only computer you'll ever need.

The best computer money can buy!.......2003-04-24

My 15" Powerbook G4 has lived up to every one of my expectations and more. I'm a teacher that uses both Windows and Mac computers on a regular basis. It wasn't until I had a chance to use OS X that I decided to purchase a new Mac laptop.

I already owned one of the original iMacs, but that computer is starting to show its age. The computer that I used the most regularly is the PC that I built for my wife last spring (AMD Athlon XP 1800 running Windows XP Pro). That computer has served us well, but like every other windows machine I've ever used, it has major software problems. Here's the defining reason to buy a Mac over a PC. Apple integrates their software into their hardware designs. Microsoft on the other hand has very limited control over the hardware design of computer manufacturers. Thus, Windows tends to have more issues with hardware/software conflicts. Once you try OS X and all of Apples applications (iPhoto, iTunes, iMovie, iDVD, Safari), you will realize that the power of this Powerbook is at the heart of its software.

I have yet to see a PC laptop that can match the elegance of the Powerbook G4 and the sophistication of OS X. Sony comes close, but they will remain one step behind as long as their computers run Windows.

On the other hand, my Powerbook and OS X is completely flawless. This laptop, like every other that I've ever used, gets quite toasty on your lap after you using for 30+ minutes. There's a simple fix for this though. I just put a blanket or a pillow underneath the computer when I use it on my lap. Other than that, I have "0" complaints. The screen is beautiful. The 1GHz processor makes computer "feel" quite snappy. And the built-in DVD-RW, paired with iDVD, is awesome!

My best advice for anyone considering the purchase of this Powerbook is to test it at an Apple Store, borrow one from a friend, or just buy it. You won't regret it!

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The XF7x uses a one touch brightness enhancement feature to enhance your image quality on demand. The 17" Xtreme flat picture tube (VIS16") will reduce distracting glare while providing straighter lines when compared to standard CRTs. Housed in a low profile two tone cabinet, the XF7x will display images up to 1600 x 1200 resolution. The XF7x is an excellent choice for business, graphics, and gaming users who want contrast rich, vibrant, high resolution images.

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Lightfast-Plus Dye Ink Refill for Kodak 4000 Series Printers, 500ml, Cyan

Manufacturer: Encad,Inc-A Kodak Company
ProductGroup: CE

All Accessories | Printer Accessories | Accessories & Supplies | Categories | Electronics
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Lightfast-Plus Dye Ink Refill

500ml bottle.

Cyan

ASIN: B00078U4V0

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Kodak PROFESSIONAL Inks for the Large Format 4000 Series Ink Jet Printers
Lightfast-Plus Dye Ink Refill
500ml bottle.
Cyan

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LG Electronics is one of the world's largest electronics manufacturers, producing a large range of consumer electronics and IT products. LG has created reputation for progressive technology and innovation with the latest technological developments in consumer electronics, home appliances and IT products.

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NXG Technology NX-PRO6W 2-Way Indoor/Outdoor Speakers with 6" Woofers (White, Pair)

Manufacturer: NXG TECHNOLOGY
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Outdoor | Speakers | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
Audio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
Product Features:

2-way indoor/outdoor bookshelf speakers with 1 each 6-inch woofer and 1-inch wide-dispersion tweeter

Includes powder-coated ratcheting aluminum mounting brackets

Perfect for use as rear-channel home theater surround speakers

Compatible with amplifiers and receivers pumping 5 to 125 watts per channel; 55 to 20,000 Hz frequency response

Measures 8 x 12.9 x 7.3 inches (W x H x D) each

ASIN: B00009W5G8

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Belkin OmniView MATRIX2 Series KVM Switches deliver the reliable performance and centralized control to two administrators to manage medium to large server environments. Each Switch gives two system administrators control over multiple-platform computers from both consoles. Offering both PS/2 and USB support, the MATRIX2 Series provides superior features such as computer naming and selection through On-Screen Display (OSD) and hot keys, as well as easy manual switching with direct-access port selectors and active-port LEDs. Daisy-chaining up to 16 MATRIX2 KVM Switches expands your control over servers and computers. Two seven-segment displays indicate the administrators' active computer's BANK address for daisy-chained units.

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Kodak DX3600 offers 2.2-megapixel resolution, 2x optical and 3x digital zoom, and is capable of delivering beautiful images for e-mailing, or stunning photo-realistic prints from your inkjet printer. Easily capture life's most precious moments in continuous digital video and audio. DX3600 comes with a built-in microphone and speaker, allowing you to capture and review video with audio right on the camera. You can also connect the camera to a computer or TV and see your videos on a big screen. DX3600 makes it easy to take great looking pictures with just the touch of a button. The camera comes with 8MB of internal memory, plus it features a CompactFlash expansion slot so you can easily increase the number of shots your camera can hold. Part of the Kodak EasyShare system, DX3600 is easy to shoot and share. Shoot a picture, touch a button, print and share your pictures with the world - that's the EasyShare System. Simply place a DX3600 in the optional Kodak Camera Dock, touch the button and pictures are automatically sent to your computer and are ready for e-mailing and printing. The Camera Dock will also quickly and automatically recharge your camera's battery pack, so you'll always be ready to take more pictures.

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Kingston 5.25IN Wide SCSI Ultra 160 HH Frame Black

Manufacturer: Kingston Technology
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Host Bus Adaptors | Drives & Storage | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
ASIN: B00004Z86F

Product Description

Data Express is a product line of drive carriers and receiving frames which are compatible with SCSI or AT/IDE drive types and system interfaces. These modular subsystems house 3.5 inch standard or low-profile hard disk drives or front-loading tape, floppy, floptical, or optical devices for mounting into any 5.25 inch full or half-height storage drive bay. The Data Express DE75 is a steel constructed drive carrier and receiving frame for internally mounting a low-profile (up to 1 inch high), 3.5 inch form factor SCSI or AT/IDE drive into any standard or undersized half-height, 5.25 inch peripheral bay.Data Express modules are ruggedly constructed and designed to protect today's high performance drives. Drive carrier lock and drive activity indicator light are standard features, and some family models also provide an ID select indicator and options for an enhanced, bus-isolating hot swap capability and/or a factory-installed solenoid drive lock. As additional options to Data Express products, Kingston offers water-tight drive carrying cases, drive carrier top cover plates, and blank drive plugs.

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Lian-Li Side PC-6x Panel

Manufacturer: Coolerguys.com
ProductGroup: CE

CPU Coolers | Computer Accessories | Accessories & Supplies | Categories | Electronics
Product Features:

Windowed side panels

Great for updating your Lian-Li mid tower case

Also good if you want a factory window kit and plan to install blow holes

Will fit PC60, PC65, PC67, PC68, and PC82 Lian-Li cases

Brushed aluminum finish

ASIN: B00021LJN4

Product Description

BRUSHED ALUMINUM FINISH These are genuine Lian-Li windowed side panels. These are great if you want to update you Lian-Li mid-tower case or if you want a factory window kit and plan to install blow holes. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This silver window will fit the following Lian-li cases: - PC60 - PC65 - PC67 - PC68 - PC82 -

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Lian-Li Side PC-6x Panel (black)

Manufacturer: Coolerguys.com
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Windowed side panels
Great for updating your Lian-Li mid tower case
Also good if you want a factory window kit and plan to install blow holes
Will fit PC61, PC65 and PC86 Lian-Li cases
Midnight black finish

ASIN: B00021LJNY

Product Description

Lian Li Industrial is the experienced leading manufacturer of aluminum PC cases and mobile racks. Its products are internationally recognized for their excellence. As an experienced manufacturer, Lian Li produces stylish and excellent quality products. Lian Li will always keep one step ahead of the competition.

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Includes a patent-pending removable banana coupler which allows easy adaptation between speaker and power amplifiers without modification. 12 AWG oxygen-free copper wires offers enhanced clarity and maximum transfer. Gold-plated banana plugs offer corrosion resistance while ensuring a positive connection into standard speaker terminals. Removable banana spring coupler allows easy adaptation for both speaker and power amp terminals. Exclusive Planet Waves overmolded connectors provide extra protection with unmatched strain relief.

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Second To None For The Money

Not bad for a tiny little system.

One of the best microsystems for this price.

SONY CMT-CPX1 Desktop Micro System

Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

All Home Theater Systems | Home Theater Systems | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
Compact Stereos | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics | Shelf Stereo Systems | Executive Compact Stereos
ASIN: B0000AP7O4

Product Description

Sleek and unique, Sony's CMT-CPX1 Micro System boasts a small size for a perfect fit anywhere. Featuring 140 Watts of Total Power: 70 Watts Per Channel x 2 (RMS 10% THD), 2-Way Main Speakers with 5" Glass Fiber Woofers, a Full Logic Auto Reverse Cassette Deck, a Tray Loading CD Player Mechanism, and a Tuner with 20 FM + 10 AM Station Presets, this discreet yet stylish system has everything you need for pleasurable listening. Also utilize the Daily/Record/Sleep Timers, CD Synchro Recording, the Remote Commander Remote Control, and Play Modes (Shuffle, Program, Repeat). Savor the sound? the CMT-CPX1.

Customer Reviews:

Second To None For The Money.......2004-03-24

Being the shopper that I am with pretty much audiophile tastes, I needed a system to plug in next to my treadmill and after looking quite a bit, for $299.00 this system is second to none. When I bought this Saturday and took it home and set it up what appeared to be way better than anything at this price did not disappoint. Obviously the Yamaha systems at $400-600 were a little smoother on the top end. In the store this system was a nice punchy system. At home in a 12' x 14' room it was a killer. I had to actually pull some treble and bass off the max levels and am extremely pleased with the sound. While not a mega audiophile critical listening system it does exactly what it is meant to do. It has a whole lot of sound, cd, cassette player, and good AM/FM capability. While obviously you can listen to sweet symphonic music you can also put in a R&B/Jazz/Tower of Power kinda CD and it will give you that "in the chest" good bass sound. It is so much better than anything less than $299 that I listened to. Don't take my word for it...go to the store and AB it next to the other systems you hear. The only thing better "slightly" is the higher priced Yamaha.

Not bad for a tiny little system........2004-02-16

I purchased this unit about a month or so before Christmas of 2003.

After doing a little bit of research into the systems available, I decided to start looking around the stores to see what was available in our area.

This was not my first purchase however. The first one was a Panasonic unit from Sears that went for about $350.00. At the time I figured 70 watts total power would be more than enough for my needs here at home.

Considering that I have an older, full size "Sony Rack System" purchased in the 80's and is like new, and weighs in at 55 watts per channel...I just assumed that 70 watts would blow the roof off. Not the case.

It's quite obvious that power in terms of "watts per channel" is measured differently these days??? The 70 watt Panasonic turned up full barely matched the level of my "rack system" upstairs turned up to about only 4. It was at this point I decided to return the unit for a refund and continue my search.

I went to the Sony Store in town and picked up the top of the line CMT-CPX1. Total 140 watts!!!
Along with a whopping price tag of $499.00...(welcome to Canada and free trade.

However, I decided it was worth the price and picked it up.
Once set up at home, I tried out the various features. The one main reason for picking up this particular unit was because of it's separate "bass" and "treble" controls.

Call me old fashioned, but I just can't give in to a system "presetting" the tone levels on any given cd...not that I am an "audiophile" by any means, those presets just sound like hell in my opinion. Too many recordings offer too many subtle nuances that just can't be captured and appreciated with "presets". It makes me wonder about the general youth of today and my concern lies with the fact...are they really appreciating the music that they listen to...or is it all just..."boom chicka boom, chicka boom"?????

Overall...for the size of this unit...it works quite well for my needs. Without the headphones...the volume cranked at about 15 to 20 is quite powerfull with room to move (up to 30). The one thing I can say however, is that it's a differnt story with headphones.

Maybe it's time for a new set, but the $150 Koss phones I have will accommodate the volume at 30 and still leave you wanting more. I would hope this is the case and I will soon find out as I am in the market for a new set.

As far as it being a "single-load" cd player...half of the fun is getting up off of yer "duff" to change the music once in awhile isn't it?...works for me.

I gave it a 4.
I'll give it a 5 if a new set of headphones allow the volume to come through at a lower level. For some music, the volume maxed out at 30 is quite comfortable actually....and to me, this just doen't feel like 140 watts???...Like I said...they must measure the output of these units differently these days?

Other than that...it really is a great little system...just don't buy one in Canada, cuz they'll rape your wallet at the checkout counter!

Thanks
Kim

One of the best microsystems for this price........2004-02-13

I have owned this system for one month and can tell you that it is a solid system.

What sets this system apart from its competitors is the power of its amp. It is probably the only microsystem out there with a 140 watt amp (70 watt x 2 channels); most microsystems are typically 30-50 watts (that's total wattage). Besides this it has excellent speaker design, the cabinets are solidly built and even though it is a faux laminate wood siding I think it is still handsome (you won't fool anyone into thinking its solid wood, but its not bad). The speaker wire that is used is of thicker gauge then the average cheap mini system (you know, those thin black wires). The wires are connected by a proprietary connector, the positive of this is that there is a firm connection leading to better sound than the average spring clamp. The downside is that you can't connect other speakers, not that this matters since the system is bi-amped which means that any other speakers could damage both the amp and the speaker itself.

Instead of pre-programmed "equalizer" settings this one has independent Bass and Treble controls. While it is not as good as higher quality (and priced) systems it does the trick. Basically you have four positive settings and four negative setting for both treble and bass. Because this is a microsystem, don't expect that turning the bass all the way up will get the room bumping. Overall you will not be disappointed in the sound quality. On a slightly different note one control feature I really like is the volume knob which is slightly dampened, when you turn it there is some smooth resistance.

Sound quality is excellent for a small room/bedroom and the powerful amp means that it really rocks when you crank it up. Volume setting goes up to 30 but for casual listening 13-17 is fine (and I like music loud). Radio reception is fairly good with the coaxial FM antenna, where I live there is really poor radio reception so it may work better for you. There is a tape deck cleverly hidden behind the display, I don't know how good it is because I don't use tapes.

The display is a no frills LCD that has a bright orange backlight; it's hard to see/distinguish track numbers, etc. from far away. I have owned systems in the past that have fancy blinking lights and colors with cool demo-setting visuals, the problem is that I can't go to sleep at night because my bedroom is lit up like there is a strobe light on. This system is either on or off, the LCD is not too bright to light up a dark room but when you turn it off it does not default to a blinking/flashing demo setting (which, I feel is a plus).

Cons... There have to be some...
1) It is a single disc player. If it had a CD changer (lets say 3 discs) then this would be my dream system. Nope, you're going to have to get off your butt to change the CD.

2) Does not support MP3 playback. I am very surprised by this since most mini/micro systems these days support MP3 playback as a basic feature. For a system of this quality (and price... I got mine for $299) you would think MP3 playback would be standard, but no... On the other hand many of the higher priced/ upscale systems like Denon and Onkyo don't support MP3 playback either.... Why? I don't have a clue...

3) The remote. What can I say, the system is very attractive and elegant but the remote is a clunky piece of crap. Not only is it much larger then it needs to be but it feels awkward to hold. The button layout is poorly designed as well, there is nothing intuitive about it except the power on/off button being a different color (green in this case) and at the top corner of the remote. Important buttons such as skip forward and backwards are tiny specs while the equalizer controls (which most people don't use that much I'd imagine) are huge. I wish electronics companies spent more time on remote control design because it is an accessory that most people use quite often (also, for this system you need a remote to perform some actions like setting radio stations).

4) There is a flimsy switch on the front of the system, next to the volume control, that is used for tuning radio stations, skipping tracks on CD's or fast forwarding/rewinding on CD's. It just feels like it will break off with enough use and for the functions that it is assigned to frequent use is what it will get. To make the system better they could have used a spring-loaded knob (sort of like jog dials that are found on some remotes).

All in all this system is worth its money. Sony could make a few improvements and create a dream system, but I am plenty happy with my purchase as is. Hope this review helps.

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