RCA CD Micro Stereo System with iPod Dock - RS2181I | 
 enlarge | Brand: RCA
Category: CE
Buy New: $99.99
Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 30605
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 9.9
Dimensions (in): 14.1 x 12.6 x 11.6
UPC: 062118421818
EAN: 0062118421818
ASIN: B0013VHCHE
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Micro Stereo System with Alarm, iPod Dock, Clock, CD Player, AM/FM Radio | | • | Compatible with iPod Touch, iPod Nano, 5th Generation iPods, iPod Nano - 2nd Generation, iPod Nano - 1st Generation, 4th Generation iPods, iPod Mini, iPod Video | | • | 20 Watts | | • | Single-Disc Player | | • | Plays CDs, MP3s, CD-R/RWs, WMAs | | • | 2 Channel Speaker Sound Capability | | • | 2 Speakers , Subwoofer Size: 3", 1.4" Tweeters | | • | Features 32 Station Presets, iPOD Connector for iPOD Mini/Nano/Photo/Video, Digital Volume Control, Bass Boost, EQ Presets, Equalizer Feature, Charges iPod When Under AC Power, Digital AM/FM Tuner, X-Bass | | • | Audio Features Preset EQ, RCA Sound Solution Demo, 20 RMS Total Output Power, Dynamic Bass Boost System, Digital AM/FM Tuner | | • | Modes: Stop/Play/Pause, Wake Mode, Track Shuffle, Track Skip, Sleep Mode, Repeat Play Mode, Snooze Mode, Program Mode, Random Mode, Volume Control, Bass Control | | • | Features Easy-to-Read LCD Display | | • | Outputs: Headphone Jack | | • | Inputs: Auxiliary | | • | 32 Tuner Presets | | • | Other Features: Backlit LCD Display, FM Antenna, AM Loop Antenna, iPod Dock with 9 Connectors | | • | Includes Remote Control, iPod Adapters, Antenna, User Guide/Manual | | • | iPod Not Included | | • | 13.4 W x 10.3 D x 19.2 H " |
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| Customer Reviews:
Satisfied! Sounds Great & Very Compact! Works Really Well with the Apple I-pod. August 4, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This reveiw is for; RCA CD Micro Stereo System with iPod Dock - RS2181I
Ever since my wife & I bought an I-pod, we hardly ever listen to CD's anymore. We have been looking for an adequate shelf system so we can listen to music in the bedroom that sounds decent and inexpensive. We found the RCA RS2181I last night at a local Target for $95. Here are my simple observations;
PROS
Nice compact size - thin - top loading, vertical CD player saves space.
CD player works great. Most of my CD's are recorded CD-R's.
Compatible with ALL Apple I-pods including Touch, Video and 1st to 5th generation I-pods (plastic spacers for all sizes are included).
Unit charges your I-pod with the connected, spring-loaded front attachment that retracts when not used.
Nice remote which you can even use to change songs on your I-pod (song skip or go back).
Has alarm & sleep mode which allows you to wake up or sleep to either your I-pod, CD or radio.
You can program up to 32 radio stations (FM or AM).
Has two extra inputs for connecting other devices such as other MP3 players that are not I-pods.
One button equalizer settings for simplicity with individual settings for Rock, Pop, Jazz, Classical, Flat (?) or settings can be customized.
One button bass boost. Not strong enough to rattle the dishes, but a moderate bass boost.
Speaker connections are the standard, spring loaded black-red wire, so I suppose if you ever blow-out the stock speakers you can replace them with anything.
CONS
Only 10 watts a channel for a total of 20 (left & right). Not loud enough to annoy your neighbors, but loud enough for my wife & I to listen to in the bedroom.
Retractable I-pod dock has a tendancy to stick in the unit once in a while, so I usually just leave mine's out.
LCD display is difficult to see due to very, thin LCD numbers & letters. You can basically only see it if you are directly in front of it.
Blue light at night is a little too bright, but might be OK for a kids' night light.
AM/FM tuner has no "seek" function. You must manually search each radio station.
Awkward looking AM, plastic antenna (about 3" X 4" plastic rectangle) that you must hook up if you listen to AM, but the FM antenna is just your standard, thin black wire.
Overall, my wife & I are mildly satisfied with the unit so far. It's a step up from the ancient cassette boom box it replaced. It works very well with the Apple I-pod, so I highly recommend it. It's not super loud, but it's loud enough for my wife & I. Great stereo for the bedroom, office or small apartment and that uses very, little space.
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