Singing Machine 5.5″ TV Monitor Karaoke System with Lyrics

Singing Machine 5.5″ TV Monitor Karaoke System with Lyrics Bring this Top-Load Karaoke System with you to your next get together, and become the hit of the party. This portable system has a built-in 5.5″ monitor that lets you read song lyrics. You’ll know every word to every song you sing. There’s a top load CD+G player and also an AM/FM radio for a variety of tunes. Also included are video and audio jacks for TV connection and two mic inputs. Plug in the included pro style mic, and sing your heart out. Controls include voice, echo and volume, so you can control the output of the music. Measures 19.5″L x 12.5″W x 11.7″H. UL listed.
Customer Review: 10 year old daughter loves it…
I bought this machine for my daughter’s birthday and we have had a blast so far. She has both High School Musical cd’s and a pop music cd and is in her room every evening belting it out. My 6 year old son loves it as well.
Customer Review: my girls love it
this machine works great for us I was almost afraid to buy it after reading the reviews but I am very happy with this product

Hauppauge 1198 WinTV-HVR-950 TV Tuner Stick/Personal Video Recorder with Clear QAM and Remote Control (Black)

Hauppauge 1198 WinTV-HVR-950 TV Tuner Stick/Personal Video Recorder with Clear QAM and Remote Control (Black) The Hauppauge 1198 WinTV-HVR-950 Hybrid TV Stick External TV Tuner/Video Recorder will bring high-definition television directly to your PC. This handy device lets you watch your favorite TV shows through your computer, and record them digitally for future playback using high quality MPEG-2. More economical and versatile than a DVR, or digital video recorder, this PC Video Recorder, or PVR, gives you virtually unlimited options for saving and playing back your favorite TV broadcasts and clips.

Customer Review: Warning: Does not work for Mac (Only for PC)
1) Not for Mac
I bought this product because the under technical details it says:
“System requirements (Mac): OS X version 10.4 or later; Intel processor or PowerPC G5 or faster CPU; available USB 2.0 port; CD-ROM drive; Internet connection”

However, it is not the case. After going to the company Web Site, I found that only model Hauppauge WinTV-HVR 950 Hybrid TV Stick (with a WHITE case) supports both Mac & PC.

2) Does not Support QAM
As a previous reviewer mentioned, this product HVR-950 does not support QAM, but the similar HVR-950Q.
Hauppauge 1191 WinTV-HVR-950Q TV Tuner Stick/Personal Video Recorder with Clear QAM and Remote Control (Black)
For less than a $1.26 difference in price, it is worth it.

Fortunately for me, even though I my box said WinTV-HVR-950, the module inside the box was the WinTV-HVR-950Q.

3) Image quality is very good. But make sure that your laptop or PC meets the minimum system requirements.
Minimum processor recommended:
- 2.2 GHz Intel P4 or 1.8 GHz Centrino or equivalent
- 2.8 GHz Intel P4 or Core(tm) Duo or equivalent for analog TV recording with MPEG-2
Microsoft Windows Vista or XP with Service Pack 2.
Graphics with 64 MB of memory (minimum).
USB 2.0 port (will not work with USB 1.1).

BTW, I am using this product with Windows XP on a laptop and I have not experienced the problems another reviewer had.
Once after a couple of hours of watching, the sound became mangled. After closing and restarting the WinTV application, everything went back to normal.

4) Response Time
I found the the response to my commands using the WinTV program that comes with the product was very slow. On the other hand when I used the remote control, it was quicker, so I almost exclusively use the remote control to change channels and make the TV picture full screen.
If I did not have the remote control, I would remove one star from my rating because of it.

5) Antenna
I bought the Terk HDTVa indoor antenna Terk HDTVa Indoor Amplified High-Definition Antenna for Off-Air HDTV Receptionto get the best reception. Curiously, this antenna works best for me placed on the side, so that the cone is pointed up, like a Christmas tree.
Customer Review: Buy with caution!
This product has problems with Windows XP (and possibly ATI video cards). Could not get a picture at all on one computer but had sound. Audio had lots of static on another computer with a great picture. It would not work on one of our laptops at all. But, it worked great on a new laptop with Windows Vista Ultimate. Hauppauge’s fix for these computers was an older driver in which the remote control would not work.

8-Port Bi-Directional Cable TV HDTV Amplifier Splitter Signal Booster with Passive Return Path

8-Port Bi-Directional Cable TV HDTV Amplifier Splitter Signal Booster with Passive Return Path PCT’s 8-Port MA2 drop amplifier has improved performance and ultra-low noise amplification of broadband signals for subscriber drop installations. The 8-Port Amplifier provides better return loss performance, enhanced shielding protection, and IEEE B3 6kV, 3000 amp combination wave surge withstand on all ports for superior lightning protection. All “F” ports also include PCT’s patented Digital Seizure Mechanism (DSM) for superior center conductor retention, electrical performance, and additional protection against transient surges.
Customer Review: Thumbs up.
I purchased this cable amplifiler in hopes it would help a little with my weak cable signal. WOW, what a difference it made. My TV picture went from snowy to crystal clear.

My weak cable signal is due to a weaker than normal cable signal from my cable supplier and compiling to this problem was that I had to split it to 8 different area’s in my house.

I had purchased a cable amplifier from Radio Shack about 5 years ago which provided no help. I often looked into purchasing something else on the higher end but I didn’t want to invest over $150 and get no results again.

I saw this product and read all the reviews and thought I would give it a try. I’m sure happy I did.
Customer Review: The best Digital Cable Splitter Out There
This splitter works well with my digital cable and cable modem. I used to have black and white like picture on my furthest television and this cleared it right up. I definitely recommend this splitter to anyone who needs an 8-way splitter.