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Philips AmbiSound Home Theater Sound Bar With Integrated 1080p-Upscaling DVD/MP3 Player, HTS8100/37

Soundbar

Bought it to use in our camper. It works out well in a small room. DVD was a prime reason for the choice, combined with a good price/discount.

Pros

Compact simple solution to improve on plasma TV speakers. Provides a DVD player,making it a good contender for a camper.
Plays iPod also, with on screen menus. Although I preferred to go back to using the in ceiling speaker system after trying it out.
Plays TV sound. Simple connects - 1 HDMI and 1 pair of phono connectors.
Looks good.

Okays

Seperate subwoofer unit provides the power and amplification. The subwoofer is powered from the 115v, the soundbar draws power from the subwoofer.

Could do better

The lead from the subwoofer to the bar is a permanent attachment to the subwoofer, with plugs that attach into the back of the bar. It is a overly long and cumbersome cable for how I am using it. Would have preferred connectors at both ends.
Initially sound was not great, not a lot of mid-frequency, but seems to be getting softer as it is wearing in.
Sound effects are missing. There are buttons on the remote, but it adds no ambience.
The remote is not programmable, and does not switch my Sony TV which would have been convenient.

For the price, the DVD and speaker convenience it was worth it for me. Meets my expectations.
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GREAT SOUND SYSTEM

The Phillips AmbiSound Home Theater Sound Bar was a nice addition to my entertainment system. Arrived in good packaging undamanged and ready to install. All went well with the provided wall mounting hardware and easy to read instructions. I did however have to purchase some longer patch cables from the flat screen to the unit due to the "in wall" routing I chose for a cleaner look. The connecting cables from the unit to the sub-woofer/power box were plenty long enough for the extended rounting. The sound and function was surprising as it replaced an existing five speaker surround sound system. The sliding door for access to the DVD player is a nice touch too. All in all I am very pleased with the units expandability for the addition of various other components. The system produces plenty of clear bass and has several audio presets for room surroundings and sound effects. Phillips also offers software upgrades for the unit as they become available by visiting their website listed in the manual. A great sounding unit that combines all my audio and playback needs in a great looking and fuctional package that matches my flatscreen perfectly!
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Decent Product but no Warranty

This product is good for the price I paid $200 back in december 2009 but be aware that Philips no longer honors the warranty on this product.

Good Luck
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Brother LS2125 25-Stitch Function Free Arm Sewing Machine

Horrible.

Cheaply made and difficult to use! The threading mechanism is cumbersome; it requires a pair of tweezers since the movable arm does not come high enough to get the thread in. This is either a defect of this particular machine, or the entire model. The sewing thread and bobbin thread often tangle and jam up the machine, making a simple mending job into a mess. I have tried adjusting tension but there is no remedy to this situation. I do NOT recommend this machine.
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Do not buy it!!!

This machine is WORTHLESS. But I did get it at a fairly cheap price it was not the cheapest. The machine has classic "nesting" near the bobbin. Also there is something horribly horribly wrong with the tension. I have knotting on both sides, it's ridiculous. The machine can not sew a straight line, it takes hours to do a simple project, do not buy it.
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Great machine to beat up

I bought this machine over 4 years ago to teach myself to sew. The first thing I made on it was a little shirt for my toddler. I just jumped in and haven't stopped sewing since, with the help and support of an xperienced group of sewers online. I have 3 little girls that are very close in age and I have been using this machine for over four years to make outfits and Halloween costumes for them. I have sewn everything from denim to linen, thick ruffles, layers of tulle, full, gathered, layered ruffle skirts, and God knows what else. Oh, the peter pan collared dress jacket I made of faux leopard fur and Brown corduroy (both quite thick fabrics)-I thought that was going to destroy my machine for sure! I broke 3 hand needles in half trying to put the buttons on that jacket but my machine sewed that thing without batting an eye. There were nights that I used this machine until the sun came up the next morning. I have really given this little machine a beating and my sister has borrowed it to sew stuff (seat covers for her car made from thick fluffy towels for our hot California summers) as well. I have used the satin stitch to applique on T shirts and dresses and pants.

It still works just as hard as it did the day I brought it home. I am really surprised to see the bad reviews because I must have gotten a real gem in the one I bought. I'm using it once again to make my girls' Halloween costumes this year.

I think as long as this machine is taken care of, and the right thread ad needles are used for the right type of fabric, it is fine. I have never had any problems with the tension, or thread gathering under the fabric, or thread snapping like some of the other posters. This machine has been a serious workhorse for me. I have to say it has paid for itself many times over by now!
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Nice Sewing Machine for light work

This is a nice sewing machine for day to day simple work. Hard to use on think cloth and beware, trying to use it on Jeans may break it or at least Jam it. But for light work, it works flawless. Have been using more than a year and still working. Good value for price paid.
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