Singing Machine SMG-137 CD+G Karaoke System by Singing Machine
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Digital camera reviews of Singing Machine SMG-137 CD+G Karaoke System
Digital camera Review: Our first karaoke machine, could be better
Summary: 3 Stars
My daughter, 8, received this karaoke machine for Christmas. The first thing she said was "It doesn't show the lyrics like so-and-so's does." Everything works fine on it, but here were two main points that were sort of disappointing: 1. You have to plug the karaoke machine into the TV to get the graphics/lyrics up, and for those of us who still wrestle with a huge tube TV instead of a flat panel, that's sort of a pain because the plug-ins on my TV are in the back. Plus that pretty much monopolizes the living room TV. 2. The microphone isn't very loud at all. I have the mic turned ALL the way up, and to even be able to hear the singer, the music can only be turned up about 1/4 of the way. So there's no rockin' out to be had. My daughter's objective was to have a "rock star room" with a self-contained karaoke center (no TV required) that she could blast the volume and really go for it with her friends. So while everything works, it left us feeling kind of deflated. Again, we're new to karaoke machines so I am unfamiliar still with what features are standard issue, but I do like that you can just listen to CDs on it also. Three stars. If I had to buy another machine, I would definitely choose a different one.Digital camera Review: Party Time
Summary: 4 Stars
The machine is great fun and easy to set up. Plug and play!!! My New Years Eve party guests didn't leave until 7AM because we couldn't get them off the microphone!!!!Digital camera Review: Perfect for my daughter
Summary: 5 Stars
My 5-year-old got this for Christmas with two Disney Princess singalong CD's - and she loves it. It's not too hard for her to work - she's discovered the "repeat" feature, so she can perfect her "performance." The microphone works without the CD engaged, so she can sing along with other mediums, like the TV or radio. It also has an adaptor for video/audio - so you can plug it into your TV, too, and an extra microphone jack (not included), if you really want them to be able to have duets. This is a good first-timer Karaoke. The volume doesn't go too high - which is perfect, because even if she turns it all the way up, we won't go deaf - but it is loud enough for you to hear and enjoy. It seems durable enough so far - she hasn't managed to break it yet.Digital camera Review: Poor customer service with this company
Summary: 1 Stars
I bought this item for Christmas for my children. After threee uses, the microphone made no more sound, so I contacted the customer servie department of the Singing Machine Company. No phone call, because they only respond by email. They told me that it was still under warranty but I had to determine if it was the microphone that wasn't working or the jack on the machine. They told me to plug the microphone into any stereo with a microphone jack. Well this is not easy to do, because very few stereos let you use a microphone. I finally found a friend of a friend who had one and we tried it, and the microphone did not work. So I emailed the company. They told me now I had to prove it also wasn't the jack on the machine, by taking it to a stereo repair shop. They would not pay for shipping or insurance of the karaoke machine unless both the jack and microphone were damamged/broken. If I only sent the microphone and the jack was the problem as well, they wouldn't replace that part or the machine because they only do one exchange per product line. If I sent the machine with the broken microphone, and the machine was not damaged, they wouldn't pay for the microphone replacement because they would have to charge me for their technicians to investigate my machine. So, I go out and buy my own microphone and the machine still doesn't work. Now I tell them that the jack is also broken, and I want to ship everything for a replacement. Well, now I was past my 30 day warranty, so they could not help me. Now I have a wonderful new microphone and a broken Karaoke machine. Horrible Company! Horrible Policies!Digital camera Review: Problems and BAD warranty
Summary: 1 Stars
From the beginning, it could not read certain Karoake discs. Some it could read, some it could not, others it would garble. About four months after we bought it from Amazon, it stopped reading all discs. When I prepared to return it, it only has a 90 day warranty. If you buy it, be sure you can easily return it . . .