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5.0 out of 5 stars The BEST Machine Ever!, March 6, 2011
This review is from: Singing Machine iSM-1028 N CDG Karaoke Player (Electronics)
This is truly the best karaoke machine in the market. I wish more people knew about it. The main reason why this machine works so well is that you can dock you iPhone 4 with it, and use YouTube to find karaoke videos online! The videos play right on the built in monitor or your tv! No need to have a huge library of Karaoke CDs to begin with!

If you are serious for at home karaoke (or even a bar setup), do this:

- Buy a large capacity iPod Touch
- Buy cable extensions for the microphones
- Buy a few Karaoke CDs and convert them to video mp4s and load them into your iPod Touch

The result - search for your favorite songs quick & easy! No need for print outs or pass around the Karaoke CD collection. Why not have multiple iPod Touches, each with it's own collection of Karaoke videos?

The quality of the machine is great. It's not durable, so be mindful of the little ones running around the machine. The camera is a nice novelty, and is used more for a signal check in our application.

One more recommendation I have is to pay to get this shipped overnight to prevent damage from excessive handling. If you want the absolute best at home Karaoke machine, look no further!
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Initial post: Oct 4, 2011 5:38:03 AM PDT
Gift Card says:
Hortense... You just saved my life. We purchased this karaoke machine for a small function tonight. I couldn't figure out how to get the music on it! In your one review, I, well, feel stupid for not realizing this, but am thrilled that we will have access to the songs we wanted!!! THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH!!!!

Posted on Dec 7, 2011 6:04:33 PM PST
M. Smith says:
How do you buy cable extensions for the microphones?

In reply to an earlier post on Dec 18, 2011 9:17:21 AM PST
Guitar center or Sam Ash music stores.

Posted on Mar 5, 2012 10:18:29 PM PST
Kevin Lau says:
How did you get the youtube videos to display on the built in monitor. I just recently purchased this and only see the videos one the phone and want to get it onto a bigger screen. If you could help I would appreciate it.

In reply to an earlier post on Mar 6, 2012 9:51:27 AM PST
Hortense says:
There should be a switch to toggle the camera and the output. Unless they changed the firmware, that's how it works for me.

In reply to an earlier post on Apr 5, 2012 3:43:07 PM PDT
Exactly how do you use the iPhone with youtube and this machine? HELP. I can't figure it out

In reply to an earlier post on Apr 5, 2012 9:32:17 PM PDT
Hortense says:
You should be able to plug it in, and open the YouTube app, and search for Karaoke videos. When you play it from your phone, it should output into the built in screen or to your TV. I have only tested this out with an iPhone 4 using iOS 5.0.1.
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