Dell Alienware M17x Gaming Laptop
Entered CNET Catalog: 11/16/2006
SKU: NS-H2001
Manufacturer: INSIGNIA
Manufacturer description
With 5 satellite speakers, a passive subwoofer and built-in decoders of the NS-H2001, you can rock out with this home theater system that features a stylish, compact design. Complete home theater system includes DVD/CD/MP3 player, digital AM/FM tuner, 5 satellite speakers for front, center and surround channels and subwoofer. Total output: 200 watts (front surround: 30 watts x 3, rear surround: 30 watts x 2; subwoofer: 50 watts), Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic surround sound decoders are built in.User opinions
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User Rating: 
4/10
GOOD PRICED SYSTEM BUTTTTTTTTTTTTT
Pros: SOUNDS JUST LIKE YOUR AT THE THEATER WHEN U PLAY A DVD
Cons: DOESNT HAVE SURROUND SOUND WHEN WATCHING TV
User Rating: 
2/10
Warranty is no gaurantee
Pros: Get what you paid for
Cons: Warranty is not valid
Seems like Insignia and BB sell off these defective units by putting them on sale. Then when the unit quits working , they will not support the warranty.
Lesson learnt: never buy a cheap brand just because it is on sale.
User Rating: 
3/10
Serious flaws
Pros: Good sound, inexpensive
Cons: DVD player doesn't work, CD playback problems, surround sound cables too short
After spending hours setting up the system (not easy or quick) and also finding out that the surround sound cables are too short for my (average size) room, my DVD player did not work properly. The screen would frequently go blank as it constantly detected my resolution (480p). I called Best Buy and they said to exchange it for another one, but I decided to just attach my old Insignia DVD player and use that instead.
Another flaw is that when you turn the system on, it automatically goes to DVD mode, even though the majority of the time I want to be in TV mode, and I have to slowly click through 4 options. I have also had some problems with CD playback.
Fortunately, the sound is pretty good, but I am still disappointed with my purchase, and I do not recommend this system.
User Rating: 3/10
Decent sound with no user-friendlyness whatsoever
Pros: Speakers produce heavy bass and are good for movies
Cons: Buttons on receiver do not respond immediately; remote shows lack of effort
User Rating: 
8/10
Great Home Theater System!
Pros: Great sound, very powerful, and very customizable!
Cons: Does not remember what source you had it on the last time you used it!
User Rating: 
5/10
Get what you pay for
Pros: Good sound, good remote and features. AM and FM radio and 5 speakers
Cons: Too slow! Source option is way too slow. Could set up the DVD to work with my LCD remote. Couldn't find the product code.
