Philips MC230 Micro System
Product Type: Philips hifi systems
Newest Review: ... may need an extension lead as it isn't particularly long. It comes in 3 sections, 2 speakers and the main control panel which ... more
... holds the CD player in the centre with the controls at the bottom and small circular screen at the top. The 3 panels slot together very easily and the only trouble I've had is when lifting the system as holding it by the ends causes the middle to collapse! So just a tip: always carry it either in three separate parts or by the central panel.
In terms of design, from a personal taste, it's stylish, modern and has a really unique look that fits perfectly in a minimalist environment. It's grey-blue in colour and the ...more
Customer Philips MC230 Micro System Reviews (2)
Philips MC230 Micro System: A Mighty Micro System (689 words)by - written on 09/09/10 (Very useful, 114 readings)
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I was given this rather chic mini hi-fi system for Christmas 4 years ago and am still to find faults with it. To my knowledge, it was purchased in Asda for £75 which (at the time of new(ish) release) was entirely reasonable. Now I believe you can get it for as little as £50 from Ebay or Amazon and retailers (such as Tesco Direct and Argos) are still selling the product for around £60-70. For that price, it's a great gadget with plenty of modes and functions that work reliably and it has a booming sound system. In the box is everything you require to set the system up: the aerial wiring is a little fiddly if you take off the plastic tie so I recommend only ... Read the complete review
by - written on 30/08/10 (Very useful, 65 readings)
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We bought one of these a few years ago as a cheap second stereo to use in the kitchen - how much we paid for it I cannot remember but a search on Amazon shows youy can buy them new now for £55 + P&P, which for this product is a bargain. The meain reason we bought this is that it is an all in one unit, which takes up very little space and can be wall mounted, as ours is. With it fixed this way it takes up no space at all, saving valuable worktop space, and is hardly noticeable. The machine overall is extremely well designed - it is probably about 40cm long, 15cm wide and 5cm deep, including the speakers. It also comes with what I would call a ... Read the complete review
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