inputs.text: great function finish small systehem sounds big works perfectly - admit lack reviews micro system emerson made purchase decision seem somewhat risky reviews ive seen imply major problems cd functionality hit market additionally dont see emerson sold widelyalthough product line around years decided purchase es299 micro system based products multimedia capabilities especially wanted unit would accept secure digital flash drive media sd mp3 cds fact unit displays mp3 id3 tag information display huge bonus system arrivedfreezing cold january 18 2008 concerned causing thermal shock circuitry let unit warm room temperature plugging think good idea filled apprehension switch testing remote control multimedia features unit lit fine remote functioned perfectly powered cd drawer worked smoothly audio cd mp3 cd worked without incident sound great sources 2gb sd card not sdhc 2gb flash drive plugged displayed track titles artists album information blue backlit lcd displayperfect track folder organization track search randomization various track manipulation functions worked without hitch sound quality unit goodconsidering type size speakers wasnt able get distorteven high volume no buzzing hissing 60cycle hum thing really sound nice pros emerson system performed exactly advertised unit seems well constructed visually appealing playback audio cd mp3 tracks work expected user manual complete real englishnot hacked translation amfm reception seems get stable lock stations didnt notice drifting crosstalk neighboring channels buttons face base unit duplicated remote auxin auxout supported via rca connectors rear 18inch headphone jack available front panel navigation system functions requires initial familiarization seems logical concise practice sound shapingequalizer functions adequate handle typical music styles notably got good bass response \\dbbs\\ turned pleasant surprise hadnt expected compact speakers cons remote buttons small crowded youll hard time managing remote lowlight situations coinsized lithium battery used remote much prefer aaa batteries inexpensive could replaced rechargeables dualfunction buttons remote little obscure read manual initially alright summary price audio package surprise delight unfortunate folks troubles units early far experience totally positive