http://www.viewpoints.com/Philips-HTS8100-37-Theater-System-reviews Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:02:17 GMT Latest reviews about Philips HTS8100/37 Theater System http://www.viewpoints.com/Philips-HTS8100-37-Theater-System-review-18157 The Philips HTS8100/37 is a very nice little package for playing DVDs, CD's, MP3 discs. Works best with the shiny little discs--watch out if you really need iPod or USB connectivity. It appears the software this soundbar is built around isn't as current as the devices it's intended to function with. My 80GB iPod Classic (current model at time of review) isn't supported (no reason given in the manual or on the Philips website). "Device not recognised" is all I see when I plug my 4GB Sandisk "Cruzer" in. The thumbdrive is FAT32 file system as mandated in the owner's manual. No mention of this on Philips Customer Support webpages.<br/><br/>Pictures of the soundbar &amp; subwoofer always omit the wiring. The consumer is supposed to believe it doesn't need wires, I guess. The iPod dock has its own cable, the sub has a fat umbilical that carries the soundbar AC power, FM antenna (!), as well as the sub frequencies. Plus of course wires to/from the TV. Still neater by far than a typical component...... Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:02:17 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Philips-HTS8100-37-Theater-System-review-18157 guy48065 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Philips-HTS8100-37-Theater-System-review-1aef0 I wanted a new stereo but didn't want to have to deal with all those miles of wires trailing the floor. The sound bar is perfect. It provides incredible sound at a great price and it's stuffed with features. the iPod dock is a great addition. I can drop my iPod on the dock and control it on screen.I'm sure this won't compare to super high-end receiver with real 5.1, but for my needs it's perfect.... Wed, 28 Nov 2007 21:39:53 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Philips-HTS8100-37-Theater-System-review-1aef0 mikelite 4