Memorex SingStand iPod karaoke mic critiqued and in the wild

Sadly (very, very sadly, in fact), this isn't the first device we've seen that poorly attempts to mix your iPod into a karaoke-type device, which probably means you'll be glancing right over it. Memorex's recently released SingStand MKS-SS1 Microphone and Speaker System was apprehended and photographed by the iPod fanatics at iLounge, and while the powered speaker base, auxiliary input for an additional microphone / instrument and the audio controls were swell, the lackluster iPod integration sort of left the critic wondering why Cupertino's darling was even associated. And seriously, are you really considering spending $70 on this with Guitar Hero: World Tour and Rock Band 2 widely available and able to satisfy your off-key singing desires? No, no you are not.

[BigBounce @ Nov 30th 2008 12:20PM]

NICE!

[FLaSHBaCK @ Nov 30th 2008 12:22PM]

Not really.

[brandon @ Nov 30th 2008 12:25PM]

It's "crap-tastic"!!!

[Game_playa @ Nov 30th 2008 1:36PM]

O rly?

[brandon @ Nov 30th 2008 12:26PM]

Stop spooning with your Apple

[allgoodnameideastakenup @ Nov 30th 2008 4:17PM]

I don't get it, there is no way for the lyrics to be synced with the music by using an ipod, which means there are no benefits using this than any other player. Why not just include a 3.5 mm port instead :S

On top of that, this looks like one of those robot vacuums attached to a futuristic lacrosse stick with a microphone attached on top. Looks pretty silly if you ask me..

[KAIKAI @ Nov 30th 2008 12:39PM]

go find a phillipeno and come with him

[holycow @ Nov 30th 2008 1:15PM]

Good Luck reading the lyrics on that tiny screen while singing!

[Patriks7 @ Nov 30th 2008 1:45PM]

No no no!
You can connect it to the new and awesome 24" screen, which will cost you a low price of 900$!
What a bargain!

[holycow @ Nov 30th 2008 1:47PM]

900$!? My god where are you buying your monitors/tvs from?

[Patriks7 @ Nov 30th 2008 2:09PM]

I forgot to add the word "Apple" in front of screen, sorry :\

[andres @ Nov 30th 2008 1:42PM]

dont worry guys, he only has 2 more times left.

[gad get @ Nov 30th 2008 1:49PM]

That's just depressing.

[Samboini @ Nov 30th 2008 2:27PM]

Welcome to life on Earth!

[gad get @ Nov 30th 2008 5:14PM]

Speaking of which, my avatar is appearing as just pure blackness. That's just depressing.

[-slycooper_rocker- (lorddshadow the amazing) psn: shahanasalam @ Nov 30th 2008 10:07PM]

at least your avatar appears! mine doesn't update at all! it said upload successful and it never came! gawd! 64x64 right?

[Messymeese @ Nov 30th 2008 3:46PM]

I don't know about you, but karaoke doesn't make me horny. But that's just me.

[ha @ Nov 30th 2008 5:02PM]

Ipods... oh boy, they are getting old.

[Patrick @ Nov 30th 2008 9:30PM]

zune :P

[Jinto @ Nov 30th 2008 11:33PM]

I don't think that the Zune can really be compared to the iPod. Even if the hardware is sort of comparable... the software leaves much to be desired.

[Marcela @ Dec 1st 2008 8:11AM]

Does that mean you can pursue yor victim(s) while karaokeing them to death?


.....NICE!

[ELVIA ESCOBAR @ Dec 30th 2008 12:57PM]

IF THE display is damage can i get repaired