Great if you don't have a built in!
350602
Love this! My first one was for my daughter at college. This one is for my son's first apartment! I highly recommend it!
1307078
Arrived very promptly and it's a nice kit...however, as stated by others there are no enclosed directions...I got an email AFTER I'd already received the product and installed it with helpful links and info.  Too bad this information couldn't be included with the package or emailed out more promptly.  My husband did the installation and his feedback was "if you haven't done this before, it's pretty difficult".  And in the process of replacing the screen, which involves completely disassembling the unit, he broke the speaker.  If you're super handy and don't mind spending 2 hours on a project, this product is great.
1965318
I read a couple reviews that urged me to buy ONLY a new Midland 75-822, but being thrifty I decided to buy an Amazon return product.

MISTAKE!! FAIL!!

I know you can save money buying refurb, but in this case my refurbed radio was missing the key part: the mobile assembly adapter (i.e. car power/antenna adapter). So, while I could use it at home, it was worthless in the car!

I will update my review after I receive the NEW one I just ordered. My suggestion if you buy this (and the product is well regarded):

BUY NEW...AND ONLY NEW...IF YOU IGNORE THIS WARNING, BE SURE YOU CHECK FOR ALL THE PARTS AND RETURN IF YOU DON'T GET THEM. I read about so many people that say, "Well, it was missing so and so, but I just kept it anyway." NO!

Just my 2 cents.

BUY NEW!!

Update July 2012: I did return the original used radio and bought new. This is a really nice product and I have revised my review to 5 stars.
I got this for backup communications in the event cell towers go down (natural or man-made disasters) and I fully believe it will serve wonderfully in that capacity. Just be sure to practice a bit with it and become proficient before you really need it.
1963486
It seems loonie that a new PC or laptop does not have drives or software to watch BluRay movies.  Does someone think the technology is too young or not popular?  At any rate, I have purchased this player because it seems when I travel, motels have really poor TV channel selections, and WiFi is crap.  First issue to tackle is the complaint some have made about needing a second USB port for power.  I solve this with an inexpensive USB charger.  You probably have one or two laying around.  It doesn't need to be much power. If you have at least 500ma, you are golden.  You will also need a USB 2.0 male/female extender cable  (AmazonBasics USB 2.0 Extension Cable - A-Male to A-Female - 6.5 Feet (2 Meters).  Then you will need a player.  Windows Media Player does not support BluRay.  Cyberlink Power Media Player that comes now in Win10 does not support BluRay.  Even VLC player that seems to support everything doesn't support BluRay.  I found a free player - Leawo BluRay Player.  Easy install, no issues.  Didn't even need to load any drivers. So there you have it.  I figure it won't take long to amortize the cost considering hotel pay-for-view for movies.
615667
Good price but be aware that the electrical plug is not included.
1678314
does not come with all the equipment needed to hook up. The other equipment cost $200 to set the system up completely. This is not necessary informed to you when purchasing the item which is frustrating. Otherwise the product works great. I gave it the three stars because I think they should indicate that you need specific equipment to be able to hook up and install and use the product when arriving.
3971776
Great product! No instructions but you don't really need them.
3943707
This product is awesome and super affordable until i realized it came with NO power adapter! So after waiting for my lights i have to buy the adapter before you can use them. I like how flexible they are and u can DIY the lengths if you can understand the directions :)
1732634
Performance is as expected. Just be aware - there is no built-in Mic, and no webcam. The mic/headphone combo port will not take your usual 2-pole mic jack - so I needed a separate 4-pole jack to be able to use mic. Of course you may also use usb-mic.
1393244
Its really great if you don't have enough ports on your TV.
3364283
Super easy to install, there is even a funny video in youtube where 6 year old kids show how to install it, it works perfectly fine so far. Only problem is that it does not come with female connectors as appears in the picture, so I had to buy them in a hardware store. Don't over pay technician, mine quote me US$170 for this, DIY instead and save big.
2299603
Works great, only complaint would be that it didn't come with a case, but I have some extras, so no big deal.
3877691
PROS: Build quality and feel is excellent.  Works great.  Includes pins to 'line up' the slate so it's very easy to insert the slate onto the dock properly.  Includes an RJ-45 network connection, HDMI connection, power connection, audio/headphone connection, and one USB connection.

CONS: It does not include its own separate power supply, which is a real inconvenience and unexpected considering the price.  I'm really disappointed that there's only one USB connection, as now I have to get a USB hub in addition to this dock.
4421449
This set was delivered today and is going back unopened tomorrow.
When I was finally able to see the manual, I discovered that something as simple as a headphone jack was not available.
  A phone call to LG confirmed that this standard feature is absent on ALL 2009 LG TV sets!
  That's not quite true. In Europe, LG TV sets including this model come with headphone jacks. Why are they sold crippled in the USA?
  People are asked to spend years with a set, never able to watch & listen without disturbing others in the household. If LG was cheap enough to omit this feature, I worried whether there might be other quality shortcuts.
  Also, the manual strongly encourages screwing the stand to the furniture on which the TV will sit so as to avoid it tipping over forward (they even provide the screw). You get to choose between being unsafe or drilling into your furniture. Gee! But not LG.
1528321
Try to install this myself, no directions and website not accessible unless you were certified installation company. I bought two of these and had To have professionally installed. The system works great the only reason for four stars is the limited accessibility to instructions and no support.
889263
Very nice radio - No programming software or cable included.  I have tried several sources for this stuff and EVERYTHING has to be shipped from China.  Don't get me wrong, I love the radio, just wish I didn't have to nickle and dime to get the supplies I need!
544461
YOU NEED A POWER DRILL FOR THIS, despite what the instructions say. I made short work of it and had it built in 90 minutes.  I suspect its because I used a drill.  I could easily see how this would take 6 hours or longer if you didn't have one though.  It has a nice finish as pictured and is quite sturdy.  4 our of 5 for me.  If no drill though... 1 out of 5!