Want to host your own American Idol contest in your basement? Well now you can with the Singing Machine Karaoke System. This baby comes with all the bells and whistles—a monitor/camera built right in, video input, top loading CD player and my personal favorite—lots of voice correcting technology (yeah—that’ one’s for me.

While I’ve never sang karaoke outside of a bar (or without a drink in my hand, for that matter) I have heard that home karaoke parties are a blast. This would be an awesome party activity for those backyard barbeques in summer (warn the neighbors first—or invite them!) and could really break the ice.

Learn more at Amazon.com

“Packed full of essential functions and extra features, the Singing Machine STVG-718 Top-Load CDG Karaoke System with 7-inch Monitor allows you to quench your thirst for professional-level karaoke entertainment anywhere you happen to be. The STVG-718 lets you sing along to all your favorite music at home by yourself or at parties with your friend, all in a single system that gives you a wealth of entertainment.
The STVG-718 includes a built-in camera and seven-inch black-and-white TV monitor, eliminating the need to carry around a bulky television set. Also included is a multi-format, top-loading CD player that is compatible with CDs and CD+Gs (CD+Graphics) and has 20 steps of random access programming, a built-in cassette deck for singing along with or recording to tapes, and an AM/FM radio tuner to let you sing along with your favorite radio stations.”

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