Sony ZS-S2iP CD Boombox with iPod Dock, Black Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)Almost did not buy this little gem after reading the rather luke-warm reviews about the sound quality and other nit-picking items. Found this on clearance at a local box store and for the price took a flyer that it would serve for picnics and other outdoor music uses. This little box is GREAT for the use I wanted it for! It is NOT a replacement for my two home theater systems sound systems. It DOES NOT have a permanent hearing loss creating bass presence. But, it DOES run anywhere off of "C" cell batteries. It DOES play almost any variety of CD media. It DOES have a decent FM and AM tuning engine, and even more interesting...although it is not indicated anywhere on the box or in the advertising....the thing allows for my new 160 Gig iPod Classic to be plugged right into the front of it (even nicer with the little docking adapter that comes with the iPod) and the Sony remote actually operates the Generation 6.5 iPod perfectly! Operates all the iPod wheel functions, skips songs, THE WORKS! If there has to be a negative, the plastic carrying handle seems a little lightweight, but time will tell how it stands up to use. Nice product!!

Click Here to see more reviews about: Sony ZS-S2iP CD Boombox with iPod Dock, Black

Get 5% OFF

Click here for more information about Sony ZS-S2iP CD Boombox with iPod Dock, Black

Read More...

JBL On Stage III Speaker Dock for iPod (Black) Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)Beware that there are two versions of the JBL On Stage III. This model is the On Stage III (JBLOS3P2BLKV) which is NOT iPhone-compatible, and the other one is the On Stage IIIP (JBLOS3PIPBLKV) which IS iPhone-compatible. These two are often mislabelled online.
Lack of iPhone compatibility aside, this unit is a well-built portable iPod speaker system.

Click Here to see more reviews about: JBL On Stage III Speaker Dock for iPod (Black)

Get 42% OFF

Click here for more information about JBL On Stage III Speaker Dock for iPod (Black)

Read More...

Sony ICF-C1iP - Clock radio with iPod cradle - white Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)UPDATE: Sony has updated this clock radio with a new model - the ICF-C1PMK2 - which has even better AM reception, a brighter display, and official iPhone compatibility.
Several weeks ago, I upgraded to a new 160GB iPod Classic. At the same time, I bought an XtremeMac Luna clock radio, which had good reviews. Unfortunately, I found that the Luna is incompatible with the new iPods - it cannot wake them from deep sleep to play the alarm in the morning. A call to XtremeMac got nothing more than a note that my issue had been forwarded to their technical team.
Without any reviews, I took a chance, and ordered the Sony ICF-C1iP iPod clock radio, and am I glad I did! The Sony is fully compatible with my iPod Classic, and Sony includes instructions for using the iPhone as well. And, the sound quality and radio performance is remarkably better than the Luna or other iPod clock radios I've tested.
Sony has done a great job with the ICF-C1iP. It is an upright design, with most of the unit behind the iPod, in a slanted design with controls at the top. The iPod dock accepts universal adapters, but they aren't really needed as Sony has an adjustable supporting plate behind the iPod.
Unlike the Luna, which attempts to duplicate the iPod menus on its display, the Sony ICF-C1iP includes a remote control that lets you completely control the iPod menus as if you were manipulating the scroll wheel. Quite impressive.
Sound quality is very good for a clock radio - with full bass and even midtones. Sony includes a simulated mode they call "Mega XPand" that in my experience made the music sound muddied and under-sampled. Your mileage my vary.
The blue-backlit clock is located in the iPod dock area, and 3 brightness levels are available. In my experience, even the lowest setting is a bit too bright, but not enough to disturb me at night. I wish that the display were slightly larger, although the high contrast lets me see the time without my glasses from a reasonable distance.
And, unlike most iPod clock radios, the radio reception is outstanding - with an external AM antenna provided. The unit has dual alarms, which can be set to iPod (you can even select a wakeup volume), Radio, or Buzzer.
On the downside, the battery backup for the buzzer alarm and clock is a small expensive lithium battery. And, if your relying on just the buzzer to wake you up it's not very loud. You also have to be careful when changing the alarms to make sure that you don't accidentally turn the alarm off. But all of these are minor issues. However, these are all very minor issues that don't detract from the unit overall.
All in all, in my experience, this is the best iPod clock radio you can buy.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Sony ICF-C1iP - Clock radio with iPod cradle - white

Click here for more information about Sony ICF-C1iP - Clock radio with iPod cradle - white

Read More...

Philips DC310 Alarm Clock Radio iPod Docking Play Chrge Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)Great alarm clock / radio / stereo (I use it for all three). I particularly like the fact that it's vertical -- I have pets who like to stand on things they shouldn't stand on, and they can't stand on this.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Philips DC310 Alarm Clock Radio iPod Docking Play Chrge

Click here for more information about Philips DC310 Alarm Clock Radio iPod Docking Play Chrge

Read More...

iHome iH16 Portable Speaker System for iPod (Gray) Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)I needed to wake up to music and had specific criteria:
1. Alarm clock must work with iPod so I could set what song I woke up to
2. Clock must have bearable alarm sound just in case iPod is not available.
3. Clock must increase sound from silence incrementally so I'm not jarred out of sleep.
4. Clock must be small and portable so I can pick it up and walk with it while I get ready in the AM w/o waking hubby
5. Clock must work on batteries and wall plug that detaches
6. Clock must be white or silver
And with that said, this clock was so perfect it's like I imagined it! Not only that it's an travel clock so it's portable enough for trips. It does not have all the wiz bang of some of the other clocks but I really didn't need all of that. The unit is much smaller than it looks on the site and the speakers pack a serious punch (they are on the sides). I would buy this again and I've been recommending it to all my friends. Perfect!

Click Here to see more reviews about: iHome iH16 Portable Speaker System for iPod (Gray)


This stylish travel iPod alarm clock is great for home or on the go. Wake and Sleep to your favorite music while charging your iPod.

Wake or Sleep to iPod Waking up to your favorite music is a great way to start the day. The iHM16 lets you wake to your iPod, gradually increasing the volume so as not to jar you out of sleep too forcefully. If there is no iPod present or there is no music detected on the iPod at alarm time, the iH16 will automatically switch to buzzer alarm, to make sure you get there on time. The requisite nine-minute snooze is also included, since it takes some of us a little longer to get out of bed.

You can adjust the sleep timer from 90, 60, 30 or 15 minutes, and the sleep features a volume setting independent from the alarm volume.

Charge Your iPod While you're recharging in your sleep, your iPod's filling up on electricity, so when you hit the pavement your iPod will be ready to go.

Dimmer Settings The snooze button also changes the dimmer, so you can adjust the display to your desired brightness. Choose from three settings.

Sure Alarm Provided you have installed four "AA" batteries, you'll still make it to work in the event of a power outage, thanks to iHome's "Sure Alarm" backup feature.

Quality Sound The iHM16 delivers great sound thanks to iHome's specially designed Reson8 speaker chambers. Reson8 is iHome's through-body ported speaker chamber technology. Porting speakers gives better bass response characteristics, and helps the iiHM16 deliver sound beyond its size.

Auxiliary Input The iHM16 features a standard 3.5mm "mini" jack, so you can connect MP3 players, CD players, or most any other audio device.

Three Tasty Colors Get an iHM16 to suit your style--available in lilac, gray, or blue.

What's in the Box iHome iHM16 (Gray), iPod Inserts, AC Adapter, User's Manual

Get 15% OFF

Click here for more information about iHome iH16 Portable Speaker System for iPod (Gray)

Read More...

Coby Digital Dual Alarm/Clock Radio with iPod Docking System (Black) Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)There are some things I really like about this clock, and some things that really annoy me.
First the annoying things:
1) The *#&% scroll wheels. MESSAGE TO ALL MANUFACTURERS: Just because Apple has a scroll wheel doesn't mean you have to as well. They are not the be all and end all of UI devices. They work for the iPod because you hold it in your hand and you can navigate with your thumb. For an alarm clock this is not the case and (at least for me) they tend to be clunky and difficult to use. I would have gotten a clock without them, but I couldn't find one in my price range that also had good reviews.
2) The Backlight. I actually saw this issue in another review and bought the clock anyway. The problem is that the backlight is either on or it's off. Though there are ostensibly three dimmer modes, they do absolutely nothing that I can tell. When it's on, it's brighter than your desk lamp, and when it's off you can't see the screen in the dark. I keep it off, but then if I want to know what time it is in the middle of the night, I have to reach over to the clock and hit the dimmer switch.
3)The alarm volume is the same as the music volume. This is annoying if I want to listen to music as I go to sleep because when I'm trying to sleep I want the music quiet, but unless I somehow turn up the volume in my sleep, the alarm will be just as quiet in the morning. Pretty poor design, there.
Things I like:
1) There's a power button. I was really stoked when I saw this because my old iPod clock had absolutely no way to turn off the iPod/Radio/Aux Jack short of hitting the sleep button until the sleep timer hit zero.
2) With the volume up the alarm is loud. Really loud. I don't know if my neighbors appreciate that as much as I do, but at least it wakes me up in the morning. Most of the time.
3) There's a nap function. Enough said.
4) It does what it's supposed to and does it reasonably well. The sound is good, and I can hear it from across my apartment if I want to listen to podcasts while I do housework.
Overall, I'm happy with this iPod dock alarm clock. It works with a minimum of fuss, and for it's price it's a pretty good piece of equipment.


Click Here to see more reviews about: Coby Digital Dual Alarm/Clock Radio with iPod Docking System (Black)

Get 59% OFF

Click here for more information about Coby Digital Dual Alarm/Clock Radio with iPod Docking System (Black)

Read More...

Sony ICFCL75iP Speaker Dock with Alarm Clock, Radio, and 7-Inch LCD for iPod/iPhone (Black) Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)11/04 Review Update. I have been having a lot of problems with the Dock for this product, which is really a shame. Its great in all other ways but I keep it at my desk at work and so I am always taking my iPhone on and off the dock. The dock is sort of flimsy plastic and it slides around very freely when extended. So when you are trying to put your iphone on the dock, the dock is sliding back & forth and so I have to hold the dock with one hand to keep it still while I try to dock the iphone. If you don't get it docked just right, the iphone complains this unit is not compatible with the iphone, etc.. I think this is due to the pins not lining up right. Its really annoying. I dropped a star off my review.
Also, forget trying to keep your iphone in its case, the dock unit is not adjustable (online other sony clock radios that offer iphone docking). As the main thrust of this unit is to be a dock for your iphone or ipod, its a shame Sony didn't spend a little more time on making the dock more sturdy and capable of keeping your case on.
--------
Just got this in - some initial comments that I will update later. So far I am really blown away by what Sony has crammed into this thing. It is by far the ultimate ipod desk or bedside accessory. Sony is really pushing the limits of an ipod/iphone accessory here. Looking at my review, you see a lot of cons - I think its because this unit pushes the limits so far that people will have thoughts on how it could be improved. Nothing is 'wrong' with this unit really, its just some of my personal preferences I think.
Despite some of the design flaws, overall its a fantastic unit. However, it might get promoted to my desk as opposed to bedside. I don't know that i really need a video screen bedside & a digital picture frame. At my desk tho, that would be much handier.
Pro's:
LCD Screen is extremely bright & crisp - you can play video from the ipod or iphone or from internal memory or a memory card or USB stick! I would have no probs watching tv episodes or even a movie off this screen. You can even watch youtube videos on the LCD playing from the iphone. You can choose full screen or fit to screen for video and stills. Video screen integration with the iphone is simply put, exceptional.
The unit has a memory card slot and a usb slot plus 1gb of internal storage. You can play stills, music & video from the internal storage or the memory card or the iphone. Extreme flexibility.
You have decent playback controls on the unit to control playback from the iPhone. Buttons are hard to see when "in bed" as they are flush on the unit's base, you'll have to just learn where they are I guess.
4 brightness settings for the LCD screen including "nightmode". My wife would kill me if this thing lit up the bedroom. Nightmode essentially just puts the time on the screen very very faintly, so faint even in total darkness its faint - I like it!
Built in battery for when you lose power - nice touch. Supposed to have auto time set but it didn't work for me. I had to set the clock manually.
Slide out tray for your iphone, etc. seems to be able to hold my iphone in its case - great news. Tray is not the best design tho.
Track & playback information displays on the display when you play music from the ipod - very cool. No album artwork on the unit however.
In settings you can see the "software" version which says 1.0. Maybe this implies we'll get updates for it that you can load via memory card? That would be nice. There are a few features that could act differently. Fixing nightmode and adding album artwork would be great.Cons:
No remote. Seriously Sony? Not even for basic functions like volume and play / pause? Serious lack of thought for a pricey item. My last Sony ipod clock radio had a great remote & was almost half this price. Sad face. This is a really glaring omission.
Speaker quality is pretty "tinny" - I was under impressed with the sound coming from this unit. My last Sony iphone clock radio had great speakers and cost less than $100. So the trade off is I get a video player but my music quality drops a lot. Again, tho, clock radio - not meant to be a full sound system.
The iPhone / iPod dock could have been better made. It feels flimsy and I have to use both hands to dock the iphone. One to hold the entire unit steady and one to place the iphone in the cradle. The dock locks when you push it into the body of the unit but when you extend it, it does not lock into place and slides back & forth. I sense a potential point of failure here.
It seems you can't delete the internal "demo" photos or video. Sounds silly but I don't want to see "demo" pics on my slide show. I figured out that if you play the slideshow from a memory card it skips the internal pics. There are about 6 pics of "kids" and landscape that always repeat if you play the slideshow from the internal memory. Very annoying that if you play the slideshow from the internal memory you are stuck with "demo kid" and stock photo shots in your mix.
You have to go into the settings to switch to video playback for the iPhone, it would be nice if you could switch to video easier than that. Also, if you stop playing video or use another function on the clock, you have to go back to video settings and switch to ipod video again. I'd like a button on the unit to do that.
I can't figure out how to turn the clock off when watching a video from the ipod, it displays the time in the lower right corner. Would be nice to be able to clear the screen while watching a video.
It seems you can't enter 'nightmode" when listening to music or using the "sleep timer" function. The screen stays on the lowest regular setting which is quite bright in total darkness. I'll have to play with it more - maybe they can patch it. This is a pretty big issue, what's the point of a sleep timer if the thing is lighting up the entire room.
The unit has no audio in (fail) and no headphone jack. It could really use both of these but you can plug in your iphone headphone while watching video on the screen.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Sony ICFCL75iP Speaker Dock with Alarm Clock, Radio, and 7-Inch LCD for iPod/iPhone (Black)


Adorn your bedroom, living room, or office with contemporary flair. The ICF-CL75iP multifunction clock radio packs an array of innovative features into a space-saving design. View photos and videos on the 7-inch LCD screen, or slide out the retractable docking tray to charge or listen to your iPod or iPhone music. There's even a 7-5-2 day alarm for waking to the radio, iPod, iPhone, nature sounds, or a pre-recorded personal message. Additionally, this clock radio includes 1 GB of built-in memory, plus inputs for memory stick media, secure digital (SD) memory cards, and USB.

7-Inch LCD Screen Upon first glance, the most striking thing about theICF-CL75iP is its 7-inch LCD screen. Display the time in characters too large to miss, and customize the display with your own photos--added using USB, SD card, or memory stick media, and saved on the 1 GB of internal Flash memory.

Your iPod and Then Some The easy-access dock charges your iPod or iPhone while you listen, and slides out of sight when not in use. For video-enabled iPods, you can enjoy video right on the LCD screen.

In addition, since the ICF-CL75iP boasts 1 GB of memory and inputs for various storage media as mentioned above (USB, SD card, memory stick), you can enjoy media directly without an iPod--with support for MP3/WMA audio, MP4/AVI video, and JPEG images.

AM/FM Radio Tune into that weather forecast, morning show, or traffic report quickly with 20 FM and 10 AM preset stations.

Dual Alarm Gently fall asleep or wake up to five different built-in nature sounds, your iPod/iPhone, or the radio. "7-5-2" alarm settings allow for different wake times on weekdays and weekends, and you can even set up the "fun wake-up" feature so a particular photo and quick voice memo wakes you.

In the case of a power interruption, the built-in lithium battery maintains the correct time, so you won't be late, and a sleep timer lets you drift off to your favorite tunes in intervals of 15, 30, 60, or 90 minutes.

What's in the Box Sony ICF-CL75iP, AM loop antenna, Sony CR2032 lithium battery, dock adapters, and documentation.

Get 20% OFF

Click here for more information about Sony ICFCL75iP Speaker Dock with Alarm Clock, Radio, and 7-Inch LCD for iPod/iPhone (Black)

Read More...

JBL On Time 200ID High-Performance Speaker Dock with AM/FM Radio for iPod (Black) Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)The On Time 200ID has very clear, powerful sound. Very good FM radio reception with fully extended pigtail antenna. It has tons of features:
1. You can fully customize your alarm settings (wk day, wkend, spec day) and the buzzer has an ascending volume feature that gently wakes you up (same as in radio/i-pod settings)
2. Because it is digital, you can see the station info (e.g. current song, artist, call letters) and it simultaneously show the current time in bigger font than the radio station
3. fuly illuminated controls that I don't have a hard time finding them. the brightness is adjustable but some people may have some difficulty with it's lowest settings.
4. Although it doesn't have any bass or treble controls, it responds well when I adjust the EQ setting from my I-pod, AND the remote is a FULL FUNCTION remote (e.g. has menu and enter buttons) other Ipod radio remotes don't fully control the Ipod ( I have a 4G nano)
This is an excellent bedroom clock/radio/I-pod speaker system If you don't mind some brightness that looked like a night light beside your bed

Click Here to see more reviews about: JBL On Time 200ID High-Performance Speaker Dock with AM/FM Radio for iPod (Black)

The JBL On Time 200ID loudspeaker dock and clock radio is a revolution in time travel for the iPod. Imagine waking up to your favorite song stored on your iPod. No more buzzer or bad radio reception. The JBL On Time 200ID system is a compact, high-performance time machine and sound center. Connected to your iPod, MP3 player, or other music source, the JBL On Time 200ID system produces clean, powerful sound while providing time-keeping, alarm, and radio features.


Compatibility The JBL On Time 200ID loudspeaker system is compatible with all docking versions of the iPod, including the iPod touch, nano G3 and iPod classic. A stereo mini jack connection also allows you to enjoy high-quality audio from a variety of other devices such as iPod shuffle, MP3 and CD players, desktop computers (all platforms), satellite radio, and laptops. Specific dockable iPod compatibility: iPod mini 1G; iPod nano 1G, 2G, 3G; iPod 3G, 4G, 5G, 5.5G, 6G; iPod touch.

Easy-to-Use Touch Controls Just a touch increases or decreases the volume. Another touch and you choose iPod, radio or auxiliary. The JBL On Time 200ID system remembers your source and the last volume setting, even after the system shuts down.

Time and Alarm Features The JBL On Time 200ID system is a revolution in time-keeping. Imagine waking up to your favorite song stored on your iPod. The intuitive user interface allows for all functions to be programmed easily. The navigation buttons provide instant access to the menus. Navigate the intuitive menu to change settings such as language, alarms and snooze. Radio functions (e.g., channel presets) are simple.

Display The large backlit LCD permits easy viewing and menu navigation. Automatic dimming sets the correct brightness level in any room environment.
Additional Features
Evercharge topology--The JBL On Time 200ID companion charges your iPod, even when not connected to the computer or if the system is off.
Backup battery--The clock can be supported by 3 AAA backup batteries, so that even with the power out, the alarm function operates.

Advanced Technology The JBL On Time 200ID system combines many proprietary technologies to provide the highest quality sound, with astonishing bass and clear, accurate sound from any direction.
Phoenix and Ridge transducers--The two aluminum-domed, full-range transducers are driven by powerful neodymium magnets. The Ridge tweeter produces accurate high frequencies. This two-way design offers a full, rich frequency response from the lowest bass to the highest highs.
COE (Computer-Optimized Equalization)--The JBL On Time 200ID system equalization is computer-optimized, for a rich, complete soundstage.
OCT (Optimized Compression Topology)--The proprietary compression technology ensures clean, accurate sound at high output levels.

What's in the Box JBL On Time 200ID, iPod adapters, IR remote, power supply, audio cable, FM antenna, AM antenna

Click here for more information about JBL On Time 200ID High-Performance Speaker Dock with AM/FM Radio for iPod (Black)

Read More...

Sylvania SIP220 iPod Dock Clock Radio with AM FM Tuner, LCD Alarm Clock Display and Full Function Remote Control (Black) Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)Don't get me wrong I love the design of this stereo/alarm, but that's about it. The sound from the speakers are high pitched (like cheap speakers), so the sound quality isn't very good. The light from the clock is pretty bright. It lights up my whole room and makes it hard to sleep. The alarm setting on isn't thought out. The music comes on blasting or if you set the bell on it, it sounds like a horn. If I would have had a chance to try it out before I purchased it. I don't think I would have bought it.. The honest truth.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Sylvania SIP220 iPod Dock Clock Radio with AM FM Tuner, LCD Alarm Clock Display and Full Function Remote Control (Black)

Wake up to your favorite song while you charge your iPod at the same time on this iPod docking clock radio. It is compatible with all iPods and will play all iPhones. The unit has a classic look to it and is well built. The iPod speakerphone plays your music loudly and clearly. You can use the included remote control to navigate through all your iPod settings. This iPod speaker dock fits well on a nightable, desk or any shelf.

Click here for more information about Sylvania SIP220 iPod Dock Clock Radio with AM FM Tuner, LCD Alarm Clock Display and Full Function Remote Control (Black)

Read More...

Pen & Cell Phone Holder, Calendar, Musical Alarm Clock, Thermo Clock Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)I thought it was cool desk item, but the time drifts so badly, the clock is worthless. would not recommend.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Pen & Cell Phone Holder, Calendar, Musical Alarm Clock, Thermo Clock

Click here for more information about Pen & Cell Phone Holder, Calendar, Musical Alarm Clock, Thermo Clock

Read More...

JBL On Stage 200ID High-Performance Speaker Dock for iPhone 1G and iPod (Black) Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)If you don't want to read my full review and just need to find a small speaker with great bass and a remote control that works with your iPhone and all iPods under $300 then this what you need to buy. Nothing comes close in that price range or size. And it's only $150, so it's easily the best value too; JBL could have charged well over $200 for this and it would still be the only one to buy. I was so impressed I decided to take 30 minutes and write a review.
I wanted something small with big sound (eg, good bass, which almost always sucks on small speakers). I wanted to be able to throw it in my suitcase if I travel. Usually Bose owns this space with their amazing engineering (I own a couple Bose products). I figured to get that kind of sound I was going to have to cough up $350-$500 for Bose's portable solution. Bose have two versions - one that uses AC power, and another with a built in rechargeable battery and it's $100 more. Nice units, and priced right. But when I was at Fry's, I stumbled onto this JBL. For $200-$300 less, this unit sounds almost as good, and is much smaller. Same footprint, but about 1/3 as tall. Nothing in the other 30+ units I tested came close to the sound to this unit in its size and NOTHING touches it under $300 for the sound it products. It also works with my iPhone which was a requirement. What this really means is you don't have to put it in "Airplane Mode" which turns off the phone to keep the interference from wrecking your listening enjoyment - which means you can still get calls when it's docked - it mutes the music and plays the ringtone though the speaker. Kind of funny, though, when the phone is in silent mode, it mutes the music and plays no ring tone- I would expect it to just show on the screen but not interrupt the music until you answer the call. This is the iPhone's fault I think, not this unit.
Another thing I like about this device is it seems to auto-equalize the volume of the music to each song so you aren't continually re-adjusting the volume. I don't know if the Bose units do this. Since every album is engineered at different levels, the annoying problem of some songs being loud and others quiet causing a constant readjustment seems to be solved. Very cool. I am guessing that JBL built a signal processing chip into this that does this, and also gets the bass/treble balance perfect and adjusts itself. It also seems to expand the stereo field to make the sound stage much bigger than this unit is, but not so much that it sounds weird. None of the other JBL units seemed to do this, so my hat is off to the signal processing in this unit.
The ten button remote control works great, but it's hard to read the buttons in low light, so I guess I'll have to memorize their position. You don't need the remote control to turn down the volume - the only two buttons on the front/top are volume up/down, so you can always get it quiet in a hurry if you can't find the remote.
Downsides: It has an Aux input - which I was looking forward to using it at my desk where my computer is to double as a computer speaker. When the Aux cable is plugged into my computer, it cuts the volume from the iPod in half, and limits the max volume of the unit quite a bit. Once the cable is unplugged (or the computer is turned off) the volume jumps up. This is a line balancing flaw that was apparently overlooked. Also, it is a bummer this does not have a USB port to connect to your PC. This would allow me to sync when docked, but I have to disconnect from this unit and plug into a separate USB cable to Sync. I would have paid more for this feature, at least another $25.
Oddly, the other JBL units I tested (the ones with a clock and other features) completely sucked in comparison to the sound of this unit. They got the sound right on this one and only this one. Bose gets it right every time, but JBL doesn't have the reputation for making small devices like this, so JBL had to price it this way to compete - take advantage of it.
JBL: if you read this, I'd like to see a version just like with these improvements:
1) Add a backlit LCD clock. Nothing fancy. No alarm necessary - the iPhone/iTouch has that. If it had a clock then I could throw away my bedside clock and use this. Your other unit with the clock/alarm sucks compared to this unit in sound, so just add a basic clock to this one.
2) Add a USB interface so I do not have to undock to sync with my PC.
3) Fix the level issue with the Aux input or remote it. As is, the Aux input is useless unless I didn't need the dock port, which is the only reason you would really buy this.
4) Add a battery option. You could sell the battery as a snap-on thing or separate thing so I can take this outside on the deck without a cord. I'd pay $50-$60 for this, when and if I need the feature (unlike the Bose setup which makes you spend over $100 up front). Heck even just a corded dongle with AA's that can replace the AC adapter would be a hack I could live with in this price range.
5) Improve the contrast on the button labels on the remote. Use different shapes for different controls so you can feel them without having to memorize them.
6) Add a wireless (or wired, but wireless would be better) subwoofer accessory to this and charge $150 for it. This would add the thumping deep bass (under 120 Hz) that would make this unit compete with a real home stereo and/or a higher end computer speaker setup. This would give you a setup for $300 that would sweep the market segment for sound and expandability.


Click Here to see more reviews about: JBL On Stage 200ID High-Performance Speaker Dock for iPhone 1G and iPod (Black)

Get 1% OFF

Click here for more information about JBL On Stage 200ID High-Performance Speaker Dock for iPhone 1G and iPod (Black)

Read More...

Yamaha TSX-70BR Desktop Audio System for iPod/iPhone (Brown) Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)I have a 35 year old Zenith clock radio. I told myself that someday, if this clock radio ever died, I will spoil myself and buy a Bose wave radio to replace it. Alas, that day has arrived. I went online to order my Bose wave, and learned that some IDIOT at Bose had decided it would be a good idea to eliminate all the control buttons from the unit, and control everything from a tiny little remote! This does not make the wave a good choice for use as a bedside alarm clock. Imagine trying to find which microscopic button to push to silence the alarm while you are half asleep! Nice going Bose - you just lost a sale!
Thus began my search for a replacement. I did not find anything at the local big box stores that did not look and sound cheap. Another big factor for me was the brightness of the display. Most are too bright for me - even with a dimmer function. I found this Yamaha on Amazon, and seemed a viable alternative to the Bose, so I decided to take a chance and order it. The only hesitation I had was that I could not determine if this unit had a battery back-up for the clock. I even went to Yamaha's website for this info, but could not find it there either. Apparently, there is some kind of backup system, as the instructions state the time information will be lost if unplugged for more than one week. It must have an internal capacitor of some sort - I'm guessing.
The sound is impressive! I do not own an Ipod, but I would imagine the sound quality would be even better from that source than that of the radio. It is hard to imagine the sound quality that comes out of such a small package. My wife made the comment that it sounds better than the stereo we also have in the bedroom! This unit is much smaller than I imagined, but this is a good thing. It does not take up a lot of space on my nightstand. The display brightness is adjustable, and is perfect for me on the lowest setting. It has an automatic setting that self adjusts to ambient room light, and is very legible at all settings.
Overall, I am very pleased and impressed with this system. I hope it serves me as well as my old Zenith did.


Click Here to see more reviews about: Yamaha TSX-70BR Desktop Audio System for iPod/iPhone (Brown)

Styled for contemporary living but with a nod to classic retro design, the TSX-70 delivers concert-quality sound anywhere in the home.In addition to its AM/FM radio, the convenient built-in docking station supports all popular iPod and iPhone models including iPod (5th generation), iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod touch, iPhone, iPhone 3G and the iPhone 3GS.

Get 2% OFF

Click here for more information about Yamaha TSX-70BR Desktop Audio System for iPod/iPhone (Brown)

Read More...

New Altec Lansing Llc Inmotion Classic Multimedia Speaker System Portable Stereo For Iphone And Ipod Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)Great ipod portable system. However most placesAltec Lansing iMT620 inMotion Classic Portable iPod Dock with Rechargeable Battery and FM Tuner are currently selling this particular system for under $100.00.

Click Here to see more reviews about: New Altec Lansing Llc Inmotion Classic Multimedia Speaker System Portable Stereo For Iphone And Ipod

Get 53% OFF

Click here for more information about New Altec Lansing Llc Inmotion Classic Multimedia Speaker System Portable Stereo For Iphone And Ipod

Read More...

Sony RDP-XF100IP Portable iPod Docking Station Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)I had agonized over the ideal dock for my iPod Touch with the stipulations that it had to be a reasonable size (I've lost some interest in big component systems.), and it would need at least an FM radio. While I've wanted to try HD radio, my understanding of availability in my area was that it could be if-y. So, good FM access would be fine. It seems like a small thing, but I'm legally blind and don't drive, so casual access to something like a car radio is fairly rare for me. My first, and most familiar, choice was a product that I had some familiarity with - the VERS system, with newer models incorporating a highly visible FM tuner. I had eventually tired of shipping delays for this device and gone to Best Buy to find the Sony.
Not only did the Sony dock have better sound than the VERS that I once owned, it was smaller, stylish and has the best receiving FM tuner that I've ever found in a portable or non-portable device. I've tended to live in older homes with older wiring and cloth wrapped interference bleeding electrical systems. The reception on the Sony dock is unlike any that I've ever owned, even with the convenient telescoping antenna in the stowed position. And the sound is rich and vibrant - certainly comparable to the similar Bose device that sports no FM tuner at twice the price.
The controls at the top of the dock are easily accessed and perform all of the functions found on the remote. As I noted above, I'm legally blind, but depend just enough on the tiny amount of eyesight that I do have to make use of digital displays. This one, unfortunately, and while not a deal-breaker, is terrible. It could be larger, though it's not unreasonably small. The problem is that it's abysmally dim - of almost no use to me. If this was an adjustable - and it wouldn't have hurt if it was larger - the dock would have received 5 stars from me.
In all, the RDP-XF100iP dock is not just a fine dock that does what I'd expect a dock to do, but is a nicely put together package that represents Sony quality first represented for me in my first Trinitron to my latest HD television. Highly recommended.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Sony RDP-XF100IP Portable iPod Docking Station

Get 40% OFF

Click here for more information about Sony RDP-XF100IP Portable iPod Docking Station

Read More...

iHome iH27 Portable Alarm Clock for iPod (Black) Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)I can't imagine what they were thinking when they designed this thing.
Here's the problem. If you have an ipod in the unit you cannot wake up to the buzzer, only the ipod. If you go to sleep with the ipod on, playing some mellow music at low volume, this is what you will hear for your morning alarm. It's not going to wake you. You cannot use the buzzer for an alarm unless you take the ipod out. What's the point of having it?
Mine is going back.

Click Here to see more reviews about: iHome iH27 Portable Alarm Clock for iPod (Black)

Perfect for the busy traveler, this portable iPod alarm clock speaker system lets you sleep or wake to your favorite iPod tunes or buzzer, or just enjoy a little music while your iPod charges. With a lock feature to maintain settings, battery or AC power, and a protective carrying case, it lets you take some room-filling sound nearly anywhere.


Charge and Play Your iPod Anywhere Play back your favorite tunes at home or while traveling with the iH27. While your iPod is docked, it receives a charge (when on AC power), so when you're ready to go, so is your iPod.

The iH27 power adapter is able to handle input voltage from 100 to 240 VA, so it'll work overseas with the right plug adapters. And because the iH27 is powered by either AC or four AA batteries (not included), you can enjoy music with or without an outlet. A handy carrying case is also included to keep the device safe and sound while in transit, whether it's a business trip or a barbecue.

Sleep or Wake to Your iPod The iH27 lets you wake to your docked iPod (or the buzzer alarm for you masochists). A gradual alarm feature gently raises the alarm volume, so as not to jar you out of sleep. You can also dim the display, with high, medium, low, and off settings.

The iH27 also has a sure alarm feature so the buzzer alarm will still sound in the event of power failure, if backup battery is installed.

And of course, there's a snooze button for grabbing a few more minutes of slumber and a sleep mode for falling asleep to your favorite tunes or podcasts.

Big Sound in a Small Package iHome's Reson8 technology, with through-body ported speaker chambers, gives the iH27's four speakers better response characteristics for superior stereo sound. In addition, SRS WOW technology is designed to provide a broader audio image with enhanced low-range and mid-range sound reproduction, in order to bring added life to compressed MP3 files.

Auxiliary Input and A/V Output Use the iH27's auxiliary input to connect external devices such as MP3 or CD players. You can also send the audio and/or video from the dock's A/V out to a television or stereo, for enjoying your iPod content on a larger scale.

What's in the Box iH27 main unit, AC adapter, iPod dock inserts, auxiliary cable, and user's manual.

Get 75% OFF

Click here for more information about iHome iH27 Portable Alarm Clock for iPod (Black)

Read More...

Boston Acoustics Duo-I Plus iPhone/iPod Dock AM/FM Stereo Radio and Clock Functions (Gloss Black) Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)This is my second Boston Acoustic product. I pre-ordered this Duo-I-Plus because of the iPhone function. My friend has a BOSE and he even thinks the sound is better than his. Just can not say enough about this product..

Click Here to see more reviews about: Boston Acoustics Duo-I Plus iPhone/iPod Dock AM/FM Stereo Radio and Clock Functions (Gloss Black)

Click here for more information about Boston Acoustics Duo-I Plus iPhone/iPod Dock AM/FM Stereo Radio and Clock Functions (Gloss Black)

Read More...

iLuv i189 Speaker System with 3D Sound and Dock for iPod (Black) Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)I have two of these and absolutely love them. I didn't want a clock or radio. I just wanted speakers for my IPOD with a charging system. I got what I wanted. For such small speakers, they deliver good sound. In fact, I love this product so much, I've ordered two more and am thinking of ordering more for gifts! This is definitely NOT a stereo system, but it is great for the kitchen, bedroom and office.

Click Here to see more reviews about: iLuv i189 Speaker System with 3D Sound and Dock for iPod (Black)

The iLuv i189 stereo speaker with iPod dock includes aux stereo input jack for any MP3 player, CD player, computer, and other music devices. The unit is AC powered with iPod battery recharge system.A slide type universal dock and included iPod adapter dock plates hold your iPod securely in place. So you don't have to worry about your iPod while you are dancing to your playlists during your next party.
Listen to Your iPod, and More, in Style Plays and charges iPod while connected, and the slide-type universal dock holds the iPod securely. An Aux-input lets you play any devices you may have with a 3.5mm jack over the iLuv i189 3D surround sound speakers. For example, You can hook up your other MP3 Player, a DVD Player, a CD Player, a Laptop, or a PDA via the Auxiliary Input Jack.
iPod CompatibilityIt is compatible with all dockable iPods excluding 3G and includes iPod adapters and AC adapter. Compatible iPods include: iPod video; iPod touch; iPod classic; iPod nano 1G, 2G; iPod 5G; iPod photo; iPod mini; iPod shuffle 1G, 2G (via Docking Connector ).
Powerful Mini 3D Surround Sound Besides its compact, stylish design, the iLuv i189 is renowned for its impressive sound, which is pumped out by its two 2.5-Watt RMS speakers and Surround Sound feature. It easy to control the sound via the 3D surround sound switch.
Key iLuv i189 Features
Sleek unit design to complement your iPhone and iPod
AUX stereo input jack for any MP3 player, CD player, computer, or other music devices
AC powered with iPod battery recharge system
Slide type universal dock and adapter plates to hold your iPod in securely
Power ON/OFF button with LED indicator
3D surround sound switch and LED indicator
AC adapter supports speaker functions and iPod battery recharge
Audio Output: 2 x 2.5W RMS

What's in the Box?
iPod Docking Speaker
100V-240V AC Adapter
Docking adapters
Instructional manual
Warranty card
END ASIN: B00118T6I2 ATTRIBUTE_NAME: 7449REVIEW: The iLuv i189 stereo speaker with iPod dock includes aux stereo input jack for any MP3 player, CD player, computer, and other music devices. The unit is AC powered with iPod battery recharge system. A slide type universal dock and included iPod adapter dock plates hold your iPod securely in place. So you don't have to worry about your iPod while you are dancing to your playlists during your next party.
Listen to Your iPod, and More, in Style Plays and charges iPod while connected, and the slide-type universal dock holds the iPod securely. An Aux-input lets you play any devices you may have with a 3.5mm jack over the iLuv i189 3D surround sound speakers. For example, You can hook up your other MP3 Player, a DVD Player, a CD Player, a Laptop, or a PDA via the Auxiliary Input Jack.
iPod CompatibilityIt is compatible with all dockable iPods excluding 3G and includes iPod adapters and AC adapter. Compatible iPods include: iPod video; iPod touch; iPod classic; iPod nano 1G, 2G; iPod 5G; iPod photo; iPod mini; iPod shuffle 1G, 2G (via Docking Connector).
Powerful Mini 3D Surround Sound Besides its compact, stylish design, the iLuv i189 is renowned for its impressive sound, which is pumped out by its two 2.5-Watt RMS speakers and Surround Sound feature. It is easy to control the sound via the 3D surround sound switch.
Key iLuv i189 Features
Sleek unit design to compliment your iPhone and iPod
AUX stereo input jack for any MP3 player, CD player, computer, or other music devices
AC powered with iPod battery recharge system
Slide type universal dock and adapter plates to hold your iPod in securely
Power ON/OFF button with LED indicator
3D surround sound switch and LED indicator
AC adapter supports speaker functions and iPod battery recharge
Audio Output: 2 x 2.5W RMS

What's in the Box?
iPod Docking Speaker
100V-240V AC Adapter
Docking adapters
Instructional manual
Warranty card
END ASIN: B000WKW628 ATTRIBUTE_NAME: 7449REVIEW: The iLuv i166 stereo audio iPod dock and AM/FM dual alarm clock system includes powerful built-in speakers with 4.5 watts RMS total output, digital dock display with dual alarm function, high and low dimmer controls, sleep and wake functions for your iPod or AM/FM radio, subwoofer output jack for bass boost sound effect, AM/FM radio with PLL digital tuning technology, LCD display with blue backlight, and much more.
Listen to Your iPod, and More, in Style Plays and charges iPod while connected, and the slide-type universal dock holds the iPod securely. An Aux-input lets you play any devices you may have with a 3.5mm jack. For example, you can hook up your other MP3 Player, a DVD Player, a CD Player, a Laptop, or a PDA via the Auxiliary Input Jack.
iPod CompatibilityCompatible with all dockable iPods excluding 3G and includes iPod adapters and AC adapter. Compatibility: iPod shuffle 1G, 2G; iPod 5G (30GB, 60GB, 80GB); iPod nano 1G, 2G; iPod classic; iPod Mini; iPod Photo; MP3 Player; or CD Player; DVD player; any audio device with a 3.5 mm output.
Sleep or Wake to Your iPod, AM/FM Radio You can use the iLuv i166 as an alarm clock and wake to your favorite playlist or album, or to the morning news on either AM or FM radio. The AM/FM radio has PLL digital tuning technology with 20 preset radio station memories (10 AM / 10 FM). You can also take advantage of the 120 minutes sleep function and 9 minute snooze feature. The Liquid Crystal Display LCD has a soothing blue backlight with High and low dimmer controls. The iLuv i166 also has a full function remote control and a Subwoofer (not included) output jack for bass boost sound effect if you want some extra boom.
Key iLuv i166 Features
Powerful built-in speakers allow you to hear your music.
Digital clock display with dual alarm function
Watch your favorite videos on your TV with your 5th generation iPod 30GB/60GB/80GB.
High and low dimmer control
Sleep or wake to your iPod, AM/FM radio
Charges your iPod
Integrated universal dock for your iPod
Auxiliary line input for iPod 1G, 2G and other audio devices
Subwoofer output jack for bass boost sound effect (subwoofer speaker not included)
AM/FM radio with PLL digital tuning technology
Liquid crystal display with blue backlight
Full function remote control included (it can control the iPod)

What's in the Box?
Stereo audio system
Remote control (battery included)
Dock adapters
Instruction manual
Warranty card
END ASIN: B000WKPHGK ATTRIBUTE_NAME: 7449REVIEW: The iLuv i166 stereo audio iPod dock and AM/FM dual alarm clock system includes powerful built-in speakers with 4.5 watts RMS total output, digital dock display with dual alarm function, high and low dimmer controls, sleep and wake functions for your iPod or AM/FM radio, subwoofer output jack for bass boost sound effect, AM/FM radio with PLL digital tuning technology, LCD display with blue backlight, and much more.
Listen to Your iPod, and More, in Style Plays and charges iPod while connected, and the slide-type universal dock holds iPod securely. An Aux-input lets you play any devices you may have with a 3.5mm jack. For example, You can hook up your other MP3 Player, a DVD Player, a CD Player, a Laptop, a PDA via the Auxiliary Input Jack.
iPod CompatibilityIt is compatible with all dockable iPods excluding 3G and includes iPod adapters and AC adapter. Compatibility: iPod shuffle 1G, 2G; iPod 5G (30GB, 60GB, 80GB); iPod nano 1G, 2G; iPod classic; iPod Mini; iPod Photo; MP3 Player; or CD Player; DVD player; any audio device with a 3.5 mm output.
Sleep or wake to your iPod, AM/FM radio You can use the iLuv i166 as an alarm clock and wake to your favorite playlist or album, or to the morning news on either AM or FM radio. The AM/FM radio has PLL digital tuning technology with 20 preset radio station memories (10 AM / 10 FM). You can also take advantage of the 120 minutes sleep function and 9 minute snooze feature. The Liquid Crystal Display LCD has a soothing blue backlight with High and low dimmer controls. The iLuv i166 also has a full function remote control and a Subwoofer (not included) output jack for bass boost sound effect if you want some extra boom.
Key iLuv i166 Features
Powerful built-in speakers allow you to hear your music.
Digital clock display with dual alarm function
Watch your favorite videos on your TV with your 5th generation iPod 30GB/60GB/80GB.
High and low dimmer control
Sleep or wake to your iPod, AM/FM radio
Charges your iPod
Integrated universal dock for your iPod
Auxiliary line input for iPod 1G, 2G and other audio devices
Subwoofer output jack for bass boost sound effect (subwoofer speaker not included)
AM/FM radio with PLL digital tuning technology
Liquid crystal display with blue backlight
Full function remote control included (it can control the iPod)

What's in the Box?
Stereo audio system
Remote control (battery included)
Dock adapters
Instruction manual
Warranty card
END

Get 40% OFF

Click here for more information about iLuv i189 Speaker System with 3D Sound and Dock for iPod (Black)

Read More...