iLuv iMM747 Audio Cube Hi-Fidelity Speaker Dock for 2nd Generation Apple iPad 2 WiFi / 3G Model 16GB, 32GB, 64GB NEWEST Model & for Apple iPhone 4 (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)This is the first Apple dock I have bought. It works great with our family's iPods, iTouch, iPad and even our iPhone4's. Recharges the devices as well as plays music. Controls are simple, with only 5 buttons + on/off on the front. Just what you need and no more. It's size is the same - just big enough for an iPad + 2 small speakers, and no more. (I love electronics with space-efficient design). Sound is excellent for such small speakers. I'm definitely ordering at least one more after Christmas.

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The iMM747 from iLuv is the perfect desktop or bedside speaker for your iPad, iPhone or iPod. Watch YouTube videos, movies, run apps, and play games while docked and charging, even sync with your computer while docked. Built with 3 drivers per speaker channel - separate drivers for treble, mid-range and bass enhance sound clarity for movies and music, while the subwoofers add the heavy bass - it also has powerful amplifiers to provide better efficiency and performance. With an auxiliary line input you have the flexibility to use it with any audio device that has a 3.5mm jack. AC power adapter and sync cable (USB to USB mini cable) included.

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

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(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.

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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.

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

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

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

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(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.


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Sony RDP-XF100IP Portable iPod Docking Station Review

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(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.

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Sony ICFCS10iP Speaker Dock with Alarm Clock and Radio for iPod/iPhone (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I wanted to replace my clock radio for one that charges my iPod Touch & has decent sound. After sampling several models at the Apple Store & researching online, I picked this one. As a note, there is a previous model of this unit & there are some major differences. Since both are still available as of 1/14/10, you might want to decide which one works better for you. The differences are:
-The old one was shorter, designed for regular ipods. The Touch & the iPhone stuck out higher then the radio, which meant when reaching for the snooze or other buttons, you may hit the iphone/touch and knock it off.
-The old one has a smaller clock display.
-The old one had a BETTER ipod dock. It actually had a rest behind where the ipod stands, which could be adjusted from the back to go in or out. This to me was an amazing & rather unique solution.
The one I bought, the new one described in this item listing, has a bigger clock display & is taller so the touch and iphone no longer stick out on top. However, the dock no longer has the adjustable backrest like the older model. Instead, it comes with 2 plates, one for the iphone, one for the Touch. If you have another ipod, you'll have to bring your own dock plate.
The main problem with this dock plate solution is that my Touch doesn't fit with the protective case on (I use an Agent 18). Since taking the Touch out of the case everyday is not something I wish to do, I have to use this without any dock plates. The problem with that is the only support the Touch has is the dock port. This is obviously not a good thing in the long term. It makes using the Touch while it is docked a 2 hand operation; one to stabilize the Touch & keep it from pushing back & the other hand to make the adjustments. This is doubly frustrating since they had a much better docking solution in the older model.
I plan on glueing a piece of foam or other material on the radio behind where the Touch would be to support it.
Even with this caveat, I would still recommend this Sony. The price to benefit ratio, to me at least, is great. The sound quality and clock radio functions are excellent, especially when you factor in the price you paid.
Things I like:
-Excellent sound
-Lots of options for the clock radio; 2 alarms, different days of the week, can wake up to ipod, buzzer, or clock.
-Sleep function also works with listening to iPod
-Comes with external AM & FM antennas. Picks up stations I listen to without a problem.
-Electronic tuning for radio stations with presets
-Plays Pandora & other sound apps through the system also
-Buzzer for alarm works great. Starts off slow and low volume. Then increases in intensity after every hit of the Snooze bar.
-Clock auto sets & remembers time if unplugged. Only have to set time zone when you first set it up.
-Remote works with iPod and has decent range.
Things I don't like:
-Docking solution is a regression compared to the older model
Overall, I recommend this unit. If you don't use a case with your iPhone or Touch, than it would get 5 stars, IMO.

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Perfect for your bedroom, kitchen, or living room, the ICF-CS10iP speaker dock and clock radio is a great way to listen to your favorite iPod or iPhone tunes. A dual alarm lets you set two separate wake-up times with the option of waking up to the music stored on your iPhone or iPod, the radio, or buzzer. Additional features include a large, easy-to-read LCD and a remote control that lets you access your music from across the room.

Dual Alarm with iPod, Radio, or Buzzer Set two separate wake times and enjoy waking up to your iPod/iPhone, radio, or buzzer. "7-5-2" alarm settings allow for different wake times on weekdays and weekends, and a programmable snooze time (up to 60 minutes) lets you delay the inevitable with a few more minutes of sweet slumber.

Pop in a CR2032 battery and you'll also have battery backup, to make sure you don't miss your alarm in the event of a power outage.

Sleep Timer The sleep timer lets you drift off to your favorite tunes on iPod or radio, adjustable to 15, 30, 60, or 90 minutes.

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

Adjustable Brightness The LCD display features a brightness control to adjust to your liking, with three settings (high, medium, low).

Sony Sound Sony includes some of their audio technologies for enhancing your sound. Mega Xpand effectively expands the sound field, for a more "surround" experience. Mega Bass does just what it sounds like, enhancing the low-end, even at low listening levels.

Auxiliary Input Connect non-docking iPod devices, CD players, and other MP3 players via the handy line-in jack.

What's in the Box Sony ICF-CS10iP speaker dock, remote control, AC cord with AC adapter, audio-in cable, AM loop antenna, dock adapters, and documentation.

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iHome iA63 App-Enhanced Alarm Clock FM Radio Stereo Speaker System with Motorized Rotating Dock for iPhone and iPod (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought the iHome iA63 (also called the iHome iA63BZ; I'm not sure if there's a distinction or not) for my 11-year old son. I was looking for an alarm clock for him that was on the small side, had a remote control, decent sound, could charge his iPod, one that would allow him to watch his iPod hands-free horizontally, and one that would wake him up. I didn't know those were my requirements for a clock for him until I'd bought him a different iPod charging alarm clock from another company at Christmas. That one had no remote, it was bulky and ugly, and there was no way to view movies on it. I returned that one and told him we'd wait until something came along that was a better fit for him. It was a lot to ask for, but I'm glad we waited.
In the box, you get the alarm clock, AC adapter, a button cell battery for the alarm clock to keep your settings in case of a power outage, and the tiny remote. I think the remote already had its own battery in it, but if not, it came with one.
This is not a "pretty" alarm clock when an iPod/iPhone isn't attached. It looks kind of like a weird speaker or a miniature black bandshell, with a big circular gap taking up 80% of its face. But, when the iPod is attached, and especially when it's attached and you have the iHome+Sleep app on your screen (or a movie), I think it looks techie-sexy (but still appropriate for an 11 year old).APPS FOR THE iHOME ALARM CLOCK:
iHOME+SLEEP (free, pretty darn necessary)
You're going to need the iHome+Sleep app to take full advantage of the alarm clock's functions. This is probably a no-brainer to previous iHome users, but we're new to this so I was surprised we had to download something to properly use a clock. The iHome+Sleep app is available for FREE through iTunes. It's a little complicated to use, but has unlimited sorts of alarm set-ups, and it is SO much nicer being able to pull out the iPod and change/add alarms, as opposed to doing it on an alarm clock for once.
iHOME+RADIO ($2, cool but not necessary)
You can also purchase the iHome+Radio app to listen to internet radio. According to iTunes:
"The new iHome+Radio app connects you to over 30,000 internet music, talk, sports and news stations from around the world. Sync with iHome+Sleep and wake to your favorite internet radio stations. Use with any app-enhanced iHome product for a new radio experience."
I think the iHome+Radio app currently costs 2 bucks. Very cool, but my son is way more excited about waking up to his iPod tunes. The iHome also has regular FM radio stations that come in loud and clear. You can set up the alarms to wake you up to your iPod music, the FM radio, internet radio if you have that app, and buzzer sounds as well. The iHome+Sleep will even update your Facebook and Twitter accounts when you wake up and go to sleep, if you're the type that needs to update the world to your literal every waking move. Yeah, we're not doing that.FUNCTIONALITY
The iHome iA63 accommodates iPods/iPhones of varied widths by way of a little bumper that rests to the left vertically against the vertical iPod. When you're in horizontal mode, your iPod/iPhone rests on the bumper like a small ledge. You adjust that bumper the first time you put your iPod in, and then it's set. This is important, because if you have a narrower iPod than the bumper is set up for, when you turn it horizontally, the iPod's going to sit at a weird angle. This was one of those things I hadn't considered when buying the alarm clock, but when I saw it had it, I said, "Hey! That makes sense!" I really like when a product seems like there was some actual thought put into it, don't you? Oh yeah, and the other great feature is setting up the time. Just plug in your iPod/iPhone, and press the 'Sync' button on the back of the clock and the time is updated. Voila!
There is a tiny button on the alarm clock, as well as a button on the remote that allow you to change the orientation of the iPod from vertical to horizontal. I'm fascinated by it like I was fascinated by pressing a button to make a CD drawer go out and in on computers many moons ago. My son thinks it's cool but in no way gets excited by it like I do. Kids these days don't appreciate the little things!
You can listen to music or do whatever else your iPod/iPhone does when it's connected to the alarm clock, although as it's connected to the alarm clock, doing most tasks would probably be most cumbersome. However, you can easily watch your iPod movies as well as Netflix, if you're a subscriber. As the sound comes out of the speakers when it's attached, THAT is a very useful feature. As our home can occasionally turn into a busy madhouse, I'm very ok with him watching the very occasional, mom-approved movie in his room. For those that aren't aware, although you can't block certain movie ratings from being viewed through Netflix, you CAN see the complete list of ALL movies that have been watched through your account. You just need to log into your Netflix account online, then go to Account > See All Instant Watching Activity. It's a little bit of Big Brother that I am not unhappy about at all. CONTACTING CUSTOMER SERVICE
I had been holding off on writing a review until we'd used the clock for a few months. Something happened yesterday that made me change my mind. It's been just under a month, and it's still working. However, yesterday I noticed the actual clock time display was blank, like the clock was unplugged. When the iPod is in the clock and the iHome+Sleep app is open, the time still shows up on the iPod, and all of the clock's other features are still working, but I still don't want parts of this clock dying on us. I got a little upset, and pressed just about every button on the remote and clock to see if we'd somehow turned off the display. Nope. Ugh. I was already thinking about how I'd probably be returning it, when I gave calling iHome a shot. (Customer Service: 800-288-2792 · 8am-4pm EST, M-F)
After two rings, I was connected to an actual English speaking person. At first thought I'd dialed incorrectly. I explained the problem and asked to be connected to someone that could help me. She said SHE could help me! She said the plug may have been bumped or the AC connection may have been pulled out, and if the battery in the iHome was dead, that may have caused the clock to blank out. I doubt any of these scenarios were the case, but there were a lot of kids in and out of the bedroom this past weekend, so you never know. She just said to unplug the radio and pull out the battery for a minute. (Why I hadn't tried this on my own is beyond me, as I'm often telling people to do that very thing if a gadget they have acts up). As the minute was passing, we joked about how the clock is kind of ugly, but really cool. She was great. Normal, not irritated or bored or uncaring or distracted as seems to often be the case if you call Customer Service at any company. After a minute, she had me plug it back in, and sure enough, the clock was back online. I put the battery back in, because I'm pretty sure it isn't dead. With the iPod in place I pressed the "Sync" button on the back of the clock, and once again the time was immediately fixed.
I'm not sure why the clock display 'disappeared', but it came back and is still fine, so I'm not worried about it. Especially when I know I can actually get help with it if I need it. That lady I spoke with was my push to write this review now instead of later. Had that conversation turned out differently, I would NOT have given this product 5 stars, but great customer service, when needed, is so important in my opinion, that at this point I still think the alarm clock deserves it.
This iHome iA63 alarm clock, and the iHome+Sleep app for that matter, have a lot of functions, which makes both somewhat complicated. Most fairly technologically comfortable folks will be fine with using them, but if you're a person that still freaks when Daylight Savings Time ends because it means your microwave clock will be off by an hour for the next 6 months, you may want to steer clear of this clock. Or, at least get help setting this up.PROS
- Small squarish size - about the size of one of those taller/wider paperback books
- Remote control
- Charges iPod/iPhone
- You can leave some types of sleeves on the iPod/iPhone when it's attached (my son's silicone Skullcandy sleeve fits fine when it's on the iHome charger)
- Ability to view iPod/iPhone in vertical or horizontal orientation (horizontal allows you to watch movies)
- Vertical AND horizontal orientation keeps the iPod/iPhone stable
- Horizontal viewing ability means you can watch movies on your iPod
- Button-pressing vertical/horizontal orientation change has "Oooh!" factor for people like me
- FM Radio, unlimited alarms (when using the free iHome+Sleep app), Internet Radio (if you buy the iHome+Radio app)
- Decent, loud-ish speakers
- "Sync" button on back immediately programs the clock time to the time on your iPod/iPhone
- Unlimited number of alarms and alarm settings
- The alarm clock wakes up my "sleeps like the dead" son without fail
- GREAT customer service help!
CONS
- Kind of ugly when an iPod/iHome isn't attached
- No AM Radio
- Possible intermittent problem where clock numbers disappear (has only happened once; unplugging/replugging fixed problem)
- With multiple radio presets and multiple ways to set up alarms, the clock and the iHome+Sleep app may be complicated for some users

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iHome iA9BZC App-Enhanced Dual Alarm Clock Radio for iPhone/iPod with AM/FM presets (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)Just got this today and played around with it for a while. I was thinking of buying the iP9 last week, but am so glad I didn't because this one has been listed on Amazon since then at almost the same price.
I've tested the alarms, which work as they should. While the unit itself has the 2 alarms similar to the older version of this (iP9), the app, which is free to download through the app store, can have many more alarms. The features I really enjoy on the app are being able to choose "bedtime" music, and choose specific songs to play to fall asleep to or wake up to, and you can even set the volume on your individual alarms. The app also has things like the weather displayed on the alarm screen, which is always nice to know when you wake up. What I also really enjoy about this when compared to the regular iPhone alarm is being able to set the time for the snooze. The unit comes with the docks to support multiple devices, but I like that I can also plug my iPhone in without there being a dock since I have a pretty thick case on my iPhone. Another great feature is that by the press of a button on the device, you can sync the time on the clock to match your iPhone time. The one con I have found in the few hours I've had this is that the time does not remain synced, but is not off by more than a minute (this is stated in the user manual as well).
Overall, the fact that I can set the alarms and more from an app makes this alarm clock definitely worth it. The sound quality is also really great and doubles well as speakers in the bedroom.
The app is called iHome+Sleep (FREE), and there is also another one that you can use to wake up to internet radio stations (iHome+Radio) which costs $2.99, although I haven't tried that one out yet.

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Teac HD-1 Clock Radio with iPod cradle and AM/FM HD Radio Receiver (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I've had this radio for about a month. I purchased it as a replacement for my 25 year-old alarm clock radio, and also to see what HD radio was like. Overall, the workmanship of the radio is fine, and the sound quality is decent, given the size and price. The radio has quite a few features packed in for the money, and from that standpoint, it is a good buy. FM reception is good. AM reception is average.
As I primarily use this as an alarm-clock radio, my review comes from using the radio for that purpose. I don't use the iPod docking function, or use the radio for casual listening. As such, the radio has some short-comings as an alarm-clock radio, and that's why I only gave it three stars. If used the radio primarily for something else, like casual daytime listening or an iPod dock, I could easily see rating it higher. The issues with the alarm clock function are as follows:
1) The display is way too bright for an alarm-clock radio, even on the dimmest setting. Particularly if the radio is sitting on a nightstand next to the bed. There are are three brigthness settings, but very little difference between them. Due to the brightness of the backlight, it is very difficult to glance over and see the time when it is dark if you've been sleeping and have just waken up. Backlit LCD is not the best display technology for an alarm-clock application.
2) When the alarm starts the radio, the time is no longer displayed. You can push a button to display the time, but it reverts back to the radio information. Not exactly convenient if you are laying in bed and need to see what time it is. During the alarm-clock function, a time display is more important than the radio station frequency or other HD information. The radio display function should have a display modes with a large time display that can be permanently selected. Perhaps along the bottom where the HD radio information scrolls by. The Sony radios have this feature.
3) When the radio is used as an alarm, the radio turns off 1 hour after it first goes off. For me, 1 hour is a little short, especially if I hit snooze a couple of times. My old radio used a two hour time period. Ideally, this setting could be adjustable.
4) The snooze is 6 minutes. That's a little short for me. Again, it would be nice if this setting was adjustable.
The last three issues could be fixed with some software changes. The first item would require a hardware change. Maybe I can find some tinted plastic film that could be fitted over the display to tone it down a bit.

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Ipod Clock Radio Review

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(More customer reviews)All I can say is "junk". I decided to buy it for my daughter because of the cool colors and it was reasonably priced. I liked that it has a clock radio and ipod charger. But it didn't work at all. The clock/radio worked but when the ipod was on the docking station the ipod had to sit on it a certain way. We had to put something behind the ipod to keep it in that position. So we decided to return it and get another one, thinking it was broken. We couldn't even get the ipod to work on the second one. As for the sound coming out of the speakers...sounded terrible. We did not purchase it through Amazon.

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JBL On Time Micro Speaker System for iPod (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)First, the positives. The clock looks good, it has good features, and it sounds good.
Now, there are two major flaws. One, the clock has an irritating, high-pitched humming noise. This shows it has poor quality. It should not make any noise. Two, the sound is too loud. At it's lowest volume, the sound is very loud. I like to sleep with the music on. With this clock, the volume is too loud at it's lowest setting to sleep.
So, since this product is priced as a premium product, it does not offer any value. There are two flaws that you should not have to deal with at this price point.

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The JBL On Time Micro will make the music on your iPod, iPhone or other MP3 player sound great any time. But mornings are when this system really shines. Wake up to the music that you know will get you going--with or without the help of up to seven independent alarms. An easy-to-read LCD display and easy-to-use touch controls make things, well, easy. You'll face the new day rested and refreshed, your iPod will be charged and ready to go, and life will be good. Isn't it wonderful what a little Micro management can do?

High-performance loudspeaker dock with clock for iPod and iPhoneWhy JBL? Been to a movie or a concert recently? There's a good chance that you were enjoying the show on JBL loudspeakers. If you've watched TV or listened to CDs, what you listened to was more than likely recorded on JBL equipment. For more than 60 years, JBL has been the loudspeaker brand of choice for recording professionals around the world. Now you can enjoy that same renowned JBL sound quality from your iPod or iPhone.

Compatibility The JBL On Time Micro loudspeaker system is compatible with all docking versions of the iPod and iPhone, 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.

Display The large backlit LCD permits easy viewing and menu navigation. Automatic dimming sets the correct brightness level in any room environment.

Time and Alarm Features The JBL On Time Micro system is a revolution in time-keeping. Imagine waking up to your favorite song stored on your iPod or iPhone. Now imagine having seven independent alarms to choose from. You could have alarms set for different days, times or even people. 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.

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 Micro system remembers your source and the last volume setting, even after the system shuts down.

Great JBL Sound The JBL On Time Micro loudspeaker system combines many proprietary technologies to provide the highest quality sound, with astonishing bass and clear, accurate sound from any direction.

Phoenix transducers--The two aluminum-domed, full-range transducers are driven by powerful neodymium magnets.
COE (Computer-Optimized Equalization)--The JBL On Time Micro loudspeaker system equalization is computer-optimized, for a rich, complete soundstage
OCT (Optimized Compression Topology)--The system utilizes a proprietary compression technology to ensure clean, accurate sound at high output levels.


Complete Power Management

Evercharge topology--The JBL On Time Micro charges your iPod or iPhone, 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.

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iHome iP1 Studio Series Speaker System for iPod and iPhone (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I think this system is one of the best, if not the best, sound systems available for iPhone/iPod considering its cost and sound quality. A similar Bose system cost about $400. Yet, IP1 fails in few areas, mainly some basic design areas and secondly sound fine tuning. Good:
-Cost is lesser than similar Bose
-Good sized remote easily controls iPhones or iPod.
-Sound quality is not bad, actually very clean.
-iPhone or iTouch, once docked, lays its back to the device, getting a good support from IP1s plexi-glass surface, preventing accidental breaking of the connection. Bose does not have this advantage.
-Design is appealing to some as it is a bit different (based on personal preference), some likes boxy, minimalist design, like my self.
Bad:
-Yes it sounds nice, but no matter how much you lower the treble, it still sounds high on treble, even with the extra bass.
-No, it does not sound high enough to tremble the room, the volume is in lower end, may be this is good to prevent over load on the speakers.
-The infamous "power brick", which is separate piece than the system is almost three time bigger than an average laptop power brick. It requires extra attention to place into a proper location so it won't be visible. iHome should have designed better brick, AppleTV has some lessons on this area.
-Design is a bit un-minimalistic for my taste. System's design makes it difficult to safely place it or carry it around. You may need to place this in place and leave it there. To much curves/corners. iHome would better box this into a nice quality plastic container for practical purposes.
Conclusion:
- Yes, I would recommend this system to anyone who is looking for a moderately quality sound system with good price. It is well worth to pay around $230 for this system. However, do not expect miracles, and forget about being mobile with this, even in the house.
-I congratulate iHome folks to initiate this type of system, I am hoping they will improve on this in design and sound area. They are almost there. With an inclusion wi-fi radio system, iHome may come up a better product that may crush all the other new music systems out there.
TIPS:
1- You can install the "Shoutcast" app to your iPhone and stream thousands internet radios just like a wi-fi radio, now, you have a wi-fi radio as well.
2- Or, better, you can buy an Airport Express for $99.
Connect it to music system with its 3.5mm connection,
Configure it to connect to your Mac or PC's iTunes application
Play the music you like on your Mac or PC with iTunes application to have the music streamed into the Air port Express which puts it to any sound system.
3- Even, better, (yes it gets better ) you can also install "Remote" application from app store into your iPhone or Touch which controls your iTunes player on your Mac or PC.
In turn, wherever you are in your house, you control your music with iPhone via Remote app (like a remote control, but seeing entire iTunes library on your iPhone/Touch) through wi-fi network, streaming the music into the any stereo via AirPort Express.
Would that work for you?


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Bring studio-quality sound home with iHome's new iP1 Studio Series audio system. Boasting cutting-edge digital audio reproduction and industrial design, the iP1's highly efficient 4-channel amplifier is complemented by the patented Bongiovi Acoustics Digital Power Station technology. It delivers audio the way the artist intended it to sound, through its 4-inch honeycomb woofers and 1-inch silk dome tweeters. Enjoy restored harmonics, increased clarity, and deep bass. The iP1 also supports component/composite video-out so you can watch iPod/iPhone movies on your TV.


Studio-quality sound for your home.
Push the Button, Hear the Difference--DPS by Bongiovi Acoustics Inside the iHome Studio Series is a complex chip-based algorithm that is custom-tuned to maximize its performance. Developed by Bongiovi Acoustics. Engineers with over 40 years of experience in the music recording industry, the Digital Power Station represents the first active digital signal processor to reside on a consumer electronics product.
With the "B" button activated, the Digital Power Station, or DPS, constantly scans the program material and provides accurate boosts to compensate for any deficiencies across the frequency curve. The result is a restoration of once-missing harmonics, brightness, clarity, and presence. It also delivers a deeper, more resonant bass and miraculously extends audio bandwidth, adding peak output to the signal.
Pure Performance The Studio Series iP1 features 100 watts of power to fill your room with stunning sound. A Class-D digital amplifier delivers stereo sound through two 4-inch woofers with custom glass-fiber diaphragms and two 1-inch silk-dome tweeters. An advanced chassis construction further adds to the robust, high-power acoustic performance, and a digital active crossover means you get the most out of each speaker.
iPod Adept The iP1's universal dock with adjustable back support fits any docking iPod model, so you can enjoy your tunes while your iPod charges. An IR remote control is included and features full iPod menu navigation.
The iP1 will also make your iPod/iPhone video content come alive on any TV, with both component and composite video outputs. Enjoy your favorite clips on the big screen.
Plug and Play Use the 3.5-mm stereo auxiliary input to listen back to any portable device with a headphone output.
The iHome Studio Series Bring studio-quality sound home with iHome's new Studio Series audio systems. iHome's Studio Series products represent the cutting edge in digital audio reproduction and industrial design that is complemented by the patented Bongiovi Acoustics Digital Power Station technology. Studio Series speakers supply audio the way that the artist originally intended it to sound.
What's in the Box iHome iP1 Speaker System for iPhone/iPod, remote control, AC adapter, and detachable speaker grilles.

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i.Sound iPad Power View Pro Charge Station Review

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(More customer reviews)Update 3/30/2011: I emailed customer support at i.Sound and they informed me that they are developing a dock adaptor to make the dock compatible with the iPad 2. They offered to send me an adaptor for free when it is ready. I asked when they expected to ship the adaptor, but received no reply and it has been a week. I'll update again when I have any news.
Update, 3/21/2011: My replacement unit arrived today (thanks, Amazon!) and, sad to say, it works no better with the iPad 2. I don't think it is the fault of the charging station; it simply doesn't seem compatible with the newest iPad. That's probably because the iPad 2 is slimmer than the original, and just that difference in thickness is enough to unbalance the way the new iPad sits in the dock: it leans back and loses the charging connection. I think it might be possible to jury rig a fix to make up for the gap, but I plan to contact the manufacture first. It really is too bad that this doesn't work with the iPad 2 as it is a handsome dock that otherwise works well and clears up cord clutter.
Original review, 3/19/2011: I don't know if I just happened to receive a defective product or if this just isn't compatible with the new iPad 2 device, but my iPad 2 does not charge in the dock. The iPad is not in a case, for what it's worth. If I insert the iPad very carefully, it will sometimes display the charging icon for a moment before I hear a beep and it loses the charging connection. My iPhone 4 charges in the dock without any problem. It is in a case, and wouldn't fit in the dock if I were to use any of the included adapters with it. Rather than have to remove the iPhone from its case each time I want to dock it, I just don't use an adaptor.
On the whole, the i.Sound iPad Power View Pro Charge Station looks great and feels extremely solid - much more than I expected. The horizontal iPad holder works great and is hidden when not in use. If only the vertical iPad dock would charge my device! I'm going to send it back in exchange for another and hope that the next one works. I'll update my review depending on how things work out with the replacement unit. Meanwhile, I'd be very interested in hearing if anyone else has managed to get this work with their iPad 2.

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iHome iP47 Bluetooth Clock Radio for iPod and iPhone (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)Be warned, this product only has a 90 day warranty. After owning this product for only five months it began producing an overwhelmingly loud hissing noise that could not be remedied. Thinking I had a year warranty like most modern products, the iHome company quickly informed me of my expired 90 day policy. Now I have a defunct product not even six months old, complete waste of money.

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Look no further for a complete sound system for your iPhone or Bluetooth mobile phone. The iP47 is designed and engineered to shield and avoid annoying iPhone/mobile phone GSM noise so no airplane mode is required--which means that you'll never miss a call again when your phone is docked.

The iP47 supports Bluetooth technology and allows you to wirelessly dial and receive calls through its speakerphone function and to see clearer caller ID on the large LCD. The dual alarm clock radio allows you to wake and sleep to your iPhone music, radio, or buzzer and to set separate alarm times. Stream your music wirelessly from your A2DP Bluetooth-enabled device through the Reson8 speaker chambers to enjoy beautifully enhanced audio sound. Also includes a full-function remote control.

Play and Charge Your iPod The iP47 will play and charge most docking iPod models, so you can enjoy your music while your device charges. Get up and go with a full battery.
Bluetooth Support Answer and place calls with Bluetooth-enabled cell phones using the built-in microphone. Dial a number using the remote or the iP47's keypad and enjoy a hands-free call.
You also can wirelessly stream music from your Bluetooth-enabled phone, PDA, or computer. The iP47 supports the Handsfree, Headset, AVRCP, and A2DP Bluetooth Profiles.
iPod, Radio, Bluetooth, or Buzzer Alarm Wake to your docked iPod, the radio, a Bluetooth device, or--if you must--a classic buzzer alarm. A dual alarm lets you set separate wake times.
Battery backup means you'll still get up on time even in the event of a power outage. If the alarm is set to Bluetooth/iPod, and no device is present, the buzzer is substituted. So you'll always get up on time.
AM/FM Radio Save your favorite AM and FM stations on the 12 user presets for quick access.
Rich Stereo Sound The iP47 boasts two active and two passive speakers, along with Reson8 technology for full, rich sound.
Reson8 is iHome's through-body ported speaker chamber technology. Porting speakers gives better bass response characteristics, and helps the iP47 deliver sound beyond its size.
Auxiliary Input Connect external devices like MP3 or CD players to the rear auxiliary input for your enjoyment.
Full-Function Remote Control Enjoy convenient control from a distance with the included remote--control radio and iPod functions, hit snooze from a distance, and dial or answer phone calls when your Bluetooth phone is connected.
What's in the Box iHome iP47 Bluetooth Clock Radio for iPod/iPhone (Black), Remote control, iPod inserts, AC adapter, AM loop antenna, FM wire antenna, User's manual

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iLuv imm178 Vibe Plus Dual Alarm Clock with Bed Shaker for iPod and iPhone (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)This is the first time that I have ever written a review for a product. I was hesitant on buying it the first time because there were no reviews. Even after owning it for only one day I felt compelled to write a review as I see it is getting only a two star review and it deserves so much better.
I first saw the Iluv Imm178 in a magazine advertisement and thought it sounded wonderful. My husband has to get out of bed at 3:45 for work in the morning. To avoid waking our children up he has always used his alarm on his phone and put it on vibrate. He then clenches his phone all night long and wakes often to ensure he is still holding it. Obviously, he doesn't get a lot of sleep because of this. So, when I saw the bed shaker I thought it would be wonderful (if it worked) so I got this product although I was hesitant because of the lack of reviews. I did look at the older model and considered it but when I looked at the negatives in the review, it looked like the company fixed all of the complaints and I definitely believe they have.
Well, it came in yesterday and although it has only been a day I am so pleased. Now, if you are expecting a Bose sound system, you aren't going to find it. Don't get me wrong, the sound it great, but let's have practical expectations for a $100 alarm clock. The sound surprisingly can fill a room and the bass and treble are adjustable to what your music preference is. We were very pleased with the sound.
The entire unit is easy to use. I had no problems setting the alarms and all the bells and whistles. It really does have quite a few wonderful features. You can even set the snooze to different time increments. It can return 5,7,9, or 15 minutes later. Finally the bed shaker, the reason why I bought it. We first gave it a test run before bed in which I set it 5 minutes ahead. I actually forgot I had set it and it made me jump so high when it went off! My husband used it to wake him up this morning and he woke up immediately. I am surprised that it would not wake up some people. Anyway, we are happy and no more cell phone alarm clock! Thank you Iluv!


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iHome Dual Alarm Clock Radio for iPad®/iPhone® - Black (ID85BZC) Review

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(More customer reviews)It's first and foremost just a speaker dock. Once you add the app, you can completely customize the alarm schedule, but in that case, why this dock compared to any other? Sound quality was okay, no worse than any other clock radio I've ever owned.
It does have a clock built in with very basic alarm capabilities and a battery backup. However, while there are two alarms that can each be set with times for every day, or a combination of one time for M-F and another time for Saturday and Sunday, the ability to program the alarms was very limited. In my case, I get up at the same time Mon, Tues, Thur, and Friday, a different time on Wednesday, no alarm on Saturday, and a third time on Sunday. For me, I would have had to use both alarms for myself; alarm 1 for the "usual" schedule. Then I'd have to set alarm 2 for my Wednesday wake-up, but it would be set for every day, so I'd have to remember to turn off alarm 1 on Tuesday night and turn on alarm 2, then reverse it for Wednesday night. I also couldn't figure out a way to completely disable the weekend alarm without turning the entire alarm off (so it would automatically resume on Monday), and when I asked, tech support either didn't understand the question or chose to evade it.
(I realize most alarm clocks have to be reprogrammed to change the time they go off, and you have to turn them off to prevent them going off, but the description makes the alarm schedule of this one sound really customizable and in that regard, I found it pathetically wanting.)
It worked fine with my iPad 2, with no issues charging or playing. I found it difficult to dock; the connector rocks back and forth and I had to turn the dock around and visually align it to the port. By contrast, my mom's original iPad slid easily into place, and it worked well even with the iPad in an OtterBox case.
My chief concern, and the reason I returned it, was that when the iPad is docked, if you use to app to create a custom alarm, you have to use the alarm sounds built into the app, and the alarm volume is then tied to the dock volume. I keep the volume turned way down as I go to sleep at night, and was concerned that there would be mornings that I'd sleep right through the alarm. Also, because the built-in alarm was so limited, I was concerned that the battery backup built into the dock might not work if the built-in alarm was disabled and the user was relying on app's alarms, though I didn't test it to be sure.

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Memorex MI4604P Mini Alarm Clock Radio for iPod and iPhone (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this to work with my new iPhone after I discovered that none of the iHome models currently support the iPhone 4. I just returned an iHome to Costco when it wouldn't even charge my iPod Touch 4Gen. So I was happy to read on several tech blogs that this one would be compatible with the iPhone 4. So is this one truly functional for the new iPhone? Yes and no.
The clock does charge the phone without any annoying prompts, however the Play/Pause/FF/RW buttons do not work when you play songs via iTunes. Yet, those same buttons work fine when I play songs via Pandora. The thing I was really hoping for was some integration of the built in iPhone alarm. There is none. The options are to wake to a tone, a radio station, or whatever the last song you were listening to on your iPod/iPhone. All of these start out at 20% volume and slowly increase to 70%. Personally, I think I'll stick with the built in one one the phone and just use the clock to charge the iPhone.
Some of the other parts of the clock I like are:
Nice sound, not too tinny; Line-in jack; great dimmer on the clock face; can sync time with phone easily; battery backup; iPhone lays down on an adjustable support; mannish good looks.
Some of the hokey parts are:
No AM radio, no option for line-in alarm; setting the time (manually) and alarm involves spinning the volume knob many many times.
All in all it's a decent way to charge your phone by the bed if the price doesn't bust your budget.

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Memorex MI4604P Mini Alarm Clock Radio for iPod and iPhone (Black)

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