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

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(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.

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iHome iH16 Portable Speaker System for iPod (Gray) Review

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(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!

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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

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

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(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

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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

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

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(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.

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

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(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..

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

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(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.

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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
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JBL On Stage Micro Portable Speaker Dock for iPod (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)[UPDATE: Suddenly the value appears to be with black and/or silver JBL Micros. In answer to a question, yes, the Micro comes with a small, compact power adapter. One caution: most iPod dock-speakers can be quite "fussy" about which iPod models they choose to charge and play or simply play and not charge. Check on the return policy of the product, especially if it's not coming directly from Amazon, and be sure to test it frequently and thoroughly for the first couple of weeks. It's not entirely clear what distinguishes the newer Micro II from this 2008 model, but I would assume that the newer model has been minimally tweaked to cover some newer players. Also, although Amazon's prices are among the most reasonable anywhere, some bargains can occasionally be found in warranteed refurb models through the JBL store (located on that "other" big site). Finally, in answer to the purists who find any discussion of speakers used to play MP3 files without merit, there are many degrees of compression in MP3 files, with 128 kbps by no means the "norm." Moreover, even at 128 kbps the differences in the quality of sound is often as dramatic as night and day among some of these little overachievers.]
Presently this JBL On Stage Micro is going for 60% below the price of any other color, making it a no-brainer pick-up among docking speakers normally selling on Amazon for $100 or slightly more. JBL is a stylish, quality brand manufactured by Harmon International--durable, dependable, crisp-sounding. Despite the sharply divided reviews, the sound quality of virtually all speakers in the $80-$150 range is the same, with minor variations subject to differences in taste. I've found popular rechargeable units such as those made by Altec and Logitech to be unstable--sometimes changing iPod models will throw them off completely, requiring a reset with no guarantee of a fix. The JBL Micro, on the other hand, can be depended upon to deliver with either its AC connection or AA non-recharging alkalines.
Best disregard low-end merchandise--iLuv, GPX, Colby, J-Win and, unless you're looking for a clock radio, iHome. The sound is best described as "plastic-like," clearly inferior to a monaural speaker such as that of a Tivoli, Sangean, or Boston Acoustics radio. If you want a substantially improved system, one that goes beyond merely "covering" the entire frequency range to "reproducing" the sounds of the actual instruments, think more in the $200-300 range and look for a Klipsch iGroove, Athena iVoice, or Bose Sound Dock (the drawback--they're not for portable, battery use).
[In response to some misleading reviews: the JBL Micro has proven one of the more durable systems in its price range, and it comes with exceptionally smart packaging (form-fitting, padded storage bag with places for the adapter, remote and cord), guaranteed to make a great impression even before it's been used. Finally, it indeed DOES have a volume control--the left button for softer; the right for louder. Bass is admittedly weaker than some models in this range, but treble is superior and power is ample. If you hear cabinet "rattling," back off on the volume of your source; if you get a loud "hum," simply do an off-on reset. And hang on to the tiny remote (or learn how to live without it). Harmon's answer to my question about a replacement is usually, "It's out of stock."

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Magnasonic MiC1000K Digital FM Alarm Clock Radio Speaker Dock for iPod/iPhone with Dual Alarm & Auto Time Sync (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I didn't need to look at the instructions to get this going and set the alarm. It is very easy to use.
The iPod/iPhone sits pretty high up. The dock is not recessed, and the unit is very light weight, so I have placed it on a shelf that is somewhat protected from my knocking it to the floor if and when I fumble for it to shut it off. It really does not seem very sturdy, and I question how long it will last, but, so far, it's working great.
The sound is nice and clear, and the fm radio reception is excellent. Much better than the other clock radio I have in my room. The charging connector for the my iPhone fits nicely and works well. I gave it four of five stars, because it works well, but feels kind of cheap, even at this price level.

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Your mood throughout the day is often dictated by how your day begins. If you are waking up abruptly or to irritating music on the radio, it can have a negative impact on your mood and give you a dreaded case of the Mondays. Start the day off right by waking up to only music you enjoy with the Magnasonic Clock Radio Dock for iPod/iPhone. This alarm clock will play any song from your music collection, and comes with a wealth of great features not found in most alarm clocks--automatic time synchronization, dual alarm settings, a space-saving design, and more. This clock radio was created to make your life easier.
Justdock your iPhone or iPod into this sleek and stylish alarm clock radio and the time is set

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NAXA Electronics NI-3205 Two Sided Portable AM/FM Stereo Radio with CD Player and Dock for iPod Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this CD player for my daughters room and its been working great since we purchased it. I guess my only compliant is that the volume increase/decrease option is not available on the remote and it took me a minute to find it where it was on the actual radio. Turns out its a dial on the left hand side, opposite side of the AM/FM turner. Also - I put batteries in the radio and they dont seem to provide a DC voltage. They were new batteries so it shouldn't be an issue with the them... I am still looking into this. The ipod option is great and we have been using our iphones to play pandora, etc. Its very portable and we really like it so far. Its definitely worth the price. Also has a small clock that lights up blue at night so you can see the time in the dark.

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Haier ACR1 Auto Clock Set Radio with iPod Dock Review

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(More customer reviews)Because this alarm clock with IPod dock was cheap, I did not expect too much and I don't need a high quality sound system alarm clock. Sound was ok. Time and alarm are not difficult to setup. However, I stopped using this alarm clock after one night because the thing lit up my room and I couldn't sleep. I needed an alarm clock, not an additional lamp.

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BeoTime Review

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(More customer reviews)When it said it could turn on your lights, TV, radio, DVD, etc., et., to wake you up and you could use it as a remote control, I assumed it was a learning remote control. It is NOT. I read the brief start up guide that came with the unit from cover to cover -- almost no information provided. I went online to try to find a real manual -- found it, downloaded it. (They should have included a manual with the unit.) Read it completely. The only "programming" there is is a list of cryptic Bank $ Olufsen device initials to choose from. So if you are a heavy Bang & Olufsen user, you have lots and lots of wonderful capabilities with Sleep Time Out, Waking up to a particular track of a CD, etc. This thing is completely worthless to me.

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iHome iH5 Clock Radio and Speaker System for iPod (White) Review

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(More customer reviews)I've been long needing a new alarm clock/radio for my bedroom now and luck has it that SDI Tech just put out on the market something that I was looking for. The iHome is essentially an alarm clock radio with a docking station for the iPod. The unit is no bigger than a regular clock radio, measuring 9.2 in [234mm] width, 2.7in [69mm] height and 5.5in [141mm] depth so it can comfortably fit even on a small nightstand. Packaging contains the unit itself, instructions manual, removable docking station to fit the different kinds of iPods, back-up batteries for when power goes out [we all hate to see the flashing 12:00 when this happens], power adapter and an external radio antenna. No remote control though! You have to purchase it separately and it comes free if you buy one of their hard iPod cases for around $40 if I remember right. A smart marketing move, but deplorable. Just include the remote!
Sound quality is what to be expected of speakers of that size. SDI claims to be using an innovative "tunnel sound" system called Reason8 [resonate, how cool :/]. They're pretty loud at full blast but I was hoping they would offer a deeper, stronger sounding bass. I have a similar sized pair of computer desktop speakers that came with one of my old Hewlett Packard computers that offer better sounding bass. For those that don't listen to a lot of techno, I suppose it's no biggie. Reason8 does sound better than most other competitors out there tough, but doesn't quite touch Bose or Altec Lansing.
The iHome has some very cool features. Even without a docked iPod it can still offer quite good functionality: alarm clock, radio. On the back of the unit there is aline in on the back so you can connect pretty much any audio device and listen through the speakers. The Snooze button also adjusts the display brightness, offering 3 different settings. Also found on the back of the unit there is a small button for daylight savings time, sleep volume adjustment and clock set-up.
Dock an iPod and things get interesting. While charging it, you can listen to music directly through it, you can set it so it automatically shuts off at intervals ranging from 120 minutes to 60 to 30 to 15. As the timer approaches zero, volume slowly and subtly turns itself down.
You can set it so when it's time to wake up, you will be awaken to the sound of music coming from your little mp3 player.
Gripes:
Remote control not included. What gives? Smart marketing move, as I've mentioned above, but it would have been nice to have it included, given the unit's price.
Even on the lowest brightness setting I still find the unit too bright for my taste. The blue hue lights up my whole room. I sent an e-mail to SDI tech support inquiring about ways to make it dimmer, no response yet. If this is to be an alarm clock radio, why didn't they offer more than just 3 brightness settings? If nothing else, I think I'll find some translucent duct tape and put it over the front display, trying my best to make it blend with the design.
Buttons on the top have a different color than the front display. The front is a warm blue, the buttons are orange. I personally think from a design standpoint the unit would have looked more ballanced if it was in a single color.
Speaking of buttons, they seem rigid to the touch, giving off a loud click when pressed. The round turn buttons for volume and settings are a bit tricky to use. It may be just my unit but I found both to be sometimes unresponsive and when they finally do work, they are too touchy. I think it would have been a very nice feature if, for the price claimed on such a unit, the buttons would have been replaced with tactile wheels, just like the iPod.
Radio antenna cable has a plug that's actually in the middle of the cable itself. It would have been nice if the thing actually plugged in the very back of the unit, so if it wasn't needed [like in my case], one wouldn't have to worry about ducking away 3 inches of useless tangle.
Another nice feature would be the ability to select exactly what song on the iPod to wake up to. Presently, the thing just picks up where it left off playing the night before.
My Samsung cellphone is at fault for the following gripe, having spoiled me rotten. My phone has 3 settings for alarms: daily, Monday through Friday or Saturday and Sunday. Would be nice if the iHome had a similar feature, so if you go to bed late on a Friday and forget to turn off the alarm, you won't be awaken Saturday morning.
Final Thoughts:
I purchased this unit primarily because I wanted a system that allowed me to listen to my tunes as I read a book before going to sleep. I also needed a new, functional alarm clock. The SDI iHome paired these two needs into one nice option. I had $100 worth of gift certificates at Best Buy so I figured why not. If it wasn't for my abovementioned "overdue" needs, I probably would have waited. Wait and see what the competition comes out with. Wait for the price to go down a bit because as it stands right now, it's a bit high. If you end up purchasing it, rest assured that it's a nice gadget that will surely serve you well. Nice features, good sound quality, best suited to be used in a bedroom.

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With its built-in docking station and clean, contemporary design, the iHome iH5 clock radio is the perfect complement for your Apple iPod digital music player. Not only does the iH5 let you listen to your iPod music free from cumbersome headphones, it lets you fall asleep or wake to music you've loaded into your iPod. You can also wake or sleep to FM/AM radio or wake to a traditional buzzer. The compact unit measures roughly 9 x 3 x 6 inches (W x H x D) yet comes complete with stereo speakers, drift-free digital FM/AM radio tuning, a multifunction LCD with adjustable backlighting, and the ability to charge your docking iPod's battery right from its center seat. (The iH5 includes handy inserts to accommodate any type of docking iPod: 3G, 4G, iPod mini, or iPod photo.) Immediately upon plugging it in, the clock will set itself, drawing on its factory-installed 100-year calendar (year/month/day, 2000 to 2099). The clock will maintain accuracy all on its own, even self-adjusting for daylight savings time and leap years. Fall asleep to your favorite station or a carefully chosen iPod playlist using the unit's programmable sleep timer (15 to 120 minutes in 15-minute increments). Gradual Wake and Gradual Sleep features will increase (on wake-up) or decrease (on sleep) the system volume so as not to startle you. Adjustable sleep volume lets you select a comfortable "sleep" volume level without affecting the wake-to or listening volume levels. A supplied analog audio interconnect affords hookups with non-docking iPods, other MP3 players, cassette players, or other audio devices. Other features include automatic frequency control (AFC) for enhanced FM reception, an amber backlight on all primary buttons, and optical knobs for precise volume/tuning. For extra security, if you've selected iPod as your wake-to source and your iPod isn't docked, a buzzer will sound instead. The clock also comes with Sure Alarm battery backup--just install two AA batteries to activate the feature. In the event of a power failure, or if you disconnect the AC power cord to move it, the Sure Alarm system will maintain your clock and alarm setting for the life of the batteries, ensuring that the alarm will sound at the set time. The iH5 is "Made for iPod"-certified by Apple. What's in the Box Clock radio, a stereo analog audio interconnect, dock inserts for any type of docking iPod (3G, 4G, iPod mini, iPod photo, and iPod nano), an AC power adapter, and a user's manual with warranty information.

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Altec Lansing inMotion iM600 USB-Charging Portable Speaker System with FM Receiver for iPod (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)***** UPDATE: *****
It is July 2010. We bought this in April 2009. Yesterday all functionality stopped. The light shows up on the unit when it is plugged in, but it does not turn on. It will charge the iPods, but no longer plays music. The 1 year warranty has passed. I'd still recommend this product. My wife used it everyday. She carries it with her around the house. I would recommend getting the 2-year or 3-year extended warranty.
*****
I did the research on these a while back and was sure I was going to wait until I could get a Bose. After reading all of the reviews here, I decided to get this little guy.
We use it everyday. Actually, it is in use most of the day. We use it in the kitchen, in the living room when we're reading the paper, I took it with me when I was painting our old house we are about to sell and set it outside. The volume cranked great outside, and the battery lasts and lasts. Keeps my ipod topped up too.
The important thing for us is that the sound is good quality at low volumes (we have small children). And yes, it is perfect. Good crisp quality. The bass is not a subwoofer, but it is impressive how well it sounds coming out of such a tiny device.
Don't research any more products. If you need something that you can take with you just about anywhere and don't want to have to worry about plugging it in, and you want the sound to be great, and you want the device to look great - stop researching, stop stressing, just BUY THIS THING. You'll be glad you did.
We are.

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Listen and charge your iPod at home, office, or dorm with this stereo speaker with iPod dock and FM tuner. Got another digital media player? There's a connecting port for listening as well! The Altec Lansing iM600 sound system offers stereo sound from dual 2-inch neodymium drivers optimized for high-frequency extension (better highs, in other words). It offers more power and output than any other system in its class and, what's more, it features another Altec Lansing engineering innovation called the Expanded Sound Stage technology: ESS makes the speakers sound further apart than they really are, giving the user a heightened stereo effect. The iM600 also features a stereo FM radio and can double as a clock radio when plugged in to an electrical outlet (AC adapter included). It includes rechargeable Li-ion batteries and a wireless remote. And it syncs and charges all dockable iPod models. Input jack - For second device connection, including CD, DVD, and MP3 players Weighs only 2.1 pounds (0.9 kg) For 4G iPods; Compatibility: iPod mini; iPod classic 3G, 4G, 5G, 5.5G, 6G; iPod nano 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G; iPod touch 1G, 2G; auxiliary input connects to any CD, DVD, or MP3 player using a stereo mini-plug

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Altec Lansing M202 Altec Lansing Dual-Charging iPod Dock Review

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(More customer reviews)The Altec Lansing M202 is a neat, convenient little speaker dock, with surprisingly okay sound for a very small unit. Its strong points are its size -- much tinier than you'd think from the photos, easy to tuck into a corner of a bedside table or a shelf -- and the dual docks, allowing it to be home base for a couple's iPhones or one person's phone and iPod. The unit is straightforward and simple to operate, even without the free custom app (which is a nice touch). But the quality of its construction is surprisingly cheap considering the price; it's a flimsy, lightweight plastic speaker enclosure, with unattractive, cheap cloth permanently fixed over the speakers, and there are some obvious assembly problems like misaligned seams. (Also note that, though the unit does work with the iPhone 4, it only includes plastic dock shims for the 3G/3Gs and the iPod Touch; other iPod and iPhone models can only be docked loosely. It's a weird oversight considering the near-zero cost of these plastics.)
The sound quality is fine, even good for such a small unit, but not miraculous. Given that the unit is built around two very, very small (approx. 2.5") drivers stuck in a lightweight ported plastic enclosure, the sound it puts out is, unsurprisingly, very light on bass and tends to be almost painfully bright on some music. I found this a particular problem listening to jazz -- Miles Davis's trumpet was so bright, almost tinny, that it completely overpowered the rest of his band -- while guitar-based rock came out much better, sounding almost as well-rounded as it would on a larger stereo system. Podcasts and vocals are a good fit for this unit, but I wouldn't even want to try listening to hip-hop on something this bass-deficient.
So, this is a nice enough product just on its merits, but its price is a problem. The M202 is stuck in no-man's-land at this price point. Despite the convenience of its dual docks, this speaker dock is caught between, on the one hand, much cheaper units that are about as good as it, and on the other, only slightly more expensive ones that are much, much better. If you want a speaker dock primarily in order to listen to music, there are many others to consider first: units such as the SpeckTone Retro or the Yamaha PDX-30 are competitively priced, better-constructed, and produce far better sound. For light vocal listening and bedside convenience, you can get any of a hundred products of similar flimsy-plastic construction quality, for much less than the price of this unit, that still won't sound too much worse. Unless you have a specific need for the dual iPhone/iPod docks, the M202 is probably not the best value for your money, even though it's a perfectly nice, compact, convenient unit.
[Update: I'm revising my rating down to 2 stars after living with the unit for several more months. Despite the manufacturer's claim that the unit is shielded, loud, pulsing cellular interference has been a recurrent problem with an iPhone docked in the M202. And the endless reminders to install the dock-specific app every time the phone is re-docked are a real annoyance.]

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