Showing posts with label ipod. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ipod. Show all posts

3/15/2011

XtremeMac Luna Voyager for iPhone/iPod - Black Review

XtremeMac Luna Voyager for iPhone/iPod - BlackI bought this unit for my son for Christmas for use with his Ipod Nano 5G.According to the Apple website, these two products are compatible.However, when my 10-year old plugged it in with much excitement on Christmas morning, the unit did not work.After multiple attempts to call XtremeMac (aka Memorex), their phone lines were too busy to put my call in the queue, and I had to keep calling back.This was my first clue that this was not going to have a happy ending.... I finally contacted a real person, who promptly hung up on me.I called back again only to be disconnected, again.On the third attempt, I talked to a real person who told me that my problem was that the unit was not compatible with the Nano 5G! The hot Nano currently being sold by Apple.What! Since there is actually nothing wrong with the unit, I am not able to return it.The extremely polite Indian man informed me that this was my problem, not his.He does have a very good point.However, I did wish him good luck in getting a new job when his current employer went out of business due to poor customer service.The bottom line is do not buy any product made by XtremeMac.

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Product Description:
Luna Voyager is the perfect alarm clock for home or travel. Its compact design fits nicely on any nightstand and easily into a bag so you can take it with you when traveling. Luna Voyager allows you to automatically set the time from your iPhone and will sound the alarms set on your phone.You can wake to your iPhone, iPod or the buzzer and with battery backup you'll be sure to never miss your alarm. With two custom speakers, it is ideal for personal listening. So whether at home or on the go, Luna Voyager will be there to wake you up!

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2/13/2011

iHome iH26B Portable Travel Alarm Clock for iPod (Black) Review

iHome iH26B Portable Travel Alarm Clock for iPodThis is a fun little device - the perfect size with plenty of features.It fits on my nightstand in place of your typical alarm clock, not taking up any extra room.It easily packs up to go on the road with you.It has custom adapters included for every size of docking iPod, as well as a connector for non-docking iPods.Great sound, great control of sleep vs. wake volumes, and a nice dimming feature with 4 settings to it, so that the light of the clock doesn't keep you awake.And if you forget to dock your iPod, the buzzer alarm will still sound (actually it's a beeping alarm).

If you are a heavy sleeper, or like 90 minutes of sleep music in addition to your wake music, I recommend putting your iPod on shuffle all songs before docking it on this station so that you won't get to the end of your playlist and run out of music.

I only have two complaints about the iHome 2 Go travel alarm clock.One is that my clock seems to gain a few minutes every day, so it ends up being very fast.I reset the time once a week.The other is that I have to remove my iSkin to dock my iPod.I was sure when I bought the skin that it said I wouldn't have to remove it to dock the iPod, but because of how the docking works on this station, I do.

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Product Description:
The iHome iH26B Portable Travel Alarm Clock for iPod and iPod Shuffle (Black) is the perfect portable alarm clock for when you are on the go with your iPod and iPod shuffle. This unit comes with a carrying case with a handle to protect both itself and your iPods during your travels, and lets you not only listen to the music on your iPods, but fall asleep and wake up to it as well.
The iHome iH26B lets you listen to your music while charging your iPod and iPod shuffle simultaneously by docking them in the portable alarm clock station. The alarm clock station features a portable, low-profile design that can easily go anywhere you do, and an auxiliary line-in jack with a patch cord for hooking up other MP3 players or audio devices. This unit wakes you up to your own gently increasing music, unless none is detected from your iPod in which case a buzzer will sound, and features an alarm reset function that shuts off the alarm while automatically resetting it for the same time the following day. The sleep timer function is programmable for a 90, 60, 30, or 15-minute countdown, and even features an adjustable sleep volume that lets you select a comfortable sleep volume level without affecting the wake-to or listening volume levels. The iH26B also comes with a remote control (battery included) that lets you control all its major functions from a convenient distance.
The iHome iH26B uses two stereo neodymium micro driver speakers to provide clear sound across all volume levels. Not only are the alarm and time settings easy to adjust, but has a travel lock feature that maintains your settings so that the time is automatically set as soon as you plug it in, and keeps the unit from accidentally powering on in order to save battery life. The iH26B has a multifunctional LCD display with an adjustable white backlight, and is settable to both 12 and 24-hour operating modes. This alarm clock includes extra convenience features such as the ability to store your shuffle's USB cap while your iPod is docked, and a sure-alarm battery backup (battery included) that maintains your clock settings and ensures the alarm wake-up time in case of a power failure. This unit is powered by the included AC power adapter in order to recharge you iPod, or can run on four AA batteries (not included) for portability, and includes inserts that let it work with all iPod models, including the Nano. The iH26B comes in a sleek, contemporary black finish that matches your iPod, measures 8.22 x 5.9 x 1.65 inches (W x H x D), and is backed by a manufacturer's limited 90-day warranty.
What's in the Box
iHome iH26B travel alarm clock for iPod and iPod shuffle, a remote control, inserts to fit all iPod models, a carrying case with handle, a patch cord for auxiliary in, an AC power adapter, two CR032 batteries for the clock backup and remote control, and a user's manual.

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1/12/2011

RCA RC65i - Clock radio with iPhone / iPod cradle Review

RCA RC65i - Clock radio with iPhone / iPod cradleI am more than happy with my purchase of this iPod alarm clock radio. It is just the right size and fits perfectly on my night stand with a ton of extra space.
- It is actually smaller in footprint than my previous iHome IH9 iPod Alarm Clock. And I actually like this unit better than that one.
- The appearance is very professional with a silver metal and plastic finish on the front with black on the rear. Sound quality is above average for this class of product, although I am not quite sure if it beats the iHome, but it is definitely very close in quality.
- I also like how they use touch controls on the front of the unit for: iPod, Radio, AUX, and Off. The AUX input is obviously a huge plus as you can play any media player that has a typical head phone jack on it.
- The controls are very simple, to set an alarm only requires one button push (or two or three of same button if you want to be waken up by the iPod or AUX).
- The only thing that is somewhat annoying is the fact that the deeper controls are recessed behind the front and kind of hard to figure out if your not looking directly over them.

Other than that I am very happy with my new iPod alarm clock. I got it at a great price and I would definitely recommend it at this price as well as the iHome is nearly $30 more expensive than this one.

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The RC65i was designed with the iPod and iPhone 3G user in mind. This clock radio sound station combines the best in clock radio functionality with high performance sound. Enjoy the ability to listen to, wake from, or charge your iPod or iPhone 3G with bedside convenience.

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1/09/2011

iMode Dock Clock Radio made for iPod, iPod Video, Nano and Mini (Black) Review

iMode Dock Clock Radio made for iPod, iPod Video, Nano and MiniI purchased this item because it had a red digital readout so that it would not light up the entire bedroom.That was fine but after receiving the unit and trying it out, I discovered that the alarm does not work with the iPod.One must manually operate the iPod as the clock will not communicate with it.If I listen to my iPod before going to sleep then the alarm will go to iPod mode in the morning but it will not turn on the iPod.It is NOT an iPod alarm clock, it is merely an radio alarm clock through which one can play an iPod.

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iMode IP202-BLACK iPod Dock Clock Radio plays and charges your iPod. Features include .9 inch display, AM/FM Radio with Alarm Clock, and is made for iPod, iPod Video, iPod Nano and iPod Mini.

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11/27/2010

Hello Kitty Stereo Clock Radio/ Recharging Station for iPod Review

Hello Kitty Stereo Clock Radio/ Recharging Station for iPodI love this stereo/alarm clock. It fits ANY iPod which is nice if i decide to get a new one. IT is easy to program and use and its light weight. The LCD is nice and bright so I can see the time in the middle of the night and the sound quality is really good. The price is very good for all the features like the radio,alarm clock,charging, and stereo functions. Other items like this are around $100, definitely a good buy, I got mine for about $30.

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The Hello Kitty Stereo Clock Radio/Recharging Station for iPod works with the following iPod Units: iPod with Video: 30 & 60GB. iPod Nano: 1, 2, and 4GB. iPod with Color Display: 20, 30, 40, 60GB, and U2 Special Edition. iPod: 20 & 40GB U2 Special Edition. iPod Mini: 4 & 6GB.

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11/24/2010

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

Boston Acoustics HDUOIPW Duo-I Plus iPhone/iPod Dock AM/FM Stereo Radio and Clock FunctionsI recently purchased this product for use with my iPhone 3GS. The sound quality is superb, rivaling that of Bose systems. The alarm clock feature works brilliantly and the remote is the icing on the cake. I really enjoy the touch-sensor 360 Snooze Bar, an intuitive design that keeps you from smacking the dock when you want to snooze. There is even a plug-in slot on the back for a sub woofer upgrade, just in case the bass isn't enough for you. Oh, and did I mention? The display automatically dims according to the lighting in your room, and you can adjust the overall brightness to suit your liking in the dark. Genius! If you want a nice dock for your iPod/iPhone with second-to-none sound quality, the functionality of an alarm clock, and state-of-the-art features, then I strongly recommend this product!

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Product Description:
The Duo-I Plus is an iPhone/iPod Dock with AM/FM Stereo Radio and Clock Functions.Option 1: listen to your favorite music and playlists while you charge your iPhone/iPod. Option 2: enjoy noise-free reception of even distant radio stations.The versatile Duo-i plus offers big-system sound that fits virtually anywhere — your family room, kitchen, office, or all of these and more. With dual alarms and Boston's 360˚ S-n-o-o-o-o-o-z-e Bar, Duo-i plus also makes a great bedside radio — and you can be sure of waking up to the music that gets you going.The unique shape of Duo-i plus is one key to its exceptional performance.Left and right full-range speakers are isolated from each other in separate acoustic chambers for rich, distinct stereo sound.Another key is proprietary BassTrac audio processing for clean bass at all listening levels.The two technologies work together to deliver stunningly realistic reproduction of your favorite music — in any genre, anywhere.

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11/08/2010

Tivoli Audio SongBook AM / FM Alarm Clock Travel Radio, Silver Review

Tivoli Audio SongBook AM / FM Alarm Clock Travel Radio, SilverWith iPod auxiliary, premium speaker, and above average AM/FM reception, the Songbook is an attractive radio. I've had mine for 3 years. It locks on stations well. The speaker is not overwhelming in volume or bass but produces a warm sound. The speaker is not as rich as Tivoli's brother, the Model One, but the Songbook, perhaps because of its telescopic antenna, gets far better FM reception. One of the advantages of the silver color is that it is aluminum, not rubber like the other colors and the rubber radios hold dirt, which is not easy to clean.

If the Songbook is too pricey for you, you can get similar speaker sound and superior AM/FM reception from the similarly sized Sangean PR-D7 (3-inch mono speaker) or the Sangean PR-D5 (2.5-inch dual stereo speakers).

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Product Description:
The SongBook travel radio delivers the wealth of programming that FM and AM have to offer, in Tivoli's trademark high-fidelity sound. Add that to the sensitive digital tuner, alarm clock, sleep timer, and built-in charger for NiMH/NiCAD batteries, and you have a first class portable clock radio.

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11/07/2010

Timex Auto Set Clock Radio - T307S Review

Timex Auto Set Clock Radio - T307SWhat differentiates this alarm clock from the others?Quite a few things separate this clock from most of the pack.I have listed the noteworthy features of this clock below:

1.The battery backup assures you won't oversleep

2.There is a battery indicator so you know when to change the battery backup

3.You never need to reset the time when the power goes out.The clock is preset at the factor and has the correct time when you plug it in. You select from the following time zones (Atlantic, Eastern, Central, Mountain, Pacific, Alaskan, or Hawaiian)

4.You can set the clock for day light savings time and make leap year adjustments to keep the time and week on track

5.You can set the clock to have different times during the week and weekend all at one time

6.There is a dual alarm feature

7.There are many different options for what you will wake up to (Radio, Nature Sounds, or Buzzer)

8.You can adjust the illumination on the face if you like a dark room or a bright display

9.Four nature sounds (Ocean Surf, Birds, Brook, or Wind Chimes)

10.There is a timer that will turn off the nature sounds or radio in either 90, 60, 30 or 15 minutes so that you can fall asleep to sound

11.You can preset 18 radio stations

For the money, this is a nice alarm clock.


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Product Description:
With a large and varied line of watches, Timex has the style for everyone. From the locker room to the boardroom, there is a great Timex style timepiece for you.PRODUCT FEATURES:Time and date are preset at the factory; just plug it in and it sets itself;Touch button activates music from your mp3 or CD;Wake up to AM/FM radio station, nature sounds or buzzer;Dual alarm system with two individual wake times and alarm sounds;Buzzer alarm wake up gradually with increasing frequency;Sleep to radio, with 90-minute programmable sleep timer;Calendar with Year/Month/Day up to 2099;Sure alarm battery backup system guards against power failures.

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8/28/2010

Dual Dock Alarm Clock Review

Dual Dock Alarm ClockThis is my second iHome, the first was a single dock that worked for about 6 months and then the volume and tuner knobs stopped working. Luckily we saved the remote or this would be in the trash. My new, 2 month old, iHome (dual dock) is still working, but two of the lit buttons do not light anymore (see the importance of this in next paragraph). Both units have decent sound quality and options. There are multiple alarms which are helpful.

As far as the design of the dual dock iHome goes, I wish iHome would figure out a few things. For one, the buttons are all flush with the body, so it is impossible to set, reset etc, the alarm without turning the lights on or upping the light control on the iHome (since the lit buttons aren't lighting anymore, bedroom lights must come on). Oh yeah that - when you press the snooze bar, the iHome lights toggle through the different brightness settings. This seems like a good idea, and it is totally necessary since even at the lowest setting it lights up my whole room. The bad part of this design is that to sleep, the iHome lights have to be off (unless you like a lit room) and because of that you can't read the time.

iHome must use the cheapest switches that they can find because both iHomes that I have had switch problems within a few months. they have the best sound for the price, as well as options. I wouldn't buy one without a waranty (include that in the purchase price for comparison).

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General Electronics - iHome double iPod/iPhone dock and alarm clock- Play and charge iPhone and docking iPod models- Three independent alarms to wake to iPhone/iPod, playlist, radio or buzzer- Full range stereo speakers featuring Reson8 chamber for detailed, dynamic sound- Sync button allows user to sync unit with iPhone time- Bass, treble, 3D and balance controls- AM/FM radio with 16 presets- Remote included- 1 Year limited manufacturer's warrantyIHIP88GK

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8/08/2010

Denon S-32 Internet Radio with Built-in Speakers and 2-Alarm Clock Review

Denon S-32 Internet Radio with Built-in Speakers and 2-Alarm ClockI did a lot of research before I got this unit.It came down between the Philips Streamium and the Denon S32.I decided to go with the S32 because of past experiences with Philips - they make awesome products, but they have the nasty habit of canceling production AND pulling all support (Many years ago - 14 to be exact - I had a Philips Nino PDA, and all of a sudden: bye-bye! from the company!) Unlike other folks, I did read the description of this product, so I did not expect a CD nor a DVD player (weird!)

The pros: Internet radio, ability to create favorites lists - so it adds a semblance of organization to the thousands of radio stations that you can end up with! News from around the World, in their original languages. I speak several languages and this is a great way to keep the practice up! Deep rich sound, not over bassy like other systems.I love the high contrast white led display - I can read it from almost any angle (while in bed - perfect!) and you can always dim it if you think is too bright.I also really like the sleep function, I like to read before going to sleep and this function serves as a reminder!

The cons: no Mac support! What up with this???!!! Even though it says: "Plays audio stored on PC or Macintosh computers..." NOT true... I read the instructions, top to bottom and unless I missed something (or I was having too many drinks!) I did not find any mention whatsoever of Mac, anywhere, at all! - that's the 1st star off.The 2nd star off comes because of poor WiFi reception.It comes with a bitty 3db antenna, come on, for the price, they could've thrown in at least a 7db antenna!I have a "Chumby" ([...]) which is also a WiFi radio player (of sorts) and this bitty thing has much better reception than the S32 unit; I solved the problem by getting an Airport Express and extending the coverage of my Airport Extreme... kind of disappointed about the reception issue (but solved by spending $100 extra!) Another fact, but I do not consider it a negative (more or less) is that I cannot charge my iPhone on the S32 - kind of silly, when almost all iPod products coming out these days CAN charge the iPhone - but then I appreciate the peace and quiet of not having a phone in my room when I go to sleep!

Overall:Highly recommend it!

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The Denon S-32 wireless network music system with built-in speakers and 2-alarm clock, one of Denon's first two networked audio products, delivers a smart way to play music from your computer throughout the home. The WiFi certified S-32 offers the ability to stream music either via Ethernet, or wirelessly, from internet radio sources and other network attached storage devices such as PC or Mac computers on the network. The S-32 built-in speakers were targeted to have internationally accepted sound reproduction that is excellent for music with a powerful bass response. Its mono-out allows the use of separate subwoofer of one's choice if ever required. The S-32 comes with a clock with two alarms with auto clock set-and-adjust via internet, and FM/AM radio as well as a built-in dock for iPod for easy drop-in functionality.

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8/05/2010

iMode Alarm Clock Radio iPod Docking Station (Black) Review

iMode Alarm Clock Radio iPod Docking StationI was so excited to receive my iMode from my wife for Christmas 2008. All the main features seemed to work -- AM/FM Radio, iPod, Alarm Clock x 2 -- except the remote control. It comes with a battery. Since it didn't worked, I assumed it was drained and I replaced it with a new battery. It still didn't work. This was disappointing, because this was not a simple on/off remote. This remote allowed the user to complete EVERY function that can be done on the console of the iMode itself. This is a rare completely inclusive remote for the price.

I called the maker of iMode for a replacement remote since the product is under warranty. I was told to exchange it at the store for a new one (makes sense). I asked what to do if the store didn't have it, and Curtis told me to call them back for a remote. The store was indeed sold out of them, and was not planning on restocking after the holiday (holiday promotion). I called iMode maker back as requested. They told me that I must return it to the store, that the store must call iMode maker to explain that they sold a product with faulty remote, Curtis would then send the new remote to the store where I could pick it up. After all this above action taken, iMode maker told the store that the customer must request the remote under the warranty. I'm done...I left the iMode at the store and requested a full refund. I'm sad to write this review, since the product is potentially great (especially for the bang for the buck), but the low quality of the product and the low quality of the customer service and return policy/protocol, left me with the feeling of iMust Return My iMode.

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iMode IP220-BLACK features plug in iPod and playback music, PLL Digital AM/FM Tuner/Stereo Radio, iPod menu Navigation from the remote control, LCD alarm clock display, Alarm by iPod allows you to wake to iPod or Radio or Buzzer. Additional features include Sleep Control, Electric volume, remote control for iPod and Aux in.

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7/10/2010

Tivoli Audio SongBook AM / FM Alarm Clock Travel Radio, Blue Review

Tivoli Audio SongBook AM / FM Alarm Clock Travel Radio, BlueThe new Tivoli Songbook is one sweet, versatile radio.I was reluctant to order it because it was brand new model and I couldn't find any reviews, but I'm glad I overcame my reluctance and purchased this radio.I consider it expensive for an AM/FM radio so I expect serious performance for the money--I was not disappointed.It's Tivoli, so I expected sound quality and Tivoli delivers.The sound isn't quite as full as the Model One, but it's more than adequate.For talk radio, it's simply the best sound I've heard from any radio.

One reason I hesitated purchasing was because I planned to use this as a table radio more than a travel radio--the lack of external antenna jacks was a concern because I have trouble with AM reception in my area.The real surprise was the reception--this small radio locked on and pulled in signals that I have trouble pulling in with some of my better radios like the GE Superadio or Grundig Satellit 800--all while delivering a clear, clean signal.Admittedly, I'm not a DXer, and I'm not suggesting this is the radio for that purpose, but it's performance, particularily on AM, is impressive for such a small package.

Performance was great using the aux input on a Sirius tuner as well as MP3 and CD.

Overall, it has the look and feel--as well as performance--of a quality product.

One thing that you should be aware of--this model uses an outboard transformer--a relatively large wall wart.That negates some of the travel versatility, IMO, but isn't a problem for home use. One of the smart design features is the wall hang slot on the back--I promptly mounted the thing over my nightstand and cleared off the space formerly eaten up by my cheap, tinny sounding clock radio.

It's a rare day that a product meets my expectations, much less exceeds them, but this is a great radio!

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Whether traveling for business or pleasure, in today's world, having access to news and music is increasingly becoming a necessity rather than a luxury. SongBook delivers the wealth of programming that FM and AM has to offer, in the Tivoli Audio trademark high-fidelity sound. Add that to the sensitive digital tuner, alarm clock, sleep timer, and built-in charger for NiMH/NiCAD batteries, and you have a first class portable clock radio. FM and AM work in Europe and North America.The unique rubberized coating helps to protect SongBook from Mother Nature's elements and from everyday wear and tear. Includes a rear keyhole cut-out for easy wall mounting. And with multiple colors to choose from, you're sure to find one that suits your style. Features include a digital alarm clock with wake to music or beep tone, sleep function, auto manual tuning with 5 station presets, and auxiliary input and stereo headphone output. Its on-demand blue backlit LCD makes for easy viewing in difficult lighting conditions. Enjoy superb AM and FM performance or the go, or add your ipod, MP3 player or portable CD for outstanding portable playback. Operates using included external power supply or six AA alkaline/NiMH/NiCAD batteries or 12V source (batteries and 12V adapter not included).

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