Showing posts with label radio. Show all posts
Showing posts with label radio. Show all posts

3/09/2011

Small Portable AM/FM Shortwave Radio Review

Small Portable AM/FM Shortwave RadioPaid $39.98 at J & R Music World.Best in class.While this radio is not for the serious SW listener, it is just right for the international traveler who is concerned with space and reception.And, at this price point if it is lost or stolen you're only out $40.Sound on AM bands better than average...on FM also OK...does receive stereo with headphones...SW reception better than average, that is expected with a C Crane product...service also good, that too is expected with C Crane...size of the radio a bit large but OK...drawbacks....dial light a bit dim...and when you turn radio on with am band engaged you get a strange beep..but that's tolerable..overall, don't waste hundreds of dollars on a sony or grundig....most likely this C Crane radio will fill your needs at a very reasonable price point....I give it six stars

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Finally, there is a compact radio that delivers high quality reception, the CCRadio AM/FM/Shortwave Pocket Radio. AM reception is considered best in class for any radio this size and both FM and Shortwave reception are exceptional as well. Moving from band to band and searching for stations has been made easy with the combined use of a "Favorites" button and turning the tuning knob. A large lighted LCD screen displays all radio information as well as clock, alarm, snooze and sleep timer functions. Scroll through stations using the tuning knob or use a direct-key entry. There are 200 memory settings that are retained even when batteries go dead or you reset the radio. The package includes a convenient carrying case and ear bud headphones (if you don't want to play it outloud over the speaker), which allows you to enjoy music while on the road, camping, boating....or anywhere you go. This product requires the use of two AA batteries, sold separately, which will power the radio for up to 70 continuous hours.SW BandDifferent SW Bands work better at different times of the day, year and even solar cycle. The short-wave receiver-quality reception of AM radio stations is strong enough up to pick up reception up to 500 miles away.

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3/06/2011

Digital AM/FM Table Top Radio - White Review

Digital AM/FM Table Top Radio - WhiteThis is a very appealing clock radio with digital readout that gives you name of song, artist, and other information as you listen. The mono aural speaker is warm and full. The radio is attractive, solid and well-built, evincing nothing cheap or plastic-laden. The AM is very good. Most FM stations come in strong. But hard-to-get FM stations like 89.3 from Pasadena (I live 40 miles away in Torrance) requires that I move the FM antenna, but this is not a big deal, just a nitpick.

Another important point: Because this radio has a remote control, it works great in your computer office. You can keep the WR-2 six feet or so away from your computer and avoid interference as you toggle stations and volume with your remote.

Post Script: Make sure to turn on the external antenna switch in the back of the Sangean. It improves reception by tenfold.

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Product Description:
3 inch 7W full range speaker with enlarged magnet Clock and alarm functions - wake to radio or buzzer 10 AM/FM memory presets 9 1/2 inch W x 4 1/2 inch H x 6 inch D Includes remote upc code: 729288029229.

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2/26/2011

Sony ICF-C25 - Clock radio Review

Sony ICF-C25 - Clock radioThis is a pretty decent clock.9 minute snooze is better than 10, I think.I had a clock once with an adjustable sleep timer.This one is fixed at 59 minutes.

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Product Description:
This Dream Machine offers an AM/FM radio, a choice of radio or buzzer alarm, and a red display. An oversized snooze button gives you nine extra minutes of sleep in the morning. It also features a 59-minute sleep timer and has the following frequency ranges: FM: 87.6 to 108 MHz; AM: 530 to 1605 kHz. An optional 9-volt battery (not included) keeps the radio, alarm, and clock operating during a power outage. The clock comes with a one-year warranty.

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2/21/2011

GPX WF308 Multi-function Flashlight Radio Combo (Red) Review

GPX WF308 Multi-function Flashlight Radio ComboI like this product except for the clock feature. Having a clock running on an item that is mostly for emergencies just means that the batteries are going to be less effective than I want them to be. Crank lever improvement in design but radio still to easy to turn on by accident.

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GPX WB Flashlight Radio

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2/03/2011

HoMedics SoundSpa AM/FM Clock Radio Review

HoMedics SoundSpa AM/FM Clock RadioUnless you can sleep with bright lights, don't care about the correct time, and are not picky about the sound quality, I would NOT recommend this product. I contacted customer service because of the projection time showing differently than the main screen time and they were pretty prompt to reply but they said that it was a problem with MY electric! Who ever heard of that? They said that I would just have to unplug it whenever that happens and then plug it back in and reset the current time and alarm time. I've had this for about 6 months and I've had to reset it about 12 times. Quite ridiculous considering the amount that this product costs.

Pros:
Makes a good night light if you're someone who needs a brightly lit room.
I like that the numbers are blue instead of the normal red.

Cons:
Screen is too bright
Nature sounds sound unnatural (for example the waterfall sounds more like white noise.)
Nature sounds sound like a broken record (they are just a few seconds long and just play over and over again.)
Projection clock usually shows random numbers
Freezes up a lot where you have to unplug it to reset it.
Radio quality isn't that great.

Overall I would NOT recommend this product. I'm kicking myself for not taking this back to the store I bought it from while I still could. I thought HoMedics was a good brand but now I don't think I will ever purchase anything from them again.


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Product Description:
Features: Creating a Comforting Environment. Projects the time in soothing blue light.AM/FM clock radio with LCD display with Snooze button.Wake to nature sounds, radio, or beep tone.

Six peaceful nature sounds
Ocean
Waterfall
Summer Night
Rainforest
Thunder
Rain

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12/30/2010

Purple Iwake Clock Radio for Ipod Review

Purple Iwake Clock Radio for IpodHey. Im 15 and I bought myself an ipod. I love this dock, it's purple, like my ipod color. I like it. It's good for 25 bucks. It has alarm clock, radio, and you can play your ipod. It comes with a remote. I bought mine used off of ipod world, on here. So it's cool. If you want a dock that is cheap, and LOVE the color purple. Buy it then.

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Includes adapters for use with ipod deviceswireless remote with clipAC Power Adapter

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12/26/2010

Crosley Corsair Clock Radio with CD Player Review

Crosley Corsair Clock Radio with CD PlayerI loved the picture of this item...I had just the place to put it in my home where it would look great.It does look great.It just hardly works.The whole thing only weighs a pound or two...this should have clued me in right away when unpacking it.The switches have an imprecise and awful feel and seemvery delicate.The sound quality is very poor (Remember those less than $5 transistor radios?) and the reception is worse.Even the strongest stations in my area only come in with a great deal of fuzzy sound and you can always hear the radio stations near them in the back ground.I haven't bought anything electronic that was this bad in years.Don't be fooled by the good looks...in this case beauty really is only skin deep.

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Getting out of bed in the morning is difficult enough. Having the right alarm clock may be just what you need to get pumped and ready for the day. The Crosley Corsair Clock Radio with CD Player mixes a fully functioning alarm clock and entertainment machine with a cool, retro look. Designed after a 1950s automobile, the Corsair has just what you need to get rolling. It features dual independent digital alarms that allow you to wake to a traditional tone or your favorite music. During the day, you can use the Corsair to listen to your CDs or tune into your favorite AM/FM radio station. Available in black, metallic blue, metallic pink, and metallic purple, youre sure to find a Crosley Corsair Clock Radio with CD player that youll enjoy looking at in the morning!

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12/22/2010

Emerson Dual-Alarm Clock Radio - CK5051 Review

Emerson Dual-Alarm Clock Radio - CK5051My husband and I really enjoyed this clock. Why we don't have it anymore has nothing to do with how it performed. It was a great clock. We liked how the numbers were large. That LED light makes it soothing to look at as well. No bright red, yellow or green lights. Just a nice blue(and there is a dimmer switch on it if it is too bright for you). It's taller than it is long which makes it a nice space saver. We also had quite a few storms last year, and if your power goes out and comes back on later (even after 2 days like what happened to us, the right time WILL show up again) And as an added bonus, the alarm still goes off on time if it is plugged in and the power is out (so long as you put a battery in it of course :D ). About that snooze button. We had no problems with that either. If you set the clock away from where you sleep, so you have to get up to turn it off, then you will actually look to see where the snooze/radio buttons are. Of course you're going to hit another button if you just reach over the bed, eyes half shut, and slap the thing. We had no problem finding the buttons with our eyes wide open. One more compliment has to be that we didn't find the buzzer annoying either. It was actually pleasant compared to every other one we tried out in the store. Go ahead, try them out. You'll see what we mean. It's more of a beep than a BUZZ! Which was really nice. Me personally I have to have the buzzer on. Otherwise I will fall back asleep to the music, and the one thing I can't stand to hear when I first wake up in the morning, is a loud BUZZ sound. Praise God, they made one that BEEPS for a change. Well, take care and God bless you all, and enjoy your alarm clock. (whichever one you choose to buy)

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Emerson is a global company that brings together technology and engineering to provide innovative solutions for the customers in a wide range of industrial, commercial, and consumer markets. Emerson's priority is to design, produce and deliver products, systems, and solutions that make people's lives better.

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12/18/2010

C Crane CCRadio-SW (Model CSW-TCF) Review

C Crane CCRadio-SWI've been a fan of the original CC Radio Plus for a few years... but now the latest addition to the family is rising up the ranks.

The CC Radio SW, adding shortwave but removing the TV & Weather band, is as good (or better) than its CC-cousin. With many of the same features, incl., lighted dial, alarm & snooze functions, as well as terrific AM reception...and excellent sound, it outperforms most portables of similar size.It has many of the same extras as the Grundig S250, incl., an AM RF Gain knob. Also, separate switches for local & distant AM reception, in addition to operating on 2 types of batteries!! Either 4 AA's or 4 'D size. When plugged-in to the AC adapter, it has the ability to charge the batteries. This of course is only useful if you're using rechargeable cells in the unit. I haven't had this long enough to give a comment on battery usage, although if the key-pad lights are used too often, that will help to drain them quicker. The tuning ability is excellent. The large knob is easy to control and the ability to switch between slow & fast tuning (plus locking it on a frequency) is a nice addition. Another plus; it's very lightweight, and the built in (pop up)handle makes for easy transport.

The only gripes I have is that the small function buttons are a bit difficult to decipher at first due to the tiny print, and I wish there was a way to "lock out" the backlight display when tuning stations, on battery-power... like there is on the original CC.

If you like the CC Radio... you'll like this. Or, if you already have a Grundig, or similar brand, you may want to try the CC Radio SW!

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This phenomenal radio offers the best combination of sensitivity, selectivity and audio performance ever for any radio of this price and size. Shortwave is excellent right off the whip antenna. The five-inch speaker is accurate, pleasant and reproduces deeper bass than any portable of similar size. This radio also features RF gain control, bandwidth control, bass and treble controls, fast and slow tuning, 50 station memories, lighted buttons, a clock radio with snooze alarm, stereo line output and a headphone jack. It runs on four D-size batteries or four backup AA batteries (not included). The built-in charging circuit will recharge optional NiMh batteries right inside the radio, saving you both time and money. AC adapter and antenna connectors are also included.

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11/17/2010

Kng 028623 Mcqueen Alarm Clock Radio Review

Kng 028623 Mcqueen Alarm Clock RadioWe bought this for our 5 yr old when he started school. Everytime ANY of the cones are moved it messes one of the settings. This alarm clock is cute, but not worth the hassles of having to reset the time and alarm every day.We kept it just for the radio, otherwise it would be in the trash.

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KNGTelemania 028623 McQueen Alarm Clock RadioModel: mcqueenalarmCondition: New Description:AM/FM Clock Radio;with Alarm Clock, Clock, Buzzer AM/FM Tuner Mono Speaker Speakers Features Snooze Function, Buzzer, Backlit Display Modes: LED Display for Radio Tuning Display Features: Backlit LCD Display for Low-Light Monitoring Also Features Retro Design Includes AC AdapterMSRP: $79.99

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11/12/2010

Coby CDSH287 AM/FM Alarm Clock Shower Radio with Stereo CD Player Review

Coby CDSH287 AM/FM Alarm Clock Shower Radio with Stereo CD PlayerI wouldn't waste your money on buying this.. mine broke after two weeks in a dry room tempature place. Meaning, it wasn't because I got water in it because its a "shower" radio.. I never tested that out but if I did it would of probably broke even sooner. I'm very disappointed :(

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Maybe you can't bring headphones into the shower, but that doesn't mean you can't have your music with you. The Coby Electronics CD-SH287 clock radio and CD player is the perfect companion for the beginning of your day. After you wake up to your alarm, take the Coby CD-SH287 with you to the shower. There, with the clock radio's protective water resistant seals, you can have stereo sound as you catch up on the previous night's sports results, hear the morning's news and stock market reports, check on traffic updates, laugh to your favorite morning personalities, or just listen to some tunes on your favorite music station. Or you can pop a compact disk into the CD player and let your favorite tunes ease your way into the morning.
The Coby clock radio is also mountable on your wall or desk, making it versatile enough for you to use in your shower or your bedroom. Other features include vertical loading for your CDs, a programmable track memory, random and repeat functions, and a digital frequency display for AM and FM radio. But the most noticeable feature is the 5-inch mirror built right on top of the CD lid that makes it convenient for shaving or for applying make-up while you listen.
The Coby CD-SH287 runs on six size "C" batteries and has a DC 9-volt adapter jack that lets you save on battery life when you're not using it in the shower.

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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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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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11/03/2010

Emerson AM/FM Clock Radio with CD Player and Remote Control - CKD2330 Review

Emerson AM/FM Clock Radio with CD Player and Remote Control - CKD2330This is such a bad product.I seriously want my money back, but it's not even worth the hassle.Luckily, I decided to use it as my CD player in my bedroom, and not as an alarm clock.I keep this thing all the way across the bedroom from my bed, and I STILL have to drape heavy clothing over it every night in order to be able to sleep, and I am NOT a sensitive sleeper.The display is so freakishly bright, it actually illuminates my entire (rather large) bedroom with it's horrible blue glow.There's some garbage about an "automatic dimmer" in the description of this product, but that is pure bull.It's supposed to dim when the lights go out, but if anything, it actually gets brighter.I cannot imagine how anyone can sleep with this next to their beds.Furthermore, what's the point of the horrifically bright time display if you can't ever read the time unless you're facing it directly face-on, and about an inch from the display?Whoever designed this is an idiot, as the bright blue background almost completely obscures the black numbers that show the time.The colors are too close in tone or brightness for there to be enough contrast to read what the display says.

Another problem, and this one is even "funnier" than the aforementioned: as we speak, my month-old Emerson clock-radio is speeding through the time, literally.It has some weird tick, where, if you use the remote control to control the volume, it affects the minutes part of the time as well as the volume.If you hold down the up or down volume buttons for any amount of time, the minutes start freaking out uncontrollably.For instance, as I write, my clock is going through 11 am over and over and over again at warp speed.It would be funny if I didn't pay for this piece of garbage.

All of that being said, the CD player in my experience is serviceable.Mine plays burned CDs as well as normal ones.The sound quality is decent for such a small player.

If you are thinking of getting this as a clock or alarm, please think carefully: the screwed up volume-time function, the horribly bright display, and the almost complete lack of contrast between the time digits and background make this virtually unuseable as an alarm clock.

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Funai Electric is engaged in the development, manufacture, marketing and distribution of information and communication equipment such as Internet Access Terminal, Computer peripherals, Audio-visual devices, Video, Television, TeleVideos, DVD Players, Home electrical appliances.

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11/02/2010

Coby CX789 Digital AM/FM/NOAA Radio with Dual Alarms, silver Review

Coby CX789 Digital AM/FM/NOAA Radio with Dual Alarms, silverThis is a good deal for it's price- digital tuning with preset buttons- AM/FM/NOAA. There is a problem using the AC power (with supplied AC power cord)- when powered with AC the LED panel fades to almost unreadable!I decided to buy a second unit to see if another would have the same problme: yes!Thus, there is a defect when operating on AC power, so I don't recommend using AC power.However, operating on batteries is ok- no fading of the LED panel. Also, operating on DC adapter also tested and works ok (DC power adapter is not provided- I got one at Radio Shack: AC-TO-DC POWER ADAPTER 1.5-15VDC, 300ma and set it for 4.5 DCV)

Everything else works ok- and this is the style of radio I wanted, and there are no others like this at this price. I now have three units.This has digital tuning with quick change preset buttons and a volume knob on the right side, which is very nice! The LED panel has black letters on a non-lighted background and is hard to read- ignore the bright LED panel you see in the pic-it does not look like that!However there is a light button that lights up for 6 seconds and helps you read it better. Reception is fine for local stations, which provide good clear speaker sound, with no noise.

It's fine if you are looking for a very inexpensive digital radio, (I found nothing cheaper in this style) but you may have the AC power problem I have, and you will have to get the Radio Shack DC power adapter (4.5v, 300ma), or just use 3 D-size batteries.

UPDATE 4/7/09:Robert Lambert discovered the solution to using the AC power cord.There is an AC switch inside the battery compartment that is set on 220v when I received all three of my radios. Simply set the switch on 110v (for USA) and presto!AC power cord works fine!No need to purchase DC adapter!This power switch is not described in the instructions and I even called Coby support about my problem and they didn't mention the switch!Thankyou Robert for the info!I can't change rating, if I could I now rate this radio 4.5 stars!

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Coby CX789 Digital AM/FM/NOAA Radio with Dual Alarms, NOAA weather alert(turns on automatically to broadcast weather advisories), digital AM/FM tuner, digital LCD display, clock and dual alarm timers, high-performance telescopic antenna, integrated 3" dynamic speaker, 3.5mm headphone jack, 3-way power with AC/DC operation, silver

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9/24/2010

GPX C208 AM/FM Clock Radio with Top Load CD Player (Silver) Review

GPX C208 AM/FM Clock Radio with Top Load CD PlayerIt's got a battery backup in case you lose power.You can wake up to track 1 of any cd.The speakers aren't real special but it's 28 bucks people.They are still decent speakers for the price.It's got a dimmer switch on the bottom so if you don't want the clock real bright, just switch it.Overall, I was happy with this purchase.

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GPX CD Clock Radio

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9/16/2010

iLuv Internet Radio with Dual Alarm Clock (Black) Review

iLuv Internet Radio with Dual Alarm ClockThere was so much potential although I just find myself saying "BUT" way too many times.

They emphasize the clock display is remarkably large BUT it really isn't.

It is a nice looking unit, BUT you can't appreciate how large the case is until you see it and realize it will take up most of average sized night stand.

The sound quality is quite good if you play it at 4 to 5 or higher BUT the quality goes down at the lower volume level where most people realistically would use at the bedside.I haven't found any adjustments for things like bass and treble.

Customer support is terrible.They give you a phone number BUT it just sends you to voice mail.They give you a way to send a message online for express service BUT it is not "express" or helpful.I asked some simple questions while I was waiting for the unit to ship and it took two days for them to respond.They didn't actually attempt to answer my questions at all BUT just sent a .pdf of the manual and told me to read it.Not one of my questions was answered in the manual they sent (simple stuff like does the unit support WPA2, have a place for a 9 volt backup battery, etc.).The manual is very brief and does not go in-depth on any technical details like networking.There are many menus of options on this system that are never discussed in the manual. (Update: they did send me a second email a week later that did attempt to actually answer a few of my questions, and yes, it does support WPA2 but keep on reading).

The biggest killer to me, unless customer support can't advise me otherwise (waiting to hear from them), is that any time your wireless router is turned off OR the security key does a rolling change of the key AND you are using a wireless connection to the router, the iLuv is not able to reestablish a connection on its own.It will try BUT fail.When it fails, it starts the network wizard again AND DELETES YOUR KEY/PASSWORD!You have no choice and no way of stopping it.Even if you try to bypass the wizard and manually configure things, it will wipe out all of the network settings (it keeps the station presets, etc.) and require you to redo things.Oddly, when you manually reenter the key (the same key as you inputted the first time), it will reconnect on its own just fine.If you have a "strong" key for your system (like you should to be really secure), it takes forever to re-enter in the key.You would not believe the arcane method to enter in data via the buttons on the front panel.

This means whenever your router rolls/changes the security key (this is often multiple times an hour for security reasons) the wifi connection will drop and it cannot reconnect.Additionally, any time you turn off your router for an approaching storm, have a power outage, change any setting on the firmware of your router that requires it to reboot itself,etc., you are going to need to reenter your many-charactered key.Router power downs and reboots are just a fact of life.Using a router without a password would bypass this problem BUT that approach is not smart/safe.All of my other wifi devices can reconnect without a problem, so the issue is with the iLuv radio.

This brings up anther flaw.When you plug this unit in via Ethernet (which works well), there should be a software application provided on CD from iLuv that allows you to do all of the programming via your PC versus through the keys on the front of the radio.This is a serious oversight by iLuv.

UPDATE: After about another week (some "express" service, eh?) iLuv finally got back to me in regard to my second email about the dropped wifi connection issues.This is their one_sentence answer to the wifi disconnecting problem: "This problem will not happen after reset iNT170 & re-connect to internet every time user changed the password." I am sorry, but what a lame attempt at a guess/reply after a week of waiting.

I wanted to keep this thing... BUT I just am not feeling the "luv" at this point.The industry is now on the second generation of internet radios and I expected more.Maybe iLuv will release an updated firmware to fix the flaws.The radio is being returned today :( .


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The iNT170 from iLuv is an internet radio with dual alarm clock. It allows the user to access world-wide internet radio stations via Wi-Fi and Ethernet connections. Features include powerful built-in speakers to hear your music with depth and clarity, large display for easy reading, dual alarm clock, 40 preset stations for 20 Internet radio & 20 FM radio, auxiliary line input for any audio devices with 3.5mm jack, and LCD dimmer level control (3 steps). Digital dual alarm clock features include auto time update everyday though internet, wake to Internet radio, FM radio, or buzzer, and sleep to Internet radio or FM radio. Radio features include nternet/FM stereo, PLL tuning digital tuning technology, and programmable presets for 8 radio stations.

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9/09/2010

Silver Wall Clock with Radio Control Review

Silver Wall Clock with Radio ControlI bought this item for my great grandmother who turned 91 last October.She has began to suffer from dementia the past couple years and it's starting to creep up on her more.I chose this product for the features: the time, day and date of the week. the temperature was an added bonus.I loved how large the font size was and my favorite part is that she will never have to mess with it until the batteries run low.It was very easy to setup as well.My grandmother loved this and the family members wished they had thought of it too!Great Product!

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11" x 8", Radio Controlled, LCD Wall Clock, Perpetual Calendar, Indoor Thermometer C/F, 12/24 Clock Display, Requires 2 "AA" Batteries Not Included.

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8/20/2010

jWIN JL204BLK AM/FM Alarm Clock Radio (Black) Review

jWIN JL204BLK AM/FM Alarm Clock RadioThis is a great little radio. It's got great volume levels that can be heard throughout the house without distortion. It's also very easy to set the time and alarms. It's small and compact so it's perfect for desks and whatnot. I definitely recommend!

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The JL204 from jWIN is an AM/FM alarm clock radio. Features include AM/FM receiver, wake to radio or buzzer, large LED display, snooze alarm, sleep to music, loud speaker, external FM antenna jack and plug, 3.5mm phone jack, and 9V battery back up for clock (battery not included).

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8/09/2010

RCA RP5640 CD Clock Radio with Auto Time Set Review

RCA RP5640 CD Clock Radio with Auto Time SetI've had this clock radio up for one night so far, and I'm fairly happy with it.It's got the basic features of a clock radio/alarm right, in that it has a battery backup, tells the time, and does both the regular radio and weather radio things, as well as more which I haven't explored yet, I think.It has a number of other features, such as the ability to play and wake up to CD, which I was looking for.I was able to burn a mini-CD and use that in this unit.

The unit includes autodimming based on (lack of) ambient light, and you can select any of four colors for the display: green, blue, white, amber.The autodimming feature gets very dim indeed.I'm going to have to move the unit closer than its predecessor, which was around 6ft away.That's not a problem.People who want a dimmed display to be dim may be quite happy with this unit.

One big deal from my point of view is similar to those included in reviews here of older models of this clock: the design of the controls is not optimized for ease of use, but for looks.I had to SEARCH for the snooze button!The CD load button is where the snooze button should be, which may trigger an awful lot of accidental unloads.I figure I'm not alone in not being completely awake when an ALARM CLOCK is going off, which should have been taken into account in the design.

Other than the interface design, which I do in fact consider of critical importance, I quite like the feature set here.It will randomly pick a track, or let you pick one ahead of time for each alarm.It can be configured to repeat either the whole disk or one track or to repeatedly pick a random track, as far as I could tell, having not read the instructions in detail, going from the options which popped up on the display as I operated one of the buttons labeled with 6-sided dice.

About the instructions, I figure I should mention that accuracy was apparently not a high priority.In the bit about setting the clock, it says to press a particular button repeatedly until the CLOCK SET indicator came on.Oh yes, I'm overwhelmed with the precision of these instructions.

The unit came with the battery backup installed, so I didn't actually have to set the time.It includes a slide switch on the bottom of the unit for selecting one of four time zones, completely specific to the Americas, as well as a button for selecting Daylight Savings time.

Anyway, I've had the unit for one night, and it worked.The snooze button in particular got a workout, as did both alarms, to make sure they worked well.Yes, that's my story and I'm sticking to it.

We'll see what happens over time.This unit replaced one by another company which worked fairly well for 26 years, so that's what this one is up against.

UPDATE: I've now had this clock radio a few more days, and I've learned more. It turns out that it DOES indeed have a nice big SNOOZE button, but it's perhaps harder to see than it might be because the "SNOOZE" characters are impressed in the long button under the CD door.

When an alarm goes off, the display turns red, which I consider a nice touch.

Given all the above, I'd like to revise my rating to four stars.

UPDATE: I've now had this clock for 2 1/2 years.This morning, the alarm didn't go off at all.I have it set to use the CD for a music source.When I woke up, it displayed "ERROR".I haven't been able to open the CD door yet.If this clock has become that kind of unreliable, it's headed for the electronics recycling at the local dump.I'll find a unit from a different manufacturer which takes a memory chip containing MP3 files instead.I said it had to compete with a clock that lasted 26 years, and it lasted more like 30 months.

It's a shame 'cause I like the display and I'm, well, used to the shortcomings I listed earlier.And I'm used to the way the "snooze" time changes all by itself to smaller numbers (I thought I just hit it!It *can't* be 10 minutes yet!...and it's not, it's 2 minutes).And I'm used to how non-random the "random track" selector is.Whoever designed "random" for this thing seemed to like the middle track of whatever CD you put in it.Or maybe it just likes track 10 always.I'm unclear on that.

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The RP5640 CD clock radio by RCA is the perfect companion in the morning.The CD clock radio features digital tuning which tunes with maximum accuracy and minimum drift.It has a large backlit display that can be set to one of four colors making it easy to see and read.The CD clock radio has a motorized front load CD player for smooth and easy access.The CD clock radio can play mp3, CD-R, CD-RW and audio CDs.You can connect your mp3 player to the audio input jack and then sit back and enjoy your music without having to use headphone.Clock features automatic time set that will set the clock to the current Easter Standard Time once clock is plugged in.Simply flip the switch to select your current time zone.The clock automatically adjusts to different levels of brightness to accommodate for different lighting situations.Clock radio has two different alarm settings that are perfect for couples who wake at different times or for those who need a second reminder to wake in the morning and you can set the alarm to wake you up to the buzzer, your favorite radio station or CD.The battery backup gives reassurance that your alarm will sound even with the loss of power.

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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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