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iHome IH8BR Clock Radio for iPod
Product Description iHome Dual Alarm Clock Radio for iPod with Remote Control and AM/FM Presets Product Description Wake up or fall asleep to the AM/FM radio, your own iPod tunes or to a buzzer. The iHome iH8 Dual Alarm Clock has removable dock inserts that fit all docking iPods and also charges your iPod. The full function remote control works all major operations of the unit. Sound is clear and powerful from high-fidelity stereo drivers in specially designed Reson8 speaker chambers. Gradual Wake and Gradual Sleep increase & decrease Alarm volume won't startle you as you wake. Programmable Sleep with 120, 90, 60, 30 or 15 minutes scheduled shutdown Gentle Sleep gradually decreases music volume Charges iPod when docked Built-in adjustable dock insert Time and date are preset at the factory Adjust preset time to any of seven different time zones with a push of a button Preset buttons to save 4 favorites AM, 4 FM1 and 4 FM2 radio stations Built-in Automatic Frequency Control for enhanced FM reception PLL Digital Radio Tuning External AM antenna for best reception 6-Watts total power Auxiliary and MP3 Line in jack with patched cord included Clean contemporary design compliments the look of the iPod High-fidelity stereo speakers in specially designed isolated speaker chambers EQ tone controls for best sound Extra-large, backlit custom LCD Display with dimmer DST switch for quick daylight-savings time adjustment Full function remote control Backlight on all primary buttons Convenient control from a distance Controls radio and iPod functions, plus EQ and volume Control snooze and reset alarm functions Unit Dimensions - Width 10.2 x Height 3.0 x Depth 6.1 inches Reader Reviews Overall, I'm very happy with the unit. The sound quality was much better than I expected for such a low priced system. I think it is easy to use and programming was intuitive and simple. As usual, I never read the directions before setting it up, but was able to set up all the alarms with no problem. The design is fine with me since I'm more concerned with function. On that score, I think the layout of buttons makes it very easy to use, especially when one is sleepy in the morning. If you are using the 2g nano, you'll get an adapter in the box that you can use in the docking port, but if you have the 3g nano there is no adapter included. Course, most 3g nano's come with an docking insert at purchase, but if you don't have one, you'll have to get one. You'll still be able to use the 3g without the dock insert but it won't be supported and could be easily broken if you're not careful. People have remarked about the backlighting being too strong. You can select 4 different setting for backlighting... off, very soft, soft, and bright. The soft backlight setting works fine for me. I think you'd have to be pretty sensitive to light if this setting keeps you awake, but then I'm the sort that takes an earthquake to wake up so I may not be a good judge. As for differences between functionality in using the 2g and 3g nano on this unit, so far, it seems the system works flawlessly with the 2g nano. On the other hand, the 3g will sometimes shut off within a few minutes (about 3 or 4) of selecting the 'sleep setting'. It doesn't happen with each setting or each time you try to use it. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. Go figure. Anyway, not good! And I'm not noticing any gradual decrease in volume over time as advertised. Also, not good! Someone mentioned that the 3g nano 'pauses' when you set it up as your alarm. That doesn't happen with my 3g. It works very well as the wake up alarm. I love waking up to classical music that gradually grows in volume. Ahhhh!!!! So much nicer than being jolted out of bed by the blaring claxon that was my old alarm clock. Also nice is the dual alarm capability, so now my wife can wake up later than me without my having to reset the alarm every morning for her. I do wish that the 2nd alarm would allow you to choose the ipod instead of the radio as your alarm, but that isn't a huge problem. Some have mentioned that the remote is flimsy. I didn't notice it to be flimsy. It is small though, which is fine by me. I get tired of having all these big as a brick remotes lying around. So, in conclusion, the system is really nice and surpassed my expectations in sound quality, functionality, and ease of use. It does have some glitches though if you want to use it with a nano 3g. And if the sleep feature is important to you, that glitch may be something to consider before you purchase the system. Update Nov 7 - Liked this so much I went out and got a second one. Comments (3) | Permalink | (Report this)
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