- Compatibility: iPod Mini 1G; iPod Nano 1G/2G/3G/4G/5G/iPod 3G/4G/5G/5.5G/6G/ iPod Touch(Generation 1 & Generation 2 ) iPhone - Aux Input Jack Allows Connection of Other Audio Devices
- Includes AM/FM Radio, Clock, Alarm, And RF Remote With Full iPod Navigation - Radio Memory Station: AM 9 Station/FM 9 Stations - sleep timer 5MIN/15MIN/30MIN/OFF
- Dual Alarm Allows Two To Wake Up To An iPhone, iPod, AM/FM Radio, Or Buzzer - Fully Function Remote Control - LCD Display
- Equalizer Function Control - Automatic Gain Control - SRS-3D Level Control - Color: White
- Dimensions: 9.45" D 14.4 W'' 4.88'' H - Weight: 8 LBS - Power Source: 18V , 1.6A 110V
The product came last week, and to put it bluntly, it was not what I expected. The thing is huge. Clearly, I should have looked at the specs more closely, because then I might have realized that thing weighs 8 pounds and can hardly fit on a nightstand. Why it is marketed as an alarm clock and not a docking station with some minor -albeit barely functional -alarm capabilities, I haven't a clue.
So, now, about those features. The remote is indecipherable; the interface is arguably worse. I'm not sure how a device can make something as simple as setting an alarm for 7am take roughly 18 steps and still leave you uncertain as to whether it will go off, but somehow, this system has managed to accomplish that feat.
Further, if you do manage to actually get your alarm to go off, expect everyone in your house or apartment building to despise you, for you will cause their ears to bleed or leave them with auditory PTSD. That's because the alarm doesn't go off at the volume you were listening to music to or something logical like that. Instead, it blares with all the volume of an AC/DC concert. This random volume increase also happens when switching inputs or trying to put the device to sleep. I've gone through the instructions, and there's no way to change that as far as I can tell. (Also, real talk: A person shouldn't have to rely on an instruction manual to figure out something as simple an alarm clock. If that's the case, your design is terrible.)
I guess the bright side to that is that you'll definitely wake up.
Anyway, after having all of these problems with this clock monster, I decided to go back and check the reviews to see what everyone loved about this thing and what I just wasn't understanding. Imagine my surprise when there was only one single review left for this product, and it gave it a full two stars. I'm assuming that -unless I hallucinated those original reviews -they've all been removed by Amazon and were likely nothing but sockpuppeting. So, good job whoever was behind that: You succeed in selling me what will likely become an 8-lb paperweight.
If this product were smaller, if it actually were operable, if it didn't occasionally do things like randomly play AM stations when it's supposed to be in the sleep mode, it could actually be a decent product. The sound itself isn't bad, and it's actually a pretty aesthetically pleasing system if you look past the bulk problem.
In sum, if you're interested an iPod dock that you want to do nothing but be color-coordinated with your other devices and play some music, this could work for you. But if you're thinking about buying this for any of the features advertised? Try something else.this unit has some pretty awesome sound. I listen to it a lot
of music on my itouch rock, rap, classical, electronic and this
thing makes all of it sound great. The bass is pretty killer... in fact
my roommates have asked me to turn it down multiple times. This thing
is LOUD. (I guess that's why it's so big.) It works pretty well as a
charging dock for my iTouch too. I leave the iTouch in at night and use
it as an alarm clock. The remote takes some time to figure out but
works pretty well. Radio reception is good, and works best near a
window or at the very least above ground.also works iPhone what my freind has you need to set the iPhone to airplane mode so it can play the music Overall it is worth the money better then most clock radio'sIt is on the large side but it does look good and has good sound. It's kinda my stereo system right now more than an alarm clock so, the fact that I can use my iPod and turn up the volume is great. The controller is a little fussy though.My Son loves it ! The instructions are a bit difficult to follow, but it's very nice and powerful. I recommend getting a cable extension for the dock unless you don't use a case for your phone.
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so i ordered this for my wife only to find out they shipped to the wrong house but i did receive it a wekk later and very nice sound quality and nice bang for the buck would recamend this to others
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