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Naxa Nx-670 Detachable Stereo Am/fm.mpx Car Radio With Compact Disc Player And Aux-in Jack

Not my favorite stereo, but gets the job done. I noticed some reviews said that the tuner changes itself, and I have had the same problem. When using the radio, it will change by .1 and everything will get fuzzy until you notice and change it back. Aux-In is nice. With my car I couldn't use the metal bracket it comes with to stabilize it, so the cd player skips any time I hit a reflector or bump.

I have had this radio for awhile now.I 1st put in in my class c rv,,but rarely used it.Picked up a car with no radio,so just now installed it in that.It will skip if your car has any vibration at all,very picky,,dont really care,,im going to plug in my mp3 player anyway.The car has good speakers.The only thing I cant figure out is the fact that nowhere in the instruction booklet are there any instructions on how to set the clock,nothing,ive tried any & all combos of buttons to no avail.

Other than the things listed,not bad for the price,plus if it gets ripped off,no big deal.

Found out how to set the clock no thanks to the manual.If anybody else needs to know,heres how I did it:on the right side,press & hold the blue select(sel)button,to change hours,use the reverse or back button for the cd,for the minutes use the fast forward(next button for cd),,I just stumbled on this while playing w/ different combos.(UPDATE)1/27/13 This thing only lasted a couple of weeks in my 87 honda.Died.Still lights up,but no sound.I know my speakers are good.Boggles the mind as to why these companies produce these crappers.Ill never buy any Naxa product again.

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THL V11 3G Android 4.0 Smartphone with 4.0-inch Capacitive Touchscreen and Dual SIM Network Standby

Quality packaging and components. Have been using it for a month, and like it. Product and components were top quality. Only negative is that here in the USA, this thing hasn't been sold, so finding a after market case without going online is impossible, though it has been fun to hand it to the various cell accessory kiosks and watching their puzzled faces. . .

I'M NOT SURE WHY SELLERS DO NOT INCLUDE THE BATTERY'S TALK TIME IN THEIR LISTINGS. DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW LONG DOES THIS BATTERY LAST WITH REGULAR/FULL USE (OR HAVE A TABLE CONVERSION FOR HOW LONG A TYPICAL LITHIUM BATTERY LAST ACCORDING TO BATTERY'S mAH)?

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GPX Intelli-Set Clock with Digital Tune AM/FM Radio

Digital Tuner, AM/FM Radio, Gradual Wake, LCD Screen, Dual Alarm, Snooze Function, Nature Sounds, Automatic Time Setting, Radio Alarm
Electronic Functions: AM/FM Radio
Includes: Instructions, AC Power Adapter
Power Source: Battery-Powered
Dimensions: Length: 4.84 "; Width: 3.27 "; Depth: 3.66 "
Warranty Description: 90 Day Limited Manufacturer Warranty

Yes, all the complaints are real. Not intuitive. Many buttons. But I took the time to figure out how to program it for several reasons. I like the dimmer, I like the white LCD (most clocks are red green or blue) and I am too lazy to return it just yet.

Here is what I figured out. To set the next radio station (Station #2), have it on station #1, and tune it to the desired station. When you are satisfied, hit the "mem/time" button twice in a row.

To set the alarm mode, cycle through the options by hitting either AL1 or AL2 repeatedly until the visual display picture shows what you want. A bell for the the buzzer, a music symbol for radio, and this other symbol for auxillary (I think). Or no picture symbol for alarm off.

To set the alarm hit the appropriate alarm button (1 or 2) and while it is flashing hit the hour or minutes to set.

I think this covers most of the basic stuff. I hope it doesn't die in a few months like a few people said.

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A unique alarm clock that matches contemporary bedroom furniture

The Zen Clok closely matched my new bedroom furniture.

None of the other clock radios matched the furniture--not even close.

The unique white light display matched the paint on the walls and emitted

a sense of tranquility, a beacon of hope, a kind night light.

Comments:

The dimmer allows you to adjust the brightness setting to three levels: extremely dim, moderately dim, and beacon of hope bright. You are supposed to set the dimmer at night to the dim levels and readjust it in the morning to the bright level, which is a little cumbersome. Who remembers to set the dimmer?

** I sleep with the beacon of hope shining next to me. I slept with the lights on until I was 19, so it really doesn't bother me. The other problem: Sometimes I can't see the time if I'm not directly looking at it--the display is not friendly to the peripheral view.

The dual alarm system works well. It's not that much different than other clock radios. There's no side toggle switch--everything is on top of the device.

**If I forget to hit the correct "off" button, the alarm sounds again and increases to "car horn" level. So it's important to run to turn off the alarm before the "car horn" sounds. I haven't had any problems with the alarm not going off.

Setting the time is reviewed in the user's manual, but it is incomplete. You are supposed to set the time using "Intelli Set" according to the time zone where you live. However, the manual warns, "If the time is incorrect, follow the instructions for setting the clock manually."

**I've never seen a user's manual admit that a device may not work according to the instructions. If they had included the reason why it wouldn't work, then I wouldn't still be wondering why it doesn't work. I live in EST, but I have to set my clock to AST (I don't even know what that stands for, but it must be Canada time.) If I don't my time will be an hour off the mark (and yes I know about the DST button). Currently DST is off (for winter) and EST is an hour earlier than it should be. And I checked and rechecked DST (and even wikipedia'd it) to make sure that I wasn't making the mistake. But no, the device is incorrect. Setting the clock manually is not a problem though it's as easy as any other clock. The other problem that I'm wondering about is the time that I tried to set the time, but pressed the buttons in the incorrect order. Instead of the time zones appearing, numbers from 45-60 appeared on the display. I thought that maybe the time zones would be one of the numbers, but no, the time zones appear as letters. So what did I do? Will it have lasting effects? These numbers are nowhere in the user's manual. It seems I found a glitch.

The radio itself plays a little better than my old clock radio, but not much better. It's not stereo sound or anything like that.

The backup battery is an obscure 3V, so buy it in advance.

After a power outage the clock may need to be reset using the reset button on the bottom. It will not turn back on until you stick a paper clip or pin into the reset button. The clock will look as though it died, but it just needs to be reset.

Overall, I give this clock a 75%. It's not an impressive masterpiece, but for $15 it's a good, cheap imitation clock.

Last comment: I realize that not all countries may be familiar with DST or the US time zones, but it seems like a major blunder to produce a product with an error--with knowledge that an error was made, apparently. Strange times we live in, eh?

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I like this clock now, but the early days of using it were just as frustrating as the other reviewers state. The instructions are a pathetic, stingy mistranslation that don't tell you nearly enough... It has 13 damned buttons!... The buttons resist too much (loud clicks)... There's an ugly, ugly ill-considered power attachment... It has chintzy fake 'steel' legs (plastic)! Why anyone needs to see the radio staion displayed instead of the time as they're waking up, is a question best answered in Sweden or wherever the hell this thing was designed.

But once you figure it out, it's pretty easy to use and dependable. The behavior built into it is very useful. (i.e. When you finally shut off the alarm in the morning with the Off button, the clock is already set up to go off the next morning) You can fall asleep to the radio and wake up to nature sounds. It also has nicer looks than most alarm clocks.

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I was trying to figure out how to change the time zone as this is set on default at AST. I live in EST. I just started pressing buttons until I got it. You have to hold the "zone" button on the back of the clock and press the "aux" button on the top to change time zones. Keep in mind, this will ERASE your alarm settings so be sure to go back and fix the times for your alarm. :) I have had this "clok" for 3+ yrs now and love it. Always use the water sound to wake me up...it can get pretty loud though to get you up (I get up almost right away so no worries for me). A good feature is that it will shut itself off after a bit just in case you forget to turn off the alarm setting on a night you might stay away from home. I can honestly say I have never used the radio feature as I use the radio on my computer...in fact, the antenna is still wrapped in it's plastic!

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Successfully navigated all the buttons for 6 months but the clock has now taken on a life of its own, changing time zones in the middle of the night, turning numbers into what can only be described as a railroad track running across the clock, and now mysteriously going into military time. I called the company, dpi-global, and was told that the clock's warranty is only good for 3 months but they would replace it at a cost of $16 plus my cost of returning the broken clock to them..... no thank you.

Schlage LiNK Wireless Keypad Entry Lever Add-on Lock, Bright Brass

Receive email or text notifications
Install and set up the system with ease
Access your home from anywhere
Remotely monitor access to your home
Monthly subscription fee required for remote access

I installed these locks on my front and garage door a week ago and surprisingly it has been working flawlessly. I am using (Support Challenged) Micasa Verde Vera as Z-Wave gateway since it's too difficult for me to understand why to pay monthly costs to a service provider when I can do it for free with little or no learning but some patience. Here's my feedback and observation so far

Looks: Nice, I have brass and matches with other locks in the house from Schlage

Built: Typical Schlage good

Adding it to Z-wave network "With Vera": Easy enough but I have go through an upgrade and plug-in

Adding Codes: I can add codes "4 Digit" only with names including the ability to control the day and time when the code will be active example Maid Service or a Nanny who is about to retire. You cannot edit/modify the code but you can remove and re-add.

Lock/Unlock: From outside all you have to do is to enter your code, making sure, no one is watching with binoculars and you will hear a click and green LED. Turn the knob and it will open. To Close just hit the "Schlage" button after you turn the knob to lock. And yes it does not rotate the knob by itself like other model of Schlage but that is non-Zwave device. You can also use traditional keys to open or close. At night you can press the Schlage button first to illuminate the keys before entering the code helpful.

Battery and battery life: It comes with 3xAA and 1x9 Volt battery and advertised life is too long to believe but so far I did not see even 1% drop after a week's use.

Status and Remote Operation: You can always see the status of the lock as "Lock" or "Unlock" from any web-browser/iPhone etc. Operate it from anywhere to let someone in.

Notification: You can program using Zwave gateway to send you notification Via SMS/Email alert case a particular code is used OR wrong code is used.

Fun/Programming: Being Z-wave you can trigger several events when a particular code is used including but not limited to switching on lights case it's dark or start thermostat to cool/heat your home. Each of these events require additional hardware/device or a module.

Security: Schlage lock and your Z-wave gate will secure the transmission over RF (Radio Frequency) using encryption keys (digital keys something similar to when you access your bank over SSL/https web browser). This is from what I have read so far before purchasing and so far I am convinced that it is easier to find someone's keys under the doormat as compared to hacking the security of the lock with the exception of those binoculars or being careless to use easy numbers like 1234 (as my 5 year suggested me :-) for his code)

Elderly/Disabled: Terrific use to avoid going to the door to let someone in. Can combine with a motion sensor and an IP Camera to know who is at the door before clicking unlock.

Cons:

Not a motorized lock. Case you forget all you can do is to program Z-Wave gate to remind you that door is still unlocked

Incoming traffic is logged and you know when someone is coming in but there Is no way possible to know when someone leaves

One more thing in life to make you couch potato especially when you combine with a motion sensor and an IP Camera at your front door.

Hope you'll find what you're looking for. Additionally Kwickset also announced series of upcoming product based on this technology. Competition may bring the price down possibly.

Update: Jan 2012

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Getting repeated questions regarding motorized function as in can it lock/unlock itself as in True locking so adding this for clarity

1. This lock does not have the motor to turn the knob/lever to lock or unlock itself.

2. When Schlage says you can lock/unlock, they mean it by enablement to do so. What does it mean allow me to explain

When lock is in locked state, from outside the knob will rotate free. The moment you send a signal remotely to unlock the lock, the knob gets engaged to mechanism enabling person outside the door to hear the click, visually see the green LED blinking and now the knob can be rotated to unlock

Case you know the code you can just enter the code and knob gets engaged enabling you to let it rotate and unlock

To lock an "unlocked lock" as in knob is in unlocked position, someone has to turn the knob back to lock position

Case the knob is already in the locked position, now remotely it will let you lock as well.

Status can always be viewed as locked or unlocked as the status may be

3. Schlage does make other locks with motor that can lock itself after few seconds as in auto lock. I have one of those as well but those are non-Zwave locks

4. In case you're looking for motorized locks with Z-wave you may have to defect to Kwickset or another company called Yale search Amazon. Please ensure that you choose the right Kwickset as they make for Zwave and Zig-bee technologies and per my understanding these are not compatible with each other. Felt important to mention this.

Would have been much easier to do a video review :-).. next time

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Owning and managing a rental property is difficult enough. One real problem that has existed for years has been the management of access. Traditionally, keys would have to be mailed and returned, or staff hired to provide keys to renters and then collected. Keys can also be lost legitimately lost, leaving both the renter and property in a finger pointing battle. Push-button locks solve the lost keys, but people can share the access code. With Z-wave and Schlage Link, you gain the ability to control the lock remotely and add/remove access codes from anywhere in the world! With Schlage Link, I have the ability to create a housekeeping code and be notified every time it's used (by sms and/or email). I can also create property management codes and guest specific codes (that I can remove or disable when necessary. All remotely, from my computer or iphone. With Schlage Link and the provided light module, I can also power on/off lights when no one is in the property for protection (the light module also acts as a repeater should you need to extend the distance between the z-wave device and the door lock).

The quality of the Schlage hardware is typical: amazing. The lock looks beautiful on my door. The key-pad also lights up (by pressing the Schlage button) so as to be used in the dark. The batteries are expected to last close to three years depending on usage, keeping the locks accessible in the event of power or internet outage. Also the setup was an absolute breeze!

All in all, I am delighted with the hardware, the setup, the usage of the product, and the software/internet accessibility! I even purchased an additional dead-bolt and thermostat.

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First the good, it works, connects to micasaverde's vera, so no need to subscribe and pay for schlage"s monthly service. I would have given it 5 stars except for the following issues.

Zwave range is not great. Also if you use micasaverde or schlage link, you need to have the controller within range of the lock or you need to buy a schlage light module which supports zwave security settings as the last link to the lock. A regular zwave light switch or node that does not support zwaves new security settings cannot be the last zwave link to the lock.

Also, schlage currently has no extension kit for the lever lock, (they say they have one for the deadbolt), so if you have a door that is not standard size (mine is 2 1/4" and will not work)you will have to rig something.

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This is a great lock. We have 2 that are used at our rental property in Florida. We found a solution that will allow us to control our locks without the schlage link bridge. I did not want to pay monthly so I found another solution. We can control our locks, thermostat, and all switches in our condo without paying a monthly subscription.

These locks have proven to be highly reliable which is very important since we are almost 500 miles away. I highly recommend the schlage link lock, however there are alternatives to their monthly service charges.

I got this lock to work with my home automation system based on Homeseer software. turns out you dont have to use the link gateway and pay a fee, I can see the status of my lock and control it over the web in the same web page I use to control lights and such.

I did not like the link setup because you have to sign up and pay a fee even before it lets you configure the system to see if it even works. considering this is over RF, this does not make sence as you have to set it up and test it in your own situation to make sure you are not too far from the gateway.

I used Homeseer's z-wave interface called the Ztroller as the main interface and then the homeseer software imported all my locks and z-wave thermostat, its fairly easy to configure and I dont have a monthly fee.

Electrohome EAAC600 SelfSet Projection Clock Radio with Dual Alarm, Temperature, and Battery Backup

Automatically Sets the Time/Date & Restores Alarm Settings after Power Loss
Projects the Time on Your Wall or Ceiling; Dual Alarms with Optional Weekend Skip
AM/FM Radio with Digital Station Display; Temperature & Calendar Date Display
Connect Your iPod or MP3 Player; Blue Backlit 3.6" LCD Screen
Wake to Radio/Buzzer/Time Projection

This clock was somewhaat difficut to set up, but once done it works well. The internal temperature was accurate as long as there were no other external heat sources near-by like lamps or a heat register. The time display is reversed, but that was not a problem once you get used to it. The FM sensitivity is not as strong as I would have liked, but this is not a high priced stereo just a reasonably priced clock radio.

The projection display does have a focusing adjustment, and while it cannot be seen during the daylight hours, it is very readable at night.

One other plus to this unit is the dimable display light. Set on high you can use it as a night light, and on low if it bothers your sleeping, while letting the display to be read easily in either setting.

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I received my clock very quickly, Amazon shipping can't be beat. The clock was a little difficult to set up but that was only because I hadn't read all the directions. Once I did that, it was a breeze. I love it. You can set how bright the clock is for those who have trouble sleeping with any light in the room. The projection is terrific, just what I wanted. I would definitely recommend this clock to anyone who has trouble seeing the clock on the bedside table.

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The Clock projection system is nice and the clock looks good.

However, my biggest problem is that the display is much too bright for bedtime (even the dim setting). Although it is possible to turn off all displays, it is not possible to turn off the front display while simultaneously using the time projection. For me this defeates the purpose of having the clock.

The radio is mediocre with no presets.

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The description for this item was kinda misleading; I thought I was buying a clock that automatically sets itself from some remote time (an atomic clock, in other words), but that is not the case.

Furthermore, the directions for the clock were somewhat unclear, requiring some experimenting before I could figure out how to do what I needed to.

Otherwise, this clock is solid, if a bit bulky, but it wasn't what I was looking for.

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I chose this product because it has a radio and the projection part swivels (I've ordered another brand in the past that did not). It has large numbers and seems to work well so far (have only used it about 2 months). I have ordered 3 one for each of my 2 sons and one for my husband and I. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 2 is because even on the dimmest setting, the light is very bright. It doesn't bother my kids, but my husband and I keep the clock covered up (which is fine since we look up at the ceiling to see the time at night anyway). Love that the projection arm swivels my son has bunk beds and his night stand is under the bottom bunk so he is able to project the time across his room to he wall so he can see it. I would recommend this to a friend.

Tivoli iYiYi High-Fidelity AM/FM Stereo System with Alarm Clock and iPod Dock (White/Silver)

Sleek white iPod speaker system with built-in AM/FM tuner and integrated alarm
Universal docking station amplifies and charges all iPods with 30-pin dock connectors
Pair of 3-inch, full-range, bass reflex speakers; 10 station presets (5 AM and 5 FM)
Alarm wakes to iPod or tuner; 20-minute sleep timer; credit-card-sized remote
Auxiliary input; measures 11.88 x 7.36 x 8.66 inches (W x H x D); 1-year warranty

I love my iYiYi and want one now in black, too! My first Tivoli product was the simple Model One Table Radio, I got it two years ago and have been hooked ever since. I'm an audiophile & absolutely bask in the room-filling sound of this surprisingly small unit. Everyone likes nice bass and it satisfies my need for a bright high end as well. Love it, love it, love it!

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We bought one of these about a year ago. It has really good sound and we liked it for awhile. Unfortunately it doesn't seem to be made well. The IPOD connectors get pushed out of shape and the IPOD doesn't keep contact. Now we use a dish towel to make sure the IPOD stays in place and connected. The remote stopped working about a month ago as well.

I'll try do a video of our wonderful dishtowel supported iYiYi and how the IPOD will not stay connected.

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Since the system does not have the means to have its firmware updated, and apple sees fit to modify the hardware interface to each ipod/itouch/iphone device it creates, this unit is stuck in the past. Expensive to boot. Ours are still working fine after 3 years but, I wouldn't buy it again as other vendors are doing a much better job with sound quality, features, and new device support.

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Not bad sound, but for $100 more you can buy a re-furbished Bose Wave Radio (with CD player) that blows the doors off the Tivoli. I bought one and returned it...speaking of which, dealing with Expo NJ was quite easy and they were very amenable, I had my refund in short order.

Apple iPod nano 8 GB Green (6th Generation) OLD MODEL

8 GB capacity for about 2,000 songs
Up to 24 hours of audio playback on a single charge
1.54-inch (diagonal) color TFT display with 240-by-240-pixel resolution (220 pixels per inch)
Support for AAC, Protected AAC (iTunes Store), MP3, MP3 VBR, Audible, Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV audio formats
One-year limited warranty

I made a huge mistake when I bought the 6th generation Nano. It was an impulse purchase because I was so excited about the clip and it was so darn cute. In fact, I thought it was so great that I decided to have it personalized. Another huge mistake on my part. As soon as I received the Nano and started playing around with it I realized that this new design might not be so great. The clip is a fabulous idea, but it's awkward to use at times and I will frequently hit the touch screen when I'm clipping the ipod on and it affects the song that is playing. The touchscreen is, in concept, very cool, and I like how they work on phones. The ipod Nano, however, has a very tiny touchscreen which is not fun to use.

I really like the idea behind the redesign. I use the nano just for music and to listen to podcasts. I don't need a camera or to be able to watch videos. However, this product doesn't work for me at all. I nearly killed myself at the gym when I had to look down and then reach down to hit the tiny sleep button to turn the touch screen on and then fumble around with the touch screen to change my music selection. Sweaty fingers do not work on a touch screen. Actually, I ended up getting a really great cardio workout because I was so angry with the ipod that it made me run extra fast!

Other things that I don't like are the size and the weight. I think it just too small and light. I used it at work one day and it went flying off my desk when I accidentally brushed by it. You can't turn the machine off and lock it like you could with previous generations. I have a 3rd generation nano and I love it. Unfortunately, it is a 4GB version and I have almost no storage space left. I can't recommend this new Nano to anyone it is simply too expensive for what you get. I agree with all the folks who are saying that this is just an upgraded shuffle. And, to add insult to injury, I can't return it to Apple. The folks in the Apple customer service department told me that because I had personalized the product it was not eligible for being returned. AAGGGHH! I just went online and bought a 5th generation Nano and I'm going to give the 6th generation to my niece because she has a shuffle and I think this will work better for her.

My advice don't purchase this generation. Either buy a 5th generation, wait until Apple comes out with the 7th generation or get a completely different MP3 player.

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Not good for audiobooks. It loses the place and does not resume where you left off if you charge your battery or download another book. Hard to use because of its size.

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There are so many problems with the Nano, I hardly know where to start. Mine continually locks up, requiring a total re-start. The only way to get back to the main menu once you've made the mistake of leaving it is through a hard re-start. This thing is an expensive piece of junk. Don't waste your money!

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UPDATE:

I bought the nike+ ipod kit. it works very well. the sleep/wake button functions like tapping the center button during the workout. The setup was painless and it is still very wearable with the transmitter attached.

UPDATE March, 2011:

The nano has taken some abuse and come away with a decent scratch on its screen. Still works, though. Also, the latest firmware update added the function to go to the next track with a double-press of the sleep/wake button. This makes the nano even easier to use when running.

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This is probably the most controversial ipod to be released this year. The design is a radical shift from the "skinny ipod" design of the nano up to now. Perhaps even more disturbing is the removal of video camera and video playback*... you still get voice recording** and an fm radio (I've seen a few people misinformed on the matter). The Nano 6G is also compatible with Nike+iPod, but you do need the NIKE + IPOD SPORT KIT-USA.

This device suits my needs. I already own a smartphone (non-apple) that has a larger HD and can do video playback and take pictures. I just wanted something (very) small that could play music/podcasts/audiobooks and I could hook up to Nike+ since i've started running and would like to track my progress. In addition, I don't think there is a cooler looking device out there, at almost any size. The thing is almost like a piece of a jewelry; a great accessory that is also functional.

The touch screen works very well, and album art shows up nice and crisp. You twist two fingers on the display to rotate the image/interface. You CAN operate the unit without looking at it, so long as you know the orientation of the face (and the physical volume buttons are easy to operate too). Syncing to itunes is a breezethis is my first ipod so I was a little wary of syncing my music library on itunes. I selectively sync a few artists, podcasts and playlists. You can also sync and display photos, and if you have the proper cable (sold seperately) you can output those pictures to a TV. It wouldn't seem to crazy to support video playback, though i'm sure it would deplete the battery very rapidly. The Nano does not run on iOSthough it looks like an iOS deviceso don't go looking for any additional apps... though I hope that perhaps with a couple of Nano updates they may add a few features/functionsnot that i can think of any that are that appropriate for the form factor and specs (maybe some new clock faces?).

If you are looking for an all-in-one device, this certainly ain't it. Those kind of feature sets are reserved for the Apple iPod touch 8 GB (4th Generation) NEWEST MODEL. About the one thing I do miss is wireless connectivity. I'm surprised how much I miss wirelessly sync my files or get new podcasts without having to connect like I can with my phone, but it is far from a dealbreaker for all the advantages of the size of the design. If you either have a very simple need to play audio (and have more control than with the Shuffle) this is the one to get. Its a great workout partner, but also a wonderfully unobtrusive "go anywhere" device. Yes, there are other "clip on" music players like the Sansa Clip that come in at 1/3 the cost, but you are also paying for a beautiful design. Recommended.

*iPod nano will play audio, will not output/display video.

**requires apple earbuds with microphone, not included.

I have never owned any Apple products before, and am reviewing from that perspective.

This is basically like a glorified shuffle. It has about four to eight times more room, a supposedly longer battery life, it's a touchscreen, it has a radio and it can store pictures. It also has a pedometer, a timer, and stopwatch. So is it worth 120 dollars? Yes, I believe so.

I like pretty much everything about this product. My favorite things are:

1: The physical volume buttons, allowing you to change the volume when it's locked.

2: The clip. Very useful and sturdy. Doesn't slip easily.

3: The whole iPod is very sturdy. I've crashed it against things before and it still keeps on kicking just fine.

What I don't like so much about it:

1: The advertised battery life, 24 hours, doesn't even come close to the real battery life. Maybe if you turned the volume down to the minimum, locked it and kept the screen black for a full 24 hours while playing music, that might work. But generally it lasts about a full ten to fifteen hours, played in snippets over 4 or so days. That's not bad for me.

2: You cannot adjust when the screen blacks out. The screen, unless you manually lock it, takes quite a while to black out after you stop touching it. It's not adjustable.

Pro/con:

3: The touch screen is not extremely sensitive, which can be good, because it guards against accidental brushes fairly well. But this means it's harder to operate with anything but the pad of your thumb finger. It's also hard to use with only one hand because the angle is weird.

But pretty much, I think it is a nice product and worth the money.

Oregon Scientific RM318PA ExactSet Projection Clock, Silver

I actually have this clock. The ceiling display can be rotated from 0-90 degrees, or there it a button to rotate 180degrees -giving you 360 degrees. Its sittin on my nightstand, approx. 12 feet from me, right now, and I can read the LCD display from here. It's designed to not be a bright light when you're sleeping, and when the alarm goes off it auto-lights the LED and the LCD displays, so you can see it. :)

I really really like this clock. People complain that the projection light is not visible in daylight. I don't think it is meant to be. It's for night time purposes and works really well at night. The volume of the alarm function is loud enough to wake me but not so loud that it wakes my wife. Great product.

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[Please note: This review is somewhat long and detailed, so feel free to skip it now if you're not interested. It was originally going to be an in-depth YouTube video review, but I decided I was no longer in the mood to do it that way.]

Well, like anything else, the reviews here are fairly mixed, with some people loving this clock and other people hating it. This was a Christmas gift to me. I would like to put my two cents in, and hopefully set the record straight.

I'm actually going to cut to the chase here: Now that I understand how the clock works and have used it for a few weeks, I think I can honestly say that it actually is a good clock. Now, is it perfect, without any flaws whatsoever? Well, probably not. But I'm actually happy with it, and I'm going to discuss each of the pros and cons as we go along here.

For starters, I will admit that at first, I was having trouble getting it to work. For a power source, the clock uses two things, both of which are provided: An A/C adapter, and two AA batteries. The A/C adapter is strictly for powering the ceiling and/or wall projection, and the batteries actually run the clock itself. This was the first thing that struck me as rather strange. To me it would make more sense to run the entire clock on the A/C adapter, because I just don't know how long the batteries are going to last until they run out. But that's the way it works, so maybe the engineers who designed this thing know something I don't, and it's actually an advantage. As a matter of fact, a coworker of mine said that he hasn't had to replace the batteries in HIS atomic clock for three years now. So, I've come to accept this, but I do have to complain about one thing, and that's the fact that the two AA batteries that were supplied with the clock didn't even work at all -I had to use my own.

Okay, so once I went through all of that, I put the batteries in, and plugged the clock into the wall. Next came the big moment: Waiting to see if it would find the radio signal that transmits the time so that it would set itself. But unfortunately, it didn't do that right away. There is an icon in the upper corner of the display that tells you if the signal is strong or weak. And for the first several hours that I had the clock turned on, I wasn't getting any signal whatsoever. The good news is, when I finally got a little fed up, I took the batteries out, and when I put them back in and the clock turned back on again, it immediately detected the radio signal. And not only that, the clock configured itself to the correct time within only a couple of minutes. I have to say, I was pretty relieved and actually impressed, and ever since then, it has never lost the connection to the radio signal. As a matter of fact, the manual does say that you might have to be patient, and I guess it's a good thing that I was.

So this is how it basically works: First put the batteries in, and then choose your time zone. Then later on, when it receives the date and time over the radio signal -which, bear in mind, could take a few minutes or, in a worst-case scenario, several hours -it will set itself to the correct date and time automatically. And according to the manual, it will do this several times a day, so it will always be accurate. Isn't that great? You don't have to worry about daylight savings time or anything!

The clock has a rather unusual and modern look to it, but I like it. If you're wondering how well it's put together, I guess that would depend on what your definition of "flimsy" is, and we do have to keep in mind that this is one of the cheaper clocks in their product line. Nevertheless, I think the construction is acceptable. I mean, sure, if you throw it against the wall, I have the feeling it won't withstand much of the impact. But if you don't abuse this thing and just leave it alone, it doesn't feel like it to me that it's just going to fall apart. The other major feature besides the fact that it sets itself automatically is the fact that it can project the time on a surface such as a wall or a ceiling. You can rotate the projection arm to point in the direction that you want, and there is also a dial on it that lets you adjust the focus. Now, there is a lot of debate over the brightness of the projection, but here's what it amounts to: The projection is meant mainly for night-time viewing, not when there is a lot of light in the room. You won't see it during the day, but if it's dark in your room and you project the time on your ceiling, it IS bright enough to be seen. Now, is it the brightest thing you've ever seen in your life? Definitely not -after all, I think if it was TOO bright, it would just be a distraction. But I've been projecting it on my ceiling every night, and I've gotten it to work pretty well. The numbers are red, fairly large, and are easy to read. I don't stare at it the whole time that I'm trying to fall asleep, but I do glance at it once in a while. And get this -I'm nearsighted, and usually have trouble reading things that are far away. There is also a switch in the back that lets you turn the projection off.

The display on the front show several different kinds of information, including the time (including seconds), the date, an icon representing the strength of the radio signal, an icon for the alarm, a low battery indicator, and a little map of the U.S. showing what time zone you're in. Unfortunately, if you're looking for big, bright, colorful numbers, you're not going to find them here. This display uses black numbers and graphics on a somewhat gray, off-white background. I mean, it does the job, but it's nothing too special, and again I have the feeling that the objective here is for it to be easy on the eyes and not very distracting. Personally I think it's okay, but again, when it's dark in the room, the only way you'll be able to see anything on the display is by pressing the snooze bar, which will cause the clock to temporarily display a backlight for a few seconds so you can read the time. And the backlight is just bright enough to allow you to do that. In addition, the color of the backlight is sort of a pale, off-yellow. There's nothing wrong with that necessarily, but the problem is, in some of the pictures that you see online of this clock, they actually show a BLUE background. Take it from me, it is definitely NOT blue, although I kind of wish it was.

The rest of the clock consists of the buttons on the front that let you perform the basic functions and operations, such as setting the time zone and the alarm. It's pretty straightforward -I mean, I won't say that the manual will win any awards for being well-written, but once you figure out how to set the alarm, it's not really that difficult or tricky. As far as the alarm goes, I think it's a pretty nice-sounding alarm. It's basically a "chirping" sound that repeats itself at a moderate volume, so it's not too loud, and it's not too soft. You can press the snooze bar, of course, if you want to catch a few more winks of sleep, and then the alarm will go off again like eight minutes later or something like that. A couple more things I'd like to mention: You can set the time manually if you want, and as far as I can tell, I don't see any ON/OFF switch on this clock -when the batteries are in, the clock automatically turns on and stays that way, and the only way to "turn it off" is to remove the batteries.

I think that pretty much sums up all the major features of this clock. Like I said, this isn't a perfect product I guess, but I do like it now that I've gotten it to work, and I don't think it's such a bad clock after all, especially for the price. Hopefully you can decide for yourself. If you understand what you're buying and can get used to this thing, then maybe this clock can suit your needs. Thanks for reading my review.

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This unit would be SO COOL if it worked. But after the return period, mine stopped working, OS product support was useless to repair/replace. This isn't the first time I've had problems with OS products. I would avoid any of them if I were you. This company should give you "stars" back. This is a -1 star product and company.

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Had a projection clock from Oregon Scientific for 5-6 years, which was great. Therefore this product is very disappointing because of the following.

1) The light is very low so you can barely see the time displayed on the ceiling even when the room is completely dark.

2) The image is very small.

3) The image cannot be rotated so when you have the unit on your nightstand the image is not displayed straight above the bed.

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JBL OnBeat Xtreme Bluetooth 30-Pin iPod/iPhone/iPad Speaker Dock

JBL Ridge tweeters and JBL Atlas woofers with computer-optimized DSP equalization and user selectable EQ settings deliver stunning sound quality
High-quality Bluetooth wireless music streaming supports advanced A2DP and AVRCP Bluetooth profiles for interference-free operation, and uses the higher quality AAC codec for the best quality audio streaming
Hands-free calling with full speakerphone functionality with Bluetooth phones, via the built-in microphone and DSP with echo cancellation
Rotating dock connector for iPad, iPod and iPhone devices allows them to be positioned in portrait or landscape orientation for optimal video display, with extendable docking arm for optimal placement
Exclusive JBL Weave design offers an elegant and dynamic, one-of-a-kind look

Some of the other reviewers said they were disappointment with the sound but I can't agree.

Pros:

-Sound is amazing. Stands up to thumping bass and the highest opera/classical I've got. I tested using FLAC and Apple lossless files.

-Size is nice and compact for a speaker this size. Smaller than the Zepplin Air with the same punch. Also the top makes a nice carrying handle for moving around.

-Power adaptor is a simple universal cord found at any radio shack. No huge power bricks or different adaptor. Also 110-240V capable for those overseas.

-3 of the 5 buttons are backlit. Nice touch.

-Bluetooth works well. Took all of 5 seconds to set up.

Cons:

-App isn't the greatest. Just use the normal music app on the ipod.

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Last year I received the Harman Kardon GO + PLAY II Portable Loudspeaker Dock for iPod and iPhone which I really enjoyed. As I wrote in my review of the HK at the time, it allowed me to keep my sanity while cleaning out my garage.

So when I got this, I was curious as to how this would compare... first thing to note -in order for it to work with your devices, you do have to download an app. Wasn't wild about that (particularly since I'm running low on storage on my iPhone as it is). But MAN... the sound quality of this is SO much better than the Harmon Kardon -much more "oomph" but good balance with the higher ranges as well.

The foot print is about the same size as the Harmon Kardon but the device weighs quite a bit more. And unlike the Harmon Kardon which relied on an awkward angle to dock your phone, it is very straight forward (and in my opinion, safer) to put your phone in and out of the dock -you don't feel like you are going to snap anything off in the process.

The iPad dock mechanism also feels secure. I have a Philips alarm clock which will accommodate both an iPhone and iPad but the iPad always seems a little precarious because of the size and weight. I don't have that problem with this system.

When I unpacked this, my nephew -a classical percussionist at the San Francisco Conservatory was with me... he told me how his school uses JBL for all of their studio work and they are known for their fidelity. We were also able to do the side-by-side comparison of the 2 systems... I actually did a "blind test" using my sister and nephew as guinea pigs... both agreed that it was no contest and picked this one as their favorite.

Of course, this system costs twice what the Harmon Kardon does and about 4 times what the Philips did so you would hope that it would sound better. Is it worth the extra money ... to me, DEFINITELY. I live for my music -especially my classical music. Mahler sounds pretty darn good most of the time... but this system brings out the best! As with many things in life, your decision will come down to your budget... if you have the budget for this system, it is well worth the extra money, in my humble opinion.

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For reference, I have been using the Bose SoundDock for some time with my Iphone, and so was interested in how this unit (JBL Beat Extreme) would stack up.

I will start with a summary of the pros and cons of this unit:

Pros:

1) Easy to Use. I had it out of the box, bluetooth synced to my iphone, and playing my favorite music in under a minute. No need to read the instructions.

2) Looks pretty slick

3) Handles incoming calls well if someone calls while you are listening to music. It becomes a speakerphone.

4) Sound quality is good when you are playing it loud.

Cons:

1) You can not dock your iphone to it if the iphone is in an otterbox. Even though the unit will sync through bluetooth, I would love to be able to use the unit as a charging station. If you have ever put an iphone in an otterbox, you know it is a big job, so you dont want to be taking the phone in and out of the otterbox just to dock it to a speaker system.

2) Sound quality is poor if you have the volume low or medium. By low, I mean you are not blasting the music, but maybe listening to music as you work.

3) Integration with Iphone bluetooth is not perfect. In some aps, it is hard to get the sound to go through the speakers, or if the sound is going through the speakers to come back through the phone. Some aps have a little popup that lets you choose where to send the sound, and some don't. This might not be a limitation of the speakers, but the particular ap on your phone. Just know that there is some frustration using this unit switching back and forth between iphone speakers and this speaker system.

How does it stack up against the Bose SoundDock:

The major advantage over the Bose system is the bluetooth sync feature. I like being able to find a song on the iphone screen, and then play it. Using the Bose system, you are sort of operating blind with the remote and the iphone mounted on the unit. Also, this unit will play a lot louder than the Bose, and sounds good when played loud.

The major advantage of the Bose system is that the Bose sounds MUCH BETTER at low or medium volume. The music from the Bose is much more "crisp".

For me personally, I am going to have to say I like the Bose better. That is because I am 50 and I don't blast music any more. I would bet that if you are in your 20's or 30's you would like the JBL system better. If you are in your 40's or 50's you would probably like the Bose system better.

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First, the requisite qualifier: I have been an audiophile for 35 years and currently have a $100,000+ system. Obviously, the quality of my music is important to me. For the past month I have been laboriously researching and listening to various options available to achieve a singular goal: give me a way to listen to my MP3 library that can play loud (for outdoor parties), can maintain sound quality at moderate to soft listening levels, and offer me portability (so long as AC power is available). I defined portability as "an-all-in-one" box solution.

There are solutions that sound better, or as good, but then you are sacrificing portability (i.e., the Focal Bird system, which is also more than twice the price). The first such device I auditioned was the Arcam Cube. I turned it off in about 15 seconds, it was HORRIBLE! Next was the revered B & W Zeppelin. It was "ok"...it still had that hollow sound that to me is just totally unsatisfactory. After reading review after review that ranked the Zeppelin #1, I figured that I might end up buying the Wadia amp/dac/transport system with some Focal monitors...that I would never be happy with any dock! I auditioned many more, pretty much all the top rated brands. I went to the T.H.E. Audio show in Newport Beach, where I auditioned more boxes (as well as other "lifestyle" oriented solutions; some of them costing upwards to $10,000 that sounded great, yet no portability and much more than I was willing to spend). A representative from my local audio dealer finally nailed things for me when he said: "why are you putting so much time and effort into this...regardless the situation, this is only going to serve as background music for you, and never as a critical main listening environment". Wow, he was right! My current $100,000+ system took me a whole heck lot LESS time to put together than I was putting into finding the perfect dock!

Once that light bulb went off in my head, I just happen to have a connection within Harman/Kardon that enabled me to get the On Beat Extreme at a discounted price. I ordered it without even testing, accepting the fact it was for 'background listening' only. It arrived 1/2 hour before a big outdoor party our neighborhood was having. I did not have time to read the manual, I just plugged it in, stuck my iPad on it, and started playing my Spotify library...LOUD! I was blown away! There was not any of the hollowness I seem to have experienced from all other similar devices I auditioned. Not only was there more presence/clarity, but the frequency response seemed pretty flat across the spectrum. On other docks I auditioned, bass rolled off pretty quickly and it sounded like you just ended up with some low frequency noise that lacked much definition or musicality. The JBL bass was tight and articulate, without overshadowing the mids or highs, which themselves were very impressive.

Bottom Line: The best sounding speaker dock I have heard...bar none..Period! This is not to be construed as meaning it is the best sound in the world, only that for a simple speaker dock solution, this cannot be beat.

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If you can tell from the price point, JBL created the Xtreme to compete with docks such as the Zeppelin, Bose docks etc. What will be your decision is whether or not the JBL is worth it and if it is better than the competition. My review will hopefully help you in that area.

--Quick Summary--

Going by feeling alone, the price is a little bit too high. If I am comparing to the competition, then the price is appropriate. Assuming this price point is within your range, I will defer solely to the output of quality. That being said, the JBL compares very evenly with the Zeppelin, and I have not tried any Bose docks. The Xtreme feels slightly better quality than the Zeppelin because it is heavier and possesses a hard case over the speakers versus the stretch fabric. The Zeppelin does bass well, and is good at filling a very good size room. The JBL matches the latter capability in the bass side and my pick goes to the JBL for the money.

--The Elaboration--

Sound Quality:

9/10.

I can say I was very impressed with all types of music from pop, to rap, to classical. What I look for in sound is not the overwhelming of bass to compensate for bad mids, and sounds just as good with pop tracks as instrumental classical. The bass is tight and punchy but with a nice rumble. Usually higher quality output equates to non-distorted, clean bass but without any 'rumble'--should you want it. The Xtreme does both. Fantastic bass. The treble is sharp and piercing. The mids are subdued and clear. I was actually not expecting exceptional sound quality, though that is exactly what the JBL has. *If I were deciding between this and the Zeppelin, it would definitely be the JBL. *

Volume:

What good is quality if the amplifier is weak, or distorts sound at high levels? For a fairly big room, I could not turn the JBL up all the way because the sound was already too loud. When it was at the latter level, the sound was still as level as at low levels and the bass would start to rumble the surrounding environment. It outdoes my big stereo in sound and volume output. This will be more than enough even for a very large living room. Even enough for a party.

Contruction:

This unit is heavy at around 9 lbs or 4 kg. This means it would be slightly difficult to knock it off a shelf should you bump into it. Where does the weight come from? As said earlier, the outer casing on the speakers is a metal fencing, not the stretch fabric that comes with many. Also, the edging is chrome plated. Turning the iPod/iPad swivel is also very fluid and sturdy--unlike some competitors products I have tried.

When you pull this out of the box you know where your money went--which is saying something.

If you are a music lover and have most of your music on an iPod or iPad, you would ideally like to output it the best way possible--or as least close to it. Below a certain price range, you can easily tell that the outputting device is not very good, and a lot of times the more expensive products do not increase in quality enough to justify the cost. The JBL Xtreme is one of the few products that I feel meets the expense incurred, though is a little high. If you are to have an excellent housing for your music collection that will let them shine on their own without having to 'hinder' them, this JBL is a way to go.

iLuv i166 Audio System with Dual Alarm, LCD, and Dock for iPod (Black)

Compatibilty: iPod shuffle 1G, 2G, 5G; iPod nano 1G, 2G; iPod classic; iPod Mini; iPod Photo;DVD player; Any Audio Device with 3.5 mm output
Sleek and stylish stereo audio iPod dock with AM/FM dual alarm clock system
Powerful built-in speakers allow you to really hear your music
Plays and charges your compatible iPod at the same time
Includes dock adapters and remote control for ease of use

Nice little stereo with alarm clock that lets you wake up to your Ipod and more importantly the specific song. Some just shuffle this one doesn't. There's a glow from the clock but not so bright that it really illuminates the room so you can't sleep. My only problem is that it's hard to read the time and I don't know if it's the blue background (which most of them have lately), that if the time could be darker against that background and it would be easier to see or my bad vision. I don't recall having this difficulty with previous clocks that had red against black. All in all I'm pretty happy with it. The remote is a nice feature although I don't really use it.

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I got this dock for Christmas this year. I was really excited with all its features. However, when i plugged it in I faced some issues. One, the light up blue background light is bright and if you like your room dark when you're sleeping it will keep you up all night (that's why I returned mine). Also the blue glow makes it hard to read the time in the middle of the night as oppose to those older clocks that showed up in red numbers. I also found that it was hard to get the remote to work from certain angles. All in all, I think its a great product if you don't mind the blue light when you're sleeping.

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The functions of this product are good, but there are two downfalls. One is that the light, even in dim mode is very bright. We have to turn it upside down to block the light so it doesn't keep us awake. Its much brighter than any nightlight. The other, more irritating problem is that when using it as an alarm clock it has an automatic volume of 10 which cannot be changed. The volume is so loud that it can be heard outside of a room with a door closed! It scares you awake in the morning! This was a bad purchase.

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The display on this alarm clock dock is simultaneously blinding and unreadable. My wife has perfect vision and she has to ask me what time it is when she is 6 feet away.

This device does not charge iPods reliably about half the time it will simply not charge despite a working audio dock connection.

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Shipping was faster than expected. The speakers work well but do have a very little fuzzy sound. They have a good range of volume. The item did work with the Ipod Nano 3rd generation.

Memorex Mi4004BLK iWake Clock Radio for iPod (Black)

Convenient iPod clock radio with SRS WOW sound enhancement technology
Universal iPod dock powers and charges all dock-connecting iPods
Dual alarms wake to iPod, radio, or buzzer; ascending wake-up volume
Super-sized LCD display; integrated button interface with snooze bar
Auxiliary input; measures 10 x 2.5 x 5.3 inches (W x H x D); 90-day warranty

This unit was my second try at an ipod clock radio. My first, the iHome, turned out to only have 1 alarm. This one has two, so far so good. And, I think the iWake sounds better, too. So much for the good stuff.

When you read the comment from an earlier reviewer about the volume going up, you have no idea how bad it is. It is NOT gradual awakening over 60 seconds, it is the volume going up a notch every 5 seconds to MAX. So unless you put this right next to you, expect to be scrambling so the entire neighborhood isn't calling the cops. Memorex calls this a feature in their manual ("no need to set the alarm volume"). Haha, very funny.

Next, don't plan on putting the unit above eye level, or you won't be able to see anything but a nice lit rectangle instead of the time. The display is like the old black and grey LCD's that were very directional (although this one is well lit). Trouble is, there's no adjustment for the viewing angle.

My third gripe is the remote. It's much better than the iHome remote (which was WAY too directional), but let's say you want to raise or lower the volume. To do so, you have to press the up or down volume button repeatedly as each press only changes the volume 1 bar (out of 12). In retrospect, a pretty silly thing if you try to use the remote to keep from blasting the neighbors when the alarm goes off, because the volume keeps going up every 5 seconds while you're trying to wake up and repeatedly press the correct button in the dark. Hope nobody got that on tape, I could be a hit on youtube :)

Surely a remote that can smoothly raise/lower the volume like any $5 all-in-one can't be that hard to engineer.

If you are going to have this right close by, you can probably overcome the annoying alarm, assuming you can move it so you can read the time. For me, too many compromises.

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I purchased the iwake for my daughter in November. Although it worked well for the first 3 months after that the buttons just stopped working. For instance you would place the iPod in the docking station and hit the power on button... nothing would happen. All of the buttons would not work. You could not set the time or anything. Please do not buy this piece of junk.

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(1) The face of the clock is very bright, even on the dim setting.

It's like having a nightlight, so may be fine for a child's room.

(2) The alarm is a bit annoying, as it increases in loudness every five seconds. (Mine is across the room, so I have to hurry to turn it off)

(3) The worst complaint is that there is a high-pitch buzzing sound that comes from the unit-mostly the plug! It drives my husband nuts, so if you have sesitive hearing, it's not for you.

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I agree with the other reviewer about the "gradual wake" feature. I too enjoy listening to the radio for a few minutes as I wake up, but such is life. It gets me up faster, anyway.

What drew me to this product is its compatibility with 4th-gen iPods. I got my iPod very shortly before the iPod video came out, and am often dismayed and disappointed at the un-availability of accessories. That said, this product works great with my good-old 4th-gen.

Please note, the speakers and sound quality on here are not the best. DON'T plan on using this to replace your home stereo, or instead of getting a high-quality iPod boombox. But for the purpose of waking up, or just listening to some tunes while doing homework or cleaning my room, it certainly suffices.

The remote feature is nice for using it to listen to music, however, it doesn't have a very good range and you must use it at a fairly precise angle. It is also limited in function (at least in my experience thus far), that is, you can use it to adjust volume or skip forward or backward between tracks, but it doesn't have the full capability of the scroll wheel (moving between artists/albums/playlists etc.) to fully control the iPod.

Bonus feature: this device automatically charges your iPod as it's docked. No more fumbling with the AC adaptor or constantly clogging up a USB/Firewire port. That in itself makes it all the more useful!

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I bought this item sometimes in Fall 06. First of all I prefer this over the iHome because this simply looks better, cheaper, and comes with a remote. With those come the bad:

1. Rather minor, but its true that the display is hard to see. The 'bright' settings is WAY too bright, yet in the midst of the annoying brightness you still have a problem looking at the time from afar.

2. The automatically increasing alarm volume is the most annoying flaw. Trust me, the other reviewers are right.

3. It doesnt have a correct 'mouthpiece' to hold my Ipod nano snugly, but this is not a big deal if you are gentle with it.

4. Then comes the quality control. I certainly hope this problem is not a widespread one because that would be a shame. Starting a month ago or so (after 3 months of use), I'd notice that sometimes when I have a little static ( I have carpet in my bedroom ) and I touch the iWake, the clock would reset itself back to 12AM and all the alarm presets are erased. This was merely annoying until last night when this happened again and this time all the buttons stopped working. Couldnt set the time, couldnt do nothing. Zilch. Nada.

In short I certainly hope that point no. 4 is just an anomaly, but I think its important to be noted. I'm going to see if I can get it exchanged at LNT. Other than that, its just a matter of whether you can stand the ridiculous alarm volume increment.

Update 11/21/07: My SECOND unit just went dead last night with the EXACT same problem as number 4. So 2 units dead due to minor static right now.. I'm not happy.

Jensen AM/FM Projection Clock Radio- Pink

Got this for my 10yr old for xmas. She really likes it alot. The only complaint is you need to set the projection time seperate from front display. It isn't a big deal, just would be nicer to only set time once.

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