i-Blason Enhanced Stereo Alarm Clock Speaker Docking Station for Apple iPhone 5, iPod Touch 5th Gene

• i-Blason (TM) logo bearing speaker docking station
• Wake or sleep to iPhone 5, iPod 5G, iPod Nano 7G, iPad 4 and iPad Mini (docking models), custom playlist or FM radio.
• Built-in docking station provides charging for iPad/iPhone/iPod using Apple 8pin Lightning Connector Integrated dock
• Integrated buttons to start, pause and stop music playing; charges and plays iPhone or iPod while docked.
• Fully functional Alarm Clock (Wake/Snooze/Sleep)
• Super clarity enhanced stereo audio performance brings iPhone/iPod/iPad music to life
• Hybrid charging mode: AC adapter + Two AAA batteries (Highly Portable)

Well I figured I just had to have a new alarm clock for my iPhone. I had been using an iHome Alarm with an adapter and was very happy to see this one on the market. However, in practice I was not that thrilled with it. It's kinda like an old $10. alarm from Radio Shack. It works but nothing about it really stands out as excellent. The iPhone 5 does fit into the connector and the alarm comes with a support bracket to help alleviate some of the pressure on the plug which is a great idea. Did I mention the alarms, radio, etc. all work? Yes, they all do.

However, to plug in the iPhone takes some work and does not fit so smoothly. (I came to appreciate the recessed area of my iHome alarm that causes the iPhone to just fit perfectly as it guides you in) In fact I prefer using the adapter on my old alarm to inserting the iPhone into this alarm as its just easier and smoother. I mentioned that $10. Radio Shack alarm? That's about the quality of the sound that this produces and the glaring red light is also akin to that old $10. alarm. Overall a functional product but if you like a better sound quality and better engineered products as I have become accustom too I would suggest you wait for the iHome version.