JBL On Time Micro Speaker System for iPod (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)First, the positives. The clock looks good, it has good features, and it sounds good.
Now, there are two major flaws. One, the clock has an irritating, high-pitched humming noise. This shows it has poor quality. It should not make any noise. Two, the sound is too loud. At it's lowest volume, the sound is very loud. I like to sleep with the music on. With this clock, the volume is too loud at it's lowest setting to sleep.
So, since this product is priced as a premium product, it does not offer any value. There are two flaws that you should not have to deal with at this price point.

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The JBL On Time Micro will make the music on your iPod, iPhone or other MP3 player sound great any time. But mornings are when this system really shines. Wake up to the music that you know will get you going--with or without the help of up to seven independent alarms. An easy-to-read LCD display and easy-to-use touch controls make things, well, easy. You'll face the new day rested and refreshed, your iPod will be charged and ready to go, and life will be good. Isn't it wonderful what a little Micro management can do?

High-performance loudspeaker dock with clock for iPod and iPhoneWhy JBL? Been to a movie or a concert recently? There's a good chance that you were enjoying the show on JBL loudspeakers. If you've watched TV or listened to CDs, what you listened to was more than likely recorded on JBL equipment. For more than 60 years, JBL has been the loudspeaker brand of choice for recording professionals around the world. Now you can enjoy that same renowned JBL sound quality from your iPod or iPhone.

Compatibility The JBL On Time Micro loudspeaker system is compatible with all docking versions of the iPod and iPhone, including the iPod touch, nano G3 and iPod classic. A stereo mini jack connection also allows you to enjoy high-quality audio from a variety of other devices such as iPod shuffle, MP3 and CD players, desktop computers (all platforms), satellite radio, and laptops.

Display The large backlit LCD permits easy viewing and menu navigation. Automatic dimming sets the correct brightness level in any room environment.

Time and Alarm Features The JBL On Time Micro system is a revolution in time-keeping. Imagine waking up to your favorite song stored on your iPod or iPhone. Now imagine having seven independent alarms to choose from. You could have alarms set for different days, times or even people. The intuitive user interface allows for all functions to be programmed easily. The navigation buttons provide instant access to the menus. Navigate the intuitive menu to change settings such as language, alarms and snooze. Radio functions (e.g., channel presets) are simple.

Easy-to-Use Touch Controls Just a touch increases or decreases the volume. Another touch and you choose iPod, radio or auxiliary. The JBL On Time Micro system remembers your source and the last volume setting, even after the system shuts down.

Great JBL Sound The JBL On Time Micro loudspeaker system combines many proprietary technologies to provide the highest quality sound, with astonishing bass and clear, accurate sound from any direction.

Phoenix transducers--The two aluminum-domed, full-range transducers are driven by powerful neodymium magnets.
COE (Computer-Optimized Equalization)--The JBL On Time Micro loudspeaker system equalization is computer-optimized, for a rich, complete soundstage
OCT (Optimized Compression Topology)--The system utilizes a proprietary compression technology to ensure clean, accurate sound at high output levels.


Complete Power Management

Evercharge topology--The JBL On Time Micro charges your iPod or iPhone, even when not connected to the computer or if the system is off.
Backup battery--The clock can be supported by 3 AAA backup batteries, so that even with the power out, the alarm function operates.

What's in the Box JBL On Time Micro, Remote Control, Power Supply, AM antenna, FM antenna

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iLive CI188 Clock Radio with iPod Dock (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a nice and simple alarm clock that lets you wake up to your iPod. The size is about 6"x6"x2". When I looked at other brands, almost all of them were bigger and flashier than I needed, and the time display on many of them was small or hard to read. This clock has all the basics and a nice, easy-to-read display. However, there are a few flaws:
1. It feels kinda cheap. I don't mind this, though.
2. The speakers are pretty good for an alarm clock, but when I play music that has very soft and quiet sections, the quiet parts do not come out at all. The speakers temporarily cut out and start back up again when the music gets louder. Weird. But again, I don't mind this because when I'm asleep, I can't wake up to soft music, anyway.
3. This clock has an audio out jack. It works for external speakers, but not for my headphones. When I plug speakers into it, the clock nor the iPod can adjust the volume. It's always on max. I suppose that if you had speakers with built-in adjustable volume, you can adjust the volume. Also, while the external speakers are playing, the clock speakers continue to play. You can turn down the clock volume, and the external speakers will still play. The audio in jack on the clock seems to work fine. I haven't tried the video out jack.
4. The buzzer alarm goes from quiet to really loud in about 3 or 4 seconds. But I got this clock so that I could wake up to my iPod, so I don't plan on using the buzzer that much.
5. It would be nice if this clock had a button that let you go backwards or forwards when setting the time. No biggie, though.
Despite a few kinks, this is a great clock that gets the job done. It lets me wake up to my iPod, and even when I hit the snooze button, the iPod comes back on after the appropriate time (9 min). Before I got this clock, I purchased the RCA RP5502i, and three days after I got it, the display went out. This GPX clock doesn't have as many fancy features as the RCA model, but it's a nice alternative if you're looking for something with a small footprint and a simple design.


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Choose how you will wake up!Set the alarm clock to wake to a docked iPod, the radio, or the buzzer.Rest assured - if the unit accidentally gets unplugged, or the power goes out, the backup battery will save the clock time, and your alarm times!6.25Lx6Wx2.75H in

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DreamGear i.Sound Time Travel iPod Speaker System (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)This unit drains my ipod in about an hour. Drains it completely dead, I tried it twice. Also, despite item description, this unit has no S-video or audio/video outputs at all. Even if it worked, it's too complicated to use the alarm function on a daily basis - needs much refinement.

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Wake to your favorite iPod tunes each day of the week with the DreamGeari.Sound Time Travel personal speaker system. Equipped with a high-quality built-inamplifier, an iPod docking station, and a backlit digital LED alarm clock, the Time Travelmakes a great addition to your collection of travel accessories. The system sounds crispand dynamic thanks to its pair of side speakers, which deliver a far better sound thanmost conventional clock radios. The built-in docking station, meanwhile, lets you chargeand sync an iPod 3G, iPod 4G with click wheel, iPod photo, iPod video, iPod nano (1Gand 2G), and iPod mini while you listen. Best of all, the system measures only a fewinches across, so it won't take up excess space in your luggage or on your bedside table.Other details include a sleek black finish that complements many iPods, an auxiliaryinput for connecting older iPods and other portable audio devices, A/V and S-videooutputs for hooking up to a TV or monitor (ideal for the iPod video), and a snoozebutton. The Time Travel, which runs for up to 60 hours on four AA batteries (soldseparately), is backed by a 120-day warranty.
What's in the Box Time Travel speaker system, AC adapter, user's manual.

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Emerson iC172 iPod Dock Alarm Clock Radio Review

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(More customer reviews)Since I just got it, I'll try to post a followup review in a few weeks.
There seems to be only 1 review on this product (everywhere, believe me I looked) and I have been tracking this for a long while to see if more review would come but alas. The price was down to $49 and since I had a 10% coupon I thought the time was perfect. I was so dubious I had to download and read the entire manual online before visiting the store to check it out. The manual made it even better than I first thought - it just doesn't make sense that the price was so low.
To be honest I guess the biggest hesitation I had about buying this was the fact that, being a gadget freak, a brand like Emerson isn't exactly one that gets me excited to covet said product. I have never owned anything with this brand.
Having said that - these are the features that changed my mind (ranked by importance):
- projection clock - the one that I had really been coveting was an Oregon Scientific one that projects during the day as well, looks really sleek, when it alarms you wave at it and it stops. It does the 180 to reverse display in case needed. And yes, atomic time was cool too for all the obvious reasons - but guess what, it costs $119. It didn't matter how much I told myself that I was 'worth it' - I just couldn't justify spending that much for something that does just one thing. No radio, no dual alarm (I think), no in/out jack. THIS ONE has all that, the projection is bright compared to my old one (I did a side by side) and the focus adjust works great. I am visually impaired so this was important. But wait, theres more!
- IPOD mode - a lot of the made for IPOD products out there do not have a projection clock. That's a deal breaker for me - so that starts to narrow the selection even further. This one has adapters for the various generation ipods and for added measure it has a line in (for shuffle or other mp3 players). So what made me give it 4 instead of 5 stars is the fact that the dock is not made for IPHONE. And I knew that when I bought it. Having said that, if you don't care to miss calls while charging, then just put it in airplane mode. Ah, but this is where the line in comes handy for me - I can't miss phone calls (because of work), so if I don't care about charging my IPhone, I connect it to the line in and voila! no more interference (the wire I use is long enough to keep the phone away from the clock). SO for IPhone, to charge - put in the ipod dock, to use - connect to line in. Its like, whoever designed this product read my mind or was in the exact predicament I was in - I really feel that ( in case (s)he happens to read this review. p.s. this product better be reliable! )
- The sound quality is decent - I mean for the price, its not really fair to compare it to the Logitach 5.1 surround setup that I have on my laptop with a Creative Audigy sound card. Like the previous reviewer, I listened to a couple of other made for IPOD gadgets and they were all pretty awful and the one that sounded decent was in the $150 - 300 range. This one to me sounded better when it was louder. The bass could be better BUT again its really not that bad. If you are such an audiophile, you probably won't feel bad spending a few hundred dollars but I bet you probably will not get all the features this $45 has.
- The dual alarms, the weekend, weekday, 7 day alarm mode, the Smart Set, Sleep Mode, headphone jack and backup battery got thrown in too and it still $45! Depending on who you are, these could be nice to haves or absolute musts. I'll take 'em - all of them! I heard horror stories about atomic clocks being iffy on the receiver's strength or the signal's strength relative to your location - so this Smart Set fixes that issue. Lets just hope that the president doesn't change the DST again in a long while - but given that this contraption is already a swiss army knife masquerading as a bedside clock I wouldn't be surprised if there was a way to adjust for future changes like that as well ,like the way Iphone does firmware updates...ok maybe not.
- Can't wait to try the hand wave snooze thing tomorrow when the 'weekend mode' on Alarm2 goes off at 9. Whee!
So the biggest gamble for me is gong with a brand I haven't used before. I am hoping to be lucky, my last projection clock radio is a no name brand JWIN and it has always been reliable since I got it as an elephant gift 6 or 7 years ago. I am so hesitant to replace it - but the lure of smart set, ipod and the 'wave' upgrade (not to mention the price point) caused me to cave. I guess once you use a projection clock you can never go back - so my little girl will get the old one in her room. (unless they can develop one that tells you the time when you want without you having to open your eyelids - kekeke, yes I am lazy, but apparently not lazy enough to write a short review).
Heck I'm on a roll, I'll continue on - what does it NOT have that I wish it did (as if all the features for $45 wasn't enough) - a smaller footprint like the Scientific Oregon, a weather sensor, a remote, a clapper, a kitty litter box cleaner, a masseuse...just to emphasize how absolutely silly it is to expect more for this price >.< I'll just be thankful if its reliable for a few years.

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The iC172 iPod dock alarm clock radio by Emerson features more than an iPod docking station. Features like an integrated time display projector, dual 24-7 alarms, Emerson's patented SmartSet technology, and a "snoooze" motion sensor make it an ideal choice for your bedside.

Integrated LCD Projector The iC172 boasts an integrated LCD projector, which allows you to project the time in large, legible numerals onto your wall or ceiling. The projected display is ideal for anyone who has poor vision or a difficult time seeing without the aid of eye glasses, and of course it just looks neat. The time also displays on the 0.9-inch red LED display on the clock's face, whether or not it's being projected.

Charge and Play Your iPod The iC172 is compatible with all dockable iPod models, and charges your battery while your device is docked. When you're ready to get up and go, so is your iPod.

SmartSet With Emerson's award-winning and patented SmartSet technology, the flashing "12:00" display is a thing of the past. On the first, use the iC172 immediately sets itself to the correct year, month, date, day, and time based on the time zone you specify. It also adjusts automatically for Daylight Saving Time, Leap Year and after power outages. For those who like to set their clocks ahead a little bit to make sure they're on time, manual adjustment is also provided.

Dual Alarms The dual alarm system features two alarms that can be programmed separately--one for you and one for your partner. Both alarms can be programmed to operate on weekdays only, weekends only, or all seven days of the week.

You have the option of waking to the radio, your docked iPod, or (for the masochist) a classic buzzer.

Snooze With Ease Turn on the snooze button by simply waving your hand in front of the sensor--no need to press a button (or slam your clock radio in a rage).

Sleep to Your Favorite Tunes You can use the adjustable sleep timer (in 10 minute increments) to drift off to music on your iPod.

Auxiliary Input and Headphone Jack This system includes an Auxiliary Input (Aux) Jack on the back panel so that you can connect older non-dockable iPods, other MP3 players, CD players, etc., and listen to them through the iC172's speakers.

A headphone jack is also included for private listening.
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