iHome iH5BR Clock Radio for iPod (Black)
With its built-in docking station and clean, contemporary design, the iHome iH5 clock radio is the perfect complement for your Apple iPod digital music player. Not only does the iH5 let you listen to your iPod music free from cumbersome headphones, it also lets you fall asleep or wake to music you've loaded into your iPod. You can also wake or sleep to FM/AM radio or wake to a traditional buzzer. The compact unit measures roughly 9 x 3 x 6 inches (W x H x D) yet comes complete with stereo speakers, drift-free digital FM/AM radio tuning, a multifunction LCD with adjustable backlighting, and the ability to charge your docking iPod's battery right from its center seat. (The iH5 includes handy inserts to accommodate any type of docking iPod: gen 3, gen 4, iPod mini, or iPod photo.) Immediately upon plugging it in and the clock will set itself, drawing on its factory-installed 100-year calendar (year/month/day, 2000 to 2099). The clock will maintain accuracy all on its own, even self-adjusting for Daylight Savings time and leap years. Fall asleep to your favorite station or a carefully chosen iPod playlist using the unit's programmable sleep timer (15 to 120 minutes in 15-minute increments). Gradual Wake and Gradual Sleep features will increase (with on wake-up) or decrease (on sleep) the system volume so as not to startle you. Adjustable sleep volume lets you select a comfortable "sleep" volume level without affecting the wake-to or listening volume levels. A supplied analog audio interconnect affords hookups with non-docking iPods, other MP3 players, cassette players, or other audio devices. Other features include automatic frequency control (AFC) for enhanced FM reception, an amber backlight on all primary buttons, and optical knobs for precise volume/tuning. For extra security, if you've selected iPod as your wake-to source and your iPod isn't docked, a buzzer will sound instead. The clock also comes with Sure Alarm battery backup--just install 2 AA batteries to activate the feature. In the event of a power failure, or if you disconnect the AC power cord to move it, the Sure Alarm system will maintain your clock and alarm setting for the life of the batteries, ensuring that the alarm will sound at the set time. The iH5 is "Made for iPod"-certified by Apple. What's in the Box
Clock radio, a stereo analog audio interconnect, dock inserts for any type of docking iPod (gen 3, gen 4, iPod mini, iPod photo, iPod nano), an AC power adapter, and a user's manual with warranty information.
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iHome iH5BR Clock Radio for iPod (Black) Reviews
I have an older iPod and it works great in this base. This IHome is fabulous. I especially LOVE the remote control.
It appears that the backlight is busted so unless it is day time or I have the light on in the room, I can't see the clock. I ordered this for my son's bedroom, but was not pleased to find that the clock didn't light up like it was supposed to.
Also the remote is just about as close as you get to being a joke. I got this for 40$ with free shipping, so I'm still happy with it :) They would move in random directions when you scrolled left or right. to change time or volume) and NO I was not hard on them, I take care of my stuff. This clock worked well for about 6 months THEN the circlular scrolling buttons stopped working well. Cons:.
(i.e. Hardly works. But this clock really looks nice and sounds fantastic. Pros:.
The 3G will, however, play when docked. Overall, I have enjoyed my iH5, the sound is adequate but not amazing and both the backlight and volume control could use more fine control. However, I recently replaced my iPods with an iPhone 3G, and the iH5 will not charge the 3G. This is due to Apple finally ditching Firewire-based charging with the 3G (some other older devices will not charge the 3G either). At this time iHome has not made any kind of statement on this and has not provided any info on which of its products, if any, support the 3G.
I'm glad I decided to search it up on Amazon and find it cheaper, with the same high quality. Great, high quality product, reasonably priced, and on time delivery. This is the same product that's sold in stores like Best Buy for about 20.00 or so more.
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