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(More customer reviews)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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Tired of waking up to obnoxious morning DJs or depressing world news?Turn to the Memorex iWake clock radio, which includes a built-in dock that powersandcharges your iPod. It's the perfect way to get your day started off on the rightfoot.Simply drop your iPod into the universal dock, which powers and charges your iPod4G,iPod color, iPod video, iPod mini, or iPod nano 1G and 2G. Once docked, you haveyourchoice of waking to your iPod, radio, or buzzer--whatever gets you in the mood forworkor play. The iWake also offers dual alarm settings, so you don't have to reset thealarmonce your partner or spouse gets up. And thanks to the line-in jack, you can alsoconnect other digital audio devices, such as MP3 players or personal CD players,forout-loud playback.
The iWake's sound quality is enhanced by its SRS WOW enhancement system, whichimproves the dynamic audio performance of your iPod tunes. SRS WOW accomplishesthis by providing a panoramic, three-dimensional audio image that extends thesoundfield in both the horizontal and vertical planes. In so doing, the technologylowers theperceived low-frequency response so that your ears hear more bass despite thesmalldriver size. It adds up to an immersive, high-quality audio experience that fillsany roomin the house.
Other details include a slowly ascending wake-up volume, a sleep timer that letsyou fallasleep with the music on, a super-sized LCD display, an integrated buttoninterface witha prominent snooze bar, a full-function wireless remote control, a battery backupfunction (requires two AAA batteries), and a sleek black housing that looks greatinany room, from the bedroom to the kitchen. The iWake clock radio measures 10 by2.5by 5.3 inches (W x H x D) and is backed by a 90-day warranty.
What's in the Box iWake clock radio, universal iPod adapters, wireless remote control, warrantycard,user's manual.
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