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(More customer reviews)I'd been primarily looking for a speaker/charging dock for my new iPhone. However, when my alarm clock began acting up, I took the opportunity to look for a new one that was iPhone compatible.
I initially purchased an Emerson iC2196 iPod Dock Alarm Clock Radio. It was quickly returned to Big Box Store for refund. Not only was it not actually compatible with the iPhone (my bad), it was a real piece of junk!
After some research, I decided to try this radio. At twice the price, I had high hopes that it would be 'the one'. Well, I couldn't be more pleased. The following things highlight the pros and cons of the unit so far.
Pros:
1. Alarms are easy to set and customize.
2. Alarm can be set to Radio, iPod (iPhone), or Line In.
3. Alarm volume level is adjustable.
4. Comes with a very easy to follow, yet thorough, instruction manual in both English and Spanish.
5. Radio presets are easy to set and use.
6. With five brightness levels, the display won't keep you up at night.
7. Includes Sleep and Nap functions.
8. Snooze button is huge so you don't have to open your eyes to locate it.
9. Despite it's relatively small size, the unit has beautiful sound that you don't generally get out of alarm clocks.
Cons:
1. The included remote is pitifully small and it is not intuitively obvious how to use it.
2. Contrary to another review, the alarm cannot be set to a single day. Options include 7 days, weekdays, or weekends.
3. Unit does not remember what track to play from iPod/iPhone. You must turn on the alarm, power the clock unit off, and set the track on your iPod/iPhone you want to wake to before docking it. This can be a more tedious process late at night than it's worth.
4. Similarly, if you want to go to sleep listening to one playlist, you will have to use that playlist to wake to.
5. You have to power the unit off to set the nap feature. Don't forget to turn it back on!
Bottom line:
I'm impressed. This unit is feature rich without being too complicated to use. And the price is very good for what you get. It gets four stars instead of five because I wish each feature had it's own button instead of a set/preset and sleep/nap button.
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This dual alarm clock radio from Memorex is perfect for your iPod or iPhone. Fall asleep and wake up to your favorite music, enjoy radio programming, and automatically sync the day and time to your iPod/iPhone with the touch of a button.
Listen to Your iPod or FM Radio Enjoy your favorite music, podcasts, and other media from a docked iPod or iPhone. You can also listen to FM radio stations and pull up your favorites with programmed presets.
Wake Up Your Way The Mi4290 dual alarm clock radio offers a customized wake-up call--wake to your favorite tunes on your iPhone/iPod, some morning news on FM radio, or--for the heavy sleepers--a buzzer alarm.
Dual Alarm Settings Wake at different times on the weekdays or weekends using dual alarm settings.
Gradual Volume Increase Alarm volume is increased gradually every five seconds until maximum volume is reached, so you won't be jarred out of sleep.
Syncs Day and Time The Mi4290 automatically syncs the day and time from your iPod or iPhone at the press of a button--convenient for traveling, moving, daylight savings, etc.
Charge Your iPod Keep your device charged while it's docked, so when you're ready to start your new day, so is your iPod/iPhone.
Battery Backup Throw in two AAA batteries and you'll still make it to work in the event of a power outage.
What's in the Box Mi4290 Alarm Clock, AC adapter, wireless remote, and user's manual.
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