CartiLuv i177 Alarm Clock Speaker System for iPod (Black)
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Brand: iLuv
Features:
* Digital clock display with dual alarm function
* Watch your favorite videos on your TV with your 5th and 6th-generation iPod
* High and low dimmer control
* Sleep or wake to your iPod, AM/FM radio
* Integrated universal dock for your iPod
Batteries Included: no
When the iPod was first released, most viewed it as a personal music player for traveling, working out, or other "individual" activities. But that all changed when people started storing their entire music collections on their iPods and doing away with CDs entirely. Among the many product categories that emerged in the aftermath was the iPod-specific speaker system, which lets you listen to your entire iTunes library out loud but without sacrificing portability. The jWin I177BLK is the latest incarnation--a user-friendly, compact speaker system that looks somewhat like a clock radio (and functions like one, too), but stands ready to deliver deep, rich audio playback.
The powered system is outfitted with a dock on the top surface that holds many iPod models, including 5th- and 6th-generation iPods, iPod shuffles, and iPod nanos. The dock not only grips the iPod in an easy-to-access location, making it a breeze to find specific songs or hit shuffle, but it also charges the iPod while in use. As a result, you can remove the iPod from the dock right before working out and it'll still be fully charged, even after playing through the speakers for an entire afternoon. Even better, the I177BLK isn't restricted to the iPod, as it also connects to other USB-equipped personal MP3 players. Households with several personal music players won't be left out of the playback loop.
The system's audio performance is warmly satisfying thanks to jWin's Aura acoustic technology, which adds depth and clarity to the music reproduction. And even though the system is built for digital music files, it also includes a built-in clock, a dual alarm function, and an AM/FM _radio with PLL digital tuning technology. The radio makes the unit ideal for bedrooms, offices, and other locations where an alarm comes in handy. Listeners even have their choice of waking to the iPod, the radio, or a buzzer.
Additional features include a user-friendly backlit LCD screen, a precision volume control that ensures a comfortable sound level, a remote control for maximum convenience, and an external loop antenna that improves the AM reception. The I177BLK, which comes in a sleek black housing that measures 11.25 by 3.12 by 6.75 inches (W x H x D), is backed by a one-year warranty on parts and labor.
What's in the Box
I177BLK speaker system, remote control, iPod adapters, external AM loop antenna, user's manual.
excellent moneys worth
Everyone with an iPod knows about the iHome. I wanted the iHome but didn't want to pay the $90 or however much it was at the time for it. I investigated for alternatives and found the iLuv for about $30 cheaper with the same amount of good reviews. So I took a chance and bought it.
I wasn't expecting an outstanding audio experience, so I wasn't at all disappointed. This is perfect to play music while I'm studying, cleaning my room, playing games, whatever.
Buy it if you have an iPod (unless you're someone with an already good audio system [i.e. surround sound] that you could plug into.
