iHome iH41 Pivoting Alarm Clock for iPod (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I've been looking around for a very long time for an iHome that would allow me to listen to music and watch my movies.
Since the Touch has you watch your movies horizontally, this dock is probably the best dock out there. Having it pivot to lay on it's side is most innovative idea I've seen so far. Who would have thought something that simple could make your Touch worth so much more! Having said that, the clock will also change when you pivot it on it's side as well, which is a very nice touch. Also, this WILL charge your Ipod.
There are 3 light settings for the clock. Bright, medium, and low. I usually set mine to low at night so that it doesn't keep my room dimly lit while I'm sleeping. One thing to realize is that the clock display isn't very big, so if you have a night stand right next to your bed, it probably won't bother you too much. I'm about 5 feet away from the clock, and I need to wear contacts or my glasses to see it. It's not an issue for me, however.
Of course, there's no radio on this dock, which wasn't a feature I was wanting anyway. For some it might be a big deal, but I just wanted this thing to play my songs and watch my movies, so I'm still satisfied with it.
Next up is the alarm. I've heard/read about the alarms on these going from very soft to annoyingly loud, but for this one, it doesn't get so loud to the point where you want to throw something at it. If your Ipod isn't plugged into it correctly, the dock will ring it's default alarm ringing. Unfortunately, the dock only has one alarm setting, whereas some of the others have two. Again, no big deal to me. The sleep and snooze button are separate, but are in a good spot where you don't have to look for it.
As for the sound, I was actually quite surprised at how good it was, even when blasted up. Even though it has the bass boost, you're not going to get a very big boom out of it. It's good enough to have it being played in a small room. Hearing your movies being played on this thing is very good as well. It still maintains everything in your movie the way you first heard it on your dvd player.
One aspect to take note of: I do have my Touch in the DLO jamjact, which requires some careful maneuvering to get it to dock correctly. Plus, it won't stand straight when it's in the jamjacket either. Of course, I just take it out when I need to, if I want it to fit exactly on the dock. Either way, it doesn't bother me.
The remote works very well, although I've found that I have to point it at directly in order for me to switch songs. I'm still not sure what the menu button does, however. I thought it would take you back to the main screen, but nothing happens.
In all, I'm very satisfied with this product. It charges your ipod (my Touch anyways--Haven't tested what else fits on it), plays your music/movies, it pivots so you can watch your movies, it's got 3 light settings for your clock, and it doesn't getting obnoxiously loud when it wakes you up in the morning. Look no further if you're wanting to have the best of both worlds for your Ipod Touch!
**UPDATE** 9/26/09
After having this guy for several months now, the alarm no longer works. Technically, it still does, but to elaborate, when I set the alarm to a certain time, it doesn't go off anymore. Instead, it goes off at random times now, which is really disappointing. Thankfully, it still charges and plays from my iPod touch, but seeing it lose it's alarm system forces me to give it a 3 star rating instead of a 5.

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Rotating Alarm Clock for iPod Touch.Wake and sleep to your iPod music or movies.Change orientation to watch videos.EXB - Expanded Bass and Reson8 - speaker technology for great sound.Charges iPod.Stylish space-saving design fits any decor.Battery backup maintains time/alarm settings during power failures.Aux/MP3 line-in jack for non-docking iPod models MP3/CD players and other audio devices.Snooze bar.Remote Control Included.

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