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Comment on DigitalsOnDemand 15-Item Accessory Bundle for New Apple iPod Touch iTouch 4G 4th Gen Generation 8GB 32GB 64GB by Betty

Betty — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 22:47:06 +0000

Looks like a handy bundle of items to own! Thank you for posting this description.

Comment on Sony Speaker Dock Clock Radio for iPod / iPhone by M. Dillon

M. Dillon — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 01:08:34 +0000

I am very happy with this system...first I have been a long time fan of Sony and since this model was astetically appealing to me I took a chance and ordered it. It arrived today and right out of the box it was very simple to set up. One thing that surprised me was to dock my iPhone I was concerned I would have to remove my bulky case. Wrong...the big cushy rubber case and all fits nicely in the docking station. This means I can just grab it and go!

The sound is pretty darn good. Sure, my stereo system is better but would you expect it to be THAT good?? I LOVE that I can now listem to Pandora, NPR, Podcasts and more with such a great sound. Plus it charges while it's playing...what more could you want?

The clock has three settings for brightness...one of them is off so don't be concerned about it being too bright at night. Enjoy! Rating: 5 / 5 Sony Speaker Dock Clock Radio for iPod / iPhone

Comment on Sony Speaker Dock Clock Radio for iPod / iPhone by S. Tessovitch

S. Tessovitch — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:45:32 +0000

I bought this sony ipod speaker/alarm clock because I recently purchased an Iphone 3GS and wanted something for the bedroom with GSM shielding that would charge my phone as I listened. The form and price of this Sony unit are quite reasonable and everything is easy to use. It interfaces perfectly with the Iphone and there is no buzzing sound at all. The remote is easy to use and has all the expected functionality. Alarm function was intuitive and easy to use. I really like the way this dock holds my Iphone, it is more secure than most docks I have owned or used and I can leave my case on and still get a secure fit.

I returned this unit within a week because I was unhappy with the sound. I'm not an audiophile but I have several fairly good products I use with my Ipod and Iphone; Bose Sounddock, JBL On Stage, Logitech audiostsation express, Shure E2C, and Ultimate Ears Superfi 5. The Sony does not come close in sound to any of these and it is similarly priced to the JBL and Logitech. The Sony plays loud and clear enough, but cymbals were no where near clear and the bass sounded terrible. Drums sounded like someone was hitting a plastic bucket with a 2x4. I tend to think it is because the speakers are not ported. I wasn't expecting perfect sound, but the player it was replacing (due to incompatibility with the Iphone)was a JBL On Stage (small speaker port if you look carefully) that sounded much better and was similarly priced (the new On Stage with GSM shielding is significantly more expensive). Another small problem I have is that the speaker grill seems to be made of plastic and can easily be bent to hit the speaker.

For less money I went with the Ihome IP99 which has significantly better sound (speakers are ported) and more or less all the same features. One improvement is the ability to dim the clock all the way to off so you can have total darkness at night. Rating: 3 / 5 Sony Speaker Dock Clock Radio for iPod / iPhone

Comment on Sony Speaker Dock Clock Radio for iPod / iPhone by TR from WA

TR from WA — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:37:34 +0000

I wanted to replace my clock radio for one that charges my iPod Touch & has decent sound. After sampling several models at the Apple Store & researching online, I picked this one. As a note, there is a previous model of this unit & there are some major differences. Since both are still available as of 1/14/10, you might want to decide which one works better for you. The differences are:
-The old one was shorter, designed for regular ipods. The Touch & the iPhone stuck out higher then the radio, which meant when reaching for the snooze or other buttons, you may hit the iphone/touch and knock it off.
-The old one has a smaller clock display.
-The old one had a BETTER ipod dock. It actually had a rest behind where the ipod stands, which could be adjusted from the back to go in or out. This to me was an amazing & rather unique solution.

The one I bought, the new one described in this item listing, has a bigger clock display & is taller so the touch and iphone no longer stick out on top. However, the dock no longer has the adjustable backrest like the older model. Instead, it comes with 2 plates, one for the iphone, one for the Touch. If you have another ipod, you'll have to bring your own dock plate.

The main problem with this dock plate solution is that my Touch doesn't fit with the protective case on (I use an Agent 18). Since taking the Touch out of the case everyday is not something I wish to do, I have to use this without any dock plates. The problem with that is the only support the Touch has is the dock port. This is obviously not a good thing in the long term. It makes using the Touch while it is docked a 2 hand operation; one to stabilize the Touch & keep it from pushing back & the other hand to make the adjustments. This is doubly frustrating since they had a much better docking solution in the older model.

I plan on glueing a piece of foam or other material on the radio behind where the Touch would be to support it.

Even with this caveat, I would still recommend this Sony. The price to benefit ratio, to me at least, is great. The sound quality and clock radio functions are excellent, especially when you factor in the price you paid.

Things I like:
-Excellent sound
-Lots of options for the clock radio; 2 alarms, different days of the week, can wake up to ipod, buzzer, or clock.
-Sleep function also works with listening to iPod
-Comes with external AM & FM antennas. Picks up stations I listen to without a problem.
-Electronic tuning for radio stations with presets
-Plays Pandora & other sound apps through the system also
-Buzzer for alarm works great. Starts off slow and low volume. Then increases in intensity after every hit of the Snooze bar.
-Clock auto sets & remembers time if unplugged. Only have to set time zone when you first set it up.
-Remote works with iPod and has decent range.

Things I don't like:
-Docking solution is a regression compared to the older model

Overall, I recommend this unit. If you don't use a case with your iPhone or Touch, than it would get 5 stars, IMO. Rating: 4 / 5 Sony Speaker Dock Clock Radio for iPod / iPhone

Comment on Sony Speaker Dock Clock Radio for iPod / iPhone by OC Resident

OC Resident — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:27:14 +0000

Like the previous reviewer, I also went to a brick and mortar store to buy the previous model, which was on the display, but the inventory was for this unit, billed as a slightly newer replacement unit by Sony. This unit fixes two complaints from the previoous model: 1) the Iphone no longer sits above the snooze button; 2) the clock is far less cluttered and the display is larger and easier to see.

What really amazed me when I took it home and set it up was the sound quality. I currently have the Ihome IP9 and IP99. One of my IP9 units failed after about 10 months, so I bought this Sony unit to replace it. This unit is so much better in sound quality than the Ihome! I can't believe how great the sound is from such a small and inexpensive device. In addition, my Iphone fits snugly into this unit without any adapters, and I do not have to remove my protective case to properly dock it. I think Sony fixed the majority of complaints quite successfully with this new unit, and I am very pleased to have purchased it. I strongly recommend it over the Ihome units. Rating: 5 / 5 Sony Speaker Dock Clock Radio for iPod / iPhone

Comment on ZAGG invisibleSHIELD for Apple iPod Classic 6G by A. R. Kushmir

A. R. Kushmir — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:08:10 +0000

This is a perfect way to protect your iPod and keep it looking new, and it’s very attractive the screen is hidden when not in use ( I have the black case). There are two drawbacks though, 1) the screen is difficult to see in sun light and 2) I’ve found it a little difficult to remove my iPod from the case you’re suppose to pull it apart, but that doesn’t always work for me, but other than that I’m very happy with its protection and looks.
Rating: 4 / 5
ZAGG invisibleSHIELD for Apple iPod Classic 6G

Comment on Tune Belt Sport Armband for iPod nano 5th generation – use WITH or WITHOUT Nike+ Receiver by Daria

Daria — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:01:27 +0000

This is a wonderful and well made armband. You’ll love it unless you ever want to remove the ipod, which you have to do in order to charge it. So that’s frustrating as heck. The plastic sticks so hard to the ipod, it’s almost impossible to pull out and even worse if you have the ipod on a plastic case as well. Once I thought I was going to have to just tear the plastic apart to get it out. It finally let go, but my fingers were sore and I felt the need to walk away from it in between tries because I felt so frustrated in the process.
Rating: 3 / 5
Tune Belt Sport Armband for iPod nano 5th generation – use WITH or WITHOUT Nike+ Receiver

Comment on Tune Belt Sport Armband for iPod nano 5th generation – use WITH or WITHOUT Nike+ Receiver by P. Vandenberg

P. Vandenberg — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 23:53:56 +0000

I like the design. It’s easy to adjust, and the little flap for excess ear bud cord is a nice touch. Two issues that make it less than ideal: (1) The thick plastic makes it almost impossible to operate the iPod’s controls. and (2) Inserting and removing the iPod aren’t as easy as I’d like.
Rating: 3 / 5
Tune Belt Sport Armband for iPod nano 5th generation – use WITH or WITHOUT Nike+ Receiver

Comment on iLife ’05: The Missing Manual by H. Foley

H. Foley — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 23:29:18 +0000

This is a great book! I have used iPhoto almost every day since its first release, and I found tips in this book that have made the whole iPhoto experience even more user friendly than it already was. I also use iMovie and iDVD to make slide shows and to edit movies from my digital camcorder. I have purchased other books about iMovie and iDVD, but none was as comprehensive as this one. All of David Pogue’s Missing Manual books (I have purchased four others) are written in a humorous, easy to read style that makes sometimes difficult topics simple for even those of us who are not technically inclined. I highly recommend this book!
Rating: 5 / 5
iLife ’05: The Missing Manual

Comment on iLife ’05: The Missing Manual by Daniel McKinnon

Daniel McKinnon — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 22:58:49 +0000

Before OS X came out, Macintosh users were treated to quite possibly the best OS experience for the past 15+ years, but when OS X was released it was like the wheel had been reinvented but it actually rolled better. With the release of OS X came such great applications such as iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, and GarageBand to make a great computing environment that much better. Using these applications is simple enough due to the fantastic engineering that Apple consistently puts out, but in order to get the most out of these apps you need David Pogue's iLife '05: The Missing Manual. Longtime Macintosh supporter David Pogue has written a wonderful guide for all heavy Mac users that love what these applications have to offer and wish to learn and get even more out of them. With this book, Mr. Pogue has achieved exactly that and all Mac users will be very pleased with all that is contained within these pages.

Allotting 700+ pages to write about these 5 applications, this book is overflowing with FULL COLOR images on nearly every page, as this book just jumps out at you saying "Read Me" from the first page you open up. At the low retail price of $29.95 you are getting a great deal with all the information that is contained within, and it's written in a clear, concise manner that all readers will be able to follow and enjoy.

If you use even 1 of the applications mentioned above you should at least take a look at this book. If you use 2 or more it's a helpful companion to have sitting next to your Macintosh and if you use all you would be remiss to not have this in your home.

Great applications, great book, great author, great deal

***** RECOMMENDED Rating: 5 / 5 iLife '05: The Missing Manual