Philips AJ3231 Mirror Finish Clock Radio
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Manufacturer: PhilipsBrand: Philips
Edition: Electronics
Model: AJ3231/37
Publisher: Philips
Studio: Philips
Music Label: Philips
Product features:
- Wake up to your favorite radio station or buzzer
- Dual alarm times with repeat
- AM/FM analog tuner
- MP3 link for portable music playback
- Battery back-up
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Customer Review: Awesome Product, You Won't Regret Purchasing It!!
Summary: 5 Stars
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My normal alarm clock is a Sony ICFCD3iP CD Clock Radio for iPod and iPhone (Silver), also purchased from Amazon.
It is a good alarm clock, but it is very expensive (it's gone up in price since I bought it). See my review on it for more information.
First things first, the Phillips alarm clock does NOT work with my iPhone 2G.
I have not tried it with any other mp3 player, I will update my review when I have.
As this clock is not specifically for Apple products, those customers with non-Apple mp3 players will like this clock.
Those with Apple products might be better off with an iHome (which I kind of wish I'd gotten, instead of my Sony).
The Phillips alarm clock has two separate alarms.
You can listen to a buzzer or the radio, but not your mp3 player to wake up.
The buzzer is very quiet. For those of you who do not like loud blaring alarm clocks, this might work for you.
I found it a tad quiet.
The brightness of the display can be adjusted - to high or low. I like the yellow/orange display of this alarm clock - it is less disturbing than the cool blue of my Sony.
The radio is VERY VERY old school. It is NOT digital. It has a wheel, you turn it to tune to your radio station. This really really really sucks. A lot. The radio stations do not come in clearly, there is a lot of static. So be prepared to spend some time fine tuning the reception.
If you listen to just one radio station, and are prepared to tune your radio to it and keep it there, then this might work for you.
The quality of this alarm clock is quite low. Cheap Chinese plastic parts, a general rickety feel. (My Sony, which is four times the price of this alarm clock, has the same problem). (My "el cheapo" travel alarm clock from Walmart, while also a cheap Chinese import, has a more sturdy feel).
But it looks good, because of the neat mirror (which is warped, so don't try fixing your makeup on it or checking your hair on it).
I would say it's a very good "guest room" alarm clock.
I would not recommend it as your own personal alarm clock.
If you are on a budget, Walmart and Target have a number of "travel" alarm clocks for less than $10 -- those would be better alarm clocks than this one.
Altogether, this product doesn't cost a lot, so Phillips is probably thinking they can swoop in and pick up the middle of the market - those who want to upgrade their el cheapo Walmart or Target alarm clocks, but still can't afford to shell out $100 on an alarm clock.
My suggestion: hold on to el cheapo! If you really want a nice alarm clock, save your money and get an iHome or that one from Sharper Image (both cost about $100). (No, I would not recommend purchasing the Sony alarm clock that I did).
This alarm clock, while nice, is in my opinion a big waste of money.
If you are looking for something "nice looking" to impress guests who come over for Thanksgiving or Christmas to stay in your guest room, this clock might be a winner.
I think Phillips can easily charge $50 for this, and still have it "look good for the money".
(Remember, though, while it looks good, the actual quality is quite low, and the radio tuner (which is probably how Phillips cut down on the cost of making this alarm clock) is a pain).
I'm giving the alarm clock three stars because it doesn't totally suck.
EDIT: December 11, 2009
Increased clock rating to 5 starts.
I've lived with this clock for a while now.
It's a great clock! I gave away my Sony and am using this instead (and my sony was four times the price of this alarm clock!).
I was initially very upset that the Phillips clock did not work with my iPhone. But it doesn't claim to. It does worth with a normal iPod, though.
The two separate alarms are still great.
The manual tuning wheel for the radio is still annoying.
The buzzer is not that quiet after all. If you ignore it, it becomes louder. So, it's great after all.
The brightness of the display is *perfect*. I can read the time and it doesn't have so much light that my room is bathed in light. The color is great, I like the yellow much better than the blue my Sony was.
The construction of this product is good. I shouldn't have downgraded it for being bendy plastic; most items for sale nowadays are.
And it's a terrific looking little clock!
Great design, do purchase it. I would recommend it highly.
Description of Philips AJ3231 Mirror Finish Clock Radio
Philips elegant mirror display clock radio with dim-light mode makes this an ideal bedside companion. Built in AM/FM radio for wake up calls, and a line-in connection for your portable music player.Digital Cameras & Photo Categories
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