iHome iH26 Portable Travel Alarm Clock for iPod (Black)
by Sound Design, Inc.
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Manufacturer: Sound Design, Inc.Brand: Soundesign
Edition: Electronics
Release Date: 2006-05-01
Model: IH26B
Color: Black
Publisher: Sound Design, Inc.
Studio: Sound Design, Inc.
Music Label: Sound Design, Inc.
Product features:
- The perfect portable alarm clock for when you are on the go with your iPod, it even comes with a carrying case to protect both itself
- Lets you listen, fall asleep, and wake up to your music while charging your iPod when running on AC adapter, but it also runs on 4 AA batteries
- Features a low-profile design, an auxiliary line-in jack, gradual increasing wake-up music witha sleep timer
- Includes 2 stereo neodymium micro driver speakers, a travel lock feature that maintains your settings, a sure-alarm battery backup
- Comes with inserts for all iPod models including the Nano, measures 8.22 x 5.9 x 1.65 inches (W x H x D)
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Customer Review: iH26b
Summary: 4 Stars
Just purchased this unit because I found a good deal at a local retailer (less than here - sorry Amazon). However, since I checked the reviews here first before purchasing I thought I should contribute. Before acquiring this unit, I purchased it's big brother, the iH8BR, which I am very happy with, both in sound and price. Because of this I already had a good vibe for the manufacturer and product. When looking for a portable speaker system for my iPod I definitely looked at the SDI products as an option. Their units have a nice solid, heavy feel to them, and provide good sound (rich, bassy quality). The same holds true for the iH26. It was simple to set up and use, and i like that it has doks for multiple iPods and a line-in for other devices. I found this unit to have almost similar sound quality to it's big brother, iH8B, if not the sound volume. I'm not quite sure what was meant by some of the other reviews that mentioned that it "was not low enough", as this unit can be adjusted to be barely heard (maybe not "loud" enough?). It did break up/distort slightly at higher volumes, but that depended on what was playing, in that it does not handle the treble well at higher volumes. Overall the sound quality was as good or better as compared to some of the other portable speaker systems (JBL, iSound, etc) in this price rage (under $50, if you can find it a that price).
I only have three gripes that are more cosmetic/functional. First, it's weight, somewhere around 3-4 pounds sans iPod. While the unit is indeed portable and folds flat, it is kind of thick(about 2") and heavy as compared to other units (maybe that accounts for the good sound). As a frequent traveler I will definitely adding to my load carrying this thing around (hopefully it will be worth it). Second, the case that came with the unit is only slightly adequate to house the unit and peripherals, and should have more padding along the edges, especially where the LCD panel rests. Also, it is too small to store the AC adapter in, unless you squeeze it in and deal with a bulging case that barely closes. SDI should have either made the case to accommodate the adapter, or provided a real travel AC adapter, perhaps one where the prongs fold. My last gripe, again purely cosmetic, is that the unit has a high glossy finish, so fingerprints galore.
So overall I am please with my purchase, and if you can find it for $50 or less I would recommend it (local stores, etc). Any higher that $50 and you will probably be disappointed with the unit.
Pros
-Good Sound quality (on par with iH8B), although not as loud
-good solid, heavy feel
-easy to setup and use
-portable, folds flat
Cons
-Some sound distortion at higher volumes, especially with sources with high treble
-somewhat heavy for being a "portable Travel" device (3-4 lbs)
-Carry case is too small and not padded enough. limited space for AC adapter.
-high glossy finish - lots of fingerprints
Description of iHome iH26 Portable Travel Alarm Clock for iPod (Black)
Portable Travel Alarm Clock for Appleż and iPod Shuffle with Remote ControlThe iHome iH26B Portable Travel Alarm Clock for iPod and iPod Shuffle (Black) is the perfect portable alarm clock for when you are on the go with your iPod and iPod shuffle. This unit comes with a carrying case with a handle to protect both itself and your iPods during your travels, and lets you not only listen to the music on your iPods, but fall asleep and wake up to it as well.
The iHome iH26B lets you listen to your music while charging your iPod and iPod shuffle simultaneously by docking them in the portable alarm clock station. The alarm clock station features a portable, low-profile design that can easily go anywhere you do, and an auxiliary line-in jack with a patch cord for hooking up other MP3 players or audio devices. This unit wakes you up to your own gently increasing music, unless none is detected from your iPod in which case a buzzer will sound, and features an alarm reset function that shuts off the alarm while automatically resetting it for the same time the following day. The sleep timer function is programmable for a 90, 60, 30, or 15-minute countdown, and even features an adjustable sleep volume that lets you select a comfortable sleep volume level without affecting the wake-to or listening volume levels. The iH26B also comes with a remote control (battery included) that lets you control all its major functions from a convenient distance.
The iHome iH26B uses two stereo neodymium micro driver speakers to provide clear sound across all volume levels. Not only are the alarm and time settings easy to adjust, but has a travel lock feature that maintains your settings so that the time is automatically set as soon as you plug it in, and keeps the unit from accidentally powering on in order to save battery life. The iH26B has a multifunctional LCD display with an adjustable white backlight, and is settable to both 12 and 24-hour operating modes. This alarm clock includes extra convenience features such as the ability to store your shuffle's USB cap while your iPod is docked, and a sure-alarm battery backup (battery included) that maintains your clock settings and ensures the alarm wake-up time in case of a power failure. This unit is powered by the included AC power adapter in order to recharge you iPod, or can run on four AA batteries (not included) for portability, and includes inserts that let it work with all iPod models, including the Nano. The iH26B comes in a sleek, contemporary black finish that matches your iPod, measures 8.22 x 5.9 x 1.65 inches (W x H x D), and is backed by a manufacturer's limited 90-day warranty.
What's in the Box
iHome iH26B travel alarm clock for iPod and iPod shuffle, a remote control, inserts to fit all iPod models, a carrying case with handle, a patch cord for auxiliary in, an AC power adapter, two CR032 batteries for the clock backup and remote control, and a user's manual.