Memorex Mi4004 iWake Clock Radio for iPod (White)

by Memorex

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 10 x 2.5 inches ; 3.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000HZTGTO
• Item model number: Mi4004
• Batteries: 2 AAA batteries required.
• Average Customer Review: 2.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Tired of waking up to obnoxious morning DJs or depressing world news? Turn to the Memorex iWake clock radio, which includes a built-in dock that powers and charges your iPod. It's the perfect way to get your day started off on the right foot. Simply drop your iPod into the universal dock, which powers and charges your iPod 4G, iPod color, iPod video, iPod mini, or iPod nano 1G and 2G. Once docked, you have your choice of waking to your iPod, radio, or buzzer--whatever gets you in the mood for work or play. The iWake also offers dual alarm settings, so you don't have to reset the alarm once your partner or spouse gets up. And thanks to the line-in jack, you can also connect other digital audio devices, such as MP3 players or personal CD players, for out-loud playback.

The iWake's sound quality is enhanced by its SRS WOW enhancement system, which improves the dynamic audio performance of your iPod tunes. SRS WOW accomplishes this by providing a panoramic, three-dimensional audio image that extends the sound field in both the horizontal and vertical planes. In so doing, the technology lowers the perceived low-frequency response so that your ears hear more bass despite the small driver size. It adds up to an immersive, high-quality audio experience that fills any room in the house.

Other details include a slowly ascending wake-up volume, a sleep timer that lets you fall asleep with the music on, a super-sized LCD display, an integrated button interface with a prominent snooze bar, a full-function wireless remote control, a battery backup function (requires two AAA batteries), and a sleek white housing that looks great in any room, from the bedroom to the kitchen. The iWake clock radio measures 10 by 2.5 by 5.3 inches (W x H x D) and is backed by a 90-day warranty.

What's in the Box
iWake clock radio, universal iPod adapters, wireless remote control, warranty card, user's manual.

Product Description

The iWake clock radio allows you to wake up to your iPod's music. It also will power and charge your iPod as well.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Decent item if you get a bargain; otherwise not worth it, July 4, 2008

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E. Carbone (United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Memorex Mi4004 iWake Clock Radio for iPod (White) (Electronics)

I recently bought this unit in red (it's also available in purple, blue, white, and black) at Target. It was on clearance for $39, more than 50% off the original price. At the sale price, it is well worth it. I have not experienced any technical malfunctions (such as the clock resetting for no reason). I suspect those were unusual cases experienced by a few buyers. Maybe Memorex quality control isn't so good. Nonetheless, my unit has worked as advertised.

The positives about this unit are:

*Excellent value if you get it on sale
*The sound is decent (not excellent by any means, but good enough if your main purpose is to use it as a clock radio)
*Looks nice and the size isn't too large or too small
*Easy to set time and alarms
*Has two alarms and takes two AAA batteries for emergency backup
*Comes with 5 adapters to fit all sorts of iPod devices. For older Nano (which I have), it's best to use the adapter that came with the Nano. But you don't necessarilly need to use a docking adaptor at all
*Radio tuner has scan function to find stations
*The alarm starts the volume level at 0 and progressively moves up one notch every 5 seconds. I don't know why a couple of people criticized this function by saying that the unit begins playing at level 5; mine does not. Maybe Memorex fixed this issue. In any case, I love this function. I don't like being jolted out of bed by music that's too loud. This unit gently escalates the volume until it's enough to wake you...I like that.
*Comes with a cute little remote control unit.
*Has a headphone jack and a line-in jack. I don't use these often but they come in handy once in awhile.
*Backlight has a dim and bright setting. The dim setting is fine for night use. The bright setting is very visible during the day (but too bright for night). Not sure who would think the dim setting is bright...again...maybe this was a problem with a previous model. Mine is fine.
*Has a daylight savings time switch. You can automatically move the time up 1 hour or back 1 hour with a single slide of the switch...no need to reset the clock entirely. A small thing but helpful.

The negatives are:

*No radio station presets. I don't find this to be a major issue because I only use this as an alarm clock and tend to leave the same station selected. However, being able to preset some radio stations would have been helpful.
* The sound, while okay, isn't what you would get from a Bose, Sony, or Altec Lansing. Then again, consider the price difference...

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Piece of junk! Do not waste your money!, May 15, 2007

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D. Hickox - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Memorex Mi4004 iWake Clock Radio for iPod (White) (Electronics)

We purchased this for our daughter last Christmas. It was difficult to get to work at all, and after 3 months completely stopped working. We still had the box, etc but no receipt. I can't believe something in this price range is such a piece of junk! Spend $20 more and get something reliable. I wish I could give it zero stars.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars do not buy! overpriced and malfunctions, November 28, 2007

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Michael Dominguez (tucson az) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Memorex Mi4004 iWake Clock Radio for iPod (White) (Electronics)

i got this overpriced alarm clock because it is modern looking and white so it fits into my house design very well, it was fine for a few months.

however, NOW every other day it totally resets itself. just like BAM the alarm is gone the time restarts. the battery backup has been replaced so thats not the issue.

its simply faulty.

and if your normal like me you dont keep reciepts so there is no way to go through the BS forms you have to fill out to pay the shipping for memorex to get a warranty replacement.

now ill have to go around knowing i wasted alot of money on a POS alarm clock and at the same time remember to never buy memorex products again.