Philips DC190 iPod Docking Clock Radio

by Philips

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.4 x 5.7 x 5.7 inches ; 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0028Y4H0K
• Item model number: DC190/37
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Wake up to your favorite tunes. from iPod & radio. Wake up to your iPod music with the Philips Docking entertainment system DC190. Featuring dual alarms, the stylish system with the mirror finishing also lets you start your day with music from your other portable devices via the MP3 Link.

Technology Explained

	Enjoy your music from multiple sources FM digital tuning with presets Digital FM radio offers you additional music options to your music collection on your Philips audio system. Simply tune into the station that you want to preset, press and hold the preset button to memorize the frequency. With preset radio stations that can be stored, you can quickly access your favorite radio station without having to manually tune the frequencies each time.
	MP3 Link for portable music playback The MP3 link connectivity allows direct playback of MP3 content from portable media players. Besides the benefit of enjoying your favorite music in the superior sound quality delivered by the audio system, the MP3 link is also extremely convenient as all you have to do is to plug your portable MP3 player to the audio system.
	Play and charge your iPod Enjoy your favorite MP3 music while charging your iPod! The dock lets you connect your iPod directly to the Docking entertainment system so you can listen to your favorite music in superb sound. It also charges your iPod while it plays so you can enjoy your music and not have to worry about your iPod battery running out. Use the remote control to navigate, select and playback the music stored on your iPod. The Docking entertainment system automatically charges your iPod while it is docked.
	Start the day your way Dual alarm with weekday and weekend settings Designed with modern day lifestyles in mind, this clock radio has a dual alarm feature, allowing you to set different alarm times for weekdays and weekends or even vary the alarm settings for couples. The alarm settings can be tailored for the same alarm times for the entire week from Monday to Sunday. Or you can set the alarm for an early start on weekdays from Monday to Friday, and lazy lie-ins for Saturday and Sundays. Whichever you choose, this convenient features saves you from the hassle of fiddling with different alarm times every single night.
	Gentle wake up call with an increasing alarm volume Start your day right by waking up gently to a gradually escalating alarm volume. Normal alarm sounds with a preset volume are either too low to wake you up or are so uncomfortably loud that you are rudely jolted awake. Choose to wake up to your favorite music, radio station or buzzer alarm. Gentle wake's alarm volume gradually increases from subtly low to reasonably high in order to gently rouse you. Wake up to your iPod music or radio tunes
	Rich and clear sound experience 3W RMS total output power Neodymium speaker drivers deliver pure balanced sound Neodynium is the best material for producing a strong magnetic field for greater sensitivity in a voice coil, better bass response and a pure balanced sound quality.

Specifications

iPod compatibility
Compatible with	iPod mini, iPod with color display, iPod 5th Generation, iPod classic, iPod nano 1st Generation, iPod nano 2nd Generation, iPod nano 3rd Generation, iPod nano 4th Generation, iPod touch, iPod touch 2nd Generation

Tuner/Reception/Transmission
Tuner Bands	FM
Auto digital tuning	Yes
Station presets	20
Antenna	FM Antenna

Audio Playback
Cradle playback mode	Charging iPod, Play and Pause, Next and Previous track

Convenience
Clock/Version	Digital
Alarms	24 hour alarm reset, Buzzer Alarm, Radio Alarm, Repeat alarm (snooze), Sleep timer

Sound
Output power (RMS)	2x1.5W
Sound System	Stereo
Volume Control	Volume Control up/down

Loudspeakers
Built-in speakers	2
Neodynium magnet system	Yes

Connectivity
MP3-Link	3.5mm stereo input

Dimensions
Product width	144 mm
Product height	144 mm
Product depth	62 mm

Accessories
Included accessories	3.5mm stereo line in cable, AC-DC Adapter, Quick Use Guide, User Manual, World Wide Warranty leaflet

In the Box

• 3.5mm stereo line in cable
• AC-DC Adapter
• Quick Use Guide
• User Manual
• World Wide Warranty leaflet

Product Description

Philips mirror finish docking clock radio for iPod. Wake to iPod music, FM radio, or buzzer. Features stylish mirror finish with retracting dock base, and dual alarms with weekday and weekend settings.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good, but.., October 20, 2009

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This review is from: Philips DC190 iPod Docking Clock Radio (Electronics)

I bought this item because of it style and listed functions. It does look good, but the device is a little difficult to get used to. Just about all the control buttons are flush mounted because of this style, and as a result are sometimes hard to locate, especially when you are in a morning funk when the alarm is going off. The all-important "snooze" button is a classic case of this. It is also recessed, and you can easily miss it, smudging the beatiful smooth surfaces in your attempts to snooze it. All in all, it's OK, it is just that I bought it as a daily use alarm clock, and it is taking me a while to come to grips w/ it.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Pretty, decent speakers, lousy alarm, October 2, 2009

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S. Westin "shopaholic and schnoodle lover" (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews
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I've had my new Philips clock for about 2 months now. It's a lot smaller than my Sony Dream Machine, which I loved for it's speakers/audio as well as the easy-to-use features like snooze, nap and switching from standard to daylight savings time. But enough about that old clock...

I purchased this clock for several reasons, but primarily for my iPod (there is a non-iPod version of this clock). For an alarm clock, I'm happy with the audio quality. It's small, it looks sleek and it's relatively easy to set up in terms of selecting the iPod for the alarm. Additionally it includes 2 alarm settings that you can associate with 1 day of the week, every day or Mon-Fri.

As an alarm clock, it's not so wonderful for two reasons. The buttons, including power, snooze and volume, feel cheap and are not easy to push/press (in order to push a button, I have to apply equal pressure on the other side of the unit). And as far as I can tell, the snooze only works for up to 30 minutes and then it automatically shuts itself off.

I'll keep this clock for awhile since it wasn't cheap and I didn't keep the packaging to return it. Or I'll bring it into work as an iPod player. Then I'll seriously consider buying a Sony for my next alarm clock.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice alternative to a blaring beep, November 15, 2009

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Quoad Toad (Chicago) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Philips DC190 iPod Docking Clock Radio (Electronics)

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The Philips DC190 is a decent alarm clock and docking station. Setting up the alarm clock was simple, although I did have to consult the "Quick start guide" to learn how to set the time and the alarms. I used an old ipod photo for testing and it fit perfectly into the cradle.

With the DC190 you can set separate alarms for both the weekday and the weekend. I like to sleep later on the weekend, so it's nice not to have to remember to change the alarm on the weekends. On the other hand, the DC190 does not give the user a lot of flexibility outside of the weekday/weekend options. People who have to wake up at different times on different days, may not find this alarm clock useful. While it's easy to learn the stops involved in setting up the alarm, it would be a pain to have to change the alarm time every day. With my cheap Walgreens alarm clock, I'm able to change the alarm in a snap whereas the DC190 requires fiddling with several buttons in order to change the alarm.

The quality of the speaker is about what a person would expect at this price point. It's neither exceptionally good or exceptionally bad. The alarm increases in volume over the course of about 30 seconds before reaching its maximum volume. You can also set the volume to be either loud or soft. I found it comforting to be woken up by music as opposed to a loud beeping sound.

I recommend this system to anyone who wakes up at about the same time each day. It's easy to use and it does what it claims to do.