or
Sign in to turn on 1-Click ordering.
or
Amazon Prime Free Trial required. Sign up when you check out. Learn More
More Buying Choices
VCT ELECTRONICS Add to Cart
$75.00 + $8.83 shipping
Have one to sell? Sell yours here
iHome iP28 Portable Travel Alarm Clock for iPod and iPhone (Black)
 
See larger image and other views
 

iHome iP28 Portable Travel Alarm Clock for iPod and iPhone (Black)

by iHome
3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)

In Stock.
Sold by BUY MORE4LESS and Fulfilled by Amazon. Gift-wrap available.
Only 1 left in stock--order soon.
Want it delivered Friday, May 25? Choose One-Day Shipping at checkout. Details
Father's Day Gift Ideas in MP3 Players and Accessories
Give Dad the gift of music this Father's Day and save up to 60% on our featured MP3 players and accessories. Learn more

Frequently Bought Together

Customers buy this item with TomTom XL 335T 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator (Lifetime Traffic Edition) $87.49

iHome iP28 Portable Travel Alarm Clock for iPod and iPhone (Black) + TomTom XL 335T 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator (Lifetime Traffic Edition)
Price For Both: $157.33

Show availability and shipping details


Product Specifications
Brand NameiHome
Number of Items1
Item Display Height4.50 inches
Item Display Width10.30 inches
Item Display Length11.69 inches

Technical Details

  • Compatibility: iPod mini; iPod nano 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G; iPod classic 4G, 5G, 5.5G, 6G; iPod touch 1G, 2G; iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS
  • Wake and sleep to your music from docked iPhone/iPod devices, with gradual alarm and sleep fade-in/-out
  • Four-chambered Reson8 speakers and EXB bass-enhancement circuit provide superior stereo sound
  • Power with four AA batteries, and use included carrying case for serious portability
  • Includes auxiliary input for external audio devices such as MP3 or CD players
  See more technical details

Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 1.8 x 6.5 inches ; 3.4 pounds
  • Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
  • ASIN: B0039STTVQ
  • Item model number: IP28GVC
  • Batteries: 4 AA batteries required.
  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The iP28 is perfect for music lovers on the move. Dock your iPhone/iPod and wake, sleep, or just listen to your music through a great-sounding system that utilizes iHome's Reson8 speaker technology and EXB expanded-bass circuitry. The iP28 can also operate on 4 AA batteries, for music anywhere--just throw it in the included carry bag and take it along.

Universal iPod Dock
Listen to your favorite iPod content from most docking iPod models. The iP28 charges your iPod while you enjoy it, so it's always ready to go when you are.

Wake or Sleep to iPod
Start or end your day with your favorite music from a docked iPod. If there is a power outage or the iP28 is accidentally unplugged, you'll still make your appointments--just install a backup battery and you're set.

Gradual Wake and Gradual Sleep
The "gentle waking" feature gradually fades in the alarm, so it doesn't jar you out of sleep. The sleep function does the same, with a gradual decrease so you can keep drifting off.

Quality Sound
The iP28 delivers great sound with four stereo neodymium drivers (two active, two passive) in Reson8 speaker chambers. Reson8 is iHome's through-body ported speaker chamber technology. Porting speakers gives better bass response characteristics and helps the iP28 deliver sound beyond its size.

For a little extra "oomph," EXB sound enhancement provides expanded-bass circuitry for a hefty low-end boost.

Serious Portability
The iP28 can be powered by four AA batteries, so you can take it most anywhere--thanks to the 100/240 VAC switching power supply--and that means most countries, too. Pack it up with confidence using the included carry bag. Just fold down the speakers, and you're good to go.

Line-in Jack
A rear auxiliary input lets you connect and listen to any audio source, such as MP3 or CD players, for playing through the iP28's speaker.

What's in the Box
iP28 System, dock Inserts, universal voltage AC adapter, and carrying case.

Product Description

iHome IP28GVC Portable Travel Alarm Clock for iPod and iPhone. Portable Travel Alarm Clock for iPhone/iPodWake and SleepWake or sleep to iPod or iPhone Start or end your day just the way you want it to sound DockingUniversal dock to charge and play iPhone or iPod while docked Enjoy your music while keeping your iPhone or iPod fully charged Sound EnhancementReson8® speaker chambers Specially designed high-end drivers deliver astounding clarity, depth and power EXB Sound Enhancement Get extra bass boost with expanded bass circuitry AdditionalAux-in jack Listen to aux audio sources (e.g., computer, CD player) Sure Alarm battery backup for alarm during power interruptions Daylight Saving Time switch quick daylight saving time/standard time adjustment 12 or 24 hour display Adjustable sleep timer with separate volume


Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews
46 of 46 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Vine™ Review (What's this?)
GOOD/GOOD TO KNOW: Alarm has a gradual wake-up feature -- sound starts soft, and then gradually increases to the full volume over about 30 seconds.
When unfolded, the unit is about the size of a hardback book (see my additional user photos).
You have to set the volume you want on the unit before triggering the alarm. I set it to 37 because I heard a little distortion at the max (level 40).
The sound quality is very good.
AC adapter works overseas (w/the appropriate country converter, not included).
Unit charges the ipod when the AC adapter is plugged in. It does not charge when it's operating on battery power (4 AAs).
Snooze lasts for 9 minutes.
Included lithium cell battery for the clock face is secured in a separate chamber within one of the AA battery chambers (pretty well-hidden -- good if you have small children who may try to eat the battery).

ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT: The blinking "low backup battery" signal on the bottom left of the unit is rather annoying.
The max volume isn't very loud, even with the EXB boost feature on.
You can't change songs on the ipod through the unit, you can only play, pause, and adjust volume.
Comment | 
Was this review helpful to you?
30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Very Satisfied November 2, 2010
Amazon Vine™ Review (What's this?)
We wanted an iPod dock that would work as an alarm clock and charge the iPod, so we selected the Altec Lansing Octiv Mini Speaker System for iPhone and iPod (Black). However, that did not meet our needs at all and we were very disappointed. What made this unit stand out for us is the fact that you can use the alarm/clock without the iPod being docked. It even has an optional snooze like many alarm clocks. It is set for 9 minutes and cannot be altered. As I've had alarm clock radios with a set snooze before, this didn't bother me.

Pros
1) ALARM works independently of the ipod. Wake to music from a docked iPod, or a buzzer.
2) SOUND QUALITY is very good for this type of item; much better than the Altec unit we tried. I would use this at parties to provide music.
3) VOLUME control from the dock, and not just the iPod.
4) ADAPTERS, Comes with three to hold several generations of iPods/iPhones.
5) PORTABLE. The unit folds in half and has a padded sleeve to carry it in. We won't travel with it, but it's a nice option.
6) BACK-UP battery like most alarm clocks for possible power outage. Or, can be powered by AA batteries if you travel with no outlet available.
7) TIMER to turn off music after a set time.
8) SLEEK design, classic black color.

Cons
1) DISPLAY for clock is way too bright. Four settings: high, medium, low and off. It's backlit so the low setting is still very bright. But, when it's off you cannot read the clock display at night. We have a beacon of blue on our ceiling; I'm worried aliens have come to carry me away!
2) NO headphone jack.
3) SIZE is significantly larger than a regular alarm clock so it takes up a lot of space on a nightstand.
4) Like another reviewer, we also noticed the "battery low" indicator is always on even though the back-up battery is brand new.

Overall, though this is a bit pricey, it's worth the cost to us. The pros far outweigh the cons, and the most important features we wanted are well done. Highly recommended.
Comment | 
Was this review helpful to you?
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Not Quite There Yet October 27, 2010
Amazon Vine™ Review (What's this?)
I wanted to love the iP28. But I've been using it for 24 hours and have been both impressed and confused / disappointed.

PROS
+ Very compact and lightweight.
+ Sound surprisingly full.
+ Easy to set up.
+ Packaging was truly frustration free and minimalistic, little extra waste.

CONS
+ Doesn't integrate with the iHome app. I expected them to work together.
+ Because it won't work the the app, the alarm is only a buzzer instead of playing my music.
+ Using the iPhone 4, none of the dock inserts work. It still docks, MOST of the time.
+ Most of the time, it doesn't, but occasionally the incompatibility message pops up (with the iPhone 4)

When it works, it's great. It you are using another product (iPhone 3G, 3GS, ipod nano or older touch...) it may work better for you.
Was this review helpful to you?
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Not at all what I needed it to be
This "portable" alarm clock ended up not being at all what I expected or needed:

1. First, I guess I should have expected it to be large, just by looking at the... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Deborah Dunlap
Perfectly purpose-built
This sounds bigger than it is, by a fair margin. It sounds best when it's plugged in naturally; on battery power, you lose a few db and it distorts if you try to crank it back up. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Shane
I-Home roadie
This is your typical small I-Pod or I-Phone alarm that is unobtrusive in size and very discreet for the music lover who likes to wake to music. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Enrique Torres
Fickle
I was pretty excited to receive this as a gift this holiday season; it was quite an upgrade from the $10 alarm clock I've had for the past 10 years or so. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Mishele
Love it!
I got this item before Christmas and totally love it! The sound quality is great and I love how easily I can transport it. My ipod and iphone both fit in it perfectly. Read more
Published 9 months ago by ballin!
Nice One - Test
This baby packs a mean punch. It is small but the sound quality is epic. The button layout is smooth and it is ultra portable. Nice!
Published 10 months ago by Jeetendra Mirchandani
Really enjoy this
I really enjoy this. The sound is loud enough for me but I can see how it would be too quiet for some. I haven't tried the battery option. Overall I like it. No radio though.
Published 10 months ago by Monterey Dreaming
Great for iPod sound.
Originally purchased to replace an aging alarm clock. Well it didn't work out for that, we really needed dual alarms and this just didn't have that, but my husband is loving it in... Read more
Published 10 months ago by WendySGC
Great Buy!
I am very happy with this purchase. I had been researching portable iPod players and when this went on sale I jump at the chance. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Lauren
Satisfied with my purchase
Overall, I am happy with this item, but there are a few things to be aware of.

As previous reviewers have mentioned, there is no adapter for an iPhone 4. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Ken L. Shelley
Search Customer Reviews
Only search this product's reviews

Related Items


Tags Customers Associate with This Product

 (What's this?)
Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
 

Your tags: Add your first tag
 

Customer Discussions

This product's forum
Discussion Replies Latest Post
No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
 


Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
Search all Amazon discussions
   
Related forums



Look for Similar Items by Category

BUY MORE4LESS Privacy Statement BUY MORE4LESS Shipping Information BUY MORE4LESS Returns & Exchanges