iHome iH12 Cube Clock Radio with Dock for iPod (Black)

by iHome

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5 x 5.2 x 5 inches ; 4.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001505F2W
• Item model number: IH12BR
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description This stylish iPod dual alarm clock radio is great any place, especially where space is limited. Boasting full-range Reson8 stereo speakers with a passive subwoofer for detailed, dynamic sound, the iH12 wakes you gradually and lulls you to sleep to your iPod music or digital AM/FM radio.

A stylish iPod dual alarm clock radio that's great in any room. Click to enlarge.

Use the auxiliary line-in with external audio devices like CD or MP3 players. Click to enlarge.

Includes full-function remote. Click to enlarge.

iPod Dock
The iHome IH12BR plays and charges compatible iPod models, and includes four inserts to fit different iPods. While your iPod is docked, it'll be charging, so you're always ready to grab it and go.

AM/FM Radio
Feel like a bit of talk radio? A less-predictable playlist? The IH12BR features an AM/FM radio with scan tuning and 12 user presets.

iPod/Radio Alarm Clock
Wake or sleep to your favorite AM/FM radio station or a favorite iPod playlist. Includes Programmable Sleep function and Dual Alarm for two separate wake times.

The IH12BR also won't let you miss anything important--the Daylight Savings Time switch allows quick, easy adjustment, and if there's a power outage, two AA batteries provide backup power to keep you on time.

Full-Function Remote Control
The included full-function remote gives you control of the alarm, radio, iPod, LCD brightness, and more from the cozy confines of your bed.

Auxiliary Input
Use the auxiliary line-in with external audio devices like CD players, MP3 players, and more.

What's in the Box
iHome IH12BR Cube Clock Radio for iPod (Black), iPod docks, AC Adapter, remote control, manual

Product Description

iHome Dual Alarm Cube Clock Radio for your iPd

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good but has 2 flaws, September 30, 2008

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Gerald Zaks - See all my reviews
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This review is from: iHome iH12 Cube Clock Radio with Dock for iPod (Black) (Electronics)

Good size, good sound, good basic design..... but 2 problems.
1) The control buttons on top have raised designs to distinguish them, but not raised enough. So you hunt and peck for the right button in the dark searching to turn off the alarm. I've placed a very small blob of clear glue from my glue-gun next to the off button to find it more easily.
2) I have an older version of the iPod mini. Out of the 5 plug-in adapters for different iPods that come with the unit.... NONE of them are for the older version of my iPod mini. It still works... but I have to be careful plugging it in and taken it out and not bumping it when plugged in.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Nice, but no remote. Radio is fuzzy., December 1, 2008

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liam (portland or) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: iHome iH12 Cube Clock Radio with Dock for iPod (Black) (Electronics)

I received this today. It's a nice little unit - just the right size for my nightstand. And one of the main reasons I bought it was because I couldn't find another clock radio that didn't light up the entire room - the dimmer works great.
Sound is just OK when listening to the Ipod. And as expected, the tiny little wire antenna for the radio isn't great. It only works well if you're holding it.
The only real problem was that the remote wasn't included. The box states that it's not included, and there's an order form inside to purchase the remote for $19.99.
I should also mention that the sound can be improved if you put it in 3D mode. But you need the remote control to do that! LOL

Update:If I could, I would change this to just one or two stars. I did the research - Ihome used to include the remote. Now they don't. (I emailed this to amazon, and they'll change the product description some day soon.) The size and looks are great for what I need, but the poor sound quality, along with an added $20 price tag just to get the remote is ridiculous. I could live without the remote except as the previous reviewer mentioned: Without it you have to sit up in bed to use any of the buttons, because they're flat and you can't simply feel for them.
I'll never buy another Ihome product.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Bad sound quality., January 11, 2009

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N - See all my reviews

This review is from: iHome iH12 Cube Clock Radio with Dock for iPod (Black) (Electronics)

The sound quality is horrible. I could hear "white noise" coming from the unit while listening to the radio and iPod. If you actually want to listen to what people are saying, then this unit is not for you -all of the words were muffled together. Not very good at tuning in radio stations (am and fm). It has a feature where you can plug other devices into it (through the cord provided - one end plugs in the back of the iHome and the other can plug into the headset part of the portable players), like a portable CD player or cassette player and listen to them - you have to control the volume through your portable players and the sound quality is such a disappointment. I would not recommend this product at all. If you are going to spend this much money on a unit, at least pick a unit (probably not an iHome) that has better sound quality.