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The iLive IC308B is a clock radio docking system that can be used to charge or play music from an iPod device. The system features a dual alarm digital clock that offers both sleep and snooze features and allows the user to wake to their iPod, radio, buzzer, white noise, or nature sounds. It is designed with a blue backlit LCD display with a dimmer control and includes a red projection feature which projects the time on the wall or ceiling. The IC308B features a built-in AM/FM radio with digital tuning and station memory presets. It also has an audio line-in jack for connecting other media devices as well as a headphone jack for private listening. The system comes with iPod docking brackets for compatibility with various iPod devices.
MSRP $100.00
Release date September, 2008
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Features/Specs
- Play & Charge Functionality
- Blue Backlit LCD Display /w Dimmer Control
- Red Projection Display Feature
- Dual Alarm Digital Clock /w Sleep and Snooze
- Wake to iPod, Radio, Buzzer, White Noise or Nature Sounds
- Battery Backup for Alarm Clock
- Built-in AM/FM Radio with Digital Tuner
- Station Memory Presets
- Comes with iPod Docking Brackets
- Inputs: Stereo Headphone, Line-In
- Power: A/C or Battery Operated
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iLive IC308B
• iLive IC308B Dual Alarm Clock Radio with Nature Sounds and iPod Dock (Black)
UPC: 047323030802
MPN: IC308B
Competitors
MSRP $199.99
Released June, 2008
Pros
- slick aesthetic
- multiple sources - CD player, radio, Bluetooth, iPod dock, USB jack, 3.5mm auxiliary input
- alarm clock functionality
Cons
- cheap no-name brand
- not designed to be compatible with the iPhone
- cheap build, breaks down
iLive IC308B
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Philips DC912/37
MSRP $179.99
Released February, 2009
The Philips BTM630/37 is an elegantly-designed iPod dock featuring Bluetooth technology for making mobile phone calls and enjoying music wirelessly. It features a dock for connecting & charging an iPod, not to mention accessing MP3 audio files. The Philips BTM630/37 player also boasts a CD player that supports both CD-R & CD-RW discs. Additional...
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Philips BTM630/37
MSRP $149.95
Released January, 2009
Pros
- rechargeable lithium ion battery for use off the mains
- charges your iPod when being used on A/C power
- built-in FM tuner
Cons
- no iPhone support
- limited remote control functionality
- bright LEDs are annoying at night
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MSRP $99.95
Released January, 2009
The Altec Lansing inMotion iM414 is a compact and portable Zune docking station featuring a recharging Zune dock, a built-in digital FM radio, and an auxiliary jack for hooking up external CD, DVD, or MP3 players. Built for portability, the iM414 only weighs less than a pound—making it easy to carry. As for audio,...
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Altec Lansing inMotion iM414
MSRP $99.95
Released January, 2009
The Altec Lansing inMotion iM413 is a compact and portable Sansa docking station featuring a Sansa dock, a built-in digital FM radio, and an auxiliary jack for hooking up external CD, DVD, or MP3 players. The iM413’s selling point is it portability, as its built to easily be carried around. And users can either...
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Altec Lansing inMotion iM413
MSRP $89.99
Released January, 2001
Combination portable speakers and clock radio with sleep function Convenient, protective travel pouch for portability Charges iPod® while connected Uses AA batteries (not included) or AC power Compatible with iPod® 3G, 4G, 5G, nano 1G, 2G, 3G and iPod® classic Includes AC adapter
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DLO iBoom Travel
MSRP $95.00
Released March, 2009
Pros
- AUX input for use with other media devices
- headphone out
- iPhone compatible
Cons
- 90-day warranty
- display doesn't dim itself
- no-name brand
iLive IC308B
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MSRP $99.99
Released July, 2009
The Jensen JiMS-211i is a docking digital music system designed for the iPod and iPhone. It is compatible with most versions of the iPod and iPhone with the ability to play music stored on the device and recharge the battery. It has built-in dual 2.5 watt speakers and comes with a remote control for...
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Jensen JiMS-211i
MSRP $99.99
Released May, 2009
The Sharp DK-CL6N is a revolutionary alarm clock radio 2.0 channel iPod docking station that allows one to wake up to his or her favorite playlist directly from any iPod. Cited for consuming low amounts of power, the DK-CL6N complies with ENERGY STAR standards. In addition, the DK-CL6N features a sleep timer with snooze...
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MSRP $80.00
Released August, 2008
Pros
- affordable price
- includes remote control
- large LCD display
Cons
- mediocre sound quality - doesn't match better known brands
- unreliable as an alarm clock - clock freezes and requires resetting
- multiple revisions floating around - version 1.0 has compatibility issues with the iPhone
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Reviews
October 21, 2009
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Pros
- built in digital AM/FM tuner
- charges your iPod as it plays
- affordable price
- backlit LCD screen can be dimmed
- built-in projector that can project the time in red on the wall or ceiling
- line-in jack for use with other audio devices
Cons
- no volume memory - always goes back to 20, which is really loud
- no-name brand
- evident loops in the nature sounds
- non-existent customer service
- dimmed display is still way too bright for sleeping with
- no way to adjust the snooze duration
- not shielded from interference which comes through very loud
- poor controls
- projected digital display is backwards, and there is no way to rotate it
- poor durability
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IC, 308, B, IC308, 308B, IC308B
