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The Jensen JiMS-285 is a wall mountable digital music system with CD and a dock for an iPod. It is compatible with most versions of the iPod with the ability to play music stored on the device and recharge the battery. The system can me wall mounted with included wall mount kit and there are two included 2-watt, 2-way speakers that are also wall mountable, and a remote control for easy control of your music. There vertical loading CD player is compatible with MP3 and WMA CDs and there is also an auxilary jack for connecting other portable music devices and has a built in AM/FM stereo receiver with digital tuning and 20 station presets. There is a multi-function LCD display to show information such as current time, and it has a built in alarm clock feature letting you wake to your choice of iPod, radio or alarm. Other features include repeat play, random play, programmable memory, a 5 mode preset EQ, stereo headphone jack and digital volume control.
MSRP $99.99
Release date July, 2009
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Features
- Play and Charge Your iPod touch, iPod nano, iPod classic, iPod (5th generation), iPod (4th generation), and iPod mini (iPod not included)
- Auxiliary Input Jack with Cord Included for Connecting Your iPod shuffle, MP3 or other Digital Audio Players
- Multi-function Blue Back-lit LCD Display with Dimmer
- Vertical Loading MP3/WMA Compatible CD Player
- Skip/Search Forward and Backward
- Repeat 1 or All
- Random Play
- Programmable Memory
- AM/FM Stereo Receiver with 10AM + 10FM Presets and Digital Tuning
- Detachable AM Loop Antenna
- Digital Volume Control
- Wake to Alarm, Radio, or iPod
- 5 Mode Preset EQ
- 2-Way Stereo Speaker System
- Wall Mount Kit Included
- Stereo Headphone Jack
- Remote Control
- Output: 2 x 2W RMS
- Power:
- AC 120V/60Hz
- Remote Control: 1 x CR2032 Lithium Battery (Included)
- Size:
- Unit: 8-5/8”(H) x 7-3/8”(W) x 3-1/4”(D)
- Speakers: 8-5/8”(H) x 5-3/4”(W) x 2-1/8”(D
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Jensen JiMS-285
• Jensen JIMS-285 Wall Mountable Universal Docking Digital Music System for iPod (Black)
UPC: 077283992810
EAN: 0077283992810
MPN: JIMS-285
Competitors
MSRP $99.95
Released March, 2009
The JVC UX-G200 is a micro audio system that is the most inexpensive member of the line. It is a desktop system and has a power output of only 16 watts, a far cry below its sister product the UX-GN6, which has a power output of 120 watts. The system includes a USB host...
Jensen JiMS-285
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MSRP $129.99
Released February, 2009
Pros
- Displays title tags from Shoutcast streams.
Jensen JiMS-285
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Acoustic Research ARIR200
MSRP $120.00
Released February, 2009
The MHC-EC69i is a mid-range shelf system and iPod dock from Sony. Available in an all-black finish, the 100W system plays music stored on an iPod or iPhone while charging the connected device. It also features a standard single-disc CD player, which also plays back CD-R/RW and MP3 formats. It includes an AM/FM tuner...
Jensen JiMS-285
vs.
Sony MHC-EC69i
MSRP $99.99
Released March, 2009
Pros
- shallow fitting
- mature and sleek styling
- multi-function (CD/radio/iPod/aux)
Cons
- Small Screen
- Soft speaker covers
- poor warranty (typical of Sony)
Jensen JiMS-285
vs.
Sony CMT-LX20i
Reviews
September 16, 2009
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Pros
- AM/FM tuner with 10 presets each
- built-in alarm - wake up to iPod or radio
- includes remote control
- auxiliary line input for use with other media players / audio devices
- vertical loading WMA/MP3 compatible CD player
- affordable price
- wall mountable
- dimmable backlit display
Cons
- not portable - 3 pieces + remote, no battery
- cheap looking
- relatively unknown manufacturer
- weak speakers - 2w each
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