Philips DC190 iPod Docking Clock Radio
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Manufacturer: PhilipsBrand: Philips
Edition: Electronics
Model: DC190/37
Publisher: Philips
Studio: Philips
Music Label: Philips
Product features:
- Play and charge your iPod
- FM digital tuner with 20 station presets
- MP3 link lets you play music from any portable device
- Gentle wake up with increasing alarm volume
- Stylish compact design
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Digital camera Review: A decent alarm clock with some pluses and minuses
Summary: 3 Stars
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Philip's DC190 iPod Docking Clock Radio is a stylish iPod compatible clock radio with sleek space-age stylings resembling a device right out of the Jetson's. As far as core functionality goes I have no complaints. The clock uses a yellow/amber display set against a mirrored finish background. The clock display has 4 levels of brightness allowing you ample room to customize your brightness as you see fit. Most iPod's are supported (excluding the iPhone) and I had no trouble plugging my 3rd Nano into this clock and getting it to play through the clock's speakers while keeping it charged simultaneously. This device also includes an audio-out cable allowing you to plug in non-iPod mp3 playback devices, but the only downside to using non-Apple devices is that you can't use them as an 'alarm' option the way you can via an iPod. The clock also has a digital FM tuner, with a built in wire-antennae and allows up to 20 station presets so along with the standard alarm clock chime this device provides plenty of audio wake-up alarm options.
As mentioned earlier, this is a very stylish product. Its a bit lighter and smaller then I initially expected but this is not necessarily a bad thing. The device looks right at home whether set up on your desk or your nightstand and looks equally handsome with or without your iPod plugged into it.
There are 2 minor complaints that I have with this product preventing it from earning a higher review score. First - the device has a bit of a learning curve to it. Setting the time as well as an alarm will require you to consult the instructions at least the first several times. This clock has 4 arrays of functional buttons (the top, the sides and the back) and the layout of these buttons are not very intuitive and will require a good deal of guesswork if you're the type that can't be bothered to consult instructional documentation (me!) when setting up your morning wake-up. But once you get over this learning curve you'll discover that this little clock packs a great deal of functionality over other alarm clocks - you get 2 alarm settings for weekdays/weekends, there's a plethora of audio alarm options and the default audio alarm tone is actually pleasant and I really appreciated the option for a gradual audio volume option (the alarm starts off soft and works its way up to loud).
My other complaint was a mild disappointment with the overall audio quality of this device. Granted, audio still sounds better then 95% of most 'budget' alarm clocks but the lack of bass and an overall sense of rich audio was disappointing and not befitting of a product that otherwise looks so fantastic with a decent feature set to boot. Still, this is one of the better sub $50 iPod compatible clocks out there and I highly recommend if you can overcome a tiny learning curve and live with the slightly 'tinny' audio quality.
Summary of Philips DC190 iPod Docking Clock Radio
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.Categories
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