Posted December 18th, 2008
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There are many factors to consider when looking for a dock for your iPod, or iPhone. There’s size, sound quality, price, and functionality.
Today, we’re going to take a look at the iHome iP9 Dual Alarm Clock Radio.
Here’s a list of features for the iHome iP9, and what you’ll receive in-box:
Features
- Dual alarms to wake at separate times to separate sources: iPhone/iPod, playlist, or AM/FM radio
- Reson8 speaker chambers for astounding clarity, depth and power
- Universal dock that charges your iPhone or iPod while it plays
- Infrared remote to control volume, EQ, alarm functions, radio, and navigate basic iPod and iPhone music functions
- 3D circuitry expands the sound field to enhance MP3 audio
- Touch-wheel tuning, setting and volume controls
- 12 radio presets (6 AM/ 6 FM)
- Line in jack for connecting other audio sources, such as a computer or CD player
What’s In-Box
- iHome iP9
- Remote control
- Universal voltage AC power adapter
- Docking inserts to fit specific iPhone, iPod touch, and iPod nano models
- AM antenna
What I Like: It’s easy to say that the iHome iP9 has alot going for it. Its compatibility with nearly every single generation of iPod, and iPhone is quite impressive. If you’re a collector of the different iPod generations, then you’ll be hard pressed to find one that won’t dock with the iHome iP9.
The Reason8 speakers have a great sound quality. For a dock of this size, and price I’m quite impressed, and there are few other docks I could recommend instead.
The Dual alarms is handy if you’re waking up at a different time then someone else you’re in the bed with. It goes along way in the “convenience” factor of the the iHome iP9.
What I Didn’t Like: Snooze only works with the radio, not docked iPod or iPhone
Bottom Line: The iHome iP9 is one of the best deals you’ll find for an iPod docking system. It might not have the quality, or brand name of other docking stations but it costs less as well. If your searching for the most bang for your buck, then the iHome iP9 is a perfect choice.
There’s nothing like waking up to the Rocky Theme Song to get you pumped up in the morning.
Tags: alarm clock, details, dock, features, iHome, iP9, iPhone, iPod, radio, review, station Posted in Hardware
Posted December 11th, 2008
by admin
Greenpeace can be a real stickler when it comes to companies ‘going green’. In their latest “Guide To Green Electronics” Greenpeace still has found many ways that Apple can continue to become a more green company.
Looking at Greenpeace’s ‘Guide Chart’, it really doesn’t look like Apple is doing that great of a job at all. That is of course you can even trust Greenpeace’s reports.
Apple has begun to try and improve their green standings. Their latest push comes by way of announcing greener Macbooks.
Apple has this to say about their new line, and how they plan to positively impact the environment, “When we redesigned the new Macbook, our designers and engineers set a goal of making not only the greenest notebook Apple ever produced, but the greenest family of notebooks. So every new Macbook has been built using materials that are highly recyclable and free of many harmful substances present in other computers. Apple engineers also designed the software and hardware to work together, in order to maximize energy efficiency and minimize the carbon footprint of the MacBook. Even the packaging was reconsidered and reduced, so there would be smaller boxes to ship and less material to recycle. The result is exactly what we hoped for: the greenest family of notebooks ever made.”
Here are some actual examples of what Apple has done to improve their Macbook line:
-Arsenic-free Glass
-LED backlit display with no mercury
-PVC free cables
-41% smaller packaging
Take THAT Greenpeace.
Tags: apple, chart, green, Greenpeace, guide, LED, MacBook, monitor, technology Posted in Hardware
Posted December 5th, 2008
by admin
Notice in the title of the article I didn’t say “want”, or “desire”. That’s because you really do need these iPhone Apps. Trust me, once you have them downloaded you’ll never know how you got along without them.
Here is a list of of those apps:
QuickVoice Recorder: Having the ability to make quick voice recordings is such a convenience. Up until this app, you had to carry around a digital voice recorder that would take up valuable pocket space.
If you download the extra PC software with QuickVoice, you can also have the option of transferring your recorded audio files to your PC.
SportsTap: SportsTap is the best free way to keep up with sports scores on your iPhone or iPod Touch. I’m pretty sure every professional sport in the entire world is available through SportsTap. There’s detailed box scores with player stats, and in-depth season statistics.
If you have an iPhone or iPod Touch, and happen to be a sports nut, then this app is a definite must.
WritingPad: Taking notes, and sending emails is really nothing new if you use the iPhone, or iPod Touch. Writing Pad does all of those things, only with a little twist. Instead of using key inputs, you draw the shape of letters.
Some people aren’t the fastest typers in the world, so this is a cool app to make writing things out a little easier.
Pandora Radio: If you’ve never visited Pandora, you’ve really got to check it out. It’s pretty much a personalized radio station that you listen to over your computer. You don’t get to hand pick songs, but you put in an artist or song and it will feed back similar artists and tunes. With Pandora Radio, you can experience this same thing on your iPhone. I’ve found Pandora to be a great way to find new music you’ve never heard, and discover new bands.
fring: Instant Messaging has now become a very common way for people to keep in touch with one another. fring is a great instant messenger to have because it encompasses all of the popular instant messaging services (AIM, Yahoo, Twitter, MSN, Skype).
Another cool feature with fring is the ability for VoIP communication. So, if you have an iPod Touch instead of an iPhone you can use it as a phone over a WiFi connection.
Tags: apps, free, fring, instant messenging, iPhone, pad, Pandora, QuickVoice, radio, record, sports, VoiP, writing Posted in iPhone
