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iHome IH36W Under-Counter iPod Player with FM, TV, and Weather Band Tuner

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Brand: Soundesign
Category: CE

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Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars

77 reviews

Format: Cd
Color: White
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries: 2
Batteries Included: Yes
Operating System: N/A
Shipping Weight (lbs): 9
Dimensions (in): 13 x 11 x 3
Warranty: 90 days warranty

MPN: IH36W
Model: IH36W
UPC: 832680011058
EAN: 0047532889123
ASIN: B000EA0DEO

Features:

•	Listen to iPod, FM1, FM2, TV or weather channels in your kitchen
•	Motorized drawer stores iPod when not in use
•	3 line display shows what's playing on iPod when iPod is hidden
•	Clock with cooking timer
•	Compatibility: iPod nano (1G only), iPod mini, 3G iPod, 4G iPod with click wheel, iPod Color, iPod Video, iPod shuffle (1G only)

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Editorial Reviews:

Amazon.com Product Description
Save counter space in your kitchen or workshop while still enjoying your full iPod library with the iHome under-cabinet stereo. Boasting a built-in dock that charges your iPod, an integrated FM/TV/weather tuner, and a three-line display that tells you what's playing from a distance, the unit is perfect for space-challenged users everywhere. To mount the system, simply locate a cabinet, shelf, or desk with roughly 5 inches of underside space. Once you've determined the ideal location, the system installs discreetly using the included mounting hardware. Within minutes you'll have access to hundreds of iPod playlists, the full FM radio spectrum, the audio channels of select TV stations, or any of the built-in weather band channels, all in the comfort of your kitchen or garage.

The motorized docking station is built to protect your iPod--a must in cooking and working environments--with a tray that slides the iPod out of sight while you listen. In addition, it's easy to switch from station to station thanks to the 12 tuner presets, which include four FM1, four FM2, and four TV presets. Best of all, the unit sounds great thanks to the Reson8 ported speaker technology, which delivers full, rich audio through the pair of 3-watt speakers.

Other details include a 120-minute cooking timer for kitchen use, an easy-to-clean vinyl membrane keypad, a factory-preset clock with calendar, a battery backup function that maintains the clock settings after a power failure, and a remote control that adjusts the radio and iPod settings. The remote even includes a magnetic backing that attaches to the side of the iHome player. The unit, which measures 13.03 by 3.28 by 10.98 inches (W x H x D), is backed by a 90-day warranty

iPod Compatibility
iPod nano 1G, iPod mini, iPod 3G, iPod 4G (Click Wheel), iPod color, iPod video 5G/5.5G, and iPod shuffle 1G.

What's in the Box
IH36W under-counter iPod player, power cord, remote control, two AAA batteries (for remote), two AA batteries (for battery backup), iPod inserts, mounting hardware, user's manual.

Product Description
Kitchen time has just become more entertaining. Whether you're trying to learn the latest recipe, cleaning up, or sipping a cup of coffee, you can listen to the radio (which also includes TV audio bands) and your iPod. There's a built-in clock that also has a built-in programmable timer to make sure your culinary preparations are done on time. It will also play your dockable iPod (or Shuffle) through its full-range side stereo speakers - and charge it too! Kitchen time is iPod time and you'll enjoy it exponentially with the IH36W. 3 line display shows what's playing on iPod when iPod is hidden

Customer Reviews: Read 72 more reviews...

4 out of 5 stars

Check Clearances Before Installing... January 8, 2009
Andynator (Logan County, OH USA)
We installed this unit to replace an unresponsive under-the-cabinet CD player. We like it pretty well. The sound is a little muddy. It can be adjusted somewhat by changing the equalizer settings on the iPod, but it would have been nice if that function was part of the player itself.

Once docked, the iPod (especially the smaller ones) are a little difficult to remove because they nest down into the dock and it's a tight fit to get your fingers around it to pull it out.

The installation instructions include a platen and dimensions for marking the bolt holes, but they don't mention anything about clearance underneath the unit. Beware...you will need an additional 5" underneath for the docking tray to drop down, otherwise it doesn't completely open. We found out the hard way when we hit the eject button for the first time, the tray opened, hit the top of the microwave and immediately closed again. We were about 1/2" too close - which meant we had to re-mount the player under a different cabinet.

Also - it's not apparent in the description photos, but the speakers are on the underside of the unit and are angled down. Anything you place on the counter underneath is going to somewhat muffle the sound.

I'd buy it again, but I wish I'd known it wouldn't fit in the space I wanted it to.

4 out of 5 stars

Great Value at $35 January 2, 2009
Anthony Della Fave
This under the counter iPod radio was a great value at the price of $35. I didn't find many other products to satisfy this niche. The ejectable iPod dock is a nice feature. The front faceplate of the player seems a little cheap, and was peeling off on the unit I received.

5 out of 5 stars

Great Functionality, Great Sound! January 2, 2009
David S. Harry (out there)
I bought this as a Christmas gift for my wife to replace an iPod docking station that didn't work. I wanted a clock radio, iPod charging station, and weather radio (didn't need the tv tuner and don't know if it will be able to receive signals after the digital cutover) so this one covered all the bases. Tech For Less delivered the item very quickly, early on in the delivery window (which was about a 2-week span). Christmas afternoon I quickly installed the radio under the counter. Just 4 screws and a few of the included adapter pieces and it was secure. Setting the time, date, and radio frequencies in memory was easy. The sound was great. The speakers take up much of the box, which is a good thing. The sound sounded clean from low volume up to a fairly high setting. Using it as an iPod player, the sound was even better. The display shows song title, artist and album. The included remote has a magnet on the back so you can store it on the refrigerator for quick retrieval. The remote, however, only has a few rudimentary controls: you cannot change the playlist, just forward and backward through the one you are on. Overall, I am very impressed with this unit and recommend it.

5 out of 5 stars

EXCELLENT VALUE GREAT PRODUCT December 15, 2008
C. Burris (COLUMBUS OHIO)
THIS PRODUCT EXCEEDED ALL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL ASPECTS OF THE UNIT, ie SOUND, RECEPTION, AND STYLE. THE UNIT INSTALED IN MINUTES WITH NO HASSLE. I HAD READ A NEGATIVE REVIEW WHERE A PROBLEM WITH A LATER GENERATION OF THE IPOD, THIS HAS BEEN RESOLVED WITH THE ADDITION OF ATTACHMENTS ACCOMODATING THE NEWER IPOD UNITS.

4 out of 5 stars

Just what I was looking for December 15, 2008
T. Bart (Durham, NC)
I wanted a kitchen radio that would link to my iPod. Searched and found the iHome. The provided templates made it easy to install under the cabinet. And the sound quality in better than I was expecting. I wish it had AM radio, too. But that is my only complaint.

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