http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/ Engadget Comments for Engadget's Holiday Gift Guide: Docks and Alarm Clocks http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/Dec 9th 2009 1:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/Dec 9th 2009 1:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/Dec 9th 2009 1:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/Dec 9th 2009 3:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/Dec 9th 2009 3:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/Dec 21st 2009 8:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/Dec 9th 2009 1:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/
yes, 'awesomest' indeed :)]]>Dec 9th 2009 11:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/Dec 21st 2009 8:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/Dec 9th 2009 1:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/Dec 9th 2009 1:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/
I'm happy with it!
Then again, I'm the guy that HAS to have a dock for everything (so this satisfies that), but it's very slick. I use it as my bedside alarm clock.

The interface that pops open is pretty slick too. Until recently, when someone released an app that activates it, you couldn't even access the multimedia dock interface without the dock.]]>Dec 9th 2009 3:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/Dec 9th 2009 1:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/Dec 9th 2009 3:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/
*I'm an iPod user so don't hate.]]>Dec 9th 2009 1:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/Dec 9th 2009 2:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/Dec 9th 2009 1:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/Dec 9th 2009 2:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/http://bit.ly/thsmrtalrm ;)]]>Dec 9th 2009 2:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/http://gogostand.com]]>Dec 9th 2009 2:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/Dec 9th 2009 2:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/Dec 9th 2009 3:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/Dec 9th 2009 2:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/accessories?action=accessoryDetailsByAccessoryAndPhone&accessoryId=330013&phoneId=5069

Is Verizon legit enough for you?]]>Dec 9th 2009 3:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/Dec 9th 2009 3:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/
Well fellers, you're entirely correct! As of Monday this was not available... but today it is, happy day! I just purchased one for myself, thanks for the tip!]]>Dec 9th 2009 3:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/
What's great about it: 7" digital video and picture frame
What's not so great: No WiFi, iPod dock feels cheap and loose, no remote, settings

"I was extremely excited to receive this alarm dock. It was so promising with everything it could offer. I knew it would be missing thing like WiFi but though maybe the second generation would include it. The clock was easy to set up. Multiple alarms are a huge plus. The video was fine as well as adding all the picture I wanted. Having multiple ways of input is a really nice touch. Once everything was set and configured was when I began being disappointed.

There are multiple ways for your display to look, but after your alarm goes off, the display reverts back to it standard setting and there is no way for it to remain how you want it to look unless you again reconfigure it. The standard display setting is not my favorite. It has the picture you choose with the time right across it making it look like a mess. At night the display can be quite bright. When you dim it to the lowest of the 3 settings the clock is near invisible making it useless. Also if you dim the display to it's lowest setting the clock seems to shut it's self off completely. I've been late to work twice now due to this. (it could be just mine however)

The fact that there is no remote is mind boggling. Even Sony's simple alarm docks have a remote. Often times when waking up I like to listen to talk radio to get my news. We all know how annoying the commercials on the radio can be, but without a remote or even mute button we are forced to listen unless you get up manually turn off the radio or change stations.

This was a good attempt at what it could be. And for early adopters you usually know what you are getting; but there are just too many issues at this point to justify owning one at it's current price. It might be better suited for a den or kitchen, just not your bedroom."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: No ]]>Dec 9th 2009 3:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/
LONG LIVE CHUMBY]]>Dec 9th 2009 3:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/Dec 9th 2009 3:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/accessories?action=accessoryDetailsByAccessoryAndPhone&accessoryId=330013&phoneId=5069
click the link and add to cart ]]>Dec 9th 2009 3:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/Dec 9th 2009 4:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/Dec 9th 2009 5:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/
This accessory should have been denied for potential customer confusion.]]>Dec 9th 2009 6:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/Dec 9th 2009 8:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/
p.s. Doesn't work with iPhone though. Stupid.]]>Dec 9th 2009 8:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/
I don't have an iPod, and don't want to buy one. It would be nice to move beyond the Clock Radio / CD player.]]>Dec 9th 2009 7:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/
See that Droid Multimedia Dock? I want one for the iPod/iPhone. No, I don't want a clock AND a dock, I just want the dock. And yes I want to put the phone sideways so the screen is bigger. I know this is inconvenient given the dock is on the bottom, but figure it out. I will buy it from whoever makes it first.]]>Dec 9th 2009 8:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/Dec 9th 2009 8:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/]]>Dec 9th 2009 10:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/Dec 10th 2009 2:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/Dec 10th 2009 4:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/Dec 10th 2009 9:46AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/Dec 10th 2009 9:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/Dec 11th 2009 5:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/
Amen... I wonder how much Bose payed to be in this gift guide?? Probably less than they pay to have people endorse it for their mag ads...]]>Dec 19th 2009 2:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/Dec 18th 2009 3:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/Dec 19th 2009 7:02PM