Gigaware HD Radio with iPod Dock

★★★★☆
3.8

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★★★★☆
3.8

 

$99.99 at RadioShack

 
 

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Pros

  • Easy setup (18)
  • Adds functionality (16)
  • Stylish (15)
  • Fits well (10)
  • Sleek (10)
  • Lightweight (9)
  • Durable (6)
  • Features (2)
  • A lot of functionality (1)
  • Affordable (1)
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Cons

  • Hard to set up (3)
  • Clock (2)
  • Backlight (1)
  • Clock issue (1)
  • Display (1)
  • Doesn't fit well (1)
  • Errors (1)
  • Hd needs good antena (1)
  • Ipod dock adaptors (1)
  • Ipod sticks out (1)

Best Uses

  • Daily usage (18)
  • Home use (18)
  • Office (1)
  • Travel (1)
 
 
 

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Upgrade your listening experience with this HD Radio with iPod dock.

Specification Description
Model 12-551
Accessory Indicator Yes
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard Yes
Benefits iTunes Tagging saves artist and song information to your iPod for purchase via Apple's iTunesReceive HD radio signals that increases
Capacity UOM mAh
Connections Headphone 1/8"Audio in 1/8"Video out RCA
Country Of Origin China
Description Header Tag the tunes you like.
Display Catalog Number 12-551
Enclosure Color Black
Included in the Box HD Radio with iPod® dockRemote controlFM wire antennaAM loop antennaUser's guide
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 90
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 90
MAP Price 0.0
Model 12-551
New Date Tue May 26 00:00:00 CDT 2009
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
Product Depth 7.6
Product Dimensions UOM inches
Product Height 4
Product Type Speakers
Product Weight 4.96
Product Weight UOM pounds
Product Width 11.8
Required to function "9V" battery (1)
Required to function SKU 2300875
Supported Languages English

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Last update: Nov 8, 2009

Gigaware HD Radio with iPod Dock Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[8 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★☆
4.0
Rich sound with the right features

"I had been looking for a dock with good sound and an HD Radio that was compatible with the iPhone 3G at a reasonable price. I'm not sure why there aren't more options with this combination of features, so I was happy to find this product. With 8 watts of speaker power, it is a perfect addition to the kitchen, with enough oomph to reach the next room. The HD radio is a revelation-- I live in the DC Metro area and..." Read Full Review »

May 18, 2009 by Mike

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★★☆☆☆
2.0
Good

"This would be the 5th HD Radio reciever I have tried since the technology came out in 2005 with the Boston Acoustics Recepter HD. This radio takes the place of a Sony XDR-S3HD, a Accurian (Radio Shack) tabletop HD Radio and the Boston Acoustics unit in addition to the Jenson unit with I-Pod Dock. When it comes to actual HD Radio reception, this radio is average. It does not come with a dipole antenna that most..." Read Full Review »

May 24, 2009 by radiogeek2009

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[8 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

Gigaware HD Radio with iPod Dock Review

Rich sound with the right features

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Adds Functionality
  • Fits Well
  • Stylish

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"I had been looking for a dock with good sound and an HD Radio that was compatible with the iPhone 3G at a reasonable price. I'm not sure why there aren't more options with this combination of features, so I was happy to find this product. With 8 watts of speaker power, it is a perfect addition to th …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 18 2009
Mike
Alexandria, VA
I am:
  • Casual User
 

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Gigaware HD Radio with iPod Dock Review

Good

★★☆☆☆
2.0

    Pros

  • Adds Functionality
  • Fits Well
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • Lacks dipole antenna
  • Lower selectivity
  • Lower sensitivity

    Best Uses

  • Daily Usage
  • Home Use
 

"This would be the 5th HD Radio reciever I have tried since the technology came out in 2005 with the Boston Acoustics Recepter HD.



This radio takes the place of a Sony XDR-S3HD, a Accurian (Radio Shack) tabletop HD Radio and the Boston Acoustics unit in addition to the Jenson unit with I-Pod Dock. …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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May 24 2009
radiogeek2009
Kenosha, WI
I am:
  • Audiophile
 

[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

Gigaware HD Radio with iPod Dock Review

Nice melding of technologies!!!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy to Set Up
  • Fits Well
  • Lightweight
  • Sleek
  • Stylish

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Daily Usage
  • Home Use
 

"Used in my den as a supplemental audio source it fits the bill nicely. The HD channels come in loud and clear and being here in Los Angeles there is quite a selection.



The Ipod feature is another bonus to this unit although the adapter for my Ipod (I have a 5G 80GB Ipod Classic)does not seem to w …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 31 2009
Darkshadows222
Beverly Hills,CA
I am:
  • Avid Listener
 

[8 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

Gigaware HD Radio with iPod Dock Review

Good clock radio

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy to Set Up

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Home Use
 

"I have used the radio with my iPhone, Touch and Classic iPod for music. As a background music source it is nice. Setup was easy and the various adaptors for different sources worked well. The display could be brighter and better defined. The HD radio functions fine but the scrolling information …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 4 2009
2old4fun
Fort Worth, Texas
I am:
  • Casual User
 

Gigaware HD Radio with iPod Dock Review

So far so good!!!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Adds Functionality
  • Durable
  • Easy to Set Up
  • Fits Well
  • Sleek
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Daily Usage
  • Home Use
 

"I purchased this Gigaware HD Radio during a sale at Radio Shack mainly for use as an alarm clock as well for a way to charge my iPhone which frees me to use the Iphone charger just for traveling. I live in the downtown Seattle area and so there is no problem picking up HD radio stations and they com …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 29 2009
Rob
Seattle, WA
I am:
  • Casual User
 
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