iCraig - Retro iPod Alarm Clock Radio 3036

iCraig - Retro iPod Alarm Clock Radio 3036 Review



Overall 4.00 of 5 (by 1 user)
 




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Jo
Plymouth, MA

My clock radio plays my iPod. It's the Retro iCraig.

4 star rating

practical, have a very technically challenged mom, love music
Pros

    plays clearly, docking station

Cons
    have to move the antenna often

MAR
3
2008
 
 
 
To the Point

My mom was using a very outdated radio in her kitchen. On her own she bought the iCraig iPod Alarm Clock Radio. She doesn't own an iPod! I think she bought it because she likes the way it looks.

A Closer View

The style of the iCraig I was going to call retro. When I was almost done with this review I wanted to see if it was on the website: www.icragelectronics.com. It is and it is called "RETRO iPod ALARM CLOCK RADIO Model 3036." The reason for this is the rectangle box style with the large speaker in the front. Two large knobs for volume and tuning are on the front as well as the power and snooze buttons and a large LCD screen which is easy to read and has a blue backlight. Of course it is not one my mom would have needed for her kitchen!

The features other than what I noted above include the all important (for many people but not my mom!) connection on the top of the unit that supports an iPod, MP3 and audio player.

The iCraig Retro iPod Alarm Clock Radio has an antenna which is very important in the case of either this unit or the location of the condo. The sound is great but I don't get the channels on the radio that I get in the car without moving the antenna. Once it's moved the sound is very clear. The iCraig is easy to use and would be great in my house!

There is a 90-day warranty. The size of the unit is 6 inches high by 10 inches wide by 6 inches deep. This will run you in the $40 range.


http://www.craigelectronics.com/product_index/ipodAudio.html

Jo's Viewpoint

I like it!

Last edited on Mar 03, 2008



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Jo wrote on May 15, 2009 at 7:23AM

In response to msalvioli's comment from May 14, 2009 at 9:55PM:

The sound is very good. I would think it would take that gizmo. They usually don't say iPod's cuz it's a brand name but rather mp3 players. Enjoy...jo

msalvioli wrote on May 14, 2009 at 9:55PM

Nano 3G is an model of iPod. The power of sound is good ?

Jo wrote on May 14, 2009 at 9:51PM

In response to msalvioli's comment from May 14, 2009 at 9:42PM:

Hi, hmmm good question since I don't even know what a Nano 3 G is. I'll try to see and get back to you. Jo

msalvioli wrote on May 14, 2009 at 9:42PM

Hello! I'll buy this clock, can you tell me if this clock is compatible with iPod Nano 3G ? You can just plug your iPod on dock and they starts the iPod normally ? Thanks from Brazil !

msalvioli wrote on May 14, 2009 at 9:42PM

Hello! I'll buy this clock, can you tell me if this clock is compatible with iPod Nano 3G ? You can just plug your iPod on dock and they starts the iPod normally ? Thanks from Brazil !

Jo wrote on Mar 4, 2008 at 6:25PM

In Florida yes. We bought my mom a VHS player years ago and she didn't know how to work it and it didn't tape - just played tapes. I didn't bring my iPod with me so I do listen to the radio and when she's there she puts it on every morning:) Jo

mrkstvns wrote on Mar 4, 2008 at 3:25PM

Do you still listen to the radio much? I find that I'm so often either playing MP3s or tuning into XM that the morning clock radio is just about the only true "radio" left in my day!