Wednesday, May 31, 2017. Apple MMGF2LL/A MacBook Air. Refer to this manual for future reference. Alarm 2: Radio DIGITAL CLOCK RADIO 0.6” LED DISPLAY USER MANUAL. Do not expose the unit to extreme hot or cold temperatures. Ensure that there is a minimum of 5 cm clear around the unit for sufficient ventilation. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.Accept Reject Cookie Policy.
Today's Best Tech Deals
Picked by Macworld's Editors
Need for speed most wanted cd key generator. Top Deals On Great Products
Picked by Techconnect's Editors
Ever since iHome Audio released the $120 iH5 back in mid-2005, iPod-based alarm clocks have been popular accessories. As I said back when we reviewed the iH5: It’s a no-brainer: People like to wake up to music, so why shouldn’t it be to their favorite music? Why not combine the things most likely to be on an iPod owner’s nightstand, desk, or kitchen counter—a clock, a radio, and an iPod speaker system—into a single product? Vendors seem to have caught on, as we’ve seen an impressive variety of iPod alarm clocks over the past year and a half.
Unfortunately, it’s tough to find a really nice iPod alarm clock at a reasonable price. Some are good alarm clocks that sound bad. Some sound good but have difficult-to-use clocks. And in some cases, the products are very good overall but expensive. In fact, the only iPod alarm clock that’s given the iHome iH5 some serious competition in its price range has been iLuv’s $110 i177 —which also happens to be most similar to the iH5. (We also like JVC’s new $130 RA-P10, which we’re in the process of reviewing.)
Into this market steps Xtreme Mac’s $150 Luna ( ), an alarm clock that certainly stands out from the crowd for both its features and its appearance. In fact, this is the best all-around iPod alarm-clock-radio we’ve yet seen. Read on to find out why.
It’s got the look
The most striking thing about the Luna is its design. At 11.25 by 6.3 by 3.1 inches, it’s not much different in size or shape from other alarm clocks. However, instead of a creating yet another product with a mash of buttons, knobs, and switches, XtremeMac has taken a minimalist approach: The bottom and top surfaces of the Luna are white plastic, with a black-metal grill covering the body. On the front is a 2.5- by 1.25-inch backlit screen that displays both the time and the system’s menus (discussed below). Only four controls are visible: one chrome-finished knob/button in each corner of the top. Although the white and black form a stark contrast—one my wife actually didn’t like—I think this is the most attractive iPod alarm clock on the market right now, and one of the most attractive speaker systems.
(Although the above image makes the Luna’s screen appear to be black and white, it’s actually black and pale blue)
Also on top is an iPod dock that uses Apple’s Universal Dock design. Included are dock adapters 6, 7, and 8, which fit color/photo iPods (6, 7) and first-generation iPod nanos (8). The inclusion of the latter is a bit odd, since the nano, like the fifth-generation iPods, includes its own adapter; and if you have an older dockable iPod, you’ll need to procure a Universal adapter for it elsewhere. As with most iPod-dock speaker systems, the Luna charges your iPod while docked.
The back of the Luna hosts jacks for AM and FM external antennas, a 1.8-inch line-in jack, and the connector for the system’s AC adapter. The bottom features four circular, rubber feet, the same size and in the same location as the chrome buttons on top.
That’s it—there are no other buttons, jacks, or knobs. It’s an elegant design that belies the functionality the Luna provides compared to most iPod alarm clocks. https://skyeylike498.weebly.com/garageband-iphone-and-mac.html.
Taking control
Despite its distinct appearance, the Luna’s most unique feature is its onscreen menu system. XtremeMac was able to reduce the number of physical controls to four by taking most of the settings and options that are typically accessed via hardware switches, buttons, and knobs and instead putting them in onscreen, iPod-like menus; the Luna’s chrome buttons let you access and navigate these menus. The rear two controls are simple buttons, whereas the front two are buttons that can also be rotated like knobs. (The buttons are very attractive, but they’re virtual magnets for smudges and fingerprints; and a rubber ring around each, or textured edges, would make them easer to turn.) The labeling on the four controls is sparse:
Comments are closed.
|
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |