Mar 21
- Compatibility: iPod mini 1G; iPod nano 1G, 2G, 3G; iPod 3G, 4G, 5G, 5.5G, 6G; iPod touch
- OnePoint iPod dock connection for synchronizing to iTunes application; Evercharge topology charges iPod even when unit is switched off
- 3.5-mm mini jack allows connection of other audio devices, such as MP3 and CD players, desktop computers, satellite radio and laptops
- Phoenix and Ridge Transducers, Slipstream port design, and DSP provide a full, rich frequency response and great sound
- Includes AM/FM radio, clock, alarm, and RF remote with full iPod navigation
Product Description
Compatibility: iPod mini 1G; iPod nano 1G, 2G, 3G; iPod 3G, 4G, 5G, 5.5G, 6G; iPod touch OnePoint iPod dock connection for synchronizing to iTunes application; Evercharge topology charges iPod even when unit is switched off 3.5-mm mini jack allows connection of other audio devices, such as MP3 and CD players, desktop computers, satellite radio and laptops Phoenix and Ridge Transducers, Slipstream port design, and DSP provide a full, rich frequency response and grea… More >>
JBL On Time 200ID High-Performance Speaker Dock with AM/FM Radio for iPod
The On Time 200ID has very clear, powerful sound. Very good FM radio reception with fully extended pigtail antenna. It has tons of features:
1. You can fully customize your alarm settings (wk day, wkend, spec day) and the buzzer has an ascending volume feature that gently wakes you up (same as in radio/i-pod settings)
2. Because it is digital, you can see the station info (e.g. current song, artist, call letters) and it simultaneously show the current time in bigger font than the radio station
3. fuly illuminated controls that I don’t have a hard time finding them. the brightness is adjustable but some people may have some difficulty with it’s lowest settings.
4. Although it doesn’t have any bass or treble controls, it responds well when I adjust the EQ setting from my I-pod, AND the remote is a FULL FUNCTION remote (e.g. has menu and enter buttons) other Ipod radio remotes don’t fully control the Ipod ( I have a 4G nano)
This is an excellent bedroom clock/radio/I-pod speaker system If you don’t mind some brightness that looked like a night light beside your bed
Rating: 5 / 5
Any would-be purchasers of this who intend to rely on the system as an alam clock–take note! The volume level for the alarm is pre-set in the factory to a VERY high level and cannot be changed. I nearly had a heart attack the first morning when it sounded. After much fiddling with the controls and a more review of the manual (and several more near heart-attacks), I finally e-mailed JBL directly to ask how to set the volume lower. Their response was very succinct: “Unfortunately, the volume level is fixed for the alarm. It cannot be changed.”
Rating: 1 / 5
First and foremost, this dock has huge sound for such a small device. Almost unbelievable how JBL got that big sound with plenty of bass. I was able to listen to this unit at a store with many other similar units – most of them much larger, but the 200id sounded way better. At home, the sound continues to amaze.
But what is even better is that this is the best alarm clock I’ve ever encountered – ever. Considering alarm clocks have been around a long time, that is saying something. It has 7 separate alarms – one for each day of the week. You can set each alarm separately for any single day of the week, every day, weekdays, weekend, and once only. Perfect for anyone whose schedule isn’t the same every day – like a college student. Maybe other alarms can do this now, but I’ve not seen one, especially one with this great sound and that plays your iPod.
You can choose the alarm from a radio station, your iPod, or a pleasant beep. Don’t know what the other review was talking about, because the beep alarm starts out quietly and gradually gets louder and louder. Perfect. You can set snooze from 1 to 30 minutes.
It is not totally perfect – the display has auto brightness, but it never gets as dim as a lot of people would like. I think you can turn off the back light completely. The manual has about 500 pages – but only 6 or 8 are in your language, and they are pretty crappy. Fortunately, it is pretty easy to figure out how things work because the display uses menus, and doesn’t take much time to figure out.
JBL On Time 200ID High-Performance Speaker Dock with AM/FM Radio for iPod (Black)
Rating: 5 / 5
I just finished setting up this speaker/radio/ipod dock and I’m very pleased all around. Sound is good, ease of operation is okay and I haven’t found the lighted clock too bright. One thing tho……….break out that handy magnifying glass if you don’t have kryponite vision to read the instructions. The type is extremely small and hard to read. I guess that is because it is written in several languages and they had to limit it to one volume. Anyway, I plan to enjoy my Ipod Touch without earphones for a change. Discovered a small problem. The ipod touch insert that is provided for the Ipod and Iphone has a support at the back with a small rubber cushion. This support did not hold my Ipod straight enough and I had to add some tape to get the proper support. Otherwise, the remote wouldn’t work. All is well now except I get riled when I have to fix a new toy first off without really having played with it.
Rating: 4 / 5
I sign everything verbatim the reviewer Kal Grant “IItax2000″ wrote. I had the exact same experience. I set up the unit to wake up via iPod thinking I would be awaken by a soothing song with a volume set before turning off the iPod (per their manual) very low. Instead, the volume started so loud I jolted!! Way louder than the buzzer!! I called JBL and after their attempts to reset my iPod and my On-Time unit, their final answer was that the Alarm Volume FOR IPOD was pre-programmed. I am mad simply because their manual clearly states that you set the volume yourself before shutting down the unit (putting iPod to sleep). Listen, I understand that this is more of a precaution issue since JBL probably thought better to jolt someone than have them oversleep because the volume was too low, but they could have a) have the volume progress from a very low setting to louder b) be more specific in their manual. The reviewer that mentioned the buzzer gradually getting louder is correct- the buzzer does start fairly low and gets louder ( I am actually using that setting now). However, that is just for the buzzer and not for the iPod setting. If I wanted to use an alarm clock unit with a progressive buzzer, there are waaaaaaaaay cheaper units than this one out there. I do not understand why the pre-programmed volume has to start so high knowing that this thing will be on people’s night stands aka. very close to their head.
Another thing with the volume (apart from the alarm) is that even at the lowest setting, it can still be pretty loud so the whole “sleep” timer is tricky since it is either a slightly too loud or muted (nothing in between since it is digital)
Also, not to forget, the display is way to bright even at the lowest setting. There are a few settings for the display (brightness, contrast, auto) which is great but I wish it could be dimmed even more. Luckily, it doesn’t bother me as much but it sure lights up my bedroom even at the lowest setting.
The good part is that the sound of this unit really is pretty amazing. I already own the JBL radial speakers for the iPod and I think those are the best thing. I am torn to return this unit because the sound is excellent and the wireless remote will allow you to browse through the ipod menu (not just tracks and volume). If you are thinking of buying this unit primarily as an iPod speaker station and buzzer alarm clock second, by all means- get it. As I said, the buzzer alarm is cool. It does start low and get louder. However, if you want to wake up to an ipod, be ready to get shocked.
Rating: 2 / 5