Sleep to Sinatra
How do you start your mornings? Does your mom rouse you out of bed? Cat or dog lick your face? The iHome2Go IH26 promises to be a better alternative to your neighbor's morning videoke sessions – and even to your standard alarm clock.
The IH26 comes with all the necessary adaptors to accommodate everything from the shuffle to the newer, 5G models. Button layout on the unit itself is pretty intuitive, and you can figure out most of the functions without consulting the manual.
A neat feature is that the IH26 gradually decreases your music's volume when it goes into sleep mode, and conversely, it gradually increases volume when the alarm goes off. While it would've been great to set specific tracks for sleeping and waking, the IH26 just plays the same track you (and it) fell asleep to. There's also a default buzzer that kicks in if there's no iPod present.
Sound output is adequate enough at moderate listening levels – say up to the mid-20s on the volume counter. Go past 30, though, and distortion becomes unbearable.
The IH26 is a great companion when traveling – if you recognize that it is BOTH an alarm clock and a speaker system. Agu Paiso
IHOME2GO IH26W | P5,900
http://www.ihomeintl.com
TECH 2 x neodymium micro driver speakers. Accepts all docking iPods. IR remote. Gradual Sleep and Gradual Wake functions. AC adapter or 4 x AA battery power. Carrying case included. 209 x 150 x 42mm.
LOVE Fits all docking iPods. Compact, folding size.
HATE Distortion at moderate volume levels.
WE SAY Best for time-travelers, your bedroom, or her boudoir.
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T3 Magazine Philippines - December 2006 Issue
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 IHOME2GO IH26W
Fast fact
No iPod? No Problem! The IH26W comes with a stereo line-in port, and the included cable lets you connect any audio device to make use of the speakers. You do lose the Gradual Wake function though.
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