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Technical Details
- Digital and FM radio
- Works with iPhone approval – your guarantee of perfect iPhone compatibility
- Made for iPod – designed to work with most iPod models
- Four independent alarm settings, with wake to iPod/iPhone, digital radio, FM or a tone
- Light sensor adjusts the display brightness to suit the light levels in your room
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Product Description
Manufacturer's Description
Now compatible with the latest iPod and iPhone models, Chronos iDock Series II brings together digital radio and iPod/iPhone docking to give you the best of both worlds.
Alongside the new looks, vastly uprated audio from its new highly-optimized, 2.5” custom-wound speakers and latest digital amplifier, and reduced power consumption are improved features including multiple customizable alarms, adjustable sleep and snooze timers, automatic brightness control, and a new PowerPort, providing power for handy USB accessories.
Chronos iDock Series II has four alarms, each of which can be set for weekdays only, weekends only or as a one-off. A sleep timer allows you to drop off to your favourite station and there’s an adjustable snooze time for an extra lie-in when you deserve it.
Chronos iDock Series II is one of PURE’s EcoPlus products and is designed and manufactured to minimize environmental impact, with:
- Reduced power consumption in operation and standby
- Use of materials from recycled and sustainable sources
- The smallest possible packaging
- Components selected to minimize environmental impact
Chronos iDock Series II is Energy Saving Trust Recommended. Digital radios endorsed by the Energy Saving Trust are better for the environment and cheaper to run, consuming less than 1W power in standby and 3.5W while active.
* iPod/iPhone not included
Product Description
Now compatible with the latest iPod and iPhone models, Chronos iDock Series II brings together digital radio and iPod/iPhone docking to give you the best of both worlds. Alongside the new looks, improved audio from its highly-optimized, 2.5 custom-wound speakers and digital amplifier, and reduced power consumption are improved features including multiple customizable alarms, adjustable sleep and snooze timers, automatic brightness control, and a new PowerPort, providing power for handy USB accessories. Chronos iDock Series II has four alarms, each of which can be set for weekdays only, weekends only or as a one-off. A sleep timer allows you to drop off to your favourite station and theres an adjustable snooze time for an extra lie-in when you deserve it.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
115 of 116 people found the following review helpful
Colour Name:Black
I have owned a PURE Chronos iDock Series II for about three weeks now and am generally happy with it. When deciding which product to buy, I compared the sounds of the Series I (the Series II was markedly better) a much cheaper system and a Sony rival. I thought this the best but it is certainly not a living room sound system; the quality is fine for the bedroom but not good enough for elsewhere.
To set it up, plug in and press the "standby" button (not mentioned in the instructions!) and that's it. The clock, date and DAB radio automatically set themselves up. Once done, there is an extensive and user friendly menu of personal settings. My favourites have been being able to choose different alarm times, settings (i.e. wake up to iPod or a choice radio stations or buzz) and volumes for weekdays and weekends, adjusting the backlight intensity and the sleep modes. I also like the light dimming itself at night thanks to a light sensitive cell, though I would like it to be even dimmer. The iPod is easy to switch to, charges itself and comes back on wherever you last left off. There is a remote supplied should you need it. A real plus is, that if there is a power cut, the Chronos II remembers all your settings.
Those are the good points but I have had troubles too - the first of which I would like feedback on, please. When the device is on standby, but without an iPod docked, the plug emits a soft but most annoying rattling whine - when the radio is on, or the iPod is attached, the problem disappears. PURE were good enough to send me another plug but there was no change. Has anyone else suffered this problem please? A design improvement I would like to see are the buttons either lit or being given a textured surface as, at night, one has little idea which button to press. Lastly, and as has been mentioned elsewhere, when the alarm comes on at its preset volume, one cannot turn it up or down without having to switch off and on again.
So, would I recommend you buy this for the money asked? Well yes, but only just!
30/11/09
UPDATE. I took the unit back to John Lewis where I purchased it. They were very helpful and tried many different units with different plugs. All the PURE plugs used made the same noise but a generic 9 volt adapter was silent. Obviously a fault needing to be corrected.
To set it up, plug in and press the "standby" button (not mentioned in the instructions!) and that's it. The clock, date and DAB radio automatically set themselves up. Once done, there is an extensive and user friendly menu of personal settings. My favourites have been being able to choose different alarm times, settings (i.e. wake up to iPod or a choice radio stations or buzz) and volumes for weekdays and weekends, adjusting the backlight intensity and the sleep modes. I also like the light dimming itself at night thanks to a light sensitive cell, though I would like it to be even dimmer. The iPod is easy to switch to, charges itself and comes back on wherever you last left off. There is a remote supplied should you need it. A real plus is, that if there is a power cut, the Chronos II remembers all your settings.
Those are the good points but I have had troubles too - the first of which I would like feedback on, please. When the device is on standby, but without an iPod docked, the plug emits a soft but most annoying rattling whine - when the radio is on, or the iPod is attached, the problem disappears. PURE were good enough to send me another plug but there was no change. Has anyone else suffered this problem please? A design improvement I would like to see are the buttons either lit or being given a textured surface as, at night, one has little idea which button to press. Lastly, and as has been mentioned elsewhere, when the alarm comes on at its preset volume, one cannot turn it up or down without having to switch off and on again.
So, would I recommend you buy this for the money asked? Well yes, but only just!
30/11/09
UPDATE. I took the unit back to John Lewis where I purchased it. They were very helpful and tried many different units with different plugs. All the PURE plugs used made the same noise but a generic 9 volt adapter was silent. Obviously a fault needing to be corrected.
85 of 86 people found the following review helpful
Colour Name:Black
The setup was easy. I just had to press the standby button and it set the time, found all the DAB stations, and was ready to go.
The auto-dimming feature works great and really does dim the clock enough. What a relief!
It really is iPhone compatible. Phone worked fine, received calls and texts while docked, and also was charged as well. No interference at all from the GSM radio in the phone.
The sound is as I expected and here in London we get all the DAB stations with no trouble - I didn't even bother to unwind the antenna.
I am not sure about the UI with respect to setting alarms. There are a number of buttons to press but luckily you can set up 4 alarms, each one being either every day, week day or weekend. I won't repeat the rest of the manual here.
My only concern so far is that the main knob seems slightly flimsy. Not sure about that yet.
The auto-dimming feature works great and really does dim the clock enough. What a relief!
It really is iPhone compatible. Phone worked fine, received calls and texts while docked, and also was charged as well. No interference at all from the GSM radio in the phone.
The sound is as I expected and here in London we get all the DAB stations with no trouble - I didn't even bother to unwind the antenna.
I am not sure about the UI with respect to setting alarms. There are a number of buttons to press but luckily you can set up 4 alarms, each one being either every day, week day or weekend. I won't repeat the rest of the manual here.
My only concern so far is that the main knob seems slightly flimsy. Not sure about that yet.
35 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Colour Name:Black
I wasn't sure about buying another radio from PURE. I returned the PURE AVANTI Flow Table-top Digital Music System I bought last year because it was complicated, didn't work with my iPhone and generally didn't meet my expectations see my review on that here:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/B001RTS582/ref=cm_cr_pr_link_next_5?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=0&pageNumber=6&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending"
The Chronos iDock is a completely different animal. It's really simple to use. Basically, just switch it on and it will find DAB stations & set the clock automatically. Programming presets is straight forward and switching channels and functions works just like you'd expect. So easy in fact that I haven't had to take the instructions out of the box yet. Even the FM stations have RDS so you can see the name of the station you're listening to. The aerial is a short cord which I haven't even bothered to unwind - the reception is fine as it is.
The iPhone function works well - with no interference even when I get a message or incoming call. You can control volume & skip/ffwd tracks from the remote. You need to use the iPhone itself to choose playlists and browse aretists/tracks etc.
There are 2 things that really impressed though (1) the auto-adjusting display changes brightness depending on the ambient lighting in the room. It's uncanny, turn the lights out and you can see it adjusting. It seems to get the level just right every time. I'm using it in the kitchen but it goes dim enough in complete darkness for a bedroom and yet it adjusts to be bright enough to see from across the room in bright daylight. (2) the sound level. Some reviewers have said it's not loud enough for a kitchen but don't believe them. It is a small radio but unless you want to drown out everything with teenage chest banging volume then it's easily loud enough - even for a dining kitchen like mine. It's louder than the stereo radio/CD player it has replaced.
If you want a small DAB radio and somewhere to charge/play your iPhone for a kitchen or bedroom it's perfect.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/B001RTS582/ref=cm_cr_pr_link_next_5?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=0&pageNumber=6&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending"
The Chronos iDock is a completely different animal. It's really simple to use. Basically, just switch it on and it will find DAB stations & set the clock automatically. Programming presets is straight forward and switching channels and functions works just like you'd expect. So easy in fact that I haven't had to take the instructions out of the box yet. Even the FM stations have RDS so you can see the name of the station you're listening to. The aerial is a short cord which I haven't even bothered to unwind - the reception is fine as it is.
The iPhone function works well - with no interference even when I get a message or incoming call. You can control volume & skip/ffwd tracks from the remote. You need to use the iPhone itself to choose playlists and browse aretists/tracks etc.
There are 2 things that really impressed though (1) the auto-adjusting display changes brightness depending on the ambient lighting in the room. It's uncanny, turn the lights out and you can see it adjusting. It seems to get the level just right every time. I'm using it in the kitchen but it goes dim enough in complete darkness for a bedroom and yet it adjusts to be bright enough to see from across the room in bright daylight. (2) the sound level. Some reviewers have said it's not loud enough for a kitchen but don't believe them. It is a small radio but unless you want to drown out everything with teenage chest banging volume then it's easily loud enough - even for a dining kitchen like mine. It's louder than the stereo radio/CD player it has replaced.
If you want a small DAB radio and somewhere to charge/play your iPhone for a kitchen or bedroom it's perfect.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
It's OK, but not amazing
I have the grown up version of this (Pure Avanti Flow) which is the most amazing docking station, radio (digital/analogue/internet) and has amazing sound quality. Read more
Published 13 days ago by Goose
Great Machine!
I needed a new bedside alarm clock. I wanted one that had a CD player and was told that to get one would be quite difficult. Read more
Published 28 days ago by debs
Versatile but not intuitive
Versatile product - lots of options with DAB, iPhone and iPod. Like the auto dimming display - not intuitive navigation, takes a little getting used to. Overall great product.
Published 29 days ago by Consumer Man
No good as a bedside clock
I returned this item as it sounded like it was in a wind tunnel. The constant Noise was unacceptable at the level I wanted to use at night. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Arsozah
Not compatible with ipod touch
Despite the manufacturers claiming this system is compatible with ALL ipod models, it will not recognise my ipod touch. Read more
Published 1 month ago by citrine
Perfect
I bought it for gift and my friend is really happy with the product. The radio alarm and automatic time setting is really great so u don't need to adjust the time every time when... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. Patel
Not fit for purpose
1 star might seem harsh, but the annoying hum through the speakers makes the iDock II unfit for purpose in my eyes. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr Greg Cletheroe
Pure Chronos iDock Series 2
I ordered this item to replace an old CD clock radio and so that I could charge and play my iPod in my bedroom. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr. Alan Jaye
A great bedside radio
PROS:-
- Incredibly simple. Turning it on automatically tunes the radio, and sets date, time etc
- The controls are intuitive and I didnt have to read the... Read more
- Incredibly simple. Turning it on automatically tunes the radio, and sets date, time etc
- The controls are intuitive and I didnt have to read the... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Ms. C. Austin
Good product but a bit awkward to use
No complaints as to the functionality or quality of the product, but the controls could be a bit more straightforward. A decent product, nevertheless
Published 2 months ago by Red Dragon
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