After a late night of MMORPGing your preference is to sleep until noon... and hey we don't blame you. But sometimes you need to get up at the crack of 10am for those pesky life obligations like work, or eating. What better way to rouse yourself then by your favorite iPod music streaming through the Reason8 speaker chambers of the iHome iPod Clock Radio? Wake to the buzzer or radio if you prefer. The iHome's crisp radio reception and warm sound will have your old clock radio cowering in the corner. The iPodesque control dials allow easy access to audio volume and setting of the clock/alarm. Battery backup ensures you won't miss those critical early morning LAN parties. Product Features Alarm Wake to your docking iPod, radio or buzzer Easy-to-set alarm Alarm reset turns off alarm and automatically resets it for same time the following day Sure alarm battery backup maintains clock setting and ensures alarm wake time in case of power failures Gentle Wake peacefully wakes you with gently ascending alarm volume iPod alarm backup if iPod is the selected wake-to source and iPod is not docked, a buzzer will sound instead Radio Clear AM/FM reception Built-in Automatic Frequency Control (AFC) PLL Digital radio tuning External AM antenna for best reception iPod interface Included dock inserts ensure a snug fit for any type of iPod with dock connector; there's also an insert that allows you to sit the iPod shuffle in the dock, but it requires the included stereo cable for actual connection to the iHome. Stereo analog cable included to connect non-docking iPod models. Auto-Set features Time and date preset at the factory Adjust preset time to any of seven different time zones at the touch of a button Clock adjusts for daylight-savings time automatically Display and design High-fidelity stereo speakers in specially designed isolate speaker chambers Extra-large, backlit custom LCD display Display indicators show clock/calendar, iPod info, radio tuning, volume level, alarm information Amber backlight on all primary buttons Reson8 sound chamber Amplifier designed to take full advantage of iPod frequency response for accurate, clear audio reproduction Custom Strontium-Ferrite speakers for increased sensitivity, producing clearer, crisper highs, richer, more responsive midrange and fuller, driving bass Exclusive one-piece speaker chambers minimize vibration for distortion-free audio Detailed dynamic stereo sound that does justice to every track on your playlist, whether it's classical or rock Sleep Fall asleep to your iPod or AM/FM radio Programmable sleep with 120, 90, 60, 30 or 15-minute scheduled shutdown Adjustable sleep volume allows you to select a comfortable sleep volume without affecting the wake or listening volume levels Gentle Sleep gradually decreases music volume