Docking Station: Philips Fidelio DS1100 Speaker Dock with Clock for iPod/iPhone (White)

Product Details

Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 3.7 x 10.2 inches ; 1.6 pounds
Shipping Weight: 5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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ASIN: B003SX0NF8
Item model number: DS1100/37

By : Philips
List Price : ~~$79.99~~
Price : $61.06
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Product Description

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Compact enough to fit on your nightstand, the Philips Fidelio DS1100 Docking Speaker plays music from your iPod or iPhone with pristine detail and clarity. With its unique circular design, the speaker projects the music in all directions, filling your bedroom with rich and balanced sound. In addition, the DS1100 automatically synchronizes with your mobile device's clock settings and includes an adjustable light, so it functions as a convenient bedside clock and night-light. This multifunctional docking speaker also supports Philips' Fidelio app, which unlocks additional features, such as custom alarms and sound settings.

Fidelio DS1100 Docking Speaker:Obsessed with Sound

Neodymium speaker provides optimum response and pure, balanced audio
360-degree speaker design radiates sound in all directions equally
Shielding technology blocks mobile phone interference
Free app lets you control the speaker's acoustic properties

Neodymium Construction for Rich, Balanced Sound
The DS1100 has been engineered to deliver crisp, detailed sound that will satisfy even the most attentive listeners. Thanks to its neodymium magnets, the speaker is able to produce a pure sound with superior bass response. Highs, mids, and lows are all rendered in exquisite detail, so you can hear your music as it was meant to be heard. The speakers also feature special shielding technology, which helps block mobile phone interference when receiving phone calls.
Omnidirectional Speaker with Charging Functionality
With its contoured edges and minimalist aesthetic, the DS1100 is a pleasure to both the eyes and the ears. The speaker features a unique, 360-degree design that radiates sound in all directions equally. So, no matter where you are in your room, you'll experience the same, rich audio performance.
The speaker also charges your iPod or iPhone while it is docked, ensuring that your device is always ready to go. For added convenience, a USB charging port has been included on the backside of the speaker, allowing you to charge a second device simultaneously.
Functions as an Alarm Clock and Night-Light
The DS1100 automatically synchronizes with your iPhone's clock settings, so it doubles as a convenient alarm clock. The speaker even features a soft orange light on its base for use as a night-light.
Free Fidelio App Unlocks Additional Features
If you own an iPod touch or iPhone you can unlock even more features for your docking speaker using the complementary Fidelio app. The Philips Fidelio app lets you control your speaker dock's acoustic properties, access 7000+ free internet radio stations, share music you are listening to with friends via facebook and twitter, set alarms to wake to your favorite music, photo or weather conditions and much more using your iPhone or iPod touch.
Dock Any iPhone or iPod, Even in Its Case
The speaker's spring-loaded docking port accommodates any iPhone or iPod, without special adaptors. What's more, it works even when most protective cases are on--just dock your iPhone or iPod as is for fuss-free enjoyment of your music.
Compatible with Most iPods and iPhones
The DS1100 is compatible with most iPod and iPhone models, including: iPhone, iPhone 4, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPod (5th Generation), iPod Classic, iPod mini, iPod Nano (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Generations), and iPod Touch (1st, 2nd, and 3rd Generations).
What's in the Box
DS1100 Docking Speaker, AC adaptor, 3.5-millimeter auxiliary cable, and user manual.
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Fidelio iPod Docking Speaker. Fill your bedroom with music and style --Delivering surprisingly full and rich sound this compact docking speaker automatically synchronizes with your iPhone/ iPod's clock settings. Enjoy an adjustable night light and the convenience of charging a second mobile device via USB. 360-degree design for gorgeous look from any angle to fit on any bedtable. Auto clock synchronization with iPod/iPhone/iPad when docked Charge your second mobile device via USB and has a Soft glow night light. Dedicated App name Fidelio+ available on App store for more functions.

Technical Details

Compatible with all iPod products with a 30-pin connector (except iPod shuffle)--this includes the newest iPod nano and touch models; also compatible with iPhone, iPhone 3G and 3GS, and iPhone 4
Surprisingly rich sound; rich omnidirectional sound to fill your bedroom; neodymium speakers for pure balanced sound; shielding technology to block mobile phone interference
Elegant and compact; 360-degree design for a gorgeous look from any angle; elegant and compact design to fit on any bedside table
Designed for your bedroom; auto clock synchronization with iPhone/ iPod when docked; soft glow night-light; charge your second mobile device via USB; dock any iPhone/ iPod, even in its case; dedicated app available in the App Store for more functions

Customer Reviews

Since we have multiple iPods in the house and multiple rooms/offices that we play in them in on a regular basis, we have quite a few iPod players.
I was very pleased to hear quite a nice sound coming from this set. The circular design seems to create a better sound quality than some straight forward speakers.
It was very easy to set-up, just plug it in, choose 12 or 24 hour time display and plug your iPod into the top. The time already set on your iPod becomes the time on the clock. The display is okay and has three brightness settings. The volume control on the speaker system actually controls the volume of your iPod so when you bump it up on the speaker, it turns it up on your iPod. The iPod DOES charge while in the speaker dock and has an additional charging port in the back for a second device. I like that it has a little "back brace" for your iPod as it sits in the dock. I had no trouble playing my 120GB iPod Classic and my son's 4GB Nano (older model).
There is also a neat little bottom light in creamsickle orange that has two brightness settings and off.
It does nothing more than that though. It cannot be set for an alarm, play the radio, etc. But you can set your iPod alarm and it will play through the speaker.
However, what is does do is play your music nicely from your iPod.
I actually set it up next to the following players: Logitech Portable Speaker S125i with Built-in iPod Dock, iHome iP97 Dual Alarm Clock Radio for iPod and iPhone (Silver), and Altec Lansing inMotion iM310 Portable Speakers for iPod and MP3 Players (I said we had a lot) and played my iPod from one to the other over an over.
I listened close-up and far away and these are my findings:
The Philips sounds pretty good, more so up close. It distorts as the volume get louder but it takes quite awhile to get there. It is a little tinny in its sound but sometimes puts the vocals more in front than the other speaker sets. After listening to a large variety of music, rock, classical, jazz, etc. the only one that sounded the best on the Philips was Sarah McLachlan. Otherwise, the Logitech seemed to win out most times. The Philips still sounded good though.
It is a nice speaker set for this price range with a couple of extra features (clock and night light) but there are others that sound better.

This is good if you are looking for a clock that will play your ipod. The clock sync's with your ipod's time. When the ipod is not docked, the clock still works.
I have docked an ipod classic old generation, an ipod classic current generation, an ipod nano current generation, and ipod nano 2 generation, and an ipod touch 2nd generation. They have all worked in the unit--playing music through the speaker and syncing the clock to their times.
The speaker is about what you would expect from a clock radio---better than the average clock radio--not as good as a boom box.
A big draw back for me is that i would like to be able to use the alarm with the ipod nano, but to use the alarm, you need to download a free ipod touch application (or iphone app). It works great on the ipod touch--but we would have liked it in my daughters room and she doesn't have a touch. There are no instructions with this so you have to fiddle around with it to get it to work. The ipod app allows you to also use a sleep feature on the alarm so you can press sleep and allow the alarm to go off later--it can be set for longer periods of time than the traditional 10 min. if you want.
One time, we got the ipod nano to use its own alarm system and play through the speaker. we were never able to recreate that though so i'm not sure if it was a fluke or if there is something that we could do to make that work.
The time on the unit can be dimmed very low or regular (which is pretty dim). This is great for my child with sensory integration issues who can not sleep if there is much light in her room. The very low dim is perfect for a bedroom at night. we leave it on that setting all day--however, when it is fully light, you can not read the display. But we don't want to change the display each day. There is also a glow light dimmer button on the front. It's like an ambient light or something. It doesn't seem to increase or decrease the glow of the numbers but there is a little light that it can turn on/off---but it is a decorative light. It might be able to be used as a night light, but we don't use it as such.
There are better alarms out there if you want to spend over $100. This is reasonable for this price range but i wouldn't consider it an extraordinary value or a must buy--therefore a 4 star rating rather than a 5.

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