iLuv announces iHD171 HD clock radio with iPod/iPhone dock

The iHD171 will be available at the end of January for $200.

(Credit: iLuv)

We haven't seen too many HD clock radios, but at CES, iLuv will be showing off the dual-alarm iHD171 HD Radio with iTunes tagging for iPhone 3G and iPod. The iHD171 also features a video output for watching your iPod videos on a TV, along with an AM/FM radio that receives standard analog stations. It will be available starting in January for $199.99.

Here's a rundown of the specs:

*Compatible with iPhone 3G and 2G

*Time sync function automatically updates the clock to match the time on your iPhone or iPod

*One-touch iTunes tagging: tags music from HD Radio and saves the song info on your iPhone and iPod

*Digital stereo for AM/FM HD radio and multicast stations

*Receives CD-quality HD radio signals that increase clarity of FM radio stations

*Displays station, song title, band and frequency information

*Receives standard analog AM and FM stereo radio signals

*30 Programmable presets (10 AM/20 FM)

*jAura acoustic speaker technology

*Play and charge your iPhone/iPod

*Output your favorite videos to your TV (for iPods with video capability)

*Digital clock display with dual-alarm function

*Wake or sleep to iPhone/iPod, AM/FM radio, or buzzer

*Auxiliary line input for audio devices with 3.5mm jack

*Preset EQ function and mute function

*Audio output: 4Wrms x 2: 8Wrms/16Wpeak

[alexacker]

Looks nice and great features but, like practically every other clock radio out there, I hate the protruding iPhone on the top. Too bad, they should 'think different' and try to redefine it -- perhaps for allowing the iPhone to push more into it so it becomes one with the unit. Just my 2 1/2 cents.