Comments on: XtremeMac Luna iPod Alarm Clock http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/05/23/xtrememac_luna_ipod_alarm_clock/ Gadget reviews and news by Julie Strietelmeier and friends since 1997 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:10:23 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Roger http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/05/23/xtrememac_luna_ipod_alarm_clock/comment-page-1/#comment-28885 Roger Sun, 04 Jan 2009 17:48:21 +0000 #comment-28885 The ipod option does not appear until there is an ipod plugged in. Source options will be FM, AM, Aux, and Off with no ipod attached. Unfortunately for me, my clock seems to be 3-5minutes a month fast. Still trying to work out how to fix that... Cheers Roger The ipod option does not appear until there is an ipod plugged in.

Source options will be FM, AM, Aux, and Off with no ipod attached.

Unfortunately for me, my clock seems to be 3-5minutes a month fast. Still trying to work out how to fix that…

Cheers Roger

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/05/23/xtrememac_luna_ipod_alarm_clock/comment-page-1/#comment-28606 Julie Sat, 27 Dec 2008 16:30:14 +0000 #comment-28606 Darren: I no longer have this clock, but I know it worked fine as an iPod speaker system. I just don't remember how to access it. I hope someone else responds to your comment. Darren:
I no longer have this clock, but I know it worked fine as an iPod speaker system. I just don’t remember how to access it. I hope someone else responds to your comment.

]]> By: Darren http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/05/23/xtrememac_luna_ipod_alarm_clock/comment-page-1/#comment-28593 Darren Sat, 27 Dec 2008 05:25:41 +0000 #comment-28593 Hi Julie, I received an Xtreme Mac Luna for xmas...and was excited...untill I found there is no ipod listed on the source selector of the clock/radio. The dock is there, and the charger works for either of my ipods, but the selector source options are FM, AM, Aux, and OFF, no ipod? So I am very disapointed with what I thought would be a high end ipod device. I have not yet heard an ipod through the system. Any thoughts? Darren Hi Julie,
I received an Xtreme Mac Luna for xmas…and was excited…untill I found there is no ipod listed on the source selector of the clock/radio. The dock is there, and the charger works for either of my ipods, but the selector source options are FM, AM, Aux, and OFF, no ipod? So I am very disapointed with what I thought would be a high end ipod device. I have not yet heard an ipod through the system.
Any thoughts?
Darren

]]> By: Geoff2005 http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/05/23/xtrememac_luna_ipod_alarm_clock/comment-page-1/#comment-24087 Geoff2005 Sun, 09 Sep 2007 23:45:55 +0000 #comment-24087 I'll continue with the Luna, overall I haven't seen anything that is so much an alarm cock with an iPod dock. Most others appear to be good speakers with iPod dock and some clock features. The ultimate for me would be a high end clock radio with a USB port, wireless second stereo speaker and sub woofer jack. Just plug in your USB memory stick with your evening selection. Geoff I’ll continue with the Luna, overall I haven’t seen anything that is so much an alarm cock with an iPod dock. Most others appear to be good speakers with iPod dock and some clock features.

The ultimate for me would be a high end clock radio with a USB port, wireless second stereo speaker and sub woofer jack. Just plug in your USB memory stick with your evening selection.

Geoff

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/05/23/xtrememac_luna_ipod_alarm_clock/comment-page-1/#comment-24086 Julie Sun, 09 Sep 2007 15:11:38 +0000 #comment-24086 Geoff: Thank you for your comments. So, are you going to continue using this clock, or are you going to look for a replacement? Right now I'm not using an iPod alarm clock. I'm still in the market for a perfect one... Geoff:

Thank you for your comments. So, are you going to continue using this clock, or are you going to look for a replacement? Right now I’m not using an iPod alarm clock. I’m still in the market for a perfect one…

]]> By: Geoff2005 http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/05/23/xtrememac_luna_ipod_alarm_clock/comment-page-1/#comment-24085 Geoff2005 Sun, 09 Sep 2007 01:06:04 +0000 #comment-24085 After operating the device as a bedside alarm clock for a couple of days here are my comments. 1. Very nice sounding on iPod, FM seems to suffer from excessive "hiss". 2. Cant find happy medium with display brightness, just right in darkness is too dull when curtains are open in daylight. Brightness adjustment by light sensor or program by time would have been good. So in routine of setting alarm brightness to 8 which seems OK for day time (which is odd it doesn't appear to return to pre alarm brightness) and then dimming upon retirement. 3. A line out jack for external speakers would have been good. 4. No USB port so unless there is a clever way to update via iPod then no chance of firmware improvements. 5. The toggle on / off and separation of alarm buttons is excellent. 6. The display of alarm times when armed is excellent. After operating the device as a bedside alarm clock for a couple of days here are my comments.

1. Very nice sounding on iPod, FM seems to suffer from excessive “hiss”.
2. Cant find happy medium with display brightness, just right in darkness is too dull when curtains are open in daylight. Brightness adjustment by light sensor or program by time would have been good. So in routine of setting alarm brightness to 8 which seems OK for day time (which is odd it doesn’t appear to return to pre alarm brightness) and then dimming upon retirement.
3. A line out jack for external speakers would have been good.
4. No USB port so unless there is a clever way to update via iPod then no chance of firmware improvements.
5. The toggle on / off and separation of alarm buttons is excellent.
6. The display of alarm times when armed is excellent.

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/05/23/xtrememac_luna_ipod_alarm_clock/comment-page-1/#comment-24084 Julie Sat, 08 Sep 2007 14:03:31 +0000 #comment-24084 Geoff: That's great news! So, now that you have a working device, what do you think of it? Geoff:

That’s great news! So, now that you have a working device, what do you think of it?

]]> By: Geoff2005 http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/05/23/xtrememac_luna_ipod_alarm_clock/comment-page-1/#comment-24083 Geoff2005 Sat, 08 Sep 2007 06:52:35 +0000 #comment-24083 I contacted support via email at XtremeMac, got a prompt reply with a solution which was to update the software on the iPod, now all good. :D I contacted support via email at XtremeMac, got a prompt reply with a solution which was to update the software on the iPod, now all good.
:D

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/05/23/xtrememac_luna_ipod_alarm_clock/comment-page-1/#comment-24082 Julie Fri, 07 Sep 2007 13:12:40 +0000 #comment-24082 Geoff: I don't think it should matter... Have you tried any other iPods with the clock? Maybe the docking port is defective. Geoff:

I don’t think it should matter… Have you tried any other iPods with the clock? Maybe the docking port is defective.

]]> By: Geoff2005 http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/05/23/xtrememac_luna_ipod_alarm_clock/comment-page-1/#comment-24081 Geoff2005 Fri, 07 Sep 2007 12:14:21 +0000 #comment-24081 Hi Just got one of these, doesnt seem to recognise my iPod Mini however. Does it matter if the iPod is formatted in either Windows or Mac? Geoff Hi
Just got one of these, doesnt seem to recognise my iPod Mini however. Does it matter if the iPod is formatted in either Windows or Mac?

Geoff

]]> By: treosophy http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/05/23/xtrememac_luna_ipod_alarm_clock/comment-page-1/#comment-24080 treosophy Tue, 03 Jul 2007 03:55:54 +0000 #comment-24080 Thanks, Julie! Thanks, Julie!

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/05/23/xtrememac_luna_ipod_alarm_clock/comment-page-1/#comment-24079 Julie Mon, 02 Jul 2007 21:33:27 +0000 #comment-24079 Ok, I finally did the requested test (bout time right?) and the results are that setting an alarm on the iPod and specifying a desired playlist is a good work around for not having a playlist option on the clock itself. You just need to get the two device clocks synced as close as possible for it to work the best. Or, you can actually use the iPod to give you a 3rd alarm as music will route thru the speakers when it goes off. Ok, I finally did the requested test (bout time right?) and the results are that setting an alarm on the iPod and specifying a desired playlist is a good work around for not having a playlist option on the clock itself. You just need to get the two device clocks synced as close as possible for it to work the best. Or, you can actually use the iPod to give you a 3rd alarm as music will route thru the speakers when it goes off.

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/05/23/xtrememac_luna_ipod_alarm_clock/comment-page-1/#comment-24078 Julie Mon, 02 Jul 2007 16:15:15 +0000 #comment-24078 ack! I did it again ;) Tonight for sure! I even have the iPod on my desk at home, so I won't forget. (famous last words). ack! I did it again ;) Tonight for sure! I even have the iPod on my desk at home, so I won’t forget. (famous last words).

]]> By: treosophy http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/05/23/xtrememac_luna_ipod_alarm_clock/comment-page-1/#comment-24077 treosophy Mon, 02 Jul 2007 15:17:18 +0000 #comment-24077 forget me not! :D (BTW, you could always just set it a minute or two into the future and get this silly guy off your back!) As always, appreciate your help. forget me not! :D (BTW, you could always just set it a minute or two into the future and get this silly guy off your back!) As always, appreciate your help.

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/05/23/xtrememac_luna_ipod_alarm_clock/comment-page-1/#comment-24076 Julie Tue, 26 Jun 2007 17:53:24 +0000 #comment-24076 treosophy: oops :wacko: I'll test it tonight and let you know. I promise! :) treosophy:

oops :wacko: I’ll test it tonight and let you know. I promise! :)

]]> By: treosophy http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/05/23/xtrememac_luna_ipod_alarm_clock/comment-page-1/#comment-24075 treosophy Tue, 26 Jun 2007 17:27:53 +0000 #comment-24075 Hey, Julie. Haven't forgotten about me, have you? :sad: Hey, Julie. Haven’t forgotten about me, have you? :sad:

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/05/23/xtrememac_luna_ipod_alarm_clock/comment-page-1/#comment-24074 Julie Tue, 19 Jun 2007 15:11:48 +0000 #comment-24074 treosophy: Sure, I'll report back soon :) treosophy:

Sure, I’ll report back soon :)

]]> By: treosophy http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/05/23/xtrememac_luna_ipod_alarm_clock/comment-page-1/#comment-24073 treosophy Tue, 19 Jun 2007 14:31:56 +0000 #comment-24073 Julie, I'm wondering if a possible workaround might be to set the Luna for, say 8:30. However, also enable the iPod's alarm clock for the same time, selecting the playlist desired. Would be interesting to see which hardware wins. I'm hoping that the Luna's alarm enables the speakers, then the iPod overrules and selects the desired playlist. Willing to try this? Treosophy... Julie, I’m wondering if a possible workaround might be to set the Luna for, say 8:30. However, also enable the iPod’s alarm clock for the same time, selecting the playlist desired. Would be interesting to see which hardware wins. I’m hoping that the Luna’s alarm enables the speakers, then the iPod overrules and selects the desired playlist.

Willing to try this?

Treosophy…

]]> By: Chantry http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/05/23/xtrememac_luna_ipod_alarm_clock/comment-page-1/#comment-24072 Chantry Tue, 29 May 2007 06:32:23 +0000 #comment-24072 I bought the Luna after buying and returning the iH6, and am very pleased with it. Oddly, though, mine <em>did</em> come with inserts for the dock. I bought the Luna after buying and returning the iH6, and am very pleased with it. Oddly, though, mine did come with inserts for the dock.

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/05/23/xtrememac_luna_ipod_alarm_clock/comment-page-1/#comment-24071 Julie Thu, 24 May 2007 21:49:43 +0000 #comment-24071 Hi Mike :) I wonder when a company will eventually market an iPod clock that allows you to pick the music you want to wake up to... That's about my only gripe about the Luna so far. Hi Mike :)

I wonder when a company will eventually market an iPod clock that allows you to pick the music you want to wake up to… That’s about my only gripe about the Luna so far.

]]> By: MikeUnwired http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/05/23/xtrememac_luna_ipod_alarm_clock/comment-page-1/#comment-24070 MikeUnwired Thu, 24 May 2007 20:02:51 +0000 #comment-24070 [INDENT]<em>"The folks at XtremeMac must have been really confident when they created the menu system, because this clock does not come with a manual or user guide."</em>[/INDENT] I work under the rule that if you have to read the manual to use a product, it's not designed right. I've had this unit for about 6-months and love it. The FM receiver isn't that good -- I probably need a better external antenna. But, the iPod integration is great. [INDENT]“The folks at XtremeMac must have been really confident when they created the menu system, because this clock does not come with a manual or user guide.”[/INDENT]

I work under the rule that if you have to read the manual to use a product, it’s not designed right. I’ve had this unit for about 6-months and love it. The FM receiver isn’t that good — I probably need a better external antenna. But, the iPod integration is great.

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/05/23/xtrememac_luna_ipod_alarm_clock/comment-page-1/#comment-24069 Julie Thu, 24 May 2007 11:45:15 +0000 #comment-24069 Tyler: The Luna has radio presets, dual alarms, display dimming (to completely off) with sleep timer, DST setting, 3 different alarm sounds and a nicer physical design. Tyler:

The Luna has radio presets, dual alarms, display dimming (to completely off) with sleep timer, DST setting, 3 different alarm sounds and a nicer physical design.

]]> By: ctmagnus http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/05/23/xtrememac_luna_ipod_alarm_clock/comment-page-1/#comment-24068 ctmagnus Thu, 24 May 2007 03:59:56 +0000 #comment-24068 Due to the fact that the iHome Audio iH6 doesn't allow waking up to a particular playlist (as well as the iH5 and this clock), I've resorted to using my iPod in a dock attached to a set of speakers via the dock's line-out port as my alarm clock. The only drawback is the lack of a snooze alarm, but on days that I feel I may need a snooze alarm I use my Treo and Spb Time. Due to the fact that the iHome Audio iH6 doesn’t allow waking up to a particular playlist (as well as the iH5 and this clock), I’ve resorted to using my iPod in a dock attached to a set of speakers via the dock’s line-out port as my alarm clock. The only drawback is the lack of a snooze alarm, but on days that I feel I may need a snooze alarm I use my Treo and Spb Time.

]]> By: trophyofgrace http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/05/23/xtrememac_luna_ipod_alarm_clock/comment-page-1/#comment-24067 trophyofgrace Thu, 24 May 2007 03:01:18 +0000 #comment-24067 Julie, The dock uses the universal dock adapters that come with your iPod when you buy it. Other than the dual alarms, what does this offer to happy iHome iH5 users? Julie,

The dock uses the universal dock adapters that come with your iPod when you buy it.

Other than the dual alarms, what does this offer to happy iHome iH5 users?

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/05/23/xtrememac_luna_ipod_alarm_clock/comment-page-1/#comment-24066 Julie Thu, 24 May 2007 01:37:45 +0000 #comment-24066 Post your comments on the XtremeMac Luna iPod Alarm Clock review. <a href="http://www.the-gadgeteer.com/review/xtrememac_luna_ipod_alarm_clock">http://www.the-gadgeteer.com/review/xtrememac_luna_ipod_alarm_clock</a> Just click the POST REPLY button on this page. Post your comments on the XtremeMac Luna iPod Alarm Clock review.

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