Comments on: Kensington Nightstand iPhone Charging Dock Review

By: iClooly AlumiStand for iPhone Review — The Gadgeteer

iClooly AlumiStand for iPhone Review — The Gadgeteer — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:31:56 +0000

[...] an old memo-pad holder, but having it standing up in this fashion means I can run something like Rise & Shine (from Kensington) as a desk clock without a [...]

By: Jon Poate

Jon Poate — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:47:59 +0000

Hi, I made an instructable based on this and it wont cost you a penny. A lot of people have checked it out and they like it. its http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-an-easy-iphone-alarm-clock-stand/
Cheers

By: Susan W

Susan W — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:55:17 +0000

Something I have found that works better than this is my idox stand with my IPOD Touch as an alarm clock. I also like to use it with my white noise app as I am falling asleep (or trying to at least!) http://www.idox360.com/

By: Flip it and watch it – idox Traveler cases for iPhone, iPod Touch and Nano — The Gadgeteer

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:02:09 +0000

[...] Handy for in-flight viewing or when you want to use your device as an alarm clock. Remember the Kensington Nightstand? I’d rather use this case [...]

By: Imaxpower

Imaxpower — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:12:47 +0000

This USB charger sound interesting, but I doubt ppl used their iphones as clock. I mean there are so many other interesting devices for this..

By: Smythe Richbourg

Smythe Richbourg — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:19:01 +0000

I downloaded the app when you posted the blurb about this product initially. I’ve used it at my desk to have a large-sized clock I can see if my screen saver kicks in while I’m on the phone. I’ve found it to be a nice little app, but, as you found, a bit of a one-trick pony. For what it does, it’s nicely executed, though.

I was a little unnerved about the landscape orientation with the “kickstand” base, because it doesn’t look like it would support my morning thrashing for the clock. I’m rough enough on it when fumbling for it on the dresser, where I have to become conscious enough to walk over to it. If it was on the nightstand ringing right by my head, I’d crush it for sure!

By: Andy Simmons

Andy Simmons — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:49:41 +0000

Given that most people will replace their iPhone every two to three years, I doubt that using this semi-frequently (like when traveling) would be enough to degrade the screen life in a way that would be a problem for most users. Using it as your alarm clock every night might be a different story altogether.

Personally, I’d be more concerned about how this might affect battery life.

By: Bob Williams

Bob Williams — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:50:26 +0000

That’s my question as well – I have an Android and there are number of free apps that do this exact thing.

Does anyone know if having the screen on for 8-10 hours like that causes damage or reduces the screen life in a practical way?

By: fuchikoma.x

fuchikoma.x — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:09:02 +0000

yeah, like i really want to burn out my backlight too? c’mon if they wanted to pimp this out they should have used the motion detector as an option when in close proximity when the user waves the hand in front of the sensor located by the ear receiver

By: jake

jake — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:47:12 +0000

I Like It Is It .Available In The U.K