Zune iHome... Any good?

justsanford · 09-15-2008, 06:26 PM

I'm interested in the iHome for the Zune and was curious of people's experiences with it. It looks nice and just wanted to hear some reviews...

Thanks!

SilentWalrus · 09-15-2008, 06:34 PM

it's just like the iPod iHome.
But now with Zune flavor.

justsanford · 09-15-2008, 07:49 PM

That's kind of what I thought. I would love it to dock Zunes with cases on it

Anyone know if it does?

(-_-) · 09-17-2008, 07:18 PM

Hey! Your in luck. Just recently I did a full review of this unit.
Overall, I love it. I have had some minor issues with reset, but that seems to only affect it when i'm plugging/unplugging it.. and I think it may be a malfunction with my specific unit. As far as docking with cases, it depends what zune model you have.. The Zune 4/8 can easily be docked with a case, but the zune 80/30 you would have to use the dock without an adapter, and the case would have to be fairly skinny.
Check out the full review here though.

ozric · 09-17-2008, 11:44 PM

I refuse to pay $100 for a small clock radio with a dock. I went instead with this setup. Total cost $54:

Zune in dock connected to

Creative Inspire T3000 speakers (found for $30 on eBay). I found the official Zune A / V pack (dock + AC adapter + remote) for $24 on eBay.

This way, I get much better sound, with the subwoofer and better designed (woofer + tweeter) speakers, for much less money. I plan on using the Zune alarm clock application for when I need an alarm.

I'll try to post a full review when I get time.

Timtacious · 11-20-2008, 02:45 PM

Please, don't call it an iHome. That's for the iPod. You could call it a dock, or something else.

Zoonerang · 11-22-2008, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Timtacious

Please, don't call it an iHome. That's for the iPod. You could call it a dock, or something else.

No... It's an iHome for Zune. iHome is the brand of the dock the OP is referring to.

hardingma · Yesterday, 03:14 AM

I recently bought a ZN9B from buy.com for around 87.00 shipped priority. My girlfriend owns an ihome for her 5gen ipod (gross) and this system by far blows her sound quality out of the water. It has an overall sleek look and the screen is a cool dimmable ambient blue. Its sound quality doesn't match something like a bose system but it is superior for a clock radio. It comes with 3 insert plates for 8/4 30 and 120 models. The dual alarm is useful for setting weekend/weekday alarms. The only fault I found in the item is the lack of a remote. The sound can easily fill a dorm size room, kitchen, bathroom, small bed room or living room. A remote can be purchased from ihome.com for a mere 20.00+s&h. I was very disappointed to find my remote for my v1 av dock could not be used with the ihome (c'mon M$). Anyway a great buy in my opinion, fits my life and is very useful. Just remember this is a CLOCK RADIO do not rely on this system for your next keg party...

Criztaztrophe · Yesterday, 06:48 AM

they should rename the unit the zHome for the zune ... just because. I know it's a company name but heck, its their company.

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SilentWalrus Large Walrus Support Team Jr. Staff Premium Member Super Zuner Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 1,871 Reputation: 272 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	it's just like the iPod iHome. But now with Zune flavor. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Thanks for the sig stkr. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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(-_-) Support Team Expert Zuner Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,933 Reputation: 209	Hey! Your in luck. Just recently I did a full review of this unit. Overall, I love it. I have had some minor issues with reset, but that seems to only affect it when i'm plugging/unplugging it.. and I think it may be a malfunction with my specific unit. As far as docking with cases, it depends what zune model you have.. The Zune 4/8 can easily be docked with a case, but the zune 80/30 you would have to use the dock without an adapter, and the case would have to be fairly skinny. Check out the full review here though. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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ozric Experienced Zuner Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: A Hup-Ho World Posts: 109 Reputation: 12	I refuse to pay $100 for a small clock radio with a dock. I went instead with this setup. Total cost $54: Zune in dock connected to Creative Inspire T3000 speakers (found for $30 on eBay). I found the official Zune A / V pack (dock + AC adapter + remote) for $24 on eBay. This way, I get much better sound, with the subwoofer and better designed (woofer + tweeter) speakers, for much less money. I plan on using the Zune alarm clock application for when I need an alarm. I'll try to post a full review when I get time. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Spinning Zune courtesy To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

Yesterday, 03:14 AM	#8 (permalink)
hardingma Zewbie Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 2 Reputation: 10	For a clock radio 10/10 I recently bought a ZN9B from buy.com for around 87.00 shipped priority. My girlfriend owns an ihome for her 5gen ipod (gross) and this system by far blows her sound quality out of the water. It has an overall sleek look and the screen is a cool dimmable ambient blue. Its sound quality doesn't match something like a bose system but it is superior for a clock radio. It comes with 3 insert plates for 8/4 30 and 120 models. The dual alarm is useful for setting weekend/weekday alarms. The only fault I found in the item is the lack of a remote. The sound can easily fill a dorm size room, kitchen, bathroom, small bed room or living room. A remote can be purchased from ihome.com for a mere 20.00+s&h. I was very disappointed to find my remote for my v1 av dock could not be used with the ihome (c'mon M$). Anyway a great buy in my opinion, fits my life and is very useful. Just remember this is a CLOCK RADIO do not rely on this system for your next keg party...

09-15-2008, 07:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
justsanford Zewbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 6 Reputation: 10	That's kind of what I thought. I would love it to dock Zunes with cases on it Anyone know if it does?

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Criztaztrophe Experienced Zuner Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: In my house with my wife, kids and pets Posts: 146 Reputation: 54	they should rename the unit the zHome for the zune ... just because. I know it's a company name but heck, its their company. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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