Abstract: The handsome JVC RA-P10 is the most promising of the portable iPod alarm clocks Ive yet seen. It features an iPod dock, an FM radio, and an auxiliary port for hooking up another audio source. A remote control is included, allowing you to play, pause,...
The JVC RA-P10 integrates portable speakers for the iPod with an FM radio and an alarm clock. It can run on batteries, but if its plugged in, it charges the iPod. The unit offers a low-profile design that matches the iPods styling.
The JVC RA-P10 doesnt offer good sound quality, and you can find better-sounding speakers for less. The remote must be pointed directly at the center front of the unit to work and doesnt work from a distance of more than 15 feet.
For iPod owners who want to turn their iPod into an alarm clock and add radio to the mix--without losing portability--the JVC RA-P10 speakers get the job done, but sound quality will be a deterrent for picky listeners.
Abstract: Unlike its more expensive but less iPod-specific NX-PS1 component speaker system we reviewed earlier today, JVC’s RA-P10 actually contains a true iPod dock, complete with a collection of plastic sizer plates designed to hold any type of Dock Connect...