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There are a lot of accessories available for iPod and iPhone. The Stem TimeCommand is relatively new to the market. It has a unique circular design, orange LED display, and an app which can e downloaded to set alarms, change the sound, and display weather forecasts. As of recently, more manufacturers have been touting their ability to work with an app specifically designed for their product, which is a fantastic idea. This particular product has the ability to control the lamp that it is plugged into, and turn it on and off, via the app, or a button located on the device itself, above the snooze bar.
The dock port tilts to accommodate all iPods, iPhones and iPads, even though the iPad 2 is a bit large and heavy for the alarm clock. The documentation says that The TimeCommand was designed To feature the iPad as well, but I am not sure the alarm clock is heavy enough to hold it down. It is tough to dock a product with one hand. You must tilt the dock port forward, them dock the device with the other hand. In terms of sound, it is okay, but could be a lot better. The product could have housed better speakers, or could have been constructed a bit larger to hold a woofer. It’s not terrible if you have the StemConnect app installed, from which you can manually adjust the sound to your taste. The 10-band equalizer works okay, but is unlabeled and does not list the frequencies of any of the sliders. It also lacks presets and a reset button. The bass enhancer is about the same as Apple’s built-in Bass Booster Equalizer feature, under EQ. The alarm can also be programmed to turn on the attached lamp, and play an iPod playlist.

I found the ability to control the lamp from the clock, to be very innovative. There is no FM radio, so you are stuck with what is on your iPod or iPhone. Even without a radio, it is still a great product for a dorm or bedroom. It has a lot of great features.

Stem – $99.95 Available at Apple Retail Stores