iLuv HD Radio & Dual Alarm Clock - Black (I168)

I don't typically write reviews, but i am writing this as a response to a particularly malicious review which claims that this radio is unable to receive AM-HD radio stations.

The radio arrived in attractive, high-quality packaging, with both AM and FM antennas (zero reception without them.) I haven't read the instructions (it's a radio...) but they are included as well.

I quickly unwound the power cord, plugged in the FM antenna, and plugged the radio in. Right away i was impressed with the overall build quality. Nice new-electronics smell, the display is really really beautiful, and unique (inverted black/white LCD is quite eye-catching.) The buttons feel sturdy, and give good feedback when pressed (a nice 'click' or notchiness.)

I've found more than a dozen of stations in my area that have HD stations available. There's a few 'hidden' stations in my area, as well. I was treated to a comedy station (106.5-2) as well as a 50's/60's oldies...Read more

Wow, how disappointing this clock radio was, in just about every respect. First off, let me say I've been researching these HD tabletop radios a lot, and I've already purchased a Sony XDR-S50 and a Sony XDRF1HD. Both of these units have filled their niches wonderfully. The XDRF1HD is a *tuner only*, but at that it does a great job. The XDR-S50 is a great-sounding tabletop radio, only the screen is really bright for the bedroom, and the alarm functions are limited. Hence, it makes for a bad clock radio. In search of a clock radio for the bedroom, I landed on the iLuv i168, for a couple reasons: 1) the price and 2) the large clock display looked appealing, considering most sub-$200 HD clock radios have really small time displays.

Let me start by saying: The display sucks! Sure, it's inversely backlit which is better than the sony since it doesn't light up the room. However, you have to view the clock straight on (vertically) or it's illegible. The horizontal...Read more

I had no trouble at all setting up this radio and can recieve all the HD channels in my area. The speakers are far superior to any clock radio I have ever owned and fill up the bedroom with high-quality sound. I love that it has two alarms, allowing me to wake up first to the radio, then if I fall back to sleep, the buzzer gets me up. I also enjoy the audio-input, allowing me to enjoy my IPOD through the quality speakers.

The only negatives are the lack of battery back-up and that the time does not display if the radio is on, but for me, these are small complaints.

*Update - Power outage did not erase radio stations. Only had to reset the time. Still love this radio!!!