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alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 reviews of JBL On Time 400IHD - HD / AM / FM clock radio with iPod cradle. The average rating for this product is 3.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the usability. The reliability also gets good feedback, but there are some mixed opinions about the price.
reliability, usability
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the JBL On Time 400IHD - HD / AM / FM clock radio with iPod cradle is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.
Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)
HD radio and a great remote control can't justify the On Time 400iHD's price tag.
The remote controls nearly every feature and offers full iPod navigation. Quality audio performance at reasonable levels. Receives HD radio signals.
Only five radio presets. Shiny, underlit buttons can be hard to read. Overpriced.
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Expert review by : Jeremy Horwitz (ilounge.com)
It's worth noting up front that On Time 400iHD is the product of a few zigs and zags in JBL's iPod accessory history. In name, it's the sequel to the company's aforementioned On Time, a stunning desktop clock, radio, and speaker system that looked like...
There is only one other thing to mention about On Time 400iHD: its device compatibility. Unlike the original On Time, which used FireWire charging, 400iHD uses USB charging and therefore both charges and plays audio from 2008 iPod models, as well as...
Expert review by : Jasmine France (cnet.com.au)
JBL On Time 400iHD Speaker Dock for iPod
The JBL On Time 400iHD includes an integrated iPod dock, an auxiliary line input, and both FM and AM radio functionality. HD radio capability offers more variety and better sound quality. Included iTunes Tagging makes it easy to buy songs you hear on...
The JBL On Time 400iHD is pricey, and the digital music playback quality is average. The controls are not always responsive.
The JBL On Time 400iHD iPod speaker is a solid option if you are interested in HD radio and multiple alarm clock options, but the buttons may annoy you.