Zune Dock

Zune Dock

zune dock

Get the most out of your Zune mp3 player by adding some great accessories. One of the most popular accessories for mp3 players is a dock. A Zune dock allows you to display your mp3 player on your desk or shelf while charging it. There are many different configurations; you can purchase just a dock for charging, or alarm clock/ radio combination. Each has a purpose and a place; it all depends on your preferences.

Plain Docks

A plain Zune dock is simply a display stand where you can charge the unit and possibly connect to other audio devices, such as television or external speakers. This kind of Zune dock is perfect for the home office and range in price from a few dollars to about $20 on sites like Amazon.

Combination Docks

If you are interested in getting more bang for your buck, you might consider a combination Zune dock. Take for instance a nice AM/FM alarm clock with built in Zune dock.

One popular model is the alarm clock dock from iHome. You can fall asleep to your favorite tunes or wake up to them. You also have the choice between waking up to FM radio or buzzer; it is all up to you. It is all made even easier with the gradual wake or sleep mode. Music volume will slowly fade away as you fall asleep and then slowly come back up at a preset time. No more jerking up right in bed to an annoying buzzer or loud music.

Customer Response

Nice detail and a sleek design are nice but what will really impress you is the sound. This small device is loud; you can set it up in the bedroom and easily hear it in surrounding rooms.

Superb radio reception is detracted from only slightly by the lack of presets. This unit has a maximum of six stations you can program, this is fine for most people but if you have a wide variety of stations, it could be a bit off putting.

If there is any complaint about this Zune dock, it might be the price. When you can pick up a radio alarm clock from about $20, the $85 price tag on this one may seem a bit steep. However, there are many nice features so most people will not mind the price.

Overall

As you can see, Zune docks have many features from basic to complex. Charging becomes simple and stylish with a basic Zune dock for your desk and you can wake up singing every morning to your favorite song. What a way to start the day! For these and other Zune products, go to some of these sites for great deals:

Amazon
Compusa
Tiger Direct
Jr.com

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Here's Zune Dock Selections:

Zune HD AV Dock...	Customer Review: My hope for this product was that it would be at least as functional and easy to use as the previous generation Zune AV Dock was. Unfortunately due to an engineering decision made by Microsoft during the design of the Zune HD Docks software, unless ... Read More	$89.99 (20)
Zune Home AV Pack v2...	Customer Review: Compact, easy hook up. I love that it charges as it plays. I have a 120 Zune and took a bit to get the zune in the adapter at first, but after a few times it slides in like butter. It's great to be able to hook up to our stereo and have all that mu... Read More	(91)
Zune Dock Pack v2...	Customer Review: I have a Zune HD and I'm shocked by the horribly overpriced docks. I am happy to report that this dock works perfectly with the Zune HD. I use it for charging and sync'ing my Zune HD. Note this is the same as the Zune AV Pack with two differences:... Read More	(44)
Zune HD Sync Dock...	Customer Review: Well i bought this from here with the 2-day shipping and it came a day early, so kudos to Amazon and Ups!THE DOCK: The design is very nice and attractive and my Zune HD looks beautiful on it. The finish looks nice, but it smudges and scratches very e... Read More	$49.99 (23)
Altec Lansing inMotion Speaker Dock with FM Radio ...	Customer Review: Altec Lansing inMotion Speaker Dock for Zune is ideal for small spaces - and in such settings provides surprisingly rich, clear sound. I use it at the office and rarely remove my Zune from the dock (it keeps my Zune charged, which is a huge plus).I l... Read More	(21)