The iP41 Alarm Clock for Iphone & Ipod is another interesting product from iHome, with an unique feature: the ability to flip the device to watch videos or other content in landscape mode.

The device does not come with radio reception, and for using the alarm function it is not absolutely necessary to have an Iphone/Ipod docked, the device will use its internal buzzer to sound the alarm; also, if the iPhone/iPod cannot play for some reason or the playing sound level is too low, the device will also switch to the internal buzzer. Like the iP49, the iP41 has a “Sure Alarm” Function, which means that if a backup battery is installed, the buzzer alarm will still sound, in case of a power failure.

Compared to the iP49, it misses some functions (one of them I have mentioned earlier and it is the absence of radio), like the ability to set after how many minutes the alarm will sound again, if the Snooze button has been pressed (it is set from the factory at 9 minutes). Also, this device is mono compared to the stereo iP49; I have tried to listen to the same song on both units and liked the sound of the iP49 more, with its Bongiovi Acoustics DPS.

The LCD display on this unit is very easy to read and bigger, compared to the one on the iP49; the LCD brightness levels are the same number as on the iP49. The iP41 unit charges the iPhone/iPod when docked and does not have an internal battery, which means that it can only operate when plugged into a wall socket. One thing I did not like was that the body of the iP41 is shiny, which means that it is a dust and fingerprint magnet, like the fat version of the Playstation 3; it can be cleaned with a soft cloth, but scratches can be easily seen.

One other feature that I miss and was present on the iP49 is the automatic synchronization with the internal iPhone/iPod clock, with only a press of a button.

Regarding the product compatibility, the iP41 is listed to be working with the majority of the iPhone/iPod models; my sample did not come with the iPhone 4 insert, but they can be ordered separately from iHome.

The iP41 is fair priced, it can be found in shops for about 65 Euros, much less than the previously reviewed product from iHome.

I would like to thank again to Eurotronics for offering me a sample of this product for review!