Having no problems whatsoever getting up in the morning, but having a hard time falling asleep at night? This alarm clock should definitely be right up your alley then.

Our clock comes with built-in nature sounds – the ocean, distant birds, a calming rain, a gentle stream – extraordinarily soothing sounds that are not artificial or overdone. There’s FM and an iPod dock built in, too – and the Acoustic Research name assures great sound across the board.

Clock is amazingly easy to use, with easily accessible big buttons. Simply whirl the big knob to set. There’s a dual alarm so you can set the clock for everyday, or set the secondary alarm for naptime or weekends. Note the lovely cherry wood cabinet.

Features:

• Soothes you to sleep with sounds of rain, ocean, stream, and more
• Easy to use, easy to set
• Attractive, cherry-wood unit looks great with any décor
• A series of beautifully captured nature sounds
• FM and an iPod dock built in
• Big-button controls

The Go to Sleep Alarm Clock is available from the First Street website for $269.

Some of you might remember the iPod LEGO Dock that we covered here at GeekAlerts last year. This playful audio accessory is now available in two new colors: black and white.

The Block Speaker Docks are designed like those classic building blocks from your childhood and they’re like the iBlock Speakers bigger brother. You just slot your iPod into the top of the dock and the building block will pump out all of your favourite tunes.

If you don’t have an iPod then you shouldn’t worry – if you have another MP3 player or a CD walkman they won’t slot into the dock but you can easily connect them to the speaker using the headphone cable supplied. Stop growing up and pump out some banging tunes.

Features

• An iPod speaker dock that looks like a gigantic toy building block.
• Active Bass System for superior sound quality.
• Supports the following iPod family generations:
  Nano 1st, 2nd 7 3rd, iPod 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and Classic, Mini, iPod Touch 1st, Shuffle.
• Easily connect other MP3 players using the mini headphone jack cable (included).
• Can be charged using a 12V adapter (not included).
• Suitable for ages 12 years+.
• Requires 3 x AA Batteries (not included).
• Size: 24 x 9 x 4.7cm.

The Block Speaker Dock is available from the IWOOT website for £39.99 (about $56 USD).

The i-Station Rotate from Logic3 features a unique rotating dock system – like the Rotatable iPod Alarm Clock, but without having to turn the whole device around – allowing for easy video viewing on an iPhone or iPod Touch.

Four speaker drivers deliver an excellent balanced acoustic performance from this distinctive portable design. Built-in video output provides ability to connect to a TV to display video and photo content.

Features:

• High performance speaker system for iPhone & iPod
• 10 Watts RMS power output
• Rotating dock to view films, podcasts and music videos from iPhone & iPod
• Composite Video Output for connecting to TV
• Remote Control to operate Speaker & simple functions of iPod
• Operates using an AC Adaptor (Included) or 4 x AA Batteries
• Stereo Line-in Cable for playing other audio devices including iPod shuffle, MP3, or CD players
• Volume level display on screen of iPod & low battery indicator system
• Power efficient Class D amplifier for improved performance
• Dimension (H x W x D) 120mm x 315mm x 50mm

The i-Station Rotate dock is available from Logic3 for £79.99 (about $119 USD).

(SlashGear via SlipperyBrick)

This playful iPod dock, inspired by the plastic building bricks from the Danish LEGO company, works with any of the Apple audio players and “produces great sound”.

Active bass system for rich response from stereo speakers mounted in a colorful retro case. Included adaptors for use with all docking iPods.

The Building Block iPod Dock is available from UrbanOutfitters.com for $60.

(Via Chip Chick)

The YO concept, created by the New York City based designer Victor Vetterlein, is a portable, wireless and waterproof stereo speaker docking station for audio players.

Inside the dock base are lithium-ion (rechargeable) batteries capable of powering the stereo system for hours when the unit is disconnected from a power source. The design intention is that a renewable energy source such as solar power, wind power, or hydroelectricity charges the battery packs when the stereo is not in use.

The speakers also contain lithium-ion batteries in their base, and recharge when placed in the stereo base portals. The batteries also provide high-density ballast enabling the speakers to stand upright when removed from the charging ports.

The speaker enclosure is designed to amplify sound. The speakers are mounted in the rear of the speaker housing. Similar to a megaphone, the front portion of the speaker enclosure is extruded to increase and direct sound. Two removable rods are mounted between the stereo speakers to stabilize the stereo assembly and provide a lifting handle when the unit is transported.

Head over to Dezeen design blog to view more photos of the YO speaker.

Via a bunch of wonderful websites:

• Designboom
• Dvice
• Hemfeber
• Ubergizmo
• Unplggd
• Yanko Design

This black stylish L-shaped alarm clock is “specifically designed to take advantage of the iPod Touch’s variable aspect screen.” This means that the clock display will adjust if you would decide to rotate the device to watch a video on the iPod.

Features:

• Wake and sleep to your iPod music or movies
• Change orientation to watch videos
• EXB Expanded Bass and Reson8 speaker technology for great sound
• Charges iPod
• Stylish space-saving design fits any decor
• Battery backup maintains time/alarm settings during power failures
• Aux/MP3 line-in jack for non-docking iPod models, MP3/CD players and other audio devices
• Snooze bar
• Remote Control Included

The iH41BR – Rotatable Alarm Clock for iPod Touch is available from the Home Audio website for $79.99. A remote control is also included in the price.

(Via SlipperyBrick)

This lamp allows you to connect any portable music device to the built-in docking station, and “kick out crystal clear audio through two internal speakers”.

Activate the rainbow party lights on the base which pulse in sync to the music. Shine a light on it all with the gooseneck adjustable shade. Separate controls for shade and pulse lights. Adjustable volume. Built-in docking station. Takes one 40-watt appliance bulb.

The Encore Rockin Music Lamp is yours for $40 from ASC Home Lighting and Design.

(Via Chip Chick)

The “Daily System” whiteboard from Pottery Barn is equipped with an iPod dock, allowing you to play music through the board’s integrated speakers and charge the player at the same time. It is also possible to charge laptops, cell phones, PDAs and other devices.

This new modular component, designed as a single unit, has a whiteboard on one side and storage cubbies with a power cord on the other. Each Daily System modular component slides onto a wall-mounted stainless-steel rod (sold separately), so you can easily move or add each piece.

The corkboard displays photos and notes. The letter bin doubles as a magazine rack. The magnetic chalkboard and whiteboard calendar organize to-do lists and important dates. The magnetic chalkboard comes with eraser, chalk and six magnets. The office organizer has three hooks for keys, plus a slot for pens and office supplies and a ledge for photos and collections. Crisscrossing ribbons hold cards and notes in place on our linen pinboard.

The Smart iPod Speaker Station with Whiteboard is available in black, white or espresso stain for $149 over at the Pottery Barn website.

(Gizmodiva via Ubergizmo via Likecool via Prylfeber)

These cool skateboard shelfs will not only store your miscellaneous bits and pieces, they also feature two built-in 3-inch speakers and an iPod dock.

The Skateboard Speaker Shelf is made of MDF and measures 29(L) x 5.5(W) x 8(H) inches. The product is available in pink or brown for $129 from the PBteen website.

(Retro to Go via Gizmodiva via Ubergizmo)

This multi-function desktop gadget will provide you with a 2.5-inch SATA HDD dock, a 2-port USB 2.0 compliant hub, and a 3-slot card reader.

Features:

• Supports all 2.5 inch SATA HardDisk
• USB Mass Storage supported, Hot Swappable
• Supports USB 2.0 transfer speed up to 480Mbps
• 2-Port USB 2.0 hub, 3-Slot Card Reader
• Supported Cards: SD, SDHC (Up to 32GB), Mini SD, Mini SDHC, T-Flash Card, microSD, microSDHC
• Compact docking station design maximizes heat dissipation & exhaust
• Blue LED indicator
• Support Windows Vista, XP, ME, 2000 and Mac OS

The 2.5-inch SATA HDD Multi-Function Dock is available over at the USB Geek website for $27.

This dock / 4-port USB hub combo makes it easy to backup and transfer data via USB by plugging in any 2,5 or 3,5 inch SATA hard disk in the device.

Features:

• Supports both S-ATA 2.5″ HDD and 3.5″ HDD
• 4-port USB hub
• USB 2.0
• Temperature and Humidity: 5 ° ~ 35 °, humidity 20 ~ 80%
• AC Power Adapter input: 100 ~ 240V, 50/60Hz, 1.5A
• AC Power Adapter output: 12V/3A
• Support Windows VISTA, XP and Mac OS
• Dimension: 130 mm (W) x 68 mm (H) x 90 mm (D)
• Weight: 892g (approx)

The SATA HDD Dock with USB Hub ($82) is available over at USB Brando.

Remember that cool cardboard MP3 boombox from last year? Now you can get the real deal – a black iPod dock in true 80s ghetto blaster style.

Built-in iPod dock with spring-loaded door; included dock adaptor for use with Nano, Mini and previous generation iPods; docked iPods are charged and controlled via push button controls at the front; inputs at the front support USB flash drive and SD/MMC cards for mp3 playback; AV output at the back for TV or monitor connectivity when using video iPods;

Good Reception tuner function (AM/FM/RBDS); 20 FM preset stations and 20 AM preset stations; Radio Broadcast Data System display for song info, when applicable; alarm and sleep function; accurate real time clock display; separate bass and treble controls; powerful 12W speakers; push button EQ adjustment; volume level indicator; AUX input; headphone jack; microphone input and volume/echo adjustment for karaoke; full function remote control.

About:

• Included: Boom box, iPod dock adaptor; power cable; remote control
• Optional equipment: 10 D batteries, not included
• 25.5″w, 14.5″h, 6.5″d
• Plastic, electronics

The iPod Boombox is available from UrbanOutfitters.com for $220.

(Retro to Go via Product Reviews Net)

You might have seen the Transformers MP3 player. If you’re a fan of these fictional alien robots, but prefer using your Apple player, you can now get the best of two worlds; the Optimus Prime Transformers iPod dock with speakers.

Honk your horns and blast your music! This new Convoy is rolling into town with a licensed Apple Computer Inc. iPod speaker system that docks with your iPod. Sorry, the iPod Shuffle is not compatible with this system.

The convoy is the same size as the G1 Convoy but features a new stylish head mold unique to the Music Label series.

The Transformers Music Label – Convoy Ipod Docking Bay with Speakers is 6 inches hight and available for $149.95 from Amazon.

(Via CraziestGadgets)

This LCD TV from JVC features a dock at the front. Simply put your player in and you will be able to enjoy the complete iPod library from the TV set.

It also comes with “Omni Surround” with 4 playback modes and a remote control with a simulated iPod scroll wheel. The dock will charge your Apple player whether TV is on, off or in standby mode.

There are two models to choose from over at SkyMall:

• JVC iPod TV, 32-Inch ($999.95)
• JVC iPod TV, 42-Inch ($1,599.95)

The Sound Bubbler is a device that connects to your iPod, CD player, radio etc. and lets you enjoy lights and water bubbles to the beat of the music.

There’s a built-in speaker with amplifier, and the light circulates in three colors (red, yellow and blue). The Sound Bubbler comes with a DC adapter.

No word on price or availability.

(Via Chip Chick)

This iPod docking clock radio lets you view the time projected in large bright digits on a wall or ceiling, and in 8-inch high characters on the backlit LCD.

Dual independent alarms can be set to wake to an iPod®, the AM/FM radio with 20-station memory for push-button tuning convenience, or a buzzer. The universal docking station stores and charges your iPod® and plays your tracks through stereo-quality 2.5″ speakers in a compact ABS cabinet that fits on a nightstand.

The clock also features snooze/dimmer control, sleep timer, and displays temperature and humidity. Includes a multi-function remote (CR2025 battery included), battery backup for clock (requires 2 AAA batteries), and dock adapters for older iPod®s. Plugs into AC.

The iPod Dock with Projection Clock and Radio measures 5 1/2(H) x 11(W) x 4 1/2(D) inches and is available from Hammacher Schlemmer for $149.95.

This dock from NewerTech allows you to use your iPhone to make conference calls as well as listen to your music through the built-in speaker – all while your Apple mobile phone is being charged at the same time.

Features:

• Display and controls iPhone with the latest iPod touch operation and play functions.
• Charges iPhone while docked.
• Speaker power output: 2 watt x 2
• Dimensions: speaker dock: 7.8(W)in. x 4.7(H)in., Microphone: 9.8(H)in.

The black and white iPhone Dock with Speaker & Hands-Free Mic will retail for $34.99 when it goes on sale on January 28.

(Via Chip Chick, Digital Drops, Gizmodo and Gizmología)

This black iPod-compatible desk lamp features two neodyminium speakers and supports all iPod models and audio players with a headphone port.

The lamp measures 18H x 10W inches and is provided with an adjustable gooseneck arm. It comes with a 230V/120V or 240 volt adaptor.

The Halogen iPod Desk Lamp is available for $24 at Wal-Mart.

(Via 7Gadgets)

Ion are known for their USB supported turntables and has now come up with a new version featuring an iPod dock for easy use.

The belt-driven turntable converts and saves your vinyl records to MP3 directly to a 5th Gen iPod or 2nd Gen Nano connected to its built-in dock.

In addition to providing high-speed vinyl audio conversion to MP3, the turntable plays LPs at 33 1/3 and 45 rpm speeds (adapter included), and its adjustable anti-skating control provides increased stereo balancing. Includes 1/8″ RCA output and cable for connection to a stereo system equipped with either a CD or AUX input.

It can also plug directly into your computer with its included USB cable, allowing you to convert your LPs to MP3 using the included recording software (PC/Mac) for the removal of scratches, hisses, and pops, but will operate with any software that supports USB audio input sound cards. 20 1/4″ W x 3″ H x 17″ D. (8 3/4 lbs.)

The iPod USB Turntable ($260) is available at Hammacher Schlemmer.

The Boynq WakeUp is described as the “most creative and best designed speaker, docking and radio alarm clock for your iPod”. I’m willing to agree, although I haven’t seen it in real life.

Three beautifully integrated LCD displays indicate the time, radio stations and input channels in a soft white light, thats intensity can be adjusted to personal preference.

Features:

• Made for iPod stereo speaker and alarm clock
• Fm radio with auto scan feature and 9 memory presets
• Wake up to your favourite iPod tune, radio or buzzer
• Snooze your alarm remotely with the full function remote control
• Built-in iPod dock allows charging and synchronization
• Pure analogue amplification for a crisp, clear distortion free and powerful high quality audio playback
• 2×10W RMS 3″ enhanced speakers form improved clarity and bass response
• Bass and treble equalizer for optimal sound control
• Stereo line-in for iPod Shuffle and auxiliary audio devices
• Stereo line-out for connection to home stereo

Boynq WakeUp is available in black or white and is compatible with all new iPods and the iPhone. No word on pricing.

(Via The Red Ferret Journal)