Of course, clock radios abound, but as with everything Apple related, it packs a few innovative perks that makes it stand out from all the others.

Featuring a veritable fusion of speakers, alarm function and Apple aesthetics, the iH5 Stereo Clock Radio is a welcome replacement to the jarring buzz of typical alarm clocks that rudely interrupts sleep. The compact unit, which comes with stereo speakers and drift-free FM/AM radio tuning integrates perfectly with your favorite digital music player.

SDI, the creator of iHome seems to understand that the bleary mind of the recently awoken needs something less grating to the ears and more simple to look at. The iHome is designed to complement the aesthetic simplicity of your iPod with display features and buttons that are easy to navigate and control. Not only does your selected playlist lull you to sleep, but you get to wake up and start your day listening to tunes from your iPod music selection as well. The iHome Clock Radio picks up where it left off playing the night before or randomly selects a new tune from your collection to wake you in the morning.

Designed to be as sleek as it is functional, the iHome device mirrors the iPod’s contemporary style to set off its practical features which include: a sleep or wake to iPod setting; gradual wake and sleep volume increase (for alarm setting) and decrease (for sleep setting); a multifunction LCD with adjustable backlighting; and the ability to charge your iPod from the center dock. The device also comes with double-A battery provisions so you won’t have to worry about missing your wake-up call in the event of power failure. This feature, aptly called the Sure Alarm system will maintain your clock and alarm settings. 

The iHome iH5 Stereo Clock Radio, which supports 3rd and 4th generation iPods, the iPod mini, iPod Photo, iPod Shuffle and the iPod Video puts your digital music player to better use by incorporating a simple yet practical function that can be maximized at home. The device even features an auxiliary port that allows iHome to play music from other portable music players.

The device, designed to set off the simplicity of the iPod, with display features and buttons that are easy to control, complements your favorite music player in every way.