If you want an iPhone docking station primarily for charging your Smartphone, telling time, and as an alarm clock, then there is no need to spend $100 and up on an iHome or other speaker station when you can get the Uncommon Goods Colored iPhone Alarm Dock for a much more reasonable $30.
As you might guess, the docks come in several different colors to fit any room and any personality. Its hollow structure is light and easy to transport and since it is not an actual speaker, just a decorative dock, setup could not be any easier. There are only two simple steps. The first is to download an alarm clock app for your iPhone. This is optional as you can use the alarm clock that comes on the phone, but other apps will provide different clock designs and options. The second step is to thread the USB charger through the dock so you can charge your phone when it is on the dock. After that, your dock is all ready to compliment your room by hiding the wires to charge your phone and helping to show off your device.
The Color iPhone Alarm Dock is great for any dorm room and will help prevent you from misplacing your phone at night. It is currently only available for the iPhone 3 and 4/4S with the iPhone 5 version is coming out in January according to the Uncommon Goods website.