1. Posted: Jan 27 2008

   Just like everyone before me that has reviewed this item, I have to agree that the device, if you look at it its just a very expensive regular radio. Yes it plays your ipod, but there are other radios in the market for a fraction of the cost that will play your ipod too and do a real good job at it! The sound is just ok, the control does not turn the device off or on and sometimes works stopping lowering and switching track on the ipod, put not always. The only advantage that I see to this radio its portability in an emergency maybe (that I have not tried, cause I haven't had an emergency yet); and even then there are smaller, cheaper radios you can use for that. So unless you just want a radio, an expensive one, you'd be very disappointed with this purchase. Maybe the YiYi is better integrated (reason why I bought this radio was to play it with my ipod, in my room).

2. ( 1 of 1 found this review helpful ) Posted: Jan 12 2008

   The systems Tivoli Audio comes out with is generally amazing. This is a perfect iPod speaker system if the below is what you are looking for: 1)Does more than just pump out heavy bass but gives great clarity for mid and high tones...its from Tivoli Audio 2)Has pretty good FM reception (has only 5 presets though) and AM. 3)Is portabale and light and doesnt compromise too much on audio quality with its size 4)Offers STEREO sound and SEPERATION of left and right SPEAKERS The seperation of the speakers is really key. 5)Has alarm functionality..nothing like waking up to the right tunes 6)Looks good and has some great design elements 7)Doesnt need bulky batteries or a seperate external charger(This baby can charge NiMH/NiCad batters by itself!) 8)You dont intend to use if for an outside party..its great is average sized rooms and for a BBQ 9)Has more than a dumb remote but something that you can use for basic iPod control, radio, volume etc.. 10)Has a nifty way of docking the iPod and a universal doc There are obviously some things that could be better..but overall its a winner if what you are looking for are those 10 above

3. Posted: Dec 24 2007

   With its optional case, this is the only easily portable, decent sounding iPod sound dock I know of ... and that's it, the only reason to buy this product is its portability. The sound is acceptable, no more: a listenable, accurate midrange; a decent high end; no bass to speak of; barely adequate sound levels and; limited dynamic range. If portability isn't an issue, for the same price get the Bose sound dock for much much better sound. If price isn't an issue, get the B&W Zeppelin ($[...]). Unit distorts easily; manual tells you to turn off equalization. Remote has few options, can't hop between playlists, artists. FM reception is average. AM reception is weak. Optional case fits badly, very hard to put on. With the case on, it's ridiculously difficult to get the iPod platform out. Not practical as an alarm clock: too large, hard to read the time. Detachable speaker doesn't attach securely, wobbles. Overall impression: overpriced mediocrity.

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