Ipod speakers

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<p>Anyone purchase any of these? If so, what’s the advantage of the speakers v. playing the music through computer speakers? Any recommendations on Ipod speakers?</p>

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<p>computer speakers unless you have sound sticks or something aren’t made for music
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<p>I bought my son the Bose Ipod dock for his last birthday. It’s about the size of a clock radio and has great sound. It also charges the ipod while it’s docked. I thought it was perfect for a college dorm.</p>

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<p>I looked into speaker for my daughter and did a good bit of research. I decided to get her the JBL on Stage. These speakers will charge the ipod and is small enough for her to bring home during the holidays in her carry on bag. The other good portable speakers are the Altec Lansing IM3; these are also portable, charges the ipod and fold flat. Most of the sales people I spoke to like the JBL a bit better, but I couldn’t tell the difference in the sound. The JBL’s are plenty loud, expecially at 6:00AM!! Check out the speakers here:</p>

<p><a href=“http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/71501/wo/nj2VeJlMxqIo3oKh35s5IFfr7w3/0.0.11.1.0.6.15.0.2.1.3.0.3.1.7.1.1.0[/url]”>http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/71501/wo/nj2VeJlMxqIo3oKh35s5IFfr7w3/0.0.11.1.0.6.15.0.2.1.3.0.3.1.7.1.1.0&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Another endorsement for the JBL Onstage. It’s compact but loud and clear. At first I simply played music over my laptop speakers but the Onstage is infinitely better. I did prefer the Bose one (in the dedicated iPod speaker category) but it cost a lot more, so I went for the OnStage, and I don’t regret it.</p>

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<p>Bought the Onstage yesterday. Thanks to all for the pointers.
(Had it narrowed down to the Bose and the Onstage.)</p>

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<p>I purchased the Bose as a gift for my sister. Had it about 6 months now and she still absolutely loves it. She said it gives great sound, has set her alarm to wake up in the morning and can be a bit lazy so she really likes the remote control. She now uses it as her main source of music and has passed her stero on to my nephew.</p>

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<p>What is a good price for Bose and Onstage?</p>

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<p>If you buy from Apple or one of the big computer/tv/stereo chains, the Bose tend to run 299 and the onstage 159.</p>

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<p>I purchased directly from Bose. $299 free shipping. I would also suggest checking the warranty of whatever you purchase. Like Apple, if you have a problem with your Bose and you are under warranty, they will replace it free of charge. </p>

<p>(Note: if you have not done so it is totally worth it to pay the $59 for extended warranty for you Ipod.) D had a problem -getting static through her earphones, contacted apple. They sent her a reack kit, she sent the Ipod and they replaced it. Now that they have the Genius Bar in Soho, if you have a problem you can make an appointment, go to the genius bar, they willeither fix it right there or just replace it (got that advice from my sister).</p>