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iLive Docking System and Boombox with Speakers for iPod and MP3 Players (Black) | 
 enlarge | Brand: GPX
Category: CE
List Price: $69.99
Buy New: $37.99
You Save: $32.00 (46%)
New (14) from $32.36
Avg. Customer Rating:  43 reviews
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.9
Dimensions (in): 13 x 6.5 x 7.8
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: IBR2807DPBLK
Model: IBR2807DPBLK
UPC: 047323228070
EAN: 0047323228070
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Black iPod boombox with built-in iPod docking station | | • | Plays and charges all iPods with 30-pin dock connectors | | • | Integrated AM/FM tuner; blue backlit LCD display with digital clock | | • | Auxiliary input jack for connecting MP3 players; A/V output jack | | • | Measures 13.3 x 6.6 x 7.6 inches (W x H x D); 90-day warranty |
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Product Description
The i-Live(r) Portable iPod(r) Docking Music System works with all iPods(r), featuring a docking system with speakers, a backlit LCD display with digital clock and an AM/FM radio. The music system is known for its options and functionality, including an aux-in jack for audio players and audio and video output jacks.
Amazon.com Product Description
The perfect starter boombox for kids, the iLive IBR2807DPBLK lets people share their iPod music with friends whether in the bedroom or outdoors. The portable system acts as an iPod docking station and charger all in one, with a built-in dock that holds the iPod 3G, iPod 4G (click wheel), iPod photo 4G, iPod video 5G and 5.5G, iPod mini, and iPod nano 1G and 2G. More importantly, the system plays all your favorite tunes through its pair of integrated speakers. Details include a sleek black housing; a blue backlit LCD display with a digital clock; an AM/FM tuner for listening to talk shows, NPR, or commercial stations; an auxiliary input jack for connecting other portable audio devices, such as an iPod shuffle or MP3 player; and an audio/video output jack for connecting the iPod photo or video directly to a TV. The IBR2807DPBLK, which runs on either AC power or eight C-size batteries, measures 13.3 by 6.6 by 7.6 inches (W x H x D), weighs 2.9 pounds, and is backed by a 90-day warranty. What's in the Box
IBR2807DPBLK boombox, detachable power cord, user's manual.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 38 more reviews...
Better than higher priced alternatives May 9, 2007
24 out of 24 found this review helpful
I was looking for speakers and something to keep my iPod charged while I listened to it at work and saw this advertised at Kohl's. Checked Amazon and found it for less (and in black). Most iPod boomboxes get poor reception but this one does better than most I have seen. I have the iLuv iPod boombox for use at home but wanted something a little smaller for work. Radio gets suprisingly clear reception (usually a problem in offices) and the sound is good. Defintely not useful for a party but if you want something inexpensve, portable, with good sound and an AM/FM radio, this gets the job done. My only complaint is that the LED display can be hard to see at an angle, but that is a minor issue.
 Sounds more like a clock-radio than a boombox! September 17, 2007
24 out of 30 found this review helpful
Given the price this sells for, this is an OK value and buy, considering what it does. You can use this with your iPOD or other MP3 player (with an adapter cord which is not included) by using the headphone output jack with volume turned up. The only drawbacks are that the unit has no base/treble controls, and the cheap digital tuner is a manual flywheel type (not a pushbutton type), so the stations tend to 'drift' a bit after a while. In addition, the digital station number display is way off frequency, so for example, if you want to tune in '1100' AM, you need to tune it to '1110' or so. It also would have been nice if the unit had a 'sleep timer' to automatically turn the unit off as you sleep. The tuner display is also angled upwards, which renders it unviewable if you're lying down in bed and it's sitting on a night table. The sound is below average, with very deficient bass, and rolled-off treble. But, for the price, this is a simple and effective solution for what it does. Just don't have high expectations. MP3 files don't sound nearly as good as CD's and LP's do anyway (which previous generations grew up with), so this current generation is more accepting of mediocre sound to begin with, unfortunately.
Good Value January 6, 2008
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
This boombox with an IPOD adapter is a fairly good unit for the price. It is quite inexpensive so one should not expect it to sound like a high priced sound system.
It works for the purpose I got it - to have a decent boombox that I can plug my IPOD in to listen to at work. I am very busy while at work so I'm not as picky about sound quality as I am at home.
This unit also has adapters to fit various sized IPODs and other MP3 players.
I had tried a couple of other speaker systems for my IPOD previously and they were both terrible. This one is so much better in comparison, that it seems great.
Exactly what I expected (and it works with iPod Nano 3G) March 28, 2008
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
I expected a small boombox that could deliver enough sound to fill a small room, and not much else. I didn't buy this for it's extra features -- I got it for portable sound.
I was originally going to get one of those JBL SoundStage flying-saucer-looking things. But then, I thought about how I'd actually use it. I want to be able to carry it with me from room to room, garage, back yard, etc. The JBL SoundStage and all other tabletop speakers aren't portable like that. So, I decided to try this out. Here are my pro's and con's...
PROS:
- Small (12"w x 7"h x 6"d)
- Great clear sound (much louder and clearer than I expected)
- Portable with easy-to-grab handle
- Runs on batteries (8 C-size) or AC
- Has AM/FM radio
- Has Aux-In, Aux-Out, and Video-Out
- Charges iPod
- Comes with adapters to fit most iPods (not for the Nano 3G, but it still works; read below)
- Has Play/Pause, Next, and Previous buttons on top (but no menu features)
CONS:
- Will charge iPod even when running on batteries and turned off (if your iPod is cradled, it's charging)
- AM/FM tuner is NOT digital -- it's a rotary analog tuner with a digital display screen (no presets, etc.)
- Slide-in size adapters don't stay in place
- Kind of hard to remove an iPod from the cradle once it's fully seated
I have an iPod Nano 3G, which this is NOT designed for. However, it works perfectly fine with it. The only reason it's not supported is because it doesn't have a proper fit adapter for the Nano 3G's unique size and shape. The boombox comes with an assortment of shaped iPod holders to fit the Nano 1G and 2G, and several flat tickness plates to accomodate shallower iPods. The thickest backplate is the right thickness for the iPod Nano 3G. So, I simply inserted that thickness plate and slid in my iPod Nano 3G. It fits and works properly. However, it doesn't hug the iPod Nano 3G like it does others. So, if you toss the boombox around, your iPod 3G could fall out or possibly break the connector on the bottom. It's no worse than one of those tabletop speakers where the iPod sticks up into the air. I don't plan on tossing the boombox around, so I'm not concerned.
iPods sit very low into the cradle on this thing, which is a bit recessed back. So, getting your iPod out of the cradle can be a bit tricky. Be careful not to put your thumb on the LCD screen to try to slide it off because you could crack the screen.
Overall, I'm pleased with this product. It's not one of those "WOW" products, but it does what it's supposed to.
Enjoy!
 Nice little portable! August 3, 2007
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
For the price this is a great radio. iPod sounds great. Radio best when outdoors.
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