Bose Sounddock Portable Black Digital Music System for the iPod

by Bose

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.8 x 2.4 x 2.7 inches ; 5.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 7.6 pounds
• ASIN: B000V2HENS
• Item model number: 43091
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

Product Description

Performance and portability All the performance of the acclaimed SoundDock® digital music system with the added convenience of portability Proprietary acoustic design Patented waveguide speaker technology and powerful neodymium speakers provide more efficient and higher quality audio reproduction than other battery-powered speaker systems Slim footprint The combination of Bose proprietary technologies enables a smaller, slimmer profile with no compromise in sound quality Rechargeable lithium-ion battery More power and longer playing time than other types of rechargeable batteries. Charges whenever system is plugged into wall outlet with power cord (included) Built-in carry handle Allows quick and easy transport from place to place Rotating dock Folds neatly in place for protection during transit iPod charger Charges docked iPod/iPhoneTM from either A/C or battery power Compatibility Works with any iPod featuring a click wheel, including all nano, mini, photo, and video models. Also plays music with iPhone. (In the event of audio interference, set iPhone to Airplane Mode.) Remote control simplicity Controls volume plus basic iPod functions from almost anywhere in the room Touch-sensitive volume control buttons Enables user to adjust volume directly on speaker if remote is not readily available Auxiliary input Lets you play other audio sources, such as a portable DVD player, CD or other MP3 player Ramping volume Gradually reaches preferred volume when system is first turned on Integrated system design Matches amplifiers, equalizers and speakers for better acoustic performance, without complex component adjustments Proprietary signal processing technologies For an enjoyable listening experience at any volume level

Customer Reviews

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50 of 56 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Portable, but not durable..., November 22, 2007

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Lauren Gale (No Left Turn, NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bose Sounddock Portable Black Digital Music System for the iPod (Electronics)

I love my Bose Sounddock. For this reason, I ran to the Bose store to check out the new portable sound dock with iPod in hand. I currently use my Sounddock in different rooms when cleaning/working out/cooking/etc. So it would be such a help to have a Sounddock that was more portable, particularly when moving room to room cleaning and for when I want to work outside this spring.

But I was rather disappointed. It's simply the old Sounddock with 'cubby' to put your hand (I never understood why there wasn't way to conveniently pick up the old Sounddock) and the dock swivels in. That's it. AND for that, it's $100 more. And it's not durable. When I think 'portable', I think it means something that one can take out to a park or when camping. I wouldn't take this camping...especially since it's $400.

It's great that Bose protected the most vulnerable part of the Sounddock (the dock), but I feel like it did nothing to protect the circuitry. Would this survive a drop? I don't think so. But Bose still makes the best iPod dock there is. The sound is second to none.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great product, if you have the money to spend!, January 6, 2008

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Jay R. Chase (Houston, Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bose Sounddock Portable Black Digital Music System for the iPod (Electronics)

The Sound Dock definitely fills a niche. It allows you to hook up that Ipod without tying up any other sound devices... and it sounds awesome!! To get that sound takes a good bit of size and weight... I don't think their is much chance at any further trade-off, without spending a LOT more money.

The sound is typical Bose, rich, deep, vibrant, etc... I would be careful with the "portable" tag, because of the weight, but if you really need to, you could take it with you. No different than last decade's "Boom Box".

I use mine at work, because I really like the sound and it is low impact (just set up on the corner of my desk). I plug the Ipod in when I get to work and I've got podcasts, tunes, etc... all day long!

I suppose I could live without it, or have bought a cord to play into my old cd player, but for the money, I found this to be the most elegant and low profile solution. I highly recommend!!

All the best,

Jay

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best, February 16, 2008

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Annie (Iowa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bose Sounddock Portable Black Digital Music System for the iPod (Electronics)

Bose doesn't always have the best in sound but this qualifies as the the best. Simple to use with a great sound.