iLive Docking System and Boombox with Speakers for iPod and MP3 Players (Black)

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13 x 6.5 x 7.8 inches ; 5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000OH99JW
• Item model number: IBR2807DPBLK
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (72 customer reviews)

Product Description

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.

Product Description

Ipod Docking Sytem With Speakers Blue Backlit Lcd Display With Digital Clock Am/Fm Radio Aux-In Jack For Audio Players Audio & Video Output Jack Portable Acts As A Docking Station Apple -Certified Ipod Docking Station Includes Ac/Dc Dual Power & Detachable Ac Cord Requires 8 C Batteries Black

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

39 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what I expected (and it works with iPod Nano 3G), March 28, 2008

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X_HOBBES (NJ, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: iLive Docking System and Boombox with Speakers for iPod and MP3 Players (Black) (Electronics)

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!

44 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Better than higher priced alternatives, May 9, 2007

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K. King (Louisville, KY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: iLive Docking System and Boombox with Speakers for iPod and MP3 Players (Black) (Electronics)

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.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars iB3 iLive ipod docking system/boombox, May 29, 2008

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kmacgregor "traveler" (NY, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: iLive Docking System and Boombox with Speakers for iPod and MP3 Players (Black) (Electronics)

received the item fast from amazon,par for the course. the ib3 works great looks good (black) just the right size for travel and charges your ipod also. comes with plates to fit all ipods and the little dock connector inside the ib3 slides to aline with all ipods. my 30 gig 5.5 ipod fits nicely, but could fit a little more snugly, but just don't let anything snag or pull your ipod from in between the handle and the ipod or it could cause a problem, it may weaken the docking connector.

sounds good for the price, and sounds loud enough to fill a hotel room or dorm room and next to you at the beach. not too tinny with the sound. those who want digital tuning for the radio and mega-bass sound should spend more than $30.00 and get what they are looking for.

but i must add that if you change your EQ control on your ipod to 'small speakers' or 'bass booster' you will be satified with the sound coming out of this small portable unit!

all in all for the money and the purpose this hits the spot! 3in1, charges, plays radio and is very portable. just don't keep ipod docked when not using A/C or it will charge off the batteries!