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Title: iPod dock
Post by: Glenn on Jun 17, 2011, 18:08:19
I've been looking for a cheap portable ipod dock with FM radio, does anyone use such a device, it must be able to be battery powered?
Title: Re: iPod dock
Post by: Rik on Jun 17, 2011, 18:09:40
Unfortunately, I use a Bose unit, Glenn, mains/battery powered and it charges the iPod. Sadly, it doesn't fall into the 'cheap' heading. :(
Title: Re: iPod dock
Post by: Glenn on Jun 17, 2011, 18:18:53
It's to take to Le Mans/camping trips, so wouldn't get too much use, hence cheap.
Title: Re: iPod dock
Post by: Rik on Jun 17, 2011, 18:19:43
I understand. Waterproof would be good too. :)
Title: Re: iPod dock
Post by: Simon on Jun 17, 2011, 18:21:03
What was that one Clive bought, Rik?
Title: Re: iPod dock
Post by: Rik on Jun 17, 2011, 18:23:19
He described it as a state of the art speaker for £15, but I don't think there was any more detail.
Title: Re: iPod dock
Post by: Glenn on Jun 17, 2011, 18:25:07
The hard part seems to be the radio, there are plenty of speaker systems.
Title: Re: iPod dock
Post by: Simon on Jun 17, 2011, 18:25:35
But there was a link to it on Amazon. 
Title: Re: iPod dock
Post by: Simon on Jun 17, 2011, 18:27:01
Can the iPod not provide the radio?
Title: Re: iPod dock
Post by: Rik on Jun 17, 2011, 18:29:12
Quote from: Simon on Jun 17, 2011, 18:25:35
But there was a link to it on Amazon. 

I'll have another look...
Title: Re: iPod dock
Post by: Rik on Jun 17, 2011, 18:31:35
No, can't find one - there was one for a cable he wanted, though.
Title: Re: iPod dock
Post by: Glenn on Jun 17, 2011, 18:36:03
Quote from: Simon on Jun 17, 2011, 18:27:01
Can the iPod not provide the radio?

No radio on the iPod Touch 2G as far as I know, and No WiFi available at Le Mans, where the Radio would be used.
Title: Re: iPod dock
Post by: Glenn on Jun 17, 2011, 19:00:52
http://www.amazon.co.uk/JVC-RAP1B-iPhone-Speaker-Clock/dp/B003KUHKQ4/ref=sr_1_31?ie=UTF8&qid=1308333423&sr=8-31 may fit the bill.
Title: Re: iPod dock
Post by: Rik on Jun 17, 2011, 19:03:37
That looks OK, Glenn.  :thumb:
Title: Re: iPod dock
Post by: Glenn on Jun 17, 2011, 19:13:48
This looks better  ;D http://www.thehut.com/electronics/ipod-docks/jvc-portable-clock-radio-audio-system-ra-p1b-ipod/iphone/10291396.html?utm_source=googleprod&utm_medium=gp&utm_campaign=gp_technology&affil=BUYAT
Title: Re: iPod dock
Post by: Gary on Jun 18, 2011, 09:31:43
Quote from: Rik on Jun 17, 2011, 18:09:40
Unfortunately, I use a Bose unit, Glenn, mains/battery powered and it charges the iPod. Sadly, it doesn't fall into the 'cheap' heading. :(
I use a Sony TDM-IP 50 DMImport device for my 2400ES, it was £51 beats having a separate device, it has a very ZX81 style on screen menu though but I can watch video and listen to music slect what I want via the  amps remote control and its sounds great though the Pioneer speakers.