iPod dock

Glenn · 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?

Rik · 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.

Glenn · Jun 17, 2011, 18:18:53

It's to take to Le Mans/camping trips, so wouldn't get too much use, hence cheap.

Rik · Jun 17, 2011, 18:19:43

I understand. Waterproof would be good too.

Simon · Jun 17, 2011, 18:21:03

What was that one Clive bought, Rik?

Rik · 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.

Glenn · Jun 17, 2011, 18:25:07

The hard part seems to be the radio, there are plenty of speaker systems.

Simon · Jun 17, 2011, 18:25:35

But there was a link to it on Amazon.

Simon · Jun 17, 2011, 18:27:01

Can the iPod not provide the radio?

Rik · 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...

Rik · Jun 17, 2011, 18:31:35

No, can't find one - there was one for a cable he wanted, though.

Glenn · 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.

Glenn · 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.

Rik · Jun 17, 2011, 19:03:37

That looks OK, Glenn.

Glenn · Jun 17, 2011, 19:13:48

This looks better

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

Gary · 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.