iHome iP29 Portable Speaker Case for iPod and iPhone (Black) Review

I've long been looking for a truly portable (battery capable) set of speakers for my iPhone that actually have good sound.iHome delivers!For its size and cost, the sounds is among the best I've heard.No, you're not going to get thumping bass from a speaker like this - some sacrifices have to be made for the size.That said, this speaker can get quite loud with good tone and no (or very minimal) distortion at max volume.I also like that it comes with the AC adapter and an auxiliary line cord (for hooking up other equipment) included.It also charges your iPhone/iPod while docked when it's on AC power.When away from power, the 4 AA batteries last quite awhile as well - even at medium volumes (which is pretty loud for this speaker).I'm still trying to kill the original set after about 6 hours of continuous music playback.

My iPhone docks securely without an adapter while still in the case (Incase Slider)!That was a big factor for me - not having to remove the case in order to dock.There are also adapters available for various iPods.

Construction wise, it seems well built and is very compact when zippered closed.I do have two suggestions for a revision, however.The first is that the zipper is quite stiff and you need a good deal of force to zip it open/closed.Perhaps this will give more after repeated use.The final complaint concerns the straps that hold the speaker open.With my iPhone docked, it serves to keep the speaker open.Without it, the straps aren't quite long enough and the top of the case keeps wanting to close.If they'd made the straps just a few millimeters longer, it would solve this.My solution is simple - just put something (like a couple of magazines) under the front of the speaker and let gravity keep it open.Again, this is only an issue if you don't have an iPhone or iPod Touch docked.For these reasons, however, I can't give it 5-stars.

Overall, I highly recommend this portable speaker for iPhone and iPod users.It really does have excellent sound for its size and reasonable price!Being somewhat of an electronics snob, I continue to be impressed with the products iHome is releasing.It's obvious they do a lot of research to find out what people are looking for in their products and they put them together with quality.

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Product Description:
Hanging out at school, traveling for work, or vacationing by the beach or pool, the iP29 is a great way to listen to your iPod music loud and in style. Housed in a fabric-wrapped protective shell, it'll let you enjoy your favorite iPod tunes anywhere, anytime.


Protective Case
Take your iPod anywhere in iHome's rugged, splash-resistant protective case. Perfect for those outdoor uses, it features a portable, low-profile design that goes anywhere your active life does.
Play and Charge Your iPod
The built-in dock lets you charge your iPod when connected to AC adaptor.
Big Sound, Small Package
The iP29 offers great stereo sound in a lightweight case. The built-in MaxxBass effect enhances the low-end for a little more "oomph."
Auxiliary Input
The auxiliary line-in jack is perfect for other MP3 players and audio devices.
Portable Power
When you're near a power outlet, use the included AC power adapter. When you're on the go, just pop in four AA batteries. (Note that iPod won't charge when running on batteries.)
What's in the Box
iHome iP29 (Black), AC Adapter, iPod Dock Inserts, User's Manual

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