Tivoli Audio iPAL Portable Audio Laboratory AM/FM Radio, Silver/White
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Customer Review: Excellent portable for iPod
Summary: 5 Stars
I chose the Tivoli over many other competing brands and makes/models for my iPod. The advantages: It has really good sound for such a small unit. Really. It is small. It has a rechargeable battery that holds the charge for a long time. It is also compatible with other audio inputs (not just an iPod). it has an excellent AM/FM tuner built in, so it can stand alone.
Cons: it does not auto-dock with an iPod, BUT you can get a nice case which holds the iPod at the same time. It does not auto-charge your iPod: if you need to run for DAYS, then this is not a great choice. I typically get well into 40 hours continuous operations without a hassle. It is not stereo.... BUT note that all the competitors with "stereo" speakers only 8" apart will not produce a stereo image to your ears anyway.
Customer Review: You will love the iPal!
Summary: 5 Stars
Although initially hesitant to spend so much money on such a tiny thing, I went ahead and took the plunge. It is perhaps the best $150 I ever spent! The iPal is extremely versatile and portable. It's not much larger than my hand, yet sounds as good as our full stereo system (OK, maybe not exactly as good, but extremely impressive for being so tiny). The best part is that I can carry it to any room with ease (kitchen, back porch, hallway) and hook it up to my iPod, computer and CD player (anything with a headphone jack). It also has a radio that gets great reception - I'm able to pick up stations that our stereo system and other radios can't get. I am glad I decided to choose the Tivoli iPal over the Bose or Klipsch iPod speaker/dock systems, which sound great but aren't nearly as versatile.Customer Review: Quality and Convenience in One
Summary: 5 Stars
After listening to both the in-motion speakers and Tivoli's iPal, the iPal's sound quality wins hands down. I wouldn't worry much about the fact that iPal is one speaker while in-motion is in stereo since in-motion's 2 speakers are so close together anyway. If you're an audiophile, choice is easy...get the iPal. The convenience of in-motion's dock is nice, but certainly you can live without. And yes, iPal is a little bulkier, but in my opinion, not much harder to travel with than in-motion. In both cases, you'll put the speaker in some type of bag. In-motion is a slimmer design while iPal is more of a cube. Again, don't sweat it...iPal's sound and AM/FM tuner more than make up for it. Listen to both and I think you'll agree with me. I absolutely enjoy the iPal (for a mobile speaker)!Customer Review: I would give it six stars if they had it!
Summary: 5 Stars
I got my Tivoli PAL as a present and was blown away when I first turned it on. It has a rubberized case and I work outside a lot so it is always with me at a job site. My brother who loves music visited one day and I played a coupled of CD's through the aux port. He bought one the next day. It's not stereo but then again unless you have a well laid out speaker seperation on a stereo you can hear the details. When you get one of these, get a little bridge cable with it for the aux input (it has a male stereo plug on both ends) so you can connect your MP3 or CD player. The radio reception on this unit is wonderful. With the ant. up I can get Boston FM stations (90 miles!) and Albany (82 miles)....wonderful.Customer Review: iPal ("iPod white") ROCKS!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Due to price, rubberized coating, and being mono, I was hesitant to purchase the iPal. Well, I broke down after reading so many positive reviews. I just got it so I can't speak for the longetivity of the battery or the durbility of the cabinet, but if first impressions are worth anything, the iPal is great. The "iPod white" cabinet is NOT "rubberized" which no one could tell me for sure before ordering. Cleaning and wear should not be an issue. As for the battery, it is at least replaceable. I won't bore anyone with the re-hashing of all the other raves about this radio...I'll just say believe them.
I'm sitting in awe of the sound coming out of this thing right now!