One iPod Dock too many – How do I choose?

Currently the Apple Store boasts an amazing 42 different iPod Docks and external speakers. It’s a drop in the bucket to an astounding number of iPod docks available on the market today. Your choices are even more numerous. From clock radios, to wireless doc hubs that connect your home AV systems, to portable iPod attached handheld speakers, or plain old headphone-jack desk speakers.

Things to remember:
- Not all docks are compatible with each model type of iPod.
- Not all docks are created equal. If you purchase a docking system, remember it can be returned during the return and exchange policy period at most retailers. So use it, return it or exchange it, if it doesn’t meet your expectations.


Our Top Picks.

Alarm Clock Dock - The iHome iH9B6 Clock Radio is a fantastic choice for a bed side alarm clock dock, and with decent reviews.

Speaker Dock - Bose® SoundDock® Portable Digital Music System, is a little on the pricey side, but far and away the best sound performance in a docking speaker system.

Handheld Portable – The Creative TravelSound i80 Speaker for iPod nano is great for the day at the beach. You can get your beach boogie on with this. It’s not extremely loud and boasts a 15 hour charge time.

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