iLive IBCD2817DP Portable CD Player and AM/FM Stereo Radio Boombox with iPod Docking System with Remote Control in White

Amazon Customer Reviews

(5 out of 5)

Wow great for the price!

I am not the most technological/gadget/hip person in the world. What I am is a mother of a 15 year old and I wanted a way for my daughter to listen to her IPOD in her room. This boombox is so cool - she is thrilled - it has everything she needs. The sound is great - she can use the remote control from way across the room - it has a digital clock, CD player - radio- and it looks great. I don't know how it would sound in a large family room but for my daughter's bedroom it is awesome. My husband and I scored big points with her on this!

(3 out of 5)

mid grade item

Well, it aint the best but it aint bad. It makes a buzzing sound when turned on, which isn't too great. I really like the remote control and such, but overall I thought the quality could have been a little better. It works well and I really like the sleek design. it's not a bad purchase. I don't regret getting it, but was just a tad disappointed.

(4 out of 5)

An Excellent Deal For Any iPod Owner

CONVENIENCE
I purchased the iLive because the cd player in our kitchen was on it's last legs.

I like the fact that the iLive has a CD player built into it and that my iPod charges while docked in the iLive and that there is a remote so that my kids (3 and 5) can change the songs without worrying about them knocking it off the shelf.

We look forward to bringing it with us on trips so that the kids can watch their shows (that we have downloaded onto our iPod) where ever we go.

My husband enjoys listening to ball games on the radio, my kids like to listen to their cds and we all like to listen to the iPod.

SOUND
The sound isn't anything to write home about, but it's perfectly adequate - especially considering the price. I previously purchased a basic computer speaker set specifically for my iPod for about $30 that has incredible sound. So when we're having people over or we just really want high quality sound, we plug the iPod into those speakers, but for everyday use and on the go use the iLive is a great investment.

DESIGN
I regularly get comments on the nice design of the iLive. I particularly like the face that the iPod fits in snuggly and doesn't stick out like many iPod docking stations. I don't feel I have to worry about it getting knocked off.

CONCLUSION
After owning the iLive for a few weeks I can say that I'm highly pleased with my purchase.

(4 out of 5)

good for the price

This is a very good unit for the price, what do you expect BOSE? It plays and charges your ipod (and yes your NANO-it comes with adapters to accept several size ipods), plays the radio and cd's. It's portable battery and cord operated and looks good. If you want exceptional sound you are going to pay for it.

(3 out of 5)

CD player temperamental!

The IPOD part works greaat; the CD player is temperamental though and the radio doesn't function well at all.