iLive Docking System and Boombox with Speakers for iPod and MP3 Players Black
iLive Docking System and Boombox with Speakers for iPod and MP3 Players Black
The perfect starter boombox for kids, the iLive IBR2807DPBLK lets people share their iPod music with friends whether in the bedroom or outdoors. The portable system acts as an iPod docking station and charger all in one, with a built-in dock that holds the iPod 3G, iPod 4G (click wheel), iPod photo 4G, iPod video 5G and 5.5G, iPod mini, and iPod nano 1G and 2G. More importantly, the system plays all your favorite tunes through its pair of integrated speakers. Details include a sleek black housing; a blue backlit LCD display with a digital clock; an AM/FM tuner for listening to talk shows, NPR, or commercial stations; an auxiliary input jack for connecting other portable audio devices, such as an iPod shuffle or MP3 player; and an audio/video output jack for connecting the iPod photo or video directly to a TV. The IBR2807DPBLK, which runs on either AC power or eight C-size batteries, measures 13.3 by 6.6 by 7.6 inches (W x H x D), weighs 2.9 pounds, and is backed by a 90-day warranty.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars idock review
The sound quality of the product is good. The radio could use a better antenna, but the system all is in all works well.
1 Star 4th replacement and they still dont work
I have been dealing with ILIVE or DPI inc for the past year. They are impossible to get on the phone. If you dont believe me try calling your self. They have sent out 4. Count them 1,2,3,4 replacements and they all have something wrong. Like they power off by there self, the clock will read funky numbers or a loud humm sound all the time. Do your self a favor and stay away from DPI products. (GPX, Ilive) Spend the extra few bucks on something that might work.
4 Stars Bad radio
I wanted to give this product 5 stars, but while the ipod speakers work great, the radio reception stinks. Even though this boombox is compact the speakers are fantastic. It’s easy to use and fits nicely in my kitchen. I have tried to get radio stations to come in well, but they just don’t and you can’t move the antenna around, it only goes up and down.
Of note, I have the latest generation of the nano ipods. The adapters provided were not labeled for me, but I just kept trying them all until something fit.
I would definitely purchase this product again.
5 Stars Works perfectly with 4th generation ipod nano
This product is perfect for the price, it DOES charge the ipod nano, 4th generation and plays is quite nicely. Great little portable system..
4 Stars Video out does not work with iPod Classic
I have an 80gb iPod Classic and the video out does not work. After 6 weeks I finally got an email from the manufacturer that stated this feature does not work with the iPod Classic. That was the main reason I chose this one over another brand.
Other than that, this boombox is very nice. I agree with other reviewers that stated the clock is difficult to read. I have the radio sitting on my desk and can only read the time if I lean over the radio.
Also, the volume control is very touchy. You barely need to move the dial to change the volume.
Lastly, the radio tuner is not digital. It has a digital readout, but tunes manually using a dial. This means stations can fade out from time to time and the numbers on the digital readout won’t always match the actual station numbers.
Those are the negatives. Everything else is great. Decent sound for the size and money. Loud enough for what it is meant for and looks nice.
