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Specifications:

Size: Width 11.9 in, Depth 6.5 in, Height 6.7 in, Weight 4.6 lbs.

Colors: Black, White

Power: AC 120/230 V External Power Adapter

Controls: Volume buttons beside dock, the remote, and all the usual controls on the iPod even when in the dock.

Remote: Infrared Remote buttons include off, volume, forward, backward, and play/pause.

Compatibility: Compatible with iPod touch, iPod classic, iPod 4th and 5th generation, all iPod nanos, and iPod mini.

Speakers: Speakers have a shield to protect your computer and TV from interference.

Materials: Made of a plastic frame and a metallic grill.

Watts: Approximately 50-55 watts

Connection: Docking Station

Warranty: 1 year

Awards: 2005 Red Dot Award, 2004 Fortune’s Number 1 Must Have Gadget, 2006 MacUser’s Audio of the Year Award

Included: Power Cord, Remote Control, 3 Dock Inserts

Pros:

-Even when the volume is at its highest, there is no sound distortion.

-Aesthetically pleasing in almost any room.

-Simplicity of operation

-It produces a very rich, full, clear sound at both soft and loud volumes.

-Has great, crisp treble and Bass that really kicks for such a small unit.

-Volume increases/decreases smoothly. There are no noticeable, large steps in volume.

-iPod charges while docked.

-Easily fills a small room with sound. Does a relatively good job in a large room for a small speaker system.

-Bose Customer Service is very helpful and friendly.

Cons:

-This system is not portable. It must be plugged in.

-There are no other input or output ports besides the iPod dock.

-The docking station is too skinny to accommodate the 60 GB iPod and other fatter iPods.

-Sometimes the iPod wobbles and does not seem fully supported in the slightly reclined docking station.

-User is not able to search for a song using the remote.

-The price is very high (approx. $269).