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	John Falcone, senior associate editor	Whether you want to listen to NPR in the morning, your favorite talk show, a midsummer ballgame, or a quick weather report, there are plenty of choices when it comes to tabletop radios. Unlike models with built-in CD players or satellite radios that will cost you upward of $500, these models are strictly limited to AM and FM. But unlike the clock radio sitting on your nightstand, each of the models shown below is distinguished by great sound quality. And except for Boston's Recepter, these units can accept an external input--perfect for listening to your iPod sans headphones. Better still, in a departure from all the overly complex gear that dominates the rest of your house, these products focus on simplicity: we can guarantee you'll never need to call tech support to get them working.

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Product name	Boston Acoustics Recepter radio (charcoal)	Tivoli Audio iPAL	Tivoli Audio Model One (maple/green)

Review date	July 29, 2004	July 27, 2004	December 15, 2004

Editors' rating (Editors' rating explained)	7.1 Very good	7.2 Very good	6.7 Good

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Review summary	With its deep and detailed sound, the Boston Acoustics Recepter may well be the world's best tabletop clock radio.	While not stereo, the iPod-friendly Tivoli Audio iPAL portable radio delivers full and rich sound.	It may not be portable like the PAL, but Tivoli's original table radio delivers a full, rich sound.

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Basic Specs
	• 4 lbs • 7.6 in x 6.1 in x 4.3 in Full specifications	• -1 • 3.5 lbs • Nickel metal hydride • 3.69 in x 3.88 in x 6.25 in Full specifications	• 5.1 lbs • Mono • 1 year warranty • Radio tuner • 8.4 in x 5.2 in x 4.5 in Full specifications

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