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Creative TravelSound i80 for iPod Nano

Reviewed by

Jasmine France

on 04/22/2008

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Quick specs
Type of speaker: portable speakers
Dimensions (WxDxH): 2.3 in x 0.9 in x 3.9 in
Color: High-gloss white
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The good: The Creative TravelSound i80 offers a unique, supercompact design and an integrated iPod dock. It comes with a stand, travel pouch, and power adapter.

The bad: The Creative TravelSound i80 suffers from tinny sound and lacks stereo separation. It will not work with any player other than the third-generation iPod Nano.

The bottom line: The Creative TravelSound i80 speaker is a solid option for third-generation iPod Nano owners who value portability and integration over top-notch sound quality.

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CNET editors' rating: 3.0 stars Good
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Reviewed by:
Jasmine France
Reviewed on: 04/22/2008

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Creative TravelSound i80

If you're an iPod owner searching for a way to share tunes, there's no shortage of iPod speakers from which to choose. The problem is distinguishing them from one another, and one of the easiest ways is to look for something with a unique or innovative design. Creative Labs manages to do both with the TravelSound i80 for iPod Nano, an ultracompact speaker that sells for $80 and gets surprisingly loud. It's only compatible with the third-generation iPod Nanos and it doesn't sound great, but it's cute and travel-friendly, so it's still a solid choice for frequent-fliers with an eye for design.

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"good size, deplorable sound"

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alaTest.com

Editors' rating: 90

Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 53 reviews of Creative TravelSound i from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 65/100 and users 79/100. Comparing these reviews to 98866 other Speakers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 90/100 = Excellent.

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applesource.com.au

Summary: Performance for the TravelSound i80 is mixed. On the one hand, it gets shockingly loud for a speaker of this size. Also, the rated battery life of 15 hours is plenty adequate, and the fact that it charges the Nano while plugged in is nice. However, ...

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news.com.au

Editors' rating: 60

Summary: The TravelSound i80 is a truly portable iPod nano speaker with a long battery life to suit. However, its design and portability are let down by poor quality speakers that ruin the overall experience.

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wired.com

Editors' rating: 80

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goodgearguide.com.au

Editors' rating: 60

Summary: The TravelSound i80 is a truly portable iPod nano speaker with a long battery life to suit. Nevertheless, its design and portability are let down by poor quality speakers that ruin the overall experience.

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