CNET editors' review
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Detailed editors' rating
- Reviewed on: 05/15/2009
- Released on: 03/01/2009
Inexpensive iPod speaker systems are a dime a dozen, but every now and then we come across a product that stands out from the herd. The Brookstone iDesign Power speaker doesn't have the catchiest name or some dynamite feature, but it's easy on the eyes and ears, and a great value at $79.
Design
Measuring 5.5 inches tall by 9.75 inches wide by 5 inches deep, the iDesign Power speaker doesn't take up much more room than a lunch box. Two metallic plastic legs prop the speaker enclosure off the ground at a slightly upward angle and give the system a unique, modern look. Two 2-inch tweeters on the front of the system are covered with a removable cloth grille, while an additional 3.5-inch woofer is mounted on the bottom of the enclosure covered by a black, metal grille.
The top of the iDesign Power speaker offers a recessed, universal dock with interchangeable fittings for most iPod models. In front of the dock are buttons for volume and power. The back of the system includes a power adapter input, power mode switch (battery/adapter), and a 3.5 millimeter aux input jack discreetly placed along the right edge. The rest of the unit is fairly nondescript, aside from the battery compartment concealed on the left side that uses four AA batteries.
