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Bose SoundDock Portable digital music system - Gloss Black | 
 enlarge | Brand: Bose
Category: CE
List Price: $399.99
Buy New: $320.98
You Save: $79.01 (20%)
New (15) Used (1) from $300.00
Rating:  41 reviews
Color: Black
Batteries Included: Yes
Battery: 1 Lithium Ion
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5
Dimensions (in): 12 x 14 x 9
MPN: S-DOCK-BK
Model: 43085
UPC: 017817417778
EAN: 0017817417778
ASIN: B000V2FJAS
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | More efficient and higher quality audio reproduction than other battery-powered iPod speakers. | | • | Works with any iPod featuring a click wheel, including all nano, mini, photo and video models. Also plays music with iPhoneTM. | | • | Rechargeable Li-ion battery gives more playing time per charge than other types of rechargeables | | • | Built-in carry handle and rotating dock enable quick and easy transport from place to place | | • | Auxiliary input for playing other audio sources, like a portable DVD, CD or other MP3 player. |
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Product Description
High-quality sound from your iPod - now made portable. Enjoy acclaimed SoundDock performance almost anywhere.The SoundDock Portable digital music system reproduces music with fullness and clarity unmatched by other battery-powered iPod speakers, from a design even slimmer than our original. Proprietary Bose technologies let you enjoy your iPod out loud in more locationswithout compromising sound quality.A rechargeable lithium-ion battery (included) provides more powerand longer playing time than most other rechargeable batteries. The rotating dock disappears for storage and protection during transit. And a molded handle makes it easy to carry the system from place to place.Just dock and play all iPod models featuring a click wheel, including all nano, mini, photo, and video models. The system also plays music from your iPhoneTM.* The iPod charges as it plays for uninterrupted music enjoyment. A custom remote easily controls the system and basic iPod functions, including playlist navigation. Auxiliary input lets you play other portable sources, too.The SoundDock Portable digital music system. Unsurpassed performance and portability for the serious iPod listenerfrom the most respected name in sound.*In the event of audio interference, set iPhone to airplane mode.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 36 more reviews...
 Didn't work December 1, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this iPod player to replace another Bose iPod player that stopped working. I tried to use it with two 3rd generation iPods but it didn't work. It started, played for a few seconds and then the iPod froze. It happened with both iPods. I returned it.
 It's Perfect for What it is Designed For November 22, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am a long time Bose customer so I will address issues that I have heard about this player from other people. Others here have given you the technical information so I will give you just an "experience" opinion. I use mine with the I-Touch.
Some people claim that they are not happy with the sound quality of this product. Does it have the same "ummph" as my 18 year old big, bold, Bose Towers? No, it does not. Those towers fill my entire house with earth shattering sound.
This product is "portable" and made for being carried from room to room without having to plug it in, or better yet, for superior quality outdoors; perhaps a picnic or camping trip. It does indeed give me the same sweet, full, sounds as my other Bose products. I use it in my kitchen or take it in the bathroom with me for showers. We also use it outside in the backyard when we have the chiminea roaring. Add a nice glass of wine and some Mozart and life is wonderful!
Another reviewer said the sound was bad, too much bass or some such thing. You must remember that this unit is made for I-touch and I-phones etc. that have their own equalizer built into them. You must adjust the equalizer through the players setting options, not the device (speakers). I do wish it had it's own equalizer as I detest the preset choices that I must scroll through for each type of music that I listen to. As I listen to all types of music, I must do it often. There is one pre-set in my I-Touch that handles rock, pop etc. without having to change it much, but classical needs and adjustment. Yet, if you use the equalizer then you should not have any problems with sound. It is a Bose and more than capable of reproducing whatever sounds your settings are set for.
Battery Life is excellent if you do not choose to blast it as loud as it will go, and it will go quite loud. The manual said it lasts approximately 3 hours listening at full volume, but I have not yet had it run out of battery, or need to be recharged during many hours of playback at a reasonable volume (I am not 20 anymore, perhaps that has something to do with it). We used it outside one night for 6 hours easy without the battery giving me any problems or needing to be plugged in. I am waiting for the prices to go down to purchase an extra battery, just in case.
Electricity issues? I have not noticed any change what-so-ever in my electricity bill. I thought that was a non-helpful review.
I love this little docking station and fully recommend it; so long as you are buying it for what it was designed for. If your looking for something to fill an entire LARGE house, apartment, or room with sound, then either get the Bose 901's, or the Wave Radio/CD player (for apartments).
If you want something you dock and charge your I-pods with while your at the beach, camping, in the backyard, or just taking a shower... this is it.
This product is AWESOME!!! November 17, 2008
I received one for Christmas last year (2007) and have used it extensively. It even provided background music for a party of 100 people in a huge party room. People could not believe the sound was coming from this small thing. The quality and sound of the music is untouchable. The battery has lasted over 4 hours at a time with the volume pretty loud. Incredible! And I have not had a single problem. I have used it with 3 different ipods (2 different nanos, classic 80 gb, and ipod touch) and all work just fine. Well worth the money!!
Bose iPod Sound Dock - PORTABLE October 28, 2008
I come from a family of Bose users. I bought my first Bose speakers about 20 years ago. I got this portable iPod dock unit today. I am not surprised at the quality of sound. I am already used to it. Nothing else can compare. I tried another brand but had to return it.
When listening to Beethoven tonite, it's like the orchestra is in the same room as you are. The full-bodied sound quality is so unique it simply cannot be paralled nor questioned.
YES, you will undoubtedly feel some pain in your pocketbook when you buy this product. It is very expensive but the enjoyment you will get out of it will last through many years and for that alone, it is worth paying the extra $$$.
If you were to keep this unit for 3 years, you will have paid 36 cents a day for enjoyment that is totally priceless.
Bottom line -- this is the ROLLS ROYCE of sound docks. The best sound to ever come out of an iPod sound dock system.
Stupendous sound from such a size October 21, 2008
I picked up one of these for the bedroom. It really shines when hooked up to a 3G iPhone... You not only get remote-control access to your iTunes songs on the iPhone, or over wifi/3G, you get fantastic sound from music generation or streaming apps such as Easy Relax (free configurable ambient noise generator, fantastic to sleep to), last.fm (the "recommended radio" feature is excellent), Pandora, the built-in alarms, incoming phone call rings, and other application sources of sound. I just wish the remote could send forward-track messages to applications other than the built in iPod software player.
They have some kind of anti-vibration technology going on so even at loud volumes and with lots of bass, the unit doesn't vibrate at all. Knock Bose all you want, they still have some smart people there...
Trust me- You will not believe the sound from this thing, and since it's portable you can now bring it anywhere- party on the patio or roof, other rooms, just outside the bathroom door while you shower (it's probably not moisture-proof!), on business trips, in a dorm room, etc.
It is not cheap but you are certainly getting what you are paying for with this device.
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