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- Powers and charges your iPhone and iPod devices with docking capability
- Stereo speakers
- Digital FM radio with station presets
- Backlit LCD display
- Line-in jack to connect other digital audio devices
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Perfect at the pool or a picnic, this funky portable music system channels the fun of old-school boomboxes while displaying all the style of a modern speaker system. With an integrated handle digital FM radio and a sleek look, the TagAlong Portable Boombox will have you jumping and jiving, all while charging your iPod or iPhone.
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Perfect at the pool or a picnic, this funky portable music system channels the fun of old-school boomboxes while displaying all the style of a modern speaker system. With an integrated handle digital FM radio and a sleek look, the TagAlongTM Portable Boombox will have you jumping and jiving, all while charging your iPod® or iPhone®. - Powers and charges your iPhone & iPod devices - with docking capability - Stereo speakers - Digital FM radio with station presets - Backlit LCD display - Line-in jack to connect other digital audio devices - Uses 4 "AAA" batteries (not included)
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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There's a plethora of players for ipods out there these days, so what's worth looking at with this one?
Sound: If this is where your priority lies, then this is excellent value for money. The sound, even on batteries (4 AAA's) is excellent.. a little distorted at the highest volumes, but cranks out enough for the asking price. Sure, you can do better with a Bose sounddock.. but look at the price.
Functionality: Surprisingly light and portable, for the sound you get. The ipod fits in securely enough without being too fiddly, and not too loose that it could not fall out if you are walking along. I'm still listening to the first set of batteries, so they seem to last long enough to be worthwhile too.. but I haven't been cranking out the volume for the most part. The handle does make it easy to carry. It's a little wierd getting a plug that you have to wire yourself.. so far I haven't, I've just used an adaptor. But be aware it isn't ready to use straight out of the box, until you get the plug changed or buy an adaptor. There are no abundance of features - but it does what you want it to - pays your music, on shuffle or off, with minimal fuss. Also has a line in for another source if you have one, and FM radio, which I havent used much.
Style: Well, its ok.. the silver buttons with white plastic casing and silver cover for the speakers, combined with orange in the display, is not going to sit well alongside a more stylish set of furniture and ornamanents. But if this is for a younger set, or for taking out in the car to have for picnics, the beach or whatever - then you can overlook its 80's vibe.
Value - it's mid range... and you get what you pay for- it's better than the cheap and nasty ones which can be very hit and miss for sound and build quality, but not as rich sounding as the Bose for example. But I'd be happier taking this one to the beach or with a group where damage was possible.. whereas I would think twice about doing the same with an expensive Bose player.
Overall, this is pretty much exactly as advertised.
Sound: If this is where your priority lies, then this is excellent value for money. The sound, even on batteries (4 AAA's) is excellent.. a little distorted at the highest volumes, but cranks out enough for the asking price. Sure, you can do better with a Bose sounddock.. but look at the price.
Functionality: Surprisingly light and portable, for the sound you get. The ipod fits in securely enough without being too fiddly, and not too loose that it could not fall out if you are walking along. I'm still listening to the first set of batteries, so they seem to last long enough to be worthwhile too.. but I haven't been cranking out the volume for the most part. The handle does make it easy to carry. It's a little wierd getting a plug that you have to wire yourself.. so far I haven't, I've just used an adaptor. But be aware it isn't ready to use straight out of the box, until you get the plug changed or buy an adaptor. There are no abundance of features - but it does what you want it to - pays your music, on shuffle or off, with minimal fuss. Also has a line in for another source if you have one, and FM radio, which I havent used much.
Style: Well, its ok.. the silver buttons with white plastic casing and silver cover for the speakers, combined with orange in the display, is not going to sit well alongside a more stylish set of furniture and ornamanents. But if this is for a younger set, or for taking out in the car to have for picnics, the beach or whatever - then you can overlook its 80's vibe.
Value - it's mid range... and you get what you pay for- it's better than the cheap and nasty ones which can be very hit and miss for sound and build quality, but not as rich sounding as the Bose for example. But I'd be happier taking this one to the beach or with a group where damage was possible.. whereas I would think twice about doing the same with an expensive Bose player.
Overall, this is pretty much exactly as advertised.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Now I have found an adaptor and powered up the boombox, I have to say it's BRILLIANT! It's very easy to use and the sound is great, much better than the speakers that I was given with my ipod. Some of the bass-ier music (Faithless, Massive Attack etc) which used to sound a bit tame through the ipod sounds absolutely amazing through this great little device. I kept turning up the volume! It looks quite retro, but the delivery is completely up to date. I put the music on shuffle and have been enjoying it all afternoon. It would be absolutely ideal for taking on a picnic or to the beach, on a camping holiday or at a barbecue. But I'm really enjoying listening to it around the house and will definitely listen to the radio on it too. So ten out of ten for performance and ease of use.
But... I have to take away one star because of the frustration I felt when I opened the packaging box. Inside were FIVE different plastic sachets each containing FOUR different sets of instructions in different languages. Took me ages to find the English version and so wasteful. Second gripe is that I wanted to power the boombox from the mains. There's a two-pin socket on the end of the mains lead, and a funny little UK adaptor, but neither fits the other and there's nothing in the instructions to explain what you're supposed to do. I didn't have the right batteries and was feeling really frustrated until I found a two-pin adaptor and got going.
Would appreciate it if any other reviewers have worked out how the plug works, if they'd let me know!
Thanks
Jess
But... I have to take away one star because of the frustration I felt when I opened the packaging box. Inside were FIVE different plastic sachets each containing FOUR different sets of instructions in different languages. Took me ages to find the English version and so wasteful. Second gripe is that I wanted to power the boombox from the mains. There's a two-pin socket on the end of the mains lead, and a funny little UK adaptor, but neither fits the other and there's nothing in the instructions to explain what you're supposed to do. I didn't have the right batteries and was feeling really frustrated until I found a two-pin adaptor and got going.
Would appreciate it if any other reviewers have worked out how the plug works, if they'd let me know!
Thanks
Jess
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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The trouble with the buying an iPod, is that the market is swamped with accessories for your toy, and to be honest, and awful lot of them are tripe.
Generally, if you were glancing about for a docking system, you'd probably end up salivating at the Bose iPod docking system, because it's overall quality is top-notch, in terms of use and looks, plus an awful lot of Ipod users have raved over it. The downside is that it's also quite expensive - you've probably just spent all your cash on the actual iPod and some music.
Well, this costs a fifth of the Bose system, and will frankly, for most users, do the job you need it to!
Visually, it doesn't look expensive, (reminds me of the Speak and Spell toy from the 80s), but it doesn't look awful. My iPod slides into the docking area fine, it's not loose or too tight, which can be an issue with some cheap systems. It's operation is simple enough, and if you really need me to talk you through it, you probably don't know how to use an iPod. The display, orange in colour, doesn't set my designers-eye alight, and the buttons feel cheap, but these aren't tremendously important as they do their job.
What is important is how it sounds. Usually buying cheaper goods means you sacrifice sound quality, but I was rather surprised with this - it is actually pretty good, and somewhat impressed me.
General "rock'n'pop" sounds fine, whether through the iPod or the radio... it doesn't sound too "tinny" and vocals sound strong. I own a lot of prefer bass heavy beats; House and Techno, mainly. Bass travels well. It won't rattle your teeth, of course, but its good for something so small. (Distortion and vibration of the system will occur if you turn the volume too loud, though.)
So who would want to buy this? I see it being perfect for teenagers, which might sound condescending, but at least if it was broken, it's easily replaced. It's also going to be pretty good for festivals, in your tent for example... but I admit to not trying out how long batteries last! It'd sit well in the kitchen while you cook your supper, or just general listening in the house. It is not a household stereo - but this is not aimed to be, it's a portable device, hence the built-in handle - so don't expect to hold a party with it.
If you intend on using this indoors, then you'll need to sort out the mains cable. Memorex have included one US power cable, and spare alternative plugs, which you need to wire yourself! It's be easier to buy a plug-convertor for a few quid than rewire the spare UK plug.
People do judge books by their covers and price, so I wouldn't blame you for ignoring this. However, at the time of writing there's only 1 review of this on Amazon - which doesn't seem fair. It performs admirably, but doesn't look amazing. For fifty squid, it's good value, but if this were more expensive, I would look elsewhere. But, if you have a tight budget you can do far worse.
4/5
Generally, if you were glancing about for a docking system, you'd probably end up salivating at the Bose iPod docking system, because it's overall quality is top-notch, in terms of use and looks, plus an awful lot of Ipod users have raved over it. The downside is that it's also quite expensive - you've probably just spent all your cash on the actual iPod and some music.
Well, this costs a fifth of the Bose system, and will frankly, for most users, do the job you need it to!
Visually, it doesn't look expensive, (reminds me of the Speak and Spell toy from the 80s), but it doesn't look awful. My iPod slides into the docking area fine, it's not loose or too tight, which can be an issue with some cheap systems. It's operation is simple enough, and if you really need me to talk you through it, you probably don't know how to use an iPod. The display, orange in colour, doesn't set my designers-eye alight, and the buttons feel cheap, but these aren't tremendously important as they do their job.
What is important is how it sounds. Usually buying cheaper goods means you sacrifice sound quality, but I was rather surprised with this - it is actually pretty good, and somewhat impressed me.
General "rock'n'pop" sounds fine, whether through the iPod or the radio... it doesn't sound too "tinny" and vocals sound strong. I own a lot of prefer bass heavy beats; House and Techno, mainly. Bass travels well. It won't rattle your teeth, of course, but its good for something so small. (Distortion and vibration of the system will occur if you turn the volume too loud, though.)
So who would want to buy this? I see it being perfect for teenagers, which might sound condescending, but at least if it was broken, it's easily replaced. It's also going to be pretty good for festivals, in your tent for example... but I admit to not trying out how long batteries last! It'd sit well in the kitchen while you cook your supper, or just general listening in the house. It is not a household stereo - but this is not aimed to be, it's a portable device, hence the built-in handle - so don't expect to hold a party with it.
If you intend on using this indoors, then you'll need to sort out the mains cable. Memorex have included one US power cable, and spare alternative plugs, which you need to wire yourself! It's be easier to buy a plug-convertor for a few quid than rewire the spare UK plug.
People do judge books by their covers and price, so I wouldn't blame you for ignoring this. However, at the time of writing there's only 1 review of this on Amazon - which doesn't seem fair. It performs admirably, but doesn't look amazing. For fifty squid, it's good value, but if this were more expensive, I would look elsewhere. But, if you have a tight budget you can do far worse.
4/5
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