Sony Boombox Ipod

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Sony G-Tank Boombox RDH-GTK1i, also known as mini Muteki or Genezi. It has a dock compatible with...

Wireless Boombox just what the Dr. ordered

At $450, the Beatbox is for well-heeled music buffs only, but they’ll get a lot for their money. It features a dock for hooking up Apple audio products like the iPhone and iPod. There’s a remote control unit for changing tracks and albums at a distance. You can plug in six D batteries and run the Beatbox anywhere, or just plug it into the wall.

And of course, there’s the joy of Bluetooth listening. As with other wireless speakers I’ve tested, setup was a snap. My Android phone instantly identified the Beatbox and locked on, and within about a minute I was dancing--well, hobbling--to Michael Jackson’s “PYT.” The sound was excellent, particularly the fine, resonant bass.

I’ve never bought a Dr. Dre album and likely never will. But I’m going to hate to part with this exceptional speaker.

Take your tunes in the water with the Eco Terra boombox

The Eco Terra features a specially-designed air pressure release valve that's said to keep the case watertight while also making it easy to open at low or high altitude. The boombox also floats and, if dropped (or thrown) in the water, will adjust itself so that the two 3-inch full-range speakers always face up. There are device control buttons on the top and it's been designed to play audio with the waterproof clear shell closed or open, the latter granting access to touchscreen devices when away from the water.

Grace says that users can enjoy up to 25 hours of continuous play from four C-cell batteries and, when on dry land, the bright orange, 14.5 x 7.75 x 5-inch (368.3 x 196.85 x 127 mm), 4.8 pound (2.17 kg) unit can also be plugged into the mains via an included AC wall adapter.

The Eco Terra is available now for US$149.99 and comes supplied with a nylon shoulder strap and some carabiner clips.