iHome iP29 Portable Speaker Case for iPod and iPhone
- Compatibility: iPod mini; iPod nano 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G; iPod classic 4G, 5G, 5.5G, 6G; iPod touch 1G, 2G; iPhone 1G, 3G, 3Gs
- Charges and plays docking iPhone/iPod models
- Operates on included AC adaptor or 4AA batteries
- Tough, splash-resistant zippered speaker case
- Auxiliary input for external audio devices
Product Description
iHome Portable Stereo Speaker Case for iPhone/ iPodAmazon.com Product Description
Hanging out at school, traveling for work, or vacationing by the beach or pool, the iP29 is a great way to listen to your iPod music loud and in style. Housed in a fabric-wrapped protective shell, it’ll let you enjoy your favorite iPod tunes anywhere, anytime. Protective Case
Take your iPod anywhere in iHome’s rugged, splash-resistant protective case. Perfect for those outdoor uses, it features a portable, low-profile design that goes anywhere your active life does. Play and Charge Your iPod
The built-in dock lets you charge your iPod when connected to AC adaptor. Big Sound, Small Package
The iP29 offers great stereo sound in a lightweight case. The built-in MaxxBass effect enhances the low-end for a little more “oomph.” Auxiliary Input
The auxiliary line-in jack is perfect for other MP3 players and audio devices. <... More >>
iHome iP29 Portable Speaker Case for iPod and iPhone
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4 comments
Marc Bernstein on January 17, 2010 at 2:33 am
Okay device but only three stars.
Why okay–
Its small and looks good
Why not so good
Sound is very marginal–not terrible but close to terrible.
Would be better with rechargeable batteries.
Does not open as wide as the clamshell device should allow.
Way to price for what it is.
Still it works and is really a nifty concept that just falls a bit short of my hopes for it.
jason in ABQ on January 17, 2010 at 4:35 am
Perfect TRAVELING sound system for iPhone. Had it operating 10 minutes after opening the box.
M. Hermosillo on January 17, 2010 at 6:26 am
I just got my IHOME Portable Stereo for my Ipod Nano. I had been looking for a portable battery operated travel stereo that was sturdy for me to put in a suitcase or carry without getting damaged. I had it working in about 10-15 minutes as long it took me to unwrap everything and decide which docking piece I needed.
It’s so easy to use.
I agree the lid kind of wants to close if you have it on a flat surface and it lightly rests on my ipod..which ok but if they would have made the straps a little bit longer it would have stayed open on it’s own.
Not a big deal.
It’s good sound for a small player and for the price. I”m not disappointed unless your used to listening to a several hundred dollar BOSE or need alot of BASS. I’m happy with it. I’m planning on taking it to the park for a picnic or camping or to the softball park to play in the dugout. I don’t necessarily need the public far away to hear it but those around me can enjoy the music. Close it , zip it and stuff it in a bag.. done!! I’m happy so far.
Wish list and I’d play a little more for them.
1. Remote
2. Compartment to store the other docking size pieces and for the line-in jack cable for other mp3’s.
mtbRoadie on January 17, 2010 at 7:48 am
I’ve long been looking for a truly portable (battery capable) set of speakers for my iPhone that actually have good sound. iHome delivers! For its size and cost, the sounds is among the best I’ve heard. No, you’re not going to get thumping bass from a speaker like this – some sacrifices have to be made for the size. That said, this speaker can get quite loud with good tone and no (or very minimal) distortion at max volume. I also like that it comes with the AC adapter and an auxiliary line cord (for hooking up other equipment) included. It also charges your iPhone/iPod while docked when it’s on AC power. When away from power, the 4 AA batteries last quite awhile as well – even at medium volumes (which is pretty loud for this speaker). I’m still trying to kill the original set after about 6 hours of continuous music playback.
My iPhone docks securely without an adapter while still in the case (Incase Slider)! That was a big factor for me – not having to remove the case in order to dock. There are also adapters available for various iPods.
Construction wise, it seems well built and is very compact when zippered closed. I do have two suggestions for a revision, however. The first is that the zipper is quite stiff and you need a good deal of force to zip it open/closed. Perhaps this will give more after repeated use. The final complaint concerns the straps that hold the speaker open. With my iPhone docked, it serves to keep the speaker open. Without it, the straps aren’t quite long enough and the top of the case keeps wanting to close. If they’d made the straps just a few millimeters longer, it would solve this. My solution is simple – just put something (like a couple of magazines) under the front of the speaker and let gravity keep it open. Again, this is only an issue if you don’t have an iPhone or iPod Touch docked. For these reasons, however, I can’t give it 5-stars.
Overall, I highly recommend this portable speaker for iPhone and iPod users. It really does have excellent sound for its size and reasonable price! Being somewhat of an electronics snob, I continue to be impressed with the products iHome is releasing. It’s obvious they do a lot of research to find out what people are looking for in their products and they put them together with quality.