Fi-Hi MASTER G Stereo Bag have a built-in 3-watt stereo amplifier and water resistant speakers for listening to music without headphones. Fi-Hiís are open-source and easily connect to any iPod , mobile phone, MP3/CD player, hand held game or multi-media device with a 3.5mm stereo mini jack. Fi-Hi requires 4 - "AA" batteries that will provide over 6 hours of non-stop block-rockiní tunes. MASTER G has an adjustable shoulder strap, foam lined pocket to store and protect most laptop computers up to 17" along with pockets for any of your mobile devices.Get it now!just only $66.46,buy it Now！click here!

• bulit in 3000 milliwatt amp and water resistant speakers
• easily connect to you iPod , MP3 or CD players
• protective compatment for most 17" computers
• lots of interior pockets and key ring
• requires 4 x "AA" batteries
• Color: Wild Style
• Brand: FI-HI ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK
• Model: 81005
• Released on: 2008-11-05

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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
Just what I was looking for!

By T. M. Inman

I purchased a DVD player a couple of years ago. I had a problem hearing it so I put it away.

Last month I decided to look on Amazon for some kind of amplifier and found the FiHi Master

G Stereo bag. It is a very nice product and the DVD player and a few movies fit right inside the bag. The Amp is run on batteries and the speakers do a fine job.

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Just toss in your bath, spa or pool and listen to music in and out of the water. Durable weather proofing ensures years of pool time fun. Listen to your favorite FM radio stations, or your music stored on SD cards. Complies to International weather proofing standards (Level IPX7) ? Up to 10 hrs battery life ? Sleep mode to automatically turn offGet it now!just only $100.30,buy it Now！click here!

• LCD display with digital clock
• FM radio w/10 memory stations
• Input USB key and SD card slot for MP3 player
• Battery powered ( 6 x AA not included)
• 2 - 2 inch speakers
• Amazon Sales Rank: #107673 in Network Media Player
• Brand: Sun Microsystems

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
Great Product!!!! USER FRIENDLY!!!!!!

By Laci

I purchased this product and LOVE it!!!!! It very user friendly and has great loud sound! I plan on purchasing several more for gifts.....There really isnt anything I dont like about it....This is great for pools, hot tubes, boats, ect. It would be great for anyone who teaches water exercise classes.

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iPod nano now has a built-in video camera that lets you spontaneously shoot video wherever you are. And that's just the beginning. It has a dramatic, polished anodized aluminum finish and a larger screen. The new Genius Mixes feature acts as your personal DJ, automatically searching your iTunes library, then making mixes you'll love. Take iPod nano anywhere and the new Pedometer counts your steps. Also making its debut: a built-in FM radio with two amazing features--iTunes Tagging and Live Pause. So the world's most popular music player now has more to play with.Get it now!just only $321.98,buy it Now！click here!

• 16 GB capacity for 4,000 songs, 14,000 photos, or 16 hours of video
• Up to 24 hours of music playback or 5 hours of video playback when fully charged
• 2.2-inch color TFT display with 240 x 376 pixel resolution
• Supports AAC, Protected AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Audible, Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV audio formats
• One-year limited warranty with single incident of complimentary telephone technical support
• Amazon Sales Rank: #2262 in Network Media Player
• Size: 16 GB
• Color: Blue
• Brand: Apple
• Model: MC066LL/A
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 4.10" h x
  1.80" w x
  2.20" l,
  .30 pounds

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iPod nano now has a built-in video camera that lets you spontaneously shoot video wherever you are. And that's just the beginning. It has a dramatic, polished anodized aluminum finish and a larger screen. The new Genius Mixes feature acts as your personal DJ, automatically searching your iTunes library, then making mixes you'll love. Take iPod nano anywhere and the new Pedometer counts your steps. Also making its debut: a built-in FM radio with two amazing features--iTunes Tagging and Live Pause. So the world's most popular music player now has more to play with.

The world's most popular music player now has more to play with. Click to enlarge.

nano Shoots Video

Video a-Go-Go
iPod nano now has a built-in video camera that lets you record fun as it happens. Then share it with friends on the Internet. It's the video camera that's small enough to take with you everywhere.

Video Recording--a Whole New Way to nano
A quick scroll through the menu takes you to the video camera. Then you're ready to record video in portrait or landscape--perfect for emailing or posting on Facebook or MobileMe. A built-in mic lets you capture audio, too. And when you play back your video on iPod nano, you'll hear the recorded audio with it. All of which means your indispensable music player is now your indispensable video camera.

Special Effects Department Included
Fifteen fun video effects let you add a little Hollywood to your video. Just scroll through, choose the effect you want--such as film grain or motion blur--and start recording. When you're done, sync iPod nano to your computer and iPhoto (or your favorite photo software) opens. Then email your miniblockbuster or post on YouTube or Facebook.

Sync, Share, and Put More You in YouTube
Connect iPod nano to your Mac, and iPhoto opens and syncs all the video you shot on iPod nano to your computer. It's just as easy on a PC when you use your favorite photo software. On a Mac, you can browse and edit your videos in iPhoto, too. The video file sizes are perfect for sharing on YouTube or emailing to friends.

Design Makes Rock More Glam
iPod nano now has a polished anodized aluminum finish in nine electrifying colors. And a larger 2.2-inch color display for your viewing pleasure.

Up to 2,000 songs, 8 hours of video, or 7,000 photos in your pocket. Click to enlarge.

Ultra-portable at 3.6 x 1.5 x 0.24 inches and just 1.28 ounces. Click to enlarge.

Available in an array of electrifying colors. Click to enlarge.

iPod nano now has a built-in video camera that lets you spontaneously shoot video wherever you are. Click to enlarge.

This Is Genius
Control your Genius. Or leave it to its own devices. Either way, Genius explores your library and finds songs that go great together.

Genius Playlists
Say you have one song you really love and want to hear other tracks that go great with it. A few clicks on iPod nano, and Genius uses that song to find other songs in your library and makes a Genius playlist for you. You can listen to the playlist right away, save it for later, or even refresh and give it another go. Count on Genius to create combinations you wouldn't have thought of yourself.

Genius Mixes
Now there's another great way to get a customized set of songs on iPod nano--have Genius do all the work. Introducing Genius Mixes. All you do is sync your iPod nano to iTunes, and Genius automatically searches your library and finds songs that sound great together to create up to 12 Genius Mixes. These mixes are like channels programmed entirely with your music. It's a great way to rediscover songs you haven't listened to in forever, and some you even forgot you had.

Go with the Cover Flow
View your album art in Cover Flow for a faster way to find the song you want to hear. Or just press and hold the center button to flip the album cover art over so you can see the songs. When you find the right song, press the center button to add it to your on-the-go playlist.

Shake to Shuffle Your Music
Hear songs in a totally random way. Just turn on Shake to Shuffle, then give iPod nano a shake and it shuffles to a different song in your music library. You never know what iPod nano will spin for you next.

Don't Just Listen to the Radio, Pause it and Tag it, Too
The new FM tuner lets you see the names of songs and artists. And two amazing features--iTunes Tagging and Live Pause--make listening to the radio nothing like listening to the radio.

FM Radio--it Gives You Yet Another Way to Rock
There's always something great on the FM dial. And now the FM tuner lets you hear your favorite morning shows on your commute and discover new music while you work out. It even shows you what and who you're listening to.1

With Live Pause, You'll Never Miss a Beat
Say you need to take a quick break from listening to your favorite radio station. iPod nano lets you pause it with a click. Another click and you're listening to your station again. You can even rewind as far back as 15 minutes, then fast-forward to catch up to the live broadcast.

iTunes Tagging--the New-Fashioned Way to Discover Music
It's quite a dilemma: You're listening to the radio and you hear a song you like, but when you go to iTunes, you can't remember the name or even who sings it. Enter iTunes Tagging. Now, you can use the Click Wheel on iPod nano to tag the song. iTunes creates a list of all your tagged songs so you can easily preview or purchase them when you sync iPod nano to iTunes.

VoiceOver--the Talk of the Music World
VoiceOver tells you the title and artist of the songs you listen to. And does it so seamlessly, you'll be surprised at how brilliant it is.

Let's Talk VoiceOver
What if you're listening to a song and want to know the title or the artist? Just use the Click Wheel or the controls on the optional Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic and VoiceOver tells you the song name and who's performing it without interrupting your music. So you're never distracted from your ride or run by looking down at your screen.

The nano now includes an FM radio with iTunes Tagging and Live Pause functions.

Capture a thought, a reminder, a class lecture, or any audio recording you want with Voice Memos.

The new Pedometer counts every step you take. Or add Nike+ shoes and a Nike + iPod Sport Kit for the perfect workout partner.

How it Works
You'll notice how smoothly and easily VoiceOver works. A lot of thought went into creating an iPod nano that not only talks, but says the right things. It all begins with iTunes and its seamless integration with iPod nano. First, iTunes reads your song information, then uses the VoiceOver Kit to generate the announcements for the songs, artists, and playlists. Just sync your iPod nano to your computer and it really speaks to you.

It Speaks Multiple Languages
Your music library has songs from all over the world--a love song from France, a bolero from Spain, a pop tune from Japan. Luckily, VoiceOver speaks fluent song.

iTunes selects the language and best voice for your song titles and artist names. It looks at song data, like the title, artist, and album information, then applies intelligent algorithms to choose the right language. For example, iTunes recognizes the song "Ya Viene el Sol? by Ozomatli as a Spanish song, so your iPod nano will automatically speak that song title and artist in Spanish. If you prefer to hear that information spoken in another language, you can change the designated VoiceOver language for that song in iTunes.

Hit the Ground Running--Or Walking
With the Nike + iPod Sport Kit (sold separately) and a built-in pedometer to help keep you motivated and track your fitness progress, iPod nano makes working out less routine.

Step it up with the New Pedometer
You take your iPod nano with you everywhere. Why not use it to stay fit? iPod nano now doubles as a Pedometer. It uses the built-in accelerometer to keep track of your steps and help you meet your fitness goals. You can create a daily step goal or set it to Always On so it counts all the steps you take, all the time. Which makes iPod nano the ideal exercise partner.

Rock and Run
Your shoes and your iPod nano team up to maximize your run. See the minutes tick by. Watch the miles unfold. Hear real-time voice feedback. All to your favorite music, including your chosen Power Song--that one song that always gets you through the home stretch.

Rock the Gym
Take Nike + iPod to the gym and minute by minute, mile by mile, you're motivated by more than music. Connect your iPod nano to a Nike + iPod compatible cardio machine. Record your pace, time, and distance as you work out. With iPod nano, every trip to the gym becomes a new challenge.

Sync
When you're finished, connect your iPod nano to your Mac or PC. iTunes automatically sends your workout data to nikeplus.com. Every workout and every run is there, ready for you to review. Get pumped for your next run with recommended challenges, custom training programs, and maps of new routes to try. Or share motivation with runners across the world.

Note to Self: Voice Memos Are Here
The built-in mic lets you capture a thought, a reminder, a class lecture, or any audio recording you want with Voice Memos.

iTunes: Your Greatest Hits
It's even easier to organize, browse, grow, and share your digital music and video collection with the new iTunes. And now you can save items with a wish list and enjoy iTunes extras--bonus features on select albums and movies--like lyrics, photos, interviews, and behind-the-scenes media.

What's in the Box
Apple iPod nano 16 GB Blue (5th Generation), Earphones, USB 2.0 cable, Dock adapter, Quick Start guide

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616 of 662 people found the following review helpful.
Very cool, handy and sleek new toy -- but don't throw away your Flip yet!!

By Nathan Andersen

Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3GCL7CCLCHZCY When Steve Jobs announced the newest generation iPod nano, he suggested that with its new video capability the nano would easily compete with the Flip Video camcorder. While someday down the line this may be a serious contender in the pocket video camera market, it's not there yet. I took some comparison footage with the iPod nano and the standard definition Flip Mino to show why. My point in all this is not to suggest that you go buy a Flip instead of an iPod nano, but that you ask yourself what it is you really want. If you want to make videos you can upload to Youtube and you want them to look pretty decent, and you don't care much about music or you already have an mp3 player, I wouldn't buy this iPod just because now it has video. On the other hand, having some video capability might be enough to give this the edge over most other music players; if games are more important to you than video, though, you'd be better off with an iPod touch.

One thing you'll notice in the footage, where I shot the same things back to back with both camcorders, is that where the Flip really shines is in low light. I shot the hamster moments at night, in a room illuminated only by a lamp. Not only did the iPod nano take grainy video, it also didn't do any kind of white balancing and the indoor lightbulb added an orange tint to the clip; I'm not sure exactly how the Flip is designed to address this (whether it automatically adjusts white balance or just has a better average setting), but the footage shows that it captured light correctly both outdoors and indoors. If you compare the hamster shots with the Flip and with the nano, I think it's clear that for indoor and lowlight there's no comparison and the Flip has the nano beat hands down. The outdoor images are closer, but I think even this small video shows greater detail in the Flip video. When you blow the images up bigger there's no comparison -- the Flip looks decent even on a big screen TV, the iPod nano footage looks like it was shot with, well, a toy camera. In all fairness, that's all it is at this point. (Note, by the way, that, like the Flip, the nano will only take video and doesn't take photos. You can manually add photos to the nano from your computer, but you can't use the onboard camera to capture stills.)

Another thing that bugs me a bit about the new iPod nano is the bizarre placement of the camera lens. It's nestled down in the corner of the backside below the screen -- exactly where it is most natural to hold this thing if you are shooting with it. Even if you just grasp the thing at the corners, there's a tendency for some part of a finger to accidentally edge into the camera frame. In fact, I found that even after I was aware of this fact I kept doing it anyways -- the way this thing fits in my hands just makes it likely I'll catch an edge of a finger in my shots unless I'm conscientious about avoiding it, and that detracts from the spontaneity this is designed to take advantage of. (I even noticed I'd done it on most of the iPod nano footage for this video comparison -- and I thought about doing it over, but then decided to leave it in just to show how easily it can happen.)

So, to sum up: what you really get with the iPod nano is a toy camera, fun to have in the pocket and very cool to have just in case there's something you want to shoot, but not quite the quality we've come to expect from the handy pocket camcorders like the Flip Mino and the Creative Vado and the Kodak Zi8, that keep getting better and better. Video is a nice new feature on the Nano, but not really a radical innovation and not a game changer.

What makes the iPod Nano worth it is that in addition to video on the fly, you get to listen to music, you get an FM radio that works quite well and even tells you what song you are listening to, you get a voice recorder (a VERY nice feature, excellent for students who can listen to music on their way to class and then record a lecture), a decent quality mini speaker, a somewhat useful pedometer, decent game options for killing time. You don't get any of that with the Flip! Sure, the new iPod nano is a toy ... but it's a very cool toy.

269 of 286 people found the following review helpful.
Awesome!

By S. K. Plante

Let's face it...we are not all clones and look for different features when it comes to an MP3 player. I wanted a small, portable player for the gym. The FM Radio feature is what I have been hoping for for a very long time! I don't need apps. I don't need to surf the web. I need to play my tunes. Genius is a great way to create a mix for the gym. The fitness tracker is incredible. And finally I can tune in to the TVs in the gym. Love it! This is exactly what I've been waiting for. Perfect device for my needs.

128 of 134 people found the following review helpful.
Best iPod Yet

By Electronic Gadgetphile

I really didn't need a new iPod as I currently own an iPhone 3G(S), two older Nanos, an older 1 GB Shuffle and two iPod Classics in 15 GB and 30 GB configurations that I recently installed new batteries in. But I HAD to have the new one and justified it to myself by Apple's seductive inclusion of an FM radio in this 5th generation edition.

Having said all of that, I am really impressed with this new 5th generation iPod Nano. I find that the FM radio has great reception and is easy to use, unlike the Apple dongle radio attachment I use on my previous generation Nano. The radio software integration is nicely done and very simple to use, set favorite stations and pause as necessary to talk on the phone and then quickly resume where the music or talk show left off for up to 15 minutes.

The playback of pre-recorded movie video is clear and the sound is very good as with earlier iPods. The video recording is point and shoot simple to use but not of very high quality - about what you would expect from a cell phone- but I really don't plan on using this as a video camera. Would have been nice if Apple had included a still camera as well but I suspect the quality would not be acceptable without adding more componentry requiring more space and cost. I did note that this iPod has a speaker built in (which I assume is the microphone as well) but its sound quality is not good.

The pedometer function (Fitness) is interesting and can be used without any external attachments. It only counts steps and not distance so I assume that I will need to multiply the counted steps by stride length to come up with distance walked. Ironically, it does have you put in your weight but I'm not certain how this is used.

The build quality is superb, the unit is very compact and light weight with Apple's customary intuitive user interfaces that make it easy to use right out of the box without reading the instructions (which I dread resorting to anyway). In summary, I am very pleased with my new iPod and am rapidly working on irrefutable justifications for its purchase before the credit card statement arrives and my wife asks, "Did you buy ANOTHER iPod?".

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DRIVE-S Chassis : Sony DRIVE-S technology provides the ultimate audio platform, upon which to build a system that caters to demanding ears! 3x Preouts with HPF/LPF : The Sony CDX-M60UI includes three preouts so you can boost your boat's sound system with minimal effort and maximum flexibility. MP3/WMA Playback : Play CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs including discs loaded with MP3s and WMA files. SAT Radio/HD Radio Adaptor ready : Upgrade your system via a simple connection and control it all from the faceplate. USB 1 Wire : Now, one single head unit can access and control your iPod, Walkman, and numerous digital music players, USB-enabled Thumb-Drives and memory devices.Get it now!just only $buy it Now！click here!

• AM/FM Radio, CD, CD-R/RW, MP3/WMA, USB, iPod marine receiver
• 52 Watts x 4 peak power with three 2V RCA preamp outputs (rear, front, sub)
• Detachable faceplate with two-line white LCD display; selectable red/blue illumination
• Features MP3/WMA playback, direct iPod control, auxiliary input; ready for HD/SAT radio adapters
• UV Resistant front panel coating and conformal coated circuit board
• Amazon Sales Rank: #11051 in Car Audio or Theater
• Color: White/Slvr
• Brand: Sony
• Model: CDXM60UI
• Dimensions: 4.40" h x
  9.50" w x
  10.70" l,
  3.96 pounds

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Rock your boat with superior sound quality and a wealth of music options. The CDX-M60UI marine CD receiver features USB 1-wire, which allows you to connect, control and charge your iPhone, iPod, or Walkman MP3 player. You can also play your CDs loaded with MP3, WMA or AAC songs. Plus, searching for songs is a snap thanks Quick-BrowZer with Jump Mode and Zappin technology. Plus, a flip-down, detachable faceplate, coated circuit board and UV-resistant paint helps keep this radio protected from the elements.

Rock your boat with superior sound quality and a wealth of music options. Click here for a larger image

Rock the Boat.

Play CDs and MP3/WMA FIles

Play back all your favorite CDs, along with CD-R/RW discs. Better yet, why not burn a CD-R/RW full of MP3 and WMA files, for hours of music on a single disc? Dial it all in with Sony's EQ3 three-band equalization to get just the sound you're after.

USB 1 Wire for iPod

Now, one single head unit can access and control your iPod, Walkman player, and numerous other digital music players, plus USB thumb drives and memory devices. Plug in your iPod and get direct control over playback, or use the Passenger Control feature to let your passenger control things directly from the iPod.

Zappin

Plays music clips by scanning your music collection. Find your favorites quickly and easily by the simple touch of the Zappin control button.

Quick-BrowZer

Quick-BrowZer lets you quickly search for and select songs while driving.

Add HD or SAT Radio with add-ons like the XT-100HD HD Receiver above.
Further safeguard your receiver from sun, salt and water with a Sony waterproof cover.

DRIVE-S Chassis

Sony DRIVE-S technology provides the ultimate audio platform, upon which to build a system that caters to demanding ears.

SAT Radio / HD Radio Adaptor Ready

The CDX-M60UI integrates seamlessly with satellite radio Sony Bus adaptors, so you can receive digital satellite radio broadcasts. Ditto on HD Radio: you can receive digital audio broadcasts when you connect an optional HD Radio tuner. Room to grow.

Three Preamp Outputs

The Sony Marine CDX-M60UI delivers 52 watts x 4, but if you need more, it also includes three preamp outputs, so you can boost your boat's sound system with minimal effort and maximum flexibility.

DM+ Advanced

This Sony original codec enhancer brings your compressed music files back to life.

UV Resistant Coating

A UV Resistant front panel coating protects faceplate helps prevent discoloration from the sun, very important in marine applications.

Conformal Circuit Board Coating

The sun's not the only damaging element out there... A conformal coating on the circuit board helps protect the electronic assembly from damage due to contamination, salt spray, moisture, fungus, dust, and corrosion, all standard fare in the harsh marine environment.

What's in the Box

Sony CDX-M60UI Marine CD Receiver, RM-X151 Wireless Remote, Parts for Installation and Connections (1 Set), Documentation

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful.
Great Boat Stereo

By LTC B

This is the third stereo I've had in my boat and I like it. It has lots of features and was very easy to install. Based on the other two stereo's I have used, this one plays cleaner, loader and allows my kids to use their MP3 players. I especially like the ability to put an MP3 CD in and let it play on shuffle for the whole afternoon. Some stereos take awhile to find the next random song, this one does it very quickly which is a big plus. The wireless remote is a nice feature but you have to be facing the stereo. The only drawback is when you change the volume if you accidently push on the volume knob, you go to the setup menu. Just a bit of a nuisance.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful.
Great Stereo

By Live for Summer

I bought a Ski Centurion Elite V 22' boat and wanted to upgrade the stereo system from the existing Alpine unit (which didn't have an i-pod port) and the older marine speakers. I installed this Sony Amp, along with the Sony CDXM60UI Marine Stereo and 6 Polk DB-651 speakers (4 in the boat & 2 on the tower). This combination has a clean crisp sound, even at a higher volume, with a nice bass. I'm so impressed with this Sony Stereo and all of its features. My installer was also impressed with how this system sounded. I would recommend it highly.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful.
Great Stereo

By D. Handy

Purchased this unit to replace my old one. Chose it for the USB iPod interface. Great unit. Local iPod interface is a bit difficult to use, but holding the MODE button down for a few seconds switches the UI back to the iPod, which is a MUST with teenagers on the boat. Added a USB extension so the kids could plug in behind the drivers seat and change the songs so I can concentrate on driving. Unit has plenty of power, separate sub outputs. One thing I recommend is shortening the 'auto-off' feature so you don't run the boats battery down at night.

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Connect with the world around you by building on the language fundamentals and conversational skills you developed in Levels 1 and 2. Learn to share your ideas and opinions, express your feelings, and talk about everyday life – your interests, your work, current events, and much more.Get it now!just only $179.00,buy it Now！click here!

• Interactive language software with proprietary speech-recognition technology
• Build on the fundamentals and conversational skills from Levels 1 and 2
• Engage in advanced-level conversations; share ideas and opinions; move toward fluency
• Audio Companion for CD or MP3 player; learning application for iPhone or iPod Touch device
• Language-enhancing games; live online lessons; includes headset with microphone
• Amazon Sales Rank: #4170 in Software
• Brand: Rosetta Stone
• Model: 27834
• Released on: 2010-09-14
• Platforms: Windows Vista, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Windows 7, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Windows XP
• Format: CD-ROM
• Original language:
  English

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Connect with the world around you by building on the fundamentals and conversational skills you developed in Levels 1 and 2. Learn to share your ideas and opinions, express your feelings and talk about everyday life, work, current events and much more.

What Will I Learn

This level will help you: Engage in advanced-level conversations Learn to share your ideas and opinions, express your feelings and talk about everyday life Move toward fluency Sample topics include: Emotions and life milestones Opinion and judgments Currency exchange and transactions Political, media, business, and religious terms

What Do I Get?

Interactive Software

Our award-wining version, complete with proprietary speech recognition technology.

Audio Companion

For your CD or MP3 player so you can review while on the go.

Headset with Microphone

For use with our state-of- the-art speech-recognition software.

Live Online Lessons

Practice sessions led by native speaking tutors.

Games & Community

Language-enhancing games move you towards real-world proficiency.

Mobile Companion

Learning application for your iPhone or iPod Touch device.

Our Method

Recreate the natural way you learned your first language and reveal skills that you already have using Dynamic Immersion. This award-winning method has been adopted by countless organizations, schools and millions of users around the world.

Learn Naturally: Discover how to speak, read, write, and understand--all without translating or memorizing. Our award-winning solution recreates how you learned your first language, unlocking your natural abilities.

Speak Confidently: Perfect your pronunciation with speech-recognition technology. Gain the confidence in your new voice as you practice with other learners in our exclusive online community and participate in online sessions coached by native tutors.

Immerse Yourself: Be surrounded by your new language. From core lessons to online sessions, Rosetta Stone gets you engaged and interacting with others.

Stay Motivated: Experience accomplishment with each moment of achievement; with dedicated success agents you will never lose sight of your language-learning goals.

Your Natural Ability. Awakened.

Natural Discovery

Learning your first language is as natural as smiling. Effortless. Rewarding. Every step in Rosetta Stone feels like that. Clear, compelling images appear precisely, in juxtaposition, conveying meaning. Intuitively, you just know what it means.

Our puzzle-like environments--a systematic presentation of sounds, images, and text--help learners absorb meaning intuitively.
Rosetta Stone's award-winning software, where you will interact by speaking, clicking, selecting phrases and writing.

Speech Activation

Rosetta Stone's proprietary speech-recognition technology provides immediate and ongoing feedback.

Build your confidence and polish your pronunciation skills with state-of-the-art speech-recognition technologies and success-filled dialogues.

Our software provides immediate and ongoing assessments of your speech through Actionable Feedback, which helps you pronounce syllables, words and sentences correctly and easily. Based on a collection of literally millions of speech samples, our proprietary speech-recognition algorithms and speech models were engineered with a singular purpose--to help you communicate with accuracy, confidence and ease.

Native Socialization

Language-learning games will keep you motivated along the way.

Practice with native speakers in our live interactive sessions and our online community. Every conversation gives you the confidence to communicate in your new language.

For many, traditional language-learning fails because it lacks real conversation. With Rosetta Stone you'll play games and chat with native speakers and other learners in our online language community. Hundreds of native-speaking tutors trained in the Rosetta Stone method are ready to help reinforce the language you're learning through live, online conversations. From Day One you'll be speaking your new language with confidence and ease.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
Improved V4 better value than V3

By Christop Glenn

I recently purchased Rosetta Stone Japanese Level III V4. I started working with Rosetta Stone in 2006 using Japanese Levels I and II (V2), then I completed Japanese Levels I, II, and III (V3) and now almost completed Level III of V4. I also completed Hebrew Levels I and II using V3.

With that said, I found V4 was an improvement over V3 because of the added Rosetta World and Rosetta Studio features. Rosetta World allows you to log in and play language learning games with other players learning the same language. Rosetta Studio allows you to sign up for web-based live tutoring; I usually sign up for a tutoring session every 10 days or so for lesson reenforcement. When you purchase this product you receive 90 days of complimentary Rosetta World and Rosetta Studio after that you have to renew your subscription. The tutors are generally good, though the call quality tends to be poor (tutors are apparently from Japan). I haven't found any features from V3 that was missing or degraded in V4.

Comparing V3/V4 with V2 is a little difficult. V2 actually taught more complex grammar concepts and vocabulary words, but at a much higher learning curb meaning there was not nearly as much reenforcement of concepts learned. For newer learners, V2 is not as learning friendly as V3/V4; however, for advanced learners with prior experience in the target language, I believe V2 is better. Once I complete LIII V4, I will probably try to buy a copy of LII V2 for vocabulary review and addition grammar practice. While I still have one unit left in LIII V4, I can tell that a Level IV and V is needed for V4 to teach all that LII V2 taught. I contacted Rosetta Stone and they said they do not have any immediate plans to release Levels 4 or 5 in Japanese.

V3/V4 has a much improved speech recognition program over V2 and is a welcome addition for practicing language speech production. V2's speech recognition software was very difficult if not impossible to operate, I had to skip it regularly to finish the lessons.

Now, the reason for the 4 stars versus the 5 star rating. I had to debate this myself and determined it is a significant con. The writing practice lessons are very difficult and somewhat impractical to use. It uses romaji (which I'm not used to reading or typing) versus kana/kanji. I actually had to learn Rosetta Stone's method for text input to understand this portion. Both the use of romaji and the weird and seemingly random word spacings is a significant distraction from an otherwise great program. I find I frequently score 100% on most if not all the lessons/tests only to score a 50% or worse on the writing portion because I can't figure out how Rosetta Stone wants it to look.

The Hebrew Rosetta Stone program uses authentic writing input methods that is identical to how native Hebrew users type Hebrew so I can't figure out why Rosetta Stone diverged so far when creating the Japanese writing lessons like they did.

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Memorex iWakeUp Clock Radio with iPod DockGet it now!just only $buy it Now！click here!

• Powers and Charges your iPod devices when docked
• Digital AM/FM Radio, iPod Dock
• Dual Alarm Funtion
• AC Power Adaptor and Remote
• Color: White
• Brand: Memorex
• Model: Mi4014WHT
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 9.50" h x
  6.30" w x
  16.30" l,
  3.90 pounds

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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
Just great!

By Patsy L. Alexander

Well, first off, sound quality is very high for a memorex, I was surprised at how good it was. I got mine used from a local thrift store, but the remote is great, simple controls, and the built in alarm is really nice, but I usually just use my Ipod. It's a great mid-level speaker, and you can't go wrong. I use an ipod touch with it, and it works just fine.

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Harman/kardon bridge ii the bridge ii ipod docking stationdocking station for all ipod models with docking connectors; plays back audio & video files while charging ipod;easy track selection with on-screen navigation;includes different inserts.Get it now!just only $129.00,buy it Now！click here!

• iPod docking station for all compatible Harman Kardon AVR home theater receivers
• Compatible with third-generation and later Click Wheel iPods, iPod photo (audio playback only), iPod mini and iPod nano
• Charges iPod
• Plays back audio and video files
• Lightweight, small and attractive
• Color: Grey
• Brand: Harman Kardon
• Model: The Bridge II
• Dimensions: 1.19" h x
  4.50" w x
  4.50" l,
  1.00 pounds

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful.
Awesome Product! harman/kardon does not disapoint!

By Owen M. Gates

I received the product today and had it working in under five minutes after opening the box. I own a second gen. 8gb touch and I was worried about the dock not charging it. However, don't worry! It does! I own an AVR 146 and it does not support the video out even though it says it does in the manual. It is a very nice looking piece of equipment. The light on the bottom in barley noticeable but adds a nice effect when you have all the lights off while jamming out. The only thing that has really bothered me so far is the cable is really thick and the dock itself is really lite so it is a little difficult to position in such a way that the dock is setting flat and facing the direction that you want it to. Overall great product! If you own a harman/kardon receiver and an i pod, it is a no brainer! Shell out the $$ and you wont be disappointed.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful.
Works with iPhone 3GS

By R. S. Kendrick

This docking station supports my iPhone 3GS and includes interface cable for multiple HK receivers (mine is the AVR 247). One caveat is when docked, the iPhone acts like an iPod, ie. the cell phone functions are disabled and the iPhone is put into "Airplane mode". At first, I thought this was an incompatibility with the iPhone, but I understand this is due to design of the iPhone and not the HK Bridge. Very pleased that the HK receiver displays the song title and playing time ... also, can advance to the next/previous song using the HK receiver controls.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
Ridiculous Price

By McTex

The Bridge is about 46% of the cost of the brand new HK receiver I bought. This thing needs to be about $40.

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The SR-100i features a surprisingly powerful bass. It is designed to deliver clean sound, nicely balanced from top to bottom. The tweeters handle the high-end, while the mid-woofers round out the midrange. In the back, bass-reflex ports enhance the lows to fill out the sound. Possessing a superior range of features and versatility, the SR-100i is the ideal iPod audio system for anyone seeking a complete hi-quality, hi-fidelity system with superior design aesthetics at an affordable price.Get it now!just only $buy it Now！click here!

• iPod/iPhone/iTouch, USB, FM and AUX functions
• Retractable iPod Dock (iPod/iPhone charges while playing)
• Slot-in CD Player supports CD, CD-R/RW, MP3 and WMA Discs
• 2-way Stereo Speakers with Bass-reflex Port
• Playback MP3 Files from USB Memory Device
• Color: Black
• Brand: Teac
• Model: SR-100i-B
• Dimensions: 13.00" h x
  25.50" w x
  12.50" l,
  11.25 pounds

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful.
Star Trek in your house!

By Software Guy

Well, I wasn't going to spend $600 on a B&W Zeppelin iPod Dock ... and then I saw this unit. Yes, it's look ... and price, sold me on it.

Along with an iPod dock (which is smart as you can push it in if you're not using it to keep the visual lines clean) it also has a radio AND a CD player that plays MP3/WMA disks AND a USB port. I have a 6th gen iPod nano on it and the overall look is very cool! It's rated at 50w per channel which is pretty powerful given that's it a souped-up speaker dock.

This speaker comes with a clean, simple ovoid remote that runs using a lithium watch battery. There is also a very retro-futuristic blue led display that lists status, volume, etc.

Teac isn't too well-known in the US, but it's your typical decent Japanese company (they're bigger in Europe).

Okay, and now to the crux of the review - how about the sound quality? For the price paid, I think it's pretty good. Note that I don't listen to music at ear-shattering levels. It has a few DSP settings including Loudness, Extra Bass, etc if you need more "boom" to your listening experience.

Verdict? 4 stars! Looks fabulous and sounds pretty good too!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
Great sound unit with nice remote control

By Gadgetman

What I liked most about this unit are its base-rich sound and features rich remote control unit. It has a particularly nice base sound as compared to my Bose Sounddock portable unit. It also added versatility with features such as a clock with sleep/wake-up timer, CD player, FM player, iPod MP3 dock, and USB connection for Flash drives. The remote control unit is also packed with functions including programmable tracks palyback in the CD and USB modes.

This unit fits well as a table-top player. It does require some open space (needs a 2' x 1' area) as the unit is larger than the typical boom-box. In comparison, the Bose Sounddock portable is a lot more portable with its lighter weight and rechargeable capability.

The iPod dock is also conveniently placed in the front of the unit. I was able to play my iPod music with no problem but it seems to have problems occasionally playing with my iPhone (the music does not play automatically) even-though the manual stated that it iPhone compatible. There are some limitations which should also be noted. The Auxiliary input uses RCA jacks. We would need to get a RCA to 3.5mm cable to connect to MP3 players. The display of this unit is also pretty limited and it only shows basic information (eg. track # but not song titles etc). The remote control is infrared based and it requires line-of-sight to operate the unit remotely.

All in all, it is a well built unit if you are looking for a table-top player with great sound-quality.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
Produce a big clean sound

By Riley0091

I love audio books and old time radio shows. At any given time I must have 200+ hours of the spoken word on my ipod so when it came time to choose a stereo system with an ipod docking/ recharging station I wanted something topnotch. I looked at a few others but decided on the TEAC SR-100B mainly because of the price and design. I am very happy with my choice. The system delivers a powerful crisp sound and play MP3 cds, which I have hundreds of. The only flaw the system has is that the remote control is asymmetrical so half of the time I'm holding the wrong end. A small inconvenience but relatively nothing compared to overall design and performance of this system.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful.
Very Good Audio - Touchy Interface

By Gallery90

I keep my eyes open for music players that have large storage capacity and very good audio quality.

My favorite player has been the Sony NWZ-S739F (the 16GB version that was never sold in the US). The Sony is about as close to a perfect player as I could hope for: Small, good display, superior tactile controls, SensMe (some people think that is a gimmick, but it scans your music and groups it into different "moods), good battery life, and good noise cancelling ear-buds. But one of these days it will pass on (or the battery will conk out). I also have my original NWZ-S738F (8GB) but that means more managing of my tunes.

Cowon is a bit of an under-the-radar manufacturer, but has a strong following among people who are looking for good audio quality and a wider range of playback formats (MP3/2, WMA, OGG, APE, WAV, & FLAC). TheiAudio 10 has 39 playback presets (35 preset & 4 User), including several different BBE setups.

Cowon is very much into the aesthetics of the players they sell, so you get a sleek design and interesting graphics in the interface.

Listening is excellent. I'm still trying different ear-buds and headphones, and I have a coast-to-coast flight coming up that should be a good test. But the interface is more logical then the Creative 32GB player I have, and the audio is superior.

Pro: Sleek design; great audio; tactile volume control and on/off switch; BBE; effective presets.

Con: Proprietary USB; touchpad (screen is not a touch screen) is too sensitive; no tactile feedback on touchpad (so you have to look at what you're doing too often; JetAudio doesn't yet list cords for this unit; nothing to hang it with.

Wishlist: Gel cover with neck strap loop.

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Get amazing room filling stereo sound from this incredibly small, portable speaker. Wirelessly connect iClarityHD Precision Micro Bluetooth Speaker to your Bluetooth equipped iPod® touch, iPad™, iPhone™ or Mac. It also acts as a speakerphone for hands-free calls on iPhone and for chats on Skype using iPad, iPod touch or your Mac. Also features a 3.5 mm input for listening to music from any device with a standard headphone port.Get it now!just only $63.61,buy it Now！click here!

• Ultra-compact, high performance bluetooth speaker and speakerphone in the palm of your hand
• Two 35 mm full range drivers gives you music incredible fidelity in the mid and high frequencies
• Monster Passive Radiator Subwoofer for deep, clean and tight bass
• Bluetooth 2.0 audio and digital signal processing for superior sound quality in a compact design
• Up to 5 hour playtime with Lithium Ion rechargeable batteries
• Color: Silver
• Brand: Monster
• Model: AI CLY SPKR BT
• Dimensions: 6.00" h x
  6.00" w x
  6.00" l,
  1.00 pounds

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Listen in High Definition to your Blackberry or PC while on the go
Never before has such big sound come from such a small package. Just connect your Blackberry or PC via Bluetooth or 3.5 mm minijack cable and enjoy unbelievably clear, room filling music.

Ultra-Clear Noise-canceling Bluetooth Speakerphone for Hands-free Calls and Video Chat
ClarityHD Precision Micro Bluetooth Speaker is an incredibly flexible wireless speakerphone solution. You'll get near lifelike hands-free calls on your Blackberry and even for Skype or iChat voice/video chats on your Bluetooth equipped PC. The built-in mic with advanced noise-canceling let's you use it for instant conference calls in the office—or anywhere you are. You can even use it in your car and still be clearly heard.

Portability that Gives You the Ultimate in Convenience
Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, ClarityHD Precision Micro Bluetooth Speaker stores easily in your laptop bag or luggage. It’s the perfect mobile solution for enjoying hands-free calling and incredible sounding music on the go.

COMPATIBILITY:
Wireless: Devices with Bluetooth 2.0 or above (See General Specifications for profiles)
Wired: Devices with a standard 3.5 mm headphone port
Connects via Bluetooth to: Blackberry and Bluetooth equipped PC and most Bluetooth equipped smartphones or computers
Connects to any device with a headphone port via 3.5 mm minijack cable (not included)

WHAT'S INCLUDED:
ClarityHD Precision Micro Bluetooth Speaker 100
Travel Pouch
USB Charging Cable
User Manual

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Bluetooth v2.0 includes profiles: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP
Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) for wireless music streaming
Audio Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) for wireless audio and video playback control
Hands-free Audio (HFP) and Headset Profiles (HSP) for hands-free calling
Range up to 33 FT (10 M)

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91 of 95 people found the following review helpful.
Exceeded My Expectations

By T. Hadley

First of all, I love music. I love expensive toys that play music. And, I have a critical ear. Additionally, I'm pairing with an HTC Thunderbolt. And, I was looking for something portable that I could easily pair with my phone to enjoy surfing the web, streaming music and watching videos anywhere from my bedroom to the beach. And, I wanted to do all of that wirelessly.

I was fearful of a bad experience with my Thunderbolt. I had read that many people had poor experiences with HTC's Bluetooth stack and pairing with various devices. So, when I made the order, I was taking a certain leap of faith.

It took about 60 seconds to pair the Monster ClarityHD speaker to my phone. Music was up and running another 5 seconds later. And, WOW, was I surprised!

Don't get me wrong, this is still an "inexpensive" and small speaker. I'm not expecting, nor receiveing, a Bang & Olufsen experience here. But, given what I was expecting from something this small, wireless and portable, the sound quality and volume from this speaker is remarkable. Not only does it have bass, it also sounds very clear.

The weakness is the high end of the sound spectrum. In order to really enjoy the "highs," you need to have the speaker pointed right at your ears. But, even with that small weakness, the sound truly is remarkable.

Not only does it sound good, it's wireless. The fear about Bluetooth I had was unnecessary. The sound is clean and clear. And, I was able to walk at least 30 feat away, staying in line-of-sight, before I experienced any lag or popping.

A quick comment about watching videos with bluetooth. Bluetooth will have a barely noticeable delay. So, when you are watching videos, you will likely notice the sound is barely behind the video. No way around it. But, after watching several videos and movies, I stopped noticing it as much.

Additionally, the internal battery is very convenient. The speaker can be completely untethered while producing great sound. And, after around 5 hours of use, you can simply plug the included mini USB cable into a laptop or an Apple adapter and charge it back to full strength.

The next feature really blew me away. While I was listening to music, my dad called. I simply answered the phone and talked with him for about 5 minutes. When we were finishing, I asked him about the call quality and revealed I had been talking with him through this speaker the whole time. He commented to me that it sounded to him as though I had my phone right up to my mouth. I was sitting on my bed about 3 feet away from the speaker. He couldn't believe the call quality.

Additionally, the speaker comes with a nice soft carrying case. I suppose it would keep the chrome-looking reflective top from getting scratched during its "portable" adventures.

If I had one final gripe, and this is mostly with the Thunderbolt, it's that it's a little bit of a pain to switch from being paired with the Monster ClarityHD and being paired with my Plantronics bluetooth headset. So, I'm keeping an eye out in the Android market for a cool bluetooth toogle app of some kind. (Edit - added Bluetooth Setting icon that takes me directly to Bluetooth settings. It allows me to easily toggle between my Monster ClarityHD and my Plantronics bluetooth headset.)

Ok, I lied, I have one more...observation. The blue/red lights that indicate power/connectivity/pairing mode/etc. are very bright. If you plan on keeping the speaker in your room at night, it will illuminate your room like a night light. If that works for you, great. If not, you'll need to consider that when keeping the speaker turned on and/or charging.

Overall, I couldn't be more pleased with this tiny powerhouse. It was everything I'd hoped for...and more!

UPDATE - I've owned the speaker for a few weeks now, and continue to be impressed. Everyone I've shown this little speaker to wants one. I took the speaker with me to a friend's house in another state. While there, we paired the speaker to her iPad and watched movies and other media. She enjoyed the flexibility, portability and sound quality so much...I ended up having to buy one for her, too!...and one for my dad on father's day...and one for my mom because she was jealous of my dad's gift...you can see where I'm going with this...

If you're using this speaker in conjunction with a cell phone, I HIGHLY recommend installing an app with an EQ. As mentioned, I have an HTC Thunderbolt. Most phones with Gingerbread can download a stand-alone app that changes the EQ setting for all applications (including streaming). The Thunderbolt does not have Gingerbread yet, so I downloaded PowerAmp, which has a very customizable EQ. When listening to music with PowerAmp through this speaker, the Monster ClarityHD is even more amazing than before. Bass is more solid, treble is crisper and more pronounced. As amazed as I was when I first unboxed this speaker, having it play music through an EQ knocked me out. The down side is I can't play Pandora through PowerAmp, which is frustrating given how wonderful this speaker sounds when equalized.

34 of 36 people found the following review helpful.
Amazing little speakers!

By Marcus Aurelius Maximus Awesomus III

After much reviewing and comparing I settled for these little Monster speakers over the Jawbone Jambox. I've heard the Jambox in person and was impressed by the sound but the $200 (+/- $50 in some places) was just a tad bit too steep for me.

So without even hearing the Monsters in person I took a gamble and ordered it anyways, worst case scenario I'd just returned them if I didn't like 'em... and like 'em I did. It does everything the Jambox does but at less cost (think about $120 less). with that all said here goes the skinny:

The unit is compact enough to fit in your bag (purse?) without much sacrifice to space, its small enough to fit in the palm of my hand and is fairly light; about the weight of a good sized smartphone. I really like this cause I've carried it or tucked it in my sweatshirt pocket when I go running with my buddy, since its so light I really don't notice it bouncing around much when I run. Best part is the bluetooth, I have it synced to my phone playing music AND my Google tracks which ever so nicely provides updates in my routine with data and resumes playing the tunes over the speakers.

Which brings me to my next point... the bluetooth, it works great. The conference mode sounds clear on both ends ( I assume the receiving end is fine since I've yet to hear any gripes, but then again we all know what happens when we assume?). Bluetooth range is ok, about 20ft line of sight in my experience and the signal is clear with very few clips in the transmission, but I have noticed more clips while streaming Pandora. I'm inclined to believe its more a problem with my phone's signal than the bluetooth performance as the connection is near flawless while listening to my phone's mp3 player.

Fit and finish? The case is pretty good I think. The plastic housing is light with two small speakers upfront, it feels solid so it doesn't flex, and it has a nice dark chrome hood on top to cover the small passive sub-woofer below. There are four small grippy pads beneath the unit to keep it stable on smooth surfaces, but they're not so effective on my car's dash board. The buttons on the side I'd say are the weakest point of the unit, they wiggle slightly with some play and require some, but not much, effort to press. I do like the fact that you can control your phone from the unit to receive calls and advance music tracks, and yes folks you can advance music tracks via the speakers while streaming Pandora. Oh, and the batteries last about 5 hours, can't say the same for my phone's though.

Sound Quality: I'll stop short of saying that they'll blow your home theater system out of the water, BUT they do sound great. They cover a fairly good range in the noise spectrum save for the lowest of bass notes. On that note (sorry, bad pun), the speakers carry a richer bass tones with minimal distortion than ANY of the cheaper smaller crap speakers I've heard. In short, they're not earth thumpers but the bass is there and with little or no distortion. The mids and highs are represented very faithfully never missing a beat. I really feel these speakers are more suited for Rock and Blues as opposed to Drum&Bass, Break Beats, and/or other forms of Dance. (No word on Rap or Hip Hop, sorry not my genre). In comparison and the sound quality isn't MUCH different than the Jambox any ways.

So who should get the HDclarity speaker system? If you want a simple but clear hands free bluetooth speaker for driving in your car I'd say go for it, because anything to help a person keep BOTH hands on the steering wheel is a GOOD thing, and as a bonus it doubles for a great mobile speaker system too. They're great for the workshop, the beach, cubicle (more like crucible), social gatherings , anti-social gatherings, libraries (...don't, just don't), impressing your friends, and any situation in which you may find yourself with the sudden need for some tunes to grind to. They're awesome, buy two.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful.
Video Review of the iClarity HD

By Charles Evans

Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R4EJW7K5TOWEA I have reviewed several small portable speakers in order to find the perfect combination of sound performance, portability (including it being rechargeable) , and Bluetooth capability. It the video portion of the review I compare the iCarity HD to several of its competitors including the Wowee One WOWee One Power Bass Portable Speaker for iPad, iPhone, MP3 Players, Laptops, Mobile Phones, and Personal Game Systems (Black), Kinivo BT speaker Kinivo BTX110 Wireless Bluetooth Mini Portable Speaker for iPhone, iPad, Smartphones, Tablets & other Bluetooth Devices, the Exo Exciter eXo Xciter Bluetooth Wireless Speaker. I did not compare it to the more expensive Jawbone or Beat Box by Dr. Dre.

As for the iClarity

- Sound - Nice and loud - Both the loudest of the 4 speakers, and the best sounding. It offers two drivers, so the iClarity HD is in stereo (unlike the others). The high and mid frequencies sound pretty decent. The lower end frequencies is lacking (certainly less than the Wowee One) - but it is good enough to give some depth. Someone compared it to a transistor radio, which is inaccurate. The iClarity does not have great depth of sound, but for me... it is the best-in-class (8 out of 10 - graded on a curve due to its size).

- Portability - The iClarity is the largest of the speakers that I reviewed, but it can easily fit into a backpack. I wouldn't want anything much larger, but it is small enough to be considered highly portable. The speaker charges easily using a USB.

- Bluetooth - Pares easily and has a range of about 25 feet -

Other Notes-

- Some people complain about the Bluetooth light - add me to that group. It is pretty bright, and if you are planning to use the IClarityHD as a noisemaker for travel - it may cause an issue.

- The best I can tell, it works as a speakerphone

- I like that the iClarity has an on-off switch.

- Has an aux input incase you want to use with a non-bluetooth device.

Final Verdict - The Monster iClarity offers a nice option for a highly portable bluetooth speaker. While it does not offer much in terms of bass response - it does have best-in-class performance. If you keep expectations in-line (remember it is not the Beat Box by Dr. Dre, Jawbone, Bose or other more pricey speaker) I think you will be happy with the Monster iClarity.

4 1/2 Stars

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