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Best iPod Speakers For Touring?

My Girlfriend is about to go away on tour and as a present I would like to buy her a set of touring iPod Speakers preferably in an iPod dock with built in speakers and maybe even with an alarm clock built in (or is there a freeware software that turns the ipod into an alarm?) Ideally I’m looking to spend about a hundred pounds and they should be small(ish) and robust enough to go in a suitcase and not take up too much room!

Logitech mm50
(*est. $100)

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Best portable iPod speakers.
No portable iPod speakers get better reviews than the Logitech mm50. While they are slightly larger than some competing speakers, audio performance is excellent for a portable speaker, with excellent bass and a well-designed 3D sound feature. Its docking cradle can accommodate all iPods with a docking connector, either directly or with an included adapter. There is a built-in rechargeable battery, but it is rated for only ten hours between charges, so road warriors will want to travel with the included AC adapter/charger. The Logitech iPod speakers come with a remote and a carrying case. (compare prices)
• iHome iH5
(*est. $80)

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Budget iPod speakers with clock radio.
The iH5 is a budget speaker that includes what to some is a valuable extra — a basic but functional clock radio. Reviews say the sound quality won’t win any awards for dynamic range or fidelity, but reviews say it does outperform many other budget-priced speakers, and can even hold its own against some more expensive options. A remote control is available, but only as an extra-cost accessory. A universal iPod dock and an auxiliary audio input (3.5 mm headphone jack) ensure compatibility with all iPods. (compare prices)
• Klipsch iGroove HG
(*est. $200)

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Best value — bookshelf iPod speakers.
The iGroove HG earns praise in reviews for its full, rich sound quality, which is described as natural with very good bass. Critics also like its styling, with a flat, smooth fabric-covered panel housing its two-way woofers and tweeters. Because of the minimal design, controls are sparse and some reviews say the included remote does not do a great job of controlling an iPod. The docking cradle and adapters can accommodate any dockable iPod (though some say it is a snug fit for the fifth-generation iPod). Adapters are included for smaller iPod models (mini and nano). (compare prices)
• Apple iPod Hi-Fi
(*est. $310)

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High-end bookshelf iPod speakers.
While some audiophiles will argue against associating the term “Hi-Fi” with compressed digital music, critics agree that the iPod Hi-Fi is among the best performing iPod speakers available. Audio quality is top-notch, and the iPod Hi-Fi has plenty of power to fill a large space with no appreciable distortion. A universal docking cradle and adapters fit all dockable iPods, and an auxiliary jack lets you connect an iPod shuffle or non-iPod music player. Unfortunately, there’s no docking connector port for syncing your iPod with a computer — so you’ll need to disconnect to load your iPod with music. Still, if you need room-filling sound at high volume, the iPod Hi-Fi gets somewhat better reviews than the similar Bose SoundDock (*est. $350). (compare prices)
• Audioengine 5
(*est. $350)

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Best two-piece iPod speakers.
One-piece speaker setups are stylish and compact, and many are capable of producing excellent sound quality, but most are incapable of proper stereo imaging. For that you need to turn to a component system in which the right and left channel speakers are housed in separate enclosures. Among these types of speakers, the Audioengine 5 is in a class by itself, say reviews. Sound quality is clean and balanced, and these speakers are capable of pumping out high volume levels with no distortion. However, the AudioEngine 5’s enclosures are large, and the speakers lack a docking cradle (the connection to an iPod is made via its headphone jack).

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Spice Up That Boring Computer Destop With Hot Images

When you first open a new computer, the desktop is relatively bland. You have a few standard options to choose from in terms of wallpapers and screensavers, but the variety of these choices is limited. If you want to fully customize your computer and give it your own personal touch, you need to go beyond the preset factory settings and install some enhancements.

The most noticeable thing about any computer desktop is the wallpaper; that all encompassing background image. The original wallpaper may be something nature oriented, or just a simple color. Some people never change their wallpaper because they either do not know how to or don’t think it is possible. However, it is incredibly simple to change your wallpaper. All you need to do is right-click any image on the Internet and then press Set As Desktop Background. Due to the size necessity of a desktop image, you should use a search engine to search for Desktop Wallpapers, with an additional preceding descriptive phrase to find exactly what you want.

Screensavers appear when you have not been at the computer for a certain amount of time. Their main purpose, officially, is to save energy by not having the desktop on when nobody is there to see it, but many screensavers nowadays use more energy than the desktop. You can find unique, themed screensavers on several freeware websites, or you could make your own screensaver using one of a number of special programs.

You do not need to settle for the classic white pointer as your mouse cursor. There are literally thousands of other options, from magic wands to various animals. When you get tired of one cursor, you can easily switch to another. At least a few hundred choices come in each package, so it will not take long to find the perfect fit.

If you find yourself always forgetting about things, or need the occasional reminder, a desktop alarm can help you. These multi functional applications come with a fully customizable clock (you can even alter clock hands, shadows, and a lot of other things you would never even have thought of), reminding functions, and countdowns. If you are willing to pay for an application of this sort, the available features will be much more numerous than a free application.

Changing everything at once is possible by selecting a theme for your desktop. Themes range from animals to cartoons and even market products. A theme is really just a combination of related wallpapers, screensavers, and icons. For example, if you chose a dog related theme, then your wallpaper would be a dog, the screensaver would be a slideshow of dogs, and your icons would turn into dogs. Make sure that you can really live with what you choose as your theme, because it will be all around you!

One of the best desktop applications around is, of course, made by Google. Google Desktop allows you to search through your computer much more easily than by using the standard search function. It also enables you to pull up and launch applications incredibly quickly. By adding gadgets to Google Desktop, you can further expand its capabilities, including delivering relevant news. The company also sporadically releases updates for all of its applications, so Google Desktop is sure to become even more useful in the future.

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