Logitech S715i Portable 30-Pin iPod/iPhone Speaker Dock

Right out of the box and plugged in the unit produced very good sound. At first I thought the kickstand was flimsy and was not supporting the unit well. Another review here helped resolve this by pointing out that it needs to be pushed in harder than one may think, and then it really does lock in.
Appearance/design
I find that Logitech iPod speaker systems generally lack some elegance, but S715i looks a lot better than the previous attempts. Those searching for a more elegant system may wish to look at Altec Lansing products, but in my opinion Logitech beats Altec in sound quality. The trayless doc is a good new feature for Logitech.
Price-to-performance
The unit could have been priced higher and would still attract attention of many - it is really inexpensive for what it does.
Sound quality
The box produces full and clean sound with impressive for the size bass. Logitech "has got it going on" in the base area. On certain tracks the bass may feel a little too pounding. Also, at times I found the mids slightly lacking. Some listeners have compared the sound of this unit to that of Bose. It is a fair comparison. After listening to this Logitech unit for a few days I went to a store to listen to Bose SoundDock Portable, and I could not say that Bose sounded better. Listening in a store, where there is a level of noise, is not the same as at home, so it wasn't a good test.
The two gripes
Another reviewer said this already - why, oh why did Logitech decide that long run time on battery was more important than the sound quality? When unplugged, the sound deteriorates. The base and the fullness go away. It is not just the volume - it feels like the sub-system responsible for the lowest notes shuts down. I can imagine it takes quite a bit of power to drive those notes out of the box, but at least there could be an option to keep the same sound at expense of run time. Make no mistake - it is still better than OK sound, and there is quite a bit of bass left, but it's not quite the same. I like to carry these things from room to room, and I think this is a notable flaw. My second gripe is about remote control lacking full functionality - it is not able to control iPod menus. Logitech already had this in Pure-Fi Anywhere 2, why give it up now?
Bottom line
Very good unit which earned its place on my home office desk. It is bound to surprise some guests with the sound quality for the size and keep me and hopefully other family members good company from time to time. Big compliments to Logitech, this system does represent progress in small-size inexpensive sound systems.

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Philips AJ7040D 30-Pin iPod/iPhone Speaker Dock

 Plays and charges iPods and iPhones, even in casesTwo alarm settings for weekday and weekend
Stereo input to connect external audio devicesBass Reflex Speaker System provides deep, powerful bassGentle wake feature provides gradual sound increaseLimited one-year warranty
Separate alarms and rich, powerful bass make it easy to enjoy your music and keep on schedule at the same time.
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The Philips Docking clock radio lets you connect your iPod or iPhone so you can wake up to your favorite music with full, clear sound. This system also automatically charges your device while it's docked--even with a case on--so you won't have to worry about running out of battery power.
The Bass Reflex Speaker System delivers a deep bass experience from a compact loudspeaker box system. It features a bass pipe that is acoustically aligned to the woofer to extend low frequency sound and reduce distortion. This system packs 10 watts RMS total output power.
An all-in-one remote control that comes with the system lets you easily browse through your music as well as control all the functions of the docking system itself.
Forget the hassle of fiddling with different alarm times. A dual alarm lets you set different wake-up times for weekdays and weekends, or choose two separate alarm settings for you and a companion.
A gentle wake feature gradually increases volume to wake you without jarring you out of sleep, whether you're waking to a radio station or to your favorite tunes on your docked device. At night, set the sleep timer for up to one hour to listen to music as you fall asleep--the system will go into standby mode at your chosen time.
You can easily tune in to FM radio to get your morning news, traffic reports, or other live broadcasts. With 20 presets, you can quickly access all your favorite stations.
An MP3 link connection lets you plug in MP3 players, CD players, or anything else with a line out. So if you have devices other than an iPod or iPhone, like a non-docking iPod shuffle, you can still enjoy your music over the system's speakers.
The Philips clock radio is compatible with iPod touch; iPod touch 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generations; iPod nano 1st through 6th generations; iPod 5th generation; iPod classic; iPod mini; iPod with color display; and iPhone 3G, 3GS, 4 and 4s.
The Philips docking system is covered by a limited one-year warranty.
Philips is committed to understanding and meeting the needs and desires of its customers. This is why Philips creates cutting-edge products that are user friendly. With 60,000 registered patents, Philips is a global leader in innovation, receiving numerous international design awards every year.
Philips Docking clock radio for iPod and iPhone (AJ7040D/37), remote control, remote control battery, power adapter, and instructions.


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