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Logitech S315i
Logitech's S315i rechargeable iPod speaker provides good sound, but lacks a remote and is a bit expensive.Playlist
Sennheiser CX 200 Street II
The Sennheiser CX 200 Street II earphones offer a way to buy into a quality brand without breaking the bank.Playlist
Logitech Pure-Fi Anytime
Logitech's Pure-Fi Anytime alarm clock with iPod dock turns out to be pretty good at nearly all of its functions, even if there we have a few quibbles here and there.Reviews
Kerio Mail Server 6.7
Kerio Mail Serveris an e-mail, calendaring, contact, and to-do server that runs on three versions of the Mac OS.Playlist
Roth Audio Alfie
The Alfie looks pretty, but its high price tag is more a function of its multi-purpose nature than its sound quality.Playlist
Crystal Audio Video SSB-1 surround sound bar
The Crystal Audio Video SSB-1 surround sound bar is a good-sounding speaker set, but its virtual surround-sound feature doesn't live up to its promise.Playlist
Cygnett Maestro
Average looks aside, the Maestro produces decent audio reproduction from a speaker dock that wonu2019t offend the ears, or for that matter the eyes.Playlist
Jabra Halo
If youu2019re looking for nonearbud headphones to handle music and callsu2014but primarily musicu2014the Halo is a good choicePlaylist
iHome Audio iP1
The iP1 is visually striking, and its digital enhancement of compressed music is helpful with some genres. But there are other speaker docks that produce a more natural sound.Playlist
Razer Mako
Razer's Mako isn't the most accurate system out there, but its quite impressive thanks to good overall sound, killer bass, a bunch of useful features, and a unique design.Playlist
Harman Kardon SoundSticks II
Long after it original release, Harman Kardon's SoundSticks II remains a standout speaker system. While missing many features found on other computer speakers, the SoundSticks II offers very good sound and an eye-catching design for a reasonable price.Playlist
Altec Lansing Expressionist Plus (FX3021)
Altec Lansing's affordable Expressionist Plus gives you a 2.1 speaker system that provides decent performance, an impressive-for-the-money design, and some nice features.Playlist
Edifier E3350
Edifier's E3350 offers an eye-catching design and a nice set of features, but its sound quality reminds you that it's still a budget system.Reviews
M-Audio Studiophile AV 40
If you've got room on your desk (or bookshelf), the AV 40 is an excellent set of compact studio monitors that out-performs the traditional 2.0 computer speakers we've tested, and even bests many 2.1 systems when it comes to overall sound quality.Playlist
JBL Duet II
JBL's Duet II can't pump out loads of bass or volume, and don't have many options, but if you want detailed audio without giving up much desk space, the Duet II is worth a look.Playlist
Creative GigaWorks T40 Series II
Creative's top-of-the-line 2.0 speaker system offers good sound quality, attractive appearance, and varied listening options.Playlist
Logitech Speaker System Z520
Logitech's latest two-piece computer speaker system offers convenient features and a unique design for listening from anywhere in the room.Playlist
Orbitsound T6
Orbitsoundu2019s approach to stereo is refreshing and the T6 is a lovely sounding unit.iOS Central
Music Library Quiz for iPhone
Think of Music Library Quiz as a version of the old built-in iPod game Music Quiz. The game is a fun way to test your knowledge of your music library, and a recent update has things humming along.Playlist
Altec Lansing Expressionist Bass (FX3022)
Like its smaller sibling, Altec Lansing's Expressionist Bass speaker system offers a unique design; but it also gives you noticeably better sound quality and much more bass output — at times too much.Reviews
Roundup: 12 canalbud headphones
We take a look at 12 canalbuds — not quite earbuds, not quite canalphones — for improving on your iPods stock earbuds.Reviews
PercepTool 1.5.5
PercepTool plug-in for Photoshop CS3 and CS4 attempts to mimic your visual cortex in order to make an image look the way your brain thinks it should. In one fell swoop, this plug-in alters the brightness, edges, and contrast of your images.Playlist
Altec Lansing Expressionist Classic (FX2020)
Altec Lansing's Expressionist Classic speaker system offers a unique design and better audio than your Mac's stock speakers, although you can find better sound for the money.rnPlaylist
Roundup: 9 in-ear-canal headphones
We take a look at 9 in-ear-canal headphones that aim to improve on your iPod or iPhone's stock earbuds while blocking considerably more external noise.Playlist
Philips Docking Entertainment System DCP851/37
While the DCP851 can serve as a decent external speaker system for your iPod, its video functions and design don't match those of its predecessor.Reviews
Mini iPod speakers roundup
There are times when you donu2019t want to don your headphones, and you want your music (or audiobook, podcast, recorded lecture, etc.) fill the air in your general vicinity. For that, you need a mini speaker.rnPlaylist
DLO iBoom and Ewoo eFizz
DLO's iBoom and Ewoo's eFizz are iPod speaker systems that aim to stand out from the pack by providing large LCD-equipped remote controls that let you browse your iPod's menus and content from across the room.Playlist
Review: DLO iBoom Home
DLO's iBoom Home is a compact alarm clock that offers solid audio and connectivity options, but falls down a bit on the alarm clock end of the deal.Reviews
Review: Tivoli Audio NetWorks Stereo Radio with FM
Tivoli Audio's NetWorks radio streams Internet radio and music on your local area network. While versatile, it requires some work to configure and operate and its unique design isn't for everyone.Reviews
Review: Focal XS
Focal's XS is high-performance audio system that works with both iPods and your computer's digital-audio signal. Although it's expensive, you're paying for that flexibility as well as an attractive, iMac-matching design.rnReviews
Review: Altec Lansing Moondance Glow
The Altec Lansing Moondance Glow is a slick-looking iPod-compatible alarm clock with a good number of features, but its controls value style over usability.iOS Central
Review: Showtimes 2.0 for iPhone
Showtimes makes it easy to find a movie playing nearby, wherever youu2014and your iPhone or iPod touchu2014happen to be.Reviews
iMuffs MB220
There's a lot to like about the iMuffs MB220 Bluetooth wireless headphones, such as easy setup and intuitive controls, but the sound quality disappoints.Reviews
Review: iLuv i399
The iLuv i399 is an iPod speaker system that wears many hats; unfortunately, not all of them fit very well.Reviews
iLuv i399
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Review: Boston Acoustics Duo-i iPod clock radio
If you've got room on your nightstand or desk, the chunky Duo-i is an impressive iPod clock radio.Mac Gems
Scosche Passport
If your older iPod accessory won't charge your new iPod or iPhone, Scosche's passport is a good alternative to replacing the entire system.Reviews
Review: iHome iP99
The iHome iP99 is a nice combination alarm clock and iPod speaker system that manages to offer a decent combination of features and performance in a compact package.Reviews
iHome iP99
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Review: Samson StudioDock 3i Active USB Monitors speakers
Featuring iPod dock-connector connectivity, two analog audio inputs, and support for USB audio, Samson's small StudioDock 3i Active USB Monitors are both versatile and listenable.Mobile Mac
Review: Logitech AudioHub
If you use a laptop as a primary computer, the AudioHub can enhance your experience when watching videos or listening to music without taking up a lot of desktop space.Reviews
Review: Eos Wireless iPod Speaker System
With the Eos Wireless iPod Speaker System, you can wirelessly transmit audio from your iPod to a remote speaker.Reviews
Review: Creative Xdock Wireless Music System for iPod
If you want to listen to your iPod's audio in multiple locations, Creative's Xdock Wireless Music System is one option, although it doesn't come cheap.Mac Gems
Comply Tips
It's headphone-tweaks week on Mac Gems, and this time we show you how to make the most of your in-ear-canal headphones.Mac Gems
BudFits
If you're happy with the sound of Apple's stock earbuds but wish they fit better, BudFits can make them more comfortable and secure for less than the price of an iTunes album download.rnReviews