JBL OnBeat Xtreme
($499.95, jbl.com)
This stylish dock is a high-end
speaker system that accommodates
the iPad as well as other
iOS devices. It includes
Bluetooth wireless streaming
and a speakerphone for
answering calls while your
iPhone is docked. The rotating
dock connector lets
you use your device in either
landscape or portrait mode. The RF remote lets you control
menus on your iPhone or iPad, iTunes songs, playlists, photos,
and videos, as well as letting you change tracks and system
settings. It comes with an auxiliary-in jack and composite video
output for connecting the OnBeat Xtreme to a TV to display
video content. A USB port lets you sync with your computer,
and it includes a free app that lets you adjust the sound.
JBL OnBeat Air
($249.95, jbl.com)
The OnBeat Air has great sound quality,
with a range of features. While it offers
both portrait and landscape modes
for your iPhone and iPod touch, it’s
portrait-only for the iPad. It includes
Wi-Fi networking and AirPlay for
streaming music, composite video
output for connecting to a TV,
a USB port, and an IR remote for
navigating your device.
iLuv ArtStation Pro iMM514
($149, amazon.com)
The ArtStation Pro works well with
the iPad, with an arm that lets you
rotate your iPad, iPhone, or iPod to
both landscape and portrait mode.
It has good sound, and a free app
turns your iPad or iPhone into a
multi-featured alarm clock. It includes
an auxiliary-in jack and a
remote that lets you adjust volume
and skip through tracks.
Satechi iFit-2
($29.99, satechi.net)
The iFit-2 has surprisingly
good sound for a speaker
stand that can be purchased
for under $30. It not only works
with the full range of iOS devices,
but also phones and tablets from other manufacturers. Unlike
the other devices listed here, it’s a stand rather than a dock: it
doesn’t recharge your device. The speakers are powered by a
rechargeable lithium-ion battery that lasts up to seven hours.
Source.iPhone Life Magazine 2012-11-12
