Being the owner of several Tivoli radios I felt like the iSongbook would be the iPod docking system for me. Consistent with other Tivoli products the features are basic and the sound quality is good. Tivoli chose to go with an electronic volume control which is useful given the included remote, but the input selector is still mechanical. It would have been nice if they had made it electronic also. The most disappointing thing about the iSongbook, and almost a deal breaker, is that it is not completely compatible with newer generation iPods. Newer iPods will not charge when docked in the iSongbook. Newer generation iPods display an alert message when docked. One other minor inconvenience is with the AC power adapter. The transformer is so large and heavy that it often comes unplugged under its own weight. All in all, having purchased this item at the very discounted price that Sears frequently offers I feel like I got my money's worth, but I would not be satisfied at all if I had paid full price.
Tivoli Audio - iSongbook Portable iPod Audio System is not recommended by RadarEngineer
Do you have an iPod and want to share your music with friends? Then you need the iSongbook. This portable stereo system from Tivoli Audio is bringing new and innovative features to the iPod accessory table. It utilizes Apple's Universal Docking Station - an iPod dock that fits all dockable iPod models, no matter the generation. It also features a detachable speaker, an AM/FM tuner with five station presets for AM and five for FM, a blue backlight, an alarm and a sleep timer. Whether you're staying at home or going out for some fun, the iSongbook is the one iPod accessory you shouldn't be without. iPod and batteries not included.