Need Portable speakers for my iPhone

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Need Portable speakers for my iPhone

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Hi everyone - I'll post this on the Off Topic forum as it technically is, but I thought I would post "over here" so you can answer "over there" :) (I know alot of people don't look over there or you can just answer here, I just didn't want to annoy anyone :wink: )

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Gromit has a great little set. Very portable!!! I don't recall the brand, but hopefully she'll see this and post!
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Pia, how "portable" would you like the speakers to be? I have portable speakers for my iTouch......would the iPhone dock just like the iTouch? Anyway, the speakers work quite well out be the pool, in the bedroom, or anywhere I need to listen to my tunes.

I can get the specs on it for you if you'd like. I got it at the Apple store here in Dallas.

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"I have portable speakers for my iTouch......would the iPhone dock just like the iTouch?"

You're asking me :lol: :lol: :lol: I have no clue - I only just have figured out how to take a photo and make a call :lol:

They just need to be small enough that I can throw them in the bag and then use the iPod feature on the iPhone when on the boat :)

I remember the thread on protable speakers but for some reason I couldn't find the thread but I'll go look again :)

Thanks guy's - I'll take all suggestions
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Hi Pia,

I ordered the speakers that Gromit recommended a while ago, and used them while on STJ earlier this month. They worked great for what we were looking for. They're really small, travel well, and pumped out a surprising amount of sound.
Check out this link http://www.ihomeaudio.com/products.asp? ... pt_id=1007
I think I ended up buying them off of Amazon though. They were a bit cheaper there.

Good luck!

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We take this one with us to STJ. It is plenty loud, has good bass and even has a remote that works across the pool area.

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Post by Pete (Mr. Marcia) »

I should have read the post more carefully...you were asking about speakers for your iphone, not ipod. My bad.

But, the JBL speakers that I showed you does have a jack in the back to input a cord from your iphone.
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Thanks Lovermont, they are the ones I remember from the other thread - again a dumb question (but keep in mind who is asking :lol: ) do you just plug them into your iPhone and if so do the cables come with them or do you have to buy them seperate - also do they run on batteries and if so how long do they last.

Pete - does that work with an iPhone and not just an iPod ??

Thanks again - much appreciated.

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Pete - I guess we were posting at the same time :)
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Pete (Mr. Marcia) wrote:We take this one with us to STJ. It is plenty loud, has good bass and even has a remote that works across the pool area.

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I've used that one before, Pete. It is a GREAT speaker. I think they make one that is battery operated for complete portability, as well as the wired one that I used. I would certainly cast my vote for that one! Also, I assume that the iPhone will dock as well as the iPod?

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Pia- I have one like Pete posted and it does blast pretty loud and also runs on batteries! Would you like me to send it down for a "test?" I could pick it up in just a few weeks. :) I don't use it daily or anything so I wouldn't miss it.

Let me know!
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Does that one have a style number/name and where can I find it - only from the apple store?

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Pia wrote:Thanks Lovermont, they are the ones I remember from the other thread - again a dumb question (but keep in mind who is asking :lol: ) do you just plug them into your iPhone and if so do the cables come with them or do you have to buy them seperate - also do they run on batteries and if so how long do they last.

Pete - does that work with an iPhone and not just an iPod ??

Thanks again - much appreciated.

Pia
The speakers come with all the cords. The plug is the type that plugs into the headphone jack on your iPhone. There's also a USB plug to recharge the built-in batteries. (But the batteries never ran out while I used it; I re-charged it periodically with one of the adapters that came with my iPhone.)
No silly questions here... I get really confused about this stuff and usually defer to my husband when it comes to technology. :roll:

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Hey pia-- Ruth responded to you on the OT forum and I just sent you a PM...
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