| Speaker |
Size
(w x h x depth) |
Weight |
Volume |
Sound Quality |
Hours of Playback/Energy Source |
Convenience, speaker price, & other considerations |
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Speakers for iPod Nano 4th Generation
|
TravelSound i85
 |
1.9”x4.75”x1”
Easily fits into most shirt or pants pockets |
3.2 oz. |
5 stars |
5 stars: Excellent at both top and bottom of range |
15 hours
Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery; USB charger cable included; charges both speaker and iPod at same time with one USB cable |
$79.99
iPod easily clicks into place; complete access to all controls; charges both the iPod and speaker with one provided cable; includes FM radio tuner. ONLY WORKS WITH 4TH GENERATION NANO (SEPT 2008 - SEPT 2009--DOES NOT WORK WITH NEW 5TH GENERATION NANOS!!) |
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Cyanics Swing for iPod Nano
 |
1.75”x4”x.75
Easily fits into most shirt or pants pockets |
2.1 oz. |
4 stars |
4 stars: Excellent except at very bottom of the range (i.e., Great Gray Owl) |
8 hours
Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery; cable for connecting to USB wall charger included; must use separate USB cables to charge speaker and iPod at the same time |
$29.99
iPod installed into clear plastic case yet all controls still accessible |
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Speakers for iPod Touch
|
iMainGo2
 |
4”x6”x2” Fits in large vest pocket—will not fit into shirt or pants pockets |
9 oz. |
5 stars |
5 stars: Excellent at both top and bottom of range |
30 hours
4 AA batteries |
$39.99
iPod zips inside for protection; batteries included; On-Off switch inconvenient; easily control iPod Touch through protective plastic screen; a bit bulky |
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Cyanics Swing for iPod Touch
 |
2.6”x4.75”x1”
Fits into larger shirt or pants pockets |
2.5 oz. |
4 stars |
4 stars: Excellent except at very bottom of the range (i.e., Great Gray Owl) |
8 hours
Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery; cable for connecting to USB wall charge included; must use separate USB cables to charge speaker and iPod at the same time |
$29.99
iPod installed into clear plastic case yet all controls still accessible |
