Philips Rock-n-Roll Speaker Dock for iPhone/iPod Review

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(More customer reviews)The Philips Rock-n-Roll speaker dock features capabilities that are fairly common in modern iPod/iPhone docks in its price range:
- bundled set of various iPod/iPhone docking adapters
- Charges iPod/iPhone while playing
- Operates on batteries or AC via small world-compatible "wall wart"
- attractive design
- GSM shielding for iPhone
- dock-compatible with the latest models of iPhone and iPod
- auxiliary input (stereo minijack)
- compact and portable
It also features some very peculiar, unique design traits:
- operates in portrait (dock connector at the bottom) or landscape (connector at the right or left) modes
- a sensor automatically adjusts sound and backlighting accordingly
- colored backlight (blue when operating in portrait mode, gray in landscape mode). The light can be turned off via a switch in the battery compartment.
- kickstand functions in both portrait and landscape modes
In case you didn't notice its round shape, Philips thought it wise to remind you by shipping it in a cylindrical cardboard box. It's very pretty, but infuriatingly difficult to open (the lid is glued). A more traditional box would have been less trendy, but probably cheaper to make, ship, and less painful to open.
The biggest surprise was... the sound. I have to admit that I did not expect such a quirky, gimmicky device to sound this good. It has replaced the Altec Lansing iM600USB (which is not iPhone shielded) as my docking station of choice.
PROS
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Excellent sound
Operates the iPhone in portrait and landscape mode by simply rotating the dock (a built-in sensor takes care of the rest)
iPhone shielded
Compatible with latest models of iPhone and iPod
Combines with your iPod touch or iPhone to make an excellent alarm clock
Reasonable price
CONS
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No radio (but the iPhone/iPod touch has access to a vast number of internet radios via free apps)
No built-in rechargeable battery (but it uses 4xAA batteries so you can easily use high capacity NiMH batteries)
No remote (as if you needed one on a small device like this)
Quirky shape, no handle (not as easy to travel with as it could be)
With the Rock-n-Roll, Philips has delivered a quirky but excellent docking station that can more than hold its own when compared to popular docking stations from JBL, Altec Lansing and others. It's not my first choice for traveling (some smaller Logitech models which come with a travel case are much better choices for that) but as a nightstand or office dock, it's worth serious consideration. You may get it for the looks, but you'll keep it for the sound!

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Enjoy music and movies on your iPhone with the SBD7000. Simply rotate the dock to watch video and the speakers simultaneously switch for optimum stereo sound. Mobile phone shielding technology gives static free sound.

Powerful Sound
Class 'D' digital amplifier for quality sound performance
Dynamic Bass Boost electronically enhances the low tones
Sound output switches to ensure proper stereo performance.
Take your music with you
Roll the dock to watch video
Always ready to go
AC adaptor lets you power-up at home.
Mobile phone shielding technology for static-free sound
Share your music anywhere
Power your speakers with batteries when you are on the go.

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