Speaking of Speakers

Ipod accessories are everywhere, but the most useful remain those related to playing music.  Specifically, I mean speakers.

Using the USB charger to play an ipod through iTunes still works, but there are perks to a separate set of speakers.  I like the extra mobility a set of iGroove or a Bose sounddock can give me.  (Even with a laptop I’ve got too many extras plugged in to make on the go music incredibly convenient on a day to day basis.)  Speakers can come with their own extras as well.

The most common speaker/dock I’ve seen at college is the ihome.  The ihome can blast ipod tunes as well the radio (on certain models anyway) and, it tells time! What’s more convenient than a pair of speakers that not only charge your ipod but can get you ready for classes as well?  I know it’s hard enough to get up in the morning you might as well have whatever it is that wakes you be as cheerful as possible.  With the ihome you can set the tune (or tone) you want to go off as your alarm the next day.

The ihome, iGroove, and sounddock all charge the ipod as they play (which means your ipod is always ready to go even after a loud night of blasting party tunes).  Charging is definitely an important part of most portable speakers, though not a necessity.

Another versatile option is a set of simple external computer speakers.  Not only can they up the sound of iTunes but most sets can also be plugged directly into the headphone jack of an ipod or MP3 player.  External speakers are my favorite because they also enhance my laptop DVD viewing experience as an added bonus.  Whatever you want to get out of your speakers there is an option.