You know, it's funny to just sit back sometimes and simply take a look at what technology designers from all over the world are doing in order to make their products more attractive for consumers. Sure, some really manage to come up with fairly interesting products, but that's not really the case with the particular device you'll read about as follows, namely the IB109P Portable Dock for iPod with Radio from iLive, a stereo speaker system/iPod docking station that looks just like a big purse at a first sight.

As you can plainly see from the photos, the iLive dock has the overall shape of a big handbag for ladies, including here the typical rounded handle. Furthermore, in order to make this thing even more appealing for certain consumers (of the woman kind, in general), the device is also available in several color versions (Pink, Blue, Silver, Black and Purple), probably meant to suit one's tastes and clothing.

Leaving aside the external design, it's time to take a look at what the IB109P has to offer from a technical point of view; unfortunately, that's not really much. Hence, the gadget packs an AM/FM Radio with Rotary Tuning and Volume, as well as an iPod connector, plus built-in speakers (yes, they're stereo, but don't expect them to deliver pristine audio).

As expected from a device of this type, the IB109P is able to re-charge the batteries of the iPod players connected to it, as well as control their playback. Moreover, it features a dual power system, since it can work either with six C-size batteries or receive power from a mains socket via the detachable AC line cord.

Depending on the specific store, the IB109P Portable Dock for iPod with Radio from iLive can be found in the 30-45 US-dollar price range, which is actually not that bad, all things considered.


We are just a few, but there are many of you, Softpedia users, out there. That's why we thought it would be a good idea to create an email address for you to help us a little in finding gadgets we missed. Interesting links are bound to be posted with recognition going mainly to those who submit. The address is