Stylish-looking and solidly built AM/FM iPod clock radio ; motion-controlled snooze mode ; decent sound for a compact system ; presets for radio stations and iPod playlists ; bass and treble controls ; backlit remote

Display is a little small ; remote only offers basic control over your iPod ; giant power supply ; iPhone needs to be put into airplane mode when docked

Altec Lansing has had its fingers in the iPod speaker business for several years now, which may explain why the company has been one of the most innovative when it comes to design--the retro-slick iM7 boombox and the ultrathin iM600 provide some ...

The Altec Lansing Orbit-MP3 is compact, stylish, inexpensive, and versatile. It's an incredible value for a portable speaker.

Like many speakers of this size, the Orbit-MP3 suffers from hollow-sounding audio. The power ring feels fragile.

The Altec Lansing Orbit-MP3 is a great choice for any frequent flier, thanks to its travel-friendly design, low cost, and versatility--in the realm of portable speakers, this one's an excellent value.

When it comes to MP3 player accessories, Zune owners have few choices compared to their iPod-wielding peers. Fortunately, the Kicker ZK500 speaker dock ($300) and its built-in 40-watt amplifier provide Zune-sters an equal opportunity aggravate their ...