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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I was looking forward to this loudspeaker device and I'm happy with it even if I cannot use it as originally intended. I use my iPad as a small tv in the kitchen and figured this would be much better than my current cover that allows perfect viewing but does not help add any volume to my iPad if I move across the room. Unfortunately, since this JBL loudspeaker does not allow me to place my iPad in landscape mode (only way to view tv app or movies), it does not help me with this wish but it does have other great uses.
It looks great with its cool and compact design. It provides plenty of volume and fills even a large room but does not perform as well on heavy bass with its simple two speaker system. I thought the sound quality was very good. I was less pleased with the power button being located at the very back (inconvenient). On the back there is also the power plug (no option of batteries), usb port, audio in (for use with other mp3 players) and a video port. The remote control is slim and basic but provides all the controls needed.
It works beautifully with our iPods and iPhones (arms for specific iDevice are included). It's less bulky then our more expensive iDevice sound systems and performs just as good if not better. It's when you try to use it with an iPad that it no longer shines. Note that the included arm is for the original iPad only with instructions to request one for the iPad 2. You will need it since the dimensions for the iPad and iPad 2 are different and affect the stability while being docked. This is not a big deal. Also, you'll have to remove any case or cover on the iPad before placing onto the docking station. This was minor for me since I use a slide and click cover. More importantly, the arm does not allow for the iPad to be rotated like other iDevices. I want to be able to place my iPad in the landscape position and watch tv or movies but it is not allowed. Help me out here JBL.
If I could use the iPad on this JBL speaker docking system just like the iPod and iPhone, this system would be close to perfect (that darn power button). Even with this flaw for my personal use, I really like this system and will use it much more often than the three others we own since it's more compact (easier to move around) and provides great sound.
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