Griffin Technology 1202-PRTSPKR Journi Portable Speaker System for iPod
Griffin Technology 1202-PRTSPKR Journi Portable Speaker System for iPod

Manufacturer: Griffin Technology
Journi, Griffin's personal mobile speaker system, has great sound wrapped up in a rugged, go-anywhere package. Charge Journi up, slip your iPod into the Dock, and hit the road.Journi evolved from a simple idea. Apple's go-just-about-anywhere iPod deserves a set of portable speakers that don't sound like they ran your music through a meat grinder. Journi rises to the challenge with great-sounding portable speakers in an ingeniously designed, easy-to-use form factor.Journi's innovative Wrapstand exterior protects your iPod when you're on the go, then flips open to create its own stand.High-efficiency internal Lithium-Ion batteries recharge with the included AC adapter or through your computer's powered USB port (so-called Dual Fuel technology). Your iPod sits center stage on the adjustable Dock connector. You control the iPod with the included remote. SRS Labs' SRS WOW digital signal processing pumps shimmering highs and deep, rich bass response through Journi's two-way speaker system.Wherever you and your iPod are headed, Griffin's Journi is the perfect travel companion. (It even shares your taste in music.))
Lowest Used Price: USD 64.89
Lowest New Price: USD 69.75
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- Two 50mm high/mid-range drivers and two 64mm passive radiators use SRS WOW digital technology to expand the audio image
- 8-10 hours of play on a single charge via AC adapter or powered USB port
- Sync iPod with your computer's iTunes library as it charges
- Charges on AC power or through any powered USB port
- Adjustable dock connector for use with all iPod models with dock connection
Color: BLACK
Model: 1202-PRTSPKR

Rechargeable, portable, and sounds good too!
I shopped for a long time for the "right" iPod speakers. I had previously owned a portable set and I knew that I wanted them to be rechargeable this time, since the old speakers only lasted about four hours on a set of batteries. The battery life is much better than my previous speakers and the charger for the speakers is a usb charger. This is a nice feature because you can also plug your iPod into this charger and charge it directly. So you are basically getting an iPod charger for free.
The new speakers also had to have a remote, which the Journi does. The remote is also really responsive. It does not have to be pointed directly at the speakers to recieve commands. The remote attaches magnetically and the stand folds around the entire unit for travel, including the remote. The stand is also held in place by magnets when folded up, which keeps it from opening by accident. There is an adjustable piece of rubberized plastic behind the iPod that can be made to fit different depths for different iPods and give them support while in the dock. Even though the included legal documentation advises against it, I often travel with my iPod stored in the dock because it fits so snugly and securely. The fit and finish of these speakers when folded for travel is amazing.
These speakers also sound very good for their size and they are capable of getting very loud unlike some other portable speakers I tried. It was hard to find a set of speakers that is compatible with both the older and newer iPods. I own three different iPods (first gen Nano, 40GB iPod photo, and Touch) and they all work well in the Journi dock.
I only have two minor complaints. I own the small Griffin iClear case for my iPod touch and I must remove my Touch from the case or else it won't fit in the dock (snug fit). Due to this fact, I stopped using the Griffin case (too hard to remove). I bought a leather case instead that is easier to take the iPod in/out of. I wonder if they realize that their own products don't work well together. I guess this is a sacrifice for the snug fit. My other complaint is that the stand does not have a more secure attachment at the bottom of the speakers when they are unfolded for playing. I have never had a problem with this failing while stationary, but if you pick the speakers up and move them you will have to reattach the stand every time. Since the rest of the engineering on this product seemed incredible, this flaw miffed me because it seems extremely easy to fix.










