Earphones not needed, easy to carry, good quality sound
Jim Jamieson
Province
What is it? Logitech Pure-Fi Anywhere
Price: $169.99
Why you need it: You love to listen to your music library without earphones and take it with you when you’re out and about.
Why you don’t: Earphones are fine, thanks.
Our rating:
Portable iPod speaker systems have been widespread almost since the Apple music player hit the market seven years ago.
Some hit the mark and others don’t. Personal electronics maker Logitech has come up with a comprehensive set of features in its Pure-Fi Anywhere portable speaker set.
The Pure-Fi Anywhere speakers feature a rechargeable battery, a soft-body travelling case for easy transport and a remote control.
Sound is a key measure of quality in this product category. The Pure-Fi Anywhere lives up to its name, at least to our ears.
The sound is excellent, even at high volume levels.
The unit’s footprint is 34 centimetres wide by nine cm tall by four cm deep and comes in a white or black plastic enclosure.
It is supported by flip-out metal feet with rubber pads.
According to Logitech, the Pure-Fi Anywhere will supply 10 hours of battery life with its rechargeable cells. The four-stage battery-life indicator lets you know when a recharge is needed.
Plugged into an AC outlet, the iPod — in its universal dock connector — also gets recharged as it plays tunes. The package comes with a variety of iPod adapters, making connection simple.
Other music players can also use the speakers via auxiliary line-in.
We found the device to be a good quality speaker system. The only quibble is that the remote was a little flaky in terms of its range.
Available at electronics stores.
© The Vancouver Province 2008
