Portable Audio Radio - The iPAL is the perfect complement to the iPod. Functionally the same as Tivoli Audio's other PAL radios, it matches the sleek, modern, white and chrome appearance of the popular iPod MP3 player. Use the auxiliary input to connect an iPod, CD Player or other device, or connect wirelessly using the iTrip FM Transmitter (sodl seperately) and prepare to be amazed at the expansive sound, which must be heard to be believed.
"In terms of bass, clarity, and loudness, the Tivoli is in a class of it's own. The Tivoli Audio iPAL is the best sounding portable speaker on the market for the iPod, and its got AM/FM to boot when you feel like listening to local radio. Highly recommended." (NBC’s Today Show)
Yes, there are bigger iPod players. But if you need something that sounds terrific, is easily moved around, and was designed to work with your iPod, nothing does it like the iPAL® radio.
- 2.5" magnetically-shielded, treated full range speaker
- 5:1 ratio analog tuning dial
- AC/DC operation (External AC power supply/charger included)
- Auxiliary Input
- Battery status indicator
- Built-in battery charger
- Built-in telescoping FM antenna
- Henry Kloss Analog AM/FM Tuner with AFC
- NiMH rechargeable battery pack (Included)
- One Year Warranty
- Optional Carry Bag
- Portable
- Stereo Headphone Output
- Water-resistant cabinet
- As with all Tivoli Audio products, the iPAL radio is compatible with iPod, iPhone and other players.
The Tivoli iPal is on the vanguard of retro style. The "Pal" stands for Portable Audio Laboratory - a cheeky reference to the unit's obvious Geiger counter-inspired design. Fortunately, the iPal does more than just look cool. When paired with an MP3 player such as the iPod or with a laptop, the iPal is a versatile companion that musters unbelievable sound from a single-speaker unit.
Its white and silver casing is designed to complement the iPod MP3 player. At 6.25 inches high and just under 4 inches wide and deep, the 3.5-pound unit is small enough to slip into a backpack, but it's a little hefty for a briefcase.
A small LED power indicator blinks when the battery is running low. Meanwhile, the iPal's single, 2.5-inch magnetically shielded driver is protected by a metal speaker cover. The back of the unit sports a telescoping antenna that has the solid, metal construction reminiscent of an older transistor radio antennae. A standard 3.5-millimeter headphone jack is provided, as is a 3.5-millimeter auxiliary line-in port for plugging in your iPod or other music device. A port for AC/DC power and battery charging is also present. All the ports feature handy, attached rubber plugs that keep out the elements when they're not in use.
The base of the iPal houses a rechargeable nickel metal hydride battery pack. This environmentally friendly NiMH battery fully charges in about 3 hours and provides many hours of cordless playback - up to 16 hours of listening pleasure*. A green LED serves as both a power and battery status indicator. The iPAL also features the world's most acclaimed AM/FM tuner, with Automatic Frequency Control (AFC) to lock on to the center of the station for best reception and lowest distortion. The iPal's single rotary dial handles tuning for both AM and FM stations and is designed to move between stations at a speed that's a bit slower than the speed at which the user turns the knob - making it far easier to tune stations accuarately and quickly. It's little touches like this that really set Tivoli products apart.
The iPAL radio’s auxiliary input connects your iPod, CD player, or any other audio device, delivering sound that must be heard to be believed from a player this small. The radio features the same renowned AM/FM tuner, 5:1 dial, and advanced audio circuitry that have made Tivoli Audio® radios benchmarks of the audio world.
"Whether you're looking for a way to liberate your iPod's tunes or you just want a top-notch radio, you can't go wrong with the Tivoli Audio iPAL. It remains our favorite portable radio." (
Steve Guttenberg, CNET, May 2004)
"In terms of bass, clarity, and loudness, the Tivoli is in a class of it's own... The Tivoli iPAL is the best sounding portable speaker on the market for the iPod, and it's got AM/FM... (
Corey Greenberg, CoreyGreenberg.com / NBC's Today Show, June 2004)
"iPAL is imminently portable and smartly designed. I really like the modern/retro fusion that certain designers are adopting in nods to both the analog past and digital future, and iPAL's... (
Noah Kravitz, Powerbook Central.com, June 2004)
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Playback time varies depending on volume level - Dimensions:
6.25"H x 3.69"W x 3.88"D
15.88cm H x 9.37cm W x 9.86cm D - Weight: 1.95 lbs
What's in the box?
- iPAL Portable Radio
- One (1) Stereo Mini-Cable
- One (1) Power Supply
- User Guide
- Warranty Card
- Rechargeable Battery