MagicBox Nocturne XP-2 iPod Alarm Clock
The bar might just have been raised for iPod speaker makers, with the announcement of the Magicbox Nocturne XP-2.
The Magicbox Nocturne XP-2 is everything in a box… or nearly.
The Nocturne XP-2 is an iPod speaker dock, alarm clock, DAB radio and Internet Radio as well.
There aren’t many iPod speakers that offer this many different services all in one unit.
So looking at things in a bit more detail. The speaker dock is a retractable and with the help of 7 adapters will fit most iPods including the iPhone and iTouch.
You’re able to control all the Nocturne XP-2’s clever features and services via the sleek looking touch sensitive buttons that sit either side of the control panel and work very well. There’s also a nice remote that you can do much of this from as well.
The DAB radio has good reception, 30 presets available and automatically scans and programs in the stations with no fuss. Great.
The best news though is that the Nocturne XP-2 comes with built in Wi-Fi internet radio. So as well as listening to your favourite iTunes from your iPod or iPhone you’ll have the choice of thousands of internet radio stations to listen to as well as the option to stream music from your PC via your home’s Wi-Fi network.
To get all this great music out to you the Nocturne XP-2 has 2 x 7 watt speakers and a 20 watt sub-woofer. Plenty for your bedroom or kitchen; not quite enough for a living room ipod speaker system.
The Nocturne XP-2 is packed with features; much more than many of its rivals. But my worry is that the Nocturne XP-2 runs the risk of being a Jack of all Trades and master of none.
Those wanting truly great sound at this price range go straight for the Klipsch iGroove SXT
Those wanting good sound and a DAB radio look at the Intempo RDI.
So will people look at the Nocturne XP-2 which isn’t as great as these other iPod speakers for sound?
Verdict – Undoubtedly yes. How could they not. The Nocturne XP-2 has so many features, so many entertainment options and all for a very reasonable price. For those people who want as much choice as they can get, the Nocturne XP-2 could be a good option
Price: £149.99 at Amazon
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