The iH8 provides a fantastic combination clock radio and set of speakers for the iPod. There is little to fault iHome’s offering, though we would have liked to see slightly more integration with the iPod’s user interface.

The DC200 is an ideal choice if you are after a compact alarm clock with iPod functionality. The USB port is an added bonus, but don’t expect outstanding sound quality.

The TravelSound i80 is a truly portable iPod nano speaker with a long battery life to suit. Nevertheless, its design and portability are let down by poor quality speakers that ruin the overall experience.

The I-Trigue 3000i manages to overcome some of the problems faced by both computer speakers and iPod peripherals. However, it lacks low mid-range sound.

The iTrip Auto doesn't feature the flexible steel neck design of its RoadTrip counterpart, but its compatibility with the iPhone and the three-stage light ring indicator are attractive features.

The RoadTrip is a decent choice if you are after an FM transmitter for your iPod. It doesn't offer outstanding sound quality, but the flexible neck design is convenient.

The GrooveRise doesn't do enough to distinguish itself from the pack and suffers from mediocre sound quality.

The SuperTooth M1 is reasonably sounding considering its size, and the built in-subwoofer and rechargeable battery make it appealing for music buffs.

We prefer the design of Belkin's TuneBase model, but the TuneCast Auto is still a worthy option boasting reasonable sound quality and the convenience of ClearScan technology.

A competent clock radio with the added bonus of iPod playback, but with limited usability and cheap speakers.

Although it's a simple device, it's quite a handy one to have if you're on the road a lot and need to have your music on hand.

The Tango Studio is a largely unremarkable iPod speaker system and the lack of FM radio presets is a strange omission.