update Speaker docks allow you to charge your iPod while blasting your tunes to a crowded room. But what are the best for your budget?

The trademark ads for Apple's iPods feature people plugged into their players, iconic white earphone cables flailing as they jive like maniacs to the beat of a favourite song. Doing the solo iPod dance is all very enjoyable, but what if you fancy a more communal experience? That's where iPod speaker docks come in.

These devices will charge your player while blaring its tunes into each corner of the party room. From budget speakers to the high-end Zeppelin with its $1000 price tag, there's a decent dock to suit everyone.

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    • Logitech Pure-Fi Express Plus

      Logitech Pure-Fi Express Plus

      Logitech's relatively inexpensive Pure-Fi Express Plus is a compact — and portable — iPod/iPhone speaker system with a built-in alarm clock that's fine for casual listening at home or on the road.

    • JBL On Stage Micro iPod Speakers

      JBL On Stage Micro iPod Speakers

      The JBL On Stage Micro is a good option for iPod owners who want a cute, and compact, portable speaker that matches the player.

    • JBL On Stage IIIP

      JBL On Stage IIIP

      The JBL On Stage IIIP is a solid portable- and desktop-speaker option for iPhone users who want a compact unit that will work with a wide variety of audio devices.

    • Unison B-XT Bluetooth Speakers

      Unison B-XT Bluetooth Speakers

      A sharply designed portable speaker system with bass so domineering it spoiled most of the music we played through it.

    • JBL On Stage 200iD

      JBL On Stage 200iD

      iPod owners who are looking for a basic speaker they can use around the house should consider the JBL On Stage 200iD, a good-sounding option with a futuristic look and a remote control.

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