The Logic 3 i-Station provides good sound quality for its size, and at $80-$100 in the U.S., is around half the price of Altec Lansing's similarly-designed inMotion iM3. Although I think the iM3 is overall a better system thanks to a bit better design, slightly better sound quality (most of the time), and a handy wireless remote control, the bigger question is whether or not those advantages are worth the extra $50 to $100. That's a decision readers will have to make for themselves. Whatever your preferences are, I can say this: The i-Station is the best sounding portable speaker system for the iPod I've heard for under $100.

--Dan Frakes

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