For ages we didn't have any docking system for our ipod. Our stereo was an oldie, made before the brave new world of MP3, so while it would happily play CD's (and cassette tapes!!) we had no speakers for the ipod. I didnt' really think about it too much - after all I don't have my own MP3 player and my husband's is almost permanently glued to him so a docking system for everyday use seemed fairly redundant. However, when we moved to a flat where dining was in the kitchen rather than the living room, and hubbie began to complain he couldn't listen to all his favourite tunes in the bath, it got me thinking...

I wanted a docking system that would have a decent enough sound but also be really portable, so it could be used in the living room, and easily moved into the kitchen or even bathroom as needed - and all at a reasonable budged. The Logitech Pure-Fi Anywhere certainly fits the bill.

Price-wise, the system can be found online for under £80 (I got a shock when I just googled and saw one under £60 but that was refurbished!)

It's a lovely compact little system measuring just 34cm(W) x 9.5(H) x 4.5(D) and light as a feather to move around. It plugs in at the mains, but has a 10 hour rechargeable battery too. To be honest, I don't think we've tested the battery anywhere near it's limit, so can't say how accurate that 10-hour life is. The Logitech Pure-Fi Anywhere also looks good, with a stylish minimal design in black.

I would prefer it if there were some basic controls on the box itself. Instead, everything is controlled by remote, which is pretty simple and intuitive. And I guess there's not much space on the dock itself. On the slightly more technical side (not my strong point) it is compatible with iphone and all ipod models, which is nice.

And finally and most importantly, the sound. This is where the Logitech really impressed me - it has a much bigger, meatier sound than I expected. It doesn't feel tinny and easily fills a decent sized room with good clarity. I should add the caveat here that I'm no hifi expert or sound geek (which I'm sure you could already tell) who might not be satisfied with the sound, but then they can go and buy themselves some high end separates system with uber-speakers - and leave me with this natty compact portable docking system that punches well above its weight!