This June 22 will be regarded as a beautiful summer day for many people. Apart from the fact that I got up at 6am to be at work at 7 am, the weather is nice, it is good, the computer goes well and most importantly I bought a docking station for my Touch of the Fnac Liege: Philips DCM230.Dans the box, we find that The beautiful machine (200mmX140mmX190mm) Its remote fitted with a battery plate, A series of adapter for iPod in the white box used to keep your iPod 1G, 2G and 3G Touch in the dock for a better way, Cinch a cord to connect its non-USB device (your TV for example), FM

wire antenna, the antenna part MW And finally the power cable (not seen on the photo: O) Very beautiful buttons well finished the machine are all located on the top. There is little special, if not the presence of a button "Timer" who can set his alarm to get up in music (the latter from the iPod, a CD, an external device or simply radio), the "USB" and the "For" which can connect its non-USB device. You see that I have already installed the adapter for my iPod Touch on the dock. I had been told that there would be no compatible for the Touch but I was surprised to find it still in the box. It is surely an update packaging by the Dutch brand and I'm not ready for me plaindre. Sur the rear, we find what we are all accustomed to seeing on a Hifi chain: the power cord, he entrance to the FM antenna wire and entry for the antenna part MW. Only one mall hole not normally find themselves at this point is the headphone jack. I do not know why it was placed in this place well down and I think this is quite roblematic when I want to listen to the radio soir.Au the level of design in general, I have absolutely nothing to say. The silver front and the rest of the docking station black plastic together very well. Philips is often this mixture and never was able to complain. The screen is fairly standard. It will not color screen this time but I am confident that a new station with screen released soon (if not already done so) at Philips. It is the need to be able to take advantage of its videos… There are on top icons from various sources available, information about the song that goes where possible, otherwise it simply has the right to name the source. While low, the usual small state information (equalizer selected, alarm clock, going…) Philips has also thought the ecologists who can not bear to sleep with thebacklight. In pressing for 2sec on the "Display", turn off your screen, you can still read the hour. At the level of sound, there is virtually way to be disappointed. If, of course, it is not that of a Bose or the famous Harman Kardon, Philips offers us something very good, so it verges the excellence in my view. Know that you will be entitled to a power 2X15 Watts. And no, not anymore! It is a pity but anyway, I've never needed very little plus. Comme docking stations for iPod, Philips DCM230 has a CD player. Even if I did most used for some time, the holidays are times when you get enough regular CD. Avaleur This is surely not too many. Quite the contrary, it is a big plus for the station. You can read CD-R, CD-RW and CD-MP3 and enjoy at the same time Tag ID3 (if available). Nevertheless, the machine is initially set up to take advantage of its iPod, it does must not be forgotten. Thanks to dock compatible with all iPods (I have not tested the iPhone but if someone wants to offer me a…), we will be able to enjoy his music the whole family. You can also read his track of your videos, pod casts, and anything that can be listened to and which I have not thought of. Also note that while the iPod is connected, it is automatically recharged. Côté radio, the wire antenna is excellent and you will listen to FM and AM band. I had never used before, and I am amazed at the quality that I get now compared to the good old antenna frame (also in the box). You'll be able to save 20 stations in memory and display the RDS radios (I do not know whether to report it yet because all the channels Hifi can do so now). In conclusion, I would say that for 250 € Philips has concocted a very good product. Many found the price too excessive (I also thought before you try this) but once in your hands, you can not approve this cost. Even if some defects are found, they do not spoil the pleasure with which one plays with the docking station. As it is not especially well known, I wanted to present it in detail. Besides, I did not find a fully comprehensive review of the beast on the net and make one may be a good idea for those who are still hesitating over its possible purchase even after possibly seen as iMike of iTrafik.