Griffin Technology Journi (1202) Docking Station for Apple iPod (1202-PRTSPKR)

Griffin Journi - Portable Speaker for iPod (1202-PRTSPKR)

Well designed product

saved by raymond | pcmag.com

The Journi is one sexy, well-designed product. It folds up into a beautiful leather carrying case that's easy to pack because it's only about 6.5 by 10 by 1.3 inches. But it sounds terrible, so only buy this product if you're looking for something stylish—and audio performance really isn't a concern.

Journi - a good offering

saved by raymond | ilounge.com

It’s a good thing, then, that Journi’s priced more aggressively than both of these peers: for the $130 asking price, it delivers a bit more in features—particularly in charging and synchronization options—than the current crop of mm50s, and includes a case, which is absent from the iM600. Overall, we’d be inclined to recommend the mm50 instead on sound, and the iM600 if you need a radio or superior styling, but its combination of features and good battery life make Journi a good enough offering to quality for our general recommendation. On sound quality, we’d put it closer to the flat B range, but we think that its charging versatility, smart magnetic remote, and aggressive pricing make it a closer competitor to the mm50 and iM600 than that. You can make the call as to which system’s feature set and pricing best meets your personal needs and sonic tastes.

Decent option

saved by raymond | reviews.cnet.com

For iPod owners who aren't superpicky about sound and want an ultracompact portable speaker system with a sweet design and a nice array of features, the Griffin Journi is a decent option.