5 iPod Docks

1. Best for iPads, too iLuv iMM747 iPad speaker dock This dock works with an iPod or iPhone, but it'll look a bit puny as the iMM747 is designed for the larger iPad. It charges as it plays and you can watch videos on it ? though it sits in portrait orientation and movies favour landscape format. £94.99

2. Best when space is no object Harman Kardon Go + Play Micro It's big but it's portable (lift it by its stainless steel arch). It's simple to use: plonk an iPhone in, press play. As you'd expect from Harman Kardon, the audio is great: powerful bass and a wide sound. Deeply impressive. £299

3. Best for chic sounds Vita Audio R2i This latest and most accomplished version of Vita Audio's excellent DAB/FM table top radio has an integrated iPod dock on top (though iPod shuffles and other MP3 players are welcome to connect round the back). There's a choice of veneer and lacquer finishes. Sounds great, looks even better. £299.95

4. Best for low budgets Exspect TIMESpeaker dock Wake to an FM radio, buzzer or a song from your playlist. There's a cunning app which means your iPhone looks like it's part of the clock. It works with the iPhone 4, 3G and 3GS as well as the iPod touch

5. Best for blow-the-budget buyers Arcam rCube It may be pricey but the sound justifies every penny. Two solid speakers offer strong bass and balanced sound that's big enough to fill a sizeable room, even on battery power (up to eight hours between charges). It can stream music, too. £499