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I had been looking for an iPod/ iPhone docking system for the bedroom for a while as I wanted one which would be pleasing to both the eye and the ear. A lot of the designs are sleek, modern-looking and plastic, plastic, plastic. I found the Vers system more than a year ago and was immediately drawn to the simple lines, compact size (perfect for a bedside table although I have ended up using mine in the kitchen) and the fact that it is housed in wood. The Vers 1.5R is an AM/FM sound system which plays and charges iPod Video, iPod Nano, iPod mini, iPod, iPod classic, iPod Touch, iPhone and 3G iPhone. The unit is handmade and made from sustainable resources. The wood is a fast-growing eucalyptus which matures in three years and in addition to the wood finish shown, there are two other finishes to choose from. The manufacturer uses screws, as opposed to glues which can be toxic, and uses no formaldehyde in the wood bonding. No plastic has been used unless absolutely necessary and the adapter and amplifier use less energy than traditional speakers.
The sound quality is pretty good considering and apart from getting a message that the system is not made for my 3G iPhone and being prompted to turn on airplane mode each time I dock which can be annoying, I would recommend it.