Do you have a portable sound system?

[zumbamama]

I need to buy a boom box ASAP. I'm looking at BOSE Portable Sound system, ALTEC Lansing ($100 cheaper than BOSE), and various boom boxes. The reviews are great on both, but if you know of any both iPOD and CD with GREAT sound...please tell me your suggestions. I need something light and easy but with enough bass to fill a room with 50 people. The more affordable the better, but sound quality is very important.

[Anonymous]

Not exactly what you asked about, but just wanted to warn against the Logitech mm50, which is strictly an iPod player and runs about $150 or so. It has a built-in rechargeable battery and also plugs into the wall to recharge. Well, apparently when the charge on the battery ultimately runs out (like 2000 charges or something), that's it...you have to throw the thing away! The battery is not replaceable (though my husband tried to replace it by soldering in a new one!...didn't work).

So, to make a long story short, be wary of these rechargeable, built-in batteries. My mm50 lasted a little more than 2 years with everyday use (at my desk during work), just past the warranty of course. My next iPod player will either be solely A/C powered or use conventional batteries.