Cutely named, the iH20 (think H2O) Hidro-Fi is a shower-ready speaker for the iPod, nano, and shuffle, with similarities to iHome’s earlier iH19. Using two side latches, iH20 seals shut with your choice of iPod inside, connected either via the Dock Connector port (most iPods) or an auxiliary input port (iPod shuffles), and provides battery- or wall-powered music from two integrated speakers. You’re warned (through not entirely perfect English) not to connect the included wall adapter when Hidro-Fi’s being exposed to water; rather, you drop four self-supplied AA batteries in when you’re using it tubside. The wall power port’s sealed with rubber to prevent leaks. Notably, it’s designed to be hung from a shower hook or rod, not submerged or floated on a watery surface, and its front-mounted buttons give you only simple track and volume controls rather than true iPod interactivity; the Atlantis Music Showcase is an alternative, at roughly twice the price.

First Look: iHome iH20 Hidro-Fi Water-Resistant Shower Speaker System

First Look: iHome iH20 Hidro-Fi Water-Resistant Shower Speaker System

First Look: iHome iH20 Hidro-Fi Water-Resistant Shower Speaker System

First Look: iHome iH20 Hidro-Fi Water-Resistant Shower Speaker System

First Look: iHome iH20 Hidro-Fi Water-Resistant Shower Speaker System

First Look: iHome iH20 Hidro-Fi Water-Resistant Shower Speaker System

First Look: iHome iH20 Hidro-Fi Water-Resistant Shower Speaker System

First Look: iHome iH20 Hidro-Fi Water-Resistant Shower Speaker System

Our Rating

NA
Not Rated

Company and Price

Company: SDI Technologies/iHome

Website: www.iHomeaudio.com

Model: iH20

Price: $80

Compatible: iPod 4G, 5G, mini, nano, shuffle*

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Jeremy Horwitz

Jeremy Horwitz was the Editor-in-Chief at iLounge. He has written over 5,000 articles and reviews for the website and is one of the most respected members of the Apple media. Horwitz has been following Apple since the release of the original iPod in 2001. He was one of the first reviewers to receive a pre-release unit of the device, and his review helped put iLounge on the map as a go-to source for Apple news.