The George is an impressive package of technology, a great iPod speaker system, and a very good desktop stereo. It provides excellent sound quality, is easy to use, and offers unique features not found on any other audio system we've seen. The fact that it's got room to grow--in terms of both software and hardware--means it shouldn't be obsolete in a year or two. The George's biggest drawback is its price: at $549--plus $50 for the remote charging stand--there are few desktop audio systems even close to the George's price tag.--Dan Frakes

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