This isn't really a new speaker, for Philips has been selling 30-pin-connector versions of the same unit since April 2011. What's new is the Lightning connector.
The unit, which comes in black or white, has a sleek circular shape and Philips describes the speaker as offering 360-degree omni directional sound. One of Philips' strengths is its industrial
design, and the DS1155 is a slick-looking little speaker dock. There's a small circular patch of faux-wood finish on top, where the volume controls and clock set button are located.
What it offers:
While the JBL OnBeat Micro is a bit better in terms of sound and feature set, the Philips DS115 is the better-looking iPhone 5 speaker dock.
The advantage:
The Philips DS1155 Docking Speaker is a compact speaker dock for Lightning-based iPhones and iPods. It delivers good sound for its small size, it has a USB port for charging other mobile devices (and playing audio from them), and its base lights up, creating a cool halo effect.
The unfavorable:
You'll have to remove everything but the slimmest cases in order to dock your device; no auxiliary input.
The price:
$89.99 to $139.99
