I was a CostCo and found this unit for $49 while shopping for groceries. There were only two on the shelf so I grabbed one on impulse since my Altec inMotion got left on the deck in the rain a while back and is almost worthless.
The V55 is a well made device which has far superior speakers and sound plus it plays my videos and shows my photos. When it came out it cost $300 and got good reviews, though it was considered overpriced at the time. I think they are discontinuing the V55 model since it is no longer compatible with the new classic after the firmware update.
Anyway be on the look out for it, I can't recommend it higher for the price and its capabilities.
http://www.mobiletechreview.com/iPod/sonic-impact-V55.htm
The V55 is a well made device which has far superior speakers and sound plus it plays my videos and shows my photos. When it came out it cost $300 and got good reviews, though it was considered overpriced at the time. I think they are discontinuing the V55 model since it is no longer compatible with the new classic after the firmware update.
Anyway be on the look out for it, I can't recommend it higher for the price and its capabilities.
http://www.mobiletechreview.com/iPod/sonic-impact-V55.htm