As the more deluxe of iHome's two latest portable iPhone and iPod speakers, iP49 ($160) is the second Studio Series system, featuring audio balancing from Bongiovi Acoustics akin to what appeared in the company's earlier, more expensive iP1, plus a single alarm clock. The more interesting parts of iP49, however, are in its unique physical design: two halves fold open to reveal the speaker and clock housing on top and an iPod/iPhone docking base…
