I'm looking for a recommendation for an iPod (Classic) docking station/speaker that has a remote. The Bose system looks and sounds quite nice, but it's a bit beyond my budget. This will be for school use on an almost non-existent school budget (CA budget woes). Right now the iPod is being used, hooked up to a shelf stereo unit via the Audio In jack. However, the remote for the stereo will not control the iPod. Thus, looking for the iPod station with a remote. Thanks for any leads (cross-posted in Home Entertainment forum). DonnaR/CA

Now to find a great deal or even a good deal. Two places to look are Apple's online Store, where they sell refurbished and discontinued models, and Small Dog Electronics, an on-line etailer that is just opening up a bricks-and-mortar store in Vermont. My iPod (a third-generation bought when the fourth came out) was an Apple Store refurb and you would never know it didn't come out of a brand-new box. I've dealt with both Apple and Small Dog on more than one occasion and have been pleased with all of the transactions.

The other day I saw a white docking station looks pretty nice with a deal for $80, it has a remote control also. Maybe you can have a look at it. I have put the link below. Here is a link that might be useful: Kinyo 2.1 Audio Docking System for iPod - White

Thanks everyone! Here is one of the layouts, it may be hard to see. The sink cabinet bump out is 3 inches (legs are three inches also). The sink bumps out an additional 1 inch. From the sink cabinet to the island is 39 inches. So in other spots that aisle is 42 inches. The other side of the island has a 49 inch aisle. Originally the plans showed the 49 inch side 1.5 inches wider. Once they laid out the island I had major misgivings and I made them move the plumbing over 1.5 inches towards the sink line of cabinets- bc the 47.5 inch aisle seemed way too narrow with the door there and the fact its a major walk through. I am happy with the dimensions now. Even with my husband and 2 small kids (3rd due soon!) milling around in the kitchen it doesn't feel cramped. It feels much bigger than our old kitchen, very functional. I did 39 inch uppers and then 4 or 5 inches of crown molding. I also have 8 foot ceilings. 36 is pretty short, we had that before with like 9-12 inch soffits. As for the grout, I was stressed over that like everything else and did briefly considering going with a darker contrasting color- it might not look as bad as you think. I often hate things at first, even when I carefully plan them! The Miracle 511 sealer was well recommended and we havent had any trouble with it. If you still dont like your grout, I have heard of grout lighteners. When I did my grout, I did some test patches with broken tiles before the grouters came and that is how I decided on a color. I think the grout was dry in a day or two- yours sounds like its taking a long time to dry, but I am not an expert. I had unsanded grout I think.