If you just want the background to be entertained just a little with music or want to hear a podcast without stuck equal the plugs in their ears, this little device is ideal. I have it on the road, including a spare battery is always in your pocket. The sound is, considering the tiny speaker size, surprisingly well. Only the volume would still have slightly more and the switch to be more accessible in order to achieve full 5 stars. I've been buying at least not looked back.
Addendum: The hard to reach on / off switch is not a disadvantage, because the battery has when the iPod was made, not unloaded. Since then I turn the Pocket Party is not enough anymore. As it osind now even 4.5 star.