My husband, long a Bose devotee, was really impressed with the sound this small system delivers.  Especially as an unadjustable portable speaker system.  My iPhone 3GS fits in the dock even wearing a slim design shell case.  The remote seems to have good range and provides the delightful experience of being able to remotely control my mp3 player with no issues from distances of up to about 15 feet.  The remote is tiny and would be really easy to lose.As this system has on-board rechargeable batteries it is a simple matter of unplugging it to take with you and plugging it in again at your destination.  Battery life claims to be as high as 8 hours though we've never gotten close to that.  We did use it for an extended afternoon one day while we cleaned out the garage and it seemed to have plenty of juice left at the end of the day.  While Logitech really delivered with this system, it can not be all things to all people.It is not really "portable" in the modern sense of the world.  Yes, you can unplug it and it will play in your car, on your desk, etc... but it is not an old fashioned "boom box".  It's not meant to be moved around while in operation.  The carry sack is just that:  a custom fitted sack or sleeve.  It does not provide significant padding to protect the device from bumps and short drops - nor does it have a strap with which to carry the console.  That said, this is a great  little unit that can provide lots of high quality sound/entertainment in the "odd" areas of your home - both indoor and out. 

Question: How is the remote?
Answer: The remote is tiny