The black version was great. Unfortunately they changed the design. The speakers are now taller so you can't comfortably put it directly under your ear on the pillow. The volume isn't very good and I have good hearing. The iPod has to be on high volume and the speaker still isn't very loud when it's under the pillow. The cover is now made of a plastic foam that's rough to the touch and has an somewhat unpleasant chemical odor. I found the new version unacceptable.