a portable media reproduction system preferably includes a housing with an attached docking component for receiving a portable media player , the docking component being recessed into the housing when in a closed position such that the first side forms a uniformly substantially flat surface . a latch is provided for holding the docking component in the closed position , and a connector connects to the portable media player . the connector is positioned on the docking component to receive the portable media player when the docking component is in an open position . a base component is recessed into the second side of the housing when in a closed position such that the second side of the housing forms a uniformly substantially flat surface . the base component is extendable into an open position such that the it supports the portable media reproduction system in a substantially upright position . both the base component and the docking component are preferably spring loaded such that actuating the latch releases the docking component and the base component from their respective closed positions , allowing them to spring into their respective open positions .