Bose SoundDock: iPod Speaker System Lacks Features But Offers Impressive Sound Quality For Its Size

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Bose SoundDock for iPod

Bose SoundDock for iPod 09/27/2004 09:04 AM

There is a certain poetry when Apple and Bose team up in offering the new SoundDock digital music system. It's basically yet another dock with a pair of speakers attached to it, something we're not in the least opposed to, but it does set one to wonder what happens when blowhards like Bose work with blowhards like Apple to "elevate your iPod listening to a whole new level."

Do both Reality Distortion Fields cancel each other out? Is it possible this $300 set of speakers is actually a good product? I'm not sure I'm man enough to find out.

Product Page [Bose]

Announcement: Bose SoundDock for iPod

Announcement: Bose SoundDock for iPod 09/17/2004 10:16 AM
Bose announced the SoundDock digital music system for 3G and 4G iPods and iPod minis, a single piece unit that includes a dock and a remote control.

Bose debuts SoundDock for iPod.

Bose debuts SoundDock for iPod. 09/17/2004 12:36 AM
MacCentral: Bos e debuts SoundDock for iPod. I like it.

Bose debuts SoundDock for iPod

Bose debuts SoundDock for iPod 09/16/2004 03:17 PM
Bose has introduced the $299 SoundDock digital music system, specifically designed for Apple Computer Inc.'s third- and fourth-generation iPods and its iPod mini.

Bose Introduces introduces The SoundDock
for iPod

Bose Introduces introduces The SoundDock
for iPod 09/16/2004 03:07 PM
Bose today introduced the SoundDock digital music system for Apple's iPod and iPod mini...

On Stage offers iPod
charging-syncing-sound system

On Stage offers iPod
charging-syncing-sound system 07/13/2004 02:02 PM
In addition to the On Tour personal audio system, Harmon Multimedia has also announced the On Stage, a "sound station for all iPods."...

Bose SoundDock

Bose SoundDock 09/24/2004 04:30 PM
The new Bose SoundDock, available exclusively on the Apple online store, brings your music to life while charging your iPod or iPod mini through its docking connector. Bose technology produces room-filling sound on a wide stereo sound stage from your iPod. Comes complete with remote. [Sep 24]

Nirotek's single speaker surround sound
system

Nirotek's single speaker surround sound
system 11/03/2003 11:08 AM
Two new single speaker surround sound systems from Nirotek. Both the NIRO 1.1 and the NIRO 1.1 PRO only need one speaker and a subwoofer to create 5.1 channel Dolby surround sound. Pioneer has something similar; their PDSP-1 is actually a single panel with 254 small speakers that project the sound in different ways to create the effect of surround sound. Read...

iPod Sound Quality

iPod Sound Quality 01/19/2004 06:13 AM
An audiophile's analysis of the iPod .. iPod sound quality web page .. Digital audio comparisons

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Klipsch iFi iPod Dock And Speaker System

Klipsch iFi iPod Dock And Speaker System 03/28/2005 10:30 AM

Klipsch will soon be shipping their new 2.1 channel iPod speaker system, called the iFi) for a bit more than the cost of two of their comparable ProMedia 2.1 systems. The allure, of course, is its simple silver sheen and the included iPod dock. The dock makes it compatible with the iPod, mini and iPod photo and will charge your player in its spare time. Also included is a wireless remote control. The speakers are magnetically shielded and the subwoofer provides up to 200 watts of peak system power. It's $400 (plus about $60 for shipping) and available for preorder, shipping very soon, so they say.

Catalog Page [JR via DAPrevie w]

Sound Battle: Sony vs. Apple vs. Bose

Sound Battle: Sony vs. Apple vs. Bose 01/16/2004 10:58 AM
It's finally here! Time to see which of these "top-quality" sound products measure up, and which don't. You've heard all the hype, you've seen all the prices. Can Apple really compete in the headphone industry? Is Sony all that it's hyped up to be? Is $149 really worth a set of headphones? Head over to the reviews to find out.

Sony Fontopia MDREX71SL
Apple In-Ear Headphones
Bose Triport Headphones

Note: Please use the comment area of this article to post review comments.

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iPod Voice Recorders: Griffin iTalk
Takes The Lead In Sound-Quality Race
With Belkin Voice Recorder

iPod Voice Recorders: Griffin iTalk
Takes The Lead In Sound-Quality Race
With Belkin Voice Recorder 08/19/2004 11:52 AM
By Cyrus Farivar, Macworld (via MyAppleMenu)

Targus offers iPod sound enhancer,
remote and cases

Targus offers iPod sound enhancer,
remote and cases 06/22/2005 02:40 AM
Targus today announced its entry into the Apple marketplace with the introduction of an iPod accessory line including Slide and Flip Cases, RemoteTunes wireless remote for iPod and SoundUP amplifier....

[~ This is just a sample, visit MacMerc.com for the full story! ~]

How To Make The Obvious Sound More
Impressive

How To Make The Obvious Sound More
Impressive 04/04/2005 01:54 PM
It's starting out to be a fairly slow news day in the tech world, which apparently leads to stories like the following, about people in Australia using BitTorrent to download American TV shows before they air down under. A few months back, there were identical stories about the UK. What's odd about this story, though, is the way it's written to make it sound like this is shocking or surprising news. The reporter extensively quotes a report that was "generated" by a former Australian Recording Industry Association lawyer. Of course, by "generated" the reporter means "written." And by "report" the reporter means "speculating on the obvious." The article later admits that there's no actual numbers in the report, but it certainly sounds like the findings ought to be true. It should be no surprise at all in a global internet-enabled world that people outside of the US will hear about television programs here, and not want to wait for them to be broadcast locally months later. You don't need a report to show you that -- but if you do have a report, shouldn't it be more than just random statements from someone who noticed a few people in Australia chatting online about how to download TV programs? However, by basing the article on this "report," the journalist takes all of the pressure off having to do the actual journalistic investigation into what's happening. Hell, if that's all it takes to get an article written about you these days, we should all start "generating reports" about fairly obvious situations: Today, Techdirt announced a special report pointing out that people really hate spam. Previous studies have shown this, but our quick review of a couple forums found that, in our expert analysis, most people are not fans of spam. We can't give you actual numbers, because that would take work, but it certainly sounds accurate based on what people say in the forums. Where's our press coverage?

Bose Suspension System

Bose Suspension System 12/24/2004 12:57 PM

That's right. Bose.

The latest trick coming from the 74 year old Dr. Amar Bose is an active suspension system; the Bose Suspension System. It's been in development since 1980, and so far they've only got it on a 1994 Lexus test mule, but rumor has it that Cadillac may offer the Bose system as an option on an upcoming car.

The proprietary Bose suspension system couples linear electromagnetic motors and power amplifiers with a set of unique control algorithms. For the first time, it is possible to have, in the same automobile, a much smoother ride than in any luxury sedan and less roll and pitch than in any sports car. The Bose research vehicle provides superior comfort by gliding smoothly over bumpy roads and superior control by keeping the car body level during aggressive maneuvers.

When you think about it, it's not that much of a stretch for an outfit like Bose to go from speakers to automobile suspensions. A speaker is essentially a linear motor that uses electromagnetism to move a speaker coil to produce sound waves; the suspension Dr. Bose has assembled uses four linear motors that basically use the same principle to keep the car on an even keel, no matter how the driver and road thrash the thing.

We've talked about the inherent problems of sophisticated electronic systems in vehicles before, and I don't think I'd want something like this in my car... At least not until the technology has matured for several years. Stories of Land Rover suspension systems failing at high speeds and causing deadly accidents is enough to make me want to stick with plain old shocks and struts.

The January print issue of Motor Trend has a brief article on it, but a more extensive writeup online, complete with a video of the test mule in action. In the grand finale, the Lexus actually jumps over a 2x6 on edge at 35mph!

Bose Personalized Amplification System

Bose Personalized Amplification System 02/11/2004 01:51 PM

Ever gone to a concert where it's so loud you think you're ears will start bleeding, and in spite of the volume level you can't understand the lyrics? Dr. Amar Bose and his namesake, Bose Corportation, are trying to change all that, and change the entire amplified performance paradigm with their new Personalized Amplification System (PAS.)

Bose's approach to solving this problem is pretty radical, and at the same time surprisingly simple. It involves nothing less than, as they put it, “changing the fundamental properties of loudspeakers,” and yet the idea, once it's explained, seems obvious.

The company's new product is called the Cylindrical Radiator Loudspeaker. Two dozen or so (we weren't allowed to peek inside the units) small drivers are arranged vertically in a flagpole-like structure about 3.5 inches in diameter and seven feet high, which is set into a floor stand. The arrangement of the drivers is designed to eliminate all vertical dispersion: The sound is projected forward and in a 180° arc horizontally, but there's nothing projecting above the top of the column and nothing bouncing off the floor.

The most obvious effect is that, in theory at least, the sound is transferred to the room much more efficiently than with a standard spherical-front speaker. In fact, we were invited to walk directly toward the speaker from across a large room while a guitarist played, and observed that the difference in sound level as we approached was remarkably small, even when we put our ears right up to the speaker. Therefore, musicians can play at lower levels and still fill a space. Vocals sent through the system can be loud enough to project, but the potential for feedback is greatly reduced.

(quoted from a MixOnline article)

The Cylindrical Radiator speaker is placed behind the performer on the stage, providing sound for both the performer and the audience. This is a total departure from the traditional amplified sound system, which requires separate amplifiers & speakers for the audience and the performers, a mixing console, miles of cabling, and a sound technician to make it all work, and even then it often works poorly. The PAS returns simplicity to the idea of amplified music performances, and makes for a much more natural sound coming from the stage, with the amplified sound from each performer coming from where that performer is on the stage. According to many posters on Bose's online forum, the system is also ideal for DJ's and playback of recorded music.

This is an answer to many prayers from frustrated performers and sound techs alike, tired of overly complicated systems for small to medium-sized rooms, not to mention concert-goers who feel the need to bring ear plugs along.

Look for the PAS to show up on stage at a nightclub or church near you.

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M-Audio Ships 5.1-Speaker Sound Card

M-Audio Ships 5.1-Speaker Sound Card 08/04/2004 08:12 PM
M-Audio USA unveiled its latest sound card on Wednesday, challenging the Creative Technology's Audigy line.

Single Speaker Unit Delivers Surround
Sound

Single Speaker Unit Delivers Surround
Sound 11/13/2003 07:41 AM
Makarand writes "A one-speaker home theater system that is able to deliver surround sound has been unveiled by Nirotek America (Torrance, CA). The single ...

Single speaker unit creates surround
sound

Single speaker unit creates surround
sound 11/14/2003 05:46 AM

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XtremeMac offers Xtremity iPod Accessory
System

XtremeMac offers Xtremity iPod Accessory
System 12/05/2003 08:56 AM
Peripheral and accessory maker XtremeMac has announced its Xtremity iPod Accessory System. Aimed at third-generation iPods that sport dock connectors, the Xtremity iPod Accessory System combines an iPod case with other accessories.

7650 is much better than 6600 it got
slim body n impressive features. Cheap
in london

7650 is much better than 6600 it got
slim body n impressive features. Cheap
in london 09/18/2004 07:20 AM
TechTree Sep 18 2004 11:45AM GMT

Who Cares About Sound Quality?

Who Cares About Sound Quality? 01/26/2004 03:29 AM
It seems that the focus on in-home entertainment devices has moved from the stereo system to the home theater system. However, this change of focus from the audio to the visual means that many buyers are skipping out on the fancier speaker systems - much to the dismay of those who sell such speakers. Even though home theater systems require a complex setup of speakers to produce optimal sound, some are worried that many buyers are too focused on the picture they get from the screen, and thus only buy the cheapest speakers to handle the sound. Of course, they're working to change this perception. Though, there are some odd ideas - including "tactile audio" where the speakers end up embedded in the furniture of the room itself. This way, the viewer can actually "feel" the sound relate to whatever they're watching in the home theater.

Abbey banks on high quality VoIP sound

Abbey banks on high quality VoIP sound 09/24/2004 07:14 AM
vnunet.com Sep 24 2004 11:01AM GMT

iPod mini vs. standard iPod in weight,
size

iPod mini vs. standard iPod in weight,
size 01/08/2004 07:17 PM
While addressing some public reaction to the iPod mini, Mac pundit John Gruber noted some interesting details on the new device's size and weight as compared to the 3G (third generation) iPod: "I've also seen it argued that the mini isn't even that much smaller than the standard iPods...

How-To Turn your iPod in to a Universal
Infrared Remote Control - Features -
features.engadget.com

How-To Turn your iPod in to a Universal
Infrared Remote Control - Features -
features.engadget.com 07/27/2004 02:41 PM
How-To Turn your iPod in to a Universal Infrared Remote Control

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First Single-chip Bluetooth Platform
Capable Of Cd-quality Sound Announced By
Zeevo

First Single-chip Bluetooth Platform
Capable Of Cd-quality Sound Announced By
Zeevo 07/23/2004 10:00 AM
PhysOrg.com Jul 23 2004 1:17PM GMT

Guardian Unlimited Politics | Whitehall
| The ultimate honour - impressive list
of those who refused to bow to the
system

Guardian Unlimited Politics | Whitehall
| The ultimate honour - impressive list
of those who refused to bow to the
system 12/23/2003 09:20 PM
refusing to be knighted? .. Sunday Times of London .. recent leaking

politics.guardian.co.uk/whitehall/story/0,9061,1111643,00.ht ml
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DOOM 3 AND 4.1 SPEAKER SYSTEM

DOOM 3 AND 4.1 SPEAKER SYSTEM 08/11/2004 08:01 AM

SuperiorVoIP, 100% Secure, Superior
Quality Sound Connection Whether it is
Dialup, Broadband, Wireless or Satellite
and is Taking the Net by Storm

SuperiorVoIP, 100% Secure, Superior
Quality Sound Connection Whether it is
Dialup, Broadband, Wireless or Satellite
and is Taking the Net by Storm 02/01/2005 08:49 PM
Talk for free on us for 7 days. Share this with friends, family or colleagues worldwide for free. It works on Dialup, Broadband, Wireless or Satellite. The most superior quality voip phone to date. [PRWEB Jan 29, 2005]

Logitech Z5300 5.1 Speaker System

Logitech Z5300 5.1 Speaker System 11/14/2003 06:21 PM

Stripy Active Speaker System

Stripy Active Speaker System 04/12/2005 11:31 AM

Buzz Style, which has nothing to do with haircuts, will be releasing a rather cool looking "Stripy BZST-01S" 2ch active speaker system. Developed by Hong Kong's "Beans Electronics," the speakers use a fancy joint to connect the speaker to its base, allowing for 180 degrees of rotation. The middle unit is the control unit, where that pink circle thing you see is actually a button (with an LED inside). When you hold this button down for a while, the unit will turn on or off. Worth 19,800 yen? Probably not.

Press Release [Buzz Style via AV Watch]

M-Audio Studiophile LX4 5.1 Speaker
System

M-Audio Studiophile LX4 5.1 Speaker
System 05/14/2004 04:35 PM
Review: A versatile studio monitor system that aspires to be a 5.1 PC audio system, too. Can one speaker system cover this much ground?

Focal iCub iPod 2.1 speaker set

Focal iCub iPod 2.1 speaker set 06/17/2005 04:41 PM
Review Just too good for its target market?

Using A Suitcase As A Speaker For The
Apple iPod

Using A Suitcase As A Speaker For The
Apple iPod 02/01/2005 09:35 PM

By GeekMac

Eclipse TD Lulét Mini Speaker System

Eclipse TD Lulét Mini Speaker System 06/03/2004 08:41 AM

Although suggested to me as an iPod solution, there's absolutely nothing keeping you from using the Eclipse TD Lulét speaker systems for anything from home theater to gaming -- in fact, they're designed to be easily mountable anywhere, like most other small speakers. If you do want to use the Lulét system with an iPod or other portable player, though, the accompanying amplifier will make sure you've got enough wattage to push either the 2.1 (or the 5.1 system, although using that with a portable player might be a waste of 3 perfectly good channels). The 307 Lulét line isn't their only setup, either, if you're looking for something with a little more punch than mini-system gear. (Thanks, Tim!)
Read [Eclipse-TD]

Eclipse TD Lulét Mini Speaker
System

Eclipse TD Lulét Mini Speaker
System 06/03/2004 10:20 AM

Although suggested to me as an iPod solution, there's absolutely nothing keeping you from using the Eclipse TD Lulét speaker systems for anything from home theater to gaming -- in fact, they're designed to be easily mountable anywhere, like most other small speakers. If you do want to use the Lulét system with an iPod or other portable player, though, the accompanying amplifier will make sure you've got enough wattage to push either the 2.1 (or the 5.1 system, although using that with a portable player might be a waste of 3 perfectly good channels). The 307 Lulét line isn't their only setup, either, if you're looking for something with a little more punch than mini-system gear. (Thanks, Tim!)
Read [Eclipse-TD]

Harman updates Creature speaker system

Harman updates Creature speaker system 01/07/2004 06:45 PM
Harman Multimedia today announced the JBL Creature II, the successor to its unique three-piece speaker system...

Altec Lansing VS4121 2.1 Speaker System
Review

Altec Lansing VS4121 2.1 Speaker System
Review 07/02/2004 04:53 AM

Altec Lansing inMotion iM7 Portable
Speaker System

Altec Lansing inMotion iM7 Portable
Speaker System 06/06/2005 12:09 AM

Go old school with your iPod and blast these super-slick portable speakers around the playground. Speaker specs are pretty nice: 1-inch tweeters, two 3-inch mid-range drivers, a 4-inch subwoofer and a 4-inch passive radiator (?) and it runs on eight D batteries, just like the old timey boomboxes of yore.

Altec Lansing has been putting out some nice product lately, so there's no reason to think this will be a clunker. Priced at about $249, seems like a nice way to get portable sound out of your iPod.

Altec Lansing makes some noise with the iPod inMotion iM7 Portable Speaker System [MobileMag]

Grok Description matches for Bose SoundDock: iPod Speaker System Lacks Features But Offers Impressive Sound Quality For Its Size
GrokA matches for Bose SoundDock: iPod Speaker System Lacks Features But Offers Impressive Sound Quality For Its Size

Digital Lifestyle Outfitters debuts
iBoom, the first boombox solution for
iPod & iPod mini

Digital Lifestyle Outfitters debuts
iBoom, the first boombox solution for
iPod & iPod mini 08/20/2004 02:27 AM
Digital Lifestyle Outfitters, a leading designer and manufacturer of iPod and MP3 player accessories, announced today that they are producing iBoom, the first and only boombox solution designed specifically for iPod and iPod mini. [PRWEB Aug 20, 2004]

Digital Music Superguide: Everything You
Need To Know About Using Your Mac, iPod,
And Stereo To Play Your Music Throughout
The House

Digital Music Superguide: Everything You
Need To Know About Using Your Mac, iPod,
And Stereo To Play Your Music Throughout
The House 06/02/2004 08:56 AM
To help you get the most from your music, we've put together a package with insights on ripping and organizing your music collection. We'll also show you how to pump the sound all around the house, beyond the limitations of your Mac's tinny speakers or your iPod's headphones. And you'll discover how to create your own songs with GarageBand. By Christopher Breen and Michael Gowan, Macworld (via MyAppleMenu)

Get Ready, Here Comes The iPod Mini --
And A Revolution In How We Enjoy Music

Get Ready, Here Comes The iPod Mini --
And A Revolution In How We Enjoy Music 07/09/2004 08:15 AM
The imminent arrival of the iPod mini is set to trigger a high street music boom this summer. By Charles Arthur, Independent (via MyAppleMenu)

iPod mini: Smallest 1,000 Song Music
Player

iPod mini: Smallest 1,000 Song Music
Player 01/07/2004 02:05 PM
iPod mini, the smallest portable music player ever to hold up to 1,000 CD-quality songs, is encased in an ultra-portable, lightweight anodized aluminum body available in five stylish colors. [Jan 6]

Kyocera intros iPod mini-matching
digital cameras

Kyocera intros iPod mini-matching
digital cameras 07/23/2004 11:17 AM
Kyocera has announced new versions of its Finecam SL400R digital camera in colors to match Apple's iPod mini music player line...

Japanese Music Fans Rush To Buy New iPod
Mini Players

Japanese Music Fans Rush To Buy New iPod
Mini Players 07/24/2004 02:54 AM
Thousands of people lined up outside electronics stores in Japan on Saturday as Apple launched sales of its iPod mini digital music player. By Mainichi Shimbun (via MyAppleMenu)

News: Griffin ships AirClick Remote for
iPod, iPod mini

News: Griffin ships AirClick Remote for
iPod, iPod mini 03/31/2005 07:35 PM
Griffin Technology Inc. on Thursday announced the release of their AirClick Remote for iPod and iPod mini, a remote control designed, as you might have guessed, to work with Apple's iPod and iPod mini. The AirClick Remote is different from most iPod remote controls because it works using Radio Frequency (RF) technology instead of infrared, so it doesn't require a line of sight to the iPod and can operate up to 60 feet away, according to Griffin. It's shipping now for US$39.99.

Griffin intros soft auto cradle for
iPod, iPod mini

Griffin intros soft auto cradle for
iPod, iPod mini 09/01/2004 12:34 AM
Griffin Technology today announced the PodPod, a soft foam iPod cradle that slips into any auto cup holder...

iPod mini Comes With iPod mini Software
1.0 (And Other Notes)

iPod mini Comes With iPod mini Software
1.0 (And Other Notes) 01/09/2004 09:57 PM
The iPod mini does not use the same software as the iPod itself. (iPodlounge via MyAppleMenu)

Mad Catz announces iKit cables for iPod
and iPod Mini

Mad Catz announces iKit cables for iPod
and iPod Mini 03/23/2005 12:57 PM



Mad Catz announced today that its iKit bundles for iPod and iPod Mini are now shipping. The iKit bundle contains a high performance RCA cable to connect an iPod to a home stereo, a car adapter with a 6-foot extension cord and an elegant horizontal carry case. The iKit is available for USD$39.99 online and at select retailers worldwide.

Mad Catz iKit cables for iPod and iPod
Mini [Flickr]

Mad Catz iKit cables for iPod and iPod
Mini [Flickr] 03/23/2005 12:57 PM

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Win an iPod mini at the South Beach iPod
Garage Party

Win an iPod mini at the South Beach iPod
Garage Party 08/27/2004 02:00 PM
Win an iPod mini at the South Beach iPod Garage Party

What's cooler than hanging with your fellow iPod users on Miami's South Beach on September 1st? How about going home with a brand new iPod mini in your pocket?

Yeah, that probably got your attention. But thanks to event sponsors iPodResQ, the iPod mini is just one prize among many that we'll be giving away at the South Beach iPod Garage Party. So what do you have to do to win? All you have to do is show up with your iPod, connect it to our sound system, and play "DJ" for twelve minutes as you share the highlights of your own music library with the rest of us (as many songs as you like, as long as it fits within the time limit). Yep, it's your very own twelve minutes of fame.

iPod mini Joins Successful Music Player
Line (06-Jan-2004; 1.7K)

iPod mini Joins Successful Music Player
Line (06-Jan-2004; 1.7K) 01/07/2004 05:38 PM

Sonos Digital Music System Now Available

Sonos Digital Music System Now Available 01/05/2005 02:11 PM
Sonos is the first and only digital music system that lets you play all your digital music, all over your house—and control it all from the palm of your hand. Best of all, you don’t need a PC in every room, a music server or a wireless network. Just a Sonos ZonePlayer and speakers in the rooms of your choice and a Sonos Controller in hand to access all your digital music, no matter where…

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Windows: iPod Music Liberator 1.5
released - copy music from iPod to PC

Windows: iPod Music Liberator 1.5
released - copy music from iPod to PC 07/15/2004 03:15 PM
iPodlounge Jul 15 2004 7:26PM GMT

Alpine's iPod car stereo system

Alpine's iPod car stereo system 02/10/2004 02:52 PM
New in-car audio system from Alpine that can connect directly to an iPod and let you select tracks using your car stereo:With a simple one-cable...

Tunewear intros new iPod, iPod mini
accessories

Tunewear intros new iPod, iPod mini
accessories 12/29/2004 04:11 PM
Tokyo-based Tunewear on Wednesday announced four new accessories for use with the iPod or iPod mini: Prie Hook cases, Poptune removable wrappers, Waterwear water-resistant cases and aluminum clips for the company's Icewear mini cases. Prie Hook, which will ship in mid-January for US$54, features a large metal hook that you can use to attach the leather case to a belt loop or other spot. A flap at the bottom opens for charging the MP3 player in a dock; slots at the top and bottom allow access to all the ports. It's available in two models, one that fits all 4G iPods -- including the iPod photo -- and one that fits the iPod mini; the hook on the latter doesn't swivel 360 degrees, however.

Bose SoundDock: iPod Speaker System Lacks Features But Offers Impressive Sound Quality For Its Size

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