Kensington debuts Stereo Dock for iPod

Kensington this week announced its Stereo Dock for iPod, which allows users to "plug in" to their home stereo systems. The device integrates a line-out audio, a slim wireless remote control, and a stylish charging dock. It plays iPod tunes through any stereo system with line-in capability (using the dock connector) and charges the iPod at the same time. The infrared remote control operates from up to 30 feet away with five buttons to control Play/Pause, Skip Forward, Skip Back, Volume Up and Volume Down. The Stereo Dock supports all iPods with a dock connector, including 15GB, 20GB, 30GB, 40GB, 60GB, iPod mini and iPod photo. It will ship in July with a 5-year warranty for $90.

"Unique to the Kensington Stereo Dock is the combination of high-quality audio and volume control. It was designed for maximum quality audio, which is why it does not plug into the headphone jack on the top of the iPod. By connecting to the iPod through the bottom dock connector, the Kensington Stereo Dock takes pure, line-out quality audio, eliminating any hint of feedback or interference. Then, the Stereo Dock's embedded chip set enables users to adjust volume from the included remote control - preserving the high-quality audio signal - and providing total control of your tunes from across the room. The Stereo Dock for iPod is the only dock with line-out quality audio signal with volume control on the market today."

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