Sony surprises with iPod stereo dock
updated 02:05 pm EST, Fri February 2, 2007
Sony iPod stereo dock
In a somewhat unexpected move, Sony has begun shipping an iPod stereo dock, the CPF-IP001, Electronista writes. Sony is infamous for favoring its own music products to the exclusion of others, such as the Walkman player, or the ATRAC file format. The IP001 would appear to mark a change in policy. The dock is officially licensed by Apple, and is compatible with all nanos and minis, plus full-size iPods from the fourth generation onwards. The satellites are rated at 5W of power each, but are bolstered by a 15W external subwoofer. Secondary input is supported through a stereo mini-jack, while all audio streams are controlled by an onboard DSP chipset. The dock is on sale today for $250, or $10 per month.
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They'll sell...0
Go to the Sony product page and see the enlarged image. The thing is ugly!!! It sits in a little dinky faux-metal base w/ meshed speaker screens, but to top it off, there is this big honkin' power black power brick no more than 1 foot behind. It's bigger than the speakers!!
$250?!?!...I think Sony's trying to convince themselves that nobody buys iPod accessories by creating this monstrosity!!