iPod boombox in the wings?
Those wacky guys at Apple Insider say that Apple will release some new digital audio products dubbed "iPod companions" early next year. One of those products is said to be an iPod boombox. According to Apple Insider's sources, this boombox will be "unlike anything seen in the boombox world" and different from "anything Apple has released in the past." It's not clear what this device will be, but Apple Insider says it could be an oversized iPod with boombox-like speakers, which Apple plans to market as "plug and play music for your home." It may have wireless audio streaming capability, a built-in hard drive, an iPod dock, or all three. This and other iPod companion products are supposedly part of Apple's plan to expand its reach into the consumer electronics market in order to mine more profits. Some of these devices could be released at MacWorld in January, Apple Insider predicts.
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arkowi said 11:25AM on 12-14-2005
unless you dock your iPod into it like that iBoom thing, this idea is pretty lame. I just shelled out 400 bucks for my new iPod. I am not going to pay money for an iPod boombox with its own hard drive, etc, when I already have an iPod.
Bad Apple...
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SubGenius said 4:04PM on 12-14-2005
Close your eyes.....
Imagine an boom box with an integrated iPod dock...
Now imagine it was 1" thick and weighed less than 5 pounds...
Imagine if you could hang it on the wall in your bedroom or in your office...
Now imaging taking it out of the wall mounted charger and taking it out to the backyard by the pool...
Open your eyes MacWorld is almost here
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Ryan said 1:46AM on 12-15-2005
If a pair of Ipod speakers costs $200, I could only imagine what this would cost!
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