wiDock - wireless iPod dock from Silex announced

Rumors of a wireless, syncing iPod have existed almost as long as the iPod itself, but next week Silex Technology is poised to introduce the next best thing: the wiDock. This wireless iPod dock will fulfill the much-requested feature of wirelessly syncing media with a Mac or Windows PC, all while remaining connected with audio and video output to your entertainment center and charging the iPod's battery for the ultimate in do-it-all connectivity. The wiDock uses 802.11b/g to work its wireless magic, and to top things off, it plays well with the Apple Remote.
We don't have a word on price yet, but the wiDock should be arriving in retail stores soon in time for the holidays.
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Stereo in the other room with iPod dock hooked up and wirelessly syncing - I'm sold. Having to pull out that cable or move the dock/iPod to the living room to hook it up to the stereo is a pain compared to this.
November 02 2006 at 9:59 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Replywhat I would really like is a version for this for my car - so that I dont need to haul my ipod into the house to sync it.
November 02 2006 at 8:59 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Replynow Apple just need to work on allowing more than one iPod to be connected to a machine at a time, and under different logged on users. It's a pain in the a$$ in my house, with 3 different users with 3 iPods. Come on, how hard can it be?
November 02 2006 at 2:26 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyWill the wifi be as fast as USB 2.0 or FW?
November 02 2006 at 2:12 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyI think wireless is being used for Wifi. Additionally, unless it were broadcasting via FM you would still need wires to connect it to the speakers/tv.
If you think about it, unless all systems supported the "wireless" feature, a completely wireless device would not be possible.
The device is not pointless when you don't have the time, space, or ability to plug in and sync iPods. It is about as pointless for some as the remote control...
I agree with Archaloo just because it technically doesnt really have less wires than the standard dock. Other than the reason stated about having nothing plugged into your computer, its pretty much pointless.
November 02 2006 at 12:28 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyI'm coming to steal it from you. Hide it, and hide it well.
So. hot.
Wireless enough for me! Nothing should tether my beautiful MacBook...
Now, if only someone could figure out a way to free me from this damned power cable.
Uh Arnchalooo, to charge an iPod you need power. And do you expect the device to run the wi-fi connection using juice from the iPod. Think before you post.
November 01 2006 at 8:41 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyHot Apps on TUAW
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