IFA 2007: iPod Dock With A Difference September 03, 2007

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Like the soporific effect of weather forecasts, the term ‘iPod dock’ sends most tech hacks straight to sleep. This is why we are always interested in seeing different takes on the theme.

Advanced Sound Devices made a swinging splash last year with its full-size, Wurlitzer-looking Jukebox Station and this time around it’s decided to pull a similar stunt, only a lot smaller. Meet the Retro Tune Mini Jukebox, sporting an in-built iPod dock, rotating light column, alarm clock, calendar and CD Player. It’s also compatible with the iPhone.

It measures 12 x 9.5 x 18in – making it half the height of its big brother - but still manages to pump out 40Watts thanks to its two speakers and subwoofer. There’s no price yet, but the full-sized version costs around £300.-Martin Lynch

[Advanced Sound Devices]

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