Gear4 Offers iPod Speaker With A Twist May 09, 2008

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Gear4, wanton producer of accessories and all things iPod, today launched the DUO, a 2.1 home stereo system with a detachable portable speaker.

Phew – we’re glad there’s something unique about it since iPod speakers are barely worth announcing these days there’s so many of them.

The system comprises of a bass unit and satellite speaker, which can either be used together as a powerful home system or you can remove the satellite and carry it around with you in the garden or on your travels.

It has a rechargeable battery for such purpose, which automatically charges when attached to the bass unit so seems pretty convenient. You’ll also find a compartment here for a second battery, handy for boosting the charge if you’re on the move.

There’s 38W of total power which is surprisingly distributed almost evenly between the two components, with the sub taking 20W as the lion’s share. It seems like the satellite should have quite a bit of ‘oomph’ to it then, and based on the rather unique design we’d be quite keen to see how it performs.

It’s available now, but it better be good since it’s priced at £149.99.

[Gear4]

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