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Cambridge SoundWorks intros PlayDock iPod speaker system
By LC Angell
Senior Editor, iLounge
Published: Tuesday, December 12, 2006
News Category: iPod Accessories
Creative Technology subsidiary Cambridge SoundWorks today announced the PlayDock i, a new docking speaker system for iPods. The PlayDock i features Cambridge’s high-performance drivers, integrated powered subwoofer, a charging iPod dock, a video-out connector for photos and videos, and can run on AC or battery power. The magnetically shielded system also comes with a remote control and has a built-in handle, line-in connector and headphone jack. Designed for 4G and 5G iPods, the iPod mini and iPod nano, the PlayDock i will be available in January for $200.
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That’s not a bad product at all, an an excellent first attempt at an iPod speaker system by Creative.
It’s not exactly attractive, but if my experience with other Cambridge Soundworks speaker systems applies to this product, sound quality should be impressive.
Not to mention the fact that a video out jack is something every iPod speaker system should have, IMHO.
Posted by Nick on December 13, 2006 at 1:12 PM (PDT)
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It runs on battery power, which is something that all the Playdock’s have. If the speakers are at all like the ones on our XM playdock they will be great for parties and outdoors events.
The design is blah, but all that matters are the speakers.
Posted by Maarek on December 13, 2006 at 2:53 PM (PDT)