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Creative intros first iPod speaker systems
By LC Angell
Senior Editor, iLounge
Published: Wednesday, March 7, 2007
News Category: iPod Accessories
Following a patent settlement with Apple last year, Creative Technology has officially introduced its first “Made for iPod” speaker systems. Announced only in Japan, the two portable, all-in-one systems include the Creative PlayDock i500 (29,800 Yen; shown right) and the Creative TravelSound i (17,800 Yen). The PlayDock i500 features a built-in subwoofer, charging iPod cradle and wireless remote. The more compact TravelSound features USB connectivity and can be battery powered. At January’s Macworld Expo, Creative displayed a number of iPod speaker systems and introduced its first iPod product—the Xdock Wireless, an iPod audio system that transmits music in the company’s “Xtreme Fidelity” format.
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as a result of their settlement doesn’t Createive not pay the MFI fee.
Posted by Sam Tang on March 8, 2007 at 6:40 AM (PDT)
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I have seen the Playdock i500 at Fry’s. It was $199.99 and sounded damn good!
It was in the audio department with some 70 other docks and not with the iPods.
Posted by Jan on March 9, 2007 at 6:01 AM (PDT)