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iHome debuts ultra-portable iPod nano speaker system
By LC Angell
Senior Editor, iLounge
Published: Monday, October 30, 2006
News Category: iPod Accessories
iHome Audio has introduced a new ultra-portable speaker system for the first-generation iPod nano. The iHM1B features custom speakers designed for the nano, SRS TruBass technology, and provides access to all controls. The speaker system includes a plastic shield to protect the nano while in use, and also comes with a water-resistant carry case. “Sleek portable design allows you to take this item anywhere while protecting your nano, perfect for your home, office, car, or on the road,” says iHome. The iHM1B is priced at $30. Availability was not announced. Update: iHM1B is in stores such as Target now.
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1
The iHome web page for this product says “Compatible with first generation iPod nano ONLY!”
Posted by Ron Cronovich on October 30, 2006 at 11:28 AM (PDT)
2
And the first sentence in the blurb above ends with, “for the first-generation iPod nano”.
Coincidence?
Posted by UniPalmer on October 30, 2006 at 12:37 PM (PDT)
3
Yes, not one of my brighter moments.
Posted by Ron Cronovich on October 30, 2006 at 4:29 PM (PDT)
4
Isn’t it a little late to be introducing products for the previous generation Nano?
Posted by rainking187 on October 30, 2006 at 8:55 PM (PDT)
5
Ron, we all have ‘em!
Posted by UniPalmer on October 30, 2006 at 9:32 PM (PDT)
6
Apple moved the G2 connector over about a millimeter, so it doesn’t fit a G1 dock
Posted by kurtisb on October 31, 2006 at 6:13 AM (PDT)