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Parrot unveils Starck-designed Zikmu wireless speakers

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By Charles Starrett

Senior Editor, iLounge
Published: Thursday, December 18, 2008
News Category: iPod Accessories

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Parrot has unveiled its new “Zikmu” the Parrot by Philippe Starck wireless speakers for iPod and iPhone. The 2.5-foot tall speakers feature NXT speaker technology, allowing for 360-degree sound, and use Bluetooth for communication between the speakers. In addition, they offer an integrated iPod and iPhone Dock, and can accept streaming audio over Wi-Fi or an A2DP Bluetooth connection. “Zikmu” the Parrot by Philippe Starck wireless speakers will be available in the Spring of 2009 and will sell for $1,500.

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Those things look way taller than 2.5ft in that pic! For $1500, that’s not such a bad deal. But at the same time, not the best deal either. $500 less and I’d be sold. Though the stream over Wifi is a bit tempting.

Posted by Eddie.exe on December 18, 2008 at 11:55 PM (PDT)

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