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Philips intros new iPod-ready audio systems
By Charles Starrett
Contributing Editor
Published: Thursday, June 14, 2007
News Categories: iPod Accessories
Philips has introduced several new iPod-ready audio systems, as well as a new standalone dock with a two-way RF remote. The Philips BTM-630 one-piece music system features an MP3-CD player and burner, an integrated iPod Dock and Bluetooth capability, and a USB port and SD/MMC slot. The BTM-628 packs similar features (minus the CD burning) but comes as a three-piece system, and includes a Bluetooth-equipped iPod dock for easy placement and control. It sells for $200. 
The HA-300 is a clock radio with integrated iPod/GoGear that is priced at $80. The MCM-740D is a one-piece stereo with iPod dock, MP3/WMA-CD player, and USB port; it carries a price of $200. Finally, the SJM3151 stand-alone iPod dock features a two-way ZigBee RF remote with a LCD screen that displays the iPod’s menu. Pricing information for the BTM-630 and SJM3151 was unavailable; the products are expected in stores this fall. [via Engadget]
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...which is a good opportunity to remind Keyspan about that USB remote… for the apparently 3 to 5 people who see more sense in controlling the hundreds of gigs of music they have in *iTunes* rather than the pathetic selection storable on an iPod.
Posted by Bad Beaver on June 14, 2007 at 10:59 AM (PST)
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Yes, why is it that there are no good iTunes-compatible USB remotes in existence (that I’m aware of)? If anyone knows of one, please post a link.
Posted by jarofchris on June 15, 2007 at 7:16 AM (PST)
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Do you have intention to review either the Philips BTM630 or BTM628 models in the near future?
Another request is a review of the Sharp i-Elegance DKA10 model. I am in search of an IPod speaker that also plays CDs. Models which do both are scarce, and reviews of such models are scarcer still. Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks.
Posted by Dave on November 17, 2007 at 10:22 PM (PST)