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Saffire announces new iPod accessories
By Charles Starrett
Senior Editor, iLounge
Published: Monday, January 9, 2006
News Category: iPod Accessories
Saffire has debuted three new accessories for the iPod, including speakers, cases, and a Bluetooth accessory. Pricing and availability information for the new accessories was not available.
The DS-317 Speaker System for iPod features Neodymium drivers coupled with a built-in subwoofer, an included remote, and iPod charging and syncing while in the system. The DS-317 is compatible with all dock connecting iPods.
The BT 3008 Bluetooth transmitter for iPod allows users to pair both Bluetooth headphones and cell phones to the iPod making wireless headphones a reality and adding a tone to alert listeners of incoming calls. The BT 3008 is compatible with all 4G iPods.
The Protective Skin Sleeve for iPod is a silicone case designed for the new iPod 5G. Features include cutouts for the screen, controls, headphone jack, and dock connector, a built-in belt clip, plus Dissipation Pores that help the iPod run cooler.
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Yet another company that is dist. the 5G silicone case that I bought on eBay for $10 w/ shipping from HK…
Posted by not_again on January 9, 2006 at 12:38 PM (PDT)
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1. I’d love to know pricing for the speaker system and to see a review. 2. Why would they make a bluetooth transmitter now that’s not 5G compatible, and why would would you want the high quality of bluetooth 2 audio to come out of the headphone port rather than the dock/line out anyway?
Posted by shubopshadangalang on January 9, 2006 at 3:19 PM (PDT)
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Have I missed something here ? Surely that’s Just a Bose Sounddock ???? Why would i want to buy something that imitates Bose ? Or am I just stoopid !
Posted by Godders on January 10, 2006 at 1:30 AM (PDT)