The latest docks can turn your iPod into a great music system.
We know you've already ripped your prized albums to MP3 files so you can enjoy them on an iPod when you are on the move. Now, the next time you have a party you won't have to turn the room upside down hunting for your favourite CD. All you have to do is hook the iPod player up to a dock, turn up the volume and prepare to be rocked. Here are four of the best iPod docks available.
Philips BTM630 Micro HiFi Docking Entertainment System
This docking system unleashes, maximises and amplifies audio and video content from a variety of sources.
Features:
- Wireless music streaming from mobile phones or PCs via Bluetooth.
- Built-in, high-sensitivity microphone for hands-free mobile phone calls.
- Plays music from iPod, CD, radio, USB and SD card.
- Offers one-touch MP3 recording at 2X speed without the need for a PC
- Navigates the iPod menu by using navigation buttons or a remote control.
- Superb 30W sound from a compact one block system.
- Price: Dh899
- Available at: All leading consumer electronics outlets
JBL On Time
This is a high-performance sound centre that lets you wake up to music stored on your iPod.
Features:
- Includes a radio, clock, dual alarm and a menu-driven, intuitive user interface.
- Incorporates the iPod Universal Dock adapter and is compatible with most docking versions of the iPod.
- Provides power to charge your iPod, even when it's not connected to the computer, or the system is off.
- Halo acoustics and design provides a rich sound field from any direction.
- Price: Dh999 (There is a special offer of a free JBL Drive And Play along with the purchase)
- Available at: All Sharaf DG outlets
The Griffin Evolve
This is the no-wires freedom your music has been waiting for. Play your music on rechargeable wireless speakers that you can put anywhere you want within 150 feet.
Features:
- Evolve's intelligent speakers play for up to 10 hours from a single charge on the Base Unit.
- Play your music in stereo with both speakers wherever you are, or switch to mono to hear both channels on one speaker so you can use them in different rooms.
- Evolve's remote controls your unit and your iPod from 150 feet away through walls and windows.
- All the connections you need to integrate your Evolve with your existing home entertainment system are included.
- Hook everything up and you've got a complete system for listening to music and viewing slide shows from your iPod.
- Price: Dh1,499
- Available at: All Sharaf DG outlets
Philips AJ300D Docking System
This system will help users get the most out of their portable entertainment devices.
Features:
- Dock your iPod or GoGear player into the compact system to free your portable music while playing and charging your iPod.
- Wake up to your iPod or GoGear music with the dual alarm.
- Hear and feel fantastically deep bass that's louder than any other audio system.
- Special speaker drivers work in harmony with the wOOx bass radiator, and precise tuning between the main driver and the tweeter ensures smooth transitions from low-mid to high frequencies.
- Dual suspension and a totally symmetrical sandwich construction deliver low and precise base without noticeable distortion.
- Price: Dh289
- Available at: All leading consumer electronics outlets
