Pig out with this iPod dock
Monday, March 21, 2011
Manufacturers are going hog wild over iPod accessories -- and with more than 160 million of these digital devices sold to date, you can understand why. So now we have the iPig ($139.99; Speakal), a compact iPod dock in the shape of a…well, I think you can figure that out.
But these pink, yellow, or white swine also try to distinguish themselves in audio clarity: The iPig delivers 25 watts of total power from five speakers, including an integrated 4-inch subwoofer.
Touch volume controls are located on the ears or you can use the bundled wireless remote to crank it up, add 360-degree “sound spreading,” or extra base.
The unit ships with a handful of iPod cradles to fit various iPod sizes (supporting all models except for the Shuffle), plus an auxiliary input jack lets you connect non-iPod MP3 players.
At the very least, it’s a heck of a conversation piece when left on your desk at the office.