News Archive for 06/10/05

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iLive iPod dock ships

10/05, 1:05pm

iLive Home Docking System for iPod

iLive has unveiled its Home Docking System with support for any dockable iPod. The device can output photos or videos to a TV, and includes a DVD drive to play movies directly from discs. The docking system also includes an AM/FM clock radio, as well as auxiliary audio inputs to support other audio devices. A wireless remote offers basic iPod functionality from across the room, and the system includes two side-firing subwoofers that deliver 75W of power, according to Electronista. The docking system includes a built-in charging cradle, a blue backlit LCD display with a digital clock, and dock inserts for iPod nano as well as iPod mini. iLive is shipping its Home Docking System in black or white for $160.

Best Buy takes on Apple

10/05, 11:15am

Best Buy, Real, SanDisk take on Apple

Retail giant Best Buy today announced that it will join forces with RealNetworks and SanDisk to launch a new online music store, increasing competition with Apple and threatening Microsoft's recent move into the digital music market. The new music store will take advantage of Sansa music players, which offer support for Real's Rhapsody DNA subscription method to automatically download recommended music as a listener's music habits develop over time. Best Buy, RealNetworks, and SanDisk are hoping that the integration of a retail store, an online store, and a music player will mimic Apple, according to Electronista. Subscriptions will cost $15 per month, and the new online music service will launch alongside the players on October 15th.