There's already been much written today about the Steve Jobs keynote, "Fun New Products" today but I thought this was worth sharing. CNET News has posted a video of Steve introducing the new iPod Hi-Fi, which brings you, in his words "home stereo quality" to your iPod.
The iPod Hi-Fi is a $349, portable speaker box with a built in amplifier and power supply. It can also run on 6 'D' batteries and charges your iPod through the dock connector. The built in iPod universal dock is compatible with any iPod with a dock connector and includes all the universal dock adapters you would need. The Hi-Fi also has a combined, analog 3.5mm and S/PDIF optical digital miniplug input on the back so it can accomodate the iPod Shuffle or any other MP3 player for that matter.
I've scoured Apple's web site but can't find any power output ratings for the built-in class D amplifier although they continue to mention the audiophile quality sound. The marketing copy reads very much like Bose.
In the Box
- iPod Hi-Fi and removable grille
- Apple Remote
- 10 iPod Universal Dock Adapters
- AC power cord
- Product documentation and user guide









