The truth of the matter is that there are a lot of audio systems built around iPod docking stations out there, each and every one of them providing their own set of attractive features, despite the fact that the basic function is pretty much the same. And that's also the case with Hammacher Schlemmer's recently presented Wireless Speakers iPod Dock, a small-size home entertainment system that can turn one's iPod into a wireless audio system.

So, without a doubt, what really makes this product stand out from the rather large crowd of similar devices available out there is the fact that both speakers included in this system can be placed at a distance of around 120 feet (36 meters) from the dock, thus providing Apple's device with a very high degree of freedom.

Since we're on the subject of speakers, it's interesting to give a few more technical details about these very important components. Hence, what we're dealing with here is two 2-3/4-inch spherical wireless speakers that work on the 915 MHz frequency, which helps prevent interference with other devices.

Furthermore, the dock works with pretty much every iPod model out there, as well as other audio players, as long as they come equipped with a 3.5-mm audio output. And if you're wondering just how each of the speakers is able to work wirelessly, let's just say that they come equipped with their own, built-in rechargeable batteries, which offer an average functioning time of around eight hours, following a two-hour charge.

The Wireless Speakers iPod Dock from Hammacher Schlemmer have an estimated retail price of around 150 US dollars, which, indeed, is not exactly a very small sum, but given the level of versatility this system provides, there might be some people out there willing to pay the premium.


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