Peripherals
Sony Drops Three Other Stylish iPhone Docks
Posted by Gizmodo US Edition at 1:00 AM on September 20, 2008
Following our sneak peek at one of Sony's neat new iPod/iPhone docks last week, the company's now officially released three other sets to tickle our fancy. Pictured above is the boom box model (ZS-S4iP) with Mega Bass sound, for some old school on-the-go music blaring—the dock secures and charges your music player and it comes with a wireless remote for full menu control. It'll be available in October for $US100. If that doesn't speak to you maybe these other ones will.
The XDR-S10HDiP a tabletop HD Radio with an iTunes tagging service. If you enjoy a song you hear on the airwaves, tag it for future download onto your iPod. Yours for $US180.
The SRS-GU10iP is for fancy people. You can tell by the piano black wood finish and the lack of other more technical details. It retails for $US150.
SONY DEBUTS IPOD AND iPHONE COMPATIBLE BOOMBOX, HD RADIO WITH iTUNES
TAGGING, CD CLOCK RADIO AND DOCKING SPEAKERSAN DIEGO, Sept. 19, 2008 - Sony today is taking the wraps off four
audio products that work with current dockable iPod(r) and iPhone(tm)
devices.
The new CD clock radio (model ICF-CD3iP), boombox (model ZS-S4iP), table
top HD Radio(tm) with iTunes Tagging (model XDR-S10HDiP), and docking
speaker (model SRS-GU10iP) let you enjoy music from either iPod or
iPhone. All four products are part of the Made for iPod and Works with
iPhone programs.
Rise and Shine
The ICF-CD3iP device is Sony's first CD clock radio with a
hidden dock for iPod and iPhone devices. It gives users multi-function
flexibility that enables them to listen, wake and fall asleep to their
iPhone or iPod, CDs or radio in the form of a small footprint.
Featuring a large, highly visible liquid crystal display, this clock
radio charges both iPod and iPhone devices. It also includes a remote
control that provides full access to the menu of music functions. It
has a compact, vertical "floating" design that hides the docking
station, offers CD R/RW playback, and has an AM/FM digital tuner.
Tunes On The Go
For iPod and iPhone users who want to experience their music out loud,
Sony is introducing its first boombox that works with both devices. The
ZS-S4iP boombox adds iPhone compatibility and enhanced sound quality
through its Mega Bass(r) Sound system.
The dock on this new boombox secures and charges your iPod or iPhone
while on the go, and features a removable cover so you can directly
control iPod touch and iPhone. A wireless remote allows full menu
control for your CD, radio and the music function of iPod or iPhone.
The unit also offers 20 AM and 10 FM radio presets.
HD Radio for Your Ears
The XDR-S10HDiP is Sony's first HD Radio with iTunes Tagging that is
compatible with the newest generation of 3G iPhone devices, as well as
iPod players. It solves a need for those who want to experience their
music out loud, with rich bass and simulated surround sound.
This new product also charges your device while providing the benefits
of HD Radio, including multi-casting (which offers new FM channels, more
music, news and sports) and clear, crisp sound - all subscription free.
The radio also includes iTunes Tagging, which lets you tag the songs you
like on the radio, for future download to your iPod player. It also
features auxiliary input, as well as 20 AM and FM radio presets.
Dock Me Up
Sony's elegantly designed SRS-GU10iP docking speaker offers high quality
audio and a piano black wood finish. Unlike most docking speakers for
iPod players, this new speaker system is compatible with the newest
generation of 3G iPhone devices as well.
The system also features bass sound and a remote commander for
convenient access. It charges both the iPod and iPhone units, includes
an auxiliary input, and supports AC/DC operation (batteries not
included).
Pricing and Availability
The ZS-S4iP boombox will be available in October for about $100 in black
and white. The ICF-CD3iP CD clock radio will be available later this
month for about $100.
The XDR-S10HDiP HD table radio will also be available this month for
about $180, as will the SRS-GU10iP Sony iPhone/iPod docking speaker for
about $150.
Pre-orders for all four products are now being accepted at
www.sonystyle.com . The ZS-S4iP boombox,
ICF-CD3iP CD clock radio and SRS-GU10iP docking speaker will be
available at Sony Style stores across the county. All four products will
be available online at www.sonystyle.com ,
at military base exchanges and at authorised dealers nationwide.

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x3r0
Posted 2:08 AM 20/9/08
@Galley:
"6 iPod adapters/spacers so any iPod model from the mini to the 5G iPod with video will fit securely."
But does it support the iPod Touch or iPhone? Maybe I should have been more clear in my first post, but all of these docks are insane. Some work with some iPods, some don't. Some say they do, but don't. Some don't say they do, but they do.
I've always wanted a bedside clock/dock for my iPhone, but I'm just so tired of seeing all of the docks come and go and come and go...I don't want to drop $100 on a product line that's so sketchy :\
x3r0
Galley
Posted 1:55 AM 20/9/08
@Nekro: The Griffin Amplifi, winner of the Battlemodo is selling for an unbelievable $91 at Amazon.
[www.amazon.com]
Galley
ANoel
Posted 1:49 AM 20/9/08
****BITCH ALERT****
I have a Sony TDM-IP1 iPod digital media port dock designed to integrate iPod with Bravia Sony Stuff... Sound. On-screen menu and vid playback.
It doesn't work with iPod Classic. Nano. and worst of all, my iPod Touch.
No one at Apple or Sony seems to know why or who should fix it... no signs of any firmware from vendors or hacks from people who care.
No mention of this problem on the box. No headsup from the Best Buy salesman.
All in, no money back.
Buyers of Sony/Apple hardware.... BEWARE!
ANoel
BEERxTaco
Posted 1:35 AM 20/9/08
I like that boombox too... I need something cheap-ish, simple, and portable and that fits the bill!
BEERxTaco
mrweatherbee
Posted 1:22 AM 20/9/08
The first one looks a giant PSP silhouette.
mrweatherbee
x3r0
Posted 1:09 AM 20/9/08
Vote no in 2009 for more iPod/iPhone docks.
Just...say...no.
x3r0
Nekro
Posted 1:07 AM 20/9/08
You know, I've been wanting a ipod/iphone dock for sometime now, one that I can take to the lake/bbqs. There's just a ton of them out there, and I'm too damn lazy to start agonizing over review after review, but this $100 Sony job looks decent.
Any other recommendations?
Nekro
JEmlay
Posted 2:32 AM 20/9/08
Does anyone know of any case friendly docks for the 3G?
JEmlay
TheFaze
Posted 2:19 AM 20/9/08
Uhhh... do any of these work with Sony's own MP3 Walkmans? Cuz that's ridiculous if they don't...
TheFaze
spuntyb
Posted 3:51 AM 20/9/08
wake me when someone makes a dock that works with the iphone 3G and rotates so I can watch video too.
spuntyb
RiceBandit
Posted 3:48 AM 20/9/08
Wow, I think the boombox is probably the most seemless integration of the iPhone with the dock I've seen. I've always hated how most docks will just be a big square speaker with a dock bay that makes the iPod/iPhone stick out like it was just kinda latched onto the design (like the second and third pictures!)
RiceBandit