Xtreme Mac must've thought its old Tango iPod dock was getting a little long in the tooth and also bit too expensive, so now there's Tango Studio, a more-compact room audio system and FM radio that works with just about any iPod, even the new ones. It has a retractable iPod dock that's ambidextrous, able to take on all comers as long as they're not too ancient and wear the Apple brand, or have an aux jack for a bit less functionality. Besides that, all that distinguishes it from the growing mob of iPod docks is its cool blue LEDs that disappear behind the black cloth grill, part of its minimalist design that looks like an angled black plane with no front buttons anywhere to be seen. Still, it looks like a decent value for $79.95. [XtremeMac]

Round two of our iPod Dock Bracket continues as three docks battle it out for our eternal love and loyalty...until the next round. It's heavyweights iHome iH52 and XtremeMac Tango duking it out in the same ring as the welterweight Eton Sound 100 iPod. Who will win? Why would you even read the teaser anymore? Just hit the jump to find out.

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We usually reject iPhone cases because they are a dime a dozen, but this TuffWrap case from XtremeMac is different. It doesn't spoil the svelte design of the iPhone, adding an unobtrusive slip-resistant silicone edge to keep you from dropping it, and a clear plastic film on the outside that still lets you use the touchscreen. This case leaves every switch and jack open, so of course, it's not waterproof. But we especially like the way it even has a little hole for the camera on the back. Even those of us who are reluctant to use any case at all are tempted by this TuffWrap case, because there've been a few times already when we've almost dropped the iPhone, and those easy-grip ridges on the side look like they could prevent a disaster or two. This is one case that might be worth pre-ordering now at its $19.95 price. [XtremeMac TuffWrap]

We're finally getting to some more expensive docks in our Super, Mega, Ultra iPod Dock Battle. On one corner, we have the JBL On Time. It's our second clock dock, and it's pissed (we think...tough to tell). In the other corner, we have the XtremeMac Tango. It smells excellent—like our favorite variation of RightGuard. Both units retail for a deuce of Benjamins. How will this fight end? Only one can win!

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Hundreds of comments were in the running, but there could be only one winner. Remember, judges decision is final, so don't come crying to me telling me you thought your comment was much cleverer than theirs. We love you all, and we'll have more prizes really soon. REALLY soon!

Thanks again to Powermove for their support on this comp. We, and I'm sure the winner, really appreciate it.

We'll update this post very shortly with the announcement!

BOOOOM! Drumroll, please! The winner(s) are...

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Last days of our XtremeMac Luna comp, so get commenting and show us how much more you know than we do. Yeah, everything. Fine. Whatever.

Thanks to the folks at Powermove for helping us out and putting up the Luna! -Seamus Byrne

Just to reirritate, we're running a comp to win an XtremeMac Luna for the best comment posted before end of this coming Sunday. I think some people might be a tad confused. so to clarify, this is for ALL comments made on ANY post on the site. Not just those talking about the Luna. Got it? Good!

Don't forget, we're tracking your comments this week and next, looking for the best and brightest to win our first prize: the XtremeMac Luna iPod dock alarm clock.

So be warned. Or advised. Or enthused. Or something... -Seamus Byrne