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Bose Updates Popular SoundDock: Series II Coming in September


Say what you will about Bose's price to performance ratio, that company knows how to move iPod docks. The Bose SoundDock and SoundDock Portable have an astounding hold on the premium end of the iPod accessory market, and the SoundDock Series II followup likely won't be breaking that streak.

The new Series II dock has a slightly refined look, more akin to the SoundDock Portable than the original, includes an aux-in jack (at last), and can charge the iPhone 3G -- a sore point for folks who've been charging their iPods and iPhones just fine on the original SoundDock for years, only to have the legacy-free iPhone 3G do them in. The Series II dock also includes the Portable's more advance remote for browsing playlists and such. Price is $299, it should ship starting in September. [From: Macworld]

Bose iPod Dock Goes Portable

New Bose SoundDock PortableWe all know Bose makes some fantastic sounding, and fantastically expensive speakers. Since its introduction in 2004, the company's iPod dock has pretty much become the standard for those who care more about sound and less about their wallets. Now, a portable version has been introduced.

The new $399 SoundDock Portable has a rechargeable lithium ion battery (like the kind laptops have) that allows you to carry it outside and away from an outlet. According to this USA Today hands-on review, the portable's sound is just as good as its wall-dependent companion, and battery life is fairly impressive. It is important to note though, that using the built-in equalizer or turning up the volume will result in seriously reduced battery life. While Bose claims the dock can run for up to 10 hours on a charge at "moderate" volumes, that quickly drops to three hours at full blast. Also nice is the fact that it works with iPhone. Though, who knows if it'll work with the new iPods we suspect will be announced on Tuesday (fingers crossed)?

From USA Today

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