Engadget has photos of the new Apple iPod Hi-Fi speaker system and has posted some interesting pictures of the unit from all sides, shot in the faux bedroom setup that Apple mocked up for yesterday’s media event.
So how’s the thing feel? Well, let’s be straight up, the Hi-Fi is heavy. Like, way too heavy to want to carry with you to the cabana or the beach, as they described you might despite its alternate six D-cell power source.
According to Apple’s specs the iPod Hi-Fi weighs in at 14.5 pounds (6.6 kg) without batteries and 16.7 pounds (7.6 kg) with batteries.
More info and photos here.
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Correction – thats Jobs saying…
BTW what ever happened to Apple COMPUTER???
Its a crazy price for the bit of kit. Bose is not even that upmarket a brand to justify the cost, let alone calling it an ‘audiophile’ brand. I think these guys who say that the speaker is incredible have not truly experienced real hi-fi sound. I banged a couple of B&W 602 s3 speakers plus a quality amp by audiolab for less than 349 off ebay, and trust me, I ain’t complaining! Use em with my ipod, and for the price, are probably 10 times better value than the apple hifi unit.
Having read on a little bit and some dudes saying it aint even Bose? then I would like to know what on earth it is, other than an abundance of barry!