“While Apple continues to plug the iPod Hi-Fi speaker system on its web site and under the ‘Accessories’ portion of its scrolling iTunes/iPod navigation bar, the Hi-Fi itself has been axed from the online store, true to Think Secret sources who previously said the product was reaching the end of its life,” Think Secret reports.
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Jonny Evans reports for Macworld UK, “Speaking under conditions of strict anonymity, UK resellers confirmed the news [of iPod Hi-Fi’s “End Of Life”]… It’s not clear at if the company intends releasing a revised version of the system, but the iPod HiFi is no longer available for purchase from the company’s UK online Apple store.”
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What we need now is an “iPod Hi-Fi Wi-Fi.” Or would it be “iPod Wi-Fi Hi-Fi?” Aw, screw it: maybe we just need some more iPod Socks?
If you look at Amazon.com, the iPod HiFi gets really high marks. Only few people who bought it didn’t like it. So people are pleased. There seems no reason to axe the product.
I drank the Cool-Aid and bought the iPod HiFi and love it, but must agree that there are much more pretty speakers available.
But it’s killer is definitely the dozens of clock-radios with FM, dual alarms, and decent speakers. But they can’t fill a hall with ear-thumping sound like my iPod HiFi. Crank it up and I have yet to hear any distortion.
sorry guys but ipod hi-fi is an apple product,it don´t need a replacment.
iPod Hi-Fi is a good product, all it needs is a tweeter. Sound is really clear compared to other products.
iPhone hi-fi on its way, i suppose
But…..do not buy it. Wait 2 months, because they will cut $300 from the original price
Love my Apple HiFi. Yes, it would have been even better with a tweeter, but it’s the best I’ve seen out there for its niche, and I did look around.
While not portable, I just use a $5 y-cord from Radio Shack to plug my iPod into my home theater. It’s the same cord I use for my XM-ToGo
Don’t worry about the complainers. Apple has a great history of releasing products for only 1 generation. It’s what makes them a great company – they try new things, and new markets. If the iPod had never taken off they would have ditched that as well.