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Logitech announced their brand new iPod speaker system today, the “Logitech Pure-Fi Dream Premium Bedroom Music System” (whatever happened to short and catchy product names?).

The basic idea behind this speaker system / iPod dock is to replace your current alarm clock. You can set two different alarms (one for you and one for your better half, or just two for you if you’re a serious sleeper) and wake up to either your iPod’s music or a regular buzzer. They’ve added motion sensors to it as well so the backlit (and auto-dimming) display lights up whenever you wave your hand near it during the night.

“Unlike a clock radio, the Pure-Fi Dream is a premium bedroom audio system supported by 3/4-inch high-definition, soft-dome tweeters and 3-inch high-power, long-throw woofers. And by activating Logitech’s StereoXL™ technology, people can enjoy a wider soundfield that creates a quality audio experience.”

It ships with a remote control and will be available sometime during November this year, the expected retail price is $249.99.

Press release

(Via OhGizmo)

This ad (or image, really) is put together by Apple and shows the new Apple iMac versus a Dell XPS 410, and before you call foul play I’ll just remind you that the iMac ships with nifty stuff like wireless networking, an iSight web cam and remote control support built-in.

Cables are, as well all know, the root of all evil. So which system would you prefer on your desk, really?

Apple.com: iMac vs Dell XPS 410
Apple.com: iMac product page

(Via Fosfor Gadgets)

Oh yeah, here’s an iPod speaker system that stands out from the crowd; the Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin. The rather extraordinary encasing holds four speakers with glass fiber cones and a 5" subwoofer.

“Zeppelin is an entirely new creation, designed according to principles pioneered on high-performance B&W models, from the extraordinary shape of its shell to the specially tailored studio-standard technologies within.”

More information will be released September 3rd.

Bowers-wilkins.com: Zeppelin iPod Speaker System

Here’s the updated Apple iMac (sporting the new Aluminum Keyboard of course). It’s thinner than before, encased in anodized aluminum and all iMacs comes with glossy screens.

The 17" model is gone now and they offer three different models - two with 20" and one with 24".

Here’s the first ad for the updated iMac:

Yeah. Pretty boring, but you gotta admit that the machines look good.

Apple.com/imac (From $1199)

Here’s the new Apple Keyboard, now featuring low-profile keys (like the MacBooks) and an anodized aluminum casing instead of plastic. The wired, extended keyboard sports a numeric keypad along with bunch of extra buttons for document navigation, Exposé, brightness, volume, eject and play/pause.

The wireless Bluetooth keyboard is smaller and feature the same low-profile keys but without the extra buttons (and numeric keypad) and features intelligent power management to conserve the battery life.

Apple.com/keyboard ($49.00 for the wired, $79.00 for the wireless)

DecalGirl has a whole bunch of iPhone skins available for protective iPhone owners out there. Besides all the wild patterned ones (shipped with matching screen backgrounds) there’s simple, clear matte/glossy skins available as well if you think your phone stands out enough already.

DecalGirl.com: iPhone Skins

(Via Macfeber)

GelaSkins makes low-profile, protective skins for most iPod and MacBook / Powerbook models. The skin to the left is called Inkpond (designed by Nanami Cowdroy) and the classic Mario/Luigi mugshot to the right, Rough Night Out, is designed by Bob Dob. Stylish indeed.

Gelaskins: “Rough Night Out” MacBook 13" ($30)
GelaSkins: “Inkpond” MacBook Pro / Powerbook 15" ($30)
GelaSkins.com

SwimMan has been creating waterproofed audio tech for a decade now (apparently) and their latest product is a waterproof (and genuine) iPod Shuffle. The magic is done inside the Shuffle so there’s no visible differences between these and regular ones.

These modified Shuffles will cost you a little extra, naturally. SwimMan wants $250 for the kit with a Shuffle + waterproof headphones or $150 for just the Shuffle (in comparison to the $79 Apple wants for a generic don’t-drop-it-in-the-water-please Shuffle).

SwimMan.com: Waterproof iPod Shuffle

Monster iEZClick is a rugged, weather-resistant iPod remote control designed for outdoor use. The RF transmissions allows the signal to go through clothes (and thin walls), so just clip it on your jacket, belt or handlebar and you should be all set. The buttons are deliberatly oversized for easy no-look track switching while wearing gloves and/or speeding down mountain trails.

MonsterCable.com: iEZClick Remote Control (Product Page)
Apple Store: Monster iEZClick Remote Control ($49.95)

Just got your hands on an iPhone and think it looks too much like everyone elses? In exchange for $295 Crystal Icing will decorate it with Swarowski crystals in a pattern of your choice (Paris Hilton did her Sidekick 3, that ought to count for how… awesome this service is).

I really love the Crystal Icing testimonials though:

“Just got my phone…I LOVE IT!!! It looks soooo awesome! My friends are gonna be so jealous!!! Thanks!”
~ Lyza W.

Oh well… There you go. Why am I even writing about this?

www.crystalicing.com

(Via New Launches)