iPod Hi-Fi
ManufacturerApple Inc.
TypeStereo speaker system
Release dateFebruary 28, 2006 (2006-02-28)
Lifespan1 year, 189 days
DiscontinuedSeptember 5, 2007 (2007-09-05)
ConnectivityDock connector, Combination auxiliary/mini-TOSLINK input
Dimensions17"Lx6.9"Wx6.6"H

iPod Hi-Fi is a discontinued speaker system that was developed and manufactured by Apple Inc. and was released on February 28, 2006, for use with any iPod digital music player.[1] The iPod Hi-Fi retailed at the Apple Store for US$349 until its discontinuation on September 5, 2007.[2][3]

Accolades

The iPod Hi-Fi was praised for its big rich sound, bass response, ease of use, remote performance, and battery options.[4]

Criticism

The iPod Hi-Fi received criticism due to its high price,[5] lack of an AM/FM radio,[6] and the limited functionality of its remote control.[7]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Apple Announces iPod Hi-Fi". Apple. Retrieved November 20, 2014.
  2. ^ Schramm, Mike (September 5, 2007). "Bye bye, HiFi". Engadget. Archived from the original on November 23, 2014. Retrieved January 24, 2020.
  3. ^ Block, Ryan (September 6, 2007). "Apple Hi-Fi, RIP: 2006 - 2007". Engadget. Retrieved November 20, 2014.
  4. ^ Frakes, Dan (March 2, 2006). "Review: Apple iPod Hi-Fi".
  5. ^ Borland, John (February 28, 2006). "iPod Hi-Fi has big-sounding ambitions". CNET. Archived from the original on July 12, 2012. Retrieved March 1, 2006.
  6. ^ Guevin, Jennifer (February 28, 2006). "Bloggers underwhelmed by Apple announcements". CNET. Archived from the original on July 16, 2012. Retrieved March 1, 2006.
  7. ^ iPod Hi-Fi User guide. "Chapter 3, Using the Apple Remote, pages 20-21" (PDF). Apple.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 28, 2007. Retrieved May 25, 2007. ((cite web)): |author= has generic name (help)

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