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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