Product: Sony RDP-X500IP Speaker Dock System
Price: $299.95
Rating: Recommend*

The category of audio docking units designed specifically for iOS device has exploded across nearly every home electronics manufacturer, and it's where a great deal of audio innovation is happening for consumer grade speakers for the MP3 generation. Sony has jumped into the game with a subtle little number, the Sony RDP-X500IP, a dock meant to be unobtrusive visually while still being able to compete with nearly any dock speaker system out there...
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Clutter is a horrible thing no matter what form it takes, but when it comes to our movies and music, sometimes we just let it get out of hand. It's just storage on a hard drive or room on a shelf, right? But it isn't — that clutter will take over if we let it. That's why, if you haven't already, it's time to take charge and get organized with your media. Here's how. More

iHome iP4 FM Stereo Boombox
• $199.00
• iHome

Modern day iOS loving Radio Raheems are going to cry in happiness when they see this retro iPod/iPhone dock. We knew we did when we saw the classic boom box radio shape of our youth reborn. The iP4 comes correct with a 5 band equalizer, FM tuner, SRS TruBass digital signal processing, 4" carbon composite woofers, and 1" ferro fluid cooled tweeters. You'll only need 6D batteries instead of 20, but do the right thing and remember to bring an AC adaptor.

We think Apple made a good move with the iPod Nano. It's our go-to device when we're walking, running or hiking, easy to snap into a watch holder. Where we feel it falls short is the limited amount of apps available. Now imagine a Nano upgraded...upgraded significantly to handle all sorts of tasks beyond playing music, clock, pedometer, and radio, and now you've got an idea of what the I'm Watch proposes... More

It's not sexy tech by any means, but the ecoATM might help you on your way to replacing the unloved, outdated mobile electronic device into cash for the latest sexy tech you've got your eyes on. Too bad we didn't have our retired iPhone 3G with us while at CES to try what is the tech equivalent of those Coinstar machines at your local supermarket. Video of it in action below... More

Unplggd reader and MIT Architecture grad student, Noel Davis, found himself motivated to contact us after seeing Joel's DIY digital Lomography camera project, sending us his own impressive handiwork. Like Joel, Noel was lured by a beautiful piece of tech: the iVictrola's repurposed antiquated design is indeed a beautiful marriage of form and function. But the $1,000 price tag was out of Noel's budget, so he looked to an affordable (and more creative) solution...one involving a laser cutter, aircraft plywood and his own unique design! More

In our post about The Science Behind Earbud Tangles, we showed you that making cords thicker is one of four ways to keep wires from knotting up in your pocket or purse. So we're not surprised to see that one Pinterest user figured out that a super-easy string-knotting technique keeps her 'buds from bunching up. More

When you're halfway through what could only be called "the worst day ever," it might seem like your impenetrably tangled earbuds are just another "screw you" from the Bad-Day Gods. But the truth is your knotted earbuds can be explained by science, thanks to a recent study out of UC San Diego. Now you know—and knowing is half the battle in the war against tangled cords. More

Fall is here and winter is fast approaching. Now is the time to get outside and enjoy the remaining weeks of pleasant weather as we near closer to the day when it'll be a chore to step outside. In celebration of these final beautiful days, we decided to put together a small roundup of tech that can encourage you to step outside and enjoy the world around you in various capacities while listening to your favorite music. More

We've always been fond of musicians' homes; where in our mind, it would be nothing less than the ultimate entertaining spaces for guests. Luckily, for those who can't afford to fit an entire band in their space, they can substitute by building in a custom hide-away DJ turntable island that'll be sure to impress. More