Logitech to iPod Owners: Dock it and Rock It

Logitech has rolled out two new iPod speaker docks, including a rechargeable unit that offers up to 20 hours of listening away from a wall socket.

It’s true there’s no shortage of external speak systems for Apple’s iPod music players, but that’s not keeping peripheral and accessory maker Logitech from trying to identify new iPod users’ needs and match them with new products. To that end the company has rolled out to new iPod speaker docks, the Logitech Portable Speaker S125i an the Logitech Rechargeable Speaker S315i.

“Millions of people have fallen in love with the iPod, but want a speaker dock so they can share their music with friends,” said Logitech audio business unit VP and general manager Mark Schneider, in a statement. “Logitech’s newest iPod speaker docks help improve your iPod listening experience at home, at work or anywhere you enjoy your music. With Logitech’s new speakers, you’ll hear every note—loud and clear.”

The S125i is a small portable unit, but still manages to weight lass than one pound, and supports all iPods with universal dock connectors except 3rd generation iPods. The unit offers two main speakers, a bass boost for pumping tunes with a little more oomph, and an aux input for connecting up non-iPod sound sources. The unit can run off an AC adapter or 4 AA batteries—those should last about 10 hours. Expect to see it at retailers any day now for a suggested price of $69.99.

The Rechargeable Speaker S315i is a slightly different beast: it features a rechargeable battery that can push tunes for up to 20 hours away from a wall socket, and uses custom full-range speakers for a full sound. The unit features a highly portable design, and works with any iPod/iPhone model with a universal dock connector. Expect to see it this month for a suggested price of $129.99.