SanDisk Unveils A Portable Stereo Speaker Dock

At IFA 2005, SanDisk introduced the Sansa Speaker Dock, a portable sound system that can play music from SanDisk's Sansa digital audio players as well as content from other devices such as personal CD and DVD players and notebook computers.

Boasting high-quality stereo sound, the sleek-looking, one-piece system contains four full-range speakers and an amplifier with volume controls. It's ready to use as soon as you slide a Sansa MP3 audio player into the recessed docking station and insert the attached connector cable into the player. Any source content on the Sansa, including FM radio stations, can be played through the speakers.

The Sansa Speaker Dock can be used with either an A/C adapter or with four AA batteries, giving the unit total mobility.

Although the Sansa Speaker Dock is custom-fitted for the Sansa series players, it has a rear input and comes with a three-foot audio cable that can be used with a variety of electronics devices. These include other MP3 players, portable CD and DVD players, portable game consoles and handheld computers - essentially anything with a 3.5 mm stereo headphone output. Furthermore, the system can be hooked up to a PC - using the included USB cable - to transfer music and data to the Sansa player while connected to the Speaker Dock.

The four aluminum speakers are driven by powerful Neodymium magnets, giving the system a rich sound with clear fidelity. The exterior of the Sansa Speaker Dock consists of a glossy white shell with metallic gray trim. Dimensions are 37.4mm wide by 309mm long by 62.8mm high. Suggested retail price is $79.99, and units will be available in the coming weeks in the U.S. and in other countries where SanDisk Sansa players are sold.

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