Sharper Image Isphere

Sharper Image i-Sphere i-Pod Docking Station SI320 White With Zip Connect Speaker size is three times size of Jukebox SI325, SI345, SI365 Manufacture Description ONLY!! The iSphere (available in both black and white) employs SRS WOW technology to produce some fairly impressive sound given its small size. Its developers claim SRS WOW can improve the audio dynamics of compressed recordings, and can create "an immersive and natural 3D listening experience." I'm always suspicious when any stand-alone unit claims to be able to produce 3D or surround sound, and the iSphere does not quite deliver on 3D sound, but what it DOES deliver sounds pretty darn good. Created by Sharper Image Design, the iSphere's compact spherical form factor helps it stand out from the hundreds of competitors in a somewhat over-saturated market. I found the round form quite charming, and think it would likely appeal to younger iPod owners. Both my kids immediately fell in love with the iSphere, and enjoyed the way a docked iPod stands upright in the unit, making watching their favorite shows easy (I'll still never quite understand why they love watching shows huddled on the floor in front of a tiny iPod screen, but such are kids). Features The iSphere sports a line-in port for connecting any number of devices to the iSphere, but iPod users will want to take advantage of the built-in dock connector for playback. The unit ships with adapters which will accommodate all iPod models with dock connectors. The iSphere can charge your iPod while in the dock as well, but the iPod-centric features regrettably stop there. There is no option for navigating the iPod using the iSphere, such as "skip" or "select" buttons. Instead you must use the iPod itself to select songs, as well as set EQ settings. The iSphere's controls are extremely simple, consisting only of a power and volume controls.