Altec Lansing Octiv Duo (M202) dual docking and charging speaker system

The name says it all – the Altec Lansing Octiv Duo (M202) dual docking and charging speaker system. This model will also be accompanied by a free Music Mix App that will enable multiple device households to play as well as charge their iPod and iPhones simultaneously. Just in case you have a third device, fret not – you can juice it up via the integrated USB port while expanding the musical player options with the aux-in. It will come in a low profile compact wedge design, making the Octiv Duo ideal for homes with many nooks and crannies, such as in the kitchen or on the nightstand. Another plus point with couch potatoes would be the full-featured remote that enables easy playlist access and control from across the room.

What about the free Music Mix app, you ask? This application will shuffle songs from both players, letting users set the percentage of music played from each iPhone or iPod while docked in a jiffy. If you prefer to wake up to your favorite tunes, then the free Altec Lansing Alarm Rock app is just the tonic, no longer do you need to be subject to irritating ringing dins of a traditional alarm clock. Expect the Altec Lansing Octiv Duo to arrive later this October for $99.95. We would venture far enough to say this is good for those who do not yet own an iPod/iPhone dock of any kind, but those who already do might want to give this a pass. Strangely enough, the product page mentions that this is no longer on sale. Weird. Gremlins on Altec Lansing’s side? [Press Release]

Edwin Kee
Categories: Gadgets
Tags: altec lansing, dock, ipod dock