Docking Your Jukebox
By Justin Yu - 04/06/01
Print Article - Email Article - Post Your Comments
PlayDock PD200 - Cambridge Soundworks 311 Needham Street Newton, MA 02464 - 617-332-5936 - www.cambridgesoundworks.com - mailto:info@cambridgesoundworks.com
Earlier in the year, Creative Soundlabs introduced an MPEG Audio Layer 3 (MP3) player with the largest capacity: 6 gigabytes. Just to put this in perspective, my last computer, purchased four years ago, was only 4 gigabytes. The Nomad Jukebox was an instant hit, providing awesome sound quality with an overall superb design. Cambridge SoundWorks now introduces a delightful catalyst to an already excellent audio device: The PlayDock PD200.
The PlayDock PD200 works in conjunction with the Nomad Jukebox to produce the ultimate portable music machine. The PlayDock is a set of speakers to increase and improve the Jukebox's sound and volume. The Jukebox attaches to the PlayDock on top of the speaker with the aid of a simple "push" button. Users need not worry about endangering their expensive investment because the Nomad is engulfed in the PlayDock's protected "glove." The PD200 houses three speakers, two speakers on the left and right hand sides, and also one subwoofer, the perfect combination that Cambridge has been famous for.
Inside the actual speakers is the rechargeable battery, which provides an approximate 10 hours of listening time. When plugged into an outlet using the AC adapter, users can charge and play in unison. Cambridge's goal for this product is to introduce the world's first CD-quality digital audio player while still maintaining the portability of the player itself. The PlayDock PD200 will be offered at numerous Cambridge resellers and also online at Hifi.com, as well as other e-tailors. The PlayDock will be priced at $199.99.
