iHome is coming up with an AirPlay compatible speaker system with a rechargeable battery. You can beam audio from any iOS device or mac to this speaker system wirelessly using Apple’s AirPlay technology (previously called AirTunes).
The speaker system (called iW1) is expected to have the following features:
- Multiple iW1 speaker support — enjoy music streamed all around your house simultaneously with AirPlay and multiple iW1 speakers
- Built-in rechargeable li-ion bettery with included charging base
- Studio Series speakers — high performance audio featuring Bongiovi Acoustics DPS with specially tuned woofers and tweeters with a clean, efficient Class-D amplifier
- iPhone / iPod / iPad docking, charging and local audio playback via USB cable
- A capacitive, backlit, touch-sensitive control panel
The speaker system will be priced around US$465 and is expected to be available around Feb-Mar timeframe.
You can go to this link and provide your email address to get a discount when the speakers are launched.
[via TUAW]
