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June 10, 2009 2:56 PM PDT

iHome makes computer accessory push

by David Carnoy

iHome iStand Notebook Media Bundle for Mac.

(Credit: iHome)

We've reviewed a few iHome computer speakers in the past, but the company is now making a bigger move into the computer accessories market after signing a licensing agreement with LifeWorks Technology Group.

The new line is expected to launch "this summer," and we've highlighted a couple interesting looking products, the iStand Notebook Media Bundle with an integrated iPod/iPhone dock ($299.99) and the iConnect Media Keyboard ($149.99). The Mac version of each is colored silver and white, while the Windows version is black. iHome-branded mice, headsets, and Webcams are also in the works.

For more info check out life-works.com.

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iHome iConnect Media Keyboard for PC.

(Credit: iHome)
Hunkered down in New York City, Executive Editor David Carnoy covers the gamut of gadgets and writes his Fully Equipped column, which carries the tag line "The electronics you lust for." He's also the author of "Knife Music," a novel. E-mail David. Follow David on Twitter.
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by kroll206 June 10, 2009 4:59 PM PDT
the iStand is a pretty cool concept; it'd be great for college students
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by cdxskier6 June 10, 2009 7:20 PM PDT
More overpriced crap. It's the same idea as all of the iPod docks. Let's offer the consumers another product that doesn't do anything that they can't already do. Some $80 computer speakers would totally kick any iPod dock's butt in that price range.
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by AaronCT123 June 11, 2009 11:22 AM PDT
Still looking forward to a company making an iPod/Zune dock with an adapter or something.
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by jcmark42 June 11, 2009 12:40 PM PDT
That dock looks pretty slick, but I'm not sure how I'd like the keyboard as it's no Apple aluminum keyboard. According to WWDC, Apple is selling more laptops vs. desktops, so this is a good thing for all those new laptop buyers. Is it really worth it? Maybe. Depends what the end user wants his/ her setup to look like. Truth be told, most Mac users (like myself) love how clean and simple Apple designs their hardware. The above items just take that look and extend it.
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by jetdevilmet June 11, 2009 1:02 PM PDT
I think the iStand looks great! I am looking very forward to getting one!

The iConnect is very smart looking. It looks real convenient accessing your iPhone right at the keyboard.

Nice job by the folks at iHome and Lifeworks!!
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