Dock Your iPhone, iPod On The Aluminum Blok Dock

Docks aren't always case-friendly, and most are made out of plastic. The Blok Dock is a bit more satisfying if you're an Apple enthusiast and is essentially a slab of CNC machined aluminum shaped into a rounded-edged podium block that works with any iPhone and iPod with or without a case. Even the bulkiest of cases can fit into the Blok Dock with a quick adjustment and using your own USB sync and charge cable as the power source. The recessed bottom acts as a cable manager to help conceal excess cable for cleaner looking desk. Apple fanboys and fangirls would appreciate the Blok Dock having a similar anodized aluminum finish matching all Apple gadgets. 

This block of aluminum doesn't come cheap at $55 though. Pre-orders are now at full swing over at kickstarter with the black and red finished Blok Dock costing an extra $5 and $10, respectively. 

Revo K2 Speaker Dock Is To Lust For

Revo's new K2 might be the most amazing digital radio speaker dock I've ever seen. Enclosed inside this aluminum and moulded rubber tower are a series of 4, 58mm Balanced Mode Radiator speaker drivers and dual Audium Class-D amplifiers for a room filing, 360 degree sound that is promised to have a clear and detailed high-end, rich tones and lets not forget the deep bass. In order to take control of the K2's features, a fully featured button control area is located at the top of the tower while a large OLED display helps you see what internet radio station you're listening to while the motorized dock slides out and enables docking for Apple's iPad, iPhone and iPod. No word on if the K2 has any clock or alarm capabilities, though it's safe to assume that a clock interface is likely to be include in there somewhere. I know I would love to put that gorgeous white OLED display to good use any chance I get. 

The K2 isn't only capable of streaming internet radio but also supports other radio formats such as DAB, DAB+, FM and even Last.fm integration. Other features the K2 boasts include an array of connection options like stereo RCA, LAN, digital optical out, Apple video out and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Revo's K2 speaker dock is WiFi enabled for wireless music streaming from any Mac or PC. Users will have access to a free iOS app made by Revo called RadioControl that acts as a remote control and also enables users to access their iTunes music library to wirelessly stream content to the K2 speaker dock.

The Revo K2 will be available worldwide on October 17 with a £299.95 price tag. No word on US pricing. This is one fully featured speaker dock any Apple enthusiast will surely fall in love with. Take that all you other plastic speaker docks!

C/Dock Transforms Your iPhone 4 Into A Retro Looking Clock Dock

Once in a while a new dock comes along with a wow factor, this one is just that. The C/Dock is an iPhone 4 dock that uses one of your clock apps on your iPhone 4 to transform into an alarm clock dock perfect for any bedside table. It's made from mixture of solid walnut wood and brushed aluminum hat creates a retro yet modern styled look. Of course the C/Dock has many other uses other than just using it as a clock dock, use it as a viewing stand or your very own music box. The C/Dock already has a built-in dock connector so that you won't need to use your own USB sync cable to charge up your iPhone 4. Just slide it in from the side to dock. It will be available in both a brushed aluminum face version as well as in a glossy black resin face version. You can pre-order yours at Kickstarter for $65 and $55, respectively.

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Plug Your iPod Into This Mini Amplifier

This Mini Amplifier might not be a Marshall, its got small speakers and a mini amp disguised inside a pretty neat looking amplifier box with bass and treble adjustment knobs. I highly doubt that the knobs even work, let alone expect any good sound quality out of this little thing. The Mini Amplifier can be powered using 4 AA batteries or a USB cable. While it's not a charging dock, it does have some sort of dock looking stand that will fit an iPod Classic. Connection is made using a 3.5mm audio cable allowing various other music players to be used. A mere working novelty item that you can get for $26.

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WALdok, Wall Plug-In Speaker Dock

Not to be confused with Waldo, the WALdok comes to us from Kickstarter and it's a small form-factor speaker dock for the iPhone 3G/S, iPhone 4 and iPod nano, Classic and Touch that plugs directly into your wall outlet providing power to the WALdok while also charging your iPhone or iPod. Not only will you be able to plug the WALdok directly into a wall outlet, its got an internal rechargeable battery allowing it to become a desk speaker. You're not going to get surround sound using this little speaker but it's a pretty nice little gadget. If you want to pre-order one of these, you know the Kickstarter drill by now. You can pre-order one for $59 and help fund the WALdok on Kickstarter. Head over to WALdok's Kickstarter page for all the details and even more images.