SDI's iHome2go iH19 and iH26 iPod docks

SDI Technologies have just taken the iHome on the road with their iHome2go series of iPod alarm docks. Oh sure, you could argue about the name -- why not iGo or iRideCoattails, for example -- but there's no denying the magic of that iHome preamble. Available in two flavas, the 2go iH26 is pretty much the iH5 in a new folding design while the 2go iH19 model brings true portability with integrated speakers in a waterproof/shockproof carrying case measuring just 830-grams / 210×90×90-mm or 1.83-pounds / 8.3×3.5×3.5-inches including the 4x AAA batteries it can use for power when away from the mains. Expect the iH19 to pull ¥10,800 (about $91) while the iH26 will set you back approximately ¥14,800 (about $125) when these hit Japan in early November. More pics after the break.

[Via Impress]

Read -- iHome2go iH19
Read -- iHome2go iH26

[Snesgirl @ Oct 19th 2006 9:25AM]

the iH19 looks snazzy but.. I bet it doesn't ever reach the European market.

Shame really. Also if the larger ipod are envloped in lycra.. wont' they get extremely hot?!

[GioNYC @ Oct 19th 2006 9:49AM]

How would you navigate to songs when the case is closed, and all you have is those buttons on the outside?

[rawr @ Oct 19th 2006 9:57AM]

I hope they've improved the remote. The one on the iH5 really blows. I have to press buttons several times and have it pointed just so, and I'm only like 4 ft away.

[DMac @ Oct 19th 2006 10:47AM]

Costco has been selling these in the Northern California area for some time.

[Keith @ Oct 19th 2006 1:16PM]

The iH26 has been availiable at US Apple Stores for quite some time for a meager 99 dollars.

Also, it sucks.

[LAArt B @ Oct 19th 2006 7:45PM]

SoCal Costcos have had the 2go iH19 for at least 2 months now, for $58. I got one for camping - has no bass, obvs., the blue LED on the front is annoying, and it's not designed well for unfolded use. It also comes with bike/treadmill mounting kit.

[ScooterJP @ Oct 20th 2006 1:29AM]

reminds me of my daughter's �500 plastic handbag with integrated speakers - good for a laugh and public tunes at a pinch, but not serious sound.

[Dave Scotese @ Apr 8th 2007 10:55PM]

I found your post looking for info about ihome2go - we just bought one, and when we listen to our iPod on it, there's a squeak and a hiss in the background of most of the songs. It shounds like it's recording the iPod onto a cassette that needs some machine oil and then playing it from the cassette. It just makes no sense to me. Any ideas what might be wrong? PS, check out litmocracy, my website.

[waldo @ Apr 14th 2007 2:16PM]

careful with the ihome2go iH26. for some reason thetwo speakers create a magnet which cant be good for your ipod