Gear4 Duo iPod speaker system touts removable front panel

Gear4 has been known to unleash a few unorthodox speaker systems, but the forthcoming Duo is particularly impressive -- in finding a way to somehow differentiate itself in the expansive pool of alternatives, that is. At first glance, it doesn't appear to differ much from every other one out there, but give that front panel a tug, and off comes a portable speaker system with its own rechargeable batteries, auxiliary port and power supply. When you arrive back, just reattach the magnetically-held panel and listen as the bass kicks in without missing a beat. Apparently the unit is set to go on sale on June 1st for £150 ($290), though we haven't heard if it'll ever arrive on US soil.

[Striker @ May 8th 2008 10:49PM]

This looks nice, but I'm honestly saving up for the DLO iGloo (the remote on it is the dealbreaker. I would totally go for this if it had a screen on the remote.

[BobfromVegas @ May 8th 2008 11:38PM]

"own rechargeable batteries"

Awesome.

[rodan32 @ May 8th 2008 11:42PM]

Does it really need to tout its detachable face? Why not feature it?

[John @ May 8th 2008 11:45PM]

Does anyone know who won the hTC Shift Contest???

[MeatyPi @ May 9th 2008 12:03AM]

Bob Dylan

[aaron @ May 9th 2008 12:55AM]

Yep...Bob Dylan. Crazy isn't it!

[w00t @ May 9th 2008 4:19AM]

Awesome idea, but I'd rather not have to leave the bass behind!

Regardless of the fact that it would defy the laws of physics, I want a button on my iPod that you press and a couple of floor standers pop out :D