Logitech introduces new Pure-Fi docks and Z-5 speakers

Looks like the 70s are back -- Altec Lansing just shifted its entire branding to black / brown, and now Logitech's going with a similar retro look on two new Pure-Fi docks and the Z-5 speakers. The battery-powered Pure-Fi Express Plus portable system features an omnidirectional sound field that's supposed to provide stereo sound in all directions, while the tabletop Pure-Fi Anytime alarm clock (pictured) features motion-activated backlit controls -- including wave-to-snooze, which sounds incredibly dangerous. Both docks will retail for $100 when they hit in October. The X-5 speakers are USB-powered computer speakers enhanced with the same omnidirectional sound tech in the Pure-Fi Express Plus, they'll be out later this month for $100 as well. Pics of the Pure-Fi Express Plus and the Z-5s after the break.

[Via iPodNN]

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[Huihai @ Sep 16th 2008 11:38AM]

Can't wait to get one, firstly need to make sure my olp iPod 5th gen is playable on that thing :-)

[ntlam @ Sep 17th 2008 2:18AM]

any speaker which accept normal speaker jack will be able to use ipod. and if ipod is designed only a 'certain' speaker can be played on, don't buy that ipod.

[Tabajara Labs @ Sep 16th 2008 11:52AM]

"The battery-powered Pure-Fi Express Plus portable system features an omnidirectional sound field that's supposed to provide a stereo sound field in all directions"

That was the best sales phrase of the year! :oD

[crankbait @ Sep 16th 2008 12:16PM]

I think they need to start letting us know if the units will charge this generation of devices. The pinout change on current iPods has rendered me unable to use my Altec Lansing iM600 as a dock or charging station.

[antbring @ Sep 16th 2008 12:16PM]

It's insanely ugly

[Murphy Mac @ Sep 16th 2008 12:25PM]

It is, but I love that remote form-factor. Probably because I don't have any.

[Steve @ Sep 16th 2008 12:26PM]

One of these days they'll have A2DP so I can leave my phone in the other room without having to plug it into my bedside radio.

[r3n @ Sep 16th 2008 3:08PM]

Try the Pure-Fi Mobile

[Bratan @ Sep 16th 2008 1:08PM]

Does it work w/ 2nd Gen iTouch? All earlier chargers are not...

[TRAFFICBLOWS @ Sep 16th 2008 1:50PM]

squeezenetwork support??!?!!???

[srbradbury @ Sep 16th 2008 2:32PM]

I wonder if they will have a pretend pair of speaker drivers, like the old m50 dock???

Sorry, "sound pressure drivers".

[Dan @ Sep 16th 2008 4:51PM]

"...including wave-to-snooze, which sounds incredibly dangerous."

ooooh wave to snooze... now i won't be fumbling the clock will trying to snooze the damn thing in the morning.

[Lance @ Sep 16th 2008 5:14PM]

The best part is they included the Helio Sequence album on there. So good.

[Ryan @ Sep 16th 2008 7:38PM]

the ipod touch in the picture has signal bars for AT&T

[mardis @ Sep 16th 2008 9:19PM]

ya, pretty ugly. and the digital clock is a little too retro a little too soon. Strangely, it uses the same retro LEDs at the Altec Lansing units, which are easily as ugly. It's pretty sad when you like they were designing 2 years ago better than the current products. Sigh...

[DJFriar @ Sep 17th 2008 2:09AM]

Did any of the materials state if they are shielded or not so if you have your iphone on the dock, it won't constantly buzz? Also, what about when you get phone calls? Does it go through the speakers or ?