We've no qualms with seeing yet another iPod dock that upscales material to HD, but it seems Creative got a bit too rambunctious when penning its press release for the Xdock HD. Contrary to its claims, the aforementioned device actually isn't the first to do what it does. 'Course, it may have a point with the whole "upscaling your audio to X-Fi Xtreme Fidelity," so we'll just consider it a wash. Nevertheless, this bugger connects to your home theater system via HDMI, component or composite and relies on analog / optical outputs for audio. It also outputs an HD interface, comes with a remote and has the ability to "distribute music throughout your home to X-Fi Wireless Receivers up to 100 feet away without requiring a wireless network." Unfortunately, the Xdock HD (bundled with one X-Fi Wireless Receiver) will set you back nearly four bills, but you can look for it later this Spring if it tickles your fancy.

[Via PCMag]

Everyone's crazy for wireless iPod docks and Apple's erstwhile arch-rivals at Creative are no different. They've announced the Xdock Wireless, yet another iPod audio solution delivering audio wirelessly from your iPod to your stereo system. The Xdock uses Creative's Xtreme Fidelity to work its wireless magic (xtremely, we presume) capable of delivering audio to several X-Fi wireless receivers up to 100 feet away. Live in a tiny studio apartment, busy resenting your more successful peers and their fancy multi-room abodes? No worries, you can always plug the Xdock directly into a powered speaker system, or a home theater system to play videos, photos or music. The Xdock should be available this spring for $200, with wireless receivers available for an additional $100. An Xdock Wireless / X-Fi wireless receiver combo should be available for less than $300.