Here comes Zeppelin “Lite”
The best iPod dock on the planet is currently made by the prestigious British firm Bowers and Wilkins – better known as B&W.
Their Zeppelin is large, heavy and – without a doubt – the best sounding iPod-based music system available today.
It’s shaped like – you guessed it – a Zeppelin with your iPod/iPhone fitting into a silver, metallic arm.
There are real speakers and amplifiers inside – as well as a sub-woofer for all the low bass notes. The sound it produces is worth every penny of its steep, $599 selling price.
It was only a matter of time before B&W would extend the line. They’ve just announced their “lite” version of the system they’re calling Zeppelin Mini. It’s a lot smaller and lighter but B&W say you’ll recognize the wonderful sound quality immediately.
In addition to the size and shape changes, the key differentiating features include an updated docking arm. You can still attach and control any iPod/iPhone easily but now you can also rotate your Apple device 90-degrees (on its side for a horizontal view) and control your music that way as well.
The Mini also sports USB connectivity which allows you to bypass the analogue output stage of any iPod, providing access to, what B&W calls “the very best digital sound an iPod has to offer”.
Finally, the best new feature of all – they’ve announced a lower price for the new, smaller model. At $399, B&W’s Zeppelin Mini could never be considered cheap – but if it’s anything like its older brother – it is fairly priced.
Can’t wait to hear one.
Want to know more? B&W also provides an introductory video: