PodGear is to introduce the limited edition HouseParty dock in black to the United Kingdom.

The unit, designed for all dock based iPods and the iPod shuffle, includes two six watt stereo speakers large enough for a kitchen, bedroom or even the living room. The HouseParty is powered by an independent power supply, boosting the volume of the iPod.

PodGear’s dock is 23 cm wide and 12 cm tall, and has an iPod dock built into the middle of the speakers. Adaptors are included for 20GB, Nano, Shuffle and Mini models.

Other features include blue LEDs to brighten up the iPod, a line in port to allow other sound sources to be used and a USB socket which allows HouseParty users to synchronise the iPod with their PC or Mac. The unit also charges up the iPod as it plays.

The HouseParty Black is available now for a limited time at £49.99.

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