Creative announces MovieWorks HD iPod dock

Posted at 9:35 am February 22, 2009 by

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iPod docks are by now a dime a dozen in the overly saturated iPod add-on market.  It’s a tough market out there wit nearly 10 different versions of every type of iPod accessory you can think of.  Today, Cambridge Soundworks, a subsidiary of Creative hopes to break past the rest of the iPod dock  crowd with their MovieWorks HD iPod dock.  The MovieWorks dock will allow you to connect your iPod to your TV/audio receiver by way of HDMI where you can view your iPod content upscaled to 1080i coupled with 5.1 DTS surround sound.  Video output isn’t the only transmission method getting the attention here as all audio signals can be processed using Creative’s Xi-Fi Xtreme Fidelity, Crystallizer and CMSS-3D technology.  Crystallizer brings your compressed low quality music to life by subtly enhancing the frequencies lost during compression.  CMSS-3D will take care of converting the stereo signal into multi-channel surround sound as to envelop you in audio nirvana.  Everything above comes with a handy remote for making your way through your iPod’s menu system so you don’t have to get up every time you want to change a song, adjust volume, etc.  And for the people who just can’t stand the confinements of cords, an optional wireless receiver can be purchased that will allow you to beam your tunes throughout your abode ensuring that where ever you are, your music will be with you.  If you’re ready to party with $250, head on over to Cambridge Soundworks for the exchange.  If you’re the type of person that loves raw specs,you’re not alone…come inside!

 

Cambridge Soundworks MovieWorks HD iPod dock

Connectivity

 

  • HDMI
  • Component Video out
  • Composite Video out
  • RCA/Optical line out
  • 3.5mm audio line in
  • 3.5mm Headphone out

 

X-Fi Technology

 

  • X-Fi Crystallizer
  • X-Fi CMSS-3D Surround
  • X-Fi CMSS-3D Virtual
  • X-Fi CMSS-3D Headphone

 

Energy Usage

 

  • Supply Voltage: 5V (typical)
  • Current: 4 A
  • Power: 20 W (maximum)
  • Radio frequency (RF)
  • Operating RF range: 2400 – 2483.5 MHz
  • Number of RF channels: 3
  • RF transmitter power output: 16 dBm (typical)

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