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I was recently bored at work so I picked up an old copy of Stuff magazine (March edition). Low and behold a possible solution to the hifi problem was there on page 25. Introducing the Creative Xdock. An iPod docking station with a built in X-Fi chip. While it’s not a hifi separate that has the capacity to hold an entire music collection of uncompressed audio, it will make regular MP3’s sound a whole lot better when played through your hifi. It’s even wireless, supports 5.1 sound and comes with a remote control.
So what’s the catch? Well the biggest catch straight away is the price. Creative’s UK website lists the price as £202.97. To me this seems like an outrageous amount for what is effectively a docking station with an X-Fi thrown in. The basic X-Fi sound card can be had for less than £30 (Overclockers UK), as can various iPod docking stations that come with remotes (Argos). So where does the other £143 in the price tag come from. Ok, let’s say £40 for the general style and build quality that Creative is known for, but to me this product is twice the price it should be.
So will it sell? The Xdock has the potential to be a very popular bit of kit, lots of people have iPods and nearly every one has a hifi. But while Creative market the Xdock at such an outrageous price, I doubt it will sell very well. I’m not surprised I haven’t heard any mention of it before now, people take one look at the price and pass it by. If it was less than £100 I might seriously consider buying one, but until then I’ll just regard it as a useful item that I just can’t justify buying.
So then, how many of you are interested in the Xdock, and how many won’t be put off by the price?
For more information please visit: http://uk.europe.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=209&subcategory=668&product=16185
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neeraj
good article
thank you