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JVC NX-PN7 Gives Your iPod a Use Post-iPhone

Mark Wilson — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:00:00 EDT

For those of us who have an iPod (or two) along with an iPhone (or two) under one roof, JVC has just released the NX-PN7 (we had a hands-on way back at CES). Aside from docking more than one iThing at a time, the $149.95 NX-PN7 features AM/FM tuning, alarm clock, timer and unspecified video out. Plus, the dock features two illuminated strips (one under each iPod) that can display nine programmable colors. That's probably enough selection to match at least one of the other superfluously illuminative devices you have floating around the house. [JVC]

JVC NXPN7 Dual iPod Dock, Hands On

Mark Wilson — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 23:38:30 EST

The pitch: the JVC NXPN7 is an iPod dock that isn't just an iPod dock, but TWO iPod docks capable of supporting any combination of iPhone/iPod you could imagine.

The price: $150

The details: It's easy to swap between your two iDevices, complete with programmable color coordination. And this JVC dual dock features all the amenities you'd expect from an iPod dock: an alarm, video out, audio in, but most impressively, the neatest little remote we've seen in a dock yet. The thing has a real scroll wheel. Seriously, you don't see this in iPod docks, so I wonder if JVC is paying an arm and a leg for the convenience (though I'd bet that they are just a little more generous with their patent interpretations).

JVC's NX-PN7 Dual iPod Dock

Brian Lam — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 12:04:10 EST

Weird Science: We already saw a hint of the NX-PN7 in a previous newswire leak, and here it is: an iPod dock that has room for two of the players. I guess you'd be able to charge two at once. Maybe you have an iPhone and a classic, the classic holding the bulk of your collection. April arrival at $150.
The Catch: There is no rhyme or reason for such a setup, other than to show off how big a fanboy you are. Consider me weirded out.

DUAL iPod® MODEL AMONG NEW DOCKING STATIONS FROM JVC
New NX-PN7 plays and charges two iPod players; new iPod-docking clock radio also debuts.

LAS VEGAS, January 6, 2008 - iPod® users can double their listening pleasure with the new JVC NX-PN7, an iPod dock that holds two of the ubiquitous music players. The new dual dock is joined by another new JVC iPod dock, the RA-P31, a clock radio-style model.

The new dual dock NX-PN7 accommodates two iPod players side-by side, charging them simultaneously and offering playback from each through the dock's speaker system. Supplementing iPod playback is an AM/FM tuner, and adding to the unit's versatility is a clock and timer. In addition, there's an analog audio input for connecting other devices for playback.

Though the NX-PN7 handles two iPod players, it measures a mere 13 inches wide. It features sleek and sophisticated styling, with a black cabinet and speaker grille, and controls arrayed clearly and logically in a band along the bottom. Adding a bit of flair are two illuminated strips, one under each docked iPod. These can display one of nine colors - including white, blue, red and others. The included remote features dedicated iPod control keys that simulate the iPod control wheel layout and users are able to easily shuffle, repeat, scroll and select songs from the iPod menu.

For those searching for a portable iPod-playing replacement for the standard clock radio, JVC offers RA-P31. This low-profile unit features an iPod dock on top, FM tuner, calendar, dual alarm, white backlit display, two-inch built-in stereo speakers and a surround mode to produce a wider sound field. There's also an auxiliary input for connecting another playback device, and an included remote control. What's more, the RA-P31 can be AC- or battery-powered (six AA batteries). The RA-P31, measures just over one-foot long, stands less than three inches tall and weighs 1.6 lbs. (without batteries).

Model
Availability
National Ad Value
NX-PN7
April 2008
$149.95
RA-P31
April 2008
$99.95