Since its launch, Apple iPod has been the prime target of DIYers, designers and design houses as they grab it to add to its beauty in different ways. Lately, we have seen people dressing up Apple iPod and other iPod accessories in wood, which in a way reconnect nature with the technology. Whether you talk about wooden iPods, wooden iPod speakers or wooden iPod docks, they are all a beauty to look at. In fact, it’s a great thing for the design lovers and the eco-conscious to give their iPod experience a wooden touch with these woody creations.
Wooden iPod Docks and Speakers
• Hohrizontal 51 iPod dock
Finite Elemente’s new Hohrizontal 51 soundboard is an impressive iPod dock in the shape of a wall shelf. You can also connect the Hohrizontal 51 to the TV, PC or any other MP3 player. The amazing iPod dock comes with a remote control for easy usage, and the wall shelf with integrated iPod/iPhone dock has an integrated sound system.
• Woodtec’s iPhone/iPod docking station
Carrying the exotic wooden look, the dock is made of cedar wood. The handmade docks tunes well with any of iPhones and iPods. It features two USB cables and a headphone jack cable, and the speakers are powered by USB. Boasting good quality sound and an appealing formation, the docking station tags for $238.
• Tempo iPod dock
A great combi of a radio and an iPod dock, Tempo by Crosley is a perfect addition for the audiophiles. Carrying a vintage look, the Tempo houses a wooden radio with the iPod dock on its top. It also features wooden designed dock clock with a digital alarm AM/FM. The iPod docks on the top of the radio but you control the stations and volume with the dials in the front of the radio. Tempo comes with the setback of $99.95.
• DockIt iPod dock
Connecting nature with technology, DockIt iPod dock comes from S² Audio. Made from exotic wood, and finished with lacquer, the dock makes a perfect place for your iPods to sit on. The 30-pin connector blesses with the high end performance that is redirected to gold plated RCA jacks on the back. DockIt is tagged for $399.
• Custom iPod dock in wood and metal
Docks4iPods offers a huge range of iPod and iPhone docks in different wood design. Each dock carries unique design to look perfect on your table. They are offered in different wooden designs like zebrawood, mahogany, walnut oak and burl wood.
• Wooden iPod/iphone dock
The dock made from real cedar and wood by Woodtec, features lumps, bumps, woodgrain and fragrant woody aroma. Prices for the wooden docks range from $58 to $82 (USD). The dock allows you to relish your favorite music by connecting to media player of your computer.
• MonoDO’s new STACK iPod docks
The iPods are made out of natural hardwoods. 1-watt per channel amplified speakers, concealed behind perforations in the wood generates the sound. Prices range from ¥9,800 ($92 USD) to ¥10,800 ($102 USD)
• i-Log–Wooden iPod Dock
The iPod is designed by Straight line design. The iPod dock is carved flat that allows you to place it any where.
• Vers iPod dock
The iPod is integrated with alarm clock, AM/FM radio, and new fancy little knobs. This iPod can be yours for $219.99
• Woodtec’s iPhone/iPod docking station
The handmade docking station uses cedar wood and is compatible with iPhone 3G and all iPod devices. Priced at only $68 each.
• Thodio iBox
Made from mdf, oak, teak, mahogany, zebrawood, or purpleheart wood, the Thodio iBox is coated with a high gloss lacquer.
Wooden iPods and cases:
• Wooden iPod Mini by Australian Josh
This wooden iPod Mini is handmade from just wood and screws. iLounge reader, Josh, from Australia, used Australian red cedar, Camphor Laurel for the clickwheel, brass plates, brass screws and the body.
• Bit-Tech’s Wooden iPod-Click wheel
Made by Bit-Tech, the hi-tech iPod is deeply polished hand-made wood replica. The iPod is pretty impressing and classy.
• Mjdinsmore’s wood iPod touch case
To protect your iPods, the wooden iPod case from Mjdinsmore is a stylish way. Made from cedar and mahogany the case features inlays, dovetails and mortised lids.
• George Sawyer’s Podbark
The wooden iPod case is made from flexible veneer which is stuck on paper and features a built in screen protector.
