
If you’re looking for a wireless AirPlay compatible speaker dock, you might want to consider the JBL On Air Wireless at Future Shop as it’s on sale for $69.99 ($100 off). If you’re not familiar with AirPlay, the feature will allow you to stream music wirelessly from your iPhone or iPad to the JBL dock.
Amazon.com has the same unit priced at just under $150, so you know this is a decent deal (the MSRP is $399.95). Here are some quick features:
- Connect the JBL On Air Wireless to your home network and stream music around your home from your iTunes library, iPhone, iPod touch or iPad
- Stream music wirelessly from your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch to docking station from another room using AirPlay (iOS 4.2 or later required)
- The unique HALO (horizontal acoustic level optimization) design delivers rich, full-spectrum JBL sound uniformly, across a wide listening area
- Dual alarms allow for separate wake up times to an iPod, iPhone, FM radio or buzzer
- Digital FM radio with RDS and 10 station presets gives you access to your favourite channels at a touch
- Display album art and song/artist information from iTunes 10 on the full colour display
- Easy playback controls
- A USB port allows for easy future firmware updates
The only issue with the unit are the mixed reviews online, but if you’ve been in the search for an AirPlay speaker dock, $69.99 is not a bad price at all. The sale ends this Thursday, January 17th. Let us know if you’re going to jump on this!
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