I can't be the only one who thinks the Sharp DK-AP2 speaker system for iPods looks a little too much like a stealth bomber. With the huge triangular main unit mounted onto some sort of base station -- and let's not forget that the entire thing has been coated in black -- the Sharp dock looks pretty darn stealthy. I'm not so sure about the bomber part. Anyways, they say that this "Avery triangular design makes it unique and distinct." That's certainly true, because I have yet to come across another speaker system that looks quite like this. Despite its rather foreboding shape, the Sharp DK-AP2 is supposed to be quite compact and easy-to-use, boasting complete plug-and-play functionality. Included in the bundle are a whole whack of iPod adapters, making this speaker system compatible with everything from the old school iPod mini, right up to the current iPod nano.

Boynq WakeUp docks iPods in unusual form

Sound specialist Boynq has announced a new iPod clock stereo with an unusual design. The speakers of the WakeUp actually rest on a corner, the main anchorage of the clock being a three-panel "wall," with each panel containing an LCD displaying time, input channels or the FM radio station in a white tint. The clock can be adjusted through buttons on the side of each panel, or else through an included remote control; bass and treble equalizers are built in, and the satellites put out 10W of RMS power per speaker. iPods are docked on top of one of the panels, which fits Minis, standard 4G, 5G and Classic iPods, all generations of the Nano, and the iPhone as well as the iPod touch.

Devices can be charged and synched at the same time, and other audio sources are supported via line-in.

iLuv launches new docks, Bluetooth headset

Accessory maker iLuv has released three new products for the iPod and iPhone. Leading these is the i166, a stereo dock with clock functions. Users can listen to their iPods or AM/FM radio, and set two separate alarms for different purposes. The dock has two 2.5W (RMS) speakers, but owners can output both video and sound to a TV, or connect a subwoofer for better bass. In either case separate cables are required. Officially supported iPods include all Video and Photo models, all Minis, plus first- and second-generation Nanos. The dock costs $70 and comes in white or black.

The i189 is a speaker dock with the same general power and support of the i166, but with added Classic, Touch and iPhone compatibility, as well as simulated surround-sound. The main constraint is the lack of a subwoofer jack.