Vestalife Ladybug

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A favorite at CES this year, the unique Vesta Ladybug iPod speaker dock not only impresses with its unique look and portability, it doesn't sound bad, either. It also charges and syncs your iPod, transmits video to your TV, accepts line-in audio connections—all for just $110.

When you take the tiny orblike Ladybug out of the box, it may not look like much, but this thing's got wings. Literally. Each wing houses a speaker, and pulling them down uncovers the docking station and LED volume indicator. On the front panel sits the volume control and LED-backed power button. Turn it around and you'll see a built-in subwoofer in the back. Yes, this little dock is more powerful than you might expect: It packs a lot more punch than the subwooferless ultraportable Griffin Journi. Also in the box is a soft carrying pouch, a line-in cable and AC power cord, a remote, and a variety of dock connectors—one for each iPod iteration. The Ladybug comes in red and silver for now, and Vestalife says that more colors will be available in the future.

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