Philips Unveils iPod Dock Station

Philips has introduced a new iPod-compatible multimedia player. According to the company the device was designed to be used in the kitchen and can be mounted under any cabinet.



The Philips DCD778 is a Docking Entertainment System. It's equipped with an 8.5-inch widescreen LCD display and is capable of playing audio and video from an iPod, DVD, (S) VCD, MP3-CD, CD (RW) and Picture CD. The system offers a built-in ATSC/NTSC TV tuner, digital AM/FM tuner, a pair of 2-inch speakers, cooking timer with a clock and it also has a wireless remote.

Philips claims the DCD778 Dock Station is compatible with fourth and fifth-generation iPods, iPod minis, and iPod nanos. It is available in the US and priced at $400.