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One look at the Vers Audio 1.5R’s wood enclosure and you can instantly tell it’s no ordinary iPod speaker. It’s also an alarm clock and an AM/FM tuner and with another 3.5mm audio port, you can also connect your other MP3 players or audio devices. Worried about the environment? The people from Vers Audio reassures us that the wood from their speakers are from easily renewable and fast-growing trees. And with the Class D amplifiers on board, the device is energy-efficient as well. Available in walnut, dark walnut, bamboo, piano white, and natural cherry finishes. $220.

JVC’s new NX-PN7 Dual iPod docking station provides the ability to hold a couple of iPods or iPhones simultaneously. The gadget has an integrated AM/FM radio, a remote control, and illuminated strips under each receptacle which light up in nine colors. The docking station is priced at $150.