Minimalist magic: Altec's Octiv Mini

The Octiv Mini will be available in July for $59.99.(Credit: Altec Lansing)

There's a growing trend in iPhone/iPod speaker docks. Instead of building in a bunch of features like an LCD display for the clock, an AM/FM radio, or fancy alarm systems, companies like Altec Lansing are bringing out simple speakers that leverage the iPhone or iPod Touch's impressive capabilities that include the ability to run custom-designed alarm apps.

Some recent examples of the trend include the "app-enhanced" iHome iA5 (not a bad little system) and the iLuv iMM190, which we have not yet reviewed. But Altec's Octiv Mini M102 is more successful than the iHome because of its smaller, more attractive design and lower price. Read the full review of the Altec Lansing Octiv Mini.
Source: CNET News (http://cnet.com/)