iPod Boom Box goes back to the '80s

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From the sublime to the ridiculous; it was only yesterday that Bowers & Wilkins’ über-cool Zeppelin dock took flight and now Suck UK has unveiled its latest cardboard creation: the mini iPod Boom Box.Designed to envelop your iPod in ’80s shoulder-riding tech, the flat-pack dock has working speakers complete with authentic black metal grilles – though sadly the tape deck controls are only for show, so no dusting off your tapes of the Top 40.Powered by two AA batteries it’ll plug into your iPod and any other music spinner that’ll fit in its MP3-shaped hole – including a classic Sony Walkman for complete authenticity.Alas, summer will be over by the time it arrives at the end of September. Never fear though, you can always make use of our cut out and keep iPhone for your cardboard gadget cravings.Essentialssuck UK Cardboard Classic iPod Boom BoxPrice: £TBAOn sale: October Contact: Suck UKRelated stories:B&W Zeppelin makes your iPod sound super fly Gadget of the Day – TwinMOS BooM1 Video: Make your own iPhone

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