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ipodnn.com - 12/24/2008

Focal launches AquaTune speakers for iPods

— ipodnn.com — Focal of Japan has just announced the release of two new waterproof speaker enclosures in its AquaTune... series made to work with Apple's iPod personal music players. Both the AquaTune v2 and AquaTune nano 4G use clear, polycarbonate bodies with ... (more) Focal launches AquaTune speakers for iPods

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