Not to be left out of the ever-growing iPod accessory market, Sharp announced a new line of iPod speaker systems, the iElegance Music Systems. The product line consists of two models, each available in two colors: The DK-A1 and the step-up DK-A10 are white, and both are matched by otherwise identical black models, the DK-A1BK and the DK-A10BK.

	The DK-A1 iPod music system

Like all the other iPod systems we see, you'll be able to plug your iPod into the dock and play your digital music while also charging up. The boombox-like design makes it look like they'll be easy to cart around, but you probably won't be able to use it on the go; Sharp didn't mention being able to use battery power. These 14-watt systems have a couple of built-in speakers along with some side-firing subwoofers that supposedly light up in beat with the music.

	The DK-A10 iPod speaker system

Rounding out the rest of the feature package is an AM/FM tuner and a remote, as well as bedroom-friendly alarm clock and sleep functions. The entry-level DK-A1 and DK-A1BK will carry a US$230 price tag when they hit in May.

The step-up DK-A10 and DK-A10BK will come out a month earlier, and that step-up to the CD drive brings the list price up by US$100, to US$330. That's a lot of money for what is essentially a boombox with an iPod dock, but it's hard to fault Sharp. People seem to be willing to part with any amount of cash for iPod-friendly gear.