(andPOP) - iLuv, an audio products company for personal entertainment consoles such as iPods, just announced the release of two new HD (high definition) radio units called the i168 and the i169. The i169 unit comes with an iPod dock and alarm clock, while the i168 model simply comes with an alarm clock.
“HD Radio technology greatly expands AM and FM broadcasting capabilities with crystal-clear digital sound, text on the screen and hundreds of new digital FM channels,” said Howard Kim, iLuv Marketing Manager.
The release of the radio units coincides with the expansion of HD radio in North America. According to the press release from iLuv, HD radio currently reaches more than 80 per cent of the population. Over 1,600 AM and FM stations currently offer HD radio, with features including on-screen text information and access to all stations without subscriptions.
The units will be selling for $169.99 and $89.99 respectively, and will be available online at
www.i-luv.com and at some major retailers, such as JC Penny, Electronics Expo and J&R Music
