The exterior of the device (main unit as well as the power adapter, remote control and RCA cable) are all milky white, thereby perfectly matching Apple’s iPod music player. Expecting a matching color scheme is somewhat of a standard these days. We would be surprised if any company went and introduced a device that contrasted with the iPod as opposed to matching it. In product presentation, Kensington obviously does well.

The Kensington Stereo Dock for iPod comprises of three pieces: the dock, a power adapter and a remote control (and a RCA cable). As you can imagine, there’s nothing particularly exciting about either of these pieces. The dock consists of a power input and a RCA output, while the remote includes volume up/down, play, pause and skip forward/backward buttons. All pieces have a sturdy feel, and the remote is backlit with orange lighting, making it look attractive and subtle. The buttons are based on the ever popular Clickwheel design and are smooth enough to match the navigation with the iPod. Also like the iPod, Kensington has kept the design minimal, which not only makes it simple to use, but it also goes well with the iPod décor.

As we mentioned earlier on our product introduction page, the concept behind the Stereo Dock is very straightforward. Keeping this in mind, the number of features it packs is also comparatively limited to the more feature-rich consumer electronics that we normally see on a regular basis. In addition to the main functionality (playing music through your stereo), the dock simultaneously charges the iPod. This makes sure you are never out of power when you are ready to leave. Unlike other, more customized products, Kensington’s Stereo Dock for iPod supports all flavors of Apple iPod music players. Do keep in mind, however, that connecting a video iPod via the RCA cable will only transmit audio through proper channels.

The remote control is based on infrared wireless technology and ensures up to 30ft. of uninterrupted coverage.

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