The claim is that this product is being brought back this Christmas due to popular demand from last year, although we can’t help but think excess stock must be the real reason.
The IXOS XMI608 Disco Cube ("iPod fun for the festive season") fills a room with both music and colour, as the LEDs flash to the rhythm of the music.
The sound output is 2 x 2.5 watts with a 3 watt subwoofer and it will work with, and charge, your iPod, and it compatible with other audio devices via the 3.5mm jack input.
This year it’s £60 at John Lewis and PC World – if you really must.