Sony: The iPod is Like a CD

Sony on Wednesday bolstered its support for Apple's iPod by introducing a new boombox and clock radio that enable customers to plug their iPods directly into the devices. Once a fierce rival of Apple, Sony is now taking the position that the iPod is like a CD and has decided to embrace it.

"Consumers are treating the iPod as a format, like the compact disc, which is why Sony is now delivering audio products to support it," said Sony director Andrew Sivori. The $100 ICF-C1iP clock radio works like other iPod-based clocks, offering a docking connector at the top. Also $100, the ZS-S2iP boombox includes a radio and CD player, and a retractable dock tray for the iPod. Both produces will be available in August in black and white colors.