Altec Lansing T612 are the new speakers from the Plantronics-owned company that officially work with the iPhone and other new-generation iPod models. Unlike Altec’s other iPod-only speaker systems, the T612 is primarily made to work with Apple’s handset, hence it features incoming call support - allowing users to actually hear the iPhone ringing (music stops). Once the call is completed, the iPhone is re-docked in the T612 and the music resumes playing at the same song and place.

The T612 complements key features of the iPhone, including support for
incoming calls. If a call comes in while music is playing, the iPhone gives
priority to the call by pausing the music. Once the call is completed, the
iPhone is re-docked in the T612 and the music resumes playing at the same song and place.

The T612 also supports internal GSM shielding to keep its speakers from
picking up potential intermittent noises emitted by the iPhone or other
mobile devices. Designed after Altec Lansing’s successful M602 digital
audio player, the T612 features powerful neodymium speakers and XdB(TM) bass-enhancement technology for exceptionally rich audio reproduction and solid bass response for a desktop system of its size.

The T612 sports Apple’s Universal Dock to play and charge all iPhone
and new-generation iPod models. In addition, the rear of the T612 provides
a standard auxiliary-in jack for connection to older iPod models as well as
other audio devices.

Available in February 2008, the Altec Lansing T612 system will be sold
at Apple retailers and http://www.AltecLansing.com for $199.95 (U.S. MSRP).