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iHome iP4: That 70's boombox gets a modern makeover for the iPhone

iHome has re-imagined the boombox with its new iP4, a portable iPod/iPhone stereo system that comes in hot pink or dark gray.

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The iP4 retails for $199.99 and also comes in dark gray (click to enlarge). David Carnoy/CNET

LAS VEGAS--iHome is showing off several new products at this year's CES, including the retrolicious boombox, the iP4, which gives new meaning to the phrase "pretty in pink."

iHome says the iP4 is a "re-imagining of the classic stereo boombox" and offers "intriguing updates for your iPhone and iPod." These include SRS TruBass digital signal processing technology, a 5 band EQ coupled with 4-inch carbon composite woofers and 1-inch ferro fluid cooled tweeters, and and FM radio and aux line-in jack.

Like boomboxes of yesteryear, the iP4 operate on 6 D batteries or the included AC adapter. It comes in that hot pink you see here or a more muscular dark gray for $199.99.