Altec Lansing “Works with iPhone,” speakers

The CES in Las Vegas is producing all sorts of new stuff. Altec Lansing just announced their new T612 speaker system, designed to work with an iPhone, or any of the new iPod family of products.

The press release speaks of, “rich sound, beautiful design and the ability to share music with others,” which is perhaps a little over-the-top. 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.

Presumably, the speakers do not allow you to “share your phone call with others,” at the same time. they feature internal GSM shielding which should hopefully prevent you form tuning in to your next door neighbor’s musical preferences.

It looks like all the other Altec Lansing speaker boxes and if you are interested, the official press release is here. The Altec Lansing T612 speaker system will be available in February from the usual suspects – Price $199.95.