The new Kenwood CR-iP500 is categorized as a personal CD system, but it has numerous functions that extend beyond its CD player capability. It is, of course, also an iPod dock that works with most models with a dock connector up to the newest iPod Nano 4th generation models, but it also serves as a speaker, an amplifier and a charging station.

Aside from playing tracks through its slot-in CD player and through sourcing them from your iPod, the CR-iP500 also has USB connectors that can play music straight from USB drives. In fact, the CR-iP500 can record music being played by the CD player in either of the two available speed options directly to a memory drive as long as it's plugged in. The basic FM player is also included in the list of features along with its 30 station presets that's already more than enough unless you're a hardcore FM radio fan. The Kenwood CR-iP500 personal CD system will be available this early December for a SRP of $280.