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Touch-Less Sound Systems

Emanuele Cecini's Manta Dock Features a Touchscreen Control

— January 3, 2012 — Tech
Here’s hoping that the Manta dock goes from concept to reality in 2012. The Manta dock is a curvy and thin iDevice dock designed by Emanuele Cecini. The dock features two speakers and a touchscreen display that lets you control your iPod without touching it.

The Manta dock’s sizable touchscreen display is a genius addition. The twin speakers look large enough to pump out some sizable sound and the overall thinness of this dock means that it could be easily be stored on a work desk without taking up too much space. Cecini’s dock comes in silver and black with black being the sleeker and more aesthetically appealing of the two (if you ask me). Bulky iDevice docks, your days are numbered.
Trend Themes
1. Manta Dock - The Manta dock is a touch-less sound system with a touchscreen control that allows users to interact with their iPod without physically touching it.
2. Curvy and Thin Design - The curvy and thin design of the Manta dock offers a sleek and aesthetically appealing alternative to bulky iDevice docks.
3. Touchscreen Control - The inclusion of a sizable touchscreen display on the Manta dock presents disruptive innovation opportunities for intuitive and interactive user experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Audio Technology - The touch-less sound system market, represented by the Manta dock, showcases the potential for innovation in audio technology and device connectivity.
2. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry can explore opportunities to create sleek and space-saving device docks, like the Manta dock, that enhance user experience and aesthetics.
3. Workplace Productivity - In the context of workplace productivity, the Manta dock's thin design offers professionals the opportunity to have a clutter-free work desk while conveniently accessing and controlling their iPod.
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