We here at SvenOnTech love, love, our Sonos. We can listen to our vast music library and change tracks, volume, and so forth, from anywhere in the house. But there’s one thing the Sonos can’t do and that’s play Apple FairPlay music, or, music downloaded from the iTunes Store. But that problem is about to be amended.

Today Keyspan announced its TuneView a unique dock that connects to any stereo or to powered speakers via a line-out connector. It also will bring the video of the iPod to a TV through an S-Video jack. Charging and syncing to iTunes is handled through the high-speed USB connector. And oh yes, don’t forget the two-way RF remote with an LCD screen.

“TuneView is unique. It’s unlike any iPod remote that you’ve used before,” explained Keyspan president Mike Ridenhour. “TuneView features a color LCD screen that lets you remotely view the contents of your iPod and control playback - allowing you to manage the iPod as if it were in your hands.”

The TuneView will be equipped for the future with the ability to update itself via upgradeable firmware. “Both the TuneView dock and TuneView remote are USB devices that can be updated via a firmware download, just like an iPod,” noted Ridenhour. “Over time, Keyspan will release firmware updates that will add new capabilities to TuneView.”

So like the Sonos, the Keyspan TuneView will let you rule your music collection, only limited by the size of your iPod, from a little hand-held remote that will never leave your side. From the kitchen or from the backyard, it really won’t matter where you are, you will be able to control your iPod from just about anywhere. And, you’ll be able to finally enjoy your iTunes Store music without being chained to your computer or iPod.

You can grab your own TuneView for an MSRP of $179. The Keyspan store has it all ready for you to snap up in addition to being able to find it at Amazon.com, PC Connection, TigerDirect, Buy.com, MicroCenter and other leading computer products resellers. Those outside the US will be able to enjoy the TuneView for purchase in January 2007.[tags]Keyspan,TuneView,iPod,Dock,LCD,Remote,2-way,Sonos[/tags]