SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Altigen was showing off iFusion SmartStation for iPhone, an integrated communications docking station for the iPhone, at the recent Macworld Expo show. For those who love their iPhone, but would like the features of a full sized desktop phone, iFusion provides many benefits.

iFusion from Altigen
The iFusion dock will accept the iPhone 3G, 3GS and 4, and provides power, battery charging and data synchronization via an integrated USB cable. There’s both a handset and a hands-free speakerphone, and the five buttons on the phone control Bluetooth pairing, mute, speakerphone, volume up and volume down. A 3.5mm stereo port allows you to attach external speakers.
The iFusion is available in black or white, has a retail price of US$169, and will be shipping in April 2011. Pre-orders can be made now, and will enjoy a $20 discount.

John F. Braun
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Very cool product, but I can go into Frys and buy a full featured Telephone for about $19.
Why does this cost so much?