Backpack iD is getting some familiar iPod lovin' with a built-in remote keypad system and dock connector interface.

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Not to be confused with a house boat which is mobile and can move around a floating home is permanently attached to a dock, is connected to a sewer system and does not have its own means of propulsion.

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Apple devices connected by dock or USB are automatically charged while the system is on.

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The MacBook Air Dock allows users to incorporate the MacBook Air into a desktop setup or home theater system, so users get the best features of a laptop, desktop and media center PC all from one computer.

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The dock is suggested to include an FM transmitter for piping navigation audio throughout your vehicle's sound system, as well as allowing external DAPs to be heard through more than just a built-in tweeter, but we're still waiting to see if TomTom plans on this being a standalone unit or if it fits better integrated into one's dash.

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Rather than just rebranding an LTE dongle, the system is designed to integrate with the vehicle's aerial for better signal, while the dock keeps it charged.

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That system led to the discovery that most lead time was being dissipated as parts sat idle on a dock somewhere.

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He added that the council planned to install a new sewer system in the waterfront area as part of its redevelopment and that would help resolve the flooding problems in Dock Street.

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