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We’re not quick to say that one company’s ripping off another company - because lets face it, there’s only so many products the industry can produce.  However, Gamexpert has introduced the PSP Hifi - which is strikingly similar to Apple’s iPod Hi-Fi that was announced back in February at the company’s “Special Event.” Don’t you think?

The difference in the products, of course, is that Gamexpert’s is focusing on turning the PSP into a home stereo system.  The unit has a downward facing subwoofer and a two-way stereo speaker system at the front.  It charges your PSP while docked and can be controlled by the included remote control.  And even though it is clearly designed for the Sony PSP, you can also connect up virtually any other portable device for some good old crisp sound.  Look out for the PSP Hifi to be released soon (in the UK) at a price of £199.99.

Read [Gamexpert] Via [TechDigest]

Have you been lugging around your hideous Apple Hi-Fi from house parties to break-dances, leading to scratches and scuffs all over its white lacquer finish? I believe it is time to invest $49.99 in Griffin’s Hi-Way, a duffel bag-like case designed to house your 1980’s boombox. The ballistic nylon shell protects your Hi-Fi from the elements including beach sand and water thanks to the waterproof zippers. Once you have loaded the Hi-Fi from the top, the top rolls back allowing your iPod to dock and front flap flips open to allow the gorgeous highs and lows to flow through. There are tons of pockets to stash your iPod gear and a little power flap for when you either run out of battery juice or break your shoulder.

Oh and by the way- while we still think you should invest in the bag, you should probably also invest in a lighter set of speakers.

Update: The Hi-Way is now available from Griffin.

So Apple has done it, they are going head-to-head with iPod accessory manufacturers by releasing a standalone iPod speaker system, the iPod Hi-Fi. The iPod Hi-Fi features handles to easily transport your stereo anywhere, a removable front grille with precision-mounting clips, touch-sensitive volume control buttons, the Apple Remote for easy song and volume control from anywhere in the room, a universal power supply incorporated into the all-in-one design so there’s no bulky power brick to weigh it down, and the ability to power iPod Hi-Fi from six D-cell batteries for true portability.

It also Featuring seamless integration with all iPods with a dock connector, iPod Hi-Fi automatically recharges your iPod while docked and displays features of iPod that maximize the iPod Hi-Fi experience such as Tone Control, Large Album Art mode and volume mirroring. iPod Hi-Fi includes a dual-purpose 3.5-mm auxiliary input that accepts either analog or digital signals for easy connection to a wide range of audio sources.

The Apple iPod Hi-Fi is available now for purchase at Apple stores and online.