i2i Stream Makes Sharing Music with Strangers Possible

Sharing your tunes with others will be a lot easier this year as companies like Jook and Aerielle turn your into a walking broadcasting station. Aerielle was showcasing its i2i Stream at the Macworld Expo so I stopped by for a listen. The i2i Stream is about the size of a small music player that sits between your music player and headphones. When you plug in this extra accessory, you're able to send or receive a stream of CD quality sound up to 30 feet wirelessly so you can share tunes with other i2i Stream users.

The device's center lights up in seven different colors, each representing a different frequency available for broadcast. To tune in to a friend's channel, you simply press the center button until both devices flash the same color. Each i2i Stream has a volume dial, a battery indicator, send/receive buttons, and charges via USB for up to seven hours per charge.

The good news is i2i Stream is not restricted to iPods only. You can basically use the device to stream audio from your computer, your television, and even your cell phone. The i2i Stream will be available soon for $129.95 for the two-pack or $69 for a single audio player.

I thought this would be a great way for siblings to share music from one music player, but at that price you might as well buy a second music player. What do you think?