Paul Frank iPod Dock Adds Some Monkey to Your Music [GALLERY]

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Paul Frank -- oh! maker of colorful, neon things -- partnered with audio manufacturer SpeakerCraft to create this little Zenned-out creature, which works with all iPod devices.

We had a chance to play around with the Dance Machine here at Mashable, and, honestly, the sound quality isn't all that different than that of your average iPod dock (so if you're an audiophile, this isn't really for you).

No, aesthetics seem to be the bigger aim with this dock; designed so that Julius cradles the iPod in his lap and his ears function as the volume controls, this item is all about whimsy.

Julius features a rechargeable NiMH battery, which means you don't have to tie the monkey down in order to listen to your jams, and it can play for up to six hours without needing another charge.

If you do decide to pick up this $99.95 creature, I suggest powering him up and unplugging him so he can join the dance party, which, naturally, should kick off with "Mickey's Monkey" by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles.

Photos by Jehangir Irani