DESIGN TECHNOLOGY

The materials an MP3 Docking Station is regularly made using:

High Density Polystyrene:

• It can be made in a range of colours 
• Light weight

The stability of an MP3 Docking Station can depend on:

• The width of its base
• Possible 'rubber stoppers' (To stop the speakers from rattling)

The function of the stations are:

• To dock with the most popular MP3 Player
• Supplied with a remote control
• Powerful speakers
• Can connect to USB/Computer
• Can be powered by batteries, USB or mains

The possible cost of an MP3 Docking Station is:

• £50 - Affordable price for teenagers
• Possible present
• Similar to any other MP3 Docking Stations
• Good value for money
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The age group that would buy the MP3 Docking Station:

• Teenager - It is modern and similar in style to others. The price is within range.
• A young person - more likely to use this device as a mobile speaker system

The places to use the Docking Station can be:

• Teenagers Bedroom 
• Living Room
• As a portable device - light weight, it can be transported easily

How could this product (Docking Station) be improved?

• Multicoloured? - Using one colour makes the product look plain.
• More exciting?
• Different versions? - More expensive versions = better speakers

I would make it multicoloured. Just using one colour makes the docking station seem a little ‘bland’ or plain. It needs to look a little more exciting. I would also supply it in different versions. The more expensive versions would have quality speakers, whilst the cheaper version would have basic speakers, providing adequate sound.