Buy.com is offering the Frontgate iPod Speaker Valet sound system with dock (model no. CE00823A) for only $29.99, which means its 50% off the list price of $59.99 and about $29 less than the next available price for this iPod speaker system. As usual with Buy.com deals FREE shipping is included and sales tax applies for residents of New York and California

The iPod Speaker Valet offers everything needed for charging various iPod systems while providing decent audio playback, however, it tends to focus more on compatibility for the iPod and other media devices and less on audio quality and extra features. Beachcamera.com does have the more enjoyable Panasonic SC-HC3 iPod docking speaker system on sale as well, but it holds a rather larger price of $158.95 with FREE shipping included. For those of you only after some basic iPod speakers, Buy.com has again lowered the price of Philips Portable Speaker System down to $16.99 and has included FREE shipping. If you’re looking to upgrade your iPod as well Apple’s online store still has the refurbished 8GB iPod touch available for only $149 and includes FREE shipping.

The iPod Speaker Valet features support for practically all iPhone and iPod models, along with other MP3 players, Bluetooth headsets, GPS systems, USB devices and cell phones. It is capable of chagrining up-to five different devices at once and comes with 10-different charging tips, four iPod docking bases, and four charging cables. The device includes an input voltage of 100-240V or 50-60Hz, and has play, pause, on, off, volume and track changing controls. It is backed by a one-year manufacturer’s warranty. Dimensions: (W) 16” x (D) 7.25” x (H) 3.25”.