iLuv make accessories for portable audio systems such as MP3 players and iPods. They have just announced the release of two new high def radio players, labelled the i168 and the i169.

As iLove make so many accessories for Apple’s iPod, obviously with these new systems the iPod isn’t forgotten. The i169 radio unit comes equipped with an iPod dock, allowing you to use the high definition radio as an iPod speaker system. It also comes with an alarm clock, meaning you won’t oversleep when you need to get up for work the next day.

The i168 unit just comes with an alarm clock.

Howard Kim, iLuv’s marketing manager said:

HD Radio technology greatly expands AM and FM broadcasting capabilities with crystal-clear digital sound, text on the screen and hundreds of new digital FM channels.

The radio units will be released in the USA as HD Radio really begins to take off, covering 80% of the population. There are currently more than 1,600 radio stations in North America offering high definition radio broadcasts.

The US price for the radios is $169.99 for the i169 and $89.99 for the i168.