So you are smiling to yourself, knowing that you have worked rather hard to purchase that lovely piece of landed property, not to mention furnishing it with just about all the creature comforts of your dream. There’s only one more thing left to tackle – that would be the garden, and to have a nice patio overlooking it would be perfect, complete with an umbrella large enough to shield you and your mate away from the scorching heat and rain.

Of course, being a geek, you would not make do with just about any other normal umbrella, would you? No sir, only something like the $199.99 Umbrella Pole iPod Dock and Light would do. The name itself suggests that this outdoor umbrella will offer a built in sound and light system that was specially designed to work, regardless of the weather outside. Attaching quickly to your umbrella pole, it offers table lighting while letting you dock your iPod so that your favorite tunes can be played outdoors.

The Umbrella Pole iPod Dock and Light quickly attaches to your umbrella pole. It gives you table lighting, and lets you play your favorite music for extra outdoor enjoyment. Powerful high-quality speakers turn outdoor dinner and drinks into a chance to enjoy your playlist, the radio or news. Features dual band stereo system, which is compatible with iPod, MP3, MP4, Walkman and Phones. Includes LCD display for radio, time and temperature. Fits any umbrella pole up to a 3 inch diameter.