Posts Tagged ‘ iPod Accessories ’

CES Scoop: Cool Picture Frame Turns Your iPod Into A TV

Dec 22nd, 2007 | By James Lewin | Category: Internet TV, Video, iPod Accessories, iPods & Portable Media Players

There are tons of digital photo picture frames on the market and none have them have really wowed me.
Mustek has come up with something original, though, with the PF-i700, a 7-inch color digital photo frame with an integrated Apple iPod docking station. In addition to doing the usual digital picture frame duties, it can play [...]



Sony Intros iPod-Friendly Car Stereos

Sep 25th, 2007 | By James Lewin | Category: iPod Accessories, iPods & Portable Media Players

Sony has announced four new iPod-friendly Xplod in-dash stereo “head units”.
For about $140, the top-of-the-line CD receiver (model CDX-GT520) provides the most options for connectivity in the car. The receiver supports MP3 and non-DRM WMA and AAC codecs. It is also iPod, satellite radio and HD Radio ready. Plus, it features front, rear and subwoofer [...]



Logitech Wants To Help You Get Your Bedroom On

Aug 23rd, 2007 | By James Lewin | Category: Strange, iPod Accessories

Logitech today announced its Pure-Fi Dream Premium Bedroom Music System for iPod, which, according to the company, establishes a new category of iPod speakers for the bedroom.
Here’s what Logitech’s Jef Holove has to say about their new bedroom system: “Though people use their iPods in the bedroom more than anywhere else, until today, a high-quality, [...]



High-End iPod Accessory Features Robo iPod Dock

Aug 21st, 2007 | By James Lewin | Category: iPhone, iPod Accessories

iLive has announced the formation of its Studio Series business line, designed to fill the growing need for high-end iPod accessories and peripherals.
The Studio Series includes the iHT8817DT DVD Home Theater System with 5.1 surround sound, an on-board slot-loading HDMI DVD player and a motorized iPod docking drawer. This fully self-contained home theater system will [...]



Frankenplayer Plays MP3s, Refrigerates Your Beer

Aug 15th, 2007 | By James Lewin | Category: Strange, iPod Accessories

If you think you might run out of bizarre ways to play your MP3s, check out the Thermo Sport Fridge/Cooler. Not only does it have tiny speakers built-in, but it refrigerates 16 cans of your favorite beverage.
Here’s what SkyMall has to say about this frankenplayer:
Keep your drinks & food nice [...]



Energizer Energi To Go Offers 46 Hours Of iPod Playback

Aug 14th, 2007 | By James Lewin | Category: iPods & Portable Media Players

Energizer announced today the introduction of the Energi To Go Portable Power for iPod. This battery-powered device will be available at retail nationwide this fall.
The Energi To Go is powered by two Lithium AA batteries. The device features a control chip that maximizes power transfer to the iPod. In testing with Energizer e2 Lithium AA [...]



B&W Intros Swank Audiophile iPod Speaker System

Aug 4th, 2007 | By James Lewin | Category: General

 
Audiophile loudspeaker maker Bowers & Wilkins has announced the Zeppelin speaker system, a high-end dirigible-shaped dock & speaker system for the iPod.
“The iPod deserves no less than the best audio reproduction possible” says Evert Huizing, B&W Executive VP of Business Development, “and we believe Zeppelin delivers the truest, most life-like sound from it. We‚Äôve incorporated [...]



Alesis Intros Mixer With iPod Dock

Jul 27th, 2007 | By James Lewin | Category: Podcasting Hardware, iPod Accessories, iPods & Portable Media Players

Alesis introduced the iMultiMix 9R, a pro mixer and audio player that features an integrated iPod dock and video output, at the 2007 Summer NAMM show.
While some iPod mixers are more focused on recording, the iMultiMix focuses on integrating iPods into a playback or performance setup.
The iMultiMix 9R mixer delivers audio playback from 2nd through [...]



Turn Your Dog Into An iPod Boombox

Jul 26th, 2007 | By James Lewin | Category: Strange, iPod Accessories

For those of you that are bored by the standard iPod accessories, Wei-Lieh Lee and Kevin O’Callaghan have come up with a stupidtacular dog-jacket iPod dock which converts your pup into a mobile boombox.
Fortunately for dogs, it’s still just a concept….
via Gizmodo



Sony: The iPod Is A Format

Jul 19th, 2007 | By James Lewin | Category: General

Sony has not only introduced a new clock radio (model ICF-C1iP) and boombox (model ZS-S2iP) with iPod support, but it’s now calling the iPod a format on a par with the compact disc:
“Consumers are treating the iPod as a format, like the compact disc, which is why Sony is now delivering audio products to support [...]