Chinon AVi iPod Dock Doubles As Portable DTV
We're not sure whether or not this is supposedly the next generation of boomboxes comin' at us in full Technicolor, but it does seem to make enough evolutionary sense, right? Simply follow the Chinon formula - toss in a 7-inch LCD, attach a huge external antenna for DTV signals, and leave enough room to squeeze in those 8 'C' batteries to provide those 3 whole hours of action-packed, mobile entertainment fun.
(Via Unplugged.)
Rihanna kitchen scale docks your iPod
Rihanna's kitchen scale not only lets you know just how much ingredients to put in, it will even keep you entertained thanks to a built-in iPod docking station, making this a world's first. There is a 42.5mm x 20mm LCD display located below the iPod dock, where audio will come out from a 2-watt speaker that is placed under the safety glass surface of the weighing area, keeping your forays in the kitchen an entertaining one. Expect the Rihanna to be out in due time, retailing for approximately €70.
Chinon AVi portable entertainment system
The Chinon AVi portable entertainment system prides itself in being a fancy iPod dock that boasts a 7' LCD monitor alongside a pair of sneakers that have been specially arranged to look like that of a retro boombox. Features of this include AUX input, an ATSC digital TV tuner with AV out, built-in telescopic radio antenna, an external TV antenna, digital FM radio and an alarm clock to help you get out of bed during those lovely mornings where sleeping in seems like the better option. The main drawback? Its relatively weak battery life of just 3 hours on a full charge. Expect to fork out $199.99 for this if you want to bring it home.
Pyle PIP30 Portable Speaker System For iPods
Finding yourself a new portable speaker system for your iPod with good sound quality? Well, here we have the PIP30 from Pyle. Powered by either 3 AA batteries or an AC adapter, this compact speaker system provides 2x40W output power and delivers a frequency response of 150Hz-18kHz. It also comes with an auxiliary line input for connecting other external audio devices and is compatible with all iPod models. The Pyle PIP30 is priced at $26.49.
iPod Desktop Speaker makes for an affordable gift
Finding affordable gifts for someone who is more into technology than anything else can sometimes seem to be a trying task. Luckily though there are some retailers happy to sell off speakers to go with your precious iPod or iPhone. With this speaker it’ll play your music, while also giving a spot to rest your iPod and leave it on display. You could easily see and flip through music while it’s hooked up to the speaker.
It’s not really something you carry everywhere with you. It would be nice to have sitting on a desk of some kind though. For students with cramped living conditions it would work out great. The device is meant for the iPhone or any of the iPods besides the Shuffle. It will hook up to any MP3 player though. In order to keep it running, it requires 4 AAA batteries. You can purchase the speaker in both red and black for $9.99 a piece through The Container Store.
(Via Coolest Gadgets.)
Sparkz iPhone Dock and Projector
Sparkz iPhone Dock and Projector
Sparkz is billing itself as the world’s first iPhone and iPod dock projector. Maybe it is, maybe it’s not. But it’s definitely one of the most expensive iPhone docks you can buy at $495. Ouch! To be fair, it is compatible with other multimedia devices like video cameras, DVD players, computers and gaming systems. For that price you get 640 x 480 resolution with a 60-inch viewing area. The projector is based on a 3M projection engine and it comes with a tripod. Personally I’m buying like 4 of these just for the tripods. If you’re interested in a nearly 8 minute video about Sparkz you watch it here.
(Via CraziestGadgets.com.)
PhoneSuit Primo Battery Pack For iPod and iPhone
PhoneSuit has a new iPod/iPhone gadget called the Primo battery pack. The device is available in white or black and the compact battery pack will deliver an 800mAh lithium-ion battery, good for up to 45 additional hours of iPod nano audio playback or 3-hours of 3G talk time on the iPhone 3G or 3GS.
The PhoneSuit Primo features a miniUSB port and even a front-mounted LED battery charge meter. You can pre-order the PhoneSuit Primo Micro Battery Pack for $35 on November 23rd when it’s released.
