Ipod and Iphone

Sunday, November 18, 2007

iPod Rain Drop Speaker from Zumreed

Rain Drop

It feels like everyone is looking for a way for the average iPod user to play their favorite music while they are in the shower. Zumreed and Dreams Japan have come out with a speaker for the iPod that is very waterproof.

It works for the iPod, iPod nano, and many other MP3 players as well, and connects via mini-jack. It has four white buttons for control (decrease volume, stop, playback, and increase volume) and it comes in three colors: liquid blue, orange, and white.

I’m not sure how it keeps is waterproof, but I believe it has something to do with sticking the iPod in it. See how the pictures show that there is some threading going on? I’m thinking that it screws open, and then the iPod goes in. Then you screw it shut, and I’m assuming that is tight, as in water-tight. I’m not certain what that thing is the top of the raindrop, a fountain?

Apparently, this is for all of those who want to sing in the shower. Maybe it is true that you sound better in the shower when you sing, but let’s put it this way: at least there is nothing wrong with the music.

(Via Coolest Gadgets.)

miShare enables iPod file swapping, Apple is so pleased

There's virtually zero information on the company behind this, or about the actual workings of the device itself, but if this miShare thing could be pretty hot if its creators can get it to market -- and the word is that it's in production in China as we speak. The concept is straight forward enough, involving the little $100 miShare unit with dock connectors on each end, allowing for speedy file transfers from iPod to iPod. We've seen similar devices for traditional USB drives, but the iPod compatibility makes this a whole new ballgame. How exactly you select what gets transferred and what doesn't remains to be seen, but we know one thing for sure: Apple's not going to be happy about this, given its insistence on limiting your iPod to one library at a time. We can only hope that this spurs the company to get song sharing going on the iPhone and iPod touch sooner rather than later, but in the meantime it looks like we can have some fun swapping tracks in a physical fashion whenever this thing becomes available.

Update: We chatted up miShare's Nathaniel Wice who clarified the product a little bit. The unit is actually running a lightweight Linux installation and is using open source tools to access the iPod as a mass storage device and open up the database files. You can set the miShare to transfer music, video and pictures, and when in music mode it'll automatically transfer the most recently played song, or if you hold the button it'll transfer everything marked in your On-the-Go playlist.

(Via Engadget.)

Intempo iDAB makes your iPod and speaker dock into a radio

Intempo iDAB makes your iPod and speaker dock into a radio INTEMPO%20iDAB%20low%20res.JPG Have you ever thought that the only thing missing from your iPod is DAB radio? Well, the tiny iDAB plug in device could solve that problem for you by adding a DAB receiver to your iPod. Not only that, but it can plug directly into iPod speaker docks to do the same for them.

(Via Shiny Shiny.)

Cambridge SoundWorks i765 Radio with Integrated iPod Dock and DVD/CD Player

Cambridge SoundWorks i765 Radio with Integrated iPod Dock and DVD and CD player has won award for its new debut of iPod in the electronics market. The newly launched iPod possesses highly efficient quality and high performance with dual alarms based including the DVD and CD player also.

In the I Pod section other products like new iPod Nano, iPod Touch and iPod Classic are also extremely good quality and the company also designed high-performance based drivers which are united with a built-in powered subwoofer for deep bass response at all output levels.

The LCD is very large for better display of image. The price of SoundWorks i765 retails is $499.99. You can purchase it at website of Cambridge SoundWorks or at Apple retail shops.

(Via Cybertheater.com.)

i.Sound RoadTalk

i.Sound RoadTalk For those who have yet to pick up a Bluetooth headset for use while driving can now consider the i.Sound RoadTalk. This Bluetooth-enabled car kit can be connected to a compatible cellphone or MP3 player, transmitting audio via full-frequency FM transmission which will then be played back over your radio. The FM transmitter is plugged directly into the vehicle's cigarette lighter for instant transmission to your stereo system. An integrated microphone and a 3.5mm headphone jack rounds off the list of features. You can pick up the i.Sound RoadTalk for $99.95.

(Via UberGizmo, the Gadgets News Blog.)

Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Fabrix handmade cases for your iPod

Fabrix handmade cases for your iPod: "

Yes, this is yet another case collection for the iPod. And it is simply too good to resist. Fabrix handmade cases are not only great eye candy, but they also jealously guard your iPod from scratches and light bumps as they have a comfy quilted padding on the inside. Each case is hand-sewn to perfect dimensions – so you can get customized cases for all iPods, whether classic, nano, Touch or even the iPhone. Let’s say you don’t own any of these – no cry – you can still order your own custom size for an extra $2 per case.

The lovely cases are available from Fabrix at $19.90 a piece.