Logitec XY Technique iPhone/Ipod Microphone

Logitec XY Technique iPhone/Ipod Microphone

New mics aren’t scarce but few are quite as interesting looking as Logitec’s LIC-WMREC03P (for Sony Walkmans) and LIC-iREC03P (for iPods).

The speaker crossing is apparently the XY technique of placing two mics together pointing in different directions, giving excellent field separation while eliminating phase problems.

The speakers have a frequency response of 20Hz to 16kHz, 3.5mm and USB inputs and a pair of wind socks for al fresco recording. They will be out in Japan in January and will cost about $84.

(Via MP4 Nation Blog.)

Insignia Bluetooth Wireless Speaker System For iPod And MP3 Players

Insignia Bluetooth Wireless Speaker System For iPod And MP3 Players

Here’s another Bluetooth wireless speaker system for you to grab from Insignia. This portable speaker system provides wireless audio from your Bluetooth-enabled devices like iPod, MP3 players, cell phones or computers with a maximum range of up to 33 feet. It delivers a total output power of 18W and also features a 3.5mm audio jack for connecting your non Bluetooth-enabled devices. The Insignia Bluetooth Wireless Speaker System sells for $29.99.

(Via The Apple iPod and MP3 Players Blog.)

Belkin Headphone Adapter For Third-generation iPod shuffle

Belkin Headphone Adapter For Third-generation iPod shuffle

Belkin this morning announced its Headphone Adapter for Apple’s third-generation iPod shuffle. The Headphone Adapter allows you to use any headphone or earbud pair that requires a 3.5mm headphone jack. You can even use VoiceOver through this add-on. The adapter retails for $20 a pop and should be available this week in North America while Asia, Europe and Australia will receive it next month.
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My Gears - MiLi Power Pack for iPhone 3GS

My Gears – MiLi Power Pack for iPhone 3GS

Been looking for a backup power pack for my iPhone 3GS and found the MiLi Power Pack for HK$398 (US$51).  This pack is stuffed with 2000mAh and it last a whole day when attached to my iPhone 3GS with 1/4 capacity left after 18-hours day.  It served a a cradle (can sync) while charging.  Another great feature of the MiLi Power Pack is that you have the ability to use its ‘OUT’ port to charge most external USB compatible devices. Really nice.

Basic specs provided by MiLi-

• weight: 79.5g


• standby time: up to 390 hours


• talktime: 6.5 hours on 3G phone and 13.5 hours on 2G


• internet time: 6.5 hours surfing on 3G and 8 hours on Wi-Fi


• audio playtime: up to 31 hours


• video playtime: up to 9 hours


• 4 LED buton to indicate battery level

(Via Hong Kong Phooey.)

iPhone Transforms Into Mixtape

iPhone Transforms Into Mixtape

Want to have something totally different for your iPhone when it comes to a case? Why not check out this mixtape design from Agent 18, and while there aren't any actual ribbons of tape to play around with, at least the printed version on plastic looks real enough. Whether they warrant $30 for each case is another matter though, so do place your pre-order only if you're really interesting in dressing up your iPhone.

(Via UberGizmo, the Gadgets News Blog.)

iHome Harley Davidson Headlight Stereo Speaker System

iHome Harley Davidson Headlight Stereo Speaker System

Love the roar and deep rumble of Harley Davidson bikes? Well, you can wake up to that now with the 2.1 Harley Davidson Headlight Stereo Speaker System with Alarm Clock for iPhone or iPod. This system not only functions as a standard alarm clock and iPod/iPhone dock, it also boasts authentic Harley Davidson motorcycle sounds to keep fans happy. Each purchase will come with a fully functional remote, functioning as a fully functional dock as well. It can be yours for $129.99, where you don't have to worry about maintaining a good posture while 'riding' this, neither do you need to make room in your garage.

(Via UberGizmo, the Gadgets News Blog.)

Philips HF3490 Light Alarm with iPod/iPhone Dock

Philips HF3490 Light Alarm with iPod/iPhone Dock

If you like to be woken gently in the morning by the rising Sun you can now use the Philips HF3490 Wake-up Light Alarm to recreate the sensation any time day or night. The Light Alarm gradually increases the light in your room to gently awake you from slumber you can even choose from four nature sounds to help gently ease you into the day. However if you need a bit more of a shake in the morning to get in bed you can plug in your iPhone and listen to your favourite tunes or use the built-in FM radio.

Gradually wakes you up by light for a more pleasant feeling

20 different brightness settings allows you to use as a bedside lamp

Detachable dock to charge your iPod/iPhone and play your favorite music

Optional FM radio, 4 nature sounds

Dusk simulation helps you drift to sleep by gradually dimming light and sound

(Via Geeky-Gadgets.)

Dreams Heart Portable Speaker

Dreams Heart Portable Speaker

Measuring 128mm x 144mm x 50mm, this heart-shaped portable speaker connects to iPods or MP3 players via its standard 3.5mm input line. The speakers will produce 2-3 watts of power, which is enough for use in a small room. Available in pink or red, the Dreams Heart portable speaker also comes with a rechargeable battery.

(Via The Apple iPod and MP3 Players Blog.)

Kensington Nightstand iPhone Charging Dock

Kensington Nightstand iPhone Charging Dock

Kensington has unveiled their latest accessory for the iPhone and iPod Touch, the Kensington Nightstand iPhone Charging Dock.

The Kensington Nightstand iPhone Charging Dock is a dock that lets you charge your iPhone, and it can be used to charge your iPhone in both portrait or landscape mode.

The best part about this new iPhone Dock is that it comes with a free app than turns your iPhone into an alarm clock, which can then be used on your nightstand with the charging dock.

The good new is that you don’t need to buy the dock to get the iPhone app, as Kensington are giving it away free on the iPhone App store, link below.

Rise & Shine iPhone App.

The Kensington Nightstand iPhone Charging Dock will be available shortly for $39.99 from Kensington.

(Via Geeky-Gadgets.)

JVC's NX-TC5 iPod dock with motion activated 4.3-inch LCD plays digital TV, not iPod video

JVC's NX-TC5 iPod dock with motion activated 4.3-inch LCD plays digital TV, not iPod video

Japan's home to some pretty impressive shelf audio systems given the preponderance of well-mannered neighbors living side-by-side in tiny urban apartments. Today brings another, JVC's latest addition to its NX-TV series, the 15 x 15 watt NX-TC5. Unfortunately, while the unit sports an iPod dock and 4.3-inch LCD, video playback is limited to its integrated 1Seg digital TV tuner or WMV video stored on USB media -- not from Apple's beloved. It does feature a swiveling front-panel for optimal viewing angle and motion-activated display in addition to 512MB of on-board storage for photos, an AM/FM tuner, and CD player with the ability to rip audio to MD or attached USB stick at 4x speeds. The TC5 is expected to hit Japan in late August for ¥62,000 (about $655) or ¥52,000 (about $549) as model NX-TC3 if you've finally kicked the MD habit. Looking pretty in white after the break.


[Via Impress]

JVC-Victor iPod and iPhone-friendly Alarm Clock Dock

JVC-Victor iPod and iPhone-friendly Alarm Clock Dock

Here is the latest iPod and iPhone-friendly alarm clock dock from JVC-VICTOR. Dubbed as the RA-P50, the docking station can play your favorite music files stored on your iPod / iPhone. The gadget also provides an FM/AM tuner just in case you are bored with your music collection. This alarm clock dock draws its power from batteries or AC adapter (included). The JVC RA-P50 will be released in Japan in August 2009 for approx. 15,000 Yen ($160).
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The ION iPod PA system

The ION iPod PA system

This is great for those events such as weddings and other parties where a little light entertainment is needed, the PA System can be used to make speeches, play music from an iPod or that old party favourite Karaoke.

 

Features:

Dock for iPod fits most docking models

Heavy-duty construction with carry handle

Use with AC power or internal battery

Built-in, eight-hour battery with level indicator

High-quality microphone included

Brand Information

Brand: ION Audio

Model: ION TAILGATER

Product Type: Retail

Product Specifications

Measurements: 9 1/8″L x 12 1/4″W x 12 1/4″H 

Weight: 21 lbs. 2 oz.

Priced at $199

Source [X-Treme Geek]

 

(Via zedomax.com.)

iLuv updates its all-purpose audio system for this modern age

iLuv updates its all-purpose audio system for this modern age

iLuv’s been making iPod accessories for a while now, and while it doesn’t look like they’re in the mood to innovate (the thing is almost identical to similar items from years past), this versatile little audio system is perfect for apartment living. Radio, four CD/MP3-CD slots, SD card and USB drive, and of course iPod and iPhone support. Just run a cassette player through the Aux-in and you’ll have audio devices covered all the way back to the 80s.

The old version.

I just realized I still have my MP3-CDs from my iRiver days… probably filled with the weird stuff I was listening to in college.

$250 is a bit pricey, I’d say, and if you’re sure you’re not going to be using a few of those inputs, you can probably get more power for less price. Might be really nice in a shared area, though; housemates or family members can have their own SD cards or thumb drives with their selections for dinner music. How domestic I’m becoming!

(Via CrunchGear.)

IPill Capsule Mic for iPod

IPill Capsule Mic for iPod

Ho ho ho! The iPill. It looks like a pill. Do you see?

Bad, pun-tastic name aside, the iPill is a cheap solution for sound recording on the iPod. Compatible with the iPods Nano 4G, Classic 120GB, and Touch 2G, the little capsule breaks open to reveal its jack plug, which you than shove into the headphone socket to enable mono recording.

The little $13 mic has been tested by iLounge and the verdict is that it is actually better than Apple’s own microphone. This isn’t a surprise. In the realms of accessories, Apple pretty much sucks. The company has never made a decent mouse, and its headphones seem engineered to break after a few months of use.

So, should the iPill show up in the US in useful numbers rather than the trickle currently dripping in, it might be worth picking one up. Just don’t try to take it through customs yourself.

(Via Gadget Lab.)

Sony SRS-BTM30 Bluetooth Wireless Speaker System For iPod And MP3 Players

Sony SRS-BTM30 Bluetooth Wireless Speaker System For iPod And MP3 Players

Listen to your favorite music anywhere with this Sony SRS-BTM30 Bluetooth Wireless Speaker System. This compact and lighweight speaker system works with all Bluetooth-enabled devices like iPod, MP3 players, mobile phones and PCs. Perfect for your travelling companion! The Sony SRS-BTM30 Bluetooth Wireless Speaker System is now on sale at Amazon for just $52.49 (original price $149.99).

(Via The Apple iPod and MP3 Players Blog.)

Smirnoff Speaker Jacket keeps your drink cool, plays music from your iPod

Smirnoff Speaker Jacket keeps your drink cool, plays music from your iPod

Let’s make it official now; the iPod has finally won allegiance of out beloved spirit, vodka. Carrying your bottle of Smirnoff around will be less of a pain, especially if you’re a stickler for fine details like temperature, style, etc. to go with your alcohol. This cool Smirnoff bottle jacket makes sure that the vodka is insulated to make sure that the drink doesn’t get too cool or too hot before the turkey is out of the oven. What’s more is that it also has 3.5 mm jack speakers that can connect to your iPod to playback music wherever you decide to pop open the bottle for a drink. The 700 ml bottle perches perfectly well into it and hey, it looks pretty cool too.
The Smirnoff Vodka Speaker Jacked will cost £35 ($57) from Selfridges.com. These will be available from October onwards.

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JLab Audio MiniBlaster Portable Speaker For iPod Nano 2G For Just $9.95

JLab Audio MiniBlaster Portable Speaker For iPod Nano 2G For Just $9.95

Enjoy crystal clear sound from your iPod Nano 2G any time and anywhere with this ultra-portable stereo speaker ‘MiniBlaster’ from JLab Audio. This affordable pocket-sized stereo speaker fits right in your short pocket, allowing you to easily carry it just about anywhere. It also comes with a 3.5mm auxiliary jack for connecting other external audio devices and runs on either an AC power or 4 AAA batteries. The MiniBlaster is up for sale at Amazon for just $9.95 (original price $49.95).

(Via The Apple iPod and MP3 Players Blog.)

Bose SoundLink wireless USB speaker system

Bose SoundLink wireless USB speaker system

Lifestyle audio firm Bose have announced a wireless music system, the SoundLink, which promises to free your audio from its PC or Mac prison.  The setup consists of a battery-powered speaker, complete with remote control, and a USB transmitter dongle that plugs into your computer.

 

Bose are staying coy on specific details, such as wireless range - it’s only described as ‘long’ - and speaker power, but they do say that the rechargeable battery is good for up to three hours of full-volume playback.  Inside there’s Bose’s waveguide speaker system, as seen on their all-in-one CD player/radio systems, which promises ‘room-filling, high quality audio’. 

We’re assuming the dongle shows up as a USB sound card and thus funnels any audio from your computer out through the SoundLink speakers.  There are touch-sensitive controls on the unit itself, though only for volume; everything else, including track-skipping, is on the small remote.  An auxiliary input allows you to plug in a PMP or other sound source.

As you might expect, given the Bose brand, the SoundLink doesn’t come cheap.  Expect it to set you back $549.95 when it hits stores from August 27th.

(Via SlashGear.)

Belkin Silicone Sleeve Case For iPhone 3G, 3GS

Belkin Silicone Sleeve Case For iPhone 3G, 3GS

Keeps your iPhone 3G safe with this affordable Belkin Silicone Sleeve Case. Made of form-fitting rugged silicone, the sleeve provides access to all controls and dock connector, so you’ll be able to charge your iPhone while it remains in the case. Get yours now for just $12.86 (original price $34.99).

(Via The Apple iPod and MP3 Players Blog.)

EXOvault Metal iPhone Cases

EXOvault Metal iPhone Cases

Artist Jonathan Schipper has joined with artist Amelia Biewald to create the EXOvault metal case for iPhone that will provide a full protection for the handset. Designed in Brooklyn, New York, you can purchase the cases from the Exovault website. The aluminum and brass models retail for $95, or you can choose the titanium model for $300.

[Cool Hunting]

PED-3 TriPhone iPhone 3GS Tripod Mount

PED-3 TriPhone iPhone 3GS Tripod Mount

We have already seen a couple of hand held accessories for the iPhone 3GS like the Zgrip iPhone Pro, which are designed to get the best out of the video camera on the iPhone 3GS.

The latest ones are from a company called Thoughtout with the launch of the PED-3TriPhone and the PED-3TriPhone-Form.

The PED-3TriPhone-Form will work with the iPhone 3GS with any iPhone 3GS with a case on it, and the PED-3TriPhone works with the iPhone 3GS without a case.

Both will go on sale later this month for $28 and $32 respectively.

(Via Geeky-Gadgets.)

Yamaha PDX-30 Docking Station for iPhone

Yamaha PDX-30 Docking Station for iPhone

The Yamaha PDX-30 is a docking station for iPhone and iPod. It comes with a fabric front speaker grille that hides both its audio drivers and a yellow power light that illuminates automatically when an iPhone or iPod is docked. The gadget produces 30-Watts of output power shared by four speakers. Yamaha promises ‘rich bass reproduction’ and low distortion thanks to an internally developed amplifier. Each purchase comes with an Infrared remote control with menu navigation buttons, volume buttons, play/pause and track controls. The Yamaha PDX-30 retails for $200 a pop.

[iLounge]

JBL On Time 400IHD iPod Dock

JBL On Time 400IHD iPod Dock

Experience high-quality audio sound with this JBL On Time 400IHD iPod Dock. This high-performance speaker system combines advanced technologies to deliver astonishing bass and clear sound from any direction. What’s more, the dock also features an AM/FM HD radio, an alarm clock, a 3.5mm mini jack for connecting other external audio devices and supports all iPod generations. The JBL On Time 400IHD Ipod Dock is now on sale at Amazon for just $164.50 (original price $299.95).

(Via The Apple iPod and MP3 Players Blog.)

JBL On Time 400IHD iPod Dock

JBL On Time 400IHD iPod Dock

Experience high-quality audio sound with this JBL On Time 400IHD iPod Dock. This high-performance speaker system combines advanced technologies to deliver astonishing bass and clear sound from any direction. What’s more, the dock also features an AM/FM HD radio, an alarm clock, a 3.5mm mini jack for connecting other external audio devices and supports all iPod generations. The JBL On Time 400IHD Ipod Dock is now on sale at Amazon for just $164.50 (original price $299.95).

(Via The Apple iPod and MP3 Players Blog.)

iHome iHM10 Portable MP3 Stereo Speaker System

iHome iHM10 Portable MP3 Stereo Speaker System

iHome has rolled out another one of its portable speaker system to accompany your iPod or MP3 player. Called the iHM10, this compact device comes with a protective carrying case and features EXB for expandable bass, and an audio patch cord for connecting other portable audio players. The iHome iHM10 Portable MP3 Stereo Speaker System retails for $24.99.
[Product Page via ChipChick]

Quattro case for iPhone looks like poo

Quattro case for iPhone looks like poo

I have seen some ugly phone cases over the years, but this takes the cake. The iPhone 3GS has a video camera and a better still cam than previous models, but if you were hoping for more zoom with the 3GS and really like odd cases the Quattro for iPhone SP may be for you.

The thing looks like something a steampunk fan would cook up for the iPhone. The Quattro is offered by Factron. The case is cut from two separate sheets of duralumin and has a mount over the lens area that allows interchangeable external lenses to be attached.

There are ‘many’ different lenses for the case and it is made from aluminum and stainless steel for protection. The black padded are of the case is covered in leather. I’m not sure how much the case costs, but I am sure it’s more than the thing is worth.

[via Factron]

Sound Jacket For iPod Nano

Sound Jacket For iPod Nano

As if the iPod nano doesn't already have more than enough of its fair share of accessories, along comes the Sound Jacket - an inline peripheral for the fourth generation device that will perform hardware equalization of a nano's output. Theoretically, this helps compensate distortion alongside lost quality during file compression, and Radiopaq - the brains behind the Sound Jacket, has tipped a quality improvement of up to 60% in some circumstances. In addition, the Sound Jacket comes with its own amplifier that will further boost the newly-adjusted output. Some frequencies will also be able to experience a doubling in volume over an unassisted iPod. Interested? Gotta be prepared to fork out £70 for this.

(Via UberGizmo, the Gadgets News Blog.)

iLive Portable Boom Box Dock For iPod

iLive Portable Boom Box Dock For iPod

iLive has come out with their new Portable Boom Box that comes with an iPod Docking Station and an AM/FM radio. This portable device also features an AUX jack for connecting any external music source and supports all iPod generations. The iLive Portable Boom Box is now available now at Amazon for just $29.99.

(Via The Apple iPod and MP3 Players Blog.)