Griffin PowerDock 2 charges iPhones and iPods two-at-a-time
(Via Engadget.)
Focal IBoom HiFi an iPod dock from Japan
Focal corp Japan has announced the IBoom HiFi a curvy iPod dock. Compatible with all iPods from the Mini to the Touch the dock plays music and charges the iPod as well. True to its name it does create a boom with two speakers, one three inch woofer and one tweeter which deliver 5W×2ch. It does not come with a remote control but you can use the 'Apple Remote' which comes with Apple TV, Macbook etc. The unit measures 300×190×240mm, weighs 2kg and goes on sale by late June for 29,800 Yen ($ 300).
(Via Newlaunches.com.)
Harman Kardon new home theatre & music amps with iPod dock
A/V specialists Harman Kardon have announced a bevy of new audio/video receivers in the company’s home theatre AVR range as well as its HK music series. The new models top out at the flagship AVR 354, shown here, with 7.1 channels, as well as the 7.1 channel AVR 254 and 5.1 channel AVR 154; the two new music receivers are the HK 3490 and HK 3390, both stereo. All three of the multichannel receivers have HDMI 1.3a functionality and pass video signals to 1080p.
The AVR 354 and 254 both support Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding, and have an exclusive high-definition full-color on-screen menu system (that includes a setup wizard). To that, the AVR 354 adds iPod compatibility via Harman Kardon’s new ‘The Bridge II’ docking station, which is bundled with the receiver. The Bridge II features audio/video playback through a home entertainment system, on-screen iPod menu display, remote control operation and charging of both iPods and iPhones.
Other features, dependent on model, include 1080p video upscaling; Deep Color compatibility; EzSet/EQ automated system calibration; and multiroom operation. The AVR 354, AVR 254 and AVR 154 are priced at $899, $649 and $399 respectively and will be available in late Spring 2008. The stereo HK 3490 and HK 3390, meanwhile, will be priced at $499 and $399 respectively, and available May 2008. The Bridge II will be priced at $129 separately, and available in early Summer 2008.
(Via SlashGear.)
Camouflage Protective Speaker Case
Securely holds your iPod in a lightweight zippered case so taking it with you to the beach, picnic or party is a breeze.
(Via 7Gadgets.com.)
A leather iPod case 'iShell Series' for Touch, Classic and 3G Nano
SEOUL, Korea (AVING) --
(Picture: Coming in black and ivory colors for iPod 3G Nano, it is available for 27,000 won)
(Picture: Coming in black and yellow colors for iPod Classic, it is available for 32,000 won)
(Via AVING WORLD | English.)
iTrip AutoPilot - Finally for iPhone
I have the iTrip for my trusty iPod, but have been waiting impatiently for Griffin to develop one for my iPhone, which is constantly running down the battery. Like its sibling, the new iTrip product allows users to play AND control iPhone or iPod while charging its battery. iTrip sends the music wirelessly to a car's FM radio so the user can listen through the car's stereo speakers. Ta da!
SmartScan technology makes it easy to find the best three radio frequencies, then saves them automatically as presets for easy recall. If you're lucky enough to have a newer model car, RDS technology shows song information on RDS-enabled car radio displays.
With AutoPilot playback control, the set of controls are right up front on the power adapter that you plug into your cigarette lighter, and as the adapter features illuminated symbols for Play/Pause and Track Forward/Backward button controls, it's a snap to use. After a little practice you won't even have to look down since you hear a satisfying little 'click' when you've switched controls.
$99 at Griffin, and worth every cent.
Harman Kardon intros The Bridge II iPod / iPhone docking station
(Via Engadget.)
