Ipod and Iphone

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Elonex announces iDock XL, iDock Aero and £99 710EB e-reader, we go hands-on

We stopped by Elonex's booth at The Gadget Show Live for its product launch extravaganza. First is the iDock XL screen dock for the iPhone / iPod touch, which sadly doesn't serve as an iPhone-to-iPad converter, but will let you do the usual video and photo display on its 10-inch 800x480 screen (the prototype pictured above has a smaller temporary screen). You'll find a removable battery that lasts for about four hours or almost twice that with a secondary internal battery, or you can leave the iDock XL plugged in via its micro-USB port. Available in May for £149 ($229).

More toys after the break, including a look at the iDock Aero and the 710EB e-reader.

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(Via Engadget.)

Miccus ChargeBlock for iPhone and iPod

Shown with removeable cover

Newegg has a small rechargeable power supply that works with all versions of iPhone and all iPods with the 30-pin dock connectors. The Miccus ChargeBlock CBFI-01 has an 800 mAh rechargeable lithium ion battery that lasts 500+ charges. It charges with the included mini-USB cord, and outputs 5V/+/-0.25V. It has automatic on/off charging that prevents overcharging your device battery. The Miccus ChargeBlock has LEDs that indicate charging status and shows the amount of power it has remaining. The Miccus ChargeBlock CBFI-01 is $19.99, with free shipping in the continental …

(Via The Gadgeteer.)

Monday, March 29, 2010

NewKinetix Rē Remote For iPod touch

NewKinetix today introduced its new Rē universal remote control accessory for the iPhone and iPod touch. The Rē supports an ‘extensive’ IR database for many brands and types of AV equipment, and can also learn IR codes for remotes not covered by the database. Other features include activity-based user interfaces, an included carrying case, and the ability to set up ‘Favorites’ lists of TV channels for easy access. The Rē universal remote control for the iPhone and iPod touch sells for $70 a pop.

(Via The Apple iPod and MP3 Players Blog.)

Kenwood AS-iP70 converges picture frame, alarm clock, FM radio and iPhone dock into one

We know, you've seen enough iDevice docks to make your eyes bleed with frustration, but if your bedside table is growing a bit cluttered with all the appendages and chargers you have lying around, you might wanna check this one out. Kenwood's 7-inch AS-iP70 can serve as a picture viewer, a music player, an alarm clock, or an FM radio, while also packing USB and SD card inputs for alternative media sources. All in all, it looks quite slick and has plenty of buttons to play around with, but be warned that its 800 x 480 resolution is intended for pictures only, there's no video playback to be had. If that and the ¥25,000 sticker (about $270, launching in Japan this April) have you running scared, you might want to check out Sony's cheaper, AVI-playing alternative right over here.

(Via Engadget.)

Swipe It Credit Card Reader For The iPhone Looks Like It Means Business

Do you think that the Square payment system looks (physically) dodgy? After all, it looks like a little bit of plastic attached to the iPhone, ready to gobble up your Platinum credit card, right? If you’re worried about embracing new-looking tech, and just want something that looks more traditional, the Swipe It Reader for the iPhone might go a little way to ease your worries, mainly because it’s a lot bigger and bulkier, and looks a lot more like the credit card terminals that we’re used to. It supports Visa, MasterCard, AMEX and Discover, and all the data is encrypted before it’s passed from the reader to the customer Swipe It app running on the device. Apparently it only draws minimal power from the iPhone, which is good, and can also charge your iPhone while it’s connected, thanks to the included AC adapter. Is this a genuine contender for Square?

(Via UberGizmo, the Gadgets News Blog.)

Saturday, March 20, 2010

GameBone iPhone Gamepad Accessory

If you think that your iPhone needs a little something extra in order to challenge Sony’s PSP, or Nintendo’s DS, the Gamebone gamepad accessory for the iPhone might be just the thing. It does seem to turn your iPhone to something resembling a PSP, so that’s probably good news, considering that the PSP looks quite good. Aside from the gamepad, the Gamebone actually goes the extra mile by offering an additional 2000mAh battery on board for extra gaming hours, built-in stereo speakers, omni-directional mic, and a (probably unnecessary) 3.5mm headphone jack. There isn’t any official pricing mentioned, but the Gamebone is apparently scheduled to be launched in Q4 of 2010.