Harman-Kardon MS100 all-in-one audio system will make your iPod look tiny

Shiny at IFA 2008: Harman-Kardon MS100 all-in-one audio system will make your iPod look tiny

As you've probably garnered from the picture, this is one behemoth of an all-in-one audio unit. It's not as attractive as those crystal-y speakers we saw earlier from Harman-Kardon, but it does pack some serious all-in-one audio goodness. This isn't some kind of lame trick from Harman-Kardon either, attempting to dupe you into buying something you believe does a multitude of things - it actually does. It's an iPod dock, a CD player, FM radio, speaker system and a clock radio. It's a whole lot of convenience rolled into one, as well as being a great space saver.

(Via Shiny Shiny.)

Philips intros the CinemaOne iPod / DVD soundbar

Philips intros the CinemaOne iPod / DVD soundbar

We suppose it was just a matter of time before iPod docks and HTIBs achieved some sort of unholy union, and their demonic lovechild has appeared at IFA -- say hello to the Philips CinemaOne. Essentially a mashup of an iPod speaker system, a DVD player, and a soundbar, it's designed to plug in to your flatscreen via HDMI and provide surround audio through five DSP-driven speakers and 4-inch sub, all in a package about the size of a football. The DivX-compatible DVD player seems decent, with 1080p scaling and Dolby Digital and DTS support, but even though the speakers use the same soundbar tech found in Philips' Ambisound line, we've got our doubts that this thing sounds any good -- most soundbars we've heard require a separate large sub to be effective. No pricing or release date yet, but we'd wait to actually hear this thing in person before we started to set aside spare change. Action shot after the break.

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(Via Engadget.)

Altec Lansing FX3022 Speakers

Altec Lansing FX3022 Speakers

Altec Lansing has just rolled out what is the first 2.2 powered audio system from the company that features a dual 4' subwoofer located in the base of each speaker. The company claims that the FX3022's 1.5' drivers will offer 'crisp vocals and high frequency detail', but unless you're a seasoned audiophile, I don't think the 128kbps MP3 generation will notice that much of a difference. Still, the speakers do take on a rather unorthodox design and can be connected for iPods as well as other MP3 players via the Aux input jack. Those in the UK will be able to pick up the FX3022 from October 1st onwards for £99.99.

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(Via UberGizmo, the Gadgets News Blog.)

DLO's Homedock Pro Adds 1080i HD Output to Your iPod [Docks]

DLO's Homedock Pro Adds 1080i HD Output to Your iPod [Docks]It was way back in February when we first alerted you to DLO's upcoming Homedock, but now there's more info available. The Homedock HD Pro is an upscaler dock that can add 1080i or 720p output to your iPod through an HDMI cable to your TV, and it's going to be demoed at the upcoming CEDIA Expo show. It's got 'industry standard connectivity' over RS-232 and I.P., with digital optical audio and an IR receiver so you can bolt it into your media setup and control it with universal IR remotes. Better still the dock has an 'enhanced on-TV interface' which 'features album art in an icon-based format,' which makes it sound like a mini AppleTV. There's no pricing info as yet.

(Via Gizmodo.)

iTrip Auto has a new look, still just as useful

iTrip Auto has a new look, still just as useful

Word ‘got out’ a few days ago that Griffin has revised its iTrip line of FM transmitters for the iPod. First up was the iTrip Universal, which, shockingly, works with any device with a 3.5mm audio jack. Second up is the iTrip Auto, which is being showed off right now at IFA in Berlin.

Griffin says it’s been redesigned from ‘the ground up,’ which is fair to say. That is, it looks really different than the previous model.

The functionality is largely the same: you hook it up to your iPod, then it transmits The Game’s LAX (’Bulletproof Diaries’ is the best West Coast hip hop song in quite some time) or whatever to your car’s stereo while simultaneously charging your iPod.

If you have a car and an iPod this is probably the iTrip to get.

She should start showing up in stores in next month for around $60.

(Via CrunchGear.)

iLuv intros the iMM173 dual-dock iPod / iPhone alarm clock

iLuv intros the iMM173 dual-dock iPod / iPhone alarm clock

Putting two iPhone / iPod docks in an alarm clock is a simple and clever idea that's so far only shown up in the JVC-PN7 (which we have and love), but it looks like iLuv's getting in the game as well with the new iMM137. Apart from the two shielded iPhone 3G-compatible docks up top, it's the usual iLuv kit with 5 watt jAura sound, an aux input, and dual alarms -- not a bad deal for an MSRP of $129 that'll almost certainly be lower at retail when this hits in September.

(Via Engadget.)

The iStick keeps you and your Nano attached

The iStick keeps you and your Nano attached

The Nano is one of the more popular iPods to work out with, yes the shuffle is nice, but I hate that I can’t see a list of songs.  Plus it of course holds less than the Nano.  Well to keep the Nano on you while working out you can’t really pop it in your pocket, but there is the option of the armband.  However, armbands can be obnoxious to some people, it’s a preference thing really.  There isn’t any distinct reason that they would be bad, but some do consider them uncomfortable.  Well the iStik offers a new way to keep your Nano on you while doing your daily physical activities.

It utilizes magnets to keep it attached to you and the iPod secure.  Obviously since it does use a magnet you don’t want to use it if you have a pacemaker.  You also probably want to keep it away from your computer as well, they warn that it might damage your hard drive.  They specify that it should stay six inches away at all times.  There are two different versions, one for the 2nd Gen Nano for $24.95 and then one for the 3rd Gen Nano for $26.95.

(Via Coolest Gadgets.)