It's not like this hasn't been done a time or two
before, but for those still looking for an ultra-convenient way to output iPod navigation onto a TV, here goes. Tekkeon's rather ho hum NavDock Home Media Center promises simple to use on-TV control of the menus and content on one's iPod, and the 16-button remote is sure to keep your thumbs busy while that derriere remains firmly planted. Unfortunately, this bugger doesn't offer up any kind of upscaling, but then again, it is priced at a somewhat reasonable $129.95.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Rob @ Feb 1st 2008 12:57PM
Hmmmm...I can already do that...with my Zune Dock.
aaron @ Feb 1st 2008 1:08PM
Apple TV Lite???
jeeesus @ Feb 1st 2008 1:20PM
@Rob: i think this is aimed at iPod owners, not zune owners like yourself.
Jason @ Feb 1st 2008 2:09PM
Maybe Apple will finally make this sort of functionality built-in, in future iPods. It wouldn't be too hard.
Derrick Niehaus @ Feb 1st 2008 2:19PM
but does it work for us 4 million iPhone users???
jenna @ Feb 1st 2008 3:35PM
will this work despite the video out lock on my ipod?
Billy Gun @ Feb 1st 2008 4:31PM
Rob, you can do this with your Zune dock? I didn't know this. This will make me buy one even more (but I'll wait till a 160gb one or larger). How is the interface?
Billy Gun @ Feb 1st 2008 4:42PM
Rob, I found a video of it. I'm in love with the Zune.. I have an Ipod (old version).. but I want a zune..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfNx-PVnlcY
Azayzel @ Feb 2nd 2008 8:43PM
Cool idea but way over-priced. I can barely stomach the expensive docks Apple puts out directly, let alone one that costs almost as much as the friggin iPod itself. Come on people, back the price down to sub-$50 and you'll actually sell a few units!
I highly doubt it has the Apple video lockout chip in it, as it's not branded with the Apple logo and I've yet to see a non-Apple product with it yet.
Dirt @ Mar 5th 2008 12:50AM
Hi
Can i buy this item in Canada and
will my 5th gen 30 gig and 6th gen
160 gig work with this , movies etc
are not a concern for me , i simply want
to view and access all my ipod menus on
my larger tv screen , and thus i also need
a screen saver , i believe this has one
Pricey i agree , are there comparable
alternatives ?
Cheers
Jack @ Feb 19th 2008 5:27PM
Yes, it has Apple chip to unlock the video.
It works with my family's iPods, video 5G, nano 3G, and classic.