iLuv keeps it flowing with i1166 9-inch portable multimedia player

iLuv has been on a serious roll here lately, and just when you thought it couldn't possibly pump out another iPod clock radio, well, it couldn't. Instead, it's offering up a 9-inch portable multimedia player which accepts content via USB, SD card or MMC card. The i1166 is DivX certified and features video output, a 3-way power source (AC, DC car adapter and the built-in Li-ion battery) and an iPod charging / remote control. The price is still being determined, but the ship date is set in stone for March. Full release, per usual, is after the break.

iLuv Unveils the i1166 9" Portable Multimedia Player – Compact, Big Screen Solution
For Travel Entertainment

"Best of Innovations 2009" Award Winner for the Portable Multimedia Category Unveiled at CES 2009 LVCC Central Hall Booth # 12114


i1166 Features Digital Photo Frame Capability, Built-in memory card / USB Slot and DivX video playback



PORT WASHINGTON, NY – (January 6, 2009) - iLuv, the leader in innovative audio solutions, is proud to unveil their best 2009 invention from a new line of enhanced and creative products, the i1166 9" Portable Multimedia Player for iPod and DVDs. This year's "CES Best of Innovation 2009" award winner in the Portable Multimedia Accessories product category, the i1166 brings hours of widescreen personal multimedia entertainment to travelers starting March 2009 at www.i-luv.com . Price to be determined.

"iLuv is honored to receive the highly acclaimed award 'Best of Innovation 2009' for our newest edition of a portable multimedia player for iPod and DVDs, the i1166, " said Robert Caputo, iLuv Sales VP. "We are confident that the i1166 will offer consumers only the best of portable entertainment options whether on a trip, in a dorm room, play room, poolside or in the office for small presentations. The i1166 with its multimedia capabilities and digital photo frame brings a world of options to every user."
i1166 9" Portable Multimedia Player for iPod and DVDs
This compact and light-weight portable DVD player with iPod dock features a multitude of functions and the hottest technology all in one

Features
• Compatible with all iPod with video capability
• DivX® certified to play DivX videos
• Enhanced user interface with detailed controls
• Video output for TV connectivity
• Built-in USB / SD / MMC slot - can support the new slotMusic
• 3-way power source - AC, DC car adapter or Built-in Li-Polymer Rechargeable Battery
• Charges your iPod when docked and features iPod full remote control
• Convenient On-Screen Display, multiple subtitle, angle, and audio functions
• Fast motion playback and zoom operation
• Digital Photo Frame to view photos from built-in memory, memory card, USB, DVD±R/RW, or CD-R/RW
• Includes remote control

Compatible with all iPod with video capability
Playable Media: DVD, DVD±R/RW, VCD, CD, CD-R/RW, MP3, MP3 CD JPEG, Kodak, DivX, MPEG4

[JTVD Posted Jan 7th 2009 9:48AM]

Now if that had a touchscreen and would mirror the iPod/Phone display incl. the GPS, that would be cool, just need a car dock and legal satnav for the iPhone...

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 7th 2009 1:48PM]

That's what I was thinking, except it would need it's own GPS software to be a decent turn by turn car unit. A $79 GPS is a better car navigation unit than the iphone because of shitty iphone nav software.

[OneLove Posted Jan 7th 2009 9:49AM]

iPod is so 2008.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 7th 2009 9:53AM]

We've seen a number of these things lately and each one seems more boring than the last. Oye.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 7th 2009 9:59AM]

Why not make this compatible with all PMPs via some odd USB dongle? I just like saying/typing dongle.

iHate.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 7th 2009 10:02AM]

iLuv it
Makes me want to get an iPhone... Nah just kidding, I wouldn't want an iPhone. Especially since its on sale at WALMART now. There goes all the *trendy* from that device LMAO.

[soutthpaw Posted Jan 7th 2009 10:55AM]

Any word on pricing???

[izubma Posted Jan 7th 2009 12:03PM]

Does it have WiFi and an internet browser? That would make it worth it but, if not, forgettable!

[Slty Posted Jan 7th 2009 2:28PM]

Hey that's not all to bad looking. I'd never buy something like that though. Seems like a neat gift for someone with an iPhone.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 8th 2009 7:12PM]

The i1155 is $200+.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 9th 2009 7:24AM]

Philips did this before,I think.