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Sometimes you just don't feel like getting up to flip through that Yacht Rock playlist on Spotify while your Apple slate rests comfortably in its dock. Satechi is looking to prolong your relaxation with its BT Media Remote for your iPhone, iPad or Mac. The accessory does exactly what you'd expect -- it allows you to peruse your audio and video libraries on a Bluetooth-enabled iOS device while connected to a TV, docking station or your car's stereo. On top of the usual remote functions, the accessory can be used as a remote camera shutter control for those all-important group shots and the home button can summon your smartphone's personal assistant. Interested? You can snag yours now for a mere $40 via the source link below.

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Satechi BT Media Remote steers your iOS media habits, summons Siri via Bluetooth originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 25 May 2012 07:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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CTIA, while focused on mobile technology, often gives us the chance to peek at other devices that bridge into our beloved mobile world. Clarion's Next Gate is one such device, running on a 7-inch WVGA display and interfacing with your iPhone via the dock connector. Once you're hooked up -- which should be straightforward as it only needs plugging in -- the Next Gate allows control of apps on your device. First off, we like the idea that your iPhone is controlled by the Next Gate -- in fact when firing up an app in the demo you can see it cycle open on the iPhone display -- but its lower resolution screen, hung adjacent to an iPad, made us immediately yearn for an upgraded panel. The selection of usable apps includes such niceties as Twitter, Facebook, streaming radio and of course navigation. All the apps we saw seemed to perform quite well, though we weren't on the open road in bright sunlight with the top down and the quadruplets screaming bloody murder in the back seat, thankfully. If you're jonesing for one of these distraction-inducing gizmos, it can be all yours beginning June 1st for $270. Have a peek at the video and gallery below for a tour of the interface and some of its functionality.

Gallery: Clarion Next Gate hands-on (video)

Clarion Next Gate hands-on (video)

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You can only skim through so many iPad/iPod/iPhone docks before things start to get predictable, and when a speaker dock stands out, it's usually for a retro design or a little mood lighting. Sony's two newest iOS docks, the CMT-V50iP and the CMT-V75BTiP, may look like your standard options, but they aim to break the mold by using magnetic fluid instead of speaker dampers to move sound. Sony says this technology provides clearer audio with less distortion, and no dampers means a slimmer design. If your music collection extends beyond your iDevice, you can take advantage of the CD player and built-in DAB and DAB+ radio, or -- if you've migrated to the digital age -- stream over Bluetooth on the CMT-V75BTiP or connect via USB on the CMT-V50iP. Sony just announced these yesterday, and pricing info remains MIA, though The Verge reports that both models will drop in the next few months.

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Good news are in for folks who swiftly snagged one of those motion-tracking docks we showed you a while back, as they are now being prepped for shipping. After many months of teasing, it looks like the Satarii Star Swivl is finally getting ready to leave its prototype days behind. Those who unleashed the hefty $179 on the add-on can expect it to be on its way as soon as today. As for the ones who missed out on the first batch, you'll have to get in line and sign up via the company's site to know when more pop up. Also available now is a companion iOS app, which can be used to remotely trigger the camera for some self-recording action. We know you've waited long enough to take the Swivl for a spin, but in the meantime you can remind yourself why you bought in by peeking at the flaunting press shots below.

Gallery: Swivl press shots

Swivl motion-tracking dock now shipping to early adopters, future YouTube stars originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Mar 2012 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We're not sure what took Grace Digital this long to release the Eco Terra, but hey, you can now grab one well ahead of the summer season. Priced at $149.99, this IPX7-certified boombox works just fine even when dunked in water -- the two 3-inch speakers will always float upwards to annoy fellow swimmers. There's no iPod dock connector here as the job's done using a 3.5mm jack inside the watertight compartment, but much like many iPhone headsets these days, you can use the buttons at the top to control music playback and volume on supported iPods or iPhones; whereas with other MP3 players you can only change the volume after flipping a switch.

Additionally, the Eco Terra comes with an air pressure release valve to allow easy compartment access across different altitudes. We assume this means someone somewhere has a habit of blasting out music while trekking. Of course, you'll need to install four C batteries to get things started, and that'll keep you partying in the wild for around 25 hours -- long enough to play the Baywatch soundtrack CD about 23 times. Hit the source link if you're ready to spend some cash.

Gallery: Grace Digital's Eco Terra Boombox

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It's not what it looks like. We know, we know: it would seem that Engadget traveled all the way to Mobile World Congress only to get hands-on with a desktop phone, but fortunately for our pride, this device is quite the opposite. Though that earpiece would suggest otherwise, Invoxia's AudiOffice is actually just a speaker dock for your iPhone or iPad, meant to boost the audio quality when you're making VoIP or even regular cell phone calls. (You can also connect a non-iOS device using the built-in Bluetooth radio.) In particular, the company hopes the dock will appeal to small businesses forgoing land lines, though we could also see someone plugging a laptop into the USB port or adding a Bluetooth keyboard -- essentially, making the iPad the centerpiece of a more stationary setup. But is all that worth $299? Check out our hands-on photos and brief demo video and you be the judge.

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Looking to add some back beats to your iPad-only band? Ion is looking help you achieve quasi-Questlove status with the Drum Master -- and we caught a glimpse at CES. The full-size kit for your Apple tablet affords you the ability to capture tracks with GarageBand while playing nice with other Core MIDI apps. Is the idea of larger set too daunting? Snag the Drum Apprentice for your iOS slate or handheld. Connecting via a free app, you'll learn all the basics and be well on your way to rock star status.

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If its past offerings have been any indicator, Yamaha's no stranger to pumping out attractive speaker docks for iDevices. Not surprisingly, the company's managed to pour that design sense into its latest ruggedized portable system, the PDX-11. This octagonal unit features a 4-inch woofer and a 1 and 3/8-inch tweeter that can be powered by six AA-batteries, allowing for up to eight hours of on-the-go sound. Up top, you'll find a 30-pin connection base for your iPhone or iPod, and there's also a 3.5mm jack around back to play nice with other PMPs. Notably, the speaker's metal carry handle and grill should keep it ready for a mild amount of city-slicking abuse -- and in a choice of blue, white, green or black, we'd imagine it'll look extra fresh doing so. To sweeten the deal further, a remote is included for extra control options. If you're ready to take your tunes to the outdoors, the PDX-11 is available now for a block rockin' hundred bucks. You'll find full details at the source link below.

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Harman Kardon's MS 150 speaker dock supports multiple devices, $600 pricetag (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Sep 2011 19:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: iLuv WorkStation Series

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There were lots of cool Apple-centric products to been seen around XtremeMac's extremely orange booth at IFA this week, proving that there's still interesting things to be done in the world of iPhone / iPad / iPod docks.

At the top of the list is the Soma Stand, a pyramid-shaped dock that folds up for portability. The accessory is mostly speaker, which faces outward, so sound isn't blocked when you've got an iPad on the thing. The Soma Stand should be hitting shelves around October, running around €100 here in Europe.

The Soma Travel, meanwhile, works without the need batteries or wires, running directly off the power from your docked Apple device. XtremeMac claims that a docked iPhone 4 playing through the speakers will get about 34 hours of audio playback on a charge. As expected, the thing doesn't get too loud, but it should do the trick for solo listening. The peripheral will run around €50 on its release.

The Tango Bar is a style-conscious sound bar with a silver grill that fits in quite nicely with the current generation iMac. The speaker pulls both audio and power from a single USB cable and outputs audio at ten watts. Like the Soma Stand, the Tango Bar will run around €100. Check out video of the Soma Stand after the break.

Gallery: XtremeMac IFA booth hands-on

XtremeMac IFA booth hands-on

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XtremeMac showcases the Soma Stand, Soma Travel and more at IFA (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 03 Sep 2011 18:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Fall's slowly, but surely creeping back in, and we bet you've already started to gather up the necessary gear for your return to the residence hall. Sure, you've got the basics covered, with a computer, smartphone, MP3 player and even a tablet at the ready. But wouldn't it be nice to start the school year off in style with some handy accoutrements to trick out those digital crutches? Let's face it, you're going to need a lapdesk buffer zone between you and your laptop's scorching heat for those countless hours spent churning out term papers. Or, an external hard drive, so you can store those full seasons of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and bring the late night funny to your stressed-out friends. However you manage to make it through the year and snag that 4.0 GPA, we've got a selection of accessorized aids to match your collegiate budget. Oh, and don't forget, we're giving away $3,000 worth of essential back to school gear to 15 readers, and you can be among the chosen few simply by dropping a comment below! Click on past the break to start browsing.

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Engadget's back to school guide 2011: accessories originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accessoriesAndroidAppleAuraSoundAuraSound Sound StationAurasoundSoundStationaviiqAviiq Portable Charging StationAviiqPortableChargingStationback to schoolback to school shoppingBackToSchoolbacktoschool2011BackToSchoolShoppingBluetoothcalculatorcalculator mouseCalculatorMouseCanonCanon X Mark I Mouse LiteCanonXMarkIMouseLitedockdocking stationDockingStationeSATAexternal hard driveExternalHardDriveFireWire 800Firewire800gearHDIomegaIomega Mac Companion Hard DriveIomegaMacCompanionHardDriveiOSiPadiPad 2ipad caseIpad2IpadCaseiPhoneiPodiPod touchIpodTouchkeyboardKingstonKingston Wi-DriveKingstonWi-drivelapdeskLCDlogitechLogitech Touch Lapdesk N600LogitechTouchLapdeskN600mediamousemultimediaPCPciExpressportable chargerPortableChargerRAIDRocketfishRocketfish Advanced Series Keyboard CapsuleRocketfishAdvancedSeriesKeyboardCapsulescoscheScosche goBATT II Portable ChargerScoscheGobattIiPortableChargerslateslatesstoragestorage solutionstorage solutionsStorageSolutionStorageSolutionstabtablettabletsUSBUSB 2.0Usb2.0Western DigitalWestern Digital My Book Studio Edition IIWesternDigitalWesternDigitalMyBookStudioEditionIiWiFiMon, 29 Aug 2011 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Bluelounge MiniDock for iOS cuts the cord, declutters your life]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/09/bluelounge-minidock-for-ios-cuts-the-cord-declutters-your-life/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/09/bluelounge-minidock-for-ios-cuts-the-cord-declutters-your-life/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/09/bluelounge-minidock-for-ios-cuts-the-cord-declutters-your-life/#comments Forget about that Klimt print and your torn John Belushi Animal House poster, if you've got a few of those Jony Ive-crafted iSlabs lying around, you should flaunt'em -- according to the designers at Bluelounge. Available for iOS owners in the US, UK and EU, the company's MiniDock makes use of your existing Apple USB power adapter for a cordless, outlet-mounted charging and display station. The design studio created the dock with a clutter-free existence in mind, but its focus on "customers who are passionate about their iPhones" is a much more telling inspiration. You can go ahead and snag one of these for $20 now, just keep it tucked away from any Android-toting houseguests.

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Bluelounge MiniDock for iOS cuts the cord, declutters your life originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Aug 2011 17:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ion Piano Apprentice plays nice with your iPad, lights up your life originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Jul 2011 17:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>core midiCoreMididigital musicDigitalMusicdockIonIon AudioIon Piano ApprenticeIonAudioIonPianoApprenticeiosipadiphoneipodkeyboardkeyboardsmidimobilemusicpianoPiano ApprenticePianoApprenticeWed, 27 Jul 2011 17:53:00 EST<![CDATA[JVC's UX-VJ3 and UX-VJ5 speaker docks play (elegant) host to iPad and iPhone]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/06/jvcs-ux-vj3-and-ux-vj5-speaker-docks-play-elegant-host-to-ipa/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/06/jvcs-ux-vj3-and-ux-vj5-speaker-docks-play-elegant-host-to-ipa/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/06/jvcs-ux-vj3-and-ux-vj5-speaker-docks-play-elegant-host-to-ipa/#comments There's not much you can do to spice up speaker docks at this point -- they're pretty much old hat. But what if that dock allowed you to plug in your iPad and iPhone, or iPod simultaneously? Ah, now we have your attention. Slated to hit the land that begot Kurosawa in mid-summer, the JVC UX-VJ3 and UX-VJ5 make their iOS connectivity a folie à deux. Sporting an AM / FM tuner, video out and a PC input, these sleek connectors don't appear to part much from the typical feature set. It's the VJ5 that's the real standout here, with its six apartment-blending color options, USB port and ability to rip MP3s from a built-in CD drive. Sound swanky enough for you? We thought so, but with no announcement on North American availability, lusting audiophiles on these shores have a bit of a wait ahead of them. Check the source to get a glimpse of these iOS displays in their full color spectrum.

JVC's UX-VJ3 and UX-VJ5 speaker docks play (elegant) host to iPad and iPhone originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accessoryappleaudiodockipadipad accessoryipad sound systemipad speaker dockIpadAccessoryIpadSoundSystemIpadSpeakerDockiphoneiphone speaker dockIphoneSpeakerDockipod accessoryipod speaker dockipod speaker systemIpodAccessoryIpodSpeakerDockIpodSpeakerSystemJVCJVC UX-VJ3JVC UX-VJ5JvcUx-vj3JvcUx-vj5Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:06:00 EST<![CDATA[Soundfreaq unleashes Sound Step wireless speakers for audio-loving multitaskers]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/06/soundfreaq-unleashes-sound-step-wireless-speakers-for-audio-lovi/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/06/soundfreaq-unleashes-sound-step-wireless-speakers-for-audio-lovi/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/06/soundfreaq-unleashes-sound-step-wireless-speakers-for-audio-lovi/#comments
Soundfreaq made quite the first impression last year with its Sound Platform SFQ-01 audio system, which is why our ears perked up when we heard about the company's newest creations -- the Sound Step and Sound Step Recharge compact wireless speakers. Compatible with all iOS, Android and BlackBerry devices, these Bluetooth-enabled docks allow users to remotely stream audio directly to their speakers, which feature a set of 2.75-inch, Kevlar-reinforced balanced drivers, a dedicated sub-woofer and a UQ3 spatial enhancement processor. There's also a 3.5 millimeter line-in jack and a USB charging port, meaning you'll be able to juice up multiple gadgets as you kick out multiple jams. And, since these guys are just 3.6-inches tall, you probably won't have to freaq out about making space for them, either. If your appetite's already whetted, you can grab the Sound Step for $139, or opt for the Recharge (with its six hours of rechargeable battery life) for $159. Otherwise, you can find more details in the full PR, after the break.

Update: We've just received a bit of clarification from the company here. A "grey" colored model actually won't be on the docket, and as for the speakers, there's a pair of 2-inch drivers + a single 3-incher.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3.6-inchandroidaudioaudio systemAudioSystemblackberrybluetoothdockIOSipadipad dockIpadDockiphoneipodkevlarrechargeablerechargeable batteryRechargeableBatterySound StepSound Step RechargesoundfreaqSoundStepSoundStepRechargespatial soundSpatialSoundspeaker systemspeakersSpeakerSystemsub-woofersubwooferUQ3USBwireless speakersWirelessSpeakersWed, 06 Jul 2011 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[appBlaster iPhone accessory lets you kick AR alien butt, bubblegum not included]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/23/appblaster-iphone-accessory-lets-you-kick-ar-alien-butt-bubbleg/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/23/appblaster-iphone-accessory-lets-you-kick-ar-alien-butt-bubbleg/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/23/appblaster-iphone-accessory-lets-you-kick-ar-alien-butt-bubbleg/#comments AppBlaster Gun accessories for your Wiimote or Move wands are old hat but, we can't help but be at least a little intrigued by this rifle-like dock for the iPhone. The appBlaster is an accessory from apptoyz designed specifically for use with the company's Alien Attack iOS game. Slide in your iDevice and fire up the AR shooter and you'll be treated to a bit of Piper-vision, exposing the invisible aliens in our midst. Pull the triggers and two capacitive pads touch the screen to fire at the invaders that only you can see. The appBlaster is available for pre-order now at RED5 for £19.99 (about $32) and will official hit shelves on July 7. Check out the PR after the break.

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appBlaster iPhone accessory lets you kick AR alien butt, bubblegum not included originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Jun 2011 04:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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JVC Kaboom adds a guitar input, dares you to get the band back together originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Jun 2011 10:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Cydle i30 cradle delivers digital TV to your iPhone, finally lands at FCC originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 May 2011 16:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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What's that, an alien egg? Nope. Memory foam iPillow? No, silly, it's a Zeppelin, a Zeppelin Air more specifically. Bowers & Wilkins brought us the first iPod-centric Zeppelin in the middle of the great iPod dock flood of '07. A few years later they downsized and brought us a mini version. The logical extension after the advent of AirPlay is here: a Zeppelin that does its thang without wires. We've been beaming music to it for a few weeks now -- wanna find out how our relationship has been? Click through, captain.

Gallery: Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Air

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Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Air review originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 May 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Desk Phone Dock review originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 Apr 2011 17:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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iPhone turntable concept brings dropped calls to your record collection originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 28 Apr 2011 11:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 We've seen plenty of portable solar chargers in our time, but few have looked quite as versatile as B-Squares -- a new collection of 3D modular energy storage devices that can be arranged in various configurations, according to the kind of gadget you're looking to juice. Developed by MIT grads Jordan McRae and Shawn Frayne, each solar-powered B-Square features a sticky microsuction surface, along with magnetic and electric contacts at each corner, making it easy to connect and arrange them in different formations. Rotating a single square will change its electrical circuit, depending on its adjacent connection. Some B-Squares, for example, feature LED surfaces, allowing you to create solar-powered lanterns, while others have solar panels, or simply serve as rechargeable battery sources. There's even a square devoted to Arduino boards, along with another surface designed to dock and charge iPhones. McRae and Frayne have already put together a full "recipe book" of different configurations, though the DIY route seems a lot more enticing to us. Their B-Squares are set to leave the prototype phase on May 1st, at an as yet unspecified price. Check them out in video action after the break.

[Thanks, Ryan]

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B-Squares bring portable solar energy and Arduino compatibility to toy blocks (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 25 Apr 2011 09:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Grace Digital's rugged Eco Terra iPhone dock: because nature's too quiet for you originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 We've seen enough iPhone docking stations to last a lifetime -- we've even seen our fair share of tables that take style cues from the smartphone -- but we have to admit, Kyle Buckner's iTable is in a league of its own. This rather involved docking solution combines the aesthetics of the iPhone 4 with a little bachelor-pad-of-the-future flair, allowing its user to summon a set of eight recessed speakers with a simple swipe of the hand. It's also packing a set of four aluminum-trimmed cup holders, complete with LED lights to give your drinks a little mood lighting of their own. The thing's all hand-crafted, and while it was designed with the iPhone 4 in mind, it can be built to fit your smartphone of choice. If you're actually considering purchasing one of these things, may we also suggest a floating bed? Of course, you could always just hop on past the jump and check out a video of the table in action instead.

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iTable iPhone dock looks like a smartphone, acts like a stereo (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Apr 2011 19:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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JBL's On Air Wireless AirPlay speaker dock gets official, unavailable to purchase originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Mar 2011 07:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4.2air playAirPlayalbum artAlbumArtapplechargerdisplaydockiphoneipod touchIpodTouchitouchjbllcdon air wirelessOnAirWirelessradiosound systemSoundSystemspeakerspeaker dockspeaker systemSpeakerDockspeakersSpeakerSystemwireless speaker dockWirelessSpeakerDockTue, 08 Mar 2011 07:03:00 EST<![CDATA[AuraSound Sound Station is the audiophile-grade iPod dock for your audiophile-grade bedstand]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/17/aurasound-sound-station-is-the-audiophile-grade-ipod-dock-for-yo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/17/aurasound-sound-station-is-the-audiophile-grade-ipod-dock-for-yo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/17/aurasound-sound-station-is-the-audiophile-grade-ipod-dock-for-yo/#commentsAuraSound Sound Station is the audiophile-grade iPod dock for your audiophile-grade bedstand It's no good plunking your precious iPhone into a little dock that tries to skitter away from you. You need something with mass. Something with presence. Something like the AuraSound Sound Station, which offers an "audiophile-class acoustic design" in something a little less... dirigible-esque than other high-end docks we've seen. It also sports a seven-inch touchscreen wedged in the middle there, enabling "unrivaled ease of use," also letting you play videos and things. AirPlay support appears to be missing, but the device is said to be upgradeable to make it a "living, learning machine" that can grow with you. That and many, many more idealistic euphemisms are waiting for you in the press release embedded below -- but no mention of price.

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GaugeFace is an app-and-dock combo that interfaces with your Harley's ECU (Engine Control Unit) to display the bike's speed, tachometer, engine temp., gear, and turn signal info on your iPhone or iPod touch. And the installation is almost as easy as setting your phone in a charging cradle. So, what do you think? Ready to turn your late-model motorcycle into an overpriced -- yet totally bad-ass -- iPod dock? Available for an MSRP of $250. See it in action after the break, or it the source link to order up one of these bad boys for yourself.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appledockharley davidsonHarleyDavidsoniosiphoneipod touchIpodTouchmotorcycletransportationvideoThu, 17 Feb 2011 13:06:00 EST<![CDATA[Akai SynthStation49 dock / giant keyboard combo is less portable than its predecessor]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/13/akai-synthstation49-dock-giant-keyboard-combo-is-less-portable/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/13/akai-synthstation49-dock-giant-keyboard-combo-is-less-portable/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/13/akai-synthstation49-dock-giant-keyboard-combo-is-less-portable/#comments
You may or may not be familiar with Akai's previous iPad dock / keyboard combo, the SynthStation. The thing is, the original SynthStation's keyboard was miniature, and the dock was designed for the iPhone -- presumably so that it was simultaneously portable. Well, the new Akai SynthStation49 adds a full keyboard, though it obviously loses that portability. Regardless, the SynthStation49 packs nine MPC-style pads, dedicated pitch and mod wheels, and transport controls. The internal audio boasts 1/4-inch outputs, and the hardware is MIDI supporting, so you can use the keyboard as a MIDI input device. This one is currently awaiting certification from Apple, so we can't say when it'll be released, nor do we have pricing. Hit up the source link for more details.

Akai SynthStation49 dock / giant keyboard combo is less portable than its predecessor originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Jan 2011 12:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accessoriesakaiappleartdigital musicDigitalMusicdockipadiphonekeyboardkeyboardsmidimusicpianosynthstationsynthstation49Thu, 13 Jan 2011 12:41:00 EST<![CDATA[Yantouch Black Diamond 3D ambience iPhone dock hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/11/yantouch-black-diamond-3d-ambience-iphone-dock-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/11/yantouch-black-diamond-3d-ambience-iphone-dock-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/11/yantouch-black-diamond-3d-ambience-iphone-dock-hands-on/#comments While we weren't busy kicking up dust on the CES floors, we sat down with Taiwan-based Yantouch to have a fiddle with its latest product, the Black Diamond. When not in use, it really is just a gorgeous spherical black diamond, or at least its faceted front half is; but slip in an iPhone 4 with the Black Diamond app enabled, and you get a funky sound sensitive mood lamp. On top of that, the dock also charges up your iPhone while it shows off its colors, and somewhere at the bottom there's some black magic that channels out amplified audio from the phone, although actual speakers would be even nicer.

Ultimately, Yantouch sees the Black Diamond as a developing platform for potential applications like an outdoor temperature indicator, or some sort of caller ID color tagging tool for seeing from afar who's calling. If all goes well, Yantouch will even consider making an Android version, but we're not sure if the $79 price tag will immediately catch on. Anyhow, check out our hands-on video after the break.

Gallery: Yantouch Black Diamond 3D ambience iPhone dock hands-on

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Yantouch Black Diamond 3D ambience iPhone dock hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 11 Jan 2011 20:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you prefer the feel of an old-fashioned handsets against your ear or you just want best your fellow cubicle dwellers in a game of gadgety one-upmanship, Native Union's new MM03i Bluetooth Handset might be just what the doctor ordered (the gadget doctor, that is). Featuring an integrated iPhone charger / dock and a 3.5mm audio line out for plugging into speakers, this bad boy is available in both colors: black and white. But that ain't all! There are dedicated answer and end call buttons, volume control, and a connection status visual indicator. You love those! Available now for $150. PR after the break.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applebluetoothbluetooth handsetBluetoothHandsetCESCES 2011Ces2011chargerdockhandsetiosiphoneMM03inative unionnative union MM03iNativeUnionNativeUnionMm03iWed, 05 Jan 2011 14:16:00 EST<![CDATA[Orbitsound T14 soundbar debuts at CES, will take its sweet time getting to market (hands-on)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/orbitsound-t14-soundbar-debuts-at-ces-will-take-its-sweet-time/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/orbitsound-t14-soundbar-debuts-at-ces-will-take-its-sweet-time/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/orbitsound-t14-soundbar-debuts-at-ces-will-take-its-sweet-time/#comments You'll be forgiven for being a little misty on who exactly Orbitsound is -- the British company has only sold its T12 soundbar in the domestic market -- but today it's reminding everyone of its presence with a brand new product for CES-goers in the T14 you see above. The company's patented "spatial stereo" sound is still the big selling point, promising a revolutionary aural experience that eliminates the need to occupy the traditional sweet spot for enjoying stereo sound. That's achieved via six 2.5-inch drivers and a studio-class amp that "senses" surrounding acoustic conditions and calibrates output for best results. A bold claim, to be sure, but you'd expect no less for something that will cost $600 when it becomes Orbitsound's first global launch later this year. Wireless technology is also put to good use, with the T14 communicating through the air with its accompanying subwoofer and wireless iPod / iPhone dock. We'll be tracking one down while here in Vegas and trying to figure out just how spaced out its sound really is.

Gallery: Orbitsound T14 soundbar debuts at CES (hands-on)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>acousticsappleaudiobritishcesces 2011Ces2011dockhands-oniphoneiphone dockIphoneDockipodipod dockipod touchIpodDockIpodTouchlaunchmusicmusic dockMusicDockofficialorbitsoundorbitsound t14OrbitsoundT14soundsoundbarspatial stereoSpatialStereospeakerspeaker dockSpeakerDockspeakerst14ukTue, 04 Jan 2011 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Iomega SuperHero iPhone dock backs up contacts and photos to SD card (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/iomega-superhero-iphone-dock-backs-up-contacts-and-photos-to-sd/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/iomega-superhero-iphone-dock-backs-up-contacts-and-photos-to-sd/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/iomega-superhero-iphone-dock-backs-up-contacts-and-photos-to-sd/#comments In addition to Boxee-addled media devices and the customary run of new storage solutions, Iomega's got its own take on the iPod dock to show off. The SuperHero can back up photos and contacts from your iPhone (3G model and up) and iPod touch (second-gen and up) to an SD card -- no apps or music, unfortunately, due to restrictions in the API. The associated app pops up automatically when you slot in the device, and there's a few options for fine-tuning what exactly gets saved. A smart idea, but it'd be nice if we had more output options like audio (for an elegant stereo solution) or USB (just in case you did have a computer handy, with or without iTunes). SuperHero'll set you back $69.99 and comes bundled with a 4GB SDHC card, but more importantly, there's an amusing video ad to see. It's after the break.

Gallery: Iomega SuperHero iPhone dock hands-on


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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applecesces 2011ces2011dockdockshands-oniomegaiphoneiphone dockIphoneDockipodipod dockIpodDocksuper heroSuperHerovideoTue, 04 Jan 2011 00:03:00 EST<![CDATA[Ion Personal Genome Machine: the DNA sequencer with an iPod dock]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/23/ion-personal-genome-machine-the-dna-sequencer-with-an-ipod-dock/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/23/ion-personal-genome-machine-the-dna-sequencer-with-an-ipod-dock/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/23/ion-personal-genome-machine-the-dna-sequencer-with-an-ipod-dock/#comments We're still struggling to find the speakers on this thing, but Life Technologies' new Ion Personal Genome Machine does at least have one big advantage over most other iPod docks: it's... a personal genome machine. Curiously, the company itself isn't doesn't seem to be talking up the iPod dock at all, but MedGadget reports that it can be used to explore a genome and check on the status of given sequencing run with either an iPhone or iPod touch. As for the device itself, while it's still only designed for research use and "not intended for animal or human therapeutic or diagnostic use," the company does have some pretty grand designs for the future. According to Ion Torrent founder Dr. Jonathan M. Rothberg, the company hopes to eventually do nothing short of doing for DNA sequencing what digital cameras did for photography. Head on past the break for the complete press release.

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Ion Personal Genome Machine: the DNA sequencer with an iPod dock originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Dec 2010 01:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Looking for a bit more integration than your usual iPhone car dock or FM transmitter can provide? Then you might want to consider Oxygen Audio's new O'Car head unit, which packs a swiveling iPhone dock that's considerably discreet than some other similar units out there. It's also, of course, a full-fledged car radio, and it packs a 4x55W amp that Oxygen says delivers "perfect quality sound" to your car's speakers. If that's all a bit too much for you, however, Oxygen has also announced the decidedly more standard-looking O'Dock unit that simply mounts on your dash or windshield -- check it out after the break. Unfortunately, there's still no word on pricing or availability for either unit, but we're assuming those details will be made available at CES next month.

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XtremeMac has been crankin' out iPod docks for years, and now former CEO Gary Bart has launched Stem Innovation, a company dedicated exclusively to iOS accessories. For its first trick, Bart and company have introduced TimeCommand which (as its name implies) goes beyond the whole dock thing and comes across as a control station for the bedroom. Among its many charms are iPhone / iPod / iPad compatibility, the ability to control your mood lighting (including a dimmer and a "wake by light" feature), battery backup (don't miss work, even if the power goes out), an app with Internet Radio playback, and something called Stem:Sonic iQ digital signal processing. Available now at the Apple store for $100.

TimeCommand dock turns your iPad into a very pricey dimmer switch originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 11 Dec 2010 01:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Bolle BP-10 printer dock for iPhone does one thing, and one thing only originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Nov 2010 11:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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