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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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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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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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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Appledirt resistantDirtResistantdockEco TerraEcoTerraGrace DigitalGrace Digital AudioGraceDigitalGraceDigitalAudioiphoneiphone dockIphoneDockipodipod dockIpodDockportable audioportable speakersPortableAudioPortableSpeakersprotectionruggedsand proofSandProofshock proofShockProofspeakersteasewater resistantwaterproofWaterResistantWed, 13 Apr 2011 13:10:00 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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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>7-inchaudiophileaurasounddockiphoneipodipod dockIpodDocksound stationSoundStationtouchscreenThu, 17 Feb 2011 15:54:00 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)

Continue reading Orbitsound T14 soundbar debuts at CES, will take its sweet time getting to market (hands-on)

Orbitsound T14 soundbar debuts at CES, will take its sweet time getting to market (hands-on) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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


Gallery: Iomega SuperHero iPhone dock press photos

Continue reading Iomega SuperHero iPhone dock backs up contacts and photos to SD card (video)

Iomega SuperHero iPhone dock backs up contacts and photos to SD card (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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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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Looking for more than just a regular standalone iPad dock? Then you might want to consider Xtreamer's new iXtreamer system, which is an iPad dock that also doubles as a media streamer. Of course, it will also work with iPhones and iPods, and the "dock" is quite capable all by itself as well -- it'll accommodate a 3.5-inch hard drive and up to two USB hard drives, and it'll support just about any audio or video content you can throw at it, including content stored on your computer or networked hard drive. Interestingly, Xtreamer also notes that it would like to let you use iOS apps on your TV as well, but it says that's up to Apple to allow -- in other words, don't bet on it. Head on past the break for a video overview, and look for the device to set you back €175, or roughly $235.

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iXtreamer bridges the extreme gap between your iPad and TV originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Nov 2010 14:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appledockiosipadipad dockIpadDockiphoneipodixstreamermedia streamerMediaStreamerstreamervideoxstreamerWed, 17 Nov 2010 14:26:00 EST<![CDATA[Sonos Wireless Dock for iPod and iPhone is out now for $119]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/26/sonos-wireless-dock-for-ipod-and-iphone-is-out-now-for-119/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/26/sonos-wireless-dock-for-ipod-and-iphone-is-out-now-for-119/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/26/sonos-wireless-dock-for-ipod-and-iphone-is-out-now-for-119/#comments And now we're at a crossroads. Apple is about to start hitting the wireless media streaming game hard with AirPlay and an armada of third party manufacturers. Meanwhile, Sonos is improving its already impressive streaming ecosystem with a now-shipping Sonos Wireless Dock (WD100) for your iPod or iPhone that can stream your device's music digitally to any of your Sonos ZonePlayers. It's not that bad a buy at $119, especially if you already have a big investment in Sonos. Plus, Sonos has plenty of other perks (like great support for online streaming music services) that it would be happy to point out to you. Still, we can't help but wonder what this sort of product will look like in an AirPlay-contoured market, say, one year from now.

Continue reading Sonos Wireless Dock for iPod and iPhone is out now for $119

Sonos Wireless Dock for iPod and iPhone is out now for $119 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 26 Oct 2010 11:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading iHome's iA100 iPad stereo speaker system now on sale for $199

iHome's iA100 iPad stereo speaker system now on sale for $199 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 20 Oct 2010 03:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alarm clockAlarmClockapplebluetoothBongioviBongiovi AcousticsBongioviAcousticsdockfm radioFmRadiohome audiohome stereoHomeAudioHomeStereoiA100iA100ZEiHomeiHome iA100ihome iA100ZEihome+sleepIhomeIa100IhomeIa100zeipadipad dockIpadDockiphoneiphone dockIphoneDockipodipod dockIpodDocknow availableNowAvailableon saleOnSalestereoWed, 20 Oct 2010 03:06:00 EST<![CDATA[iLuv's iMM747 iPad speaker dock keeps it classy, classic]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/05/iluvs-imm747-ipad-speaker-dock-keeps-it-classy-classic/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/05/iluvs-imm747-ipad-speaker-dock-keeps-it-classy-classic/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/05/iluvs-imm747-ipad-speaker-dock-keeps-it-classy-classic/#commentsiLuv has a long history of cranking out too many iDevice speaker docks to count, so we can't say we're shocked to see 'em pushing out an option that's suitable for the iPad. It's tough to make one of these actually look respectable when it's hoisting a 9.7-inch tablet in place of a pocket-friendly PMP, but the iMM747 actually looks fairly decent. There's a triple driver speaker network, a radiator subwoofer, an auxiliary line input (3.5mm) and a 30-pin Dock Connector that'll also play nice with your iPhone and / or iPod. If you're in the market, it'll be splashing down in the next few days for $149.99.

Continue reading iLuv's iMM747 iPad speaker dock keeps it classy, classic

iLuv's iMM747 iPad speaker dock keeps it classy, classic originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Oct 2010 23:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accessoryappleaudiodockiLuviMM747ipadipad accessoryipad dockipad sound systemipad speaker dockIpadAccessoryIpadDockIpadSoundSystemIpadSpeakerDockiphoneipodipod sound systemipod touchIpodSoundSystemIpodTouchmusicsound systemSoundSystemspeakerspeaker dockSpeakerDockspeakersTue, 05 Oct 2010 23:21:00 EST<![CDATA[XtremeMac Tango TRX iPod dock hopes you'll prefer Bluetooth to AirPlay]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/16/xtrememac-tango-trx-ipod-dock-hopes-youll-prefer-bluetooth-to-a/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/16/xtrememac-tango-trx-ipod-dock-hopes-youll-prefer-bluetooth-to-a/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/16/xtrememac-tango-trx-ipod-dock-hopes-youll-prefer-bluetooth-to-a/#comments When you consider that there are probably loads of AirPlay-equipped speaker docks waiting in the wings, it's hard to get all giddy about XtremeMac's Tango TRX. Although the dock has... well, a dock and a line-in jack, it also packs Bluetooth 2.1. On the sound quality end, it boasts a 2.1 digital audio system along with midrange drivers, two dome tweeters and a subwoofer. We got a look at it yesterday, and its orange LED status lights and patterned sides make it fairly handsome, but we couldn't really get a handle on the acoustics as it was being demoed in a space with lots of loud and rowdy technology journalists. There's no physical remote included, but XtremeMac is offering a Tango TRX app. Of course, if you're streaming that music over Bluetooth you could just control it from the device itself, but the app does let you adjust the various EQ settings. The basic model will hit for about $180, but Apple will be carrying an exclusive TRX D version with a separate charging dock for $200. Hit the break for the full PR and the gallery below for a closer look.

Gallery: XtremeMac Tango TRX hands-on

Gallery: XtremeMac Tango TRX

Continue reading XtremeMac Tango TRX iPod dock hopes you'll prefer Bluetooth to AirPlay

XtremeMac Tango TRX iPod dock hopes you'll prefer Bluetooth to AirPlay originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Sep 2010 17:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Hobbsy101]

Next-generation iPod touch and nano accessories and rumors continue to surface originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Aug 2010 08:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Whether you're simply looking for something to put on your bedside table or considering an iPod dock to replace a bulky stereo, you now have more devices than ever to choose from, which can be a tad overwhelming if you're trying to stay on budget and still get something decent. As usual, however, we're here to help, and have rounded up a range of docks and alarms that should more than satisfy at any price point.

Continue reading Engadget's back to school guide: docks and alarms

Engadget's back to school guide: docks and alarms originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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So, the iA100ZE iPad dock isn't anywhere in the same league as the iTar. To be fair, you can't fault iHome for trying to stir up some interest in an over-saturated market by strapping an iPad onto a fairly typical FM radio / alarm clock / dock. And if that's your bag, it certainly seems to be more than up to the task: iHome+Sleep app integration, Bluetooth, and that patented Bongiovi punch. Only a few questions have yet to be answered: when does it ship? For how much? And, most crucially, will you be able to sleep with an iPad shining in your face all night? Get another look after the break.

Continue reading iHome iA100ZE iPad alarm dock raises questions, supplies few answers

iHome iA100ZE iPad alarm dock raises questions, supplies few answers originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Droid made to work with iPod docks using unholy homemade adapter originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accessorycompatibilitydiydockdroiddroid dockDroidDockhackhackinghomebrewinteroperabilityipodipod dockIpodDockmagnetmagnetsmilestonemodmoddingmotomoto droidMotoDroidmotorolamotorola droidmotorola milestoneMotorolaDroidMotorolaMilestonemultimediamultimedia modeMultimediaModeThu, 17 Jun 2010 06:33:00 EST<![CDATA[iLuv App Station Review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/iluv-app-station-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/iluv-app-station-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/iluv-app-station-review/#comments We know that this next bit of information will most likely shock and upset you, but it has to be told: the current Engadget editor doesn't own an iPod dock. In fact, he doesn't even own an alarm clock. Of course, it would be nice to listen to Pandora or the BBC's Desert Island Disks without switching on the computer during those rare times when we weren't working -- but it was never a priority. Not a priority, that is, until we laid eyes on that cute Alarm Clock app (or, at least, a cardboard simulation thereof) at CES. Now that we have had the iLuv App Station in our hot little hands (and on our bedside table) for a week, the jury is in. Is iLuv's App Station all that it's cracked up to be? Read on, dear readers, to find out.

Gallery: iLuv App Station Review

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iLuv App Station Review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 31 May 2010 12:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Onkyo's E713 all-in-one PC is the space station to your starfaring iPod originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 25 May 2010 04:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>all in oneall in one pcall-in-oneall-in-one pcAll-in-onePcAllInOneAllInOnePcAppleApple iPhoneApple iPodAppleIphoneAppleIpodCore i5-650CoreI5-650dockdocking stationDockingStationiPodiPod classiciPod dockiPod nanoiPod touchIpodClassicIpodDockIpodNanoIpodTouchOnkyoTue, 25 May 2010 04:27:00 EST<![CDATA[Finite Elemente's Hohrizontal 51 iPod / iPhone dock is its own shelf]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/03/finite-elementes-hohrizontal-51-ipod-iphone-dock-is-its-own-s/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/03/finite-elementes-hohrizontal-51-ipod-iphone-dock-is-its-own-s/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/03/finite-elementes-hohrizontal-51-ipod-iphone-dock-is-its-own-s/#comments The world needs another iPod / iPhone dock like it needs another billion gallons of oil floating around in the Atlantic, but there's something eerily seductive about Finite Elemente's latest piece. The Hohrizontal 51 is no average dock, and in our estimation, it's a design element first and Apple accessory second. Designed to be wall mounted and hold up to 55 pounds, this stunning shelf integrates an iPod / iPhone dock into itself, and the inbuilt speakers / video outputs make it even more functional. There's plenty of space for a bedroom-sized HDTV, and if you're careful, maybe even an iMac. Too bad the $660 MSRP all but eliminates the hope of you ever springing for one, but hey, if you ever needed encouragement to sharpen your carpentry skills, you needn't look further than the source link below.

Finite Elemente's Hohrizontal 51 iPod / iPhone dock is its own shelf originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 May 2010 11:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Up until this point, when Pioneer and iPhone were uttered in the same sentence (or the same Engadget post) it's been in the guise of some sort of integration with an existing product (such as a car stereo or home theater hardware). This time around, however, the consumer electronics company is debuting a line of a/v docks that, truth be told, don't look nearly as boring as most do to these jaded blogsters. All of the kit included herein feature 2.1 speakers, HDMI, component video, and composite video out, and Bluetooth audio streaming. Of all of these, the HTD Series (XW-NAV1K-K) is the "jack of all trades," featuring a DVD/CD player, FM tuner, USB connectivity for external storage, CD-to-MP3 ripping, and "scaling of DVD video to 1080p near HD resolution" via HDMI. Available in June with an MSRP of $299. For someone with simpler needs (and greater means) the Audition Series (XW-NAS3/-K) "unparalleled reproduction of compressed audio files" come April, for an MSRP of $449. Last but not least, the Duo Series systems sport dual docking ports for two different iPods or iPhones and a Double Shuffle feature for continuous playback of music between the two docked players. The XW-NAC1-K ($349) is a more modest device, while the XW-NAC3-K ($449) adds a number of features to the basic dock, including DLNA 1.5 home network support, vTuner Internet Radio, external storage support via USB, and more. Both these bad boys will be available in May. PR after the break.

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Pioneer announces CD ripping, Internet radio playing, DLNA sporting iPod docks originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleauditionAudition SeriesAuditionSeriesav dockAvDockDLNAdlna 1.5Dlna1.5dockduoDuo SeriesDuoSerieshtdHTD SeriesHtdSeriesinternet radioInternetRadioiphoneipodipod touchIpodTouchpioneervtunerXW-NAC1-KXW-NAC3-KXW-NAS3-KXW-NAV1K-KThu, 29 Apr 2010 13:49:00 EST<![CDATA[Kenwood AS-iP70 converges picture frame, alarm clock, FM radio and iPhone dock into one]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/29/kenwood-as-ip70-converges-picture-frame-alarm-clock-fm-radio-a/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/29/kenwood-as-ip70-converges-picture-frame-alarm-clock-fm-radio-a/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/29/kenwood-as-ip70-converges-picture-frame-alarm-clock-fm-radio-a/#comments 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. More pictures of Kenwood's new hotness can be found at the source.

Kenwood AS-iP70 converges picture frame, alarm clock, FM radio and iPhone dock into one originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 29 Mar 2010 03:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Headphone amps may not be a necessity for the average user with a pair of off-the-shelf 'phones or iPod buds, but they're definitely a must-have for a particular subset of users, and Audio Technica is looking to make their lives a bit easier with its new AT-HA35i amp. From the looks of it, it this one doesn't skimp too much where it counts, and includes a D/A converter that supports 192 kHz/24bit audio, along with a max output of 440mWx2, 20-20kHz frequency response and support for 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz sampling. Unlike other amps, however, this one also packs a built-in iPod dock, plus some RCA, S-Video, and digital audio outputs 'round back to connect it to your other audio / video gear. Of course, Audio Technica headphone amps tend not to come cheap, and this is no exception -- look for it to set you back ¥50,400 (or about $560) when it rolls out in Japan next month.

Audio Technica AT-HA35i melds headphone amp and iPod dock originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Branex iTamTam iPod docking stool ensures your backside breaks it on day one originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Jan 2010 08:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Altec Lansing inMotion Classic iMT620 iPhone stereo review originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you haven't yet invested in an iPod dock for the kitchen, the kids at ADE (a German company that manufactures cooking equipment for commercial and home use) have something right up your alley. The Rihanna kitchen scale features an iPod dock, an LCD display, and a 2 watt speaker that sits demurely beneath glass weighing area. This bad boy will handle up to 11 pounds (graduated in .04 ounce steps). Look for it soon-ish for around $105. And no, it has nothing to do with the popular recording artist of the same name.

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Rihanna kitchen scale features iPod dock, Heavy D's scale plays vinyl originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It always seemed to us that plugging in your iPod with a cable (or worse yet, an FM tuner or cassette adapter) was an inelegant solution to listening to your Namesakes Series MP3 audiobooks on the road (the shorter works of Washington Irving as read by Dr. J, for example). Lucky for us, the motor heads from Dual Electronics have devised the XML8110. This 200 watt AM/FM docking station sits in your dash under the guise of a mild-mannered car stereo, featuring a solid state "mechless" design, optional steering control input, remote control, Bluetooth for hands-free operation with caller ID, and more. Coming soon for a reported $99, with an iPhone app in the works. Now all you need is some wheels! get a closer look after the break.

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Dual Electronics XML8110 in-dash iPhone dock announced originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you're in the market for an Apple handheld-friendly pico projector, you're in luck. Sparkz is a bulbous white dock that will play nice with your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPod video, as well as your favorite A/V and VGA sources. Featuring 640 x 480 resolution, a 60-inch viewing area, and stereo speakers, it can be yours for the low, low price of -- $495? Well, it will charge your iPhone. And it does come with a tripod. And, to be honest, a 60-inch viewing area is none too shabby. If you think it's worth it, by all means hit that read link and snatch one up. In the meantime, we'll content ourselves with watching the video of the thing in action. It's after the break, and it's free.

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Sparkz projector / dock for iPhone displays your videos, empties your wallet (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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