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iHome iP1 Studio Series iPod Dock Looks Nice, Sounds Nice
For an iPod dock anyway. Most impressive is the woofer and tweeter pushing through a transparent pane of lucite-like plastic in the front. There's also some kind of active EQ that iHome's pretty proud of. More »
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Dealzmodo: $50 For an Incredible iPod Speaker Dock
If you've read Gizmodo since 2007, you may remember our iPod Dock Bracket. After 17 head-to-head matches, the Grifin Amplifi came out on top as champion. And now it's just $50. More » -
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Apple Would Never Announce the E-Pod, But It's Still Lustable
I just don't see Apple announcing a multimedia projector dock for the iPhone/iPod anytime soon, but in my imaginary world where Jobs and I sit together eating cucumber sandwiches every afternoon, he's birthed me one. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by gloveofpower: Yeah, this is what YOU WISH apple was like. Inventing genius products like this that actually address what people... 9 Responses | Other threads
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Sony's Super iPod Dock Appears in Leaked Photos Looking Pretty Nice
Sony Insider has happened upon some leaked images of the CMT-Z100iR mini-sound system, which, if real, suggest this respectable-looking system has an iPod dock, CD player and USB port to complement the 20w speakers. More »
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Comment by ZetaCrossfire: arg.. I want a cool dock for my zune please. 11 Responses | Other threads
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iBoo Holds Your iPod While It Eats Pac-Man Alive
You've seen iPod docks before, but how many of them have been shaped in a manner reminiscent to 80s arcade game villains? Ten? You're a damned liar. Zero. That's how many. You miscounted? Sure. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by OMG! Bacon!: OMFG KAWAII!!! They look like the boos off of super mario bros lol. Awesome. 4 Responses | Other threads
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ces 2009
Phillipe Starck's Zikmu Parrot Wi-Fi iPod Speakers Are Even Prettier in Person
These Parrots stand at attention, (Monsieur Starck looking on), wirelessly bumping with an iPod perched on top. They're beautiful, but wait until you see the box that brings them to your mansion's loading dock. More »
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By John MahoneyComment by Jawdy: Is it me, or does that first photo looked like he's drooled the shape of the speakers down his front? 3 Responses | Other threads
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First Look at The Sharper Image's New Direction: Cheap iPod Docks
We reported last month that The Sharper Image would be rebranding itself as a gadget maker here at CES, and now we have our first hands-on with their cheap iPod docks. Welcome to the future! More »
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By Adam FrucciComment by 1350ft.in.a.Concorde.blow*ng.up.balloons: What is this pill like looking one? Did you just touch it and it opened up? What do you put... 2 Responses | Other threads
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iLuv i9500 iPod Dock Has 4 CD Drives Too Many
This iPod dock by iLuv is not really an iPod dock, but a full fledged stereo with subwoofer. And four CD players. Is that right? I mean, I make fun of gadgets with just ONE CD player and this has four CD players. FOUR. [Gadgetreview]
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By Brian LamComment by mricyfire: 45watts RMS (90Watts Peak) = shitty but that is if you actually enjoy nice sounding music, if not then I guess... 3 Responses | Other threads
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Dealzmodo Hack: Accessorize Your iPod/iPhone Like MacGyver
The ubiquity of iPods has led to a ridiculous glut of accessories, some useful, most not. The best of them have essentially become a seamless part of the iPod experience, but they'll all cost you — and it really starts to add up. The expansion of the iPod universe, however, is twofold; more official products are followed closely by nearly as many unofficial ones. In other words, you can fully accessorize your iPod or iPhone, old or new, pretty much for free. More » -
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Lightning Review: Griffin Simplifi iPod-iPhone Dock/Card Reader/USB Hub
The Gadget: Griffin's Simplifi dock for iPod or iPhone, which aims to de-clutter your desk by tossing in a reader for CF, SD, XD and Memory Stick Pro cards and a two-port powered USB 2.0 hub. The right kind of convergence. More »
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By John MahoneyComment by kaizoku80: I can see this for desktop users, but for notebook users it seems pretty silly. I haven't seen a notebook... 8 Responses | Other threads
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Altec Lansing's Redesigned Speakers and iPod Docks Get Retro, Manly Look
I must say I'm digging Altec Lansing's new design approach with their consumer audio gear. In these Expressionist Bass speakers and new inMotion iPod docks, we see A-L ditching white plastic tubes and glossy piano-black slabs in favor of vaguely retro, almost steampunk industrial designs with big screws, black, chrome and brown color schemes, prominent grilles, and a new logo. Check out a few more retro-fabulous shots and another, bigger inMotion dock post-jump. More »
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Sony S-Airplay is a Wireless, Multi-room iPod Dock
Sony's S-Airplay Wireless iPod Dock is basically a cheaper, less functional version of the Sonos home audio system. You plug your iPod into the central base station, plug in up to 10 wireless speakers into power outlets through the house and just like that, you have multi-room audio. More » -
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Krell Papa Dock Combo Costs Four Grand, Makes Your 96kbps Tracks Sing
Audiophile megabrand Krell's Papa Dock (companion to the $1500 Kid Dock, which snaps into its new daddy) boosts the Kid's output to 150 watts, sports a gigantic power supply along with isolated stereo channels, and will set you back another $2500 on top. I would say our jury's still out on spending $4000 on serious audiophile gear to amplify a consumer-level source input, but this thing looks like it could take a bullet for you, if that's your thing. And as Adrian points out, naming your product after a brutal Haitian dictator is always a great way to stir up some interest. [Krell]
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By John MahoneyComment by davekaybsc: Krells sound like shit and cost a fortune. A Krell sounds like a decent amp with the treble turned all... more » | Other threads
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JVC NX-PN7 Gives Your iPod a Use Post-iPhone
For those of us who have an iPod (or two) along with an iPhone (or two) under one roof, JVC has just released the NX-PN7 (we had a hands-on way back at CES). Aside from docking more than one iThing at a time, the $149.95 NX-PN7 features AM/FM tuning, alarm clock, timer and unspecified video out. Plus, the dock features two illuminated strips (one under each iPod) that can display nine programmable colors. That's probably enough selection to match at least one of the other superfluously illuminative devices you have floating around the house. [JVC]
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iHome Alarm Clock Rotates Because It Can
While the iPod touch is capable of rotating to tweak the video aspect ratio, most docks make you choose one way or the other. But the iHome iH41B dock will actually rotate with your iPod, and its digital clock display will adjust to match. For those of you who just own standard iPods, the iH41B is still compatible. So fulfill all those dreams of docking your MP3 player at a 90-degree angle. And never let someone tell you that you can't do something again. [iHome via Crunchgear] -
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Geneva Lab's Shiny New Media Center Has iPod Dock, Unsurprisingly
The guys over at Apartment Therapy Unplugged spotted a pretty sweet media center that'll be coming soon to a living room near you. Made by Geneva Lab, a company known for its high-end iPod speaker docks, the new cabinet system includes four midrange 5.5-inch speakers, two tweeters, a 12-inch subwoofer, a cabinet to hold A/V components, and (of course) a dock for everybody's favorite MP3 player. It's expected to hit stores in late Fall 2008, and will cost $3,500. More pics after the jump. More »
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By Elaine ChowComment by rg: Monday: I plop down $3500 for a TV stand with an iPod adapter. Tuesday: Apple's big news, complete redesign of the... more » | Other threads
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Comment by Poisonous Taoist: Novelty item? Pshhhh. I use this as the stereo system for my PC. If there's ever a need for loud,... more » | Other threads
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SkyMall Construction Radio/iPod Dock Is Almost Pointlessly Rugged
Not feeling enough like a real man with that Bose Portable SoundDock? Well roll up your sleeves past your biceps and grab hold of this Construction Radio and iPod dock. Not only does it snugly hold your iPod, but this 10-lb $130 hoss has a spotlight, two power outlets, an SD card slot and a USB jack for charging phones or connecting a music source. Since it's found in the SkyMall catalog, we don't have the full drop-test ratings, but anything with that much metal piping is at least bound to protect your iPod's LCD while you're off soldering or jigsawing or jackhammering—whatever it is you're always doing in that shed of yours. [SkyMall]
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Gear4's BassStation iPod Dock Thumps Out 35W of Pumping Tunes
Gear4's BassStation iPod dock will have a 35W pumping subwoofer, RCA connectivity and a fully featured remote control. The white on black styling looks retro enough for us to give the 2.1 stereo speaker the time of day, and the 10m range of the control gives us enough space to shield our eyes when it all gets too much. Whether it will be the worth the £99.99 ($201), is another matter entirely. Alternatively, you could opt for the undisputed, iPod Dock King. [Techdigest]
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Altec Lansing T612: Their First iPhone-Friendly, GSM Buzz-Shielding Speaker Dock
The Gadget: Altec Lansing's T612 iPod/iPhone dock, which shields against interference caused by GSM phones. Meaning you can run your iPhone through speakers without that annoying blipping. More »
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Comment by NotMe: @grayskyz: In your words...you're WRONG!! T612 is rated as iPhone compatible by Apple (GSM immunity), and the ridiculously overpriced Bose system... more » | Other threads
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Macally FlexTune Dock Holds iPhone Sideways For Video Without the Neck Strain
Most iPod docks think vertically: iPod slides in, charging and playing in the most upright of fashions. But Macally's new FlexTune dock gives you two 30-pin choices, one centered old-school towards the bottom, and one off to the right, so that you can clamp in your iPhone or iPod touch to view video the way God intended, in 16:9. It's a great idea, since the larger the iPod/iPhone screen gets, the less important LCD-equipped video docks become. The FlexTune takes four AA batteries for portable enjoyment, and has a line-in jack for non-iPods. Let's just hope the FlexTune sounds halfway decent, but for $60, we're not entirely optimistic. [Macally]
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Sony Concedes Defeat With iPod-dockable CMT-BX20i and CMT-BX50BTi Shelf Systems
The Score iPod-dock shelf systems are about as dime a dozen as you get, but these actually are special: They're from Sony, the first iPod systems from them ever. Isn't this sorta tantamount to surrendering? The CMT-BX20i does the basics, and step-up CMT-BX50Ti adds Bluetooth to the same gear, for wireless streaming to other devices. But again: Sony iPod dock! The Rub: Pricey for being sorta bare bones, at $130 and $150 respectively. -
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JVC's NX-PN7 Dual iPod Dock
Weird Science: We already saw a hint of the NX-PN7 in a previous newswire leak, and here it is: an iPod dock that has room for two of the players. I guess you'd be able to charge two at once. Maybe you have an iPhone and a classic, the classic holding the bulk of your collection. April arrival at $150. More »
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By Brian LamComment by montsnmags: @Bodypainter: So if I have an ipod and a Zune, does that make me bisexual, and does owning a CD walkman... more » | Other threads
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Listen to iLuv i399 iPod Dock From 300 Feet Away With BluePin II
The Skinny: Another Bluetooth-enabled dock from iLuv, this one boosts the wireless range to 300 feet w/ BluePin II. Sound is supposedly better than previous models courtesy of iAura, plus it has speaker phone capabilities. The Drag: Their past model X99 model only had 6 watts per speaker, which is not a lot of output juice—this one might be similarly impotent.
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iLuv i1255 Desktop iPod Dock/DVD Player Hybrid Is Simple Convergence
The Skinny: The iLuv i1255 is a basically a DVD player with an iPod dock slapped on top. It plays DVDs, VCDs and CDs plus puts media from the iPod on your TV, a common trick nowadays. Basically if you're in the market for both a bare-bones DVD player and iPod dock and wanna save shelf space. The Catch iLuv's i1155 is much sleeker, portable and works all the same angles. -
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iTransport is World's First Purely Digital iPod Dock
Just announced for CES, Wadia Digital's iTransport claims a major feat: to be the first iPod dock on the market to pull content from both iPods and iPhones in pure digital format, bypassing the iPods' internal digital to analog conversion and subsequent audio/video loss. The iTransport claims this not only makes the device an exellent iPod dock, but a digital home media server capable of pulling audio and video from every model iDevice in Apple's product line (and even for $349, that sounds pretty cool). Slated for a February release, we'll give you an ears-on at CES. -
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Virtual Press Office Leaks JVC Dual-iPod Dock, World's Thinnest LCDs and More CES Announcements
We just got an automated e-mail from the Virtual Press Office with 64 press release titles, all with broken links. But the titles themselves are very exciting, particularly the ones concerning JVC: More » -
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iLava: iPod Speaker Docking Station For Dirty Hippies
Even if Greenpeace isn't on the Apple bandwagon, research shows that Apple customers are the greenest among computer companies. With all those hippie dollars to be had, it is not surprising that someone decided to combine the lava lamp with an iPod speaker system and docking station. The main feature is a LED light show that syncs with the music—adding to the trippy vibe. Too bad we can't get dirty, smelly hippies interested in more practical iPod docks. Available for $100. [Product Page via 7Gadgets]
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Experiencing Geneva's Rich-Sounding Model M iPod System, Plus Its Big Brothers L and XL
At a cocktail-fueled event at the chic furniture store Design Within Reach in NYC, I got to play around with Geneva's trio of wood-cabinet iPod-dockable sound systems: the Model M, Model L and Model XL. The recently announced $500 M is the most compact of the line, but still seemed a bit hefty compared with other iPod docks we've seen. (Maybe the company is leaving room for a Model S somewhere down the road.) The M's sleek Euro design and clean lines make it attractive, especially in glossy fire-engine red. Its seamlessly integrated CD player and under-grill LED display add to the smooth aesthetic. Compared with the Model L and the big, fat (expensive) Model XL, the M didn't have the same bass kick, but overall the sound was very rich and warm. [Geneva] -
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iConcepts iPod Dock Means Your iPod Won't Get Wet When You Do
Shower time just is not the same without your tunes to kick back with. Thanks to iConcepts Shower Radio, you can take your iPod into your watery hub in full confidence it won't be getting wet. The iPod enclosure is fully waterproof, and if you get bored of your melancholy iPod mix, spruce things up with the integrated radio. More »
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Geneva Model M Gives Your iPod Some Wood
Geneva has made a name for itself by building high-end iPod speaker docks with large wooden cabinets for better resonance and warmth. But the Model XL costs $1,275 and the Model L costs $699. Today, Geneva rolls out the Model M which, at $499, dips just below the "ridiculous" price point to something possibly within reach—assuming there's a rich uncle in your life. The 14"-wide wooden cabinet houses four speakers and a 100-watt digital amp, and has a slot-loading CD player and 3.5mm aux input too. Though the Model M sits on most tables, if you're feeling extra spendy you can get a floor stand for $120 more. [Geneva] -
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Cambridge Soundworks i765 Is DVD Player, Bonafide iPod Dock
In my book, an outboard iPod dock shows lack of commitment. So while our own Charlie White loved the performance of the Cambridge Soundworks i745 iPod-friendly clock-radio, we are convinced that the new i765 is going to blow that old goose away. For starters, you can dock your iPod directly on top of the 14"-wide system. Better yet, it's no longer just a CD-playing clock-radio, but a DVD player too, so it's ideal for hooking up to that little LCD you've got—or plan on getting—for your bedroom. The downside is that the video drove the price up to $500, and there's still no Wi-Fi or satellite radio. Sorry Charlie! [Cambridge Soundworks] -
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Vestalife Ladybug iPod/iPhone Dock Makes Entomologists Drool (Video)
At first glance, the Vestalife Ladybug iPod dock didn't look much like an insect at all, but when its "wings" flapped open we totally got it. The Ladybug is an attractive system compatible with the iPhone as well as older iPod models. It operates on batteries or AC, but only charges your iPod when it's plugged in the wall. The dock also includes an AV out port (for older video models), USB and an auxiliary-in jack for connecting other DAPs. The Ladybug will be available in the first quarter of next year and retails for $100. The hot Element branded editions shown in the gallery will sell for $120. [Vestalife] Video by Nick Mcglynn
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By hookComment by baandoptager: Damn... thats an ugly m***********. Rubberized and chrome together. ehhh??? more » | Other threads
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Griffin Evolve Is the Perfect iPod Dock (Well, Almost)
Over the weekend, I put the ballyhooed Griffin Evolve through the paces. As you know, this system has wireless speakers with their own rechargeable batteries. When they sit on the dock, they charge, but when you want them in the dining room or out on the deck, you just grab them—and the RF remote—and enjoy your tunes. Here are the questions you might have, and my no-BS answers:
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Hercules i-XPS 120 Outdoor iPod Speaker Dock
I'm not sure why every product made for the iPod has to start with a small "i". Anyway, Hercules has a new outdoor speaker for your iPod coming soon called the i-XPS 120. The cool part is that this particular speaker is designed for the outdoors and is waterproof. So waterproof, in fact, that the test unit Hercules sent me came with a watering can just to test this out. More » -
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Tower by mStation Is One Tall Drink of iPod
The three-and-a-half-foot tall $299 mStation Tower is 2.1 channels of elegant design that sits in the corner—or perhaps in the center of an otherwise bare loft space—and pumps out music to the tune of 100 total watts. More » -
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iPod Hi-Fi R.I.P.
Nah nah nah nah nah, nah nah nah nah. Hey hey hey. Good-bye. As of yesterday, Apple's Hi-Fi is gone from their online store. The wrath of Jobs falls hard upon those who don't meet their quotas. More » -
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Meridian iRIS Is World's First 1080p-Upconverting iPod Dock
Meridian, best known for building ridiculously expensive A/V gear, has just introduced a $379 iPod dock called the iRIS which, among other things, converts crappy little iPod video files to full 1080p-resolution HD. Though Meridian would be the one to pull this off, its specific claim is almost too bold: More » -
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Logitech Unveils Pure-Fi Dream and Anywhere iPod Docks
Though Logitech has had a few iPod docks in the past, it never seemed to be a major initiative. Now, the company is getting in the game for real with the debut of the all-new Pure-Fi Dream Bedroom Music System ($249.99), a clock/radio-based dock with some delightfully nerdy features (motion sensors!), and the revamped lithium-ion battery-powered mm50, now more respectably dubbed the Pure-Fi Anywhere Compact Speaker System ($149.99). More »
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Comment by Wilson Rothman: @benbot80: Nope, the first one, the Dream system, is a totally new product, not directly related to the Audiostation. more » | Other threads
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