iPhone DJ Mixer

Posted in iPhone Accessories by Conner Flynn on August 6th, 2009

iPhone DJ MixerDo you fancy yourself an iPhone DJ? If yes, then check this out. The iPhone DJ Mixer costs $120 and has some features that let you combine music from two iPhones, iPods or mp3 players or one of each. That’s a lot of options if you have songs across all of those devices.

It also has a spin option, 2 effects programs with reverb, flange and filter and cross-fade slider and a recording option, as well as a speaker system connection and microphone jack. As an added bonus, it will also charge your iPhone or iPod while you mix.

Belkin TuneBase FM with HandsFree Review

Posted in Review by Shane McGlaun on August 6th, 2009

belkintunebasehf-sbToday I am going to look at a cool new FM transmitter for the iPhone and other iPods from Belkin called the TuneBase FM with Hands-Free. The device is actually several devices rolled into one so if you need a holder for your phone or iPod, a charger for dockable iPods, a hands free kit, and an FM transmitter this is the device for you. Read on for all the details.

Cassette Nano Case is awesome

Posted in iPod Accessories by Conner Flynn on August 5th, 2009

Cassette Nano Case is awesomeThese 45 Nano Cases are made from actual cassette tapes and will fit 4th gen iPod nanos. It doesn’t get much cooler than this. I would buy an iPod Nano just so I can put it in this case. You get 24 color options to choose from.

They gut the cassette, route it and make the Nano fit inside. Anyone rocking a Nano who actually used cassette tapes has to love this. It’s a law.

Parasync iPod and iPhone Docking Station

Posted in iPhone by Conner Flynn on August 4th, 2009

Parasync iPod and iPhone Docking StationIf you have several iPhones or iPods, you’ll want to get your hands on the Parasync docking station, which can sync up to 20 iPhones or iPods at the same time. That’s Apple overkill folks.

It’s about the size of a sheet of paper. The Parasync dock is compatible with the iPhone, iPod Touch, iPod Classic and the iPod Nano. It uses only one USB cable and has been certified by Apple to work natively with iTunes. No word on pricing so far.

Kensington dock charges mini battery and your iPhone/iPod

Posted in iPhone Accessories by Conner Flynn on August 4th, 2009

Kensington dock charges mini battery and your iPhone/iPodYou have your choice of iPhone/iPod battery packs, but Kensington has thrown one in with its new $70 charging dock. The Kensington Charging Dock with Mini Battery Pack comes with its own mini battery that will charge next to your iPhone or iPod, so you will never be short on precious juice.

According to Kensington, it will give you an extra 30 hours of music or 6 hours of video on an 3rd generation iPod Nano, and an extra 3 hours of talk time on your iPhone.

Apple tried to silence owner of exploding iPod?

Posted in Apple by Conner Flynn on August 3rd, 2009

Apple tried to silence owner of exploding iPodWe’ve heard our share of stories involving overheating iPod batteries. Well, there’s an article in today’s Times UK about 11-year-old Ellie Stanborough, whose iPod touch blew up last month. Her father contacted Apple for a refund, got a little bit of a runaround, which is not unusual, and was eventually sent a settlement agreement offering a full refund as long as the family agreed to keep the deal confidential.

That’s pretty standard practice in these situations, but the agreement had a lot of lawyer-speak with a bunch of stuff that could be interpreted as vaguely threatening language about how breaking confidentiality might result in Apple relentlessly going after you. So the media coverage gets all amped up.

Belkin unveils headphone adapter for iPod shuffle

Posted in Belkin by Shane McGlaun on July 29th, 2009

belkinheadphoneadapter-sbThe big problem with the iPod shuffle for most users isn’t the small size or the fact that it has much less storage than more expensive iPod models. The big issue is that the shuffle has all the controls built into the headphones so you can’t just use any headphones you want.

Belkin has announced a new adapter cable called the Belkin Headphone Adapter that allows shuffle owners to ditch those junky stock headphones and use any set they want and still get full control of the player. The cable plugs in to the shuffle and the headphones plug into it.

Eagle Arion ET-AR402IR-BK 2.1 iDock Speakers with Subwoofer Review

Posted in Review by Shane McGlaun on July 24th, 2009

eaglearion-sbAn iPod is a great thing and the iPhone is even greater for many of us. The devices allow us to carry around huge music libraries without needing big catalogs of CDs. One of the most common accessories that iPod and iPhone owners add to their devices is a speaker dock. Today I am going to check out the Eagle Arion 2.1 iDock Speakers with Subwoofer. Read on for the details.

iLuv iMM9400 iPod sound system

Posted in iLuv by Conner Flynn on July 23rd, 2009

iLuv iMM9400 iPod sound systemiLuv has announced its new vertical CD/MP3 Hi-Fi audio system dubbed the iMM9400. This one is similar to the i9500 we featured awhile back. Not sure if this is the same model with a new name or just an update.

The design is pretty stylish, with a sleek finish and sexy looks. This system comes packed with a 4-CD/MP3 audio player, two channel speakers, AM/FM radio with PLL digital tuning, SD card slot, a USB port and the required universal dock for your iPhone and iPod.

Buffalo’s new multipurpose stereo speakers

Posted in Speakers by Conner Flynn on July 13th, 2009

Buffalo’s new multipurpose stereo speakersThe BSSP07 from Buffalo is a new series of stereo speakers that you can use with MP3 players, mobile phones, or iPods. They aren’t much to look at, but they do the job and are available in four different colors.

The speaker will give you up to 800mWatt x 2ch, which should be enough for use in any small room. The Buffalo BSSP07 requires four AA batteries or a spare USB port to operate. Nothing on pricing just yet, but it shouldn’t cause you too much pain.

Messless Charger will charge multiple devices at once

Posted in Chargers by Conner Flynn on July 12th, 2009

Messless Charger will charge multiple devices at onceIf you have an iPhone, an iPod Touch, a Sony Walkman, and a Nokia smartphone, then the Messless Charger will charge them all at once. It was designed by Italdesign Giugiaro and the charger lets you charge up to four devices at once, which means no wires for each gadget.

Pretty handy charger to have. It comes with a variety of adapters including iPod/iPhone, Nokia handset ports, Sony Ericsson and mini USB. The Messless Charger is available in the UK for about $113.

Stackable iPod dock concept

Posted in Concepts by Conner Flynn on July 12th, 2009

Stackable iPod dock conceptHere’s an interesting concept that makes the iPod dock more practical. The idea is that you can stack as many of the modules as you like, which lets you have multiple speakers, lights, even air purifiers. Usually iPod docks are pretty boring, but this one opens up a whole world of possibilities.

Maybe they could add a messaging screen on the front and it could display your instant messages. Maybe one could be a USB hub, or have a hard drive. The possibilities are endless.

Did an iPod set this Saab on fire?

Posted in News by Conner Flynn on July 9th, 2009

Did an iPod set this Saab on fire?We’ve all heard the tales of potential danger regarding iPods and fire. It’s often hard to sort the truth from rumor. Well here’s another cautionary tale. This one comes out of Sweden where a Saab 9-3 recently met a fiery end.

The official cause of the blaze hasn’t been figured out, but investigators strongly suspect that an iPod left in the car is the culprit. The car itself showed no signs of technical faults and there’s no evidence that the fire was intentionally set. Also, the fire started on the seats, where the iPod was apparently sitting.

iLive Portable Boom Box Dock for iPod looks like a purse

Posted in iPod Accessories by Conner Flynn on July 5th, 2009

iLive Portable Boom Box Dock for iPod looks like a purseLooks like iLive has updated its iPod Boombox from its earlier version from a few years ago. The latest generation keeps the same similar design intact, but with a little more of a purse feeling. Will the ladies love these? Somehow I doubt it.

The design is curvier and compliments the latest iPod Nano pretty nice if you like this sort of thing. The iLive Portable Dock for iPod with Radio IB109P will play all iPod generations and will let you connect just about any external music source via the AUX jack. The AM/FM radio gives you an option aside from what’s on your device.

Gold And silver iPod Lego speakers

Posted in iPod Accessories by Conner Flynn on July 2nd, 2009

Gold And silver iPod Lego speakersNothing says geek like Lego. And nothing ups your status to elite geek like a gold or silver Lego iPod speaker. That’s right, the classic iPod Lego Speaker is now available in silver and gold metallic colors.

They retail for $25 each, but your friends will think you paid more. So go on and bling up that geek desktop. No batteries needed since these suck power from your iPod when plugged in via USB. Go on. Order away. We know you like the shiny stuff. Us too.





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