Belkin TuneCast Auto Live now shipping

Posted in Belkin by Shane McGlaun on January 26th, 2010

You might recall that I mentioned the Belkin TuneCast Auto Live iPhone and iPod FM transmitter way back in June of 2009. At the time, the device and its associated app for the iPhone and the iPod touch were expected to hit in the fall of 2009. For some reason the launch never happened.

Belkin announced today that it is now shipping the TuneCast Auto Live in North America for $79.99. In case you don’t remember, the device is a FM transmitter that automatically scans and finds the best station to transmit on in your area using the iPhone GPS system.

iTables are giant iPod tables

Posted in Furniture by Conner Flynn on January 24th, 2010

Looking for something a little different to jazz up your living room? iTables ought to do just that. These iPod-shaped tables are designed by Italian artist Mirko Ginepro for Milan Design Week. iTables are all custom made to order.

Just like a real iPod there is even storage inside for books, magazines, whatever. Your guests will think you are making a real art statement if you lay out all of your Apple gear on the table.

iTamtam stool has an iPod dock built-in

Posted in iPod Accessories by Shane McGlaun on January 12th, 2010

I never cease to be amazed at the weird accessories that you can find for the iPhone and iPods. I continue to be almost as amazed at what the manufacturers expect consumers to pay for some of these weird accessories.

A company called Branex has unveiled a new iPod docking stool called the iTamtam. Yeah, you read that right a stool with an iPod dock. Under the butt section of the seat are four tweeters and a 5.25-inch woofer.

JVC Kaboom is back

Posted in JVC by Conner Flynn on January 7th, 2010

The JVC RV-NB50, aka the Kaboom, resembles a large pipe bomb with an iPod controlling it. The Kaboom was first released several years ago and made an impact with its high power and durability. Well, now it’s back and sports an integrated iPod dock and USB without sacrificing performance.

It delivers 40 watts of power and features a woofer at each end with bass enhancement circuitry that will rock the party. You also get a CD player, an integrated FM tuner and a front audio input. A shoulder strap makes it a easy to carry. It also comes with a remote control.

AirStash wireless iPhone storage

Posted in iPhone Accessories by Conner Flynn on January 4th, 2010

iPhones and iPod Touches come in 32GB capacities now, but if you have an earlier model you may be stuck with 8GB. What can you do? Well, you can get an AirStash. The device adds wireless storage to your i-device so you can free up some internal storage.

It looks like a large flash drive with a USB plug on one end and an SD slot on the other. Just charge it, load some content on it and you are good to go. You can connect to it wirelessly from your handset. There are some security concerns, but hopefully they will be addressed real soon.

Scosche to show off new gear at CES 2010

Posted in iPhone Accessories,iPod Accessories by Shane McGlaun on December 31st, 2009

One of the new areas at CES this year is the iLounge pavilion where people looking to show off their Apple gear can get booth space. One of the companies that will be showing off its line of new gear is Scosche with several items for the iPod and iPhone.

Among the new wares being showing off at the show will be the new IDR655m headphones with tapLINE II remote and mic. The earphones have11mm drivers and work with the iPhone. The company will be showing off its reviveLITE case that charges the iPhone and has a built-in flash light.

JVC XS-SR3 iPod dock ships this month

Posted in JVC by Shane McGlaun on December 17th, 2009

jvcxssr3-sbThere are so many iPod docks on the market that it is hard to find one that is unique or has anything new to offer. The new JVC XS-SR3 is an interesting dock though with the ability to hold the iPod vertically or horizontally. You might recall this thing first tipped up back in October, but we didn’t have pricing or availability info at the time.

Users can take advantage of the docks virtual Dolby surround sound for watching movies on the iPod or for listening to music. The dock is designed with a glossy black speaker tube with a curved design. The speakers in the dock use neodymium magnets for crisp clean sound.

Cassette iPod speaker

Posted in Speakers by Conner Flynn on December 8th, 2009

Cassette iPod speakerCheck out this retro cassette speaker. The device will work with any MP3 player that has a 3.5 mm audio jack. Yes, it’s yet another thing that looks like a cassette tape. In this case, it’s a speaker. One that will immediately make your player look ugly, while adding some girth. But if you want some retro in an MP3 speaker, this thing will only cost you $19.99.

Ah, you’ve noticed that male receptacle hanging from the bottom of the cassette. Well, let me explain. When a cassette speaker loves an MP3 player very very much…

PhoneSuit Primo Battery Pack For iPod and iPhone

Posted in iPhone Accessories by Conner Flynn on November 13th, 2009

PhoneSuit Primo Battery Pack For iPod and iPhonePhoneSuit has a new iPod/iPhone gadget called the Primo battery pack. The device is available in white or black and the compact battery pack will deliver an 800mAh lithium-ion battery, good for up to 45 additional hours of iPod nano audio playback or 3-hours of 3G talk time on the iPhone 3G or 3GS.

The PhoneSuit Primo features a miniUSB port and even a front-mounted LED battery charge meter. You can pre-order the PhoneSuit Primo Micro Battery Pack for $35 on November 23rd when it’s released.

iPod touch gets GPS navigation for first time

Posted in Mobile Accessories by Shane McGlaun on November 12th, 2009

gfiipodtouchOne of the big reasons many users of the first generation iPhone upgraded to the iPhone 3G and then the 3GS was to get GPS capability. The problem for those that use the first generation iPhone or the iPod touch is that the devices lack a GPS receiver.

A new software and hardware system has been unveiled called G-Fi with Navmii software that allows turn-by-turn navigation on the iPod touch and the original iPhone. The hardware portion is called the G-Fi and is a device that acts sort of like a router and can support up to 200 Apple devices in range.

Sparkz projector dock for iPhone displays videos, a $495 price tag

Posted in iPhone Accessories by Conner Flynn on November 10th, 2009

Sparkz projector dock for iPhone displays videos, a $495 price tagIf you’re looking for an Apple handheld pico projector, you have one more option. Sparkz is a dock that is compatible with your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPod video, along with other A/V and VGA sources. It features 640 x 480 resolution, a 60-inch viewing area, and stereo speakers.

How much would you expect to pay for this device? 250? 350? This can be yours for the price of $495. Is it worth it? I’ll let you be the judge of that. It will also charge your iPhone and it comes with a tripod.

idox Traveler Series iPhone Case

Posted in iPhone Accessories by Conner Flynn on November 5th, 2009

idox Traveler Series iPhone Caseidox has a new range of cases for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPod Nano, dubbed the idox Traveler series. This range of cases is designed to be used as a case for your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPod Nano, while acting as a stand so you can watch your favorite movies while on the go.

Pretty convenient while traveling. Just set it down and watch your movie on a plane, train etc. They start at $24.95 for the iPod Nano version, and both the iPhone and iPod Touch versions are $34.95.

iLuv unveils new iMM183 dual dock iPhone alarm clock

Posted in iLuv by Shane McGlaun on October 30th, 2009

iluvimm183Several of the new iPhone docking alarm clocks that I have seen hit the market lately share something in common. Many of them are now sporting dual charge docks. This is a good thing since many homes now have more than one iPod or iPhone vying for that charge dock. The iLuv iMM183 unveiled today is another dual docking alarm clock with some cool features.

Perhaps the most interesting of the features aside from the dual cocks is the integrated weather band radio also with an alert system that puts weather warnings on the front of the clock. The device uses SAME technology to receive local weather info.

Pure Siesta iDock iPod iPhone dock

Posted in iPhone Accessories by Conner Flynn on October 27th, 2009

Pure Siesta iDock iPod iPhone dockAnd the iPhone/iPod dock of the day is the Pure Siesta iDock, a stereo DAB/ DAB+/ FM clock radio complete with an iPod and iPhone dock. Need to take a Siesta? There’s a dock for that.

Enjoy your daytime nap with your favorite tunes with your iPhone or iPod docked. Some features of this dock include a large auto-dimming display, four quick-set alarms, sleep and snooze timers (Because who wants to wake up?) and 15 DAB/FM presets.

Philips unveils iPod docking Wake-up Light

Posted in Philips by Shane McGlaun on October 27th, 2009

philipswakeuplightI have never had a problem getting out of bed in the morning, my wife on the other hand is worse than my kids. For people who don’t wake up well, Philips has unveiled a new alarm clock called the Wake-up Light.

The clock has a traditional alarm built in and the iPod docking model can wake you to music from your playlist, FM radio, or different nature sounds. The big feature of the device is the light that simulates a sunrise.