Dec 12

iLuv outs iSM524 ArtStation Pro, ‘world’s first’ Galaxy Tab compatible audio dock

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If you’ve been in the market for a Galaxy Tab friendly audio dock, your wait could be over. iLuv has debuted it’s iSM524 for your Samsung Android slate, calling it “the world’s first and only audio docking station” for the Galaxy tablet fam. Equipped with the company’s jAura Sound technology, the dock’s arm rotates for portrait or landscape viewing modes and tilts so you can get the best possible angle for catching up on that Boardwalk Empire season finale. You’ll also find an IR remote and a 3.5mm auxiliary input to boot. iLuv promises that this ArtStation will play nicely with the entire Galaxy Tab family, but you can find out for yourself later this month if you’re willing to drop $149. So whether you’re sporting the 10.1 or the 7.0 plus, hit the gallery below for a closer look or check out the PR after the break for all the details.

Gallery: iLuv iSM524

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Nov 01

Yamaha’s ruggedized PDX-11 iPod speaker dock lets you blast beats beyond your block for $100

Posted in: Apple, audio, iPhone, iphone 4s, ipod, ipod dock, ipod touch, IpodDock, IpodTouch, minipost, Music, rugged, sound, speaker, Today's Chili
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 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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Oct 26

ThinkGeek IRIS 9000 promises to make 2012 a desk-bound odyssey

Posted in: Apple, iPhone, iphone 4s, Today's Chili, video

The comparisons between Siri and HAL 9000 were pretty tough to avoid, and the folks at ThinkGeek have now come through to do what they do best: take things to a ridiculous extreme. In this case, that comes in the form of the IRIS 9000, a familiar-looking fellow that doubles as a dock for your iPhone 4S. It has a remote that lets you activate Siri from afar, a built-in mic and speaker that lets you interact with Siri (or make phone calls) and, of course, a glowing red LED eye that makes Siri suitably menacing. Now, ThinkGeek has been known to produce some faux products in the past, but last we checked it wasn’t April Fools’ day, and the company has assured us that this is indeed real and set to be available in the spring of next year for $60. Video of your new favorite desk mate is after the break.

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Oct 13

Verizon sending Xoom docks back with delayed, updated slates

Posted in: 4G, Android, delay, honeycomb, lte, minipost, motorola, motorola xoom, MotorolaXoom, Today's Chili, update, upgrade, verizon, Verizon Wireless, VerizonWireless, vzw, xoom
Still bummed about the delay in getting your Xoom back from its trip to the shop? Well, it appears Verizon may be looking to smooth things over with those who have been waiting the longest. One of our readers let us know, that because they were “among the first” to send off for the 4G LTE / Honeycomb 3.2.2 upgrade, the carrier sent back a Standard Dock (worth $50) along with the juiced up slate. Is it enough to make up for the extra wait time? That depends on your Xoom addiction — but we have to admit, it’s a pretty nice gesture from ol’ Big Red.

[Thanks, Nazir]

Update: We’re hearing from many of you that the Dock was part of the original update process while supplies lasted. You can still consider yourself somewhat lucky if you were quick enough got one.

Update 2: We’ve gotten official word from Motorola that, while it wasn’t part of the original upgrade plan, the company is offering Standard Docks as a goodwill gesture due to the delay in the update being released. Also, Moto let us know that it’s not upgrading the device otherwise — only a thorough cleaning and new lens protector application. So if your slate is sporting new digs, you might want to go buy a lottery ticket.

Verizon sending Xoom docks back with delayed, updated slates originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Oct 2011 08:32:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Oct 05

NEC LaVie Touch hands-on (updated)

Posted in: ceatec, Features, hands-on, Japan, tablet, tablet pc, TabletPc, Today's Chili, Windows, windows 7, Windows7

Originally scheduled for a September launch under the VersaPro type VT moniker, NEC’s LaVie Touch Windows 7 tablet is finally hitting the Japanese market next week. Alas, there are still no plans on an international release for this 10.1-inch Atom Z670-powered device, but at CEATEC we were lucky enough to stumble upon it along with its DVD dock and wireless input peripherals — all included for ¥99,960 ($1,300), which is a huge drop from the original ¥144,000 ($1,873) customizable bundle.

Despite the slightly more sensible pricing, is the LaVie Touch still worth the money? Probably a stretch given the much cheaper offerings from the likes of Acer and Samsung, but regardless, kudos to NEC for keeping its tablet’s weight just under 730g (1.6 pounds) while promising 10.6 hours of battery life. For comparison’s sake, the Acer Iconia W500 weighs 970g (2.14 pounds) and only packs up to six hours worth of battery juice. The NEC tablet felt firm in our hands and its IPS LCD didn’t disappoint, though Windows 7 on this particular unit was slightly laggy during our hands-on, so be sure to check it out in the stores first before you hand over your hard-earned yen.

Update: We just found out that Yodobashi Camera has just started selling the LaVie Touch, so we went along to Akihabara to check out the final product. Alas, Windows 7 was still sluggish, whereas the AMD C-50-powered Iconia W500 in the next aisle handled pinch-to-zoom rather well, despite the less impressive LCD.

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NEC LaVie Touch hands-on (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Oct 02

Batch Resize Images on Mac

Posted in: Freeware, Mac, Software, Today's Chili

This article was written on November 23, 2010 by CyberNet.

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I resize images quite a bit on a variety of different computers, including ones running both Windows and Mac OS X. On Windows I typically use an Explorer add-on like this one, but I had never taken the time to find something to use on my Mac. During some browsing around the web I recently stumbled upon a free utility, called ThumbsUp, that handles the job quite nicely though.

I’m sure a lot of you have seen the Mac image resizers that use a mixture of the Finder context menu and AppleScript, but this one is a bit different. It is a standalone app that you keep in the Dock. You can then resize just one or multiple images by dragging-and-dropping them onto the icon. The output is thrown into the same directory as the original images, which makes them easy to find.

You can also configure some of the settings by simply clicking on the icon. Doing so will bring up the same preference pane that is pictured to the right, and here’s a breakdown of the settings that are available:

  • General

    • Extension inserted before (Prefix) or after (Suffix) the name of thumbnail files or name of subfolder where the new thumbnail files are stored.
    • Image format of thumbnails (TIFF, JPEG, BMP, GIF, PNG or JPEG 2000).
    • Quit when done (only if the application is launched by a drag-and-drop operation, otherwise the application displays the preferences panel).
  • Create thumbnails – thumbnails with icons or only icons for the original files.
  • Sizing

    • Maximal width and height of thumbnail images, or scale images by percentage.
    • Set the scaling to 100 percent to convert images to other formats.
  • Compression – JPEG compression (the higher the quality is, the bigger the resulting files are).
  • Antialiasing – No, low or high antialiasing of scaled thumbnails.
  • Sharpen – Light, medium, strong or no sharpening of thumbnails.

This is a great app for anyone who regularly has to create thumbnails for images. The only option it lacks is a way to delete the original images if you wanted to, but this apps focus is more on creating thumbnails and not actually replacing the original image.

ThumbsUp Homepage (Mac only; Freeware)

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Sep 29

Harman Kardon’s MS 150 speaker dock supports multiple devices, $600 pricetag (video)

Posted in: Android, Apple, ios, iPhone, ipod, minipost, radio, Today's Chili, video

Some folks get along just dandy with an iPod and a speaker dock, but if you need a rig that’ll handle more sources, Harman Kardon hopes to have you covered with MS 150 — which bears more than a passing resemblance to the Zeppelin Mini. This stereo system comes loaded with an iPhone dock, CD drive and FM tuner, along with a flood of auxiliary connections not limited to its headphone jacks and subwoofer output. It’s even sporting an LCD display so you’ll know what’s pumping out of its 30 watt drivers. The MS 150 is available now from Harman Kardon, but all of its functionality will cost you — it’s priced at a whopping $600. Hey, at least it comes with a remote. You’ll find full details in the PR and video demo below.

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Sep 28

iLuv unveils WorkStation docks, turns your iPad 2 / Galaxy Tab into a PC, sort of

Posted in: Apple, GalaxyTab, ios, ipad, ipad 2, Ipad2, iPhone, keyboard, Today's Chili

We’ve seen all shapes and sizes of iPad cases, with varying degrees of utility. But, if you have use for a desktop PC-style dock / keyboard combo, you may want to check out some of the new offerings in iLuv’s WorkStation Series. First up is the iMM737, featuring a wired keyboard with iOS function keys that can be stowed in the dock’s base when you’re not typing away, a tilting / rotating bracket for easy customization and built-in speakers. Next, the iMM517 boasts an adjustable slate holder of its own, a Bluetooth keypad and jAura Sound technology. Need something a wee bit more portable? Perhaps the iCK826 or the iSK912 Professional WorkStation Portfolio cases will suit your workflow. Both offer a wireless set of keys that are detachable, should the need arise. Only looking for a keyboard? That’s an option too with the iBTKB20. You can grab any one of these you’d like for $180 to $50, from top to bottom. You’ll have to wait until November to pick up the iMM737, though — everything else will be hitting stores this month. Check out the gallery below for a look at all the above mentioned add-ons, or peep the full PR after the break.

Gallery: iLuv WorkStation Series

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Sep 22

iRoom iDock imounts your iPad to your iwall

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One sure fire way to make sure you never lose your iPad? Stick the thing in your wall. Now available in North America from Bracketron, the iRoom iDock is a motorized dock for your Apple tablet that can be flush-mounted into your wall. Once connected to your power supply, the system’s proximity sensor will open up when you’re around to accept your tablet into its docky clutches, for some serious wall-charging action — and if there’s a power outage, the thing will open up automatically, so you can grab your slate back. The dock is available in landscape or portrait orientation and comes in black, aluminum or white — or you can get a custom color to match your home’s walls, because why not go all out with your wall-mounted iPad dock thing? Press release after the jump.

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Sep 16

Altec Lansing debuts new ultraportable iMT630 speakers for iPhone and iPod

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Altec Lansing iMT630 Sport

Altec Lansing just debuted a pair of new portable speaker docks for the iPhone and iPod dubbed the iMT630 Classic (which we saw at IFA) and Sport. What separates the two? The Classic comes in black, while the sport has options for teal and red (ooo… fancy). That’s it. Otherwise they’re the same units with a pull out connector and a compartment on the back that holds and conceals the remote when the stand is flipped up. Both docks also feature a rechargeable battery and the ability to interact with Altec’s apps, like Alarm Rock and Music Mood. Both are shipping now for $150 but, before you go, check out the gallery below and the PR after the break, won’t you?

Gallery: Altec Lansing iMT630

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Altec Lansing debuts new ultraportable iMT630 speakers for iPhone and iPod originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 16 Sep 2011 08:40:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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