Jan 27

Apple’s iPad keyboard dock, case and other accessories get the hands-on treatment

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Apple didn’t give us a great amount of time with its newly unveiled iPad today, and as you’ve likely seen, we spent the bulk of our allotment touching the unit itself. Lost in the proverbial shuffle were a number of the unit’s launch accessories, including the admittedly intriguing keyboard dock ($69), case ($39), iPad Dock Connector to VGA adapter ($29) and camera connection kit ($29). Each of these doodads seem to look and feel exactly as you’d expect ’em to, though we’re still baffled by Apple’s decision to make you pay extra for access to the world’s most widely accepted connector. We’re also somewhat appalled (but not surprised) by the $39 price tag purportedly attached to the stripped-down case, and while the $69 MSRP on the keyboard dock is apt to cause some grumbling, at least there are a few iPad-specific keys on there to make it (marginally) worth your while. Dig in below for more on each.

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Apple’s iPad keyboard dock, case and other accessories get the hands-on treatment originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jan 27

Nexus One Desktop Dock now available for $45

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The rumored desktop dock for the Nexus One has been made official today — conveniently (and accurately) bearing the official name of Nexus One Desktop Dock — running $45 sold separately or bundled with your phone purchase. As expected, dropping the phone into the dock triggers the Clock application to fire up to give you access to alarms, music, and weather (not unlike the Droid), but the special sauce lies out back where you’ll find a 3.5mm jack that connects to your stereo system using an included 3.5mm-to-RCA cable. A charger’s included to keep the phone topped off while it’s resting in the cradle, too, and considering the presence of Bluetooth here, we’re guessing audio is ferried via A2DP rather than a hardwired connection. Technology! The dock’s available right now for purchase directly from Google.

Nexus One Desktop Dock now available for $45 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jan 27

Nexus One Dock to support external speakers, make use of that Bluetooth radio?

Posted in: bluetooth, Google, nexus one, NexusOne, peripheral, smartphone, Today's Chili, Wireless

Your favorite ill-defined smartphone accessory is back, this time teasing us with talk of external speaker support (via mini audio jack) and wireless audio transmission. We did wonder why the Nexus One dock would have a Bluetooth connection when the phone already has one one of its own, and the trick seems to be that the dock will act as the conduit through which the Nexus will transmit music wirelessly to your nearest set of banging sound thumpers. Simple, yes, but also rather liberating for your Eclair-sporting device. Makes that $45 price seem all the more reasonable, no?

Nexus One Dock to support external speakers, make use of that Bluetooth radio? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 06:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jan 25

Audio Technica AT-HA35i melds headphone amp and iPod dock

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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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Jan 22

Nexus One Dock to cost $45, imminently available?

Posted in: ad, Google, leak, nexus one, NexusOne, rumor, Today's Chili

What’s this? Another Google ad heralding the imminent launch of a gadget desirable? We’re guessing yes just as those Apple ads preemptively signaled the launch of refreshed Macs and new Mighty Mouse. Engadget reader Geoff spotted the YouTube ad above that clearly shows the Nexus One Dock being available… and for “only $45!” For that tidy tithe you’ll get a charged phone and the ability to kick off a slideshow — presumably the “and more” refers to Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR and AV tethering we saw in the FCC filing. We give this one a week, tops, before it’s available for purchase.

P.S. Don’t feel bad, we tried to click the play button too.

[Thanks, Geoff]

Nexus One Dock to cost $45, imminently available? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 Jan 2010 01:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jan 18

Buffalo Dualie dock hits Apple Store shelves

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The Buffalo Dualie takes two of the most ubiquitous items around — namely iPod and HDD docks — and does the inevitable by splicing them into one device. You should already be familiar with it from our CES coverage, but just to refresh your memory this is a dual-purpose docking station, accepting hard drives and iDevices of most colors and creeds. It comes bundled with a swish-looking 500GB storage drive, and we hear Buffalo is pretty cheerful about satisfying Apple’s stringent standards to make this an Apple Store exclusive. Yep, that means you can only buy this direct from Apple, but if you’ve already tasted the forbidden fruit once to get your iPod or iPhone, another bite shouldn’t really hurt, should it?

Buffalo Dualie dock hits Apple Store shelves originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 18 Jan 2010 07:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jan 12

Branex iTamTam iPod docking stool ensures your backside breaks it on day one

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Hey, can you feel the vibe? That was actually your iPhone being snapped off by your reclining-inclined back. Anyhow, some genius at Branex Design of France decided that people would totally buy this $570, 11.5-pound speaker stool. Underneath the hood are four 1.5-inch 10W tweeters and a 5.25-inch 80W subwoofer to shudder your pelvis, all of which contribute to an overall power rating of 70W. There are over ten colors to choose from, too. Let’s just hope that Philippe Starck doesn’t see this and cry.

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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Jan 10

Toshiba introduces DisplayLink-enabled Dynadock V10 USB port replicator

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Don’t call it a docking station. Toshiba’s latest Dynadock is classified as a USB port replicator, but what makes this one a wee bit special is the integrated DisplayLink DL-165 chip that enables 1080p content to flow from a USB port and onto a DVI monitor. Put simply, this device acts just like a typical USB docking station, but with minimal bulk; as for inputs, you’ll find four USB 2.0 sockets, a single DVI port, mic in, headphone out, a power port and support for resolutions as high as 1,920 x 1,080. It’s available now in Europe for an undisclosed amount, but who knows if it’ll ever head Stateside.

Toshiba introduces DisplayLink-enabled Dynadock V10 USB port replicator originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 10 Jan 2010 08:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jan 06

Sony’s Trik / Triq iPod Dock is perfect for your garishly tasteless lifestyle, also headphones

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Sony's Trik/Triq iPod Dock is perfect for your garishly tastelessly lifestyle, also headphones
Looking for the perfect sound system to match the urban camo scheme you applied on your M4A1 in Modern Warfare 2? Have we got the solution for you, guaranteed to both work with your iPod/iPhone and to make your parents cringe. It’s Sony’s Triq/Trik, which is so unbelievably tricky Sony can’t decide whether to call it the Triq or the Trik. If the monochrome thing doesn’t do it for you there are three other skins to choose from, each more hideous daring than the next. It pumps out a very meaningful 75 watts and will cost a $130 when it ships in April. Sony also announced the MDR-NC300D Digital Noise Canceling Earbuds, said to be the first earbuds with digital noise cancelation, surely far superior than those paltry analog cancellation-featuring earbuds. They’re pictured after the break, featuring a “vertical-in-the-ear” style and providing 20 hours of life from a single AA battery. No, the battery doesn’t go up in your ear canal.

Gallery: Sony Trik and / or Triq boombox press shots

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Sony’s Trik / Triq iPod Dock is perfect for your garishly tasteless lifestyle, also headphones originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Jan 2010 21:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jan 06

iHome’s new clock radios will ensure neither you nor your iPhone ever sleep too late

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iHome's new clock radios will ensure neither you nor your iPhone ever sleep too late
If you tend to think of iHome as a company that makes things iPhones and iPods can be seen sticking out of, we’re here to reinforce that impression with the unveiling of three new clock radio dock devices for Appley goods.
  • iP90 Clock Radio/Audio System: This is the latest clock radio from the company, displaying a sleek design (pictured above) that’s much more visually appealing than the last one we saw and, interestingly, sports a sync button that will suck the time right out of your iPhone and use it to set the device. No more swearing at yourself for scrolling too quickly past 9:54pm.
  • iP42 Dual Alarm Clock Radio: This version (pictured after the break) slims things down a bit and, honestly, uglies them up a bit compared to the iP90, but adds the ability to manage two alarms at once. Sync button makes an appearance here, too.
  • iP39 Kitchen Timer and FM Alarm Clock Radio: Wrapping things up is a cooking companion, featuring stainless steel accents that are said to provide “the look and feel of a premium kitchen appliance.” Sadly we have no images of this Bertazzoni wanna-be, but we do know that it’s designed to be easy to clean, also sports an alarm clock, and adds a dual bake timer into the mix as well.
No release date or prices for any of these at this time. Can your sleep cycle handle this kind of variety? We don’t think so.

Update: Justin commented to point out what we missed: that the iP90 will be $99.

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iHome’s new clock radios will ensure neither you nor your iPhone ever sleep too late originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Jan 2010 09:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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