Aug 04

Logitech S715i rechargeable iPod / iPhone speaker unleashes next generation hyperbole

Posted in: iPhone, ipod, ipod dock, ipod touch, IpodDock, IpodTouch, logitech, portable, speaker, Today's Chili, video

We know what you’re thinking: not another iPod / iPhone speaker dock. Maybe, but it’s way more than that if you listen to Logitech describe it. According to the boys from Cali, the $149.99 S715i “sounds like a beast” with 8 custom-designed, laser-tuned speaker drivers that deliver “next generation,” “professionally tuned acoustics” capable of “filling a room” with “bold sound.” So yeah, it’s just another iPod speaker dock, although that 8-hour rechargeable battery is nice. Full PR and video overview after the break.

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Jul 23

Home audio shocker! Onkyo aims new compact systems at ‘audiophiles’

Posted in: ipod dock, IpodDock, Today's Chili
Onkyo, known in these parts for everything from digiframes to a rather wild selection of PCs, has announced a set of compact audio systems aimed at the audiophile (though to be fair, Onkyo’s definition of “audiophile” might be different than our own). For the well-heeled consumer, the CS-1045DAB (pictured after the break) sports 70W (x2) output, three analog and both optical and coaxial SPDIF inputs, a front-mounted USB port, VLSC Vector Linear Shaping Circuit tech, and a 24-bit Burr-Brown DAC. Score! Available at the end of August for £600 ($925) or bundled with a pair of D-145 speakers for £700 ($1,080). If your budget’s a little tighter (and we can’t blame you if it is) the CS-545UK (pictured above) is a cute little guy that features a digital amp, 2 x 50W output, MP3 compatible, tray-loaded CD player (remember those?), both an iPod dock and USB input, video out (presumably composite) and sub woofer out. Ships with a pair of D-045 2-way bass reflex speakers for £349 ($537) or without for £249. Look for it in September, kids!

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Home audio shocker! Onkyo aims new compact systems at ‘audiophiles’ originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:17:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jul 19

iHome iA100ZE iPad alarm dock raises questions, supplies few answers

Posted in: Apple, ipad, iPhone, ipod, ipod dock, IpodDock, Today's Chili
So, the iA100ZE iPad dock isn’t anywhere in the same league as the iTar. To be fair, you can’t fault iHome for trying to stir up some interest in an over-saturated market by strapping an iPad onto a fairly typical FM radio / alarm clock / dock. And if that’s your bag, it certainly seems to be more than up to the task: iHome+Sleep app integration, Bluetooth, and that patented Bongiovi punch. Only a few questions have yet to be answered: when does it ship? For how much? And, most crucially, will you be able to sleep with an iPad shining in your face all night? Get another look after the break.

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Jun 21

Altec Lansing serves up angular Octiv Mini iPod / iPhone sound system

Posted in: Apple, audio, iPhone, ipod dock, iPod Nano, IpodDock, Today's Chili

We know — you need another iPod sound system about as bad as you need another mortgage, but why leave any one room lacking, right? Altec Lansing has cranked out a rather unorthodox looking device this fine evening, certified to play nice with iPhone and iPod and deliver soothing jazz to whatever ears are fortunate enough to get close. The Octiv Mini (M102; $59.95) is yet another iPod / iPhone alarm clock, though this one ships with the Alarm Rock app in order to customize one’s wake-up tunes from their bedside. Full specs should be popping up in that source link momentarily, and it’ll ship to the last five remaining Americans who actually need one of these type devices in July.

Gallery: Altec Lansing Octiv Mini

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Altec Lansing serves up angular Octiv Mini iPod / iPhone sound system originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jun 17

Droid made to work with iPod docks using unholy homemade adapter

Posted in: diy, droid, hack, hacking, homebrew, ipod, ipod dock, IpodDock, mod, modding, moto, motorola, Today's Chili

What, our ultra-special Droid dock‘s not enough for you? There’s now another way to avoid buying Motorola’s official accessories, though this one’s a bit more blasphemous. Thijs Bosschert over in the Netherlands has put together a fully fledged adapter for his Milestone (aka Droid European Edition), which allows it to interface with docks designed for iPods and iPhones. He’s done it using mostly parts he had lying around — and a well-placed magnet, of course — though he had to resort to using the 3.5mm headphone jack to extract audio from the device. The result might not look like a million bucks, but then it didn’t cost that much either. See more pictures and Thijs’ full how-to guide at the source.

Droid made to work with iPod docks using unholy homemade adapter originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:33:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jun 02

Eton Soulra iPod sound system is rugged, splash-proof and solar-powered

Posted in: ipod dock, IpodDock, rugged, solar, solar power, SolarPower, Today's Chili, waterproof
Solar-powered sound systems are certainly nothing new, but Etón has taken things a bit further than most with its new Soulra system, which not only adds an iPhone / iPod dock to the equation, but wraps it in a rugged, splash-proof enclosure. That obviously makes it better suited for the beach or pool-side than some other options, but you’ll also naturally get an AC adapter and line-in to use it at home and connect other audio devices. Not much else in the way of technical specs just yet, unfortunately, but it looks like it should be available in the coming days for $199 — Etón actually says “now,” but most retailers seem to be saying otherwise. Full press release is after the break.

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Jun 01

T’Light lamp for major nerds with good taste (should such a thing exist)

Posted in: Apple, charger, charging, ipod dock, IpodDock, Today's Chili
The T’Light lamp isn’t the first one we’ve seen which boasts things like chargers, docks and USB. It is, however, the nicest looking one we’ve ever seen. The modern stainless steel lamp has an iPod dock in its base, plus a USB port and a jack for charging laptops — though there’s no adapter for MacBooks as of yet, apparently. The T’Light is available now for $90 — hit up the source for more details.

T’Light lamp for major nerds with good taste (should such a thing exist) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Jun 2010 19:25:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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May 25

Onkyo’s E713 all-in-one PC is the space station to your starfaring iPod

Posted in: Apple, AppleIphone, ipod, ipod dock, iPod Nano, ipod touch, IpodDock, IpodTouch, Today's Chili

Okay, now this is just getting ridiculous. We know Onkyo has a long history of building iPod docks, but to see the company build an entire all-in-one PC around the feature is a little much, especially when — once again — the iPhone isn’t invited to the party. No, when the E713 series ships in Japan next month at or around the ¥99,880 (about $1100) price point, it will include up to a Core i5-650 processor, 4GB of RAM, a digital TV tuner, Blu-ray drive, 1TB hard drive and loads of ports behind that 23-inch, 1920 x 1080 LCD screen, but a slide-out iPod classic / nano / touch dock that apparently can’t accommodate the iPhone’s portly frame. That’s discrimination, right there — or at least we’ll keep on telling ourselves that, since we’re all out of sour grapes.

Onkyo’s E713 all-in-one PC is the space station to your starfaring iPod originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 25 May 2010 04:27:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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May 03

Finite Elemente’s Hohrizontal 51 iPod / iPhone dock is its own shelf

Posted in: Apple, iPhone, ipod, ipod dock, IpodDock, speaker, speakers, Today's Chili

The world needs another iPod / iPhone dock like it needs another billion gallons of oil floating around in the Atlantic, but there’s something eerily seductive about Finite Elemente’s latest piece. The Hohrizontal 51 is no average dock, and in our estimation, it’s a design element first and Apple accessory second. Designed to be wall mounted and hold up to 55 pounds, this stunning shelf integrates an iPod / iPhone dock into itself, and the inbuilt speakers / video outputs make it even more functional. There’s plenty of space for a bedroom-sized HDTV, and if you’re careful, maybe even an iMac. Too bad the $660 MSRP all but eliminates the hope of you ever springing for one, but hey, if you ever needed encouragement to sharpen your carpentry skills, you needn’t look further than the source link below.

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Apr 27

Horus coffee table/iPod dock will make friends question your sanity

Posted in: Apple, AppleIphone, iPhone, ipod, ipod dock, IpodDock, Today's Chili
Pyramid-shaped coffee table is an iPod dock, object of shame

Hey, you know that whole Silent Hill design theme you’ve been aiming for, with the faceless nurse mannequins scattered about and the constantly running fog machine? We think we’ve found a coffee table for you. It’s (naturally) called the Horus and its made of “ultra-high performance concrete,” offering a spot for you to dock your iPod or iPhone on top, a pair of speakers down below, and an illuminated glass plane bisecting the thing. It’s the creation of designer Stephane Thivend and, while it doesn’t appear to be available in red nor does it come with a giant sword, it would certainly serve as a visual symbol of your guilt over spending so much on high-concept furniture.

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Horus coffee table/iPod dock will make friends question your sanity originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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