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mili pro pocket projector for iphone and ipods

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Pocket projectors are starting to pop up everywhere, but this is the first time I’ve seen one that’s designed to work so seamlessly with the iPhone and iPods.

Phonesuit’s upcoming MiLi Pro projector combines a pocket-sized projector with the practicality of a dock. Just set your iPhone or compatible iPod into the dock connector, and you can project images up…

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June 27th, 2009 comments (3) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: digital imaging gadgets media players mobile tech technology

iconnect keyboard with iphone/ipod dock: as if the “i” in its name didn’t tell you that already.

iconnect-mac

iHome’s new iConnect USB keyboard makes it easier for iPhone and iPod owners to connect their devices with their computers with its dedicated dock.

That’s the Mac version. As you can see the iConnect also has the requisite multimedia control keys. It also has a couple of USB ports – but since the keyboard connects via USB you’re really only…

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June 15th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: lambert v.

filed under: computing gadgets media players

ozaki imini pet ipod dock/radio/alarm clock: cute or just plain creepy?

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I’m pretty sure that the guys at Ozaki love Brando. My proof? Ozaki’s iMini Pet. Like most of Brando’s gadgets, it’s a mish mash of functionality – in this case an iPod dock, a radio and an alarm clock – with a touch of weird – a stuffed pet that can “dance” as music is being played. They nailed it.…

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June 10th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: lambert v.

filed under: audio gadgets just plain fun media players strange + wonderful technology

gear4 crg-60 ipod clock radio lets you choose how it will ruin your sleep

gear4_crg_60

Like many other iPod docks/alarm clocks, gear4’s latest iPod accessory can wake you up with music from your iPod. But the crg-60 can also be set to play music from the built-in FM radio or just do a good ol’ buzz to make you get out of bed. And when it’s time to sleep again, the crg-60’s LCD screen can…

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May 13th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: lambert v.

filed under: audio gadgets media players

ihome ip1 speaker system is both tubular and flat-ular

ihome ip1 speaker dock iphone sound ipod

The latest and greatest iPod/iPhone compatible speaker system from iHome is here, and it sure looks iGood.

The iHome iP1 features a striking industrial design with two oversize cylindrical woofer chambers, poking through a sleek smoked acrylic faceplate which also houses a pair of high frequency drivers. An iPod/iPhone combo dock protrudes from the front of the acrylic panel, and…

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January 7th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: audio design media players

stack: wooden ipod docks for naturalists (not naturists)

monoDO STACK iPod Dock

Sure, we’ve all seen plenty of iPod docking stereos, but by and large, they’re pretty much made out of plastic or metal. So what do you do if you’d rather have something a little more organic? Why not check out these nifty wooden iPod docks out of Japan.

monoDO’s new STACK iPod docks are made out of natural hardwoods, making…

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July 1st, 2008 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design media players

eino ipod dock is perfectly portable

eino iPod Speaker Dock

I just love the industrial design of this compact portable sound dock for the iPod. The einö Portable Speaker System is small enough to fit in your purse or backpack, so it’s the perfect companion for traveling with your media player.

Measuring in at about 7.7″ (w) x 4.2″ (h) x 1.3″ (d), the whole system fits inside of a…

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June 13th, 2008 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: media players mobile tech

sanctuary keeps cables organized and gadgets charged

Sanctuary Gadget Organizer Charger

If you’ve got a ton of portable gadgets, you know how much of a pain it is to keep all your cables and chargers in order. This simple and elegant gadget organizer aims to bring order to all the chaos.

Bluelounge’s appropriately named The Sanctuary gives all of your portable electronics a single, tidy home that they can live in…

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June 3rd, 2008 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: gadgets media players mobile tech

philips dvd player offers ipod dock, 9-inch screen

Philips DCP951 Portable DVD Player iPod Dock

You may or may not recall this nifty portable Philips DVD player that let you snap your iPod into its case so you could play your digital media on the go. This new variant on the design is less about taking your player on the road, and more about playing your media at home.

Perfect for a kitchen countertop or…

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April 13th, 2008 comments (4) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: home entertainment media players mobile tech video

vers 2x ipod/iphone dock: woody goodness

Vers 2X iPod Speaker Dock

If you don’t already have a compact stereo for your iPod, you might want to check out this beauty. Featuring a natural looking cherry-veneered wooden cabinet, Versaudio’s Vers 2X certainly stands out from the crowd of plastic docking stereos which are a dime a dozen these days.

The Vers 2X offers room-filling sound thanks to a pair of 3-inch full-range…

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February 26th, 2008 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design home entertainment media players

lego mp3 players and ipod dock: block rockin’ beats

LEGO MP3 Player by Homade

While I don’t think these are officially sanctioned by LEGO, these whimsical MP3 players bear a striking resemblance to the colorful interlocking plastic blocks.

Homade’s LEGO-esque media players cleverly conceal their controls into the raised dots on the surface of each block. The players come in a variety of bold primary colors, and like their snap-together doppelgangers, are made primarily…

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February 25th, 2008 comments (10) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: just plain fun media players

griffin powerdock charges multiple ipods

Griffin PowerDock iPod or iPhone Multiple Charger

In a multi-iPod/iPhone household like mine, this device looks like it could be a godsend for tidying up the rats’ nest of cables on our kitchen countertop. Here’s a single charging dock that can recharge up to four iPods or iPhones simultaneously.

The new Griffin PowerDock will come in both a two-dock ($50) and a four-dock ($70) model, and they…

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January 14th, 2008 comments (3) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: media players

jvc dual ipod dock for conjoined twins

JVC NX-PN7 Dual iPod Dock

Whether you’re literally joined at the hip to your brother or sister, or you and your significant other are just inseparable, have I got an iPod dock for you. I guess that JVC has decided that the market for the multiple iPod household is growing enough to warrant the creation of this two-headed beast.

The NX-PN7 is capable not only…

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January 6th, 2008 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: home entertainment media players

cue acoustics to offer stylish ipod tabletop radio

Cue Acoustics Cue Radio iPod Dock

This new tabletop radio from upstart Cue Acoustics certainly has a winning look. The Cue Radio features a minimal, modern industrial design and a bright, easy-to-read backlit display.

The Cue Radio will offer a digital AM/FM tuner with RDS track and station display, dual alarms, and a built-in iPod dock on top. While it looks like the radio will only…

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January 5th, 2008 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: home entertainment media players timepieces

apple cinema display dock patent surfaces

Apple Docking Cinema Display Patent Diagram

The guys over at Gizmodo dug up this brand new patent filing from Apple, showing off another true innovation from the design masters at the company.

The patent application describes a modified Apple Cinema Display with a docking slot in the side for a portable computer (presumably a new, slimmed down MacBook). Specifically, they’re attempting to patent the idea that…

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January 3rd, 2008 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: computing design

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