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griffin powerdock charges multiple ipods

technabob — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 23:26:21 +0000

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 should support all iPods with a 30-pin dock connector. Expect the quad version to ship this April, and the dual to hit in June.

If you’re looking for a multiple dock with a stereo built in, be sure to check out the forthcoming JVC NX-PN7 dual dock sound system.

[via Crave]

griffin reflect: chrome cases for your ipod

technabob — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 21:34:02 +0000

iPod accessory maker Griffin Technology just rolled out their new cases for Spring 2007, and the highlight of the bunch is their new Reflect case which adds a slick chrome shell to your 5G iPod or 2G iPod Nano.

Priced at $24.99 each, the cases are made from a mirrored-chrome polycarbonate shell. As a matter of fact, it’s so reflective that the display almost entirely vanishes when the backlight is turned off. Increasing the cool factor, the case features a contrasting matte black rubberized back to reduce fingerprints and provide a nice grip on your player. For those of you without an iPod, the Reflect is also coming soon for the SanDisk Sansa media player.

griffin evolve: wireless ipod speaker system

technabob — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 18:16:08 +0000

Griffin’s latest entry into the iPod accessory fray offers a unique spin on the amplified speaker/dock combos that have popped up all over the place over the last few years – wireless speakers.

The Griffin Evolve Wireless Sound System features an innovative docking station which not only charges your iPod, it charges two wireless cube speakers. The speakers can play up to 10 hours of music on a single charge, and can be moved up to 150 feet away from the base station. The speakers also include an automatic sleep mode to save battery power when they’re not in use.

An RF wireless remote is also included which can be used to control the system from wherever you are. The docking station is compatible with all iPods released since the 3g model from a few years back.

Priced at $349.99, the Griffin Evolve should be available by this Summer. Griffin has also introduced two other iPod new sound systems, the Amplifi ($149.99) and the Journi ($129.99) which are worth checking out if you don’t need wireless capabilities.

griffin disko case lights up your ipod

technabob — Wed, 04 Oct 2006 04:10:33 +0000

“Sir, these lights keep blinking out of sequence, what should we do?”
“Get them to blink in sequence.” - William Shatner, Airplane II, the Sequel

One of the premier makers of clean and elegant iPod accessories, Griffin Technologies, has decided to lose their minds and release a totally frivolous disco-inspired case for Apple’s ubiquitous media player.

Sure, the Disko case features a hard polycarbonate shell to protect your 5G or 5.5G video iPod, but the real action of the Disko is in the series of colored LEDs that activate when the player is picked up. When you move your ‘pod, motion sensors in the case start one of five blinking light sequences. This is clearly not a case for iPod purists, but if tacky is your thing, you can’t get better than this.

It’s available in either white or black variants, and priced at $29.99 USD.

[via CrunchGear]