Archos debuts WiFi-capable 604 player

Archos has unveiled a new version of its 604 portable media player with WiFi capability, which stands to compete against Apple's video iPod. The device boasts a 4.3-inch color touch screen capable of displaying 16 million colors that allows users to surf the Web and access email directly from a network. Web access is made possible via a built-in Opera browser, and the player allows users to transfer files to one another via the WiFi connection or stream content. The 30GB hard drive stores up to 130 hours of video or 15,000 songs, according to the company. Archos' 604 also supports TV viewing via a DSL modem, providing access to IPTV over wireless alongside SHOUTcast support built into the unit for internet radio streaming. The 604 is scheduled to ship in November (pricing was unavailable).

22Moo previews 800x225 video glasses

22Moo has previewed its HMD800, a new set of video glasses that it hopes will break through psychological price barriers with an 800x225 widescreen image equivalent to a 30-inch TV viewed at a distance of 6.6-feet. The glasses display video from any standard RCA input in either NTCS or PAL formats, and are specifically designed for newer iPods with photo or video support, according to Electronista. Playback lasts up to eight hours on a lithium-ion battery, according to the company, and the frame adjusts to nearly any head size. The HMD800 is expected to ship in North America, Australia, and New Zealand by the end of this year for $200.

Grantwood Shoe Pouch for Nike+iPod Kit

Grantwood Technology has announced its Shoe Pouch that holds the sensor for Apple's Nike+iPod Sport Kit for the iPod nano. The case mounts securely through the runner's shoelaces, allowing the Sport Kit sensor to be used with most footwear beyond the intended Nike+ shoes, says Grantwood. The pouch also serves alternate uses such as holding the transmitter itself after exercise or a set of small keys, says the company. The Shoe Pouch will ship on November 1st for $6.

iSoundCap releases Running Hat

iSoundCap on Monday announced a new model in its line of iPod-friendly headwear. The company's new Running Hat has a secure neoprene pouch mounted on the side that keeps an iPod nano safe while also removing loose cords that could tangle during brisk movement, according to Electronista. The hat itself is a mesh design that prevents overheating and ships in colors that match those of the new iPod nano, including the Product (RED) edition. iSoundCap says the headwear includes a space for the Nike+iPod Sport Kit's receiver. The company has not yet published a release date or pricing.

Monster ships new iPod accessories

Monster Cable on Monday began shipping four new accessories made for connecting iPods to outside sources. The iCarPlay Wireless 200 is a combination car charger and FM transmitter that Monster says will automatically find the clearest radio signal available. The device also uses a three-button control that displays relevant settings on the iPod's own screen and has both international modes and multiple presets. It currently sells for $100. The company also began shipping its iTVLink ($50), an AV dock for connecting video-capable iPods to a TV through either RCA or S-video ports; the iSplitter 200 ($20), a headphone splitter cable with two distinct volume controls; and the iEZClick ($70), an RF wireless remote that can be worn on a belt clip or strap to control an iPod's basic music controls from up to 30 feet away. Its oversized buttons make it possible to carry an iPod safely while exercising, according to Monster. [Site not updated]

Princeton ships iPod speaker dock

Princeton has begun shipping a new speaker dock system in Japan which it believes is ideal for computers as well as iPods. The i-Tube has a cylindrical housing for two 8-watt satellites designed to fit directly underneath a computer screen, and the system itself is designed to fit perfectly beneath an Apple Cinema Display, according to Princeton. The i-Tube also has a 16-watt subwoofer for extra bass response even in small environments, according to Electronista. The externalized iPod dock included with the system can charge as well as synchronize directly with a Mac or PC via USB connectivity, and works as a stand-alone bookshelf stereo. Music from an attached iPod is controllable through either large control buttons on the dock itself or a wireless remote. Available in black or a silver and white combination, the i-Tube is shipping with open pricing in Japan.

Sonic ships Tube Pod amplifier

Sonic Integrity has begun shipping the Tube Pod, a luxury iPod dock that features a tube-style amplifier. The dock's name stems from the vacuum tubes used in the amplifier, which some audiophiles say produce better sound than transistors, according to Electronista. Power output for the Tube Pod is rated at 13Wx2, and frequency response ranges from 20Hz to 20KHz. Other features include banana plug speaker cables, an auxiliary audio cable for connecting devices such as a CD player, and a video cable to display images on a TV. Sonic is offering the dock for $1,000.