News Archive for 07/03/13

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"World's smallest" iPod shuffle dock ships

03/13, 8:45pm

Compact iPod shuffle dock

A UK-based iPod accessory maker today announced it is shipping "the world's smallest iPod shuffle dock." The iUSB allows users to easily connect an iPod shuffle to any USB port without having to use the relatively large Shuffle 2G-dock (included with the iPod shuffle). Supporting full speed USB transfer rates, the company says it supports music transfer with iTunes as well as charging. "The iUSB is the perfect travel companion, taking up virtually no space in a bag or pocket," the company wrote. "No need to haul around the Dock and cables that came with your iPod Shuffle, just pack the iUSB and a user all set." The iUSB also comes with a convenient lanyard loop on the side so users can attach it to backpack or laptop case. The tiny adapter weighs 5.6 grams and measures 47mm X 16mm!. It is available for £6.

SendStation offers thumb-sized iPod adapter

03/13, 8:35pm

SendStation PocketDock AV

SendStation today announced a new product in its PocketDock line of iPod adaptors: the PocketDock AV is an ultra-compact, thumb-sized iPod adapter that provides connections for USB, line out audio, as well a both composite and S-Video, allowing users to sync and charge, attach the iPod to a home stereo and output iPod videos in supreme quality on TVs or projectors. “The PocketDock AV is the most affordable, yet most versatile all-in-one connectivity solution for your iPod,” says André Klein, SendStation Systems’s founder. “No other option delivers the iPod’s promise on mobility as well as the PocketDocks do. The new PocketDock AV is another great example for this.” The package includes a 4-in-1 cable for USB and AV connections for reducing cable clutter. The PocketDock AV comes in black and is designed to work with most iPod cases and carries Apple’s official “Made for iPod” badge. SendStation’s PocketDock AV is scheduled for release in early April 2007 for $37.

Meizu confirms details of iPod nano clone

03/13, 4:15pm

Meizu iPod nano clone

The full details of Meizu's M3 Music Card player have been revealed, according to a post by the company on its official forum. Consciously designed with the influence of Apple's first-generation iPod nano in mind, the device uses a vertical touchstrip to navigate content instead of a scroll wheel. A 1.5-inch LCD is also close to the Apple design. Launch details confirm that a single, 2GB version of the player will go on sale in China as of the 20th, for the equivalent of $65. A release in other areas is likely, though is doubtful for the United States given copyright issues. Visit Electronista for more images and performance specifications.

Custom vinyl record iPod cases ship

03/13, 12:10pm

Vinyl record iPod cases

Contexture Design today began offering consumers the ability to order custom iPod cases using a vinyl record of choice. The company unveiled vinyl iPod cases in January but restricted its available models to several specific records. Now customers can simply mail a seven-inch record to the company and specify the model of iPod to be covered; only full-sized clickwheel iPods are currently supported, but the company said it expects to build cases for Apple's iPod nano players in the future. Finished cases feature felt padding, a cork lining, and a clear plexiglass window to view the portable media player's LCD. The axle hole is positioned over the clickwheel, so the record must have a large enough gap to make the wheel accessible. Custom 45 cases are priced at $45, plus the cost of shipping vinyl to Contexture.