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iTrip for iPod nano 4G

techlounge — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 12:26:22 +0000

Griffin has announced a new iTrip FM transmitter specially designed for the iPod nano 4th generation. Following the same curves as the nano 4G, the new iTrip nano fits perfectly onto the bottom of the device, although the iTrip will work with other iPod models as well.

The iTrip sends the music from your iPod to the nearest FM receiver, so you can listen to your favourite tunes at home, in the car or at work with a touch of a button.

New features include SmartScan, which scans the best three FM frequencies and stores them automatically for future use and SmartSound technology, which provides clearer audio in real-world situations.

With an easy to use interface, the iTrip nano will be transmitting your music to your chosen FM receiver in a matter of minutes. The Griffin iTrip nano is available now from major retailers and is priced at £29.99.

Griffin PowerDock – Charges up to 4 iPods at the same time

techlounge — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 13:03:56 +0000

Griffin Technology has a range of innovative accessories for the iPod and iPhone, and the newest of these is the Griffin Powerdock. Designed as a power solution for the iPod, the Powerdock allows charging of up to 4 iPods at the same time. There are two models, the Powerdock 2 for 2 iPods and the Powerdock 4 for charging up to 4 iPods.

This elegantly designed charger is finished in brushed aluminium and has rubber grips on the bottom to keep in on your work surface or desktop. The Powerdock plugs straight into the wall and will charge any combination of iPod models.

Each Powerdock comes with a set of 8 universal adaptors that are compatible with most iPods, iPod nano’s, iPod Touch and even the iPhone 2G and iPhone 3G. The Griffin Powerdock is an ideal solution if you have multiple iPods in your household.

The Griffin Powerdock is available now for around £25 (2 iPod charger) and £40 (4 iPod charger).

Gear4 StreetParty III iPod Speaker

techlounge — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:25:18 +0000

Gear4 has released its new portable iPod speaker dock which is ideal for using at home or on the move. Called the StreetParty III, this new speaker dock will fit all dock connecting iPod’s including the new iPod Touch and Nano models.

Included with the StreetParty III is an AC adapter for home use, which will also charge the iPod or alternatively you can power the speakers by 4 AA batteries for when you’re out and about.

Its small dimensions mean that it’s fully portable and the iPod dock is retractable for folding flat; there is also a metal grill to protect the speakers if you wish to put it into a suitcase or backpack.

The Gear4 StreetParty III delivers up to 16 watts of power from its two 2.75 inch speakers, which are optimized for superior sound. Also included is a line in port, so other portable audio players can be connected.

The Gear4 StreetParty III is available now from major retailers for around £29.99.

Apple announces new iPod Nano

techlounge — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:08:00 +0000

Apple yesterday confirmed the rumours surrounding the new iPod Nano, and showed it off in all its glory. The new device boasts an all aluminium case with a glass display and has styling reminiscent of the 2nd generation unit.

The new iPod Nano has also seen a memory increase and will now be available in 8GB and 16GB versions. Along with the new styling, the Nano adds more colour variations, with nine different colours in total and boasts a host of new features.

New features include a mode called ‘Genius’ that can automatically find similar songs in your music library and put them together on one playlist. The new Nano has a built in accelerometer so the display is rotated when it is placed on its side and has a shake to shuffle movement for a little unpredictability.

Picture and video playback are still incorporated, as well as mini games so you can play whilst listening to your favourite tunes.

The new iPod Nano is available for pre-order now and will be released on the 16th September. The 8GB version will retail at £109 and the 16GB at £149.