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CTIA, while focused on mobile technology, often gives us the chance to peek at other devices that bridge into our beloved mobile world. Clarion's Next Gate is one such device, running on a 7-inch WVGA display and interfacing with your iPhone via the dock connector. Once you're hooked up -- which should be straightforward as it only needs plugging in -- the Next Gate allows control of apps on your device. First off, we like the idea that your iPhone is controlled by the Next Gate -- in fact when firing up an app in the demo you can see it cycle open on the iPhone display -- but its lower resolution screen, hung adjacent to an iPad, made us immediately yearn for an upgraded panel. The selection of usable apps includes such niceties as Twitter, Facebook, streaming radio and of course navigation. All the apps we saw seemed to perform quite well, though we weren't on the open road in bright sunlight with the top down and the quadruplets screaming bloody murder in the back seat, thankfully. If you're jonesing for one of these distraction-inducing gizmos, it can be all yours beginning June 1st for $270. Have a peek at the video and gallery below for a tour of the interface and some of its functionality.

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Clarion Next Gate hands-on (video)

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Clarion Next Gate hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 May 2012 21:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You can only skim through so many iPad/iPod/iPhone docks before things start to get predictable, and when a speaker dock stands out, it's usually for a retro design or a little mood lighting. Sony's two newest iOS docks, the CMT-V50iP and the CMT-V75BTiP, may look like your standard options, but they aim to break the mold by using magnetic fluid instead of speaker dampers to move sound. Sony says this technology provides clearer audio with less distortion, and no dampers means a slimmer design. If your music collection extends beyond your iDevice, you can take advantage of the CD player and built-in DAB and DAB+ radio, or -- if you've migrated to the digital age -- stream over Bluetooth on the CMT-V75BTiP or connect via USB on the CMT-V50iP. Sony just announced these yesterday, and pricing info remains MIA, though The Verge reports that both models will drop in the next few months.

New Sony iOS docks promise clearer sound thanks to magnetic fluid originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Good news are in for folks who swiftly snagged one of those motion-tracking docks we showed you a while back, as they are now being prepped for shipping. After many months of teasing, it looks like the Satarii Star Swivl is finally getting ready to leave its prototype days behind. Those who unleashed the hefty $179 on the add-on can expect it to be on its way as soon as today. As for the ones who missed out on the first batch, you'll have to get in line and sign up via the company's site to know when more pop up. Also available now is a companion iOS app, which can be used to remotely trigger the camera for some self-recording action. We know you've waited long enough to take the Swivl for a spin, but in the meantime you can remind yourself why you bought in by peeking at the flaunting press shots below.

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Swivl motion-tracking dock now shipping to early adopters, future YouTube stars originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Mar 2012 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Between touch-screens and rubber-backed keyboards, we're getting further away from the tactile, mechanical keyboards we grew up with -- except for gamers, who have embraced mechanical keyboards for the improved response times and, of course, the great noise they make. Canadian peripherals maker Matias is adding to its line of Apple Extended Keyboard-inspired typing-decks with the Tactile One: with Bluetooth iPhone control. Imagine how fast (and how noisily) you'd be able to hammer out a text message on one of these things, because it's all we can do right now. A Mac / PC edition will be available in April for $200 and you can pre-order it from the store right now. There's PR after the break, if you really need some clicky-clacky convincing.

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Matias One: hammer out an iPhone masterpiece on the best keyboard of the '90s originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Remember Pure's Contour iPhone dock / WiFi radio that debuted last year at CES? Between us, you and the wall, we suspect a sequel is on the way in the shape of the Contour 200i Air that's just been escorted out of the FCC's underground bunker and dumped unceremoniously on a Washington highway. It's packing the same setup as this year's model, except now it's packing Airplay chops for when you wanna stream music from your couch-based iDevice. Stay tuned, we'll try to get our hands on one of these in a fortnight's time.

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iHome goes retro futurist with new iP4 boombox speaker dock originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 Nov 2011 13:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Altec Lansing iMT630

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Altec Lansing debuts new ultraportable iMT630 speakers for iPhone and iPod originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 16 Sep 2011 08:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Desk Phone Dock review originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 Apr 2011 17:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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iPhone turntable concept brings dropped calls to your record collection originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 28 Apr 2011 11:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 We've seen plenty of portable solar chargers in our time, but few have looked quite as versatile as B-Squares -- a new collection of 3D modular energy storage devices that can be arranged in various configurations, according to the kind of gadget you're looking to juice. Developed by MIT grads Jordan McRae and Shawn Frayne, each solar-powered B-Square features a sticky microsuction surface, along with magnetic and electric contacts at each corner, making it easy to connect and arrange them in different formations. Rotating a single square will change its electrical circuit, depending on its adjacent connection. Some B-Squares, for example, feature LED surfaces, allowing you to create solar-powered lanterns, while others have solar panels, or simply serve as rechargeable battery sources. There's even a square devoted to Arduino boards, along with another surface designed to dock and charge iPhones. McRae and Frayne have already put together a full "recipe book" of different configurations, though the DIY route seems a lot more enticing to us. Their B-Squares are set to leave the prototype phase on May 1st, at an as yet unspecified price. Check them out in video action after the break.

[Thanks, Ryan]

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B-Squares bring portable solar energy and Arduino compatibility to toy blocks (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 25 Apr 2011 09:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Grace Digital's rugged Eco Terra iPhone dock: because nature's too quiet for you originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 We've seen enough iPhone docking stations to last a lifetime -- we've even seen our fair share of tables that take style cues from the smartphone -- but we have to admit, Kyle Buckner's iTable is in a league of its own. This rather involved docking solution combines the aesthetics of the iPhone 4 with a little bachelor-pad-of-the-future flair, allowing its user to summon a set of eight recessed speakers with a simple swipe of the hand. It's also packing a set of four aluminum-trimmed cup holders, complete with LED lights to give your drinks a little mood lighting of their own. The thing's all hand-crafted, and while it was designed with the iPhone 4 in mind, it can be built to fit your smartphone of choice. If you're actually considering purchasing one of these things, may we also suggest a floating bed? Of course, you could always just hop on past the jump and check out a video of the table in action instead.

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iTable iPhone dock looks like a smartphone, acts like a stereo (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Apr 2011 19:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ultimately, Yantouch sees the Black Diamond as a developing platform for potential applications like an outdoor temperature indicator, or some sort of caller ID color tagging tool for seeing from afar who's calling. If all goes well, Yantouch will even consider making an Android version, but we're not sure if the $79 price tag will immediately catch on. Anyhow, check out our hands-on video after the break.

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Yantouch Black Diamond 3D ambience iPhone dock hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 11 Jan 2011 20:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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iHome iA63 motorized spinning iPhone alarm clock hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 07 Jan 2011 17:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Speakal Doctor Who TARDIS speaker prototype hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Jan 2011 21:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Streaming from iOS was just as simple as with the Apple TV or Airport Express, and we only saw minimal lag between control inputs like volume and track changes, just as with an all-Apple setup. Interestingly, iOS only supports point-to-point AirPlay streaming right now, so you can only use a single speaker at a time, but if you're streaming from iTunes you can hit multiple speakers at once, regardless of vendor. iHome is still tuning the audio performance, so we'll reserve judgment on that until we get a review unit -- which should happen when this guy ships for $300 in Summer 2011. Video after the break.

Gallery: iHome iW1 AirPlay speaker dock hands-on

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iHome iW1 AirPlay wireless speaker hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Jan 2011 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Orbitsound T14 soundbar debuts at CES, will take its sweet time getting to market (hands-on) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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iHealth blood pressure iPod dock: another sort of Apple to keep the doctor away originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleblood pressureblood pressure dockBloodPressureBloodPressureDockcesces 2011ces2011hands-onhealthihealthipad dockIpadDockiphone dockIphoneDockipod dockIpodDockTue, 04 Jan 2011 08:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Iomega SuperHero iPhone dock backs up contacts and photos to SD card (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/iomega-superhero-iphone-dock-backs-up-contacts-and-photos-to-sd/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/iomega-superhero-iphone-dock-backs-up-contacts-and-photos-to-sd/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/iomega-superhero-iphone-dock-backs-up-contacts-and-photos-to-sd/#comments In addition to Boxee-addled media devices and the customary run of new storage solutions, Iomega's got its own take on the iPod dock to show off. The SuperHero can back up photos and contacts from your iPhone (3G model and up) and iPod touch (second-gen and up) to an SD card -- no apps or music, unfortunately, due to restrictions in the API. The associated app pops up automatically when you slot in the device, and there's a few options for fine-tuning what exactly gets saved. A smart idea, but it'd be nice if we had more output options like audio (for an elegant stereo solution) or USB (just in case you did have a computer handy, with or without iTunes). SuperHero'll set you back $69.99 and comes bundled with a 4GB SDHC card, but more importantly, there's an amusing video ad to see. It's after the break.

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Iomega SuperHero iPhone dock backs up contacts and photos to SD card (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applecesces 2011ces2011dockdockshands-oniomegaiphoneiphone dockIphoneDockipodipod dockIpodDocksuper heroSuperHerovideoTue, 04 Jan 2011 00:03:00 EST<![CDATA[Ion Personal Genome Machine: the DNA sequencer with an iPod dock]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/23/ion-personal-genome-machine-the-dna-sequencer-with-an-ipod-dock/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/23/ion-personal-genome-machine-the-dna-sequencer-with-an-ipod-dock/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/23/ion-personal-genome-machine-the-dna-sequencer-with-an-ipod-dock/#comments We're still struggling to find the speakers on this thing, but Life Technologies' new Ion Personal Genome Machine does at least have one big advantage over most other iPod docks: it's... a personal genome machine. Curiously, the company itself isn't doesn't seem to be talking up the iPod dock at all, but MedGadget reports that it can be used to explore a genome and check on the status of given sequencing run with either an iPhone or iPod touch. As for the device itself, while it's still only designed for research use and "not intended for animal or human therapeutic or diagnostic use," the company does have some pretty grand designs for the future. According to Ion Torrent founder Dr. Jonathan M. Rothberg, the company hopes to eventually do nothing short of doing for DNA sequencing what digital cameras did for photography. Head on past the break for the complete press release.

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Ion Personal Genome Machine: the DNA sequencer with an iPod dock originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Dec 2010 01:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dnadna sequencerDNA sequencingDnaSequencerDnaSequencingdockionion personal genome machineIonPersonalGenomeMachineiphoneiphone dockIphoneDockipodipod dockIpodDocklife technologiesLifeTechnologiespersonal genome machinePersonalGenomeMachineThu, 23 Dec 2010 01:11:00 EST<![CDATA[Speakal's Cool iPig blasts iPod tunes with extra badassitude]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/12/speakals-cool-ipig-blasts-ipod-tunes-with-extra-badassitude/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/12/speakals-cool-ipig-blasts-ipod-tunes-with-extra-badassitude/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/12/speakals-cool-ipig-blasts-ipod-tunes-with-extra-badassitude/#comments You have to go to great lengths these days to distinguish your iPod dock from the teeming horde, but that's exactly what Speakal did here. To state the obvious, it's a pig, wearing sunglasses, and filled with stereo components. The beast has four-watt stereo drivers for eyes, a down-firing 15 watt subwoofer in the belly, controls in the snout, and ports in the tail region. There's also an internal lithium ion battery good for up to eight untethered hours on a charge. We're not sure what would possess you to buy the hog, especially for its $150 asking price, but it could be just the item you've been looking for to bolster your eccentric reputation... or ward off particularly annoyed fowl.

Speakal's Cool iPig blasts iPod tunes with extra badassitude originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 12 Dec 2010 12:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Cool iPigCoolIpigdockiphone dockiphone docksIphoneDockIphoneDocksiPigipod dockipod docksIpodDockIpodDockspigspeakerspeaker dockSpeakerDockspeakersSun, 12 Dec 2010 12:52:00 EST<![CDATA[iHome's iW1 AirPlay dock gets detailed]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/10/ihomes-iw1-airplay-dock-gets-detailed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/10/ihomes-iw1-airplay-dock-gets-detailed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/10/ihomes-iw1-airplay-dock-gets-detailed/#comments We're all expecting iOS 4.2 to hit sometime this week and bring AirPlay streaming with it, and it looks like iHome is getting prepared -- the company just updated its AirPlay speaker dock page with more info. The iW1, as it's been named, is much slicker than its minimalist looks would suggest: the portable speaker system features a built-in lithium-ion battery with an inductive charging base so you can just grab and go, Bongiovi Acoustics audio, capacitive touch controls and support for iHome's iOS configuration apps, and a USB port for charging and local audio playback. Oh, and it can stream music from iOS devices and iTunes using AirPlay, of course. Sadly, there's still no price or ship date, but if this thing is priced anywhere close to earth we'd say the Sonos S5 has got itself some serious competition.

iHome's iW1 AirPlay dock gets detailed originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 10 Nov 2010 17:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Jesper]

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Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 8 welcomes iPads, iPhones and iPods into its emporium of awesome originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 10 Nov 2010 06:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Why just dock your iPhone when you can create an iOS-based Eee Keyboard instead? What you're looking at is a Made for iPhone keyboard called WOWKeys from Omnio. The $100 USB keyboard / iPhone (3GS or 4) dock is Mac or PC compatible (note the cohabitation of the Windows flag and Command key in the prototype images after the break) featuring 15 hotkeys designed for iPhone use. Of course, you can also load up any number of apps to turn the iPhone into a media center remote control, multi-touch trackpad, and soon an AirPlay media streamer when iOS 4.2 is released. That makes the whole ensemble a pretty versatile ARM-based computer and smartphone. Someone remind us of the advantages of that $600ish Atom-based ASUS all-in-one PC running XP again?

Update: Added gallery of product renders below and a description of the shortcut keys after the break.

Gallery: Omnio WOWKeys and iPhone team up to build a better Eee Keyboard

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Omnio WOWKeys and iPhone team up to build a better Eee Keyboard originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Nov 2010 06:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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iHome's iA100 iPad stereo speaker system now on sale for $199 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 20 Oct 2010 03:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alarm clockAlarmClockapplebluetoothBongioviBongiovi AcousticsBongioviAcousticsdockfm radioFmRadiohome audiohome stereoHomeAudioHomeStereoiA100iA100ZEiHomeiHome iA100ihome iA100ZEihome+sleepIhomeIa100IhomeIa100zeipadipad dockIpadDockiphoneiphone dockIphoneDockipodipod dockIpodDocknow availableNowAvailableon saleOnSalestereoWed, 20 Oct 2010 03:06:00 EST<![CDATA[Panasonic MW-20 is a digital photo frame, iPhone / iPod touch stereo, and money burner all in one]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/06/panasonic-mw-20-is-a-digital-photo-frame-iphone-ipod-touch-st/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/06/panasonic-mw-20-is-a-digital-photo-frame-iphone-ipod-touch-st/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/06/panasonic-mw-20-is-a-digital-photo-frame-iphone-ipod-touch-st/#comments If you're the sort who fancies a digital picture frame and a stereo dock for your iPhone, Panasonic's new MW-20 might just be the thing to converge and satiate those needs. The 9-inch frame can display pictures via SD card, 2GB internal memory, or an iPhone / iPod touch via the bundled dock -- and if you've got the device connected, you can also play music video via the frame's internal stereo speakers (there's no indication of any audio out for using your own speaker system, however). Additionally, the MW-10 successor has a touted 15 different display patterns, including some calendar and clock functionality. Pictures taken with a Lumix camera? The MW-20 has a function that'll group photos by style (i.e. all nighttime scenery). Look for it during your haze of Christmas shopping in late November for -- and here's the part that's gonna sting -- just one dollar shy of $250. Don't say we didn't warn you. Scenes from the CEATEC show floor below.

Gallery: Panasonic MW-20 hands-on

Panasonic MW-20 is a digital photo frame, iPhone / iPod touch stereo, and money burner all in one originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Oct 2010 11:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A standard 3.5mm audio input will let you stray outside of the Apple product family if you wish, and there's a bundled remote too. Yet, in spite of all these goodies, we still can't recommend this as a sage purchase at Logitech's lofty $150 price. Don't get us wrong, the S715i looks neat, just not that neat. We also managed to grab a few images of its family mate, the Z515 Bluetooth speaker, which similarly rolls on its own power (for up to 10 hours, it's claimed) and captures tunes from your nearest Bluetooth-equipped device. It's another well built and easily portable little thing, priced at $60 $100 by Logitech.

Gallery: Logitech S715i rechargeable speakers hands-on

Gallery: Logitech Z515 Bluetooth speakers hands-on

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Logitech S715i and Z515 portable speakers hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Sep 2010 07:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleaudioaudio dockAudioDockbluetoothdockhands-oniphone dockIphoneDockipod dockIpodDocklogitechmusic dockMusicDockrechargeables715s715isoundspeakerspeakersvideowireless audiowireless speakersWirelessAudioWirelessSpeakersz515Fri, 17 Sep 2010 07:09:00 EST<![CDATA[Audyssey Audio Dock: South of Market Edition offers high-end Bluetooth music streaming for your phone]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/15/audyssey-audio-dock-south-of-market-edition-offers-high-end-blu/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/15/audyssey-audio-dock-south-of-market-edition-offers-high-end-blu/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/15/audyssey-audio-dock-south-of-market-edition-offers-high-end-blu/#comments It's not every day our interest is piqued by an iPhone / iPod speaker dock, but when the folks at Audyssey told us they were entering the space with their new South of Market Edition, our ears perked up. You're probably familiar with Audyssey if you're into home theater at all -- the company's automatic EQ system is in all sorts of receivers -- and the SOM dock promises the same sort of tuned audio performance you'd expect from the company. It also offers a little twist: you can pair your phone or computer via Bluetooth for both streaming music and making speakerphone calls with the built-in mic. Neat -- although at $399 it's definitely pricey.

We spent a few minutes playing with a review sample, and it certainly does what's promised, although we were told our voices sounded quite muddled when we made a speakerphone call. Music-wise, the SOM gets quite loud and the two large bass drivers certainly offered plenty of punch; audio quality over Bluetooth was definitely passable, and we managed a pretty respectable 30-foot line-of-sight range when streaming music, although plugging directly in definitely improved the sound. Of course, spending $399 on a Bluetooth speaker dock for your iPhone right now when AirPlay-compatible devices are right around the corner definitely seems like a bad idea, but if you're just looking for an attractive and great-sounding speaker dock to charge your iPhone in the office and you can swing the price, the SOM is well worth a look. More images in the gallery and PR after the break.

Gallery: Audyssey Audio Dock: South of Market Edition offers high-end Bluetooth music streaming for your phone

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Audyssey Audio Dock: South of Market Edition offers high-end Bluetooth music streaming for your phone originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 15 Sep 2010 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Logitech S715i rechargeable iPod / iPhone speaker unleashes next generation hyperbole originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 Aug 2010 06:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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So, the iA100ZE iPad dock isn't anywhere in the same league as the iTar. To be fair, you can't fault iHome for trying to stir up some interest in an over-saturated market by strapping an iPad onto a fairly typical FM radio / alarm clock / dock. And if that's your bag, it certainly seems to be more than up to the task: iHome+Sleep app integration, Bluetooth, and that patented Bongiovi punch. Only a few questions have yet to be answered: when does it ship? For how much? And, most crucially, will you be able to sleep with an iPad shining in your face all night? Get another look after the break.

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iHome iA100ZE iPad alarm dock raises questions, supplies few answers originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Solar-powered sound systems are certainly nothing new, but Etón has taken things a bit further than most with its new Soulra system, which not only adds an iPhone / iPod dock to the equation, but wraps it in a rugged, splash-proof enclosure. That obviously makes it better suited for the beach or pool-side than some other options, but you'll also naturally get an AC adapter and line-in to use it at home and connect other audio devices. Not much else in the way of technical specs just yet, unfortunately, but it looks like it should be available in the coming days for $199 -- Etón actually says "now," but most retailers seem to be saying otherwise. Full press release is after the break.

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Eton Soulra iPod sound system is rugged, splash-proof and solar-powered originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>etoneton soulraEtonSoulraiphone dockiphone sound systemIphoneDockIphoneSoundSystemipod dockipod sound systemIpodDockIpodSoundSystemruggedsolarsolar powersolar-poweredSolarPowerSoulRebelssound systemSoundSystemsplash-proofsplashproofwaterproofWed, 02 Jun 2010 16:36:00 EST<![CDATA[Finite Elemente's Hohrizontal 51 iPod / iPhone dock is its own shelf]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/03/finite-elementes-hohrizontal-51-ipod-iphone-dock-is-its-own-s/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/03/finite-elementes-hohrizontal-51-ipod-iphone-dock-is-its-own-s/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/03/finite-elementes-hohrizontal-51-ipod-iphone-dock-is-its-own-s/#comments The world needs another iPod / iPhone dock like it needs another billion gallons of oil floating around in the Atlantic, but there's something eerily seductive about Finite Elemente's latest piece. The Hohrizontal 51 is no average dock, and in our estimation, it's a design element first and Apple accessory second. Designed to be wall mounted and hold up to 55 pounds, this stunning shelf integrates an iPod / iPhone dock into itself, and the inbuilt speakers / video outputs make it even more functional. There's plenty of space for a bedroom-sized HDTV, and if you're careful, maybe even an iMac. Too bad the $660 MSRP all but eliminates the hope of you ever springing for one, but hey, if you ever needed encouragement to sharpen your carpentry skills, you needn't look further than the source link below.

Finite Elemente's Hohrizontal 51 iPod / iPhone dock is its own shelf originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 May 2010 11:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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iRetrofone Base: perfect for homes with cutting-edge GPRS reception originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Apr 2010 07:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Still harboring some lingering doubts that the Desk Phone Dock is as real as you hoped it to be? Then it looks like you can now cast those worries aside, as our pals at Engadget Chinese have spotted the device in the wild following its debut at the China Sourcing Fair. Unfortunately, there's still no word on a release date, but the dock will reportedly run $150 "or more," and it does seem to work just as promised, with the speaker at least loud to be heard on a crowded trade show floor. Head on past the break for a quick video, and hit up the source link for plenty more hands-on shots.

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Desk Phone Dock spotted in the wild originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Apr 2010 03:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There's not much more than renders and / or polished photos to see at the moment, but this so-called Desk Phone Dock is slated to make its debut at the China Sourcing Fair next month, and it shouldn't have much trouble turning some heads among all the usual iPhone accessories. Complete details (including pricing and availability) will apparently have to wait until then, but the dock does promise to charge and sync your iPhone while it's in place, and it will function as a speakerphone as well if you don't feel like using the handset -- or simply as speaker for your iPhone, for that matter (that's a volume knob / mute button on top). Unfortunately, we won't be at the fair to check it out first hand, but we'll certainly be keeping a close watch on this one.

Desk Phone Dock promises to bring some landline charm to the iPhone originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Mar 2010 14:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applechina sourcing fairChinaSourcingFairdesk phone dockDeskPhoneDockdockiphoneiphone 3giphone 3gsiphone dockIphone3gIphone3gsIphoneDockspeaker dockspeaker phoneSpeakerDockSpeakerPhoneTue, 30 Mar 2010 14:39:00 EST<![CDATA[Kenwood AS-iP70 converges picture frame, alarm clock, FM radio and iPhone dock into one]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/29/kenwood-as-ip70-converges-picture-frame-alarm-clock-fm-radio-a/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/29/kenwood-as-ip70-converges-picture-frame-alarm-clock-fm-radio-a/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/29/kenwood-as-ip70-converges-picture-frame-alarm-clock-fm-radio-a/#comments We know, you've seen enough iDevice docks to make your eyes bleed with frustration, but if your bedside table is growing a bit cluttered with all the appendages and chargers you have lying around, you might wanna check this one out. Kenwood's 7-inch AS-iP70 can serve as a picture viewer, a music player, an alarm clock, or an FM radio, while also packing USB and SD card inputs for alternative media sources. All in all, it looks quite slick and has plenty of buttons to play around with, but be warned that its 800 x 480 resolution is intended for pictures only, there's no video playback to be had. If that and the ¥25,000 sticker (about $270, launching in Japan this April) have you running scared, you might want to check out Sony's cheaper, AVI-playing alternative right over here. More pictures of Kenwood's new hotness can be found at the source.

Kenwood AS-iP70 converges picture frame, alarm clock, FM radio and iPhone dock into one originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 29 Mar 2010 03:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's a bit later than the originally promised February release date, but iLuv has just announced that its iMM190 App Station iPhone / iPod touch dock is now available for $89.99. As we saw first-hand at CES, this one stands out from pack of iPhone / iPod docks somewhat by employing a custom iLuv app, which the company says will be frequently updated with new features. Of course, you can also use any other app you like (in both portrait or landscape mode), and the device will charge your iPhone or iPod touch just like any other dock, as well as accommodate other audio devices via its line-in jack -- no bed shaking with this one, though.

iLuv's iMM190 App Station dock rolls into availability originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Buffalo Dualie dock hits Apple Store shelves originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 18 Jan 2010 07:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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