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Since the launch of Apple iPod, a number of accessories have been launched in the market including iPod docks and speaker combinations. Following the trend and competition, Samson has also launched a new and awesome set of small, yet powerful speakers, optimised for the iPod and called Studio Dock 3i Active.

The Studio Dock 3i has a built-in iPod dock, two analogue audio inputs and a USB interface. On its top, the Studio Dock 3i Active has got an iPod dock which is designed as per the Apple’s universal design, so that you can connect any iPod, including the Apple iPod nano to it. Both the speakers sound incredibly good. In order to increase the bass response there are open ports at the back of each of them.

The best part of this system is its multitude of connectivity options. Unlike other iPod docks, it hosts variety of interfaces and ports. On the front side you will find a 1/8-inch stereo input jack and a mini plug headphone jack. Whenever the headphones are connected, the main speakers automatically mute. On its rear side there is a USB 2.0 port, a set of left/right RCA inputs, one power jack, power switch and a voltage selector which is set at optimum mode by default. According to Samson the total frequency response of the speakers is 80Hz to 23 kHz. Each channel has a power of 15 Watts.

Wouldn’t it be great to have an exceptionally high powered FM transmitter, which doubles as an expedient iPod cradle and an auto charger, and makes using the iPod in the car a fun filled experience? Griffin provides users with the ultimate solution with their new RoadTrip product. The RoadTrip functions as an iPod mini car accessory that lets you play your iPod’s music through car’s FM radio wirelessly.

The RoadTrip provides you with the ultimate iPod cradle for holding and charging any docking iPod, such as the mini iPods and the 4G iPods by just plugging them into the lighter adapter or any auto power outlet. The iPod music can then be broadcasted to any FM frequency ranging from 88.1 to 107.9, by just setting the RoadTrip transmitter. You can view the frequency details on the Griffin RoadTrip’s blacklit screen and change the frequency settings depending on your requirements with the buttons provided at the front panel. The dock connected at the bottom of the iPod helps in transmitting the audio.

Griffin has undoubtedly provided a unique solution for enjoying the iPod music easily and conveniently even while travelling by designing the RoadTrip which is an excellent FM transmitter and an iPod charger for the car. You can not only broadcast iPods music, but also the music from the PC or Mac through its removable transmitter, which makes the RoadTrip stand out from its competitors. You can easily connect any USB based computer system to the unit, as it is equipped with a combination of audio connector cable and USB power.

This cute adorable plush hi-fi butterfly speaker is a very feminine iPod dock, which will not only enhance your overall décor, but also sound quality. This butterfly shaped speaker features an adapter which is capable of creating a stereo sound effect. These hi-fi butterfly speakers are very sleek and portable; plus, they can be placed anywhere on any type of furniture, floor stand or even be hung on the wall brackets.

These outstanding speakers feature a universal dock that supports any iPod or iPhone model. Moreover, the two speakers include one auxiliary jack for hooking up all other types of MP3 players that cannot site on the docks. So while the device is obviously designed for use with iPods, it is more than capable of handing other music players, like the Creative Labs Zen X-Fi 32GB, as well. You have the ability to change the exterior look, as it is equipped with three soft plastic and interchangeable faceplates in green, blue and pink colours. You can easily update your style and give it a new look, by changing these faceplates as often as you would be changing your playlist.

The butterfly system is very sleek and lightweight with measurements of around 7.5 x 2.5 x 7.5 inches. It can either be charged with four AA batteries, or using the included AC adapter. It supports a maximum battery life of eight hours at maximum volume. This feminine speaker system features a remote measuring 85 x 40mm and a three foot long power cord. They will be available in the market starting 12th October and for a cost of around $99 (£56).

It’s definitely a unique idea to have a solar powered leather case, which can be used to completely charge the iPhone in approximately three hours at anytime; sun permitting of course. This leather case with a built-in charger gives a perfect solution to the most common iPhone problems, namely, the battery gets drained out within a few hours.

The solar powered iPhone successfully provides a green solution, environmentally friendly solution to iPhone owners with battery and power issues. This leather case not keeps the iPhone safe and secured, while protecting it from any kind of mechanical shocks and scratches, but it also continuously charges the sun’s natural light. We expect the case will work with the iPod touch as well, although this has yet to be officially confirmed. This case works best by keeping in light as much as possible, because it takes as long as 10 hours to completely charge the case itself.

Once the case is completely charged, it is all set to charge your iPhone in the night. It also features a USB port for charging the phone through computer. The in-built charger acts as a power backup for the iPhone in case of any emergency situation. It weighs around 100 grams and measures 125 x 64 x 25 mm. Once your iPhone has been completely charged, turn the power switch of the case off. When the power button is pressed, four power indicators appear which indicate the percentage of power charged.

Boston Acoustics has come up with its latest piece of equipment, namely, the i-DS2 iPod Speakers. These compact and stylish speakers are compatible with all modern iPods. i-DS2 speakers have the ability to pump out around 60Watts of dynamic power, as they are equipped with 3.5 inch full range speakers, integrated with technology allowing for a stereo sound effect.

The i-DS2 is capable of enhancing the surroundings with powerful and pleasant music, while also charging the iPod whenever it is docked. It is available in a glossy finish with two shades of black and white, but the perforated grilles are available in a variety of colours. Its clean and crisp stereo sound is accompanied with a powerful and deep bass. It costs somewhere slightly lower than £100.

Considering today’s world of music oriented and design conscious consumers, the i-DS2 iPod speaker system comes in a compact, stylish and hip single piece design. This system looks quite appealing with its glossy cabinet design. It is equipped with a mini-remote, which gives the user easy access to any iPod from even across the room. This speaker system also includes a composite video output, which allows the users to view videos and photos, from any video capable iPod such as the Apple iPod Touch, on the TV. In addition to the USB connector that lets the iPod communicate with the iTunes, the i-DS2 can also be connected to other media players through an auxiliary input.

Finally, to conclude, it can be said that the i-DS2 iPod Speakers are high performance full range speakers which turn your iPod into an even better entertainment device when at home.

Apple iPods are one of the most beautiful, adored and famous audio/video players in the world. The company tries to improve the performance of their iPods at each and every step. This is the reason that we have seen several generations of iPods one after another.

Every new generation offers the enhanced iPods to music enthusiasts. From the very beginning Apple is seriously concerned about the quality standards for their products. People have always believed in this brand but there was a time when the research had proved that the users of the iPods are becoming deaf because of listening to music at high volumes. The company immediately responded to this and created new safe iPods which automatically adjust their volume between a safe listening ranges. This made the people very happy and they regained the faith in the iPods. But recently in Japan the iPod Nano disappointed the users very badly. Two first generation Nano (MA099 and MA005) emitted sparks while they were put on charge.

The lithium-ion of these players got suddenly overheated and soon the device was wrapped in flames which made it unusable and left it in a really bad shape. However, the company claims that these two were first generation iPods which in very rare cases can become too hot during charging but the second and third generation iPod Nano are completely safe to use. Apple blames the particular supplier for the faulty lithium-ion batteries.

The YP-U3 is a compact, sleek and trendy player with a matching slim USB connection. The Samsung YP-U3 works using wireless technology and requires a simple plug-in to a USB port in order to function. If you prefer hassle-free listening, and like to enjoy your music by simply dragging and dropping it to your music player, then maybe this product is right for you.

In today’s world of Digital Audio Players where it is difficult to get noticed, a company like Samsung is trying hard to break Apple’s monopoly. Samsung has launched the YP-U3 at the same target audience of the Apple Shuffle in an effort to make its mark on the MP3 player market. The Samsung 1GB MP3 Player YPU3JZB has quite a few alluring features, such as amazing sound, a touchpad and a sleek USB port not visible from the front. With a built-in Flash Memory of 1 GB it again tries to give competition to Apple’s iPod category.

The Samsung YP-U3 with its great four line LCD screen makes navigation through the MP3 player’s menus an enjoyable experience. Ease-of-use and clarity are Samsung’s goals when designing digital audio players. The touchpad on the outer surface of the sleek, flat U3 1GB makes it a damage free MP3 player, as there are no keys around to get damaged. With twenty preset FM stations it becomes a hot favourite. Even an FM recording feature is also included.

The best feature provided in the device is the Play-For-Sure ability, which frees us from the worry of propriety software, as Windows Media Player takes care of everything after the device is plugged in. The Wi-Fi capability, together with an inbuilt amplifier feature and 20mw headphones, are surely some of the most liked features. Can you imagine that it is so lightweight with a mass of only 23 grams? The Lithium polymer rechargeable battery manages to provide an exemplary 15 hours of battery life. It has an ID3-tag and an equalizer feature too. The player is definitely a good start in Samsung’s attempt to gain more MP3 player market share.

There is only one entity which doesn’t require any inroduction and whose products seem practically destined for stardom. We are of course talking about Apple, the company that has completely conquered the MP3 player market. Apple MP3 players sell like hot cakes for which consumers form gigantic queues. Although there is a lot of buzz over Apple’s new products, like the iPhone or iPod touch, we also believe in the philosophy that if something isn’t broken, one shouldn’t fix it. And the iPod classic 80 GB takes this motto to heart, as only builds upon the successful features of the original iPod, without taking anything away.

The Apple iPod classic incorporates features which practically have no rivals in the MP3 market. Obviously the most apparent and perhaps impressive feature is the huge 80 GB of storage space available on this player. Indeed, this is even more space than some older laptops, and probably enough for people to fit their entire media library on the device. If the user is only loading songs onto the Apple iPod classic 80 GB, then there will be enough room for roughly 20,000 songs. Or, if someone chooses to use their iPod exclusively for storing photos, it can store up to 25,000 images. The 2.5 inch LCD gives a clear and excellent view for looking at any images or videos. The battery ensures for up to 30 hours non-stop musical bliss, or 5 hours if watching videos. Although this iPod doesn’t come with a touch screen or run applications like the iPod touch, it is nearly unparalleled at playing music and videos.

Shuffle is one of the Apple iPods which is always adored and prized by a large number of music enthusiasts. It’s simply for those who love to celebrate the true spirit of acoustics. The Shuffle is a great music machine. It has got mind blowing features and controls which let you enjoy the music in different styles.

As the name indicates, Shuffle is the one which can be used to play the songs either in the order of their list, or it can be used to shuffle the whole list and randomly play the tracks one after another. All you have to do is to slide a switch between the two modes. The iPod Shuffle supports various audio formats including MP3, MP3 VBR, AAC, Protected AAC, M4A, M4B, M4P, Audible, WAV and AIFF. It incorporates a lithium polymer rechargeable battery which grant you musical accompaniment for up to 12 hours on single charge. After that you can recharge it completely in 4hrs via its charger (included in the package). Apple iPod Shuffle 1GB will definitely impress you with its crisp sound quality. However, the bass is not very heavy, although you can still experience the beats and clarity in vocals and treble. Another prominent feature of this mini player is that it supports skip-free playback i.e. the tracks are played one after another without too much delay between them. Of course the MP3 player’s greatest advantage is naturally its miniscule size. You can grab the mini Shuffle in a variety of colors including the silver one, blue, green, red and purple and that too in two different storage capacities (1GB and 2GB).

After the groundbreaking success of the iPod shuffle and nano, Apple introduced its new generation of touch screen iPods with the name iPod touch. These iPods look very similar to the Apple iPhones. They are completely touch screen compatible and feature a large clear display. The iPod touch is not just a portable acoustic gizmo which effectively delivers high quality beats, as it also supports a large number of applications and utilities.

The iPod touch can be used to watch hi-definition videos, browse through crystal clear photos, surf the internet, read e-mails and much more. This portable gadget also supports YouTube, GPS and Wi-fi networking. The Apple iPod touch is based on multi-touch technology. You can easily control all the applications with your finger tips. The Apple iPod touch 32 GB comes with the most storage capacity, followed by 8 and 16 GB variants. This music player has a built-in QWERTY keyboard which can be used to enjoy web surfing and GPS. The iPod touch also features an accelerometer which detects its position and automatically changes running videos from portrait to landscape and vice-versa. It’s a great device which is meant for those who like to stay connected and control multimedia with their fingertips.

Important tech specifications for the Apple iPod Touch:

• Display: 3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen Multi-Touch display
• Audio Formats: AAC, Protected AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Apple Lossless, AIFF and WAV
• Video Formats: H.264, MPEG-4, m4v, mp4, and mov.
• Wireless Connectivity: Wi-Fi (802.11b/g)
• Storage Capacity: 8GB, 16 GB and 32GB
• Operating System: Mac OS X v10.4.10 or later, Windows Vista or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later